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Lauren Conrad's Beauty Essentials (And What She'll be Sippin' on All Summer)
Written on May 23, 2013 at 5:06 pm , by Molly Ritterbeck
Lauren Conrad wears many different hats: She's a fashion designer with two lines—one is called Paper Crown; the other is an exclusive line for Kohl's called LC Lauren Conrad. She's a writer and has her own series of fiction tales as well as style and beauty guides. She's even made a must-check-daily contribution to the blogosphere with a blog she created with her hairstylist, Kristin Ess, and makeup artist, Amy Nadine, called thebeautydepartment.com (if you don't already follow it and her on Instagram @laurenconrad—you should start!). Recently, we chatted with her about her latest venture, a partnership with Malibu (yes, the rum), plus health and beauty tips.
So tell us about Malibu's new launch.
"Well, I am partnering with Malibu to launch Malibu Island Spice, which is only 70 calories a serving so I'm really excited."
What does the new flavor taste like?
"It's similar to the original Malibu, but it's a little bit bolder and it has coconut, vanilla and a hint of cinnamon in it. It's really good."
Do you have a favorite drink recipe that you like to use it in?
"I like to mix it with coconut water—it tastes like a little Piña Colada."
It's great that it's only 70 calories. Do you have any high-cal indulgent foods that are off-limits in your diet?
"I have only-every-once-in-awhile foods. I think whenever I restrict myself to the point where I'm not allowed to have something, it is the only thing that I want. So, for me, I have foods that are special occasion or treat foods, whether it's pasta or something as simple as dessert, that's not an everyday thing. I think you should still enjoy good things."
How do you like to stay fit?
"I think it's more about a lifestyle rather than just trying to go on a diet as soon as you want to come down. I think small, healthy choices are what works best for me. I think it's staying active and it's just little things. I think that going on diet can be a bit intimidating. For me, it never really worked."
Switching gears a bit to beauty, we follow your thebeautydepartment.com blog. What's your best advice for getting ready in a hurry?
"I do it often. I think it's just finding products that work well for you and really just getting into a routine. I can do my entire face in five minutes if I need to. I ideally like to take a little longer because I actually enjoy doing my makeup, but I think it's just finding no-fuss looks that work."
If you had to choose, what are the three beauty essentials that you have to have?
"I like a good foundation. That's really important to me. I have some discoloration on my skin, so I need something just to even it out. And then, probably a blush and a mascara if I'm only picking three for the day."
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Complexion-Boosting Carrots
Written on July 11, 2011 at 10:57 am , by Fitness Magazine
Carrots aren't just a tasty snack: They're also amazing for your skin. Because of their high levels of beta-carotene and vitamin A, these orange veggies flush out toxins that are damaging to your complexion, and contain phytochemicals that nourish and hydrate. A recent study from the University of Bristol in England also found that eating golden-pigmented vegetables and fruits like carrots gives your skin a more desirable glow than spending time in the sun. Researchers evaluated the skin color of people in relation to what they eat, and found that those whose diets included more veggies and fruits had a more golden skin color. Those with this golden glow had higher levels of carotenoids, yellow and red antioxidants produced in plants like carrots, in their skin. The researchers then had participants rate the attractiveness of faces enhanced by carotenoids versus sun-tanned faces, and others preferred the glow produced by fruits and veggies to the sun-induced tan. Even more incentive to snack!
—By Kelly Garner, beauty intern
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The Recipe for Great Skin
Written on June 29, 2011 at 2:52 pm , by April Franzino
Last week, we had the privilege of enjoying a lunch cooked by Top Chef judge/host and new Eucerin Skin First Council Member Gail Simmons (above). Here, she shares her recipe for the "Skin Savvy Salmon" she made for us, chosen for its complexion-boosting omega fatty acids (take our word for it—it's delicious!):
Gail Simmons' Skin Savvy Salmon
1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove of garlic, peeled and minced
4 six-ounce salmon filets, boneless, skin on
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
10-12 turns of freshly ground black pepper
4 cups cooked brown rice
2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts only
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
In a small saucepan, add soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside.
Take a large, oven-proof, non-stick sauté pan and set over high heat (use two pans if needed). Rub the filets all over lightly with vegetable oil. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Once pan is very hot, place the filets skin-side down and press down gently with a spatula so the skin remains flat to the pan. Cook for about six minutes, then liberally glaze the top side of the filets with the soy mixture- you want to have some glaze swirling in the bottom of the pan too, as this will carmelize with the crispy skin. Turn off the heat and flip the salmon so the skin side is now on top. Allow to rest in the pan for three more minutes until cooked through.
