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Benjamin Cardin on Abortion
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A: Parents should be involved in the decisions of their children. Absolutely. But there are some families where there has been abuse, there are some families where there's been neglect, if there is proper protection in the law, then let's take a look at it.
STEELE: I am four-square for stem-cell research, and accelerating the funding, with respect to cord blood and adult stem cell research. But I draw the line at embryonic research because I respect the life that that embryo represents.
ZEESE: I agree with the need for adult stem-cell research because I think science may find that mature cells are better than embryonic. But I also support embryonic, because we need to move forward, and avoid this Q: Should a parent be notified that his or her daughter is having an abortion?
A: Parents should be involved in the decisions of their children. Absolutely. But there are some families where there has been abuse, there are some families where there's been neglect, if there is proper protection in the law, then let's take a look at it.
Proponent's argument to vote Yes:Sen. WICKER (R-MS): This amendment with one issue and one issue only--whether US taxpayer dollars will be provided to help fund coercive population control policies, such as China's one-child policy--a policy that relies on coerced abortion and forced sterilization. Specifically, this pro-child, pro-family, pro-woman amendment would restore the Kemp-Kasten antipopulation control provision, which has been a fundamental part of our foreign policy for almost a quarter century. As it has always done, Kemp-Kasten allows the President to certify that funds are not used for coercive family practices. My amendment is needed because the underlying bill reverses this longstanding provision.
Sen. COBURN (R-OK): I stand in the corner of pro-life. But I want to debate this issue as if I were pro-choice. If we believe that women have a right to choose, why in the world would we send money to UNFP that is going to take that right away from women in other countries? You can't be on both sides of this issue. Either you believe in a woman's right to choose or you do not. Or you only believe in a woman's right to choose in America, and because the Chinese have too many people, you don't think that same human right ought to be given to women in China. There is no question that UNFP will mix this money, and we will fund forced abortions in China. [Without this amendment] American taxpayer dollars are going to go to China to enforce coercive abortion against the will of women and force sterilization against the will of women in China.
Opponent's argument to vote No:None spoke against the amendment.
SUPPORTER'S ARGUMENT FOR VOTING YES:Sen. ALLARD: This amendment will codify the current unborn child rule by amending the SCHIP reauthorization reserve fund. This amendment will clarify in statute that the term "child" includes the period from conception to birth. This is a pro-life vote.OPPONENT'S ARGUMENT FOR VOTING NO: Sen. FEINSTEIN: We already clarified SCHIP law that a pregnant woman's coverage under SCHIP law is optional. We made it obligatory so every pregnant woman has the advantage of medical insurance. This amendment undoes that. It takes it away from the woman and gives it to the fetus. Now, if a pregnant woman is in an accident, loses the child, she does not get coverage, the child gets coverage. We already solved the problem. If you cover the pregnant woman, you cover her fetus. What Senator Allard does is remove the coverage from the pregnant woman and cover the fetus.LEGISLATIVE OUTCOME:Amendment rejected, 46-52
SUPPORTER'S ARGUMENT FOR VOTING YES:Sen. ENSIGN: This amendment enables enforcing the Child Custody Protection Act, which passed the Senate in a bipartisan fashion by a vote of 65 to 34. Too many times we enact laws, and we do not fund them. This is going to set up funding so the law that says we are going to protect young children from being taken across State lines to have a surgical abortion--we are going to make sure those people are protected. OPPONENT'S ARGUMENT FOR VOTING NO:Sen. BOXER: We already voted for $50 million to enhance the enforcement of child protective laws. If Sen. Ensign's bill becomes law, then that money is already there to be used for such a program. LEGISLATIVE OUTCOME:Amendment rejected, 49-49 (1/2 required, or 50 votes; Sen. Byrd & Sen. McCain absent)
Proponents support voting YES because:
Sen. VITTER: Whatever side of the abortion debate you are on, we can all agree on one thing: Abortion is a very divisive topic. In that context, I think it is the right policy to say we are not going to send taxpayer dollars to support groups that perform abortions. Now, the other side will say: Well, we have current Federal law that says we are not going to use taxpayer dollars to fund abortions. But, quite frankly, that is not good enough. Because now, we send Federal dollars to abortion providers and money is fungible--it is a big shell game and it supports their organizations and, in many cases, that funding is a huge percentage of their overall revenue.
Letter of Support from Family Research Council:
Recent reports indicate that Planned Parenthood generated over $900 million in income in 2006, of which over $300 million came from government. We should not be sending taxpayer money to an organization such as Planned Parenthood that performs abortions. Your support for the Vitter amendment will uphold the principle that the US taxpayer should not have to subsidize the abortion industry.
Opponents recommend voting NO because:
Sen. BOXER: The Vitter amendment is "Big Brother" at its very worst. It tells non-governmental entities how they should spend their own private funds. This amendment punishes the very organizations that work hard every day using their own funds to provide family planning services and reproductive health care, including legal abortion services. If Sen. Vitter wants to deny these funds, he should work to outlaw all abortion. That is an honest way. But to punish a private organization that works to give women a full array of reproductive health care is really, I think, a very sorry idea.
Proponents support voting YES because:
Since 2 years ago, the last Stem Cell bill, public support has surged for stem cells. Research is proceeding unfettered and, in some cases, without ethical standards in other countries. And even when these countries have ethical standards, our failures are allowing them to gain the scientific edge over the US. Some suggest that it is Congress' role to tell researchers what kinds of cells to use. I suggest we are not the arbiters of research. Instead, we should foster all of these methods, and we should adequately fund and have ethical oversight over all ethical stem cell research.
Opponents support voting NO because:
A good deal has changed in the world of science. Amniotic fluid stem cells are now available to open a broad new area of research. I think the American people would welcome us having a hearing to understand more about this promising new area of science. As it stands today, we will simply have to debate the bill on the merits of information that is well over 2 years old, and I think that is unfortunate.
The recent findings of the pluripotent epithelial cells demonstrates how quickly the world has changed. Wouldn't it be nice to have the researcher before our committee and be able to ask those questions so we may make the best possible judgment for the American people?
Status: Vetoed by Pres. Bush Bill passed, 63-34
For over thirty years, NARAL Pro-Choice America has been the political arm of the pro-choice movement and a strong advocate of reproductive freedom and choice. NARAL Pro-Choice America's mission is to protect and preserve the right to choose while promoting policies and programs that improve women's health and make abortion less necessary. NARAL Pro-Choice America works to educate Americans and officeholders about reproductive rights and health issues and elect pro-choice candidates at all levels of government. The NARAL ratings are based on the votes the organization considered most important; the numbers reflect the percentage of time the representative voted the organization's preferred position.
