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(KAR-buh-mide purr-OX-ide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Auro, Debrox
USES: This medication is used to treat earwax buildup. It helps to soften, loosen, and remove the earwax. Too much earwax can block the ear canal and reduce hearing. This medication releases oxygen and starts to foam when it comes in contact with the skin. The foaming helps break up and remove the earwax. Consult your doctor before using this product in children younger than 12 years.
HOW TO USE: This medication is for use only in the ear. Apply this medication into the ear, usually twice daily or as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medication for more than 4 days at a time unless your doctor instructs you to. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist. To make sure that the right amount of medication is given, and to avoid touching the ear with the dropper, have another person give the drops if possible. To lower the risk of dizziness, hold the container in your hand for a few minutes to warm it. To apply ear drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your ear or any other surface. Lie on your side or tilt the affected ear upward. Hold the dropper directly over the ear and place 5 to 10 drops into the ear canal. To help the drops roll into the ear of an adult, hold the earlobe up and back. In children, hold the earlobe down and back. Keep the head tilted for several minutes or insert a soft cotton plug in the ear. If there is any wax remaining after treatment, it may be removed by gently rinsing the ear with warm water or using an ear syringe with a soft rubber bulb. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about using an ear syringe safely. Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the dropper cap after use. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this occurs, rinse the eyes thoroughly with water. If your condition persists after 4 days of use or if it worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
SIDE EFFECTS: Side effects usually do not occur with this product. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product: other ear problems (e.g., ear drainage, infection, pain, rash, injury, recent ear surgery, hole/perforation in the eardrum), dizziness. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding before using this medication.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: If you are using this product under your doctor's direction, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
OVERDOSE: This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight and heat. Refer to storage information printed on the package. If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist. Keep all drug products away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
Information last revised June 2018. Copyright(c) 2018 First Databank, Inc.


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Demetrius of Thessaloniki
- For other saints with the name "Demetrius," see the disambiguation page.
The holy, glorious and right-victorious Great-martyr (Greek: Μεγαλομάρτυς) Demetrius of Thessaloniki the Myrrh-streamer (Greek Μυροβλήτης) (also Demetrios) is one of the most popular saints in the Orthodox world. He was martyred around the year 306 in Thessalonica, and his cult rapidly grew during the Middle Ages, when he was regarded as the first recognized patron and protector of the city, militarily as well as spiritually. His feast day is celebrated on October 26. The Serbian Orthodox Church commemorates the Saint as a Mitar having a feast of Mitrovan on November 8.
Demetrius came from a noble family of the Roman province of Macedonia. Through this noble ancestry and through his own ability and virtue he rose to a high military position under Galerius Maximian, Caesar of the Eastern part of the Roman Empire (with Diocletian as the Augustus, or senior emperor). Despite this position in the still-pagan empire, he remained fervent in faith and works for Christ, encouraging many Christians to endure persecution and even bringing many pagans to the faith.
When Maximian returned from one of his campaigns to Thessaloniki, which he had made his capital, he had pagan games and sacrifices celebrated for his triumph. Demetrios was denounced by pagans who were envious of his success, and he was thrown into prison. While in prison he was visited by a young Christian named Nestor, who asked him for a blessing to engage in single combat with the giant Lyaios (or Lyaeus), who was posing as the champion of paganism. Demetrios gave his blessing and Nestor, against all odds, slew his opponent in the arena, as David had once defeated Goliath.
The enraged emperor, learning that this had occurred with Demetrios's aid, first had Nestor beheaded outside the city and then had Demetrios impaled in prison. Later Demetrios's servant Lupus was beheaded after using his master's blood-stained tunic and signet ring to work many miracles. The Christians buried Demetrius and Nestor next together in the bath where Demetrius had been imprisoned. During the seventh century a miraculous flow of fragrant myrrh was found emanating from his tomb, giving rise to the appellation Mirovlitis, the Myrrh Gusher to his name. His tomb containing his relics is now in the crypt of the Church of St. Demetrios in Thessaloniki.
St. Demetrius is revered as the patron saint of Thessaloniki and is believed by the people as having intervened to save the city over the years from invading foreigners, from the Slavic nations, Bulgarians, Arabs, Saracens, and others. While well remembered in the Hellenic world, the memory of the Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki found an attachment in the Slavic, particularly the Russian, world from the times of the Russian Primary Chronicle.
Popularity in the sixth century
Extreme popularity for Saint Demetrios is first attested in the sixth century. It grew because of his miraculous interventions in defense of the city during the many sieges it endured during the early Middle Ages, particularly by Slavic tribesmen who overran the old provinces of Hellas and Macedonia during the sixth through eighth centuries. His cult was centered around the basilica that bears his name in Thessaloniki, which contained a ciborium which acted as a cenotaph, since his relics had not been found. Later his relics were found and confirmed through their miraculous outpouring of myrrh -- hence the saint's epithet of "Myrrh-streamer."
He is depicted in earlier images in civilian aristocratic garb of the late Roman Empire, and in later iconography as a Byzantine soldier. Because of his military protection he is often paired with St. George of Cappadocia, another great military saint. They are usually depicted on horseback, with St. Demetrios spearing a man (perhaps Lyaios, or one of the pagan Slavs whose assaults he warded off from his city), while St. George spears a dragon. The saints are both youthful and unbearded, by can be distinguished by certain characteristics, including hair style and the colors of their garments and horses.
Nestor, Demetrios's protégé, is commemorated the day after Demetrios, on October 27.
Different narrative
Many scholars today believe that Demetrios was not a soldier but a civil official and that his martyrdom may have actually occurred at Sirmium, an important Roman garrison-town in the northern Balkans.
- Hieromonk Macarius of Simonopetra, Christopher Hookway (trans.) The Synaxarion: The Lives of the Saints of the Orthodox Church: Volume 1: September, October (Ormylia, Greece: 1999) under the entry for October 26.
- Wikipedia entry at St._Demetrius_of_Thessaloniki

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Obesity is a high amount of body fat. It leads to a much higher body weight than is normal. This level of body fat can cause serious health issues.
Calories are consumed from food and drinks. They are necessary for physical activity and all basic body functions. A healthy weight is reached by balancing the number of calories you eat and the number of calories you use.
Weight gain occurs when the number of calories eaten is greater than the number of calories used. If this happens regularly, it will lead to obesity. Calorie imbalances happen most often with eating too much food and low levels of physical activity. Less often, it may be caused by a medical condition or medication.
Risk Factors
Children of African American, Hispanic, and Native American descent at are greater risk of obesity.
Factors that may increase your child's risk of obesity include:
- Sleep problems, such as poor sleeping habits or lack of sleep
- Large birth weight
- Lack of exercise
- High level of sedentary activities like watching TV, playing on the computer, or playing video games
- High consumption of fast food
- High consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks
- Overeating or binging—short periods when a very large amounts of food are eaten
- Stressful life events or change
- Family and peer problems
- Low self-esteem
- Depression and other emotional problems
- Family history
- Genetic factors
- Taking certain medications
- Having certain illnesses or conditions
The main symptom of obesity is increased weight. The midsection is the most common area to increase in thickness. There will also be obvious areas of fat deposits all over the body.
