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12 U.S. Code § 2018 - Security; terms
(a) Real estate loans
(1) Maximum level of loans
(A) In general
Real estate mortgage loans originated by a Farm Credit Bank, or in which a Farm Credit Bank participates in with a lender that is not a System institution, shall not exceed 85 percent of the appraised value of the real estate security, except as provided for in subparagraphs (C) and (D).
(B) Regulation
The Farm Credit Administration may, by regulation, require that loans not exceed 75 percent of the appraised value of the real estate security.
(C) Guaranteed loans
If the loan is guaranteed by Federal, State, or other governmental agencies, the loan may not exceed 97 percent of the appraised value of the real estate security, as may be authorized under regulations of the Farm Credit Administration.
(2) Security
All loans originated or participated in by a bank under this section shall be secured by first liens on interests in real estate of such classes as may be prescribed by regulations of the Farm Credit Administration.
(3) Value of security
To adequately secure the loan, the value of security shall be determined by appraisal under standards prescribed by the bank in accordance with regulations of the Farm Credit Administration.
(b) Intermediate credit
Loans, other than real estate loans, and discounts made under the provisions of this subchapter shall be repayable in not more than 7 years (15 years if made to producers or harvesters of aquatic products) from the time that such are made or discounted by the Farm Credit Bank, except that the Board of Directors, under regulations of the Farm Credit Administration, may approve policies permitting loans, advances, or discounts (other than those made to producers or harvesters of aquatic products) to be repayable in not more than 10 years from the time that such are made or discounted by such bank.
Source(Pub. L. 92–181, title I, § 1.10, as added Pub. L. 100–233, title IV, § 401,Jan. 6, 1988, 101 Stat. 1627; amended Pub. L. 100–399, title IV, § 401(h), (i),Aug. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 996; Pub. L. 104–105, title II, §§ 202, 203,Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 172.)
Prior Provisions
A prior section 2018,Pub. L. 92–181, title I, § 1.10, Dec. 10, 1971, 85 Stat. 586; Pub. L. 96–592, title I, § 107,Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3438, related to purposes, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 100–233, § 401.
1996—Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 104–105, § 202(b), substituted "subparagraphs (C) and (D)" for "paragraphs (2) and (3)".
Subsec. (a)(1)(D). Pub. L. 104–105, § 202(a), added subpar. (D).
Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 104–105, § 203, struck out heading and text of par. (5). Text read as follows: "Each Farm Credit Bank shall require a financial statement from each borrower at least once every 3 years, or during such shorter period of time as may be required under regulations of the Farm Credit Administration."
1988—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 100–399, § 401(h)(1), substituted "prescribed by regulations of" for "approved by".
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 100–399, § 401(h)(2), substituted "under standards" for "under appraisal standards" and "in accordance with regulations of" for "and approved by".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–399, § 401(i), substituted "harvesters of aquatic products) from" for "harvester of aquatic products) from".
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Amendment by Pub. L. 100–399effective immediately after amendment made by section 401 ofPub. L. 100–233, which was effective 6 months after Jan. 6, 1988, see section 1001(b) ofPub. L. 100–399, set out as a note under section 2002 of this title.
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The compound was extremely effective, even at very low doses, says the study's senior author, Dr. Thomas Kensler, a cancer biologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The results, he continues, are the first proof of principle that triterpenoids, the class of compounds to which CDDO-Im belongs, work as chemopreventive agents and do so by activating a signaling pathway regulated by the transcription factor Nrf2.
In previously published studies, a group at Dartmouth Medical School led by Drs. Michael Sporn and Karen Liby, together with Hopkins scientists, showed that triterpenoids activated Nrf2 in cell culture. This transcription factor regulates the activity of a number of so-called phase 2 genes; these genes help protect the body from toxins by producing enzymes that disarm toxic molecules.
"What excited us about this new study," Dr. Kensler says, "is that it demonstrates that CDDO-Im targets Nrf2 in vivo, and this leads to a very powerful induction of a defense or cell-survival mechanism that makes these animals very highly resistant to challenges by carcinogens."
To conduct the study, which was partly funded by NCI, the research team, led by Dr. Melinda Yates, used a rat model developed at Hopkins that has been extensively used to investigate other compounds as chemopreventive agents against aflatoxin-induced liver cancer.
Compared with the animals that did not receive CDDO-Im, those treated with the lowest dose had an 85-percent reduction in precancerous lesions in the liver; at the highest dose, there was a greater than 99-percent reduction. Other tests showed that the expression of several important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory genes regulated by Nrf2 was elevated after a single CDDO-Im dose. Additional tests in mice that did or did not express Nrf2 confirmed that CDDO-Im functions via this signaling pathway.
Two other compounds, DT3 and oltipraz, have had strong results in the same rat model, explains Dr. James Crowell, chief of the Chemopreventive Agent Development Research Group at NCI. One of the most important findings in this new study, he says, is that, at the lowest doses, CDDO-Im was 30-fold and 100-fold more potent than either of those drugs, respectively.
As with these other compounds, CDDO-Im stimulates an antioxidant response, Dr. Crowell adds, which helps to eliminate a specific carcinogen. "This could apply to other environmental chemicals that have carcinogenic potential," he says.
