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PETA Names Man and Woman of the Year
It wasn't easy to choose two people out of the slew of celebrities who have taken action for animals this year—heck, just during the past two months, Joanna Krupa bared her true feelings about purebred pups, Ana Ortiz blasted McDonald's, and a blinding number of stars all agreed that protesting the Canadian seal slaughter fit their caring personalities to a T.
But we had to make a decision, so this year, PETA's Man of the Year is Tim Gunn and PETA's Woman of the Year is Ellen DeGeneres. I must say, we're over the moon about it!
Let's start with Ellen—ever since she and her wife, Portia De Rossi, decided to ditch all animal products in 2008, Ellen has made sure that her wildly popular talk show includes features to raise people's awareness of animal issues. She made vegan pizza with Chef Wolfgang Puck, spoke with Dr. Neal Barnard about the health benefits of a vegan diet, and just in time for Thanksgiving, "talked turkey" about the everyday abuse of animals on factory farms with Jonathan Safran Foer, author of Eating Animals. Ellen also created pages on her Web site that feature insight, info, and tips about cruelty-free living. Visitors can find recipes, read about why Ellen went vegan, learn where to shop, and more.
Now on to Tim Gunn: The connoisseur of class, the guru of good taste, the titan of tact (I could go on all afternoon with these) narrated our video exposing skin-crawling atrocities suffered by animals who are slaughtered for their pelts, and the media have been buzzing ever since. Tim recently told the L.A. Times, "Wearing fur is like wearing a big sign reading, 'I'm in favor of inflicting cruelty and pain on animals as a fashion statement.' Unspeakable torture is inflicted on dogs, cats, bunnies, raccoons, foxes, minks, and myriad trapped, helpless creatures in the name of fashion—yes, dogs and cats."
And thanks to Tim, fur challenges are noticeably absent from Project Runway—and there's zero fur at Liz Claiborne, where he is chief creative officer.
So, to Ellen DeGeneres for her exuberant embrace of cruelty-free living and to Tim Gunn for his thoughtful and thought-provoking messages of compassion for animals, we at PETA are dancing in the halls. Thank you, thank you! And conga-rats!
Written by Karin Bennett
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I love Ellen and all she does for the animals. So why does she endorse and sponsor Cover Girl make up? They test on animals!
Ellen gets paid big bucks by Covergirl. Covergirl is owned by Proctor and Gamble, which as I understand it does a great deal of animal testing. PETA – what's going on here? It's okay if I wear makeup cruelly testing on animals as long as I eat vegan pizzas?! Something stinks here. Maybe it's the pile of dead animals in Proctor and Gamble's dumpster
Before signing with Cover Girl, Ellen was diligent in making sure that Cover Girl no longer tests on animals. She made it crystal clear that the company's "no testing" policy was essential in order for her to agree to be its spokesperson. We love her for that! It is because of principled people like Ellen that we will see an end to animal testing for cosmetics. Cover Girl's parent company, Procter & Gamble (P&G), announced in 1999 that it had revised its animal-testing policy. P&G stated that it will end the use of animal tests for all its current nonfood, nondrug products. This indicates that P&G realizes the importance of the animal-testing issue. However, P&G has not permanently halted all nonrequired animal experiments. According to P&G, it will not perform experiments on many existing products, but it has not agreed to stop testing new ingredients and products on animals.
Proctor and Gamble, the parent company of Covergirl, is known to test their products on animals. Ellen DeGeneres, one of the Covergirl models, was given the Woman of the Year Award from PETA. This seems inconsistent. Maybe a woman unaffiliated with a company that is known to test their products on animals would be a better choice.
i think its great ellen is our woman of the year. she is with cover girl but ii think she is like a PETA agent. maybe she will convince Procter Gamble to stop animal testing!!!! her being involved with the company can only do good for our voiceless friends.
Congrats to Ellen I am one of her biggest fans! BUT she should no better than to be 'COVERGIRL' as they TEST ON ANIMALS she should have been thinking about the animals and not the money! People look up to her and s3e that she is 'PETA Woman of the Year' and how she looks out for animals then people see her for Covergirl and think "If Ellen uses it I will too" disappointing Ellen!
congratulation both of u.u r not for 1 year.u r everlasting man woman.
And Kudos to Tim for standing up for animal rights too!
It's great to hear how Ellen is using many opportunities to be an animal advocate! Maybe Ellen can take another step further and only endorse animal crueltyfree products in the future. Let's give her a chance to stop being the spokesperson for Cover Girl whose parent company Procter Gamble is on PETA's list of companies that test on animals.
I love that someone big in the fashion industy like Tim Gunn has received this award. I have no doubt he influenced many in his industry to stop buying and selling fur. And Ellen always loved her. LIke TIm she will influence many to ditch animal products. But I agree with many here she's a spokesperson for Cover Girl. Hopefully she will get them to stop animal testing or she'll ditch them.
I don't know about Ellenbut I LOVE Tim!!
Congrats to both!Keep up the great work!
Hi Peta friends! Ellen Tim are wonderful persons really inspiring and fully deserves this award. I think it'd be great if you include as well other countries' celebrities or ordinary people that are inspiring too. In Argentina there are several examples and there are sure more examples in Latin America. Just an idea.
"I'm the founder of Teja's Animal Refuge. I've rescued over 160 animals from forced fed duck factories from battery farms I've rescued horses from deplorable situation. I've rescued pigs and cows. I've seized sheep and goats that would have gone to slaughter. Make no mistake all of the animals at Teja's would be dead had I not taken them. I have no subsidies no corporate sponsors no government grants etc. I support Teja's animals with the help of kind hearted people through their donations. I'm certain there are thousands like me who never get a day off and whose vet bills and food bills are off the wall. Hopefully some day these people will be recognized for not only doing the talk but also doing the walk."….. Nicole I could not agree more. Thank you for all you do. Lisa in Ohio.
Really Really wonderful!! I think PETA struck the mother lode of compassion common sense and CLASS! I wish all the best to them for this great action!
God Bless them both!!
Congratulations for choosing Tim Gun. I became a Peta fan about 4 years ago and I'm trying to be a vegetarian but it has been a slow process. I changed all my make up specially Loreal and Cover Girl which I used a lot but now Ellen being chosen has made me confused as other people that had commented. I love Ellen and her show but I think choosing someone like Natalie Portman who is strictly vegan would have made a better image. She is in the cover of Marie Claire magazine for January and she strictly specified all makeup hair products and clothing should be animal free.
thats so awesome that they spoke up and stood up for what was right. D
Cover Girl????? Why would you reward someone that promotes testing on animals ????
I am so happy and optimistic about the prominent people that are coming forward. Especially in the fashion industry!!!!! I am finishing my degree for fashion design and it is truly an inspiration and comfort to see people standing up for animals. I won't be using fur or leather no matter what! Even recycled animal products are not going to fly with me. I have met some designers recently who are trying to pass this off as humane. I am really grateful for Peta and all who bring awareness for these issues. LONG LIVE THE CRITTERS!
Bob Barker just surpassed them 5 million times.
We are hoping that Ellen will have a change of heart with regard to her work with covergirl which is owned by Procter and Gamble who still do horrible cruel animal testing and hopefully will convince the company to stop animal testing. We do not understand the reasoning here.
Good choices!
Very well deserved thanks to Ellen and Tim and thanks to all celebrities who are not afraid to stand up for the rights of the innocent! All of you are fantastic role models not only for our children but for all of us who care.
they do good work. i wonder if ellen has any thoughts as coowner of Halo animal food to introduce a vegetarian version of dog food. and is mr. gunn a single issue spokesperson?
