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Join us! This year, we are holding our annual CIA Sommelier Summit at the new CIA at Copia in downtown Napa. This three-day conference will bring together a dynamic group of wine and beverage professionals all in one place to discuss what's trending in the beverage world. Don't miss this great chance to network with peers and industry leaders all while deeply expanding your knowledge of the fast-paced and ever-changing beverage industry.
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Linda DeNell, Director of the Caestecker Library in beautiful Green Lake, Wisconsin told us the library will be hosting a Crane Party event tonight beginning at 6:30 pm for the 5 and 6 year old students in Mrs. Reininger's kindergarten class.
This class has been learning all about the endangered Whooping crane and have created works of art, and have provided information about what they have learned throughout their crane studies.
The following caught my eye, as just yesterday we posted about the Royal Couple and how they formed a bond when female Whooping crane #3-14 was barely a year old.
Everyone is welcome so if you're in the Green Lake area, why not stop by the Caestecker Library tonight and join the party?!
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It's Don Jazzy Again...and a few others (Season 1, Episode 8)
Alibaba predicted the reunion of P-Square and now predicts the future of Tiwa Savage (What did he say?) Eniola Badmus choosing to remain single (What?) Puffy Tee and so much more. Celebrity Featured on Episode: Don Jazzy. We the fans are entitled to our opinions and we express them.
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We use numerous venues around Tenterden town centre including the following;
The Town Hall The Assemby Rooms upstairs hold is used for concerts and other events
The Tenterden Club The Moulton Hall and Evans Bar upstairs are ideal for festival barn dances, concerts and workshops.
St Mildred's Church The Church has great acoustics.
The Church Hall and The Glebe Hall The Church Hall is adjacent to the Tenterden Club and the Glebe Hall is at the end of Church Road. Both are very suitable for smaller events and workshops.
The Vine is used for music and song sessions.
The White Lion is used for song and music sessions and concerts and workshops take place in the adjoining Saddlery.
The William Caxton is the home of the regular monthly song and music sessions and is used in the same way for the festival.
The Woopack including the barn at the back is used for song and music sessions
The Indulgence Cake and Coffee House hosts small and intimate Cake and Coffee sessions with festival guests.
The Recreation Ground is a large open space at the Eastern end of the High Street and it is here we have a large marquee housing a showcase stage, craft, music and other stalls and a dance stage.
Kent and Sussex Railway hosts Morris dancers on the Town Centre station and on some of the trains over the weekend. Singers also entertain a few of the trains.
Tenterden Museum is also sometimes used as a venue for exhibitions and Morris dancers perform on the forecourt.
Morris dancers and folk dance display teams perform up and down the High Street and around the town centre.
The informal and basic camp site is located in a field just a short walk from the High Street.
Fringe events takes place in other venues and are listed in the programme
Tenterden Folk Festival: promoting folk song, music, dance, crafts and traditions: Charity No. 1038663


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Toll gates
Lekki, Ajah residents protest toll hikes
Some aggrieved residents of Lekki and Ajah in Lagos took to the streets Friday to protest the recent hike in toll charges at the Lekki-Epe Expressway and Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge toll gates. The protest, which was convened under the banner of Eti-Osa Development Forum, started around 9 am with the protesters gathering at the Lekki…
Lagos PDP, NCP fault planned increment of Lekki-Epe toll
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned plans by the state government to increase toll charges on the Lekki-Epe and Ikoyi link roads. The Lekki Concession Company (LCC), which manages the roads, had in a statement over the weekend said the new toll takes effect from February 1, 2018. The…
Perish the toll gates idea
No one can really understand why successive governments in Nigeria chose to impoverish their people and make life and living extremely difficult for all.
FG brings back toll gates
The Federal Government has concluded arrangement to reintroduce toll gates across the country, according to the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola.


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I have never been big on candy. I love cakes and chocolate, but candy I managed to stay away from really easily. I much prefer nature's candy: the berries.
And among them, blueberries are high on my list. Not only do they taste delicious by themselves or in pretty much any kind of smoothie, breakfast or dessert recipe, but they have tons of great properties.
Being full of antioxidants (substances that inhibits oxidation and removes potentially damaging agents in a living organism such as the gallic acid), blueberries have a reputation to help "fight" aging, boost your brain, improve your digestion (thank you fibers!), are good for your skin and heart and even help fight some types of cancer.
I think all this information about blueberries that my mom used to tell me when I was younger got stuck in my head. Especially the part about blueberries being good for the sight. Being the four-eyed that I am, I must have focused more on the raspberries growing up though. Oops.
More recently I read that the Royal Air Force was known to consume a lot of blueberries during World War two which allegedly improved their night vision. It´s said the pigment (anthocyanin) contained in the berry and providing the blue/purple colour is helping to improve sight.
While writing this I noticed the deeper you research the more your read about the pro and cons and discover ongoing debates on whether this and that is true or not. But honestly even if only half of these facts turn out to be true, I would much rather keep eating summer's candy. And if it all is just a placebo effect, it's one delicious one!
So now that summer is around the corner and berries are appearing everywhere whether you go and pick them yourself or you buy them at your local supermarket, do not hesitate to grab a box or two! They are delicious as a treat by themselves, in fruit salads, to top a cake or ice cream, but also in pies or even better if you ask me, in smoothies.
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Growth chart
The baby's growth chart is used around the world. Although every country may be different, the basic information is familiar. Recently, the growth chart is improved about the content and form in comparison with before.
The growth chart of Australia is similar to the form of the United Nations Centre for Disease Control. Currently, it is known as the percent chart of CDC – Center for Disease Control. However, WHO has recently launched its own growth chart, which is more accurate and also reflects the growth of the breastfed babies because they have tended to gain weight in comparison with the formula-fed infants.
The breastfeeding babies will rapidly gain weight during the first 3 months and the following months will stabilize the weight gain process. For the formula-feeding babies, the weight gain will be more steadily. This difference can affect the way that the health professionals read the growth chart of the baby. The WHO's chart could apply for the formula-fed babies.
Why should we use the baby's growth chart?
Parents always want to know the growth process of their children to support them when needing. The growth chart is a good way to check how everything takes place.
The growth chart often gives the average value: the average development of the same age, gender, and country babies with the same lifestyle and nutrition. The target of the growth chart is to provide the exact review means of each child – it considers their growth that is suitable or unsuitable for gender and age. Though every child is a separate individual, they still need to have a proper development. Apart from, the growth chart also shows the process of transition from the independent status to the dependence.
We have the pink growth chart for girls and blue for boys. If the baby is born prematurely, you will also record on the chart.
The growth chart is used by parents, doctors, nurses, and health experts. Every baby has his/her own chart tracking from birth until school.
The growth chart in Australia
It is divided into 2 groups:
- From birth to 36 months: It measures the weight, height, and circumference of the head.
- From 2 to 20 years old: The weight-for-age ratio, the height-for-age ratio, the ratio of body mass for age.
- The growth chart shows the percentage of the children with the same weight and height at a certain age. Each of the charts is divided into the percentage and includes the grade – 3, 10, 25, 50, 75, 90, and 97. For example, if his/her weight is in the tenth percent, 90/ 100 babies will get heavier weight than this level. It the baby is at the 75 level, his/her weight is over average level compared to the babies with the same gender and age.
The factors affect the growth of the baby
The gestational age is an important factor in the growth chart. Obviously, the babies are born prematurely – they are lighter than the full-month babies (38-42 weeks). Nonetheless, the underweight-born babies sometimes have the speed of weight gain better than the weight babies.
The main factor affects the growth – the gender (the boys tend to grow faster than girls), genes, environment, health, nutrition, and personal growth factors. It will not be helpful when comparing between the babies, but people feel more comfortable when using the growth charts. The cause is due to the baby has his/her own growth speed, but it can still compare to other same age and sex babies.