With support from the NCI RAID program, Dr. Sporn, an NCI Eminent Scholar, and colleagues at Dartmouth, including Drs. Tadashi Honda and Gordon Gribble, who synthesized CDDO-Im and related compounds, have spent the last decade developing triterpenoids for chemoprevention and treatment.
"CDDO-Im is exceptionally potent," Dr. Sporn says. "Our cell culture screens predicted that."
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In animal models, CDDO-Im is especially potent at inducing protective enzymes in the liver and intestine, Dr. Sporn says, which, in addition to liver cancer, suggests it might have some applications in inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis, and the prevention of liver metastases from colon cancer, one of the leading causes of colon cancer death.
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This is a Side Story in my Fehder Storyline that takes place Three Years before the beginning of the story...I'm still writing Fehder, so it's a pretty biggie thing for me just to write a Side Story for the Storyline...
"Has she come in yet?" Ruhdlan asked politely waiting for Scarlet. He couldn't stand how proper the palace was because it reminded him too much of Vveldergaid than of Frosthund. A mighty land, Frosthund is because of their will to live in the harshest climate of the Treaty lands. Looking around he could see the carpet was imported, the Furniture handcrafted too well, but also the Chandelier was from Vveldergaid! He couldn't believe that Lady Scarlet was a Noblewoman in the house of Frosthund and still have all the luxury of a home such as this!
"She has not come in just yet, I'm afraid." The Butler replied. Ruhdlan did not say much else and returned to his seat in the fancy halls. He sat down in the strange cusions that felt like sitting on a Cat, much less it is. He tried to relax, but this luxury came too easily to him and he did not like this one bit. He couldn't help but notice that there was more Fireplaces than rooms that kept the house warm! He couldn't stand it much longer and stood to try and calm down. He did not care for Pain, but luxury is a feeling that is not familiar to him as much as others. He waited a bit longer before asking the servant more about Lady Scarlet, but his anxiousness caught up and he hurried over to the butler.
"Is she in yet?" Ruhdlan asked again.
"She's in, but not yet ready to see you." The Butler Replied. "She is changing into her day clothing."
"Day clothing? But she's of the house of Frosthund! She shouldn't be as Luxurious as that!"
"Well then sir, perhaps you'll sit down." the butler motioned to a chair. Ruhdlan took offense and did not care for the butler.
"I do not take luxury lightly, but rather I take it as a gift that is earned through hard work and gaining all the needs for it. I do not need fancy items from Vveldergaid, but what I need is to talk to lady Scarlet. Take me to her now!" Ruhdlan demanded.
"And perhaps you'll rememeber this is a Council Member's house because if you don't behave, you'll be sent to trial." The butler threatened.
"So you'll do well to remember that I am Ruhdlan, Keeper of House Frosthund, bearer of the Crystal Sword, Fourth Lord of the Sighenlands! I am a warrior at heart and serves as a leader to my people, so no Council Member will be feared by me!" Ruhdlan remarked back. He spoke in a harsh tone that threatened the butler. The butler did not look as if he knew, but instead gave in and walked away from the room. He turned around and motioned Ruhdlan up the stairs by pointing the way. Ruhdland received the message and started to walk up the well finished stairs to the Carpet at the head of the stairs. There he saw the countless doors go in both directions with the Repeating of the same decor over and over again. The butler stood at the left and again pointed the way down the hall. Ruhdlan took no delay and followed the butler.
They wandered down the hall for a short while and finally they turned round to face a large wooden door that was seemingly out of place in a hall such as this one. Ruhdlan never noticed the door, so he didn't worry much. The butler opened the door for Ruhdlan and inside was Lady Scarlet. She had just finished putting on her large Blue Dress and her Red shoes; The Traditional Scarlet heels that seemed to rise higher than the bed, but in reality were shorter. She turned around to look at Ruhdlan. Her red hair flew backwards and revealed a pretty face of the House of Scarlet.
"Mi'lady, this Barbarian wanted to see you right away and I couldn't help but take him to you." The Butler spoke in a tone of voice. Lady Scarlet did not ignore the Idea of a stranger in her mansion, but was worried of who he was.
"Might I ask who you are, Warrior?" She spoke softly in a Lady-like tone. She smiled like a polite young girl to a stranger who seemingly knew her. Her blue Eyes sorrowed Ruhdlan, but he had to remain strong.
He replied, "I am Lord Ruhdlan of the Sighenlands. I've come with a message from King Ravuel Frosthund for you." Lady Scarlet looked at him and wondered what it was he wanted, but she suggested a small smile would fix the world right. She wondered a bit on what the king would want, but instead did not worry.
"That will be all, Fedzig." She told the butler as she tried to get him away from the two.
"Very well, Mistress." The butler bowed and walked away down the hall. Ruhdlan looked at her and did not believe his eyes.
"Well? What's the message from the king?" She asked, interrupting Ruhdlan's dream. He stumbled back into reality and tried to remember the message and finally gave it to her.
