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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Benefanatics: Join Benefit's Hi, San Francisco! Online Contest
Are you a Benefit addict like me? Then consider this contest. I swear I'd do this if it weren't for the number of tasks I have to accomplish this week! Hopefully, I find time this weekend!
I can see myself portraying the a Professional Benebabe! I am loving my work life right now that I feel so good in a blazer, a bit of Benetint on my cheeks and Stay Don't Stray primer and concealer to brighten my eyes and prevent my shadows from creasing.
C'mon, join this contest and let's become certified Benebabe!
Besides, the prize isn't so bad... heck, it's fanta-bulous! A makeover from Maggie and Annie Ford of Benefit! The legacy of Benefit will be the one to give you a true-blue Benefit look!! Aaaahhhmazing! Oh and there's a photoshoot even!
Gosh! I seriously want to join... I gotta find time to visit Greenbelt 5!! Just because I don't I have time to make a video. Lol!
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Real Beauty Basics Blog | Dove's New Beauty Hub
|Real Beauty Basics | A Dove Beauty Blog
I admit, I still pop my pimples and pick on my whiteheads and blackheads when no one is looking. It's a bad habit and a major no-no. But here I am baring my heart out to you.
When I received a heads up on the new website/blog of Dove Philippines, I wandered on to a page that tackled my worst enemies, Comedones! Yup, comedones are those icky disgusting blackheads and whiteheads that clog up my pores.
As a beauty blogger who is always reading beauty articles and beauty blogs, I can confidently say that I know my way around comedones... especially that I have too many! Ewww!!
But for those who are still unsure about what they are or if they have it, head on over to the Real Beauty Basics | A Dove and on their article on Blackheads and Whiteheads.
|Black or White: What's the Difference
What I like about the article is that it tells you how to spot the difference between whiteheads from blackheads, how it came to be, how to treat it and prevent it. It's very concise and it has a lot of helpful tips and tricks. It's not your usual beauty blog like yours truly but it does give a lot of beauty knowledge. I love that it is also not so hardsell on their products.
So, taking on the tips I read on the Dove Real Beauty Basics, I am trying my darnest best not to get rid of my blackies and whities on my own. Oh! What a challenge! Le sigh...
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Big Sister Talk: How To Love Without The Drama
While I was driving, a John Mayer song came on the radio and i was transported to the days that I was utterly emo crazy and what I could admit now, "In Love with Love". I remember those days I always thought that being in a relationship was the same things as those that I read from my romance novels. Boy, those were the days!
Let me tell you, there was a time I was more addicted to to being swept off my feet and always being in a dramatic relationship that I was in makeup!
Relationship is a big compromise. It's not all about a Cinderalla story where in one had to take the punches before you get the happily ever after. Sometimes, it doesn't even have to so hard. It doesn't have to be all drama.
Many can attest that I did kiss a lot of boys. Not that i regretted them (although I did on some), I realized that I had to change a few (ha!) things about me so that I can really make a relationship work. It's not about flowers and candies, dates and vacays, hugs and kisses that build a lasting relationship. Sometimes, it's those little things you think is unimportant that makes all the difference.
I didn't realize loving was easy and being with someone doesn't have to be so much of an effort after i changed a few things on how I react when I'm in a relationship.
1) Respect His Privacy
You don't need to know what else is hidden underneath his underwear drawer. Don't even think of touching his phone (Yes, even if he's okay with it). Respecting boundaries is important. This implies unwavering and unquestionable trust you have for each other.
2) No to too much texting
SMS'ing "Good Morning!" and "Enjoy your lunch." and those spontaneous "I love you's" are sweet. but downright texting him all the time can be annoying (Yes, even if he says it's okay!). And same goes for not to always asking where he is or tracking him!
What you can do instead: Go old school and write him a nice love letter every week. It's not intrusive in his school or work time and you can even turn this into a tradition.
3) Respect the Boys
Our guys have friends like we do. But that doesn't mean we like them. There will be some a-holes here and there. Hard as this may be, you need to take these jerks along with your guy. As long they are not crossing any line, a smile wouldn't hurt. Your guy will appreciate the tolerance. And he'll do the same for you.
4) Don't just say "Fine!"
Hard as this may be to accept, guys can't read our minds. Even when you think that the stars and the moon aligned just for the two of you and even if you feel that your heart is beating as one. No, he can't tell what you're thinking. Let's get over this and move on. Guys, seriously are very practical. He's not that guy in 500 Days of Summer. And believe me, you wouldn't want a sappy guy like that. So, just tell him your thoughts (with a bit of femininity still) and stop him from second-guessing you.
There is nothing wrong with suggesting what restaurant to go to next or telling him exactly what you want for your birthday. It's actually helpful!
5) Flatter him.
Guys and girls may be poles apart but when it comes to flattery, we are nearly cut from the same cloth. Does he work out? Notice his biceps and give it a compliment. Why not even give it a squeeze? If he good at his job, ask him how work was. Does he enjoy driving and loves to take you out? Then avoid giving him directions and just enjoy the ride. Recognize his strengths and compliment them. Like us, guys also want to know they are appreciated.
6) Give him A for Effort when it merits.
Sometimes, a guy will go out of his way to read your thoughts but fail miserably. Give him A for effort and appreciate that tacky neon green shoes he got in the wrong size. You can slowly and discreetly show him things you like in the future but not when he's too much caught in the emotion of giving you something that he was really proud of.
7) Don't let your world revolve around him and your relationship
Hard as this may be when you feel all the emotions running through you, it is important that you don't think that you are joined in the hips. Don't neglect your girl friends. Still find time for them. Don't consider work or school as something that keeps you two apart. You still have goals to conquer on your own that doesn't necessarily involves him being around constantly.
I notice that guys are attracted to independent women. Believe me, if he wants the attention... he'll tell you. Find time to pursue other things that don't concern him. it could blogging, going to the gym or a pole-dancing class. Only a handful of guys like girls who clamors after them. Most of them, want someone who is as driven as they are.
8) Know when to shut-up.
Guys can't read our mind, yes. But that doesn't mean you have to rattle on everything. Specially when fighting, know how to choose your battles. You don't always have to pursue a fight with your guy. If he's late in picking you up or forgot your anniversarry, that doesn't always have to imply an argument. Sometimes, silence is the good solution.
9) Don't go running to your girl friends whenever you two have a fight.
This is a no-no in my book. As long as you two have yet to resolve your disagreement, don't run to your friends for anything. Your friends will always have your best interest and wouldn't want to see you hurt. You can be partial to your hurt feelings and could say terrible things about your guy that you could regret.
