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New and Improved! Mann's Rainbow Salad - How could this gorgeous shredded veggie mix get MORE amazing? The slaw now features adorable li'l broccoli florets. Awwww! Chomp on a 3-oz. serving for 25 calories, 0g fat, 25mg sodium, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 2g sugars, and 2g protein (PointsPlus® value 0*). Currently at Walmart, Safeway, and Meijer locations, it will be available nationwide soon. Crunch, crunch...
New Flavors! Fage 0% Greek Yogurt - YAY... Fruit flavors that were previously only available in Fage's 2% line now come in 0% (a.k.a. fat-free) varieties! Each 5.3-oz. container -- complete with a sidecar of fruity goodness -- has 120 calories, 0g fat, 45 - 50mg sodium, 17 - 18g carbs, 0g fiber, 16g sugars, and 13g protein (PointsPlus® value 3*). So spoon some Strawberry, Raspberry (a new flavor for Fage), Cherry, Peach, or Blueberry deliciousness over your yogurt. These are rolling out now, so look for 'em! Supermarket yogurt sections just keep getting cooler...
Green Giant SteamCrisp Canned Corn - Steamed veggies are the way to go... even when they're canned. No, these cans are NOT meant to be put in the microwave and steamed -- the veggies are pre-steamed for optimal taste. Plus, the SteamCrisp process requires less water and packaging. The whole line rocks, but we love the Mexicorn best of all -- a half-cup serving has 90 calories, 0.5g fat, 270mg sodium, 19g carbs, 1g fiber, 6g sugars, and 2g protein (PointsPlus® value 2*). Look for SteamCrisp cans on store shelves everywhere.
The Cheesecake Factory Goes International! (New SkinnyLicious Options!)
When we heard that CF added a bunch of fresh new items to its menu, we took notice; when we saw that five of them are SkinnyLicious, a.k.a. under 590 calories, we got excited. There's the 300-calorie Santorini Farro Salad (with beets, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce), soy-glazed Island Grilled Chicken for 580 calories (topped with macadamia nuts, and served with veggies and rice), a spicy 550-calorie Shrimp Creole dish (with onions, peppers, and rice), SkinnyLicious Chicken Enchiladas with a pickled-veggie salad for 590 calories, and the 540-calorie SkinnyLicious Pasta (with marinara sauce, chicken, and basil). They sound delicious! While we're glad we were able to get the calorie count of each dish by swinging by a nearby location, we really wish The Cheesecake Factory would make all the nutritionals (including the nowhere-to-be-found total-fat stats) available on its website. We'd like to take this opportunity to put our plea in a limerick...
Hey, Factory of Cheesecake...
You're forever refusing to make
Full nutritional information
Available to the nation
JUST DO IT, come on, for Pete's sake!!!
OK, so we're not amazing poets. But the request stands! BTW, click here for our review of the original SkinnyLicious menu!
What's the Skinny?
Bar None? More Like Bar ALL!
Raising the Bar... Best New Snack Bars!
We're not gonna lie. We've been hitting the bars pretty hard these days... the SNACK bars! And these new items have definitely earned some love, attention, and words of praise. (Don't worry; we're done with the poetry... for now.)
Kraft MilkBite Milk & Granola Bars - No joke, these are amazing -- crazy-yum with a good amount of calcium. The texture is tender and chewy, and the taste is mild, sweet, and creamy. Plus, the flavors rock: Strawberry, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Raisin, and Mixed Berry. And the little mascot guy is INSANELY cute. Each bar has 130 - 140 calories and 5 - 6g fat (PointsPlus® value 3 - 4*). Find these refrigerated in the dairy section.
Decadent New Flavors! Gnu Bars - These dessert-inspired varieties are finally on the market: Blondie, Blueberry Cobbler, and Carrot Cake. Each soft 'n yummy fiber-ific bar has just 130 - 140 calories and 3 - 5g fat (PointsPlus® value 4*). Grab some at the store or order a bunch online.
Health Warrior Chia Bars - Thanks to chia seeds, these delicious bars are loaded with nutrients: omega 3s, omega 6s, fiber, protein, and more. Each bar has only 100 - 110 calories and 4 - 6g fat (PointsPlus® value 3*). They come in Chocolate Peanut Butter, Coconut (THE BEST), and Acai Berry. Available online and in very select store locations. (Click and see if there are any near you.)
And keep an eye (and a tongue) out for new flavor options from a couple of HG favorites: Soyjoy bars in both Cranberry and Dark Chocolate Cherry, and Corazonas Oatmeal Squares in Blueberry as well as White Chocolate Macadamia Nut. We got sneak tastes and are in serious love with 'em. Now get snacking!
The Buzz...
It can be hard to find the motivation to work out when it feels so much like, well, WORK. But a new trend of "party workouts" is reportedly merging the nightclub with the health club! Saturday-night sweat sessions? Disco balls AND treadmills? Martini glasses of vitamin-enhanced water? WOW! ***Smash Your Food! No, it's not a new way to make Fiber One breadcrumbs -- it's an app that shows you how much sugar, salt, and oil are in foods like burgers and milkshakes after you virtually smash them. Like Whac-A-Mole... only informative. The interactive game earned an honorable mention in Michelle Obama's "Apps for Healthy Kids" contest. And as easily entertained adults, we like it too. (BTW, um, we started this snack-slapping thing back in 2004 with our Whack-A-Snack!) ***Exciting new product alert... The company behind some of the world's most delicious mayo has teamed up with our favorite hot sauce to bring us this limited-edition condiment: Hellmann's/Best Foods Spicy Buffalo with Frank's RedHot Flavored Reduced Fat Mayonnaise! The name's a mouthful, but we can't wait to get this spicy spread into our mouths. Find it nationwide at Walmart, Target, and select supermarkets. ***Find yourself skimping on sleep? It could be sabotaging your weight-management efforts. In a recent study, one group of subjects slept an hour and 20 minutes less per night than the other group; the subjects who got less sleep consumed an average of 549 additional calories each day. EEEK. Get those Zs, people... That's all we've got. HG out!
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The main University of South Florida campus is located in Tampa, Fla.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Tight economies around the world haven't slowed down students who are crossing international borders in record numbers to pursue their studies.
Hundreds of thousands of Chinese students have helped push the number of students from other countries studying in America to all-time highs.
Similarly, more U.S. students than ever are studying abroad, although the raw number is lower and they tend to do much shorter stints than students coming to the United States.
The findings are in an analysis being released Monday that was conducted by a nonprofit group that worked with the State Department.
The Institute of International Education says international education programs are an economic boon to communities that host foreign students and to the students themselves, who improve their job competitiveness.
Foreign students contribute about $24 billion annually to the U.S. economy. Most pay their own way or their families do.

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text: Well, if there was a secret screening it would presumably have been just the surviving episodes, so I don't think that matters. But no copies suitable for a screening of any kind existed for Enemy until mid-August, or for Web until days before the iTunes release in October... unless those involved are being deceptive about the timeline for some reason. Either way, the underlying point was that the BBC knew the episodes existed in June, when they issued the statement that some interpreted as a denial. Of course, nothing that was said was technically a lie (the initial statement said "we cannot confirm any new finds," not that none had occurred, and the spokewsoman's follow-up was hedged with "as far as I'm aware" and the like), and the BBC has every right to be cagey about its plans for exploiting a given commercial property, even if the property in question is one some fans feel really, really entitled to full disclosure about.


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Madonna has dared to tell the truth and nothing but the truth in a new essay for the November issue of Harper's Bazaar.
In self-penned piece appropriately titled "Truth or Dare?," Madonna gets real with her fans, detailing how she went from being a Midwestern girl to the Material Girl we know now.
"I refused to wear makeup and tied scarves around my head like a Russian peasant," she wrote of her 15-year-old self. "I did the opposite of what all the other girls were doing, and I turned myself into a real man repeller. I dared people to like me and my nonconformity."
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Madonna says because she was weird, she had no friends, but having no social life helped her work towards her future.
"If I can't be daring in my work or the way I live my life," she writes, "then I don't really see the point of being on this planet.
In the essay, she takes us through her early days in New York, where she was not welcomed with open arms. Instead Madonna says in her first year in the Big Apple she was "held up at gunpoint…raped on the roof of a building…dragged up to with a knife in my back, and had my apartment broken into three times."