How is the growth chart used?
- The baby's growth is measured regularly and recorded in the growth chart.
- The weight, height, and head circumference are 3 factors to evaluate.
- Each above element will be marked in the related diagram.
- Each individual measurement is less important than the curve or developed chart over time.
- It should not appreciate every individual measured value. Instead, you must find the connection to the previous value.
- If the curve is flat or concave, your baby may slowly grow.
- If possible, it should use a scale to measure for the baby.
- The right weight is the weight without clothing, measuring the height, too. Don't estimate the weight of clothes because it is not accurate.
Don't use the growth chart as the only mean to evaluate. You should also be based on the operation and development of the baby.


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These guys rock. If they keep up this kind of support they'll blow the others out of the water.
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Calligraphy Craft Kit Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting. This kit offers an excellent introduction to this absorbing pastime and impressive results can soon be achieved. Contents: nib holder, nibs, reservoir, inks (blue, black, red and yellow), artists' brush, mixing palette, calligraphy pad, greeting cards, envelopes, gift tags, bookmarks and full istructions. Pack size: 285 x 240 x 50mm Pyrography Craft Kit This kit enables the user to create a decorative selection of designs on wood and leather using the ancient craft of woodburning. Simple designs can quickly be mastered and with practice more involved work can be accomplished. Contents: Pyrography iorn (with fitted plug), four double ended woodburning tips, selection of wooden blanks (spoon, coasters, name plaque), leather key fob, instructions. Pack size: 285 x 240 x 50mm. Egyptian Painting Kit This superb kit is an excellent introduction to the ancient art of Egyptian painting. It includes handmade papyrus paper with pre-printed outlines and 2 blank sheets to create individual designs using the hieroglyphic alphabet. All the materials are included to create some superb traditional Egyptian art. Contents: papyrus paper (2 sheets with pre-printed outlines, 2 blank), clip frame (15cmx21cm), fridge magnet, paint set, artists brush, mixing palette, hieroglyphic alphabet, instructions Silk Painting Card Kit This innovative kit represents an excellent introduction to the art of silk painting and combined with the ever popular pastime of card making the kit is sure to please. Contents: silk
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Are you wondering if your business needs to be on Twitter? Or maybe you are just looking for "tweet" ideas?
I read a good article recently that answers some of these questions and gives advice on "What to Tweet". I'd like to pass it on here because I think it has some great tips for small businesses. The article was by Hollis Thomases titled "Twitter Tips: 11 Things to Tweet When You Have Nothing To Say".
A few key points Hollis points out are: "One of the Golden Rules of Twitter is that you ought to "Give before you get." In other words, don't turn Twitter into a self-serving, one-way broadcast channel. Help your audience first and yourself second."
Hollis goes on to say you can apply the 80/20 rule to your tweets – give 80% and then use the remaining 20% to share your products and services. This is good advice for small businesses who are wondering "why should I be on Twitter?"
This is a valid question because where we focus and spend our time and resources is important. The key point is that Twitter and social media are a form of marketing. A major shift is happening and its important for businesses to understand that Social Media is now directing growing amounts of traffic to businesses. Social media in essence is "telling" our customers where they should go. This article can help us understand some of the benefits of tweeting.
It also lists ideas for tweets which include:
- Links to other people's helpful content
- News
- New announcements or blog posts
- Jobs available
- Special offers, sales or discounts
So whether you and your business are already "sold" on Twitter, or you are just looking for ideas, this is a helpful read.
Here's the link to the full article at Inc online.


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A Blending Mode Rundown
Before you can use blending modes, you need to know where to find them. One place is the Layers palette. Figure shows the open Blending Mode drop-down list. As shown in Figure, the blending modes are divided into six different sections on the drop-down list according to the type of pixels they affect.
Figure: Whenever you encounter the Blending Mode drop-down list, you see that it's organized into six categories. Here the drop-down list is shown in the Layers palette.
The other places that you can access blending modes are certain dialog boxes and the Options bar when a brush or painting tool is selected. The blending
modes are available on the Options bar when the following tools are selected: Art History, Blur, Brush, Bucket, Color Replacement, Gradient, Healing Brush, History Brush, Pencil, Sharpen, and Smudge. The blending modes are also available in the following dialog boxes: Apply Image, Calculations, Fade, Fill, and Layer Styles.
The first two modes, Normal and Dissolve, don't change pixels on the layers underneath. Normal mode combined with 100% Opacity displays every pixel in the active layer no matter what colors are present on layers underneath. Dissolve mode works best on semi-transparent areas such as drop shadows or fade outs, changing them into a random spray of pixels. Take a look at the section "Creating a Grainy Shadow," later in this chapter, to see Dissolve mode in action.
The next four modes, Darken, Multiply, Color Burn, and Linear Burn, use darker pixels to create results. White pixels are neutral, so they don't affect the pixels underneath, but instead become clear.
Next on the blending mode drop-down list are the opposites of the four darkening blending modes above: Lighten, Screen, Color Dodge, and Linear Dodge. These blending modes use lighter pixels to create results. Black pixels are neutral, so they don't affect the pixels underneath, but instead become clear.
The fourth group down on the blending mode drop-down list includes six blending modes: Overlay, Soft Light, Hard Light, Vivid Light, Linear Light, and Pin Light. These blending modes change the contrast of underlying pixels. 50% gray pixels are neutral, so they don't affect the pixels underneath, but instead become clear. Pixels that are darker than 50% gray darken the underlying pixels; pixels that are lighter than 50% gray lighten the underlying pixels. Turn to the section "Fading a Filter," later in this chapter, to see what Vivid Light mode can do.
The next blending mode group, Difference and Exclusion, uses comparison to create results. White areas on the active layer invert underlying pixels. Black areas on the active layer don't affect the pixels underneath.
The final group of blending modes, Hue, Saturation, Color, and Luminosity, apply that quality of the active layer to the pixels underneath. Look at the following section, "Applying a Blending Mode," to see how the Luminosity mode blends pixels.


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Edge on 16241 reports "probably" canPlayType() for WebM VP8/Vorbis but doesn't actually play it. #EdgeBug
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Roger Alton is to step down as editor of The Observer at the end of the year and will be succeeded by John Mulholland, who is currently deputy editor.
Alton joined The Observer from the Guardian, where he spent more than 20 years in a number of roles including arts editor, features editor, editor of Weekend magazine, and assistant editor.
Alton has been the Sunday paper's editor for nearly ten years, presiding over the introduction of the award-winning monthly Sport, Food, Music, and Woman magazines, and the successful move to the Berliner format in 2006.
Earlier this year, The Observer won Newspaper of the Year at the British Press Awards.
Alton said: 'It has been an immense privilege to edit The Observer and work with such a brilliant team. For the best part of ten years, this has been the time of my life. The Observer is in fantastic shape, editorially and commercially, and this is the right time for me now to be handing over to John.
"I am absolutely thrilled at his appointment – he's a fabulous journalist and a dear friend I would trust with my life. John cares passionately about The Observer, and has a clear vision and ambition for its print and digital future. The paper is in very safe hands.'
Liz Forgan, chair of The Scott Trust, owner of the Observer and Guardian newspapers, said: 'We are very grateful to Roger for the passion and commitment he has brought to The Observer and the Guardian over the last 30 years. The award of Newspaper of the Year was a fitting tribute to an inspiring editorship.
'John Mulholland is an outstanding journalist and the Scott Trust is delighted he will become The Observer's next Editor. He played a key role in The Observer's successful move to the Berliner format, developed and launched the stable of award-winning monthly magazines, and is uniquely placed to lead the paper into an era of digital publishing.'
Mulholland, 44, has been a deputy editor of The Observer since 1998. He has been reponsible for the paper's features output, including magazines and the sport, travel and culture sections.
He is a former media editor of the Guardian and was educated at Dublin City University and California State University, Sacramento.


