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Posted 10 April 2012 - 05:27 AM
You need not be a journalist or a self-proclaimed news junkie to read and appreciate this book... No Woman's Land. It reads as a compilation of short stories. But these stories stay with you, some even necessitating an immediate second read. I cheated a bit and flipped to the end of the story and read the mini-bio on each of the journalist prior to actually reading her story. It allowed me to paint a bit of a picture of whom I was reading (at least in my mind it did).
Some of the journalist in this book were familiar to me; having read their work, poured over their pictures or watched their reports. Admittedly, most of the journalist were unfamiliar to me. However, this did not make their story any less compelling. Though it was because of the journalist I call my absolute favorite, as to the very reason I purchased this book. Rather the very reason, the release of this book came to my attention.
When watching a particular piece - as a viewer you often get caught up with report, not often thinking about what the journalist experienced in their attempts to acquire the necessary information. Well this book a brings a portion of what journalist specifically female journalist go through while in the field. The mental strength these women possess comes through and make this book a fantastic read.
No Woman's Land
Posted 10 April 2012 - 05:31 AM
The Woman who fell from the Sky: An American journalist in Yemen
Under an Afghan Sky: A memoir of Captivity
Colonel Gaddafi's Hat (Had no idea Alex Crawford had a book, just ordered this one).
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Posted 10 April 2012 - 11:31 PM
No Woman's Land: On the Frontlines with Female Reporters
You need not be a journalist or a self-proclaimed news junkie to read and appreciate this book... No Woman's Land. It reads as a compilation of short stories. But these stories stay with you, some even necessitating an immediate second read. I cheated a bit and flipped to the end of the story and read the mini-bio on each of the journalist prior to actually reading her story. It allowed me to paint a bit of a picture of whom I was reading (at least in my mind it did).
Some of the journalist in this book were familiar to me; having read their work, poured over their pictures or watched their reports. Admittedly, most of the journalist were unfamiliar to me. However, this did not make their story any less compelling. Though it was because of the journalist I call my absolute favorite, as to the very reason I purchased this book. Rather the very reason, the release of this book came to my attention.
This book looks fascinating. I searched for it on my B&N Nook but it didn't find it. I searched on Amazon and was directed to the UK version of Amazon. The book on UK Amazon is currently sold out. I assume if it sells enough they will print more. I will keep it on my book "wishlist" and will hopefully get my hands on it soon. Thanks for sharing,
Posted 11 April 2012 - 04:31 PM
I think next up to read by a journalist is the Anthony Shadid book, House of Stone.
(And yeah, that name change is going to take a while to sink in.)
Posted 11 April 2012 - 06:33 PM
Try INSI's actual site, here is the link.
Houston, didn't you tell me you were going to get Rachel's book too? Her book is getting some excellent reviews,
Fascinated with all aspects of the Solar System, seemed like a perfect fit.
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 04:45 AM
This documentary by Barbara Kopple chronicles five female journalist: Marie Colvin, Molly Bingham, Janine de Giovanni, Mary Rogers and May Ying Welsh.
I purchased this DVD some years ago simply because of Marie Colvin. Always have admired her, funny I don't even remember how she came to my attention. All I know is that I tried to read everything she wrote.
Then when the documentary was released, I remember paying extra to get the DVD as opposed to the VHS copy. Now instead of reading her work, here was an opportunity to watch and observe Marie at work. And being a visual person, this was just something I had to get.
I remember watching the DVD, and coming away sooo incredibly disappointed, that was 2006 I believe. As soon as I heard that Marie died this past February, I went to watch this DVD and just could not find it. Now, here it is the end of April and I just found it (and as it always happens, you find something as soon as you stop looking for it). Obviously, since I was disappointed, I didn't place it on the shelf with all my other docs.
Anyhow, I sat down and watched the DVD, this time taking in the whole documentary. I now realize why I was so disappointed. I was only interested in the portion of the DVD that featured Marie. And since their were four other women featured, there simply wasn't enough of Marie. It simply amazes me how shallow I can be at times.
Watching this DVD for the second time some five plus years later, it truly was a different experience altogether.
May Ying Welsh: is a producer for Al Jazeera who was instrumental for both sides due to her fluency in Arabic. She also took you on her early struggle of being mixed race.
Mary Rogers: Anyone who watches CNN knows of Mary. And Ben is also featured pretty prominently. Mary questions, how long can she do this?
Molly Bingham: A photographer who was kidnapped in the beginning of the Iraq war. Molly takes the viewers back to her cell where she was kept captive for seven days.
Janine de Giovanni: This is the part of the doc that irritated me so much. Why would I be interested in this woman getting married and trying on her wedding dress? That was how I felt then, but watching it now, how different I feel. After Marie, I found her story the most interesting, compelling and amazing. I totally just missed, ignored or just flat didn't care about all of her experiences. What she went through in Chechnya is worth watching just for that. To put it in perspective, here is a woman that can easily match the experiences and accomplishments of Christiane Amanpour. In the doc, Janine struggles with giving up the road/travel aspect - getting married, becoming a mother and becoming more of a print journalist. After watching this again, Janine has written a few books and made a few docs of her own that I now plan on looking to acquire if available.
Marie Colvin: The amazing and unbelievable Marie. No explanation needs to be given.
This DVD is awesome, so glad I found it.
Posted 30 April 2012 - 12:16 AM
Read this book maybe 8 months ago, thought I would mention it here since Part II of the series will be released on June 26, 2012 - (The Stolen Chalice).
An excerpt of The Explorer's Code from Kitty Pilgrim's site
Oceanographer Cordelia and archaeologist John Sinclair team up to search for a deed in some of the most sophisticated and romantic places in the world – the principality of Monaco, a Mediterranean voyage of the Queen Victoria ocean liner, a lavish country estate outside of London and a palatial apartment in Paris. Chased by a gang of ruthless killers, the search continues to exotic locales such as the archaeological ruins of Ephesus, Turkey and the high arctic archipelago of Svalbard, Norway. Along the way Cordelia and Sinclair encounter a team of British virologists trying to decode the genome of the 1918 pandemic, a Russian oligarch and his entourage, a famous supermodel, a world champion fencer, and a cult of religious fanatics. Filled with high adventure, elegant lifestyle, and international intrigue,
This was a great book. And I much prefer non-fiction, I can't stand being in suspense. If reading fiction, I'll usually read the end pages first to find out what happened and just get all of that out of the way. I enjoy what led up to the end, everything that transpired in-between. But with this book I forced myself to read it like normal person would - and I'm glad that I did.
This book came to my attention when I saw Christine Romans interviewing Kitty on American Morning. Many places and events in the book are what Kitty experienced as a journalist.
Kitty Pilgrim worked as a CNN correspondent and news anchor for 24 years. As a New York-based reporter her normal beat included politics and economics. Her assignments have taken her around the world and she reported on political and security developments in Russia, China, Venezuela, Cuba, the Middle East, North Korea and South Africa. Pilgrim anchored her own CNN morning show, "Early Edition" in 1998-1999 and was anchor for prime time broadcasts at CNN from 2001-2010.
This pic on the left reminds me of The English Patient movie
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From INSI twitter:
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Posted 30 April 2012 - 08:59 PM
Pretty cool that INSI actually found this site and read the reviews. But as previously mentioned, only became aware of the organization because Hala was one of the forty journalist who contributed to the book.
