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Toro Rosso failed to impress in practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, slowest overall in practice with Caterham and Marussia...
Toro Rosso failed to impress in practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, slowest overall in practice with Caterham and Marussia...
Toro Rosso:
Daniel Ricciardo: "Our first day in Abu Dhabi was not the best, as we struggled to find the right balance on the car. Leaving lap times aside, it was quite difficult to understand exactly what was going on with the car underneath us. That makes life harder, as it robs you of confidence. However, we did make some progress between the morning and the afternoon, but there is still much more to do. I think we understand what we need to achieve, so some effective work this evening with the engineers figuring it out will see us do much better tomorrow. The Soft tyre seemed to behave much better here than in India, which is what you'd expect, even if I didn't do so many laps on it with a high fuel load. I've always enjoyed the experience of driving here, as it goes from twilight to dark so quickly, which involves a helmet swap during the session, which is fun."
Jean-Eric Vergne: "If we ignore the lap times, I think this was a reasonably productive day. Our overall performance is good and I felt the car was working well. It's true we need to find a bit more lap time for tomorrow, but I am fairly confident. We just need to work well overnight to iron out the small details that were not quite right today and I believe we can then run competitively. As for the tyres, I did a long run on the Soft tyre and it definitely works much better and lasts longer with better degradation than we saw in India a few days ago. So, everyone should be able to make better use of it in the race on Sunday. This is an enjoyable track to drive and the setting, as well as the timing of the sessions is truly unique."
Giedo van der Garde: ""I was back in the car for FP2 and it felt pretty good right from the first run. The rears were locking a bit too much and the car wasn't planted in the high speeds but overall it was ok. I did a couple of runs on the mediums to begin with, then onto the softs for the performance run and I have to say the car felt pretty generally stable. We did have a bit of rear locking under braking and I would have like a bit more front end, but we made a few changes for the run on the softs and it was feeling good - my quickest lap was ok but I know there's more to come for quali, especially if we can improve the front end. On the long run I stayed on the options. The front tyres were cooling a lot which created understeer, but by the end of the run they were starting to come back. The rears were very consistent throughout the run so that gives us some interesting strategy options for the race. I haven't tried the primes on a long run yet but Charles has so we'll see what his data says tonight and then we can progress tomorrow."
Charles Pic: "FP1 was all about trying to turn down how strong the front of the car was, particularly on turn-in to the corners. The aero balance was pretty good but the car was too pointy for me on each run and even though we improved the rear I didn't have a balance I was really happy with for the whole session. In FP2 the temperatures were obviously lower than FP1 and the balance wasn't as good as it had been in FP1. I was also struggling to get temperature into the front tyres so we had a look at that on the performance run as the conditions are obviously much more like they will be in quali in FP2. On the run on options they came up to temperature much faster, the fronts were actually easy to warm up but the balance overall was still a bit on the understeer side, especially on entry and mid-corner. We added more front wing for the long run but I still had issues with the front warm up. Overall the car was understeering and I had some issues with braking stability so we'll look at that in detail tonight and aim to fix it for tomorrow."
Jules Bianchi: "I'm quite pleased with how today has gone for me. We seemed strong from the start with the new aero development we had this morning and we have done some more good work with the new suspension components. This afternoon the conditions were pretty much as we expect them to be for qualy and the race - the same light and temperatures - so it is quite good to find ourselves where we are in terms of the competition. I think it will be very close so we are taking nothing for granted, just pushing all the way for the best result on Sunday."
Max Chilton: "A shorter day for me having made way for Rodolfo's planned Free Practice session this morning. I've driven here before so I am pretty familiar with the track and the acclimatisation was short. Just as I was getting into my run I felt something wrong with my car. It seems that I had a damaged brake duct, but we're not quite sure how it happened. The guys worked well to replace the duct and turn the car around and I was pleased to get quite a few laps in after that. We are finding our way with the car balance a little but now is a good time to do that as these are the conditions we expect in qualifying and the race. Not a bad start but quite a lot of thinking to do in preparation for FP3."
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I bought his foundation because it has spf 20, claims to last 25 hours and full coverage. I thought I was going to hate this foundation since I really did not like the Rimmel match perfection which gives no coverage but emphasises imperfections but I was pleasantly surprised. It claims to be sweat, humidity and transfer proof. The shades of these foundations seem to be quite pink when i compared it to my other foundations which are quite yellow based. I did not use a primer with this but I did use a powder over the top. There is no pump on this foundation so it is quite difficult to get the right amount of product out. The smell is quite rosy. The foundation blend seamlessly into my skin when I used a brush to apply it and I did prefer using a brush than a makeup sponge. I found that with a brush it was full coverage and a sponge made it a medium coverage. I was very impressed with this since most drugstore foundations give practically no coverage. This foundation is definitely quite dewy but I wore a powder to make it matte. After a few hours I found that it started wearing off in certain patches of my face so I wouldn't say it had 25 hour wear. Also I do not think it is transfer proof as it does move when it is touched, especially of the oily points on my skin.I didn't like the colour as it made me look very pink and it did not match my skin very well so I would have loved if there was a larger selection of colours. I am surprised that I did quite like this foundation because I usually hate drugstore foundations but I don't really use this since I have found better foundations that match my skin tone and last longer. However, for the price this foundation is good.
I often have problems finding a foundation to suit my sensitive skin, that gives the right amount of coverage to cover redness yet not looking caked or unnatural. I know its a big ask of any foundation but I have found that Rimmel Lasting Finish 25hr Foundation does just the job.
I have tried many foundations over the years which have began to cause irritation almost from the first stroke of it against my skin, but this long-lasting product feels lovely on the skin and while I've never gone 25 hours without cleansing, I will say that the foundation stays put while ever you want it to. It gives very good coverage and the only issue I have come across is that there tends to be quite a big difference in the shades. Therefore I have been known to buy two - a lighter one and a darker one- which I then blend together to create the perfect tone for my skin at the time. Some of the darker shades can look a little orange, but blending together with a lighter shade seems to tone this down a lot.
I love the way this foundation glides on and although I am prone to redness and dry patches in the thick of winter, I have never had problems with this foundation looking caked or flaky.
I often buy this foundation when it is on offer but even at full price it is only about £8 which for a foundation that really does the job and doesn't cause problems and irritation in my sensitive skin is well worth the money.
Like most people I have often been tempted to try something new for a change, but I keep returning to this one because for me it works and works well.
I'm onto my second tube of this foundation now because my sister didn't like it so gave me hers. It seems to be a 'you either love it or you hate it' product.
The claim that it lasts 25 hours seems a little unnecessary (why would anyone go 25 hours without washing their face or being able to top up?) and I haven't been in a situation where I've had to leave it on for so long so I don't know how true this is. But after 12+ hours of wear, this foundation is good as new on my face.
I have combination skin, and this foundation doesn't really help my skin look less oily or dry. In winter, it seemed to reveal my dry patches more and make my skin a little flaky. In summer, it makes my face shiny and I depended on mattifying shine control papers!
The foundation also smells a little odd, which really does not go well with some primers. I use a Laura Mercier primer, and this foundation mixed with that smells terrible.
However, there are some great things about this foundation too. It sets to your skin well so it lasts for hours. It gives great coverage and is so smooth in texture that it applies easily. One tube will last for months and months, so it's well worth the small amount of money it costs.
Next time I think I'll try something different as I hear that the Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation is better.
This is a product that claims to have long lasting foundation for 25 hours. Which is quite a claim as I can't even stay up eight hours but darn that workload I need to push on for twelve hours and reapplying make-up is not my favourite past times.
The product was a nice liquid that applied easy and glided well over my skin and hid the blemishes and bags under the eyes that I needed to and all was well in that department.
My review is to advise that this for me didn't set well on my skin in summer, a warm enviroment or if my skin became a little oily then the product failed for me at least.
Thanks to kind ladies at the meeting I was in, explained there seemed to be a little sheen appearing on my skin and a few cracks in the foundation.
