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Thursday, November 5, 2009
A Series of Unfortunate Events......and An Inspiration!
Still remember me???!! How is everyone? You must be wondering why I am missing!!
Well, right after our Manila trip, I broke my left knee and my right ankle since I was too concentrated in looking at my son riding his bike that I didn't see a huge "dent" in front of me when I was walking. So, voila!! I fell really hard and I couldn't walk since then. I had to go to the Chinese doctor every day to heal my feet. I am better now but my knees are still swollen. Anyway, good that I can walk now.
And then, after my "fall", 2 days ago, I had my "tooth accident". I had a root canal done on one of my molar teeth before I left for Paris last month. I was suppose to go back to the dentist to have it "crowned". However, 2 days ago, my tooth broke into half when I was brushing my teeth!!! Literally half where the tooth part near my cheek is ok, but the other half near my tongue was moving and you can really see the crack in the middle and it was soooooo painful!!
So, I went to the dentist immediately and I am so pissed that she had no choice but to pull out the tooth completely. :( After spending a fortune on my root canal, I still loose my tooth!! If I've known that this would happen, I would have saved that money to buy something else!! LOL!!! But it was not an easy tooth extraction as the dentist had to do a small operation with lots of anesthesia and cut out my gums to pull out the tooth. So now, my left cheek is swollen like my left knees and the wound is still so painful. I have to take 1 week of antibiotics and also pain killers. And I can't eat anything solid. Now I share my son's congee!!!
So that's what I'm up to now. But tell you what. Since I can't carry my son now and I wasn't able to accompany my son to school when I broke my legs, I have cleaned up so many things at home, and I realized something.......that I REALLY REALLY HAVE TOO MANY CLOTHES THAT I CAN ACTUALLY OPEN 1 or 2 ZARA STORES!!!
Now, that inspired me to SHOP IN MY OWN CLOSET!! As my DH and my mom always say, even by the time I'm old and dying, I still won't be able to wear all of my clothes even if I change 2 or 3 outfits every day!! So, that explains how many clothes I have!!! LOL!!! I have so many clothes that I still haven't worn yet!! Maybe I should do a GIVEAWAY to you gals for the clothes I haven't worn and won't wear anymore. What do you think?
Aside from clothes, I have too many bags (mostly Chanel), shoes, costume jeweleries, scarves, socks, tights, bras/panties and cosmetics/make-up items too!! LOL!! I am really a "collector" of anything a woman needs. Bad bad bad!! With so many varieties of clothes and accessories that I have which can compare to Zara store, I'm really inspired to shop in my own closet and see how long I can survive. I think it forces me to wear EVERYTHING in my collection. I will post outfits I wore from my closet every week. I'll start next weekend when my cheek is not swollen. :P
Hope you're with me on this. I'm ready for the challenge on myself, and I think my DH will be more than happy about this as I won't take up more and more of his closet space! LOL! Good luck to me! :D
Anyway, just to share with you some pictures I've taken when I was in Manila (before all the unfortunate events that happened to me). I met with my tPF friend Charmaine in Manila and both our families had lunch at Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. Her son is so handsome and her daughter is soooo cute!!
** Just click on the pictures to enlarge them**
Here's me with my "soon-to-be-2-yr.old" Mason..
(I'm wearing a red tiered ruffle top in jersey, indigo wide-leg flared bottom jeans, Chanel "Golden Vine" pearl earrings, Chanel "Russian Pearls" long pearl necklace (worn with double strands), Chanel "Moujik" beige/gold flap and also Marni platform sandals. Mason is wearing Comme Ca (a Japanese brand) navy/white striped collared shirt with H&M white pants. :D)
Charm and Carl (her son) and me! Charm is a true Filipina beauty!!
Charm and cutie-pie Cadee (her 10-month old daughter); me and Mason
Mason strolling around the pool area and doing his various "poses"...LOL! He loves wearing his sunnies so suddenly!!
And this is me and my cousin's daughter.....she's soooo chubby and I want to bite her cheeks!! LOL!
Mason again...so happy running around my grandpa's home..
It was Mason's first airplane trip so I was super nervous to take him on the plane!! He's basically OK on the plane, except that he will cry when he's forced to wear the seat belt. He detests anything which will prevent him from moving around (so he doesn't use car seats at all!!). The most difficult times to control him are during take off and landing as these are the "must-wear-seat-belts" moments. But overall, I'm really proud of my son.
I'll be posting some of my new purchases (before my "Shop-in-my-Own-Closet Resolution") as well during the weekend.
Have a nice week ahead!
13 comments:
hi miaReplyDelete
i really liked ur blog i folow it as i am a member in TPF
im sorry to hear what happen to u hopfully ull be fine
and ur son is soooooooooooo cute :)
waiting ur pics too let us wait long ;)
Glad to see an update!ReplyDelete
Hope you are feeling much better now!
first of all, i am feeling your pain... so sorry to hear about your painful incidents. especially the tooth part. i felt like reading my own experience. i think what gonna happen next is... Tooth Implant!! it is a very complicated surgery. not many countries offer that Tooth Implant. i hope you have a good dentist there, so you will not have to lose that tooth forever.ReplyDelete
i love your pictures, they looked so much better when i enlarged them. Charm and her kids are also very lovely. I can't believe Mason is so big already. he is pretty big for his age. he is a handsome boy.
i will stay tune with your 'shop in your own closet' challenge. i have the same issue... but i could not make a commitment to 'shop in my own closet' challenge. maybe only for two months. hehe..
Oh my goodness, I hope you are feeling better now, what a bad time you've had! It is lovely to see your family photos, you boy is very sweet! I too have the same problem of having soo much stuff. My problem is that I have such a small wardrobe so I have most of my clothes in boxes and I forget what I have! Look forwards to seeing your outfits! Feel better soon, Pearl xReplyDelete
oh my, what a journey. I hope you're doing better by now....take care my dear!!ReplyDelete
Looking forward to your action pictures as then they will give me some inspiration!! :)
Mia - Sorry to hear about your recent injuries. It's good you are going to Chinese doctors as well as western ones, as knees and ankles are definitely parts that you'd want to work well for long time to come.ReplyDelete
It looks like you had a wonderful trip to Manila otherwise, esp meeting another beautiful tPFer. It's amazing the friendships that are built from our common passion for purses. :D
I can't wait to see what you have planned for your shop in your closet challenge. You have so many pieces that I'm sure you will do just fine.
- AnonymousNovember 7, 2009 at 8:31 AM
oh my! your accident sounds really painful, glad to know you are feeling a bit better now. your son is adorable! that sounds really fun, to shop in your own closet, i am so envious. maybe you should have an online store on your blog and sell the stuff you don't really wear or need. but then, with the money you might just go out and buy more stuff :)ReplyDelete
Hi Mia, This is my first time commenting in your blog, but I've been following you for quite some time. Found your blog site through Rachel's blog.ReplyDelete
And of course I know about you from TPF and your amazing chanel collection...wow!!!