From INSI twitter:
@newssafety Some fantastic comments about 'No Woman's Land' on http://CNNfan.org -thanks for all the support! http://bit.ly/I4maL6 #journ #journalism
Awesome - what a great mention. And here I thought we were just talkin' amongst ourselves!
Posted 02 May 2012 - 01:49 AM
I did get Rachel's book and have read the intro. It is an interesting argument that the US has gotten used to being in a perpetual state of war. Didn't Eisenhower warn us of this? What is really scary is I watch her just about every night, and when I read the book I hear it in her voice.
But, I must admit I've pretty much been reading A Song of Ice and Fire. Am now halfway through A Feast for Crows and one more book in the series after that. So far. I think there is suppose to be at least two more.
Then maybe I'll get back to the non-fiction. Picked up The Crisis of Zionism by Peter Beinart when I bought the new Steven King last week. What's the saying - so many books and so little time...
Posted 07 June 2012 - 03:47 PM
Fahrenheit 451 should be mandatory reading for everyone.
Posted 08 June 2012 - 02:38 PM
Dangerous Places by Rosie Garthwaite was very popular here in Egypt during the 25 January (2011) Revolution for obvious reasons. She is a reporter for AJA.
From the Forward by Rageh Omaar:
Rosie's book is a great collection of essays, reflections, memories, anecdotes and self-counseling confessionals by reporters, many of them friends and colleagues of both of us. They are at times funny and revealing, and at other times both sobering and refreshing.
I pick it up occasionally and read a few entries or a few pages.
Posted 08 June 2012 - 03:12 PM
Just finished Under an Afghan Sky which I'll post my thoughts on later. Super excited to start reading my latest book on Mussolini.
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Posted 13 June 2012 - 08:17 PM
Just finished Under an Afghan Sky - A Memoir of Captivity by Melissa Fung
Mellissa is a journalist for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on her second trip to Afghanistan, sent to cover the war. Melissa was kidnapped by three armed men claiming to be part of the Taliban. Mellissa was taken away by vehicle, forced to hike several miles up a mountain and then by motorbike to an abandon house. Behind the house was a hole in the ground with an opening slightly smaller than a manhole cover. The hole was approximately eight feet deep and led to a tunnel. The twelve foot long tunnel led to an opening which would be what her captures called Mellisa's room for the next twenty-eight days. Her room was approximately six feet long, three feet wide and five feet high supported by a couple of painted wooden beams.
That alone would make you think this book would be a hard-to-put-down page turner. From the time Mellissa was placed in the tunnel, trapped each day with one of her captures - this book died a slow and painful death. While anyone who reads this book and knew of her ordeal would be terribly relieved that for the most part her captures treated her well. But this book seemed to trivialize her kidnapping.
The writer elected to focus more on how many cigarettes she smoked while in the hole and how many creme-filled cookies her captures ate. The three hundred plus pages of silly conversation and annoying letters just seemed like page fillers. Though the trips down memory lane did give the reader an idea of who Mellissa was as a person and as a journalist.
I kept thinking - this book has to get better, anyone who survives this kind of ordeal, has to have a compelling story. Well, anyway you look at it, it is a compelling story just not laid out in this book. Five pathetic pages were devoted to her release and return to work.
I suppose it was my fault expecting that this book would expound on her release and the aftermath of her kidnapping. What it was like to see her family and friends again for the first time. How long did it take for her to return to work? Did her wounds cause permanent damage? Would she return to Afghanistan? Does the CBC still use the same fixer?
This book could have really been something, but unfortunately came off more like a field trip gone wrong.
Posted 28 June 2012 - 02:48 PM
Book written by Anthony Shadid about a particular bombing on a particular street in a ME nation. Don't know anything more about it.
Posted 16 July 2012 - 08:01 PM
When watching the documentary, thought to myself I'd be surprise if Janine and Bruno stay together, these two combustible people - how could they? Well, I was partially wrong, sixteen years is a long time.
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I haven't exactly created and released a full game in a few fair months. Makes me feel kinda inactive!
However! I promise you 2010 will not be an inactive year from me. Your going to see quite a bit of me, I've got plans for a fair few games. And hopefully if they're as good in flesh as they are on paper, then we're in for a little treat!
Just a heads up anyway. Also! Highmere, It should be getting pushed for released the back end of January. I've had a few commitments lately with work and such, it's hard to find time to do other things as well. But it's nearly done!
I'll post more or other projects and keep you guys updated anyway. All the best for 2010!


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"Making a home your own" is something that all lifestyle magazines insist you do as soon as you move in. It's something we all want to do, too, but sometimes not as easy as they suggest. After all, your bank balance – and your body – can be largely exhausted by the time you fall over the threshold.
In reality, once you get through the door, your priority has to be getting a good night's sleep and finishing off the move. After that, a few stress-free weeks are usually in order. Eventually, though, you will want to make it yours. Putting that definitive stamp on a place means you can see yourself being there for the foreseeable future.
The budget you will need in order to do this depends on how large the house is, of course. However, if we take the main rooms in a house – living room, kitchen, bathroom, parents' and kids' room – then that's five rooms to deal with. If you've got more than one kids' room, then what you need to do in one can be replicated in another, with some adjustment.
Making a home your own is a continuing process. However, in each room, we can pick at least three things that can be done to put a stamp on it. Should we want to add more over time, there is no harm to that. Watching your home come together can be a pleasure, particularly if it is done at a sedate pace.
So what are the three things – we'll take one big ticket item, one mid-range, and one cheaper item – that you need for each room?
Living Room: The Hub Of A Family
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Although decorating a living room can involve a number of jobs – some big and some small – there are some banner additions it needs. The biggest priority is to furnish it, so it's ready to accommodate a full family. To make it really yours, you'll need to open the checkbook to pay for a full suite. That means one sofa, at least, plus probably two armchairs. Depending on budget and family size, you can add more to this, but those are essential.
If you're moving into a new house, then it may also be time for a new TV. Even assuming the old one made the move in one piece, it's a wise idea to upgrade your television every once in awhile anyway. Sets become obsolete with greater regularity these days. Plus, more and more features are being added, which serve to enhance family film night.
One cheaper item which will really tie the room together is a conversation-piece floor lamp. It needn't cost the earth – just something to provide the room with some warm light as the family snuggle down on a winter evening.
Kitchen: Where Home Values Meet Technology
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The kitchen is one of the true constants of a family home. They have been of vital importance since the concept of houses came about, and even before we had separate rooms for living and sleeping. So they are one room you really need to get right.
If there is a single big-ticket room that no kitchen can be without, it's… a fridge-freezer! No, not a cooker or stove – you can actually do without those if you like to save space. A fridge-freezer on the other hand allows you to buy and store more food, take advantage of special deals and save money long term.
Lower down the price list; you may have been holding out on a coffee machine, feeling that there is little to choose between filter and instant coffee. From a personal taste point of view that may be the case. But when it comes to convenience, there is nothing to beat a machine that can be making coffee before you're even out of bed.
Alternatively, if you're not a coffee drinker, a good steamer can make the difference in your kitchen. We all know the importance of fruit and vegetables in a healthy diet – and there is no healthier way to prepare veg than steaming it. They also ensure it retains its flavor.