I was mortified on every level however the ladies were lovely and we had a nice chat afterwards talking not about boring figures but make-up!
But they were right, when the room became warm or it was summer this reflected as though it were melting!
If you do not suffer from oily skin this is wonderful and I am jealous however if you have oily skin and trying to conceal this this will not work in my opinion.
The 25 hour claim? No, that's it the answer in two letters. For me it only lasted about five hours.
I have bought several tubes of this stuff and realize that I now need to write a review! This is probably one of the few medium-full coverage foundations offered at the drug store that are suitable for my skin type (normal-dry). It is a water-based foundation so I avoid using a brush with this formula. I place a dab on my finger tips and apply directly to my face. It provides good coverage which lasts a long time. I can't say for sure if it lasts 25 hours since I don't wear my makeup that long but when I come home from work my foundation still looks great. I've even had people ask me if I retouch my makeup at work since it lasts so well. A few downsides: it oxidizes like crazy. I actually gave up on this foundation for a while until I decided to start wearing it with a foundation primer. Since then, I haven't had any problems so just be aware. Also, it is heavily scented so if you are sensitive to smells, this may be a deal breaker. The shade selection is so-so. I wear NC20 in MAC foundation and the True Ivory matches me perfectly in the Match Perfection foundation. In this one, I mix the True Ivory and a tad of the Soft Beige to create a good match. Or I just wear the True Ivory and add an extra bit of bronzer powder afterwards to even things out. Finally, not all of the drugstores in my area stock this foundation so I have to make sure and stock up at the ones that do. It runs around £8 so I try and take advantage of BOGO 50% off sales when they're happening. I hope this helps!
I have tried ALOT of foundations to try and find one that suits my skin tonne and gives me good coverage. I like rimmel as a brand so recently decided to give the 25h lasting finish foundation a go. It comes in a glass bottle with a red plastic lid and a pump type dispenser.
I bought mine from superdrug and paid around £8 for it which is reasonable for a foundation, its easy to get hold of too. The pump dispenser is easy to use although takes a few pumps to get the foundation to pump out. The only downside is the foundation can dry and clog the hole in the pump a little but this can be easily removed and righted.
The foundation has a nice texture is smooth and glides onto the face really nicely. It gives a medium to heavy coverage especially when you apply with a foundation brush or your fingers. It blends out really nicely too so it is easy to buff it out along the jaw line so as not to leave foundation lines. I know its called 25h but i have never tried to wear it for 25 hours without taking it off so i couldn't comment, it does last well though especially with a good primer underneath.
The major downside is the colour range, i cannot get a colour light enough for my skin tone they are all too orangey tonned especially for winter. I do tend to find this with drug store range foundations though so its nothing new.
Overall its a pretty good foundation but i wish that they did a lighter colouring, would be great for everyone else though!
Some many not agree with my claim, but let me explain.
Before I bought my first foundation I looked to the help on youtube videos and beauty gurus and this is the only one I found over and over again! - If you look at these videos you may notice the packaging may be different as they did update the way it looked.
Both UK and US gurus said this was the best foundation and I agree!
This foundation comes in loads of different shades and i found that there is one main shade that works for everyone - the shade of which I can't remember...
Not only that, but this foundation lasts for ages! And i mean in terms of how much you get! With many highstreet foundations they are great, but, they don't last very long and you end up spending alot more!
Does it last for 25 hours? - Is this what it claims? I can't remember, well it lasts for a very long time!! I never used to wear primer and when I took my makeup off some still came off. When i used my primer it lasts for longer, and although it may not be as full coverage as it was when you started, it still looks great! - And to be honest, you may have a problem if you want to wear makeup for that long!!!
I love the texture of this foundation and although some may know of better high street foundations out there - i doubt they are as cheap, or last as long as this foundation!!!!
A truly great foundation and I still have my first bottle!! (I changed to mac)
Finding a decent foundation can be quite a challenge, one you find may be great for the first hour or so after application and another may be awful from the moment your pour/squeeze it out of it's container. For me I am yet to find the perfect foundation and on my hunt for this perfect one (should it ever exist) I have tried some which are good and some which are bad. My latest buy and by latest I mean a few months ago was the Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation.
The main reason for my purchase was that (a) it was on offer and (b) I was in my local Wilkinsons at the time and they only stock Rimmel. I have had a bit of a hit and miss relationship with Rimmel over the years and the under a fiver price tag made the purchase easy to make. Rimmel is of course a brand known for it's high street name and wide range of products (as well as the adverts on TV). It isn't an expensive brand so appeals to the young and old whether on a budget or not.
Rimmel market the Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation as one for those that lead a stressful life "early mornings, late nights". For me this is true, a 3 year old daughter, busy job in a law firm, horses, dogs, partner, my life is stressful and busy and sometimes it does of course show! According to Rimmel this is their first "sweat, heat, humidity and transfer proof" foundation with lasts up to 25 hours - a rather large claim! But none the less, all women who wear foundation would like to find that one which doesn't wear thin after a few hours or need re-application during the day.
The foundation comes in a tall, clear glass bottle which features a red, almost metallic slightly angled top (which also features the crown logo). Around the glass bottle there is of course the Rimmel logo together with the product name as well as brief information about the product and the usual ingredients list and contact information for Rimmel. The bottle has a pump action red top making it easy to apply whether straight onto your hand/fingers or onto a sponge/brush.
The first thing I noticed when I went to apply this foundation is its consistency. It isn't thin and watery and it isn't too thick either. It has a great, smooth consistency which I found very easy to apply and to smooth onto the skin without any trouble at all. I use a combination of a sponge and my fingers to get a natural, even looking finish and this foundation had no problems whatsoever. I do however, use it over a primer but Rimmel do advise that it is enriched with a moisturising aqua primer.
According to Rimmel the foundation will leave your skin feeling "energized, hydrated and lightweight all day". For me, I do find the foundation very lightweight but then I don't apply lots of layers as I do prefer a more even, natural look rather than going for the clown look. However, it is definitely lightweight and I found that it doesn't cake or start to wear quickly as sometimes a foundation can cling to any dryness on the skin but this doesn't seem to and gives an even finish all over. Nor does it dry out the skin, I do have sensitive skin on my face and this hasn't yet caused any problems at all as I have used other foundations which are quite drying.
But does it last 25 hours? The answer is no, not really. If your expecting the foundation to look like you've just applied it after 10 hours then your aiming a little high, yes it still manages to give an even look but if you are wanting that fresh finish you get when you've just applied it, then no it will need reapplying but for me, the fact that it wears well makes me like it as it does last quite some considerable time without wearing badly on the skin so for me, I'm not that bothered.
Overall, this is definitely a foundation that I won't mind buying again even at its recommended retail price of £6.99 I think it is worth it and a bit of a bargain. It is light to the touch and definitely not oily in any way. Other than it not living up to its 25 hours claim (which lets face it, would be impossible) I don't really have any complaints about it. Definitely one to try if you are looking for a new foundation or wanting to try something else. Do however, be warned there are only 6 shades which for some may prove a very limited choice. 4 stars from me.
== Product Information ==
Brand: Rimmel
Price: RRP £6.99
I've tried every end of the market for foundations from the cheap to the very expensive and found none I'd rate as high as this one. I wouldn't say it lasts a full 25 hours but it certainly gives you total coverage for a lot longer than others do, possibly need re applying in the evening if you were going out. It's thick and feels like good quality without having that caking effect. The bottle is nicely designed and looks well on your dresser in your makeup bag. With the pump you don't have any wasted, you just pump the amount you need and even if you lose the lid none will spill or pour out, big fan of this. I buy the soft beige colour and it suits my tone perfectly but there's a range of shades to choose from. I think this item is priced very fairly for the amount of time it lasts you and the quality of it.
Over the years, I have tried many many foundations. This is the one I am currently using.
I purchased Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 hour foundation in Soft Beige for £7.99. The bottle is clear and made of glass with a red lid and a red pump to dispense the foundation. The foundation claims to be transfer resistant and lasts 25 hours without fading. With a smooth lightweight coverage.