Place the salmon filets on top of a cup of brown rice, skin-side up. Drizzle a little more glaze from the pan on the plate. Sprinkle with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve with a veggie of your choice, like sauteed spinach or snap peas. Bon appetite!
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Fit Body, Fit Skin
Written on April 19, 2011 at 1:19 pm , by April Franzino
Sure, working out keeps your body in shape and healthy—but it also does wonders for your skin. Jeannette Graf, M.D., a dermatologist in Great Neck, New York discusses the beauty benefits of exercise in this segment. Glow on!
Categories: Beauty On the Go | Tags: Beauty, benefits, exercise, health, skin, work out
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Get Your Beauty Sleep!
Written on November 19, 2010 at 1:34 pm , by Eleanor Langston
If you're like me, you're probably prone to skimp on shut-eye as the holiday craziness starts to go into full effect. But, experts say it's absolutely essential to prioritize your zzz's. (I know, I know: It's tough!). Here's a recent TV segment that I did with Better TV that will give you some ways you can actually multitask as you sleep to max out your slumber hours. Also, here's another segment that I did the same day that will explain exactly why snoozing for 7-9 hours is so crucial to your overall wellness. Night, night!
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Steve Burton talks 'Young and the Restless' move
'The Talk' welcomes 'General Hospital' vet to CBS
By TVDeeva Deanna Barnert Jan 7, 2013 10:31PM
It's official: "General Hospital" favorite Steve Burton is clocking in at "The Young and the Restless." His character Dylan McAvoy, described as a "rugged ex-soldier with a secret," is set to appear on canvas Wednesday, Jan. 30. The live announcement, which aired Jan. 7 on "The Talk," came with much fanfare.
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After co-host Julie Chen made the announcement and welcomed Burton to CBS, confetti dropped and co-host and "The Young and the Restless" fan Sheryl Underwood did a wild happy dance.
"That was the most excitement I've had in years," Burton laughed.
There's no doubt Burton will find more excitement in Genoa City. Though it hasn't been confirmed, MSN heard buzz that his character may share a past with Avery (Jessica Collins), who is currently paired with Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow). Whatever is in store, Burton isn't likely to spend much time on the back burner.
Fans of "General Hospital" have mixed feelings about the news. Burton's character Jason Morgan was a central force on the show and when Burton left, he claimed he was ending his 20-year run in Port Charles to move to Nashville and take a break from Hollywood. Some of his fans are willing to support his swift about-face, but others feel duped.
The backlash started building after his casting was leaked as a rumor in December, so during his sit down on "The Talk," Burton tried to explain his position. He insisted he remains committed to raising his kids in Nashville, but CBS Daytime and Sony made him an offer he couldn't refuse.
"I told my manager if I can keep my family there and I can spend time with them and come back and forth, I would do that in a second," Burton recounted. "Without hesitation, CBS Daytime made that deal. Really quickly. This is crazy, but I'm just so happy to have the best of both worlds for my family, because before, I couldn't."
Burton also revealed the chance to work with executive producer and former boss Jill Farren Phelps played a big hand in his decision to join the show. He, Phelps and James Franco were pitching another TV project to Sony when Sony first enquired about bringing him to Genoa City.
After his appearance on "The Talk," Burton spent time tweeting with fans who gave him shout-outs of support. He revealed he was nervous, grateful and ready to take on a new wardrobe. His new character will smile "a lot" and won't be sporting Jason's signature T-shirt, jeans and leather jacket.
Presumably, "General Hospital" wasn't willing to make the deal Burton needed, but he tweeted, "No hard feelings," adding a smile emoticon.
During "The Talk," Burton's premiere date was announced as Jan. 29, with Jan. 8 his first day on set. A release from "The Young and the Restless," however, sites Wed, Jan. 30 as his first appearance on screen.
"The Young and the Restless" airs weekdays on CBS.
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Jan 9, 2013 9:27AM
Jill Phelps has a loooooong history of screwing up whatever soap she's running. This is a fact that goes back decades. I wish Y&R fans all the luck in the world, because they're gonna need it. As for Steve Burton? He'll be out of a job within a year when the tanking ratings can't justify his salary.
Jan 9, 2013 4:50AM
Just a guess here but I think he will be on the Y&R for a nice long spell and then his character will be written off and then like GH always does, he will be resurrected from the dead and come back to Sam and his son. I don't get why he said he wants to spend time with family and moved them only to almost immediately join a new soap. Whatever I like this actor and hope only the best for him.
Jan 8, 2013 5:48PM
I'm a fan, and the guy can do what he wants. But he also makes a big deal out of being "real" and "honest" with fans, sometimes (oversharing) on Twitter. (Seriously, he posts ten times a day.) So I kind of feel taken (no pun intended), "Look what stupid soap fans will believe this time!" I wish him well, but I barely have time to keep up with GH, I don't have another 200 minutes a week to watch another soap.
