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The Developing Artist series includes a comprehensive set of literature books for the serious-minded student. The music offered is authentic keyboard repertoire. �Piano Sonatinas, Book 1 is a carefully conceived collection offering an ideal introduction to the easiest keyboard sonatinas. Each sonatina in Book 1 is preceded by "warm-up" exercises which address certain technical challenges in the piece. The sonatinas in Book 2 offer a path for developing finger dexterity, balance between the hands, and elegant phrase shaping. �Book 3 includes an ample collection of complete sonatinas and selected movements to give the teacher and student a wide range of choices. Book 4 includes the easier sonatas of Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn.
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Finding vegan heaven at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort
Ahh, Aruba. The picturesque sunsets over the ocean, the blindingly white sand beaches, the aqua green waters, the friendly vibe–they don't call it "One Happy Island" for nothing! A little bit off the beaten path from the usual spring break hotspots, Aruba remains one of the hidden finds of the Dutch Caribbean. Seventeen miles off the coast of Venezuela, this precious little island may be just a little dot on a map, but those who have been there know the secret: Aruba is a true paradise.
I'm lucky enough to have traveled to Aruba a handful of times with my mom Sue Campbell (being a travel-writer herself, Aruba is her favorite spot on Earth!) and each time I've had to reluctantly drag my feet back onto the plane to head back home. After hitting up countless awesome local restaurants and resorts over the last five years there, let me tell you about the absolute best vegetarian food I've eaten on that island, and trust me, my standards are sky high.
Elements is the exclusive main restaurant of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts located on the awe-inspiring Eagle Beach, one of the top rated beaches on the planet. I visited Elements for lunch earlier this year. It has an indoor/outdoor setting but I chose to sit outdoors and, as opposed to opting for the usual wrap, veggie burger or salad (all of which looked alluring) I decided to be adventurous and order the more creative vegan options. I asked for the chilled roasted melon soup and the "Mi Jibarito" sandwich. The soup was delightful–chilled roasted cantaloupe with ginger sherbet and pomegranate swirl–refreshing and light. It was the perfect combo for basking in the sun while sipping on an iced latté.
Then came the sandwich. And I've never seen this before or since, but instead of bread, the grilled veggies were stuffed in between fried plantains, which were juicy and tender! The zucchini, eggplant, portobello mushrooms, lettuce, and tomato were beautifully paired with the sweet passion fruit vegan tartar sauce. I believe I muttered something about it being the "Best sandwich I'd ever had," in between scarfing down bites.
As an added bonus, most of their food is farm-to-table, organic, and locally sourced whenever possible. They also have an excellent appetizer/salad bar, extensive gluten free/vegetarian/vegan options, and non-rushed table service. Element's philosophy is to let people enjoy their meals at a relaxed pace, aiming for the delicate balance of comfortable island life and creative upscale dining and they totally nail it. They are also one of the only adult-only resorts on the island, so noisy children will never disturb your meal.
To top it all off, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts also boasts the title of being a pioneer resort in running an eco-friendly business and have recently acquired the rare Silver LEED certificate (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design), and are the first resort in the Caribbean to do so. And, last but not least, if during your vacation you find a stray dog you'd love to take home with you, Bucuti will pay for their vaccinations and shipping back to your home! Now that's a real dedication to animals!
As a resort on a socially-conscious mission, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts have won numerous awards for their environmental programs, and their new vegan offerings at Elements should put them high on the bucket list for those seeking first-rate cruelty-free gourmet options when traveling to Aruba.
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Elements sounds great. My adult daughter moved back in with us for a few months. She is vegan plus has a gluten-intolerance and a soy allergy. I've discovered how difficult it can be to shop for suitable food and how next to impossible to find restaurants we can all eat at. When you are in your home city, you eventually get to know what places are suitable. It can be very tough when travelling. It's nice to know some places are becoming more aware of food allergies and eating choices.
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts looks wonderful but I don't think your mom would steer you wrong:-)
The grilled veggie sandwich looks amazing!
I recently did a Caribbean Cruise and we stopped at Aruba for a day of exploration, but unfortunately before we knew it we were whisked back onto the ship and sailing to the next port. It was a gorgeous place and I can see why you wouldn't want to leave it. As for their food, we never got to dine here but that sandwich does look delicious.
Good to know! That plantain sandwich looks delicious. How nice of Bucuti to pay for vaccinations and shipping of stray dogs to loving homes.
Oh Yum! Elements looked an amazing place for lunch and Aruba is on my bucket list of must-see places before I die.
I'd like to try that plantain sandwich at Elements restaurant in Aruba. Sounds delightful, as does the resort as well.
Looks like a beautiful place to relax and enjoy yourself. That sandwich between the fried plantains is original and looks and sounds delicious. Have to put Bucuti Tara Beach Resort on the must-visit list.
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Witnessing the presence of great personalities is a rare chance and I didn't want to let such a opportunity to slip and thus i attended the book launch ceremony, mainly because it was Julio Ribeiro that was launching the book. Contrary to the image I had created since my childhood, he looked soft and his talk not only enlightens, but entertains. With a coat of humour, he even corrected few technical glitches in the book. He was one of the heroes that independent India has seen.
He still is remembered as the man, who contained Punjab situation- A super cop. It is strange to hear such a man feeling stranger in his own country. With all due respect Sir, may I ask you who is not a stranger in this country? This is a mini world, conquered and reconquered by rulers from all places, races and religions.Have you ever realized how the families of your police raided during insurgency in Punjab felt? For that matter, any family lived in naxal infested areas when our notorious police visit them for search operations.