To finish off the decor in a kitchen, you'll never go far wrong with matching holders for the necessities. A pot for utensils to go in, plus the usual tea, coffee, and sugar jars? That's a start. You can then add to that touches like a cookie barrel, spaghetti holder and bread bin.
Parents' Bedroom: Kicking Back From A Hard Day's Work
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It goes without saying that the most important thing in a bedroom is the bed. Pay what's worth it for a sturdy, comfortable bed that's big enough, but don't go overboard. It's essential to get one that isn't too big for the room – clutter makes relaxing truly problematic. It also presents a tripping hazard on those early mornings when you're still half asleep.
We've already covered a TV in the living room, so let's say you either already have one for the bedroom or don't want one. But what you could do with is a sound system which will allow you to retire to your quarters to listen to something relaxing. (Or, alternatively, put something loud on so you can dance like no-one's watching).
Most stereo systems today come with an alarm function so that you can wake to the sound of your favorite song. Just change it every once in awhile – if you come to associate one song with getting out of bed, you'll end up hating it.
Cheaper, but also vital, is some blackout curtains you can hang and pull closed for those times when you just want to nap in the day. They're also super useful if you have a street light outside your window and don't want to be arrested for cutting it down.
Kids' Bedroom: A Space To Play And Rest
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It's not cheating to mention beds twice, if they're obviously different kinds. And while an adult bed needs to be efficient, kids beds need to put the "fun" in functional. This won't just be where they sleep – they'll also read there, sit to watch TV and chat with friends. Select one that's age-appropriate, of course. If you buy your thirteen-year-old a race car bed, they're unlikely to be impressed.
Perhaps more important in this room than any other, storage has to be another priority. Items like a toy chest and a laundry bin will save the room from becoming a sea of tripping opportunities. As your kids get older, perhaps the toy chest will be less relevant, so swap that out for a comfortable bedroom chair they can sit in when friends are around.
At the lower end of the budget, some decorative touches will be all the more important in a child's room. Once the room is painted, or wallpapered, give them their own budget to pick posters and wall art to put their stamp on the walls. Bear in mind, also, that these days any photo can be turned into a poster. So while they may have John Cena in one corner, they can share wall space with him in their soccer kit.
Bathroom: The Smallest Room In The House, But Still Important
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In many ways, getting the bathroom right really finishes off a house. Although we tend not to talk about what goes on in there, we still have to use it multiple times a day. Plus, guests will need to use it, so it should shine for them.
Pushing the boat out for a modern, stylish vanity is the best place to start here. Not only will it look classy, but it will also save space in a room that needs it. An often overlooked fact is that, as well as being more stylish, these are much easier to clean than a standard bathroom sink and pedestal. So that's three reasons to make a point of getting one.
It also should go without saying that a proper bathroom needs a mirror. It's often going to be the last place you go before leaving the house – so making sure your hair and makeup are on point is essential. Plus, when you have kids, they need a means to leave coded messages for one another. It will happen, just accept it and resolve to buy the best surface cleaner for the inevitable smudges.
The bathroom is the room which will also present you with the most stubborn challenges when it comes to flooring. You can't have carpet in there. All the water just makes that impractical.
At the same time, you don't want it to be slippery when wet or freezing cold in winter. So although you should go with stone or vinyl in this room, make your cheaper item a warm rug that can be laid outside the shower. It may need regular washing, but that beats the heck out of endlessly having to replace the carpet.


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THE Scottish Government has been accused of breaking its promises on class sizes and teacher numbers.
Labour hit out after new figures show 3,690 fewer teachers than in 2007, the year the SNP came to power.
The number of P1 to P3 pupils being taught in classes of more than 26 increased to 38,278, a total of 23.2% of children in these classes, the government figures also show.
In 2012 a total of 51,410 teachers were working in Scotland, a drop of just 21 from the previous year but down from 55,100 in 2007.
At the same time the number of school students fell by around 20,000, from 692,215 in 2007 to 671,218 this year, although the number of youngsters in primary school has been increasing since 2010.
Between 2006 and September 2009 the number of P1 to P3 pupils taught in a class with 26 or more fell from 57,424 to a low of 32,702.
That happened in the wake of the SNP's 2007 election manifesto pledge to cut class sizes to 18 for children in the first three years of primary education.
But in September this year 38,278 P1 to P3 pupils were in classes of 26 or more, including 473 children being taught in classes of 31 or more.
There are now 18.8% of P1 to P3 pupils in a class size of 18 or fewer, down from 20.2% last year but up from 12.7% in 2006.
After legislation was introduced in November 2010 to limit class sizes to 25 for P1, the number of children in classes larger than this in their first year of school has fallen from 6,896 in that year to just 503 this year.
The SNP manifesto for last year's Holyrood elections promised that "over the next five years we will bring together the complex guidance and legislation on class sizes to deliver a coherent system in Scotland's schools to support progressive reductions in the youngest years".
Labour education spokesman Hugh Henry hit out at the Scottish Government.
"Alex Salmond came to power in 2007, promising to maintain teacher numbers at 54,136. He quickly ditched this and is now trying to blame local councils for the reduction. It was his promise and he has conned both teachers and parents," he said.
"The SNP Government has broken its promise to reduce class sizes in P1 to P3. Even worse in secondary schools. SNP ministers have allowed an increase in class sizes in English and maths in S1 and S2: vital transitional years for school pupils.
"The figures show the shocking reality of the SNP's broken promise on teacher numbers."
But Education Secretary Mike Russell said: "Despite pupil numbers increasing, we have almost wiped out P1 classes of more than 25. The number of P1 children in these classes has fallen by 97% since 2006 and we have made clear progress since introducing legislation.
"We are providing stability in our classrooms and have halted the decline in teacher numbers evident since 2007.
"Small class sizes are a vital part of our commitment to the early years. So, where pupil numbers are rising, I anticipate that councils will increase teacher numbers in future.
"Real progress is being made. We are delivering for our schools and our schools are delivering for their pupils. We will continue to work hard to make further improvements and, despite the difficult financial circumstances we face, we are confident we can go on delivering on our ambition to make Scotland the best place to grow up."
Larry Flanagan, general secretary of the EIS teaching union, argued that maintaining teacher numbers is "absolutely necessary in the delivery of effective education"
But he said: "Heavy teacher workload, including very high levels of unpaid overtime, requires to be looked at by employers. Teacher goodwill continues to be essential to the delivery of a quality education, but that goodwill is not endless.
"The EIS has argued that Scottish Government and local authorities should be protecting teacher numbers by a guaranteed minimum staffing standard which would bring certainty in employment. That should be a priority in the period ahead to offer stability to parents across Scotland."
Meanwhile, the "slight increase in class sizes identified in the statistics" is an "issue of real concern".
Mr Flanagan said: "The Scottish Government and local authorities are committed to reducing class sizes which remains key to delivering an enhanced education for all young people through Curriculum for Excellence."
Liberal Democrat education spokesman Liam McArthur joined with Labour in attacking the Government.
"These figures read like a list of broken promises," he said.
"In five years the SNP has failed to deliver its pledge to reduce average class sizes for P1 to P3 pupils to 18, with the average class size returning to 2007 levels at 22.6 pupils.
