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A quarter of the Open University's new students are aged 17 to 25. Why the sudden surge in popularity?
Sarah Rotundo-Fergusson left school with three grade As at A-level, and an offer of a place at Cambridge University, so when she started work as a nursery assistant on a salary of less than £11,000, there were more than a few raised eyebrows among family and friends. But, she says, there was method in her madness. While her peers were running up debt at university, she combined work with distance learning through the Open University (OU), achieving a 2:1 degree in childhood and youth studies.
Now 24, Rotundo-Fergusson is manager of a day nursery in Berkshire with a company car and a good salary. She is also a homeowner and has her sights set firmly on promotion. By the age of 30, she hopes to be earning up to £40,000 as an adviser in early years education. Meanwhile, her friends who chose more traditional higher education routes are trying to get their first foothold on the career ladder.
She admits that her parents were initially disappointed at her decision to study through the OU, which "generally doesn't have the same prestige as other universities". But the idea that it is somehow second-rate compared with campus-based universities is one of many misconceptions about the OU, she says.
The image of the bearded professor presenting BBC2 programmes broadcast in the early hours of the morning still prevails. And even to the more enlightened, the OU is often seen either as a "last-chance saloon" for those who messed up at school, or for "recreational" students such as the retired.
The truth is, the OU has always attracted a diverse range of students. What has changed in recent years is the number of young people choosing to studying through the OU. Those who still subscribe to the 1970s stereotype might be surprised to learn that 25% of new students enrolling with the OU are aged between 17 and 25. Over the last year, there has been a 36% increase in students in this age group. So why is the "grey university" suddenly so popular?
Christina Lloyd, head of teaching and learner support at the OU, thinks it is partly to do with changing perceptions. The OU's focus on distance or "open" learning naturally lends itself to the use of new technologies, for example making use of the digital media player iTunes and video-sharing website YouTube to deliver lectures and resources, which appeals to internet-savvy young people.
More significant, perhaps, is money. Tuition fees are typically around £4,000-£5,000 for an undergraduate degree through the OU, which compares favourably to £9,000 for a full-time degree at a campus-based university (which of course excludes accommodation or other living costs).
Earlier this month, the universities minister, David Willetts, announced proposals for nationally recognised degree programmes that would allow students to take prestigious courses, but save on the expense of living away from home by studying at their local university or college. He has strongly hinted that he thinks the cap on university tuition fees should rise, meaning the OU may still represent a more cost-effective option for those students unwilling or unable to run up vast amounts of student debt.
The latest Push Student Debt Survey estimates average student debt at over £23,000, but the National Union of Students (NUS) has warned that if the cap on tuition fees is lifted (a move championed by the Russell Group of universities, along with higher interest rates on student loans) students could leave university more than £40,000 in debt.
Under current funding arrangements, part-time learners, who make up around 39% of the student population, are particularly disadvantaged. They have to pay tuition fees upfront (full-time students do not pay anything until completion of their degree) and are not eligible for government grants and loans, putting higher education out of reach for many.
To achieve its central mission of increasing participation and widening access to higher education, the OU "tops up" the funding it receives from the government (known as the "block grant"), to support students on lower incomes or those experiencing financial difficulties, with almost a quarter of students receiving some kind of support at any one time. "We're a part-time university and finance is the biggest inhibitor to participation in higher education, which is why we're so committed to offering support," says Lloyd.
Rotundo-Fergusson qualified for financial help, which covered all of her tuition fees. She also received a grant for travel costs and to buy a laptop.
According to Lloyd, "the biggest irony is that all students are part-time these days, often fitting study around part-time jobs, rather than the other way round." As a result, today's higher education "customers", many of whom will be paying for their education for years to come, demand value for money from their higher education provider.
Meg Dixon is one such example. She started out at a campus university, but, disillusioned with what was on offer, left in the second year and completed her degree through the OU.
The quality of resources, tutor support and academic rigour of OU degree study surprised her. "I worked really hard to get the grades required to get on to my first university course, but I found out many students had poor A-levels or none at all. The OU may be open access, but expectations were much higher, as was the level of tuition and support."
Now 22, Dixon works in nanoscience and earns more than the average graduate salary of around £20,000.
Aaron Porter, NUS president-elect, is not surprised more young people are choosing the OU instead of campus universities. "The threat of rising tuition fees will force many of those thinking about university education to reconsider their options."
But Pam Tatlow, chief executive of the university thinktank million+, thinks rising concerns about the shortage of funded university places in 2010 may be responsible. "The OU is outside of the Ucas system, so students can apply without using up one of their five Ucas choices," she says. "The OU is therefore an insurance policy."
Lloyd agrees that fair funding for part-time students is vital, but argues that the OU is far more than an "insurance policy". "That distinction between full-time and part-time study is eroding and more people are seeing the careers benefits of combining work with study. The world of higher education is changing and a big slice of that is about the OU."

