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Great soap
I've been using this stuff forever, and have even gotten my husband to use it - he gets very dry skin in the New England winters, and claims this stuff helped tremendously this year. Great price from iHerb and great fragrance too.
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Great soap
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I've been using this stuff forever, and have even gotten my husband to use it - he gets very dry skin in the New England winters, and claims this stuff helped tremendously this year. Great price from iHerb and great fragrance too.
Ayuverdic ingredients
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For those who are insterested in the ingredients, searching in the product web: The ingredients are : Coconut Oil : it nourishes, moisturises and lightens your skin tan. Wild Ginger : soothes the skin and helps prevent infections and rashes. Lime Peel Oil : for a refreshing cooling effect and rich, penetrating lather with an astringent action. Hydnocarpus Oil : helps prevent skin problems, rashes and outbreaks. Orange Oil : tightens pores, helps prevent pimples and blackheads. Sandalwood Oil : to cool, refresh and gently prefume your skin.
Overpowering smell
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This soap smells way too heavily, an incense-ish smell like an Indian store or a hippie festival. Don't get me wrong, I like those places, but in this soap it's just too overpowering and heady - the whole bathroom smells like it 24/7! Had to throw it away, almost felt like it gave me a headache, and I'm not sensitive to smells.
fabulous soap ****
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This is a wonderful soap. My friend, who is Fijian Indian said that sandalwood was great to help clear pimples. I was skeptical until I saw how much her face cleared up when she started using it. I bought a bar for my partner, who was prone to the odd pimple. When I saw how much his face cleared up, I started using it as well. I don't really have a problem with acne, but I have noticed an improvement in my overall complexion since using this. It can be drying, so I usually apply a thin layer of grapeseed oil to my face before applying the lather from the soap. I then wash it off with a warm face cloth. Without the applying the oil layer first, it leaves the skin taught and dry. I finish off with "Desert Essence, Thoroughly Clean Oil Control Lotion, Oily & Combination Skin, 4 fl oz (120 ml)". It is a truly magical combination. I was reading that alot of people were concerned about the use of 'caustic soda' in it. Caustic soda is sodium hydroxide, also known simply as lye. This ingredient is used in pretty much all soaps, even in things like Dr Bronners castille soaps. You will be hard pressed to find a commercial soap made without lye! When made correctly, there should be no lye left within the soap after the saponification process. I personally do not like the scent, but the benefits far outweigh it! It took me about 2 months to get used to the fragrance, but it was so worth the adjustment. I think it takes a couple of weeks of use to reap the full benefits, so grab a bar and give it a go! For $1 you really can't go wrong.
Good Value Soap!
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This soap is nice. We found it works very well for dry skin, sensitive skin, and cleans well too. The scent is a bit minty-herbal though hard to describe. There's not much information for this product though the ingredients seem natural. The soap is from India. It will grow on you. The price is great. We'll buy it again!
Best soap after trying several brands from iherb
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Read the various reviews and tried several different soaps with 4-5 star ratings. I think this is the best one in terms of fragrance and skin softness.
smells good
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Like this soap and it seems ok, but wonder what the ingredients are and perhaps would rather buy one where the ingredients are declared in future.
Great soap!
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I have used this soap for over 20 years, its so clean smelling and nice on the skin.
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It smells terrible... I couldnt even keep it in my room as my entire house smelt too awful.
Amazing Soap!!!!
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I've been using this soap for years and absolutely love it! I use nothing else. I even use this to wash my hair instead of shampoo. The smell is divine and the soap leaves my skin so soft, smooth and smelling fresh without overpowering. Highly recommend!!!!!


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Re: Singlehanding a PSC37???
our PSC 37 Terrwyn also loves her "Strong Tack" and single line reefing so we can reef at most wind angles solo from the cockpit not a problem even in the night and blowing.
Re: Singlehanding a PSC37???
here's an idea that works for me.
Goal: hoist main at mast, but be able to drop main from cockpit.
1. I tie a snatch block to aft rail (stern pulpit) and lead it just aft of main halyard line-clutch (anywhere in cockpit is fine, as long as it is lead fair from halyard line clutch).