OnTheIssues.org interprets the 2006 NRLC scores as follows:
The ultimate goal of the National Right to Life Committee is to restore legal protection to innocent human life. The primary interest of the National Right to Life Committee and its members has been the abortion controversy; however, it is also concerned with related matters of medical ethics which relate to the right to life issues of euthanasia and infanticide. The Committee does not have a position on issues such as contraception, sex education, capital punishment, and national defense. The National Right to Life Committee was founded in 1973 in response to the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision, legalizing the practice of human abortion in all 50 states, throughout the entire nine months of pregnancy.
The NRLC has been instrumental in achieving a number of legislative reforms at the national level, including a ban on non-therapeutic experimentation of unborn and newborn babies, a federal conscience clause guaranteeing medical personnel the right to refuse to participate in abortion procedures, and various amendments to appropriations bills which prohibit (or limit) the use of federal funds to subsidize or promote abortions in the United States and overseas.
In addition to maintaining a lobbying presence at the federal level, NRLC serves as a clearinghouse of information for its state affiliates and local chapters, its individual members, the press, and the public.
Requires emergency contraception to be included on the basic core formulary of the uniform formulary of pharmaceutical agents for the pharmacy benefits program of the Department of Defense.
Introductory statement by Sponsor:
Sen. CLINTON: Last year, the FDA made emergency contraception available over-the-counter for women 18 years of age and older. Research shows that emergency contraception is safe and effective for preventing pregnancy. More than 70 major medical organizations, including the America Academy of Pediatrics, recommended that Plan B be made available over-the-counter.
Women deserve access to this medically approved drug and our servicewomen are no different. By providing access to emergency contraception, up to 95% of those unintended pregnancies could be prevented if emergency contraception is administered within the first 24 to 72 hours. For survivors of rape and incest, emergency contraception offers hope for healing.
Current Department of Defense policy allows emergency contraception to be available at military health care facilities. Currently, it is available at some facilities, but not others. The Compassionate Care for Servicewomen Act would simply ensure broader access by including emergency contraception on the basic core formulary, BCF, a list of medications stocked at all military health care facilities.
There is a real need for this legislation. According to the Pentagon, the number of reported sexual assaults in the military increased approximately 24% in 2006 to nearly 3,000. We have reports from women & health providers in the military who have sought emergency contraception on an emergency basis and have been unable to obtain it quickly enough.
Ensuring that emergency contraception is more broadly available at military health care facilities is a fair, commonsense step that everyone should be able to agree on. It is my sincere hope that my colleagues join me in supporting this important legislation.
A bill to expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care. The Congress finds as follows:
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Crooked Numbers
When an offense is producing the second fewest runs in MLB, a lot of numbers pop up, mostly unattractive.
Well, here's more. Crooked-numbered innings. Or, in other words, scoring more than one run in an inning. Last night the Phillies had a four-run and three-run inning, crooked numbers. It marked the second time they've done that in a game this season, the other being April 15, a two and five-run inning. On this 10-game trip, they have 68 innings of zero runs.
It also was the fourth time they've scored run in three innings of a game.
Wigginton continues to swing the bat well, Pence got back in the lineup quickly and produced, Nix came out of his early-season spin and Orr drove in three runs, a first in his big league career.
Now, the rubber game of the series with Cole on the mound. Then, a flight home and a day off at home. Last time the Phillies didn't have a game was April 10.
Down On The Farm
Lehigh Valley won, 4-3, in 11 innings over Buffalo on CF Scott Podsednik's walk-off single.
**Reading was a 6-0 winner over Richmond, RHS Tyler Cloyd (3-0), 7 innings, 5 hits, 0 walks, 5 strikeouts. 1B Darin Ruf homered (#2) and boosted average to .400.
**Clearwater was held to no hits through eight innings (perfect game until a led off walk in the 7th) but LF D'Arby Myers doubled in the ninth and scored on CF Peter Lavin's single for a 1-0 win over Brevard County. Threshers' third straight win.
**Lakewood won, 10-9, over Asheville with 3B Maikel Franco's 8th-inning triple driving in the winning run.
Players of the Week (April 5-15)
**Pitcher: RH Brody Colvin, Clearwater. Was 0-0, 0.00 ERA for one start, 6 innings, 2 hits, 0 walks, 6 strikeouts Tuesday at Tampa. He had two 3-ball accounts and averaged 93 mph. Pitching coach Dave Lundquist's post-game remarks: "Best I've ever seen him pitch." For the season, 0-1, 2.81 ERA, 3 starts. The 21-year-old was selected in the 7th round in 2009 and signed by Mike Stauffer.
**Player: 1B Darin Ruf, Reading. Hit .429 in 5 games, with organization-high 7 runs and 9 hits, including 3 doubles, giving him a club-high 6 for the season). He hit safely in 4 of 5 games, including a 5-for-5 night. For the season, the right-handed hitter is batting .393, second in the EL. The 25-year-old was a 20th round selection in 2009 out of Creighton University and signed by Dave Seifert.
Alumni Views
A state trooper, basketball coach, forest ranger, teacher. Just a sampling of careers that might have happened for Phillies Alumni if they hadn't played pro baseball. Visit www.phillies.com/alumni for details.
First, guess who would have been a state trooper.

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Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand in the House on behalf of the residents of my riding of Davenport to support Bill C-48, the oil tanker moratorium act. The environment is very important to the residents of the riding of Davenport, so I stand to support this bill.
For anyone who does not get a chance to watch this live, I want to review very quickly what the oil tanker moratorium act would do. The act would formalize a moratorium for oil tankers off British Columbia's north coast. It would do three things. It would cover an area from the northern Alaska-B.C. border down to the point on B.C.'s mainland adjacent to the northern tip of Vancouver Island. That includes Haida Gwaii. Tanker traffic would not be allowed to go in and out of the ports in the northern part of B.C. This would apply to all ships carrying over 12,500 tonnes of crude oil or persistent oil as cargo in this area. As well, the tanker moratorium would complement the existing voluntary tanker exclusion zone, which has been in place since 1985.
