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I compiled my favorite books from the year and thought I'd share, since a good book recommend is one of my favorite things to receive (just in case you were looking for a late birthday present for me). So here we go:
Favorite Young Adult Reads
by R.J. Palacio
What it's about:
I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.
August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school—until now. He's about to start 5th grade at Beecher Prep, and if you've ever been the new kid then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, despite appearances?
August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school—until now. He's about to start 5th grade at Beecher Prep, and if you've ever been the new kid then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, despite appearances?
(via Goodreads)My Review:
What a really wonderful book. I think it will become a classic, one that kids will read in middle school classes. It's about a kid who has major face deformities, and he starts attending real school in 5th grade. I thought the book did a good job at capturing some of the realities that face kids when they look or act different than other kids. There were parts I cried and parts I laughed, but over all the book had a good, uplifting tone. I have a someone in my life whom I love who faces some of these same realities, since he is in a wheel chair and I thought of him multiple times as I read the book and I thought about how he is so brave and amazing. The main message of the book, which is one reason I liked it so much, is kindness. That it is so, so important for us to be kind, to learn it while we are kids, as it will make the most difference in ours and other's lives.
by Jerry Spinelli
What it's about:
He's a boy called Jew. Gypsy. Stopthief. Runt. Happy. Fast. Filthy son of Abraham.
He's a boy who lives in the streets of Warsaw. He's a boy who steals food for himself and the other orphans. He's a boy who believes in bread, and mothers, and angels. He's a boy who wants to be a Nazi some day, with tall shiny jackboots and a gleaming Eagle hat of his own. Until the day that suddenly makes him change his mind. And when the trains come to empty the Jews from the ghetto of the damned, he's a boy who realizes it's safest of all to be nobody.
(via Goodreads)
My Review:
Another book aimed at a younger audience, but was so rich and compelling that it is a good fit for adults, also. It is the story of an orphan in Warsaw when Germany invaded. The actual history of the holocause is such a tough and intense story, that I appreciate reading books about it written from the more simple point of view of children. It softens the blow for us, the readers, by viewing the events from the innocent, simple, and not-quite-comprehending-all point of view of the children victims. But we don't understand any less what was happening, and the tremendous pain and fear the holocaust was. It is an excellent read, for teens and adults.
Favorite Regency Reads
I have read several Georgette Heyer books and these two are my favorite of the bunch:
by Georgette Heyer
My Review:
Oh, I really, really liked it. A 4 1/2 star. I have read four Georgette Heyer books now and this is my favorite. I loved the main character, she is fearless and frank, and fun. The characters in the book are very entertaining and comical and the story was riveting. I stayed up until one in the morning reading and finished with a smile on my face. The best is the banter. The dialogue in the book is top notch. Really good read.
by Georgette Heyer
My Review:
Another great Georgette Heyer book, with a fun characters, fun story line. I liked it almost as much as The Grand Sophy, except this ending was a little cheesy for me. Her books tend to end a with a bit of hoky drama like movies in the 40s and 50s ended- a little too abrupt for my taste. But still a worthwhile and fun read.
by Julianne Donaldson
My Review:
I am a little bit in love with this book and its romance. Very fun and fulfilling read. It's a regency Era romance, not as complex or as crafted as a Jane Austen, but with the light-hearted, likeable kind of heroine that fill Austen's books, and it just makes you happy to read. It's more like a 4.5 star book, just for the way it made me feel while reading it. It actually reminded me a little of a Georgette Heyer story, without being filled with as much historical detail fluff. When I finished it, I immediately wanted to read it again, which is very uncommon for me. It is one book I want to own, because I will be reading this again and I hope the author (this is her first novel) releases some more books in this genre.
Favorites Reads
by Jean Webster
My Review:
This is a delightful treat of a book. It is the story of an poor, orphan girl who is chosen by a wealthy trustee of the orphanage where she lives, to attend college, at his expense. The only condition is that she write him letters updating him on her progress. So the book is written in letter form, and the author does a great job staying to true to the feel of a letter. I really enjoyed the main character, she is flippant, and irreverent, and delightful. The story takes us over the four years of college as she grows from this insecure thing from an orphanage to a confident, happy women. I liked how she had moments of doubt and sadness, and also how she talked a lot of about finding the happiness that is around you. The ending was such a treat, though I really would have loved to have had more detail (this is where the letter writing hindered the story a bit). Good read.
by Daphne du Maurier
My Review:
This was never a priority on my reading list. I included it because several of my friends rated it high. I have seen the movie several times, which is dark and a little creepy, so I didn't have high expectations, but I really liked it. Really really liked it. The author is amazingly descriptive of people and their emotions. It felt so real. The first half of the book, I kept thinking that this story wasn't creepy, it was simply about a girl with incredibly low self esteem, married to a jerk, with a insubordinate house keeper. But then the plot thickened, emotions got flaring and I was hooked. Even though I had seen the movie, I had forgotten several important parts of the plot, so it was quite the page turner for me. Well, I actually listened to the book, so it was a metaphorical page turner. By the way, the actress who read the book did an amazing job. I would definitely recommend the audiobook.
by Brandon Sanderson
My Review after the first book:
Very good read. The only reason I sought out this book was because of a review I read on a blog, and then I saw that one of my friends gave it five stars, so I gave it a chance. Even though the cover made it made me think twice. I am not a big fantasy genre type of girl, though I am not opposed to some of it. I mean, I once read the Lord of the Rings. The cover of this book makes it look like once I read it, I'd have to join chat rooms, and go to Mistborn conferences and whatever else fantasy geeks do. But I really liked it. Really, really liked it. It was a completely different world, with a complex and well developed "magic" system, with likable characters, and I could remember all the names of the people (I hate this about some fantasy novels, where there are so many people with weird names, I can't remember who is who). Some other reviewers compared it as a fantasy novel, with an ocean's eleven twist, which I think is a fair way to put it.