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Fat Kid Running
The debut show from Katherine McMahon
Fri 12th May, 7:30pm, The Scottish Storytelling Centre
Tickets £10 – here: http://bit.ly/2mCQSnm
(Plus support from Calum Rodger's Rock, Star, North
Belle Jones, Audrey Tait & Lauren Gilmour's 'Closed Doors.'
About the show:
What does it take to be at home in a body? How do you have fun moving in a world of body shaming and fat burning? Join Katherine McMahon as she takes you cross country on her journey from the fat kid skiving PE lessons, to a fat, fierce, feminist runner. This is not an inspiring before-and-after picture. It won't make you thinner, or faster. It is a sometimes moving, sometimes funny, always honest exploration of the complicated business of being in a body.
About Katherine McMahon
Katherine McMahon is a regular performer on the Edinburgh spoken word scene, and has been rapidly gaining notice over the last few years for her moving, humorous, yet always radical verse. Her debut collection,Treasure In The History of Things, was published by Stewed Rhubarb Press in 2012, and she has been a feature performer at many spoken word events in Scotland, including Rally & Broad at most recently at StAnza Poetry Festival, 2017. Fat Kid Running is her debut spoken word show.
With support from:
"Closed Doors" by Belle Jones, Audrey Tait & Lauren Gilmour
(Excerpt: 20 mins)
Closed Doors is a piece of theatrical storytelling combining spoken word with music. An exploration of how disparate communities can and do live literally on top of one another in multicultural Scotland, it examines how someone can feel like a stranger in the society they were born into and how one can find a home in a country far from the land where they grew up.
Opening with an unknown police incident preventing residents getting in or out of their flat, the story follows two middle-aged women, from different backgrounds, forced together to take shelter from the cold.
About the writers/ performers:
As the drummer/producer of pioneering Scottish hip-hop outfit Hector Bizerk, Audrey Tait's critically-acclaimed production saw her as the only female producer shortlisted for the Scottish Album of the Year award. Songwriter/spoken word artist Lauren Gilmour received awards from Calmac Culture, The Scottish Alternative Music Awards and Celtic Connections as one half of Bella and the Bear. She and Audrey will be working with Birds of Paradise Theatre Company later in 2017. Belle Jones trained at the RSAMD where she won the Percival Steeds Prize for Spoken Word and the Norah Cooper Mulligan Award for verse Speaking.
"Rock, Star, North" by Calum Rodger
(Running time: 20 mins)
About Rock, Star, North.
'Come forth into the light of things / Let nature be your teacher.' So said William Wordsworth in 1798. Calum Rodger wants 'the light of things', but he doesn't need nature. He's got Grand Theft Auto V. In a high-concept parody of the poetic travelogue, Rodger takes us on a journey through the game-world as he pursues 'the virtual sublime'. With control pad in hand and tongue firmly in cheek, Rock, Star, North. is a bombastic meditation on reality and fantasy, tradition and technology, video games, poetry, the world, and our place within it.
About the writer/ performer
Calum Rodger is a poet and researcher based in Glasgow, working in performance, print, film and digital media. His work explores Scottish culture and literary traditions with a healthy dose of humour and irreverence. He performs widely throughout Scotland including shows at the National Museum of Scotland, BBC@Potterrow and TEDxGlasgow, runs occasional live poetry night The Verse Hearse, teaches at the University of Glasgow and is poetry reviews editor at Gutter magazine. His chapbooks Know Yr Stuff: Poems on Hedonism and Glasgow Flourishes are published by Tapsalteerie. You can find more of his work at www.calumrodger.co.uk.


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by Alex Dunn on December 20, 2012
Connecting your web video marketing to seasonal holidays is fun for your brand and entertaining for your audience.
We made this "Winter Warmer" content piece as a friendly holiday greeting that also packs some serious information and entertainment.
Here, operations director Alex Dunn shares three important questions all businesses should be asking themselves in the new year to get the most out of web video.
Aside from providing some humorous entertainment, this video helps marketers prioritize their 2013 web video strategy.
Happy Holidays!
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Flippin' Pizza Thursdays
Every Thursday, starting September 7th we will be serving pizza lunch. Orders are taken monthly, the Monday before first Thursday of Month by 10pm is the cut off for the following month. There are no mid-month orders taken.
You can order cheese or pepperoni pizza with the following pricing:
1 Slice of Cheese Pizza plus fruit and veggie sides – $3.50
2 Slices of Cheese Pizza plus fruit and veggies sides – $5.50
1 Slice of Pepperoni Pizza plus fruit and veggie sides – $4.00
2 Slices of Pepperoni Pizza plus fruit and veggies sides – $6.00
Gluten Free Cheese Pizza plus fruit and veggie sides – $10.50
When submitting your pizza order please make sure to mark through our drop down options yes or no for the days of the month that you will be ordering pizza, then when you have completed that part you will choose that many days to order and click Add to Cart.
If you have any questions regarding Pizza Thursday or are interested in setting up auto payment for the year, please contact us through our contact form and click on the Pizza Coordinator option and it will automatically forward your contact form to the correct person. Please do not email the ICE office with your pizza questions as they are not involved in the process. Thank you.
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May 28, 2010
Cuase of Infection?
So today my doc was happy to see the signs of infection faded slightly and he told me that the culture they took Tuesday came back and it is confirmed that it is a staph infection. I mentioned the coincidence that earlier this year I went to the Emergency room with food poisoning with turned out to be staph related as well. My doctor was very intrigued by this and will get the records from my emergency room visit and see if he can make a connection. I think he is interested since a staph infection four weeks post surgery is so uncommon. We will see what turns up.
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As you know, there's no shortage of quality green and natural beauty blogs found all over the internet. And so, we decided to separate the wheat from the chaff and give you the absolute cream of the crop by doing all the investigating – so you don't have to.
Whether you are an established beauty expert or just beginning to learn about the benefits of green and natural products, these thought out blogs supply you with the tools, tips and techniques you need to get the most out of the green and natural beauty products available on today's market.
Top Green and Natural Beauty Blogs
Here are our top green and natural beauty blogs to follow online today. Please note that the featured blogs are arranged in no particular order. We're truly fans of all of them.
Living Pretty, Naturally
Living Pretty, Naturally is an amazingly well put-together lifestyle and beauty blog filled with useful information that includes tips on healthy living, beauty-enhancing meals, eco-friendly cosmetics and natural home products.
Kate's holistic approach to health as well as her passion for natural living are apparently inspired by her mom, who was very well versed in these subjects. Not surprisingly, Kate also really knows her stuff. From healthy ingredients found in skincare to harmful chemicals hiding in makeup and household products, Katie comfortably discusses a wide variety of subjects in great depth and much insight.
Viva Woman
Viva Woman is a top-ranking, holistic living as well as natural and organic skincare beauty blog ran by Sesame, a writer from Singapore. Her posts are not only enjoyable to read, they're also packed with lots of valuable information. For example, much of her writing tends to focus on sun protection and acne treatments for people with sensitive skin.
Sesame provides great breakdowns of the different uses of common ingredients like botanicals and preservatives. Her site also features a ton of easy DIY beauty projects you can try at home. Check out Viva Woman to learn how to create your own cost-effective beauty solutions like scrubs and facial masks at home.
The Best Organic Skin Care Blog
This blog is operated by two sisters, Andrea and Maria, who organize their information by skin type, making it easier for you to find products that will work best with the skin you have. The writing is conversational and cheerful, making it easy to digest.
We all know that beauty blogs can get a little preachy. No one wants to read stuff that makes them feel like they've just been scolded for not knowing any better. Everyone wants to feel inspired and empowered to make a different and healthier choice. Andrea and Maria effortlessly manage to do just that.