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a quarter of the open university's new students are aged 17 to 25. why the sudden surge in popularity?
sarah rotundo-fergusson left school with three grade as at a-level, and an offer of a place at cambridge university, so when she started work as a nursery assistant on a salary of less than £11,000, there were more than a few raised eyebrows among family and friends. but, she says, there was method in her madness. while her peers were running up debt at university, she combined work with distance learning through the open university (ou), achieving a 2:1 degree in childhood and youth studies.
now 24, rotundo-fergusson is manager of a day nursery in berkshire with a company car and a good salary. she is also a homeowner and has her sights set firmly on promotion. by the age of 30, she hopes to be earning up to £40,000 as an adviser in early years education. meanwhile, her friends who chose more traditional higher education routes are trying to get their first foothold on the career ladder.
she admits that her parents were initially disappointed at her decision to study through the ou, which "generally doesn't have the same prestige as other universities". but the idea that it is somehow second-rate compared with campus-based universities is one of many misconceptions about the ou, she says.
the image of the bearded professor presenting bbc2 programmes broadcast in the early hours of the morning still prevails. and even to the more enlightened, the ou is often seen either as a "last-chance saloon" for those who messed up at school, or for "recreational" students such as the retired.
the truth is, the ou has always attracted a diverse range of students. what has changed in recent years is the number of young people choosing to studying through the ou. those who still subscribe to the 1970s stereotype might be surprised to learn that 25% of new students enrolling with the ou are aged between 17 and 25. over the last year, there has been a 36% increase in students in this age group. so why is the "grey university" suddenly so popular?
christina lloyd, head of teaching and learner support at the ou, thinks it is partly to do with changing perceptions. the ou's focus on distance or "open" learning naturally lends itself to the use of new technologies, for example making use of the digital media player itunes and video-sharing website youtube to deliver lectures and resources, which appeals to internet-savvy young people.
more significant, perhaps, is money. tuition fees are typically around £4,000-£5,000 for an undergraduate degree through the ou, which compares favourably to £9,000 for a full-time degree at a campus-based university (which of course excludes accommodation or other living costs).
earlier this month, the universities minister, david willetts, announced proposals for nationally recognised degree programmes that would allow students to take prestigious courses, but save on the expense of living away from home by studying at their local university or college. he has strongly hinted that he thinks the cap on university tuition fees should rise, meaning the ou may still represent a more cost-effective option for those students unwilling or unable to run up vast amounts of student debt.
the latest push student debt survey estimates average student debt at over £23,000, but the national union of students (nus) has warned that if the cap on tuition fees is lifted (a move championed by the russell group of universities, along with higher interest rates on student loans) students could leave university more than £40,000 in debt.
under current funding arrangements, part-time learners, who make up around 39% of the student population, are particularly disadvantaged. they have to pay tuition fees upfront (full-time students do not pay anything until completion of their degree) and are not eligible for government grants and loans, putting higher education out of reach for many.
to achieve its central mission of increasing participation and widening access to higher education, the ou "tops up" the funding it receives from the government (known as the "block grant"), to support students on lower incomes or those experiencing financial difficulties, with almost a quarter of students receiving some kind of support at any one time. "we're a part-time university and finance is the biggest inhibitor to participation in higher education, which is why we're so committed to offering support," says lloyd.
rotundo-fergusson qualified for financial help, which covered all of her tuition fees. she also received a grant for travel costs and to buy a laptop.
according to lloyd, "the biggest irony is that all students are part-time these days, often fitting study around part-time jobs, rather than the other way round." as a result, today's higher education "customers", many of whom will be paying for their education for years to come, demand value for money from their higher education provider.
meg dixon is one such example. she started out at a campus university, but, disillusioned with what was on offer, left in the second year and completed her degree through the ou.
the quality of resources, tutor support and academic rigour of ou degree study surprised her. "i worked really hard to get the grades required to get on to my first university course, but i found out many students had poor a-levels or none at all. the ou may be open access, but expectations were much higher, as was the level of tuition and support."
now 22, dixon works in nanoscience and earns more than the average graduate salary of around £20,000.
aaron porter, nus president-elect, is not surprised more young people are choosing the ou instead of campus universities. "the threat of rising tuition fees will force many of those thinking about university education to reconsider their options."
but pam tatlow, chief executive of the university thinktank million+, thinks rising concerns about the shortage of funded university places in 2010 may be responsible. "the ou is outside of the ucas system, so students can apply without using up one of their five ucas choices," she says. "the ou is therefore an insurance policy."
lloyd agrees that fair funding for part-time students is vital, but argues that the ou is far more than an "insurance policy". "that distinction between full-time and part-time study is eroding and more people are seeing the careers benefits of combining work with study. the world of higher education is changing and a big slice of that is about the ou."


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No matter the season, my kids love to eat ice cream. My 6 year old has a hard time eating most fruits. She is fine with veggies, but for some reason, she can’t handle fruit. I have come to learn that it is mostly a texture issue for her. She will drink a smoothie with any kind of fruit in it, or eat a homemade popsicle with fruit in it, but a plain piece of fruit she struggles with. So combining the nutrition of fruit with the delicious appeal of ice cream is a winner at my house. This homemade pineapple coconut ice cream is smooth, refreshing and a great treat even if you can’t eat dairy!
My favorite thing about making homemade ice cream, is how few ingredients you need. This pineapple coconut ice cream has only 3 ingredients. Frozen pineapple, frozen bananas, and coconut milk. Dairy free ice cream!!! Plus the cleanup is super fast because you only use a food processor! I’m sure you could make it in a blender, I just haven’t tried it. You can buy fresh pineapple and freeze it, or if it is available I buy the frozen pineapple chunks from Costco. As a side note – I have a few other recipes with coconut milk on the site. My favorite brand is the Thai Kitchen brand. For some reason I feel like the coconut cream separates from the milk better and that is the part that gives these recipes the really creamy texture. Add your ingredients to a food processor and pulse until they begin to combine and become smooth. Turn it on and let it blend until you get a smooth creamy texture.
If you like a more soft serve texture, serve it up immediately. If you like a more icy formed texture, put it in a container and freeze until it hardens up a bit. This takes about 20-30 minutes.
This homemade ice cream is really yummy on its own, but I think it would also be good topped with toasted coconut, or homemade hot fudge. Mmmmmm. Definitely a tropical treat however you serve it!
If your pineapple and banana are not frozen, freeze until solid.
Place your coconut milk in the freezer upside down for a few minutes. You want to use as much of the cream as possible and this will help separate the cream from the milk.
Place frozen pineapple chunks, banana, and coconut milk in a food processor.
Pulse until ingredients begin to combine.
Serve immediately as soft serve ice cream, or freeze 20-30 minutes for a more firm texture.
Is coconut milk & coconut cream the same thing? The coconut milk I buy in the can doesn’t have the consistency of the cream you have pictured in the food processor.
The coconut cream I was referring to is just the thickened part of the coconut milk, If you chill coconut milk in a can, the cream part will separate. I have had others try it with just the coconut milk and it has worked fine.
Can we use regular milk cream instead of coconut milk ????
Is there a particular reason why you use the cream from the coconut milk rather than using a can of coconut cream?
YUM…..my favorite ice flavors blended! In the body of the blog, you list one of the ingredients as coconut milk specifically Thai Kitchen brand. Then, in the actual recipe, coconut cream is listed. One in the same?
It is the Thai Kitchen brand coconut milk that I used. Mine was chilled and I just used the cream that was separated from the milk.
Hi-same question generally as above. Do you buy a can of coconut milk, then use 1/2 cup of the cream after it separates in the freezer? That is the gist I get from above, but the recipe reads like you only use a 1/2 cup milk then skim off the cream after freezing it-which might only be a few tablespoons? Thanks, I am making this since I already have all the ingredients!
Sorry for the confusion. I used 1/2 cup of ‘cream’ – so basically I used the thickened cream part that had separated from the milk. But 1/2 total. Hopefully that makes sense.
Definitely going to make this! Thank you so much for posting. I’m going to use a can of coconut cream rather than coconut milk as that sounds like what you’re using. How exciting!
I also wonder about the amount of coconut cream, but also the pineapple. The amount only says 2-. Does this mean 2 cups?
Thanks for this recipe. I have a vitamix, which is wonderful for making ice-cream.
Sorry about that! It was a typo – yes it is 2 cups. Fixed on the recipe now! Thanks!
I just made this. I only had about 1 1/2 cup pinapple and 1 banana and some leftover Thai Kitchen coconut milk. I had already shaken the can very well before opening to mix the cream into the milk (otherwise you get a bunch of cream around the lid). After shaking it has the consistency of heavy whipping cream. I did not measure, just added my fruit and poured in milk until it was creamy enough to blend and it worked just fine. I estimate I did use about 1/2 cup milk, maybe a little less. It was very yummy!!
Thank you for this. It’s lovely to see a recipe with no added sugar/sweetener/salt etc. They seem few and far between nowadays.
Do you think it would be ok to use fresh fruit and then freeze for longer?
i think it would work fine. It might not be as creamy, because the faster something freezes, the less ice crystals form.
Brenda – are you allergic to other nuts? You could try almond or cashew milk. Rice milk would also be another substitute.
Could this be frozen in lolly moulds for children?
It finishes pretty thick, but if you let it soften you could probably spoon it into molds.
Great recipe!! Had a rough day and didn’t want to completely take it out on my waistline! Thanks for sharing!
This is sooooo delicious! An excellent treat for a “zero sugar added” diet and satisfyingly yummy!
Fantastic. It was so tasty, me and kids loved it.
Question did you whip the cream and mix with the pineapple? Or just pour heavy cream and pineapple and stir together?
Hi Rhonda, yes, either kind of coconut milk will work.