Maybe we should stop targeting Ellen's negatives and focus on her positives. Ellen is a massive contributor to Gay Rights and the fight towards equality and is a proud vegan that promotes her lifestyle to a huge audience worldwide. In my eyes a great woman for the win!
Congrats to both Tim and esp. Ellen one of my favorite people and entertainers. I have often wondered why wher outspoken support for animal rights and veganism she continues to represent Cover Girl. Perhaps PETA can influence her. Unfortunately even if CG changed their policy I would still not support them as Proctor and Gamble are guilty of promoting and producing products both testing on animals and using animal products.
Nice! So happy. Congrats to both D
Excellent chioce Ellen
The winner I would choose beyond all else would be Bob Barker !!!! At the end of every Price Is Right showhe would tell us to spay or neuter our pets. Then he donated millions$ to get Animal Rights as a subject in colleges. Finally he donated more than $5million to help Captain Watson's Sea Shepherd fight the whale wars with the Japanese.
I am grateful Ellen talks a lot on her show about being a vegan and helping animals but she endorses Cover Girl makeup and Olay beauty products and both of these companies still are on PETA's list of companies that do test on animals. I emailed Ellen on her website asking why does she endorse products that still test on animals but never received a response.
It is very heart warming to the point of tears to read how these two and now so many high profile people are coming forward to help spread the message of compsasion and sanity… steve stone
While it is a noble thing to run a shelterrefuge for animals you also have to admit that you got a free plug for your facility for posting via PETA's comment column. By having "sour grapes" for someone who "walks the walk" not getting an award only puts you in a negative light.You got into rescuesanctuary work to save animals because you loved animalsnot because you wanted people's approval or a medal or a prizeplease stay that way.Be grateful that PETA exists and quit whining.
I think it's great what they've done but what about the non Celebrities that have contributed to the Peta cause. That's just my opinion.
I'm but a small spoke in a huge wheel. As a retired P.E. teacher and still coaching I have been able to touch many lives instill the love of animals and the rejection of cruelty to animals. This includes cage free chickens not allowing circuses with animals in our town only imitation fur the fight against BLM and their treatment of wild horses spreading the word to raise money to keep horses from going to slaughter houses in Mexicopuppy mills and on and on. I get all the email from shelters and rescues in Az.like the one above Tejas Animal Rescue. I would hope that our celebrities would help the many rescues that survive on a shoe string and limited donations. Not only help them financially but have them on their shows and let everyone know about their tireless work and continuous need for help and funds. Dee Foster
Woman of the year? Man of the year? Why do we need to keep dividing and identifying people this way? Just pick two worthy people!
Thanks Tom Gunn and liz claiborne . it seems like every time I turne on the tv I see some vapid celebratie drapped in fur.Kim Kardashin Jennifer Lopez Kid Rock Charlie Murphy. The list goes on and on . I've never been an Ellen fan but now I am Thanks Ellen .


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SARANAC LAKE – The village has approved a loan of nearly $390,000 to the biotech company Active Motif.
The loan, which has to be paid back in 68 months at 2 percent interest, is meant to replace a loan the company was getting from the Essex County Industrial Development Agency. The IDA will call in Active Motif's loan because the company has moved across the county line from Lake Placid to the Franklin County side of Saranac Lake. The biotech firm is leasing the second floor and part of the first floor in the former village Water Department building.
The village Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution Monday to execute a loan agreement with Active Motif. The resolution says the $389,046 will come from a village Community Development account and will assist the company with its relocation and expansion to Saranac Lake.
Community Development Director Jeremy Evans said the money is being taken from a fund that supports job creation, housing and public facilities.
"It's there because of previous loans people have paid back to the village over the years," he said. "It's a lot of money, but it's good to have it out there and gaining interest. The village will get it all back eventually with modest interest. It's better than letting it sit there."
"In 68 months we'll get that money back for job creation and economic development; we'll get to reuse that money," said Mayor Clyde Rabideau.
When the deal to bring Active Motif to Saranac Lake was announced, village officials said they would provide the company with a bridge loan in the event Essex County called in its loan; language to that effect was included in a memorandum of understanding the village signed with the biotech in June 2011.
The village spent roughly $450,000 renovating the former Water Department building for Active Motif and its eight employees. The company moved in in November.
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Get a jump on holiday shopping while supporting local businesses and community programs at the Junior League of the Palm Beaches' third annual Deck the Palms Holiday Market. Held November 23 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, the annual bazaar brings together local and international artisans, clothiers, jewelers, gifteries, culinary vendors and small businesses for a one-stop shopping opportunity with decidedly Palm Beach flair. Whether you're searching for that perfect hostess gift for season or a personalized piece of jewelry, dozens of vendors will offer an array of goods for the selective shopper, with more merchants joining daily. (For a list of participating vendors to date, click here).
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- Deck the Palms will take place Saturday, November 23 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
- Tickets cost $7 for general admission, $25 for VIP access.
- VIP shopping runs from 9-10:30 a.m.; general admission is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Proceeds from admission will benefit Junior League of the Palm Beaches' community programs, directly affecting children at the Nelle Smith Residence for Girls, Vita Nova and Girls Empowerment and Mentoring Sessions (GEMS) with the Department of Juvenile Justice.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (243 votes).
In short: Enjoyed this low key event !In full: The water stations were well stocked with sweets, gels and squash as well as water. Really enjoyed the course though it could have done with just a couple more signs on the way back.Give it a go, You'll enjoy it!Date of review: December 20, 2010
Date of review: December 17, 2010
In short: Good intentions, poor directions especially on the return let this event downIn full: Quite well organised, though no mention that the start was so far from the race HQ.Well stocked and plenty of checkpoints.Poor signage in places,especially on the return had runners going off course.Also no mention of the extremely high car park prices - £8.20 for slower runners !Date of review: December 16, 2010
In short: Good course and well organised raceIn full: Excellent race with nice touches like gels and sweets at water stations and hot food at the finish.Date of review: December 15, 2010
In short: friendly, challenging race. Great marshalls but would benefit from a few moreIn full: Great run although i wouldnt have said that at mile 22. I enjoyed the different terrains and the associated challenges. especially good was passing runners coming the other way who were very friendly creating a community atmosphere. There were a couple of places where it would have been easy to go the wrong way but only needs minor tweeking. The marshalls were very friendly and im sure everyone would join me in thanking them for their support. loved the burger at the end, just what i needed.my only negative comment is i was expecting a t-shirt but didnt receive one,All in all a good race which with a few adjustments will be a great one, 12 ran from my club and im sure we will all be back next year.. Thank you to the organisers.Date of review: December 14, 2010
In short: Nice flat raceIn full: Quick route, good value and nice senery if you look out to sea! Date of review: December 13, 2010
In short: Expensive parking at race location, helpful and friendly at water stations but bottles of water a waste.Date of review: December 13, 2010
In short: Ace organisation, lovely route and very friendlyDate of review: December 13, 2010
In short: Nice flat course by the sea with a good atmosphereIn full: Well done to the organisers and marshalls who made a great job of it for a first year. Nice medal plus food at finish after an enjoyable course along the coast.Date of review: December 13, 2010
In short: Fun but challenging, friendly and very well organised.In full: Thoroughly enjoyed the race. Very organised and friendly marshals. Everything went like clockwork which was no mean feat given that this was the first year for this race. Really enjoyed the route, with different terrain including road, beach, muddy tracks etc. I liked the there and back route as it meant we knew what to expect on the way back and got to support the other runners in the opposite direction. We were particularly lucky this year with mild weather on the day. I should imagine it would have been considerably less enjoyable if it had been wet or windy or colder on the day. Very little to fault the race or the organisation. There was plenty of water (even bottled water) and free fuel gels and jelly babies etc. Very friendly marshals.One suggestion for next year. It would be great if there could be a few more marshals to direct runners through a few of the more challenging areas of the route. Although turns were marked with arrows, a few of them were not completely visible, particularly towards the end when runners were exhausted, and a few runners lost their way.Congratulations to the organisers for a very successful race.Date of review: December 12, 2010
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Replying to Remove Buy It Now Functionality
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Posted 14 January 2014 - 12:32 PM
The buy now button was confusing for my needs.