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External ratings
Henkel's performance in sustainability impressed external experts again in 2013. In addition to international rankings and ratings, recognition at regional level is also growing in importance.
More information on external ratings:
Zürich/New York: S&P Dow Jones Indices and the Swiss agency RobecoSAM again assessed companies in 2014 to compile the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices: For the eighth time in a row, Henkel belongs to the leading companies in the "Household Products" category, and is included in both the DJSI World and the DJSI Europe index. Company achievements are recognized in the fields of economic, environmental and social performance.
New York: Henkel was named among the "World's Most Ethical Companies" for the sixth time in a row. Business conduct is assessed in the categories of corporate governance, innovative strength, management style, in-house management systems, reputation management and corporate citizenship.
London: 2013 marks the thirteenth consecutive year of Henkel's inclusion in the FTSE4Good ethical index, which was first introduced by the Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange in 2001.
Paris: In 2013, Henkel was again listed in the Ethibel Pioneer and Excellence investment registers, and included in the Excellence Europe and Excellence Global sustainability indexes. Inclusion by the Forum Ethibel qualifies Henkel as a leader in the field of corporate social responsibility in its sector.
Frankfurt am Main: The Sustainability Ranking 2013 published by Sustainalytics recognizes Henkel as a global leader in its "Household & Personal Products" sector comparison. The comparative analysis is based on the ESG approach, assessing environmental, social and governance performance. Together, the results from the three areas form the overall rating. The evaluation method used by Sustainalytics enables a direct comparison of sustainability performance that transcends sector boundaries while taking sector-specific factors into consideration.
Zurich: In October 2013, STOXX Limited again included Henkel in the STOXX Global ESG Leaders Indices. STOXX Global ESG Leaders are assessed in terms of their environmental, social and governance performance. The database is provided by Sustainalytics.
Munich: In this corporate rating, conducted by oekom research every two years, Henkel was again awarded Prime Status in the 2012 cycle. Henkel scored an overall B rating and was among the best companies in the consumer goods sector.
Zurich: The Sustainability Yearbook 2014 ranks Henkel as the Industry Leader in the "Household Products" category. Henkel was also awarded the RobecoSAM Gold Class. This year marked the eleventh edition of the yearbook published by the sustainability investing specialist RobecoSAM in collaboration with KPMG. This puts Henkel in the number one spot within its sector. The assessment criteria applied included not only environmental themes such as ecological efficiency, but also economic and social factors.
Milan: Henkel is listed in the "ECPI Euro Ethical Equity" and "ECPI EMU Ethical Equity" indexes. According to the screening procedure adopted by ECPI, the 150 market-capitalized companies included in the ECPI indexes constitute the most highly recommended investments in the European market ("Euro") and the European monetary union ("EMU"), respectively. ECPI S.r.I. is part of Gruppo Medio S.p.A., and launched the two ethics indexes back in 1999.
London: Henkel has been participating in the Carbon Disclosure Project since 2004, and received a Disclosure & Performance score of 85B in 2013.
Hamburg: In 2013, Henkel was again one of only 50 companies worldwide to be listed in the Global Challenges Index. Henkel has been included in the Global Challenges Index since 2007.
Basel: Bank Sarasin updated its Sustainability Profile for Henkel in 2013. The top company rating of "high" was confirmed. The environmental and social analysis of companies is based on an assessment procedure developed by Bank J. Safra Sarasin. It consists of the two dimensions of Industry Rating and Company Rating [PDF download]
In December, Henkel was included for the first time in the indices issued by transatlantic stock exchange NYSE Euronext and French ratings agency Vigeo (Euronext Vigeo World 120, Europe 120 and Eurozone 120). Assessment is based on a catalog of criteria developed by Vigeo to examine environmental, social and governance factors. The 120 companies that rank highest in each universe are included in the respective index.
Zurich: In 2013, Henkel again achieved the top grade "AAA" in the sustainability ranking conducted by Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB). As such, Henkel's place was confirmed in the sustainable investment universe of the ZKB, which forms the basis for various investment products offered by the Swiss cantonal banks. [PDF download]
USA: Henkel was included for the second time among the "Global 500 Green Companies" published by "Newsweek" magazine in the US , and ranked sixth in the category of consumer goods companies.
Germany: Henkel was awarded this year's DuMont-DWS Prize for Responsible Business Practices, conferred jointly by German newspaper publisher DuMont and DWS, Deutsche Bank's mutual fund company. Its environmental performance, diversity of its workforce structure, and social commitment earned the prize for Henkel.