If we have a voluntary moratorium, what would this tanker moratorium actually do? The act would expand the current area to include areas such as the Hecate Strait, Dixon Entrance, and Queen Charlotte Sound, off the coast of Haida Gwaii. Also, the voluntary moratorium only dealt with ships that were actually passing through the area. The bill proposes to include all the traffic that goes through the area. We are very pleased with the two changes this bill would put in place.
This is a pristine part of northern British Columbia that from time immemorial we have wanted to protect. First nation groups and community groups along the coastline have been asking governments for many years to protect it. We made the promise years ago that we would do so, and I am very pleased that today we are moving forward by pursuing this bill.
The other thing I want to mention is that the tanker moratorium act would complement the $1.5 billion comprehensive national oceans protection plan. That plan has four priority areas.
First, the Government of Canada will create a world-leading marine safety system that improves responsible shipping and protects Canada's waters. When we talk about world-leading, we mean that the system will meet or exceed the best practices in the world. This area focuses both on prevention and response measures.
Second, the government will focus on the preservation and restoration of marine ecosystems and habitats. This will be done using new tools and research as well as measures to address abandoned and derelict vessels and wrecks.
Third is building and strengthening partnerships with indigenous and coastal communities. The government is helping to build local capacity so that indigenous groups play a meaningful role in emergency response and waterway management.
The fourth part of our oceans protection plan is that the government will ensure that Canada's marine safety system is built on a stronger evidence base, supported by science and local knowledge. I am delighted that this is going into place.
I started off by saying that the environment is very important to Davenport residents. I have always told them that one of the key things we promised as we formed government was that as we looked forward to developing our economy, we wanted to do it in a sustainable way. The oceans protection plan and the oil tanker moratorium act are both part of that plan.
I will now move to my more formal remarks.
In an earlier session, there were some questions about government consultations. Indeed, there has been extensive government consultation. I want to acknowledge the leadership of the member for Vancouver Quadra, who has done such a wonderful job for years advocating for this. I know that there were a lot of consultations at that time, and I am very proud that we continue to engage in additional consultations. We made sure that we reached out to as many groups as possible. We listened and incorporated their views into the bill before us today.
I am very pleased and proud to take part in today's discussion about implementing an oil tanker moratorium on British Columbia's northern coast. I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the efforts made by the government and its partners to reach the decision to implement this moratorium. It is important to remember that with this bill, the Government of Canada would be honouring its commitments to Canadians. Formalizing this moratorium and improving marine safety were among the priorities set out in the mandate letter from the Prime Minister to the Minister of Transport.
We believe it is essential to protect the environment, a particularly sensitive environment in the case of northern B.C., while also developing a strong economy. It is just as important to note that the decision to impose this moratorium was the outcome of a vast consultation process.
Our government is committed to pursuing its objectives in the spirit of renewed collaboration. We firmly believe it is essential to maintain and enhance our relationships with provincial, territorial, and municipal governments and with indigenous groups to bring about concrete, positive change. Therefore, we undertook these consultations when the government first announced its intention to adopt a legislative framework to formalize the moratorium.
The first meetings were held in British Columbia, where the minister brought together representatives from first nations, industry, local communities, and non-governmental organizations dedicated to environmental protection.
Discussions were held across the country, including in Iqaluit, St. John's, Montreal, and Calgary, to name only a few locations. It was important for us to bring together Canadians with differing opinions on the moratorium. The government took great care to include various stakeholders from different settings, namely, the marine community, the oil and gas industry, environmental groups, provincial and municipal governments, Canadians from across the country, and of course, first nations.
In total, Transport Canada organized 16 round tables and over 30 bilateral and multilateral meetings to involve Canadians in improving marine safety, which included discussions about the moratorium on oil tankers. With the aim of extending the discussion further and enabling those who were unable to attend those meetings, Transport Canada set up a web portal. Indeed, many letters from Canadians were also forwarded to the department. Overall, nearly 5,000 users visited the online portal. Of them, 330 provided comments or submitted documents. Most of those comments were about the moratorium that is the subject here today.
It is obvious that Canadians wanted to be heard. I can assure members that this was done. We not only listened closely to the concerns of our partners and Canadians about the matter, we took steps to meet their expectations. For example, a number of stakeholders expressed concerns about the moratorium's potential impact on transporting supplies for the communities and industries on British Columbia's coast. Resupply is vital to their welfare. The communities and industries must be able to continue to receive shipments of petroleum products. Therefore, the government ensured that the proposed legislation would allow resupply to continue by setting a threshold of 12,500 metric tonnes of crude oil and persistent oil in a tanker's cargo spaces. The resupply of communities and industries would therefore not be affected by the proposed moratorium.
Some stakeholders pointed out to us that they also wanted to ensure that the moratorium was transformed into action by an act of Parliament. That is exactly what the bill is proposing.
During the Canada-wide discussions, concerns were raised about marine safety. The stakeholders found that the Canadian Coast Guard lacked resources, including salvage tugs. Stakeholders also raised concerns about the time required to respond to an incident. The oceans protection plan will allay their concerns by giving the Canadian Coast Guard a greater role when it comes to patrols and monitoring the marine environment. The Coast Guard is also going to have increased towing capacity.
A number of stakeholders also noted that there could be more involvement from local communities in emergency responses. For that reason, the government is making plans to better coordinate the federal emergency response plan. With greater resource capacity from coast to coast to coast, the government is ready to work with local communities and indigenous groups. New indigenous community response teams will also be established, with training in search and rescue, environmental response, and incident command.
Remember that Canada is a maritime nation that was built on a safe, secure maritime transport system. This government is dedicated to developing a long-term agenda for marine transport that demonstrates that a healthy environment and a sustainable economy go hand in hand.
In short, the moratorium on oil tankers would be a major initiative for protecting the B.C. coast. I encourage all members to come together and support this bill that would protect our environment.


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ACC Summer Recess: Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsPosted by KCarpenter on July 12th, 2012
Over the next four weeks we'll be taking a step back and looking at each team in the ACC to assess where each program — and the conference as a whole — stands before we totally turn our attention to the 2013-14 season later this fall. Today's target: Georgia Tech.
Where They Stand Now
Last season was a season of transition for Georgia Tech. After the firing of longtime coach Paul Hewitt, Brian Gregory took over a program that had spent the last few years slowly slumping to the bottom of the ACC. As the Yellow Jackets prepared a new home court, his team was left without a true home, forced to make use of Phillips Arena along with a few other venues. A new coach, no home court, and a legitimate talent deficit made it no surprise that Georgia Tech faltered. In a season when their best moments come in December and January, Georgia Tech didn't have a lot to celebrate as conference play went on. Still, the future seems promising for Georgia Tech: McCammish Pavillion is finally set to open and Gregory will better know what to expect from his team in the second year.
