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Owners Jeremy and Denise Speight combined two very different businesses when they opened the North Texas Vapor Shop & Aquarium Lounge.
Their establishment, which opened Feb. 1, sells electronic cigarette devices, accessories and liquid, as well as tropical saltwater aquariums. Their shop is at the corner of Bell and Hickory streets, sharing a building with Weldon's Saddle Shop and Western Wear.
The Speights said they want to help more people quit smoking.
"We are just here to help people get off cigarettes," Jeremy Speight said about one side of his business.
Jeremy Speight has been the Fishman, as he calls himself, for more than 25 years. As a youth he worked at a Denton pet shop, which got him interested in learning about aquariums. He did the same work through college.
Getting into electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, was a career change, he said.
Electronic cigarettes were designed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, according to the business's website. The battery-powered device warms a flavored liquid, sometimes called "juice," to deliver the nicotine.
The couple starting using e-cigs seven years ago.
"We started vaping as a hobby, and it helped us get off the cigarettes," Jeremy Speight said. "Then we decided we wanted to open up a business."
The owners offer free classes from 1 to 2 p.m. each Saturday to teach people how to use e-cigs and answer any questions.
Electronic cigarettes are used by more than 3.5 million people, according to the Tobacco Vapor Electronic Cigarette Association's website.
North Texas Vapor Shop & Aquarium Lounge is located at 347 E. Hickory St. Summer business hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/NorthTexasVaporShop.
Several businesses were recognized during the Mayor's Quarterly Council Breakfast on Thursday.
Businesses received awards from city departments, area universities and other local entities.
The following lists the awarding company, organization or entity, followed by the award recipient and the person accepting the award:
North Central Texas Colllege Small Business Development Center: Robin Huttash, owner of A Creative Art Studio;
Texas Woman's University Small Business Institute: Anna Love, owner of Love to Live Well;
University of North Texas Murphy Center for Entrepreneurship: Glen Farris, creator and owner of We Denton Do It and talent buyer and production manager for Spune;
Denton Enterprise Airport: HTA Aviation, co-owners Steve and Sara Brown;
Denton Public Library: Dollar General, district manager Jim Sweet;
Denton Public Library: Madness Comics & Games, owner Jim Shuman;
Keep Denton Beautiful: The Pickled Carrot, co-owners Cuong Mai and Whitney Dewell;
Keep Denton Beautiful: Painted Flower Farm, nursery manager Katie Wilcox;
Denton Police Department: Longhorn Helicopters, pilot Sean Tigert and president Valerie Williamson;
Denton Police Department: Bill Utter Ford, owner/president Bill Utter and general manager Carl Anderson;
Denton Police Department: Zimmerer Kubota, rental manager Revi Boehrs;
City of Denton Purchasing and Materials Management: Fastenal, Chris White, director of government sales, and Stephanie Martinez, government sales representative;
City of Denton Solid Waste Recycling: Place to Be Properties, Miranda Ridinger, bookkeeper/recycling programs;
City of Denton Technology Services: Charter Communications, Jack Marsh, key accounts manager for Texas;
Downtown Task Force: Denton Main Street Association, president Larry Parker; and
Economic Development Partnership Board: Denton Regional Medical Center, CEO Jeff Lawrence.
Classic Chrysler Jeep Dodge employees partnered with parents and teachers at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School for a Drive for the Kids fundraiser on May 23 to help raise money for the school's field day.
Parents and guests could earn a $10 contribution for the school from Chrysler by test-driving a 2013 Chrysler Town & Country minivan.
The effort raised $2,070 for the Woodrow Wilson PTA.
At the end of the national Drive for the Kids program, the school with the highest number of test drives in each of five regions across the U.S. will win an additional $5,000.
After four months of testing its pilot location, Pizza Hut's stand-alone WingStreet on Loop 288 closed in March, the company told Restaurant News, a trade magazine.
Doug Terfehr, a Pizza Hut spokesman, told the Denton Record-Chronicle last year that the Plano-based company chose Denton to test its new concept because of its proximity to the company headquarters.
Mothers are now the sole or primary providers in 40 percent of U.S. households with children younger than 18, according to a report released Wednesday by the Pew Research Center, which analyzed census data.
In 1960, mothers were only 11 percent of the primary providers, the report stated.
"Breadwinner moms," as the report states, are married mothers who have a higher income than their husbands (37 percent, or 5.1 million) and single mothers (63 percent, or 8.6 million.)
For more information, visit www.pewsocialtrends.org/2013/05/29/breadwinner-moms.
Cary Cates recently joined Grunden Financial Advisory Inc. as a financial planning specialist.
Cates spent three years as an independent financial planner and tax preparer. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in financial services from the University of North Texas in 2010.
Grunden Financial Advisory is a Denton-based wealth management and investment advisory firm, located at 2516 Lillian Miller Parkway, Suite 110. For more information, visit www.grunden.com.
Coming up
Dallas-based Rusty Taco will open its first Denton location at 10 a.m. Monday.
The restaurant is at 210 E. Hickory St., in the former location of Ramen Republic. There's a new climate-controlled, covered patio, measuring about 1,000 square feet, along with 60-inch televisions and an area for live music.
The menu offers a variety of tacos, priced at $2.50 and under. Restaurant hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/RustyTacoDenton.
The Aubrey Chamber of Commerce will host its 2013 golf tournament starting at 9 a.m. June 30 at Oakmont Country Club, 1901 Oakmont Drive in Corinth. For tickets and more information, visit http://business.aubreycoc.org/events.
Staff writer Dawn Cobb contributed to this report.
KARINA RAMÍREZ can be reached at 940-566-6878 and via Twitter at @KarinaFRamirez.


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" Brand: E.l.f / Type: Eyeliners / Suitable for: Eye "
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I bought this in the Elf 50% off sale and as this was one of my first felt tip eyeliners I was really excited to receive this. Here are my thoughts
This is just a standard black matte plastic with elf written in white across it. This is about the same size as a crayola felt tip and can be shoved it any bag. This could very easily be mistaken for a pen and my boyfriend has tried to use it as such before - luckily I managed to stop him!
This packaging is nice and discreet you wouldn't realise it was so cheap.
The eyeliner
First of all the nib is terrible, the first few applications this is almost scrathing my eye, it is so uncomfortable. Once you get past that stage though the brush becomes softer but this is only because it is falling apart. This means it very hard to get a proper line and very easy to make a mistake. When this is being removed it smudges an unholy amount so one mistake can ruin an entire face of makeup.
The colour is meant to be black but unless you go over and over this is nothing more than a dark grey but with some perseverance I can get an ok black winged eyeliner.
Staying power wise this is not too bad. Once I've got past all the other issues this looks quite good and it can last a night out. But is it waterproof as promised? No. This copes with sweat but not water, it also flakes leaving an unsightly mess around my eyes. These need to be constantly cleaned up.
Price and availability
This cost me just £1.50 in the sale and for when it does actually work I think it is worth that but for the full price of £3 noway. I will not be buying this again and this is just another disappointment in the mixed bag that is elf cosmetics.
I love felt-tip eyeliners, they're so much more fun to apply than normal eye liners!
I've got quite a few different ones, one of which is the ELF waterproof eyeliner pen. I used to have four of these but one arrived without anything inside the casing so was unuseable and the other two dried out after a couple of weeks so I just have one at the minute.
These retail at £1.50 each which is an amazing price and so much cheaper than a majority of other brands but just as good! There are eight colours available which I think is great - most eyeliners are only available in the usual brown and black so the colour choice is a nice change. I currently have the black one but I've had the grey one in the past and both colours are very well pigmented and intense.
With some cheap 'felt tip' eye liners, the black shades can look quite washed out but the pigmentation is really impressive. The eye liner comes in a plastic tube which holds 1.8g of product. It is designed to look like a pen which I find quite cute. It's black with white writing on the side of it saying the brand and product name. The packaging is quite sleek and it doesn't look cheap or tacky. The pen can fit in my make-up bag easily and doesn't take up much room and it is easy to grip and it's very lightweight.