"Teacher numbers have plummeted in our primary and secondary schools while pupil-teacher ratios have increased beyond 2007 levels.
"Parents don't want grandiose pledges, they want a fair commitment to their child's education. Mike Russell's record on education is losing marks by the day."
Tory education spokeswoman Liz Smith said: "The SNP came in with a bold promise to reduce class sizes in all P1 to P3 year groups, yet these figures show they are moving in the opposite direction.
"Every time the Scottish Government has been asked to explain the class size situation, it will only say very good progress is being made.
"But instead, the reverse is happening, and this is against a backdrop of pupil-teacher ratios rising since 2007 and the lowest teacher numbers since the SNP came to power.
"The Scottish Government needs to explain why its key election pledges are so far removed from the reality of our classrooms."


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The primary goal of Dee Riedel's cancer treatment trial was a winner. She's had no recurrence of the initial breast cancer that put her in a University of Colorado study group.
But the side effects have been pretty great too.
The pilot program focused on weight loss as a way of preventing a return of breast cancer. And Riedel's success in keeping off the pounds has improved every day of her life.
"It certainly changed my life," said Riedel, who manages a sports-medicine clinic at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and strolls the sprawling grounds on her lunch breaks. "After my treatment, I was up to the heaviest I'd ever been, and I couldn't get it off."
Finally shedding the pounds "does a lot for your psyche, after you've been through all that," she said.
Now the university needs 200 more women like Riedel for a major nationwide expansion of the weight-loss-and-breast-cancer study. Researchers will target obesity in 800 breast-cancer survivors in four cities, seeking further proof of the link between weight and cancer recurrence.
They'll also study the most effective methods for achieving weight loss among the women by comparing group versus individual treatments.
Half of the new patients will go into group weight-loss sessions and follow up with a registered dietitian, while the other half receive standardized individual advice from a doctor or nurse.
"One thing we're studying is whether the support-group culture makes a big difference," said Rebecca Sedjo, a research professor at the Colorado School of Public Health's cancer center.
Riedel is convinced it does.
"The camaraderie was great," she said. "I think we talked about things we wouldn't normally talk about in a weight-loss situation. You were accountable to those other people — that was a big thing, thinking, 'I'm not going to let them down.' "
The medical education from the groups is also valuable for patients' state of mind. Riedel learned that chemotherapy can contribute to weight issues by changing muscle mass to fat tissue. She still had to work on the weight, but she had a better understanding of what was going on inside her body.
Riedel, 56, still measures her breakfast cereal into a cup each morning, long after her pilot program ended. She wore out the pedometer she got to measure steps during the test and got another one to keep herself moving.
She lost 30 pounds during the initial test and keeps herself within 5 pounds of that weight these days. "I can tell if I've gotten lazy and haven't done my steps; I can feel it in my clothes. But it's easy for me to get back on board" because of all the previous group coaching, she said. Better yet, she's still cancer-free 10 years after her first diagnosis.
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ACI Europe released (17-Jun-2010) its 2010 economic outlook and details of its 20-year vision for the airports of 2030.
Economic outlook:
- Passenger traffic had started to steadily recover with 5.2% passenger and 22% freight growth in 1Q2010;
- Airports heavily affected by volcanic ash crisis, with airspace closures in Apr-2010 and May-2010 cutting traffic by 17 million passengers and costing European airports nearly EUR300 million;
- Sovereign debt crises and the weakness of GDP growth in Europe – with low consumer confidence – expected to affect demand for air travel through 2010, leading to a two-speed recovery, with passenger traffic lagging well behind freight traffic;
- Passenger traffic expected to increase 3% year-on-year in 2010, leaving traffic below 2007 levels;
- Freight traffic to increase 26% year-on-year, returning above 2008 levels;
- Significant disparities forecast between geographical markets, with some airports making a full recovery, others partially or even still losing passenger traffic;
- "Abusive" cabin baggage limitations by a few low cost airlines are preventing passengers from taking airport purchases on board, unless they can fit them into their cabin bag. ACI Europe stated these limitations have reduced retail revenues at some airports by up to 40%.
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- Shift to global multi-polar aviation market means that European aviation policy is "now in urgent need of a renewed direction, focused on competitiveness";
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The Daily Grill at LAX from "Red Eye"Sep 9th, 2014 | By Lindsay | Category: Movie Locations
I am officially back from vacation today (yesterday's post was pre-written). I could not have had a more fabulous time and was heartbroken when my best friend, Robin, and his family returned to their native Switzerland. During moments like this, I am reminded of the quote, "Don't be sorry it's over. Be glad it happened."
Before I get to today's locale, I thought I would share some photos of the amazing house our group rented for the week. The pad was the perfect little oasis in the middle of Hollywood and we could not have enjoyed our time there more. I only wish our stay had been longer.
It is a tradition during each of Robin's visits to grab one final cocktail at the Daily Grill at LAX's Tom Bradley International Terminal before he and his family board their return flight home. Knowing that the time to say good-bye is near, we are all typically in tears before our drinks have even arrived, so we have come to refer to the place as "the sad restaurant." I blogged about the eatery back in December 2011 to chronicle its appearance in Friends with Benefits, but, at the time, was unaware that it had also been featured in the 2005 thriller Red Eye. So, prior to boarding our plane to Switzerland last summer, the GC and I headed over to the Daily Grill to both grab a drink and snap some more pictures. Somehow I completely forgot to write a second post on the place, though.
Flash forward to Robin's visit this past April. When we arrived at LAX prior to his return flight, we were shocked to discover that the Daily Grill had been shuttered and completely gutted as part of the Tom Bradley Terminal's current renovation, which is expected to be completed sometime next year. I was hoping that a new eatery would have opened in the former Grill space by the time that Robin and his family departed this past Friday evening, but the area is still a construction zone and, from what the nice lady at Swiss International Air Lines told us, there are no plans for a restaurant to be put in that area. So that only leaves one place in all of LAX located outside of the security checkpoints to grab a drink – Daniel's Bistro + Bar, and let's just say that it definitely does not have the same ambiance as the Daily Grill.
In Red Eye, Tom Bradley International Terminal stood in for Miami International Airport, where Lisa Reisert (Rachel McAdams) landed after a rather scary flight from Dallas, Texas, during which she was kidnapped. Upon escaping her attacker and departing the plane, Rachel walked towards the Daily Grill.
My photograph below was shot from the opposite angle from which the scene was filmed, but you can see that the floor pattern matches in both images.
To hide from her kidnapper and airport security, Rachel then sat down with two strangers at a Daily Grill table. When the eatery was in existence, it took up the entire northeast portion of Tom Bradley's mezzanine and was split in two by a concourse that ran through its middle. In Red Eye, Rachel sat in the portion of the restaurant seen on the right side of my photograph below (again, my picture was taken from the opposite angle from which the scene was shot).
The escalators located adjacent to the Daily Grill also appeared in the scene.
Those escalators were also featured in the 2005 romcom Rumor Has It.
Manny Delgado (Rico Rodriguez) headed up the same escalators to catch his flight to Columbia in the Season 5 episode of Modern Family titled "Suddenly, Last Summer."
As I talked about in my December 2011 post, the Daily Grill was featured in Friends with Benefits. In the movie, it masqueraded as the Newark Liberty International Airport restaurant where Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and Mr. Harper (Richard Jenkins) ate a meal in their underwear.