Who's Leaving?
The nice part about having a young team is that you don't have to worry about losing a lot of players to graduation. The Yellow Jackets will lose Pierre Jordan and Nick Foreman, a pair of back-up guards who each averaged about 10 minutes a game in the past season, but that's the only toll from graduation. Sophomore big man Nate Hicks has transferred to Florida Gulf Coast University. Hicks didn't get a lot of playing time in Atlanta, averaging a paltry 7.7 minutes per game. The biggest departure is the dismissal of Glen Rice, Jr., from the team. The troubled swingman was benched at the end of his freshman season by Paul Hewitt and served a pair of suspensions last season under Gregory. He was finally dismissed from the team after a run-in with the law that featured Rice driving under the influence while one of his passengers discharged a gun. Rice was the leading scorer and rebounder for Georgia Tech, but his off-the-court troubles certainly seem serious enough to make his departure seem like the best option for Rice and the team.


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Governor Lingle releases $23,800,000 for University of Hawaii at Hilo Science and Technology BuildingUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
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HILO — Governor Linda Lingle has released $23,800,000 in construction funds for the development of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo's (UH Hilo) Science and Technology Building. The new facility will include classrooms, offices and laboratories for various science-related programs. The Governor made the announcement today during a meeting of the Hawaiʻi Island Chamber of Commerce in Hilo.
Current facilities, which were built in the 1950s and 1960s, are too small to accommodate the increasing enrollment in the physical sciences, astronomy, chemistry, math, computer sciences, and biology programs, and lack proper utilities and space needed for modern technology programs. The new building is the first phase of a new science and technology complex that will provide classrooms and research facilities to support growing enrollment programs as well as sponsored research.
"This science and technology complex will promote innovation, new technologies and products that will have the potential of being the basis for new businesses and industries in the Hilo area, across the State of Hawaiʻi and ultimately around the world," said Governor Lingle. "Cutting-edge instruction and facilities are crucial to helping our students compete with their peers in other countries."
"UH Hilo is grateful that the Legislature supported this project and that Governor Lingle has released the funds so we can move forward with construction of the Science and Technology Building," said UH Hilo Chancellor Rose Tseng. "The needed classroom space and new state-of-the-art labs will help keep our education in science and technology on the leading edge in a rapidly changing world."
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I dont really like the word "haul", I suppose it is a good way to see whats in the shops at the moment and we all like to live vicariously through what others have. I just think they are a little strange! However its one of those things I'm always asked to do and they are oddly addictive. I might start doing a weekly/bi weekly round up of the things I buy. I don't buy that much on a weekly basis, I some weeks I buy nothing, others I buy a few things and then I go a little crazy and buy lots. It really does vary! I go "shopping" quite a bit, but generally dont buy anything, I just love browsing haha!
I hadn't actually bought anything up until today apart this jumper I wore in this outfit post. However today my Mum dragged me to the shops for our usual Sunday shopping ritual. I've been super lucky and have been given a New Look Press card so I get discount, so I bought some things I'd had my eye on for a while and some easy to wear basics. I adore the shoes I picked out, I wanted as soon as I saw them. I love the patent granny-ish shoe! They are surprisingly comfy too as I find New Look shoes fit me a little bit awkwardly, I always have to size down but these fit me in a 5. I also paid for this stuff with giftcards and credit note so didn't end up spending a penny, My kind of shopping!
So excited to try out a conical wand, I've been wanting one for ages. After a quick tweet and some recommendations from the beauty bloggers I opted for the Babyliss Conical Wand 25-13mm. Not that I really style my hair all that much. And 99% of the time I really cant be bothered with my hair. I've made a mental promise with myself that I will sort my hair out and actually try and keep it looking presentable!You get a sweet Michael Jackson stylee glove too! EEE HEE!


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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Americans, in general, spend almost $40 billion a year trying to look good. The cosmetic market represents about 15 percent of the beauty industry and includes anything from lipstick to nail polish.
But what's in this stuff and how is it made?
"This is your basic lipstick formula — waxes and oils and pigments," Karoline Wells, a formulation chemist, said.
After working in microbiology labs, Wells started mixing and pouring her own line of lipstick at the Elixery in Northeast Minneapolis.
"These waxes are rationed out very specifically, so if the wax ratio is wrong, it can crystalize or it can sweat," Wells said.
Colors and compounds are developed from scratch in the lab.
"My goal was to stay on really well and to have it feel good," Wells said.
She started making lipstick, wanting an ethical product free of animal testing. Because of her science background, she can spot the "ugly" easily in the beauty industry.
Wells says all make up needs is to stick and be easy to put on. That's where fillers come in.
"Mica is a kind of shimmery mineral, so that's the ingredient here," Wells said.
Wells says she's not a huge fan of fillers made of corn starch because, in her opinion, it can grow bacteria. She thinks rice starch is a better alternative.
She also said those of you who have reactions to makeup might want to avoid bismuth oxychloride, which is sometimes found in mineral makeups.
Something Wells checks for in a blush is carmine, an insect derived pigment. She said you might want to stay away from Solvent brands, which dry out your lips.
"I definitely avoid a chemical called isododecane because it can de-fat your skin," Wells said.
Anything shiny on your lip will amplify the sun's rays and most glosses don't contain sunscreen, whereas lipstick does contain titanium dioxide, a pigment which does block the sun. Studies show that may be why women are less likely than men to get lip cancer.
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Denver Big Air not returning in 2012
Denver's Big Air event in Civic Center Park is not coming back.
Fitting the January contest in the International Ski Federation's international Big Air calendar — which runs from October through December across Europe and Asia — proved too difficult, said the Metro Denver Sports Commission's Sue Baldwin, the principal organizer of last January's $1.2 million festive spectacle of live music and flying snowboarders.
"If we wanted to do it again, they (the FIS) were looking at October through December, which doesn't work because we could easily have a day like this," Baldwin said Thursday, with temperatures hovering in the mid 50s.
The FIS made an exception last year when it had an opening in its calendar and it meshed with the Colorado gathering of snowy athletes and industry players for Denver's SnowSports Industries America annual Snow Show trade show and Aspen's Winter X Games. This year proved too difficult to schedule, so Denver Sports is taking a year off.