The firm nib is a good size and slightly pointed making application precise and the line it produces when applied is very neat and a medium size - not tooo thin and not too thick. The nib is protected by a plastic lid which just pulls off. It's important to remember to put the lid back on after each use else it will dry out. ELF claim that this is a 'no smudge, no budge' eyeliner which lasts for hours. It's waterproof as well.
When I first got this a couple of weeks ago, the nib was quite moist and very soft and it glided across my skin without dragging but it's now a lot dryer and starting to go a little hard even though I always make sure that I put the lid back on after each use. It is still useable but not as much product comes out unless I spend a couple of minutes shaking it.
I use this mainly on my upper lids when I'm wearing falsies to cover up the band and it's good for the outer eyelash flick as well as it stays in place, dries quickly and doesn't smudge. I rarely use it on my waterline as it irritates my eyes and makes them water for some reason, but it's fine on my upper lashline. It gives that extra bit of definition and lasts for ages - at least six hours. It's quite difficult to remove and I have to scrub my eyes with a make-up removing pad to get it off - it takes quite a few make-up removing pads to remove all traces of it.
I give it three out of five stars. It's cheap, well pigmented, cruelty free (not tested on animals) and long lasting but if used on my waterline it irritates my eyes and it also goes really dry in the tube after a couple of weeks.
I read a lot of reviews before I decided to buy this. Most of which were positives but there was a few that claimed it made their eyes red and sensitive. I decided to buy it anyway as it is very reasonably priced at £3.50.
It came in the same type of packaging as toothbrushes. The pen itself is very thin and sleek. It has a very thin felt-tip pen like top. I applied it on top of foundation, as I normally do, and it took a few attempts to get a solid black line. The next day I decided to apply it BEFORE foundation and wow, it is so much easier! I got a thick perfect line straight away!
I think this would suit someone who doesn't wear foundation, or someone who wears mineral make-up, as it doesn't seem to apply well on top of liquid foundation. I did not experience any redness or sensitivity, and it was very easy to remove with make-up wipes. I think it's great considering how cheap it is!
For a while now I have been using E.L.F products. They wow me every time I buy one of their good quality make up products. They are really reliable which is why I loved them - and the fact their things are so cheap , it doesn't really matter if you don't really like some of their things because it's not like you've lost LOADS of money.
E.L.F are a Makeup up company that sells their products in the UK, America, Italy and a few other countries. They are known for their good quality products and very low prices. They don't test on animals and use bacteria free synthetic brushes.
One of E.L.F's makeup ranges is the Studio range. The prices in this range start from £3.50. They are best known for looking and performing like professional makeup brands. The studio range has been compared to the top makeup brands such as Lancome and L'oreal and has come out equal to them , quality and performance wise.
The mineral range is best known for its 100% natural materials. All the packaging in this range is recyclable. This range looks professional too. The prices for this range is from £3.00 and up.
THE E.L.F's OWN RANGE
E.L.F's 'own' range is the cheapest range they sell. All of the products in this range are from £1.50. They don't look or feel as professional as the other ranges - however they are still good quality.
The waterproof eyeliner is £1.50. It is one of E.L.F's cheaper products but it performs just as well as other eyeliners.
The eyeliner comes as it is. It comes in a black thin tube which has the name of the eye liner on the side. It is shiny black and feels likes a felt tip. The lid snaps on securely so no leakages.
The coverage is really good. The eyeliner goes on nice and smoothly after one stroke. I find that by doing it in small strokes on the eyelid makes the liner appear a lot more neat and tidy. It is matte black so it makes the eyes look stunning.
I wouldn't say that this is 100% waterproof. It is waterproof to a certain extent. I put it on and went for a walk in wind and rain, with an umbrella and by the time i got home there was the signs of panda eyes however it wasn't that bad. But I wouldn't call this a GOOD waterproof eyeliner. It's just OK.
The application is easy. The felt tip brush allows easy application. To apply simply start in the middle of your lash line and start by doing small strokes and lightly pressing the eyeliner on your eye. For a thicker line, tilt the eyeliner brush more so that more of it is touching your lash line.
Overall this eyeliner is cheap so I wouldn't expect much of it. It's not AMAZING but it does the job. It has a nice coverage and is easy to remove but if you want a brilliant eyeliner than maybe spend a little more on one of the studio eyeliners or a different branded eyeliner.
My new favourite cosmetics company is E.L.F., which stands for Eyes, Lips, Face. They are an online retailer and their UK web store can be reached at this address http://www.eyeslipsface.co.uk. They have several different ranges of make-up, including their Basic, Mineral, and Studio lines. I love wearing make-up and have great fun experimenting with colours and different looks. It's nice to have lots of products to play around with but there are always a few items that become must-haves and form the basis of most of my 'faces'. I tend to put the focus on my eyes and go for bold, bright looks with heavy liner.
This Waterproof Eyeliner Pen is part of the Basic range and costs just £1.50 for a 1.8g amount of product. There are 5 different shades available to choose from: Coffee (brown), Black, Midnight (blue), Ash (grey) and Plum. I have this in the classic black shade as it's a great all-rounder.
Product description: "Get no smudge, no budge eyeliner that lasts for hours for a fabulous and fresh look of precision. The smooth pen applicator easily glides on color for very fine to bold lines for effortless beauty."
It comes sealed in a cardboard backed blister pack which contains directions and ingredients listings on the back. The waterproof Eyeliner Pen comes in a long, thin tube with a pull-off cap lid. This reveals the "pen" eyeliner tip and is an excellent packaging idea as it makes the product really easy to use and there is no mess. This easily fits into any make-up bag, handbag or even your pocket.
Directions for use: Hold applicator at a slight angle and apply color to the base of the lashes. Use a light touch for thin lines or a firmer touch for thicker lines. To remove easily use a water based makeup remover. Best stored tip down for ultimate color saturation.
I don't wear too much make-up on a daily basis, preferring to keep it natural and mainly just use base and concealer products. But I do like a strong eye make-up, and will always choose dramatic eyes over heavy lip colour. A black eyeliner is a must have item for every girl and they can be used to create all sorts of looks. My favourite look is simple but stylish no matter what occasion you are dressing for. Create a smooth, straight line with the liner, from the inner corner of the upper lid to the outer corner. You can then add a flick at the outer corner for a touch more drama. The Waterproof Eyeliner Pen is the perfect product to use in this manner. You can get a good grip on the tube and the fine brush tip allows you to simply draw the make-up onto your eyelid. It is extremely accurate and goes on like a dream. No mess, no fuss and no awkward application. This is a lot neater than liquid eyeliners and gives a crisper look than a normal eye pencil. I would say this is the ideal solution for anyone that has trouble getting an even line with liquid eyeliner products.
Because the eyeliner has a pen tip it is gentle on the skin. The colour comes out clearly and you don't have to rub repetitively at the delicate skin around your eye area. It also allows you to get creative and try some more playful designs. I often like to draw long-ling flicks out from the corners of my eyes and decorate with small dots or whatever takes my fancy. The pen nib allows you to draw freely and get a very precise level of detail. However, I did have some serious problems when I tried wearing this eyeliner on my lower lash line. Put simply, it stung like hell! The product seemed to irritate my eyes and it was very sore after I had applied it along the bottom lashes. I had not experienced any discomfort when wearing along my upper lash line over my eyelids, so I was very surprised. I would expect that this could be problematic for anyone that suffers with particularly sensitive eyes.
I often like to apply my eyeliner over a base eye shadow to add a bit of definition. Sometimes with liquid liners this ends up getting clogged, and with pencils it can create a messy look if you're not careful. This Waterproof Eyeliner Pen smoothes on easily over any other eye make-up and does not cause any detrimental effect on any base make-up you may already be wearing. Once I have applied this eyeliner it is set for the day. I never have any need to touch it up or re-apply, and it has fantastic staying power. The waterproof formula really helps it to stay in place and I never have problems with smudging or running. As for its lifespan, I've found that I can get about 3 months maximum usage from one Eyeliner Pen. This does not seem like a lot but I use this product practically every single day and for just £1.50 this is still exceptionally good value.