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no matter the season, my kids love to eat ice cream. my 6 year old has a hard time eating most fruits. she is fine with veggies, but for some reason, she can’t handle fruit. i have come to learn that it is mostly a texture issue for her. she will drink a smoothie with any kind of fruit in it, or eat a homemade popsicle with fruit in it, but a plain piece of fruit she struggles with. so combining the nutrition of fruit with the delicious appeal of ice cream is a winner at my house. this homemade pineapple coconut ice cream is smooth, refreshing and a great treat even if you can’t eat dairy!
my favorite thing about making homemade ice cream, is how few ingredients you need. this pineapple coconut ice cream has only 3 ingredients. frozen pineapple, frozen bananas, and coconut milk. dairy free ice cream!!! plus the cleanup is super fast because you only use a food processor! i’m sure you could make it in a blender, i just haven’t tried it. you can buy fresh pineapple and freeze it, or if it is available i buy the frozen pineapple chunks from costco. as a side note – i have a few other recipes with coconut milk on the site. my favorite brand is the thai kitchen brand. for some reason i feel like the coconut cream separates from the milk better and that is the part that gives these recipes the really creamy texture. add your ingredients to a food processor and pulse until they begin to combine and become smooth. turn it on and let it blend until you get a smooth creamy texture.
if you like a more soft serve texture, serve it up immediately. if you like a more icy formed texture, put it in a container and freeze until it hardens up a bit. this takes about 20-30 minutes.
this homemade ice cream is really yummy on its own, but i think it would also be good topped with toasted coconut, or homemade hot fudge. mmmmmm. definitely a tropical treat however you serve it!
if your pineapple and banana are not frozen, freeze until solid.
place your coconut milk in the freezer upside down for a few minutes. you want to use as much of the cream as possible and this will help separate the cream from the milk.
place frozen pineapple chunks, banana, and coconut milk in a food processor.
pulse until ingredients begin to combine.
serve immediately as soft serve ice cream, or freeze 20-30 minutes for a more firm texture.
is coconut milk & coconut cream the same thing? the coconut milk i buy in the can doesn’t have the consistency of the cream you have pictured in the food processor.
the coconut cream i was referring to is just the thickened part of the coconut milk, if you chill coconut milk in a can, the cream part will separate. i have had others try it with just the coconut milk and it has worked fine.
can we use regular milk cream instead of coconut milk ????
is there a particular reason why you use the cream from the coconut milk rather than using a can of coconut cream?
yum…..my favorite ice flavors blended! in the body of the blog, you list one of the ingredients as coconut milk specifically thai kitchen brand. then, in the actual recipe, coconut cream is listed. one in the same?
it is the thai kitchen brand coconut milk that i used. mine was chilled and i just used the cream that was separated from the milk.
hi-same question generally as above. do you buy a can of coconut milk, then use 1/2 cup of the cream after it separates in the freezer? that is the gist i get from above, but the recipe reads like you only use a 1/2 cup milk then skim off the cream after freezing it-which might only be a few tablespoons? thanks, i am making this since i already have all the ingredients!
sorry for the confusion. i used 1/2 cup of ‘cream’ – so basically i used the thickened cream part that had separated from the milk. but 1/2 total. hopefully that makes sense.
definitely going to make this! thank you so much for posting. i’m going to use a can of coconut cream rather than coconut milk as that sounds like what you’re using. how exciting!
i also wonder about the amount of coconut cream, but also the pineapple. the amount only says 2-. does this mean 2 cups?
thanks for this recipe. i have a vitamix, which is wonderful for making ice-cream.
sorry about that! it was a typo – yes it is 2 cups. fixed on the recipe now! thanks!
i just made this. i only had about 1 1/2 cup pinapple and 1 banana and some leftover thai kitchen coconut milk. i had already shaken the can very well before opening to mix the cream into the milk (otherwise you get a bunch of cream around the lid). after shaking it has the consistency of heavy whipping cream. i did not measure, just added my fruit and poured in milk until it was creamy enough to blend and it worked just fine. i estimate i did use about 1/2 cup milk, maybe a little less. it was very yummy!!
thank you for this. it’s lovely to see a recipe with no added sugar/sweetener/salt etc. they seem few and far between nowadays.
do you think it would be ok to use fresh fruit and then freeze for longer?
i think it would work fine. it might not be as creamy, because the faster something freezes, the less ice crystals form.
brenda – are you allergic to other nuts? you could try almond or cashew milk. rice milk would also be another substitute.
could this be frozen in lolly moulds for children?
it finishes pretty thick, but if you let it soften you could probably spoon it into molds.
great recipe!! had a rough day and didn’t want to completely take it out on my waistline! thanks for sharing!
this is sooooo delicious! an excellent treat for a “zero sugar added” diet and satisfyingly yummy!
fantastic. it was so tasty, me and kids loved it.
question did you whip the cream and mix with the pineapple? or just pour heavy cream and pineapple and stir together?
hi rhonda, yes, either kind of coconut milk will work.


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Sharka lives in an Xbox 360.
Just a quick post. A guy on ClubRoadster who goes by Mx-p5 created this Forza 3 version of Sharka and posted it in my build thread. It was too awesome to not share on my blog. I’ve made something similar in Gran Turismo 5, but that game doesn’t allow you to change paint or create custom wheels. This Forza version is perfect!
These Xbox shots were inspired by my shoot in the abandoned AT&SF Railyard last year. And, in my opinion, Mx-p5 totally nailed the angles. Excellent recreations.
Thanks for the artwork, Taylor! You totally made my day!
Love it! Thank you, sir!
Tried to get a few others to match your pics you took but the colors were way off on the laptop when i tried to edit em.
I did a slight edit to the one posted here. I brightened up the background slightly, then brought back the contrast and desaturated the colors back to normal. I also added the 2nd one you posted.
Thank you for sharing em! Glad i could make your day! Cause your car’s made my day many times every time i click your build thread! Keep it up! One of my favorite Miatas ever!!

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sharka lives in an xbox 360.
just a quick post. a guy on clubroadster who goes by mx-p5 created this forza 3 version of sharka and posted it in my build thread. it was too awesome to not share on my blog. i’ve made something similar in gran turismo 5, but that game doesn’t allow you to change paint or create custom wheels. this forza version is perfect!
these xbox shots were inspired by my shoot in the abandoned at&sf railyard last year. and, in my opinion, mx-p5 totally nailed the angles. excellent recreations.
thanks for the artwork, taylor! you totally made my day!
love it! thank you, sir!
tried to get a few others to match your pics you took but the colors were way off on the laptop when i tried to edit em.
i did a slight edit to the one posted here. i brightened up the background slightly, then brought back the contrast and desaturated the colors back to normal. i also added the 2nd one you posted.
thank you for sharing em! glad i could make your day! cause your car’s made my day many times every time i click your build thread! keep it up! one of my favorite miatas ever!!