In this country, if we start from the top, Pandits from Kashmir were kicked out of their homes and they lead a refugee's life even in their own country. Many Sikhs were killed under the supervision of the person, who appointed you as in-charge of Punjab police. Many Hindus and Muslims die in numerous riots that dot Indian calendar like festivals. People from south and north were abused in Mumbai repeatedly. People from north-east were discriminated in almost all metros. And people in north-east kill people from north and east in their lands. In southern states, our water wars are as notorious as world wars and situation at border between Karnataka and Tamilnadu resembles the LOC.
You, during the book launch stated that even Christian community practices casteism in Goa, which probably may not be as wide spread as it is in Hinduism. Muslims, whenever they do not fight Hindus, fight amongst themselves.Come on! We were like this. We are like this. And probably we will remain like this. Strangely, we are not bad than any other country. Perhaps, we are better than many developed countries that remain hypocrite, by preaching equal rights while practising the converse.
Had it been any other country, a person from minority community would not have been given charge of police. All Indian origin people in west had to convert before occupying any public office, in ninety percent cases. Without comparing to the rest of the world, have you ever analysed why Indian society remained like this even after nearly seven decades of Independence?
People like you, who held prime positions could never tell those running the Government to act impartially! Yes, it was your fault. Have you ever asked Rajiv Gandhi, how and why the Punjab became terrorist state? All you did was eliminating unwanted persons. May be by the time you took charge situation worsened. But, HAVE YOU EVER ASKED RAJIV GANDHI, WHO HAD CONVERTED PUNJAB INTO A TERRORIST STATE ?
Had you and many others like you asked this question, you would not have felt stranger in your own country. As you people have not asked, not only you, but each and every citizen of this country is now a stranger. If anyone in power disagrees, let that person give up his security.As the philosophy of this land goes, "what one gives, he gets it back". Still, you need not feel threatened. Whenever you feel threatened, just call me. I'll be there for you, like so many others.
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As has been reported at Forbes.com and other news outlets, University of Louisville sophomore guard Kevin Ware suffered an open (or compound) fracture of the tibia (and fibula) in Sunday's NCAA game against Duke University.
News reports are near-uniform in describing his attempt to block a three-point shot by Duke's Tyler Thornton as a "freak accident" that caused a "gruesome" injury. Indeed, his teammates and coach were particularly horror-struck by witnessing his injury which occurred near the Louisville bench.
Thankfully, Ware underwent a successful two-hour surgical procedure and is being aggressively treated with antibiotics to prevent post-surgical infections.
Dr. Dave Hnida at Denver's CBS affiliate KCNC-TV expressed how rare it was to sustain a double-compound fracture of the lower leg in a basketball game. He's only seen them in two scenarios: automobile accidents and war (Hnida served in Iraq).
Liz Neporent at ABC News also wrote yesterday that a former New York Jets physician felt that Ware must've had pre-existing stress fractures for such an injury to occur on the basketball court and followed with:
Tim Hewett, director of sports medicine research at Ohio State University agreed. He speculated that Ware's diet could have been deficient in vitamin D and calcium leading to more porous bones. That, combined with the constant pounding Ware endured through an entire season of basketball, may have created small stress fractures in the tibia and fibula bones in his lower leg, causing his bone to snap when he took a bad step.
Here in my home city of Durham, North Carolina, where the population is almost equally split between white and African-American residents at 45% each, we're particularly aware of the disparity in vitamin D levels among people who self-identify as non-Hispanic blacks.
Mining NHANES III data on southern U.S. individuals in winter revealed that concentrations of the bioactive metabolite 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 was below 50 nanomoles per liter in 53-76% of non-Hispanic blacks versus 8-33% of non-Hispanic whites. (Normal levels are 75-80 nmol/L; the ranges are across age and sex.)
I'm not privy to the diet of the typical collegiate basketball player but adults of all backgrounds are generally deficient in vitamin D dietary intake. So I would be especially concerned about vitamin D deficiency in young African-American men who have likely spent much of the last few winter months on indoor basketball courts and in indoor classes.
[Note added 3 April: A representative from the nonprofit, California-based Vitamin D Council told us yesterday that such a study, albeit small, was done with professional basketball players in Barcelona after wintertime. The results were similar to what one might expect. Original paper here.]
I've not seen those in the sports press discuss this racial disparity in vitamin D deficiency, particularly in the subpopulation of basketball players. In fact, I would love to see a study of vitamin D levels in all NCAA tournament participants, men and women. I'd hypothesize that we'd observe a higher than average rate of vitamin D deficiency, regardless of athletes' skin pigmentation.
Of course, all of the speculations on the cause of Ware's injury are just that.
But when I saw Dr. Hewitt cite vitamin D deficiency as a possible contributor I was surprised that I couldn't find any mainstream press discussion of this important and well-documented health disparity. Not only can this lead to an increased risk of fractures and osteoporosis in general, but vitamin D deficiency has also been cited as a contributor to increased rates of diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease among African-Americans.


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Saturday, January 17, 2015
Pro-life leaders, pundits and bloggers are up in arms now because Republican Congresswoman Renee Ellmers -- NC, (along with at least five other female Republicans,) is protesting the terms of the rape exception within the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act – H.R. 36, also known as the 20-week abortion ban. As written, the late-term abortion in the case of rape or incest is permitted "if the rape is reported any time prior to the abortion to an appropriate law enforcement agency." To be clear, given the plain language of the legislation, there's no time frame as to when the rape must be reported, the bill doesn't require that the rape victim actually report the rape herself, and there's no requirement that the reporting must be done in person. Accordingly, an abortion clinic employee could "report the rape" (wink-wink) by telephone, just seconds before the late-term abortion takes place.