Germany: The renowned CRF Institute ranked Henkel again among the very best, recognizing us with the title of "Top Employer in Germany," and with the highest possible rating for four out of the five subcategories assessed.


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First Official Photo Of Ben McKenzie As Jim Gordon From 'Gotham' Looks Bummed, Mustache-Free
The rollout of official photos of characters from the new Fox series Gotham continues as actor Ben McKenzie tweeted fans' first look at series star Jim Gordon.
While it appeared Donal Logue's Harvey Bullock will have a little more facial hair than the comics version, Gordon will notably have less. That's right: McKenzie won't be rocking Gordon's signature mustache in the role. He honestly looks a little distraught about it, but hey, Batman '66 Gordon didn't have a mustache, did he? And he came out OK. Chin up, fella.


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You have to wonder if the first salvo in the 2014 race for the U.S. Senate, between Republican incumbent Saxby Chambliss and presumed primary challenger Paul Broun, has just been fired. Roll Call, the D.C. newspaper, has these paragraphs from an interview with the Athens congressman:
Asked whether Chambliss understands the big issues of debt and deficit the country is facing as he does, Broun paused for a moment.
"Doesn't seem so," Broun said. "He seems to want to raise taxes on people, and he also wants to continue spending. So I don't know if he does or not, you'll have to ask him."
But pressed whether he was interested in challenging Chambliss in next year's primary, Broun took a pass on answering. "Right now I'm focusing on trying to get our country to be responsible financially as a nation," he said. "It's not time to even think about that."
In the same article, Chambliss denies that the fiscal cliff deal that came out of the Senate amounted to a tax increase. Then he went further:
"Not only do I understand our debt and deficit problem, I have gotten off the sidelines to try and find a solution," Chambliss added. "Those who vote 'no' on everything obviously don't care about solving the country's problems."
Clearly, freshman state Rep. Charles Gregory, R-Kennesaw, doesn't intend to spend much time at the state Capitol watching from a back bench. In December, Gregory pre-filed a series of bills intended to remove all restrictions on firearms in Georgia.
Gov. Nathan Deal has strongly hinted that he's not interested. On Wednesday, Deal identified HB 35, the bill that would allow the arming of local school administrators, as the only gun legislation likely to enjoy any success this year.
Nonetheless, an undeterred Gregory has a plan. Last week, before he was even sworn in, Gregory sent out a two-page letter on what looked like official stationery, but wasn't, on behalf of a group called Georgia Gun Owners. You can read it here and here.
Gregory first addressed the outrage of Georgia's concealed carry law:
– You'll have to pay a government tax when applying for a Georgia Weapons License before receiving it.
– Submit to government fingerprinting – like criminals do when they are booked into your county jail.
In one South Georgia County, it's been reported that those who apply for a permit must first ride on a bus – sometimes riding along with inmates on their way to the county jail – to get fingerprinted.
– Georgia gun owners must also wait days if not weeks to receive their permit while the Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs a full background check on even law-abiding individuals.
Gregory declared that he intended to shower the General Assembly with petitions, and then:
When the fight really begins to heat up, my hope is to run targeted newspaper and radio ads to help us get the votes to put us over the top.
Finally, the soon-to-be-sworn-in lawmaker got down to business:
None of these tactics will be cheap. So must ask for your generous financial support as well.
Gregory will do very well here.
We may be about to engage in some history. State Sen. Barry Loudermilk, R-Cassville, has given intriguing notice that he will hold a 2:30 p.m. session with reporters today "announce a resolution regarding Georgia's previous practice of slavery."
My AJC colleague Ariel Hart was at Thursday's meeting of the state Board of Tranportation when – in a moment of idle chatter — the unrelated topic of Medicaid and the hospital assessment tax/fee came up.
DOT board member Jim Cole recounted how, back in 2010, he was a member of the House and one of Gov. Sonny Perdue's floor leaders. The governor had given him the legislation calling for a "bed tax" to plug a deep hole in Medicaid funding. Cole consulted his House colleagues, who urged him to hold off filing the bill while they searched for a fiscal miracle.
"Three weeks went by, and one day [Perdue] called me and he said, 'I want that bill in the hopper by 3 o'clock.' I couldn't find one person to sign it," Cole remembered.
Which makes Gov. Nathan Deal's effort to bring the same issue to a vote on the fourth day of the session more than impressive, Cole concluded.
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January 17th, 2013
9:55 am
Chambliss denies that the fiscal cliff deal that came out of the Senate amounted to a tax increase.
chambliss must have a lib accountant.
January 17th, 2013
10:07 am
The GA leaders have nothing to brag about, they only care for themselves.