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The shackle cannot be mounted directly into the chain.
This pewag product comes with CE-marking and a full operating manual.

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this high-strength, bow shackle with a grade 10 special thread bolt and corresponding markings is ideally suited for all kinds of general lifting processes, without the risk of mix-ups.
both sides of the smooth bolt rest in the eyes and the thread does not protrude into the opening of the shackle. please check that the bolt is sitting tightly prior to each lifting operation.
the shackle cannot be mounted directly into the chain.
this pewag product comes with ce-marking and a full operating manual.


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Why Can’t You Just Fit In?
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why can’t you just fit in?
let’s face it, the sport, the lifestyle, and the industry are all in need of more women. we’ve said it time and again, when women get involved in power sports, we take our little niche to the mainstream. our voices double, we get heard, and we open up our favorite pass time, and our favorite lifestyle to families, and couples. when women get involved in power sports, everyone wins. victoria merideth's career in the motorcycle industry is just getting started.
youmotorcycle is for those who embrace motorcycling as a lifestyle. the articles are written by international riders and motorcycle industry professionals.
the site remains fiercely independent, innovative, and unconventional. our goal is to showcase the best of the online motorcycle community, help new riders get into the sport, and inspire the world to get out on two.


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Change comes whether we are open to it or not. It’s part of the inevitable in life. As the seasons change we often change with them – emotionally, physically and spiritually.
I chose a fox for the image on this spread as inspiration for the next season. Foxes are wise, quick and clever. They are aware of their surroundings, independent and although they can be known as tricksters I believe they are noble messengers.

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change comes whether we are open to it or not. it’s part of the inevitable in life. as the seasons change we often change with them – emotionally, physically and spiritually.
i chose a fox for the image on this spread as inspiration for the next season. foxes are wise, quick and clever. they are aware of their surroundings, independent and although they can be known as tricksters i believe they are noble messengers.


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The time is now for a redesigning around your home Patio Umbrella Canopy Replacement. Here are a few popular interior decoration projects from Lori Gonzalez that will spruce up your dwelling drastically.
You can start by putting in quality landscaping. It really is getting harder to spot greenery in the urban area, so putting in vegetation can make your house appears to be much better January 9, 2016 at 1:57 pm. Cleaner air as well as cut down sound pollution are some added benefits to complement your impressive garden.
Kitchen is the heart of any family, so kitchen improvement is undoubtedly good for the investment. Upgrade your kitchen as well as reducing electricity usage by making use of high efficiency kitchen appliances Patio Umbrella Canopy Replacement. Most people nowadays seek for a deep double sink, an eating area, and a walk-in pantry.
The next makeover priority is creating additional space since potential buyers expect more space from a house. Building a portable garage, converting your attic into bedroom or adding functional basement are several suggestions to set up extra liveable space 3292.
Home remodeling Patio Umbrella Canopy Replacement is highly recommended but you should pick a qualified project which gives profitable outcome without creating cracks in your bank.

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the time is now for a redesigning around your home patio umbrella canopy replacement. here are a few popular interior decoration projects from lori gonzalez that will spruce up your dwelling drastically.
you can start by putting in quality landscaping. it really is getting harder to spot greenery in the urban area, so putting in vegetation can make your house appears to be much better january 9, 2016 at 1:57 pm. cleaner air as well as cut down sound pollution are some added benefits to complement your impressive garden.
kitchen is the heart of any family, so kitchen improvement is undoubtedly good for the investment. upgrade your kitchen as well as reducing electricity usage by making use of high efficiency kitchen appliances patio umbrella canopy replacement. most people nowadays seek for a deep double sink, an eating area, and a walk-in pantry.
the next makeover priority is creating additional space since potential buyers expect more space from a house. building a portable garage, converting your attic into bedroom or adding functional basement are several suggestions to set up extra liveable space 3292.
home remodeling patio umbrella canopy replacement is highly recommended but you should pick a qualified project which gives profitable outcome without creating cracks in your bank.