E.L.F.'s budget range has some fantastic items and this Waterproof Eyeliner Pen is a handy product that can be used to create many different looks and I can't go without it. For just £1.50 this is a real bargain and I will definitely be buying it again. It has a simple, accurate application and is great for glamming up every day. It does have some serious down points but this is still a firm favourite of mine.
E.L.F. are against animal testing - please keep your beauty cruelty free!
Ingredients: Aqua, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, SD Alcohol 40 (Alcohol Denat), Butylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Maganese Violet (CI 77742), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Yellow No. 5 Lake (CI 19140), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Blue No.1 Lake (CI 42090).
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E.L.F Waterproof Eyeliner Pen
I bought this waterproof eyeliner pen as well as quite a few other products from ELF, an online store that sells makeup products for bargain basement prices. ELF offer a wide range of makeup as well as mineral makeup and their own Studio range based makeup. What really caught my attention was the price, most of all their items cost £1.50 or £3.50 (or some are somewhere in between unless you plan on buying any larger gift sets). Although the prices initially drew me in, unless you get something that you like and would use it can't really be classified as a bargain. To date, I have only placed two orders to ELF online (eyeslipsface.co.uk), but overall I have really been pleased with what I have purchased.
One of the reasons I purchased this was because it was advertised as being a water proof eyeliner, which promises not to budge or smudge. Well on all of those accounts this eyeliner really fails to deliver. It does smudge, it doesn't last all day and it is far from water proof. Unlike some other water proof make up that I own this can easily be removed by just using your normal routine and it doesn't require special eye makeup removal lotion. It does tend to stay pretty much in place but if you do rub or touch your eye it will smudge very easily and by the end of the day this is never as pristine looking as I would prefer.
This pen is a really nice shape to hold and use, I find that it fits nicely into my hand. The nib is also very easy to get good and even results with. The tip as you would suspect is quite fine so you can get a nice light line however, if you use it in a more side on way you can get a thicker more noticeable dark line, perfect for creating day or evening looks.
There isn't that much liquid eyeliner in the pen (1.8 grams) which really doesn't last for that long. However, considering the price and that usually ELF products come in small quantities I was expecting this and I wouldn't say it was much of a problem. For the retail price of £1.50, I think you get enough to justify the price. However, personally I would have rather paid more for more product instead of having an eyeliner pen that runs out quickly and is just more packaging to be thrown into the landfills of the world.
This is available in five different colours, black, ash, midnight, plum and coffee. I have tried and used the black and ash. The ash has been my favourite colour, it is grey but a very dark grey. When this is applied it is hard to tell that it isn't black, but it suits me better because it is a little less harsh and severe than black can look on me.
This eyeliner gets a pretty average three out of five stars from me. Despite it not being waterproof and that it can smudge, I still think it makes for a nice if not very average liquid eyeliner. I prefer quite a few other eyeliners over this one and I would hesitate to recommend it as ELF offer better alternatives at the similar great cheap prices that do look better on. Overall, this is a one of their products that I won't be rushing out to buy again anytime soon.
E.L.F Waterproof Eyeliner Pen!
After searching the web for about an hour just looking for a waterproof liquid liner, I was almost ready to give up when I saw this site elf cosmetics in the corner of my eye. Im naturally curious like a cat and I found this product and so many others a completely insane prices!!! Like amazingly cheap make up which looked quite high quality, which don't really go together!
As this is a rare occurance I checked it out and I bought the liner and a liquid eyeliner and two waterproof eye shadows. I love everything except the pen. There is hardly any liquid in it, it is just completely dry and i have not even used it yet! It makes a really thick pale uneven scruffy line which looks horrible! I will not be buying this product again.... ever!
I love all of the other products so much they are really good! The pen was £1.50 and they come in so many colours but don't buy it, it is a waste of money, and its a shame as all of the other items are really really good and well well! Not worth buying.
Thank you for reading my review
I can happily go without most makeup products, but the only one that really leaves my face feeling naked if I don't use it is Liquid Eyeliner. So when I was browsing on the E.L.F website and saw this pen I thought it was worth a try - it's in a compact pen and would fit perfectly into my 'on the go' makeup bag. And it's only £1.50, so I popped it into my basket.
:: The Pen + Promises ::
E.L.F say this pen is a 'no smudge, no budge eyeliner' and promise it will last for hours after useage giving you a 'fabulous and fresh' look all day long.
The Eyeliner comes in 5 colours - Black, Brown, Midnight (blue), Ash (grey) and Plum - There are swatches of the colours on the E.l.f website.
:: The Packaging ::
The packaging for this, of course, is a pen! I'd say it's about as long as your typical biro, but it kind of curves in the middle (the pen has a waist!) so you can get a good grip.
The lid just pulls off - yep, just like a pen. - to reveal the eyeliner applicator which reminds me of the tips on the Berol felt tip pens you used at school! Apart from this is about 1cm long with a rather fine tip for more precise applications.
The packaging is completely black bar a very sleek looking silver font that just reads 'elf Waterproof Eyeliner Pen' and is the only design on the packaging.
Like all E.L.F packaging, it's kept simple as to not bump the price up but I think it gives it quite a chic look using simple solid colours.
:: Over All ::
I'm 50/50 on this pen. When I first got it the tip was very dry so I couldn't use it straight away and had to stand in upside down for a day for the colour to kind of make it's way to the tip! So you need to make sure you store this tip down to get the best colour results. - I've had days where I forget to do this and the next day the colour is very weak and the tip is really dry!
But when it works, it's really good. I find the colour lasts all day and doesn't smudge like my other liquid eyeliners. - When I pop to the ladies to spruce my makeup after work up it doesn't need a lot of work (just a re application to the outside corners of your eyes if you do 'flicks') so it gets top marks there.
But sadly, waterproof it isn't! I wore this while I watched 'A Love to Hide' and bawled my eyes out. I thought I'd be safe with it supposedly being waterproof but when I checked my makeup in the mirror afterwards I had a case of Panda eyes going on. Thanks E.l.f!
:: Pricing ::
Like all the other E.L.F basic product this costs £1.50 - which I think is more than reasonable.
By my own admission I have never had a huge amount of luck with eyeliner. My lashes are blonde at the roots and it's very hard for me to apply a clean line without it looking like there is a gap between my lashes and the eyeliner - even when I have applied mascara to the base of my lashes.
I usually go for gel liners, but have also found in the past that the 'felt tip' type liners are easier for me to apply than a standard pencil. With this in mind, I decided to treat myself to one of their waterproof liner pens when I placed an order with budget cosmetics site ELF a few months ago.
I have blue/grey eyes and grey eyeliner seems to suit me better than black, but it can be surprisingly difficult to get hold of. I was pleased to see ELF made a colour called Ash, a dark grey shade, and this is the one which I purchased. Other colours available are black, coffee (mid-dark brown), midnight (dark blue) and plum.
The pen itself is fairly nice to look at. Housed in black plastic and with metallic silver writing, it looks basic yet there's something about it that makes it appear pricier than it was. The pen tapers in towards the middle, something which is practical as it aids grip as well as being pleasing on the eye.
The eyeliner has a tip which is very much like a felt tip pen and is very long and pointed. The tip is also very hard and I found that when I began to apply this, it felt quite scratchy on my eyelid and was quite uncomfortable. Even with continued usage, the pen tip didn't soften which was rather disappointing.
On a more positive note, it was quite easy to apply as it could get close to the lash line with the tip, but if you want a quite thick line, I think it could be difficult as this produces a rather thin line which is difficult to build up. The pigmentation of the eyeliner was really disappointing too. The colour looked very patchy and almost as though I had missed bits, so I'd have to go over it again and again to make it look smooth.
One of my biggest disappointments with the pen was the colour. I knew it was supposed to be dark grey, but I thought it looked too dark and was too close to black for my preferences.