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Complications of Untreated Obesity
Excess weight increases the chance of a child having:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Type 2 diabetes
- Bone and joint problems
- Asthma
- Sleep problems such as sleep apnea
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Problems with anesthesia during surgery
- Liver and gallbladder disease
- Depression
- Unhealthy eating habits, including eating disorders
- Substance abuse problems
- Problems during adulthood—more likely to develop severe obesity , stroke, and heart disease as adults, early death in adulthood
You will be asked about your child's symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Your child's doctor may use the body mass index (BMI). This is a tool to determine if a child's weight is ideal or outside of the desired range. BMI is based on height and weight. Normal values are based on a child's sex and age. In children, the BMI results are compared to the results of other children and teens in the same age range. This will account for growth and body changes as a child ages. BMI levels for anyone under age 20 are as follows:
- Underweight —BMI at or below the 5th percentile for the age group
- Desired weight —BMI between the 5th-84th percentiles for the age group
- Overweight —BMI between the 85th-94th percentiles for the age group
- Obese —BMI at or above the 95th percentile for the age group
Fat may need to be measured. This can be done with:
- Tape measurements of the waist, hip, and abdomen—used to estimate the amount of fat deposited in the skin and inside the abdominal cavity
- Skinfold caliper—a small tool that measures the fat just beneath the skin
- Electrical measurements—a small electrical pulse can help measure the amount of fat tissue and non-fat tissue in the body
Blood tests may be done to look for other conditions that may increase body weight.
Other tests may be done to check for complications of obesity. These may include checking your child's blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol levels.
Personal habits, lifestyle, and family culture can all influence obesity. This means that a mix of treatment approaches is best. To help your child manage weight, encourage healthy behaviors in your child and your family.
Your doctor may recommend the following:
Your child may be referred to a dietitian. A dietitian can help make a diet plan for your child. The plan may include a daily calorie goal, healthy food options, and tips to change your child's diet.
Have your child follow basic healthy eating habits, such as:
- Eat a diet low in saturated fat. Check food labels. Saturated fats are common in processed snacks and fried foods.
- Avoid trans fats. These are also common in snack foods like cookies, crackers, cakes, and donuts.
- Limit sugar-sweetened beverages. This includes sodas, sport drinks, and juices. Encourage your child to drink water.
- Switch to low- or non-fat dairy products.
- Limit refined carbohydrates. This includes sugars, white rice, and white bread.
- Eat a high-fiber diet. This includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Eat a diet that is low in sodium.
- Eat breakfast every day.
Children rarely prepare their own foods. It is important that a parent participate in healthier eating habits. For example:
- Pay attention to how food is prepared. Foods cooked or seasoned with high amounts of fat can quickly increase calories.
- Limit fast food, take-out, and dining out.
- Give your child healthy lunches and snacks to take to school. This may keep your child from buying unhealthy options at school.
- Don't use sweets as a reward for good behavior or test scores. Think of other, more active rewards.
- Set a good example. Prepare healthy meals at home. Children are strongly influenced by their parents behavior. Eat together as a family.
- When grocery shopping, choose healthy foods. Focus on unprocessed foods. Teach your child how to make good choices in the grocery store.
- Teach your child about proper portion sizes. Your child may be able to continue eating favorite foods, just in smaller portion sizes. Also, cook less food at mealtime and don't bring it all to the table.
- Focus on healthy foods your child can eat. Don't eliminate all sweets and treats. Overdoing this may make your child want them more. Include occasional treats in proper amounts.
In more severe cases, your child may have to follow a meal plan.
Physical Activity
Encourage your child to participate in physical activity. Sign older children up for sports or activities. Develop some family-based activities that everyone can enjoy.
General guidelines for your child include:
- Get at least 1 hour of physical activity every day.
- Limit time in front of a TV, game, or computer screen to 1-2 hours per day. If your child is under 2 years old, avoid screen time.
In more severe cases, your doctor may provide a specific activity plan.
Counseling and Support
Your child may struggle with weight loss or being obese. Some support options or actions include:
- A weight-loss program and active video gaming. Your child may also be referred to a therapist. This type of support may give your child insight into losing weight. Therapy that includes the whole family may also be helpful.
- Ask friends and family members to support your child. Time and motivation will keep your child on track.
- Make sure a healthy lifestyle is promoted at school or other organizations your child is involved with. Help your child to feel confident in making healthy choices even when the other children are not.
Other Treatment
Some children who are obese may already have serious conditions due to weight. This may include problems with the heart or lungs, diabetes, or bone and joint problems. These conditions may require separate treatment.
Other children may have a hard time losing weight despite following guidelines. For these teenagers, other options may be considered, such as:
Medication may assist weight loss when added to lifestyle changes, but teens need to be closely monitored for side effects.
- Note: Over-the-counter and herbal products that are marketed as weight loss drugs may not be effective and some may be dangerous. Talk to the doctor before your child takes any of these.
- Bariatric surgery may be an option for some obese teens. This surgery will change the size of the stomach. This option is generally only considered if all other options have failed.
To help reduce your child's chance of being overweight or obese:
- Encourage your child to eat a healthy diet. It should be rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Choose lean meats, poultry, and fish.
- Serve reasonable portion sizes. Eat healthy meals together as a family.
- Limit sugar-sweetened drinks, even fruit juices. Encourage your child to drink water.
- Encourage your child to get at least 60 minutes of activity most days of the week. The activity should be moderate to vigorous intensity. Ask your doctor for specific guidelines if your child is younger that 2 years old.
- Limit screen time to 2 hours a day.
- Make sure your child is getting enough sleep.
- Set a good example for your children. Choose healthy food options. Be physically active.
American Heart Association http://www.heart.org
Healthy Children—American Academy of Pediatrics http://www.healthychildren.org
Dietitians of Canada http://www.dietitians.ca
Health Canada https://www.canada.ca
Children's BMI tool for schools. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/childrens%5Fbmi/tool%5Ffor%5Fschools.html. Accessed January 28, 2021.
NHLBI integrated guidelines for pediatric cardiovascular risk reduction. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T900917/NHLBI-integrated-guidelines-for-pediatric-cardiovascular-risk-reduction. Accessed January 28, 2021.
Obesity in children and adolescents. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T115153/Obesity-in-children-and-adolescents. Accessed January 28, 2021.
Obesity in children and teens. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry website. Available at: http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families%5Fand%5FYouth/Facts%5Ffor%5FFamilies/Facts%5Ffor%5FFamilies%5FPages/Obesity%5FIn%5FChildren%5FAnd%5FTeens%5F79.aspx. Accessed January 28, 2021.
Overweight and obesity. Kid's Health—Nemours Foundation website. Available at: http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/overweight%5Fobesity.html. Accessed January 28, 2021.
Overweight in children. American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/Overweight-in-Children%5FUCM%5F304054%5FArticle.jsp. Accessed January 28, 2021.
Tips for parents: Ideas to help children maintain a healthy weight. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/children/index.html. Accessed January 28, 2021.
3/10/2014 DynaMed Plus Systematic Literature Surveillance http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T115153/Obesity-in-children-and-adolescents : Trost SG, Sundal D. et al. Effects of a pediatric weight management program with and without active video games: a randomized trial. JAMA Pediatr. 2014;168(5):407-413.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Chelsea Skucek, MSN, BS, RNC-NIC
- Review Date: 03/2020
- Update Date: 01/28/2021


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For a while now I have been seeing posts about chocolate cakes that are solid on the outside but have a liquid chocolate inside. How good does that sound?!? A dark chocolate cake with a melted liquidy chocolate center! I have been wanting to try them since I first saw them but I thought that they would probably be difficult to make. With it being that chocolate time of year it was the perfect time to roll up my sleeves and get to it. The molten chocolate cakes turned out to be pretty easy to make. The recipe reminded me a lot of a souffle with the egg yolks being mixed into the main batter and the beaten egg whites that are then folded in. The cakes also baked like a souffle, rising a lot and then deflating quickly as they cooled. The molten chocolate cakes turned out great! They were just baked solid on the out side and still liquid on the inside! Both the solid outside and liquid center were nice and light and fluffy and so good! I really liked how the cakes were not sweet and that the nice slightly bitter dark chocolate flavour came through really well.
These cakes are best served just out of the oven, well, as soon as they are cool enough to eat anyways and who could wait? They only take a few minutes to bake so you can easily make them after dinner. Luckily the batter keeps well in the fridge so you can make it ahead of time and just toss them into the oven when ready. You can either serve the cakes in the ramekins that they were baked in or you can easily turn them over onto a plate and they slide out without a mess. I served the cakes simply with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream which melted into the still warm cake with nice results. You could also serve them with ice cream or sauces (I am thinking chocolate or raspberry) or fresh berries etc. I will definitely be making these again and again!