BIO: Rebecca Kiessling is an international pro-life speaker, writer and lawyer, having been conceived in rape and nearly aborted at two back-alley abortions, but legally protected by no-exceptions Michigan law. She's the founder and president of Save The 1 and co-founder of Hope After Rape Conception


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Serious Insomnia/Sleeping Problems | General Discussion | Forum
7:20 am
July 11, 2011
Been going on for roughly a month and a half… Recently it's gotten to the point where I will stay up until ten in the morning, wake up at seven in the evening, then finally fall asleep at a decent hour, such as one am….. But here I am – I woke up at five, haven't been able to get back to sleep.
I've tried tea's, reading, being outside/being active, watching films and regrettfully eating.
I refuse to take any drugs, unless maybe there is an over the counter substitute that one of you may be aware of.
I had hoped that I had finally gotten back to normal, but apparently not. Hope any of you within the community can help me out with this, it's turning my world inside out!!
3:08 pm
January 7, 2011
Have you tried using a sleeping ritual, not neccessarily magickal, although that might help too.
Try, shutting down before bed. If you have a set schedule, cut out caffiene, and internet/tv about two hours before sleep. Take a shower, maybe put on PJ's, drink a light tea or snack, and not worry about sleeping. Do this for several days in a row and it may help.
Do you have any l.e.d.s in your room when you are trying to sleep? L.E.D.s can, especially the blue, disrupt the brainwaves associated with sleep. The electronic world is suck for sleep.
Also, is there anything unresolves/worrisome in your life that is preventing you from sleeping?
You could try taking valerian root a few times a day for a few weeks. This may help. Camomile tea is purported to help. A warm glass of milk, and the tryptophan, may also aid in sleep.
If your not going to use a medicine, you are going to have to take care of you and your sleep for a few weeks. ANy life changes, recently, may affect schedule. If you do goto a doctor, ask for a benzodiazapine sleep aid, as these help you fall asleep but leave the brain to follow its normal sleep schedule beyond that point. You and your doctor will ween you off any drug, leaving you with a normal schedule. They can be helpful in resetting your body clock.
Good Luck,
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May 30, 2011
Hi. I've had parasomnia since my teens, n the only thing on a natural level that I have taken with positive results is melatonin. It is sold in every pharmacy, not too expensive, and is part of your body's natural levels of chemical that incurs sleep. I think it's successful for getting you to sleep, but staying asleep is another issue.
Chamomile tea helps you to relax, valerian (health food stores), even just allowing yourself to let go helps. It's a constant issue for me.
Hope it helps.
1:40 am
July 14, 2011
Great tips Oroborus.
Sleep hygine is really important, such as routine, not watching tv before bed, no other activitiy in sleep area. I'm sure google will have more if you use the term sleep hygine….
Aside from that the only herbal which has helped me is valerian. It smells like feet but tastes nice. I have it half an hour before bed or when i have a bout of insomnia in the middle of the night. Chamomille is too mild imho.
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Recently I've been back to fighting my traditional bouts with sleep, my mind races, and I can't calm down. I tried listening to relaxation recordings on YouTube. Sounds cracked, but it has worked as far as taming down the questing beast. I'm still not getting sleep worth a damn, but the relaxation part really does help. Hope you are getting the sleep I am not.
4:59 am
October 3, 2011
Staying away from the sleep meds is a good choice.
Have you tried a step by step meditation that focuses on each part of your body? It settles you from head to toe with deep inhale on 4 count and the same exhale. It has been known to also release any emotions you may be locking in and not realizing.
Good luck.
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The BEST Fudge Brownies You'll EVER Make – Pinky Swear!
Like you, I've made my share of brownies over the years – some good and some bad. While the good ones were just that, they were never what I'd call the ooey gooey type of brownie I was constantly in seach of.
I cracked open my Mrs. Fields Cookie Book and decided to try the Super Fudge Brownies recipe. These brownies are SERIOUSLY the BEST brownies I've ever made!
Holy cow, these brownies are SO moist it's not funny! Super Fudge Brownie is a VERY appropriate name! I highly recommend this brownie recipe for anyone who like moist and super Chocolaty brownies. I'll even go so far as to say this will be the ONLY brownie recipe I'll make from now on.
These are simply the best – Chocolate heaven!!!
Now, let's make the BEST brownies…
The ingredients…
and the lucky (sprayed) baking dish that will hold them.
Combine unsweetened baking Chocolate…
and butter in a medium saucepan.
Melt over medium-low heat and stir until…
melted. Remove from heat and stir until smooth.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed…
beat eggs until…
light yellow in color – about 5 minutes.
Add sugar.
Blend on low until thoroughly combined.
Add vanilla.
And melted Chocolate to the egg and sugar mixture.
Blend on low speed until smooth.
Like this. Ignore the bubbles, they're fine.
Add the flour.
And mix thoroughly.
Like this. Yuuuuum!!!
Pour batter into greased pan. Geez, I so wanted to pour it straight into my mouth!!! DROOL!!!
Crap! I have competition in the spoon-licking department! Oh well, the kid DOES need to eat! HA!
Smooth the surface with a spatula – if not being LICKED! (Ahem, oh dear daughter of mine!) – or a spoon.
Sprinkle uniformly with Chocolate Chips!
Oh man, this is gorgeous!