I never really got the chance to find out if this product was indeed waterproof as it wore off so quickly. I would find that within around 2 hours of application it had disappeared completely -again hugely disappointing.
The eyeliner costs just £1.50 from website www.eyeslipsface.co.uk. Although that's cheap, obviously I would rather pay extra for something that does actually work!
Overall, I was not impressed - it looked patchy from the moment it was applied and seemed to have pretty much vanished within a couple of hours! I wouldn't buy this again and I would not recommend it to others.
Normally I wear khol eyeliner along the lid of the my eyes but during the summer I decided to try this waterproof eyeliner pen from E.L.F (www.eyeslipsface.co.uk) to try and prevent any smudging or running due to the hot weather. The pen cost me £1.50 as most of E.L.F's products do and once it arrived I put it to work!
The pen comes in standard packaging on a piece of card and is the same size as a biro. It tells us the pen has "a new improved formula" and "smooth glide applicator" and is "long wearing waterproof eyeliner". On the back it says "get no smudge, no budge eyeliner that lasts hours" so I was expecting this to last and last!
The pen itself has a lid that is just pulled of and clicked on and mine is black. There are 5 colours to choose from and I can highly recommend everyone stays away from the plum one in any brand as it makes us look red-eyed and hungover!! Anyway back to the pen. The tip is like a long felt tip pen tip and the actual case of the pen tapers in towards this tip so you can hold it easily. I find E.L.F often have very good shapes to their make up and this pen does feel nice and easy to control.
I only wanted to apply a line along my upper lashes so I first prepped the area with some face powder and then braced me and my shaky hands for the job. I found this didn't go on great actually and it was like the pen was drying out even though it was new and I kept having to tip it nib down and give it a shake to get more liquid to the tip. However I did eventually get the right amount on and it feels just like someone has drawn along your eye with a marker pen, very wet for a short while. I left it for a good few minutes before it stopped feeling wet so this is not one you can apply other make up near for a while but as I'm used to khol rather than liquid liners I think this is fairly normal.
I decided to test this rather than assume it would be waterproof as I find alot of waterproof products are so far from waterproof they may as well call them soluble! I dabbed a bit of water on the liner and it smudged and budged straight away! Not impressed I reverted back to khol and deicded to give this another trial for the purpose of this review.
I moisturise my eyelids when I do my face so I thought it might be that because moisturiser has oil in it so I applied a line to my bare hand, no moisturiser or make up underneath, and waited for that to dry. Once dry I touched my finger to to the tip of my tongue so it was only just damp and lightly dabbed the line on my hand. Again it smudged immediately so I can conclude this is not waterproof at all! It is very much soluble!
So sadly, even though E.L.F do some great products this isn't one of them. It smudges and budges easily with the slightest bit of moisture, it doesn't apply quickly or easily and the pen dries out every few seconds. I wasted only £1.50 to establish this but I was still disappointed because it didn't do what they claimed it would at all. Not recommended I'm afraid girls and this is going in the bin. One star.

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Roques de Garcia Climber's Log
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Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2014
|Used the parking lot as starting place for a hike to the top of Teide via the Pico Viejo. Started 7:30 in the morning and was all alone as the rose over Roques de Garcia. Very nice.
|Posted Mar 23, 2014 3:32 am
|Roques de Garcia, 2.198m
Date Climbed: May 30, 2011
|Parking Monana Blanca 2.350m - Pico del Teide 3.718m - Pico Viejo 3.135m - Roques de Garcia 2.198m - Parador 2.150m
|Posted Jun 5, 2011 2:13 pm
|Roques de García
Date Climbed: Dec 18, 2009
|December 18 2009.
|Posted Jan 21, 2010 11:42 pm
|Roques de García
Date Climbed: Dec 18, 2009
|December 18 2009.
|Posted Jan 21, 2010 11:34 pm
|Roques de García
Date Climbed: Dec 18, 2009
| original plan was to climb El Teide, but it was very windy (the cable car station was reporting 120 km/75 mph winds!), so we (Kessler, Shaylee, Kimberly and I) decided to try the Roques de García instead. It was a nice and scenic hike with some great rock formations and good views of El Teide. On the way back, Kessler and I found a route up to the top of one of the rocks. It was exposed so I told him to wait for me below, but every time I climbed higher, he would follow. After topping out on the rock we returned and finished the loop hike.
|Posted Jan 6, 2010 10:56 pm
|Easy path but nice
Date Climbed: Dec 20, 2009
|Great views to Teide volcano, and an excellent combination of routes Roques El García+Pico Viejo+Pico Teide. Just Roques El García is a bit dissapointing cause LOTS of people everywhere. Many many turists (horrible)
|Posted Dec 22, 2009 2:36 pm
|hikers loop
Date Climbed: Jan 2, 2008
|Excellent thing to do in the beginning of the year. beautiful and magic loop at dusk (takes 1h to 1h30 with pictures), we enjoyed building a cairn
|Posted Feb 1, 2008 4:30 am
|hikers loop
Date Climbed: Nov 4, 2006
|A stange summit log to sign being as there was no real climbing involved except running up a few hills. Enjoyed the rocks though and getting away from the crowds... quite the spectacular volcanic landscape.
|Posted Nov 18, 2006 12:29 am


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BATON ROUGE, La. - JaMarcus Russell threw three touchdown passes and frustrated Alabama with drive-extending scrambles to help No. 12 LSU keep its slim hopes for an SEC West Division title alive with a 28-14 victory Saturday night.
Russell was an efficient 18-of-21 passing for 207 yards and took only one sack. He connected with Early Doucet, Dwyane Bowe and Jacob Hester for scores. Freshman running back Keiland Williams gave the Tigers an early lead on a 38-yard touchdown run.
LSU (8-2, 4-2, SEC) also did not turn the ball over, unlike a feisty Alabama squad that might have pulled off an upset if not for missed opportunities.
Alabama (6-5, 2-5) held a 2:16 advantage in time of possession and nearly matched the Tigers in total yards, but came away from four promising drives with no points because of two turnovers and two missed field goals.
LSU's defense had a lot to do with that. The Tigers preserved a 21-14 lead at the half when Daniel Francis stripped John Parker Wilson on a sack and defensive end Chase Pittman recovered with 19 seconds left in the second quarter.
In the third quarter, LaRon Landry intercepted Wilson's tipped pass at the LSU 12.
In the fourth quarter, Ricky Jean-Francois' sack, LSU's fourth of the game, forced Alabama to settle for Jamie Christensen's 40-yard field goal attempt that went wide. Christensen also missed wide on a 49-yarder on Alabama's first drive.
Wilson was 22-of-35 for 291 yards and one interception. He kept Alabama in the game early with 29-yard touchdown pass to Kenneth Darby and a 6-yard fade to Nikita Stover. However, Wilson lost one of his favorite targets in the second half when Keith Brown hurt his knee.
Alabama also struggled to run, gaining only 78 yards on the ground.
LSU rushed for 211 yards, led by Williams with 79 and Hester with 64.
Doucet had seven catches for 101 yards.
Alabama tried to pressure Russell, but that often backfired. The first time the Crimson Tide brought heavy pressure, the 6-foot-6, 257-pound quarterback shook a tackler off of his leg, rolled left and unloaded a 27-yard bullet to Doucet coming across the field. Several plays later, Russell read an all-out blitz and dumped the ball off to Doucet, who took off into the open field for a 30-yard touchdown that made it 14-0 in the first quarter.
Later in the first half, two Alabama rushers appeared to have Russell in trouble nearly 15 yards behind the line of scrimmage. Russell escaped both, keeping his balance as he was nearly tripped up and scrambling for a 5-yard gain. That same drive, Russell escaped the rush again by rolling left and drilled a 19-yard strike to Bowe in the end zone to give LSU a 21-7 lead.
Alabama's adjustments in pass coverage slowed down the LSU air attack for much of the second quarter. So Russell, who scrambled for 71 yards a week earlier at Tennessee, started using his feet to make big plays again.