But watch for something snowy in Civic Center Park in January 2013. An urban biathlon maybe, or an urban half-pipe contest or even a curling competition, Baldwin said.
"With an Olympic bid potentially in the future, we are looking for opportunities to do something different and big every year," she said, noting Colorado's interest in a possible bid for the 2022 Winter Games.


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These banners will be used to market the game http://www.badgesofhonor.net on Google Adwords, and various other ad networks when we launch in coming months. Badges Of Honor is a military related text online multiplayer game. It encompasses all branches of the military (Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard), Cops, Mercenaries, or anything with a badge. There are a large number of aspects to the game including battle, commerce, casino-style mini-games, battleship, controlling territory, and more.
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In Ireland, people who don't complete their census forms are actually prosecutedWednesday, February 22nd, 2012
In America, all residents are legally obliged to complete their census forms, but it has been many decades since the US government has actually enforced its rules and prosecuted citizens who have failed to complete their census forms. But in Ireland, this isn't the case. The Irish Times reports:
SIX HOUSEHOLDERS are to be prosecuted for refusing to complete their census forms in last year's survey.
The six cases have been forwarded to the Chief State Solicitor's Office, a spokeswoman for the Central Statistics Office told The Irish Times .
The CSO's policy was to prosecute "as representative a sample of the population as possible" and it would be prosecuting six households "for the moment", the spokeswoman said. They could face fines of up to €25,000 on conviction in the Circuit Court.
Some 20 households had "refused outright" to co-operate with the census but a "significant proportion" of these households subsequently completed their forms after further correspondence, the spokeswoman said.
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When we heard that Thom Yorke was going to be aboard the Rainbow Warrior from Amsterdam to London, you could spot the Radiohead fans: they were the ones who fell over onto the helideck like planks. OK, I exaggerate. One hit that stuttering staccato "Creep" power chord on air guitar. Another was literally jumping up and down. Another tweeted "Thom Yorke aboard. Must not embarrass self." Harmony, one of our New Hands on Deck, eloquently texted a world record number of repetitions of "OMG OMG OMG OMG."
Of course, once in his presence, we were all, you know, cool. He was aboard as our guest, our way to say thank you for support he's given Greenpeace and for his contributions to efforts against climate change and his work on fair trade issues -- we tried to give him a great experience of our new ship, and were careful not to mob him with requests for photographs and autographs, or pester him with all those questions we were dying to ask.
As it turned out, he was a humble, very cool person to have on board, and as clued up about environmental issues as any of us. He spotted 350.org's website over my shoulder. He wanted to be kept updated on the Keystone pipeline. He told us about his foray into the Copenhagen climate talks with Friends of the Earth, disguised as a journalist.
New hand on deck Harmony was worried she was being too cool, and that one of her musical heroes might think she didn't know who he was. But even the crew who really didn't know Radiohead or recognise Yorke were struck by what a nice bloke he was.
Me, I was struck by that as well, and by something he said to the Telegraph: "This is no hippy tugboat. This is some serious shit." And as others have observed, he's right. This ship is run tight, it's a triumph of technology, everything from sail trim to emergency reefing drills is about precision, measurement, improvement.
But the hippies are also here in spirit, and I'm proud to count myself among them. 40 years ago, hippies founded Greenpeace. I was ten years late to that party, but it was still roaring with hippy energy.
If that sounds like a dig, you're tuned to the wrong frequency, Kenneth. Don't believe the cartoon image that has come to dominate the popular image of hippies: the unwashed, lazy, spliff-befuddled park litter looking for a handout.
Sure, that was there.
But the hippies that founded Greenpeace were of a different sort, of a tribe that was a major cultural force which history has largely forgotten: nonconformist visionaries who simply refused to accept that things were as they were simply because that's how it was, nor that they had to do as they were told simply because someone claiming authority had told them to do it.
They were men and women, not all wise or good, who valued peace over nationalist zealotry, love over money, nature over things, and were willing to risk their security, their social standing, and in some cases, their lives, for what they believed. And they had the creativity and the energy and the persistence to pursue those visions to the end of some very elusive rainbows.
Over the years, Greenpeace has struggled with an identity crisis that founding member Bob Hunter identified as "the mystics versus the mechanics" -- between the values of hard-headed political realism, efficiency, and critical pathways, and those who see themselves as part of an old Cree prophecy about a tribe of warriors who will heal the earth when it is sick.
The Rainbow Warrior is both a triumph of the mechanics, and a testament to the mystics.
When another one of our new hands on deck, Pablo, heard Thom Yorke would be aboard, he remembered seeing an interview in which Yorke was bicycling around New York City ("not the most bike-friendly town in the world" Pablo observed) and had said "You can be an activist all by yourself, simply by the choices you make in your daily life." That was something that stuck with Pablo, and was partly inspirational to him in eventually choosing to work for Greenpeace and dedicating himself full-time to environmental activism.
On arrival in London, I finally got the chance to ask the guy who wrote "the planet is a gunship, in a sea of fears" a few questions on camera. I told him that Pablo had been inspired by him, and was aboard the Rainbow Warrior partly because of the example he had set.
Thom Yorke and Pablo Bullrich
"I'm glad to hear that I might have inspired someone to be an activist all the time," he said, "because I'm not, I can't be. But the world needs more people like Pablo."
True. And the world needs more people like Thom Yorke as well, and people of his ilk. You can call them what you like: I call them hippies.
The Rainbow Warrior is truly the boat that rocks. In addition to Thom Yorke, we recently hosted Damon Albarn supergroup "The Good, the Bad, & the Queen" aboard our decks in London -- and former Clash bassist Paul Simonon revealed his secret infiltration of a Greenpeace action.
It's part of our web mini-series "Stories from the Rainbow Warrior." Keep up to date on the Maiden voyage by "Liking" the New Hands on Deck Facebook page and see the maiden voyage through the eyes of our newest activists, the New Hands on Deck. Follow their updates on Facebook and Twitter and Flickr and the Webcam.
Brian Fitzgerald is a Story Advisor at Greenpeace International.
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In the future, if anyone asks me why, living in the second decade of the 21st century (and far too young to have attended the original party), I'm...
In the future, if anyone asks me why, living in the second decade of the 21st century (and far too young to have attended the original party), I'm proud to call myself (or be called) a hippie, I will point that person HERE! :-)
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It´s his duty as his brother,Andy,works for Greenpeace. He must support Greenpeace,of course. Congratulations Pablo.
