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King's 'Dream' still inspires 50 years later
Original post made on Aug 23, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, August 23, 2013, 9:34 AM
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a resident of Mayfield
on Aug 23, 2013 at 10:33 am
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a resident of Mountain View
on Aug 23, 2013 at 12:41 pm
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The real problem today:
Demanding UNEQUAL RIGHTS to the people who actually pay the countrie's bills: HARD WORKING TAXPAYERS OF THE UNITED ( now not so UNITED ) STATES OF AMERICA!
The time for hyphenated descriptions: I'm ____-American has been over for some time, no more " white guilt " or " payback " is needed or necessary.
" The content of their character " is what citizens see now and is what should be driving discussions, not the race master debaters ( pun intended ).
Look at the Boondocks episode " The Return of the King " to start seeing where the public should focus, not give Sharpie or Jackson the continued playing the race card to justify illegal behavior by OTHER AMERICANS.
When many Muslims see the MLK quote, they think " I have a Dream, that all Countries will be forced to abide by SHARIA LAW and JOIN ISLAM OR DIE "
Look it up in their holy book and not the edited version CAIR provides.
Heck, they can't stand other sects of the same religion; Sunni Muslin vs Shiite Muslim for example.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Aug 23, 2013 at 2:44 pm
How sad that the City of Palo Alto does not recognize the third Monday of January as an official federal and state holiday allowing their employees to take time from work to recognize Mr. King's accomplishments. What a pity that city leaders ignorantly march on with their own agenda and continue to ignore and misinterpret Mr. King's message.
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a resident of Mountain View
on Aug 23, 2013 at 8:53 pm
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I was also responding to comments that are now deleted. At the time, they replied to some very divisive comments and now it's more like " What does the Dream Speech mean to me and how is it relevant today? "
I note that the lawyer didn't bring up East Palo Alto which was certainly news that affected the SFBA. Anyone who has access to the different newspaper " morgues " covering that time will know what was happening and why E.P.A. made the news...some of which I saw first hand.
Watch " The Return of the King " on Boondocks ( CC ) for a sober look at what " could have been " for Dr. King today.
The saying " Never Forget " means much more than The Holocaust. It also applies to EVERY form of racist behavior we see today. Including the killings that M$M DOESN'T talk about. Or " The Knockout Game " and " We do this for Trevon Martin " violence.
That is the real injustice today. Just as blind.
a resident of Mountain View
on Aug 25, 2013 at 4:44 am
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Jim Crow, American Apartheid, existed in a context, still important, that can't be ignored. That context was the core Confederate culture area. That part of the US is and always has been more distinct than Mediterranean Greece is from Northern Europe and less developed.
Except for Texas which has it's own history, the whole South is economically on welfare from Texas and the Blue States. The US spends billions around the world in the name of development and business development. Yet the state of Mississippi has not developed all that much in the 148 years since the US Civil War yet it has fewer than three million people. One county there, Holmes, in 2010 had a male life expectancy between 66 and 67 - down in developing country territory. The states surrounding Mississippi are not much better off.
The politics of the South continue as they have been for so many generations. Black and White lower income people in the South as everywhere else have the very same interests but are kept divided and adversarial while the real players clean the table. The ideal still is to get a job in the Big House, but now it looks like a car factory.
No one has any real idea how to do basic culture change. Reconstruction after the Civil War was actually Construction and that's still true. Southerner Lyndon Johnson's War On Poverty was the last likely attempt at Reconstruction for the South and its diaspora. He was politician enough to know that he had to spend broadly, often wastefully to prevent the South and the US from bitterly dividing on the old lines. But it all tragically ran aground on the Vietnam War.
Seeing the March On Washington was a privilege. I went down in a bus from the State College, PA Quaker Meeting. However, the overwhelming majority of the crowd were Black Americans from all over the US. It was an historic American day. People petitioned the government for grievances as they were empowered as Americans to do. Black American soldiers could fight and be wounded for their country in forsaken mud holes halfway around the world, yet come home to Jim Crow.
But the mood of the crowd, from my worm's eye view, was to Testify as churchy people use the word. They had to have some belief in the dream and the United States to be there. They had a confidence that many others didn't understand. In '64, '65, and '68 with the passage of Civil Rights legislation and federal enforcement they won the foundation for change.
But the core Confederate culture area persists 50 years later. The present gridlock in Washington can be seen in many respects as backlash as Confederates have captured a dominant voice in the Republican Party, especially in the House, and driven out nearly all traditional Conservatives. They may win, then the US may have to divide to continue and progress. The Confederate culture area descended from the slave territories is the deadly crack in our foundation as it has been from the beginning.
a resident of Mountain View
on Aug 26, 2013 at 1:51 pm
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Since the important stuff was deleted, maybe I should post the same comments in another on-line venue. I'll also add the comments I made privately to the Staff as they are very relevant to the history of YOUR history and the rest of the SFBA.
I expected an open, true examination of the meaning of the " I have a Dream " speech, however P.A. appears to want to stay in the same form that existed back in the 50's, 60's and 70's.
Maybe your secret past needs the light shined on it before a TRUE conversation can start. Otherwise, nothing has changed. AND the staff knows exactly what I have been talking about.
Remember, karma can have a payback and it will not be pretty is the Palo Alto case.
a resident of East Palo Alto
on Aug 26, 2013 at 7:03 pm
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I need a confirm,
I saw two similar species, but this one seem the Pyrausta aurata.
From the site U.K. Moth:
P. aurata the only consistent postmedian mark is a round golden blotch near the costa, but there is usually a small golden mark between it and the costa. In fresh specimens, there is sometimes a thin indistinct wavy golden postmedian line between the round blotch and the dorsum.
P. purpuralis the postmedian markings can form a continuous broad band, but it is usually broken into three substantial marks. The mark near the dorsum is always much more substantial than that, if any, on P. aurata, and turns towards the base of the wing as it approaches the dorsal edge.
16.08.2013 - North Italy
Thanks for the help.
Hi Marcello,
You are right - P. aurata.
As well as the differentiuating characters you mention above, have a look at this
- http://www.lepiforum.de/2_forum.pl?md=read;id=1102
Make a note to try to see or photo the hind wings!
And in general, because P. ostrinalis is also a possibility, refer to this
- http://www.lepiforum.de/2_forum.pl?md=read;id=1157
This shows how much the markings vary within P. aurata
Hi Mike!
I saw all the links and yes, it's P. aurata
Thanks for your help!
In this days I have to post some beautiful butterflies that I found in mountain, so I need your help
Thanks again.
I wonder what lovely creatures and photos you will have for us!
