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A "six sigma quality" process is said to exhibit process capability ratios Cp of 2.0 or greater and a Ppk of 1.50 or greater. As I travel around the world delivering Lean Six Sigma and Quality training and consulting, I have observed several instances where an organization proudly reports Cpk and Ppk levels greater than 2.0 - only to learn that is still experiencing frequent customer complaints and elevated DPPM (defective parts per million) counts. My initial reaction is that of suspicion of how the capability index was calculated, followed closely by the question of what the organization plans to do about it.
If your process capability is truly approaching 2.0 or greater, and you are not experiencing customer complaints it tells me that you are quite possibly leaving money on the table with respect to optimizing your operational efficiency. Certainly, there are industries, products and services, that require 6 Sigma quality performance or greater, but they are the exception rather than the rule. The goal of Lean Six Sigma should never be about chasing higher and higher capability indices, rather to optimize customer value and secure competitive advantage. Capability indices are a contrived metric to give management a snapshot view of our overall process performance. A myopic focus on driving process capability improvement for the sake of increasing the process' Ppk value does not necessarily optimize value for the customer. Often, such a practice leads to over-engineered products - needlessly adding cost without achieving higher sales or greater market share. If you are already better than the competition, and the customer cannot perceive greater value - and is not willing to pay more or buy more - allocate your resources to other more important improvement opportunities. Improving quality for quality's sake is a major reason why TQM (Total Quality Management) efforts failed so miserably in the 1980s.
My general rule of thumb recommendation is to target for Ppk = 1.33. I also remind organizations that in practice there are often conflicting and competing customer requirements. It may not be possible or desirable to drive every customer CTQ (critical to quality) characteristic to Ppk >= 1.33 due to trade-offs in product design. The criticality of the defect should also be considered when setting an improvement goal. For example, processes with defects potentially causing serious injury - or worse - should demonstrate much greater short-term and long-term capability than less critical defects.
Far too often; however, reported Ppk values of 2.0 or greater are not representative of the true process performance. Organizations continue to experience elevated complaint levels and/or high DPPM values, raising serious questions as to how the capability indices are calculated. How might this happen? I have summarized several scenarios below:
Cpk, Ppk values are calculated only on sorted, shipped product -
This incorrect calculation of Ppk is often justified because "it represents the quality level of product going to the customer". WRONG. Inspection and sorting is never 100% accurate. One is led into false security believing they have sorted out all bad product - especially where the process is not stable, you cannot 100% inspect, and in the case where test methods are destructive in nature. (True test error cannot be determined). Capability indices must be calculated on all output of the process - good and bad, scrapped and shipped.
Cpk, Ppk values are estimated on subgroup averages -
Capability indices should almost always be calculated from individuals data. Your customer experiences variation between individual units, not averages. Variability of subgroup averages will always be smaller than the variation among individuals, resulting in a smaller standard deviation, thereby inflating your process capability metric. For more information refer to the statistical concept of the Central Limit Theorem.
Cpk, Ppk are estimated on an improperly selected sample -
Related to the first two points is the issue of proper sample selection. How assured are you that your testing frequency and sample selection is truly representative of the product reaching the customer? When was the last time you verified that current sampling plans represent all of the variation in the "lot"? Is your test sampling plan based on tribal knowledge (this is the way we have always done it) or is your sampling based on statistically-validated Components of Variance studies? Have such studies been performed following process or product modifications (Management of Change)?
Your specifications are very wide -
An unusually large spread between your specification limits can also result in a large Ppk, Cpk value. The issue here is whether your customers can accept this amount of potential variability in your product performance. Unless your organizational culture is committed to a "Run to Target" mindset and you have honest to goodness working (i.e. effective) process controls, wide specification limits only provide temptation to release product that deviates from the norm as long as it is in spec. Capability Indices are point-estimates; they vary over time depending on the sample collected, and they do not drive daily production decisions. If the customer desperately needs the product it is only human nature to find a way to ship "suspect" product - retest, slit and salvage, etc. How often have you heard the phrase or something similar: "When in doubt ship it out"? Generally the outcome is if the customer wants it bad, they will get it... bad.
Your test methods do not predict fitness for use -
If your capability indices are large but you continue to receive frequent complaints and experience high DPPM, it might also be the result of inadequate test methods. Customer requirements are constantly changing. When was the last time you validated your customer requirements? This issue of validating and re-validating Voice of Customer influences how specification limits are set (see point above), but also helps confirm whether your manufacturing-friendly tests are adequate and relevant. Test Methods MSA studies (e.g. Gage R&R) to evaluate and improve test method capability are definitely important towards reducing overall process variability, but very repeatable and reproducible tests are meaningless if the test method itself does not predict fitness for use. Large Cpk, Ppk of a process as measured by an irrelevant test method cannot assure customer satisfaction.
Your process is not stable; a trend exists -
In cases where short-term variation is much smaller than long-term variation, the Cp metric can be unusually large in comparison to the Ppk. For example, the variability between successive measurements (individuals) is relatively small, but the overall process is trending upward or downward.
These six examples highlight the more common reasons for disconnects between internal measures of quality and customer perceptions of quality. These distinctions should be monitored and tracked over time in a balanced scorecard.


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This 30 Minute Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice is an easy weeknight dinner recipe you can put on the table in just half an hour! If you have cooked rice on hand it's ready even faster.
You can either scroll through the entire post or jump straight to the sections:
★ Tools and Ingredients
★ How to Cook Fried Rice
★ Printable Recipe
★ 10 MORE Easy 30 Minute Dinners!
I get very emotional about this recipe, because it's something I've been making for years and years.
Back in the day when I barely knew how to cook fried rice, let alone something elaborate like shrimp, I knew I had to learn feeding myself at some point.
At first I started off just cooking the rice and then making a stir-fry with a bag of frozen Asian vegetables and soy sauce.
But soon I got better at cooking, more creative and more daring. And thus pineapple shrimp fried rice was born!
What You Need to Make This 30 Minute Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
★ Equipment
A very large skillet
And by "very large" I mean huge. This is a high-volume recipe to begin with (the ingredients will cook down a bit), and you will just end up frustrated and with a big mess in the kitchen if your skillet is too small.
I've made this mistake many times before, and I ended up getting mad at myself every time.
For this recipe I actually used my large and deep Le Creuset sauté pan (you can find it on my list of kitchen essentials here) and then transferred the dish to my smaller skillet to photograph, because I liked the look of it better.
A good knife
You will be chopping quite a few things for this homemade shrimp fried rice: a few peppers, pineapple and scallions.
Especially when I'm in a rush I appreciate a large, sharp knife (my favourite one is available on Amazon!*), because it will do a mush speedier job than a small, dull one.
★ Ingredients
I try to keep all my dinner recipes budget-, pantry- and normal-grocery-store friendly.
This means that I usually don't buy and use many specialty ingredients. This easy shrimp fried rice recipe for example uses standard long-grain rice you probably have in your pantry already.
Many recipes call for a specialty rice variety, but I find that the standard one does the job just as well. Plus it's way more versatile!
For the fresh ingredients you're free to use fresh or frozen shrimp, just make sure to thaw first if you choose to use frozen.