To disperse the foundation you use the pump. Clever design as it means you can use as much or as little as you need with next to no waste, however, it also means that you can't pump out the last bit when you get to the bottom, which means you have to unscrew the lid and either pour it out or scrape it off the tube to avoid wasting a lot of the bottle.
The liquid goes on smoothly and is easy to blend with either your fingers, a sponge or a foundation brush. The finish is matte with medium coverage. It is not quite heavy enough for me as I have acne scarring and find it doesn't cover this adequately. It doesn't feel cakey or heavy on my skin and looks natural.
I set it with powder and find it does last all day, I don't know about 25 hours but it lasts a good 8-10 hours as I always take my make up off before bed. I also find it doesn't transfer onto my clothes if I have to change or try clothes on throughout the day.
A good foundation if you just need light/medium coverage.
Recently I have stepped down the make up routine to the bare minimum and opting for a natural look for summer. However, for the past three years I have been using Rimmel's lasting finish foundation to give me the coverage I wanted and needed when I was going out. I have used it a few times a week and only recently I have reached the end of the bottle. Make-up for me is not essential to wear everyday, but it is essential to own in case you are having a bad day and fancy boosting your confidence a little with some glamour!
~~~*|The Foundation brand itself- why Rimmel?|*~~~
I tend to stick within a budget with make-up because I don't think it's wise to invest everything into one aspect like foundation, instead I like to have a few different things to use like most people (or some people prefer to apply make up only on certain areas of their face). I purchased Rimmel from Boots for about £8 after trying many samples from different brands and in the end only Rimmel was able to blend into my skin tone perfectly (Shade- soft beige.) It is a reliable, fashionable brand which I would trust and choose over a random store brand. Now it is available RRP £6.99 (price has dropped).
~~~*|About how I used it|*~~~
I usually dispensed a small drop onto my finger to start with and dabbed it around my face like under my eyes were the dark circles would be or onto blemishes on my skin and then gently rub it in. This would leave a very very thin base coat for me (before this I would already be wearing moisturiser or mix it with the foundation before applying). Then, I would take another small squirt from the bottle and cover the rest of my face making sure I don't cake it all over but just touch up certain areas subtly, still using my fingertips. Finally I would dab small amounts onto blemishes and that despite the two applications of thin layers were visible - I would do a thin patch and not blend it in. Sounds crazy I know but I just let it dry for a couple of minutes. Finally I would finish off with some compact powder for a matte appearance and blusher on the cheekbones to finish off. And that would be my usual face routine.
~~~*|Usage - 25 hours, really?|*~~~
Considering there are only 24 hours in a day anyway, I'm not sure why they thought making it last an extra hour so you go into the next day would make it so different and special. Personally, although I was pleased with the coverage I did not feel the need to wear it for longer than a 9am-5pm working day, I would try and cleanse it all off as soon as I could, or I would wear it out to parties in the evenings and it would last nearly all night with a little bit sweating off. I think the time period they say is unrealistic unless you really cake it on, in which case your pores would be clogged for ages if you put a lot on so I don't encourage this practice!
~~~*|Ease of removal|*~~~
Being such a long lasting foundation, I always feared it would never come off or be a nightmare to remove, but actually by using a good cleanser (like the one by Simple which I also reviewed) MOST of it came off. The rest I had to use an exfoliating or normal face wash to get rid of.
~~~*|Would I recommend this?|*~~~
In my eyes, the point and purpose of a product depends on the user. What do you want this foundation for? If you want some heavy coverage then yes, applying a sufficient amount of this foundation will do you good temporarily. However, if you are looking for a light daily wear foundation, I would recommend a BB cream or using a very small amount of this as it is liquid foundation and probably not a great thing to start with especially if your skin is still young this product should be used as an extra rather than a default choice.
I know it can be hard once you get hooked onto wearing make-up and dressing up for some girls, but beauty lies in simplicity and make-up that enhances your pre-existing features brings out the best in everyone!
After trying several foundations on the market, a few years ago I settled on Rimmel Match Perfection foundation. It's affordable, it goes on easily, the coverage is good and I don't feel caked.
I trooped into Boots to buy it a couple of weeks ago, and found that the Rimmel Lasting Finish foundation was on offer for £2 cheaper, at £4.99 instead of the usual £6.99 that both the foundations usually cost. Confession time - I'm a miser. I really HATE spending money. This foundation looked exactly the same as the other one, it was still Rimmel, it just had a red lid instead of a blue one. I decided it was worth taking the risk and getting the slightly different foundation to save myself £2. I was wrong.
INFO: This review is on the shade 'True Ivory', although this foundation comes in six different colours. I'm 26 so I have a young skin tone, and I would consider it 'normal' and generally blemish free. I'm just a bit pale, hence the ivory!
Rimmel Lasting Finish comes in a circular bottle with a lid which clicks on and off. There was a piece of sticky plastic holding the lid place so I know nobody else had poked about with it beforehand. The lid is red and has the Rimmel crown signal embossed on the top.
The glass is clear, but I find the foundation sticks to the sides so you can't see how much you have left, although shaking it and the weight is usually a good indication.
The front of the bottle has a clear sticker with information about the product, apparently it lasts 25 hours. I have no idea why 25, maybe 24 hours didn't sound cool enough? 24 hours is a bit average. Anyway, I admit I never tested the 25 hour theory. Staceymylove needs her beauty sleep.
The bottle is fairly standard size, holding 1 fluid oz/30 ml e of foundation. The bottle promised transfer proof foundation and a lightweight feel.
The back of the bottle has ingredient information, and tells me that this product is sweat, heat and humidity proof, and enriched with a mineral complex and aqua primer. It also promises that my skin would feel energised and hydrated all day.
The glass is bottle, so it can be washed out and recycled after use, although the lid and pump will need to be thrown away.
The bottle works on a pump, which I personally like. I know some people feel that pumps mean you can lose some of the product when you get to the end, but the Rimmel bottle pumps unscrew, so I tend to leave them upside down towards the end of the bottle, and then tap it out onto the back of my hand (I told you - complete miser) I think pumps are less messy, easy to use and help the product go further.
I tend to pump some product onto the back of my hand and use a make up sponge to apply to my face. I find around 3-4 good pumps is enough to cover my whole face. Using a sponge does mean you lose some product sinking into the sponge, but I find it leaves a comfortable even cover to the face and is less messy than using my fingers. I have heard that using a brush is better and tends to be used by makeup artists but I'm yet to try this.
~My experience~
After applying, everything seemed ok. It went on very easily, it felt lightweight and the same as my usual foundation. Later that day, I looked in the mirror in the toilets at work and realised I could see a very distinct line around my jaw. I did my best to blend it in with my fingers. A couple of days later, I noticed in my rear view mirror in my car that my skin tone looked a bit off. There were patches of skin that looked different to others. I kept using the foundation, but made a real point of trying to blend it across my face and across my jawline, which I never had to pay too much attention with with the True Match foundation. I saw my mum one evening and she commented that my makeup wasn't blended very well, but I still gave it the benefit of the doubt, thinking I was applying it wrong or some way at fault.
That weekend, I was driving to a family party and Mr Mylove turned to me, a bit apprehensive, and said "Don't take this the wrong way, but your face looks weird." I pulled up at my aunties and checked myself in the mirror, again the coverage was patchy and quite frankly I looked like I had some kind of skin disease. On arrival I went up to my aunties bathroom and tried to blend the coverage with my fingers but it wasn't doing anything. I ended up nicking a facial wipe and taking most of it off.
I genuinely can't believe how much of a difference there was between the Rimmel Match Perfection foundation and the Rimmel Lasting Finish foundation. They look identical, just slightly different fonts and information, and different coloured lids. I was expecting pretty much the same product. I ended up abandoning the Lasting Finish foundation and going back to True Match (so I ended up buying twice - annoying!)