The Love Vitamin
The Love Vitamin was created by Tracy Raftl and is geared specifically toward people struggling with heavy acne. She has fought her own difficult battle with acne – and won. The evidence of this defeat is plastered all over her website. Today, Tracey's mission is simple: help her readers overcome acne woes without using harsh chemicals.
The Love Vitamin blog is full of stories from real people. Their experiences shed light on what it was like to live with embarrassing acne and how overcoming it helped them start enjoying life again. They reveal their paths to success —detailing what worked and what didn't.
Kimberlyloc is not just an avearage beauty blog – it's a really great lifestyle blog, too. Think of it as an informative one-stop shop for natural beauty novices and experts alike.
Part of the site's mission is to provide honest and easy-to-read product reviews. At this, it succeeds. Kim Waller clearly knows a ton about natural and organic beauty products. Plus you get a glimpse of her busy life as glamourus beauty addict as she candidly shares her thoughts about what works and what doesn't.
Smells Like A Green Spirit
Green spirit is right! Liz is concerned with living a conscientious lifestyle, which means turning to green products and personal care items for easy beauty solutions. Liz's green advice encompasses everything from natural skincare and cosmetics to fashion and lifestyle choices.
Her "Make the Green Switch" segment became one of her staples. In it, she points out natural alternatives to the top mainstream brands like Victoria's Secret and Hourglass. Her "Liz Loves" column is a grab bag of great products and lifestyle trends with which she's currently obsessed.
Beauty Blog by Ms. Toi
Toi takes her credibility as a green beauty advocate very, very seriously. Unlike most beauty bloggers who at some point saw the "green" light, she has always been surrounded by people who believed in the natural path to health and beauty, thereby becoming a believer herself.
We love that she addresses controversial issues head on, like how some brands use creative labeling and false advertising to sell products to uneducated buyers. One of her newest but greatest segments highlights garden-to-table cosmetics, which is essentially taking DIY beauty to the next level. Not only are you encouraged to create your own beauty concoctions, you're also encouraged to grow your own ingredients.
Real Food Liz
Liz is a best-selling author and nutritional therapy practitioner who understand the struggles we face in our pursuit of healthy and clear skin, a fast and efficient metabolism and balanced lifestyle.
For Liz, natural and organic beauty starts on the inside. He advice is comprehensive and will transform the way you view the relationship your body has with the food you put in it. She also focuses a lot on fertility issues, as well as provides advice for new mothers.
Organic Beauty Source
Liz Thompson provides a modern and sophisticated approach to wellness as well as natural and organic beauty. She makes a considerable effort to promote affordable products that are available at brick and mortar stores like Target and Whole Foods. Plus, her blog features a number of unique columns.
For example, in "Reconstructed", Liz has a fresh take on your traditional product swapping advice- she finds organic alternatives for the mainstream picks featured in monthly fashion magazines. In "Real Lookers", she humorously reviews a product's packaging, which is usually a fun read.
Sarita Coren
Sarita Coren is a busy mom as well as an established green beauty pioneer. She not only managesthis great and insightful blog, she has contributed to many of the top beauty magazines during her twenty(+) years in the industry. Her professional tips are the real deal, delivering easy-to-follow tips and tricks that make oranic and natural beauty a breeze.
Sarita addresses some of the lesser known challenges of using natural products and responds by doling out practical advice. That's how she earned the affectionate nickname, "the godmother of green beauty". She also does some pretty wicked giveaways – so, check out her site today!
Beauty By Britanie
Natural beauty and holistic health blogger, Britanie, promotes a mindful and informed approach to creating natural beauty. Living with several chronic health conditions, Britanie constantly researches alternative options for dealing with them, taking readers along on her personal journey.
The blog features extesive sections dedicated to DIY beauty tips as well as skincare and hair product reviews, which mirror the attention to detail and clarify found in the posts themselves. They can run a bit on the long side, but are worthy of the read. Britanie really takes the time to pull an item apart, discussing all of its pros and cons.
Beauty Calypse
Demanding ethical excellence from skincare professionals, Nath Fedorova covers all facets of green beauty, personal care and, of course, fashion. That's why she only recommends products that are fair-trade, sustainable, chemical-free and cruelty free.
Though many beauty blogs tend to air on the sweet side, this one is a bit sassy without crossing over into snarky territory. the reviews go beyond the standard summary of a product, they also address the packaging the products come in, analyzing their environmental impact. With new posts published three times a week, there is always fresh content to read.
All Natural Aspirations
All Natural Aspirations was created by Rachel after her daughter inspired her to give up all synthetic and chemically laced products for green alternatives. As a normally busy mom on a tight budget, Rachel's blog is a great source for those who can't spend a fortune on natural and organic products.
Rachel also has a strong YouTube presence, providing a whole other way to digest her content. Her "First Impression" reviews capture the excitement of opening a new product and using it for the first time. They're often followed up with short but insightful reviews. Her hair and skincare advice helps you tackle everyday beauty problems with ease.
Natural Beauty Workshop
The Natural Beauty Workshop is truly what it claims to be. The blog's goal is not to review individual beauty products. Instead, it aims to teach readers how to make their own homemade concoctions. It also offers up tips on how to make your existing products last longer, as well as application tutorials, interviews with industry insiders and a whole lot more.
It seems like every natural and organic beauty blog has a DIY brown sugar body scrub or avocado face mask for readers to try. Mary Helen, the mastermind behind Natural Beauty Workshop takes a different approach. That's why her site is bursting with creative ideas, like chickpea and almond sugar scrubs (yes, that's a thing). Readers are carefully walked through each step, so even someone new to DIY tutorials can have a successful first go.
The Beauty Shortlist
Mostly known for their annual Beauty Shortlist Awards, The Beauty Shortlist was voted one of the UK's top beauty blogs for two straight years in a row. While the team spent the last five years handpicking the best products on the market, not all selections are natural or eco-friendly.
That being said, blogger Fiona Klonarides aims to keep 90% of the products advocated on the site green. She covers a wide range of beauty products, placing special emphasis on acne treatement and anti-aging. She prefers high-end, luxurious items with quality ingredients. Fiona also writes fun-to-read travel and beauty articles you may want to check out.
Glamorganic Goddess
This natural and organic beauty blog is the brainchild of Danielle Messina, who is both a sassy and funny writer. After winning her battle with breast cancer, she decided that she needed to live a greener lifestyle. Did that mean sacrificing any of the glamour she was used to? No, it absolutely did not.
From skincare to caring for your hair and nails, Danielle wants to help readers find natural products that make them feel confident as well as attractive. We're big fans of her "Buy This, Not That" column where she provides eco-friendly swaps for harsher, less natural products. While many beauty blogs are organized by topic, Danielle also organizes by brand. It's even easier to find tons of products you know you can trust and therefore love.
Biteable Beauty
Biteable Beauty isn't just a cute name for a blog – it's a real philosophy. If there's something in your products that you wouldn't eat, that something shouldn't be on your face. Blogger Rebecca Goodyear chronicles her journey to cleaner beauty with short and fun posts that quickly get to the point without sacrificing valuable information.
For example, people often forget that fragrances can contain chemicals that are irritating to the skin. Biteable Beauty provides a list of natural and safe alternatives that also smell great. Did we mention that the blog was ranked in the top ten of Who's Who of Natural Beauty in 2012, 2013 and 2015? If that's not a good endorsement, we don't know what is.
Tips for Natural Beauty
With how much confusing information there is about anti-aging skincare, Tips for Natural Beauty offers practical advice geared towards moms and older women. Each of the well-written posts combines personal experience with easy-to-digest information, making you feel like you're having a conversation with one of your friends instead of reading an educational blog on the internet.
We always appreciate blogs that feature product reviews accompanied by pictures of before and after results. And that's just one of the many reasons we really like this one.
The Organic Life Blog
Tara Mackey designed a sleek and high-end blog. Named one of Coco Eco's One to Watch in 2015, she makes sustainable beauty seem effortlessly sexy. As an environmental scientist and laboratory technician by training, her insightful and energetic posts are jam-packed with information.