Always make an effort to resolve your issues first before sharing them outside your relationship. You don't want your friends to think differently of your guy the next time they see them, right?
10) You need to take the "friend" part in the Girlfriend seriously.
So sometimes, take sweetness out in the equation and give me some serious talking. You can be straight with him if you think he's acting like an a-hole or a jerk or that he's not treating his family or friend well. You need to be there for him when he's down and in trouble. You must have the guts to talk sense into him and he's up being crazy. You are not just a shoulder to cry one but someone who can truly be honest with him.
Relationship is not all about sweet nothings and "where na you's". It is a lot of work. But when you love someone, you won't even notice how hard it is.
You still need to be your own person even when you think you found someone to complete you...
When a man meets the woman he wants and needs to spend the rest of his life with, he'll let you know if it's you. That is how they are made of.
I hope this post makes sense for those who thinks that love will never find them or in constant battle in their relationship.
My own relationship with my guy is a work in progress, even 6 long years down the road. We both made a lot of mistakes, have made each other cry... but one thing I can attest to is that no one can break my heart unless I allow them. So far, the guy I gave it to isn't giving me a reason to take it back. And that's a nice thing to know.... something I know I don't need to second-guess myself.
God bless!
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by Shen Gee at 1/28/2012 13 fab comments Labels: big sister talk , how to , personal , relationship
Friday, January 27, 2012
Add Color To Your Makeup. It's Easy | Clinique Chubby Stick
Happy Friday...
Another great end of work week. But bad news hovered toward the end of mine. Another member of the family has gone to the Heavens. I'm hanging by a thread. Sometimes good people just get to be with Him sooner... I just wish it doesn't have to be this soon to lose another loved one...
But despite everything, I know we must move on... work and blogging has been a great distraction. I love how I have blogging to run to whenever there's something bad going on in my life. Writing what you love and know really ease a broken heart.
And so we go back to regular programming...
|Clinique Chubby Stick | Super Strawberry
Adding color to your makeup? Yes, it's as easy as a lipstick!
Sometimes, it doesn't even have to be a lipstick... It can be a chubby stick. A marriage between lipstick and lip balm. Clinique made this cute crayon-like moisturizing lip colour balm to give us a reason not to sacrifice color for care.
Known for its relaxed natural sophistication, Clinique is dipping its fancy toes into colour for years now and this summer, it's becoming a lot bolder. And I'm loving it. But for those who love the brands' clean pristine character, adding color doesn't mean going wilder.
Incorporate a sweet yet bright shade lip balm like the Clinique Super Strawnberry Chubby Stick into your look. Don't shy away from vivid colors that gives a burst of shade that still looks natural... :)
What I would call, your lips but brighter and of course, softer!
|Clinique Chubby Stick | Super Strawberry
|Clinique Chubby Stick | Super Strawberry
Now that Valentine is rearing its head, give focus to your lips. Give him a reason to stare at your luscious lips and make him wonder how he's been holding back asking you out.
For guys who hates makeup on their girlfriend, trick him with this as he'd be none the wiser. Rather he'd be wondering if you did something special as you look different. Good different. Wink! Wink!
As for me, I'm not confident about my chappy dry smoked out lips. I always need color but lipstick can take its toll on the puckers so this is a great option, same as my other tinted lip balms.
|Clinique Chubby Stick | Super Strawberry
So search in your vanity for the nice pigmented lip balm and add some color to your makeup.
Tip: Don't have one and don't have the budget? Grind a bit of your blush and mix it in with your balm. Just dab it with your fingers for that natural effect.
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by Shen Gee at 1/27/2012 8 fab comments Labels: chubby stick , clinique , makeup review , makeup tip , product review , review , super strawberry , tips
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Aria Cucina Italiana opens in Manila on January 28!
Who here doesn't know about Aria probably haven't been to Boracay. You really can't miss this laid back Italian resto, located at the middle of the plush beachfront of Bora.
I remember that for most time that I go to Boracay, we find ourselves munching on wood-fire baked pizza and aldente pasta from this restaurant. And it's now opening in Manila on January 28, 2012 at Bonifacio High Street! Isn't that great news?
|Dining with friends at Aria before heading back to MNL the next day.
|Lunch Time at Aria Boracay before going back to Manila
I notice that we always reserve going to Aria just before the end of our trip. Maybe it's because we wanted the relaxed surrounding and hearty meal before before we go back to the chaos that is Manila.
Great news, everyone! To entice you further, let Aria Cucina Italiana take you back (or if it's your first time, take you) to Boracay, one of the Philippines famous and well-loved island! I love this island so much that I am really encouraging you to join this contest!
How to join?
Go to Aria's Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/AriaCucinaItaliana) and click LIKE!
Type in your answer to this question: Tell us why you need to know the secret to Aria's famous pizza.
And Follow Aria on Twitter (www.twitter.com/AriaCucina)
Contest will run from January 05, 2012 until February 05, 2012.
Winners will be announce on February 10, 2012.
Now, who here wants to go to Boracay?
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Makeup Review | KATE Mineral Liquid Foundation (with video demo)
|KATE Mineral Liquid Foundation in OC-B
Last Spring 2011, Kate of Kanebo came out with their Mineral Makup line which has been earning tons of raves from my fellow beuty bloggers here and abroad. It came to our beautiful plush tropical country near fall of last year (September 2011).
I've had this for awhile but have not been using it since I thought it was too light for my skin tone. It was only now that I'm working that I realize I need to use something appropriate for everyday use.
My needs for a foundation at work is as follows:
- Good coverage
- Can last an 8 hour shift with minor retouching
- Will keep my skin matte as I get oily even in a fully-airconditioned room
- Lightweight enough for everyday use.
Of course I'm reaching for the moon with my work foundation needs. Surprisingly though, Kate Mineral Liquid Foundation worked really well for me and met most of my requirements since I started using it last week.
- It has good coverage and it evens out my skin's redness especially after applying my salicylic base toner. It does not, however, conceal severe dark spots, cystic pimples and other blemishes.
- It lasts up to 4 hours without budging but with retouch of a good powder foundation, none is the wiser.
- It's mattifying up until the sun hits my face and it produces oilies from the change of temperature.
- It is lightweight as most mineral liquid foundations goes.
Here's a video review I did and a demo on how I apply the Kate Mineral Liquid Foundation
My skin's current had changed as of the past two days.
- My face is starting to peel right now from when I had Easy Peel procedure done two days ago at Flawless.