I was applying the foundation very carefully, but it was coming up patchy on my face. I never experienced this with the other Rimmel foundation. I looked at other DooYoo reviews of this product which seem to be generally favourable. I have no idea why it did this on my skin.
I would say that for me, this foundation would only really be useful if I decided to play an epic game of zombies. It was patchy and weird, and just made my skin look bad. As somebody who never really has skin problems, it made me feel very self conscious and I quickly bought my usual brand.
I hate wastage but I have a 95% full bottle of this stuff - if anybody knows anything useful I can do with it suggestions welcome!
Rimmel attatches quite a promise to this new venture, claiming that it is 'sweat, heat, humidity and transfer-proof for up to a full 25 hours'. I am going to be honest and say that I was sceptical about this. Whilst I am a fan of high-street/drugstore foundations, they rarely live up to their long-lasting claims. (I also wondered why on earth you would need your foundation to last for 25 hours?)
The colour I was sent was 'sand'. This is a tiny bit dark for me with, what was in my opinion, a slightly unnatural undertone. I will point out here that the shade range for this foundation is terrible. The website states that the product is available in 6 shades. 6?! I'm not sure if the range in-store is wider, but this is terrible. I'm not sure who Rimmel are catering for here, but they are seriously limiting their market. Especially when the shades lean towards a slightly biscuity/orange undertone.
I applied the foundation to my face and the colour-match wasn't too noticable. I tested it out by applying with both my fingers and also a stipling brush, and the foundation was easy to blend both times. I also noticed immediately that it has a lovely, fresh scent, which is always appealing for something you're putting on your face! The scent disappeared once you'd applied it though, which is also a positive in my book.
The product provided a nice medium coverage and dried to a slightly dewy finish. I wouldn't say it was all-out dewy, but it left a slight sheen to the skin. I'm more of a matte girl myself, so this was a little much for me. It also left a slightly tacky feeling to the skin (similar to MAC's Face&Body, but not as bad). I am guessing that this, and the dewy-ness, are due to the moisturizing and hydrating properties that Rimmel advertise, stating that your skin will be reenergised.
The only down-side to the application was that I felt the product clung slightly to any dry patches on my face. But this may have been because the shade was slightly too dark for me anyway. But it's something to be aware of.
The real test was how the foundation had fared up by the end of the day. When I came to look in the mirror I was expecting oily and patchy. It hadn't controlled my shine completely, but I was pleasantly surprised! The foundation had pretty much stayed put from the morning and when I removed my make up there was a substantial amount of product on the cotton wool pad too, which is a good sign!
pros and cons are:
+ Medium coverage
+ Dewy finish
+ Blends easily
+ Fresh scent
+ Staying power
- Narrow shade range
- Tacky feeling to skin
Now you would think that after all those plus points I would be raving about this foundation.
But it's just not for me.
I don't like a dewy finish. I don't like the tacky feeling. And for these reasons, I could 'feel' it on my face. I need more mattifying control!
However, if you like a dewy finish and are looking for a long-lasting high street foundation then I would definitely recommend giving Lasting Finish 25 Hour a go! Particularly for those of you who don't suffer from more oily skin. I'm sure some of you will love it!
It out-lasts many other high street brands and I will definitely be using it again especially as the price is only £6.99 in major beauty stores which is a bargain for the size bottle you get!
CONCLUSION: Not for me...but could well be for you!
I am the type of person who loves to switch and swap between makeup and love to try out new products. The downfall to this swapping around is the disappointment when a product isnt as good as it says it is thus wasting money! However, my foundation swapping days ended once I used rimmel london lasting finish 25 hour foundation!
I originally had low expectations of the product as I had so far failed lots of times in my search for a perfect foundation. So, I was very much a happy happy girl when I tried this product and it ticked all the boxes of a fantastic foundation.
It has a good quality look about it from first sight, a glass bottle with red lid, and underneath the red lid is a matching red pump. The pump makes it very easy to release the required amount of product, no bottle shaking or bottom bashing or hard squeezing which many other products need . Then there's the application. Now, I myself use my fingers to dab little blobs of foundation all over my face and neck, then rub it all in. This product is perfect for this! Its consistency is perfect so the blobs stay where they've been put, and then it rubs in beautifully and evenly. With other brands iv found clumping type gathering in places near my eyes and nose but this has never done such a thing! It looks beautiful either worn alone or under other makeup such as face powder or bronzer etc. Covers spots, dark circles and freckles perfectly and further more it lasts all day long! ! I have absolutely no arguments for the claim of 25 hour coverage as I can put it on early for work and have no need to re do my makeup in the evening. Perfect for those with a busy lifestyle.
Comes in a 30ml bottle, which lasts me a good month and a half at least and I wear makeup every single day without fail. Priced in shops at around £6.99, I feel this is a perfect price for a perfect product. Leaves my face feeling soft, definitely doesnt dry out my skin. Comes in a variety of shades and seems to adapt very well to the actual colour of my skin. The only downside iv found is the odd spot now and then but all in all the best foundation iv ever used! Iv never even been tempted by another product since using it.
Up until recently, I'd been using Rimmel's Stay Matte foundation, but I'd been finding that it was sometimes a little too 'dry' in texture for my skin, which can be prone to dry patches anyway. With a birthday gift voucher for Boots burning a hole in my pocket, I decided to give Rimmel's Lasting Finish a go.
Lasting Finish foundation comes in a glass bottle with a pump dispenser. I'm used to foundation that comes in tubes and is squeezed out, toothpaste style, so the pump dispenser took a little getting used to. The first time I used it, I had to press the pump several times to get any foundation out, then a rather large blob squirted out. I tried gamely to apply it all to my face, but it was too much - I tend just to apply small dots of foundation to areas of my face to even out my skin tone, rather than going for full coverage. However, after using the pump for the first time, I found it much easier to control and I can dispense very small drops just by partially pressing the pump.
Lasting Finish comes in six shades. I bought True Ivory, which was a good match for my 'Scottish' complexion. The foundation does indeed have a more hydrating effect than the Stay Matte foundation I was used to. The wording on the bottle claims that Lasting Finish includes a 'moisturizing aqua primer', which told me nothing except that it contained water, although at least I suppose this means Rimmel isn't trying to sell me a separate primer! I did notice that the foundation lasts for 2 years after opening, so assumed it also contained some hefty preservatives. Having seen the full ingredients list now, parabens are listed, as well as a whole host of other chemicals.
Lasting Finish is, of course, branded as foundation that lasts on the skin for up to 25 hours. My days of partying all night are over, so I've been unable to road-test that claim. In fact, when I first picked up the bottle in Boots, I couldn't comprehend the 25-hour claim and my first thought was, 'who goes for 25 hours without washing their face?', maybe showing my age. However, I can say that this foundation does well on a 16-hour day and doesn't need to be fixed. I tend to apply a little of Rimmel's Clear Complexion powder on top of the foundation to deal with any shine, and the combination does stay fresh in appearance all day.
Lasting Finish foundation normally sells for £6.99 for a 30ml bottle. I got mine on a 'buy one, get one half price' cosmetic promotion, so it didn't break the bank.
Overall, I'd give this foundation four stars. It has got quite a scary ingredients list, and the pump dispenser can be a bit tricky at first, but I'm also quite happy with the level of hydration it gives my skin and its staying power.
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Our roundup of seasonal tunes from local musicians has so far shared music from Christian rock mainstays Jars of Clay, Sing-Off finalists Street Corner Symphony, Nashville rock voice Brendan Benson and contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Matthew West.
Today, we check out "Hear the Angels Singing" from country duo Burns & Poe.
We expect that you'll be able to hear this tune live on Saturday (Dec. 18), as Keith Burns and Michelle Poe perform at a Christmas show at The Listening Room (209 10th Ave. S., Suite 200), starting at 7 p.m. (The duo will be joined by special guests Karen Staley, Gary Hannon, Shawn Hammonds, Kate Taylor, Labeling Delores, Lathan Moore, Lorna Flowers and Burns' former Trick Pony bandmate Ira Dean.) But you can take an advance listen below.