2. Mainsail halyard bitter end goes through its line clutch, then through the snatch block, then returns to mast (not necessary to run it back to mast through deck organizers etc).
3. Keeping the halyard line clutch in the closed position (preventing sail from dropping), I hoist main halyard at the mast, alternating with pulling up the slack on main halyard bitter end (that has returned to mast from snatch block).
4. When sail is essentially hoisted at mast, return to cockpit, remove halyard bitter end from snatch block, and finish hoisting halyard with winch.
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Re: Singlehanding a PSC37???
This is a late response to your questions about single-hand docking of a PSC37. My situation is a little harsher than normal docking, you may be able to adapt it to your own situation.
For docking purposes, our slip is just six pilings; the finger pier is much too short to be useful except for boarding. Sheltered from chop but crosswinds are common. With crew aboard, a piece of cake. Single-handed, it used to be pretty ugly. After a lot of experimentation, dents, and busted nav lights, here's the routine for Annie, our PSC37.
I lead a light line over the midship cleat, with the loop-end outboard to leeward (relative to wind across the slip that Annie is entering) and the tail trailing back around a winch and then draped neatly near the pedestal. Annie then enters the slip bow-first and straight-on ahead, with just enough way to steer. I reverse strongly as the first pile to leeward comes even with the midship cleat. By the Annie she comes to a complete halt, the first pile is about about 2/3 along her length.
At that point, with the prop now in neutral, it is pretty simple to boathook that first pile and tug the stern close enough to lay the docking loop by hand over whatever the first pile offers -- hook, cleat, ring, or the pile itself. I then slip Annie back into gear, dead slow ahead, with the rudder cocked to nudge the stern to leeward. At the same time, I adjust the docking line looped around the winch so that the first pile will kiss the rub rail on the quarter, about even with the pedestal. Meanwhile, tension on the docking line swings Annie's bow, so that the second pile meets the rub rail a bit forward of the spreaders. Now pinned against the first and second piles to leeward, the rest is pretty easy.
The full stop is one key. Even if the cross wind is pretty strong, it assures that Annie only has a few feet to to accelerate to leeward before she meets the piles, and without the added drama of rubbing off headway. And it doesn't matter much that Annie has quite a pronounced prop walk in reverse; the boathook easily makes up the difference. The other key is the light "docking" line, different from any of the "dock" lines used to tie her up. Having a cleat precisely on the balance point might improve routine but the midship cleat seems to work just fine as long as the rudder is cocked hard over.
Coming out is similar. The idea is warp her far enough back that the light line can again pin her to the first and second pilings to leeward. Take time to neatly cast off everything except the pinning line. If you are pinned to port, put her in neutral, unhook the pinning line, push the stern out a little, center the rudder, and reverse out. Prop walk will work perfectly in your favor for a pretty exit. If pinned to starboard, slip into neutral, walk forward to give the bow a good push, maybe even using the boat hook to get her six or eight feet off the second piling. Then walk back to the cockpit, unhook he pinning line, center the rudder, and slip into neutral. Another smooth exit.
Hope this is helpful.
Re: Singlehanding a PSC37???
Originally Posted by barkmecrazy View Post
[snip..] I go forward and lean on the granny pulpit and jump the halyard. I cleat it in the cam cleat that I installed on the lower part of the mast. Then I can go back to the cockpit and bring in the slack. [/I]
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Re: Singlehanding a PSC37???
Really can't imagine the work and cost of 2 boats! And most of the time, too much fun being on the same boat! I think I like taking turns single-handing better than that alternative.
Re: Singlehanding a PSC37???
Seacurves: Maybe you should both get your own boat, sail together, raft up at night.
Re: Singlehanding a PSC37???
Thanks for sharing barkmecrazy!
Here is how my story continued after all the great suggestions on this thread.
I got the Tide Marine Strong Track installed at the start of last season. The main was not light or easy to lift as a result, but I definitely could get it hoisted from the cockpit now, which was not seemingly possible before.