In the scene, the two ate in the Daily Grill's northeast section, in the area overlooking the international check-in counters.
For more stalking fun, be sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Los Angeles magazine online. And you can check out my other blog, The Well-Heeled Diabetic, here.
Until next time, Happy Stalking!
Stalk It: The Daily Grill, from Red Eye, was formerly located on the Mezzanine Level of the Tom Bradley International Terminal, inside of the Los Angeles International Airport at 380 World Way in Los Angeles. The entire terminal is currently under construction and there is no longer a restaurant in that area.


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This made us laugh a little. But finally, some answers.
Celery, the mild-mannered straight man of the vegetable world, packs a puny six calories per stalk and — in my opinion — about as much flavor as a desk lamp. Yet despite its limitations, the fibrous plant has featured in Mediterranean and East Asian civilizations for thousands of years.
The paradox puzzled me enough that I called a bunch of specialists at the intersection of botany and anthropology to pick their brains. They shared their best guesses about how celery sneaked into our diets.
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A cruel and evil pall descended upon America.
Those who have been in charge of our lives during the Obama terms, our overseers, are cursed with a need to control us. They have no regard for Americans' liberty and freedom of choice. They care not for our needs to determine our futures through our own choices and actions.
Using their demented obsessions to control us, today's politicians, appointed officials, and bureaucrats endeavor to satisfy their psychotic needs to control Americans.
Gradually over recent years Americans shopping, driving, walking, working, relaxing at home and elsewhere, have lost their optimism and joy. Americans' natural excitement for their futures has eroded. Many Americans may not yet realize it, but their potential for happiness and success has diminished.
So it is and so it will be as long as elitist politicians demand — and we acquiesce to their demands — to control us.
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A majority of voters say the Obama administration is less competent than Bill Clinton's and a plurality say it is less competent than George W. Bush's according to a new Fox News poll released Wednesday.
Sixty-eight percent say the Obama administration is less competent that the Clinton administration. Forty-eight percent say it is less competent than Bush's, compared to 42 percent who say it is more competent. Seven percent judge Obama's and Bush's the same.
Fifty-five percent say that the Obama administration has made the country weaker; 35 percent say his administration has made it stronger.
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It takes a really special movie for me to get out of the house and make it to the theater. Having two children under 2 years old will do that to you. It is always hard finding a babysitter, and it is even harder for me to ditch the wife with the two young ones while I run off to see a movie (ESPECIALLY since she is a big movie-watcher herself).
But this weekend I got the "green-light" to go see AVATAR. And it was worth it.
I went with some friends to see it at the local IMAX in 3D. (The ONLY way to see this movie in my opinion). I got the tickets several days in advance because I knew it would be a sell-out. Got there 45 minutes early to make sure I wouldn't be straining my neck in the first row. There was already a line a mile long to get into the theater (I ended up sitting in the back row – still not as bad as the front). I think "blockbuster" is a given on this one.
The film is an amazing achievement technically. The alien world looks completely real, and is a feast of visuals and imagination. It isn't like the forest of Endor – the planet Pandora is completely alien – alien plants, alien trees. And every scene is peppered with alien life – insects, lizards and small animals are injected to add fascinating detail.
AVATAR is the future. Much like TOY STORY ushered in a new standard of animated film, I too believe AVATAR is going to change how fantasy movies are made. The key is in how life-like the aliens (the Na'vi) of Pandora appear. You may only see a movie like AVATAR once a year because it is too expensive, but I can see all special effect films expanding on its motion capture technology – particularly in how it was able to create faces with real expression. Gone are the "clay" and "stiff" emotions of characters in films like BEOWULF. AVATAR is putting actors in real digital "suits". I don't think we'll ever see a puppet again (sorry, Yoda).
The 3D didn't impress me as much as I thought it would. At times I found it a little distracting – so maybe 3D is better when you don't know it is there – when it is "immersive". I can tell you that the best moments of the 3D was when characters found themselves at tremendous heights looking out into empty space. The 3D coupled with the IMAX screen can make someone with a fear of heights a little nervous – it was a spectacular effect.
The greatness of AVATAR is purely within its technical achievement – much like STAR WARS. The story itself was good enough – kind of a space version of DANCES WITH WOLVES – and it kept me interested and entertained. The acting was good, too – and it was nice to see Sigourney Weaver playing a cranky scientist.
I would call this film a must-see "amusement park ride", and probably the closest I'll ever get to actually visiting an alien planet – which is probably exactly what James Cameron was going for.


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Daithi Kavanagh is my name and I am an author with Tirgearr Publishing. My first book The Gun – Book 1 in The Tadhg Sullivan Series was published on 30/9/14 and my second book in the series The Brotherhood was published in May 2015. I am currently working on my third book in the series The Brotherhood.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
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I tend to write my books in bed! I find it is a place where I can go without disturbance and can relax and clear my mind. I could be out walking with my dogs and an idea would pop into my head. I would write it down the minute I got home and take it from there.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am currently reading Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith. I think he is brilliant. Stieg Larsson inspired me to begin writing and I also love the Icelandic writers like Arnaldur Indriðason and Swedish writer Henning Mankell.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on Book 3 in The Tadhg Sullivan Series called The Crucifixion another story centred around Detective Tadhg Sullivan.
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Never give up!
What are you reading now?
Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith.
What's next for you as a writer?
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This is book 6 of the Chicagoland Vampire Series by Chloe Neill, and I wasn't 3 sentences in before I was completely ticked off. Why? Because we have a new narrator, Sophie Eastlake. Not that she didn't do a good job. Kinda. I guess. But I had Cynthia Halloway's voice locked in my head and suddenly nobody sounded like they once did and I am having trouble figuring out who is who. To be honest, I had a huge problem with the male voices for the first quarter of the book; they all sounded alike to each other. It felt just like someone had taken a well loved tv show cast and replaced everyone of the actors, but went on as if nothing had changed. Let's just say that I'm a bit bitter about the change and continue on.
Biting Cold jumps right into the story with Merit and Ethan having to head out after Mallory to stop her from gaining the Maleficent once again. Mallory managed to escape the Order, and was headed for Nebraska and the empty nuclear warhead silo that is was being housed in. Just before they leave out, they get the news that former Mayor Seth Tate was released as well. And so it becomes a race to see who would get to it first.
At first I thought Ethan had finally got his shit together after being killed and brought back, but he once again pulled his "I can't be with you right now" crap. I seriously don't understand how come Merit didn't give up on him once and for all. Fortunately this time, Merit got some better advice than, "Be the bigger person, be professional, let him see what he's missing." The new advice was more along the lines of "smack him upside his head till he pulls it out of his ass." Merit did a very nice job performing the cranial rectal inversion and what follows is a very nice smexy scene that was long overdue between Merit and Ethan.
This was a book very much about forgiveness and redemption leading to new beginnings. It was the closing of a couple different story arcs and the beginnings of others. The next book, House Rules should prove very interesting. I gave this book 3 stars, mainly because I am still cranky about the narrator change.
Turned into a vampire against her will, twenty-eight-year-old Merit found her way into the dark circle of Chicago's vampire underground, where she learned there was more to supernaturals than met the eye—and more supernaturals than the public ever imagined. And not all the secrets she learned were for sharing—among humans or inhumans.