Kate Mineral Liquid Foundation helped in evening my skin tone but fails to cover the darken parts of my face due to the chemical peel. Although i don't really recommend for anyone to use a foundation when undergoing skin peeling, for those time it can't be helped, foundation that are safe for the skin like Mienral Liquid Foundations and BB Creams are best used during these times.
This liquid makeup comes in 20g tube that is convenient for travelling. The squeeze tube makes it easy to
apply and dispenses out the amount you need. I amount the same amount as you see in the photo below.
|KATE Mineral Liquid Foundation
I try to apply it with hands so I can warm it and make sure it really blends on to my skin. I also concentrate on parts of my face that needs coverage which basically the center part like sides of my nose, under eyes, cheeks and chin.
So far, I have not experienced any skin reaction and have been liking the results coverage-wise.
If you have dry skin, you can treat this like a BB Cream and use this alone or on top of a hydrating powder makeup. I think KATE also have a compact foundation powder.
Normal to combination, concentrate only to the parts that needs coverage and where you tend to oil up the most. Then, set with foundation.
Oily skin needs to set this with powder makeup and may need to retouch in a few hours. (see video above for demo)
Swatch photos coming right up!
|KATE Mineral Liquid Foundation in OC-B
|KATE Mineral Liquid Foundation in OC-B
|KATE Mineral Liquid Foundation in OC-B
Overall, I like the effects and feel of it against skin and may be buying another tube if this rans out. That is if I haven't discovered a new liquid makeup just yet. Hehehe! But no worries since this one will very well last me for a couple of months.
So if you are looking for something that easy on the skin, within reasonable pricing and travel-friendly, try visiting KATE at SM Department Stores. :)
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Tech Tuesday: L'oreal White Perfect Micro-Vibration 3-in-1 Eye Brightener
|L'oreal White Perfect Micro-Vibration 3-in-1 Brightener
Just in! I got a sample for review of the the White Perfect Micro-Vibration 3 in 1 Eye Brightener. And who wouldn't want some nifty beauty gadget, right?
|L'oreal White Perfect Micro-Vibration 3-in-1 Brightener
I couldn't believe the amount of undereye baggies I've acquired in just few weeks of less than 5 hours of sleep. It's quite obvious and I'm very bothered with it. I do have some quick remedies that I do at home to further prevent them from worsening like applying cucumber on my eyes before going to bed. Applying ice over my undereyes over the weekend and drinking lots of fluids. Of course, I also apply eye creams that I've accumualted on my vanity.
But for those of you are having the same undereye dilemma as I am, here's something worth looking into. It's the L'oreal White Perfect 3 in 1 Eye Brightener. I put in a category of Tech Tuesday because of its ingenious micro-vibrating tool!
Its a two-step skin care product in combating your underyes problem. From puffy eyes, dark circles and spots. Here's how i apply it.,
|L'oreal White Perfect Micro-Vibration 3-in-1 Brightener | Step 1
Step 1: Apply the White Perfect eye cream with brigthening complex and Tourmaline Gemstone to help reduce dark circle and spots on the lower eye contour. Make sure the product is distributed evenly without tugging the skin.
This has three main ingredients that have been raved about from their other White Perfect line:
- Melanin Vanish: Anti-spots and intense brightening; 1 Drop, 10x more powerful
- Tourmaline Gemstone: Anti-dulleness; Stimulates micro-circulation
- Caffeine: Anti-eye bags; Reference ingredient for eye products for its draining and decongesting action
Step 2: Remove protective Cap and turn on the vibrating massager. Divide undereyes into 5 sections. Starting in the middle moving inward and then outward.
Take note: Do not move it sideways, just press it gently into the points since the skin around this area ismore sensitive and prone to sagging.
The 130 micro-vibrasions per second helps in absorbing the eye cream and improve blood circulation around the eye area.
You'll immediately feel refresh after one application.
I'm road testing this as I write this post and have yet to conclude what this product has done for me. But so far I'm loving the micro-vibrating tool.
The cool feel of the rounded steel relaxes my eyes after spending much time in front of the computer. I also get a little bit ticklish when i press the ball on the inner corners of my undereyes.
At first try, I could really feel a difference... it's that "maaliwalas" feel around the eye area. Of course, no amount of product will work if we also don't try to take care of ourselves naturally. I'm slowly adjusting my schedule so I can get that much needed 8 hour sleep so I don't aggravate my eyebags.
I recommend this to those who spend hours upon hours in front of the comupeter as I notice that the birbarion tool helps ease the pressure around my eyes.
The great thing is this is only Php695! A very affordable 3 in 1 skincare and beauty gadget in one!
Will update you within the next two weeks if it has positive effects on my eye area. :)
Til then!
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Monday, January 23, 2012
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters | Tutti Frutti, Sugar Plum, Gumdrop
I knew there was something familiar the moment I got my hands on the Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters. It was a casual version of a the Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks. And same as the popular, much-raved about lipstick, Colorburst Lip Butter didn't fall short of expectations.
It's like the sporty stylish sister, Lip Butters seem to be low maintenance but have that pizzazz. I was scared it was going to be just like a regular lip balm and won't have much pigmentation. Thank God, it didn't.
What's great is that it is really moisturizing. Sugar Plum has quite taken over my lip balms! It hs that pigmentation that I need for a lipstick but it is also helping my skin maintain mositure inside the office wherein the aircon can dry up my lips.
Colorburst Lip Butters have an amazing selections as well. The shades are very Spring/Summer. But all very wearable as the color is buildable. This Lustre finish of MAC Lipsticks. The color payoff comes after a few application.
Tutti Frutti is sheer orange that is great for those who want to follow the trend of Spring/Summer 2012. If you are scared to rock matte or opaque orange as suggested, this is a great lip product you can try. It's a wearable orange that gives the lips a hint of it. Build color by applying more. Stay within the color family of peaches for the rest of your makeup when sporting this lip color.
Sugar Plum is the most wearable shade out of the three and what I've been using a lot lately. It has lorded over my other lip balms and quite monopolized my lips for the past few days. I am quite loving this shade as it goes with my everyday office attire. It compliments my simple makeup looks. I've also been looking for a nice purple ton lipstick much like my MAC Viva Glam VI but way more darker and redder. This fits the bill splendidly.
Gumdrop is not the most enticing shade from these three. but it has a nice sheen that is great for smokey eyes. Definitely screams avant garde. It doesn't go on as purple as the bullet suggest but it's like a purple pink. Will show you a lip swatch. I can't say this is my favorite or that I'll wear this frequently or ever. But it does have its charm.
What I love...
- Lips smoothening properties
- Keeps my lips soft and moisturized
- Prevent chapping of the lips!