Generally I found I had to ensure about mid-way up the mast all reefing and other lines were loose (as advised from others on this thread). Then at about a few feet to go I used the large winch and winched the remaining few feet up. I was able to do this myself with no problem, but plenty of muscle.
What I am planning to do differently this season is use 2 reefing lines back to the cockpit for each reef point, vs one line doing all the work. A lot more lines but I did not like my mainsail shape reefing with just a single line.
So the upshot is: I still don't really have single-handing down yet, mainly due to lack of really doing it. I kind of would love to just go out alone as you mentioned you do but my husband is not happy with the concept... at all. So the compromise this season is that we both learn to fully single-hand -- but while we are both on our PSC37. Likely not the same exquisite experience, but a path towards single-handing nonetheless.
I must admit, between my husband and I, I have been hogging all the docking and just about everything in-between. So time to share and see if that provides the practice and added proficiency I am looking for.
Again, thank you for the suggestion of cam cleat. I plan to continue the joy of experimentation this season.
Re: Singlehanding a PSC37???
I have the Strong Track on my Pacific Seacraft 37. It was a fabulous improvement. However, I still find it tiring to bring in all the halyard from the cockpit (being an older female might have something to do with that). I go forward and lean on the granny pulpit and jump the halyard. I cleat it in the cam cleat that I installed on the lower part of the mast. Then I can go back to the cockpit and bring in the slack. The last pull yanks the halyard out of the cleat and I can winch up the main for the last 6 inches. It makes singlehanding a breeze.
And I have the single line reef system with blocks at each reef tack and reef clew point.
I really enjoy singlehanding and these improvements have helped tremendously.
(I posted similar information in another thread about singlehanding)
|Thanks for the add. I have been surprised at how many times when things are in trouble the only notification I received was I just could not pull hard enough to get a line in or something similar.
|One more quick note about furling the jib - you can wrap the furling line on a winch to make it easier to pull in, but do not use a winch handle. If the jib is not furling with just your own strength, there's probably something wrong forward at the drum. Try going more forward to pull on the furling line, or check the drum for tangles. I've seen people blow their furling drums off by winching the line.
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You know, I wish someone would have asked that question about two days ago! I just--and I mean just--finished putting the finishing touches on the cloth side pouches. The dimensions I got off of the Build Your Own Boba Fett web site just seemed way too small when I started looking at them, so I modified them. My final product is about 7 inches tall, 1 1/2 inches thick, and 8 inches wide. (Crap! I just realized than in finishing the final seam on the mouth of the pouch, I made it wider than tall! I hate it when that happens!) These pouches seem much more like the size I am seeing in the Visual Dictionary. I also made the cover flap run completely up the back of the pouch (from the bottom) before becoming the cover (it looked double layered in the photo I was using. I also sewed an additional loop for the belt to go through, making sure to leave enough space for the leather pouches to sit on top of the cloth pouches if need be, since this, too, was how the photos looked.
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I am studying graphic design and currently I am doing brand identity for a brand-new zine studio.
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which one you guys think it would work well, or just general advices. I will really appreciate your guys help !!
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The link for the third is not the right one, but I really only liked one - the first one.
I think the first one works really well!
I really like the first one. I couldn't see the third one up close (the link isn't working) but I think that would be another one that I would like as well. My vote is for #1.
Throwing in my vote for #1.
#2 is just too busy.
#3 is OK. The stamp idea is cute, but it the whole thing is pretty close to #1, and #1 just does it better. Especially with the little pops of color.
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I wouldn't use any handgun for deer beyond the distance where I could consistently shoot 2" groups. For me, that would be about 15 yards.
A .45 ACP will certainly kill a deer if shot into the heart-lung area, but you may have to track him down, after dark, and unless you are very patient or very experienced, that can be quite difficult. If I had to use a .45 ACP, I would want to be very close, say 10 yards, and have a perfect broadside shot.
Personally, if I intended to handgun hunt, I would want .44 magnum, for it's accuracy and power at longer ranges.


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Every season a number of Arsenal players go out on loan to gain valuable first-team experience.