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If it was written more recently, Clark might have been inspired by driving the new Nissan Leaf, an all-electric vehicle that can truly push any observer to such puzzlement.
There have been many stories about the development of electric cars, such as the privately owned Tesla vehicles, and virtually every manufacturer either has experimental models on the streets, or is nearing production status.
Nissan, meanwhile, simply acts where rivals promote, and it brought out the Leaf almost a decade ago and started selling them, mostly on the West Coast, but also in the East and in Florida. Now they sell them all over the U.S. Looking a lot like a subcompact Versa, sort of boxy and unexciting, the Leaf was swift and performed well, and it stands as the No. 1 electric car sold worldwide, a status it has attained quietly - literally and figuratively.
For 2018, Nissan has redesigned the Leaf, making it look very Nissan like from the signature nose, and positively futuristic from the rear and side. Suddenly the Leaf has enough appeal to lure mainstream customers, not just those who are insisting on not paying the wildly fluctuating $3-plus per gallon of gasoline. If they go to a Nissan dealer and test-drive one, they will be more impressed.
You can buy a Leaf SL for a base price of $36,200, or a loaded, as-tested SL for $38,510. That, however, is before you figure out the tax-break deductions a zero-pollution vehicle can get. Best estimates are that a loaded Leaf might be obtainable for around $27,000. That’s about half what a Tesla Model 3 goes for, and close to half of a new Chevrolet Bolt EV.
I was eager when I learned I would get a 2018 Leaf for a week-long test drive. I was less impressed when the delivery service showed up with the Leaf riding comfortably on the back end of a flat-bed hauler. I had been hoping it would be driven here, because even though it started out in Chicago and would have stopped for a few recharging sessions, it would have meant the Leaf’s range was sufficient to consider it an everyday driving candidate.
The plan is that the 2019 Leaf will get very little styling changes, but it will get a larger and more powerful battery-pack drivetrain, which could boost between-charges driving range to up near 300 miles.
As it is, the 2018 test model showed a range of 150 miles between charging sessions, which is certainly more than adequate for driving to and from work and tossing in a venture out for dinner and maybe a movie or the shopping center, knowing you can plug it in overnight and be ready to go in the morning.
My wife, Joan, and I decided to make it an adventure, planning to drive from Duluth, Minn., to the tiny Wisconsin vacation town of Lake Nebagamon, nearly 50 miles from our home. Joan had spent part of every childhood summer at her grandma’s home there, and she vividly recalls the fun of spending whole days at the public beach, with highlights of her first-ever experiences with a new Minnesota delicacy - Dairy Queen - which was, and still is, about 100 yards up the boat-launching slope from the water.
I’m not sure how many Nissan Leafs (Leaves?) have ever appeared in Lake Nebagamon, but a measure of how far it has gone was that numerous passers-by glanced at it, or even looked hard at it, but didn’t seem to think it was anything unusual.
For those people, it’s always most fun to hop in the Leaf, hit the starter button, and hear the engine roar to life. Just kidding! There is no noise - zero. You simply shift into gear and take off swiftly while those passers-by gaze after you with some degree of marvel. Even if they never heard of the late Guy Clark, and his fantastic Texas folk-country song-writing.
Nissan is a Japanese giant that tends to forge ahead, rather than spend time promoting its newest stuff, and the Leaf is a perfect example. A decade ago, Nissan invited auto media to Tennessee to try the new Leaf, and I’ll never forget making my first drive. The instant acceleration and completely silent operation was the stuff of Star Wars. Then I swapped seats with my conservative-seeming co-driver and observed him hammer the “gas” pedal. We went faster and faster, very quickly, still not making a discernible noise. I glanced over at the instruments and noticed we were sailing along at 103 miles per hour. We had been told the Leaf might go 90 or so, but unless the speedometer was wacko, our test vehicle easily surpassed that.
The only question then, as now, is the range you can go before you run out of electric power and need to plug in. Over the years, battery-makers have gotten better and better, with each plateau of sophistication meaning quicker recharge, greater capacity, and longer range. Companies like Panasonic, Sanyo, Samsung and various others, up to and including LG from South Korea, have reached amazing levels.
That wasn’t good enough for Nissan, which went ahead and built its own facilities for building the necessary batteries to make hybrids, and pure-electric cars, function. The Leaf is built in Smyrna, Tennessee, and the battery pack is built in Smyrna, Tennessee.
So to unboggle my mind, my best measurement of an electric car is to get in, hit the starter button, engage the “D” tab on the shifter and hit the go pedal. Then try to calculate how swiftly the fence posts or trees whiz past.
We’re used to gasoline engines, which roar louder and louder as the RPMs build, leading to the horsepower peak at somewhere up around 5,000 revs. Electric motors, on the other hand, have maximum torque at zero RPMs. So when you take off, you really take off.
Best estimates show the Leaf going 0-60 in about 7.5 seconds. I didn’t check. All I knew was it was fast enough, and because there is only silence, you need to pay attention to your speedometer.
Other settings on the instruments can be switched to give you remaining range and percentage of remaining electricity stored in the Leaf battery pack.
We plugged the adaptor cable into the nose receptacle, and the other end into a three-pronged 220 plug in our garage. That’s the middle of three methods of recharging. Level 1 is into normal household 110-120, which takes about 10 hours for a full charge, and Level 2 is to plug into a 220 outlet, which can recharge full in 4 hours. Level 3 is a high-end charging station, of which there might be a lot in California, and get about 85 percent recharge in about 20 minutes.
In Duluth, Minnesota, with its legendary winter cold, there are a grouping of EV charge stations about a block south of Superior Street, and at the north tip of the main Canal Park motel, restaurant and entertainment area. You plug in, swipe a credit card, and return from a nearby movie or dinner to a fully charged car.
We plugged in at home, overnight, and found the instruments told us we had 93 percent maximum charge, worth a range of 158 miles. The max is supposed to be 150 miles, but like hybrids, electric vehicles learn your driving style and adapt immediately. If you drive economically, your range will increase. If you drag race your neighbors on the way to work, it will go down.
Same with severe cold. I know from past experience the best batteries in cameras, tape recorders, audio players and electric-aided cars plunge quickly when exposed to extreme cold. I’m not sure about the newest Leaf, but extending the range is the primary concern. We know we can park it in a garage overnight, dash to work, and no matter how cold still have enough juice to get home.
As for our trip to Lake Nebagamon, we zipped over the big bridge into Wisconsin, then followed our GPS down the little roadways to the town. We drove around for a while, making sure to locate the house once owned by Joan’s grandmother, toured town briefly, but totally, then parked down by the beach.
We also walked around a bit to check out assorted locations, then had a ceremonial Dilly Bar at the Dairy Queen before heading back toward Duluth.
During the rest of the week, we drove up hills and down, and checked out the fantastic “e-pedal” switch, which assures you of instant deceleration whenever you lift off the accelerator. It reverses the motor, capturing regenerative electric power to ostensibly increase your range. But in Duluth, where you face a lot of steep hills, you went up swiftly, and could go down efficiently by lifting your toe and letting the car slow itself.
It works so well that if you are approaching a car ahead stopped at a light, you can let off and it will slow you down completely to a stop. Outstanding.
Interior appointments aren’t fancy, but they’re effective. Leather seating, complete and simple instrumentation and a potent audio system are all standard features, as is the normal high-tech driving aids such as vehicle dynamic control, blind-sport warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and more common stuff such as traction control, antilock brakes and electronic brake assist and distribution.
I was startled by one feature. The automatic braking and accident-avoidance feature is, in a word, sensitive. Joan and I went to a movie with an adjacent parking lot, and because of construction you can only leave by driving through the bottom level of a ramp and proceed through an automatic rising horizontal arm. I advanced slowly, and when I was first in line, I drove ahead slowly, timing the arm as it rose.
Sudenly - very suddenly - the car emitted a nasty growl and stopped on a dime. I was sure something had broken or malfunctioned. Then I realized it was the avoidance system, which caught the radar bounce of the rising arm and inspired the Leaf to stop instantly.
We’re all going to be driving hybrids or electric vehicles of some sort someday, or sooner. When you realize the price sticker shows the fuel-economy equivalent of 112 mpg city and 100 highway, you also realize that if you drove the Leaf for 10 years, to work and back every day, and on trips whenever you felt comfortable with the range, you would spend a grand total of $0 for gasoline.
Think about it, while you’re listening to Guy Clark wondering where it’s coming to and how we got this far. We’re going to be coming farther, and soon.