The pineapple can either be fresh or canned, I like either. Peas I always keep in my freezer, because Em loves them and because they make a good and quick addition to loads of recipes!
Things to Watch Out For When Making This Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
★ Paying attention to cooking temperatures
This is one thing that lead to many not-so-sucesful stir fried rice experiences for me.
The key with this particular recipe for shrimp fired rice is to get the skillet really, really hot for frying the shrimp, pineapple and veggies. Otherwise you will have lots of water coming out and everything will cook into a mush instead of fry.
Once you get to toasting the curry powder and frying the rice, you want your skillet to be medium hot, else the spices will burn and the rice will awkwardly pop in your pan!
★ Prepping everything beforehand
If you don't have cooked rice on hand, do make sure to prep all the other ingredients before heating your pan.
It's incredibly stressful to pay attention to your shrimp not burning while also trying to chop up peppers and a pineapple at the same time.
In the beginning it seems like it will take more time, but trust me. It won't.
And it's not worth it to lose your mind over pineapple 😉
Here's the Printable 30 Minute Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe:
30 Minute Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice 300g, or about 4 cups cooked rice
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
- 1 pound shrimp fresh or defrosted from frozen, 450g
- 3 large red peppers chopped
- 1 pound fresh or canned pineapple cubed, 450g
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas 225g, no need to defrost
- 3 teaspoons mild curry powder
- 3 limes
- salt & pepper to taste
- If you're staring with uncooked rice, prepare it according to what the instructions on the package say. Once it's cooked, drain it well and rinse it under cold water for a few minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, prepare all your vegetables. Once everything is cut, heat a very large skillet over high heat. Add one tablespoon of oil and fry the garlic and the shrimp until it's starting to brown, about 4-5 minutes. Add the peppers, pineapple and peas and continue frying, stirring often, until the peas are heated through and the pepper pieces are cooked. Remove everything from the pan and wipe it clean.
- Set the pan back over medium heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle in the curry powder and post it until you can start to smell it. Add the drained rice to the pan and stir-fry it for 4-5 minutes. Add the shrimp mixture back into the pan, increase the heat to high and heat everything through. Once the pan is sizzling hot, squeeze the juice of 2 limes over the pan. Toss, check for seasoning, and serve immediately with the remaining lime.
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30 Minute Thursday
Me and some of my favorite food blogger friends are all sharing an easy 30 minute dinner every first Thursday of the month.
You can get 10 MORE incredibly delicious, fast and family-pleasing recipes by clicking the links below:
★ Teriyaki Chicken Stir-fry from Bake.Eat.Repeat.
★ 30-Minute Three Bean Chipotle Quinoa Chili from Flavor the Moments
★ Walnut-Crusted Chicken and Roasted Vegetable Salad from Floating Kitchen
★ Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Orange-Ginger Sauce from Kristine's Kitchen
★ Skinny Beef and Broccoli from Life Made Sweeter
★ 30 Minute Chicken Stew from The Recipe Rebel
★ BBQ Chicken Quesadilla from Pumpkin 'N Spice
★ 30 Minute Black Bean Soup with Pico De Gallo from She Likes Food
★ 30-Minute Chicken Basil Pesto Pasta Skillet from Whole and Heavenly Oven
I first published this recipe on Savory Nothings on 07/01/2014 (my first recipe post!). I updated the recipe, the photos and the text on 01/07/2016.
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- September 12, 2017
- Posted by: Lauren Rosenberg
- Category: Fines & Penalties Monitor, Regulatory News
The total amount of fines, penalties and settlements paid out by the 18 largest institutions headquartered in the U.S. and Europe slightly increased in August, with three banks paying out a combined $195.5MM. This increased our year-to-date total from $9.5B to $9.7B. All three banks settled lawsuits involving allegations of rigging rates or markets for their own gain.
Citigroup settled for $130.0MM over accusations of conspiring with rivals to manipulate the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), a benchmark interest rate. In 2011, a group of 27 plaintiffs had accused 16 banks of artificially lowering borrowing costs to ramp up earnings and appear financially healthy, which in turn lowered LIBOR. This adversely affected individuals and institutions that had invested in bond markets and products tied to LIBOR. Citigroup is the second bank to settle with the investors over allegations the benchmark rate was manipulated. Barclays Plc reached a similar settlement in November 2015 for $120.0MM. Citi did not admit any wrongdoing.
Bank of America Corp. and Deutsche Bank AG agreed to pay a combined $65.5MM to settle allegations of rigging the sovereign, supranational and agency bond market, which is valued at approximately $9.0T. In May of 2016, the Boston Retirement System filed a lawsuit against Bank of America, Deutsche Bank and other international banks of "collusive activities to fix the prices of bonds sold to and purchased from investors in the secondary market." Bank of America agreed to pay $17.0MM and Deutsche Bank agreed to pay $48.5MM. Both banks denied any wrongdoing.
As we move into our final third of the year, total fines, penalties and settlements remain significantly less than last year, when fines had reached $17.0B by the end of August. That being said, a number of the larger fines that we've captured in the past two years have been assessed towards the very end of the calendar year. Continue to stay on top of industry risk by reading next month's blog post.


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THE boss of a brave Wigan cameraman incarcerated in a Turkish jail on what are widely regarded as bogus terrorism charges today welcomed a Wigan campaign to get him released.
VICE News editorial chief Kevin Sutcliffe said that Phil Pendlebury - "a hardy Lancastrian" - was more likely to be bemused rather than frightened by his ordeal.
Clearly all this is ludicrous and nonsense; the charges are baseless and I really don't know where they got them from. No-one is buying these allegations for a minute. The staff have been targeted for doing their job and doing it very wellKevin Sutcliffe
Meanwhile a second legal team had been appointed to help the Whitley 28-year-old old, correspondent Jake Hanrahan and translator/journalist Mohammed Ismael Rasool, after it was discovered that they had been transferred to a high-security jail five hours from the court in Diyarbakir where they have been appearing.
The trio were arrested last Thursday while filming and reporting on clashes between Turkish police and pro-Kurd demonstrators from the PKK.
It has since been alleged that they have somehow been in cahoots with Islamic State and/or PKK - claims described by both VICE News and Amnesty International as baseless and outrageous.
The Foreign Office has since issued a statement voicing concern, and Wigan MP Lisa Nandy is liaising with ministers over ways of hastening the men's release.
Yesterday the Wigan Evening Post and its website wigantoday launched a social media campaign calling for Phil and his colleagues' immediate release. We are urging readers either to tweet or share messages on Facebook using the hashtag #freeVICEnewsstaff as soon as possible.
This was endorsed by Mr Sutcliffe in an exclusive interview with the Wigan Evening Post last night.
He said today that Phil has been one of the key members of VICE News's team in London since its launch two years ago and describes him as an "excellent cameraman with an excellent eye" who is popular in the office and a real team player.
Mr Sutcliffe added: "This has hit us very hard. All his mates are doing their best to get the message out there about this injustice.
"Clearly all this is ludicrous and nonsense; the charges are baseless and I really don't know where they got them from. No-one is buying these allegations for a minute. The staff have been targeted for doing their job and doing it very well.