Sorry, I had to look at it one more time before baking. Wow, these are going to be some awesome brownies!
Bake @ 300*on the center rack of the oven for 45-55 minutes until the batter sets and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do NOT overbake! I know, my oven needs cleaning… someday.
Cool at room temperature. The recipe then says to cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then cut and serve chilled. HA! Are they serious? What self-respecting Chocoholic is going to wait THAT long? NOT me! We ate these puppies within MINUTES of removing them from the oven.
We burned out tongues a little from the super hot Chocolate Chips, but as you can see, it was completely worth it. These are absolutely the BEST ooey gooey, SUPER moist fudge brownies – hands down! Mrs. Fields, I thank you from the bottom of my Chocolaty heat! I truly do! What a treat!
As always, ENJOY!!!
Yield: 16 brownies, 2" square
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
6 oz. unsweetened baking Chocolate squares
1 cup salted butter, softened
4 large eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup (6 oz.) semisweet Chocolate Chips
Melt unsweetened baking chocolate and butter over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until almost melted. Remove from heat and stir until completely melted. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat eggs until light yellow in color, approx. 5 minutes. Add sugar and mix thoroughly.
Add vanilla and melted chocolate to the egg and sugar mixture. Mix until smooth, then add the flour and mix thoroughly.
Pour batter into greased 9" x 13" baking pan. 8" X 8" pan will work too, but may need to bake longer. Smooth with a spatula. Sprinkles chocolate chips on top.
Bake on the center rack at 300* F for 45-55 minutes. A clean toothpick placed in the center of the brownies indicates they are done. Do not overbake.
Cool to room temperature, cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour. Cut into 2" squares and serve chilled.
Enjoy! 🙂


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Last year I wrote a post about smellalikes, and then another. And then this one. You see, I often get asked if there are alternatives to people's favourite scents that are either cheaper or a replacement for a discontinued favourite.
The more fragrances I review, the more I have realised that you can usually find something in the same vein as a long lost favourite, or even a cheap bottle that will tide you over until the piggy bank is full again. From my dashboard here at IScent HQ, I see more searches for "cheap perfumes that smell good" and "what smells like…?" than anything else (apart from my post on Gucci Envy). People still want to smell good, but the perfume coffers are not always overflowing.
Here's my updated list of smellalikes, based on my personal experience after nearly two years of blogging and reviewing. This is not an exhaustive list- I'm sure I could do another one in six months time as I smell and review even more of the blighters.
Narciso Rodriguez For Her: the leader of the pack when it comes to florals with a woody patchouli base- which in turn smells like Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely– which isn't far from Avon Rare Diamonds (which was six quid in the last brochure I saw).
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle: the floral oriental bestseller- which smells very similar to So Elixir by Yves Rocher, and if you can't afford either then Lidl's Suddenly Madame Glamour will tide you over at 3.99. If you haven't got a Lidl near you, you could also try Milton Lloyd Miss Tutu which does the job with a slightly lighter hand for under a fiver on Amazon UK.
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Gucci Envy– how I miss that green, green, floral, metal accord! Whilst I wait for Gucci to see sense, you could try Isabella Rossellini Manifesto, Jo Loves No 42 The Flower Shop, or Issey Miyake A Scent. I do.
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Also, this is the first time I'm doing a review for anything Chanel. I admit that I do not own a lot of Chanel makeup products (at least not as much as I would love to have!) because I used to be very intimidated by the brand. I used to think that their products might be insanely expensive so I decided to stick with my usual brands. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that not only were the prices reasonable and generally still affordable, but the quality of their products more than justify the price tags.
I don't intend to make a very lengthy post on this so I will get right to the significant points.
Chanel Perfection Lumiere Long-Wear Flawless Fluid Makeup
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That was my exact thought (and statement, as posted on Instagram) the first time I tried this liquid foundation by Chanel. The first noticeable thing about this foundation that anyone would undeniably be impressed with is the clearer, brightened and smoother canvas it creates for the skin. Yet it still looks like your natural bare skin (sans the flaws, of course!).
"Effortless to apply, with seamless blendability for a naturally flawless effect, this breakthrough foundation is the ideal all-day, everyday formula – suitable for all skin types in a diverse range of 20 shades." (Chanel)
"PERFECTION LUMIÈRE controls every detail of a perfect complexion. Its invisible yet perfect correction of all types of imperfections and its "multi-faceted" radiance, colour, comfort and matte finish create a perfect complexion. Universal shades, an easy application, a light texture that glides on seamlessly, adjustable coverage: perfection has never been so simple." (Chanel)
Notice how this product disappeared on the skin as though it wasn't even there! I bet you couldn't even tell where my bare skin ended and the Perfection Lumiere started, huh. Yet, my pores became less visible and the skin appeared more evened out. It didn't feel the least bit greasy either when touched. Really! It looked and felt as though it wasn't even there! Now, THAT is tough to beat!
Now, some women find the Chanel Perfection Lumiere heavily scented. It actually is if you try to sniff it from the bottle, and while you're in the process of spreading it all over your face. However, once it's blended into the skin, the scent gently fades into a soft floral fragrance. It didn't bother me all that much but yes, I would have preferred an ultra mild, clean scent instead of something perfume-ish — but that's just me.
After testing this product using different methods of application, I concluded that the best way to apply this makeup on is by using a stippling brush. You may use a regular foundation brush or even a sponge, but in my experience and from what I have personally seen, applying it with a stippling brush is the perfect way to achieve that airbrushed finish.
Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush
"The touch of colour and radiance. Offers makeup effects from very natural to very sophisticated. Used as a simple touch of colour, it gives your complexion a healthy glow. As a professional tool, it shapes and models your face (cheekbones, browbones, forehead, chin, along the nose). Manufactured by a process exclusive to CHANEL, the compact and silky texture of JOUES CONTRASTE gives easy application and subtle blending. Highlighting your cheekbones enhances the youthful appearance of your face. For the eye zone, choose a satiny tone to soften and rejuvenate this area." (Chanel)
I got mine in the No.13 shade or "Candy" — a versatile shade that goes very well with lip colors having pink undertones as well as those with coral or peach undertones. So it saves you a lot of money to have one versatile blush than to have different shades to compliment your eye and lip color, right?
Chanel Rouge Coco Lipsticks
"A modern interpretation of classic creme lip colour as an homage to the rich life and legacy of 'Coco' Chanel. Lightweight lip colour glides on for easy application, and features a Hydratendre complex to help soften, soothe and condition lips – even boosting their ability to hold in moisture – for a plumper, smoother and healthier-looking appearance. A range of wearable shades with full-coverage finishes, from matte to pearl to soft shimmer." (Chanel)
Aside from these two colors being just so pretty (Sentiment was a shade of brownish pink and Chintz, a shade of peachy pink), the Rouge Coco lipstick felt so good on the lips! It was creamy enough that it glided on very smoothly on the lips but didn't leave a greasy or sticky feel. It had just the right amount of shimmer to highlight the lips and I think it would be the perfect finishing touch for achieving that sophisticated, alluring look. It also didn't dry out the lips like other lipsticks would have (those that leave the lips looking chappy or feathered after a couple of hours). This product didn't have a good staying power though. It was so easily wiped off so you might want to consider using a lip stain as a base before putting this on.
Trying Out My Chanel Makeup Haul
So for both these looks, I wore the Chanel Perfection Lumiere Long-Wear Flawless Fluid Makeup and the Joues Contraste Powder Blush. I wore the Rouge Coco in Sentiment for the photo above and Rouge Coco in Chintz for the photo below. The photos were taken from two different days, at different times of the day, and different lighting conditions so it might not show you the exact shades of the colors used. I just hope that you can still see the quality well enough.
I therefore conclude that the Chanel products I showcased here are perfect picks if you're going for the nude or natural makeup look. They are all great for all-day-everyday use as well. Most importantly, the Chanel Perfection Lumiere Long-Wear Flawless Fluid Makeup is the most perfect base for any look because it does look and feel like second skin while giving enough coverage to hide the imperfections. Its flawless, satin finish is perfect for the "no-makeup" look, while it can also handle a reasonable amount of highlighter should you prefer a dewy, more luminous finish. The only negative thing I have to say about this product is that although it claims to be "buildable", it has a tendency to look dry and cakey if you're not careful. Just a small amount should be enough in laying an even, flawless foundation and with the Perfection Lumiere, I must say, a little does go a long, long way. For parts of the face that require additional coverage, you should use a good concealer.
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One of China's most famous democracy advocates says that America has not paid enough attention to the threat of nuclear war with China. Wei Jingsheng, who spent 18 years in confinement in China, spoke at a forum on Chinese leader Hu Jintao at the National Press Club, sketching a disturbing picture of a powerful nation on the march to war.
The forum consisted of China expert panelists giving their various perspectives on the underlying meaning behind the visit of Chinese leader Hu Jintao, who has been in power for the last two years.
Wei stated that China needs the distraction of a war with Taiwan to turn attention away from the Chinese people's frustration with rampant corruption and failed policies at home.
Wei also stated that a number of factors allow them to consider traditional warfare against Taiwan and even nuclear warfare against the U.S.
First, Russia, who China has often seen as an enemy, has offered a tacit agreement to China's military plan, said Wei.
He pointed out that "China has signed a treaty with Russia that basically says if China invades Taiwan, Russia will not support the U.S.", that meant that they would defend Taiwan if the island came under attack.
China also teamed up with Russia recently for joint military exercises on the Shandong Peninsula, an area fairly close to Taiwan, indicating both China's intentions and Russia's acceptance of those intentions.
Wei said that China had also been considering nuclear war against the U.S. as a way to defeat America in the war. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is considering nuclear war, Wei said, because it is not afraid to sacrifice China's people.
He took as an evidence Chinese general Zhu Chenghu's recent public statement declaring that China would launch nuclear weapons against the U.S. if it attacked China and that "we … will prepare ourselves for the destruction of all the cities east of Xian," which would include Beijing, Shanghai, and Canton.
Although the general's view was not publicly corroborated by other officials, Wei said, China's government-run media enthusiastically circulated the statements.
Wei also warned Americans not to underestimate the irrational behavior of the CCP leadership and that America's best response to prevent a coming war is to begin taking it seriously.
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The other panelists too tried to dispel the image of China as a nation taking its place in the world as a contributor to peace and prosperity.
Dr. John Li, Senior Research Fellow, Association for Asian Research, described an "equilibrium" status the U.S. currently enjoys with China: the U.S. gains access to cheap labor, even though the factories are polluting the country, while China's totalitarian state acquires badly needed investment dollars.
"It might be good for the U.S. that this equilibrium can be kept forever, with the Chinese regime getting the assurance of "no regime change" and the U.S. businesses getting the money squeezed from cheap Chinese labor." However, as much as the U.S. would like it to continue, Li said, the U.S. cannot avoid the fact that the Chinese have "never wavered in their belief that 'America is their No. 1 enemy'."