Posted 06 January 2014 - 06:08 PM
Sorry for being thick...I understand now it's designed this way.
Just fyi, there are situations where you can still view the cart after the recurring payment has been 'buy it now'd'. From what I've seen, if you have a regular item in your cart, then add an item with a recurring payment, the regular item will be removed so only the recurring payment item can be processed.
I now understand that's by design, but I'd like to recommend that you add a warning message to let the buyer know that because of the way payment processors handle payments for recurring items, it must be purchased separately and the other items in the cart will be removed...or better yet, an option to continue and remove all items, or cancel. Something similar to how WooCommerce handles it with recurring payments.
Sorry to take up so much time on this...please mark this as resolved and please consider adding the warning message.
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Posted 06 January 2014 - 09:01 AM
It is not possible to add add a recurring item to a cart. This is because when we submit to paypal, they will make the price of the whole transaction recurring, not just the single product. So if you had a monthly recurring $10 product in your cart plus a non-recurring $5 product in your cart when you checkout, paypal (or any transaction method) would make the recurring payment $15 a month... which would be incorrect. That's why the add-to-cart button is missing.
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Glenn Ansley, on 31 December 2013 - 07:26 AM, said:
If you're using the recurring payments add-on, you're going to have to use your own callback with the filter and use the second parameter (the product object) to decide if it should return true or false.
Hi Glenn,
I'm trying to get this to work on an item with recurring payments. I'd like to show the "Add to cart" button, but remove the "Buy it now" button.
I'm a bit confused with your response. I understand this filter will hide the "Buy it now" button, and that I can remove per product, etc. The original post was asking about removing the "buy it now" button but keeping the "add to cart". This function take care of removing the "Buy it now" button (either per product or globally)...but that doesn't help me on a product with recurring payment.
If there's a recurring payment, the "Add to cart" button disappears...so removing the "buy it now" button leaves no option to purchase that product. If you're saying that there's no way to have a "Add to cart" button on a recurring item, then I can't use this filter for this product (or any product with recurring payments).
If that's the case, I'd like to request that feature for an upcoming release:
- option to display ONLY "Add to cart" button for all products, including recurring payments
- option to keep both buttons, but have "buy it now" button redirect to cart immediately for checkout
If I'm misunderstanding this, I apologize and would appreciate clarification, but it seems there's no option at all to have an "add to cart" button with recurring payments (which means I must keep the "buy it now" button active on that page).
Also, in the custom callback function, can you explain how $product is used (product id?)?
Thank you,
Posted 02 January 2014 - 04:52 PM
Happy New Year!
Glenn Ansley
Posted 31 December 2013 - 07:26 AM
If you're using the recurring payments add-on, you're going to have to use your own callback with the filter and use the second parameter (the product object) to decide if it should return true or false.
Posted 30 December 2013 - 01:02 PM
Thanks for adding this filter...but it doesn't work with the recurring payments option.
I added "add_filter( 'it_exchange_disable_buy_now', '__return_true' );" to my functions.php file. It works great for standard products, but if the product is set for autorenew (tried with monthly), then all buttons disappear and there is no way to purchase the item at all.
Also, I'd like to request for future versions the option to either 1) remove the "buy it now" button, or 2) to keep it with the option of being redirected to the cart right away for checkout.
Thanks again for working on this!
Glenn Ansley
Posted 30 December 2013 - 08:25 AM
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Posted 28 December 2013 - 05:19 PM
Since I posted this, I purchased the Dev Suite and have sinced installed the recurring payments (using Stripe). I noticed a bug, and also would like to see if this will be included in the next update.
It seems if you have recurring payments installed, it only shows the "buy now" button. The "add to cart" button is no longer an option. I would still like to be able to have the standard functionality as above (with both buttons showing, and the "buy now" going directly to checkout.
The bug happens when you click the "buy now" button, then click the "x" to remove the item (all happening in the superwidget on the single product page). Once you click the "x", both the "buy now" and "add to cart" button show. It seems if it only shows the "buy now" button then it should only show after deleting the item from the cart.
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Who Rules the LAN?
We surveyed 444 IT professionals for their perspective on campus LAN switches from six vendors in our 2011 InformationWeek LAN Equipment Vendor Evaluation Survey. Respondents ranked Cisco Systems best overall performer based on a set of 11 criteria, with a score of 77% out of a possible 100%. Hewlett-Packard, Juniper and Brocade all received scores of 73%. Dell scored 71%, and Netgear finished at the bottom of the pack with a score of 70%.
Cisco scored well on product reliability and product performance, the two criteria cited as most important by our respondents. However, Cisco got poor marks on acquisition cost, a clear reflection of the company's reputation for expensive gear. Dell and Netgear received the highest rankings for acquisition cost.
We also asked respondents to evaluate vendors based on switch features such as port density, 10-Gb uplinks, security and management. Here too, Cisco received the highest ranking, followed by Brocade, HP, Juniper, Dell and Netgear.
While we opened our survey to 14 vendors, only six had enough IT users or evaluators responding to qualify for full assessment in this report. A vendor's absence from the full evaluation is not a reflection of its performance or capabilities. (R3161111)
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
surprising shopping finds
27 comments:
- Carly {a simple affair} said...
Those are my go-to stores as well, and I'm absolutely adding Old Navy to the list. Loving the chambray top and the flats and of course the neon crossbody bag.
- January 18, 2012 at 6:42 AM
- Clare Christine said...
I can't believe all of those are from Old Navy, such scores! I saw the neon toe flats on another blog...and they are almost identical to the kate spade ones! I think the leopard top is great too. Thanks for sharing all of your old navy finds! Happy Wednesday!!
Twirling Clare
- January 18, 2012 at 7:24 AM
- Shanelé said...
whaaaaaatt i thought i was good. But you're amazing. I have to get to O.N. ASAP. How have I missed this!?? Those green snakeskin flats?? The neon bag. My head is spinning right now! Shopping date??
- January 18, 2012 at 7:49 AM
- Viviana said...
Wow, I haven't thought about Old Navy in so long! I need to make a quick online trip to their website ;)
- January 18, 2012 at 7:54 AM
- Roxy Te said...
yes to zara and forev! but like you I haven't been in old navy in YEARS! looks like it's worth another try ;)
- January 18, 2012 at 7:59 AM
- Alex {Things That Sparkle} said...
Cannot believe these are from ON very impressive!
- January 18, 2012 at 8:04 AM
- Ashley {styleash} said...
I am seriously impressed- especially with that patterned top & those neon flats. I shop the same stores for budget friendly buys- as well as Ann Taylor Loft for scarves & basics.
- January 18, 2012 at 8:39 AM
- christin said...
The one in Chelsea is the BEST if you're going to go to a store.
- January 18, 2012 at 8:41 AM
- Sara said...
Those are the best go-to stores! I'm obsessed with the Old Navy loafers!
- January 18, 2012 at 8:42 AM
- Mica said...
Lovely choices!
... that spotted sweater is just gorgeous! :DD
- January 18, 2012 at 8:46 AM
- The White Ruffle said...