- Great pigmentation, amazing for a lip butter lip product
- These shades compliment my lips and skintone (surprisingly)
- Comes in a see through bottle so you see the actual shade.
- Wide range of shades available
- The scent of mango, cocoa and shea makes me think of dessert
What I don't...
- Hard to pop out from its cover
- Given it's a lip butter, bullet stick isn't as sturdy
- Price is steep Php500++
Buy this if you like great pigmentation with a nice sheen and something that keeps your lips soft and hydrated.
Skip this if you have way too many lip balms, lip products etc. and isn't really into all-in-one sort of thing.
Overall, I really like the Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter. Since I get these for reviews, I didn't get a chance to choose the colors. I've researched online that they have way better shades that what I got for review so check them out. I thing many likes their red Raspberry pie, Cupcake, Creamsicle and Candy Apple. I think for the price and for the amount of product and pigmentation you're getting, you'll love these.
As for me, I'll go and visit Revlon Counters and get me some more wearable shades compared to these three. Hehehe!
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by Shen Gee at 1/23/2012 14 fab comments Labels: lip butter , lip product , revlon colorburst lip butter
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Indulgent Hand and Foot Hamman Package: A Morrocan Bliss for Nail-a-holics
Anybody who lives in the vicinity of SM Hypermart Pasig probably knows that Nail-a-holics have been open for quite sometime. I've going to this place for my nail needs because its the only place I can be comfortable in and really good manicure and pedicure. Unfortunately, other nail spas near my place and those situated inside SM Hypermart falls short of my expectation. Nail spas doesn't come cheap compared to getting them at salons so I want to get all my money's worth.
And another reason I like going to Nail-a-holics is because their Hand and Foot Hammam Package! It is by far one of the best spa experience I've ever had.
What is Hammam?
Hammam is a Moroccan spa ritual that includes batting, scrubbing and exfoliating using popular Moroccan products like black olive and argan oil in an alternating hot and cold room temperatures. The Hammam is then needed with a soothing massage and a tea.
I was so excited to try this as I've been hearing really great things about argan oil and its benefits. The ritual is very simple but the products used was so rich, I left the nail spa totally moisturized and invigorated.
Lavish Foot Hamman Spa Pedicure | Php700
As always, the feet is soaked in a tub of warm water with soap. This cleanses the feet and softens it for scrubbing. Next, both my feet and legs were treated for exfoliation with dead-sea salt and olive scrub to remove dead skin. After scrubbing, Dead Sea Mud Mask was applied on to my legs. The mask stayed on till the end of my foot spa and pedicure.
Deluxe Hand Hamman Spa Manicure | Php600
Same thing goes for the hands and arms, except that the scrub used here is less coarser.
Indulgent Hand and Foot Hammam Package | Php1150
Save Php150 when you get this Hammam package.
I really feel like a Morrocan royalty getting this hand and foot spa. It is such a lovely experience to have someone fuss on you. Suffice it to say that I really enjoy this spa experience through and through. The ambience was helpful putting me in the mood. Nail-a-holics interiors always put me in a relaxing mood. Well, who wouldn't if you're a beach lover.
The place is so relaxing that I could fall asleep as they do this ritual on me. I recommend this to anyone who needs serious pampering and those with extremely dry hands and feet.
My manicurist helped me choose this nail polish from Orly, Green Apple, for both my hand and feet. It's a lovely shade of green apple as the name suggest! Oh! And polish lasted weeks two weeks on me. I just had to replace it because the growth on my nails was showing. So surprised because usually my polish would chip unless I use a nice top coat.
What I like best is that they weren't stingy with the Moroccan Argan Oil. They use the one from Cynos, called Body and Thairapy Morrocan Argan Oil. Other argan oils I've tried, the scent always put me off. But this one didn't it actually smelled spa-ish. And this one is only Php1200 for such a huge bottle.
Do look for Melody and Canze when going to Nail-a-holics SM Hypermart, they did a great job on my Hammam package. :)
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by Shen Gee at 1/22/2012 1 fab comments Labels: argan oil , green apple , hammam , morocco , morrocan argan oil , nail care , nail lacquer , nail spa , nail-a-holics nail salon and spa , nailaholics , orly , spa
Friday, January 20, 2012
Office Makeup Tips You Can Use
Workplace is like a second home for many of us. We spend nearly half of our days inside it and we want to be as comfortable as possible. Since I'm working in a digital environment, our office attire is very casual, nearly laid back. It's not a place wherein I would need to wear too much makeup. Actually, I go to the office bare faced most of the time with just sunscreen on. I know it's a crazy idea given how much I'm addicted to wearing makeup but I like the break from piling on too much products.
Grooming ones' self for work really depends on your workplace environment.
It could be casual like our where you can wear jeans, shirt and rubbershoes.
It could be very strict to a point that the job requires you to be in business attire or in a uniform.
It could be in an artistic place that allows you to show off your creativity.
And same goes for your makeup.
Casual workplace need you not to have complete done makeup.
- Mattify face when oilies surfaces
- Apply concealer on your undereyes if you have dark baggies
- And moisturize lips from the cold harsh aircon in your office.
- Conceal visible blemishes and dark undereyes
- Apply blush for a more pleasing appearance.
- Define brows to avoid the face looking too washed out.
- Color the lips with neutral tones or lip-but-better shades.
- Be as adventurous as you can. Enjoy this as this is an avenue for your creativity.
- But then again, hold on the face painting and black lipstick.
- Wearing red hot pink or orange lipstick though is great way to take advantage of this freedom.
Here's a picture of me in casual work environment. A simple everyday makeup look that is easy to achieve and with practice takes less time to do.
What I use:
- Face Powder - something that is mattifying and provides good coverage
- Concealer - to diminish blemishes like acne scars and dark undereye
- Blush - just a hint of color to reduce the dullness of my skin.
- Lip color - I give myself a bit of leeway here and apply something pretty to show a bit of my love for makeup, so soft pink lips ang drama ko.
- I also applied eyeliner, mascara and brow shade just because I can't live without them. But this one is easy to skip especially if you know you'll be in your cubicle for 8 to 5. :)
Feel comfy in the office by having the following beauty essentials in one for your drawers:
- Towellete
- Facial Wash
- Liquid Hand Soap
- Travel Size makeup remover
- Cottons and earbuds
- Moisturizer
- Hand Lotion
- Tissue
These things will come in hand when you need to re-apply your makeup or need to remove it when you make makeup blunders. :)
More tips:
- Remember to re-apply sunscreen before heading out for lunch. Use a mineral makeup powder of a powder foundation with SPF if you don't want to budge your makeup.