I went to the Como's Lake, a little place above the mountains (Dolomites), there I found dozens and dozens of different species, but I need your help, I'm good with Diptera and a little with some Moths.
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Just curious, in the future can FJ make the magnetic ball marker a little more heavier. It's a really nice ball marker but it rolls away when playing in windy conditions.
This is certainly the first time I have heard this!
I will forward to our Product Development team.
That is interesting. Have played in some real hurricanes lately and the FJ mark I use has never moved. Maybe a dab of lead tape to hold it down.
Ive never had mine move either, and the glove is GREAT!
What? Never experienced this at all....
Perhaps you need to use a small manhole cover or something more substantive. Or move where conditions are more friendly to the golfer.
Thanks for feedback...don't get me wrong, the glove performs great...maybe the greens weren't mowed I don't know but it was really windy when I played with it and the strong wind would either push it around or have it flipped around. I'll def try some lead tape. Good idea. Or if I can find a small enough manhole cover I'll try that.....lol
If you look at the full line of FJ gloves, it seems as if the ball marker is the same in circumference and weight. I don't know if this is a cost cutting technique or what. It just seems adding weight to a glove is never a good idea, even if it is a few grams...
I know the marker on the glove is a bit smaller than my other ball markers. I have a Titleist one that I use all the time and it won't fit in the glove and neither will some other ones I have. Not sure if this has anything to do with your problem.


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I'm Going to Jupiter!
Got my Spring Training tix! I roused myself at 6:00 AM to log on, so I was there right when tix went on sale. Still, I couldn't get really prime seats. What gives? Do you have to buy one of those travel packages to get good tickets? Anyway, I don't really mind because there's not a bad seat in the house at Roger Dean Stadium. This will be my third trip to Jupiter, and I'm really looking forward to it. I first went in 2004 and the experience really took my Cardinal fandom to a new level. Even if the games don't really count, it's exciting to be so close to the action. These are the games I'll be seeing:
March 2 – Mets
March 3 – Marlins
March 5 – Astros
March 6 – Orioles
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If you don't think that hair is one of the most memorable things about a person, you should really take a look at Whose Hair? ($9) by Christina Christoforou. The book is a fun guessing game that dares you to name the highly recognizable hairstyles of luminaries from Abraham Lincoln to Andy Warhol. I was shocked by just how many I could recognize, and after going through the entire book, I think I can say without a doubt that having a unique hairstyle makes you at least a little more memorable. Can you guess who these styles from the book belong to?
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Q. Dear Oracle,
Do you make an appearance in the new concert film? Someone claimed it was you at 1:47 during HLH, although I doubt the Oracle would ever admit to a public appearance.
Although I was there at the Paris show (and Madrid) I don't pop up. I normally stand quite far back or wander round to see it from all angles.
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This foundation is perfect for oily skin. It doesn't separate, or 'slide off' the skin like most foundations that aren't matte. This gives a smooth, radiant, slightly dewy finish. However the formula is just thick enough for a medium, buildable coverage, without looking cakey. It sticks to the face well and feels so smooth and comfortable to apply.
The only criticism, if I had to make one would be the colour range. There are a lot of colours but I feel that for my skin tone there could have been a more yellow-based shade that would match my tan better, but still the colours are very natural.
I bought this foundation after being disappointed with the staying power of foundations I already owned. To give a bit of background information, I have combination skin that leans towards the dry side, so naturally many of the foundations I own are quite moisturizing. However, I found that they didn't last the full length of the day and with working 8-12 hour days I need something that lasts.
I bought this on the advice of the Clinique sales assistant who advised Superbalanced as it offers more coverage than the foundations I'd used previously and was good for mattifying the T-zone without drying out the rest of your skin. Despite the sales assistant being more interested in talking to the assistant at another counter, she did match the foundation to my skin type very well.
I was matched to the shade Alabaster, which is no surprise as I am very fair and it was a perfect match for me, not being too yellow or too pink. This foundation definitely feels more drying than the foundations I'm used too but as I found out this is no bad thing as this one actually lasts without slipping and sliding all about my face. It doesn't last for 12 hours, and I've yet to find a foundation that does, but it does last for a good 8 hours, still looking as good as when I applied it in the morning.
For me, this foundation isn't suitable for everyday as it does give medium to full coverage which isn't necessary for me everyday but it is nice for bad skin days where I need more coverage and for nights out where I know I'm going to be photographed. This has dried my skin out slightly so I would say it's important to use a good moisturizer beforehand but for those with oily skin, I think they would love this foundation because it mattifies really well, without looking flat.
The only cons for me are the price, I think this is worth £15-£20 rather than the £22 retail price and it also doesn't contain a pump, which is very annoying as you waste product pouring it from the bottle onto your hand. For a £22 foundation I would expect it to come with a foundation as even cheaper foundations do, but perhaps they want you to use more so you repurchase it more often.
It was at the end of last year that I decided it was high time that I started to buy some better quality makeup products. This decision was not because I wanted to be snobby about a particular brand, indeed I am one of the first people who likes to look out for a bargain. Instead it was because I wanted to see if a better quality product would sit any better on my skin. Clinique are a brand that I first used on my wedding day some five years ago now, and at the time I really liked the way their makeup lasted all day and gave a glowy look to my skin. Consequently when I went to buy a new foundation, it was Clinique that I turned to.
~Selecting the Right Product~
On the Clinique website, I was pleased to find a foundation selector questionnaire which asked a couple of questions before recommending a particular product. I liked the way that I could select the amount of coverage I preferred, my skin type and the look I like (i.e. matt or dewy) before making a purchase or going in to my local store. Although in my twenties, I have quite dry skin around my eyes and cheeks with a spotty zone on my chin but generally lean toward a product that offers lighter coverage. As a result of the questionnaire, I was recommended this Clinique Superbalanced Foundation. This foundation promised to be a great equaliser for combination skin which provides moisture and absorbs oil where needed and I thought this sounded perfect for my skin needs.
A particular concern of mine when buying foundation is whether the colour will look natural on my skin. This is quite impossible in my opinion to check online and therefore I did need to do a visit to my local Boots to get tested. Unfortunately in my case, the Clinique lady was rather busy at the time I visited and had a queue of people waiting to see her, therefore I took it upon myself to try out the various shades myself. It was quite difficult to assess the perfect colour on my jaw line, however I knew that a lighter colour was preferable and therefore picked up a bottle of the 02 Fair shade. This colour is a pale ivory with small hints of pink and beige and I hoped that it would sit on my skin all year round. First impressions were good, I loved the neat packaging that this foundation is presented in and the way that it looked when I took it home and sat it on my dressing table.