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Nice one Thom!
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Sounds more like a hipster tugboat to me!
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more like
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The sole purpose of this website is to save the earth and your money. Be-A-Ant is a next generation website on a global scale for the people of the wo...
The sole purpose of this website is to save the earth and your money. Be-A-Ant is a next generation website on a global scale for the people of the world to communicate their transport Daley. Be-A-Ant works in every country of the world and integrates all the world together as we should be. Be-A-Ant is what the internet is made for. The idea and concept has always been with us, We just had to wait for the internet and you the people to be ready and willing to add your face on your profile, In the year 2011 we are ready and willing, We must all use the site as part of our life, For the next generation, Then the problems of traffic, pollution and the global economic future will no longer be a problem Just by using be-a-ant.com. Be part of the future sign up and add all your journeys , Use it and love it, As I do. I wont to see the logo of be a ant integrated in all the big companies of the world that torque about cutting the carbon footprint, because torque is cheap, You should show the way and prove that you really wont to go green. So hows going to do something about it. The integration of people from your photo profile will put you at ease, you can see the face profile before you do any transactions When you drive to work you can take three are four passengers with you, that means you are neutralising your carbon foot print and more. Now beet that if you can, www.be-a-ant.com can not be beaten.
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When did Thom Yorke write "the planet is a gunship, in a sea of fears"? I have never heard that song and don't believe it exists.
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@Kevin: The song is "The Bends" :-)
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Design trends are increasingly leaning toward "thinking big." From overstuffed furnishings, to wide floorings and expansive wall art, oversized pieces have experienced a boom in popularity. So what's the secret behind this craze? To put it simply, large pieces create an immediate impact in a room. They instantly draw attention and create a focal point.
Contrary to what you might think, large-scale pieces give the illusion of spaciousness and increased size. It's true; large pieces can make rooms look bigger. Best of all, this design strategy can work in any type of space. Here are a few suggestions for items that can be supersized for maximum design impact.
First, consider buying a piece of oversized furniture. A large ottoman or chair can create intimacy in a large room that has high ceilings or windows. These pieces can also look great in a room with limited space. Instead of buying multiple pieces of small furniture, consider arranging the room around one or two large pieces. It will make the limited space look more open and less cluttered.
One large lighting fixture can light up an entire room and make an exciting design statement. Instead of small pendant lights, place an oversized chandelier in the dining area or the kitchen to create a sophisticated, yet contemporary look.
In the past, most wallpaper was created with small, intricate prints. But today, large-print wallpaper is an excellent, new alternative. Designers have created wallpapers that feature oversized art or photography. You could also choose to decorate the walls using oversized hanging art or mirrors. Large mirrors are very popular because they can reflect the light in the room, making it look larger and brighter.
In terms of flooring, many homeowners are choosing hardwood flooring and tile designed with wider or larger pieces. Larger flooring pieces look more modern and sleek, while giving the illusion that the room is bigger. You could also choose an oversized area rug. If your style tastes change, simply swapping out a rug can change the entire look of a room.
Oversized pieces will create a dramatic and spacious look. Be pragmatic and install only a limited number of pieces for maximum impact. Otherwise, it might look like your home belongs on the set of Alice in Wonderland!


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My Name is Adriaan Jakobus Grobler and I married Jane van der Linde.
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In fall 2013, the U.S. National Security Agency quietly began booting up its Utah Data Center, a sprawling 1.5 million-square-foot facility designed to store and analyze the vast amounts of electronic data the spy agency gathers from around the globe. Consisting of four low-slung data halls and a constellation of supporting structures, the facility includes at least 100,000 square feet of the most advanced data reservoirs in the world. The project represents a massive expansion of the NSA's capabilities and a profound threat to press freedom worldwide.
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SPRING VALLEY — The cause of the death for a Spring Valley teen who died Wednesday during football practice appears to be of natural causes, according to Bureau County Coroner Janice Wamhoff.
Daniel Lule, 17, collapsed about 12:20 p.m. Wednesday on the Hall High School practice field about 20 minutes into an afternoon football practice during a non-contact agility drill. Lule was taken to St. Margaret's Hospital in Spring Valley, where he was pronounced dead at about 1:37 p.m.
On Friday morning, Wamhoff said the cause of Lule's death is most certainly of natural causes. There is no indications at all that the death was a suicide,a homicide or caused by an accident. An autopsy was to be performed later that day.
Results of Friday's autopsy and toxicology reports could take six to eight weeks to receive back, Wamohff said. At this time, there is no inquest scheduled.
The Spring Valley and Hall High School community has gathered together to remember Daniel and to help each other through the grief process.
As news of Lule's death became known throughout the community, Hall High School Superintendent Mike Struna announced the school would bring grief counselors Thursday and Friday to the school "to help students, parents and friends deal with their thoughts and feelings associated with the loss of Daniel."
The following statement was released Thursday by the school:
"The Hall High School community suffered a tragic loss on Aug. 8 when Red Devil student and football player Daniel Lule died. It is a very sad day for Hall High School. The thoughts and prayers of the entire Hall High School community go out to the Lule family. Daniel was a wonderful young man who was a Red Devil through and through. He will be greatly missed by the entire Hall High School family, especially his friends and teammates. Please keep the Lule family in your thoughts and prayers."
At 6 p.m. Friday, the Spring Valley/Hall High School community again banded together, this time for a community walk from the JFK school to the Lule family home. The group brought flowers and gifts to the family to show their support and to remember Daniel.
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I'm not yet in as bad shape as Brownlee over at BBG, drinking instant, but this beautiful chromey Otto espresso maker could convince me to spend a bit more time on my morning cup.
It even comes with a matching chrome latte mug. And a product shot gallery with more liberal usage of reflective Photoshop shinies you will never see. Woe, though, is the AU$595 price tag ($420 US) and down-under-only availability. Here, it is demonstrated by a pair of Ozzies in a cavernous soundstage, to the tune of Green Onions:
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Marlins ink Kotchman to Minor League deal
JUPITER, Fla. -- The first base competition has gotten a little more crowded.
The Marlins on Friday signed Casey Kotchman to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.
Kotchman, who turns 30 on Feb. 22, will arrive at camp on Saturday.
A left-handed hitter, and strong defensively, Kotchman batted. 229 in 142 games for the Indians last season. He added 12 home runs and 55 RBIs.