- Remember to moisturize your lips to avoid it from chapping.
- Keep your hands soft and supple with a hand cream, always apply after washing your hands.
- When eyes starts to twitch or ithcy, don't scratch. Use the towellete and slightly dampen it with cold water and press on to your lids to relax the eyes.
Have a fun day at the office, ladies!
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With summer here you gotta be ready for long flat spells and warm, clear water—perfect conditions to go diving for dinner! And while there are a lot of great spearfishing and diving wetsuits out there, this one from Xcel is a bit different. The Xcel HECS has conductive fibers that block the faint electric signals emitted from a human body. In theory, the fibers will block the signals, allowing you to get closer to fish, and therefore getting an easier shot at one of 'em. And as anyone who's ever dove for dinner will tell you, you need all the help you can get! Comes in 3/2mm with no hood and 5/4mm and 6/7mm with a built in hood.—JC
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Sex and The City starlet Kirstin Davis has her fashion collection cancelled
It's not been a good month for my favourite Sex and the City star Kristin Davis.
Although she is currently filming the second SATC film, the fashionista was supposed to show her official spring line of the Kristin Davis Collection on September 13.
However, according to fashion blog, The Cut, the actress canceled her New York show late last week. A representative for Kristin, who plays Charlotte in SATC, said this was due to a mutual decision she made with Belk department stores to discontinue her line.
The actress created the line of accessories, and shoes specifically with Belk in 2008, and it was the only store that stocked her range. Unfortunately the Autumn 2009 collection will be the last available in stores. "
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By: Ashley McElroy, KOB Eyewitness News 4
City Councilor Matt Pennington said the proposed ordinance to ban all pets at city events is a matter of public safety.
"With the amount of people in such a small proximity it becomes inherently dangerous when you introduce animals," said Pennington.
The idea for the ordinance came from concerned citizens who witness dog attacks at several local events and they don't want the same to happen to them.
"I've talked to several people, some single mothers, it's hard enough to take your kids to a park with such a huge group of people and worry about where there at what they're doing and the without having to then worry about animals are they nice are they mean how it's going to work out how they're going to react to each other and it's just were just trying to simplify things," he said.
For the next fifteen days the proposed ordinance will be posted in town. The city council will vote to make it official at their next meeting.
Pennington said this ordinance has had a lot of positive feedback.
The city hopes the ordinance will ease any fear of animal attacks so people can get out and have a good time.
The proposed ordinance is not in effect yet. The city will post the ordinance for 15 days. The city council will vote on it at the next meeting to make it official. They welcome all feedback from residents.


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We spend a lot of time here focusing on women taking off their clothes. So once a season I like to mix it up by giving you a sexy fashion tip. Because let's face it, there's more to being sexy than just having a killer body and a cool personality. There is an element of presentation that often gets overlooked when we talk about sexy.
Presentation is key because it when done properly, you can arouse your partner visually.
Think about it this way. If I asked you to make a choice between eating a steak dinner nicely arranged with all your favorite sides on a plate or out of a wooden trough, which would you choose?
Personally, I would choose the trough because I'm a pig. But I'm guessing that you would choose the nice one because of it's presentation!
So what should you be wearing for the rest of the Fall season to maximize your sex appeal?
Easy: lingerie.
I know that you are currently shouting at your computer or smartphone, "Lingerie? Well DUH! Of course you should wear lingerie if you're trying to look sexy."
As you already know, lingerie is the only form of clothing that has been known to cause men (and some women) to salivate. That's because we're trying to see women in their underwear. And while most of us are still turned-on by a woman wearing her most comfortable sports bra, lingerie causes a visual-arousal overload because it is expensive, luxurious underwear that accentuates every erotic feature of a woman's body.
For proof just check out Sex.com's Lingerie Porn Category.
So yes, lingerie is dead sexy because it's first-class ladies underwear. However, I find that lingerie is seldomly worn in the Fall and Winter because it's too damn cold to be prancing around in expensive, skimpy outfits.
That's why, my sexy Fall fashion tip is to wear lingerie with a fur coat.
The fur coat will not only keep you ladies warm while you're prancing around seductively in your lingerie, but it will also reinforce the sexy, luxurious feeling you get from wearing lingerie. Like you've transformed into some rich nymphomaniac.
I don't know about you but I like seeing the juxtaposition something sleek and sexy like lingerie with a big, frumpy fur coat on top teasing at what lies beneath.
If you're not sold on this sexy Fall fashion tip, just look at these pictures:
Obviously, you might have some ethical problems with wearing a real fur coat. No problem. Just wear faux-fur. Everyone and anyone will be way too focused on the lingerie to notice that the fur isn't real.
Please feel free to share your pictures of you wearing a fur coat over some lingerie!


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text: Problem: You can't decide if you want to visit a lake or a river. Solution: Lake Manicouagan, in Quebec. Plenty of lakes are round in shape, but this is the only known lake that has been cast into the form of a ring. It was created 200 million years ago when a 3.1-mile-diameter asteroid—the fifth largest ever—crashed into the earth and left behind what appears to be the world's only concentric river. At 1,206 square miles, roughly half the size of Delaware, it's one of the few lakes whose primary island takes up more surface area than actual water, giving you the best of both a lake and a river.


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your baby's new band or helmet can help reduce tension
both for you and your family, and for others in
public. Many parents have found that decorating
helps strangers see this medical device as something
fun, rather than a sterile, "don't speak of
it" type of thing. Stickers, paint, and
such can help open the door to an educating
conversation (about plagio!), instead of a
"stare-a-thon"! Here are a few
decorating ideas for the new "head
gear". Have fun! :o)
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is our daughter, Hanna. Her DOC Band is painted
with several coats of silver acrylic paint, then a
variety of rub-on transfers. To keep everything
looking new, I applied several coats of acrylic
varnish over everything. I used acrylic paint
because it is non-toxic and low odour. It also
dries fairly fast (1 hour per coat). You can
find all sorts of rub-on transfers at your local craft
store (we love animals!). We wanted a permanent
look, so I applied several (I mean dozens - over
time!) coats of acrylic varnish over everything.
As Hanna bumped her head over the months, and using
alcohol for cleaning, it was necessary to put another
coat on every week or so. I recommend VARNISH,
as I tried acrylic sealer at first, and it did nothing
for me!
helmet is made of clear plastic (with a foam insert),
so this clever Mom decided to paint the INSIDE!