Love all of them. You do have a great eye for spotting deals:) xo
- January 18, 2012 at 9:41 AM
- One Stylish Day at a Time said...
It is just me or has Old Navy really stepped up its game this year? They're killing it!
- January 18, 2012 at 10:05 AM
- Melissa Blake said...
OHHHH!! I'm in love with that yellow bag!! :)
- January 18, 2012 at 10:20 AM
- The Now said...
Oh I love the neon yellow items!!!SO cute. xoxo e&a
- January 18, 2012 at 11:14 AM
- Courtney said...
old navy has totally stepped up their game in a big way! btw so excited to me in person in Austin! May can't get here faster :)
- January 18, 2012 at 11:27 AM
- Sophie said...
these are all amazing. i love those snakeskin flats and that amazing satchel.
just found your blog. i am following :) x
- January 18, 2012 at 11:39 AM
- sampenner said...
Ok what a surprise- I always forget about Old Navy. But judging from your finds, they do have great pieces. I have a few tried and true favorites from Old Navy, so I def need to go back and check it out again. Great post doll.
- January 18, 2012 at 11:42 AM
- Ashlee @ They Lived Happily Ever After... said...
Such cute style you have, dear one!
- January 18, 2012 at 11:47 AM
- Alexa said...
Ooh loving those awesome pants! Old Navy is awesome.
- January 18, 2012 at 11:57 AM
- Bud and Leo said...
I always forget about Old Navy, but go in occasionally and always find at least one great thing! I have the BEST Macy's near my house and always find amazing deals there. Coupons are essential! Kelli
- January 18, 2012 at 12:57 PM
- Liz - So Much to Smile About said...
I JUST placed an order from Old Navy over the weekend! I got a maxi skirt and that purse, and CAN'T WAIT for them to arrive! So fun!
- January 18, 2012 at 2:16 PM
- Tamra said...
I'm sers dying over that yellow bag! I love it!
- January 18, 2012 at 4:57 PM
- elembee.com said...
Those pants are fantastic!
- January 18, 2012 at 10:40 PM
- Outside Looking In said...
I LOVE old navy and also Target has had some surprisingly nice things lately! I love those green shoes and the yellow bag!
- January 19, 2012 at 11:40 AM
- evannpaige said...
Oh my gosh, I need those flats. What a great buy! The ones with the blue caps are great, too.
- January 19, 2012 at 3:11 PM
- Erika [small shop] said...
That spotted top is haunting my dreams! I need it bad.
- January 20, 2012 at 12:29 AM
- Lauren {Stylized Existence} said...
I have #2 and I love it!!!
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the impact diet whey mixed well, and didn't give me a tummy ache which ive had before, tasted ok, but I only ordered 2 samples so I cant say if it helps with weight loss or tone at this moment in time, I would have to try it for a while to comment further, thankyouGoes Well With:almond milk and banana and chia seeds
When people say diet whey everyone thinks no carbs no monster protein but i must admit this is a product I'm in love with tastes great mixes like dilute so easy a 6 month old kid could do it drunk just before i went to gym and it gave me just pure strength and power overall this bottle packs a mean sucker punch for all them weight trainers looking to get ripped so don't just think about it buy it!
I really enjoyed this I'm not a big chocolate fan so thought I'd try it as a sample before buying a big size was nice plus took away that edge of wanting something sweet .
Works really well lost 2 pounds in a week would recommend for weight loss makes you feel full for longer only use at breakfast time and when I excercise I ordered banana flavour which is lovely.Goes Well With:milk
Impact Diet Whey tastes great, mixes well and I actually lost weight by using this product while still feeling strong 5 stars.
The taste of Impact Diet Whey is good and I feel at this early stage that I am benefitting from the shake, I recover much quicker from exercise and this gives me the feel good factor. It is too early to say with regard to results as it has only been a week but come back in a month and ask me then for an honest response. I appear to have lost a couple of pounds and I have to say that I have been a naughty boy the past week with food and drink. That is really about as much as I can say. There are no negative effects, no upset stomach, no feeling wired which is good because I would hate that and sleep is so important to me. This is good stuff and I'll be back!Goes Well With:Goes well with an awesome workout
Impact Diet Whey (RTS- Sample) is a great product, it's easy and convenient to use, with a good taste. I would highly recommend it.Goes Well With:Everything
Impact Diet Whey was tasty, easily prepared and seemed to work well combined with the training I was doing. I have no complaints.Goes Well With:Longer endurance training or high intensity intervals followed by longer low intensity.
This Impact Diet Whey was great and it didn't taste manufactured like other protein shakes I've tried. The only problem I had with it was that because you have to add the water/milk to the powder, it didn't mix very well and contained some solid lumps of protein powder when consuming.
Tried Impact Diet Whey (RTS- Sample) product when I received it free with an order, I was really suprised at how easily it mixed considering there was no blender in it or grate like the mixer bottles. It tasted fantastic, like a desert in fact. It was also nice to see a bit more carbohydrates in this product than usual just to keep the energy levels consistent.Goes Well With:Milk or Water
All in all, Impact Diet Whey (RTS- Sample) is a very nice tasting supplement, perfect when you're on the go and a very fast and effective no mess mix. By just adding water and being able to dispose of the bottle means you can take it anywhere without the worry of cleaning it out.Goes Well With:milk, water or juice, depending on the flavour of the shake.
Pleasant tasting good packaging and does the job.Goes Well With:Caffine
Impact Diet Whey has a great taste and is easy to mix. It does just the job.
Impact Diet Whey (RTS- Sample) is great for on the go if you don't have your shaker with you. I take these to work as a quick and easy alternative to my shaker.
Impact Diet Whey represents a great alternative to busy people who don't have the time to prepare their shakes daily in advance. The green tea extract and the added Acetyl L Carnitine are a great bonus. Perhaps an alternative with fever carbs would be great for carb conscious people.
Tastes a bit coconut try, didn't mix well in the bottle had to transfer to blender to get lumps outGoes Well With:Water, cows milk, soy milk


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Friday, January 4, 2008
LUSH Dream Cream Product Review
Hi Bellas,
A week or so ago, someone on ABB posted a link about LUSH products being on sale. Now I don't know if many of you have heard of this line, but it's a line of natural products with super cool scents and they're known for their bath fizzys. People who do use them are hard core fans…almost how a bunch of us are to MAC. I only knew about this store because I went in there once on a trip to Boston with my friend Imani-she was one of the obsessed fans. I didn't think much of it until I was googling about good moisturizers. Back in the day I had really bad acne…you can't tell now but I went through years of dermatologists and went on the really strong drug Accutane twice! I think all those years has made my skin really dry and sensitive. In particular, my neck is off the chain! It gets really dry and itchy and even has a little dry patch that kind of looks like a hicky! It's so embarrassing when I get called on it, but it's been there for like 3 months so come on now…it's definitely not a hicky. I always buy thick cream moisturizers in a jar to fight my battle against the itchy scaley monster that's on my neck, but I have to reapply throughout the day to keep it at bay. So I've been on the search for a cure.
Anyhow, through my internet research I found a product called Dream Cream by LUSH. I thought this was a coincidence because I had just seen the post on ABB which had just rekindled my memory of this line. It's fate I tell you! The reviews I read on it were really great…people with eczema even used it and they said it worked wonders. Now, I'm a skeptic when it comes to products…usually unless they have some dermatologists' seal of approval and some medical terminology on the packaging I think it's Foo Foo. The reviews really won me over though…the product is made from really natural ingredients so I was like, what the heck! I looked online at the store locator and saw they had one in the Orlando airport…and I said to myself… "how convenient! I'm flying down to Orlando to visit my parents for Christmas!" So I meant to pick it up down there but I didn't have time. Luckily my roomie who's also from Orlando flew back a day later and she was actually on time to the airport, unlike me, and she picked it up for me! Isn't she a sweetheart?