January 17th, 2013
10:07 am
Barry Loudermilk = David Barton Light
January 17th, 2013
10:11 am
We have to buy a license and give our fingerprints if we want a Concealed Carry Permit. Where's the outrage in that?
January 17th, 2013
10:50 am
This is great. Let's have school administrators running around with guns protecting a school system rated pretty low compared to other states. Poor education but at least we will have a lot of guns to boast about. What is Loudermilk's news about. Is he going to declare that slaves were actually volunteers who helped the farmers of the south? Or was slavery just another urban myth. This ought to be good.
January 17th, 2013
10:50 am
I'm a firm believer in equal opportunity. So I say let's make Paul Broun a senator. Then the entire state can be embarrassed by this wingnut, not just those of us in the 10th District.
January 17th, 2013
11:01 am
Can't wait for the debates and Broun has the opportunity to explain how anyone believing the world is more than 10,000 years old is spouting a lie straight from the pit of hell.
January 17th, 2013
11:04 am
Paul Broun: leader of the tin foil hat brigade. You guys realize the earth is only some 6000 years old, Right?…Right?
As long as we have these M0R0NS as leaders, we are in deep trouble.
January 17th, 2013
11:06 am
The only good thing about Broun running against Chambliss is that he won't be able to run for re-election at the same the time. That means after Chambliss whips his butt we will have one less whacko in Congress, that is unless, the 10th district elects somebody just as crazy.
January 17th, 2013
11:17 am
Where do I start?:
– You'll have to pay a government tax when applying for a Georgia Weapons License before receiving it.
In keeping with the repub mantra: HOW DO YOU PAY FOR THIS NECESSARY FUNCTION? Not all will partake!
– Submit to government fingerprinting – like criminals do when they are booked into your county jail.
Do you want the license? How does the public confirm you are who you say you are (repub mantra on immigration)? How do we track your butt down IF you illegally use the weapon?
In one South Georgia County, it's been reported that those who apply for a permit must first ride on a bus – sometimes riding along with inmates on their way to the county jail – to get fingerprinted.
Poor babies! Maybe this would burn that memory into your mind if you break the law…doing anything illegal! Scared straight?
– Georgia gun owners must also wait days if not weeks to receive their permit while the Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs a full background check on even law-abiding individuals.
A background check takes time; you paid your money- do you expect shoddy work? What is the hurry in buying a gun? Must you have emotions running rampant to buy a gun? Taking a page from Saint Sonny….practice time management! If you wanted the gun for your hunting trip tomorrow, you should have thought about it earlier.
And then Gregory puts his foot with shoe attached in his mouth….
"None of these tactics will be cheap. So must ask for your generous financial support as well." Can you say "DUH"!!!
As for Broun, why don't we make him the poster child for needing improvement for mental health! How did he know about guns…ya' know the technology thingie! He's still looking for the safety on his sling shot!
January 17th, 2013
11:24 am
broun the scientist as a senator. that's funny. he should never be elected to any public office again
January 17th, 2013
11:38 am
Road – well said.
I plan to apply for a permit in a few months, but I don't intend to actually buy a handgun to go with it; I just want to have that extra evidence of my good citizenship, and to know I won't have to worry about it if I want any kind of available gun in the future. Seems to me that most permit holders would take it seriously enough to consistently conduct themselves in a lawful manner in all circumstances, and to avoid associating with people who might cause problems. Also, Georgia is a "shall issue" state, so if you pass the background check, they have to give you the permit.
January 17th, 2013
12:23 pm
Rep Gregory, as the nice lady from the Ga Sate Patrol told me when I didn't want to give my fingerprint to get my driver's license,"I don't get your fingerprint you don't get your driver's license!"
January 17th, 2013
12:35 pm
All hope is not lost in Georgia: Saxby is showing he has to actually solve problems. Deal knows that Medicaid pays quite a bit for nursing homes. And Gregory's gun nuttery has already gotten national weird news attention. But can someone, anyone at AJC or elsewhere keep track of all that money that Gregory's about to get?
January 17th, 2013
12:36 pm
Broun is on of 17o red state Repub. Tea Party, who threaten to destroy our economy by holding debt ceiling hostage. They were told in Dec, it needed to be increased to pay for bills congress incurred already.
Republicans make me sick because they run their big mouths 0on spending cuts. But they are ones who took surplus in 2001/2003 and did not pay back social security trust fund but gave tax cuts or say a word about cutting it, medicare , medicaid, veterans benefits, until now when they want to pay for wars/overseas adventures[16 trillion debt] out of hide
of children, veterans, seniors, disabled, low paid workers, unemployed.