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if it was written more recently, clark might have been inspired by driving the new nissan leaf, an all-electric vehicle that can truly push any observer to such puzzlement.
there have been many stories about the development of electric cars, such as the privately owned tesla vehicles, and virtually every manufacturer either has experimental models on the streets, or is nearing production status.
nissan, meanwhile, simply acts where rivals promote, and it brought out the leaf almost a decade ago and started selling them, mostly on the west coast, but also in the east and in florida. now they sell them all over the u.s. looking a lot like a subcompact versa, sort of boxy and unexciting, the leaf was swift and performed well, and it stands as the no. 1 electric car sold worldwide, a status it has attained quietly - literally and figuratively.
for 2018, nissan has redesigned the leaf, making it look very nissan like from the signature nose, and positively futuristic from the rear and side. suddenly the leaf has enough appeal to lure mainstream customers, not just those who are insisting on not paying the wildly fluctuating $3-plus per gallon of gasoline. if they go to a nissan dealer and test-drive one, they will be more impressed.
you can buy a leaf sl for a base price of $36,200, or a loaded, as-tested sl for $38,510. that, however, is before you figure out the tax-break deductions a zero-pollution vehicle can get. best estimates are that a loaded leaf might be obtainable for around $27,000. that’s about half what a tesla model 3 goes for, and close to half of a new chevrolet bolt ev.
i was eager when i learned i would get a 2018 leaf for a week-long test drive. i was less impressed when the delivery service showed up with the leaf riding comfortably on the back end of a flat-bed hauler. i had been hoping it would be driven here, because even though it started out in chicago and would have stopped for a few recharging sessions, it would have meant the leaf’s range was sufficient to consider it an everyday driving candidate.
the plan is that the 2019 leaf will get very little styling changes, but it will get a larger and more powerful battery-pack drivetrain, which could boost between-charges driving range to up near 300 miles.
as it is, the 2018 test model showed a range of 150 miles between charging sessions, which is certainly more than adequate for driving to and from work and tossing in a venture out for dinner and maybe a movie or the shopping center, knowing you can plug it in overnight and be ready to go in the morning.
my wife, joan, and i decided to make it an adventure, planning to drive from duluth, minn., to the tiny wisconsin vacation town of lake nebagamon, nearly 50 miles from our home. joan had spent part of every childhood summer at her grandma’s home there, and she vividly recalls the fun of spending whole days at the public beach, with highlights of her first-ever experiences with a new minnesota delicacy - dairy queen - which was, and still is, about 100 yards up the boat-launching slope from the water.
i’m not sure how many nissan leafs (leaves?) have ever appeared in lake nebagamon, but a measure of how far it has gone was that numerous passers-by glanced at it, or even looked hard at it, but didn’t seem to think it was anything unusual.
for those people, it’s always most fun to hop in the leaf, hit the starter button, and hear the engine roar to life. just kidding! there is no noise - zero. you simply shift into gear and take off swiftly while those passers-by gaze after you with some degree of marvel. even if they never heard of the late guy clark, and his fantastic texas folk-country song-writing.
nissan is a japanese giant that tends to forge ahead, rather than spend time promoting its newest stuff, and the leaf is a perfect example. a decade ago, nissan invited auto media to tennessee to try the new leaf, and i’ll never forget making my first drive. the instant acceleration and completely silent operation was the stuff of star wars. then i swapped seats with my conservative-seeming co-driver and observed him hammer the “gas” pedal. we went faster and faster, very quickly, still not making a discernible noise. i glanced over at the instruments and noticed we were sailing along at 103 miles per hour. we had been told the leaf might go 90 or so, but unless the speedometer was wacko, our test vehicle easily surpassed that.
the only question then, as now, is the range you can go before you run out of electric power and need to plug in. over the years, battery-makers have gotten better and better, with each plateau of sophistication meaning quicker recharge, greater capacity, and longer range. companies like panasonic, sanyo, samsung and various others, up to and including lg from south korea, have reached amazing levels.
that wasn’t good enough for nissan, which went ahead and built its own facilities for building the necessary batteries to make hybrids, and pure-electric cars, function. the leaf is built in smyrna, tennessee, and the battery pack is built in smyrna, tennessee.
so to unboggle my mind, my best measurement of an electric car is to get in, hit the starter button, engage the “d” tab on the shifter and hit the go pedal. then try to calculate how swiftly the fence posts or trees whiz past.
we’re used to gasoline engines, which roar louder and louder as the rpms build, leading to the horsepower peak at somewhere up around 5,000 revs. electric motors, on the other hand, have maximum torque at zero rpms. so when you take off, you really take off.
best estimates show the leaf going 0-60 in about 7.5 seconds. i didn’t check. all i knew was it was fast enough, and because there is only silence, you need to pay attention to your speedometer.
other settings on the instruments can be switched to give you remaining range and percentage of remaining electricity stored in the leaf battery pack.
we plugged the adaptor cable into the nose receptacle, and the other end into a three-pronged 220 plug in our garage. that’s the middle of three methods of recharging. level 1 is into normal household 110-120, which takes about 10 hours for a full charge, and level 2 is to plug into a 220 outlet, which can recharge full in 4 hours. level 3 is a high-end charging station, of which there might be a lot in california, and get about 85 percent recharge in about 20 minutes.
in duluth, minnesota, with its legendary winter cold, there are a grouping of ev charge stations about a block south of superior street, and at the north tip of the main canal park motel, restaurant and entertainment area. you plug in, swipe a credit card, and return from a nearby movie or dinner to a fully charged car.
we plugged in at home, overnight, and found the instruments told us we had 93 percent maximum charge, worth a range of 158 miles. the max is supposed to be 150 miles, but like hybrids, electric vehicles learn your driving style and adapt immediately. if you drive economically, your range will increase. if you drag race your neighbors on the way to work, it will go down.
same with severe cold. i know from past experience the best batteries in cameras, tape recorders, audio players and electric-aided cars plunge quickly when exposed to extreme cold. i’m not sure about the newest leaf, but extending the range is the primary concern. we know we can park it in a garage overnight, dash to work, and no matter how cold still have enough juice to get home.
as for our trip to lake nebagamon, we zipped over the big bridge into wisconsin, then followed our gps down the little roadways to the town. we drove around for a while, making sure to locate the house once owned by joan’s grandmother, toured town briefly, but totally, then parked down by the beach.
we also walked around a bit to check out assorted locations, then had a ceremonial dilly bar at the dairy queen before heading back toward duluth.
during the rest of the week, we drove up hills and down, and checked out the fantastic “e-pedal” switch, which assures you of instant deceleration whenever you lift off the accelerator. it reverses the motor, capturing regenerative electric power to ostensibly increase your range. but in duluth, where you face a lot of steep hills, you went up swiftly, and could go down efficiently by lifting your toe and letting the car slow itself.
it works so well that if you are approaching a car ahead stopped at a light, you can let off and it will slow you down completely to a stop. outstanding.
interior appointments aren’t fancy, but they’re effective. leather seating, complete and simple instrumentation and a potent audio system are all standard features, as is the normal high-tech driving aids such as vehicle dynamic control, blind-sport warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and more common stuff such as traction control, antilock brakes and electronic brake assist and distribution.
i was startled by one feature. the automatic braking and accident-avoidance feature is, in a word, sensitive. joan and i went to a movie with an adjacent parking lot, and because of construction you can only leave by driving through the bottom level of a ramp and proceed through an automatic rising horizontal arm. i advanced slowly, and when i was first in line, i drove ahead slowly, timing the arm as it rose.
sudenly - very suddenly - the car emitted a nasty growl and stopped on a dime. i was sure something had broken or malfunctioned. then i realized it was the avoidance system, which caught the radar bounce of the rising arm and inspired the leaf to stop instantly.
we’re all going to be driving hybrids or electric vehicles of some sort someday, or sooner. when you realize the price sticker shows the fuel-economy equivalent of 112 mpg city and 100 highway, you also realize that if you drove the leaf for 10 years, to work and back every day, and on trips whenever you felt comfortable with the range, you would spend a grand total of $0 for gasoline.
think about it, while you’re listening to guy clark wondering where it’s coming to and how we got this far. we’re going to be coming farther, and soon.


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Are you a movie and video game lover? The Nebula Mars II is perfect for you! It’s designed to transform any room or space into a portable cinema.
The advanced DLP technology gives you crisp HD picture, projecting all your videos in 720p! Your images will be more vibrant than LCD technology. When you use it, you’ll feel like you’re in a movie theater.
You can mirror your phone using Miracast, or you can connect your devices to the projector with HDMI cables, USBs, or other TV boxes. You can also transform your phone into a Nebula remote with the smartphone app.
The Nebula can provide up to four hours of entertainment on a single charge—take it outside for a backyard party! Plus, it can autofocus in a single second, ensuring you have a crystal-clear picture quickly.
You can even watch Hulu and Netflix on it!