Dr. Li thinks the U.S. should distinguish its true friends from its foes. The only way to do that is by looking at countries' human rights records. Treating China as its adversary, that is, a regime contrary to U.S. values, will lead to the best result in the long term, he said.
All the panelists agreed that America is sleeping, dreaming images of a pleasant, peaceful China. America wants to believe that the CCP has changed and has put an end to its brutal past. But Frank Gong asked rhetorically, "How do you 'get over' causing the deaths, unnecessarily, of 80 million people?" He argued that the CCP would never want its crimes exposed.
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Washington D.C., Dec 4, 2009 / 10:43 pm (CNA).- Conservative blogs were buzzing on Friday with the discovery that a member of the USCCB's Subcommittee on Catholic Health Care is an active homosexual and gay rights activist. However, though Mary Kay Henry's bio states that she is a labor adviser to the U.S. bishops, the USCCB communications director told CNA "she is not a consultant."
Henry, the international executive vice president for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) was recently named one of the nation's "Top 25 Women in Healthcare" for 2009 by Modern Healthcare. Her biography at the SEIU website explains that "Her faith and values as a practicing Roman Catholic led her to pursue union organizing as a vocation."
"Mary Kay is also active in the fight for immigration reform and gay and lesbian rights. She is a founding member of SEIU's gay and lesbian Lavender Caucus," her description continues.
According to SEIU, "The Lavender Caucus is the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/ Transgender (L/G/B/T) Caucus of the Service Employees International Union whose purpose is to facilitate open and respectful communication between the L/G/B/T community and the labor movement."
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However, in an email asking to confirm Henry's advisory role at the USCCB, Sister Mary Ann Walsh, the conference media director simply told CNA, "She is not a consultant."
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But by Friday night, no press release had been posted on the USCCB's website.
Similarly, a call from CNA to Henry was not returned.
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"Having embraced a bring-your-own-device strategy, organizations must now get employee devices on the enterprise network and start addressing the 21bn IoT devices that we project will want access to the enterprise network," the analyst says. "Whether a video surveillance camera for a parking lot, a motion detector in a conference room or the HVAC for the entire building, the ability to identify, secure and isolate all IoT devices-- and in particular "headless" devices-- is more difficult to manage and secure.
Many IoT devices use the established enterprise network bandwidth, such as the 1.3Gbps of 802.11ac Wave 1 or 1.7Gbps of 802.11ac Wave 2. However organisations should work together with facilities management (FM) and business units (BU) to identify all devices and projects connected to enterprise infrastructure.
Once all devices hooked to the network are identified, organisations should create or modify network access policy in order to determine if and how these devices will be connected, as well as the roles governing such access. In addition I&O leaders should consider additional network best practices in order to define a connectivity policy. This is due to many devices not using 802.11 wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, ZigBee or Z-Wave, leading to interference.
Packet sniffers should be considered in order to check devices doing anything undesirable on the network, while virtual segments should allow network architects to separate IoT assets from other network traffic. Gartner says virtual segments will allow the prioritisation of traffic to differing segments. After all, security video traffic and normal application traffic may have higher priority than LED lighting.
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Savannah is tired of the dating scene, even though she wants to get married and have a family. She knows her mother will never move on with her own life as long as Savannah is single. Savannah goes to see a matchmaker, specializing in setting up couples who meet at the altar. At first, she thinks Scott is a dream come true, but his blundering soon makes her crazy.
Scott, a Montana bison rancher, doesn't have time to find a wife. His work is all-encompassing. Besides, he tends to have a hard time getting women to go out with him more than once. When he runs into a matchmaker he's known all his life, he tells her about the problems he's had to see if she can help him. When he meets Savannah at the altar, his heart stops for a moment. She's exactly what he's looking for. Will their diverse backgrounds keep them apart? Or, will they be able to work through their differences to make their marriage a loving relationship?
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"Great story"
Absolutely loved it listened to it straight through. It was very interesting. Glad it was a Christian romance.
I loved the way the characters came to life while listening and I could really picture them
There were so many but I think my favorite was when Scott called Lachele after the mixer incident, oh and when Savannah called Lachele I was laughing so hard
How she narrated the feelings of the characters
Hilarious adventure into modern day mail order brides
I loved this book and all the books in the series
"Interesting story line"
I have not read the printed version, but I like being able to "hear" the characters in the story.
It is an interesting idea for a story. I liked how Savannah and Scott were instantly attracted to each other.
Tiffany is very expressive and I have enjoyed everything that I have listened to.
It is funny when both Savannah and Scott called the matchmaker freaking out about the issues they were having. I loved how Scott was kind of clueless when it came to getting along with Savannah.
I can't wait until I get a chance to "read" the rest of this series.
"Pleasant, bland, romance"
Narrator did ok with unlikely storyline of a couple meeting at the altar and forging a love story from repetitive man/woman cliche's. Good book to fall asleep to.
"Strangers marry"
I had a few laughs reading this book. The husband was so clueless as to what a modern woman wants or needs.
"Open Up your heart."
Makes you wonder if you could do this. That is what I loved best is that it really makes you think. Could I do this? First you might say no way but would you change you mind if it starts going good?
I liked best the authors way of having them getting to know each other. What I didn't like was him not ever telling her their financial statis.
Tiffany Williams brought reality to the characters by bring them to life. She did well.
Yes I did want to listen to this all in one sitting and I did. And I might read it again is a good story, a little short but very good for a short story.
I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.
"A fun summer read!"