~Presentation and Packaging~
This foundation is presented in a small box which is a pale yellow in colour with a myriad of leaves and flowers illustrated in pastel colours giving an overall air of this being a natural product and has the shiny silver Clinique logo shown on the front. Inside, the foundation sits in an upright glass bottle which is topped with a silver screw top lid and has the Clinique logo printed onto the front. The glass bottle coupled with the outer packaging gives an expensive look to this product in my opinion and is definitely suggestive of quality and cost. Opening the lid of my bottle, my first impressions were that this foundation is quite thick in consistency which I was surprised at given that I had selected medium-light coverage on my questionnaire. Running my finger around the rim of the bottle, the foundation feels slightly oily to the touch (although it promises to be oil free) and I was pleased with this as I have quite dry skin and hoped this might restore a glow to my skin. This foundation is fragrance free which is good for people with sensitive skin although personally I do like a hint of fragrance as otherwise I do think foundation has the tendency to smell a tad chemically (if that is the correct word) after a few months sat on my dressing table.
~Application and Use~
This foundation requires applying via screwing open the lid and pouring the required amount out of the bottle. This is actually easier said than done as the foundation is quite thick in consistency which means that it pours very slowly out of the bottle and then comes out in one large blob which makes controlling the amount you need quite difficult. In addition, this method of application means that my bottle is now scarred with a thick layer of foundation which makes my fingers messy every time I pick it up. Once the required amount is poured out of the bottle it is then ready to be applied. Makeup professionals might suggest using a foundation brush for this purpose but in my case I prefer to pour a small blob into my palm and then dot it over my face before rubbing in with my fingers as I like to slightly warm the foundation before applying it to my face. The foundation dots quite easily on the five key areas of my face and after dotting on I rub it in slowly paying particular attention to my slightly blemished facial areas such as my chin and forehead. I like the way that the foundation rubs in and feels moisturising on my skin rather than leaving a dry layer, however I do find that the coverage of this particular foundation is slightly thicker than I prefer for daily use and therefore I do not need concealer under this particular product.
~The Finished Look~
After applying a small blob of foundation to my face I then assessed the quality of the foundation. In my opinion the results were good, the product easily masks small blemishes and doesn't sit in the fine lines around my eyes as other foundations. The finished look gave a slightly shiny look to my skin, which gave the impression of having perspired, however after I had applied a small amount of powder over the top my skin looked fresh and flawless but not shiny. The coverage was good but slightly heavy on my skin and as a result when I scrutinised my face in the harsh light of my car mirror it was obvious that I was wearing foundation. I had hoped, perhaps naively, that being an expensive product this foundation would look very natural on my skin however, it might have been the colour not being quite right or just the very harsh lighting which made it look noticeable. After a day of wear, the foundation still provided good coverage on my skin but was beginning to look slightly dewy. The feel on my skin continued to feel like there was something there, not in a bad way but in a way that reminded me that I was wearing coverage on my skin. At the end of the day I washed my face and was pleased with the way this foundation came off quite easily with my standard makeup remover. I like to ensure that I remove every trace of product from my skin and therefore with this foundation I did wash my face twice to ensure every last drop was removed.
Perhaps it was because I selected the colour myself and didn't get a chance to speak to a professional, but I failed to get the perfect shade of foundation when I purchased this product. Although I am fair skinned and got the fair shade, it still gave a light tide mark around my jaw line and gave the impression that I did have a full face of makeup. At the time of buying it was particularly hard to see the difference in shades of colour and therefore it might have been helpful for my Clinique counter to have a line of colours in order of shade from lightest to darkest in the event that there isn't a makeup advisor available. In my case, the shade suits my skin perfectly when I have a tan, however in the winter months it is noticeable and requires a good amount of rubbing in. As a result of this foundation being quite noticeable on my skin, it has been relegated to occasional wear on the occasions where we are going out for the evening or I have an interview or meeting that I want to look particularly polished for.
~Price and Availability~
When I purchased a bottle of this foundation last year it cost £21 for 30ml which at the time I considered quite expensive. A look online now reveals that it is currently £22 for 30ml on both the Clinique and Boots website, however it is worth looking out for special deals on the Clinique website in the event that you can get a couple of other items thrown in for better value. Due to the in-frequency in which I wear this foundation, I still have half a bottle left despite buying it last year but still consider it to last quite well and with daily wear would have thought a bottle should last for a few months.
~Overall Comments and Marks~
It is quite difficult to mark this particular foundation as a result of my comments however, as a result of the slightly heavier than desired coverage, dodgy colour results, expensive cost and messy bottle design I would have to award this product three stars. I would recommend this foundation to users who like heavier coverage and have dry skin, however when my bottle is finally used up I will probably look at another range or brand to get a slightly more usable foundation.
I hope this review has been of some help and thanks for reading! x
I bought this product recently and found it decidedly average which is disapointing considering the price. Let's start from the outside in. The foundation comes packed in a nicelittle box which is designed in a fresh and simple way , floral colours, clean lines. The box is quite sturdy and despite being flung around in my make up bag has maintained its shape. The foundation bottle is a thick plastic, again sturdy and yet nicely designed. The product has a lovely smell, non perfumed but clean and fresh. The foundation goes on reasonably smoothly but I have found it becomes heavy and stuck in my frown lines and difficult to blend around my jaw lines and hair lines. I have since bougt an expensive make up brush which has helped to solve this problem but disapointing that I needed to. Once applied using the brush the coverage is very good, the product is of medium to heavy thickness and does cover blemish spot and red marks. However I do find it easy to smugde, if I brush my fingers across my face ( I am a fidgeter ) they be become make up coated immediately. I also find the heavy formula makes my oily skin look slightly greasier as opposed to matte. Once I have finished the bottle ( too expensive to throw out !) I won't buy another one.
Over the years I have tried many foundations, cheap and expensive alike, but find myself returning to the Clinique Superbalanced time and time again.
I first visited the Clinique stand around 8 years ago where the customer advisor matched my skin type and tone to this foundation. Having fairly pale skin with a peach/pinkish undertone I am most suited to number 1 - petal. The foundation comes in a range of shades so I'm sure there would be one to suit all skin types with the help of the Clinique staff.
The foundation itself is thick and creamy but blends really well into your skin. It doesn't simply sit on top of your skin like many other foundations I have tried. I tend to apply it with my fingertips but I have also tried to apply it with brushes and sponges, both of which work well.
It is designed for combination skin, I think it is perfect and does not leave skin too dry or too oily.
It is packaged in a glass bottle but the glass is fairly thick, I have dropped many's a bottle on my bathroom floor and it has never smashed (or chipped a tile!). When purchased the bottle comes inside a neat little cardboard box (which I usually recycle!).