My review after the third and final book:
WOW. just WOW. . .This is how I feel about 30 minutes after finishing this book and the trilogy of Mistborn. Sooo good. Not only did the author create a complete, fascinating world in this book, he made an incredible story with so many twists and turns, so many unanswered questions, that finally become answered in the final book. This read was such an experience for me, mostly because I am amazed this story, so precise, so unpredictable and un-cliched, and so enormous could come out of any single persons mind. Wow.
Note: Cody also read the series and liked it, for what it's worth.
by Jane Austen
My Review:
This is the second time I have read Persuasion and I loved it even more this time. I might even like it more than I like Pride and Prejudice. Jane Austin is just so talented at nailing subtle human emotion. I felt all the agony and then happiness that Anne Elliot felt. I also love Anne Elliot as a herione. Mature, controlled, and terribly feeling. Such a good read.
There you go! I am a faithful Goodreads.com updater, so if you want to friend up on there, I'm always game!!


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Monday, November 4, 2013
I (Heart) Christmas :)
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88th Academy Awards : The 2016 Oscars Predictions Post/
Ladies and gentleman, it is that time of year once again. The High Holy Days of the Church of Hollywood are upon us and Saint Narcissus is reading his list and checking it twice, finding out who's been naughty and nice, and who gets a shiny new best friend named Oscar.
The Oscar Trophy is the most sacred of objects, a religious talisman that bequeaths upon its holder a glory and an immortality that no man could bring asunder. The Oscar statuette is a golden key that unlocks the door to the stairway to heaven. We as lowly peons, who get to watch the Oscars, should be eternally grateful for the opportunity to catch this brief glimpse into the goings on among the gods atop Mount Olympus.
As a citizen of the Kingdom of Hollywood, the United States of America, The Planet Earth, The Milky Way Galaxy, and the Kardashian Universe, it is not only my reverent duty, but my deepest and most glorious pleasure to share with you my picks for the 88th annual Academy Awards.
Best Supporting Actress :
Jennifer Jason Leigh - The Hateful Eight: Jennifer Jason Leigh is one of the bright spots in the otherwise dreary The Hateful Eight, but her character is totally under written in the second half of the film. I do hope we see more of her though as she is a terrific actress.
Rooney Mara - Carol : I have not seen Carol. I know, I am a bad person. Rooney Mara is a pretty great actress though and from what I hear she does solid work in Carol. Sadly, hearsay is not allowed in evidence in the court of Oscar.
Rachel McAdams - Spotlight : Spotlight is the best work Rachel McAdams has ever done. Amusingly enough, the costumers took a page from Amy Schumer's stand up act and put McAdams in khaki's to un-beaufity and un-sex her. It doesn't work, she is still gorgeous, but it does help her look more like a normal schlub that would work as a reporter and less like a movie star.
Alicia Vikander - The Danish Girl : The Danish Girl is a mess of a movie, just a disaster area in terms of a coherent narrative. That said, Alicia Vikander does solid if unspectacular work in it. Vikander's true award worthy work this year was in Ex Machina where she is absolutely mesmerizing.
Kate Winslet - Steve Jobs : Kate Winslet is staggeringly good in Steve Jobs. The film itself, and her work in it, are exquisite. For a such an accomplished woman, it is a credit to her artistic integrity that she not only chooses to take on such demanding roles, but also gets better and better at them as she goes along.
WHO WINS: ALICIA VIKANDER . This is a tough category but I think Vikander pulls it out because she is beautiful, talented and Swedish…a deadly combo for the Academy. Vikander is the new acting "it" girl. It will be exciting to see what direction her career takes after this.
WHO SHOULD WIN: KATE WINSLET. Her mastery of the Sorkian dialogue and her commitment to character in Steve Jobs are a wonder to behold.
Best Supporting Actor:
Christian Bale - The Big Short: I was luke warm about Bale's performance when I first saw the film. After watching it again I was really, really impressed. It is a subtle and specific piece of superb acting. Bale is often over-looked, but he is a consistently great actor, especially when he takes on supporting roles in more artistic films.
Tom Hardy - The Revenant: I am a fan of Tom Hardy, and really respect his work. His work in last year's The Drop was particularly noteworthy. In The Revenant, I found him to be a bit, one dimensional and shallow. It is not his fault, as the character is poorly developed in the script.
Mark Ruffalo- Spotlight: Mark Ruffalo is an actors actor. Everybody loves him. He is on a role with three nominations in the last five years, including for his excellent work in the fatally flawed Foxcatcher last year and now in Spotlight. In Spotlight Ruffalo is able to imbue his character with a history and a secret that makes him undeniably compelling. It is a fantastic bit of work.
Mark Rylance- Bridge of Spies: I am admittedly biased for Mark Rylance. I have great respect for his Shakespearean work. I am glad to see him getting recognized for film work. I think Bridge of Spies is a big pile of nothingness, but Rylance is certainly a bright spot. His performance is so meticulous yet human that you can't take your eyes off of him.
Sylvester Stallone- Creed : Sly is not exactly a great actor. He has tried over the years…but to no avail. He is a movie star and he was, at one time, a good one. That is all I have to say.
WHO WINS: SLY STALLONE. I know, I know…but this is how the Academy works. They reward guys for their careers, no matter how atrociously they've acted in those careers. Sly has made a ton of money for a ton of people…and now they pay him back. The Academy also loves this kind of story…the comeback. With that said…keep an eye out for Mark Ruffalo. he might sneak in there an get the win, which frankly, I think he deserves.