The 2010/11 campaign is no different and fifteen young Gunners have already linked up with their loan clubs.
Arsenal.com will be tracking their progress throughout the season. Our 'Arsenal's Loanees' page provides an overview of all the relevant players and below is the latest instalment of our regular 'Loan Watch' feature, which brings you brief reports from their latest fixtures.
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Saturday, December 11
Saturday's game between Scunthorpe and Nottingham Forest was postponed because of freezing weather conditions. The fixture is the second consecutive postponement for Aaron Ramsey's loan side who have dropped to seventh in the Championship. The Wales midfielder is on loan at Forest until January 3.
Henri Lansbury
Norwich City 0-2 Portsmouth
Saturday, December 11
Henri Lansbury played 83 minutes for Norwich as they suffered a 2-0 home defeat against Portsmouth on Saturday. Norwich enjoyed the better of the first half and Lansbury forced goalkeeper Jamie Ashdown to make a decent stop from a stinging drive after 33 minutes. The away side went ahead on 73 minutes through Dave Kitson before Lansbury fired just over as the Canaries searched for an equaliser. The Arsenal midfielder was then replaced seven minutes from time before Portsmouth wrapped up the win in injury time. Norwich have dropped to sixth in the Championship with 33 points from 21 games.
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Saturday, December 11
Vito Mannone played the full 90 minutes and kept a clean sheet for Hull as they drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace on Saturday. The shut-out was the Italian's third since moving to the Championship side and the point leaves Hull in 19th place.
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Saturday, December 11
Kyle Bartley played the full 90 minutes for Sheffield United as they lost 1-0 against Yorkshire rivals Barnsley on Saturday. Hugo Colace's first-half strike was enough to inflict defeat on the Arsenal loanee's side who drop to 20th in the Championship.
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Saturday, December 11
Thomas Cruise played the entire match for Carlisle as they suffered a surprising 2-0 defeat at home to Dagenham and Redbridge on Saturday. Two goals in the last ten minutes from Medy Elito and Danny Green gave the League Two strugglers all three points as Carlisle slip to 11th.
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Huddersfield Town 2-1 Brighton
Saturday, December 11
Benik Afobe came on as a 58th-minute substitute to help Huddersfield beat League One leaders Brighton on Saturday. The score was 1-1 when the young striker was introduced and that's the way it stayed until six minutes from the end when Jamie McCombe turned the ball home. Huddersfield move up to third and are now just four points behind Brighton.
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Ponferradina 1-2 Cartagena
Sunday, December 12
Pedro Botelho played the full 90 minutes for Cartagena as they beat Ponferradina 2-1 on Saturday. Victor put Botelho's side ahead on the stroke of half time only for De Paula to equalise after 80 minutes. However, Munoz won the game four minutes later to move Cartagena to fourth in the Spanish Segunda Division.
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Oldham p-p Swindon
Saturday, December 11
Saturday's fixture between Oldham and Swindon was postponed due to a frozen pitch at Boundary Park. Paul Dickov's side drop a place to seventh in League One.
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Lincoln City p-p Oxford
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Sunday, December 12
Armand Traore was an unused substitute for Juventus as they beat Lazio 2-1 on Sunday. Milos Krasic scored the winner deep into stoppage time as Juventus move to second in Serie A.
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Lorient 3-0 Lens
Saturday, December 11
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Salamanca 0-1 Rayo Vallecano
Sunday, December 12
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Sunday, December 12
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Burnley 3-2 Leeds United
Saturday, December 11
Sanchez Watt didn't feature for Leeds as they came from behind to beat Burnley 3-2 on Saturday. Simon Grayson's side were two goals down at the break before goals from Max Gradel, Luciano Becchio and Jonny Howson ensured victory. Leeds move to fourth in the Championship.
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Rotherham 1-0 Aldershot
Saturday, December 11
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Swapping the belly for a healthy life
08 May 2013 , 12:36 PM by Kallee Buchanan
I think one of life's great injustices is that it is so easy to put on weight, but so hard to get rid of it.
After all, why would they call it the battle of the bulge if it was simple?