I'm sorry to know about your injuries but i'm glad you are getting better.Your son is very cute and you are such a dedicated mother.
Looking forward to comment here more often :)
Hi Mia! It's a fellow tPF member and Filipina here:)ReplyDelete
I'm looking forward to your wardrobe posts and of course, seeing more of your Chanel collection in action.
Your entry made me miss Manila... haaay.....
hey, Mia:ReplyDelete
yeh... it is about time!!!! I mean I don't even know how to post comment on your Chanel and Hermes haul since it is overwhelming already. :P But of course, everything is pretty and i do hope you get to use them a lot!!!
Back to you!! I am so sorry to hear what had happened to you. The thing for teeth is I don't like seeing dentist in Asia!! Mainly is because I had one wisdom tooth which is completely fine but the doctor removed it just because he thinks I don't need it or everyone removes it or because it tends to trap scum. .. oh, well, I'd rather to keep it and take good care of it even I don't need it though. Anyway, in my opinion, you probably need to look for another dentist because right now, most tooth decay problems are able to be solved in just ONE visit. Maybe your current dentist is not that up-to-date!! (like my DH's old dentist and my friend, Yu's, somehow the tooth hurt after their visits on dentist which is not the case of taking Aspirin only.) I would say teeth is really really important for everyone.... that really sets a *looking* of one too!! :) You have great smile so make sure you find yourself a great dentist!!!!
Ok, it is just too hilarious about your fall!!! I feel sorry at the mean time i gotta say you should be more careful.... :) since it really scary just by hearing your swollen cheek and leg (knee) and everything!! Geez!! Where was your nanny at the time you fell???!! hahah..
Oh, right, we'd love to see your creativity on mix n' match of your clothes. And seriously, you got way enough stuff to showcase them for quite sometime. I am sure your closet size(quantity) is probably triple or quartet times of mine so it won't be a problem for you and US to have tons of fun just by going throu. your closet!! :)
Have a great weekend and hope a fast recovery of you!!!! (your son has your sweet smile!!)
Hi everyone!! Thanks so much for your blessings. I am getting better each day. I still can't carry Mason now as my tooth opearation/extraction still hurts, but I hope I will be able to completely recover really soon. My dentist will remove the threads from my gums this coming Tuesday, so hopefully, the pain will go away....ReplyDelete
om comment kuwait, thanks for your blessings and welcome to my blog!
judebabe, thanks! When my cheek is not swollen anymore, I will be back in action to post pictures again. :D
Hi Julia! How are you doing? Haha....I'm so scared of tooth implant. We have it here in Hong Kong, but I heard the process is really painful. I don't know what to do for the time being for my missing tooth. I guess just let it be for the time being. Oh well, it's the molar so you can't really see it from outsite. Tooth implant here costs the same as a Chanel bag you know. LOL!! You know what I'll choose over doing a tooth implant! Hahahahhahahahahahaha!
Yes, Charm's kids are really cute! Chubby chubby! Mason is going to be 2 on the 26th. He's actually just average height for his age. But I guess coz he has a very big tummy, so that's why he looks "big". LOL!
Oh you're so right about the "shop in your own closet" challenge. It's hard to follow with so many temptations around. I'll try to stick on it for as long as I can. Let's give it a 2 months trial and see. Hahahahaha! Wish me luck!
Hi Michele! How are you my friend? Thanks for your blessings. Yup, I'll be back in action again once I recover from all these physical injuries. What a month! Take care!
Hi Betsy! How are you doing? Yes, I guess these joints have to be heeled correctly using Chinese and Western medicines, as it will affect our bones when we get old. I'm already 35 so I think I need to take care of my bones really well.
Yes, it's amazing how many friends I've made thru tPF. Charm and Kat are both coming to HK for Christmas with their families. So I'll meet with them again! Yay! I'm going to attend Wai's wedding in Burma in January. I'm so excited for her! Hehehe! So, what are you up to lately?
Hi dos3n! Thanks thanks! Haha...what a good idea for online selling! Oh well, I may not have the time to take all the pictures of the stuff I want to let go of. But I'll think about it. Thanks for the idea. :D
Hi Pearl! Thanks so much! Haha...actually, my wardrobe space is very limited at well. I also have stuffs in boxes still, and I have a mini-warehouse which I store my clothes when season changes here. And then I forgot about them totally! That's why I've decided to do this challenge because I want to remember all my clothes. Haha! Maybe you should do a challenge too like this? Let's give it like 2 or 3 months...like a "probation period". :D
Hi Claudia! Thanks for visiting my blog and your first comments. :D So, you're from tPF as well? Are you from Chanel sub-forum too? Anyway, welcome to my blog and I hope to keep it alive as much as I can. Hehehehehe! Hope you enjoyed your weekend!
shockboogiedesign! Wow....kamusta! A fellow filipina! Yes, there's so much to miss about Manila. I miss my college days there esp. with all the barkadas - drinking and disco hopping days. LOL! Anyway, welcome to my blog! I'll make sure to incoporate Chanel in all my outfits. Hehehehehe!
Wow R! What a long post you have above! LOL!! Haha...about my tooth, I actually like to see dentists in Manila coz they are the best (Manila is famous for dentists...hehe). Too bad the dentists here are not good enough. I was actually questioning the dentist why I still feel something for my tooth even though the root canal was already completed. He said it's normal and I might need to wait till 1 month for the tooth to not feel anything. So, that's why I have to wait for that long to do thd supposedly "crown" since I can still feel the pain on my tooth. How on earth should I know that it will be broken into half??!! Really....bad luck! Haha....wisdom tooth. I only have 2 right now and they are all there, not pulled out. I guess as long as you have enough space, you can have your wisdom tooth. So I agree that your dentist is not good insisting to pull out your wisdom tooth even though it's ok. Oh well, you can't see it from the smile, so never mind. :P
About my fall, LOL! My nanny was beside Mason actually when he was riding the bike, on the other side. I'm on the side where the dent was in front of me and my head/eyes were on Mason and so I fell hard! Careless mom!! It's hilarious but painful.
Anyway, thanks for your blessings and I hope I won't disappint you gals for my "shop in my own closet" challenge. :D
Hola! Mia, glad to hear you are doing better. I will keep you in my prayers for full recovery. And I hope your tooth is fixed by now because we want to see you smile in your pictures (you have a beautiful smile). I used to hang out on tPF at Julia's wardrobe and chanel mommy chat thread. I don't own any chanel yet :( (sad, right? I'll keep working hard to get one some day. so, I can't really post of the chanel subforum but I make comments in there. I really have so fun admiring and learning about your beautiful collections of bags, shoes etc. It's enticing to me to learn about your passion for chanel and other barnds as well. Now, I don't have much time to visit Tpf, but I do take time and enjoy reading your blogs instead.ReplyDelete
Looking forward to your adventure "shop in my own closet." I'm sure some of us we love to see pictures of you and your closet. I can only imagine how versatile and fun your closet might be.
Have a great week =)