WHO SHOULD WIN: CHRISTIAN BALE. Bale does a really fantastic job in The Big Short. I'd give it to him…or Mark Rylance, just because I like him so much. Bale's work is impressive because it is so layered and naturally off-beat.
Best Actress:
Cate Blanchett - Carol : I have not seen Carol. I know this makes me a bad person. Regardless, I know that Cate Blanchett is one of the very best actresses on the planet, so I trust she is more than worthy of this nomination. Beyond that I can, and will, say nothing.
Brie Larson - Room : Brie Larson is utterly magnificent in the terribly uneven Room. She brings a captivating and genuine humanity to her role and an appealing presence to the screen. She has the opportunity to be one of the hand full of actresses whose work really matters in the coming years.
Jennifer Lawrence - Joy : It seems you can't have an Academy Awards without Jennifer Lawrence anymore. That is fine by me as she is a solid, if inconsistent actress, and a vivacious movie star. I have not seen Joy…I cannot imagine any scenario where I missed anything by not seeing it. I cannot say if Lawrence deserves this nod for her acting, but she does deserve it for her "star" qualities, which always brighten an otherwise dull festivities.
Charlotte Rampling - 45 Years : Due to circumstances beyond my control, i was not able to go to as many movies as I usually do this year. In fact, I was so out of the loop that I had never, and still have not, ever heard of this movie. That said, Charlotte Rampling is as good an actress as you'll find, and she has done consistent quality work over the course of her illustrious career.
Saoirse Ronan - Brooklyn : I am a big fan of Saoirse Ronan. Her work in Brooklyn is so much better than the film that surrounds her. She is one of those actresses who can tell an entire story just with the slightest look in her eye. She is as interesting an actress as I've seen in recent years, and I look forward to watching her career unfold.
WHO WINS: BRIE LARSON: This is a no brainer. Larson has won most of the other acting awards leading up to this, so the Academy will fall in line and reward her for a job well done in Room.
WHO SHOULD WIN: BRIE LARSON. I have no problem with Larson winning, I would also have no problem with Saoirse Ronan winning. Both young actresses live up to the hype of their performances in films that don't live up to the same hype.
Best Actor:
Bryan Cranston - Trumbo: Bryan Cranston is a terrific actor. He can do drama, comedy, television and film. I love Bryan Cranston. I don't know anyone who doesn't love Bryan Cranston. That said…he is not only "not good" in Trumbo…he is actively terrible. This film, and Cranston's performance in it, are so atrociously awful as to be embarrassing. Yuck.
Matt Damon - The Martian: This is not so much an acting performance as it is a movie star performance. Matt Damon has done some stellar work in his career, and you can make the argument hat he is the best, and most underrated actor of his generation. That said, his work in The Martian is, just like the film itself, underwhelming and a little…soft.
Leonardo DiCaprio - The Revenant: I found Leo's work in The Revenant to be a step back in his artistic evolution. There was a lot of grunting and groaning, and wailing and gnashing of teeth, but there wasn't much skill or craft on display. To DiCaprio's credit, he always brings high energy and 100% commitment to his work, but in The Revenant he fell back into old and bad habits.
Michael Fassbender - Steve Jobs : Fassbender is a wonder in the sensational Steve Jobs. The degree of difficulty in this role is off the charts, especially when you throw in the very particular writing style of Aaron Sorkin, which is difficult to master. Fassbender not only conquers the difficult script , but imbues Jobs with a driving inner life that fills the screen and every scene he inhabits. Fassbender has proven himself to be one of the best and most interesting actors working in film today. The sky is the limit in terms of his future.
Eddie Redmayne - The Danish Girl: Eddie Redmayne won a Best Actor Oscar for what I thought was a rather mundane performance as Stephen Hawking in last years The Theory of Everything. I felt that performance was trite and shallow, but in The Danish Girl, Redmayne brings a palpable wound to his role that is magnetic. Redmayne's work in the terribly flawed The Danish Girl, is far superior to his work in The Theory of Everything, and shows that Redmayne is not a one trick pony.
WHO WINS: LEONARDO DICAPRIO. This is a lock. Why? Well, in Hollywood terms…Leo is due. He has played the Hollywood game the right way. He has been a movie star and a big time actor and has never bitched and moaned when he hasn't won an Oscar. He has waited his turn and now…he is due.
WHO SHOULD WIN: MICHAEL FASSBENDER. Fassbender gives by and far the best performance of the year in Steve Jobs. It is as meticulous, specific and detailed a piece of work as you'll see. Sadly, in Hollywood's eyes, it just isn't Fassbender's time.
Best Original Screenplay:
Bridge of Spies: A terrible movie and a terrible script. But the Coen brothers co-wrote it so it gets nominated. Yay Hollywood!!
Ex Machina: Fantastic film and a remarkable script. Alex Garland is THE best science fiction writer in film today. Ex Machina is proof of his prodigious talent and skill.
Inside Out: Didn't see it and frankly don't care.
Spotlight: Superb film with an exquisitely crafted and tight script from it's director Tom McCarthy.
Straight Outta Compton: Awful script, awful film. Even worse, the only reason the film is nominated is because the Academy assumed the writers were Black. They aren't. Oops.
WHO WINS: SPOTLIGHT. I think McCarthy wins because he wrote a great script, but also because the Academy ( and I), admire his film, and his directing, but won't give him Oscars for either. This is a compromise Oscar. Also, McCarthy is a well-known, and liked actor in the industry, and the Academy is made up of a majority of actors, and God knows actors like to reward other actors.