But the minute I tell myself no more chocolate, no more cake or no more hot chips, guess what happens?
Quckily followed by a binge on all those things I've been denying myself. Then I have to start all over again.
That's why I'm so pleased to be part of Diabetes Queensland's Swapper Challenge. It's such a simple idea. Lose the belly, without losing the things you love. Win-Win
You live by four easy principles: Swap big for Small, Swap Often for Sometimes, Swap Sitting for Moving, and Swap Watching for Playing Sport.
Little changes that could make a big difference for your waistline, and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.
It kicks off in Rockhampton on May 21 with a community event at Stockland, where you can meet the Swap It team and Duncan Armstrong.
Most importantly, I need you to join with me for moral support, and to beat the guys in Mackay, who are going to try to lose more centimetres than us.
I told my colleague at ABC Wide Bay David Dowsett all about it, you can listen below.
And make sure you head to Diabetes Queensland's website to register for the 12 week challenge to help me out.
You can follow my progress here, or on Twitter Follow @Kallee
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Can't be with you a I am in Melbourne but wish you all the very best.
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The Bush initiated surge which placed an additional 30,000 troops in Baghdad has led to a reduction in violence, but Maj. Gen. Mark Hertling believes al-Qaeda has simply shifted its forces to the north in order to avoid further encounters with an powerful American armed force in the nation's capital. "What you're seeing is the enemy shifting" as they create a new power base. However, he is witnessing a slight decline in the overall enemy attacks since the number of road side bombs has decreased from 1,830 in June to 900 last month. General Hertling sees success in many efforts, but warns "it is still going to be a very tough fight to eliminate those terrorists and insurgents and extremists completely."
The unknown factor in the famous Bush "surge" is the long term impact of these soldiers upon terrorist activities in Iraq. A classical guerrilla warfare strategy is retreating before strong opposing forces, and waiting until the time is appropriate for resuming fighting. At this point, no one knows for certain what are the strategies of insurgents. Unfortunately, there is not a single insurgency, but a host of competing groups who disagree with America's presence in Iraq.


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Last year the Denver Broncos drafted shifty running back Ronnie Hillman. This year, they selected power back Montee Ball from Wisconsin. With that duo forming an intriguing backfield combo going forward, there is not enough room for Willis McGahee and Knowshon Moreno . That stands as a primary reason why Mike Klis with the Denver Post says that barring injury it is "highly unlikely" both veterans will be with the team this upcoming season.
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Klis lays out a scenario that makes Moreno the better fit as Denver's third-back in that he's younger (26 vs. 32), costs less money and is a better pass catcher/thrid down back candidate. Then again at 235 pounds, McGahee has more beef than the other three. Though both he and Moreno are no strangers to injuries, McGahee's been the more effective option when on the field. As long as Ball doesn't flop during training camp, he's the one Denver runner to own, though the Moreno/McGahee survivor will be worth rostering in deeper leagues.


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What's the correct ratio of web content management software license price to implementation cost?
Clients frequently ask us some variation of the ratio question. As they try to do more with digital, they realize this stuff gets complex and costly pretty quickly.
The answer to their ratio question is: It depends. I can't endorse a standard ratio of software to services because I don't believe one exists. For very modest projects, might you expect to spend two dollars on services for every one dollar in software? It's possible. But I've seen it more commonly grow to five-, six-, or ten-fold (occasionally more), as projects like these have long tentacles that reach beyond just software. The cost of software? That's table stakes. WCM vendors may whisper sweet nothings in your ear about how easy it is to implement; I say ask someone who's done it before with that product – and get them to be specific about 'what' was done as part of their project.
The more urgent question is whether you can keep your eye on the prize, focusing perceptions at your organization on the value of the total solution you're trying to create. Although WCM technology may occupy the spotlight and serve as an integral part of the total solution, there's usually a lot more to consider. The scope and cost estimate of your initiative may make executives' eyebrows pop up. But what really should make their eyes pop is fairly assessing the opportunity cost of not tackling the initiative in a way that reflects the importance of the digital channel to your business.