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A couple weeks ago, my occupational therapist had me use the Wii doing everything with my left hand to exercise my shoulder. It was so much fun that we bought one!
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my best friends live in canada. they're my oldest friends. and not one of them has ever hurt me, not ever. in fact, i've never had a fight with one of them. well, i think sara jane and i had a bit of a row over ice-cream truck money when we were about 8. these are the people who make me feel the most loved.
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Share The Food, Share The Bill~
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"But I eat so little, only 1 single piece. Why do I have to pay so much?" she moaned to me in MSN. "It's so unfair! They eat so much and yet I have to pay for them", she added.Well, I do not know what to say except that it is like that when you eat in a big group. If everyone is sharing all the food, ultimately the bill is equally divided no matter what you eat and what's the portion you consumed.If you really feel unfairly treated, the only way is to voice it out and not to keep the unhappiness in the heart.Or else, just opt not to eat with them next round or insist on ordering food individually~
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December 9th, 2008 12:56 pm
I think it's better to split the bill by what u eat… A great eater like me usually eat a lot… so i would suggest my friends to share the bill by split according what we have eaten… Unless it's a chinese style then we will split evenly…


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Coventry City: The search for the Golden Share goes on
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Administrator Paul Appleton admits that the job of trying to offload up-for-sale Coventry City has been made harder by continued confusion over the ownership of their Golden Share.
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A minimalist, smart, paper theme
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martial paper
A minimalist, smart, paper theme.
The theme was inspired by the right-angle and the default colours by Starry Night Over the Rhone.
A live site using this theme: socratic.space Nope, it's totally gone. All that you have to go on is a single screenshot and a sense of adventure. Plunge forth, valiant one!
Generic installation instructions are here
Site configuration
Change the bits of the following config.toml file that start with TK (and get rid of the TK)
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Google Fonts
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http://www.metacafe.com/embed/11374718/Animal experts of every kind will find something to keep them gripped and enraptured.
Kagga Kamma Private Game Reserve offers a wilderness experience with a cultural twist. are few of famous national parks of South Africa.
In South Africa there is the Cape Cobra, the Forest Cobra, and the Black Sitting Cobra as well as the Snouted Cobra, and even the Mozambique Spitting Cobra is now found there. In the spectacular and wild environment of unspoiled Africa there is something for every member of the family to be fascinated and awed by.
Strongholds of the natural world, these countries pride themselves on their natural traditions and sharing it with holidaymakers from everywhere in the world who check out their countries. For starters, you'll probably end up as the main course on some carnivores dinner setting. Other snakes to watch out for and to keep away from are the Vine Snake, Green Mamba, and the Gaboon Adder.
Located at the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa has been the preferred destination of celebrities and plebeians alike! Lucky for you, the housing products are just as mixed as the wildlife. The general Cederberg area is renowned for it's Bushmen paintings and Kagga Kamma offers an informative cultural safari guided by a greatly knowledgeable and experienced field guide, Jaco, who is also the General Manager.
The springtime bloom of wild flowers at Namakwa, the isolated and secluded yet beautiful Kalahari desert and the breathtaking Table Mountain are just some of the sights that make people get all awe-struck in wonder. South Africa has two ideal and appealing walking safari options.
Searching for an exclusive reason to visit South Africa can be a bit of a problem, particularly considering the fact that there is just so much to look forward to that one would be spoilt for choice, over and over again – right from the hippos on the Limpopo River to the Cape's penguins. In Africa there is an endless assortment of life that roams free towards the marvelous natural light of Africa.
�Find lodges that are not the type of lodge or camp that will accept children yet tut about them under their breath, truly family friendly lodges with staff that know exactly how to make even the youngest visitors holiday memorable are the ones to find. The spitting cobras venom is not usually strong enough to kill a human, but the 'spit' will permanently blind a person if it gets into the eyes.
South Africa is one of the most developed countries of Africa. Hot ( 36 degrees Centigrade ), dry and almost moonlike in character and feel. There are the cold-blooded animals to consider, which are things like Nile monitors, Common egg-eaters and pythons. Herds of buffalo, migrations of wildebeest, prides of lions – the scenarios of just what you might notice are endless.
From Kenya to Tanzania, South Africa to Botswana – numerous regions in southern and east Africa host game inns and safari destinations where one can experience wildlife for the first time. The abundant hot sunshine and sincere grins greet folks into the warm embrace of Africa.
Or you can raise your eyeballs to the skies and peer through your binoculars for bird life that includes cormorants, hawks, sanderlings and plovers. Kruger National Park, Addo Elepahant National park, Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site, West Coast National Park, Mountain Zebra National Park, Karoo National Park etc.
Over 350 different species of birds have been spotted in Madikwe, the area for bird watching being the Marico river on the eastern border, as well as hilly outcrops that dot the Madikwe landscape. Another family of snakes calls South Africa its home, the Cobra family. The Cobra Snake family is the most feared family in the world.
If you're looking for a wild African holiday, then why not consider a Safari in the Madikwe Game Reserve? Wherever you go you are sure to connect with the local people who will contentedly connect with you about their homeland. See all 15 photos Black Spitting Cobra Snouted Cobra Other Venomous Snakes In South AfricaMost victims on vacation to South Africa whom are bitten by a snake will of been bitten by the Puff Adder.
A photographer's paradise, here's one country that gets closer to nature as one explores it. �If you find a good tour operator safari sudafrica provider, they know what their families need on safari holidays and will be able to match you with exactly the right family orientated lodge for your stay. Sometimes you will even find a place that offers both, allowing you to choose a cozy and fluffy mattress one night and Mother Nature the next.
Well organized hiking excursions run by people who know their stuff are the only way to guarantee both your safety and viewing pleasure particularly if you are new to the whole African safari scene. It is more westernized and has a huge urban population along with miles and miles of wilderness and varied animal habitat. A South Africa safari in any of these parks or a few combined will be an adventure to remember for life.
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Introducing Thought/
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or occurring suddenly in the mind.
the action or process of thinking.
A while ago in a social media post, I called Thought my "brand crush", although now, after wearing their pieces for a few weeks, interacting with the staff, and reading more in depth about the heart behind their brand, "crush" seems to be an understatement.
The word "thought" is a bit all encompassing, and I believe the brand chose that word for their new moniker, with all of its depth and weight, with great intention. Although I've worked with a lot of amazing brands who I truly believe are practicing ethically and carefully, I've been impressed time and time again with truly how much thought goes into the work Thought does.
You might know them by another name, however. Since their founding more than ten years ago, the brand was known as Braintree Clothing. Known for their easy to wear designs and classic, ethically made pieces, Braintree was originally a menswear line that branched into women's clothing in 2005.
They've been growing ever since and now, with their collections sold in over 1,000 stores worldwide and their online community reaching even further, Braintree has adapted a new name to encompass their ever-improving, ever-evolving brand.
Everything, from their materials, to their packaging, to their curated blog on their website, to their interaction with their customers is thoughtful, designed to leave a positive impact on everyone their brand touches. And I can say from experience that they do.
Thought is still a small business, despite their success. A team of only 20 people run the in's and out's of the brand from a collection of offices in North London. Inspiring — just like "brand crush" — is putting it lightly.
Their newly released SS17 collection doesn't disappoint. In these photos I'm wearing the Irena tunic — a wool printed tunic that is thick, durable, soft, and incredibly comfortable, the Saskia hemp cropped cardigan in terracotta — a lightweight cardigan that feels delicate but still heavy enough to wear during chili weather, and the Annabel hemp knit top in terracotta — a lightweight sweater with gorgeous cutout detailing and slightly cropped sleeves.
This is only a small sampling of their new collection, however. Each piece is equally as beautiful and I have my eye on a few more to add to my Thought collection.
Thought uses fabrics that are as gentle to your skin as they are to the planet — primarily bamboo, hemp, wool, organic cotton, tencel, rayon and recycled polyester — and one touch of their clothing makes it obvious that a great deal of care went into creating it. Their motto of "wear me, love me, mend me, pass me on" is truly slow fashion (and slow living) at it's best.
Although it's safe to say that my "brand crush" is still going strong, I think my feelings have matured into a deep appreciation for their methods and a feeling of obligation to support and spread the word about the amazing work that Thought is doing.
If creating an intentional, well-designed, curated wardrobe full of pieces you feel great in and can wear for years to come is your goal, let Thought be your new go-to ethical shop. They're truly changing the way fashion is done, and that is a mission worth supporting.
***To get your collection started, use the code LIV10 for 10% off your entire order! (Offer valid on orders placed before April 24th 2017).***
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What woman can resist a good smelling man? That's right, none of them can! And that's where I come in, fellas, because if it wasn't for me and this free sample of Lacoste Cool Play, then you wouldn't have gotten that hot chick at the bank to agree to go out on a date with you. You can thank me later.