But even after all those terrible events, she still says she knew there was some special about New York City.


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Credit Union CD Balances Continue Four-Year Freefall
The last time certificate of deposit balances at credit unions peaked was in March 2009.
The savings instruments are now nearly $38 billion or 16% off that crest established four years ago, according to CUNA Mutual Group's April Credit Union Trends Report, which tracked data through February.
Members continue to prefer liquid deposits with money markets accounts, share drafts and regular shares accounting for 110% of the $53 billion savings gain during the past year, the data showed.
Share drafts (0.28% yield) were up 11.1% since February 2012 while regular shares (0.24% yield) increased 12.3% and MMA (0.35% yield) increased 6.9%. Meanwhile, CDs (0.80%) fell 2.6%.
"As low as rates appear, credit unions must be very vigilant in their rate-setting policy and quick to adjust rates lower if necessary," said Dave Colby, CUNA Mutual chief economist.
"This is due to weak loan growth and extremely low investment yields. The only sustainable way for credit unions to pay members higher returns is to grow loans in portfolio," Colby added.
The credit union industry finished 2012 with annual savings growth of 6.1%, which was just slightly above its long-term rate of expansion, according to the trends report.


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Beachy shows positive signs after shaky start
By Mark Bowman / MLB.com
PHILADELPHIA -- As Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez watched Brandon Beachy progress through the first two innings of Saturday's game against the Phillies, he saw a pitcher dealing with the seemingly inevitable struggles experienced during the early stages of returning from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery.
But as Beachy cruised through the next four innings, he provided himself and the Braves some confidence that he has already made significant progress.
"He can tell you at what point it turned [Saturday], but I saw two different guys," Gonzalez said. "If you would have walked in during the third inning and watched him, you would have said that's the same guy I saw pitch a year ago. The first couple [innings], you saw a guy that was just struggling with everything."
When Beachy surrendered hits to three of the first four hitters he faced in the second and spotted Philadelphia an early 3-0 lead, he looked much like he had while struggling through 3 2/3 innings against the Rockies on Monday, during his first start back from the major surgical procedure he underwent last year.
But as he entered the seventh having retired 14 of the previous 16 batters he faced, Beachy looked more like he had while posting a Major League-best 2.00 ERA before being sidelined last year. The most significant difference is that he does not yet have enough confidence in his surgically repaired elbow to consistently command the slider that he relied heavily on in the past.
Beachy threw 19 sliders during his ugly outing against the Rockies and just two during Saturday's 95-pitch performance against the Philadelphia. After hanging a slider that John Mayberry sent into the left-field seats in the second, Beachy proved that his changeup and curveball are also effective secondary pitches.
"His curveball and his changeup are plus-plus pitches," Gonzalez said.
After lengthy dry spell, J. Upton's power resurfacing
PHILADELPHIA -- After proving to be baseball's most dominant hitter in April, Justin Upton endured another of the lengthy slumps that have haunted him during his career. But the Braves outfielder started turning things around in early July, and over the last week, he has started to once again display his power potential.
"He's just getting on time with the heater again," Braves hitting coach Greg Walker said. "The first month it was so easy for him, I thought he was going to hit 100 home runs. He was making it look that easy. He kind of warned me a little bit that he occasionally fights some things. Right now he's on time with the heater and when he's that way, watch out. He's that good."
Upton entered Sunday with a season-best eight-game hitting streak and three home runs in his previous three games. Before the first of the two home runs he hit in Thursday's win over the Rockies, Upton had three homers during a stretch of 235 at-bats dating back to May 17.
This power drought was certainly not envisioned when Upton homered once every 7.8 at-bats while going deep a Major League-high 12 times in April. He entered May hitting .298 with a 1.136 OPS and exited June hitting .245 with an .802 OPS. He batted .218 with a .635 OPS during this rough two-month stretch.
But Upton has displayed regular signs of encouragement while hitting .291 with an .827 OPS in 26 games since the start of July. Through Saturday, he had batted .353 over his past eight games.
"I think where I'm at is pretty good," Upton said. "I'm in a good spot. The bat is coming through the zone good. I'm not too worried about where [the ball] goes as long as I'm putting a good swing on it."
Worth noting
• Jordan Schafer began a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett. Schafer, who has been sidelined since June 3 with a stress fracture in his right foot, is not expected to be activated from the disabled list before Friday.
• According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the five hits the Braves recorded Saturday were the fewest they have recorded in a win that consisted of at least 12 innings since the famous 1-0 win against Pittsburgh's Harvey Haddix on May 26, 1959. Haddix was perfect through 12 innings and allowed just one hit -- Joe Adcock's game-winning double with two outs in the 13th. Lew Burdette scattered 12 hits over 13 scoreless innings for Milwaukee.
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Anglo-Saxon name Oakombe comes from when the family resided in Yorkshire. The surname Oakombe is associated with the parish of Acomb, which was located on the outskirts of the city of York.
Oakombe Early Origins
Yorkshire, at Acomb which is now a suburb within the City of York Unitary Authority. The place name is most likely derived from the Old English acum, which meant "at the oak trees." The village dates back to at least the Domesday Book where it was listed as Achum, Acum and Acun, and was land held by the Archbishop of York. The village was designated as a manor held by St. Peter. There was land enough for 8 ploughs and there were 14 rent-paying tenants. [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8) By 1222, the village was listed as Akum. [2]CITATION[CLOSE]
Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4) East and West Acomb, Northumberland have traditionally been quite a bit smaller than the Yorkshire village with West Acomb being the larger of the two. In both of these latter cases, the first record of the place name was with the Akum spelling in 1268. Hadrian's Wall runs about 1 mile (1.5 km), north east of Acomb, Northumberland.
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The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore, spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Oakombe has been recorded under many different variations, including Acombe, Acomb, Acome, Acom, Acum, Akum, A Combe and others.
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Guitar George
He may not have known all the chords . . . but he knew "a lot more than we knew," as John Lennon said, remembering the day in 1957 when Paul McCartney introduced him to George Harrison. And that was enough for John to agree with Paul that George should join them in the band that would eventually become, with Ringo Starr, the Beatles.
Many of us remember the specific day - February 9, 1964 - when Ed Sullivan introduced the Beatles to America. At that time, George was playing his first "decent" guitars: the Duo Jet and the Country Gentleman, both by Gretsch. The Duo Jet is the same guitar you see here, photographed 23 years later for the artwork of his last solo studio album, Cloud Nine.
George Harrison (1943-2001) has been remembered as a songwriter, a film producer, a Hindu, and a fan of Monty Python. But he began as a guitarist, influenced by Scotty Moore, Chuck Berry, and Carl Perkins. His enthusiasm for the rockabilly picking of Perkins was especially keen. George even wore blue suede shoes.
However, he didn't wear the hat of soloist for many of the Beatles' guitar solos. "You Can't Do That"? That's John. "Good Morning, Good Morning"? That's Paul. Ah, but the "Birthday" riff was written by George, right? No, Paul again. Ah, but the "I Feel Fine" feedback must have been George, right? No, John again. Occasionally, George even allowed others to play the solos on his own songs. That's Paul on "Taxman" and Eric Clapton on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."
Sometimes, George wanted to play guitar but was edited. On "Please Please Me," he originally played the distinctive descending phrase through the entire song - until an Abbey Road assistant producer said he should play it only "in the gaps." On "Hey Jude," he originally echoed each of Paul's vocal lines - until Paul said no. And guitar parts devised by George were dropped from "I Should Have Known Better" and "Girl." It seems there were times when the nickname "The Fifth Beatle" could have been given to guitarist George Harrison instead of producer George Martin.
"Hey Ken!" you must be shouting right about now. "How about a little respect for the dead!"
It's with the utmost respect for the dead that I lay out all of the above. By clarifying what George didn't play, we get a fresh appreciation for what he did play. And write. Besides, on the subject of somebody else taking the solos on his material, George said: "If it's going to make my song sound better, it doesn't matter to my guitar player's ego." He would also be quick to admit that, at first, guitar playing didn't come easy for him; only by persistent practice did he succeed. And as for songwriting: "I have never thought about myself as someone who writes songs as a craft. Mainly, the object has been to get something out of my system."
Respect? The Python in George would look at us right about now and remind us that, in the presence of giants like John and Paul, he had resolved to think of himself and Ringo as "economy-class Beatles."