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are you a movie and video game lover? the nebula mars ii is perfect for you! it’s designed to transform any room or space into a portable cinema.
the advanced dlp technology gives you crisp hd picture, projecting all your videos in 720p! your images will be more vibrant than lcd technology. when you use it, you’ll feel like you’re in a movie theater.
you can mirror your phone using miracast, or you can connect your devices to the projector with hdmi cables, usbs, or other tv boxes. you can also transform your phone into a nebula remote with the smartphone app.
the nebula can provide up to four hours of entertainment on a single charge—take it outside for a backyard party! plus, it can autofocus in a single second, ensuring you have a crystal-clear picture quickly.
you can even watch hulu and netflix on it!


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Dan Rather on Trump: "It's never been this bad"
"We're better than this," journalist Dan Rather told Salon's Andrew O'Hehir on "Salon Talks," referring to President Donald Trump and the deep divisions in American politics today.
The legendary investigative journalist and anchor has interviewed every president since Eisenhower and covered nearly every major political event in recent U.S. history: Watergate, President John F. Kennedy's assassination, 9/11, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the jailing of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The list goes on.
Rather occupied the anchor chair at "CBS Evening News" for 24 years. Now 86, he is the author of the new book "What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism," which is out this week.
What's missing from the presidency today is "nobility," Rather said. "Our great presidents, the best presidents," he added, "Washington, Lincoln, Teddy Rosevelt, right on through, had a certain noble approach to the office, which we have zero of that now."
Rather, who says calls himself an "optimist by nature," remains hopeful that America will get through these dark times. "While we're in a extremely difficult period now, a perilous time for the country," he said, "we need to remind ourselves, we've come through a lot worse before."
But, Rather cautioned, change won't happen magically. Watch the video above for Rather's tips on moving forward and finding unity today.
And, watch the full "Salon Talks" conversation on Facebook.

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dan rather on trump: "it's never been this bad"
"we're better than this," journalist dan rather told salon's andrew o'hehir on "salon talks," referring to president donald trump and the deep divisions in american politics today.
the legendary investigative journalist and anchor has interviewed every president since eisenhower and covered nearly every major political event in recent u.s. history: watergate, president john f. kennedy's assassination, 9/11, the wars in iraq and afghanistan, the jailing of dr. martin luther king jr. the list goes on.
rather occupied the anchor chair at "cbs evening news" for 24 years. now 86, he is the author of the new book "what unites us: reflections on patriotism," which is out this week.
what's missing from the presidency today is "nobility," rather said. "our great presidents, the best presidents," he added, "washington, lincoln, teddy rosevelt, right on through, had a certain noble approach to the office, which we have zero of that now."
rather, who says calls himself an "optimist by nature," remains hopeful that america will get through these dark times. "while we're in a extremely difficult period now, a perilous time for the country," he said, "we need to remind ourselves, we've come through a lot worse before."
but, rather cautioned, change won't happen magically. watch the video above for rather's tips on moving forward and finding unity today.
and, watch the full "salon talks" conversation on facebook.


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Last night I two-strand twisted without the bantu knots. I usually do the bantu knots because it keeps the twists from unraveling and makes them tighter. End result without the knots, longer looking hair with looser waves. I like it. I twisted with Jane Carter's Moisture Mist and Carol's Daughter's Margeurite's Magic and put on my satin cap to sleep. This morning I undid the twists and pulled up the right side and back with side combs like I did two days ago. I finished by applying Creme of Nature's Perfect Edges, which I realized doesn't work on me. I think it's the Argan Oil, it just prevents me from getting that slick look because it's more oily than "tacky", if I'm making any sense. I finished by spritzing some Carol's Daughter Tui oil spray. The first 3 pics are on my way to work and the last one was not too long after I got to work. As you can see, it got more poufy. Tonight is wash night, yay!
My lipstick is CoverGirl Lip Perfection in Temptation. It's kind of a copper/burnt orange color. Frost.
They say your hair grows while pregnant, then you lose it after you give birth. My edges were definitely MIA when I stopped protective styling in the spring and took a good look. I mean like badly. Since discovering this I started trying different things to help it grow. One is Karen Body Beautiful's hair growth serum. Been using this for about two years and I truly don't know if it works or not, but I love the ingredients. I put it at night and in the morning along with the african hair growth gel. These pics are from around early May and I'm going to keep taking pics and putting them up to see the progress.
Got my Carol's Daughter's orders! So I used a bit of Margeurite's Magic to twist. This morning I pulled up the right side and back. Then spritzed with the Tui oil spray. It's so light and smells great. I normally use Shea Moisture's Elixir Spray, but it's heavier and has a stronger fragrance so I think I'll start using that in the colder months. I also got their Goddess Flower souffle and dry oil mist. LOVE!
How could I forget! I also got these nail art strips similar to Sally Hansen's. I love those and I hope these are comparable. I'll definitely keep you posted!
I tried them and here's the review.
Got some Avon stuff. I'm my own best client :/ Got their Ultra Luxury lip liner in Rosebud, Deep Plum and Wild Berry. They go on super smooth. They're not as long as the MAC ones but go on just as nice if not nicer. And a whole lot cheaper! Got a Big Color large eye pencil in Amethyst Dazzle, also super smooth and the color is AMAZING! Will be great for a smokey eye. Lastly, I got an Extra Lasting lipstick in Mauve Ice, it's a frost which I love. Though I'm trying to wear more matte and creamy colors. Totally got a concealer in the wrong color for me. Hard to tell on the computer screen. Oh well.
Slowly shrinking and getting more poufy! I twisted with CD's Lisa's Hair Elixir and Karen's Body Beautiful Heavenly Jojoba oils. I don't want to use anything water-based since I blow dried it. As you can see, it's getting more dense as the time passes. Oh, I caved and bought the small jar of CD's Healthy Hair Butter at their store in Brooklyn while I was running errands with my daughter. It has this sort of medicine scent I couldn't pass up! Still waiting on two shipments from them, they had the best sale.
I didn't put up one side today ;) A little shrinkage from yesterday. I re-twisted last night.
Lipstick is CoverGirl Lip Perfection in Temptress. No other makeup.
Bought the Andis blow dryer with a comb because my current Conair doesn't have one and finding a comb to fit it is impossible! I left my Willie Morrow one in Montreal when I moved here because I had locs and now I want it back!
So I'm back on a Carol's Daughter kick, happens every few years. I bought the complete Monoi Collection minus the conditioner only because I'm using the Shea Moisture thickening one. So last night I pre-pooed with Carol's Daughter's Lisa's Hair Elixir mixed with Vatika oil, washed with the Monoi poo, deep conditioned with Curl Junkie's Deep Fix and a dab of Monoi deep treatment and sat under my Huetiful Steamer for one cycle. Washed it out and put some of the Shea Moisture conditioner and only partly washed it out. I put some leave-in treatment from Avon all over and spritzed some SM Thickening Spray. Sectioned my hair in 4 and applied in each section: Monoi Sacred Strengthening Serum, Split End Sealer, that's normal. But to blow dry I also put CD's Chocolat Blow Drying Lotion and the Macadamia Heat Protecting Serum. I blow dried each section in 3 parts and two-strand twisted with a bantu knot. I later went back and made each twist smaller. The pics are the end result after I ran my fingers through each twist and tousled with my afro pick. With a little shrinkage after being out in the sun. I love it!
My lipstick is CoverGirl Lip Perfection, I'll come back with the color after, begins with an "E", lol ;) Enchantress, that's it.