"Ah yes, he wanted me to tell you that the Bitch-wolf has finally given birth to the Treaty Children and that the lands will need an ambassador such as yourself to help further the peace before a Civil War erupts. Will you respond to your duties?" He asked. Lady Scarlet was surprised to hear that, but she did remember that it was almost Seventy Years ago when the Prophet Zheyar gave the Proof of the Seven-born Children of the Bitch Aandgara. Unkindly it was, but it was told that the Wolf would bear Seven who would be used as Sacrifices to bring peace to the world. It was long awaited by the people to find these wolves.
Ruhdlan Snowforge (Ruh-deh-lan) - Fourth Lord of The Sighenlands (Sig-en-lands) and Twentieth in the Line of Succession to the Throne of Frosthund, he served as Ambassador for the king for Thirty Years, but because he was born to a Commoner, he wasn't allowed to serve the king till the age of 21 (as such by law of Frosthund). He is now prominent in the fulfillment of the Prophecies, but has come to hate the job of being Ambassador because he wishes to go back to his mother on the Borders of the Sighenlands. Through his entire job, he became distracted by Lady Scarlet; Mistress of Kighen (Kai-Gen), who happens to be an enchanting beauty in and of herself. Even so, he is troubled by how Luxurious her lifestyle is. He is now distressed because of her...
Vighera Scarlet (Vig-Hera) - First Lady of Kighen and Seventh in the Line of Succession to the Queenship of Frosthund. She is the Official Minister of Peace among the Treaty lands and hopes for the future to be brighter by fulfilling the prophecy. She receives imports from the finest of all lands, leaving her with a Luxurious lifestyle in her Castle. Often scorned because of her lady-like manners and her wondrous charms, she is a pleasing woman to be around because she acts so child like with a proper manner of style. When she came across Ruhdlan, she didn't feel the same thing he felt, but her heart softened towards him and after a while, she became more worried that she may have given away her love to a Commoner...
Vveldergaid (Veld-er-Gayd) - A Queendom in the Treaty Lands, Vveldergaid is well known for being the richest of all the lands. More or less a Merchant Country, it has delegates with all nations that are in the known world. It is currently Ruled by Veirya Jaran, Fifteenth Queen of the Current Queendom. Vveldergaid's Capital is Radnadom, home of the House of Jaran.
Frosthund - A Kingdom in the Treaty Lands, Frosthund is the largest of all the Treaty Lands, though it may be the smallest in Populace. It is more a country of peace than a country of war because they are dedicated to the prophecy to fulfill what was to come to pass. It is Currently ruled by King Kagon Snowforge, Thirtieth King of Frosthund. The Capital is Minerdale, The Seat of the Snowforge House.
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The King's Speech
Prince George (Firth), known as Bertie to loved ones, has been afflicted by a debilitating stammer since his childhood. And when his brother abdicates the throne and war looms, he reluctantly turns to Aussie Lionel Logue (Rush), a speech therapist whose methods are unconventional to say the least.
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When I heard about this movie I realy got anxious to see him, but I couldn't. Then I heard that it had been nominated for the Oscars, and later won 4 including Best Picture. At the time that I was sad about it (especially because Inception had also been nominated). But months went by and I finally could see the movie ... and the oscar was more than deserved! "The King's Speech" is a simply powerful movie in every detail. Tom Hooper manages to give a fantastic direction in the film, an... More
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This was a truly wonderful film. Handsomely shot, brilliantly performed, and written with the ever-so-slightest flick of the genius wrist. Hooper, Firth, Rush, Carter, and Seidler all deserved their many commendations For a masterful film with real heart. ... More
Posted by Kramer Bozco at 05:42, 04 June 2012 | Report This Post
This has got to be an all time classic! So good! ... More
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This has got to be an all time classic! So good! ... More
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An ensemble of brillant actors, an amazing cinematography, and an emotional story makes for a period drama like no other. Simply astonishing. ... More
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This Film Was Simply Suberb, Captivated From The First Minute, And Didn't Fade Out Of It Once. Colin Firth And Geoffrey Rush Were Fantastic Together And Some Scenes Just Blew Me Away. ... More
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Colin Firth gives a masterful performance in The King's Speech, a predictable but stylishly produced and rousing period drama. ... More
Posted by the film man at 01:54, 29 February 2012 | Report This Post
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|Arise Sir Colin!