"Phil has made a number of films on the issues in this area of Turkey and was trying to get a very hard-to-report story out there."
Mr Sutcliffe said that a team of lawyers had been in Diyarbakir since Friday, making sure the three had "the best possible representation. Although direct contact is not possible with Phil, Jake and Homammed, and we are not allowed in court, messages have been passed to them by the lawyers so they know that we are onto the case.
"What was shocking on Tuesday though was that the lawyers went off to the local prison in Diyarbakir to be told tour men were not there. After rooting around we heard that they had been moved to another prison five hours away because the Diyarbakir one was full. However, the court cases will continue to be heard in Diyarbakir. That said, we are instructing new lawyers based nearer the second prison to act for them."
Mr Sutcliffe said that what was particularly shocking and surprising about the whole situation was that Turkey is a partner of the US and Britain in the fight against Islamic State.
"Yet this is what happens when someone tries to report on what is going on. We are looking how to help Turkey reverse out of the mistake it has made and quickly," he added.
Asked about the mood of the captives, Mr Sutcliffe said: "They must be feeling it at the moment. It's a tough call for them.
"The lawyers we are in touch with have reported that they are being treated fairly.
"I think they are bearing up. If I know Phil, he is probably a bit bemused, saying 'what's this all about?' He's a hardy Lancastrian."
Mr Sutcliffe added: "We have a few more days of legal objections to these ludicrous charges before finding out what happens next.
"This has become an international story and has been big news in Turkey, Britain and appeared in the New York Times. To arrest a couple of journalists doing their job is a big deal and it's unusual for a state to do, especially one that is supposed to be an ally."
Mr Sutcliffe said that risk assessments were always made before sending out teams on assignments. He said that VICE News had been reporting and filming in the Diyarbakir region a lot without problems, although he admitted that attitudes had hardened in just the last few weeks.
"Something political has changed," a spokeswoman for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: "We are concerned at the arrest of two British journalists in Diyarbakir on August 31, who have been charged with assisting a terrorist organisation. The journalists have been given access to a lawyer and were in direct contact with consular officials within 24 hours of their detention.
"Respect for freedom of expression and the right of media to operate without restriction are fundamental in any democratic society. Turkey is a state party to the European Convention on Human Rights and UN Declaration of Human Rights. We would expect the Turkish authorities to uphold the obligations enshrined in those agreements."
A spokesman for Amnesty International said: "It is completely proper that journalists should cover this important story.
"The decision to detain the journalists was wrong, while the allegation of assisting the Islamic State is unsubstantiated, outrageous, and bizarre."


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text: How To Windows What Are Diodes and What Are They Used For? Diodes regulate the flow of voltage in a circuit Share Pin Email Print Windows Guides & Tutorials Drivers & Hardware Customizing File & Folder Management Users & Accounts Drive Management System & Security Basics Installing & Upgrading Tips & Tricks Key Concepts By Matthew Burris Writer Former Lifewire writer Matthew Burris is an engineer, writer, inventor, small business founder, and startup enthusiast with knowledge of electrical components. our editorial process Twitter LinkedIn Matthew Burris Updated November 18, 2019 145 145 people found this article helpful The simplest semiconductor component—the diode—performs a variety of useful functions related to its core purpose of managing the direction of the flow of electrical current. Diodes allow current to flow through them in one direction only. Perfectly efficient diodes appear to be open circuits with a negative voltage and they look like short circuits otherwise. But because diodes admit to some inefficiency, their current-to-voltage relationship is nonlinear. As such, you'll want to consult a diode's datasheet to see a graph of the curve of any given diode's forward voltage relative to its forward current, so that you pick the right diode for your particular project. Tim Ridley/Dorling Kindersley/Getty Images Applications of Diodes Despite being just simple two-pin semiconductor devices, diodes are vital in modern electronics. Some of the typical applications of diodes include: Rectifying a voltage, such as turning AC into DC voltagesIsolating signals from a supplyControlling the size of a signalMixing signals Power Conversion One significant application of diodes is to convert AC power to DC power. A single diode or four diodes transform 110V household power to DC by forming a halfway (single diode) or a full-wave (four diodes) rectifier. The diode allows only half of the AC waveform to travel through it. When this voltage pulse charges a capacitor, the output voltage appears to be a steady DC voltage with a small voltage ripple. Using a full-wave rectifier makes this process even more efficient by routing the AC pulses so that both the positive and negative halves of the input sine wave are seen as only positive pulses, effectively doubling the frequency of the input pulses to the capacitor, which helps keep it charged and deliver a more stable voltage. Diodes and capacitors create different voltage multipliers to take a small AC voltage and multiply it to create very high voltage outputs. Both AC and DC outputs are possible using the right configuration of capacitors and diodes. Demodulation of Signals The most common use of diodes is to remove the negative component of an AC signal. Because the negative portion of an AC waveform is usually identical to the positive half, very little information is effectively lost in this process of stripping it away, leading to more efficient signal processing. Signal demodulation is commonly used in radios as part of the filtering system to help extract the radio signal from the carrier wave. Over-Voltage Protections Diodes also function well as protection devices for sensitive electronic components. When used as voltage protection devices, the diodes are nonconducting under normal operating conditions but immediately short any high-voltage spike to ground where it cannot harm an integrated circuit. Specialized diodes called transient voltage suppressors are designed specifically for over-voltage protection and can handle very large power spikes for short time periods, typical characteristics of a voltage spike or electric shock, which would normally damage components and shorten the life of an electronic product. Similarly, a diode can regulate voltage by serving as a clipper or a limiter—a specialized purpose that caps the voltage that can pass through it at a certain point. Current Steering The basic application of diodes is to steer current and make sure it only flows in the proper direction. One area where the current steering capability of diodes is used to good effect is in switching from power coming from a power supply to power running from a battery. When a device is plugged in and charging—for example, a cell phone or uninterruptible power supply—the device should be drawing power only from the external power supply and not the battery, and while the device is plugged in the battery should be drawing power and recharging. As soon as the power source is removed, the battery should power the device so that no interruption is noticed by the user. A good example of current steering is through reverse current protection. Consider, for example, your car. When your battery dies and a friendly passerby offers to help with jumper cables, if you mix the order of the red and black cables you won't fry your car's electrical system because diodes adjacent to the battery block the wrong-direction current. Logic Gates Computers operate in binary—an endless sea of zeroes and ones. The binary decision trees in computing are based on logic gates enabled by diodes that control whether a switch is on ("1") or off ("0"). Although hundreds of millions of diodes appear in modern processors, they're functionally the same as the diodes you buy at the electronics store—just much smaller. Diodes and Light An LED flashlight is just a flashlight whose illumination is sourced from a light-emitting diode. In the presence of positive voltage, LEDs glow. A photodiode, by contrast, accepts light through a collector (like a mini solar panel) and converts that light into a small amount of current. Continue Reading


text: Turnips come in a variety of forms, the most widely available being the squashed globe shape with creamy coloured skin and a purple crown (where the turnip grew above the surface of the ground and was exposed to sunlight). They have a rounded flavour – sweet and slightly peppery – and are nutritionally rich. Although available pretty much year-round we think there are two optimum times for turnip eating. The first is in early summer when fresh, tender, baby turnips are available. The second is towards the end of the year when the more mature specimens make a tasty, healthy and economical contribution to a warming winter diet.