WHO SHOULD WIN: SPOTLIGHT. That script has no fat and no wasted scenes in it. It is extremly well written.
Best Adapted Screenplay:
The Big Short: A staggeringly well written script that boils down complex and complicated financial topics into digestible, entertaining and compelling dramatic and comedic scenes. Remarkably well done.
Brooklyn : The script has some issues, the biggest of which is the Italian family and the love story. Mama mia!!!
Carol : Did not see it, not proper for me to comment.
The Martian : Why do people like this movie? Why do people respect this movie? I found the script to be a total shit show. The script goes to great lengths to diminish any dramatic tension and momentum it might have had if it were well written. A piece of junk.
Room: A flawed script. The first half is powerful, the second half flaccid. If the writer and director could have maintained the laser focus they had in the first half of the film throughout, they would have had the film of the year on their hands.
WHO WINS: THE BIG SHORT: Besides being exceedingly well written, the script is written by director Adam McKay. The Academy will give McKay, just like they gave McCarthy, a consolation Oscar for screenplay, since they won't give him Best Director, or Best Picture. This is how the game works.
WHO SHOULD WIN: THE BIG SHORT. Easily the very best script in this bunch and maybe of the entire year.
Best Director:
Adam Mckay - The Big Short : After seeing The Big Short for the first time, the credits rolled and it was revealed to me that Adam McKay was the director. Adam McKay? Isn't he "Will Ferrell's" director? Yes, he is. It is almost inconceivable that the man who has directed Will Ferrell movies directed The Big Short. This film is so well made, so well directed that it is astonishing. McKay may not win the Best Director Oscar, but his work in The Big Short is unquestionably worthy of the award.
George Miller - Mad Max: Fury Road: I finally saw Mad Max: Fury Road and while I think it is a tremendous achievement in filmmaking, I don't think it is much of an artistic achievement. The degree of difficulty in making this film, and George Miller's popularity among the Academy are probably why he and the film are nominated.
Alejandro G. Inarritu - The Revenant: Innaritu is an interesting director…I am still not sure he is a good one though. Birdman, while good, was flawed. The Revenant, while similar to Mad Max, is an undeniably great achievement in filmmaking, is not a great film. There is always something just…off…about an Innaritu directed film. I am not sure why…but I am sure it is true.
Lenny Abrahamson - Room: Abrahamson lost control of this film in the second half, just like he lost control of last years Frank in the second half. There is a lack of narrative focus in both films that I find troubling, and the blame for that falls at the feet of Abrahamson.
Tom McCarthy - Spotlight: Spotlight is a professional film across the board. Well acted, well written, and very well directed. There is no dead air, no drop in tension, no narrative sidetracks that undermine this film. McCarthy deserves all the praise he is getting and a helluva lot more for his great work directing Spotlight. To think the last film he directed prior to this one was The Cobbler, starring Adams Sandler, is mind boggling. But as they say, the mortgage aint gonna pay itself.
WHO WINS: ALEJANDRO G. INNARITU. I think this year the academy just goes with the momentum of The Revenant, and Innaritu wins his second consecutive Best Director Oscar.
WHO SHOULD WIN: ADAM MCKAY. It is impossible to overstate what a terrific job he did directing this sprawling, complex story, and making it not only palatable but enjoyable. I would also be pleased to see McCarthy win for Spotlight, but I think McKay did the better job.
Best Picture:
The Big Short: Great, great film. The script, the director and the cast are all outstanding. To add to it, the film is incredibly relevant considering the financial storm that is fast approaching us. The lesson from this film is that we have learned nothing from 2008. What you fail to acknowledge you are doomed to repeat.
Bridge of Spies: Utter garbage. Not a single thing is noteworthy about this film. It isn't even terrible enough to be terrible. It is middle of the road, lukewarm, propaganda. It is nominated because Spielberg rules with an iron fist.
Brooklyn: Flawed film, with elements of greatness, but with a love storyline that scuttles the whole ship. Let me take that back, it is the casting of that love story and the italian family at the center of it that scuttles the good ship Brooklyn.
Mad Max: Fury Road: Shooting this film, with all of it's elaborate stunts and locations, and doing it in the conditions of the high desert, is a tremendous achievement. That said, the film is really little more than a two hour chase scene.
The Martian: A mess of a movie that can't get out of its own way. It never could decide on what it wanted to be, so it tried to be everything to everyone and ended up being nothing.
The Revenant: An odd film in that it is not very good on it's surface, but the deeper you dig the more interesting it gets. Some very easily observable structural flaws make this film less than what it should have been, and less than what people make it out to be.
Room: As good a first half of a film as any this year, the second half really undermines the power of the first. Releasing the dramatic tension of life in the room was an unwise narrative choice that is like an albatross around the neck of the rest of the film.
Spotlight: Solid film across the board. Superb cast, script and directing make this film a joy to behold. Reminds one of the solid and steady films Hollywood used to churn out on a regular basis back in the 70's.
WHO WINS: THE REVENANT. I think The Revenant goes on a run this year. It has all the momentum and all of the energy. I also think that the technical people in the Academy admire the degree of difficulty involved in shooting in the cold and the snow and want to reward that. The achievement of even making a film of any note while shooting in those conditions, is worth tipping the cap, and I think the Academy will do so here.
WHO SHOULD WIN: THE BIG SHORT…with Spotlight a close second. Both films boast top-notch, stellar casts that do great work, extremely well crafted scripts and solid and deft direction. I think The Big Short is slightly better than Spotlight, but both films are deserving of recognition.