Molten Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cakes with a decadent warm melted chocolaty center.
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 egg whites
- Lightly grease 3 ramekins with butter.
- Melt the chocolate into the butter in a double boiler and let cool a bit.
- Beat the egg yolks and sugar and mix into the chocolate.
- Beat the egg whites in a bowl until they form soft peaks.
- Fold the chocolate into the egg whites.
- Pour the batter into the ramekins, no more than 2/3 full.
- Bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven for 7-10 minutes. The outside will be set and possibly crack and the inside will still be liquid.
- Let cool for a few minutes and then run a knife around the edges and tip onto a plate. (Optional; Feel free to eat it right out of the ramekin with a spoon.)
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Built-Up Roof
Otherwise referred to as tar or tar and gravel roof, this roof comprises of 3-5 layers of asphalt laminated with coal hot tar, hot asphalt or pitch. Gravel is finally added for protection from UV rays. This is now becoming less popular owing to its short life, abundant heat gain, non-energy efficient, requirement of continuous maintenance and aesthetically unpleasant nature.
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In hopes of slowing down a flood of motorists speeding to the Department of Defense structure coming to fruition on the citys West End, Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) included language in the Defense Authorization bill last week that would limit the number of parking spaces available at the facility.
Moran hits brakes on traffic issues speeding toward West End
Still no traffic solution for Mark Center military development
Elephants in the room
Republicans debate for a chance to unseat a Democratic fixture in Moran
Moran decision blocks threat to Winkler
Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) said Tuesday that he will not pursue federal funding for a ramp option that connects the highway to Washington Headquarters Service at Mark Center on the city's west side.
Moran Hopes to Make Alexandria Governors a Trend
Over coffee at Table Talk on Duke Street, Virginia gubernatorial hopeful and soon to be former delegate of the 46th District Brian Moran (D) blinked his eyes repeatedly, as if just waking up from a nap. In actuality, the West End Alexandrian had just finished an hour-long interview on WTOP and probably received little sleep in recent days, given the task at hand.
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There are 32 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Summation of series, you may find related items under Patterns, sequences and structure.
Broad Topics > Patterns, sequences and structure > Summation of seriesWatch the video to see how to sum the sequence. Can you adapt the method to sum other sequences?
Watch the video to see how Charlie works out the sum. Can you adapt his method?
Is it true that a large integer m can be taken such that: 1 + 1/2 + 1/3 + ... +1/m > 100 ?
Square numbers can be represented as the sum of consecutive odd numbers. What is the sum of 1 + 3 + ..... + 149 + 151 + 153?
What is the sum of: 6 + 66 + 666 + 6666 ............+ 666666666...6 where there are n sixes in the last term?
Can you see how this picture illustrates the formula for the sum of the first six cube numbers?
Find $S_r = 1^r + 2^r + 3^r + ... + n^r$ where r is any fixed positive integer in terms of $S_1, S_2, ... S_{r-1}$.
Can you use the given image to say something about the sum of an infinite series?
How can visual patterns be used to prove sums of series?
Find the smallest value for which a particular sequence is greater than a googol.
Prove that k.k! = (k+1)! - k! and sum the series 1.1! + 2.2! + 3.3! +...+n.n!
What is the sum of: 6 + 66 + 666 + 6666 ............+ 666666666...6 where there are n sixes in the last term?
Watch the video to see how to add together an arithmetic sequence of numbers efficiently.
Discover a way to sum square numbers by building cuboids from small cubes. Can you picture how the sequence will grow?
By tossing a coin one of three princes is chosen to be the next King of Randomia. Does each prince have an equal chance of taking the throne?
Each week a company produces X units and sells p per cent of its stock. How should the company plan its warehouse space?
A story for students about adding powers of integers - with a festive twist.
This article gives an introduction to mathematical induction, a powerful method of mathematical proof.
Yatir from Israel describes his method for summing a series of triangle numbers.
Yatir from Israel wrote this article on numbers that can be written as $ 2^n-n $ where n is a positive integer.
Can you correctly order the steps in the proof of the formula for the sum of the first n terms in a geometric sequence?
This article by Alex Goodwin, age 18 of Madras College, St Andrews describes how to find the sum of 1 + 22 + 333 + 4444 + ... to n terms.
Prove that k.k! = (k+1)! - k! and sum the series 1.1! + 2.2! + 3.3! +...+n.n!
Prove that the sum of the reciprocals of the first n triangular numbers gets closer and closer to 2 as n grows.
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Find the sum, f(n), of the first n terms of the sequence: 0, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3........p, p, p +1, p + 1,..... Prove that f(a + b) - f(a - b) = ab.
Bricks are 20cm long and 10cm high. How high could an arch be built without mortar on a flat horizontal surface, to overhang by 1 metre? How big an overhang is it possible to make like this?
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In response to the devastating Earthquake of January 12th 2010 and the cholera outbreak of October of that same year Oxfam Great Britain, Oxfam Quebec and Intermón Oxfam conducted public health promotion and cholera response in Haiti. Different promotion activities were applied which aimed at changing hygiene behavior by changing perceptions and beliefs about healthy behaviors amongst people affected by crisis. In February 2011 four Oxfam affiliates in Haiti in partnership with a team of behavior change researchers from Eawag launched the present research project to do an in-depth evaluation of the promotional activities that had been conducted with the goal of further improving the WASH situation for people in Haiti and worldwide by understanding how to make hygiene promotion more effective. The main focus of the research project was around the question which specific promotion activities were strongly associated with perceptions and beliefs about handwashing with soap and were thus capable of changing handwashing behavior at key times.
CONTZEN, N. MOSLER, H.J. (2012): Factors Determining the Effectiveness of Oxfam's Public Health Promotion Approach in Haiti. Duebendorf: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EAWAG) URL [Accessed: 24.04.2012]


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ADDED: Ridiculous NYT headline: "Many Republicans Join Democrats in Denouncing Attack in Libya." Everyone denounces it! What's this notion that the Dems are all one and some but not all Republicans "join" them? I think they're trying to separate Mitt Romney as the one who isn't joining. The item ends:
As those statements [from various Republicans] came out, Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee, stood by his criticism that a statement from the American Embassy in Cairo condemning the intolerance of an anti-Muslim Internet video was tantamount to "an apology for American values."As if that means Romney doesn't denounce the attack! That's a way of flipping the problem, which is the Obama administration's insufficient denouncement, as if the murderers had some justification... which reminded me, on 9/11, of lefty chatter I heard on 9/11/01 that the terrorist attacks were provoked by racism in the United States.


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Phillies reach 10,000 all-time losses: Call it today's Stud AND today's Dud. Ignominious milestone or glorious celebration? I'll take the latter.
For a city of fans seemingly consumed with sports self-loathing, it's a perfect fit. The irony is that no sports fans in the country might want a championship more than Philly fans.
And yet, here is a title that is likely to go unmatched in baseball history. Forget Ripken's Ironman streak or DiMaggio's hit streak or the Yankees' number of titles or even the Home Run Record.
Other teams might yet reach the magical "10,000" mark, but by then, the Phillies will have extended their dominance. Congratulations.
MLB Stud: Dodgers win 11th straight. (YES, YES: IN SAN FRANCISCO. Thank you to all the people who pointed out the lack of clarity on this. As one Dodger fan emailed, "If only...")
MLB Dud: Ichiro pegged in the knee by Verlander (unintentionally). The downside of that bajillion dollar deal he signed last week is the hold-your-breath status for every at-bat that he might get hurt.
MLB Roids: Jason Giambi wasn't asked about other players. Or so they're leaking.