Yet he practiced. He got "Something" and many more things out of his system. And the rest of us in economy class are the richer for it.


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From madras to polka dots, large to floppy, and even velvet and sparkly, Brad Goreski's bow ties are sure to send a sartorial smile across anybody's face. Not only do they add extra whimsy to his already vibrant Americana style, but also, we love how Brad manages to pair his signature accessory with just about any look. To wish one of our favorite stylists a happy 35th birthday, we've selected 10 of our favorite — and most irresistibly cute — Brad bow tie moments for you to peruse, plus tips on how you can inject a little bit of Brad's style into your everyday look. Start taking notes!
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The Old Colony Historical Society opened a new exhibit on Thursday titled "Work Horses and Lap Dogs: A Menagerie of Animals."
The Old Colony Historical Society opened a new exhibit on Thursday titled "Work Horses and Lap Dogs: A Menagerie of Animals."
The exhibit will run until the end of August, and it examines the impact animals have had in the Taunton region as well as the region's deep connection to the animals of the land, sea and air.
State of the Birds
In honor of the exhibit's opening, the Historical Society also invited guest speaker Lauren Miller-Donnelly of the Massachusetts Audubon Society to give a talk on the society's 2011 report "State of the Birds."
This report points out that "the birdlife of Massachusetts is exceptionally rich, containing both a great diversity of species and several populations of global significance."
"As we were putting this exhibit together, we could see so many ways that Mass. Audubon Society has contributed to our understanding and appreciation of birds," Jane Hennedy, Director of the OCHS, said at the event.
Miller-Donnelly, a Rehoboth native who is now property manager of the 695-acre Massachusetts Audubon's Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in Dighton, manages grassland, pastureland and shrubland habitats for wildlife as well as spearheading outdoor volunteer projects. She has also participated in projects that contribute to the "State of the Birds" report.
In addition to discussing the state of the birds in Massachusetts, Miller-Donnelly also spoke about the history of the Audubon Society in her talk on Thursday.
According to Miller-Donnelly, the society was started in the early 20th century by a group of women in Boston looking to combat the mass hunting of birds for hats and other pieces of fashion. She said many birds were hunted nearly to extinction during this time, but thanks to conservation efforts, the populations of these birds are beginning to come back.
"State of the Birds" is an annual report from what has become the largest conservation organization in New England, the Massachusetts Audubon Society.
"'State of the Birds' is a project that Mass. Audubon has spearheaded over the past five years," Miller-Donnelly said. "...The project highlights birds all across the state."
According to Miller-Donnelly, the populations of 41 percent of breeding birds in Massachusetts are currently classified as being in a "strong decline" or "likely decline."
"It's less than half, but 41 percent is still a good amount... So we have an obligation to protect these birds," Miller-Donnelly said.
Some of the birds on the decline include the American black duck, purple finch, bank swallow, common nighthawk and even the blue jay.
The wild turkey, on the other hand, is one of the birds with the largest increase in the state, "and actually, right now is their mating season," Miller-Donnelly said.
Annual Meeting and brick re-dedication
Around 40 people attended Miller-Donnelly's talk, which also coincided with 159th Annual Meeting of the OCHS.
Prior to the meeting, a small ceremony was held for a re-dedication of the Commemorative Brick Plaza in front of the building. Completed in 2011, the campaign to fill the plaza with inscribed bricks also supported efforts to construct a handicapped accessible entryway.
At the meeting, officers were elected for the 2012 season. Three new members were elected to the Board of Directors, and all the other officers remained the same.
As part of their mission to collect, care for and interpret the history of Taunton, the OCHS maintains a museum and library that are open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Admission is $7 for genealogy, $4 for adults, and $2 for seniors and children 12-17. Admission is free for members and children under 12.
Those seeking more information can contact the OCHS at 508-822-1622 or visit their website, www.oldcolonyhistoricalsociety.org.
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5 su aprile 24, 2016
Love the quiet, the green, the wood, the comfort and the service. We felt very welcome and relaxed. Will stay here again and again!
5 su luglio 15, 2014
Staying at the Hummingbird was a real treat. The house has a beautiful design and is filled with local and Inuit art pieces. There is a fantastic lounge and more than adequate kitchen available to guests. Our room was very comfortable and the breakfasts were wonderful and filled with ingredients grown in the extensive vegetable and fruit garden. Highlights included kayaking with Jim's Kayak, hiking the old grove tree reserve, exploring the intertidal pools, and watching the sunset from the beachfront across the street from the B&B. Janice and John are wonderful hosts. They upgraded our room, and when we left behind our cell phone, Janice immediately sent it to us (in the U.S). We will be back!
5 su marzo 14, 2013
My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights and found this to be a great spot for rest at the end of our busy days. Janice is a warm, friendly host and is very accommodating. She offers a breakfast that is delicious, fresh and healthy. A wood fire place, plenty of books, a cat, a great host and a beautiful setting. We will be back! Lynn & George from Bragg Creek.
5 su maggio 02, 2012
I have stayed at the Hummingbird a number of times over the years and love "coming home" there. The hosts are super-accommodating, the setting is beautiful, the rooms are comfortable, the space is great for gathering and the food is fantastic (and healthy!) And that hot tub is a wonderful way to end the day.
5 su maggio 01, 2012
We have been coming to the Hummingbird for many years, and it is always a time we look forward to. Wonderful location and Janice and John are the perfect hosts!
4,2 su maggio 01, 2012
The women in my singing group do a retreat twice a year at the Hummingbird. We spend 2 nights there and because we go off-season, we get to take over the whole upstairs. We enjoy the breakfasts, the use of their facilities, the hospitality, the proximity to beach and hiking trails and the general serenity of the place. The hosts put up with our singing and the house felines love to snuggle up with us.
4,0 su marzo 04, 2012
My family has stayed at the Hummingbird Lodge many times over the last ten plus years, and we never get tired of the breathtaking beauty of the property, and genuine hospitality offered by the owners. The guest rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated, and allow for comfortable privacy. The common guest area is very inviting with a wood burning stove, comfy seating, and adorns art and antiques befitting the region. It's the perfect place to relax with a book by the fire after a day of adventure on the island. The property is constantly being tended with deliberate and thoughtful care by the owners, and has easy access to the public shoreline providing for great beachcombing quests. The breakfasts are outstanding with gourmet fare freshly prepared each day; it's worth the trip just to get some of those muffins and other home-baked treats! We have been to Gabriola many times, and there are plenty of bed and breakfast options from which to choose, but we always find ourselves coming home to the Hummingbird Lodge!
5 su aprile 05, 2010
My husband and I have visited Hummingbird Lodge B&B two more times after our first visit in May 2008. In June 2009 and September 2009, the last time sharing the experience with our daughter. While Gabriola is a beautiful island and worth many visits, the peace of mind and warm hospitality we feel in this very beautiful home makes each visit that much more special. And we will be there again in May 2010! Can't wait!
4,6 su febbraio 06, 2010
Our visit was during a stressful time for the "celebration of life" for a loved one. Janice and John opened what rooms they had to accommodate the visit and were exceptionally gracious. The home is beautiful, clean, and wonderfully appointed. Janice is a wonderful cook, too. If I have an opportunity to return, I would certainly enjoy staying here and visiting again. Kudos!
4,6 su maggio 29, 2008
My husband and I were lucky enough to find this little hideaway on Gabriola Island where we spent four days. It was just what we needed. We were made to feel very comfortable and relaxed in their naturally rustic and beautiful home. The privacy was great and we were also thrilled with the personal attention we received including the Ravens sharing their artistic expertise and pointers about local artisans. Definitely a place we would return to.