The bottle holds 30mls of foundation and currently costs £21.50. While this is pricier than some foundations, it goes a long way. On average a bottle will last me around 2 months, this is with applying the foundation every day and some days more than once for example if I am having a night out and remove my make up to reapply!
I like this foundation because it can be layered, for example I use a light amount during the day and would apply more layers for an evening out or a special occasion.
The foundation is fragrance and oil free. Fragrance free is important to me, I cannot bear when I can smell an unpleasant product smell on my face!
Having very pale skin, I've always struggled to get a foundation that matched my skin tone perfectly, either underestimating and getting an even paler one that made me look positively ghost-like, or ending up with the dreaded "tangoed" look...not good either way!
I eventually realised that constantly trying different foundations in the vain hope of one day miraculously choosing the right colour for me was a false economy so decided to splash out and visit a "proper" make up stand in Boots and have a consultation with someone who knew what they were talking about! The result was a purchase of this Clinique Superbalanced foundation in No 27, Alabaster. Looking back, it was most definitely worth paying the extra for the product, given the expert advice it came with as, having so many shades to choose from, I would never have chosen this particular one myself as in the bottle it looks too dark for my skin tone.
As I said, I bought it in Boots, several years ago now, and from memory it was around £20. This was way more than I would normally have spent on a foundation. However, I concluded that spending £20 on one foundation that was perfect was better than spending £10 each on three foundations that didn't really work for me! And not only was the shade right for me, it was also a foundation suitable for my combination skin type too, so there should have been no problems with it drying my skin out/making it oily either.
The superbalaned foundation comes in a small, clear glass bottle (containing 30ml of product) with the traditional white Clinique branding and information printed on it, stating that it has been allergy tested and is 100% fragrance free and oil free. Annoyingly to me, this bottle also comes in a small cardboard box, which although very pretty, doesn't contain too much more information than the bottle (certainly more than I need to know or have any interest in anyway) and, to me, is another example of over-packaging. Whilst I do realise that glass is obviously not as robust as plastic and can break much more easily, the quality of these little bottles is exemplary and the glass is by no means fragile, indeed it's quite chunky, so I would think the flimsy cardboard box wouldn't do much more to protect it should it be dropped or banged.
The foundation itself is quite a thick, creamy liquid and to start with I simply tipped it upside down onto my foundation sponge to get the required amount out and used the sponge to first of all dot it around my face and then to blend it in properly. I know some people like to use their fingers to apply foundation but as I wear glasses sometimes I prefer not to get it all over my fingers and so use a sponge.
I was really pleased with how easy this foundation was to blend into my skin and immediately that I applied it I could see that it was the right colour for my fair skin tone. It matched perfectly and, apart from the obvious desired effect of a much more even tone where it had been applied, you couldn't see where the foundation started and my skin ended. And, even better, as promised on the bottle and by the Clinique consultant that sold it to me, it hasn't had any effects on my skin, neither drying it out nor making it feel oilier like some foundations have done in the past. Once applied it is very long-lasting and even when wearing it for an all-day wedding I didn't feel the need to reapply at any point.
As I don't wear full makeup every day and only tend to wear foundation for nights out and special occasions this little bottle has lasted me a very long time - I would estimate about 3 years now - and so for me it was excellent value. The problem I have found as it comes to the end of the bottle though is that, as it is such a thick liquid, it doesn't run smoothly out of the bottle and so when I use it now I end up having to either shake it like a mad thing for ages to get any out, or to stick a cotton bud into it to get any product. This can be slightly annoying but isn't enough to put me off buying another bottle when this has gone completely.
So, in conclusion, for me this is a very good foundation and definitely worth the price tag (although if you're canny and buy from a large Boots store during a triple points weekend you could theoretically save up to £2.50). I would recommend to anybody struggling to find the right shade for them to bite the bullet and get a proper constulation...it may cost you more initially, but in the long run I think it is good value as you don't end up spending money on the wrong product for years to come. The slight niggle of getting the last of the product out of the bottle is by no means bad enough for me to dismiss this foundation and I will definitely be buying another one when this has finally gone, although I do hope that they've since done away with the accompanying cardboard box. And, looking on the Boots website, there are 20 different shades to choose from so there should definitely be one suitable for everbody!
This foundation suits most skin types - I have quite dry skin and my friend also uses it with oily skin and it works well for both as it is oil-free. It is perfume and oil free so might be a good purchase for those with skin complaints. You can build it up for more coverage and I find it blends really well so it can be used daily and for a more full look in the evening. The only problem is the bottle - there is always a lot left that you can't get out and for quite a small bottle that can be quite annoying. I definitely recommend this product and although it is slightly more expensive than the average foundation it is worth it. Unless you are looking for strong coverage, a little goes a long way and it doesn't dry out quickly so I don't find I need to re-do through the day.
I love the fact that the color looks very natural. It is also very easy to apply and buildable with a decent brush. It doesnt give that powerdy effect which i had found most foundations give it gives a very natural, matte finish. The foundation is easily blendable and because of the natural look leaves no obvious foundation lines. The foundation gives out a nice consitancy and good coverage so you dont end up with alot of build up. and the last huge postive doesnt cause me break out in spots even with using it regularly .
This make up is so clever as it seems to moisturize my skin, but doesn't leave my face looking like an oily either. One of of the downsides include the fact it isnt a pump foundation so you have to pour it out and can sometimes end up with more than u want so you end up wasting some. Also the packaging which looks good but is annoying in that you cant tell when the bottle is empty and cant get every last bit out of it .
overall thought the postives definitly weigh out the negatives and for a good price ... you cant go wrong :)
I found that usually that with some cheaper brands of foundations it can be a challenge to find a shade that is suitable for my very fair skin without being slightly too dark or having that horrible orange tinge that makes that awful visible like between your face and neck - not a good look! So I decided to invest in a more expensive foundation with the hopes of a well matched shade that would enhance my complexion rather than making me worried I looked a bit like an oompa loompa!
So I popped into my local Clinique counter - I have always found Clinique staff to be well informed about their products and helpful without being pushy. The Clinique lady asked me a few questions first - what foundation have I previously used, what skin type I had, what coverage and what finish I would like from my foundation. I was promptly recommended the super balanced make up which claimed to meet all my needs I had stated. I had 3 stripes of different shades on my face to determine the correct shade for me and was offered to have my face done properly with it, however I was happy enough to just see that the stripe on my jaw line actually matched the colour of my skin!