Now Merit is on the hunt, charging across the stark American Midwest, tailing a rogue supernatural intent on stealing an ancient artifact that could unleash catastrophic evil on the world. But Merit is also the prey. An enemy of Chicagoland is hunting her, and he'll stop at nothing to get the book for himself. No mercy allowed. No rules apply. No lives spared. The race is on.
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The Venue Country Hotel is located a stone throw away from many tourist hotspots which have placed South Africa on the map. Local and international guests are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to exploring, unwinding and indulging in Gauteng's best attractions.
The Cradle of Humankind
Just a 30-minute drive from The Venue Country Hotel, one can find the enchanting Cradle of Humankind. The Cradle of Humankind is one of eight South African World Heritage Sites. read more>>
Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve
Another tourist favourite is the Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve. This animal sanctuary is located just 25 kilometres from The Venue Country Hotel. The reserve is a privately owned, read more>>
Boer War Forts & Shelter Rock
Discover Magaliesberg by walking on the summit of the mountain with its panoramic views, touch 2 500 million year old wind sculpted mushroom rocks, read more>>
Lion Park
For those who seek the thrill of coming face to face with the king of the jungle, then a visit to the Lion Park in Lanseria is just what you seek. Thousands of international visitors as well as celebrities have made their way to this awesome outdoor venue. Visitors also have the chance to interact with the cute lion cubs and other animals. read more>>
Magaliesberg Canopy Tour
Situated in the heart of the Magaliesberg Mountains, only an hour drive from The Venue Country Hotel, one can find the adrenalin-inducing Canopy Tour. The Magaliesberg Canopy Tour is a unique eco-adventure that takes you on a journey through the ecology and geology of the second oldest mountain range in the world – estimated to be 2,400 million years old. read more>>
Sterkfontein Caves
For the explorers, there is the beautiful Sterkfontein Caves. This tourist attraction, situated just a 30-minute drive from The Venue Country Hotel is an internationally renowned destination. The Sterkfontein Caves are owned by the University of the Witwatersrand, whose scientists have been responsible for the main excavations of the World Heritage Site. read more>>


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Home improvement ideas never run out. Although all of them can be applied to homes, there are more important ones which ...06 October, 2016
Do you think you need flooring services? If you answer yes and you live in the area of Brampton, then you are in for a good time because Brampton flooring services teem on the internet and elsewhere. The first step is to find the flooring professionals to handle this job for you. Of course, it is always best to start looking for contractors in Brampton in the easiest way possible and that is by looking online. There you can also read the customer reviews posted by other people who have used the services before. You could also look for Brampton flooring services providers in the telephone directly. Whichever way you choose to go about it, you will find a good professional team to do the job for you.
Some rooms at home need a special kind of floor covering. For example, the bathroom is going to be splashed around with water and therefore it needs a special kind of tiling. That is why you have to let professionals do the floor for you so that they can determine what the bathroom and the kitchen needs. Depending on your budget, perhaps you could buy marble, ceramic or granite tiles. The best way to go about this in Brampton is to usually tell the subcontractor what you want and how much you want to spend. You can then trust them to get the right material at the ideal price. Brampton flooring services have never disappointed and they are not about to start.
Different types of floors require different types of materials. For example, some floors are made of terrazzo and others are made of stamped concrete. It is always advisable to find out what is trending in the market so that you buy into that. Good flooring will also increase the value of your Brampton home especially if you plan to sell it in the near future. Luckily, Brampton flooring professionals can provide you with just about anything that you fancy.
Wherever you turn around, tiling seems to be the best option for giving your floor that aesthetic touch that is so rare. The good thing is that many types of tiles will help turn your floor into just the one that you saw in the home decor magazine. You will never regret going for a tiled floor because it is very easy to clean. However, you have to decide what types of tiles to go for. These could be ceramic, granite, linoleum, wooden and vinyl tiles. Brampton flooring professionals will advise you amply on what to use.
After talking to realtor we decided to hire contractor to do basement renovation before selling it. ALBO contractors told us exactly how much renovations and upgrades would cost. Also they told us how much it will increase the price for the sale. The old house was sold in a week for above asking! Thank you.
We wanted some sort of upgrade in our basement because it was 30 years old. Other floors were updated recently and now was time for basement. Contacted ALBO Renovations for this upgrade. Their representative came the very next day to give us a price and we agreed. We are very happy with the new basement.
The estimate and the price was given next day explaining all the small details in our renovation project and making our basement legal apartment. We needed full basement finish and lowering it for few feet. Job was done way before timeline and on budget. Thank you guys for good work!
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In a span of one week, four of my friends told me they didn't have a skin care routine and asked for advice on how to start one. When I asked why they didn't already have a beauty regimen in place, the only two reasons I heard were "I don't know where to start" and "I don't have time – it seems complicated!" Friends, I get it. There's so much information available to us, with so many different ways to do things, and all kinds of products to choose from, it's ridiculously overwhelming! But everyone needs a routine: not only does your skin need to be taken care of, but you deserve to take time out to pamper yourself.
In this post, I'm going to break down a basic routine into five easy steps, and explain the why's behind each one. We're going to wade through the confusion together, and you're going to create a routine personalized to your own needs, using products you like and products that work. Before you know it, you will be the expert in your circle of friends!
How To Start A Skin Care Routine:
5 Basic Steps In A Proper Beauty Routine
5 Basic Steps In A Proper Beauty Routine
Set Yourself Up For Success
Before we begin, I want to encourage you to read the list of steps below and consider what will and won't work for you time-wise. There's no point in trying all five steps and giving up on all of them because you don't have the time. One step is better than no steps, I say.
Also, if you're an absolute beginner with no skin care products to speak of, the last thing I want is for you to go out and buy a bunch of stuff that doesn't work for you. Don't end up with useless products sitting on your vanity – what a waste of money! Go slowly and incorporate steps (and products) into your routine one at a time. There are a couple reasons why going slow is good:
- Slowly adding steps allows you to easily see if your skin likes a certain product or not. If you buy five new products, and something breaks you out, how will you know which one messed up your skin? One new product at a time will help you isolate anything that doesn't work for you.
- It's a lot easier on your wallet! Using one thing at a time keeps you from wasting money – you can immediately return what doesn't work, and spend your cash on something that WILL.
Adding New Steps
Once you've chosen which steps you're willing to commit to, do those steps for a time, and see how things go. Are you actually washing your face regularly? Do you like how your skin looks and feels with just the steps you're doing? If you can answer "yes" to both questions, then go ahead and add another step. Continue to add steps until you've found your ideal routine.
Since I'm breaking down the skin care process, I wanted to include products that have worked for me, in case you needed some recommendations. You can check out my Resources page to see my skin type, skin concerns, and products that are currently on rotation. You'll get a better understanding of why I'm using what I'm using, and can better gauge whether my recommendation will work for you.
And always remember: it's your face and your routine, so do what works for you!
Think of washing your face at night like taking a shower: you need to clean the day off your skin! Pollutants, pollen, germs, sebum, makeup that's slipping and sliding – all of that is sitting on your skin at the end of the day. Don't go to bed with it still on your face. You'll just end up smushing it into your pillow and your pores. Washing your face before you go to bed ensures that your skin has a fighting chance to rest and recuperate while you sleep. Don't make it sad by keeping it dirty!