All the technical jargon and scientific facts are off-set by the laugh-out-loud humor that she infuses into every post. Tara isn't afraid to put herself in the driver's seat and try something new in the name of science – from using new vitamins to trying fringe DIY treatments. Her adventures lead to some pretty interesting stories and unexpected results.
The Spot Beauty
Fresh, youthful and full of vigor, Shahrzad is a blogger who knows her stuff. From green gift ideas to boho style tips, her blog is full of information health-consciensicious fashionistas from all walks of life could get behind.
We LOVE Shahrzad's introductions to non-conventional green-beauty routines that won't compromise your health. Check out her styling tips and suggestions for non-tox skincare! THE SPOT BEAUTY is the perfect source for those with troublesome skin harmed by the toxins found in most mainstream beauty products.
Call It Vanity
Call It Vanity is run by best friends Sabrina and Mayah. They hope to help their readers avoid broken beauty promises by unearthing the best products that work for an array of skin conditions. These self-proclaimed high-maintenance divas want quality ingredients in the products that help them keep up with the latest makeup trends. This can sometimes be tricky with natural products, but they find solutions that work and share them here.
Their "Out & About" section introduces the latest in green makeup, hair and skincare products. The same column also takes readers inside the studios and labs of some of their most favorite brands.
Well Beauty Blog
Cori is a registered dietician and PhD Candidate in Physical Activity, Nutrition and Wellness. She turns to green products to protect and care for her skin while doing the same for the planet. In Well Beauty, she combines her love of natural cosmetics, personal care products and nutrition with her diehard environmentalism.
Though she covers a variety of product types, Cori has a real passion for natural and organic fragrances. Her descriptions of the scents are so vivid, you feel like you can sense the smells as you read them.
Hello Glow was founded in 2011 by Stephanie Gerber, a mother of three. Although the blog was started as a way of rediscovering who she was as a person, it has since evolved to become a go-to source for healthy living.
Hello Glow is helping readers discover their own paths to wellness, nutrition and skincare. The mission of the blog is to bring you the latest tips on natural beauty, style and health. Here you can find unusual beauty ideas, tutorials and helpful resources.
Mademoiselle Nature
A lot of beauty blogs only share products that they love, but not Mademoiselle Nature – the blog delivers the good, the bad and the ugly. In this way, the content remains interesting and vastly informative.
The blogger goes by Mademoiselle Nature and provides unbiased, insightful and helpful product reviews, offering spotlights on particularly effective brands for treating specific conditions. With a PhD in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Mademoiselle Nature uses reputable information to dispel many of the myths surrounding natural and organic beauty products. She views organic living as an appreciation for all the good things this planet has to offer.
It takes a millennial to know a millennial, which is why Jade provides skincare tips to her own peers. Her blog has a casual, fun and pun-filled approach to beauty advice with a cool and modern slant perfectly suited for history's most diverse generation yet. Videos and hashtags make content easily digestible for young beauty enthusiasts.
Rather than resorting to dry and boring overviews of products, she writes about her own experiences in ways young people could more than relate to. These anecdotes shed light on key attributes of the products.
NatuRia Beauty
Ria uses her blog, in part, to build a wellness community. One of the ways she goes about achieving this is by going through beauty swaps. This is where one organic beauty enthusiast buys a gift for another fan of the site. We love the idea of sharing products you love with someone else.
Her brand spotlights are another great feature, since she reviews a whole line of products from one brand. The tone is light and friendly, turning even her longer posts into quick and surprisingly fun reads.
The Organic Beauty Blog
Natasha Uspensky is a holistic nutrition counselor by day and a wellness blogger by night. While her site has a lot to offer in terms of advice geared to help women overhaul their lives, the beauty section of her blog is not to be missed. She covers the whole spectrum – from travel essentials to reviews of beauty lines to eating your way to healthier skin.
This well-informed blogger offers endless hints and how-to tips for achieving naturally nurtured skin Her gift guides are packed with reviewed and vetted products that shouldn't disappoint.
The Green Product Junkie
If you're looking for affordable green products that really work then definitely check out The Green Product Junkie. The blog regularly features news about sales and promotional offers for items from some very high-end brands that you'll absolutely love. It started as a search for a natural alternative to deodorant, but it turned into an all-out obsession with green beauty products.
Katie's product reviews are thorough, covering everything from the benefits and harmful effects of certain ingredients to the green ranking of the product packaging. Another reoccurring feature on the blog is Katie's recreation of her favorite makeup looks using only green products.
Lisa Lise Blog
Having created her own natural skincare line, Lise Andersen knows firsthand how the right combination of ingredients could create exceptionally effective and healthy products that are even better than the ones sold over the counter.
She offers a bevy of DIY beauty projects with tons of supplemental resources that will have you making your products in no time. For instance, she offers a library of ingredients so you understand how to create products that suit your individual needs.
The Beauty Idealist
The Beauty Idealist is written in a punchy and perky tone, making this blog a fun and enjoyable read. With refined taste for the finer things in life, the Neiman Marcus counter-girl turned blogger, Fabiana mixes luxury with sustainable beauty. Her product reviews are detailed and rich in vibrant descriptions that make you feel like you're holding the product in your very own hands.
They're also nicely organized into sub-sections: first impressions, her experiences, as well as the final verdicts about the products. It helps you quickly find the information you're looking for, but also keeps your attention on reviews that can at times run a little long.
You Beauty
You Beauty is a real and bonafide source of scientifically sound health and wellness information. The editorial team of this thriving blog addresses everything from fitness and nutrition to fashion and celebs. Need to know about the latest winter office looks or get some useful dating advice? This is the blog for you.
Check out the many interesting articles, full of expert opinions and researched stats, offered by the super eclectic team at You Beauty.
If you ever want to know how to apply skincare products in the right order or the 7 best makeup palettes to try this winter, the Beauty Editor is for you! The blog is super informative about green cosmetics but also provides extensive information about standard over-the-counter options that are effective and safe to use.
Operated by Michelle, the blog features interviews, product reviews, tutorial, and a lot of beauty tips and tricks you can try to get absolutely gorgeous and flawless skin.
Natural Beauty Tips
When it comes to DIY beauty, Natural Beauty Tips is an incredibly useful resource. Learn how to make your own moisturizer and face mask. Figure out how to treat acne using common household ingredients and save a ton of money on conventional natural beauty products.
These tips are not only readily available, they are tried and true regiments recommended by the editorial team.
Cruelty Free Kitty
Operated by Suzi, a die hard animal rights advocate, Cruelty Free Kitty is not only a great source of information and beauty tips, it's a great resource for all people who support a cruelty free beauty industry.
But animal advocacy is not the only thing that drives Suzi, she is also a huge fan of make up, tutorials, quality ingredients, green products and killer style. Check out her blog for invaluable tips on finding and using make up that's not tested on animals.
Organic Beauty Blogger
Inga forgoes complicated scientific jargon and focuses on providing straightforward reviews of natural products for Organic Beauty Blogger. She also provides a key piece of information that many beauty bloggers overlook—price. She definitely lets you know if you're getting your money's worth and if there are better alternatives available.
One of the more unique features of her blog is when Inga details her own current skincare routines. Instead of just reviewing how individual products work as standalone items, you learn how those pieces can appropriately fit into an overall beauty regimen.
Let's Talk About Green
Let's Talk About Green is an unusual blog if only for the fact that it's bilingual. Operated by Julie, a French Canadian blogger, the site is an honest take on natural beauty. Because Julie does not accept sponsored posts, all opinions found on her blog are authentic and her own.
Whether or not you're looking for a popular product, chances are that Julie has you covered, she makes it a point to investigate lesser known brands so that you can have more beauty options to choose from. And, don't forget to check out her online shop!!!