Acrylic paint was used to paint the background of this
sea-scape, and stickers were used on the outside for
detail. No varnish was necessary for this paint
job, as the foam insert made for great
protection. Clear nail polish was applied over
the stickers to keep them from peeling.
are a fast and easy way to make plain white into
fun! Check your local craft/scrapbooking stores,
or order on line. There are always many themes
for boys or girls, and for every season and
holiday. For temporary protection, use a layer
of clear nail polish over each sticker. For a
permanent finish, use the acrylic varnish, but work
quickly if you are using paper stickers, as the
varnish can run the colours.
creative Mom did this band with acrylic paints.
The acrylic varnish was use for protection. She
changed scenes often by peeling of the old design,
sanding lightly, then starting again.
Painted Plagio ~ Creating Unique Headwear for Children
Stylin' Baby Helmets
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Business news in brief
Posted: June 27, 2013 at 3:45 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "We just got off to a slower start than expected.The second half [of 2013] will be better." Maury Harris, chief economist for UBS Securities LLC, on Wednesday's downward revision of U.S. first-quarter GDP growth.
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This flyrod combo is now listed on Ebay.
10% of this sale will be donated to the NEFGA forum.
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Punishing Criminals, by Ernest van den Haag
Punishing Criminals: Concerning a Very Old and Painful Question.
by Ernest Van Den Haag.
Basic Books. 283 pp. $11.50.
While it is generally agreed that the continuing rapid increase in crime rates in recent years is an extremely disturbing phenomenon, there is wide disagreement about the causes of this trend and the ways in which it might be stemmed. The approach which has been followed by most liberal thinkers holds that while considerable improvement can be made in the mechanics of the criminal-justice system, any attack on crime which concentrates primarily on punishing offenders cannot ultimately be successful because the fundamental causes of crime are endemic to the structure of society, in particular to the substantial degree of inequality which still characterizes American society; according to this line of reasoning, any meaningful program to reduce crime must begin with an attack on inequality. This view is not reflected in public opinion, however, which in the main clings to the more traditional belief that the best way to cut down crime is to apprehend and punish more criminals than we currently do. This prescription is usually made on intuitive and commonsensical grounds, but Ernest van den Haag has argued the case in a more analytically rigorous fashion.
The thrust of van den Haag's book is that crime will always be with us, and that the judicious use of punishment is the only way to keep it within manageable bounds; his argument is that punishment is not only necessary but morally justified, and that the prevalence of doubt regarding society's absolute right to punish those who transgress its laws is one of the main factors contributing to the soaring rate of crime in modern American society.
Van den Haag begins by justifying the concept of punishment, which, he says, is often dismissed mistakenly as simple revenge. In fact, legal punishment does not merely sublimate the individual urge for retribution (which would otherwise emerge in extra-legal and socially disruptive forms) but also serves as an essential element of the social compact. Since internalized restraints can never be completely effective, there is a need for external sanctions, which in turn can only function effectively if they are carried out when the laws are disobeyed. Today, van den Haag argues in one of his major theses, the extremely low probability of a criminal's suffering punishment for any particular criminal act is one of the main factors behind the rapidly increasing crime rate. If this unwillingness or inability to punish crime persists, the currently law-abiding will also eventually cease to respect the law and a general social breakdown will ensue.
So far, the argument has been utilitarian: both the threat of punishment and its actual imposition are necessary for the sake of preserving order. Van den Haag continues with an exploration of some of the problems inherent in the use of punishment. In order for punishment to be acceptable, it must be compatible with the fundamental principle of justice, but justice itself is not the only value which society seeks to uphold.
There are conflicts between the needs of justice and those of order: justice means that crimes of equal magnitude must be punished equally, but order demands more severe punishment for actions which have a greater negative impact on society at large, regardless of the intent or nature of the act itself. (Thus a sentry who sleeps on duty through no fault of his own may be subject to capital punishment because of the possible repercussions of his dereliction of duty.) There are also conflicts between justice and charity: some people are under much greater pressure than others to commit crimes, making it unduly harsh to punish the former as severely as the latter. Yet, as van den Haag points out, it is persons in the former category who are the more likely to commit crime, and with whom the law must be most concerned.
The first part of the book concludes with a review of the functions of punishment, which include incapacitation, the rendering of a criminal incapable of carrying out criminal activities for some period; reform, which seeks to change the offender's future behavior (either by intimidation or by rehabilitation); and deterrence, whereby the punishment of offenders prevents others from emulating their criminal behavior. The second part of the book then surveys what is known about the causes of crime.
On the individual level, a person may be driven to a criminal act by internal or external causes. In the former case, his character is predisposed toward anti-social behavior, and a slight provocation may serve to tip the balance; in the latter, circumstances may be so pressing that only a saint could refrain from committing crime. Clearly, these are extreme cases, and every individual act is subject to a host of contingent circumstances.
One frequently mentioned cause of crime is poverty, yet, as van den Haag points out, this explanation will not do, since as poverty has decreased absolutely in this country, the crime rate has actually increased. (The extremely elastic concept of relative deprivation has been pressed into service to explain this anomaly.) Another opinion holds that crime is a manifestation of disease. This position, argued by Ramsey Clark among others, is dismissed by van den Haag as untenable, given the continuous spectrum of human behavior ranging from the completely law-abiding to the pathologically anti-social, with most people in the middle and no observable difference (other than the behavior to be explained) between the marginal offender and his non-criminal counterpart. In fact, van den Haag states, the "criminals-are-sick" argument actually serves as a defense mechanism for its proponents. By distinguishing sharply between normal, law-abiding people and criminals, it removes moral opprobrium from the latter while at the same time allowing restrictions on their freedom as clinical treatment for their own good.
The final third of the book consists of an analysis of different forms of punishment, and suggests some new or neglected forms that might be of value in present-day American society. The first point made is that the primary purposes of punishment should be retribution and deterrence: if the offender is to be rehabilitated it has to be of his own will rather than by coercion. The. fear or experience of punishment is logically distinct from rehabilitative treatment which may accompany or follow it. A rational amoral criminal will have no reason to seek rehabilitation if his criminal activity does not result in punishment. Further, the severity of punishment must match the gravity of the offense: if it is too harsh it will not be carried out, and if too lenient, it will not deter. With these general considerations in mind van den Haag describes a variety of types of punishment.
The way in which changing mores affect our attitudes toward punishment is brought out strikingly in a chapter on corporal punishment, the decline in the acceptability of which is ascribed by van den Haag to its identification with sexual abuse in the last two centuries, when a growing trend of depersonalization has accompanied an increasing emphasis on equality. His ensuing discussion of capital punishment is less psychologically oriented and more in the spirit of dispassionate analysis which characterizes the book as a whole; he finds that the arguments most often used by abolitionists regarding the morality of capital punishment are flawed, while the empirical evidence, though inconclusive, tends to point to a deterrent effect.