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Bunch of odd todds in here my name steven
I'm nuts like a peanut you can call me Charles Tillman
I'm better than most, thats why they hate me, I can't fit in
So you wanna be funny, braggin cuz on the table you found a lil money
From your parents, right
And they called to you like honey
That's supposed to stay on here and you would just ignore and say "Boy I'm gettin paper"
[Verse 2: EP]
I'm about to sentence your innocence when I spit with my deliverance
ExpensivePasta's Ep coming soon, what a coincidence
Signed with the Money$Team, fuck the YMCMB busy-ness
Using my serious rhymes, quit rapping with your silly-ness
Doing this verse justice, like J. Cole did on Beautiful Bliss
Heard yo mom did porn, I'll I have to say is tsk, tsk
I handle my first song, like I handled my first kiss
EP swiftly, sticks his dick inside of Taylor Swift
[Verse 3: J-Franks]
Cookin' up that Yello Drank in my queasy bake oven
Money$Team don't give a fuck, I just made a baker's dozen
Drink it all day long, this shit is just my type
Life gave me lemons, now my rhymes so ripe
Money$Team pack heat, call that shit Wade, Dwyane
The rest are all scared, don't tell me that's a lemon stain
You gotta mix it up, shake it up, whirl it up, stir 'em
You want to taste Yello Drank? First you gotta taste urine
[Verse 4: FreeJC]
Yello, yello my America with a yello bitch named Erika
I told the game, "Honey, if you lucky I'm gon' marry ya,"
My boy Wizzle sold out when he mixed it with that black
But I mix yello with that green, I'm a champ like the Pack
You push a lemon, boy, my Phantom look freshly squeezed
Can't call chumps competition cause they getting seized
Crowds congregate, JC a cold playing fellow
My part was Chris Martin, it was all yello
[Verse 5: Supa Dupa Jesus]
Uhh, y'all screamin fuck hashtag flow...Zucherbergs
Y'all on your on earth sippin purp, so fuck ya words
Classy sippin that yello, screamin 'cheerio'...fuck Honey Nut
Icy yello suit..Fergie pants, drive the honeys nuts
Banana clips in my pants, call them shit's pajamas
Y'all envious, cause y'all can't get swole...Anti- Bruce Banner
Houston bites our drinks, BasedGod prays to us
Cept they faggoty pink, Money$Team stay yello like Gucci's bus
Money$Team's hot new song remixing trapstar Gucci Mane's Lemonade.
The lineup in this one includes: 6xPlatinum, ExpensivePasta, FreeJC, Supa Dupa Jesus, J-Franks, Nappy, Rysarm
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Free Horse: Well bred, lovely ride, just needs time
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Horse NameJoe's Gals Way
ColorDark Bay/Brown
Height16 hh
SirePartner's Hero
DamCara R
LocationQueen Anne, MD, USA
StatusFound Home


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Scotland by naming one of her sons Alexander. The popularity of the name Alexander was ensured by the fact that it was born by three Scottish kings, the first being Margaret's son who succeeded to the throne of Scotland following the death of Malcolm III.
Cawister Early Origins
Kintyre, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Notable amongst the Clan from early times was Sir William Alexander (circa 1570-1640), 1st Earl of Stirling, Scottish government official, knighted in 1614, appointed Governor of the barony of Nova Scotia; William Allestry (Allestrie) (1588-1655), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons of England (1640-1643)...
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Descendents of Dalriadan-Scottish families still populate many communities across North America. They are particularly common in Canada, since many went north as United Empire Loyalists at the time of the American War of Independence. Much later, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the highland games and Clan societies that now dot North America sprang up, allowing many Scots to recover their lost national heritage. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Cawister, or a variant listed above: Sir William Alexander, Earl of Stirling, who colonized Nova Scotia, in Antigonish, Pictou, the Carolinas, Virginia and Upper Canada. Richard H. Alexander, traveled from Ontario in a group called the "Overlanders" in 1862 and became one of Vancouver's most prominent businessmen and civic officials..
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|October 30, 2007, 03:57 PM
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The Gun Room, Portland OR
Went after seeing their TV commercials. Avoid.
Extremely expensive. Extremely opinionated. The mantra seems to be "If we don't sell it, it's junk." ie, Glocks are plastic junk. Dude behind the counter claims you pay extra because they give a lifetime warranty on all their guns. I asked if they have a table at the local gun show, to which he sneered and derisively requoted as "scum shows" and said no respectable person sells at those places. Tried to sell me a CZ (85 if I remember) handgun for over $600.
Backed slowly out. Went to said gun show. Picked up barely used CZ75 at 1/2 that price.
There's a reason we separate military and the police: one fights the enemy of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military becomes both, then the enemies of the state tend to become the people.
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Everybody has to go there at least once in their life just to see the ridiculous prices they charge.
But yeah the people there are idiots.
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|October 30, 2007, 05:20 PM
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Totally agree. Anyone who visits Portland must make time. Totally worth it. Words to use are "Glock", "Bersa", "AK".
You are traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a store that remains in business no matter how many customers it insults and scares away...
The only way I can figure it stays in business is by shaming noobs into buying only from them.
There's a reason we separate military and the police: one fights the enemy of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military becomes both, then the enemies of the state tend to become the people.
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Ask for Warren!
Having been an avid shooter (and competitive shooter) for 35 years, and having been in hundreds of gun shops (maybe thousands?), this is easily the worst ever! That is no small accomplishment!
If you wish to savor the full shopping experience this gun shop has to offer, simply do this:
1) Walk in and ask for "Warren".
2) Ask him why he doesn't sell AKs, Glocks, etc.
3) Ask him if the "junk" he refers to (his response to Question #2, above) is not the same "junk" most of the rest of the world uses.
3) Then ask him if he thinks being such a bigoted and condescending gun dealer reflects positively on the gun-owning community at large! (We already know how it reflects on him)
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The City of Langley will host another public information meeting about the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Project and proposed 196 Street overpass and road project.
It will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at Nicomekl Elementary school, beginning at 7 p.m.
Unlike the two open houses held last December, this one will include a formal presentation, beginning right at 7 p.m., said City engineer Gary Vlieg.
"It's important that people, if they don't want to miss anything, be there on time," he said.
The 45-minute presentation, by the City and a number of the other partners involved in the project, will detail the history of the project to date, as well as the options that were looked at.
It will include a discussion of traffic volumes, truck routes, and what is being done to address some of the concerns raised at the two previous meetings.
The overall project includes three separate overpasses of the railway line — at 192 Street, 54 Avenue and 196 Street. The third overpass will cross the Langley Bypass and connect to 196 Street at 60 Avenue.
The presentation will include roughly 50 slides, with a Q&A period afterward.
Council will be there and mayor is chairing the meeting, Vlieg said.


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" Brand: MAC / Powder / Type: Bronzing Powder / Subcategory: Powder / What it does: Bronzes, "
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I bought this product as with the sun finally making an appearance, i like to give my face that extra glow after the cold winter months, and i have to say this works perfectly.
The bronzing powder comes in a black hinged pot, with MAC written on the top in white. The powder inside is fairly lose so when sweeping over your brush, be aware you do not need to do it too hard other wise you end up with far too much on your brush, and then you feel forced to apply that amount to your face and it just ends up looking very dirty.
When i apply it i like to take my 134 Large powder brush and very gently apply a small amount to my brush, i then tap off the excess and lightly apply it too my cheeks. The powder is very pigmented so for a very natural glow you really do only need a small amount. For a day time look i like to apply it only under my cheek bone to highlight it and bring more shape to my face. The powder has a very light shimmer to powder so it looks gorgeous in the sun, bringing lots of light to your face. For a night look i like to apply slightly more, to my chin, forehead and nose bringing a lot more structure to my face. The powder comes in four colours, with my favorite being Golden to Shop as i find it gives the most natural look. The colour lasts quite a long time, it does begin to fade through out the day but never to the extent where you feel you need to reapply it.
Overall i would definitely recommend this mac bronzing powder as it gives your face more structure whilst giving you the benefit of looking like you have been in the sun but naturally rather than turning you orange. It is not too bad of a price for Mac products, being sold at £19.00, so i think it is pretty good value for money.
The thing that I love about MAC cosmetics is that they focus on professional products that work - minus the quirky selling points; and in an age full of unfulfilled promises I think that is something that really stands out.
I am often changing my skin tone; be it thanks to holidays, sun beds or fake tan. I can range from golden brown to pale white and to fund foundation to match it just seems unjustifiable. Therefore I prefer instead to have a trust bronzer which I can wear more or less of - dependant upon how much I need. Mac advertise their bronzing powder as "A lightly frosted, tinted powder that gives skin sheer, natural colour effects and highlights. Ideal for enhancing a skin tone or to accent or strengthen a tan. Skin-conditioning - and formulated to provide a smooth, even application on all skin types." Bold claims, so can they deliver?