On the website for Clinique it is claimed that superbalanced will equalize combination skin, minimize appearance of fine lines, protect skin from environmental damage, is oil free and water resistant. That is a lot of claims for just one foundation! I felt that my skin did feel more equalised however I couldn't really comment on minimising the appearance of fine lines because at present I do not have any! I liked that the foundation is oil free and it is definitely water resistant! I feel that this foundation has a very good coverage, enough but not so much that it looks caked on but not too sheer that I see no point in wearing it. I wear it most days, it gives my skin no problems at all and doesn't give me the feeling that I am wearing too much make up. It has a nice natural finish which is exactly what I wanted and I am generally very happy with the results of my purchase. It retails at approximately 21 pounds available online or at Clinique counters through various department stores. I do however wish that they would have changed the packaging.
This particular foundation comes in a glass bottle which looks nice but I don't think is particularly practical. It is far too easy for too much foundation to come out and the last thing you want when you have bought an expensive foundation is for there to be wastage. A plastic squeezer bottle would have been more appropriate as this would have allowed you to easily control how much you use and you could also cut the bottle when you have nearly used all of the product to get at those last bits! Having said this, there are much more expensive foundations out there and even with some wastage I still find that this foundation lasts me months, even through using it basically every day and so works out as good value.
I am so happy that I have found a foundation that meets all of my needs. Of course not everybody has the same needs but I find Clinique has a foundation to meet everybody's individual needs so if you think your foundation isn't doing its job properly then get yourself down to a Clinique counter. I have also found that Clinique are happy to give you a sample of foundation in a pot (it may be wise to take your own as they do not always have some) then you can try it out for some time to be really sure that your purchase will be well informed. A fantastic foundation that I have now been using for over a year!!
I have used this foundation for several years now and won't be swapping any time soon. I'm 52 years old, and when I reached 45 my skin tone and texture changed quite dramatically. My favourite Rimmel foundation started to look wrong, and although I spent a small fortune trying various different alternatives from the cheaper ranges, I couldn't quite get it right.
After a few failed purchases I decided I needed professional help, and I visited a local independent department store which stocks many of the premium brands. I chose the Clinique counter simply because the assistant looked like I wanted to look! She was about my age, attractive and well made-up, but in an elegant, understated way. I was there for over an hour, undergoing a full 'foundation fitting' and came away with the Clinique Superbalanced Foundation in Ivory which I have used ever since.
***The Product***
This is a liquid foundation, which comes in a chunky glass bottle. It passes my 'dressing-table-attractiveness' test! The 30 ml bottle costs about £21, and Clinique describe it as a moderate coverage foundation, giving a natural finish, which is suitable for combination skin. They say it absorbs oil where needed, and minimises the appearance of fine lines. Like most Clinique foundations, it is oil free and contains anti-irritants and anti-oxidants. It is also water-resistant and perspiration-proof.
*** My experience***
I use this daily after applying a serum and moisturiser. Using my fingers, I place several dots of foundation on my face, then blend it across my whole face with my finger tips. It blends very easily, and leaves no 'tide-mark' around my jaw or neck. It feels very light on my skin and I don't actually feel like I am wearing any foundation. Although light, it is gives an excellent coverage and completely evens out my slightly blotchy skin tone. It looks fresh and very natural - people have commented that I am lucky to have good skin and not need to wear make-up!! Obviously this is due to the sales advisor helping me to choose exactly the correct colour, but with twenty shades available there should be one to suit everybody. It lasts for a good eight hours - if I was going out after work I would need to re-apply it, but I think that is the case with any foundation. Before bed, all remaining traces are removed easily with a standard (cheap!) cleansing cream.
*** The Verdict***
This is the now only foundation I own. I have it in two shades - Ivory which is my staple choice, and Vanilla for the rare occasions when I have a suntan. At £21 I suppose it is quite expensive, but a bottle lasts me about four months and it does everything I could ask of a foundation. I don't begrudge paying that little bit more for the confidence of knowing that I look as fresh-faced and attractive as I possibly can at 52 years old. Having said that, it is not purely a product for mature women. My eighteen year old daughter borrows it occasionally and, although my shade is slightly dark for her, she would buy a lighter one in a heart-beat if she could afford it!
I most definitely recommend this product.
Clinique Superbalanced Foundation Make Up is the best foundation I have ever used-and trust me I have tried a few! In fact it's such a fantastic foundation that the Sunday Times Stle & Beauty Awards 2010 voted it the winner of best foundation. And that is well deserved for this product.
Foundation is the base to every make up bag. It's the first thing you put on when applying make-up and therefore it's your base for every other product and needs to be the best of every single one of them. Foundation needs to be purchased according to your skin type and shade and also needs to provide the level of coverage that you desire without contributing to any potential skin problems-for example dry skin, oily skin, acne etc. Foundation won't help any of these issues which is why it's important to find a foundation that will work with your skin rather than contribute against it.
Thats why Clinique Superbalanced Foundation works so well for almost all skin types. They have three different ranges within this brand:
1.Very Dry To Dry
2.Dry to Combination
Within those three skin types there are 20 different shades that can be tested to match up against your own skin colour. As Clinique is a 'counter' brand not a high street brand when you first go to the counter an assistant will help you match up your skin tone to the most suitable shade. This is usually done on your jaw line and will take a few attempts to find the right one. The assistant should also give you a quick consultantion about the type of skin you have and what coverage you would like. Personally I wear range number 2. Dry to Combination. This is the most common of skin types and the most easily suited foundation. I don't really have what I would class as dry skin but day to day elements does dry your skin out and like lots of women by T-Zone sometimes gets Oily so this foundation works well to neutralise the T-Zone and also keep my cheeks bones covered from the elements. Personally my shade is Ivory as I have quite pale skin, but another beauty with this foundation is when you do wear fake tan and therefore change the shade of skin, the Superbalanced Foundation adapts to this so you don't need to worry about having a spare shade for those special occasions.
Clinique Superbalanced Foundation has the consistancy of a 'thin' foundation. It's not thick and gloopy but more like a liquid foundation which I love as it doesn't make me feel like I'm layering make-up on with a trowel! Never a good look! However once it's on, the foundation does provide that beautiful matte finish look which you don't expect with a liquid foundation. I used to assume that I would have to buy those awful gloopy and thick foundations to get that level of coverage, but was so pleased to find I didn't need to!
This foundation is also full of anti-irratants and anti-oxidants and is non-acnegenic and is oil free. These things all contribute to my overall rating of 5 stars for this foundation. Providing protection from the elements is also present in this foundation and to know that my skin has even a small level of protection is a bonus for me. Being someone who wears make up most days this gives me some comfort over what I'm doing to my skin!
Clinique Superbalanced Foundation comes in a glass bottle with a silver style lid and comes per 30ml. The cost for 30ml is £21, a figure which has grown over the last few years quite a lot but is still worth it because for that it should last approximately 3 months if used on a daily basis.