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In my quest to find nice romantic spots in Gowanus, I found Bar Tano on 3rd Ave. I was struck by the gorgeous tin walls and roof of the place (no, the tiles didn't literally fall and hit my head, but you know what I mean!). I've always loved seeing elegant tin roofs in NY - a sign the building must be about a century old. Of special note: the decorations on the top of my drawing look like little upside-down hearts! Fits the Gowanus Love theme in so many ways.
I talked with Gaston, Bar Tano's general manager, who said 4 years ago Bar Tano was one of only a few venues in Gowanus (a real trail blazer for the area). "Tano" is the nickname of the owner's uncle. The bar has Sicilian-inspired food that's affordable. Take your Valentine there for Salmone Tartare, Bucatini al Pesto, or Zuppa di Pesce. The kitchen is open late, which is awesome. Looks like the bar has a great selection of Italian wines and other spirits. Overall, Bar Tano has an old-world, classy, romantic atmosphere.
Bar Tano: 457 3rd Ave. @ 9th St. Brooklyn NY 11215
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>>> Last week, I wrote about 38,700 deleted oil-related emails that had been released due to an open-records request:
"Attorney Derrick Braaten got wind that North Dakota's Oil and Gas Division was mass-deleting emails and attachments - including "reports and photos of oil spills from emergency managers and landowners and reports of discrepancies in gas flaring data" - so he filed a state Freedom of Information Act request for them. Although they had been deleted, they were restored from a back-up server and sent to him at a cost of $8,900, as reported by the Bismarck Tribune on May 19, 2017."
Attorneys file lots of juicy requests related to their cases, but they usually don't post the resulting documents. So I filed a request for those emails and attachments - including permits, maps, and photos - figuring that previously released documents in digital format wouldn't cost much. I was wrong. The Oil and Gas Division's information officer told me that half the emails would have to be reviewed from scratch because there was a chance that, since the time they had been released, some of the oil-well information might've been deemed "confidential." The cost to me would be $3,850.
I informed the original requester, Derrick Braaten, about this, and he kindly sent me all 5.2 gigabytes of documents on a thumb drive. I've uploaded them to the Internet Archive at the link above.
The documents were released on a rolling basis, in six batches, and I've made a zip file of each one. Within each batch, the emails are grouped by employee. The first four batches have emails from multiple employees, while batches 5 and 6 cover one employee each.
The Memory Hole 2 is just me and a laptop against an army of secrecy.
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Foodie Friday - Lavender Love
Okay, so I waxed poetic about basil last week.
I have to say a close second fave for me is lavender. I have plans to completely fill up the bed outside my kitchen window so that the warm summer breeze would carry the scent into my kitchen.
Imagine my delight coming across this little treasure of a book at Longwood Gardens a couple of years ago. (Go on, imagine it!)
I haven't prepared anything out of it yet - i just open it every so often to drool and sigh. And while my own lavender bed is growing nicely, I don't think I have the suggested variety planted (that being 'Provence'), which has a low camphor level, and gentle flavor, as opposed to other varieties which may taste too perfumey, bitter and medicinal.
Anyway, I wanted to share a recipe - though it was hard to choose between the Petite Lavender Scones, the Grilled Lavender Avocados (seriously!!), the Spicy Steak Salad with Lavender Caesar Dressing, or, ahem, Chocolate Lavender Brownies. I picked one of the shorter ones, and hope that you will explore the rest for yourself.
Lavender Lemon Buttered Carrots (makes 6 servings)
- 2 pounds medium carrots (about 4-5)
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried culinary 'Provence' lavender buds, finely ground in spice grinder
- 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon thyme or thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
Cut the carrots on a diagonal into 1/2-inch slices. Place in a medium saucepan with the water and lavender. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of liquid.
Grate the zest off the lemon. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice from one half into a cup. Cut the remaining half into thin slices.
Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute' for 1 minute, until soft but not brown. Add the carrots, the reserved liquid, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of the parsley. Cook and cover over low heat for 1 minute. Season with the salt and pepper. Decoratively arrange the lemon slices over the carrots and sprinkle with the remaining parsley.