Tickets to Saturday's show are $5 with a toy donation, available at the door.


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Hard on the weather, soft on you.
When it comes to outerwear, cyclists have two choices -- enjoy the stretch and ventilation of a soft shell and risk rain penetration, or opt for the hard shell with superior waterproof properties and risk clamminess and a limited range of motion. Sugoi, however, achieved the best of both worlds by partnering with Polartec and developing the RSE NeoShell Jacket.
Traditionally, continuous film membranes are the way that manufacturers add breathability to technical shells. The problem is, during intense efforts, moisture vapor builds because it's not forced from the interior, meaning that the environment is stagnate. Another disadvantage is the limited stretch due to the tightly knit, continuous fibers of those membranes. Polartec's Neoshell membrane, in contrast, uses a microporous polyurethane structure with a highly controlled pore size. This does a few things better than the former -- it permits flow in both directions so that vapor is forced out, and as you move around, air is recharged and pushes internal vapor to the outside. This keeps your core bone-dry no matter how much you turn up the jets, and it'll hold true in the coldest, wettest conditions.
And, unlike the limited movement of continuous-fiber membranes, the exactly sized micro-pores of the Neoshell poly membrane permit more overall fabric stretch. We found this surprising, as eliminating binding in a cycling top is a paramount priority, but a tough one to achieve. This is due to the wide range of positions that are required. For example, if a top is optimized for extension in the drops, it will fit awkwardly when seated. Mesh panels are often used to contrive stretch, but then weather protection is compromised. Instead, Polartec's Neoshell membrane allows Sugoi to shape the RSE for optimized coverage in all cycling positions without compromising its wind and water repellency.
That waterproof property is fortified with a durable water-repellent treatment in order to give the RSE NeoShell the breathability and stretch of a soft shell, with the impenetrable protection of a storm shell. But, technical ability alone isn't enough to merit a jacket as an impeccably designed cycling top -- that's where Sugoi's 20-plus years of experience comes into play.
The large, easy-access rear pockets are able to be operated with one hand, covered in a winter glove, and an offset front zipper prevents irritation at the chin. All of the zips and seams have been sealed in order to lockout weather. Adding to that ability are hook-and-loop cuffs and a pull tie along the drop-tail hem.
Of course, no foul-weather top is complete without reflective elements. You'll find accents throughout to help keep motorist alert of presence in low-light conditions.
The Sugoi RSE NeoShell Jacket is available in five sizes from Small to XX-Large and in the colors Black and Cyan.
- Polartec NeoShell with a DWR treatment
- Fully taped seams
- Race fit
- Two zippered back pockets and one zippered chest pocket
- Hook-and-loop cuffs
- Drawcord hem
- Reflective elements
Tech Specs
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- How to Measure:
- For best results, take measurements over your underwear.
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- Measure under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest.
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- Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape a bit loose.
- Hip:
- Measure around the fullest part of your body at the top of your legs.
- Inseam:
- Using pants that fit well, measure the crotch seam to the bottom of the leg.
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nice jacket, sizing is off
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs small
I'm 5'10" 170 42" chest 33' waist. The large is a tad too small.
Polartec is great stuff, the only real miss for me is I would have liked to see pit zips. I have them on my Apoc jacket and they come in handy
what is the weight of the Sugoi RSE Neoshell jacket?
Travis Tzioumis
269 g for the Medium
Jonathon R.
Great product but be careful
Size runs very small. 6'1 180lbs and the medium SHOULD have fit me. An XL would have been more appropriate.
The jacket itself was very impressive. Great quality and an awesome look/feel.
Not for warmth though, just wet conditions.
Great Waterproof Shell with One Issue
If you are looking for protection from prolonged downpours with the most breathability possible, Polartec's Neoshell is as good as it gets. There are plenty of hooded versions of Neoshell jackets out there. I already have a Westcomb Apoc which is just such a jacket and has become one of my favorites. Clearly though there are times when a hood is a major negative, even in a heavy downpour. Consider biking and running on the road or other athletic endeavors when you need to hear your surroundings with 100% clarity. Having seen my Westcomb Apoc wet onto portions of the inner liner via a very saturated open hood during a very wet day of competition recently, I was determined to find a similar Neoshell jacket without a hood.
Searching cycling and running jackets confirmed the Sugoi RSE and RSX as the only options. The form-fitting RSE has no hood while the looser-fitting RSX has a removable hood with velcro attachment tabs at the collar. I'm 6'-2", 180lb with a 33 waist. I tried a number of jackets:
RSE Neo L: far too tight, felt I could barely zip it up with nothing underneath.
RSE Neo XL: perfect fit as a form fitting jacket. Just for reference, a 10oz Marmot Quasar Down Jacket (Sweater style) will barely fit underneath but with arms too tight to be comfortable (not that I'd have any reason to try this anyway). Wearing only a light wicking layer underneath, everything feels great with one exception. When lifting the arms to horizontal, I've found the bottom of the jacket lifts more than desired and the shoulder area feels overly constricted. Despite this problem, nothing else on the market compares with this jacket so it is a keeper for me.
RSX Neo XL: after wearing the RSE, the RSX feels a bit like a trash bag but, in reality, it has a very same traditional loose but stylish fit of my Westcomb Apoc (L). Honestly I would have been tempted to keep it instead of the RSE as my all purpose rain shell if I didn't already own the Westcomb.
No question Polartec Neoshell designs tend to lack the elasticity of some other fabrics (although they are more flexible than E-vent jackets I've tried). Accordingly, designing a form fitting jacket of 100% Neoshell suited for a full range of arm motion is certainly no easy task. While Sugoi definitely achieved a perfect athletic fit in my view around the body, the arm fit needs work. If nothing else even increasing the upper arm diameter would help reduce the tugging feeling from raised arms. Perhaps even a different more elastic material could be used directly under the arm where water resistance is not so important. How about a pit zip that I could open to lessen the tension under the arm? Even so, when I'm competing in heavy rain with the RSE as is, I suspect the slight tugging around my shoulders will be the last thing on my mind.
In summary, I really want this jacket to function well for winter athletic activities during downpours (particularly in worst case 50-60 degree temps) which eliminates my need to wear anything beyond a wicking layer underneath. The RSE won't be flapping around and will be my jacket of choice for these conditions despite the arm fit issue. I am already quite familiar with Neoshell and confident the RSE will prove itself to be the equal of the Westcomb Apoc without the hassle of the attached hood.
Best waterproof jacket I have
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs small
I have used this several times in light rain and dry cold in the 20s.
Breaths well, I feel protected, , rear zippered pocket holds small items, small chest pocket alittle small and on the right side when it should be on the left for right hand access. Wish there were 2 chest pockets.
Athletic cut, size up.
5'-8", 38 chest, 31 waist puts me in the...
5'-8", 38 chest, 31 waist puts me in the small category with this jacket. from review on Bike Radar they indicated some limited room when stretching out in the drops position (which you would expect). does this jacket run to the small side or can I go with the chart? Any help is appreciated!
Jeff Perlman
The RSE Neoshell definitely runs a bit small as a race fit, sizing up is a good idea, awesome jacket!
I am a 39 chest. I ordered a large which fits ok. Even that is about an inch too small. I prefer a more relaxed fit but this jacket is not designed that way.
Watch out for sizing
- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
Me: 38 chest, 31 waist. Medium says chart but M is too tight around shoulder and forearms. Which is funny given that I am nearly 6"2 and 162lb (not much shoulder width of forearm meat on that frame).
I tried the L as well but the room in the lower torso area area was just laughable: I could have fitted a third trimester belly in there.
Jacket "looks" waterproof but there are lots of panels and taped seams which make the jacket much more rigid than it ought to be with Polartec Neoshell. Reflective accents are very nice.
Summary: I *really* wanted to like this jacket but the cut needs some major improving upon. I found the BikeRadar review after trying this jacket and their comments are also that the cut is not adequate for a high end cycling jacket.