*About MAC
MAC is an acronym for Make-Up Art Cosmetics - which describes their products brilliantly as they are designed for use in the professional make-up industry. MAC was founded in Toronto by Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo. Despite this being in 1984. The first American M·A·C store only opened in 2003 in New York. Having visited it in 2009 I can say it truly is the dream I had always imagined it to be! MAC cosmetics were originally designed only to be used in the proffessional cosmetic industry but having now been acquired by the Estée Lauder Companies acquired in 1998 they are widely available to everyday consumers. MAC are dedicated to being seen as a socially responsible and at current they have 5 schemes in place:
~ MAC Cruelty-Free Beauty: this prohibits animal testing and this is extends to the suppliers of their ingredients as well as their end-products.
~ Back 2 MAC Recycling: this offers consumers a free lipglass, eyeshadow, or lipstick at any MAC location (only lipsticks at MAC counters in department stores) with the return of six empty MAC products.
~ MAC Kids Helping Kids: this was created in 1994 and it allows kids living with HIV/AIDS create images which are then made into greeting cards. 100% of the cards selling price goes back to participating organisations.
~ The MAC AIDS Fund: this supports communities organisations providing direct services to people who are living with AIDS.
~ MAC Viva Glam: this specifies that 100% of the purchase price of any Viva Glam product (lipsticks, lipglasses and holiday sets) goes to the MAC Aids Fund.
MAC often collaborate with different celebrities and icons to create unique products - some of these include Lady Gaga, Barbie, Fafi, Hello Kitty, Disney and also Wonderwoman. They have a mailing list attached to their website (www.maccosmetics.co.uk) which is worth subscribing too as they always let you know of up and coming products.
*What attracted me?
I have always been a MAC fan, as long as I can remember. I first began using their foundation as it was a nice light foundation which still gave a good coverage: however I stopped using it after a while as I found that it wasn't the best foundation on the high-end market as it was quite prone to rubbing off easily. I borrowed this specific bronzer from a friend and as I really loved it I decided to go get fitted myself and 6 years later (and with plenty of competition) it is still my product of choice!
I would say that MAC bronzer is mid-high range in terms of bronzer. Though some may feel that charging £17.50 for a 10g compact is steep; in comparison to my second favourite bronzer by Chanel which will demand you part with £32.50 for 11g, MAC provide a cheap alternative. MAC is much more widely available than before - they now have their own website which offers free standard delivery on orders over £30 - and they can be found in most department stores such as House of Fraser, Harvey Nichols and Debenhams however you won't find them in Boots or Superdrug. They always have their own large corners where I have always found staff to be especially pleasant and helpful. I am aware that there are lots of websites (and Ebay) offering MAC at discounted prices however I would advise that these are companies producing cheap products and simply copying the MAC logo and packaging. If you choose to buy from these outlets then you may save money but you won't be receiving the same standard of product and really you may as well just opt for a better quality high street alternative!
*MAC loves customers
What I love about MAC is that they really do appreciate their clients and they always treat them well. When you purchase a product you can have it added to your personal profile on their datebase. Initially I was slightly unsure about adding my details to this as I thought it could just be another way to force products upon unwilling customers, pass your details to third parties and bombard you with junk mail; however this has never been the case and instead my details have never reciprocated in anything other than positive features. I have often visited the MAC counter on a whim and therefore not had my products with me - which would otherwise mean having to go back home, remind myself of the products I need and then return on a separate occasion - but because they have a list of all the product I like this hasn't been the case. It also means that should anyone wish to make a purchase for you/treat you to a gift, then they can simply visit MAC with your name and address and they can purchase the products that suit you without even asking you (I really wish that happened more often... Maybe this review will result in that!) So by favouring your custom, MAC have really managed to do themselves a favour too! If you buy a MAC make-up voucher it also entitles the bearer to a free make-up appointment where they will use their products to do your make-up, for example for an event, and also teach you more about the optimum way to use their products.
As with most high-end bronzers, MAC's product comes in a handy compact which provides you with a mirror and a sturdy little case. The compact is made from black plastic and has MAC emblazed on the outer top-half in gorgeous gold letters. When you open the compact there is a mirror spanning the whole inner top-side and the golden powder faces it. The bronzer is held on a silver palette which is contained inside by the compact and glued down to the bottom. This means that the powder is less likely to shatter - although it has to be said that (much to my dismay) I have broken my powder before by dropping it. That is not to say that the design of the compact is poor - it is simply due to the fact that I am particularly clumsy sometimes and my make is prone to taking a bit of a battering! I love that the bronzer is curved as it means that it comfortably sits in the palm of your hand - allowing for an all round better make-up application. I also love that the bronzer fits in with the rest of the MAC collection - as it is black and simple - meaning that it gives it a professional looking finish. You can also find from time-to-time MAC will release limited edition products which featured more flamboyant casing (such as their range designed by Lady Gaga, as I am sure you can imagine!)
MAC provides its consumers with the optimum bronzing experience by giving them a wide colour spectrum to choose from. Their pressed powder bronzer comes in 4 colours, and though that may not sound like a lot, as it is only a bronzer in comparison to a powder this is a rather large variety. The shades which they offer are named and described on their website:
~ Golden - Muted golden tan-beige with shimmer.
~ Refined Golden - Finely spun golden with soft pearl
~ Matte Bronze - Bare shouldered bronze
~ Bronze - Muted bronze-brown with gold shimmer
Personally I like to use Bronze as it means I can vary the colour that I get by either reducing or increasing the amount that I use and I can still use it along with my fake tan. I would recommend (as with most facial products) that you make use of a free fitting at a MAC counter which allows them to provide you with the best product in terms of colour and also the best product for your skin type. Their bronzer contains small flecks of glimmering gold and though this may sound daunting to some, instead of giving a tacky over-done image, instead it provides its wearer with light reflecting pigments which work as a highlighter and leave a sheer and natural finish that you would not usually expect. My best advice is to pay MAC a visit, where you can test their products for free and decide whether or not they will suit you. The thing that is great about MAC is that they provide their consumers with a healthy looking brown powder as opposed to a tacky orange or yellow looking shade.
The great thing about MAC bronzer is that it gives a natural looking bronze without causing powder to sit on the skin and age its wearer considerably. Instead Mac blends with your skin and you will find that it gives a sheer look which is vital in brightening the skin for a healthy looking complexion. I do advise that you invest in a good brush as I believe that this makes all the difference to the appearance of your bronzer. (I also hate when the fibres from cheap make-up brushes end up on your face!!) MAC suggests that you use their "168 Large Angled Contour Brush" (£26.00) however I personally use that for my blusher and use their "182 Buffer Brush" (£32.50) for my bronzer as I tend to use it all over my face. I know that it is expensive for brushes however they have a long life-span and they are a worthwhile investment. I tend to find that MAC bronzer lasts around 6 hours without needing a touch up - and for a bronzer I think that this is great as I have bought products before which become shiny and make you look worn after only an hour. I use my bronzer over either foundation or tinted moisturiser and sometimes I will even put it onto a fresh face in order to give my skin a bit of a chance to breathe. No matter how you wear it, MAC always gives you a naturally sun kissed glow.
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What I love about the MAC bronzer is that it is heavily compacted which means that although it is only 10g it does last a long time. This also means that each time you swipe a brush across it, the dust doesn't fall from the compact and end up everywhere except your face! I have purchased the bronzer numerous times over the years however this is mainly due to me breaking or losing them as opposed to it running out. There have been times when I have had the bronzer up to a year and it has not began to go hard at the top (which I have had problems with when using other bronzers and is one of my pet hates) I look upon purchasing MAC bronzer more as an investment than a purchase.
I thoroughly recommend this product for anyone who likes their face to have a healthy glow without it looking an undesirable shade of orange. It may be slightly more than some are willing to pay, however I do find that if you invest a bit more money, MAC products mean that you use less and therefore you do not pay as much as it first seems. This bronzer is long-wearing and light reflecting meaning that it gives its user a flawless finish and a healthy looking complexion. It is definitely worth letting the MAC artists work their magic and give you an insight into all that they can offer you. Their website (www.maccosmetics.co.uk) also provides a helpful insight into their products and allows you to have a close look at shades and product information. In my experience paying that little bit extra can provide you with a new love for cosmetic shopping!
Love Colleen
I apply this with a big brush to my forehead, cheeks, nose and chin.
When applying this it is best to have a very light touch as it is easy to apply too much which results in a dirty, muddy look.