The final subject investigated is imprisonment. In general, van den Haag maintains, the use of a much expanded arsenal of fines and appropriate monetary punishments is a desirable alternative to incapacitation when the offender does not present a physical danger or major moral affront to society as a whole. For conventional prisoners, van den Haag suggests that the structure of prison life be modeled on real life, with suitable incentives for socially desirable behavior and market wages (with deductions for room, board, and the literal paying off of debts to society and victims) for productive work. He then devotes considerable attention to one class of offenders which presents a special problem: those who have served the time appropriate to their particular offense, but remain so dangerous (i.e., potentially violent) that they should not be loose in society. In a truly radical proposal, van den Haag advocates a policy of "post-punishment incapacitation" for such cases. This preventive incapacitation need not, and should not, involve the stringencies of a confinement whose purpose is punitive.
In an epilogue van den Haag justifies the book as an attempt to come to grips with man as he is, with full responsibility for his actions. Since the evolution of society to date has not made man any closer to the angels, we are left with the need to suggest ways in which law-breaking may be made less attractive. In Punishing Criminals he attacks this subject in an intellectually serious spirit, and even his most provocative and debatable suggestions are argued persuasively. Van den Haag refers repeatedly to the connection between the growing crime rate and the ever more prevalent disbelief in individual responsibility. One might wish he had discussed more fully the connection between that disbelief and the phenomenon of increasing prosperity brought about with decreasing effort. Is it because we have recently entered a period of economic struggle that we now see traditional values reasserting themselves?
One of the main domestic issues of the 1968 presidential election was the Warren Court's extension of the rights of accused and convicted criminals, and the remaking of the court majority under President Nixon resulted in a more restrictive attitude toward further expansion of these rights. Public approval of this attitude does not appear to have been affected by the fate of Nixon's general reputation, and indeed is consistent with the current espousal of traditional styles of morality, as reflected particularly in the political arena this year. We can, therefore, probably expect a further evolution of public policies in the direction advocated by van den Haag; whether morality itself will stay in fashion long enough for any results to become apparent is an open question.


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Malta Montessori's Toddler program is thoughtfully designed to nurture a love of learning in your child's earliest school experience. Our carefully prepared classroom is child-sized in materials, tools and furniture to fully support the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of this naturally independent age. The Montessori trained toddler teachers are nurturing role models, caring to the specific needs of each individual child in a safe and secure environment.
Our daily schedule is created to further self confidence and positive growth in the toddler's life. The three main areas of the toddler classroom are Practical Life, Sensorial and Language Development. Every activity or work in the classroom is chosen to create a special place that encourages exploration through repetition and the daily practice of basic skills. Practical Life includes cooking, cleaning, the tasks of daily living and simple self care. The Sensorial materials allow the child to connect to their world and explore through all five senses. Our teachers aid in Language Development building skills through song and books, a daily circle and conversation among our classroom community.
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Dr. Maria Montessori describes the elementary age child as a very different being from the younger, preschool child. In Dr. Montessoris view, successive levels of education must correspond to the successive stages of the development of the child. Thus educational approach for students between the ages of 6 and 12 is not a direct continuation of what has gone before, although it is, of course, built upon the foundation laid in early childhood.
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British empiricist, David Hume helps us to seek the truth by cleaning up the language that we use or 'weeding the garden'. Using a tool called Hume's Fork, we can categorise propositions and identify what Hume would consider to be nonsense. In the spirit of Hume, I occasionally attempt to expose nonsense and propose simpler and clearer ways of interpeting the realities that we face. The IT and digital marketing industries give me so many opportunities to do this. Please join me.
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Offshore Outsourcing - The Unspeakable Taboo
The sales messages, as always were very compelling. Offshore contact centre destinations such as the Philippines offer many benefits above and beyond lowering costs. The availability of skilled staff who are willing to work as contact centre agents is much greater than in mature economies.
However, what was most interesting to me was the unwillingness of delegates to openly talk about the benefits of sourcing contact centre services from offshore locations. Talking positively about offshore outsourcing has now become taboo. Companies that purchase these services prefer not to discuss them at all. Financial services organisations, in particular, seem terrified of negative stories appearing in the press about them 'sending local jobs overseas' and creating unemployment in their home markets. Worse still, they fear being forced to justify their business decisions to politicians that take a steadily growing interest in their operational activities.
Indeed, offshore outsourcing has become a major political issue. The most commonly articulated views on this matter are negative. Few politicians will argue publicly in favour of sourcing services from offshore destinations. Only the business press writes about any of the benefits of offshoring.
To me, the success of the offshore outsourcing market is one of the few obvious benefits that globalisation delivers to ordinary people. It creates jobs and business in parts of the world that have been starved of investment and opportunities. It also enables poorer countries to sell services to rich countries. Today, Australia sells a lot more to India than India does to Australia. So, it doesn't seem right that people should complain about the balance of trade becoming more even as Australian companies buy more services from India. We cannot continue to live in a world where a few countries hoard most of the wealth and create international trading environments that reinforce global inequalities.
Indeed, large businesses in Western countries prefer not to discuss the massive benefits that offshoring is offering to communities in poorer countries. They seem to be unwilling to stand their ground on this issue. In the case of offshoring, it is one of the few areas in which financial services organisations can claim to be on the moral high ground.
An interesting paradox has emerged in Western countries. It is often argued that those that work in the banking sector must continue to receive very large bonus payments or their jobs will go offshore. On the other hand, it is also argued that we must be in a position to lower the costs associated with employing ordinary workers or risk their jobs going offshore. Many of those in the financial services sector are happy to publicly justify sky high bonuses that clearly demonstrate market failure to any student of economics. On the other hand, they are much less likely to publicly justify an activity in which the market is working to the benefit of ordinary people, namely the provision of services from poorer countries that benefit hugely from this trade.
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Great post Andrew on a tricky topic in business circles. I agree with your point that businesses view discussing benefits for the offshored 'community' as taboo and too much emphasis is placed on the absolute number of jobs lost as a result of an offshoring deal. There is sadly very little mention of the benefits it brings to the outsourcing country through jobs created in other segments through increased trade and through businesses being able to better focus on high value work (i.e creative or innovation focused).ReplyDelete
In case of the sky-high bonuses for banking executives, I am not so sure if you can extend it to a collective market failure though. Although I am not convinced that a select few should be paid stratospheric sums for the entire company's performance, isn't it normal competitive market behaviour to pay top dollar to the best in business? Isn't allowing the market (demand) to dictate the pay/value (of a talent in this case) a key aspect of a capitalistic market? And would you be comfortable with the government interfering with market forces?