Jeff Perlman
Waterproof AND breathable
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is the first partnership between outdoor giant Polartec and Sugoi to create the worlds FIRST truly waterproof and breathable cycling jacket. Incredibly lightweight AND packable into your back jersey pocket. I rode with this jacket for 2 days in Tahoe recently and it was perfect, no vents needed and still seam sealed. True race style fit, so if looking for a more loose fit make sure to size up, also great for nordic activity!


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Rosemont College has received a $500K pledge from Jeffrey & Dianne Rotwitt for the renovation of the McShain Performing Arts Center. The auditorium will be renamed "The Rotwitt Theater at the McShain Performing Arts Center." The Rotwitt gift will provide the funds to support key renovations to the Center.
"McShain Performing Arts Center is an essential part of the College," said Rosemont College President Sharon Latchaw Hirsh, Ph.D. '70. "The Rotwitts' gift allows us to move forward with a comprehensive renewal of the McShain Performing Arts Center as opposed to doing renovations piecemeal," Hirsh continued, "We are grateful to the Rotwitts for providing the resources that will allow The Rotwitt Theater at the McShain Performing Arts Center to offer function, beauty, and inspiration for years to come."
A Rosemont alumna, Dianne Rotwitt also worked at Rosemont with transfer and international students. "We hope our pledge to Rosemont helps create a performance and learning space enjoyed by present and future Rosemont students, as well as the entire College community," said Mrs. Rotwitt.
"My hope is that this new auditorium will not only provide a state-of-the-art resource for students, faculty and visitors, but that it will also enhance the spirit that has made Rosemont so vibrant and so special as it continues to grow in the future," said Mrs. Rotwitt, "Jeff and I are so pleased to provide our gift to the Campaign for Rosemont College to create the Rotwitt Theater."
Originally constructed in 1953 and known as McShain Auditorium, the space has housed many College events including: Academic Honors Day, Convocation, Presidential lectures, the first ethical symposium launched by Rosemont's Institute for Ethical Leadership and Social Responsibility as well as multiple multicultural shows, seminars, and concerts.
In 1989, after 34 years of use, the auditorium completed its first major renovation and was renamed McShain Performing Arts Center. Today, additional renovations are needed to upgrade the building's mechanical and electrical systems and modernize the space in order to accommodate the needs of present-day activities and to increase its appeal to organizations in search for a venue rental.
The Main Line Symphony Orchestra and Wolf Performing Arts Center use McShain annually as their 'home' theater, as do other theatrical and dance companies for their shows throughout the year, and these renovations will definitely rejuvenate the popularity of the venue to external organizations.
Dianne Rotwitt worked as an international student and scholar advisor at Rosemont College and the University of Pennsylvania. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Jeffrey Rotwitt, a practicing attorney, is also a real estate developer who includes Sun Center Studios, The Hill at Whitemarsh, and the renovation of 30th Street Station in his portfolio of projects.
The total renovation project cost is estimated to be approximately $700,000.
Rosemont College is a private, coeducational Catholic institution founded in 1921 by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. Rosemont offers a comprehensive education through small group and experiential learning experiences while providing campus-wide academic, spiritual, and professional support. We respect and embrace diversity and individuality and promote student's lifelong success.


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Dominion Apostolic Ministries in Lexington Park is organizing a march.
The 500 Soul March will take place Saturday, Aug. 31, at 9:30 a.m., starting at St. Mary's Square and following Great Mills Road up to Great Mills High School. According to Corey Dyson of Mechanicsville, a member of the church who is helping organize the event, the march is part of a three-day event that was envisioned by Dominion Apostolic's pastor, the Rev. Michael P. Barber, to encourage spiritual revival in Lexington Park and in the rest of St. Mary's County.
The original target was 500 marchers, but as Barber has been talking to churches with connections to Dominion Apostolic, "he's thinking we will exceed that number by double," Dyson said Friday. In anticipation of the larger turnout, Dyson is in negotiations with the county about potentially allowing the walk to take up one lane of Great Mills Road for what is expected to be about a 45-minute walk.
A live gospel concert will follow the march from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Square and will feature The Briscoe Brothers, Posse4Christ and Simply Glory. There will also be free food and games, a moon bounce and local vendors and free haircuts for boys.
"He wants us to band together with one voice," Dyson said. "There's another path. We're offering something positive."
Two other days of events will precede the march. On Thursday, Aug. 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Lexington Park Baptist Church, the Rev. Dante King of Greater Mt. Zion Church in Prince Frederick will offer a message and St. Luke's United Methodist Church Choir will sing. On Friday, Aug. 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lexington Park Baptist Church, Barber will give a message. Praise and worship will be led by Grace Apostolic in Washington, D.C., and Free to Worship of Whole Counsel of God Ministries.
For more information or to confirm plans to participate in the march, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 301-905-7757.
Senior Forum set for Sept. 27
On Friday, Sept. 27, the St. Mary's County commissioners will address topics related to the senior community at a forum sponsored by the St. Mary's County Department of Aging and Human Services, Commission on Aging. The forum begins at 10 a.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, located at 44219 Airport Road in California.
To reserve a seat, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Show off your vampire skills
The Newtowne Players announce open auditions for the upcoming mystery-thriller "Dracula." The show will run from Oct. 25 to Nov. 10. There are roles for six men and two women.
In "Dracula," dramatized by Hamilton Dean and John L. Balderston and based on the novel by Bram Stoker, Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in charge of an English sanitorium, has been attacked by a mysterious illness. Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist, believes the girl is the victim of a vampire, a sort of ghost that goes about at night sucking blood from its victims. The vampire is at last found to be a certain Count Dracula, whose ghost is at last laid to rest in a striking and novel manner.
Auditions continue today, July 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Callbacks, if needed, will be held July 18. All auditions will be held at Three Notch Theatre on 21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Those who cannot make these audition dates/times but wish to work either onstage or backstage for this production, are asked to contact Producer Millie Coryer-Dhu at 301-863-0396 or email@example.com.
For more information visit www.newtowneplayers.org.
Exchange student host families needed
World Heritage Student Exchange Program, a nonprofit organization operated under the sponsorship of ASSE International, is seeking local host families for high school boys and girls from a variety of foreign countries for the 2013-2014 academic school year or semester.
Host families provide room, board and guidance for the visiting teenager. Couple, single parents and families with or without children in the home are all encouraged to apply.
Each World Heritage student is fully insured, brings his or her own personal spending money and expects to bear his or her share of household responsibilities, as well as being included in normal family activities and lifestyles.
To learn more, contact area representative Lyrel Byrne at 301-884-7438 or visit www.whHosts.com.
Expo to focus on senior housing in Southern Maryland
On Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the SoMD Senior Housing and Service Provider Networking Group and the St. Mary's Department of Aging will host a free Senior Housing Expo at the Northern Senior Activity Center, located at 29655 Charlotte Hall Road in Charlotte Hall. This event will showcase exhibitors from the SoMD Senior Housing Networking Group as well as representatives from the departments of aging and housing authorities from the tri-county area, which will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.
Attendees can visit with representatives from the different facilities and agencies to get the latest information on housing options available for those 55 and older in the tri-county area. Exhibitors will include Morningside House of St. Charles, Cedar Lane Senior Living Community, Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, The Hermitage at St. John's Creek, Fenwick Landing Senior Care Community, CCNRC Family of Care, Victory Woods, Southwinds Active Adult Community, The Villages at Wildewood, Autumn Assisted Living, St. Mary's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and representatives from the department of aging and/or housing authority from Charles and St. Mary's counties.
The first 200 attendees to the expo will receive a gift bag upon arrival. Attendees can also enjoy refreshments beginning at 11:30 a.m., guest speakers and can register to win door prizes, including a 32-inch flat panel television. Those who bring a nonperishable food donation for the Southern Maryland Food Bank will be entered into a separate special drawing for additional prizes.