Well his done it again Colin Firth was brilliant in this film as was the rest of the cast. Geoffrey Rush needs a special mention as he nearly stole the show from its leading man. Helena Bonham Carter was believeable and effective playing the Queen Mom. The film looked amazing and the directing was superb. Well done Tom Hooper for your Oscar! However I still think Colin should of won the Oscar for A SIngle Man! ... More
Posted by richiebrum1974 at 21:13, 20 October 2011 | Report This Post
Colin Firth Performance in this Movie is just Brilliant ! Also Helena Bonham Carter, Geoffrey Rush good Performance's as well. ... More
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I work in a cinema as a projectionist and this is the one film that passed me by... Not that I didn't want to see it.... I love Geoffrey Rush, find him amazing in every film is see I also love Guy Pearce; the man needs more parts.... lead ones preferably. Colin Firth recently impressed me with a single man... But I just missed it... So when I saw it for £8 in Sainsbury, it seemed daft not to get it...and. Well I thought it was good I wanted to like it more th... More
Posted by kirk at 14:36, 16 May 2011 | Report This Post
This is simply wonderful and Colin Firth is absoloutly brilliant and it deserved all of it's awards, but my heart still goes to Inception fr Best Picture. ... More
Posted by the film man at 16:06, 15 May 2011 | Report This Post
I don't want to get into the politics of whether it should have won as much as it did on Oscar night, so I'll just focus on the film's merits. The King's Speech is a towering achievement, and one of the most enjoyable dramas of recent times. It's fantastically shot, the acting is wonderful (with the exception of Guy Ritchie, needlessly dragging the movie down) , and the script is incomparable. Truly a marvellous film, and well worth the hype. A definite watch ... More
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Caution: This review contains spoilers Stammering, stuttering and completely stunning. This film is one of the rare few that has a story, direction and performances that speak for themselves. Since watching The Blind Side, a whole two years ago, I have been waiting for another film to come along that combined all of its ingredients together in a perfect mix to make you leave the cinema thinking: wow. It was on January 10th 2011, when I wandered down to my local cinema to watch a film ... More
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L: blindlemonpie Made specifically to tick all the Oscar boxes. sp; Erm, it was independently made and marketed, and only opened in selected theatre`s, hardly looking to tick or tickle Oscar was it? ... More
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Seen it at last, and now I understand why this film has entered the stratosphere. Yes great acting, yes very well-made, but the thing that strikes home by the end is how IMPORTANT it was at the time. Makes the journey brilliantly compelling. ... More
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Director: per Screenwriter: eidler Starring: irth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall, Derek Jacobi Synopsis Based on the true story of King George VI of Britain (Firth), his impromptu ascension to the throne and peculiar friendship with the speech therapist Lionel Logue (Rush) who helped the unsure monarch. Review Three months have passed since its UK release; it has become a British sensation and has won four Oscars, including Best Pictu... More
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Made specifically to tick all the Oscar boxes. Great vehicle for the actors but personally find it hard the emphathise with one of the worlds richest and most powerful men "struggling" to cure his speech impediment whilst men and woman were being killed over Europe. What's next, Prince Charles struggling to cope with his receding hairline........ ... More
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|3.5 stars
I don't think its bad at all - just not the mastrpiece it's being held up as - when the hype dies down and this film most certainly has been hyped -this could end up on the forgotten list like so many other winners - It's definately an oscar film - I'm not sure artisticly how much that's really worth. ... More
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I went in to this expecting a pretty good film with a good performance, I came out with possibly a new favorite movie. This was beautifuly made, but it was the bromance between Firth and Rush that made this such a joy to watch. I was watching the whole way through with a smile on my face. Such a simple story but so moving. Brilliant. 10/10 ... More
Posted by Coyleone at 14:42, 04 March 2011 | Report This Post
It's just won the best picture oscar - is this the best film I've seen this year? - It's not the best film I've seen this week. ... More
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We associate past images with black and white, and The King's speech deliberatly drained of colour and beautiful costume recreates a foggy 1930's England in a state of uncertainty. Tensions of a foreign threat in Hitler's Germany is rarely the focus, yet the films final third and climatic speech build like a cup final. The two leads are excellent particularly the likeable Rush as Logue. Bonham-Carter as good and sterdy as always. Firth never overplays. The film bristles with confident humo... More
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|RE: The King's Speech
]The gift of cinema does credit to the gift of speech./align]]The King`s Speech is directed by Tom Hooper and written by David Seidler. It stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall, Derek Jacobi & Michael Gambon. Music is by Alexandre Desplat and photography is by Danny Cohen. The idea for the film came about after Seidler read about how King George VI (Firth) overcame his stammer after a friendship was formed with his voice coach Lionel Logue (Rush).... More
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tp://www.imdb.com/title/tt1504320/]The King`s Speechf course I had to see th� big Oscar favoriet of this season before the handing out of the little golden guys takes place. It`s not the most exciting or surprising film that you`re gonna see this year. But you can`t deny the pure quality with wich it is made. That is the downside as well as the good thing about it: it`s very solid (and maybe boring in that aspect) but it`s very well made. The costumes are beautiful, the music is nice a... More
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|RE: Royally Brilliant
Saw this yesterday, and much as I am loathe to jump on the band wagon, yes, it is rather brilliant. One thing that struck me in particular(aside form the superb performances), was the ending.SPOILER TO FOLLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SPOLIER TO FOLLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think it says something about a film, when you turn the beginning of World War II into an almost feel good moment. Anyone who has seen this will know the point I'm making. Despite... More
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I wear nail varnish quite often but have usually been quite lucky in finding a branded, trustworthy remover on sale. Being quite aware of spending pennies lately, I didn't want to pay more than £1 as that's what I paid last time for Cutex. Anyway, being in a bit of a rush and already in Wilkinson, I thought I'd try their own make. Unfortunately, whilst it was cheap and cheerful, I can't say it's been overly effective or consequently good value for money.