There are only two things you need from a good cleanser: it washes off dirt and makeup really well and it doesn't dry your skin in the process. Facial cleansers don't need to be fancy or expensive, they just need to thoroughly cleanse your skin without stripping it of its natural oils.
About Washing Your Face In The Morning
There are opposing schools of thought regarding morning face washing. Some people believe that washing your face in the morning is overkill, while others swear by washing their faces twice a day. I do both. On the occasional lazy weekend morning, I rinse my face with just water. Most days, though, I am committed to doing a full face routine. In my opinion, listening to your skin is key. If you wake up and you're crusty and need to wash it, then wash it! If you don't wash your face in the mornings, yet have the skin of an angel fresh from Heaven, then, by all means, keep doing what you're doing. I want to drive home the fact that a skin routine is only as good as your skin looks, so do what's best for you.
- Burt's Bees Radiance Cleanser
- Philosophy Purity Made Simple
You might be asking, "Jennifer, why can't I just slap some moisturizer on now? Isn't that enough? Why toner?" Well, here's the gist of it: Skin likes to be pH balanced. If you don't restore it back to its natural pH level with toner, your skin can become susceptible to irritation, pimples, and dryness, with a weakened ability to protect itself from bacteria or germs!
Our skin likes to be slightly acidic at a pH level of 5.5. At this level, our skin is well hydrated, calm, and in good health. When we wash our face, however, the levels get out of whack (cleansers are usually alkaline – the total opposite of where skin wants to be). And that's why we tone: it helps our skin's pH rebalance, calm down, and restores hydration. Toning after cleansing will prep your skin to allow the other products you apply to work to their best.
Toner Tips:
When searching for a toner:
- Keep your skin type in mind and read labels, as some toners contain ingredients that help combat very specific issues
- Avoid products that contain SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, menthol, or witch hazel that contains alcohol. These ingredients will dry out your skin!
- Toner is not the same as 'astringent'. It may have been the case decades ago (ever heard of Sea Breeze?), but not anymore. Before, toners were used to tighten the skin by removing excess oil, leaving it tight and dry – ouch! Nowadays, even oily skin types should be careful about astringent use. It can strip the skin dry, causing it to overproduce oil. Opt for toners: today they are very gentle and hydrating.
- If you swipe a toner-soaked cotton pad over your face and see dirt or makeup on it, you need a better cleanser. Or you should
try double cleansing!
- Pixi Glycolic Toner
- Heritage Store Rose Petals Rosewater
- Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
- DeVita Cool Cucumber Toner
Now that your skin has been prepped, it's time to do some work! This is the step where you'd apply all the special products that address your concerns like fine lines, acne, and discoloration. This step is where "actives" and serums come in!
Actives and Serums
"Actives" is short for "active ingredients". They're the ingredients that have been scientifically tested and proven to change your skin and are technically considered over the counter drugs. You can see these ingredients specially labeled on the back of skin care packaging. Chemical exfoliants like AHAs and BHAs, antioxidants like Vitamin C, and retinoids are all considered actives.
Using these ingredients is how the skin magic happens. They can actually help you reverse the signs of aging, help control acne, improve your skin's texture, and even address hyperpigmentation issues! If you want to see your skin really improve, then these are the products you need to use. But please remember, these are still acids! These products help by exfoliating the skin, and if you aren't careful, you could very well OVERexfoliate and cause damage to your skin. So do your research, consult a dermatologist if you need to, and use one acid product at a time – be careful and go slowly (there's that word again!). If you don't feel it's necessary to use actives, you don't have to!
Serums contain a high concentration of ingredients that also target specific skin concerns. The difference between serums and actives, though, is that serum ingredients work on skin's internal structure versus actives that work on the skin's outside appearance. Serums do not generally contain ingredients that require special labeling like actives and are usually where you'll see more "exotic" or unusual ingredients like snail mucous (on one end of the spectrum) or plant stem cells.
- DeVita-C Serum
- One Love Organics Vitamin C Brightening Facial Serum
- Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum
- Missha Borabit Ampoule
Finally, moisturizer! Moisturizing your skin is an important step in your beauty regimen. For one, it helps keep all those actives and serums in place, and two, it adds moisture to your skin. Since keeping your skin moisturized is essential to keeping it soft and pliable, it is imperative that you find a moisturizer you like so you actually use it. And no, regular old body lotion won't cut it. *cringe*
If you want, this would also be the time you'd apply eye cream. I don't currently have an eye cream in my routine because my undereye skin easily develops milia (white bumps/whiteheads), but I would like to use one eventually and have been looking into gel eye creams. I'm praying I find one that works!
*** See how individual skin care is? If you ever find a step or product isn't working for you, skip it! ***
How To Apply Moisturizer
When you apply moisturizer onto your face, you want to be gentle and avoid tugging as much as possible. The best way to do that is by rubbing the moisturizer in your hands first, then patting and/or pressing it onto your face. Just like you should pat on eye cream around your eyes with a light touch so as not to tug on the delicate eye area, same goes with the rest of the skin on your face. Be gentle!
- The Face Shop Chia Seed Moisture Recharge Cream
- Philosophy Hope in a Jar Daily Moisturizer
- DeVita Perfecting Time Age Defying Moisturizer with Argireline
- Olay Original Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid (I had an episode some years back and could not handle any other moisturizer. This is simple, basic and great for my sensitive skin. It *does* have fragrance, so keep that in mind if you're sensitive to that!)
Now that you've taken great care of your skin, you have to protect all the hard work you're putting into it. One of the most important ways to do that is by using an SPF. Sun damage is the greatest culprit in the premature aging of our skin – it can accelerate the development of wrinkles and sagging skin, give us pigmentation issues (like melasma and sun spots), and can create other signs of aging (if all that wasn't enough!).
If you want to kill two birds with one stone, you can use a daytime moisturizer that contains SPF already in it. Some people don't believe moisturizers containing SPF are useful (you need to apply a lot of SPF to get good coverage on your skin), but any SPF is better than none! If using an SPF moisturizer will help you wear SPF every day, then by all means, do it! I have no problem using them, I love them!
Important: If you choose to use a separate SPF (versus using a moisturizer that contains SPF), make sure not to mix it with another product (i.e. foundation). Mixing the product will do one of two things: "dilute" the strength of the SPF (an SPF 40 could go down to a 15) or worse, cancel out its effectiveness. When applying several products containing SPF, always layer.
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid
- UV PLUS Anti-Pollution Sunscreen Multi-Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sleep is when our bodies go into 'repair mode', so using good products for your skin type is a great way to give your body a boost of ingredients to draw from while it gets to work. Sealing in all of that product goodness with a sleeping mask or facial oil is a great way to not only add an extra layer of moisture, but it also protects all the layers you've just laid down against dry air.
Sleeping Masks
Sleeping masks, or leave-on masks, are used to deeply hydrate your skin overnight. They mostly come in gel-like formulas and are applied to the skin like a moisturizer. You wash them off in the morning.
Facial Oils
Facial oils are great for those who want a more natural boost of hydration. Depending on how dry you are, you can use anywhere from one to five drops of oil over your moisturizer. To apply it, the oil should be warmed up by rubbing your hands together and pressing it onto your face.