Thus ends another glorious Oscar preview and prediction post. Be sure to keep your eye out for the expected protests and jokes at the expense of the Academy this year due to the charges of racism and the #OscarsSoWhite meme. I have written at length on the subject, so if you want a rational, and not emotional, approach to the subject, you should read this. And be sure to bring it up to your Oscar party guests as I am sure it will make for some interesting discussions that devolve quickly into racism accusations being shouted at you. Let it bother you not, just notice the blind embrace of emotionalism by #OscarsSoWhite supporters and their allergy to rational discussion and statistical fact.
I think Jamie Foxx, a Best Actor Oscar winner and a Black man, summed it up best when he said of those complaining about a lack of Black actors at the Oscars that they should..."act better". He may have been joking, but he is right. When your argument for Black actors to get Oscar nominations includes that dullard from Star Wars, the amateur hour clowns from Straight Outta Compton and, God help us…WILL SMITH, you don't exactly have a Black leg to stand on.
With that said, you can rest assured that next year we will have many Black actors nominated, even if their work is unworthy of the award, because if the Academy is one thing…besides being White... it is certainly spineless…oh... and easily manipulated too.
Regardless of all of that unpleasantness…please go forth and enjoy the most sacred holiday this universe, of which Hollywood is undeniably the center, has ever known, Oscar Night. Be sure to surround yourself with friends and bask in the warm glow of the frenzied, masturbatorial, self-congratulatory, back slapping that will fill your tv screen on Sunday night. Rest assured that dopes like us, and our stupid, loser friends, will never be worthy enough to win an Academy Award, but we are lucky enough to get to watch the greatest and holiest among us as they win their awards….and that is reward enough for me…and should be for you too.
In conclusion, we pray to the gods atop Olympus and all the Kardashians, we pray to our Father Kevin Costner, to the Son Shia LeBouf and to the Holy Ghost Whoopi Goldberg.


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Southwest Oklahoma Ghost Chasers
These are EVP's from different investigations
When we got this we were sitting in my living room for an EVP session,there were no children in the home cause we were
doing an investigation & there was no stero or TV on. When we reviewed the tape we all about had heart attacks. you can
listen below or click the link "EVP1" below to save it to your computer.
EVP 1 on 2/18/06
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Wholesale Kanger AeroTank Mini BDC Glassomizer with Adjustable Airflow 1.3ml
Product Description:
Introducing the long-anticipated Kanger Aerotank Mini Glassomizer! Stemming from the explosive popularity of the Aerotank Glassomizer, Kanger has finally released the Aerotank's baby brother—the Kanger Aerotank Mini.
However, unlike the release of the Kanger Mini ProTank 2, which was simply a smaller version of the ProTank 2, the Aerotank Mini has some design and performance improvements as well.
To begin, Kanger smartly designed the new Aerotank Mini with interchangeable stainless steel and Pyrex tanks. That is, the device can be completely disassembled, as with all of Kanger's new tanks. However, unlike any other Kanger tank (other than the Aerotank Mega), the Aerotank Mini comes with both a clear Pyrex glass tube as well as a stainless steel glass tube. This is a first for Kanger, and for any name brand manufacturer for that matter. This is also another way Kanger has allowed for the user to customize the look and feel of their device, as well as their overall vaping experience.
In addition, Kanger focused on improving the single most important attribute of the Aerotank Glassomizer—the air control base. Kanger has redesigned the air control valve for more accuracy and ease of use. This is a very important improvement, as the Aerotank's popularity rests, in large part, on the air control valve.
Another very important improvement on the Aerotank Mini is Kanger's newly designed Bottom Dual-Coil (BDC) atomizer coils. Kanger has made modifications to the heads in order to help eliminate flooding and gurgling sometimes experienced with other BDC heads. The new coils are also designed to provide for a more consistent user experience, which is a problem that exists with Kanger's other BDC heads. Due to the placement of the wicks, the new heads provide for a more flavorful hit as well as a consistent one.
As with the Kanger Mini ProTank 2 Glassomizer, the Aerotank Mini fits seamlessly with eGo-size batteries, such as the Kanger eVod VV Twist Battery or the Joyetech eGo-C Twist Battery. This provides for a beautifully sleek looking device that is sure to capture the attention of those around you.
Whether this is your very first tank or an addition to your collection, the all-new Kanger Aerotank Glassomizer is a must-have new device that is sure to please!
New V.2 Adjustable Airflow Control
Bottom Dual-Coil System
New Replaceable Bottom Dual-Coil (BDC) Atomizer Heads
Interchangeable Pyrex Glass Tank / Stainless-Steel Tank
Removable 510 Drip Tip
Made With High-Quality Stainless Steel
Can Be Fully Disassembled
100% Glue-Free Design
Basic Facts:
Unit: 1set
Size: Height 72mm; Diameter 14mm
Threading: 510/eGo
Resistance: 1.5 ohm
Tube Color: Clear/Stainless
Package: Gift Paper Box
Items Contained:
1*Aerotank Mini Glass BDC clearomizer (Resistance: 1.5ohm)
1*Stainless steel replacement tube
1*Bottom dual coil 1.5 ohm
1*Stainless steel 510 drip tip
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15-25 business days( for Italy, Colombia, Mexico, Russia)
|30KGS each package
|HK DHL Express
|NO E-liquid, Batteries, PO BOX
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|70KGS each package
|Netherlands Airmail
|Netherlands Post Company
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|15-40 Business Days,
Will take longer for Brazilian and Russian customers
|2KGS each package
|UPS Express Saver
|NO E-liquid, Batteries
|4-6 business days
|70KGS each package
Delivery Time: 8-12 Business Days.
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Charge: The shipping rate may vary in different periods. It's more economical to ship multiple items in one package as EMS charges on each unit of 500g.