Joltin' Joe's Journal: Steiner Sports will put 2,500 pages of DiMaggio's journal writing up for auction. What would you pay for a random, insignificant page? (Probably not enough.)
More Non-Trades: The Nets reportedly passed on trading Richard Jefferson, Nenad Krstic and Jason Collins to the Pacers for Jermaine O'Neal. Hmm...
NBA Summer League: Well, the fantasy matchup between Durant's Sonics and Oden's Blazers happened without either guy taking the court. But Jeff Green used the stage to make his own impression: 32 points and 12 rebounds in a Sonics loss. Maybe Durant should be the team's "other" rookie sensation...
More Sunday stars from NBA Summer: Demetris Nichols 23 pts, Dominic McGuire 18 pts (Von Wafer: 42 pts)
As the Vegas Summer League closes up, my top storyline wasn't the pro debuts of Greg Oden and Kevin Durant. (If anything, Durant seemed to have trouble scoring at anything close to a reasonable FG percentage.)
The story I always enjoy is about the second-round draft picks who already look like absolute steals. A few stood out: DJ Strawberry, Demetris Nichols and Dominic McGuire.
However, other first-round picks did look great. In this order, my First-Team All-First-Round-Pick Summer All-Stars: Aaron Brooks, Marco Belinelli, Rodney Stuckey, Al Thornton and Javaris Critteton.
(A few younger non-rookies foreshadowed breakout seasons ahead, including Randy Foye, Amir Johnson, Rudy Gay, LaMarcus Aldridge and Von Wafer, who ended the Vegas summer league with a 42-point explosion.)
NASCAR: Tony Stewart wins, finally.
Double-amputee track star DQ'ed: Not for using prosthetics against fully able-bodied runners, but for leaving his lane, an ironic ending to a wild story.
WNBA All-Star Game: The WNBA East can now claim to be better than MLB's National League, snapping a six-game losing streak to the West in WNBA All-Star Games.
WNBA signs TV deal with ESPN through 2016: I wonder if part of that includes a clause where ESPN talking- (or writing-) head talent won't dis the league?


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Madam Chairman, I am pleased that Title XV of the State Department authorization bill incorporates key provisions of the Belarus Democracy Act of 2003, which I sponsored earlier this year. The State Department's annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices report on Belarus states that the Belarusian regime's "human rights record remained very poor and worsened in several areas." Thanks to Alexander Lukashenka–aptly cited by The Washington Post as "Europe's last dictator"–Belarus has the worst human rights record in Europe today. The Helskinki Commission, which I Chair, as well as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe including its Parliamentary Assembly, the United Nations, the Council of Europe, the European Union and other international entities have all chronicled the appalling state of human rights and democracy in a country located in the heart of Europe. Belarus already borders NATO. In just a few years, Belarus will border the European Union.
The Lukashenka regime has blatantly and repeatedly violated basic freedoms of speech, expression, assembly, association and religion. The independent media, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and democratic opposition have all faced harassment. Indeed, in the last few months, his war against civil society has intensified–resulting in the closure of non-governmental organizations, independent media outlets and Western-funded media support groups, such as Internews Network group, an international organization that helps develop independent media in countries in transition.
Just last week, the Lukashenka regime denied continuation of the accreditation of the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX), an American organization that has implemented a variety of assistance programs in Belarus for years, including programs that helped the struggling independent media. Last week, they ordered the closure of the Minsk bureau of Russian NTV television. Just a few weeks ago, Lukashenka closed down the National Humanities Lyceum, a highly respected school promoting the study of the Belarusian language and culture. There are growing, legitimate fears that Lukashenka is aiming to remove Belarus from its vestiges of democracy dissent.
In October, Lukashenka signed into law the most restrictive religion law in Europe. Independent journalists have been sentenced to "corrective labor" for their writings. There are credible allegations of the Lukashenka regime's involvement in the disappearances of leading opposition figures and a journalist. Here in Washington and at various OSCE Parliamentary Assembly meetings, I've had occasion to meet with the wives of the disappeared, Victor Gonchar, Anatoly Krasovsky, Yuri Zakharenka, and Dmitry Zavadsky. These meetings have been heart-wrenching. The cases of their husbands–who disappeared in 1999 and 2000 and are presumed to have been murdered–are a stark illustration of the climate of fear that pervades in Belarus.
On the security front, reports of arms deals between the Belarusian regime and rogue states, including Iraq and North Korea, continue to circulate. Lukashenka and his regime were open in their support of Saddam Hussein.
One of the primary purposes of this initiative is to demonstrate U.S. support for those persevering to promote democracy and respect for human rights in Belarus despite the onerous pressures they face from the anti-democratic regime. Necessary assistance is authorized for democracy-building activities such as support for non-governmental organizations, independent media–including radio and television broadcasting to Belarus–and international exchanges.
The bill also encourages free and fair parliamentary elections, conducted in a manner consistent with international standards–in sharp contrast to the 2000 parliamentary and 2001 presidential elections in Belarus which flagrantly flaunted democratic standards. As a result of these elections, Belarus has the distinction of lacking legitimate presidential and parliamentary leadership, which contributes to that country's self-imposed isolation. Parliamentary elections are scheduled to be held in 2004, and we should encourage those who seek to create the laws and environment conducive to a free and fair election.
In addition, the Executive Branch is encouraged to impose sanctions against the Lukashenka regime and deny high-ranking officials of the regime entry into the United States. U.S. Government financing would be prohibited, except for humanitarian goods and agricultural or medical products. The U.S. Executive Directors of the international financial institutions would be encouraged to vote against financial assistance to the Government of Belarus except for loans and assistance that serve humanitarian needs.
Madam Chairman, we are seeking to help put an end to the pattern of clear and uncorrected human rights violations by the Lukashenka regime and are hoping this will serve as a catalyst to facilitate Belarus' integration into democratic Europe. The Belarusian people deserve to live in a society where democratic principles and human rights are respected and the rule of law is preeminent. The Belarusian people–who have endured so much both under past and current dictatorships–deserve our support as they work to overcome the legacy of the past and develop a genuinely independent, democratic country.
In addition, Madam Chairman, in keeping with this authorization for the Department of State, I want to express my appreciation for the work of the Department in bringing needed attention to the concerns about ongoing anti-Semitism, an age-old plague that still haunts many countries in the OSCE, including our own. I have sought to identify effective responses to this troubling phenomenon, including the introduction of the resolution, H. Con. Res. 49 which passed last month.
Last month, I joined Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Congressman HASTINGS in Vienna for an OSCE conference specifically focused on anti-Semitism. Having the OSCE itself take up this important cause is significant. In fact, the idea was first raised in the May 2002 hearing of the Helsinki Commission and also suggested in the resolution condemning anti-Semitism I presented at the Berlin Parliamentary Assembly meeting last summer. I offered a similar resolution week before last at the Rotterdam OSCE PA meeting. Both resolutions passed the Assembly unanimously. While the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly has actively denounced anti-Semitic acts, I give great credit to the State Department for making the Vienna Conference a reality. Notably, one initiative emerging from the Vienna Conference was a pledge by our German friends to hold a follow-up meeting in Berlin next year to focus on anti-Semitism. I hope this meeting will rally the troops from Europe, the U.S., and Canada to say in one voice "never again."
Finally, Madam Chairman, I was pleased to learn of Senator Voinovich's amendment to the Senate's State Department reauthorization bill requiring the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom to include specific coverage of anti-Semitism. The amendment calls for the report to cover "acts of anti-Semitic violence that occurred in that country" and "the response of the government of that country to such acts of violence." Importantly, the amendment would mandate the report to chronicle "actions by the government of that country to enact and enforce laws relating to the protection of the right to religious freedom with respect to people of the Jewish faith." I think this is a worthwhile idea and hope it will be enacted into law.


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Matt Harrison (1-1, 5.02) vs. probably Chris Carpenter (3-0, 3.30).