The product is $23, kinda expensive right (but it's only $20.95 online...I think the airport bumped up prices)? But it's worth it! It has a very herb-y smell to it-some reviewers didn't like it…but I did, it smelled really fresh to me. I got the product on the 26th, been using it since then and it really is a miracle worker! I mean, I was seriously considering booking a trip to the dermatologist because my problem was so bothersome, but no need! The product soaks in without feeling greasy, and my "hickey" dark spots have practically faded. I don't really need to reapply and my neck is soft and doesn't itch or anything. I've yet to find a product that does the job like Dream Cream. So I hope my review helped…let me know if you guys get it!
Here's a product description from the website:Soothes and restores sore skin
Softening oat milk, anti-inflammatory lavender, calming chamomile and tea tree oil come together to produce our highly addictive Dream Cream. With its mild scent, this hand and body cream has many fans throughout the LUSH world. It brings soothing silkiness and comfort to the fussiest of skins.
Oat Milk (Avena sativa), Rose Water (Rosa centifolia), Olive Oil (Olea europaea), Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao), Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Tincture of Benzoin (Styrax benzoin), Rose Absolute (Rosa centifolia), Chamomile Oil (Anthemis nobilis), Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia), Lavender Oil (Lavendula hybrida), Cetearyl Alcohol, Perfume, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.
4 comments:
- mayaari said...
thanks for the review - recently i've been dealing with eczema and sometimes get little patches on my neck. I've only tried their bath fizzies and shampoos in the past (only like their BIG shampoo, great for detoxing hair product buildup) but this may be worth checking out now.
- January 4, 2008 at 1:01 PM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
no problem Mayaari...I definitely can relate...this stuff works wonders...even better than a medicated hydrocortisone cream I had. Let me know how it works for you :)
- January 4, 2008 at 3:02 PM
- Mrs. Lynne said...
Sounds amazing!
I thought the brand name sounded familiar! We have a store here and never thought about going in. Guess I'll check it out now when I'm at that mall :)
Glad it's working for you!
- January 4, 2008 at 3:29 PM
- (g)ezebel said...
hmm. i've been reading these Lush reviews, too, on ABB. i want to buy something, but what?? and now i know!! hey, i get a rash on my neck, too, that looks like a freakin' hickey. mine's a stress rash, though; i get it from work. i'm pretty "grace under pressure," but it takes a toll on my skin. i think i'll get some of this dream cream to keep at my desk!
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President's Forum with Young African Leaders
Today, August 3, President Barack Obama invited 115 young leaders from 47 nations of sub-Saharan Africa to participate in the President's Forum with Young African Leaders. This initiative aimed to help these leaders engage with each other, as well as U.S. citizens and government officials on issues key to Africa's future. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton had the opportunity to deliver remarks at the forum.
Secretary Clinton addressed why Africa is important. She said, "I see Africa as a continent brimming with potential, a place that has so much just waiting to be grasped. Sixty percent of the population of Africa is under the age of 25. And that means that there's a lot of work to be done to make sure that those young people are educated, are healthy, are motivated, are given the tools of opportunity. But it also means that Africa has not just the potential, but the promise of becoming a leader in innovation, in design, in creativity of all that you, your families, communities, and countries can become."
The Secretary continued, "Across Africa, more citizens believe they now have the power and the duty to shape their own lives, to help their communities, to hold their governments accountable. So for all of the challenges, which we hear much about, I want to focus on these gains, because it is through this positive progress that we can motivate and incentivize even more to take place. And ultimately, it is up to you. The President and I very much believe in Africa's promise and we can do what's possible from afar to assist and to be front-row cheerleaders, if you will. But ultimately, it is up to you, and to citizens like you to make sure that we sustain and deepen the progress."
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Patrick W. in Maryland writes:
Hi, Guys, And My Special Rep. Secretary Hilllary Clinton...:)
Anyways, i liked her remarks and positive views of the way thing could be, if you have the right vision of Africa.
I think, this change could happen,with the right amount of good people ..:)
Positive Thoughts and Best Regards ___:):)
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fear is originated,
garbage in garbage out.
Now the economic situation, the brave people abbreviate the ignorant, for all large corporations and the financial industry, a huge amount of commitment in order to prevent bankruptcy, ordered the revival, came in with too much money for fear of becoming lazy, dangerous, and investors their vacation leave, employees with only just a number, to show the same in parallel seemed to maintain a qualified investment.
Someone looks at risk across the river the first person to arrive safely on the other side to make sure that after the investment looks like doing .. Normally, but is he, then, ordinary citizens will lose their jobs difficult to determine because there is.
Some were going to show you how to get back from vacation I would like to believe.
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Katalin in Hungary writes:
After the World War I, they did divide Africa on purpose, they drew straight borders. Because they didn't want them to unite, they feared Africa would be stronger then them.
Anyway I think they should be taught first how to live peacefully together and to use minerals for their common benefit and not to use it for individual purpose to make profit. This is the greatest lesson they have to learn, not technology.


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My (first) Shyrabbit cup arrived today to choruses of ooh and aahs as we removed the tissue paper.
The cup is even more beautiful in person than in this excellent photo. The ridges are smooth and rounded to the touch. I tried it today with Wuyi oolong at 195° and 212° and my precious fingertips were protected from the heat.
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WWE - Satans Prison - The Anthology of the Elimination Chamber DVD Set
The anthology of WWE's Elimination Chamber in a special three disc set featuring nearly 540-minutes!
- The Chamber is born
- Survivor Series 2002: Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Rob Van Dam, Chris Jericho, Kane & Booker T
- What makes the Chamber unique
- SummerSlam 2003: Triple H, Goldberg, Chris Jericho, Kevin Nash, Shawn Michaels & Randy Orton
- The King of Kings is King of the Chamber
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- Edge takes advantage
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- The Monsters invade the Chamber
- No Way Out 2008: Undertaker, Big Daddy V, MVP, Batista, Finlay & Great Khali
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- Two is better than one
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Cycles of Life
By Rebecca Teti
Wednesdays: Natural Family Planning
(Join each day's Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Changing Roles)
This weekly thread is a place where you can share your struggles, triumphs, links, resources, concerns, and questions about all things related to Natural Family Planning.
Please join the conversation!
I just turned 30 and my fertile phase has seemed to get shorter and shorter. Since my mom didn't finish menopause until she was in her mid-50's, I always assumed I would follow suit. But the dramatic decrease in fertile mucus (from 10 days of fertile mucus down to 4 in just a couple months!) has me wondering/worrying. Has anyone else experienced this, and did it mean your cycles were ending??
I can't say that I personally have experienced it but I am a physician and I find that there are significant changes in the menstrual cycle as the years progress--I frequently tell patients that each decade brings something new during that decade! People frequently will have shorter/longer menses, increased/decreased cramps etc etc. I haven't seen the changes in the cycle correlating with actual decreased fertility (ie infertility) but I would also caution that I am generalizing here. If you are trying to get pregnant and you know when you are ovulating and haven't gotten pregnant in 3 months of trying during the fertile period then you should start talking to a doctor (ie can't practice medicine over the internet disclaimer!)
Thanks, Lisa! Yes, we are trying & it bothered me to feel like the window was getting smaller! But I can't say we've been trying "seriously enough" for me to feel like the cycle is to blame. But I will keep your rule-of-thumb about three months in mind. Can't hurt to have a professional look into things if they keep going this way... Again, thanks for your thoughts!