With the Rays in 2011, Kotchman hit .306 with 10 homers and 48 RBIs.
Logan Morrison, the projected starting first baseman, may not be ready for Opening Day. Morrison is recovering from right knee surgery, and he has yet to be cleared to run.
On Tuesday, Morrison will be examined by Dr. Richard Steadman in Vail, Colo., to determine when he is ready to run at full speed.
The Marlins held their first full-squad workouts on Friday, and working at first base were Greg Dobbs and Joe Mahoney.
A St. Petersburg, Fla., native, Kotchman was a first-round pick of the Angels in the 2001 First-Year Player Draft. In nine seasons, he's played for the Angels, Braves, Red Sox, Mariners, Rays and Indians.
He is a career .262 hitter with 71 homers.
The Marlins have 74 players in camp.


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Logo to re-brand amazing non-profit organization, Student Movement for Real Change - where are new slogan is "Young leaders inspire global development." Need your help to come up with catchy design for new name idea, Go Do Ventures.
We need a design that appeals to college students who are looking for opportunities to do extremely challenging and important work in the fight against global poverty. It should be striking and appealing to donors but not too flashy or corporate.
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My headline won't put the Updike's of the world out of business, but maybe Google's new technique for scanning books into its ever-growing digital library will help me read more and become a better blogger.
Probably not, you're right.
Anyway, the program, as you may know, is called Google Book Search, and it's pretty simple: Google is right now busily scanning as many books as it can get its hands on and adding the images to a search database. It's just another way the company is slowly taking over the world, but who cares—you can click links in the books when they mention locations and Google Maps will take you there!
But on their way to putting public libraries out of business, Google ran into a decidedly low-tech problem when scanning the physical books for uploading into their new digital medium. Basically, the character recognition software requires a relatively flat 2D image of the text to work 100% properly. The books' bindings aren't cooperating, however, as they cause the pages to arch upward on either side. This has made the process take far longer than our future overlords would have liked.
Luckily, Google knows a thing or two about frickin' laser beams (but thankfully not how to attach them to the heads of sharks—yet). By casting an infrared beam over each book, the Google team can use infrared cameras to map the 3D shape and filter out the distortion with some nifty error correction software. And now the books are just flying off the shelves and into the digital ether. [New Scientist]


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Around the region, five middle schools were awarded Shape the State grants to improve middle school students' fitness with money for training, curriculum and equipment. The program was established by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation Inc. Area schools receiving the $10,000 grants are:
• Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, Chattanooga
• Ocoee Middle School, Cleveland
• Sequatchie County Middle School, Dunlap
• South Pittsburg Academy, South Pittsburg
• West Middle School, Tullahoma
Source: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation
Five area middle schools have received $10,000 Shape the State grants to boost physical education programs with money for training, curriculum and equipment.
School officials say the money from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee will give physical education programs a needed shot in the arm.
"Our 'Fitnessgram' shows 44 percent of our students last year were either overweight or obese. That's awful," said Ocoee Middle School physical education teacher Eddie Frazier, referring to the reporting program used by Ocoee Middle to track student fitness.
"I think we have a pretty good physical education program, but yet you see those numbers and that shows you what we're dealing with," Frazier said.
Ocoee Middle School in Bradley County, Sequatchie County Middle School and South Pittsburg Academy in Marion County are among 20 Tennessee schools that got Shape the State grants.
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy and Coffee County's West Middle School also received the funding.
State Department of Health statistics show about 40 percent of Tennessee children are overweight or obese, dramatically increasing their risk for health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer, grant officials say in a release.
Staff members from the recipient schools will undergo training in November from Spark, a program established in 1989 that fosters "environmental and behavioral change" with a program package containing a highly active curriculum, on-site training and support combined with equipment matched to program content, according to the organization's website.
Sequatchie Middle School Principal Sandy Nash said school officials will know more about what the grant will fund after the November training, but she hopes to be able to expand activity options for all students.
"We always have overweight students; we have all shapes and sizes," Nash said.
The school's two physical education teachers try to keep students active with games such as basketball, she said, but she hopes the grant also provides some activities for students who wait on buses in the afternoons.
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I am not sure, but while getting caught in a severe lightining storm a blonde friend of mine started grinning like a cheshire cat. I asked her why she was smiling and she replied "one should always smile for photographs". She seemed to enjoy the "attention".
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I believe everybody can have more fun not only because she is blonde, always remember beauty is in the be holder as long as you have an X-factor and sex appeal.
Being the butt of blonde jokes can't be much fun, nor the constant implication that blondes have it easy so they don't need to work hard. That can't be much fun. Also, there must be a lot of pressure to be a "fun-loving blonde". I remember reading somewhere that inspite of her platinum locks, Marilyn Monroe was "the saddest girl in the world". So maybe they'd like to, and maybe some blondes do, but on the whole, I can't imagine blondes having any more (or less) fun than anyone else- especially with all that hype!


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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2012) – The ETSU men's soccer team takes on its third ranked opponent of the season on Tuesday, hosting 2007 National Champion and No. 15 Wake Forest inside Summers-Taylor Stadium at 7 p.m.
For this game and the rest of the season, fans are invited to tailgate prior to Buccaneer contests in a specially designated area. The roped off section for men's soccer is located in the ETSU parking lot behind Bojangles Restaurant.
The matchup will be the first all-time between ETSU (6-5-1, 2-1-0 A-Sun) and Wake Forest (7-2-3, 1-1-3 ACC), as the Buccaneers will look to extend their unbeaten streak to six games against NSCAA Top 25 teams. ETSU began the streak last season with a win at then-No. 24 UNC Greensboro, followed by a victory over then-No. 14 William & Mary and a draw to then-No. 25 Furman. That streak continued earlier this year, when the Bucs took down then-No. 17 UAB and played to another tie at then-No. 25 Furman.
Junior David Geno (Kingsport, Tenn.) continues to be the opposition's biggest threat, netting eight goals and four assists to total 20 points this season. He leads the team in all three categories, and broke Aaron Schoenfeld's career points record of 50 on Sunday in the win over Jacksonville. Redshirt senior Colin Pugh (Dublin, Ireland) and junior Blaike Woodruff (Georgetown, Texas) each tallied an assist against North Florida, moving their season totals to four to share the team lead with Geno.
ETSU's Last Outing
ETSU welcomed in North Florida and Jacksonville to Summers-Taylor Stadium for a weekend of Atlantic Sun play, and took all six points to move up to second place in the league standings.