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HK DHL Express
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(A) Contestants shall wear boxing shorts, abdominal guard, foul proof cup, shoes and a individually fitted mouthpiece.
(B) All contestants must:
(1) Trim and secure their hair in a manner so as to not interfere with the vision or safety of contestants. Any devise meant to hold the hair in place must be made of soft and non-abrasive materials.
(2) Have facial hair trimmed or secured in a manner so as to not interfere with their vision or safety of the contestants.
(C) All contestants must not:
(1) Wear any jewelery in the ring;
(2) Wear any cosmetics in the ring;
(3) Wear corrective lenses in the ring;
(4) Wear footwear with spikes, cleats, hard soles or heels into the ring;
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 8/18/2017 and 11/18/2022
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3773.34
Rule Amplifies: 3773.34 ; 3773.31
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 11/29/86, 7/31/99, 9/20/05


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Standard sheet sizes that are sheared to size in-house.
Standard panel sizes with saw-cut edges reduce contamination in subsequent processes (e.g., imaging, testing, etc.)
Drilling machine that requires tools to be changed manually. Maximum panel sizes are typically 18" x 24". No control in Z-axis, +/- 0.002" hole position accuracy
Saturn's lowest-end PCB drilling machines are Excellon Century 2001 drillers. All of these machines are equipped with automatic measurement systems that measure drill bit length, diameter, spindle runout, and broken drill bit detection.Essentially, these capabilities remove the human element from these drilling issues, thereby minimizing the chance of operator error. Saturn also has the latest Mania Micronics drilling machines. These machines incorporate the industry's latest linear motion technology and 180k RPM high speed spindles. The use of linear motion increases hole position accuracy from an industry standard of +/- 0.002" down to +/- 0.0005", including in the Z-axis, which makes these ideal for controlled depth blind via drilling.
Saturn has a Class 10,000 Clean Room. The environment in this room minimizes foreign material from creating common shorts in the imaging process. Also, strict temperature and humidity controls prevent distortion in the customer artwork.
Customer artwork is aligned manually by eyeballing the registration of the film to the drilled panel. Light source is a single point light source, making it not possible to use on fine line images run on production panel sizes.
Standard: Saturn uses MultiLine equipped drawers for imaging. MultiLine tooling removes the human factor involved in lining up the bottom film to the top film. This results in significantly reduced off-registration issues. Advanced (inner layers): Saturn also employs the use of an Olec AX-28 automatic exposure unit that uses two cameras to align the top and bottom artwork. This machine can hold registration as tight as +/- .0005 mils front to back for inner layers.Industry-Leading (inner and outer layers): Saturn has purchased and installed four Olec AT-30 automatic alignment exposure units. These units use four cameras to align artwork top to bottom, and then use panel motion systems to automatically adjust the panel position to a best fit to the artwork. Furthermore, these units have hybrid-collimated light units that ensure exposure light attacks the panel at 90 degree angles to the artwork, which is critical for fine line resolutions.
Manual dip tanks.
Saturn employs two automatic electroplating lines and, as such, PTH is a two-step process. Saturn has built a custom automatic plating line that has been designed and constructed primarily in-house. The intent was to minimize plating variation, which is the main goal of production plating. This was accomplished by including the following:1. It houses racks that only allow panels to be plated one-high. 2. Anode-to-anode distance is 28 inches (maximum allowable distance for plating).3. Water-submerged positive cathode contact. 4. Chemical-submerged anode bars for positive contact. 5. Eductor system. This utilizes a high volume chemical flow parallel to the panels instead of air to accomplish chemical agitation. 6. Mechanical agitation to allow chemical to flow through holes. 7. Vibration to remove air from microvias and blind microvias. 8. Dual-sided rectification to equalize copper plating from one side of the rack to the other. 9. State-of-the-art rectifiers (two per rack) with 0.5% maximum ripple effect.10. Panels are now being plated at 15 amps per square feet (ASF), versus an industry standard of 45 ASF. This will result in more uniform plating, albeit lowered production.11. High ductile plating process that meets C7000 specs for 1,000 hour cycle tests.12. Chemistry has been revised so that high-aspect ratio plating can be performed. Both lines are calibrated to plate 10:1 aspect ratio as a standard.
Conveyor line that is capable of producing 7 mil line / spacing.
In 2008, Saturn installed a new Hollmuller SES line. This line incorporates the latest in spray technology that minimizes chemical puddling. This is line-capable to accurately and uniformly etch down to 2 mil lines and spaces.
CLEANING (pre-LPI)
Manual dip tanks or small conveyor chemical cleaning line.
Instead of using a chemical cleaning process that may increase ionic contamination and compromise the surface finish, Saturn utilizes an Aluminum Oxide Jet Scrubber. This process uses an aluminum oxide slurry that is sprayed on the panels to remove copper oxidation.
Manual tables or AutoRoll machines.
Saturn employs the use of three Argus spray coating lines in less soldermask within holes and eliminates dimple marks on the board surface. Furthermore, this process results in a much more uniform soldermask thickness across the product surface area.
Customer artwork is aligned manually by eyeballing the registration of the film to the drilled panel.
Standard: Saturn uses MultiLine equipped drawers for imaging. MultiLine tooling removes the human factor involved in lining up the bottom film to the top film. This results in significantly reduced off-registration issues.Industry-Leading (inner and outer layers): Saturn has purchased and installed three Olec AT-30 automatic alignment exposure units. These units use four cameras to align artwork top to bottom, and then use panel motion systems to automatically adjust the panel position to a best fit to the artwork. Furthermore, these units have hybrid-collimated light units that ensure exposure light attacks the panel at 90 degree angles to the artwork, which is critical for fine line resolutions.