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We have a small landscape exhibition at Integrative Medicine in Hagerstown, Maryland. Rob Bastress, the owner, suggested I hang some of my prints during a recent acupuncture appointment. I seldom matte and frame my prints, but it's something I am interested in doing more of, so I thought, what better opportunity to put together a fine art portfolio?
Integrative Medicine offers a unique atmosphere for artwork and I decided my landscape photography would fit into the environment well. My landscape work is very serene and is based around the idea of finding beauty everywhere in the natural world. This turned out to be a great collaboration between a place of healing and some of my favorite landscape photographs.
If you've ever considered acupuncture, I strongly recommend Rob at Integrative Medicine. Go in for a consultation and take a look at some prints. If you're already a patient, let me know what you think of the new artwork in the hallways.


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Duster coat - Asos // Top - Asos // Jeans - Topshop // Sliders - Nike (Via Schuh) // Bag - New Look
I think I have a serious duster coat problem. You may have seen my first duster related post about a month ago, you can find it here. I was so tempted by the white as well, but my practical side told me that i'm far too clumsy for a white coat. But when Asos kindly treated us to 20% off, I could resist no longer so here's the latest addition to my wardrobe. I opted for the Petite range this time, as I wanted it to be a little shorter, and I think it's the perfect length. This is another pretty casual outfit, but i've been feeling really casual recently so sorry about the lack of exciting posts. You may have seen this top in my last post, where I did a 'new in' style post. I love that it's quite sporty, and I do love a crop top. I think it pairs well with the Nike pool slides and the ripped jeans, and no sporty/casual look is complete without a rucksack at the moment, for me anyway. Anyway, i'm off to put the pastel blue Asos duster in my shopping basket.. it's finally back in stock...!
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When Will Android Get Proper, Integrated Visual Voicemail?
After using the iPhone's intuitive and excellent visual voicemail for the first time, there was no going back to regular voicemail. Except, I did go back when I switched to Android, where the default was (and still is) primitive, regular voicemail. I didn't know it was such a luxury and that carriers charged $1-3/month for the service (and still do) until I made the switch. Surely it must be standard on Android phones by now.
I asked a Verizon rep why visual voicemail is free on iPhones, but comes with a monthly "fee" on Android phones. He said Apple provides the voicemail service for iPhones and chooses not to charge its loyal followship for it. Meanwhile, the carriers provide the service to the rest, and they charge you for anything and everything. But Google could, and does, handle free visual voicemail with Voice.
Voice is by far the best visual voicemail solution for Android, which is amazing since it was designed primarily as a VoIP client (voice over IP), which allows phone calls to be made and received over an internet or data connection, not a visual voicemail client. Google's own voicemail instructions lead us to the old-fashioned way, further suggesting that the search giant doesn't consider Voice a visual voicemail client. It just works in that Android-MacGyver kind of way; you can rig up an app to do something you want rather than what it was designed for.
In a blip of hope and progress, visual voicemail was integrated into Android 4.0′s (Ice Cream Sandwich) phone app in 2012 (pictured above), but it didn't really work very well. It seems to have disappeared without a trace in Android 4.4 (Kit Kat). Yet, it looked like what dedicated Android visual voicemail should look like, and hopefully Google won't abandon their efforts.
Otherwise, Android users are stuck with carrier voicemail, which might work well, and isn't THAT expensive, but carrier apps are usually poorly designed. Third party apps, such as Visual Voicemail Plus, are worse. They're initially free, but require paid upgrades for full functionality. They look awful, too, but many sport a "function over form" attitude. I'll take 1st party apps for telephony functions that are designed in line with the rest of Android's user interface and experience.


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Lyndon Manuel and Leah Nichols
San Franciscans are angry. They are angry about the city, their city, as exemplified by the ongoing storm of headlines, sound bites, and neighborhood tensions. Google bus protests and Twitter tax breaks. Ellis Act evictions and a proposition to limit building heights. Given the seemingly disconnected conscious of our city and its citizens, and a desire to encourage learning from each other, the Urban Symposium series will foster an interactive and participatory dialogue about urban life as it relates to San Francisco's restless social and political climate.