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"We had lost out on the opportunities created by the Industrial Revolution because of colonialism, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pointed out... and that we cannot afford to miss out on Industrial Revolution 4.0," Pradhan said.
The Minister was addressing the 10th Global Skills Summit here organised by industry chamber Ficci. "We cannot ignore the challenges of technologies of the future like artificial intelligence and automation."
"Our responsibility is to speed up the creation of an ecosystem in which all the workforce being added to the country every year gets a dignified life through a collective effort of all stakeholders," he added.
Noting from his experience in India how technology is no longer a "high-end" product and has been adopted by the common people, the Minister said the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) data did not properly reflect the level of skilling in the country.
"India has 50 crore people in the notified employable age of 15-59 years. Of this, the skilled manpower is just 10 per cent as against 50-90 per cent skilled manpower in the robust urban economies like Germany," Pradhan said.
"It is not that just 10 per cent of India's population is skilled. The biggest challenge is to put our records straight on the table," he added.
In this connection, he recalled the marvellous architectural, engineering and technical skills of ancient India as seen in temple construction, for instance, that had spread to distant parts like Southeast Asia.


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Along with the weeping willows on the riverbank to the pink corners of suburbia, the tango drives two of Señor Borges' most robust stories of the passion and rhythm of his beloved Buenos Aires. "Genealogy of the Tango" and "A History of the Tango" occupy a side each of this feisty platter. Your dollar won't buy more fire than that!
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As I was planning to be in Houston for the festive period (potential home invaders: my 6'2″ boyfriend is remaining in Aberdeen), I had scoured Houston Running Calendar for some potential races and discovered that there was a half marathon in Galveston the morning after I was scheduled to arrive. My friend, Nikki, had signed up as well, and we planned to run it together, just like we did for last year's Huntsville half marathon.
The UK was being hit by some pretty ferocious winds on the day I left, and I was a little anxious about flying (I am a really shitty flyer). We were warned by the pilot before we took off for Heathrow from Aberdeen that we were "in for a bumpy ride." The dude was not lying. Upon arrival at Heathrow, I collected my luggage, changed terminal, and checked in for my flight to Houston. Which was significantly delayed. It turns out the east side of the US was being hit by a storm system too, so any hopes of experiencing less turbulence was pretty much crapped on about 5 seconds after our (eventual) take-off. I kid you not, my ass left the seat on more than one occasion during turbulence, and my butt-cheeks were clenched for about 90% of the flight in fear. I hate flying, have I mentioned that yet? Add to the mix the guy sitting next to me who kept falling asleep on my shoulder, and the kid in the seat behind me kicking my lower back every few minutes, and you ended up with a bedraggled and exhausted me upon arrival, nearly 4 hours later than anticipated. And that was before the passport check. Needless to say, I did not partake in much conversation with my family when we got home, and I finally made it to bed around midnight.
And then my alarm when off at 5:30 in the morning. My mom, dad, and grandma came with me to Galveston, and I stifled yawns the entire way there. I met Nikki under a giant inflatable snowman about 15 minutes before the start of the race and she handed over my race pack. At least, we thought it was my race pack until I realized that I had entered as 'Rachel Pidutti Williams', and Nikki had been given the race pack for 'Rachel Williams', a 38 year old. So Rachel, if you're reading this, I'm sorry! Once changed into our Santa shirt and hat (screw the beard), we headed to the start line:
This was Nikki's first half marathon since she had her (adorable) kid, and she was aiming for sub-2, which kind of worried me because this was meant to be part of my taper, but she was determined, so I was happy to bust a gut at her side. We had unknowingly lined up in the 'walking' corral – probably because we shuffled up to the back of the crowd close to the start – and admired the effort some of the runners had put into their festive look:
About 5 minutes after the first group had left, we were running, and I was huffing and puffing pretty quickly only to realize we were charging out at an 8:00/mile pace. To risk burning out completely, we slowed down a bit, though it seemed pretty comfortable maintaining an 8:30-8:50/mile pace for the first half of the race.
The course heads towards the beach, and to my dismay, you started with an out and back along the beachfront which wasn't too dissimilar to Aberdeen beach – the most uninspiring place to run in the world. Nikki and I both told ourselves that we were lucky this bit was near the beginning because it would be pretty soul sucking if it were to appear at the end. Ha.
After the first out and back we continued onto another out and back in the opposite direction along – you guessed it – the coast. It was warm and muggy (95% humidity – delightful), and the Santa hat had by this point fused to my soggy head. We stopped to walk through every water station, but ignored the cookie/candy stops because neither of us were really interested in eating anything.
Somewhere between mile 8 and 9, Nikki was starting to struggle. She felt like she was going to throw up, and running was not helping her situation. Since we had made good time in the first half of the race, we had a little time to take back and still finish sub-2, but as we went further, she was feeling more and more sick. She kept telling me to go ahead, but I refused to leave her until eventually she went off to the side because she thought she was going to throw up just after the 12 mile marker, and told me to go.
Seeing as it wouldn't be long for her to finish, I went ahead, making it my mission for at least one of us to get a sub-2 finish. I ran my fastest mile of the day – and saw my HR elevate significantly – in 8:21, and crossed the line in 1:58:47, feeling a bit like I was going to puke myself. The humidity, the exertion in that last mile, the lack of sleep, and the jet lag all seemed to hit me at once, and I walked off to the side to drink some water and let my heart rate come down. Nikki came in soon after in 2:01:25, and we celebrated the finish with a beer at 10:30 am (the bars had opened early for the occasion).
There was talk of an official after party, but we couldn't find it, and we both had to get back to our respective homes, so we snapped a couple of photos of the 'scenery', and had a quick chat with my family before heading our separate ways. After a Taco Bell stop (don't judge me), I got home and showered, and managed to last until about 6pm, when I 'power napped' for 3 and a half hours before meeting an old school friend and his girlfriend for a beer and salted pretzel.
I can honestly say, I don't think I've ever fallen asleep as quickly as I did when my head hit the pillow on Sunday night. I didn't even feel guilty when I blew off my run this morning to relax for an extra hour in bed. Bliss.


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The good folks at the U.K.'s Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents have today found it necessary to point out to society at large that it can actually be good for children to play outside, even if they get "bumps and bruises."
Well, duh. Ya think? If you're reading this, you probably think that's pretty obvious, akin to observing that children shouldn't play with plasma cannons, even though the children of today are the discerning consumers of military-grade weapons technology of tomorrow. However, the RoSPA, being nothing if not properly data-driven, has done the research:
" Research for the Children's Society suggests that 43 per cent of adults think children should not be allowed out with friends until they are at least 14."
Mr Cornall said that the disappearance of Madeleine McCann would heighten parents' fears. "You can see why parents are so concerned because of the fears highlighted in the media. But it's not right. It's detrimental to children's development," he said. "It also means that when they get to 13 or 14 when they are allowed out, they more or less have an accident straight away because they suddenly have all this freedom."
Oh, well, that makes more . . . wait, what?