Afrobella is an amazing award-winning blog that aims to shine a positive and loving light on natural hair and the wide range of gorgeous skin tones women from different backgrounds can posses. Authored by Patrice Grell Yursik, who was was one of the first writers for Vogue Italia's Vogue Black online, the blog is a fantastic place for natural hair care, fashion, beauty, and more.
Patrice has been called the Godmother of Brown Beauty Blogging. And if you want to know how she got that title, stop by Afrobella today!
Brighter Shade of Green
Brighter Shade of Green is where blogger Yanar shares her ideas about natural and organic beauty, holistic approaches to health, as well as ethical and cruelty-free products. As a lifestyle guru, health journalist and web editor, Yanar comes across a lot of information that she likes to share with her readers.
Follow Brighter Shade of Green for tips about inner health, outer health, green living, fashion and travel. Trust us, you'll find Yanar very inspiring.
Naturalla Beauty
Caitie, a green beauty enthusiast residing in Canada, shares her personal struggles and experiences with various beauty struggles. She's all about affordable, quality natural skincare products. That's why she spends lot of time helping her readers unearth amazing beauty products without spending a fortune.
By posting lots of photos of her preferred natural and non-toxic products, Caitie ensures her readers are on the same page as her. Her product reviews are super thorough and are written with a personal flair. She covers everything, from the cost-effectiveness of certain products to the safety of spefic ingredients. At times, it feels like you're peeking inside her beauty diary.
Organic Beauty Talk
We so love it when bloggers share their real, long-term experiences with products. Committed to providing honest reviews, Brandie Gilliam typically discloses the length of time a product was used before the review was written.
While the posts are light and easy to read, they are also packed with lots of information. After each review you have a working understanding of what each product does and doesn't do, as well why it could work differently for people with other skintypes. Advice ranges from how to incorporate green travel into your life to which natural home and pet care products you should be using. The straightforward blog covers a broad spectrum of beauty-related interests.
Feelgood Style
At Feelgood Style, product reviews and tips for sustainable fashion can be found in one place. While most natural and organic beauty blogs are geared toward those who have already made the switch to natural products, this blog also helps novices who are just starting to figure out what's what. One of our favorite features on the blog is celebrity eco-beauty news.
Some people assume that opting for natural beauty mean not staying on top of current trends. Feelgood Style disproves this theory. There's plenty of trend-focused news on the blog like shopping apps, new product launches and subscription beauty box finds. They have tutorials for recycling old clothes into new fashions and turning leftover veggies into sustainable homemade products. This blog will teach you plenty of green and healthy habits you can benefit from for life.
The Natural Junkie
The Natural Junkie was created by Jules, a blogger residing in Richmond, Virginia. She has a passion for natural and organic beauty, clean eating, and green products. She created her blog for women who absolutely adore cosmetics but are truly alarmed by the harmful chemicals found within them.
Through her blogging endeavors, Jules hopes to rectify the myth that green beauty products are only used by hippies and tree huggers. She believes that everyone can live a beautiful life that is both glamorous and toxic free.
The Organic Bunny
The Organic Bunny is among our favorite resources for all things green and glamorous. Amanda is on a mission to provide people with information about amazing organic alternatives of their favorite products.
She reviews makeup, skincare, hair and even home products with beautiful photography and storytelling. Check out her masterlist of top recommendations by category, and use many of the discount codes she includes for you! They pay off, you know?
Mind Body Green
Mind Body Green is no ordinary blog. It actually brings together prominent leaders in the wellness community, esteemed best-selling authors, established fitness experts, trusted healers, pioneering doctors, the very best chefs, celebrities, and top-tier journalists to give you the freshest, most in-the-know content you can find.
When you read this blog, you will find common sense advice, as well as unique tips and professional suggestions on how live the healthiest and happiest life possible.
Skin Therapy Blog
Amy Saunders is an established Acne Coach and natural beauty expert. Having been plagued with severe and unsightly acne for over 13 years, Amy now specializes in naturally treating acne on her growing website, Skyn Therapy.
Amy is dedicated to helping others identify the root causes of their skin problems and achieve beautiful, clear complexions. She has worked closely with other people's skin, initially as a makeup artist, before discovering her true passion for skincare.
The Beauty Proof
Jacqueline created The Beauty Proof to share her findings on exceptional skincare and beauty products.
She makes careful assessments of individual ingredients via reputable and thorough resources, such as the EWG. She also created a color coding method for marking the safety level of the products she reviews, so you can be well- informed consumer who makes educated decisions.
Paige Padgett
Paige Padgett – author of The Green Beauty Rules – is considered to be a leading authority on green beauty and natural cosmetics. As an advocate of green glamour as well as green-red carpet looks for everybody who is anybody, Paige has gotten to work with some of the biggest names in the entertainment and wellness industry.
Her celebrity clientele includes Jillian Michaels with whom she's worked for over 10 years. Paige is committed to using only the highest-quality products that are both environmentally friendly and help you look fierce.
The Hippy Home Maker
After realizing that there are large amounts of toxic chemicals lurking in our cosmetics, cleaning supplies and even our food, Christina and her little family decided to go green. Inspired by a documentary she watched on Netflix, Christina started implementing "green" changes into her lifestyle and saw a big difference.
She began by making her own laundry soap, but soon expanded out. Therefore, this blog is packed with interesting DIY recipes for beauty and home care. In it you'll find plenty of posts about natural living, aromatherapy and herbalism. Try them out today and put yourself on a path to living healthier and happier.
Amber Beauty Talk
Blogging is only effective when it's done in a way that's useful and relatable, and Amber's site is a great example of this. She loves products that are not only good, but good for you. Her blog is an excellent place to find tips and guidelines for people who are just starting to embrace a green lifestyle.
Here she lists ingredients you should avoid, shows you how to properly read product labels, and instructs you where to shop for natural and organic beauty products. Amber also has a Youtube channel where she posts makeup tutorials and products reviews.So make sure to check it.
Sun Kiss Alba Blog
Reading this blog feels like talking to your girlfriends, it's so cool and casual. In it, Alba shares her love for natural and organic beauty and promotes a non-toxic lifestyle. She does it with flair, personal stories and an approachable charm.
We absolutely recommend you check out her Youtube channel, there you can find amazing tips for natural hair care, make-up routines, and skincare tips.
Genuine Glow
Lilly developed this elegant blog to help spread the word about well-established natural and organic beauty brands. Here you can find many reviews of green beauty products and cosmetics. The blog is conveniently organized so finding what you're looking for is easy.
You can also find her Youtube channel, where Lilly has numerous videos including quick makeup tutorials that will leave you looking naturally radiant.
Small Bits of Loveliness
If you are looking for inspiration on starting your own green beauty journey or you are already a green beauty lover, then Small Bits of Loveliness is the right place for you.
Jana discovered her passion for green living when she was attending university in Slovenia, and has since then developed a special interest in natural, organic and cruelty-free products. She is strong advocate of a healthy lifestyle and strives to share her values with her readers.
Sophia's Choice
Charlie is a devoted mom of two children. She named the blog in honor of her first daughter, who was the inspiration behind it. The blog not only focuses on beauty product reviews, but also natural baby products and general tips on well being.
A huge advocate of green living, Charlie has her own health and beauty boutique where customers can shop for a variety of green products. The blog as well as the boutique have received multiple awards in the UK, which is always a great sign.
The Curvaceous Vegan
Amie developed The Curvaceoys Vegan to address whatever subjects tickled her fancy. These include just about everything from lifestyle to mental health, plus size fashion to vegan food, as well as exercise and vegan beauty.
Check out her blog for witty content, funny, jokes, lots of sarcasm and above all, quality information. she is as wise as she is sassy. Her wirting is both informative and enjoyable.
Hello Annabel
On Hello Annabel readers will find tons of reviews about natural, organic and cruelty-free beauty products, as well as hundreds of tips for living a healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle. She also provides book reviews, so you which holistic and alternative guides are worthy of your time.