Holy smokes! It's the first World Series Game 7 in SoSG history! I have to say, I was pulling for the Rangers, but after last night's stunning Game 6, I just want another incredible game no matter the outcome. Is that too much to ask before baseball goes into deep freeze?
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CARSON CITY, Nevada — A substitute teacher from California was found to be the only heir to a fortune of gold coins discovered by a cleaning crew in the home of a reclusive cousin who quietly stashed away a treasure of more than $7 million before he died this year.
A court hearing in Carson City is scheduled Tuesday, when a judge is expected to certify first cousin Arlene Magdon as the lone heir to the treasure valued at $7.4 million found in the home of Walter Samaszko Jr., Carson City Clerk-Recorder Alan Glover told the Nevada Appeal.
Samaszko, 69, lived a quiet life in Nevada's capital city since the late 1960s and no one apparently knew of his wealth. Records show he withdrew just $500 a month from his stock accounts to pay modest bills, said Glover, who was handling Samaszko's affairs as public administrator.
Samaszko apparently had no living family in Carson City, so genealogical researchers went to work to find relatives elsewhere. They found Arlene Magdon is the only living heir.
A crew hired by Glover to clean up the man's house found the eye-popping stash: boxes of gold coins and bullion in the garage. More boxes were later found, and Glover said the gold coins, some neatly wrapped in foil and plastic cases, were enough to fill two wheelbarrows.
"You name it, (he) had it," Glover said.
Since Samaszko was found in his home, Glover said he and experts brought in to help with the case have made progress in appraising the fortune and disposing of some of the other property, including the house, which sold for $112,500.
He said he is taking Samaszko's 1968 Ford Mustang California Special in for servicing this week or next to get it ready for sale. The classic is appraised at about $17,000.
Samaszko also had money market, stock and bank accounts totaling $165,570 and $5,330 in other property in the home. But the vast majority of the fortune was in gold coins. Appraiser Howard Herz filed his report several weeks ago listing a total of 2,695 coins appraised at more than $7.4 million.
"What some individuals have called a hoard of gold is, in fact, a quite well-thought-out investment in gold," he wrote.
Once the gold and other property is sold off and the taxes and expenses paid, the proceeds will become the sole property of Magdon. Those expenses include the appraisals, storage of the gold and other property, legal fees and 2 percent of the eventual proceeds that, by law, go to the public administrator who handled everything.
Glover said there have been a few callers trying to claim some or all of the gold is theirs — one of them annoying enough that Glover got a court order blocking him from further communications. None of the callers presented any evidence to support their claims, he said.
"If they have a true claim, they've got to file court papers," he said.
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Established in 1964, Northern Virginia Technical College opened in autumn of 1965 in a warehouse at Bailey's Crossroads. The following year, the school was renamed Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC or NOVA, colloquially).
Over the next four years, NVCC acquired land in five locations to create new campuses — the central campus in Annandale and four others. In 1969, NVCC purchased 22.5 acres along the Alexandria-Fairfax County line so the Bailey's Crossroads facility could be closed and moved to the new Alexandria site, then known as Eastern Campus.
In a 1970 letter describing the new campus's master plan, Eastern Campus Provost Donald Bisdorf explained the challenges of the land, which overlooked a ravine, and the need to build "a megastructure which could grow in phases and serve growing concepts of education." In the summer of 1973, when this photo was taken, the first phase of that building, seen to the far left, was complete, and by that fall, 6,000 students were enrolled at the Alexandria campus.
In addition to the original building, which was later named for Bisdorf, a future NVCC building is present in this photo. Just north of a small parking lot is John Tyler Elementary, an Alexandria City Public School then officially located at 3101 N. Beauregard St. Tyler had opened at the beginning of the 1971-72 school year, but in 1979 the school board voted to close the relatively new school. In 1980, NVCC purchased the land and the school building and modified it for college use. Today it is still known as the Tyler Building.
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Will the Iowa Republican caucuses next Tuesday be flooded with the state's version of Occupy Wall Street activists?
The rumorhas been out there for weeks, and the state's voting laws suggest it could be possible: though only registered Republicans may participate, anyone can register for the party on caucus night and vote.
But, as Mark Twain might say, the rumor of an OWS caucus takeover is greatly exaggerated. Or at least that's the sense we got Wednesday during a visit to the Occupy encampment in Iowa City, one of the state's most liberal cities.
"It's going to take a while for this thing to gather momentum," said Tyler Paintin, 42, peering out from one of about 20 other empty tents pitched near the gazebo in the center of College Green park.
Paintin is homeless, as were the two other Occupiers at the camp in the cold late morning.
"A lot of people didn't realize how cold it could get," he said.
The Occupy Iowa City encampment, Paintin said, has had a generally friendly relationship with the city, home of University of Iowa, and its officials and police department. The gazebo, which serves as the meeting area, featured a sign friendly sign from the College Green Historic District thanking the campers for "being good neighbors."
There were no "how to" instructions posted for the caucuses.
Those in the movement generally share the view that there is little differentiation between politicians, Paintin says, "that they're all lying and there's no such thing as a civil servant anymore."
But the Occupy activists want so many different things, he says — from the political to the social — that without a leader, effecting change is a challenge.
To paraphrase another American original, Will Rogers, the activists aren't members of an organized party, they are Occupiers.
And willing to poke fun at their own reality.
Here's what one hand-lettered sign posted in the gazebo said: "IF YOU WANT TO MAKE GOD LAUGH, MAKE A PLAN."
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How to do rag curls
When searching the web for rag curl directions, I came across creepy child beauty pageant blogs that said "cut some fabric, wet your hair, roll it up, tie it".
Do that and you will cry from the result.
After quite a while of doing rag curls on myself from chin length hair, to past shoulder length, I can show you the the the little things to know only learned from trial and error. So here is the correct way to do rag curls.
You will need:
Strips of cotton fabric. Around 2" X 5" works well.
A comb.
Mousse or something similar.
A brush.
1. Wet hair. I take night showers, so that's easy, but sticking your head under a faucet could be just fine. Make sure your hair is evenly wet, then pat it with a towel.
2. Brush hair out smooth, with the comb part your hair where you want it, I've only ever done it parted down the middle.
3. With the comb separate a front section of hair. I prefer softer curls, so I take about a fingers width of hair. For tighter curls take a bit less. For a retro look make sure and take the section from about eyebrow level, not from the top of your head.
4. Take a rag and roll the section of hair from bottom to top, not super tight, then it wont dry. Tie the rag under the curl.
5. VERY IMPORTANT. Repeat on the other side. Going back and fourth from side to side traveling to the back. If you do one side at a time, your curls will turn our uneven, due to one side drying while the other side is being set. Then you will be sad.
6. Finish the back, I usually do two layers for extra volume.
7. Sleep on it. Or if you are doing this in the morning and plan on it being done in the evening, a cotton kerchief is a cute look for going out during the day, or a pretty little mesh cap for around the house.
8. When you wake up gently untie the rags. Take a brush and brush though all the curls, it will look pretty fluffy.
9. Take a dollop of mousse, rub your hands together and distribute all over your hair, smoothing the curls out.
Ta da!
89 comments:
- Meg said...
Super tutorial! I had some miserable, miserable attempts when I first started doing them on myself as an adult. Thanks!
- May 14, 2009 at 8:30 PM
- Honey-Kitten said...
This is amazing. Thank you so much. It's exactly what I need. I've recently cut my hair short, but I think I'll give it a try.
- May 14, 2009 at 8:49 PM
- MarketPublique said...
i love this! so adorable!
- May 14, 2009 at 8:56 PM
- Twila Jean said...
oh darlin, dont you use LOTTA BODY?!?
mousse works, but lotta body WORKS!
you can run a marathon adn still have curls in your hair when done. lol.
was nice to visit with you today! - May 14, 2009 at 10:15 PM
- Sweetpaintedlady said...
great example - thank you
- May 14, 2009 at 10:21 PM
- Kitten loves vintage said...