Republican tea party controls what is put on floor to be voted on and constitution gives them the power to increase revenues to pat their bills as they go along. The time they should make the spending cuts /increase taxes is when they do the appropriations/spending bills. for example , they just appropriated 633 billion which is 1/2 of 1.2 trillion yearly deficit . They did not pay for it by putting a war tax[wealth tax or transaction tax on wall street/commodities etc or tax on money in tax havens]
January 17th, 2013
1:05 pm
forgot to proof: on=one, pat=pay 633 billion was what Repubs told President to spend for defense and what to spend it on. The president can only spend what congress appropriates.
January 17th, 2013
2:47 pm
Now that Chip Rogers has left the Senate in disgrace, and Bobby Franklin has gone to the big nut house in the sky, Barry Loudermilk is now Head Wacko In Charge down at the Georgia Legislature. Can't wait to hear the wisdom coming from his press conference today.
January 17th, 2013
3:15 pm
Maybe I need to change my blog name to Broun is nuts. And did you ever wonder what kind of people would ever use Broun as their doctor?
January 17th, 2013
5:27 pm
I am no fan of saxby and would never vote for him, but there is merit in a primary where broun, price, gingrey, westmoreland and woodall are all in a primary against him.
Seems like a good way to clear out the chaff.
January 17th, 2013
7:28 pm
I appreciate what Saxby said. Just saying no does not, in my opinion, equal leadership. Nor does pulling "stunts" like bypassing the State of the Union to send out Tweets signify Statesmanship, in my opinion. Does Mr. Broun plan to attend the inauguration?
January 17th, 2013
7:38 pm
BTW… as I understand it, Tea Party here in GA has already targeted Mr. Chambliss.
January 17th, 2013
9:17 pm
Mr. Chambliss put a big target on his back when he went along with big government and big spending both under bush and then again under obama. we need a smaller federal government, much less federal government spending, and a balanced budget—-call it tea party—call it common sense–it is one and the same. those people not interested in acheiving those goals should be out of washington d.c.—regardless if they are democrat or republican. big spending/big government should be a thing of the past and once we are bankrupt as greece is then it will be—the pain will be much worse then though……broun for senate—we have more limited govt/tea party folks waiting to run for his house seat.
January 18th, 2013
8:02 am
I see there are still plenty of Georgians who did not get the message in November.
You might want to re-read the election results!
January 18th, 2013
1:17 pm
I've been frustrated with Saxby's lies for years now. If Broun continues in a fiscally responsible manner, this Republican will be his new biggest supporter for Senate 2014. Either way, I want actions, not words.
P.S. Saxby, votes against unconstitutional spending are EXACTLY the kinds of votes Republicans want.


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Very confortable room, staff is friendly and helpful. Outdoor, restaurant, swimpool and bar has an amazing atmosphear. Very well located.
Room wasn't properly cleaned when we arrived but it was quickly rectified. There was a couple with a young child above us on the second night who woke us up at 5am.
bigger pool area
Stylish hotel with helpful staff but if your not planning on spending much time at the hotel then consider more economical alternative. We weren't getting back till after 10pm hence didn't get a chance to use nice outdoor dinning area etc.
Small, busy swimming pool area
We were well looked after, food in the sky bar was fabulous .....lovely stay
Noise from furniture upstairs keeping us awake, with sliding door on bathroom keep banging from other rooms..
Location to West Hollywood, airport and downtown. Concierge staff knew the area thoroughly.
Wifi, PC use in the business centre and printing required additional hotel fees and costs!!
pleasant staff great poolside bar good restaurant nice rooms
The hotel was well located within walking distance of some great restaurants. The rooms were ultra modern, roomy and very comfortable. The staff at reception were extremely efficient, helpful and very friendly as were the cleaning staff. The hotel is well equipped with a fitness centre with a variety of equipment that is easy to access, a pool and restaurant.
The pool area is beautifully set up with deck chairs and lounges, well staffed bars and friendly staff but as a guest of the hotel it was difficult to find anywhere to sit due to the number of non guests allowed into the area. Seats and tables had reserved signs on them for parties that were happening later in the day and therefore not available for guests. Also to enter the pool area, even though we were staying there, we were asked for proof of age! Anyone who did not have ID, even if they had their room key was turned Away.
modern and clean rooms
loud noise from bar crowd in early hours of AM waiting for cabs
This place was perfect for me as was travelling on my own and was looking for a fun but safe place to stay. It ticked all boxes and contributed to being one of the best holidays I've ever had. Rooms were gorgeous and funky. Beds were very comfy and my room was always cleaned to a high standard. The pool area is perfect and is always filled with interesting people. While I'm sure it is not intentional (and I don't want to be rude) but I actually appreciated the fact that there were no children around while I was there. Made for fun, funky atmosphere. When I come back to LA I will definitely be staying at the Mondrian.