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10 Beauty Benefits and Uses for Honey
It's natural, golden, and delicious on toast – but nowadays this super food is generating a lot of "buzz'' as a beauty miracle-worker, and not just a tasty companion to peanut butter.
So what's the big deal with honey?
Its benefits outside the kitchen all come from the fact that it has antibacterial and antifungal properties. This means that it's good for your body's health, inside and out. Honey is fat-free, cholesterol-free, sodium-free, and contains vitamins, antioxidants, and amino acids. Honey has been known for its anti-aging, and complexion-enhancing powers since the days of Ancient Egypt, where Cleopatra would lay on her throne while being slathered in honey by her servants. While all honey contains these properties, some strains are known to be more beneficial. Beauty experts say that raw or Manuka honey is the way to go, so head over to your local health food store (7-11 won't cut it) and pick some up. When you get back, throw on your plushest bathrobe, and get ready to channel your inner Egyptian queen.
1. Honey to combat acne
As those of us who were not blessed with blemish-free skin have figured out, acne is a result of bacteria on the surface of our skin and in our pores. Take a breather from your Neutrogena or Clinique for a few weeks – and try replacing your normal face wash with honey. Apply generously, let sit on your skin for a minute or two, and then rinse with warm water. If you wear a full face of makeup, you can also use a natural oil like Jojoba or Almond oil to remove all the product before applying the raw honey. The combination of these ingredients will feel luxurious, and they won't give you the tight, dry-feeling skin that harsh cleansers do.
2. Honey for anti-aging
Remember the aforementioned antioxidants? They can prevent wrinkles and generally slow the effects of aging on your skin. Use raw honey for anti-aging in the simplest way possible – just slather it on your face! Leave it on for a full episode of The Bachelor, drink a glass of Pinot, and then rinse with a warm facecloth. Your skin will feel supple and smooth, and you'll feel one step closer to immortality.
3. Honey to improve your complexion
You've been creeping around on Bella Hadid's Instagram for a few weeks, and you're starting to feel like your skin is really lacking that sacrificed-a-baby-lamb-on-an-altar glow. Mix some honey with equal parts sugar and coconut oil, and gently use the mixture to exfoliate. One thing to note is that coconut oil can be comedogenic, so patch test your skin before applying. This mixture doesn't have to be limited to just your face, either – make a full-body scrub, and then rinse with a nice hot bath.
4. Honey as a moisturizer
Winter is coming, guys, and we need all the moisture we can get. Honey as a moisturizer is all the rage right now, so your options are endless. If you don't feel like a DIY, head over to your local Ulta or Sephora and take a quick browse. Mario Badescu, Burt's Bees, and Kiehls all offer moisturizing products that feature honey – and no surprise, they all smell fantastic. If you don't want to drop the cash, just mix some honey with two cups of milk and take a nice long bath. You have entered the land of milk and honey.
5. Honey as a hair mask
That's right, raw honey knows no beauty limits. Not only can you apply it in a multitude of ways to your skin, you can also create a DIY hair mask to improve shine and strength. No, it won't give you dreadlocks! Mix honey with virgin olive oil and apply from roots to tips. Wrap it up with a towel or saran wrap (or a shower cap if you've got your life together), and put on another episode of The Bachelor. Shower, rinse, and revel in your newfound shine.
6. Honey to improve skin conditions
Puffiness, Eczema, and Psoriasis (oh my!). In addition to honey's already impressive resumé, let's just go ahead and add 'anti-inflammatory'. Honey has been said to improve skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, due to a combination of its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Not only that, it will sooth under-eye circles or puffiness after a late night or an early morning.
7. Honey to help weight loss
While we all (sadly) know there is no miracle diet that can compete with a healthy calorie intake and daily exercise, there's certainly no harm in giving your body a little extra help. It's no secret that excessive sugar in a diet is bad. Replacing your white or brown sugar with honey is a great way to cut back on refined sugar altogether. Some experts also recommend drinking honey with lemon every morning to kick-start your metabolism and deliver an energy boost!
8. Honey to fade scars
Honey has been shown to improve the appearance of scars –and, if we're not mistaken, this one also applies to (gasp!) stretch marks. There are a multitude of potential ingredients for this DIY remedy, so take your pick: turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon, and even kosher salt. We'd recommend a mix of these (whatever you have in the cupboard works). Who doesn't want to smell like honey and cinnamon? Many of these ingredients boast skin-lightening properties, but honey also has an enzyme called glucose oxidase, which releases hydrogen peroxide. This will help to lighten the scar discoloration. Apply your mixture of choice to the affected area, rub, and repeat as often as necessary.
9. Honey as a hangover cure
According to research, the fructose found in honey can help your body to break down alcohol more quickly. Spread some honey on your toast, or add it to your tea – and maybe pop an aspirin for good measure. Okay, we're a little skeptical about this one too as there are many alleged hangover cures floating around the Internet, but it's worth a shot, and beats drinking a raw egg…
10. Honey for sunburn relief
This one is pretty self-explanatory. Honey's anti-inflammatory properties will reduce redness and swelling caused by your sunburn. You can also mix with some aloe vera gel to soothe the discomfort. Don't forget to apply sunscreen all day, everyday!
Do you know other uses and benefits of honey?
Stay beautiful!


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GTJ Podcast #1: The Evolution of Mistakes
The first installment of the GTJ podcast series focuses on two main aspects. First, we introduce our two authors Carolyne Barry and Kevin E. West. We want you to get a sense of who they are, how they came to be a team, and the evolution of this CD product… as a project. The first subject our two esteemed authors cover relate to the common mistakes that actors make upon arriving in Los Angeles. One of the great aspects of this podcast is that these can also tend to be common mistakes made in any city, by any actor. Any actor like any other person is subject to temptation. Gambling is one such temptation. In the era of high technology, you can access the online casino bonus codes atlas-conferences from any mobile phone.


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Your Future is in Compartmentalization!/
Is the portfolio that is your business day structured according to your return objectives?
There's a really old joke that goes, "How do you carve a statue of a horse?" The answer, "Chip away all the bits that don't look like a horse." This, of course brings to mind that while there are tasks that can be completed in a day, most jobs are to be executed over time. Generally speaking each of us has about two hundred days a year that are available for client-facing activities. As a person who has always been a bit of an over-achiever, I have constantly thought about how to get the most out of each of those days. I'm also one of those people that doesn't work well when my desk is cluttered with all the things that I don't need to actually do today! So here's what I do.
I start with a meticulously kept calendar: one that is electronic, and one that is a paper printout. I also carry a journal with me everywhere I go. I also have a 'bring-forward' filing system in a drawer that is equipped with twelve folders for the months of the year and thirty-one daily folders. Each morning I pull out today's folder to see what I need to do or follow-up on, and each evening I reload the drawer with everything except what I need to look at this evening. When everything other than my current priorities is out of my sight, I focus better.
I am committed to radical time-management. I apportion time for meetings in units of ten minutes and only expand the time if I am (or can be) convinced that more time is necessary. I start on time; if someone is late their time is reduced or rescheduled: generally others get trained fairly quickly – someone once asked me why I start meetings at 8:00 a.m. – I told them that I'm busy at 7:00 a.m.!
I take notes! These notes include my confirmation of next steps and timing. Finally, I always have a 'red letter' day circled in my calendar for no more than six weeks ahead – this is a do-nothing but relax day.
When short-term investment activities are carefully blended with long-term investment activities, my portfolio return is maximized—and so will yours. OK, time's up!
Published with acknowledgement to Thomson Carswell, publishers of the 2nd edition of Sales Force Management in the Financial Services by Paul K. Bates, from which parts of this article were drawn.
A Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA), Fellow of the Society of Management Accountants (FCMA) and Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Paul's career has spanned: senior academic administration; business and divinity school lecturing; investor advocacy; capital markets regulation; investment dealer executive leadership with P&L accountability; expert witness and international consulting in the financial services sector. He is a former member of the council of Canada's Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Paul holds a Master's degree in Theological Studies from McMaster Divinity College, where he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Theology. Paul is available for speaking engagements through Blu Pagoda LLC.