Standard conveyor that is separated from baking and cleaning lines.
Saturn has automated the developing, final baking, and cleaning processes into a single production line. This should improve quality through reduced handling and utilizing higher-end machinery. Our developing line is constructed of a single-chamber, stainless steel developing line.
Manual convection box ovens.
Saturn has installed a Bassi Tunnel oven to perform final baking. Since heat is uniformly applied to the boards and the machine controls the cycle time, quality is improved dramatically.
Saturn has a Hollmuller conveyorized cleaning line.
Vertical SnPb HASL. Pb-Free HASL typically outsourced.
Saturn purchased and installed two new Pentagol HASL systems in December 2011. The fully-automated SnPb unit reduces labor and handling costs.
The second unit is consigned to the pb-free process and utilizes Nihon Superior's SN100CL lead-free solder while incorporating the latest technologies to include smart PLC controls and panel "jiggling" option for finer pitch parts.
LPI Cleaning line is also used as a post-cleaner.
Saturn has custom fabricated a high-pressure, high-temperature post-cleaner for use after the HASL process.This is a stainless steel post-cleaner unit that runs at 150°F, sprays regular and D.I. water at 1 to 1.5 gallons per minute at 50 psi using 7.5 HP pumps (1/2 gallon per minute, 20-30 p.s.i., 1.5 HP is the best available on the market). Furthermore, the cleaner uses 8-1" wide toothbrush-type agitating brushes versus an industry best of 4-0.5" brushes. This custom process has been proven to remove ionic contamination from the surface of PCBs to well below industry standards.
Visual inspection by personnel using a light table.
Saturn augments its visual inspection process by utilizing visual inspection equipment. This equipment (hole checker) checks for holes that have been plugged by the HASL and LPI processes, incorrectly plated or non-plated holes, and drilled with incorrect drill bit sizes.
Either clam shell tester or single flying probe.
Saturn offers a variety of testing alternatives. First, Saturn has eight Mania double-sided, double-density grid testing machines. The fixture cost for these testers is half the cost or less than those used in more traditional clam shell testers since we build everything in-house. Also, Saturn utilizes nine flying probe testers for smaller and prototype orders. This allows the customer to forego the cost of a hard testing fixture and, instead, pay a modest testing fee.
CLEANING (Routing)
Washer using city water.
Saturn has installed a washer in its shipping department that uses de-ionized (D.I.) water to clean boards. D.I. water results in a cleaner board, but more importantly it further removes ionic contamination that may have occurred after HASL.
Due to cost constraints, many PCB shops will not have duplicate processes.
All of Saturn's processes incorporate duplicate equipment so that in the case of an equipment failure, Saturn's production capabilities will not be compromised.
Minimal / Outsourced
Saturn has grown from a technology standpoint exponentially since 2003. In-house capabilities include laser drilling, laser routing, PTFE plasma preparation, Plasma treatment and etchback. Additionally, Saturn features special project groups to assist customers with critical and technologically demanding products.
007" / .007"
.003" / .003"
HASL; Lead-Free HASL; Immersion Silver, Immersion Gold
No certification is viewed as standard.
ISO 9000, TS16949, Delphi C7000, ISO14000, AS9100, ITAR Registration
No standards available.
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Why Starcraft/Warcraft is one of the 100 greatest videogames
These powerhouse franchises proved that real-time strategy games could incorporate humor and storytelling into the mental thicket of war planning and resource management. In a tightwire act that ought to serve as a model for the U.N., Starcraft featured three different but balanced sets of human and alien units.
THE NATIONAL PASTIME In South Korea, tournaments draw huge crowds, Internet cafes are dedicated to the game, and it is owned by 1 out of every 24 citizens. (Starcraft: PC, 1998; Warcraft: PC, 1994)


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Rose Cafe Venice/
Jason Neroni's new Rose Cafe in Venice is a place to come for homemade baked goods and fresh coffee in the morning, prepared salads and sandwiches in the afternoon, and heartier wood-fired dishes from the hearth in the evening.
I used to be a frequent patron of The Rose Cafe in Venice. They were open for breakfast and lunch and had a big covered outdoor patio that made it a perfect meeting spot for afternoon get togethers or Sunday brunch. I would often peruse their ever-changing salad counter and get the 3 salads for $10 deal and take it to-go. Then it closed. And I was sad.
Then it got a makeover and a new chef, Jason Neroni. Happiness, potentially. A lot of the neighborhood was upset to see the former staff let-go, but many were supposedly offered new positions with the reopening. Jason Neroni is also the mastermind of the original Superba just down the street, and the newer Catch and Release in the Marina that's currently being retooled to an Italian restaurant. He's no doubt a talented chef, but the question was, is he going to fancify what was once a nice, casual, neighborhood spot.
I swung by one morning just after it opened to check out the breakfast crowd, and there was a line outside and many laptops already lined up screen to screen. The hipsters have already found the Rose Cafe, not surprisingly. The space is beautiful and is now much more open with counters and kitchens maintaining the nucleus of the place and lots of seating surrounding it.
There are multiple outdoor patios with the main one opening soon. It's a bit of a free-for-all right now where you grab a menu and find your own seat. That will change soon with hostesses that will show you to a table that you can reserve for dinner.
There's a bakery counter with breads and sweets, and you can still order 1 to 3 salads to go or to enjoy while working, but expect to pay several dollars more than before.
You can do a pizza and salad combo or you can order one of the bigger mains for lunch like pasta, fish or chicken. It's not quite as casual of a menu as it once was, but there are still a selection of sandwiches and salads during the afternoon.