Would love to hear you thoughts on this.
Thanks for the feedback, Anand. In response to your questions, I guess that typical answers are a matter of opinion. I personally believe that paying sky high bonuses to a small number of people while others who work equally hard in the world struggle to survive, suggests that there are failures in the market system. I also believe that the market does not provide outcomes that are in the public interest in many areas of the economy. It is in these areas where, I believe that governments should intervene on behalf of those that they represent. The clear failure of the market that led to the recent financial crisis is an obvious example of this. Sky high bonuses that were based on short term gains, were part of this problem.ReplyDelete
But, I think that the purchase of services from poorer countries by organisations in richer countries is a great example of how the market is working in the overall public interest. A lot of people in richer countries benefit from the provision of these services. Perhaps more importantly, an even larger number of people in poorer countries benefit hugely from this trade.
hello there and thank you for your information – I have definitely picked up something new from right here.ReplyDelete
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In case of the sky-high bonuses for banking executives, I am not so sure if you can extend it to a collective market failure though. Although I am not convinced that a select few should be paid stratospheric sums for the entire company's performance, isn't it normal competitive market behaviour to pay top dollar to the best in business? Isn't allowing the market (demand) to dictate the pay/value (of a talent in this case) a key aspect of a capitalistic market? And would you be comfortable with the government interfering with market forces?ReplyDelete
Thanks for this comment. These are great questions.ReplyDelete
In the original post, I was arguing in favour of market forces driving offshore outsourcing where the market, so far, appears to be working relatively well. On the other hand, the recent financial crisis indicates that the market has not worked well in the banking sector. Sky high bonuses were paid to executives who worked for banks that needed to be bailed out with taxpayer money. Banking failures have created recessions across the world. This suggests failure to me. It also indicates that there is no direct relationship between talent and remuneration in the banking industry. It is where the market fails to act in the public interest that governments, quite rightly, intervene, at least in democracies. This is one of the reasons why they are elected.
In reality, no market is totally free. Governments always interfere to some extent, ideally in the public interest. The question that nobody can answer is the extent to which the government should intervene.


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The senseless bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15 devastated the nation, but for a former Bachelorette contestant, the blasts hit close to home — literally.
Tyler Vermette — who vied for Ali Fedotowsky's affection in season 6 of The Bachelorette — was at a Boston bar close to the finish line watching the race when two homemade bombs exploded, killing three and wounding more than 170 runners and spectators. Wetpaint Entertainment spoke exclusively with Tyler about his experience.
"So, I was 100 yards away in a second floor bar," Tyler said. "We heard and saw [the bombs] go off as we were watching the finish line."
Tyler had tweeted earlier that morning with excitement about watching what is arguably Boston's biggest annual sporting event, drawing long-distance runners from all over the world. "Marathon Monday lets have a day, hello 9am open bar!"
Unfortunately, shortly before 3pm, Tyler's celebratory vibe quickly turned to horror. "The smoke was everywhere and you could hear it so clearly and the building shook as well," Tyler continued. "It was mayhem — people screaming, running up the street. People pushing those in wheelchairs. One woman we saw was covered in blood."
Tyler and his friends fled to safety as soon as they could. "It was just madness."
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Let's make this good and clear, all right? This guy is a pain to transform! The hinges are what make this a truly tricky transformation and you will have to reference the instruction manual at least...five times before you can do it without them.
Slugslinger is a homage, like so many of the Energon line, to his G1 name sake and transforms into a twin nose coned Cybertronian Jet Fighter which according to all laws of aerodynamics, should not be able to get off the freaking ground!
Is paint scheme is similar to the original G1 Slugslinger but with more green and yellow...or is that orange? It's somewhere in between, I can't really tell.
The face is similar to the Batman Villain Two-Face which adds to the cool factor.
The twin nose cones become the Decepticon Seeker's legs while the wings become his arms and the missile launcher seen between the nose cones in jet mode is stored in his back and can be slung over his shoulder to act as a mounted gun for Hyper-Mode.
I don't know if he comes with an Energon chip and extra weapon as I got this guy off the net. I was lucky toy find the basic description of the transformation on the net.
The legs on my Slugslinger have the same trouble as Titanium Megatron. They have a difficult time staying together and Slugslinger will often do random splits. This could be due to his used nature, I'm not sure.
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Remember in February 2013?
No, neither do I.
I'm sure a lot of important stuff happened in February 2013, but the only thing that comes to mind is Bibi Jones's return to the adult industry.
There was hype surrounding Bibi Jones's return (which might have had something to do with that crazy offer we made to Rob Gronkowski), but for whatever reason I haven't seen anything from Bibi Jones since she's been back in porn.
She's been in three porn movies already this year, but for some reason they slipped under my radar.
Can we even be sure that she's back doing porn?
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Bibi Jones isn't just back doing porn videos, she's hit the feature dance circuit as well.
Don't you wish you could go watch a Bibi Jones striptease at your favorite, neighborhood strip-club? Of course you do! Everyone does!
Unfortunately, there might not be a way to see a Bibi Jones striptease at your favorite, neighborhood strip-club. But it's not all bad news. The good people of Mystique Gentleman's Club in Bridgeport, Connecticut have posted a video of Bibi Jones doing a sexy striptease at their club.
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Oh yeah. Bibi Jones is definitely back. In a big way.
I've never been to Mystique. I've never been to Bridgeport, Connecticut. Regardless of those facts, I'd like nominate Mystique for Strip-Club of the Year 2013.
Obviously Bibi Jones's appearance at Mystique was awesome but they're following it up with an Asa Akira appearance.
If you're on the East Coast, get your butt down to Bridgeport, Connecticut for September 20th and the 21st to catch Asa Akira.
Thank you Mystique for reminding us all that Bibi Jones is definitely back in the porn business.


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German designer Felix Stark has created an innovative refugee tent design concept to address both the physical and psychological needs of individuals in disaster areas. The Sphere concept is comprised of 19 units of tents; the partition walls can be unbuttoned to create larger sections for extended families or remained buttoned for individual occupation. The center of the Sphere is constructed as a social place for single families and inhabitants to gather for cooking or visiting.
Stark believes that often the emphasis is placed on just surviving, which can result in a resignation from society. His innovative design operates to not only provide shelter from extreme elements, but also to re-establish feelings of security and companionship without compromising privacy.
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