This is sold in a 250ml translucent bottle, allowing you to see the pink liquid inside. There's a clear label around the middle telling us that this contains acetone for its cleaning power, and is thus designed to 'wipe away your nail polish with our fast-acting acetone formula'. Drawing our eyes to the middle are the three words 'Clean, Fresh, Remove'; the front of the bottle definitely looks very basic and simple, but if cutting back on fancy packing means saving pennies, then who cares? This has a black screw cap, which is quite small in size, perhaps disproportionately so to the bottle itself.
To use, put a small amount of the nail varnish remover on some cotton wool, and wipe this over the nail gently. As with other removers, you should always wash hands afterwards, which is especially so when they contain acetone as it's not very pleasant stuff. Getting the liquid out is quite mess-free because the opening is rather small, though it takes a few goes to ensure you have enough dribbling out onto the cotton wool. I tend to use cotton wall pads as opposed to balls, so I put enough on to perhaps cover 1/3 of the pad.
I have tried this on clear varnish, as well as both light and dark colours. The remover does do something, but it's not simply a case of wiping it across your nail and having it colour-free. I would say the cleaning power just isn't particularly powerful, resulting in half a pad being used on 2 nails and neither being clear of dark coloured varnish. Lighter colours have come away a little easier but when I took off a darker red last week the colour stayed around the edges of my nail and refused to budge from most of my finger nails until at least 2 attempts (each with a new cotton pad and reapplying the liquid). The end result is having to use far more of the remover, and more pads, to get the nail varnish off.
The benefits? Aside from it being £1, I would add that it's probably not that harsh, likely due to it not being very powerful. Whilst it doesn't leave my nails feeling conditioned, and there was some staining of colour from varnish, I didn't really notice any damage having been done to the condition of my nails and no irritation occurred on my skin.
Overall, this unfortunately isn't one I'd recommend as it just didn't seem very effective. Having to use more and more of the stuff to get nail varnish off means it's less value for money too, so in future I would go for something with a little more oomph.
£1 for 250ml (also available without acetone).
I ran out of nail polish remover a few months ago and living on an extremely tight budget I had to go for the lowest priced nail polish remover I could find..this is where Wilkinson's own brand came in!
My other half picked this up for me, he cant remember the price! And they dont seem to have it on their website but I can promise you its not over a pound, so its quite nicely priced for 250ml of it.
I like the appearance, its even a lot nicer than the more expensive one I was using before! Even though you get 250ml, it still manages to look quite petite! It has a tiny black screw off lid and the bottle is clear and tinted a very light pink with a light pinky/purple liquid inside!
It is also decorated quite nicely, light shades of pink and white telling me the information I need to know, instructions and ingredients ect..are printed on the back in black writing.
I couldn't knock the appearance for the price, its a lot prettier than other ones which are more expensive.
Unlike most other nail polishes, the lid on this is a lot better, you know the hole bit where it comes out? ( sorry, only way I can explain it! ) instead after you screw off the lid its more of a pierced top so the liquid doesn't come out to quickly which makes it great if your quite clumsy and accident prone like myself!
To use, simply put onto a piece of cotton ball or pad and rub the nail polish from your hand, it says for best results to use a fresh piece of cotton each time.
I dont find the smell of this is to overwhelming, sometimes my eyes water and my other half has to leave the room because its so strong but this is a lot less stronger than usual ones..dont get me wrong, it still has a horrible chemical smell buts its not too strong!
As far as removing nail polish goes I wouldn't say this is great, its okay! It takes a good bit of rubbing and scrubbing to remove nail polish from your fingers but you get there eventually.
It also doesn't benefit my nails in any way like other brands tend to, I wouldn't say its nice for conditioning your nails!
For the price you cant complain I guess, it does do what it says on the tin and beggars cant be choosers! It also seems to have lasted me a lot longer than other ones and I think this is because of the pierced bottle making a lot less product come out.
If I had the money, I definitely wouldn't purchase this again as its a lot of effort to remove your nail polish, but whilst on a budget its okay.
well today i wondered in to wilko's after realising that my nail polish is all chipped and, well doesnt look very nice and i had already ran out of nail polish remover.
after about 5 minutes of walking round wilko's i finally found some and it was wilko's own brand nail polish remover with acetone. i couldnt complain as it only cost me 79p whihc i think was good.
It comes in a clear plastic bottle with a black screw cap on it. the name of the nail polish is called "clean fresh romover". it has a small round circle stick on the front which reads,
" nail polish remover with acetone. wipe away your nail polish with our fast-acting acetone formula".
when i returned home after a days shopping i reached in to my bag with the nail polish remover in it and i have found that it had leaked all over my other things that i had brought from wilko's. i didnt find this very good as it only had half of the remover left.
As i started to use this polish remover i found it really difficult to take the nail polish off and i found i had to work alot hard to scrub it off. When i had finally got all the nail polis of my nail i saw that it had actually smudged all over my finger and wouldnt come off.
I only did one nail and decided that this nail polish remover wasnt great and i stopped using it. i know it was only cheap as it cost me only 79p but i expected alot more. i haved brought alot cheaper nail polish removers berfore and they was even better than this one.