This item is my foundation for life! Expensive, but toally worth it!
I bought this foundation when I noticed a friend of mine, who has a similar complexion to mine, suddenly started having flawless skin that looked wonderfully natural. When were out with friends for dinner and everyone was complementing her skin. I asked her later and she told me she just bought this foundation.
I tried it and was happy to find it had the same effect on me :) I have normal skin and she has dry skin so I guess clinique are delivering what they promise.
The bottle is square with a metallic lid as you can see in the picture. It's surprisingly light as I expected it to be heavy because of the thick glass bottle. Once you remove the lid, there is no applicator or anything. You just use a sponge or your fingers on the opening and flip the bottle to get some foundation out. On the bottom of the bottle it tells you that once opened, it can be used for 2 years. Which is good since my 30ml bottle lasted for a long time, of course it depends on how much you use and how often. The foundation itself is not thick but rather a thinnish liquid. It's easy to apply and blends in well with my skin.
It also says on the bottle that it is tested for allergies and 100% fragrance and oil free. Although it says on the bottle to shake well before using, I never experienced any problems with it or noticed the components separating.
What I like about this foundation is that it does look natural and I don't feel it on my skin. It also never drys up in lines or under my eyes. I would say it lasts for quite a long time so it looks good throughout the evening.
I received this foundation for my Christmas my sister in law knows that I have combination skin my t zone is healthy where as my cheeks are a little dry so while she was out shopping she picked me up this little wonder from Clinque. It costs around £23 for a 30 ml bottle. There are around 17 shades so there is definitely one to suit every skin tone.The foundation itself comes in a small glass bottle.It is see through so that you can see how much is remaining in the bottle and has a screw on lid. The bottle itself is rather heavy this is because it is made of very strong glass but sometimes it seems a bit excessive for such a small bottle.
To get the foundation out of the bottle you have to tip it up as its just a small hole for the foundation to be applied. I find it easier to get a cotton bud pick up a little foundation with it and then transfer it on to the foundation brush as I find each and every time I tip the bottle up too much comes out and makes a huge mess. The idea is to work from the middle of the face and work out the way towards hair line and chin. You only need a small amount on the foundation brush as I find it does go a very long way.
Once applied the foundation really does look brilliant a real difference in tone of the skin its looks almost flawless but at the same time it is so very light that you can't feel it on your skin. It causes no irritation and last for a full working day up to around 12 hours that is when I start to notice it fading away. It looks really natural but still gives a really nice finish. It can be a little hard to blend it in with the brush around nose eyes and mouth but it is easily fixed by blending with your fingers and achieves the same brilliant finish as with the brush.
As for the combination part of the foundation I have not noticed any real difference in my skin but at the same time it does not get worse as it does with a lot of other foundations so it must be doing something to prevent it from getting worse. I think although it is a little pricey it is well worth it as it stays put all day without rubbing off, its a light noticeable yet subtle finish. There is a shade for every skin tone and over all is just brilliant.
My only down side is I prefer squeezer bottle for application as the opening to the bottle is not very wide and can be very messy when trying to pour the correct amount of foundation out.
I had always struggled to find the right colour foundation for my complection until 6 years ago on holiday in America an extremely helpful shop assistant introduced me to clinique superbalanced foundation. This amazing product started my addiction to clinique.
I have recently tried finding a cheaper alternative but non of the products I've tried come close to this foundation.
At £21 per bottle it does seem expensive for what initially looks like a small bottle however a little really does go a long way. I use this product on a daily basis and it lasts me a couple of months. You can also keep an eye out for the clinique bonus time in department stores such as Boots, Debenhams or House of Fraser. This way if you buy two products you get a goody bag of clinique products to try out.
This foundation comes in 20 different shades so with the help of the clinique assistant it is not hard to find your ideal colour. It blends into the skin really easy and leave no streaks or patches. It is extremely natural looking but with excellent coverage.
I have combination skin but this foundation gives moisture to my dry skin whist controlling greasy areas.
The bottle looks great, it's a glass bottle which gives it the feel of a quality product whilst the glass is extremely strong. I'm very clumsy but in the 6 years I've used this product I haven't broken one yet, despite dropping it numerous times in the floor and I the sink.
I can't recommend this product enough. It is a make up bag essential. It is light, easy to use and not at all greasy or sticky and the results are fantastic.
For me, this is simply the best make up I have ever purchased. I admit, at first I did think Is it worth the money? But I completely feel like it is, and have never looked back. I am now on my second bottle (In 3 years because it lasts so well - yes I do use it every day!)
Benefits I feel it offers are:
Excellent finish when applied on the skin
It REALLY is balanced - I suffer with dry and oily skin, and it works well
No orange lines, the colours are fantastic, they totally blend in - and there is such a big range of them
It lasts all day (well 9-5), you probably will want to apply again if you are off out at night, but still its brilliant.
It doesn't dry out - like most other brands do!!
It lasts for months.. and still feels like new 6 months down the line!
You can test it out in store to get the right colours
Any negatives.. well I think the only negative is the design of the bottle.. with it being shaped how it is, it can be hard to scrape out those last few bits.. but to be honest at that stage you've had 6-8 months usage of it.. it's time to buy a new one!
Anything else.. well I have recommended this product to a lot of my friends, and I know that not all agree, they don't think it's worth the money, and that's absolutely fine! But for me, and trust me I do usually use every opportunity to save money, I believe that £24 for make up that will give you confidence and make you feel good, is worth it!
Clinique Superbalanced Makeup 30ml / Combination/ oily skin / Medium Coverage / Matte Finish.


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Art Contest of the Month
[August 2011]
These are the submissions for this month
1: ~Care~ with Green Day
2: -God of War- with Kratos (Chibi)
3: ManamiSaku with Sasuke and Naruto
4: ~Yard~ with Ichigo
5: Enemy with Land of Blue & Pink
6: I Just Died with Kira
7: The Pervy Sage with Hooded man entrance
8: Sauron with Kenpachi
9: Masha with Ryou Shirogane
10: Lara with Sweet Champagne
11: ~Johninto Uchiha~ with The 4th Hokage (Colored)
12: Ichigo.. with Sasuke MS
13: LilithDeepRoses with Mei Terumi
14: Jacob Moore with Lelouch, and C.C.
15: Uchiha Minato with Naruto
16: -Yusuke- with Super Saiyan Teen Gohan With Piccolo's Cape
17: Daiki with Myself One Piece style Manga drawing
18: Tktcool with Demon
19: ~Captain Bravo~ with Landscape
20: +Kyon+ with The Real Nature!!!!