The bar/pool service could be a bit hit and miss with some excellent wait staff and some not so great staff. Not a big deal for me though and any negative was totally outweighed by positives.
Loved the friendliness of the staff
Rooms could use an update
The location is great, the pool is lovely and breakfast overlooking the city view is great.
The room we staying in was very tired and not at all what we were expecting from this chain. We told the receptionist on check out, who nodded in agreement and was clearly used to hearing what we had to say. I won't stay here again.
All of it!! Esp the pool party..
It was all fab..
Everything was great, service, food, décor...
the pool towels were pretty tired and could do with new ones being bought and the menu for around the pool could have some iced cocktails for the summer.
LOVED THE STAFF!!! The restaurant lounge is like an outdoor living room they made special meals for us each time we ordered!!!!
Windows don't open very far!!! Rooms need update, get rid of the old rugs and redo the wood on the desks!! Bathroom was awkward and lighting poor. They show bed loungers pool side in the photos and they were not there during the day. My daughter was 14 and the pool was off limits after 7!!!
Staff are very friendly, cool vibe, SkyBar is good fun, amazing room!
Our trip was planned with transportation based on tour buses and not cars or public transportation. The location was ideal since there was a "hop on hop off" tour bus right next to the hotel Room was comfortable and there was no noise or any other problem during the night
The breakfast is just a limited allowance for the hotel restaurant in the morning, so I recommend taking this hotel without breakfast deals since there are better and cheaper breakfast options in walking distance from the hotel. Room does include a fridge, but it's already packed with mini-bar items, so there was no room even for a small bottle of water The sky-bar was nice, but not a lot more than that, and the service and price do not make this worth it.
This is an amazing hotel. Definitely the place to be seen. Very cool. Our room was wonderful, huge shower room, and the view of LA was stunning from the floor to ceiling windows. Food in the restaurant was delicious, along with fab cocktails alongside the gorgeous pool area.
loved the pool area and the restaurant was amazing. we also had a great view of LA from our room.
Rooms were clean but for what you pay- RUBBISH Concierge was a absolute champion. Very very helpful man.
Front desk staff thought they were above clientele especially Francis and the manager which I did not get her name female lady- her attitude stunk. I have stayed in 4-5 star hotels around the world and this does not even compare to a two star. I feel sorry for the owner with staff like this.
The staff was really nice and helpful. The pool scene is just fantastic. There is always something happening at the hotel. The Breakfast is good too!
Small room and very pricey.
Skybar and room ambience
The bar, pool and restaurant are really spectacular! You have a wonderful view over the city and it is a great crowd.
The hotel and the rooms are very old and the design is not up to date. After an upgrade it was ok but also the bigger room wasn't worth the money. The bar staff is very slow, it takes ages until you get your food and drinks but the spot makes it worth waiting.
The hotel is beautiful, trendy and very well located. Both the common areas (lobby, pool and restaurant) and the rooms are very well designed and cool. Our room was very large and had a great view over the city. The bedding was great and very comfortable. We loved it!
The pool and the area around it are beautiful but more for show than for use. Everyone lies very closely around it and there's little space. It certainly isn't very child friendly. Also, the vallet parking system is a bit annoying (and expensive!) as the entrance to the hotel gets very busy with cars (also non hotel guests) and it would be easier to just be able to park one's own car in the garage.
The entertainment could be a bit noisy if you were trying to sleep.
Everything, I don't like LA much, but I love the Mondrian
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What you can't see is also the addition of several internal pockets as the original design had none. Ghosts have no need for pockets you see, but very-much-alive authors do indeed. No photos of those. I figure a man's interior pockets are his own private affair. ;)
Detail of collar embroidery:
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And consider Jackie Ritz, a Paleo diet aficionado from North Carolina who blogs at ThePaleoMama.com. She and her husband paid off $50,000 worth of debt in 10 months.
"We sat down one night and wrote down all of our debt, including our student loan debt, which was the most baggage," she wrote in an email. "My husband had carried his student loan debt the past 15 years, and we wondered how long we were going to let that debt keep following along with us. So in order to have financial freedom we knew we were going to have to be more aggressive in paying the student loans down and turn our minimum payments into the maximum amount we could manage in our budget."
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When you do tackle the student loans, pay off those with the highest interest rates first. That will save you money and allow each payment to reduce more principal. And before sending in a substantial payment to a lender, call first. Ensure the payment will be applied to the loan's principal – not to interest.