I Hate it when my nail varnish chips so I am always changing my nail colour its something so simple yet can make a difference to your hands. So this means I have to use nail polish remover around twice a week so I like to find cheaper alternatives. That is when I came across 250 mls of Wilkos nail polish with an added conditioner for nails I snapped it up.
It comes in a long pink bottle that is transparent so you can see how much you have remaining in the bottle. When you lift the lid it has a cover over the neck of the bottle with a small hole to ensure only small amounts of the product come out as it is a liquid. I tip the bottle to add a little to a cotton bud and then wipe it over my nails.
IT last really well will remove the polish of around 8 nails before I need to reapply. Each nails requires 2 to 3 wipes before all nail varnish is removed so is not a time consuming job. My bottle has so far lasted my a month and is still got lots in it so i have had more than my 60 pence worth from it.
I am not too sure on the conditioning agent my but nails are now polish free when I need them to it works well and is hassle free. I would recommend this to anyone another example that just because it has a lower price does not mean a compromise on quality.
When it comes to something like nail polish remover, I am not really loyal to any particular brand but it is a product that I always like to have in stock. I usually use Cutex's one but this time I desperately needed some and was passing by Wilkinson's on my way home so decided to see if they had anything. This is when I came across their own brand Nail Polish remover, I am not snobby with stuff like this and it seemed an alright price so I paid for it and off I went to get my chipped nail varnish off my nails.
The look of the bottle, is nothing particularly exciting, it looks like the majority of nail varnish removers. It is in a tall light pink sort of rose tinted plastic and has a painted on label explaining what the product is. It does look a bit cheap but as long as it works, I wasn't really bothered; it is also a 250ml bottle which is not bad.
Before using a product like this, companies always have to state the warnings for safety of use. This is an extremely flammable product and should avoid contact with polished of painted surfaces and synthetic materials. For false nails, check compatibility with spare false nails or off cut. This should also be kept out of reach of children, I usually just keep mine in my bathroom as it does have a strong smell and I don't like it lingering in my bedroom or living room.
The actual bottle explains that this nail polish remover has been designed to contain a conditioning agent for the effective care of nails. On opening the bottle it has a transparent white lid which is screw top and it is very strong smelling of chemicals which is what I hate about using nail polish removers. To apply this is self explanatory just tip some onto a cotton wool pad and then rub the nail to get rid of excess nail polish and to get nails back to their original state.
I have used this nail polish remover on a number of different colours to really test its effectiveness. On clear colours and light pinks, nudes this wipes off very easily with a few rubs but with something like hot pink, red or blacks then you will probably need to use 2 cotton pads to really get rid of every single bit of nail polish and to also ensure your nail is clear again as the pads to clog up quick with excess polish.
For a product from Wilkinson's where I never usually shop, I have to say I am very pleased. I suppose all nail polish removers do the same thing but it is a bargain and being a 250ml bottle it will last you a good while as I have had mine for over a year and it is still quite full and going strong.
The ingredients in this nail polish remover are: Acetone, Aqua, Glycerine, and Bitrex.
I bought mine obviously at Wilkinson's which is the only place you can get hold of this. I am sure I paid something like 59p for it which is very good value for money for the size of the bottle and the product quality as well. When mine runs out I will definitely be using this again as it is very easy to use.
The official Wilkinson's website has no product information on this product sadly so I am guessing if you want to try it you will have to go to your nearest branch. If you are unsure of the whereabouts of your nearest shop then you can search at http://www.wilkinsonplus.com
As I love changing around my nail polish, I go through quite a lot of remover (and somehow manage to always forget to tighten the lid and knock it over) So instead of my usual Cutex which is about £1.50 for just 100ml, I bought this for about 60p for 250ml.
It comes in a translucent pink bottle so you can tell how much is left and has a simple label. The bottle feels less sturdy than my usual so I never travel with it but its fine for using at home. I'm not crazy about the packaging and this probably the only downfall, but for the price I can't complain.
To use: simply hold a cotton wool ball or pad to the bottle and tip. I find this gives the right amount to clean off 10 nails so you only need to use a small amount each time. I hold the pad at the top of my nail and press down while it gets to work. This takes most of it off quite easily I just need to go over it twice to get it completely off and neaten up afterwards. I don't wear dark colours very much so I don't know how easily it comes off, however I do wear a basecoat which makes it easier and means my nails don't get stained. I think it works almost as well as Cutex which I wasn't expecting.
On the label it says it 'has been specially formulated to contain a conditioning agent for effective care of your nails'. I can't say it has had a conditioning effect but I thought that my nails would feel more brittle. This is actually not true and my nails feel just as strong as before even when I reapply nail polish so many times.
A bottle lasts me about 2 months and for the price it's not an expensive habit anymore!
Ingredients: Acetone, Aqua, Glycerine, Bitrex
This is the best nail varnish remover I reckon and it's even better because it's so cheap and only costs about 69p for a bottle that lasts for ages.
I like it because it doesn't smell as bad as some others even though it contains acetone and that's what makes nail varnish removers stink so bad.
I wear a mix of dark and light nail varnishes and this remover never struggles to remove any of them, even the dark plum colour I've started wearing recently comes off dead easy and doesn't mean I have to spend an hour getting it all off my nails.