On LSU's opening drive of the second half, Russell scrambled for first downs with a 25-yard gain on third-and-19 and a 9-yard gain on third-and-4. That led to Hester's 17-yard touchdown on a catch coming out of the backfield to give LSU a 28-14 lead it maintained until the end.


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Bandobras Took "The Bullroarer" was the son of either Thain Isengrim II or Isumbras III (sources differ) of the Took line, Bandobras was famous for averting a goblin invasion of the Shire at the Battle of Greenfields, and personally slaying the goblins' leader, Golfimbul.
It is possible J.R.R. Tolkien was inspired by George von Hohenzoller
- "He [the Bullroarer] charged the ranks of the goblins of Mount Gram in the Battle of the Green Fields, and knocked their king Golfimbul's head clean off with a wooden club."
- ― An Unexpected Party, The Hobbit
- "She [Tolkien's aunt Grace] alleged that the family name ['Tolkien'] had originally been 'von Hohenzollern', for they had emanated from the Hohenzollern district of the Holy Roman Empire. A certain George von Hohenzollern had, she said, fought on the side of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria at the Siege of Vienna in 1529. He had shown great daring in leading an unofficial raid against the Turks and capturing the Sultan's standard. This (said Aunt Grace) was why he was given the nickname Tollkühn, 'foolhardy'; and the name stuck."
- ― J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography


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If Miggy powers up, Triple Crown will be his again
By Jason Beck and Bobby Nightengale / MLB.com
DETROIT -- The path for another Triple Crown for Miguel Cabrera appears to finally be clearing. If he can have another power-hitting September like he did last year, he could well run away with it.
Repeating that September, however, isn't exactly automatic.
Cabrera's 7-for-13, two-homer, five-RBI series against the Mets pushed his average back to .360, 30 points ahead of his nearest American League competitor in the batting race, Mike Trout, entering Monday. He also moved 10 RBIs up on Chris Davis for the AL lead (128). The only category left is home runs, and Cabrera (43) moved within three of Davis after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning on Monday.
Even if the season ended today, his stats would be historic. Just 14 other times in Major League history has a player batted at least .360 with 40 homers and 120 RBIs, Todd Helton being the last to do so with the 2000 Rockies. According to ESPN Stats and Information, Cabrera is just the fifth player -- and the first since Lou Gehrig in 1934 -- to bat .360 with 42 homers and 128 RBIs through his team's first 130 games. Gehrig and Babe Ruth both did it twice.
Cabrera is obliterating many of the numbers that won him a Triple Crown last year, and his final month was arguably his strongest power month that season with 11 homers after Sept. 1. That year, though, was outside his norm; his .308 average, .390 on-base percentage, .535 slugging percentage and .925 OPS for his career in September and October are his lowest of any month.
That said, Cabrera has a career trend that works in his favor. His 27 homers in 62 road games this year dwarf his home totals of 15 homers in 60 games. By contrast, Cabrera hit 28 home runs at Comerica Park last year, compared with 16 on the road. His home/road totals are virtually even over his previous four seasons in Detroit.
The Tigers play 17 of their final 32 games at home, starting with Monday's series opener against the A's.
Avila has no issues after catching in rehab game
DETROIT -- Tigers catcher Alex Avila, who's on the disabled list, was back behind the plate for Triple-A Toledo on Sunday and Monday and everything went well, a positive sign as he recovers from delayed concussive symptoms.
Avila caught for seven innings on both Sunday and Monday, going a combined 3-for-6 with a double and three walks. He was catching for Toledo on Thursday, but left after three innings due to a headache. On Saturday, Avila was hitless in three at-bats while also drawing a walk as the team's designated hitter.
"There's a strong possibility that if everything's OK and he doesn't have any symptoms, I think there's a possibility that he could return very, very soon," manager Jim Leyland said. "We'll just have to wait and see."
As a procedural move, Avila was transferred from the seven-day disabled list to the 15-day DL on Sunday, allowing him to spend more time on his Minor League rehab assignment. Players on the seven-day DL are limited to five days on an assignment.
Since Avila was placed on the DL on Aug. 11, catcher Brayan Pena is batting .366 with four runs scored and four RBIs in 13 games.
Dotel takes next step in rehab, joins Triple-A Toledo
DETROIT -- Octavio Dotel moved another step closer to rejoining the Tigers' bullpen when Detroit transferred his rehab from Class A Lakeland to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.
Dotel, who has been on the 60-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation since April 20, made five appearances with Lakeland. He allowed four runs on nine hits in 4 2/3 innings -- though all four runs and five hits came during a single outing. In his other appearances, Dotel has given up four singles in four scoreless innings.
"He's doing OK," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. "We're going to see him against a little better competition now."
Dotel pitched a scoreless inning for Toledo on Monday, giving up a double and striking out two.
Leyland said Dotel is throwing around 90 mph, which is about where he was in April, but down from about 93 mph last year. However, adrenaline could be a factor once Dotel faces better hitters.
"Sometimes you can get fooled [by their speed], because when they get to a big league atmosphere they have a tendency to find a little extra mileage," Leyland said. "I don't know if that's the case or not."
According to Major League Baseball rules, a pitcher can be sent on a Minor League rehab assignment for up to 30 days. Dotel began his assignment on Aug. 7, giving him up to 10 more days. He will also be eligible for the Tigers' postseason roster, regardless if he's activated before Sept. 1.
V-Mart most likely won't catch again this year
DETROIT -- Now that the Tigers are done with Interleague Play until their final series of the regular season in Miami, manager Jim Leyland is done talking about Victor Martinez catching. He isn't ruling out putting Martinez back behind the plate again before then, but it would depend more on other players.
Specifically, he brought up the Miguel Cabrera scenario many have discussed.
"I'm not going to get into this big saga about Victor catching and all that," Leyland said Monday. "The only thing you might consider in an American League park is if you really felt it would be beneficial to DH Cabrera for a day. Then you might slip Victor in there to catch a game."
So far, that has not been an option the Tigers have seriously considered while Cabrera has been dealing with his assortment of aches and pains. Cabrera has remained at third base despite an abdominal strain and leg issues from foul balls, though Leyland has taken him out late in games that are well in hand, such as Sunday's victory over the Mets.
Tigers have five with 10 wins for first time since '84
DETROIT -- The Tigers hadn't had a team with five pitchers all reaching double digits in wins since 1984. With Rick Porcello's victory Sunday in New York, the 2013 Tigers accomplished it with 32 games to spare.
Porcello (10-7) joined the rest of Detroit's rotation with at least 10 victories. Max Scherzer got there a long time ago on his way to a 19-1 start. Justin Verlander enters his start Tuesday with 12 victories. Anibal Sanchez entered Monday's start with 11 wins, tied with Doug Fister.
The 1984 squad had four starters -- Jack Morris, Dan Petry, Milt Wilcox and Juan Berenguer -- with double-digit wins, along with reliever Aurelio Lopez. The 1980 team also had four starters with at least 10 wins, along with Lopez.
The 1962 Tigers had five pitchers with at least 20 starts and 10 wins, but two of Paul Foytack's 10 wins came in relief.
Not since 1949 had five Tigers starters all reached double-digit wins in starts. Hall of Famer Hal Newhouser headed that rotation, followed by Virgil Trucks, Art Houtteman, Ted Gray and Fred Hutchinson.
The Tigers are the first Major League team this year with five pitchers in double digits for wins. The Rays, Giants and Nationals all did it last year.
Worth noting
• Jose Iglesias returned to the Tigers' lineup Monday after missing two games with swelling near his left elbow.
• Toledo starter Blaine Hardy has been named the International League Pitcher of the Week for his 16 consecutive scoreless innings last week. He threw a one-hit shutout against Gwinnett last Monday.
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason. Bobby Nightengale is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Game 4, Western Conference semifinals
2:30 p.m., Oracle Arena
Spurs lead series 2-1
It's amazing how quickly a playoff series can turn.