Married in Montana was a fun book to listen to. Going from serious, to funny, to exasperating, to romantic, I felt all the emotions. Tiffany Williams' voice was real, giving each character his/her own voice. This book isn't a deep drama, but light hearted fun in a shorter style. I look forward to the rest of the books in the series.
I was given this audio book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
"Creepy Cover EXCELLENT Performance & Story"
This is the opening book in the new series by Kirsten Osbourne. If the first book is any indication of what the series will become, I am a loyal fan and will be listening to each as soon as they are released. *I received this book in exchange for my thoughts, opinion and the following review.
Married in Montana is not for the audience who wants a lot of graphic details - there is some sizzle in the physical department. But it is for those who seek romance books on a more innocent level without being chaste relationship. There is one scene that might make readers of contemporary, Christian romance, squirm, but that is the only one.
This is a well-written, on an interesting premise, one that will never get old as long as the authors are to spin different tales after the wedding commences.
I got a bit ahead of myself. Savannah has decided that she needs a man, a real man-one looking for a family. She finds a 'matchmaker' who matches partners based on similarities and complimentary traits.
The matchmaker finds a great pool of men who are in towns and communities where the ratio of men to women is 10, 20 or 50:1. After a grueling interview process with each client, she will choose the match, let them decide on a wedding day and only when the groom sees his bride walking down the aisle will they have met for the first time.
Learning about one another while learning about marriage can be complicated and frustrating. Especially when the bride is from New York City and the groom is from the town miles and miles from Billings, Montana.
Will you Savannah be able to adjust to life in the country? Will Scott be able to compromise about Savannah's desire to teach school, as she has done for several years?
I really enjoyed the story but for one thing. It seemed that 99% of the misunderstandings were presented as Scott being a dumb man. While a lot of the stuff is true to life, I don't like books, sitcoms, movies that make a man the punchline 99% of the time. While there were moments when Savannah's is acting irrationally and HE had to come to grips with her. They were far fewer. We know that men can be thoughtless, brash and insensitive but let's have a little bit more balance for the next one. I like to see men as masculine, there was very little of this in this book.
Tiffany Williams is one of my favorite performers. She is able to easily narrate for the female parts, no matter how many – she makes each voice unique. She is also very strong in her delivery of the male characters, as well. It is a rare talent and I always want to mention it when given the opportunity. Thanks, Tiffany Williams for another job well done.
Note: there is one rather intimate scene that may bother those of you who do not want to know or read about any of the physical intimacies. It is a short and tastefully done scene. Other than that there are no warnings with this book.
Rating: If this were a movie it would be rated PG
Stars: 5 stars for performance, 4 stars for story line & 4.5 stars overall
This was a super fun book
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loved it didn't want to take a break didn't want to go to sleep. A must have.
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Prisca's 5 STAR Review
Married In Montana is book #1 of the At The Alter Series. I read it on Kindle and then listened to it on Audible.
Married In Montana is about a couple that marries at the alter without ever meeting one another. They do so at the hands of a vivacious matchmaker that makes a career and gains joy by matching up couples who have never met and having them meet at the alter. This though is her first professional match and it's one done for a former classmate who is a country boy that lives in Montana and a city girl from New York. The story follows their new marriage and the quirks of not only getting used to marriage, but getting to know each other as strangers.
I enjoyed both versions of this story. The Audible version was amazing, due to the great narration. I absolutely loved the storyline and the characters. They each had different but spirited personalities. This story was creative and one that made you want to keep listening from start to finish without stopping. It's a cute love story that shows their conflict and their resolution, which is love!
I highly recommend this book and the author!! I have read book #2 in the At The Alter series and that book is just as great as this book! I have listened to at least 12 books written by this author and every single one has been a 5 STAR read!!
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Guest Blogger: Melissa England, Associate, Consumer Team, Rogers Finn Partners on behalf of Bosch*
Just as most professional chefs insist on cooking with natural gas, "everyday" cooks recognize that natural gas offers even heat, excellent temperature control and instant on/off settings for cooking and baking. Today's natural gas ranges, ovens, cooktops and grills feature high efficiency, easy cleaning and the reliability that natural gas equipment is known for.
The Bosch 800 Series 30" Gas Cooktop marries innovative engineering and modern design to improve appliance dependability, efficiency and ease of us. With five burners, the Bosch Cooktop has the versatility of a 36" Cooktop in a compact format for kitchens where space is limited. Continuous grates and centralized controls allow consumers to effortlessly move pots and pans across the stove, as well as clean up after messy spills.
With power and efficiency at the heart of its German engineering, the "OptiSim" feature heats at a low British thermal unit (Btu) to simmer the most delicate sauces or melt chocolate by evenly spreading the flame across the bottom of the pot to help prevent scorching. The "PowerSim" feature on the largest burner uses a diffuser cap to output a large flame of up to 18,000 Btu for quick heating. For added convenience and safety, the burners automatically re-ignite if the flame goes out during cooking. With a low-profile and sleek stainless steel design, the Bosch 30" Gas Cooktop has an integrated appearance that seamlessly blends into the kitchen.
Cooking with natural gas is economical – it costs about half as much to cook with a natural gas range as with a similar electric range. While the initial investment for a natural gas appliance may be a bit more than electric models, consumers will pay themselves back overtime with energy savings and years of reliable service.
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Some people are just born to be circus freaks. Amber Strong has a unique talent that will surely propel her to the Hall of Fame for Letterman's Stupid Human Tricks. The girl can snort a condom up her nose and pull it out of her mouth. Yes, she's a jimmy hat snorter.