The Bucs earned their first win of the conference season in a big way on Friday, blowing out UNF, 4-0, with four different Buccaneers registering a goal. Geno knocked home his seventh of the season to open the scoring in the 23rd minute, while a trio of seniors in Franck Doumbe (Silver Spring, Md.), Theo Yang (Lilburn, Ga.) and Pugh each netted their first goal of the year with second-half insurance.
Sunday's win did not come as easily, but started the same as Friday with Geno opening the scoring in the 20th minute off a great one-touch pass from senior Alesi Osorio (Austin, Texas). Matheus Saroli leveled the score 11 minutes later off a free kick, and the game remained the way into the late stages of the second half. With 1:22 to play, junior defender Nate Hodges (Meridian, Miss.) fired ETSU's 29th shot of the game, launching a free kick around a wall of JU defender and into the left side of goal for the game-winner.
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Wake Forest saw its six-game unbeaten streak come to an end on Saturday, falling in ACC action at home to Boston College, 1-0. The goal came in the 57th minute of play, when Charlie Rugg chipped a shot over Wake's keeper Michael Lisch. The Demon Deacons put eight shots on frame, and outshot BC 15-11, but never found the back of the net to suffer just their second loss of the season.
Wake Forest's most impressive result of the year came on Sept. 14 when they played then-No. 1 UNC to a scoreless draw.
Luca Gimenez leads the attack with five of the team's 21 goals this season. Meanwhile, the keeper, Lisch, has allowed just seven goals through 12 games, boasting a GAA of 0.55 to rank 11th in the nation.
Live stats will be available for Tuesday night's contest on Stat Broadcast through ETSUBucs.com. Free live streaming video will also be provided through ASun.TV.
Game Notes
- ETSU is unbeaten in its last five games against ranked opponents, holding a 3-0-2 record in those contests. The streak includes wins against UNC Greensboro, William & Mary and UAB, along with two draws against Furman.
- Tuesday's game will be the first all-time meeting between ETSU and Wake Forest.
- David Geno is one goal from breaking Aaron Schoenfeld's ETSU career record. Both are currently tied at 20. He is also two goals, two assists and two points away from breaking the single-season marks in each category.
- Wake Forest lost its first game on Saturday since falling at Louisvile back on Sept. 11. The Demon Deacons were shutout by Boston College, 1-0.
- Wake Forest played then-No. 1 UNC to a scoreless tie on Sept. 14.
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Every season we see a ton of different, fabulous looks, yet there are always a few trends we see across the board. One of the biggest hair stories for Fall 2013 was the low ponytail. Ah, I love it. It's so refreshing to see a glam way to wear the hair staple. For the Victoria Beckham show (above), Redken creative consultant Guido created this simple, yet elegant pony based on shine, shine and more shine. "This style is meant to look very easy, almost accidental, but note the emphasis is on the texture — I wanted it to look really drenched in shine, not quite totally wet, but almost," explained Guido. Here are the steps to get the look.
Step 1: Blow dry hair with your fingers, not a brush, dragging fingers through as you dry so that the end result is straight but not perfect and retains a natural texture.
Step 2: Once dry, apply a shine serum (Guido used Redken Diamond Oil Shatterproof Shine, $40 – Launches in May) from lengths to ends.
Step 3: For an extra glossy finish, next apply a shine spray (he used Redken Shine Flash 02 Glistening Mist, $18) all over.
Step 4: Gather hair into a loose low pony with a messy, undefined side part. Pull out some pieces around the face and leave one ear exposed.
Here are a few other fab low ponytails we saw this week:
Low and loose at Jenny Packham
Colorful and slick at Alexander Wang
Wet and textured at Diesel Black Gold
Do you prefer a low or high ponytail?
Images courtesy of: Redken, Cutler/Redken, TRESemmé; bottom image via: WWD


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Mystery Jets have always worn their eccentricities like a leopard print badge of honour. As the band who wrote 'Two Doors Down', perhaps they've every right to. Still, the suspicion that this Eel Pie Island quartet place general whimsy before straight up incredible songwriting continues to linger like simplistic comparisons to Syd Barrett. Following the underwhelming Serotonin, a reboot seemed like the best route forward for Blaine Harrison and co. As it turns out, a country-inspired LP recorded in Austin, Texas was the way they decided to go about it.
What could be more Mystery Jets than trekking over to Confederate America with only a handful of guitars and some Deep South dreaming to get by on? Americana is a suit the group don with lonesome gusto, tempering their excesses even when they're most needed. There's only so much unhinged delirium you can dole out through a mournful echo pedal.
Stripped of their archetypal fidgeting on the fringes of pop normality, the musicians behind Radlands reveal themselves to be far more accomplished than you'd predict. Compelling in the minor key, the album's title track is a stunning introduction to a seemingly reinvigorated band, an affecting tale of despondency and disconnectedness that doesn't rely on grand theatrics to hit its mark. Of course, there's a caterwauling chorus but it's perfectly teed up by some disarming lyrical dexterity from Harrison Jnr. "I've heard there's a place where we go when we die," he croons with wistful abandon. " It's a terribly overrated horseshit-shaped hole in the sky?"
The stark opening salvo of 'You Had Me At Hello' and 'Someone Purer' continues this profound streak of pure brilliance. It's a joy to hear, not because Mystery Jets have dropped the kookiness, but because they've managed to realise something in themselves that previously seemed out of reach. There's still room for a flight of fancy in 'Greatest Hits', a genuinely rib-tickling post-breakup trawl through a shared record collection, "No way you're having This Nation's Saving Grace you only listen to it when you're pissed. But when you sober up it's always, 'Why the fuck are you still listening to Mark E Smith?'"
From this point onwards, it's our sad duty to report that the only way is downhill. Not to any outstandingly bad offerings, just to several more forgettable ones than can be briskly ignored. 'Sister Everett' threatens to be of interest yet ends up rambling its way into a subdued oblivion. 'Lost In Austin' would almost be worthy of our original fervour, if it's final flourish of despair weren't so unforgivably tardy. Even a delicate duet between William Rees and the enchanting Sophie-Rose on 'Take Me Where the Roses Grow' can't distract from the song being very average in the first place.
It's a cruel fate for an initially promising album that loses its lustre the longer it sprawls onwards. A place of bitter emotions and broken ambition, Radlands encapsulates its geographic influences better than the Mystery Jets could have possibly intended.
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