I find this bronzer too orange for my pale skin and it can give an unnatural look. It also doesn't blend in that well and can look streaky and blotchy, which is why a light hand is needed.
This is a matte powder which means it has no shimmer or sparkle. I think this product would be better if it wasn't so matte because that might mean it looks less orange and harsh.
I think this would work better with darker skin tones but is a no-no for pale skin like mine.
However, i have also used this for contouring. After applying my blusher i applied it right underneath my blush line with a contour brush. It worked really well and made my cheekbones look higher and more defined.
This is a review for the MAC Bronzing powder in Golden.
I'm naturally pale and often use spray tans, just to get a more olivey skin colour. Although i have used various bronzers in the past, even the lightest I could possibly find were still a tad too dark for my complexion. I'm always complaining about how pale i am and my friend recently reccomended me to try the MAC Bronzing Powder in Golden. Having heard that MAC is pretty expensive, at first i decided against it, but upon reading a few reviews, i decided to give it a go and got a 10 gram palet of it for £16 from eBay.
It came in a circular compact container in a little black box with 'MAC' written on it in golden letters and it has a mirror that's a decent size inside, with the powder. I applied with a thick makeup brush, focusing on my cheeks, nose and browbone, and a tiny bit on the forehead. It definetly gives the 'golden' complexion as soon as it's applied, giving a not too over the top sunkissed image, while looking natural. It gives a soft glow, blending in with the skin wonderfully. The bronzer can't really be faulted in the slightest. It doesn't blotch or gather up on the browline like various others do. It brings the cheekbones out well and highlights the eyes, aswell as (in my case), giving the impression my nose was thinner. It lasted well and although i wore it throughout a busy day at Uni, didn't fade or smudge.
All in all, it's a great product and is in my opinion well worth the price, it's great for a treat and having a change from your usual bronzer and you can see the difference. It also seems to last well, as long as it's applied in sensible amounts.
Being fair skinned I am often in need some bronzer to add some colour to my often pasty white skin. I have used various bronzing powders in the past, but they were often too dark and blotchy and didn't blend in well with my fair skin at all. After doing some research online I heard about the MAC Bronzing Powder in Golden, which sounded perfect for fair skinned people like me. I've used MAC cosmetics in the past, they're extremely popular due to the excellent quality of the range, often used by make-up artists. The range is quite expensive but I was desperate for a decent bronzing powder so decided to invest in this powder.
I bought the powder online last year and at the time it was packaged in limited edition packaging when they did a 'To The Beach' range last year. It makes a nice change from the normal black packaging most MAC products come in, as it came in an orange box and the compact itself is also orange with a pattern of seaweed on the top. The powder comes in a compact with one of those mirrors which I never seem to use. The first time I opened it I was quite alarmed by the colour of the powder as it looked darker than I thought it would be and I was concerned it would be too dark once I applied it, but this didn't turn out to be the case.
MAC state that the bronzing powder is a lightly frosted, tinted powder that gives skin sheer and natural looking colour. It's ideal to enhance your skin tone or it will strengthen your tan if you're the opposite to me and my pale skin tone. The bronzing powder is formulated to provide a smooth and even finish on all skin types, important for me as I have oily skin and I'm often concerned how powders will end up appearing on my skin. There are various shades however the one I bought is called Golden and described by MAC as a 'muted golden tan-beige with golden shimmer.'
To apply the bronzing powder I use my Clinique blusher brush, and I do think a decent brush makes all the difference when applying make-up. I apply this power to my cheek bones mainly, and then dab some elsewhere such as the brow bone, nose and chin to give the image of sun kissed skin. I love the shade of this bronzing powder, which I do highly recommend for fair skin. It gives a lovely subtle glow, and blends in perfectly so it doesn't look obvious that you have applied bronzer, exactly the end result I want as it gives a natural colour to my normally milk-bottle white skin. If you are looking for a bronzer that is really noticeable, or your skin isn't very fair, then I do highly suggest going for the shade Refined Golden which is darker but I do much prefer the more subtle finish that Golden gives me. I can notice a nice subtle shimmer too, and it doesn't make me look blotchy or patchy but more healthy which a nice glow to my face.
I've had this bronzing powder since last summer and there is still plenty left in my compact. I have used it rather regularly especially in the summer months so I'm really pleased at how long this has lasted, and I can't see the bottom of the pan yet so there's still plenty of bronzing left for me! The bronzing powder costs £17.50 and it's been a great vital addition to my make-up bag. If you are wondering whether Golden or the darker Refined Golden would be best for you, then I do recommend going to a MAC counter and testing both shades to see which finish is best for you, but I do recommend Golden for the paler people out there!
I'm not that keen on make-up as I believe too much irritates and damages your skin. The bare minimum I have used is blusher, eye shadow and eye liner. I came across MAC bronzer by mistake as I wanted an extra glow to my cheeks and had borrowed my friends bronzer when on a night out. I was surprised at how light it looked on my cheeks and complimented my skin tone well. It gave my cheeks the glow I was looking for and didn't make me feel like I had too much make-up on. My friend had bought this from Debenhams store who had just recently launched MAC in a corner in their store. Taking my friend with me I was a little surprised and comprehensive at the price of their products, however, I can understand as the quality is great. They have a great range of products and great variation of colours. I brought the same colour as my friends and actually ended up buying eye shadows as well. The best thing about this bronzer is that I don't have to apply too much and it lasts pretty much all day - for me the shimmering effect on my cheeks makes it a little extra and a bit more worth it for the price. Have recommended this bronzer to a few people and will be buying again.
MAC bronzer is by far the best bronzer I have EVER used. I think the main reason for this is that it comes in 5 different shades, so you can get one that matches your skin tone. As I have a deep tan, I have found that other bronzers are just not dark enough, yet at the same time I know many of my friends complain that their bronzers are too dark and therefore give them a hideous orange hue. Having a choice of shade in a bronzing powder is pretty rare in my experience and it is the main benefit of the MAC one.
It costs £14.50 (less the VAT reduction) and you can purchase MAC products from House of Fraser and Fenwick as well as the MAC website.
It comes in a powder compact with a mirror on the inside of the lid. It does not come with an applicator, but let's be honest - who would spend £15 on a bronzer then apply it with a cheap thin applicator pad anyway? It is best applied with a fat bronzer or kabuki brush.
It has a slight shimmer to it, but it does appear matt enough for daywear. It gives a lovely glow and never looks streaky. All of the shades are golden rather than orange, and I have found it gives a lovely natural bronzed look.
Mine always lasts for months, and I find it far better than the bronzing balls as it is just easier to apply.
This is probably one of the cheapest MAC products, at £14 and it is also one of its best products. You only need a small amount for maximum results and it gives you a very healthy glowing look without making you look orange or fake. I'd have to say that this make up is probably best for people that already have really good skin and a nice skin tone but want a little enhancement to give them that perfect flawless look. And it does a good job, its easy to apply, goes on lovely, and lasts all day so reapplication isn't necessary. It also lasts a suprisingly long time so you don't have to keep re buying it. It's very good at enhancing cheekbones to give you a girly look without making you look cheap and tacky. It's a very good item of make up that i can't really fault, MAC always deliver quality products, and this one is one of their finest.
Love MAC make-up products, and this is no exception, I bought this in a rush at the airport, I was going abroad and had realised I'd left my usual one on the kitchen table.
A very fine powder, it leaves a definite glow on my cheeks with a subtle hint of shimmer and has great staying power, but best of all it doesn't give that awful orange tint which so many bronzing powders do.
Would be suitable to a bronzing powder amateur as it's very easy to apply and not too full on. Also I find that it lasts all day so no need to re-apply which is always a bonus. I use MAC's 116 blush brush but any decent quality blush brush would do.
My shade is Golden but in true MAC style there is a shade to suit every skin tone these include:
Refined Deeper Bronze - Very Blatant hot bronze with low-shine pearl finish
Golden - Muted golden tan-beige with golden shimmer
Refined Golden - Finely spun golden with soft pearl finish
Bronze - Muted bronzed-brown with golden shimmer
Matte Bronze - Shade description: Bare shouldered bronze
I gathered this information from MAC's website and comparing the colour on the screen to the one in my hand it's a very close match but I would still strongly recommend you visit a store to check which colour would be best for you.
Have owned this for about 4 months and it's still going strong even though it has been used almost everyday - so it also goes a long way, making it excellent value for money.