This free expo is made possible through sponsors, including MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, Southern Maryland Oil, Unity Titles Services LLC and Del. John F. Wood Jr. (D-St. Mary's, Charles). For more on the expo, contact Janice Pruett at Cedar Lane Apartments at 301-475-8966, ext. 32, or email@example.com or Pam Chicchirichi at Fenwick Landing Adult Medical Day Care at 301-638-4100 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Yard sale items to go for a penny
On Sunday, July 28, Beacon of Hope Recovery and Wellness Center will host its summer Piggy Bank Indoor Yard Sale. Every item will be on sale for just a penny from 2 to 6 p.m. at this one-day only event. The Piggy Bank Indoor Yard Sale is open to the public.
"We had our first Piggy Bank Indoor Yard Sale last December, and it was a great success," said Laura Webb, resource engagement coordinator, in a statement. "We got some wonderful donations and made it possible for many individuals and families who were struggling be able to acquire some needed clothes, household items, appliances and other yard sale treasures. … So, we decided to make it a twice a year event. We invite anyone looking for a great bargain in a wonderful environment to come with their spare change and do some shopping."
Walden is accepting tax-deductible donations of items in good/excellent condition for the Piggy Bank Indoor Yard Sale. All donations must be arranged in advance by contacting Walden at 301-997-1300, ext. 804.
Beacon of Hope is located in Millison Plaza, two doors down from the Well Pet Clinic and beside Underground Tattoo, behind Family Dollar.
Wounded veterans to be honored
On Saturday, Aug. 17, between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m., a bus of wounded veterans from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda will be escorted by the Calvert County Sheriff's Department from the county line to the Rod N Reel parking lot in Chesapeake Beach.
Area residents are asked to join others for the Seventh Annual Operation Hope on the Chesapeake, to honor the veterans, to show we have not forgotten those who have risked their lives to protect the country's freedom. Participants are encouraged to bring flags, banners and signs for the arrival of our heroes at the Rod N Reel Marina or gather along Route 260 at any of the following intersections: routes 260 and 2 at the Calvert Arundel Medical Center; Route 260 and Woodlawn Way at the Quince View neighborhood; Route 260 and Wesley Stinnett Boulevard at American Legion Post 206; and routes 260 and 261 at Veterans Memorial Park.
To learn more about Operation Hope on the Chesapeake, contact Mary Mathis at 410-610-2710 or email@example.com. Tax-deductible donations can be made payable to Operation Second Chance: Tax# 20-2624345, CFC# 93327 and mailed to Operation Hope on the Chesapeake, c/o Mary Mathis, P.O. Box 993, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732. Checks may also be directly deposited at any PNC Bank to account 5570744004.
Grants for tourism projects funded
The Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium announced July 12 that several area projects will receive funding from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.
These funds are made available to nonprofits and government organizations that seek to promote heritage tourism and economic development. Heritage tourism is defined as traveling to experience the places that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present — including historic, cultural and natural resources. The Southern Maryland Heritage Area funds both capital and non-capital projects for sites that support cultural heritage activities across the three counties of Southern Maryland. T
The project grant awards in Southern Maryland include three in St. Mary's County. The St. Mary's County commissioners were awarded $90,000 for Three Notch Trail Phase VI. Historic Sotterley was awarded $6,000 for its slave cabin exhibit, and Historic St. Mary's City Commission was awarded $30,000 for its burial crypt at the Brick Chapel.
Other Southern Maryland projects that were awarded grants are $90,000 for the Port Tobacco Property Acquisition, $22,500 for the exhibits building HVAC at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, $25,000 to the Calvert Marine Museum Society for the museum's River to Bay: Reflection and Connections exhibit and $30,000 to Calvert County government for interpretive resources at Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm.
The SMHAC office also received $65,000 funding for support of the Heritage Area office for the year. These funds will also support the position of the byway manager for the Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway. The total of all grants awarded for Fiscal 2014 in the region will be $358,500.
To learn about membership or future grant offerings, contact the consortium at firstname.lastname@example.com or 301-274-4083. Additional information about the Southern Maryland Heritage Area is available at www.DestinationSouthernMaryland.com.
Summerstock to present 'Hairspray'
The Summerstock musical performance of "Hairspray" begins this week. Show dates are Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 21, and Friday, July 26, to Sunday, July 28. Friday and Saturday evening shows will begin at 7 p.m., while Sunday evening performances will start at 3 p.m. Matinees will be on Saturdays, July 20 and 27, at 1 p.m. All shows will take place at the Great Mills High School auditorium.
Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors 60 and older and $6 for children 10 and younger. Matinee tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $4 for children.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/summerstock or in person at the recreation and parks main office in Leonardtown. Patrons purchasing tickets online must print their tickets and bring them to the show for admittance. Online ticket purchases are highly encouraged due to the possibility of shows selling out. Tickets must be purchased no later than 10 p.m. the day before the show.
Doors to the school will open one hour before each performance for ticket sales, and patrons will enter the auditorium for general seating 30 minutes before each show time. Cash only will be accepted for ticket sales at the door. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1800.


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Yes I know we need to get WR help, but hear me out.
This is a passing league and if you can get to the QB you are in a winning position. We clearly need help at CB but it starts up front. Wake is not getting any younger and I do think that from next year onwards, we should be incorporating a rotational approach at the DE Spot, just like we are at DT... So, in my view, Bjorn Werner should be our target... the kid is a freak... technique, speed, setting the edge, running the arc, hustle... and great smarts. So our DL would look like
DE - Wake, Werner,Vernon, Shelby
DT - Soliai, Starks, Odrick, McDaniel
I think this DL could be unstoppable.
Now - considering we also need primary help at WR/CB/TE and secondary help at OG/LB/S I think this is the year we can do it and I'd go with the following
1st - DE - Werner
2nd - WR
2nd - CB
3rd - WR
3rd - OG
4th - TE - No. 11 - Toilolo from Standford - if not available, I'd go, bizarrely No 11 from Standford - LB - S. Skov
Haven't seen enough yet to say who I'd select 2nd and 3rd rounds.


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Industrial and versatile, the Birdcage Lamp can be used as a hanging or table lamp. Handmade in downtown Manhattan, HUCKDUCK's lamps embody the city's gritty, rock and roll past and live up to the neighborhood's current reputation as an epicenter of all things cool. Use solo as a bedside lamp or hang a group of three in the dining room.
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Foals are an English rock band from Oxford, England. They are currently signed to Transgressive Records in the UK and Sub Pop in the US. They released their debut album Antidotes on 24 March 2008 in the UK, and 8 April 2008 in the US. The band''s second album, Total Life Forever, was released on the 10 May 2010.
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You've finally made the decision to bike pretty much everywhere, from dates, to dinner, to dog parks. Congratulations. Now please make sure the rest of us can see you. The gear heads at Knog had versatility in mind when they designed the Frog Strobe Front Bike Light. Small but amazingly powerful, the LED features a stretchy silicone strap that lets you attach the light pretty much anywhere. Visible at over 1600 feet, this little illuminator will keep your car-free future looking bright.
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Welcome to the University of West Florida's Military and Veterans Resource Center (MVRC). The University of West Florida (UWF) is excited to have a center dedicated to supporting our military and veteran students.
The UWF MVRC serves as a leading campus advocate for military and veterans students, working to ensure the needs of these individuals are met through coordinating with multiple university offices and services. The center provides assistance with the following:
The University of West Florida is appreciative of the sacrifices made by our currently serving active duty students and is also grateful to the many veterans who have served in the past. Thank you!


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In 2011-12: Starting all 30 games for the Lions at forward, Talbert averaged 8.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists a game while averaging 27.2 minutes a contest ... the sophomore was third on the team in field goal percentage hitting 90 of 168 from the field, good for a .536 mark ... Talbert was second on the team in rebounds, collecting 168 boards, 72 of which were offensive ... was second on the team in blocks with 34 on the year ... went for double digits scoring in 11 games ... went 6 of 7 from the field dropping 17 points & grabbing 7 rebounds in a 72-64 win at Central Missouri on December 3 ... had a double-double vs. Pittsburg State going for 10 points & 12 rebounds in a 96-92 double overtime win ... recorded 13 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists in a 90-64 win at Lincoln on February 1 ... recorded season-high six assists twice vs Dallas Baptist and Fort Hays State ...