21: SAGE OF 6 PACKS with ITACHI UCHIHA-ANBU-BLACK-OPS
22: Kankuzo with Kakashi
23: ..hAn5oM rAlPh.. with Kimimaro Edo Tensei
24: Amaterasu420 with Sasuke and Itachi Uchiha
25: Dino with Zoro
26: Toruk-Makto with Itachi Uchiha
Good luck and don't cheat -_-
You know the rules if not here is a brief ruling......
- No Voting for yourself
- No Asking for people to vote for your work
- No getting on alternative accounts to vote for yourself
- No saying mine is better than their
- Any breaking of any of the rules results in disqualification
- Advertising the contest-poll with VM/PM's or in any other way is forbidden
Just don't forget to vote for the the best artwork and not for your friends ^x^...
...otherwise :nero:


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ADS Tech has announced PYRO Professional MPEG Edition, a hardware/software solution for real-time capturing, editing, and exporting of High Definition (HD), analog and digital video. In addition to including PYRO A/V Link, ADS Tech's 1394/Firewire -based universal Digital Video (DV) format converter, PYRO Professional MPEG Edition comes with the full versions of Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Encore DVD, and Adobe Audition. MainConcept's MPEG Pro editing plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro is also included.
The MPEG Pro plug-in included with PYRO Professional MPEG Edition adds native MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and HD video capture, edit, and export capabilities to Adobe Premiere Pro without having to transcode the video to another format. Equipped with Composite, S-Video, and Component connectors, PYRO Professional MPEG Edition can also be used to capture video from analog sources such as an 8mm camcorder, a VCR, or a TV; and from digital devices such as DV camcorders and DV cameras.
PYRO Professional MPEG Edition will be available August 2004 through DV dealers and distributors such as Broadfield, B & H Photo, Micro-Pace, Ingram Micro, D & H Distributing, Video Guys, Safe Harbor, J & R Computer World, and other major retailers and etailers. The expected street price is $799.


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HDTV Update 2008
After two straight years of heady double-digit price drops, it's sometimes hard to get beyond the fact that high-def TVs of all stripes are far more affordable than ever. But to just focus on price misses the bigger picture, so to speak: TVs haven't just gotten cheaper, they've also gotten better.
For example, each of the flat-panel technologies - LCD and plasma - have taken huge strides in addressing their traditional weaknesses. Even rear-projection microdisplays - moribund from a sales perspective - continue to show surprising signs of innovation, particularly in areas such as cabinet size, backlighting, and 3-D capability. The result is that many TV buying decisions are now being driven as much by lifestyle choices as they are by the technological superiority of one display type over another.
So maybe it's not surprising that in a world where most step-up models from the major brands now sport all the latest features - 1080p resolution, advanced video-processing circuitry, and the ability to access home networks or even the Internet - some manufacturers are turning to fashion and design to differentiate their products. Increasingly stylized shapes and bold splashes of color - such as those found in Samsung's Touch of Color sets and in LG's distinctive-looking Edge and Scarlet models - are helping to separate these TVs from the now-standard piano-black offerings from their competitors. Fortunately, many of these TVs offer performance that matches their striking good looks.
Here are some of the key HDTV trends we've seen shaping the industry during the past year, as well as a few we expect to be meaningful in 2009 and beyond:
More Screen, Less Green
While it's unlikely that many S&V readers are still pondering their first HDTV purchase, those now in the market for a second or even third set will find they can get a lot more screen for their money today than they could have just a year ago. While it's unlikely we'll see the 30% to 40% year-to-year price drops of the past two years, larger sets could be 15% to 20% less expensive this holiday season. The best news: The biggest price cuts will be on larger-sized (40 inches or more) 1080p plasma and LCD sets.
The average selling price of 40- and 42-inch 1080p LCD TVs is expected to be just over $1,000 by the end of the year, down 24% ($1,380) from a year ago. Prices on even bigger 46- and 52-inch 1080p LCD sets should drop 21% by this Christmas, with average selling prices falling to $1,455 and $2,163, respectively.
While the market is increasingly dominated by LCD, some of the hottest action will actually be in plasma, particularly 50-inch 1080p models, as suppliers play catch-up with LCD in the "Full HD" race. The average selling price of these sets is expected to be just over $1,700 this holiday season - about $1,000, or 30%, less than last year.
More than 80% of the TVs shipped to stores are LCDs. That's due to the greater number of LCD brands and to the fact that plasma hasn't been an option for those looking for a TV smaller than 42 inches (though Vizio now sells a 32-inch plasma, a screen size popular in Asia). In 2008, LCD TV shipments in North America will likely approach 30 million units, compared to just 3.7 million plasma sets.
The outlook is less sanguine for rear-projection HDTVs, as the market has essentially shrunk to just two players: Samsung and Mitsubishi. RPTV sales estimates for 2008 range from 400,000 to 650,000 sets - a sharp drop-off from the more than 3 million rear-projection TVs sold in 2006. These sets best compete at the very largest screen sizes - 60 inches and larger - where flat-panel models are either limited in supply or prohibitively expensive.
The Thin Get Thinner
Compared to older CRT-based sets, even the chubbiest flat-panel TVs seem positively svelte. But taking a page from the fashion-industry playbook, models are finding ways to get even skinnier. Hitachi upped the ante earlier this year with its series of 1 1/2-inch-thick 32- to 47-inch LCD models, which sport new power supplies and backlighting technology, plus outboard digital tuners. JVC now has a pair of super-slim 1 1/2-inch Procision-series LCD TVs - in 42- and 46-inch screen sizes - that include built-in tuners, plus a new, 40% smaller CCFL backlight. Just barely deeper is LG's flagship LGX Super Slim LCD TV, a 42-inch model (with a distinctive red back plate) that's just 1 3/4 inches deep.
Although plasma is an emissive technology - since it produces its own light, no external backlight is needed - creating an ultra-thin model is apparently no easy task. But based on prototypes shown at CES back in January, slimmer sets are on the way. Hitachi says it will have a 1[1/2]-inch-deep plasma in 2009, while Panasonic showed a model that's less than an inch deep, which could arrive in 2010. Pioneer wowed the CES crowds with a Kuro prototype that was less than a half inch thick.
But to really see where thin is at today, look no further than Sony's $2,500 11-inch XEL-1 OLED TV - it's just 3 mm thick, or three times thinner than even the Pioneer prototype. But making OLED sets thin is apparently far less challenging than making them bigger. While several companies, most notably Sony and Samsung, have demonstrated 27- to 31-inch models, OLED sets with home-theater-sized screens are still products of the future.