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In order to abolish $30,000 of student loans within three years, the payments will total $923.57, based on a 6.8 percent interest rate for 36 payments. You can nerd the numbers for your own debt situation. The strategy will be a combination of increasing your monthly income while reducing your monthly expenses to come up with the extra cash.
The most common tactics used by extreme debt reducers include:
- Reduce housing expenses by downsizing, moving back in with the parents or finding roommates. Housing is commonly the biggest monthly expense and the cutback that can provide the biggest boost to cash flow.
- Create a strict budget, and stick to it. Cut out any unnecessary expenses, and look for ways to save money anywhere you can. Quit the gym and work out at home, stop buying bottled water, eat out less, etc.
- Get a side job or two. Consider getting an off-the-books job for extra cash: deliver pizzas, bartend, waitress, etc.
- Milk the miles from your existing car instead of buying new. Or if you're part of a two-car household, sell one and consider becoming one-car commuters.
- Reduce recurring expenses. The Ritz's canceled their cellphone plans and signed up for prepaid phones, which lowered their $160 cellphone payment down to $60 per month.
- Sell stuff you don't need for cash. A few ideas include cars, furniture, dishes, toys and more. You can host a garage sale or sell your items online on Craigslist or eBay.
Debt reduction is more a matter of commitment than circumstance. The timeline you choose depends on the strength of your determination.
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to cut expenses I:
-unplug anthing not in use
-sleep 7-8 hours a night to get a good nights sleep, this keeps me healthy, less likely to miss work or make a money mistake, I mostly drink water.
-I switched to less expensive shampoo, mainly $1 shampoo and conditioner, my hair is better than ever, the old stuff was $60 a bottle. I like VO5 Clarifying (green bottle) or the Strawberry one.
-my new favorite store is Dollar Tree, I search and find made in US products and ONLY buy what I really need.
-when the weather premits I line dry clothes, quilts, sheets etc. (not towels, they turn into sandpaper)
-I make my own cleaning supplies.
-I stay out of department stores and avoid shopping as much as possible.
-I keep my clothes classic ands simple, I avoid "trends", I no longer buy fashion magazines! I buy good quality tennie shoes (gym/walking) since that is what I wear the most.
-I will wear a pair of jeans for two weeks before washing them if they don't look dirty, when I get home from work I change out of my work clothes and hang them and switch into "house clothes" usually yoga pants and a tee, I wear slippers instead of socks around the house, that wears out socks faster.
-I am usually given a lot of chocolate around the holidays, I double bag it and freeze it. Good when you want it and good for cutting up to bake with.
-I shop at the local bread outlet, two days a week it's half off. I freeze bread or buns for later. They have multi-grain bread a pita too.
-get rid of cable, your local library has DVDs for movies and TV shows, almost all public libraries belong to a library network, they can order anything for you to check out, larger communities have an online system to put stuff on a wish list, when it comes in you will get notified it is held for you to check out. Buying books full price is stupid, check it out for free, or buy it at a huge mark down at library book sales, used book stores, thrift shops or garage sales.
-I pick up pennies and all other coins I find.
Ok... none of this is helpful. Moving in with your parents? What if your parents don't want you moving in? Selling your stuff for cash? Who says anyone else wants it. Garage sales for the seller are huge wastes of time. You will rot your weekends while people sift through your stuff, sniff at it and waltz off...usually making a snide comment in the passing.
Suze Orman shows she's out of touch. These are Marie Antoinette-Let them eat cake-esque obtuse "How To" points.
Want to pay your bills down? Forget out the hipster bars and fun on the weekend with your friends. Get over your shoe habit. Get a second job and use that money exclusively for paying down your debt. That's it. Living with your parents is not the answer but living in a cheaper apartment is. You don't need a brand new car and if you live in an area that has superb public transportation like Portland, Seattle or the Bay Area, then you don't even need a car and you don't need to be paying astronomical downtown parking fees
Get over yourself and your wardrobe and purchase classic pieces that can be worn year to year and wear them. Forget about today's trends. You don't need uber tight pants, slutty shoes and huge designer handbags. If you do, then start trolling Ebay and Craigslist and stop thinking you're too good for second hand. Get over your Starbucks habit.
Is any of this fun? No, in fact is kind of sucks. But you're the one in debt and you're the one who has to pay it off...not your twentysomething friends at the cool, hip nightspot.
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I was speaking with a Black friend of mine earlier today about this and he brought up a great point. The Elite, White media can literally stir an entire Nation into a frenzy over the massacre of 20 suburban white children but simply overlook the deaths of over 100 Black children in Chicago. Wake up, People, you re being played by the Government and the Media. All children should be equal in the eyes of our Government.
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