When I am using a pale varnish it only takes 1 or 2 wipes on each nail and you don't have to use too much on a cotton wall ball to remove the polish without scrubbing too much. Dark colours take a bit more but still not as much as the Boots nail varnish remover that I brought last time that took me about 5 minutes to do each nail. With this one from Wilkinsons I can remove the polish off a nail in about 30 seconds and that's brill when you're in a rush.
This doesn't condition my nails but it doesn't make the skin on my fingers round my nail feel sore either and that's good because some do. I remember the first time I used it I thought it wouldn't be very good because it's so cheap but now I can't see the point of spending more money on nail varnish remover because this one does the job so well.
The bottle isn't very exciting but I'm not bothered about that for stuff like that because it's kept in my make up bag so no-one else can see it and as long as the stuff in the bottle does it's job properly then there's no need for a posher bottle because that would only push the price up.
Wholst out shopping today i needed a nail polish remover to get the nail polish i put on on friday night off as it has begun to chip and look unsightly, i spotted this bottle in wilkos for less than 60p so thought it was great seen as i am trying to curb my spending a little at the moment.
It is a 250ml pink bottle that can be seen through to see how much is left which is always a plus point but is slightly smoked to look at it. It has a screw off lid that doesnt leak when tipped upside down like other nail varnish bottles i have brought.
To use i held a piece of cotton wool over the top of the bottle and quickly tipped it upside down and back up again. The nail varnish i was removing was a very dark plum colour so i wasnt expecting it to come off easily but it did, i only had to use one piece of cotton wool for each hand to remove all traces of the nail varnish which i was very happy with concidering the price.
After using i moisturised my nails as usual and they looked great just like they would with a more expensive nail varnish remover.
I would definately recomend this.
I love polishing my nails but I hate having to remove stuff from them! I love wearing dark colours which are always hard to remove particularly when you've left them on nails for over a week cos your lazy and I do suffer with flaky nails and alot of chips and occasionally my nails are so weak that they crack and break badly which means colour gets stuck where it shouldn't and either can't be removed or at best is tricky to! Because my nails are in really bad condition in general I don't want to have to scrub away at them thus damaging them but if I want to colour my nails I do have to remove colour after-all!
The Packaging....
250ml slightly frosted light pink bottle with white screw on/off lid to the top. On the front in pink, white and black writing I'm told it's Wilko, Nail Polish Remover (Contains Acetone) and the size is stated. On the back of the long, tall bottle I'm told a bit about the product, directions for use are given, cautions are given, ingredients are listed, contact details and a cash-back promise from Wilko are given and finally there is a flammable, recycle symbol and bar-code on display. Plain packaging this is, but informative enough.
A Bit About The Product According To The Back Of The Bottle....
Wilko Nail Polish remover has been specially formulated to contain a conditioning agent for effective care of your nails.
Directions For Use....
Moisten cotton wool, hold against the nail for a few seconds and wipe clean.
Using It....
Well it's very simple to use indeed if you pay attention to what your doing of course. Twist off lid/cap and gently soak a piece of cotton wool or a pad or whatever you wish to use, place it on the finger or toe nail for a couple of seconds allowing the smelly clear liquid to penetrate colour you have on and then wipe or 'pull' the colour off. Be careful not to use too much liquid or it will drip and drip the colour your removing places it shouldn't and it does stain if your not careful.
It's pretty easy to remove even the darkest of colours though it isn't just a wipe off colour product and you do need to work with it, not unlike many nail varnish/polish removers. I do like the conditioning gloss on nails it gives after using it (in a none greasy way) and the fact I don't have to scrub colour off thus hurting my skin and nails. The smell vanishes after a few minutes and it's a great job done.
Economical this really is at 59p a bottle. You don't need to use much at all to get results. Only available in Wilkinson's.
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It is anticipated fuel cells may become a cost effective alternative energy supply resource for consumers - offering affordable power, increased reliability and lower emissions than conventional coal-fired power plants.
What are fuel cells?
Fuel cell technology has been around for more than 100 years. A fuel cell is a device that generates electricity by a chemical reaction. This reaction produces an electrical current that can be directed outside the cell to do work, such as powering an electric motor or illuminating a light bulb or a city.
Why are fuel cells valuable?
If fuel cells become more commercially viable, consumers could generate their own electricity at their homes and businesses - leading to savings on energy bills. Unlike conventional fossil fuel power plants, electrolytes used in these cells produce little of the greenhouse gas - carbon dioxide.
In the United States, tests are being conducted on a range of cell types. Major manufacturers - General Electric, Delphi, Mitsubishi and Honda - are investing heavily in fuel cell technology research and development. However, the technology needs to be developed more fully before fuel cells will be readily available and affordable for the average consumer.
What is the difference between a fuel cell and a battery?
Fuel cells and batteries are similar because they use a chemical reaction to provide electricity. However, a battery stores the chemical reactants and must be recharged or disposed. The fuel from a fuel cell is stored externally.
How are fuel cells being used?
Fuel cells are currently being developed for residential, commercial and industrial power generation and heating; automobiles; laptops; cell phones; and military/governmental applications.