Thanks for the tips, I will have to try it sometime!
- May 15, 2009 at 2:30 AM
- Casey said...
Fantastic! I haven't done rag curls in years... (I think the last time I did, it was for a party and I was dressing up in a mid 1780s gown, complete with the poufy hair!) But I may just have to try these again. Thank you so much for the step-by-step tutorial! :)
- May 15, 2009 at 6:32 AM
- Q's Daydream said...
hehe...so cute! I wish my hair was longer :oP
- May 15, 2009 at 6:40 AM
- Kathryn said...
This is awesome, Thanks! I've been thinking about trying rag curls for a while - I might take the plunge now!
- May 15, 2009 at 8:01 AM
- Darla: Retro Ways said...
This such a great how to, I have never attempted rag curls, I am going to try my rag curls tonite using your guide. Thank you for making this great tutorial.
Your polka dot peignoir is so adorable and I am in love with your hat and outfit in the last picture. Simply darling!
♥Darla - May 15, 2009 at 8:09 AM
- Unknown said...
Beautiful! Thanks for the tut! My mom used to do those for me when I was little... they'd be fun to try out again!
- May 15, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Thanks for the tutorial! Your curls turned out beautifully...
- May 15, 2009 at 10:36 AM
- Witchcrafted Life said...
What an awesome tutorial! I love rag curls and seeing this post reminded me of when my grandma would do them on me as a child (even as a youngster my hair was too fine to hold a curling iron curl, but luckily this time-honored method did the curl trick!).
Thank you for sharing this post - I think your locks turned out beautifully!
Wishing you a splendid weekend,
♥ Jessica - May 15, 2009 at 4:59 PM
As someone who has tried many things to get my hair curled I've found that the easiest way to get your hair curled without too much work is to wet your hair until it's just lightly damp and then separate your hair into 2-3 sections and then twist them into individual little buns at the base of your neck.
Leave them in overnight and in the morning just comb your fingers through the curls. My hair is usually pin straight and my curls last almost all day when I do this. - May 15, 2009 at 7:08 PM
- the fabled needle (jen) said...
this is great! reminds me so much of when i was little (and i was crazy for rag curls). but i didn't use cute printed fabric like you do - they make the whole ritual that much sweeter!
(found you through casey's elegant musings blog) - May 15, 2009 at 7:22 PM
- A said...
Great how to.
- May 15, 2009 at 8:11 PM
- Rhiannon said...
Ooh, thanks for the tutorial! I used to do the creepy pageant style rag curls when I was in high school and my hair did end up looking creepy too. Your way's so much nicer.
- May 16, 2009 at 12:03 AM
- Erin said...
What a lovely tutorial! I'm not sure if my hair's quite long enough, but I'm going to give it a try!
- May 16, 2009 at 4:19 AM
- Rachel said...
i wish my hair would do that, it stick straight and hates curling. every time i try to sleep on curlers i wake up and they're still wet!
- May 17, 2009 at 8:44 AM
- Meghan said...
You are too adorable! Please Please Please do more of these blog entries! I have tried to use this method to curl my hair to no avail until you explained it. And the pictures are delightful!
- May 18, 2009 at 10:32 PM
- lexismonkie said...
I'm horrible at hair and you made it really simple. the visuals help a whole lot too!
Thank you for this post!!! - May 19, 2009 at 7:44 AM
- Unknown said...
Super how-to and I loved the pics, too. Great job!
- May 22, 2009 at 12:51 PM
- poet said...
This looks so cute! Do you have any idea if it's possible to recreate the effect with longer hair? Mine is about waist-long, and I have tried several times to curl it in a similar way, but of course it didn't dry very well, being so long... Happy about any advice, and oh, your blog is fabulous!
poet - June 19, 2009 at 9:24 PM
- Solanah said...
Hello Poet :)
I've found that letting hair dry a bit can be helpful, as I have the same issue. Mine of course is not as long as yours, but very thick, and sometimes even letting it dry somewhat and smoothing some holding lotion before curling may help. - June 19, 2009 at 9:32 PM
- linnea said...
if you dont want to use nice fabric to do this, you can use ordinary toilet paper! it actually works just as well =)
- June 25, 2009 at 12:11 PM
- Julia M said...
My mum used to rag my hair when I was youger, and now I do my sister's hair in rags, but I just cannot do it to my own hair!
This was a good tutorial, though! - June 27, 2009 at 5:38 AM
- Gaia68 said...
Thanks. I just cut 8 inches off my daughters hair. It was down to her waist and had never been cut before. Now its mid-back but didnt curl up like it did when she was a toddler. ( She's 7 now). My mom told me how to do rag curls but seeing pics w/ a step by step is great! I cant wait to try it. Thanks so much. Love your blog!!
- July 14, 2009 at 3:46 PM
- Camilla said...
Uhh! My hair looks so pretty! Thanks. Loving the vintage vibe. Thanks
- July 17, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Thanks for the tutorial :-)
My ends still look a mess but all I need now is a bit more practice.
I used to do pin-curls and go on about how comfy they are to sleep in but this beats them hands down! - August 3, 2009 at 12:42 AM
- Aline said...
this is the best...my hair is super long, but I'm going to give it a shot!
- August 4, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Thank you :) Looked all over for a simple tutorial with pics so i know what im doing! Gonna do it tonight for when i see my boyfriend, he loves curls and i love them even more :)
- August 6, 2009 at 1:36 AM
- Unknown said...
the magic part was "tie the rag to the curl".. i could have used a better picture or direction here... otherwise your hair looks super cute.
- August 19, 2009 at 7:18 PM
- ELM said...
This is great, thanks! Been thinking about getting a perm since I'm so hair-stupid, but this definitely seems fast and easy!
- September 7, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Solanah, I love this little "how to" on ragcurls! pictures are so cute. I tried ragcurls out, and not so cute on my poor little short hair, BUT it inspired me to do a watercolor of a "Ragcurl Tutorial." I would love to give it to you! Thanks for the inspiration! -Sabrina
- September 19, 2009 at 11:18 AM
- Tracy said...
Oooh! Can't wait to try it!
- September 29, 2009 at 7:22 AM
- Amara InSeattle said...
Fantastic Tutorial I plan to try it tonight/tomorrow. I have such trouble getting my long hair to hold curls but maybe the small ones while I sleep will work out! @amazinglyamara
- October 11, 2009 at 3:29 PM
- the shoppe owner said...
This is awesome. I adore your blog!
- October 13, 2009 at 2:37 PM
- calirosie said...
I found this tutorial through a google search and thank you so much for writing this! My hair has finally reached the length of my shoulders and is naturally wavy but I wanted to find a method of enhancing the curl more and this seems to be the ticket:) Your blog is delightful by the way.
- November 4, 2009 at 10:44 AM
I love your blog, and I found this tutorial very helpful! I have been trying to figure out how to get those vintage curls. : ) I was wondering, how long does it take you to finish your rag curls? Right now, it takes me about 45 minutes to an hour! I'm sure it will get easier with practice... plus I think I did more sections than you did. I'll have to try more hair in each curl next time.
Thanks again!
Ms Manda - November 7, 2009 at 9:58 AM
- Solanah said...
Hello msmandabear :)
I haven't done rag curls since I cut me hair, but once I go the hang of it, the process took about 15 minutes. Although it did take me much longer at the beginning! - November 7, 2009 at 7:12 PM
- Andrea said...
hello! wonderful tutorial, can you demonstrate how to do waves? 1930s like? thanks, all the same.
- November 16, 2009 at 5:41 PM
- Unknown said...
How do you keep the ends inside the curl?
- December 15, 2009 at 11:34 PM
- Solanah said...
Intro: Andrea fingerwaves are one of the most difficult hairstyles, even most trained hair stylists can't master it.