I feel for Madeleine McCann's parents, but isn't she three years old? And didn't she disappear when her parents left her alone in a hotel room in Portugal? Apples and hand grenades.
RoSPA, which is due to hold its International Play Safety Conference on Thursday, wants parents to discuss risk and play with their children.
Madness! Discuss risks with your children? I mean, after their phenomenal work on melon-baller safety, I swore I'd never question the RoSPA again, but talking to my children is a little extreme. Isn't there a PSA they could watch or something?
When reading Mr. Cornall's recitation of the obvious, I find it helps to read aloud in Eric Idle's voice, if you can:
"Parents and children must not be frightened about venturing outside. When children spend time in the great outdoors, getting muddy, getting wet, getting stung by nettles, they learn important lessons – what hurts, what is slippery, what you can trip over or fall from. . . . .We believe that children can learn valuable lifelong lessons, particularly about risks and how to deal with them, from playing in the natural environment, and that parents have to accept that their children may get injured. Bumps, bruises and grazes are not serious injuries and are part of growing up."
I quite agree, old chap.


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Since I got these just over a week ago, they are what I have been sliding on as soon as I get home. Fuck they are comfortable. The best way I could probably explain it would be to compare them to your old favourite t-shirt that you have had forever.
The fabric is soft, flowy and the shorts are baggy enough to be comfortable but don't look sloppy at all.
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REQUIREMENTS: The standard undergraduate RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT remains in full effect for the 2017-2018 academic year. Housing registration applications and contract submissions will be entirely online via Crusader Connect for both Irving and current Rome campus students. Applications and contracts submitted during Housing Registration Week have priority over late submissions after April 7th.
Each currently enrolled undergraduate is individually responsible for their own form submissions. Students will be able to request specific roommates and/or room types in the online application form during the Housing Registration Week process starting April 3rd. A 'backup' plan is strongly recommended in case potential future roommates are uncertain of their individual plans, or room type requests exceed availability.
Continuing undergraduates who fall under the Residency Requirement for 2017-2018 but who do NOT register for housing during Housing Registration Week will still be billed for campus housing. These students will be placed in "To Be Assigned" housing and charged standard room and board fees for the fall semester. Charges will be adjusted accordingly as students submit contracts and are assigned to a specific location in campus housing.
AVAILABILITY: Applications received during Housing Registration Week are given priority over late submissions after April 7th. Applications without submission of the housing contract will be placed on hold until the contract is submitted. All campus housing applications received during Housing Registration Week will be processed by descending cumulative credit hour totals which gives priority to upperclassmen. Group applications are processed first. Complete group applications (rooms and apartments) will be awarded by the grand total number of cumulative credit hours for the entire group. Seniors who apply after Housing Registration Week will no longer have priority and will be placed on a 'wait' list along with other late applicants no longer under the mandatory University of Dallas residency requirement.
FUTURE ROMERS: Students officially accepted to the Fall Rome Program will automatically be billed for Rome housing and the only item to submit is the housing contract which covers both Irving and Rome. However, Fall Romers on the 'wait list' should still apply for Irving housing and submit a housing contract during Housing Registration Week. As students are officially accepted into the Rome Program, Irving campus housing charges will then be replaced with Rome campus housing charges on Business Office accounts. The Contract Breakage Fee does not apply to fall Irving residents who go to Rome the following spring.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Regardless of the housing request, each student is individually responsible for submission of both a housing contract AND application during Housing Registration Week from the link further down this page. The link will require you to log into your Crusader Connect account. Only ONE application submission is permitted per student. Students wishing to amend their application must send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com to request a 'reopen' of the application. If your updated application is submitted before the end of the Annual Housing Registration Week, it will be processed along with all other completed applications received that week. If your updated application is submitted AFTER the end of the Annual Housing Registration Week, you will be placed on a wait list for placement after those completed on time are first processed.
The application link will not go 'live' until April 3rd, the first day of Housing Registration Week. However, the link to the housing contract is live for early submissions and will be held to match with applications received during Housing Registration Week.
The application form is designed so that everyone is required to complete the 'hall application' section but a separate section will also permit application to the campus apartments for those who qualify to do so by meeting the 60 credit hour minimum by the start of the fall. If you are uncertain of the number of your cumulative credit hours, that information is available at the Office of the Registrar and is also available online via BannerWeb. Any perceived discrepancies should immediately be addressed with the Office of the Registrar.
Applicants who will NOT be under the Residency Requirement as a senior or a junior over age 21 before the first fall class day, also have the option in the 'Residency Status' section to indicate that a campus apartment is the only choice of campus housing. Unsuccessful apartment applicants who qualify to live off campus and wish to do so must then submit the 'Commuter Form' in order to void the previously submitted housing contract.
Each application for a campus apartment or a triple suite in Clark Hall must be as part of a complete qualifying group with all names listed on each student application in order to verify mutual roommate requests. Groups may be of mixed classifications. Mutually confirmed group requests submitted during the official housing registration period will be processed in order of official cumulative credit hours for the entire group. Groups with the highest number of cumulative credit hours are assigned first. When there is only one room (or apartment) type remaining to be assigned and more than one group with the same number of cumulative hours has applied, other determining factors such as application submission dates/times, group average GPA, current hours, etc. are then reviewed
Keep in mind that apartments are double occupancy by bedroom and each apartment group applicant must still have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the fall. Apartment applications from those who will not meet this minimum credit hour requirement will automatically be disqualified, thus affecting the ENTIRE group.
CONFIRMATION: Upon successful submission of the application form you will receive a confirmation message in Crusader Connect. After later review, you will receive another message via Crusader Connect to advise if your application was 'approved' or if it was 'denied' due to failure to submit your housing contract. An 'approved' application will be processed but does NOT indicate automatic placement in your first choice of campus housing. After Housing Registration Week, successful applicants will later receive an email notice within Crusader Connect containing housing assignment information. Remaining applicants will be notified regarding temporary 'wait' list status.
However, as part of the application process you may now submit the online hall contract via Crusader Connect HERE for next year.
While the application form will still be available after Housing Registration Week, applications submitted DURING Housing Registration Week ending April 7th have first priority.
'COMMUTER STATUS' QUALIFICATIONS: If you qualify for and wish to claim official 'Commuter Status' [age 21 before the first class day of the academic year; senior standing (90 credit hours); married; veteran; or commuter living with local parents within a 50 mile redius of campus, you MUST submit this online "Commuter Form" for next year marking all boxes. Submissions prior to July 1st will qualify for a Housing Deposit refund. Students who may later qualify for 'commuter status' mid-semester are still subject to the refund schedule policies as outlined on the "Residency Requirement" web page.
EXEMPTION REQUESTS: Exemptions to the residency requirement are difficult to obtain. These requests MUST be made by May 1st. Residents who do NOT qualify for official 'commuter' status may only appeal for exemption from the residency requirement based upon the below. Students should still submit an application during Housing Registration Week in the event that the exemption request is denied.