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last night i two-strand twisted without the bantu knots. i usually do the bantu knots because it keeps the twists from unraveling and makes them tighter. end result without the knots, longer looking hair with looser waves. i like it. i twisted with jane carter's moisture mist and carol's daughter's margeurite's magic and put on my satin cap to sleep. this morning i undid the twists and pulled up the right side and back with side combs like i did two days ago. i finished by applying creme of nature's perfect edges, which i realized doesn't work on me. i think it's the argan oil, it just prevents me from getting that slick look because it's more oily than "tacky", if i'm making any sense. i finished by spritzing some carol's daughter tui oil spray. the first 3 pics are on my way to work and the last one was not too long after i got to work. as you can see, it got more poufy. tonight is wash night, yay!
my lipstick is covergirl lip perfection in temptation. it's kind of a copper/burnt orange color. frost.
they say your hair grows while pregnant, then you lose it after you give birth. my edges were definitely mia when i stopped protective styling in the spring and took a good look. i mean like badly. since discovering this i started trying different things to help it grow. one is karen body beautiful's hair growth serum. been using this for about two years and i truly don't know if it works or not, but i love the ingredients. i put it at night and in the morning along with the african hair growth gel. these pics are from around early may and i'm going to keep taking pics and putting them up to see the progress.
got my carol's daughter's orders! so i used a bit of margeurite's magic to twist. this morning i pulled up the right side and back. then spritzed with the tui oil spray. it's so light and smells great. i normally use shea moisture's elixir spray, but it's heavier and has a stronger fragrance so i think i'll start using that in the colder months. i also got their goddess flower souffle and dry oil mist. love!
how could i forget! i also got these nail art strips similar to sally hansen's. i love those and i hope these are comparable. i'll definitely keep you posted!
i tried them and here's the review.
got some avon stuff. i'm my own best client :/ got their ultra luxury lip liner in rosebud, deep plum and wild berry. they go on super smooth. they're not as long as the mac ones but go on just as nice if not nicer. and a whole lot cheaper! got a big color large eye pencil in amethyst dazzle, also super smooth and the color is amazing! will be great for a smokey eye. lastly, i got an extra lasting lipstick in mauve ice, it's a frost which i love. though i'm trying to wear more matte and creamy colors. totally got a concealer in the wrong color for me. hard to tell on the computer screen. oh well.
slowly shrinking and getting more poufy! i twisted with cd's lisa's hair elixir and karen's body beautiful heavenly jojoba oils. i don't want to use anything water-based since i blow dried it. as you can see, it's getting more dense as the time passes. oh, i caved and bought the small jar of cd's healthy hair butter at their store in brooklyn while i was running errands with my daughter. it has this sort of medicine scent i couldn't pass up! still waiting on two shipments from them, they had the best sale.
i didn't put up one side today ;) a little shrinkage from yesterday. i re-twisted last night.
lipstick is covergirl lip perfection in temptress. no other makeup.
bought the andis blow dryer with a comb because my current conair doesn't have one and finding a comb to fit it is impossible! i left my willie morrow one in montreal when i moved here because i had locs and now i want it back!
so i'm back on a carol's daughter kick, happens every few years. i bought the complete monoi collection minus the conditioner only because i'm using the shea moisture thickening one. so last night i pre-pooed with carol's daughter's lisa's hair elixir mixed with vatika oil, washed with the monoi poo, deep conditioned with curl junkie's deep fix and a dab of monoi deep treatment and sat under my huetiful steamer for one cycle. washed it out and put some of the shea moisture conditioner and only partly washed it out. i put some leave-in treatment from avon all over and spritzed some sm thickening spray. sectioned my hair in 4 and applied in each section: monoi sacred strengthening serum, split end sealer, that's normal. but to blow dry i also put cd's chocolat blow drying lotion and the macadamia heat protecting serum. i blow dried each section in 3 parts and two-strand twisted with a bantu knot. i later went back and made each twist smaller. the pics are the end result after i ran my fingers through each twist and tousled with my afro pick. with a little shrinkage after being out in the sun. i love it!
my lipstick is covergirl lip perfection, i'll come back with the color after, begins with an "e", lol ;) enchantress, that's it.


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let digital technology be your ally: virtual protection!
we all live in a different society today, and if you have not thought about it before, virtual information is the new way of communication of the world today, and as so, it needs to be well maintained and protected. we all have seen today many online business people using the internet to move and manage important information susceptible to be stolen.
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“What’cha doin’?” six-year-old Jennifer asked.
“It’s weird,” she said, picking her nose.
My home was small but freshly painted, had a nice flower garden, and…manners. A child that age should know to ask for tissues!
“Where is your mother?” I demanded.
Good. A reason to contact abuse and get more riff-raff out of our neighborhood. While she devoured lunch, I’d make the call.
It seems there are more of those people in the world — the ones more worried about appearances.
Some elevated strains of music and expectations. Well-crafted, though, using the prompt to compare neighbors, leaving one to think who is the more unseemly. Great take on the prompt, Joelle!
Sad. Not everyone’s life is all strawberries and cream.
24 years in “social services” and most of what I’ve seen isn’t strawberries and cream, It runs the gamut of people thrown away because they’re inconvenient to millionaires wanting to bleed every free penny possible. It is both sad and infuriating.
That’s very true. Look after yourself.
Great flash but so poignant. Makes me want to slap the ‘I’ person. She should at least have checked if the woman was alive and then perhaps made her breakfast also.
It’s fun trying to create characters with so few words.

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“what’cha doin’?” six-year-old jennifer asked.
“it’s weird,” she said, picking her nose.
my home was small but freshly painted, had a nice flower garden, and…manners. a child that age should know to ask for tissues!
“where is your mother?” i demanded.
good. a reason to contact abuse and get more riff-raff out of our neighborhood. while she devoured lunch, i’d make the call.
it seems there are more of those people in the world — the ones more worried about appearances.
some elevated strains of music and expectations. well-crafted, though, using the prompt to compare neighbors, leaving one to think who is the more unseemly. great take on the prompt, joelle!
sad. not everyone’s life is all strawberries and cream.
24 years in “social services” and most of what i’ve seen isn’t strawberries and cream, it runs the gamut of people thrown away because they’re inconvenient to millionaires wanting to bleed every free penny possible. it is both sad and infuriating.
that’s very true. look after yourself.
great flash but so poignant. makes me want to slap the ‘i’ person. she should at least have checked if the woman was alive and then perhaps made her breakfast also.
it’s fun trying to create characters with so few words.