Piccadilly, the hair is wrapped around the ends. - December 16, 2009 at 9:52 AM
- blah said...
how many hours do they keep the curl? Or days? Thanks for the tutorial!
- December 16, 2009 at 3:34 PM
- Solanah said...
Noir, it depends on what type of hair you have. Mine is thick and holds curl very well, the curl lasts a couple of days.
- December 16, 2009 at 11:20 PM
First, I absolutely LOVE your blog!! You're always so impeccably made up, its such an inspiration.
My dilema is that when I do the rag curls, they turn out very nicely, however after a few hours, my hair is basically matted with knots etc. What am I doind wrong? Haha. My hair is also just below shoulder length, after brushing out the curls lightly. - January 5, 2010 at 8:41 PM
- Solanah said...
Tyjana, thanks so much!
When I had your length of hair I brushed it out pretty heavily, and smoothed it with mousse. Then just shaped it and ran my fingers through until it gets to where I want. It stayed pretty smooth since I brushed all of it out until there were no tangles or knots from the original curls, but I also carry I small comb in my purse so smooth it out on windy days ;)
xoxo - January 6, 2010 at 11:09 PM
don't use a brush thatll ruin curls, use your fingers
- February 1, 2010 at 8:44 PM
- Solanah said...
Well obviously not.
- February 1, 2010 at 10:22 PM
- Emily said...
Oh thanks! I can't wait to try it on my super straight-thin-flat hair. I wonder what it will do!
- March 29, 2010 at 9:21 PM
Oh wow, thanks so much for posting this! :D
I absolutely fail at using curling irons, and my attempt at using bobby pins gave me an afro... so I think this will work out nicely. I've got about the same length of hair as Tyjana now. :3
Only, I've got really thin and flat hair so I don't know how full it will be. I'll try to layer as much as I can though. - March 31, 2010 at 3:48 PM
Oh darn, forgot my question!
I've been wanting to cut my bangs basically like you have yours, but they have a tendency to separate and look pretty stupid. u.u
How do you manage them? Hairspray and whatnot? - March 31, 2010 at 3:52 PM
- Solanah said...
Hi Aimee!
My bangs are actually pretty easy to manage, but sometimes I'll blow them out with a blow dryer and round brush. - April 5, 2010 at 9:39 PM
- Ivy said...
You have such a darling blog!
I found you through a google search on how to do rag curls. Tried it last night but it didn't turn out quite right, my ends were little stick-out wires.
I would love to see your tuorial on pin curls. :) - April 21, 2010 at 10:18 AM
just finished my first attempt at rag curls! i'm going to sleep on them and hope for the best. i'm not so great at pin curls yet but this was a lot easier to do (provided it's not a mess tomorrow ;)) thanks, doll.
- May 14, 2010 at 10:47 PM
This is nice, but...I don't understand how to actually start rolling the hair on the strip of cloth. A little help? :)
- July 4, 2010 at 4:47 PM
I agree with anonymous; I'm having a little trouble starting the curls. Do you roll them under, or over? Great blog, though! Thumbs up.
- July 30, 2010 at 3:51 AM
- Lisa said...
I've heard that the best fabric to use for rag curls is your old laddered nylons, apparently the fabric wicks away the water in the hair and it dries fast. I might try this soon!
- September 25, 2010 at 4:00 AM
Not to be super creepy or anything but you are like extremely pretty. Soooo lucky! Curl thing is awesome though. Thanks.
- October 16, 2010 at 9:16 AM
- Sick Momma said...
Fabulous tutorial!! My kindergartner is envious of my naturally curly hair, and since I'm clueless when it comes to creating curls, I've been buying various kinds of tools to help. I totally forgot about rag curls until finding a packet at a store at the mall last weekend. It wasn't what I expected -- something that reminds me of the cloth diaper wipes are made of but treated with something sticky -- but it inspired me to google rag curls, and voila, I found your awesome tutorial. Thanks, both for the step-by-steps AND for the fabulous photos of each stage!
Turns out, I've got tons of great scraps from quilting that I think she'll be as excited over as the curls if they turn out anything remotely like yours!!
(I'm continuously mind-boggled over how girly-girl my kid turned out to be. Thank goodness for the web and blogs like yours to help me along the way!!) - December 13, 2010 at 9:26 PM
My 1.5 y/o has curly hair at her nape and poker straight everywhere else , can't wait to try these on her after tubby time.
- December 22, 2010 at 12:43 PM
Wonderful tutorial!!! I cant wait to try them after I get my hair cut. (it is just too unmanageable right now)
- December 29, 2010 at 11:47 PM
- oregonjewelry said...
I have always want to know how to do this! Thanks for the amazing tutorial!
- January 29, 2011 at 11:37 AM
- Michelle said...
Thanks SO much for posting. I've been wondering how to do these for the longest time. This was incredibly helpful : ) I'll be trying this out tonight!
Thanks again!
xx Michelle
PS Check out my blog, http://redlipstickblog.blogspot.com/ - February 10, 2011 at 9:53 PM
- Janie said...
I just found your site searching for "rag curls"...nice site....
- February 22, 2011 at 6:04 AM
- Lisa said...
You have a really wonderful and inspiring blog.
Thank you for sharing this! - March 29, 2011 at 9:26 AM
- Unknown said...
I am a hairdresser and a mother of 3 girls and never even thought of doing rag curls!...they always want me to put the pink rollers in and I'm to lazy lol....this is the cutest site EVER!!! I love all the vintage pics!! great job I can't wait to try it on the girls tomorrow.. thanks for sharing
- April 20, 2011 at 7:50 PM
- Claire said...
Thanks so much!!! Just tried it...my hair is like yours: brown, bangs. Just a lot longer. I can't wait to see how it turns out! Curling wand only makes waves, nothing else works, and pins curls are frizzy!
- May 8, 2011 at 8:46 PM
- The Mistress said...
My hair never holds a curl. Ever. So when I tied my hair up last night and went to sleep, my last thoughts were that I was going to have a 'fro when I woke up. Nope! It was curly and poofy, but it was wonderful! I'm doing it again next weekend for a costume-do. Thanks for the super-easy-to-follow tutorial!
- May 13, 2011 at 1:54 PM
- Jessica said...
Thanks for sharing this! :)
- June 22, 2011 at 9:12 PM
- titancia said...
This may sound extreme but, thank you--this has literally changed my life. My hair does not hold a curl--by the time you get to the other side with a hot iron it's already falling out. My hair is stick straight and the only thing that has ever held before is a crimp (you can only imagine the poof that causes!) I am now curling my hair for the third time in less than 2 weeks because it holds so well--and it stays for two DAYS! I'm just thrilled. So thank you. If you hadn't made it seem so easy I don't think I would have tried it. So thank you.
- August 2, 2011 at 9:45 PM
- Solanah said...
Well that's fantastic! You might also try pin curls as well, they are my current favorite, and allow more control over the way the curls go.
Soalnah - August 13, 2011 at 2:38 PM
- Dana Smessaert said...
soo much better than other site i was using so now i shall follow you :)
- September 26, 2011 at 8:01 PM
Hi :) I am rather new to blogging (but loooving it) and I was wondering whether I could put a link to this post on my blog http://kikikaties.blogspot.com because there is no way I can do a better rag-curl tutorial than this!! I love you blog, by the way! It inspired me to start blogging
love kate - November 3, 2011 at 6:46 PM
- Solanah said...
Thanks Katie I would love that!
- November 3, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Hi Solanah...
Here are the two pages of the blog posts I did which are about you, or link to Vixen Vintage! I hope you like them!
xxKatie - November 3, 2011 at 10:50 PM
- caitymay said...
Hallo! Amazing tutorial, thank you. One thing though - how do you start the curl? Do you put it on the rag, then use the rag to roll the hair up? Or do you roll the hair up, then tie it in place with the rag? Please help! Thank you :)
- November 7, 2011 at 10:54 AM
- Solanah said...