From decisively outplayed in the majority of two home contests, already facing what Manu Ginobili deemed to be must-win circumstances on the road in Game 3, the Spurs now have an opportunity to start shoveling dirt on the upstart Warriors today in Oakland with a potential 3-1 series advantage.
They earned it with a 102-92 victory on Friday that could have scarcely gone much better for them.
In addition to proving their veteran mettle by holding off one Warriors charge after another, the Spurs benefited from a sprained ankle that could sideline Golden State star Stephen Curry.
He is listed a game-time decision.
Curry was struggling even before that, shooting just 17 for 50 since his 22-point rampage in the third quarter of Game 1. Danny Green said the Spurs learned their lesson after that outburst, treating him like a "mini-Kevin Durant" over the past two contests.
"Obviously he's not as tall or as lethal attacking the rim," Green told USA Today, "but he can finish, has floaters, has all types of stuff, a quick trigger. He's one of the best scorers we have in the league now.
"And for me to be able to guard him that tough – they have me guarding him and telling me to step up to this challenge – is big for me. Long story short, just stay connected to him. Stay in his airspace and try to make him uncomfortable."
Fellow sharpshooter Klay Thompson has gotten similar attention from Kawhi Leonard. As a result, he's made only 9 of 28 attempts since staggering the Spurs with 29 points in the first half of Game 2.
Like Curry, Spurs All-Star Tony Parker is also hurt after suffering a calf injury late in Game 3. He is expected to play, however. And unlike Curry and Thompson, he's playing well. Very, very well.
Parker has had plenty of solid games in recent weeks, but nothing quite like the type of hyper-efficient performances he regularly reeled off from December through February to vault himself into the MVP conversation. (If only among the players not named LeBon James or Kevin Durant.)
Then came Friday, when he poured in 14 points in the first quarter, 25 in the first half and 32 overall for his highest point total since late November. At one point he flipped in a layup from his hip while falling to the court.
It was the type of shot that made Parker a regular All-Star, but seen only sporadically after a serious ankle sprain disrupted his season in early March.
He's averaging 26.7 points in the series and 24.1 in the playoffs, proof that he might finally be back to peak form.


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I am sat in a Renault Twingo next to a girl called Nicola. The Twingo's cabin is lined in cream ostrich skin, festooned with spangly jewels and hung with pairs and pairs of earrings. In the footwell is a jewel-encrusted microphone and a jewel-encrusted shoe. Where the rear seats should be lurks a full-size recording desk, topped by an espresso machine. The rear mirror is surrounded by tiny bulbs, a twee facsimile of the looking glass in a theatre dressing room. Covering the dash are dozens of make-up pots.
Visible through the windscreen are three other modified Twingos. One has seats upholstered in hundreds and hundreds of dried pasta tubes. Another is painted matt black, its interior incongruously decked out as an 18th-century Parisian ballroom, all carpets and gold tassels and candelabras. The third has been shorn of its seats, the cabin fitted with a book-lined 'library' and a log fire, an unironic copy of Clarkson's 'Anne Hathaway's Cottage' S-Class.
This is not the work of an over-sugared GCSE textiles class. This monstrous array of Twingos is Renault's own concoction, Renault's own masterplan for shifting more Twingos over the next few years.
Words: Sam Philip
This feature was originally published in the February 2012 issue of Top Gear magazine


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Emotional day for Selig in Anaheim
Commissioner mourns Steinbrenner as ASG goes on
By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com
ANAHEIM -- It was an emotional, roller-coaster day for Commissioner Bud Selig, which began early with a phone call telling him that Yankees owner George Steinbrenner had died and ended with him presenting the All-Star Game MVP trophy -- a glass bat -- to National League catcher Brian McCann.
The days in Southern California have been a whirlwind, coming only weeks before his 76th birthday."It has been an emotional few weeks and today has been very emotional," Selig told MLB.com after the NL defeated the American League, 3-1, at Angel Stadium to win its first All-Star Game since 1996. "I've been thinking a lot about things. They keep me busy, as you know. So that's how I cope with it." Steinbrenner's death came on the heels of two in Selig's own family. The Commissioner's brother-in-law passed away five weeks ago, and his older brother, Jerry, died this past Thursday after a long battle with lymphoma. Selig is dealing with the aftermath of his own Stage 4 melanoma. But the Commissioner, as is his style, continues to strive on. His first order of business on Tuesday was dealing with Steinbrenner's passing. Selig said he was on the phone several times with Randy Levine, the Yankees president, and that he planned to make condolence calls to the Steinbrenner family on Wednesday. As far as Tuesday evening's game and the usual three days of events, Selig said he was greatly edified by how well received everything was. "It was a wonderful game, a great game," Selig said about a ballgame in which the NL came from behind with three runs in the seventh on McCann's bases-loaded, bases-clearing double. "It was really a nice evening all the way around." There was a moment of silence for Steinbrenner just after player introductions. "The pregame ceremonies were very emotional," he said. "It was a beautifully played game. The last three days here have just been fantastic. I'm glad it's over and I'm glad it went as well as it did. It makes you proud." The pace won't stop. He'll be up at Cooperstown, N.Y., for the July 25 induction of Andre Dawson, Whitey Herzog and Doug Harvey into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He'll celebrate his birthday on July 30. Following that are the quarterly Owners' Meetings slated for Minneapolis on Aug. 11-12. For that one, the 30 general managers have been invited for the second time this year. "These have been tough times," Selig said. "But you get through them."
Barry M. Bloom is national reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Boomskie on Baseball. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The budget-gap announcement came on the eve of two major "save Caltrain" meetings, Friday, Jan. 21, and Saturday, Jan. 29.
The announced crisis underscores the urgency of the meetings. The full scope of the budget gap is not yet known, as it depends on how deeply three transit agencies (San Mateo County's SamTrans, Santa Clara County's VTA and San Francisco transit) cut their subsidies of Caltrain. SamTrans recently announced a $10 million reduction.
The cuts could reduce services involving 48 trains during the weekday commute.
But that's just a start.
"All other service would be eliminated including: weekday service outside the commute peak, weekend service and service south of the San Jose Diridon station," Caltrain spokeswoman Christine Dunn said.
"The schedule also would require the suspension of service at up to seven stations."
Mark Simon, Caltrain's executive officer for public affairs, said the cutbacks are not in final form, but are "where we are starting" given a bleak financial picture, a $10 million reduction in subsidy by SamTrans, and a continuing lack of a permanent source of funding, such as sales-tax revenues.
Caltrain is the only Bay Area transit agency without such a source of funding, and has already made significant cuts in service and staffing.
The projected $30 million gap is contingent on the other two transit agencies making cutbacks similar to the SamTrans reduction, which reduced its annual contribution by $10 million, to $4.7 million, Simon said.
Caltrain now operates 86 weekday trains, including 22 express trains, with an average daily ridership of 40,000. On Saturdays there are 32 local trains and four express trains and on Sundays there are 28 local and four express trains.
Simon outlined "aggressive" measures Caltrain has taken in the past three fiscal years:
"Salaries have been frozen. Employees will have taken a total of 17 furlough days from FY09 through FY11. Jan. 1, four weekday trains during the midday were eliminated and fares were increased 25 cents for each zone.
"In an effort to generate additional revenue, a pilot program for weekend Baby Bullet service was introduced."
Caltrain administrative staff costs are just 6.4 percent of its operating budget, below average for comparable commuter rail agencies, he said.
Caltrain is operated by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, a public entity that owns and operates Caltrain.
He said the board is planning two public hearings, one on the proposed service cuts and one to declare a fiscal emergency, at its Feb. 3 meeting. Four community meetings will be held throughout the Caltrain service area on Feb. 17, followed by a formal public hearing on March 3.
"A start date for any service changes has yet to be determined," Simon said.
The first "summit" meeting on saving Caltrain was set for today (Friday, Jan. 21) from 9 a.m. to noon at Stanford University, sponsored by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, and a second will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Samtrans Auditorium, 1250 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos, sponsored by a multi-community group, "Friends of Caltrain."