Comes with a decent sized mirror in a black plastic compact case, with the MAC logo printed in gold letters on the top of it, and a decent sized mirror - I'm a big fan of MAC's no fuss - although still stylish packaging as it makes me feel that I am paying for the actual product rather than for it's packaging.
Priced at £14 there are 5 shades to choose from and you get 10g for your money.
It can be purchased in MAC shops and selected department stores, but MAC's downfall for me is there are not enough places to buy it, I know its easily available online, but what use is that if you need to check the colour?
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After ranting and raving about the MAC product line, my mum bought me this as a present. If I can't have my make up bag, it's the one item that comes with me. I've never been a fan of bronzers as against my pale skin they always made me look 'over makeuped' but this one was so different.
It is expensive compared to other products available on the high street, but this is well worth the cost. You only need the smallest amount on your brush for a fantastic effect. It's easily applied and blended leaving you with a healthy, NATURAL looking glow. In the mornings if I don't have time to apply foundation, I simply dust on a bit of the bronzer and out the door I go.
There are five shades available catering for all skin tones as the colours can be built up. I have the Golden and it is absolutely stunning, so much so that the wedding make up artist I use swears by it after borrowing mine.
My skin is very sensitive and although I was extremely wary of trying this product all my fears were quickly calmed, meaning I can dust a healthy looking glow onto my face and not worry about the horrible red patches that I have associated with makeup in the past.
MAC is a make up company that I have only recently discovered but is now one of my firm favourites.
I actually purchased this product from an outlet store so was cheaper than the normal price of around 14 pounds. I have since this purchased the product at the full price, demonstrating its worthiness.
I have used cheaper bronzers before and they usually leave you with a orangey glow to your face which is not the look I go for. This Mac bronzing powder though provides a good and even colour.
I used the product over the top of mac foundation, which it worked well with. The foundation covered any imperfections on the skin and the bronzer gave my face a glow and colour to it. I applied it using a large bronzer brush which allows for even coverage. The product is easy to use, is in a circular case which allws you to swish the brush around to get a good amount to put on the face.
I find this product can be used all year. In winter as previously mentioned I use this on top of foundation to add a bit of glow in this pale time. In summer i use it on its own to highlight my tan.
Overall it is good value for money and is a product that can be used everyday and for every occassion.
MAC bronzing powder is available in 5 different shades and currently retails at £13.50. I bought the 'Golden' shade a little while ago.
These bronzers come in a matte black compact with the MAC logo written on the top. There's a mirror inside and my bronzer is a pretty tan colour with tiny gold glitter mixed into the powder. Some people may not like the glitter, but I find that it gives a pretty sheen and glow to my face and compliments my tan.
I think the powder is of excellent quality and goes on smoothly and streak-free. It just gives my skin a pretty, healthy, sun-kissed glow and I find that a little goes a long way. I sometimes apply more when I want a deeper bronze colour but I find that only a tiny bit is required for a nice daytime look.
The other shades come in different colours (deep, dark) and also matte and less glittery finishes. The best way of finding what suits you best is by going to the shop and trying some.
In my opinion, these are comparable to the Urban Decay baked bronzers, so if you like them, I recommend you give these a go.
I am a firm believer in bronzer and if I am rushing out the door and have not got time to apply my make up I make sure that I brush a little bronzer over my face to highlight my face and give it that extra glow and give you the healthy look that you get from a tan.
Bronzing from Mac is a tinted powder that gives your skin a natural colour effect. It glides on evenly and with a great make up brush this product is applied quickly and easily with minimal fuss.
It retails at around £14.00 but I think that this is a great product and a little goes a long way as I use a foundation and a powder and when I am almost complete a brush a little bronzer to get that natural glow to make me look healthier.
If you go on holiday bronzing is great as I find there is no need for a foundation or a powder so I just apply my bronzer to even out and take away the red from the suntan that I have and give me the great look
It comes it five shades so they have a colour to suit every skin tone from Bronze, Matt bronze, Golden, Refined golden and Refined deeper bronze. Mac has once again created a great product to go in their range and this is worth a try and is a product that I believe everyone should use to give their skin a natural glow.
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Can someone please tell me the preferred method for successfully installing Google Chrome with ZA Extreme Security?
I have Windows XP SP3,
I currently have Chrome installed, but there is no ZA toolbar, nor does ZA seem to interact with feedback over Downloads' safety precautions. Ideally I'd like to run Chrome with Virtualization, as I have been doing with IE8.
In case it is relevant, I needed to open an unprotected browser to install Chrome (previous attempt did not work, but perhaps? this was because "virtualization" was ON.
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She is survived by two children, Suzanne Ritch and Julie Kendrick and husband, Rylee; two granddaughters, Charlotte Ritch and Ashley Kendrick; and one sister, Karen Harrison.
A family conducted memorial service will be held at a later time.
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GREENWICH, N.Y. -- The Washington County Fair attracts more than 120,000 people annually from Lake George to Albany and Saratoga Springs to Southern Vermont.
For a rural county of 60,000 people, organizers see it as a great way to educate visitors -- many from non-farming backgrounds -- about the value and importance of agriculture in their everyday lives.
That was the theme of Monday's opening ceremonies for this year's 124th annual fair, which continues through Sunday with a an endless array of exhibits, entertainment and more than 2,000 animals from chickens, goats and sheep to milk cows and horses.
"We're rural America," said fair President R. Harry Booth, a former dairyman who now owns beef cattle. "That's what we have to offer. It gives people throughout the whole area, including many urban and suburban residents, a chance to see what agriculture is all about."
The fair provides opportunities in many forms, said Foster Mann, of Easton, 4-H Teen Council vice president.
"It's more than one week," he said. "I got into the 4-H council, a year-round activity, because of the fair and I'm learning things to last a lifetime. That's what the fair is all about; giving people a chance learn new opportunities in agriculture or whatever it is they want to do."
At the Ag Center, visitors may see an actual milking parlor where more than 100 cows per day are milked. A "County Bounty" pavilion features the wide variety of fresh goods and produce that come from Washington County farms and orchards.
A Fair Camp program is specifically designed to help kids from non-farming backgrounds learn about agriculture by touring exhibits, a farm museum and meeting with members of local 4-H clubs and Future Farmers of America (FFA). Of course, they also get to have fun on the fair's many carnival rides and by sampling the many types of delicious food on hand.
There are more than 40 daily shows and entertainment from rodeos and monster truck shows to live music performances.
Tuesday is Carnival Fun Day when visitors may ride all midway rides from noon to 11 p.m. at a discounted price; followed by Senior Citizens Day on Wednesday (reduced admission), Children's Day on Thursday (free admission) and Family Fun Day on Sunday when midway rides will again be discounted.
Fair Manager Mark St. Jacques said all animals, including the 600 milk cows on hand, come strictly from Washington County, supporting the event's claim as New York's number one agricultural county fair.
"Kids raise cows to compete," he said. "That's what they bring to the fair -- the best of the best."
St. Jacques' daughter, Renee St. Jacques, led the Opening Ceremony by singing the National Anthem. She will be leaving soon, for a two-year Peace Corps assignment to Cameroon, Africa, where she'll be working on an agricultural support project.
FFA District 3 President Kaylah Gulley, of Greenwich, told how agriculture also involves many non-farming jobs such as veterinary work, feed supply and tractor dealerships.
She was joined by FFA statewide Sentinel Emma Stein of Greenwich, Upper Hudson Maple Producers Queen Rebecca Keyes of Salem, Washington County Dairy Princess Lauren Quick of Granville and alternate Dairy Princesses Bridget Burch of Hartford and Margaret Brownell of Greenwich.
Two area women were named Washington County Fair Moms, after their children submitted videos explaining why their mothers should receive the award. Winners are Donna Marns of Kingsbury and her son, Tanner; and Melanie Wilbur of Easton and her daughter, Jenna.
State Sens. Kathleen Marchione, R-Halfmoon, and Betty Little, R-Glens Falls, and Assemblyman Dan Stec, R-Queensbury, were on hand for opening ceremonies.
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(a) Determination of commercially reasonable efforts by claimant and respondent. All arbitration awards and all judgments in a court proceeding which award damages on a claim arising out of a Y-2K error shall state whether the claimant and the respondent engaged in commercially reasonable efforts to avoid the impact of Y-2K errors.