No telling how Amber came across this unique talent, I like to imagine it all went down on the set of Spring Breakers in between takes with James Franco yelling "snort that rubber!" Whatever the case, this skill will undoubtedly make her the main attraction of any college party, or eventually result in a trip to the emergency room. Probably both.
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Colin Hendrys' Wife Dies
Blackburn Rovers legend Colin Hendry's wife has died after a lengthy battle with illness.
Denise Hendry, 42, had spent three months in intensive care at Salford Royal Hospital for several weeks suffering from a serious infection.
The mother of four had been taken ill after undergoing an operation to correct damage caused by a cosmetic surgery treatment gone wrong.
Colin and Denise, who had been together for more than 20 years, have four children called Rheagan, Kyle, Calum and Niamh.
Mrs Hendry suffered from various complications after her operation including nine punctures to her bowel and colon, causing blood poisoning and multiple organ failure, all of which have led to her untimely death.
However, it is understood she suffered a meningitis infection as a result of her latest operation and was in a perilous state in hospital.
At this time without any suprise at all, our thoughts are with Colin and his children, this is terrible news.
R.I.P Denise, there is a saying that behind every great man is a great woman and i don't for a second doubt that was true in Colins' case.


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I'm sure that in many places, there's no question that children will attend the local public school. But out here in Los Angeles's San Fernando Valley, it seems every parent – at least in our socio-economic class – has gone through or is going through the public versus private school debate. It's a topic I regularly revisit with all of my friends who have kids the same age, and a regular topic at birthday parties and such.
When my oldest son was born, there was no doubt in our minds that he would be attending private school. But in gathering information over the last two years, I've discovered that the best private schools are so expensive, we'd really be stretching to send two children there for a combined 15 years. The school that was originally my top choice is charging just shy of $20,000 for the 2008-2009 school year for tuition alone. That's just tuition for grades K through 6. Middle and high school tuition is even more expensive (at this rate, it will be $35,000 by the time Alex enters 7th grade). And that doesn't include books, fees, and obligatory fund raising contributions (which one of my friends tells me is about $5,000). Even though we have a good income, it's not that good, or at least I'm not confident that we could keep up with 6% annual increases.
Other schools in the same echelon are at least as expensive. So I've pretty much crossed the top schools off my list, and I've been searching for middle-tier private schools with correspondingly "middle-tier" tuition. I've also been looking harder at our local public elementary school. So far, I've discovered that they are almost on par, at least academically. But academics aren't everything, and I'm not sure how to figure out where we'll find the best fit. We are also concerned about what comes after elementary school, since we don't know much about the local public middle and high schools but have vague negative impressions about them.
My oldest will start kindergarten in a little less than two years, so I see this school year as my chance to do a lot of research, figure out our realistic options, and narrow our choices. (I haven't mentioned homeschooling because it's just not something we're comfortable doing and not something that we'd consider.)
In the next few months, I plan to talk with other parents, research the different schools, and meet with school officials (especially at the public school). I'd love your advice here: What has been most important factor in ensuring your child has an overall positive experience at school? And what questions would you ask if you were me?
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The Importance of Video Messaging – Part 1
With all the discussion currently centered on video and its multifaceted use within the viral space, we thought it would be helpful to our readers to talk with our own expert to read what he has to say. We chatted with veteran producer and award winning Senior Video and Television Producer at Eastco Worldwide and California Road Studios Erik Ticen. Below is part one of our two-part series.
Fresh Impact PR Group asked: Is it better to have a produced video or unproduced piece given all the social networking channels available for video?
Erik Ticen: Well I suppose today online anyone can write a book, do their own PR, exhibit their artwork, blog their opinions, design a website and shoot a video without any skill needed. And if they're very, very lucky several people may notice. I'm a little biased in this of course, but I still feel that 99 our of 100 times the most effective media is going to be that which is created skillfully and strategically. And I'm not talking about "look". A produced video doesn't need to feel Hollywood polished. Some people might be surprised to discover that many of the most watched viral videos are actually scripted and produced by professional communicators who know how to speak with moving pictures. Good writers know how to make every word matter. Likewise an effective video producer is going to make every frame count.
Fresh Impact PR Group asked: How important is it in today's landscape to incorporate video into launching a brand, a book or a company?
Erik Ticen: I'm not going to say your brand will die without it. But I do believe everyone should strongly consider it for several reasons. First, broadband streaming – even on mobile networks – is now the norm. So technically its easy and painless to add a video to any website. Secondly, we live in a visually driven world that is always in motion. Why would you want your brand to be static? And video is one of the most powerful ways of telling a story, which is the essence of good branding. I've produced video for some unorthodox brands. Oil burning fire booms, silicone stamping machines, manhole cover locks, obscure ministry authors and visually uninteresting finance companies. Every time the video became an invaluable tool in getting their brand message out.
Fresh Impact PR Group asked: What has changed in video over the last three years in terms of use and distribution?
Erik Ticen: Last week I had a funny conversation with a young producer who graduated just a few years ago. He called me because a client wanted a video distributed on tape to some networks. He had never used tape before – not even in a camera – and wanted advice. I wouldn't have been shocked if he asked me about burning a DVD too. Today everything is sent digitally – to your phone, iPad, computer, etc. Proofs are digital and instant. My editors often work remotely all around the country. I can imagine a day in the near future when every eBook contains support video, even if it is just an "about the author" documentary or acknowledgments video.
More discussion will continue next week as Erik dialogues the future for books and if local TV is still worth it.