The hair is rolled around the rag, then tied.
- November 7, 2011 at 9:39 PM
- Cation Designs said...
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this amazing tutorial! It is seriously a minor miracle that I've gotten some fabulous curls to stay in my hair! I just wrote about and linked to your tute on my blog. Again, my deepest gratitude for changing my hair life. Seriously.
- December 5, 2011 at 9:21 PM
- Albusowner said...
Thanks for the great tutorial! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog!! I linked you in my post:
http://misscooperblog.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/vintage-hairstyles.html - March 26, 2012 at 6:09 PM
- LAKeegan said...
You make this look so easy, what tips do you have for someone who is trying it for the fist time? I was in the bathroom trying to get my straight hair to roll up properly in the strips of cloth and after 20 minutes of no success with even one single section of hair, I was in tears from frustration. :(
- May 29, 2012 at 8:21 PM
- Abi-Girl said...
I love your vintage look, it's so cute! I'm amazed at how perfect your curls came out, my hair is always so wild after wet hair rag rolling.
I've also done a dry rag rolling tutorial for loose waves!
http://abi-girl.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/rag-roll-hair-organic-no-heat-styling.html - November 6, 2012 at 9:39 AM
- Lexi Vay said...
Holy moly, I tried this last night and now I've got hair like Carrot Top! My hair has NEVER been able to curl as it's very fine and very stubborn but wow, after this I find myself in need of de-frizzer and starting to understand the problems my curly haired friends complain about. Heehee, I can't wait to do this tomorrow!
- January 8, 2013 at 8:55 AM
- Caley said...
I've been experimenting with pin and rag curling a lot lately trying to achieve a vintage hairstyle and i find my searches often lead to your blog posts. Unfortunately, pin curling does not seem to be possible on my long, fine hair. The rolling causes way to much frizz and it doesn't hold. The rag curls worked really well to make curls, but the ends were super frizzy and nappy feeling! When I brushed the curls out they went POOF like a poodle and very unattractive. It's weird because my hair is usually very silky never frizzy. I was hoping for the end result like your loose ringlets but though I followed all the steps near as I can tell, it doesn't seem to work. Grrr. Frustration. Any more tips?
- January 27, 2013 at 3:04 AM
- Beverley said...
Thanks for the tutorial! Love the way you did your photos - especially the photo of you "sleeping" :)
I did my 4 yr old's hair this way last night for photos today and she liked it so much I had to do it again today just because.
I didn't bother with the brush & mousse steps; I just finger-combed it lightly this morning. - March 5, 2013 at 9:32 PM
- DamnedYankee said...
Any tips for getting these to work on someone who already has very curly hair? I was hoping the rag curls would loosen my naturally tight curls. .... and um my hair looks like Magenta's "in Rocky Horror"
- May 11, 2013 at 5:10 AM
- A. S. said...
Thanks for the tutorial! I've looked at a few other ones, but the pictures really helped. I cut my waist-length hair to a 1920s bob last autumn and now it's about shoulder-length, and I have been wanting to curl it for a while. (it's naturally curly when it's extremely short, but apparently it's too long now to curl on it's own) I'll try this tonight and see how it turns out!
- June 22, 2013 at 1:06 PM
- Ginny-Joy said...
Could you help me? I am also classically British and have often been told I have the face of a 1920's girl...why not get the hair to match?!
My hair is very frizzy and super impressionable; I tried dry rag rolling to just under my ears and woke in the morning with tiny, tight ringlets, not quite the look I was going for!
Have you any tips on how to soften the curl? I tried rolling less tightly but it just fell out. Would silk work better for my type of hair? Many thanks, your tutorial is on the best :) - November 18, 2013 at 4:04 AM
- Solanah said...
Ginny-Joy, you may want to try looking up tutorials for pin curls, that offers more control in the type of curl you can achieve.
- November 18, 2013 at 4:31 PM


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Debating Feminism
Hey, all! What better way to celebrate the beginning of October than with the September Blog Exchange? This month's exchange is a series of debates between pairs of mom-bloggers: you kind find the full list HERE, at MotherhoodUncensored. And if you'd like to participate next month, send an email to kmei26 at yahoo.com.
My debate partner is my good friend Julie of Mothergoosemouse - she's challenged me to a duel on feminism (actually, Kristen assigned us to duel on this subject, very possibly on the basis of random selections made by her daughter Q). Her argument - against the label 'feminist' - is below. You can find my side of the argument - for feminism - over at her place.
I see feminism as having two distinct and separate definitions - as an ideal and as a movement. First, the classical definition - political, economic, and social equality - pertains to feminism as an ideal. I believe in this ideal - not just for women, but for all people (otherwise known as humanism). In this case, under this definition, I could be considered a feminist (although I'd still cringe if you called me one).
But it's the other definition of feminism - as a movement - where I part company with the sisterhood.
Beyond the tired old bra-burning, man-hating, so-called "feminazi" stereotypes that have prejudiced many against the feminist movement, my disillusionment with the movement stems from two areas, the first of which being the judgment leveled by feminists against choices made by other women. Choices that they believe undermine the movement.
Yes, I'm in favor of political, economic, and social equality - equality of opportunity, not equality of results or equality of representation. That is, an approximate 50/50 breakdown of men and women may exist in society, but I don't expect a 50/50 breakdown of men and women in other demographics, such as medical students, elected government officials, and Navy SEALS, to name just a few. Having the opportunity doesn't mean I want to take advantage of it. And even if I want to take advantage of it, I may not be qualified.
Apart from those relatively exceptional examples given above (exceptional because only a select few men and women even consider pursuing those opportunities), women face choices every day. Choices that are difficult enough to make based on our own circumstances and preferences without concerning ourselves with what others might think of them. Making a choice that is different from another woman's does not mean I am undermining an entire movement. And if it does, it's probably not a movement that interests me.
My second objection to the feminist movement pertains to advocacy - specifically, that as a woman I should act as an advocate for other women. Instead, I work for change on behalf of my own choices. I don't presume to act on anyone's behalf but my own.
When I was in second grade, I wanted to participate in the spelling bee sponsored by the local newspaper (leading to the Scripps National Spelling Bee). Participation was limited to fourth and fifth-grade students. I asked the principal to allow me to participate, and she opened up the bee to all students, regardless of grade.
Was I an advocate? I suppose some would say so, given that not only was I granted the opportunity to participate, but so were my classmates (and future students in the lower grades). I think it would be more accurate to say that I was an advocate by example.
But I didn't seek out a perceived injustice and act on the behalf of others. Nor did I consider the participation constraints to be discrimination. I don't jump to the conclusion that simply because an opportunity is not yet available to me, it's because I'm not wanted.
I do know that there is much anecdotal and statistical evidence that gender discrimination persists, despite the advances made toward political, economic, and social equality. But I don't feel it's my place to act on behalf of other able-bodied and able-minded women - women who may not want me to act as their advocate (and likewise, I don't expect anyone to speak for me).
Nor do I look for discrimination where it may not exist; rather, as Stephen Covey stated in his Seven Habits, I seek first to understand, then to make myself understood. Doing so increases the strength of my position, whereas assuming that I have all the facts before speaking may very well dilute the strength of my position.
In addition to the points outlined above, I dislike labels that signify membership of a group (and imply acceptance of all planks in the platform of the group). And those are the reasons why I do not consider myself a feminist - either as part of the feminist movement or as an ideal.
Momma K just e-mailed me to tell me that she chose the Call to Action post (Ordinary People) for her September Perfect Post Award. Aw, shucks... what to say? I'm honoured, of course.
As of yesterday, there were over 60 contributions to the Changing the World, One Blog at a Time list. You all rock. I have more links to add, and will keep adding as you send them in. I'll post the list on the sidebar (along with the Babies and Eros list, which I am still - still! - adding links to) on Tuesday.
Take a bow.