Annabel believes that we should all be more conscious of the products we use, especially those that we apply to our faces. Sounds right to us.
Be Healthy Now
Petra is originally from Slovenia but is currently based in England. She is genuinely passionate about anything that is 100% natural and organic.
Be Healthy Now provides hundreds of great tips and ideas on how to live healthy and green – from exercise to natural and organic beauty, Petra writes about them all. Check out her posts for news about current health issues, healthy living, nutrition, and much more. In the natural beauty category, Petra makes regular reviews about facial oils, masks, and hair products.
Ana Goes Green
Ana Goes Green is a very cool blog that covers natural and organic beauty as well as anything related to green and sustainable business. Ana received multiples awards for her blog.
Check out her site for in-depth product reviews with a focus on ingredients that are cruelty free and eco-friendly practices. She also provides awesome tips and helpful advice on natural products and green living for baby & mother.
Lovely Witches
Devoted animal rights enthusiasts are going to love the Lovely Witches blog. Gemima is a big animal lover who authors this informative blog to share her views and reviews on everything related to cruelty free beauty.
Check out her site for awesome suggestions about hair and nail products, make-up trends, skincare tips and guidelines for shopping cruelty-free.
Clean is the New Black
Clean is the New Black is holistic lifestyle blog that is a great source of clean beauty information. Written by Jena, a nurse with a passion for researching verifiable information, the blog is full of scientifically backed tips that are bound to enhance your green lifestyle.
This blog has everything you've been searching for. From product reviews to natural and organic beauty tips, Jena Halman-Kincaid supplies a colorful feed of a wide range of products.
Katie Vibes
Katie is a vegan lifestyle advocate and natural beauty blogger living in England. She is very focused on providing thorough and in-depth product reviews, especially in regard to natural, organic and cruelty-free beauty products.
Katie also loves reading, so you can find a rather extensive section on her blog where she features her favorite books. Be careful, it's a very long list that can be a little intimidating.
We all know that there are tons of personal care and beauty products that are absolutely littered with harmful chemicals and dangerous compounds. We also know that false advertising is still alive and well, hence trusting what we read on labels is not as easy at it may seem.
If you are ready to make a transition to a green lifestyle, you may be in need of a little guidance. After all, there is so much confusing information out there, how will you know what to trust?
With how many products are available on the market today, it may be easy to get overwhelmed. But finding a blog you can trust can be your saving grace. That's why we decided to put together Merkaela's top green and natural beauty blogs to follow.


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Domed Decals and Bubble Labels
Domed Decals and Bubble Labels Enhance Appearance
If you need an elegant, high-end look for your labeling needs and plastic nameplates are not an option, look no further than domed decals and bubble labels.
Doming, the process of adding a thick, poured epoxy coating, adds to the perceived value and image of your product, equipment and overall brand. Similar to plastic nameplates, domed decals, domed labels and domed stickers (also called bubble labels or 3D decals) can convey messages, branding, classifications, description, warnings, schematics and instructions and many other types of product information.
Doming not only enhances the appearance of the decal but also increases durability and fading due to ultra violet lights. They can also withstand temperature ranges from -50° to 250°F.
The process allows for quick turnaround, extreme flexibility and the ability of a product to be more visible due to its 3D appearance. Domed labels, decals or stickers can be any size, depending on their intended use, and are usually positioned to be clearly visible and legible on the product itself.
Doming Applications
Domed decals and labels should be considered when a high-quality decorative nameplate or emblem is needed, but plastic is not an option. Applications include:
- Appliances
- Lawn, Garden and Other Outdoor Equipment
- Toolboxes
- Machinery
- High-end Consumer Products
- Custom Automotive Decals
- Doming Adhesive
Give us additional information on application, environment (i.e. inside or outside), manufacturing process and any adhesive specifications you may have and we will recommend the doming adhesive thickness and strength that best matches your situation. Label detachment issues can be avoided if we are brought into the process sooner rather than later.
Domed Decals for Cars, Trucks and Other Vehicles
In addition to domed decals for product branding and identification, we also provide custom domed automotive decals for auto dealerships. Many dealerships use simple vinyl decals or other materials to brand their vehicles. Domed decals take dealership branding to the next level. Not only do these decals stand out, but customers are less likely to remove them, aiding dealerships in brand awareness and recall. Domed labels are a very economical option for dealerships.
The 3-D appearance and depth of our custom automotive decals, distinguish dealerships from the competition and enhance their image to current and potential customers. Custom automotive decals and metallic colors are available.
Benefits of using domed decals and bubble labels for automotive applications:
- Durable – last outdoors for more than 3 years
- Raised dome makes dealership name and logo stand out
- Adhere to most surfaces including curved, rough, smooth and soft
- Conform to a variety of shapes
- Do not discolor, crack or harden
- Resistant to temperature and moisture extremes


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Apply 2014!
Bolivia Expedition 2014 will be based in Barba Azul Reserve in Beni Region. The expedition will collaborate with Armonia – Bolivian Birdlife International partner – who purchased the reserve which recently doubled in size. Our aim is to assess the regeneration of area and carry out biological surveys. These include botanical, mammalian, herpetological, avian and ecological studies which will hopefully help us to increase biological understanding of the region. Local scientists will be involved in the expedition and will help with the inventory of species diversity within the reserve.
Our main aims are to maintain and improve protection of the reserve while continuing to monitor blue throated macaws populations; to promote biological research on other elements of the reserves flora and fauna with specific respect to vulnerable and threatened species; to expand the reserves area and implement management strategies that will best preserve the reserves natural community as a whole. Most notably, this year managing and monitoring the effects on biodiversity of a new, experimental, rotational burn management plan which has been implemented within the reserves grasslands.
The expedition will run from approximately mid July to early September and will last 8 weeks with 7 weeks spent in the savannah and 1 week to account for travelling and acclimatization. The cost is £850 which includes accommodation, travel and food but involves a lot of fundraising effort too.
The University of Glasgow Egypt Marine Expedition 2014 is the second year this expedition has run, and the university's only marine focused student lead research expedition. This years research will expand on last years projects, looking primarily at the anthropogenic impact upon Red Sea coral reefs in and around the tourist resort of Dahab, South Sinai. Specifically, the five research topics of the 2013 expedition were: the impact of marine protected areas, coralline algae abundance, socio-economic supply chains of Dahab fisheries, calculating the abundance of common reef fish using photo-identification methods and parasite infection of groupers. These topics have excellent potential to be part of an honours or masters thesis, and can easily be developed with the help of the expedition advisers, along with any further ideas on new projects. It is also important to continue this years public outreach in order to communicate the expeditions research and aims to a wider audience. This will involve organising school visits, doing talks, keeping up to date with blogs and the website and thinking of new innovative ways to increase public awareness of our scientific research. For the expedition to run, around £18,000 will be needed which will be achieved through successful grant writing and extensive fundraising. A team of up to 8 persons, including two leaders, is needed to work effectively together in order to raise funds and plan the research and logistics. The expedition will run from mid-June to the end of July for around 6 weeks and will require a personal contribution of £600-700. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of and/or lead an exciting research expedition!
Skálanes Nature and Heritage Centre, the base of the Iceland expedition, is in The East of Iceland, 17km from the town of Seyðisfjörður. We've had incredibly successful previous expeditions and are looking for the same this year. Skálanes, an eider farm, is based on the edge of a fjord, surrounded by incredible numbers of different birds and seabird colonies. Wildlife is also a great draw with reindeers, arctic foxes, whales, porpoises and dolphins being regular visitors. All of this, plus the beautiful geography of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, wetlands and extensive grassland mean that we've had a large range of projects, which we want to continue and broaden this year. There are facilities to help with the projects, but the actual location is the greatest attribute of all. The project will run for six weeks with fundraising done throughout the year before. Ideally we want six people to go out, be involved in the science, culture and wonderment of it all. We're looking for students who are interested and keen to get outside the classroom, learn and teach others and fully-participate in this truly phenomenal location.