The Leadership Group has designated saving Caltrain its number-one regional priority for 2011. The Stanford meeting is in the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Building, Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, 366 Galvez St.
"Caltrain is a critical component of our regional public transportation system, offering an effective alternative to driving on our already congested highways. But it lacks a dedicated source of funding to support its operations," the Leadership Group said in an announcement of the meeting.
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Whether it was about her college days at Arkansas Tech University, raising three daughters, or through advertisements, marketing pieces and special publications, Dianne spent several days and many long nights writing and editing stories of the people and places of the Arkansas River Valley.
Edwards — who spent more than 20 years with The Courier and was creator, editor and publisher of ABOUT the River Valley — lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday. She was 55. A complete obituary is available here.
"Her love for the community was reflected in all of her work. She is truly remembered as someone whose commitment and devotion made a difference in the community," Michelle Harris, advertising director at The Courier, said.
Past colleagues said they fondly remember Dianne for her willingness to help others, the family stories she loved to share and the big smile she always wore.
"One of the good ones," Courier editor emeritus Bill Newsom said. "She was an outstanding employee and did a fantastic job as family editor. She was well thought of in the community and by the readers. She was an excellent worker and a great friend. I really regret to hear of her passing."
Dianne graduated from Magnolia High School in 1976 and earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Arkansas Tech University in 1980, where she met her husband of 32 years, Nolan, who retired from Arkansas Nuclear One in February.
After serving a summer internship in 1979, Dianne began her 26-year career at The Courier, where she worked in the editorial, advertising, marketing and special issue coordination areas.
She was the first to electronically paginate the newspaper, and served as family and lifestyles editor, and was editor and sales director of the River Valley Style magazine. Her work garnered first-place awards from the Arkansas Press Association for both editorial and advertising content.
As they celebrated 25 years of marriage in the summer of 2006, Dianne and Nolan Edwards created and introduced ABOUT the River Valley.
"She's been the most influential person in my career in many ways, and I owe much of where I am today to her," said Chris Zimmerman, who worked with Edwards at The Courier and ABOUT the River Valley.
"That's just from the professional side. From the personal side, she was a true friend who I could always count on and made me feel like one of her family.
"We spent as much time just visiting and chatting as we did working together. She's an amazing woman."
When she wasn't writing or coordinating stories for the magazine, Dianne volunteered numerous hours for her community. She served several years as a member of Junior Auxiliary, the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Russellville Board of Directors, and dedicated much of her time to the support of local merchants.
"Dianne became a sister to me and always will be," photographer Steve Newby said. "Her generous and loving heart made it a real joy to work alongside her. She unselfishly gave her all to her family, friends and community. Her energy, wisdom, and care for others will be greatly admired and missed by us all."
Betsy McGuire, executive director of Main Street Russellville, said she got to know Edwards when she worked for The Courier. Edwards served on the organization's Board of Directors for more than two years.
"Those who knew her recognized that Dianne was a special lady," McGuire explained. "She had a love and empathy for our local businesses that was evidenced by her diligent attendance at the monthly morning meetings of the downtown merchants. Her hot breakfast casseroles were legendary at those early-morning meetings, and she was often besieged with requests for her recipes.
Years later, she became the volunteer chairwoman of that committee and a valuable hard-working member of Main Street Russellville's Board of Directors.
"Because she loved Russellville, Dianne was an ardent supporter and advocate of Main Street Russellville's downtown revitalization efforts. She had a love for downtown and understood its value as the symbolic heart and soul of our city. Dianne was a dear friend and will be greatly missed."


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Welcome back: Drew provides lift
After missing time with herniated disc, outfielder's bat talks loudly
By Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com
But he came through just in time for a Red Sox team that now has a stranglehold on the Angels.
Drew's towering two-run homer off Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez in the top of the ninth inning propelled the Red Sox to a 7-5 win in Game 2 at Angel Stadium and a 2-0 lead in this best-of-five series.
Not bad for a guy who is battling a herniated disc and, as recently as a few days ago, was wondering whether or not he'd be physically able to make the club's postseason roster.
"I'm very thankful to be here," Drew said. "I feel really blessed to be able to go out and contribute."
How thankful do you think the Red Sox feel?
All night Friday, the Angels pecked away at what had once been a 5-1 Boston lead. They finally tied it up at 5 in the eighth.
Yet just as quickly as the momentum swung toward the home team and the thunder sticks were rattling, David Ortiz ripped a double off Rodriguez to quiet the crowd. In came pinch-runner Coco Crisp, who could go nowhere when Kevin Youkilis grounded out to third.
So up came Drew, looking only to ground something through a hole in the infield to get the speedy Crisp home.
Quickly, though, Drew found himself in a 2-2 count after he swung and missed a pair of changeups.
"With two strikes," he said, "I was just trying to hit it hard."
He certainly did that. K-Rod delivered another changeup, and Drew belted it out to deep center. The ball kept carrying and carrying, finally landing beyond the center-field wall.
Rodriguez hung his head, while Drew pumped his fists in triumph.
"The momentum," he said, "switched in a hurry."
Getting back up to playing speed after collecting just four at-bats in all of September isn't as easy as flicking a switch, but Drew made it look that way on this night. He went 0-for-4 in Game 1 and admitted his timing was off, but in this one, he went 3-for-5 with an RBI double in the first and a homer that will frequent the highlight reels.
"J.D. was unbelievable coming in there and hitting that ball," Youkilis said. "It was great."
Drew also made a great catch on a Garret Anderson fly ball to the warning track to end the sixth. It appeared the ball might carry out when Anderson connected on a Hideki Okajima pitch, but Drew hauled it in with a beautiful catch at the wall.
"They had me running all over the outfield tonight," Drew said. "I had some fun out there. I don't know what [the catch] looked like on TV. It didn't feel like it was all that great. I just tried to jump into the wall to give myself a little bit of a brace. It worked out well."
Manager Terry Francona's decision to insert Drew back into the lineup for this series worked out pretty well, too.
"I don't think it would surprise me, or I wouldn't have played him," Francona said. "He's tried to grind out his at-bats, and he's not gotten overanxious."
While missing a good chunk of the tail end of the regular season, Drew was anxious to get back on the field. Too often, he wondered if he'd be able to do so.
With one swing of the bat Friday night, he erased all the agony of that wait.
"There's probably no greater feeling as a baseball player," Drew said. "You battle all year to get to this point, and you get to experience that. I hadn't played in six weeks, so I'm thankful to get out there and play with our team. To contribute in a key situation is huge."
Anthony Castrovince 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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I'd like to initiate and participate in intellectual conversations about topics that many people might view as "sensitive" (for example, the spread of Sharia into the West, Islamophobia, the history of violent conquests across all the major religions, comparing the scripture of the main religions, abrogation, taqiyya, and so on).
I've attempted to hold such discussions in other religious forums (Islamic and non-Islamic), and the discussions seem to end up causing trouble.
I'm not here to cause trouble, I'm not here to waste anyone's time. I'm not interested in becoming a Muslim (or a Christian for that matter).
My question is this, given everything I've said, do you guys think it would cause trouble to discuss these kinds of complicated topics here? I'd much rather know now, than waste everyone's time and cause commotion.
If this is not the appropriate place, no worries, does anyone know where such discussions can be held?
Thanks for your time.
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Hi Icehorse,
"How to Discuss Sensitive Political Topics"
You should get on well enough if you do so with tact, politeness and remain within forum guidelines. The board seems comparatively inactive lately, and I come and go, but if you would like to engage in controversy, have a go. I am no stranger to that. Welcome, in any case, to the board which has always been hospitable to me.
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Icehorse, Welcome.
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Hi mr icehorse,
To start off no problem here.I will start it off for you define what you mean and understand by Sharia
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BRATTLEBORO - Shortly after they were installed this week, town officials were ordered by the state to remove two "Welcome to Brattleboro, Vermont" signs that were put up near Exits 1 and 2 of I-91.
The signs were paid for with money from the Vermont Downtown Program, through a Building a Better Brattleboro plan, and erected by Department of Public Works staff.