Does anyone has a recommendation for an NFP method while breastfeeding? I've heard that Marquette is the best for this time period--would you concur?
I have used marquette for this time period. It worked for us and I am still using it. So far do good and baby is 16 months old.
Marquette is GREAT for that time, unknown!! It takes all the guesswork out! Completely worth the investment, in my view! :)
I used Marquette during breastfeeding to avoid. And here I am with a 16 month old and 18 weeks pregnant with #6. But I have tried other methods and ended up pregnant as well. I guess we are just fertile bunnies who cut it a little close some months! I avoiding is really necessary - make sure you are very conservative no matter what the monitor says! You would think after 40 our fertility would go down...not yet says God!


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Ibargüengoitia, Jorge
Jorge Ibargüengoitia 1928-1983
Mexican novelist, essayist, short story writer, critic, and playwright.
The following entry provides criticism on Ibargüengoitia's works from 1985 through 1998. For criticism prior to 1985, see CLC, Volume 37.
Ibargüengoitia is known for his satirical novels, stories, and dramas that probe Mexico's political and social realities. Much of his fictional work focuses on the crooked side of Mexican politics and law enforcement and suggests that unprincipled individuals were a product of corrupt Mexican values. Critics praise his humorous and pointed satire of Mexican government and social behavior and view him as a talented storyteller.
Biographical Information
Ibargüengoitia was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, on January 22, 1928. He studied drama at the National University of Mexico and he later became professor of drama theory and composition there. In 1955 he was awarded a scholarship from the Rockefeller Foundation to study theatre in New York. He began to write plays in the mid-1950s and published his first novel, Los relámpagos de agosto (The Lightning of August), in 1964. That same year he became director of the Escuela de Verano at Guanajuato University and then a teacher at the Summer Institute at Bradley a year later. Ibargüengoitia also worked as a columnist for the Mexican newspaper Excélsior for eight years, writing on theater and cultural issues. In 1963 he won the Casa de la Américas award for his play El atentado (1963). In 1969 he was awarded a Guggenheim fellowship. He was a teacher of Spanish literature at various universities. He died in a plane crash on November 27, 1983.
Major Works
The first of his novels to be translated into English, Las muertas (1977; The Dead Girls), is a fictional rendering of an actual event—a white slavery and prostitution network run by two Mexican sisters. Ibargüengoitia's documentary-style narrative utilizes the viewpoints of authorities, victims, and victimizers to show how a sensational and tragic scandal was overlooked as a commonplace occurrence in Mexico. Dos crimenes (1979; Two Crimes) centers on a political radical whose shallow revolutionary principles are undermined by greed when he becomes involved in a family's competition for a dying uncle's inheritance. Ibargüengoitia's play El atentado, written in 1963 but banned in Mexico until 1975, is a sardonic treatment of José de León Toral's assassination of President-elect Alvaro Obregón in 1928. The Lightning of August is a satirical novel that chronicles the inept and corrupt Major General Lupe Arroyo as he struggles to overthrow the Mexican government. Maten al león (1969) humorously recounts the numerous conspiracies to overthrow the despot Don Manuel Belaunzaran of Arepa.
Critical Reception
Much of the critical reaction to Ibargüengoitia's work focuses on his novels, particularly his use of satire. His acerbic treatment of the Mexican government, military, and class system has garnered critical acclaim. Commentators have identified and discussed the different types of satire and humor used in his fiction; moreover, although critics note that Ibargüengoitia utilizes specific Mexican figures, events, and cultural mores as the basis for his satire, they contend that his humor is universal and tends to translate well for non-Mexican readers. The implications of Ibargüengoitia's biting satire has also been a topic of critical interest, as a few commentators view his work as social commentary and a reflection of the Mexican people's reaction to their government and culture during that time. Recent criticism has examined his dramatic theory as well as his prolific years as a theater critic for Mexican newspapers. Yet Ibargüengoitia remains best known for his satirical novels and stories that provide a glimpse into Mexican life.
Principal Works
Milagro en el Mercado viejo [with Osvaldo Dragun] (play) 1963
El atentado [with Osvaldo Dragun] (play) 1963
Clotilde, El viaje, y El pajaro (plays) 1964
Los relámpagos de agosto [The Lightning of August] (novel) 1964
La ley de Herodes y otros cuentos (short stories) 1967
Maten al león (novel) 1969
Viajes en la America ignota (essays) 1972
Estas ruinas que ves (essays) 1975
Salvese quien pueda (play, sketches, essays) 1975
Las muertas [The Dead Girls] (novel) 1977
Dos crimenes [Two Crimes] (novel) 1979
Los conspiradores (novel) 1981
Autopsias rápidas (essays) 1988
Misterios de la vida diaria (essays) 1997
Sharon Keefe Ugalde (essay date 1985)
SOURCE: Ugalde, Sharon Keefe. "Beyond Satire: Ibargüengoitia's Maten al león." Discurso Literario 1, no. 2 (1985): 217-29.
[In the following essay, Ugalde elucidates the patterns of satire found in Maten al león.]
After an entertaining visit to Arepa—the imaginary Caribbean island of Jorge Ibargüengoitia's novel Maten al león (1969)—one cannot help but ask, where have all the heroes gone, and who invited such a collection of fools and knaves?1 What we have is a satire, "the comic struggle of two societies one normal and the other absurd … reflected in its double focus of morality and fantasy."2 Although the situation portrayed in the novel is real, in the sense that it refers to actions characteristic of various early twentieth-century Latin American dictatorships, there is a deliberate avoidance of naming any specific country or historical figure. The setting resembles Cuba, but the events could be from the history of Mexico, the author's native land. Ibargüengoitia has commented on the creative advantages of combining historical events with a context other than their own: "Probablemente la solución de Maten al león es buena. Es la historia de los atentados y el asesinato de Obregón puestos en una isla del Caribe, asi tiene uno más libertad."3 A large dose of exaggeration and understatement, comic surprise, and farcical elements, also contribute to the transformation of historically authentic particulars into fantasy.4 The moral focus of the novel is present in a negative fashion. The 'normal' or ideal society is never stressed; on the contrary, it is left undefined as the author delights in what Edward W. Rosenheim calls punitive satire, in which the attack is directed "to pleasing us by the representation in a degrading manner of an object which, we already assume, deserves such treatment."5 The Mexican novelist's principal object of attack is the political and economic structure: an alliance between a crude dictator, supported by the uniformed masses, and the economic elite. The tyrant as a person and individual members of the upper class are also ridiculed; in fact, no Arepians completely escape the satirist's eye.
Although Maten al león is relatively simple by contemporary standards—no alternating points of view, no dismantled chronology nor a labyrinthine, fragmented story—the text does require a high degree of reader competency. Wolfang Iser describes the role of the reader in the aesthetic process as follows: "What the language says is transcended by what it uncovers, and what it uncovers represents its true meaning. Thus the meaning of the literary work remains related to what the printed text says, but it requires the creative imagination of the reader to put it all together."6 The ironic mode more than any other depends on reader competency for there is at the linguistic level a deliberate manipulation of code and context resulting in two levels of meaning, one contradicting the other.7 The reader must be knowledgeable of both this linguistic manipulation and of the modal patterns—the groupings, roles, tones, and structures characteristic of different types of irony—or the meaning will remain covered.8 Futhermore the essential negativity of the mode—the negation of the object under attack—leaves a blank which the reader is called upon to fill. If not the system of power described, what then?9 The author rejects actuality but abandons the reader between a 'no longer' and a 'not yet.' The possibility of creative participation which is the basis for the significance stage of comprehension—"the active taking-over of the meaning by the reader"—is enhanced in the ironic mode because of the high degree of negativity.10 The actualization of this possibility, however, depends on still greater competency which extends into extratextual areas. With respect to Maten al león such areas might include familiarity with Latin American history and politics, and systems of human values.