Thank you. We're look forward to meeting you at interviews.
Link to Skálanes Nature and Heritage Centre: http://www.skalanes.com/
The main objectives for this expedition are to look at the effect of human disturbance on wildlife abundance and distribution. This is studied in three forest types of varying human disturbance: Primary, secondary and disturbed rain forest. There is a diverse range of organisms found in the Peruvian rain forest. This is reflected in our study of mammals, butterflies, aves and amphibians. During data collection team members will use the following methods:
• Camera trapping
• Visual encounter surveys
• Sound recording
• Audio encounters
• Animal track and scat identification
• Carbon sampling
The expedition works alongside the CREES foundation at the Manu Learning centre in the buffer zone of the Manu National park. http://www.crees-manu.org/ Here we will be living and working in CREES facilities alongside other researchers and volunteers.
The expeditions runs for a total of 7 weeks in the jungle with an additional week beforehand to account for travelling time and acclimatisation. The expedition cost a total of £900 which includes travel, food and accommodation. Additional funds are raised through grants and team fundraising which are essential to the success of the expedition.
The Tobago Expedition works with an already established local, non-governmental organisation, N.E.S.T or North East Sea Turtles. The aim of the expedition is to work closely alongside the organisation and enable them to continue conserving the local sea turtles and their coastal and marine habitats. This will be divided into four key areas:
1. Protection and monitoring of the local marine turtle species.
2. Educating and increasing public awareness.
3. Promotion of community-based ecotourism.
4. Research and data collection, with a view to assessing population sizes and conservation priorities.
The expedition also carries out research into the local amphibian populations by cataloguing species found and creating a geographic map of their locations. This research has focused on frogs, however, this year Lizards will be incorporated into the research. All aspects of the expedition provide students with invaluable fieldwork experience.
The expedition comprises of 12 students and runs for 10 weeks, usually beginning the first week of June. Fundraising is very important in the run up to the expedition and essential to its success. Additional funds can be gained through grants, however personal contributions are expected to be around £700 depending on flight expenses, this covers food and accommodation.
The Exploration Society has been sending students to Trinidad since 1989 and 2014 will be the 20th visit to the island! If there was ever a year to come on this expedition then this is it! In the past the expedition has looked at everything from fossil corals to insect life histories. This year we have four main project proposals….
Amphibian behaviour and reproductive strategies
The last 2 years we have been audio and visually surveying for 3 threatened frog species found in Trinidad – Prititmantis urichi, Flectonotus fitzgeraldi, Mannophryne trinitatis. We have surveyed different sites over the Northern Range to allow estimations of the populations of each frog at each site. We hope to use this data as a proxy to create a base line population for these species over the northern range. We have also conducted several "Mass Captures", catching the Trinidadian Stream Frog – Mannophryne trinitatis. We will be continuing this work as well as possibly surveying in the central range and for other species.
Turtle conservation and behaviour
Working mostly on Fishing Pond beach on Trinidad's east coast, the team work closely with TVT (Turtle Village Trust) to protect and monitor the turtles that nest there. On a normal 'turtles' evening, the team can expect to start work at around 8pm and return home around 2am. In the past we have looked at the nesting process of the turtles and how they thermoregulate their bodies during laying. This project is about research and conservation and is a main focus of the expeditions research.
Bat diversity and conservation
Last year our work consisted of a species diversity study in the northern range of Trinidad. This also included cave exploration where population counts were carried out. Bats were caught using various trapping techniques such as mist and hand nets. All 68 species of bats are on the vermin list which means that their habitat is readily being lost and bats destroyed because there are no laws to protect them. It's also very important for conservation efforts on the island as very little is known about which species are found where. Our work could not go ahead without the partnership we have with Trinibats, a research and conservation organisation set up by Daniel Hargreaves and Geoffrey Gomes. We aim to carry on this important work for expeditions to come.
Comparative coastlines
As an island Trinidad is the proud owner of some very interesting coastlines, from a quick glance at Google Earth this is evident. The north and south are shaped by tectonics – this is why we have the spectacular Northern Range mountains, the east coast is exposed to the fierce Atlantic Ocean, creating some really interesting coastal features and beautiful beaches and the west coast is sheltered as it sits in the shadow of Venezuela, there are large amounts of large amounts of sediment in the water here, making it largely different from the east. This study will explore the differences in these coasts – what we expect to find and what is actually there.
Conservation awareness education in schools
During the first few weeks of the expedition we try to visit as many schools as we can educating the local children about why we visit Trinidad and what we do when we are there. Normally, we try to collect visual aids from the forest to take with us.
For more information visit last years blog – http://trinidadexpedition2013.wordpress.com
Turtlewatch is a marine conservation project that was established in 1991 by the Royal Air Force. The main turtle nesting beaches on Akrotiri peninsula are situated approximately 7 km from RAF Akrotiri and are within the Sovereign Base Area. Students of the University of Glasgow have been working with Turtlewatch for the last 15 years, and this is the 16th year the expedition has been organised by the Exploration Society of the University of Glasgow. During the expedition the participants will be focusing on the conservation and monitoring of the turtle population within this area.
Glasgow University Exploration Society is planning a three month expedition to the Akrotiri peninsula in Southern Cyprus during the summer of 2014. It is planned to run between June until mid-September, to coincide with the laying and hatching periods, where each member of the team will be out in Cyprus for 5 weeks.
The expedition has three main aims:
1. To carry out active conservation work on the Mediterranean turtles nesting on the beaches of the Akrotiri and Episkopi peninsula in Southern Cyprus.
2. To raise awareness amongst local inhabitants about the need to conserve marine turtles. This will be achieved by running an information centre and organising public excavations. Throughout the summer there will be a strong emphasis on keeping members of the public updated on our activities.
3. To provide an opportunity for undergraduate students to experience fieldwork that will hopefully be of benefit to them in their future careers.
The expedition is the ideal opportunity for anyone with a passion for conservation, to help make a difference to this beautiful population of marine turtles, whilst gaining valuable skills such as team building and fieldwork techniques, to name a few.
Remote Scotland
This is brand new expedition. There were many expedition across Scotland in the past and the last one dates to 1973. The idea is to send a few students to collect various data. Not only is this a great opportunity for students that maybe don't have much time over the summer and thus cannot apply for other expeditions but also for students that are thinking about carrying out an honours project in Scotland.


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Saturday, 4 April 2009
Time flies when you're having fun
It's been a year to the day since I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. The most frightening aspect is that it seems like yesterday. It's scary how meaningless a whole year can be.
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The first xerographic copy was made on Oct. 22, 1938, in a makeshift laboratory behind a beauty parlour in Astoria, Queens, a borough in New York City. The copy, preserved in the Smithsonian Institution, reads "10-22-38 ASTORIA." The inventor, Chester Carlson, was a scientist and patent attorney who was determined to find a simple way to make copies of documents.
|The First Xerox Image
Frustrated by the limitations in available means to reproduce patent documents, Chester Carlson set out to find a viable alternative. His research in to the little know properties of photoconductivity led to the creation of the world's first electrophotograph in 1939.
Unfortunately few saw much merit in Carlson's discoveries. It wasn't until 1944 that a suitable development partner was found. With the aid of the Battelle Memorial Institute and eventually the Haloid co. the first viable commercial copier product was released in 1949. In 1959 with the release of the 914 Xerox copier, Haloid finally started to see success with their new technology.
Sales of the 914 increased rapidly. Soon after, the company changed its name to XEROX and began construction of a large facility in the quiet little town of Webster, New York. (Source: The Webster Museum, click here for link)
If you haven't switched yet and would like to see if Xerox make a replacement for your original, please contact your account. manager.
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