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If you'd like to pay for your children to go to college but are worried about the costs, you're not alone. For a child born now, it is estimated that it will cost between $100,000 and $150,000 to pay for four years of college, so it's definitely an understandable concern. Fortunately, there are ways to make it easier if you're willing to get started early.
Through tax-advantaged investment account options such as 529 plans, Coverdell ESA, and Roth IRA, you can save for college and let the magic of compound investment gains do the hard work for you.
Too many people save for college the hard way
According to The Wall Street Journal, the most popular way Americans save for college expenses is with regular savings accounts, used by 45% of families as part of their college savings plan.
The issue is that savings accounts are a poor choice for college, or any long-term savings plan, for that matter. In the first case, savings accounts earn virtually no interest right now. Many big banks' savings accounts pay interest rates as low as 0.01%, and even the highest-paying accounts from credit unions and online banks pay in the neighborhood of 1%. So, your money grows over time at an anemic pace.
Additionally, inflation will erode your purchasing power over time, and actually make the money you save worth less as time goes on. The average inflation rate over the past 18 years has been about 2.3%, so even if your savings account pays 1% interest per year, you're actually losing 1.3% in purchasing power every year. Over the 18-year span between when a child is born and when they reach college age, this means the money you contribute to a savings account now could be worth 26% less by the time your child is ready for college, even after the interest you earn.
529 plans: The easy way to save
A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged way to save for college and in my opinion is the most hassle-free of the three options presented here.
529 Plans are issued by the individual states and come in two varieties: prepaid plans and savings plans. Only 10 states are currently accepting new prepaid participants, so I'll focus on the savings option.
A 529 savings plan allows you to contribute money, and your contributions grow tax free until your child needs the money for college. And, while contributions aren't deductible on your Federal tax return, withdrawals that pay for qualified higher education expenses are tax free. Furthermore, the individual state issuing the plan may offer its own tax incentives for contributing.
Once you contribute, you choose from several investment profiles (aggressive, conservative, etc.), and the plan does the rest. You simply continue to make contributions, sit back, and watch the money grow.
529 plans are also the most generous when it comes to contribution limits. Overall limits vary from plan to plan, but are typically in the $300,000-$400,000 range, by far the highest of the three options discussed here.
Coverdell ESA: Flexible investments and can be used for any level of education
Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are even less well-known and widely used than 529 plans, but offer several unique advantages.
For one thing, money saved in a Coverdell can be used for any qualified education expenses, not just college. So, if you decide to send your child to a private high school, you could use the money you've accumulated in your Coverdell to help pay for it. And unlike a 529 plan, a Coverdell lets the account owner invest in virtually any stock, bond, or mutual fund they choose, which allows for more control over your investment strategy.
On the downside, Coverdell accounts have much lower contribution limits than 529 plans. Currently, contributions to a Coverdell are limited to $2,000 per year, so a Coverdell account alone might not be enough to cover all of the expenses associated with four years of college.
As far as tax treatment is concerned, the account is similar to a 529. Contributions are not deductible, but withdrawals for qualified educational expenses are tax free. The only difference is the expanded definition of what qualifies, as I mentioned earlier.
Roth IRA: Similar benefits to the others, but your money isn't committed
A Roth IRA has a similar tax treatment to 529 and Coverdell accounts in that contributions aren't tax deductible, but all qualifying withdrawals are tax free. And, even though the primary purpose of a Roth IRA is to save for retirement, they can be effective tools for college planning as well.
Generally, if you withdraw money earned in a Roth IRA before turning 59 1/2 years old, you'll be subject to a 10% penalty from the IRS. However, by using the money for qualified higher education expenses, there is no such penalty.
The main reason to consider using a Roth IRA as a college savings vehicle is for the flexibility it gives you. In other words, if your child doesn't go to college or doesn't need all the money you've set aside, you can simply leave it in your Roth IRA and let it continue to grow for your retirement.
However, there are some drawbacks to this method as well. For starters, there is no possibility of state tax benefits that you might be entitled to with a 529. And, there is a contribution limit of $5,500 per year ($6,500 if over 50) for all of your IRA contributions. So, by choosing to save for college this way, you limit your ability to save for your own retirement.
Which is the best for you?
The answer to this question depends on how much you plan to save and whether or not you have an alternative beneficiary that could use the account in the event your child doesn't go to college. For example, I prefer the Coverdell account because of the freedom to choose from thousands of different investments and the flexibility to use the money for educational expenses before college. However, $2,000 per year might not be enough, so I also use a 529 to bridge the gap.
In other words, the best possible way you can save for your child's education is likely to be a combination of these options. All three are great ways to start saving for your child's education, and starting as early as possible is even more important than which one you choose.


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Great Book Covers and How They Are Created
Biff Barnes
What makes a great book cover?
The New York Times Book Review just released its list of the Best Covers of 2013. Take a look at the slideshow of these twelve covers and see what you think.
Then think about how those cover come to be . The BBC looked at the question in a video titled Cover to Cover: How Are Book Jackets Designed? which follows Harper Collins Senior Art Director Alice Moore and her team as they create a cover for Nathan Filer's novel The Shock of the Fall. It's an interesting look inside the design process.
Leave a comment and share your thoughts about the covers that are most memorable for you.