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(e) Allocation of liability based on exercise of commercially reasonable efforts. The amount awarded to any claimant will be reduced to the extent that the claimant's failure to engage in commercially reasonable efforts contributed in whole or part to the damages sustained. Where two or more respondents are found liable for the claimant's damages, the proportion of liability assessed against each respondent will be proportionately adjusted based on the extent to which it engaged in commercially reasonable efforts.History: 1999 PL 26-15.


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SAN ANTONIO - Texas is known as the Lone Star State, and by the end of Friday's Army National Combine there was a lone star that stood out above the 500 other players in attendance.
James Wilder Jr., a 6-foot-2, 223-pound athlete from Tampa Plant, was outstanding at running back, linebacker and defensive end. Yes, Wilder participated in the one-on-one competition for linemen during both sessions and he dominated. He didn't go through all the testing, but did have a raw vertical leap of 10 feet 6 inches.
The only question with Wilder is which side of the ball he'll play on in college. By the time the combine was over, there was no question he would be named Rivals.com's Most Outstanding Performer.
"We like to put guys in spots, even a guy as noticeable as he is, that you just never know where he's going to be next," Plant coach Robert Weiner said. "We do that with him on offense and we do that with him on defense. It's just really, really tough to scheme against him. Unless you have your best guy on him every time, he's going to get the best of you. He's the ultimate mismatch in high school football.
"I haven't seen everybody in the whole country play this year, but if there is a better, more dominant player than he is, I'd have to see him on film. He's been amazing for us."
Wilder prefers offense at this point - his father was an NFL running back - but playing linebacker is not out of the question.
"He looks like a linebacker," Rivals.com recruiting analyst Mike Farrell said. "He almost looks too tall to be a running back, but if you see him on film he can play either because he's very physical. He runs with good leverage. When you eyeball him he looks like an outside linebacker, so that's why a lot of schools are recruiting him there."
Miami is early the leader for Wilder if he decides on running back. Georgia, Tennessee and Florida would also be in the equation.
"I talked to (Miami defensive line) coach (Clint) Hurtt and I've been getting e-mails from them," Wilder said. "I haven't taken a visit there yet, but they've been telling me they want me for running back, that they liked big-sized running backs. They run the ball a lot and they could develop into a good team by the time I get there."
However, if Wilder decides he wants to play linebacker at the next level, he said the Gators will be one of his top schools. USC, which also wants him for defense, would be in the mix, too. According to Wilder, the Volunteers told him he could play both ways.
Regardless of where he ends up, his teammates think he's a special leader - the type that you want on your side in big games. Just ask his teammate, quarterback Phillip Ely.
During a game against Riverview (Fla.) Spoto this season, Ely was running toward the sideline when a safety went for a big hit on him. Instead of letting Ely get whacked, Wilder jumped in front and absorbed the contact. Weiner said it was a play that exemplified Wilder's mentality.
"Phillip was on the sidelines and the safety was headhunting," Weiner said. "Phillip wasn't out yet. That guy left the air and literally came from 6 yards away and (Wilder) left the air to cut the guy off. He wasn't trying to make a block. He was just trying to protect his teammate.
"Phillip came to the sidelines and said, 'Did you see James try to protect me?' I said, 'That's what it's all about.'"
-Adam Gorney contributed to this story.
6-4/283, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas
Hart currently holds scholarship offers from South Carolina, Maryland, Vanderbilt, Duke, Florida State, Tennessee and Wake Forest. During the one-on-one portion of the combine, Hart had his way with nearly every defensive lineman he faced. Rivals.com analyst Barry Every said he would have been his vote for the combine's Most Outstanding Performer.
Hart, who doesn't turn 16 until Aug. 21, said he continues to remain open with his recruitment and he may even consider attending a prep school since he's so young for his current grade.
"I'm really open to everybody right now," Hart said. "Anybody that's interested in me, I'm interested in them. I don't cut anybody off. Florida is on me real heavy right now, and so are Alabama and Miami. I'm open to everybody right now. I'm open to maybe going to a prep school because maybe I might need that extra year to get ready."
6-1/270, Houston Westfield
Jackson took on all comers at the event and didn't bat an eye at the competition. He came out on top in almost every drill, using his bull rush and great lower-body strength to burst through the line. He also has deceptive quickness from the outside that allowed him to beat several blockers with a speed rush.
"He's very quick off the ball, and he's strong as an ox," Rivals.com analyst Barry Every said. "He beat all comers using his speed, good pad level and an array of moves. Jackson was one of the strongest competitors pound for pound at this combine."
Jackson already has offers from Arkansas, Baylor, Houston, Oklahoma, Stanford and Texas A&M with early interest also coming from Alabama, Texas, UCLA, Vanderbilt and others.
"The only question I have is whether or not he can he add another 20 pounds onto his frame and maintain his current overall athleticism," Every said. "He already has several offers, but he put out the word that he is the best defensive tackle in the state of Texas for the Class of 2011."


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Kidd went 10 minutes in the 3rd. Well 6 minutes in the 4th, 33 minute night.
Kidd went 10 minutes in the 3rd. Well 6 minutes in the 4th, 33 minute night.
That's how should play Melo with Amare.
Great third quarter. Let's try to carry it into the forth
Amare just has to cut to the basket all the time when someone is slashing or penetrating to the rack.
Great 3rd quarter.Time to close this one out.
Humility is a virtue and pride is a vice.
Novak-Melo-Amare on the front line, looks like we're going with the frontcourt where Hump abused us on his offensive glass.
Chandler would have been t'd up if he did what Humphries just did,,,
Totally forgot it's an early game, just tuned in!
I love having Shumpert back man...makes us such a deeper team.
JR Swish is heating up....FEED HIM
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STAT & MELO ****ing jiving on offense.
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Shump goes out, Joe gets hot
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Walk-Off Win Maintains Phillies NL East Lead
Until the 9th inning today, it looked like the Phillies may lose a game in the standings, where they lead the Braves by 3 games. Down 6-3 against the Nationals, a win and a 3-game sweep look unlikely. But if you have ever seen this Phillies team play, you know never to say never.
Joe Blanton appeared to be cruising right along at the start of the game. But that dreaded 6th inning came creeping up on him and Blanton did his Jekyll and Hyde routine and became Blah-anton. With 2 outs in the inning, he allowed a 3-run homer to give the Nats a 4-3 lead. So close, yet so far….Blanton has had issues in the 6th inning of games all year long.
The Phillies had some issues hitting Yunesky Maya, a rookie whom they have never faced. Generally, this offense struggles against new pitchers. It took until the 4th inning for them to figure him out when a Brian Schneider double scored their first 2 runs. Then a Jayson Werth single scored Placido Polanco in the 5th.
But drama unfolded in the 6th when Shane Victorino struck out on a check swing. He got upset and tossed his helmet and bat. 3rd base umpire Angel Hernandez either did not like the outburst or maybe Victorino said something and he threw Victorino out of the game. For now, the details are unclear. Victorino's reaction, on the other hand, was easy to spot:
Victorino pushed past the home plate ump and ran towards Hernandez. 3rd base coach Sam Perlozzo had to restrain him while manager Charlie Manuel ran out to see what was going on. No one knows yet what the consequences will be for Victorino, but it was a bonehead move on his part. Victorino should have controlled himself. Now we wait to see what happens next…
The Phils offense went to sleep for 2 innings after that while the bullpen gave up 2 more runs. The 6-3 deficit looked insurmountable based on the way the Phils were playing…until the 9th inning. Polanco singled, Chase Utley doubled and Ryan Howard singled to score both runners. Howard was hitless to that point, so it was a huge boost for both him and the whole team. Werth stepped to the plate and smashed a walk-off home run, giving the Phillies an improbable 7-6 win.
With this win today and the Braves also winning, the Phillies maintain their 3-game lead over the Braves in the NL East. The real fun begins tomorrow night when the Phils start a 3-game series with the Braves that has massive playoff implications. With 12 games to go, the Phillies need a combination of wins and/or Braves losses equal to 10 to clinch. These next 3 games are HUGE.
In the meantime, check out the Photo Album from today's game which includes the game, the Philadelphia Zoo at the ballpark and the Paul Owens minor league awards presentation. Scott Mathieson won the Best Pitcher award and Domonic Brown won the Best Player award.
Photos by Jenn Zambri Photography
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