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Lacy Spa Cloth
Participating in the 52 Weeks of Dishcloths has been an adventure. Trying new stitch patterns on a small scale fits with my crazy, busy life. I decided that a spa cloth, with a lacy pattern, would be fun to try using Dishie.
Participating in the 52 Weeks of Dishcloths has been an adventure. Trying new stitch patterns on a small scale fits with my crazy, busy life. I decided that a spa cloth, with a lacy pattern, would be fun to try using Dishie.
I am really proud of our newest seasonal collection, Burnished. Not only are there some gorgeous garments in there, it was the biggest collection I've worked on since joining Knit Picks. I thought I'd use this blog post as a way to give you a peek behind the scenes into what goes into the designing of a pattern book!
For our new fall knitting pattern collection Burnished, designer Megan Goodacre contributed not just one but two stunning patterns – the lovely Cartier Cowl Neck Sweater and the stunning Chalet Scarf! Let's see what sparks Megan's creativity as we get a small glimpse into her world of knitting pattern design and learn more about the process and technique.
So have you seen our new Chroma yarn colors?
We've had the samples in the office for several months and we've been dying to show them to you! I think these are my favorite batch of colors we've put out – both the neutrals and the super cheery brights.
During the book sale, I reviewed the book Amigurumi at Home by Ana Paula Rimoli. I toiled over which pattern I would crochet – the teacup rug, the tooth pillow, the dog or cat footwarmers? In the end, the pattern I chose wasn't any of the projects I highlighted in that post. I made a cloud pillow, and I named him Junior. Made in all single crochet, he was the fastest and most fun project I've made in quite some time.
Inspired by music and the spirit of adventurous knitting, I'm proud to present the Legato Dishcloth! It's a bright, bold, and lively addition to any dishcloth collection, knit in our lovely CotLin yarn..
After a long (and hot) summer – it's finally time to return back to cozy knits like sweaters, long layering garments and cowls to keep warm. And our new Burnished collection is chock-full of 16 designs to get you inspired for the cool, breezy autumn weather. Need a bit of inspiration on how to dress up these splendid knits? We've got 6 ways to wear Burnished here for you – let's start with a cool-weather staple, the scarf!
CHALET SCARF by Megan Goodacre
ORANGE CRUSH: Warm, autumnal colors get a classic twist when paired with navy for a touch of contrast while the unexpected pop of bright orange in the form of daring pants makes a bold statement and pulls the look together.
Welcome to our new "From the desk of…" series – this month, we will be featuring a handful of designers from our new fall pattern collection, Burnished. We'll get a tiny glimpse into their world of knitting pattern design, learn about their process and techniques.First up is the talented Tabetha Hedrick!


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Buckle Black Raglan Sleeve T-Shirt
SALE $23.96 was $29.95 Item #56145BLTS036M
- Burnout t-shirt
- 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester.
- Machine wash cold with like colors. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low. Do not iron design.
- This fabric has been created using a burnout process. Wash before wearing as color can rub off on to other fabrics.
- Made in Mexico.
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- Chest measures 38" on a size medium.
- Center back length measures 27".
Buckle Black Raglan Sleeve T-Shirt 1 1
neck to large The neck is so large it appears as it is a women's shirt. Very disappointing. It should be common to have an average neck fit or label it as low cut or something of that nature to warn of the fit. March 7, 2014
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Huge Icon Bundle: 70 icon packs, 10000+ icons with top notch design50
As most of you may know by now here at the webdesignshock.com family we're accustomed to bringing our followers with the latest in ready to download web design resources, well, on this occasion our partner site Iconshock.com brings you fresh out of the oven the new Free Icon Bundle…the biggest icon collection you'll find on the web! (that's right! we dare you to find one bigger than this one for FREE)
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Once paid for the commercial license, I'm redirected to a wordpress them site.
How does one download the commercial free icon bundle once paid for ?
Copied this from my other comment, as the same applies here:
I was under the impression that current Shock Bundle/Premium folks would have access to future freebies and other releases at the site … but you don't make it easy for us to receive access to these. I appreciate your recent customer service in making sure I received a previous offer, and would very much like this one as well please…
I do think it would be a good idea to have these available for download within the customer area, perhaps under a separate section entitled "Full Design Shock Sets" or something like that. Would love to have these more easily available instead of having to comment and wait for your response
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Hey, I'd love to snag this bundle, but when it downloads, all I get is an odd file that ends in weird z extension that my Mac can't open. What am doing wrong?
I have payed for the package, did not receive any download link, can you help on this ?
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How does a premium member gain access to download these files? I see back in June you indicated there would be a "special" section in our download dashboard…no such thing exists. Please advise. I love the themes, design elements, and all you guys have to offer, however, get frustrated every time I want something, I have to email for it…and lately, direct emails have not been responded to.
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Does the full Design Shock bundle include the iconshock as well or are they separate downloads/costs
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It sent me a .7z file type?? I can not open this file. My I have a .zip please?
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I'm not surprised at these comments, it is now 2014 and the same deceitful marketing methods are being used. Everything doesn't mean everything, it means pay us more for everything.


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