- Laneige Water Sleeping Mask
- Lancome Énergie de Vie Night Mask – Overnight Recovery Sleeping Mask
- Acure Organics Rosehip Oil
- My homemade blend of coconut oil, jojoba oil, frankincense essential oil
– When you think of skin care products, think of each step as a layer in the "lasagna" of your routine (I bring it back to food whenever I get the chance). Each step is a very necessary layer in creating a delicious masterpiece.
– This routine should be done both in the morning when you wake up, and in the evening before you go to bed, with adjustments for an AM versus PM routine.
And That's How You Start A Skin Care Routine!
That's it! Simpler than you thought, right? Just remember one step at a time, one product at a time. Take it slow if you find yourself overwhelmed. If all you do is Step 1 and Step 4, you're doing great! Practice good skin care habits (check out my post that gives you useful lifestyle tips that aid in having great skin) and enjoy your self-care time – you deserve it! If you have any questions or want more information on the products I've mentioned, let me know in the comments below, I'm more than happy to help. Have a great day!


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Keep your kiddos busy and engaged this summer with the ABCs of Summer daily activities, snacks, art, and science. Each day focuses on one letter of the alphabet with snacks. art or science, and a physical activity to go along with it.
Be sure to enter below to win the 'Let's Learn to Read' DVD set for your little ones!
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I was trying to think of a way to keep the kiddos busy this summer as well as help them work on their letter sounds, vocabulary, following directions, and physical activity. So, to give us a bit of inspiration and a jumping off point, I decided to go with a new letter of the alphabet each day. In addition to learning the sounds, practicing writing, and identifying new words, we have an art or science activity, a physical activity, and a snack revolving around the letter of the day.
ABCs of Summer: Letter C
Lesson Plan
Art / Science: Color Mixing
Snack: Carrot Cars
Physical Activity: Letter C Obstacle Course
Additional Activities: Letter C worksheets and Le't's Learn to Read DVD
Color Mixing
- Construction Paper
- Paint
- Something to trace three large circles
There are plenty of ways you could go about playing around with color mixing. We used watercolors and three large intersecting circles; one for blue, red, and yellow. In the areas where they overlapped we placed both colors and identified the new color that it created.
Another idea would be to use an ice cube tray or muffin tin and allow the kids to pull from the red, blue, and yellow areas to make new colors in the other areas.
If you don't have your supplies ready in time for this art project, see the additional activities below. I used the time I needed to prep and had the kids practice uppercase and lowercase 'B's.
Snack: Carrot Cars
This snack is so much fun! Who doesn't love playing with their food? These carrot cars were easy to make and the kids loved them.
Ok, this is so easy! Peel up a smaller carrot and cut it in half. Use the smaller end to make more of an Indy car (or if your carrot is very small, use the whole thing) and the larger end to make a regular car.
Stick two grapes on each end of a toothpick for both the front and the back wheels. You can make this an all-carrot snack by using carrot slices (or "carrot chip") as the wheels. To keep the carrot and the wheels from rolling around, notch out the places where you want it to fit on the wheels with a knife.
A windshield helps it look even more like a car. You can use a small slice of pepper like I did or cut another carrot slice in half. With the pepper, you can just lay it on top, but with the carrot slice you will want to cut another notch in the carrot.
Serve these up with a little ranch for dipping. If your kiddos are like mine, there is nothing better than dipping! We added some other 'C' veggies to dip with Cauliflower and Cucumbers.
Letter C Obstacle Course
It's so important to keep kiddos moving and active. An obstacle course is always good for this and can be a very easy boredom buster. Have the kids run the course together or take turns timing them to see who is the fastest. Make sure to take a turn yourself!
Our Letter C Obstacle Course
- Climb up the play structure
- Find a Car
- Carry the Car down the slide
- Drive Car on the bench
- Crab walk to the trampoline
- Clean the trampoline to stop the time
Other ideas
- Cart – if you have a play shopping cart, wheelbarrow, or even stroller they can use that
- Catch – toss them a ball, or have them catch something with a net
- Close – shut the lid, door, drawer, etc
- Cow, Cat, Clown, etc – Find C objects around the house and incorporate them into the course
- Clip – use clothespins, paperclips, chip clips and find a creative use for them
- Crawl
It really depends on your space and what you have available. It doesn't have to be long and, at this age, it's good to keep it simple.
Additional Activities
Letter C Worksheets
We found a small workbook at the Dollar Tree a couple years back. It's very simple and has a place for writing upper and lower case C as well as identifying objects that began with the letter C.
I photocopied the page I wanted so I had two copies and added a little of my own to the back side. Both kiddos' names start with C, so they had a place for practicing their name, as well as other C words for my newly 5 year old.
Give them an example to follow. It also helps greatly to demonstrate one or two in front of them. If needed, creating dots to connect, lines to trace, or even lines like paper to give a guide will help. Always, always, always be encouraging and find strengths to praise along the way, especially if it is a new or difficult task for them!
I have a
4 year old – we just had a birthday last week and we now have a 5 year old! – who is doing pretty well with writing letters, and a 3 year old who is a little newer to it. Both needed an example drawn in front of them and some direction, but I also used dots and tracing to help out my 3yo.
'Let's Learn to Read'
Something really fun that we get to add to our routine is a DVD series to entertain the kiddos while helping them learn to read – Rock 'N Learn's Let's Learn to Read 10 DVD Collection.
We took a bit of a break for the week of the 4th, but we watched the first DVD in the set during the ride home from the cabin. Being the first in the set of a 'learning to read' program, I was surprised at how advanced it was, but what I did like about it is that it is broken down into sections and different games, so that we could take a few moments to watch a section or two and, after some repetition, help the kiddos learn the concepts.
Let's Learn to Read is a series of 10 DVDs and optional activities that provide a fun way for kids to build reading skills, from beginners through second grade. Entertaining music, humorous characters, and engaging stories help learners stay focused. By covering phonics rules and sight words, this collection offers the best of both worlds. And it's sequentially paced to work well with our free worksheets. Learners move on from one DVD to another, as they are ready.
Phonics skills include vowels, consonants, blends, digraphs, diphthongs, silent consonants, rule breakers, and more. Over 170 sight words help build speed and accuracy for the most common words used in children's literature.
My favorite part of the DVD is the beginning of the first DVD, it goes through each letter sound while displaying the letter, an image of something that begins with that sound, and a mouth to watch the shape while it makes the sound. It's really smart! A huge part of learning letter sounds is mouth shape and tongue placement and this really helps with that. The rhythm was also really good and my little guy was saying them all right along with the DVD.
We're looking forward to repeating sections as well as moving on to the next DVDs and I'm so happy to have the chance to offer one 10 disc set to one of you!
Enter to win the Rock 'N Learn's Let's Learn to Read 10 DVD Collection for your little ones! US only please. Contest ends 7/18.


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"It was an advertisment! 4th class mail "
by AlexScrase
4th class mail is generally know as junk mail. People love to hate junk mail and there are whole sites dedicated to ridiculing bad junk mail. The volume of junk mail has been a hinderance to postal services, to obtain a 'bulk mail' permit in the United States the mail must adhere to certain specification to make it easier for the sorters and carriers. Something I'm sure Bukowski would have approved of.