Comprehension of Ibargüengoitia's novel begins with recognition of the patterns of satire. Alvin Kernan divides these patterns into three categories which we will follow in our analysis of Maten al león: the satirist, the scene, and the plot.11 The paradoxical nature of the ironic mode—signs whose significance contradicts or negates their usual meaning—is eminently manifest in the narrative voice of satire. The satirist strikes a matter-of-fact pose, telling things in a blunt, straightforward manner. An unadorned, colloquial style helps convince the reader that he is hearing the plain truth. Expressions like "un par de mequetrefes" (127), "crema y nata de Arepa" (125), "se le va el alma al suelo" (122), "le importa un pepino" (155) and "haciendo de tripas corazón" (129), are frequent in Maten al león. It is not surprising that the author has been singled out for narrating "de una manera tan directa, amoral y desnuda," for such a neutral attitude is conventional in satire: "The claim to have no style is itself a trick of style employed by nearly every satirist."12 The author really only feigns amorality, for at the significance stage of comprehension the novel is a plea for a return to moral norms, buried by greed and oppression.
In Maten al león limiting descriptions to concise, synthetic, often two-word statements is important in creating a straightforward pose; for example, Tintín Berriozábal is described as "el niño más guapo y holgazán e toda la escuela" (22), Paco Ridruejo as "un joven serio y de casa buena" (37), and Mr. and Mrs. González as "gordos y satisfechos" (124). Although the third person narrator does have omniscient powers and occasionally selects evaluative adjectives, for the most part he limits himself to a matter-of-fact presentation of the story from a subsequent position.13 The use of enumerations, a high frequency of verbs, and constant scene switching further enhances the impression of a rapid, no-nonsense account. Realistic details, like the listing of the names of streets (150), crops and toponyms (46), likewise contribute to the honest pose. The satirist's bluntness directly conflicts with the scandalous corruption being described, and it is precisely this contradiction which gives force to the attack. Since the reader is jolted into discovering the failings of the system for himself—rather than being told—he feels the affective force of the novel more intensely.
A closer look at the satirist's artless art reveals numerous rhetorical devices at work. Two found in Maten al león are common to satire: inversion and understatement. While a matter-of-fact attitude largely corresponds to what Alan Reynolds Thompson calls irony of manner, the former two fall within verbal irony: "The implication of what is said is in painfully comic contrast to its literal meaning."14 The devices are not limited to the narrative voice but are also commonly found in the speeches of other characters. When El Coronel Jiménez returns Saldaña's personal effects to the widow he says: "Solo faltan aquí el sombrero, el reloj y la cartera … que serán usados como instrumentos del juicio" (14). Here solo is an understatement which inversely exaggerates the fact that corrupt officials have taken everything of value.
Other poetic techniques the satirist has in his arsenal include a selected use of similes, system breakage, and contrast. When the occasional simile occurs, the effect is to emphasize the simple style, both through contrast, and through reiteration, because the similes selected are invariably colloquial, for example, "el pan y la cena han sentado como una piedra" (115), "estamos como el que vendió la vaca" (133), and "corres como conejo" (18). System breakage is especially appropriate for satire because it can communicate a dual perspective—the corrupt actual state of affairs, juxtaposed to the lost ideal.15 There are several instances of the successful use of this technique in Maten al león. When Saldaña's body is recovered, system breakage shocks the reader into sensing the desperate situation of Arepa, where opposition candidates do not dress up to give campaign speeches, but to end up at the bottom of the sea. A linguistic system—a paradigm of items of clothing—is suddenly disrupted: "Los pescadores miran los zapatos de charol, las polainas, el traje de casimir inglés, y los bigotes con algas" (99-100). An unexpected moustache with unexpected seaweed is very funny until the painful thought of political assassination comes to mind. Ibargüengoitia often selects contrast to emphasize the injustice of the socio-economic system of Arepa. Juxtaposed space—Peirera's modest household, the elegant gardens of the Berriozábals—serves this purpose. Contrast also points to the discrepencies between events as they really occur, and the official historical accounts of them. In the official version of Arepa's battle for independence from Spain, Belaunzarán is a national hero, but in actuality there are no heroes, nor even a battle, for that matter: "Once meses resistieron los españoles, en aquel último reducto. En realidad, no les costó trabajo, porque nadie los atacó durante ese tiempo" (69).
The satirist's role—narrative voice and language—is but one component of the construct the reader recognizes as satire. In Maten al león, a third-person or Menippean satire, the scene often absorbs the satirist, and the collection of the types of people, things, and social norms selected from reality and brought together in the text becomes the central focus.16 Especially significant among the types of people found in Ibargüengoitia's work are those who fill the patrondependent roles. This archetypal relationship—found in Juvenal's satires—serves to portray the shared guilt of the politically powerful, the economic elite, and the masses: "The folly of one party and the knavery of the other … The dependent who accepts the false values of his corrupt patron is a fool … and the patron who imposes them, exploiting his dependent, is a knave."17
In Maten al león, el Mariscal Belaunzarán is the knave. Like a blocking character in comedy, he is dominated by a humor, the passion for power.18 The president is elated when the crowds demand he run for a fifth term, and his delight swells as he nears absolute power: "Quiere decir, que de ahora en adelante, no solo soy jefe de los progresistas, sino también de los moderados. Se acabaron los partidos, soy el rey de la isla" (123). No action is too extreme to insure his position. The Mariscal orders the murder of opposition candidate Saldaña, has Galvazo torture a lamentable group of innocent suspects ("dos putas, un maricón y dos rateros"), and executes three men falsely accused of placing a bomb in the palace. Politically astute, he skillfully coops the opposition by rejecting the expropriation law in exchange for support of the life-time presidency law. The President has a good sense of humor and takes great pleasure in his knavery. The following example, in which he chides vice-president Cardona, reveals that, even murder, if well executed, is good for a laugh: "Pareces la imagen de dolor. Nadie diría que tú arreglaste el trabajito" (16). Because of Belaunzarán's powerful position he is able to force much of society into line with his obsession. His blocking humor is so dominant that men like el Coronel Jiménez and Galvazo replace reality with illusion. For example, both know that Belaunzarán gave the order to murder Saldaña, but the investigators reject this truth, and proceed on the basis of the illusion (the president's version of reality) that the murderer is still at large (11).
Ibargüengoitia's statement regarding the creation of his characters is applicable to both parties of the patron-dependent relationship: "Tengo que definir antes que nada qué es la pasión que domina a mi personaje, y desde ese momento empieza a hablar, se arranca solo."19 The most representative fool among the economic elite is Carlitos Berriozábal and his passion is greed. When faced with the possible execution of fellow party members and friends, Carlitos' only genuine concern is with his ranch Cumbancha, as he confesses to his wife Angela: "¿Te das cuenta de lo que esto significa? Sin diputados moderados en la Cámara, la Ley de Expropiación se nos viene encima, la Cumbancha se nos va … estamos perdidos" (93). Berriozábal never questions the injustices or crimes which plague Arepa but rather takes...
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Irene del Corral (essay date 1988)
SOURCE: Corral, Irene del. "Humor: When Do We Lose It?" Translation Review, no. 27 (1988): 25-7.
[In the following essay, Corral discusses the reasons why the satire in Ibargüengoitia's Los relámpagos de agosto translates well into English.]
We seldom question the generalization that "humor gets lost in translation," an idea that seems to suggest some failure on the part of the translator. When a transfer of humor is unsuccessful, the problem is rarely one of deficient interpretation; rather, the reader of the translation—through no fault of his own—is unable to perceive the text on the same terms as the reader in the society that produced it....