FINANCIAL - Undergraduates with financial concerns about the cost of living on campus must have a current FAFSA on file before submitting an exemption request based upon financial concerns. The Office of Student Affairs is NOT responsible for releasing students from the residency requirement due to financial issues. Submission of a FAFSA will first be required by the Financial Aid Office before any possible additional financial assistance may be considered for those who remain under the mandatory residency requirement. A detailed request can be submitted online and must also include a breakdown of estimated costs to live off campus. Attachments are recommended and may be uploaded within the online form available HERE.
MEDICAL - Students who feel that they have a valid medical reason which would preclude them from living on-campus can submit a request with supporting documentation that outlines the general details of the medical condition. Submitted requests will be reviewed, but exemptions to the residency requirement for medical reasons are extremely rare. Medical issues will not be factored into the Housing Registration Week process. Supporting medical documentation from the student's primary care physician or licensed MD specialist must be uploaded within the online form available HERE.
Exemption requests made after May 1st will NOT be processed.
Otherwise, Students who remain under the mandatory residency requirement will continue to be billed accordingly for on-campus housing for the academic year while enrolled as a full-time undergraduate.
MAYTERM 2017 Housing Information LINK
SUMMER 2017 Housing Information LINK.
SPRING 2017 CLOSING: Current campus residents are required to formally check-out of hall rooms and apartments by 10 a.m. on Friday, May 12th. This must include the return of room keys issued to traditional hall residents. Swipe access cards will automatically expire at closing on Friday, May 12th. Key Return envelopes for traditional hall residents will be made available. Instructions regarding proper check-out will also be emailed to you well in advance of move-out. Failure to properly complete the check-out process WILL result in improper check-out fines. Failure to leave your room or apartment in approximately the same condition as when you moved in will also result in fines.
Residents may also click HERE for additional details regarding proper check-out procedures. Residents will also be sent notification emails in advance of spring closing.
LATE DEPARTURE: The only exceptions granted upon request HERE to the official closing time are the following:
The submission deadline is May 1st for students who do not fall into any of these categories but wish to seek official approval to stay a bit longer for valid and verifiable reasons. This will result in relocation over to Clark Hall if living in one of the traditional halls. ALL residents requesting late departure must complete and submit this online "Request For Late Departure Form". Be prepared for a $20/night fee when the request is of a personal nature and not at the request of the university nor academically related.


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I'm loving the new ' Micro Tarmac' that Sefton Council is using at present. It's basically a half cm (no really) thin tarmac layer held in place with extra bonding (glue to you and I ). This means that some of the disintegrating roads in the area have been skimmed to look new but retain all the bumps and dips as before with, post snow, the extra pleasure of drifts of dislodged grit.
Not seen it yet? With all the Council cuts you soon will. Coming to a road near you.
I also enjoy the way (since the drains were relayed in 2008) the cycle path at Formby roundabout peters out into mud and broken glass where there used to be a tarmac cycle path.
I'm sorry. Was I ranting on a national website again about local issues? There's my new year's resolution gone after 17 days.


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CUNY Queens College; Evergreen Community Garden; GreenThumb
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Referred to as a "battlefield" by the media, Evergreen Community Garden has had a rough past with a persistent cultural divide - but the largest community garden in NYC does not have a communication tool that would help unify this fractured community.
Our goal is to help create a peaceful, welcoming space that promotes the garden's cultural potential while conserving biocultural knowledge. We believe that to effectively do this, intercultural communication is key and reducing linguistic barriers is a necessary first step in fostering cross-cultural dialogue. In Spring 2016, a newsletter will be launched in four languages - Chinese, English, Korean and Spanish - that aims to engage gardeners in their respective language to help bridge the widening cultural divide.
The newsletter would serve as a platform where gardeners can communicate cultural knowledge, farming techniques and their unique Diaspora experience amplifying diverse perspectives while promoting solidarity. A collaboration between Evergreen gardeners, GreenThumb and CUNY Queens College Asian Center hopes to bring about the cultural understanding and sensitivity necessary to strengthen cultural cohesion at Evergreen Community Garden.
A Turbulent Past and Lackluster Present
The dust may have settled after the violent outbursts and chaos of 2012, but the garden continues to remain divided. The Steering Committee has made a valiant effort at lessening the homogeneity at the garden, and although ethnic diversity has increased cultural barriers still persist because diversity itself does not define inclusivity. Internal struggles in leadership have fragmented the garden further, limiting execution on meaningful programming that address cultural differences and foster cohesion.
Photo by Joe Anuta
Just Saying Hello
Sometimes a little goes a long way, and this is especially true at the garden. Just saying "Hello" in Korean (pronounced annyeonghaseyo) to our fellow Korean gardeners has made a world of difference. The gesture is a display of humility and appreciation for another's language that transcends any immediate cultural biases and fosters an instant connection. Inspired by this, we believe the newsletter would serve a similar function. Translated in four different languages, the newsletter would allow the gardeners to share common ground, and thus foster connectivity over discord.
Conversations with Gardeners
This initiative has long been a topic on gardener's minds and leadership has been extremely receptive to the idea. The newsletter would not only capture gardener experiences but also promises to inspire others from the greater Flushing, Queens community to connect with the garden. We see this as an opportunity to compile gardener traditions and bring their unique stories to life. Take for example, Harini, an Evergreen gardener who grows flowers as offerings for her Hindu temple. The garden is an extension of her spiritual faith and her compelling story will be featured in the Spring 2016 newsletter. Through the sharing of our narratives, we can therefore begin to lay the groundwork for a more convivial environment.


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Blemishes are something that many people struggle with throughout their entire lives. Some people only experience an occasional whitehead or a pimple popping up now and again. Others – like myself – combat blackheads regularly.
Needless to say, this can get both frustrating and expensive. Fortunately, there are plenty of frugal DIY treatments for blackhead removal and other blemishes.
In this post, I'll be discussing some popular DIY remedies for blackheads, acne, and whiteheads. You may have several of these ingredients in your pantry already.
The other ingredients are very inexpensive and easily accessible. There's no need to spend $40 on a face mask when you can whip one up for mere pennies. Let's take a look at the seven options below to see which ones suit you.
1. Cinnamon For Blackheads, Acne, and Eczema
About Cinnamon For Skincare
Ground cinnamon is a common ingredient in DIY skincare recipes. This fragrant spice is known for treating acne and eczema and eliminating blackheads while promoting a healthy glow.
How To Use
There are numerous ways you can use cinnamon for treating blackheads. Create a simple paste with equal parts ground cinnamon and water, and use this as a gentle exfoliating scrub. You can also use it as a face mask or topical treatment for acne. Mixing it with raw honey is another great way to use it, and this adds great antibacterial properties. However, cinnamon can irritate skin if it's used too frequently, so only use it about once per week.
Money Saving Comparison
On Amazon, a 5-ounce cinnamon face mask and scrub costs about $19. If you already have cinnamon in your pantry, you can make this mask for free. Even if you purchase an 18-ounce container of cinnamon, you'll still save about $14.50!
2. Bentonite Clay For Blackhead Removal Mask
About Bentonite Clay For Skincare
In the natural skincare community, bentonite clay is a go-to product for its numerous benefits. The clay is known for absorbing toxins, being rich in nutrients, and much more. It's a personal favorite of mine, and I use it regularly for gentle yet powerful blackhead treatment.