TVs are also getting narrower, allowing bigger screens to fit in smaller spaces. An early trick was moving the speakers from the sides to the bottom of the TV. Some models now use down-facing speakers that fire at a curved sound reflector, which pushes sound out and into the room. Others are simply making the speakers disappear. LG, for example, offers "invisible speaker" systems that use actuators around the bezel. (The system in its PG60 "Edge" plasma models has been tuned by audio guru Mark Levinson.) Philips' Aurea LCD models also feature an invisible speaker system that has arrays of multiple tweeters integrated into the frame, plus midrange/woofers nestled in the bottom of the TV.
Manufacturers are also carving inches off the TV's bezel itself. Toshiba led the charge with the 1-inch bezel on its Regza models, with Sharp, JVC, and other companies following suit. Maybe the most dramatic effort to date is LG's above-mentioned PG60 "Edge" plasma sets, which use a single-layer glass design to essentially eliminate the screen's frame so the TV looks like a single, seamless sheet of black glass.


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CARSON, Calif. – The LA Galaxy may be in the midst of a two week break from MLS play, but there will be no rest for forward Robbie Keane, who has joined up with Ireland for World Cup qualifying.
Keane and the Irish will begin their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign on Friday against Kazakhstan as part of a two match stint hat includes a friendly against Oman in London that the Galaxy forward will not take part of. The Irish face quite the challenge as they are drawn into Group C against Germany, Christian Wilhelmsson's Sweden, Austria, Faroe Islands and the Kazakhs. The top team from each of the eight groups will qualify automatically while the runners-up take part in a two-leg playoff match.
Below are Keane's thoughts about Ireland's World Cup qualifiers….
KEANE: "I'm looking forward to seeing the lads again. We've got a long trip to Kazakhstan and obviously, I don't know too much about them, but I look forward to seeing the guys again and hopefully start to getting back to winning ways with them."
(On rebounding as a nation from a challenging European Championship…)
KEANE: "I think that as a nation, it's important that we qualify for every tournament. That needs to start now; we sort of qualify for one and then miss out for ten years or so. That's not good enough; we need to [qualify] every two years or every four years. It's important for our nation that we qualify for these tournaments."
(On the squad's depth…)
KEANE: "It's pretty much the same squad that we have. There aren't many players that have come in, obviously, Shay Given and Damian Duff have retired so, but there was already players in the squad anyway that would take their place so there is not really a big change from a few months."
(On whether he is in better fitness than his teammates who just started their season..)
KEANE: "Yeah, obviously, their season has just started a couple weeks ago. I've played a lot of games and whether that's good or bad, I'm not sure."


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Eisenhower's Center for Family Medicine
Stepping up to the Demand for Optimal Care
One of the most important objectives in health care today is the training and recruitment of primary care physicians — family medicine and internal medicine — to meet the nationwide demand for optimal personal and family care. As one of the leading health care systems in the nation, Eisenhower Medical Center has been vigorously recruiting family medicine and internal medicine physicians to meet the need for primary care physicians here in the Coachella Valley. Eisenhower has also created the Center for Family Medicine at the Eisenhower George and Julia Argyros Health Center. Part of Eisenhower's teaching hospital, which is scheduled to begin accepting residents in 2013, the Center for Family Medicine focuses on patient-physician centered relationships.
"I think one of the key points is that family medicine is a specialty. But it's a specialty that focuses on breadth of care and is centered on the patient-physician relationship," says Maureen Strohm, MD, Director of the Center for Family Medicine. "In the training process, resident physicians are trained across the entire spectrum of care, regardless of the patient's age, medical problems or venue. We train residents in the hospital setting, in the outpatient office, the nursing home, as well as in the patient's home. We also work with the resident physicians to incorporate a community focus in their work and caring."
Joining Eisenhower Medical Center in 2009, Dr. Strohm has more than 27 years of experience in caring for patients and families in downtown Los Angeles. Dr. Strohm also has 14 years of experience as a family medicine residency director at the University of Southern California/California Hospital Family Medicine Residency program and 25 years as a faculty member with USC's Keck School of Medicine where she is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine.
According to Dr. Strohm, family medicine physicians have enough experience and expertise to handle about 90 percent of the health concerns they encounter. When specialists are needed, family physicians coordinate a patient's care, ensuring a greater level of patient safety and balance which are fundamental to the relationship between the patient and physician.
One of the reasons for resurgence in primary care is the result of listening to what patients want. For those who remember the term "general practitioner," the family medicine physician is that and more — someone who looks at the family as a whole entity, learning from both individual and group dynamics, treating the whole person and the whole family as an integral part of their community.
"For those of us who choose to go into family medicine, part of the reason and part of the joy is caring for whole families," shares Dr. Strohm. "It brings a wealth to that relationship to be able to know each individual in the family in a special way."
"There's an extraordinary need for more primary care physicians," explains Dr. Strohm. "By bringing residents in training to Eisenhower, the likelihood of them staying is significantly increased, so we will be building, over time, the base of physicians available to care for our community."
Eisenhower George and Julia Argyros Health Center for Family Medicine
For more information, call 760-773-1460 or visit ema.emc.org


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I bought nothing for Christmas and gave it to everybody.
I bought nothing for Christmas and gave it to everybody.
All I can think about is September 2012 and the beginning of the Christmas season and 4 months of never ending Christmas music and advertising.
From Nothing we came, and on 12/21/12, we can all come back here, for nothing.
19 BMWMOA Nationals under my belt, and I have no idea what I am doing.
People all over the world are talking about nothing. It doesn't matter what language you speak or even if you can't speak. Nothing's the same everywhere you go. Almost the entire universe is made up of nothing. Philosophers think and talk about nothing until they die. "It's" that important!
1996 Harley Springer, 2011 R1200RT
When you find a big kettle of crazy, it?s best not to stir it.
Nothing is that important.
Kevin W.
'76 R90/6 (wei?e kuh)
'11 G650GS (Bill the Cat)
Der Weg ist das Ziel!
On the other hand, stale and unimaginative is not important.
Mike Davis
"Old n Slow" It's a way of life!
I'm at work. Gawd am I bored!
Original litter
Original owner
2012 Ural Gear Up
Cosmologist try to explain a universe springing from nothing...who would have thought such cutting edge research and experimental physics were being carried on at the BMW MOA form?
I am going to roll over and go back to sleep...err...continue my research and experiments while it snows.
Pass the mustard and UP THE REVOLUTION!
The thing about traveling is, you never want it to end and you can't wait to get home.
I answer to Roy, Chief, or Sarg.
04 R-1150-RT current bike. 94 R-1100-RS74,383, Sold, 78 R-80/7, K.I.A by a D.U.I
I love it ---a page adjusted for the (mentalalist) of the US Government