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The goal of the Twincraft Skincare R&D team is to develop new product concepts in bar soap and skincare that is manufacturable, innovative, trend driven, and speaks to today's consumer.
We utilize all R&D tools both inside and outside the company to accomplish this goal. From an external perspective, we hold regular meetings with a wide variety of suppliers and consultants to ensure that we're using the best possible ingredients and staying abreast of industry trends and regulations. Our R&D team also travels the world to attend trade shows, visit other manufacturing facilities, and takes training seminars to ensure that we're leading the way in innovation in both bar soap and liquid skincare formulation. We focus on transparency and building strong business relationships to make sure that we're functioning at our best, with the best possible ingredients and equipment.
Internally, R&D functions off of a strong relationship with both our Sales and Marketing teams, ensuring that we can formulate and manufacture the products that we dream up as part of our Innovation process and sell to our customers. Our Director of Trend and Marketing Strategy is always filtering through the latest trend reports and market data to guide new product developments and make sure that we're formulating with trends and consumer expectations in mind.
Above all, our R&D team is there to support the many brands that we work with as a true partner. When we develop a new concept, we focus on sharing ideas to make the best possible prototype in our state-of-the-art development lab. We're open about the hurdles that we encounter during this process, and value transparency every step of the way in product development and manufacturing. We provide direct partnerships with our development team so that you can speak directly to our development personnel –we believe that this speeds up development timelines and builds confidence in our team as we approach the manufacturing stage.
R&D Innovation
Twincraft is focused on proactive innovation and development – we firmly believe that it is our responsibility to bring on-trend concepts to our customers, rather than retroactively struggling to meet the unique concepts of a specific brand. Our Innovation team works with R&D to create new concepts in both bar soap and skincare on a quarterly basis, and we're always working to bring natural solutions to our customers.
Bar Soap R&D
Twincraft Skincare has been, and continues to be, a pioneer in the bar soap industry. Our teams have spent a lifetime researching, identifying, and developing innovative products to bring to the marketplace, such as our glow-in-the-dark bar soap.
Our customers know that if you're looking for a unique bar soap concept, whether it be in an aesthetic quality or ingredient usage, our bar soap innovation lab is the place to go for it. We have a large selection of bar soap bases that offer significant breadth or formulation versatility based on the varying ratios and types of oil used, and by combining old-world techniques, such as triple-milling, with modern, sophisticated, and surprising capabilities, we're able to yield the bar soap best suited for a specific brand that will differentiate itself in the marketplace.
Skincare R&D
While we don't have the same history in skincare development that we do in bar soap, we bring the same innovative spirit to our liquid development projects. We focus on understanding ingredient, texture, and packaging trends, and build our concepts and prototypes off of these guiding ideas.
We are experts at understanding and formulating to our customers' natural standards. While no two companies are 100% aligned with their definition of natural, we work with them to understand their priorities and flexibilities. From Certified Organic, to Whole Foods standards, to unique prohibited ingredient lists, our formulation team excels at adapting a concept to suit your needs.
In skincare, we offer two parallel development paths, which we've found best accommodate the variety of customers that we support, from large, established corporations, to smaller, natural-minded brands that may not have large initial volumes: the Base+ Development Path and the Custom Formulation Path.
Base+ Development Path
Our Innovation team develops quarterly concepts that provide products for our Base+ Development Path. These products span many categories, and include cleansers, masks, face and body moisturizers, serums, clinical treatments, baby products, and more. From traditional formulas, like body butters or gentle scrubs, to more innovative, trend-driven concepts, such as a self-foaming mask and an all-natural two-part peel off mask, this category has a solution for many brands at a variety of price points.
These formulas are all developed with a natural lens and our core formulation pillars in mind, which means that the majority of these products are already free of silicones, PEGs, parabens, and sulfates.
Custom Formulation Path
We offer custom formulation for the right business partners. This path often requires far longer development timelines and has more associated risk, because we don't have the same stability testing and manufacturing experience for truly custom formulations.
Want to learn more about our R&D team and which development path is right for your brand?


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We were in hut 449, the most Westerly of all the huts in this year's calendar and right up at the darkest end of Hove Lagoon. The hut was a beacon of light in the darkness and the scene inside had a ethereal quality almost as though the shepherds were floating on a cloud, which they probably were when the heard the angels good news.
The theme carol was 'While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night' and the hut came complete with rustic shepherd, a couple of sheep, a herald angel, a small town and a signpost telling us that we were three miles from Bethlehem and 25 miles from Jerusalem.
We're getting close to Christmas now with only two huts left. The next hut is number 418 and our final hut on Christmas Eve will be a great night with a visit from the Mayor of Brighton & Hove to make a special presentation.


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Sorry, kids, no more spending your college fund in Smurfs' Village.
Apple this week sent word to Washington state's Attorney General that its new iOS 4.3 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch will require a password every time someone makes a purchase inside an app — closing a loophole that had resulted in some children unwittingly spending large sums to buy virtual items in games.
As documented in the past by the Associated Press and Washington Post, there was previously a 15-minute period after the download of an app in which a password wasn't required for in-app purchases. In Capcom's Smurfs' Village game, some kids were buying "Smurfberries" for as much as $99.99 each during that 15-minute period.
In one case, an 8-year-old reportedly racked up a total bill of $1,400.
Paula Selis, senior counsel in the office of Washington AG Rob McKenna, cited that example in a Dec. 22 letter to Apple's lawyers (PDF, 3 pages), pointing to similar problems with games such as "Tap Zoo" and "Bakery Story."
The FTC and others were also on Apple's case, asking the company to address the issue.
The change with iOS 4.3 appears to do just that. See coverage by the Washington Post, and a related post on the Washington AG's All Consuming blog — with perhaps the greatest headline you'll ever see on a government Web site: "Washington AGO helps goad Smurfy solution to Smurfberry Kerfuffle."


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Yosemite National Park
We were lucky to get a campsite in Yosemite with almost no advance planning. Spots are reserved months in advance and fill up early in the year. When I went to the reservation website I found only one spot available … Continue reading
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Descent from Glacier Point
The bus ride up to Glacier Point from Yosemite Valley takes an hour and a half. The driver tells us the history of the valley as we slowly leave it and go up the mountainside. He's a good storyteller, the … Continue reading
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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
We spent three nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. They're like Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, adjoining National Parks where you drive through one to visit the other. We first entered the parks from the south entrance, which … Continue reading
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Loved L.A.
We're sorry for the long time without an update. Once again, we were having too much fun to find the time. For the past few days we were visiting friends in Los Angeles. It was great to see them and … Continue reading
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Joshua Tree NP
We attempted to visit Joshua Tree National Park today with no luck. We drove all the way to the entrance only to discover the park road was closed due to damage caused by flooding. The other entrance, from the north, … Continue reading
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Ancient Pueblo Dwellings
Within the Four Corners area of the U.S. (northern Arizona, southern Utah, northwest New Mexico, and southern Colorado) there are several National Monuments protecting artifacts and ruins of the ancient Pueblo People. Wupatki National Monument near Flagstaff, AZ protects ancient … Continue reading
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Petrified Forest NP
Petrified Forest National Park is right along Route 66 and is an easy place to visit in one day. The park has two regions, the upper region offers overlooks of the banded badlands of the Painted Desert. The lower region, … Continue reading
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Grand Canyon NP
No tour of U.S. National Parks would be complete without visiting the Grand Canyon. Neither Finn nor I had been there so we were excited to finally visit. We camped in Williams, AZ, about an hour and twenty minutes south … Continue reading
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