How To Use
In most cases, a jar of bentonite clay will have directions for use on it. For example, you mix Molivera Organics Bentonite Clay using one parts clay and two parts water or apple cider vinegar. I typically use water, and it creates a very thick paste. You can apply it using your fingers, but I prefer using a cheap cosmetics brush.
You can leave the mask on for 10-20 minutes and remove it with warm water. In my experience, you'll instantly notice clearer, smaller looking pores.
Money Saving Comparison
One 16-ounce jar of bentonite clay costs about $11.50, and you can make hundreds of blackhead clearing masks with a single jar. A seven-ounce jar of pre-made clay mask for blackheads costs about $25. You can make several more masks with the DIY option and save yourself $13.50.
3. Gelatin For BlackHead Removal Mask
About Gelatin For Skincare
Gelatin face masks are incredibly popular on Pinterest and numerous DIY beauty sites. Gelatin makes an excellent base for peel-off face masks. These masks cling to your skin, and they gently but effectively remove dirt, oil, and makeup from pores. This makes them a beloved ingredient in blackhead removal mask recipes.
How To Use
You can use unflavored gelatin by itself or combine it with other ingredients. Using gelatin and milk together is a very popular option. This recipe on Udemy says to combine one tablespoon gelatin with two tablespoons of milk.
Mix well and microwave for 15 seconds, then apply to your skin using a face mask brush or popsicle stick. Allow it to dry for 15 minutes, peel it off, and reveal smoother skin with smaller looking pores!
Money Saving Comparison
A bottle of peel off facial mask costs anywhere from about $7 on Amazon. A single box of gelatin only cost $1 or $2, and you won't even use the entire box for one mask. You can get several more masks using this DIY recipe, and you'll cut your costs by up to $11.
4. Honey and Sugar For Whitehead Clearing Scrub
About Honey and Sugar For Skincare
I mentioned above that honey has antibacterial properties, and that helps clear up blemishes and prevent them. Raw honey also has antioxidants, moisturizing properties, and clarifying properties. Sugar of any kind works as an exfoliant, and salt works just as well. You can combine either of these with raw honey for a powerful yet natural treatment.
How To Use
Combine equal parts raw honey with sugar or salt. One or two tablespoons of each ingredient is plenty. I enjoy using brown sugar in natural remedies like this. After using your preferred face wash, massage the scrub into your skin for about 30 seconds. Rinse using warm water, pat your skin dry, and apply a moisturizer. Using this treatment a few times a week can help clear whiteheads and blackheads.
Money Saving Comparison
Assuming you have sugar or salt in your pantry, you'll only need to pay about $11 for a 32-ounce jar of raw honey. An 80 mL jar of pre-made sugar and honey scrub – less than three ounces – cost about $11 as well. You can make several dozen masks with raw honey while paying the same price.
5. Tea Tree Oil For Whitehead Topical Treatment
About Tea Tree Oil For Skincare
I've mentioned tea tree oil in a few DIY beauty articles before. That's because this powerful oil has antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. This combination makes it ideal for all sorts of skin problems. I use it religiously to treat acne and whiteheads, and it can also be used in blackhead treatments. I find that it's incredibly effective as a whitehead topical treatment.
How To Use
1-2 drops of tea tree oil can be directly applied to whiteheads and acne with a cotton swab. This usually clears my blemishes up after about three nightly uses. However, this option may sting a bit and can be too strong for some people. If you'd prefer, you can dilute 3-5 drops of tea tree oil with about one tablespoon of almond oil. Store the mixture in a small jar, and use a cotton swab to apply it nightly to blemishes.
Money Saving Comparison
A 0.35-ounce tube of tea tree oil based acne gel is about $8 on Amazon. The therapeutic grade tea tree oil linked above is .33 ounces and cost about $6. One small bottle lasts for several months, so you can get more from the DIY treatment while saving $2.
6. Turmeric For Whitehead and Acne Mask
About Turmeric For Skincare
Turmeric has recently surged in popularity when it comes to DIY skincare. That's because this ingredient has antifungal properties, antibacterial properties, anti-inflammatory properties, antiseptic properties, and antioxidants. It also works as an analgesic, so it may relieve the pain associated with large pimples.
How To Use
I found dozens of turmeric mask recipes for whiteheads and acne. I decided to stick with a simple recipe using just two ingredients. Mix two tablespoons of plain yogurt with ¼ to ½ teaspoons of turmeric in a small container.
Apply this mixture to clean, dry skin and allow it to set for 20 minutes. Rinse it off with cool or lukewarm water and follow up with your favorite moisturizer. You can use this gentle recipe up to three times per week until you see skin-clearing results.
Money Saving Comparison
On Amazon, you can get a bottle of 60 turmeric capsules for just under $9 or $0.15 per capsule. A two-ounce bottle of pre-made turmeric face mask costs about $16. Create your own gentle, natural turmeric mask while saving $7.
7. Aloe Vera For Acne Topical Treatment
Aloe Vera For Skincare
As you may know, aloe vera is commonly used to treat sunburns and other skin irritations due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, aloe vera contains two naturally occurring hormones called Auxin and Gibberellins. Aside from having anti-inflammatory properties, these promote new skin cell growth. These benefits make aloe vera a very potent, gentle and affordable topical acne treatment.
How To Use
In an airtight container, combine about five tablespoons of pure aloe vera gel with essential oils of your choice. Some essential oils that have antibacterial and skin healing properties include tea tree oil, clove oil, and lavender oil. Keep this container stored in your refrigerator. Use a cotton swab to apply the gel mixture to acne each night.
Money Saving Comparison
The cost of a 32-ounce bottle of pure raw aloe vera gel is about $9, and the cost of a bottle of essential oil is about $6 to $8. This upfront cost is a bit high, but you can make several dozen batches of acne gel – possibly more.
Compare that to a small tube of natural acne spot treatment that cost $16. You can get significantly more product while spending about the same amount of money.
Dos and Don'ts Of DIY Blackhead And Blemish Treatment
Before we wrap things up, I'd like to cover a few dos and don'ts of DIY skincare. These tips are fairly simple to implement, so keep them in mind as you try out your favorite new recipe.
- Do perform a patch test if you're using any new ingredients. The ingredients featured in this post are typically gentle and natural. However, perform a patch test if you haven't used an ingredient in a recipe you're eyeing. Read this article on how to perform a skin patch test. It's simple and can save you from irritation and allergic reactions!
- Don't pick at blackheads or whiteheads. It's very tempting to pick at blackhead and whiteheads to get rid of them. Picking can lead to scarring, redness, and other unsightly skin problems. Additionally, your fingernails may carry oil that can actually worsen blackheads, whiteheads, and acne. If you feel you must pick, use a sterilized extractor tool. Clean the tool with rubbing alcohol before and after each use.
- Do wash your hands with antibacterial soap before applying any DIY treatments. If you'd prefer to apply a treatment with your hands, make sure that they're clean. Transferring bacteria and oil to your face certainly defeats the purpose! Make sure to thoroughly wash your hands before applying your DIY blemish treatment.
Budget Friendly DIY Blemish Treatments: Save Money And Look Your Best!