But the signs were placed in state rights of way and are not allowed under state statute.
Agency of Transportation staff told the town the signs had to be removed after receiving complaints that the signs were obscuring the vision of drivers.
"The state says that no sign can be put in a state right of way and we are charged with enforcing statute," said Marc Pickering, VTrans District Two technician. "The statute is very clear. There are some exemptions, but welcome signs are not one of them. We got a complaint and we followed it up."
Brattleboro Selectboard Chairman David Gartenstein said the Selectboard approved a grant application for the sign program in 2011 with the understanding that the town would match the grant funds with the in-kind work.
There has been a welcome sign in the same spot since at least 1991, Gartenstein said, and the town was surprised to find out that welcome signs, of any size, are not allowed in state rights of way.
"The sign was placed in the same location that has had a sign for at least 22 years," he said. "Only when the new signs were installed were we told by VTrans that they were not supposed to be there. Discussions are now under way with VTrans to find out where we can put them."
"The town was surprised to learn that VTrans does not permit welcome signs of any variety within the state right of way," said Assistant Town Manager Patrick Moreland. "The town will work closely with VTrans and with BABB to identify and potentially relocate the welcome signs."
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text: Outward FDI from Portugal and its policy context, 2012 Simões Vitor Corado author Cartaxo Rui Manuel author Columbia University. Vale Columbia Center on Sustainable International Investment originator text Reports New York Vale Columbia Center on Sustainable International Investment 2012 In 2010, Portugal's outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) was severely affected by the global economic and financial crisis, with flows recording a negative figure of -US$ 8.4 billion, the lowest in an ever-steeper declining trend exhibited since 2005. Nevertheless, Portugal's OFDI stock increased almost three-fold between 2000 and 2010. During this period, Portugal's OFDI annual growth rates were lower than those of comparator economies, such as Spain or Ireland, and only slightly above those of Italy. OFDI flows in the 2001-2010 period were concentrated in the services sector, particularly in real estate, followed by retail and manufacturing. In contrast, there has been a clear decline of investment in financial services (largely explaining the negative figures recorded in 2010) and in the construction industry. Excluding 2010, the Netherlands has attracted a significant share of Portugal's OFDI. Investment in non-traditional destinations has gained importance in recent years, both in Europe (Romania, Bulgaria) and outside Europe (the United States, India), but their weight remains limited. The crisis affected OFDI policy, leading to growing concern regarding the localization of value-added activities in Portugal. There has been a shift in government policy in the past three years, prioritizing exports over direct investment as a mode of entry into foreign markets. Finance International relations Columbia FDI Profiles http://hdl.handle.net/10022/AC:P:14489 English NNC NNC 2012-08-22 15:55:45 -0400 2012-08-22 15:58:36 -0400 8509 eng


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Imagine my surprise when I first ordered "carrot cake" in a Southeast Asian restaurant and received this savory dish from Singapore. Known as Singapore carrot cake, it contains marvelously crusted cubes of "radish cake" stir-fried with eggs, vegetables, and a lightly sweetened sauce.–Laura B. Russell
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The author of this recipe wasn't the only one surprised by the title of this savory Singaporean scramble. David, too, was initially thrown by the tease of its name. Now he can whip it up whenever he wishes. Although throwing together a Singapore carrot cake isn't tricky, we've found that there is some know-how that helps you nail this specialty of Singapore street hawkers. The indispensable insights that follow are courtesy of author Laura B. Russell.
Think ahead. Before you make the Singapore carrot cake recipe, you need to make the steamed radish cake and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight. (By way of explanation, when they say "radish cake," what they mean is rice flour batter with grated daikon radish suspended in it that's then steamed until relatively firm yet still a little jiggly.)
Use a Thai brand of rice flour. I strongly prefer using a Thai rice flour, such as Erawan. Other brands will work, but will produce a slightly gummy cake.
Make your own kecap manis. It can be difficult to find kecap manis, a thick, sweet Indonesian soy sauce, in grocery stores back here in the states. And it's all but impossible to find a gluten-free brand of kecap manis. But you can whip up a reasonable substitute in no time. Simmer equal parts brown sugar and soy sauce (I use 1/4 cup each) in a pan until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Cool before using. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2 months.
Use leftovers wisely. Any radish cake leftover from your Singapore carrot cake recipe can be sizzled, plain, in a tablespoon of oil or–my preference–bacon drippings in a skillet placed over medium-high heat. Add some radish cake cubes, being careful not to crowd the skillet, and cook, turning occasionally, until well browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve hot, with soy sauce for dipping if desired.
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- Quick Glance
- Serves 2 to 4
- For the steamed radish cakes
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds (1 large) daikon radish, peeled
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 1/2 cups white rice flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- For the Singapore carrot cake
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Half recipe Steamed Radish Cake (about 25 cubes)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced in half moons
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, white and green parts, cut into 1-inch lengths
- 1 large handful bean sprouts
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten with a pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kecap manis
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- Make the steamed radish cakes
- 1. Grate the daikon either on the large holes of a box grater or with the grating attachment of a food processor. Measure 4 cups of grated radish—do not use more—and add it to a saucepan with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the water. Cover the pan and turn the heat to medium, peeking occasionally. When the water starts to steam, lower the heat to medium-low and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the radish is translucent, about 25 minutes.
- 2. Generously oil a 9-inch round cake pan. In bowl, stir together the rice flour, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the sugar. Strain the radish in a sieve set over a large measuring cup. Press down on the radish with a large spoon to remove most of the liquid. Add enough cold water to the measuring cup to equal 1 cup and let the liquid cool to lukewarm. Set the radish aside.
- 3. Stir the barely warm radish cooking liquid into the rice flour and mix until smooth. Then add the radish and stir to combine. The batter should look like tapioca pudding. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. (If the liquid is too hot, it will start to cook the rice flour, forming more of a dough-like than pudding-like consistency. If this happens, it's okay; you'll just need to use your hands or a wooden spoon to spread the batter evenly in the pan.) Place the cake pan in a steamer or on a wire rack in a wok, cover the steamer or wok, and steam over simmering water for 1 hour. Check occasionally to make sure the water does not run dry, adding more if needed. Remove the cake pan from the steamer with tongs and let cool to room temperature.
- 4. Run a thin knife around the edge of the radish cake and invert the pan onto a plate to remove the cake. (If the radish cake sticks to the pan, cut out a small piece of radish cake and then remove the rest with a spatula. It's not a big deal as you will eventually cut it into pieces anyway.) Cover and refrigerate the radish cake for at least 4 hours or up to 1 week. Cut half the cake into 1-inch cubes for the Singapore carrot cake.
- Make the Singapore carrot cake
- 5. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Pat the cake cubes dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Add the cubes to the skillet in a single layer, without crowding them, working in batches if need be. Cook the cake cubes, turning them occasionally, until well browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the radish cakes to a plate.
- 6. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to wilt, about 1 minute. Add the bean sprouts and cook 1 minute more. Move the vegetables to the side of the skillet and pour the eggs in the center. Let the eggs set for about 30 seconds without stirring, and then scramble them into the vegetables. Return the browned radish cakes to the pan and add the kecap manis, soy sauce, and salt. Cook, tossing almost constantly, until everything is heated through, about 1 minute. Stir in the cilantro and serve the Singapore carrot cake hot.
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Ryan Braun homered and Yovani Gallardo pitched seven innings to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 6-5 Sunday.
Martin Maldonado homered to cap a four-run sixth inning for Milwaukee and Braun drove in three runs for the Brewers, who finished a nine game homestand by going 5-4 against the Pirates, Cubs and Padres. The last two teams have the worst two records in the major leagues - San Diego has lost four of five to fall to 20-41, half a game worse than Chicago.
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San Diego's Anthony Bass (2-6) gave up four runs, five hits and three walks in 5 2-3 innings.
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Norichika Aoki reached on an infield single, stole second and advanced to third when catcher John Baker's throw went into center field.
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