In 2010-11: Started in 21 out of 23 MIAA games while playing in 30 out of the Lions' 31 contests…averaged 15.5 minutes per game with a season high 25 minutes against Pittsburg State on Jan 2…Talbert's best game of his young Lions' career came in the first round of the MIAA Post-Season Tournament on Mar. 3 vs. Southwest Baptist as he went 3-for-4 from the field, 4-for-4 from the free throw line, with four rebounds, four blocks and 10 points…set career high mark in rebounds with 9 at Fort Hays State on Feb. 19..recorded three assists twice on the year vs. Washburn on Jan. 8 and against Fort Hays State in the MIAA Post-Season Championship game on Mar. 6.
In 2009-10: Talbert redshirted.
In high school: Averaged 12.0 ppg and 5.0 rpg during his senior season ... helped the Little Rock Central HS Tigers to a 12-11 record as a senior.
Personal: A pre-dental major ... born March 11, 1991 in Little Rock, Ark. ... son of Tony Talbert and Faye Perry ... his father, Tony, competed at Southern Arkansas from 1978-79.


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Lansdowne Resort is a full-service resort is located eight miles from Washington Dulles International airport and 35 miles from Washington, DC., in scenic and historic Loudoun County. The AAA Four-Diamond award-winning Lansdowne Resort features 296 luxury guest rooms and suites set amidst nearly 500 acres in popular Virginia Wine Country. Each guestroom and suite features rich fabrics, marble-accented bathrooms and the casual elegance of a country manor. Warm, vibrant colors, breathtaking views and thoughtful amenities provide everything you need for work or relaxation. Escape to an oasis of serenity in Spa Minérale. Restore your body, mind and soul with a divine menu of classic and innovative therapies and salon treatments at our 12,000 square foot luxury destination spa. The Golf Club at Lansdowne is home to 45-holes of championship golf designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and Greg Norman. The resort also boasts four restaurants and specialize in using locally-sourced products to create menu items influenced by the Piedmont and Tidewater regions of Virginia.Lansdowne Resort is also one of the most popular wedding and reception locations near Washington, DC. Multiple indoor and outdoor wedding venues set amidst 500 acres with a pastoral backdrop above the Potomac River creates the perfect romantic setting.Lansdowne Resort also houses 50,000 square feet of total function space and is an IACC-Certfied Conference Center.
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I've Just made the Leap to Linux [Ubunto 9.04]. I did this mostly to learn something new, to check out the Linux hype and to see whether Linux might be a suitable alternative to windows, for me. To further complicate Matters. I decided to keep track of my progress by way of a Blog [my first]. I think this can serve as a journal for myself, and as a warning system, for others who may try to follow this path. I.e. let others learn from my mistakes, so maybe they can avoid making them themselves. I did this as a Dual boot with XP on my laptop (NOT my main machine!) If anyone is interested in checking out and/or commenting on my blog and/or following my progress (or lack of progress) please,Come on over to http://chuckstartslinux.blogspot.com


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There's an athlete in all of us. The trick is finding which sport best suits your physical attributes and skills. If you're tall, try basketball; if you're strong, football may be a good fit; if you're fast and nimble, give soccer a chance. You never know what will stick until you try it, so be sure to give each sport a chance.
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Vertty is about to change the way you sunbathe. (Believe us, it can get better.) Handmade in Portugal, this vibrant beach towel rejects the rectangle for a fresh, multifaceted silhouette. Say goodbye to terry, too—the brand's signature Ketten material features a non-absorbent net polyester core sewn to a cotton exterior. The resulting textile won't get soaked through, remaining super lightweight for its sprawl-worthy surface area. Now lather up and get lounging.
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Though LeBron James has remained totally silent about his free agency plans, the tea leaves are there, if you're desperate and crazy enough to read them.
If you talk to the internet (and the internet always knows best), all the clues you need to decipher James's next NBA team are hiding in plain sight. We're going to make this a running compilation of easter eggs and theories, all seemingly pointing to one outcome. Let's go down the rabbit hole together.
Item: An exotic car moving company was at LeBron's house.
Two Exotic Auto Transport Trucks outside of LeBron's home have just left after loading cars. pic.twitter.com/V6fmN8L6kW
— Jorge Sedano (@SedanoESPN) July 9, 2014
Theory: LeBron is moving away from Miami and is sending his cars ahead of him.
Alternate theory: LeBron is moving his cars, just as he does every summer.
Item: A framed LeBron Cavs jersey is on the floor in the background of Mike Miller's photo.
Theory: Miller, reportedly being courted by the Cavs, is signaling that LeBron will return to Cleveland.
Alternate theory: Miller took it down in disappointment upon learning that LeBron won't return to Cleveland.
Item: LeBron's website contains newly created pages with the Cavaliers' color palette.
Web developer friend's take on the http://t.co/dXsyYmTPNh stuff: pic.twitter.com/3d8UPEXrTj
— Matt Borcas (@mattborcas) July 10, 2014
Theory: He's going to announce his return to Cleveland on his website.
Alternate theory: Really fucking elaborate trolljob.
Alternate alternate theory: Dude was just lying.
Item: LeBron's website prominently identifies him as "Just a kid from Akron, Ohio."
Theory: LeBron intends to sign with Cleveland, which is close to Akron, Ohio.
Alternate theory: LeBron is a kid from Akron, Ohio.
Item: Nike is holding a banquet in Las Vegas.
Theory: The venue is decked out in Cavaliers wine and gold.
Alternate theory: The venue is decked out in Heat red and black.
But the DJ though: The photo was posted by DJ Steph Floss, the Cavs' in-house DJ.
Yeah I know but: DJ Steph Floss also does a lot of work for Nike.
Item: LeBron, Kyrie Irving, and Tristan Thompson all have "La Familia" in their Twitter bios.
Theory: LeBron, Irving, and Thompson intend to all be part of la Cavaliers familia.
Yeah but: They've all had "La Familia" in their Twitter bios for more than a year.
Counter-theory: They've always known.
Item: The original Wieden + Kennedy "What Should I Do" commercial for Nike from 2010, featuring LeBron responding to criticism for joining the Heat, has been set to private.
Item: Dan Gilbert's plane flew to South Florida.
Dan Gilbert has a plane. It's here. pic.twitter.com/G7WUeUcV87
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) July 6, 2014
Theory: Dan Gilbert flew to South Florida to speak with LeBron.
Problem with theory: Dan Gilbert wasn't on the plane.
Counter-theory: Big Z might have been.
Item: LeBron listed his Miami home for sale in March.
Theory: LeBron knew back then he was going to leave Miami for Ohio, where he still has a mansion outside Akron.
Alternate theory: Athletes and humans look to flip their homes for profits all the time.
Alternate alternate theory: It was an April Fools' joke.
Sub-alternate metatheory: But was it really?
Item: The Twitter account for LeBron's website just followed some Ohio media outlets.
Last Two Accounts that LeBron James' official website followed? @Ohiodotcom & @AkronBeacon (H/T @EliLanger) pic.twitter.com/zyrPpBOXSt
— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) July 10, 2014
Theory: LeBron's website is preparing for the media crush when it reveals he's heading back to Cleveland.
Alternate theory: It's on a following binge without much rhyme or reason.
Item: Chris Broussard says there is an 85 percent chance LeBron goes to Cleveland.
Cavs also pursuing Mike Miller, according to @Chris_Broussard, who now puts Cavs chances of landing LeBron at 85%. pic.twitter.com/z2FpZMeNtc
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 9, 2014
Theory: There is an 85 percent chance LeBron goes to Cleveland.
Alternate theory: Chris Broussard is pulling stuff out of his ass.
Everything else so far though: He's totally going to Cleveland.