Needless to say, there are plenty of unique and effective DIY blackhead and acne masks for you to try. Whether you're focused on whitehead removal or want the perfect blackhead mask, we've got you covered. Have some fun experimenting with the options on this list, and enjoy the monetary savings as well.
Do you enjoy DIY remedies that are super inexpensive? Then check out 8 DIY Beauty Recipes For Frugal Pampering for even more excellent recipes. We've also covered ways to save money on your beauty routine in posts like 17 Popular Makeup Products Under $5. When it comes to being frugal and looking your best, we've got you covered!


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Happy birthday Britta Phillips
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So far this year Britta has been Dean's bass player, made a cameo in forthcoming movie of Jem and the Holograms, and is hopefully wrapping up the album that was delayed by the untimely passing of producer Scott Hardkiss
Here's Britta's lovely cover of Spectrum's How You Satisfy Me from Club AC30's Never Lose That Feeling, vol 2
Next up here she is adding vocals to Some Things Last a Long Time from last year's splendid Füxa album The Electric Sounds of Summer.
Here's her and Dean in last year's Frances Ha
Lots more MP3 downloads in last years birthday post
And here's 2011's birthday greeting.
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Ireland is known for its tradition of fine Whiskey. Some of the best and well known are from this small island. There are whiskey trails for the novices and experts alike, and whether you are looking to expand your knowledge or simply experience something new and exciting, it is a must for any trip to Ireland.
We can incorporate a visit to a distillery or a two day jampacked tour.
Northern Ireland Whiskey Trail
Experience the World of Whisk(e)y in a Weekend along the Causeway Coastal Route and explore the world's oldest whisk(e)y trail. Including a short (1.5-hours) boat trip from the north coast of Ireland to the island of Islay.This is the kingdom Dal Riada, a historic region straddling Ireland and Scotland and the natural birthplace of whisk(e)y distillation. In this exclusive adventure you will:
See where the first accounts of spirit distillation were recorded;
Visit the world's oldest whiskey distillery;
And explore the island home of the world's fastest growing Single Malt category.
On-board Whisk(e)y tasting
VIP tours of 2 Islay distilleries ( exclusive package)
A Whisk(e)y themed supper
VIP tour of Bushmills distillery (High Sea Spirits exclusive package)
Dublin City Whiskey Walk
This four and a half hour private walking tour first takes your through the Irish whiskey museum discovering an insight into the history of Irish whiskey from its first inception in the 6th century through its peak in the 18th century. Your guide is fun, knowledgeable and engaging and brings you to local Dublin whiskey pubs through the lively Temple Bar part of the city where you willl be advised on the best whiskey to try. The tour takes you through some of the oldest parts of the city and then on to the famous Jameson Distillary. Your guided tour, where you will see, taste and smell the Jameson Irish whiskey experience. The tour brings you through the living history of the Old Jameson Distillery, where the legend of John Jameson began. You'll get a glimpse into the past, and the craft and traditions, for over two centuries. You will end the tour by putting theory into practice, with a comparative tasting, giving you an understanding of the key differences between Scotch, American and Jameson Irish Whiskey. Since memories can fade over time, you'll also be given a refreshing Jameson Ginger and Lime, a coveted Jameson Whiskey Tasting Certificate, and all the bragging rights that come with it.
Malahide Castle & Whiskey Discovery Tour
This one day tour takes you on a journey of discovery of two of Ireland's newest whiskey attractions and Malahide Castle which was home to the Talbot family for 800 years. The Teelings Distillery is situated in Dublin city in the heart of the Liberties. It is Dublin's only working distillery and the tour of this facility is a must for anyone with an interest in whiskey. Finish with a cocktail in the Bang Bang bar.
You then head out to Malahide Castle, the castle and grounds are nothing short of spectacular. The tour of the castle gives you an insight into the life of the Talbot family through 800 years and the sculpted gardens are impressive with ancient trees and beautiful walks.
On your return to Dublin city you will be taken on a wonderful coastal route through many of north county Dublin's including the harbour village of Howth. Back in Dublin where you visit the Irish whiskey museum. This museum gives you an insight into the history of Irish whiskey from its first inception in the 6th century through its peak in the 18th century and then its demise and the reasons for it. Your guides are fun knowledgeable and engaging and this is an experience to remember.
Visit Ireland's Oldest Working Distillery
This an expierence never to forget. Ireland's oldest working distillary is no visito'rs centre, it is the real deal!. Be part of the whiskey making process and witness the traditional methods. With a 260 year history and a heritage to be prowd of, Kilbeggin distillary is one of Ireland's most authentic visitor experiences.
Contact us for a specially designed whiskey tour.


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Advocates for the Mental Wellness of Black and Brown People
Coloring Mental Health Collective (CMHC) advocates and organizes for the mental wellness of Black and Brown people; it also seeks to dismantle oppressive ideologies and behaviors that cause emotional suffering. CMHC does this through innovation and creativity to foster safe and transformative spaces for communities to dialogue, imagine and re-imagine, and create a new future for Black and Brown people to more fully embody healing, freedom, and life-giving relationships.
The three pillars of Coloring Mental Health Collective are:
Continuing Education
Equipping clinicians, clergy & other community leaders with theories & practices of care to optimally care for the mental health of Black & Brown people.
Community Organizing, Care & Counseling
Organizing and mobilizing clinicians, clergy, and other community leaders to care for the mental health of Black & Brown people.
The Musical Arts
Utilizing musical arts to care for the mental health of Black & Brown people.
Nicholas Grier
Founder and
Managing Director
Elizabeth Pierre
Director of Community Care and Counseling
Taurean Webb
Director of Organizational Strategy & Public Relations
On sabbatical until 2019
Andre Dennis
Director of Business Development, Strategic Relations, & Musical Arts


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VARI Collaborates On Research
GRAND RAPIDS — Van Andel Research Institute is collaborating with nine of the top research institutions in the country to identify how brain tumors with different genetic features respond to various treatment regimens. Known as the Ivy Genomics-Based Medicine Project, the goal of the consortium is to improve personalized medicine by uncovering the most effective treatment options based on a tumor's specific genetic profile.
The Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation awarded a $3 million project grant to the Translational Genomics Research Institute of Palo Alto, Calif., which will coordinate and manage the two-stage project, expected to span four to five years. If the consortium successfully completes the first stage, the second stage would consist of a clinical trial for patients with recurrent brain tumors.
Personalized medicine represents the future of health care, said VARI Scientific Investigator Craig Webb, Ph.D., who is also director of the institute's translational medicine program. Webb noted that last year VARI began gathering and analyzing molecular data on tumors from local patients. VARI scientists have been working with the data to try to identify potential combinations of drugs on a patient-by-patient and disease-by-disease basis.
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No added sugar, salt or water. No lumps or bits and nothing artificial.
Nutritional Information:
Per 100g:
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A blend of apples, pears, bananas and kiwi fruits. 90g.
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Organic apples (55%), organic bananas (25%), organic pears (15%), organic kiwi fruits (5%).
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Organic Bananas (53%), Organic Apples (29%), Organic Blackcurrants (12%), Organic Blueberries (6%), Organic Lemon Juice Concentrate (a dash).
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Per 100g:
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Per 100g:
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