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Stella T. Clark (essay date fall 1990)
SOURCE: Clark, Stella T. "The Novel as Cultural Interpreter: The Case of 'Las Poquianchis' in Mexico." North Dakota Quarterly 58, no. 4 (fall 1990): 205-14.
[In the following essay, Clark contends that Ibargüengoitia's fictionalized version of the "Los Poquianchis" case found in The Dead Girls is more successful than the documentary account written by Elisa Robledo.]
In a foreword to Yo, La Poquianchis, an account of a notorious crime case headlined during the early 1960s in Mexico, Elisa Robledo, the author/interviewer, states:
Las Poquianchis are a real part of our times. They constitute a...
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Theda M. Herz (essay date fall 1994)
SOURCE: Herz, Theda M. "Jorge Ibargüengoitia's Carnival Pageantry: The Mexican Theatre of Power and the Power of Theater." Latin American Theatre Review 28, no. 1 (fall 1994): 31-47.
[In the following essay, Herz asserts that in El atentado Ibargüengoitia "recasts theatrical and national experiences in the carnival idiom in order to cultivate zestful irreverence toward Mexican sovereignty."]
Vincente Leñero entitled a study, published in four parts in 1987, "Los pasos de Jorge (Ibargüengoitia, Usigli y el teatro)." Among its various resonances,1 Leñero's wording evokes Lope de Rueda's festive skit, El paso de las aceitunas,...
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Ernest Rehder (essay date fall 1995)
SOURCE: Rehder, Ernest. "Jorge Ibargüengoitia's Approach to the Theatre in the Revista de la Universidad de México, 1961-1964." Latin American Theatre Review 29, no. 1 (fall 1995): 55-67.
[In the following essay, Rehder explores Ibargüengoitia's dramatic theory as well as his drama criticism.]
Jorge Ibargüengoitia (1928-1983) is best known today for his novels and satirical vignettes of Mexican life, but his first love was the theatre. He wrote over a dozen plays between 1953 and the early 1960's and also stinted as a drama critic. He penned thirty-one articles for the "Teatro" column in Revista de la Universidad de México from March 1961 to...
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Ilan Stavans (essay date 1997)
SOURCE: Stavans, Ilan. "Jorge Ibargüengoitia." Antiheroes, translated by Jesse H. Lytle and Jennifer A. Mattson, pp. 131-38. Cranbury, N.J.: Associated University Presses, 1997.
[In the following essay, Stavans explores Ibargüengoitia's detective novels.]
Born in Guanajuato in 1928, Jorge Ibargüengoitia, whose family moved to the Distrito Federal when he was thirteen, studied engineering at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, but abandoned this notion and returned home to work on a ranch. After three years in the province, he decided to dedicate himself to the theater after one of Los Contemporáneos, Salvador Novo, director of the Teatro...
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George McMurray (review date autumn 1998)
SOURCE: McMurray, George. Review of Misterios de la vida diaria, by Jorge Ibargüengoitia. World Literature Today 72, no. 4 (autumn 1998): 806.
[In the following review, McMurray asserts that although Misterios de la vida diaria is well written, it explores historical Mexican issues that are of little interest to contemporary readers.]
One of Mexico's most distinguished writers of his generation, Jorge Ibargüengoitia died in a plane crash in 1983 at the age of fifty-five. He is perhaps best remembered for his satire, an example of which is his hilarious novel about the Mexican Revolution, Los relámpagos de agosto (1964).
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Further Reading
Foster, David William. Review of Dos crimenes, by Jorge Ibargüengoitia. World Literature Today 55, no. 1 (winter 1981): 69.
Positive review of Dos crimenes, commenting that although it is a classic variant of the crime novel, Ibargüengoitia provides it with a fresh twist.
Slick, Sam L. Review of Las muertas, by Jorge Ibargüengoitia. World Literature Today 53, no. 1 (winter 1979): 79.
Positive review of Las muertas, commenting that it is a "superb novel and a highlight in Mexican narrative."
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Tomorrow will be a great day. I am in Apia, and will be participating in celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the former Western Samoa's independence from foreign rule. I feel a particular connection to the event because New Zealand was Samoa's former administrator, and I am officially accredited to both nations.
Also, as an American, I have an affinity for independence days. Americans, like Samoans, instinctively understand the importance of empowering citizens to direct their own destiny, to speak freely, to assemble as they wish, and to pray to their Creator as they see fit, without government interference. Independence is not about nationalist rhetoric, it is about personal liberty.
The first of the island territories to regain independence after World War II, Western Samoa -- officially renamed in 1997 as the Independent State of Samoa -- has been a democratic stalwart and trailblazer in the Pacific region. The 50th anniversary is indeed a golden milestone, worthy of celebration. To support our good friends and commemorate the occasion in robust fashion, I have brought with me a U.S. Navy frigate, NOAA climate research vessel, Coast Guard C-130, military marching band, and African American step troupe. But I'll talk about all that in subsequent blog posts.
For now, though, on this special occasion I would like to focus on Samoan memories, feelings, and perspectives on what occurred here 50 years ago. I have thus invited a few of my good friends to share their thoughts. Rather than recap, I thought you might enjoy hearing from them directly in their own words, via videos that we shot (click on their names to view the videos on YouTube).
Back in 1962, Leasiolagi Malama Meleisea was a 14-year-old boy in his first year at Samoa College. He is currently a Lands and Titles Court Judge as well as an expert in Samoan history, language, and culture. He is the author of several history books including Lagaga: A Short History of Western Samoa, which is widely used in Samoan secondary schools. He also wrote The Making of Modern Samoa: Traditional Authority and Colonial Administration in the History of Western Samoa. Most recently he co-authored book about Samoa's struggle for independence that will be launched later this week.
Papali'i Doctor Viopapa Annandale Atherton was a young woman during the independence process. A retired medical doctor, she is now a strong advocate for women and children's rights and is at the forefront of the campaign to eliminate discrimination against women. She is known in Samoa for her work with the PanPacific and South East Asia Women's Association and other NGOs.
Va'asilifiti Moelagi Jackson was a Samoa College student when independence was achieved. She traveled from the big island of Savai'i to Apia to take part in the celebrations that year. A keen advocate for the rights of women and children, Va'asilifiti is now the Vice-President of the Samoa Umbrella for Non-Government Organizations (SUNGO), as well as a member of the Samoa Red Cross board.
Le Tagaloa Pita was actually in the United States as a sophomore at Drew University at the time of independence. Le Tagaloa is now a high chief from Gautavai and holds the paramount title of Le Tagaloa in Sili, Savaii. During a political career spanning more than 30 years, he was a Member of Parliament, founding member of the Human Rights Protection Party, and a Cabinet Minister with the portfolios of economic affairs and the post office. Prior to entering politics, Le Tagaloa was Acting Principal o the South Pacific Regional College of Tropical Agriculture.
The moving words of these four pillars of Samoan society -- Leasiolagi Malama Meleisea, Papali'i Doctor Viopapa Annandale Atherton, Va'asilifiti Moelagi Jackson, and Le Tagaloa Pita -- speak for themselves. I wish only to again congratulate all of my friends here on the special day tomorrow.
Malo le tau, malo le finau Samoa! Ia faatasi atu le Atua, a'o alo atu le atunuu ile fa'amanatuina o le 50 tausaga o le tuto'atasi.Charlina Tone from U.S. Embassy Samoa contributed to this entry. You can learn more about Samoa's 50th anniversary celebration by visiting the embassy's website and viewing photographs on the embassy's Flickr photostream.


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