Dinner is continuing to evolve. Right now The Rose is serving a small menu at night from the "hearth." The hearth is their wood fired oven that you can most likely see from your seat given the openness of the kitchen. Pizzas carryover from lunch, but there are also additions like oven roasted short ribs with tamarind glaze and hefty topping of herbed chermoula on top.
Octopus is listed under the "Small Bites" menu, but it's actually a decent size with a chipotle cashew salsa and marinated chickpeas.
Crispy brussels sprouts are served in a dashi broth with a poached egg to burst and spread across.
Neroni's red wine glaze and parmesan fried chicken is finger licking good with a nice kick from pickled fresno chilies.
Cocktails are up to snuff with drinks like the Algonquin with rye whiskey, pineapple shrub, caramelized pineapple and dry vermouth. The Rose All Day is definitely a drink that you could sip sitting outside the Rose for hours. It's Rose wine, ginger, Moscatel Pisco, lime, grapefruit and orange bitters.
Even while the Rose Cafe works out the kinks with seating and menus, it's already drawn a crowd who likes the space and the energy. The menu is varied and most dishes are priced under $20 right now. I can only imagine the crowds will build as they continue to evolve.
Rose Cafe Venice
220 Rose Avenue, Venice


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Thursday, January 20, 2011
A timely coincidence
According to Obiter in the Gazette today: "In a timely coincidence, as the Law Commission published its consultation on whether the law on pre-nuptial agreements should be changed, London firm Lloyd Platt & Co has launched the 'pre-nup voucher'", which "entitles the lucky recipient to an hour-long consultation exploring the pros and cons of making a [prenup]". Obiter suggests that the voucher might make the perfect Valentine's Day gift...
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Sephora Exclusive Brands Showcase 2017
Tuesday January 24, 2017 - North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club
The Sephora Exclusive Brands Showcase is like my Christmas, in fact I think I get more excited for this than Christmas! All my favourite brands in one room showcasing their new products for my swatching pleasure. I am sure my fellow bloggers and makeup fiends can relate to that 'swatch arm' and the amount of wet wipes we go through trying all the pretty things!
In this post I share some of the brands from the showcase and the new and exciting products they have coming out soon!
New Arrivals coming March 2017
If you're a regular on my blog you'll know I am a huge fan of the Kat Von D Beauty range so I was super excited to hear about what beauties they have coming our way!
Let's start with the 'Alchemist Holographic Highlighting Palette'! These 4 shades add a magical double dimension and can be used to transform your look in so many ways! Highlight the tops of your cheekbones the inner corner of the eyes or pop some on top of your favourite matte eyeshadow (Pastel Goth anyone?) to create a unique shade and finish! My fave shade would have to be Saphyre!
Speaking of 'Pastel Goth', that is the new all matte pastel eyeshadow palette and it is incredible! With 9 highly pigmented, creamy and blendable shades you can create endless looks and as mentioned above, transform them using the Alchemist Holographic shades!
Now onto the 'Lock-It Brightening Powders' which are heaven sent! This non-cakey, talc free formula creates a beautiful veil on the skin to brighten and smooth under the eyes. It is available in three universal shades: Petal (fair skin), Peach (medium skin) and Golden (deep skin) and is so fine that is blends and blurs to perfection!
I was super excited when they revealed the 'Lock-It Makeup Setting Mist'! This versatile spray can be applied on bare skin to hydrate, on makeup to set or throughout the day to stay refreshed. It contains Aloe and Cucumber extract for a fresh scent and like most KVD products is Vegan Friendly!
I love the coverage the 'Lock-It Concealer' creates so you know I am all about that high coverage 'Lock-It Foundation' life! While this isn't necessarily new they have released some new shades from the lightest light through to the darkest shade so the range is suited to anyone no matter what your skin colour or tone. A little bit of this goes a really long way and if it is a bit too much coverage for your liking you can simply mix it with the Lock-It Hydrating Primer for a softer finish.
The perfect way to apply and blend this baby out is with the 'KVD #10 Foundation Brush'! The soft yet firm bristles really help to buff the product into the skin for that beautiful airbrushed finish!
Arriving March - April 2017
It Cosmetics can do no wrong! From their best selling 'Bye Bye' and 'Superhero' collections they have added two new stars to the mix which I cant wait to try!
First is the 'Superhero Eye Transforming Anti-Ageing Palette' which is specifically designed in sections so you can easily create your favourite eye looks! Start with a base shade and then add your favourite nude shade to the crease, neutral shade to the lid and define using the liner shadows! Apply using their duel ended shadow brush for precision and to blend out any harsh lines!
Then the one I have been waiting for, the 'Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream'. I have been taking extra special care of under and around my eyes to try and prolong fine lines so this could not have come at a better time! But the beauty of this is that you can use it as an eye cream or an eye mask! Simply apply a thicker than usual layer under the eyes so it is visible, leave on and then blend in before bed for a more thorough treatment!
Also for those also obsessed with It Cosmetic 'Confidence in a Cream' (which seems to be sold out everywhere) never fear because there is a large shipment coming soon!
Launching April 2017
Tarte Cosmetics is such a fan favourite and I know many beauties who will be excited for their new releases coming to Oz!
Let's start with the 'Tarteist Pro Glow' palettes which comes in the full size 'Pro Glow' and 'Glow To Go' deluxe mini. I couldn't wait for them to land so I ordered them direct from the Tarte website but they are now both available at Sephora Australia so I suggest you walk and don't run to get your hands on these must-have sculpting palettes!
I am beyond excited for their cruelty-free lash range too which comes in 6 natural and super glam styles! They also have latex-free lash adhesive in clear and black formulas so you can perfectly apply your falsies!
What I am most excited for is their 'Rainforest of the Sea' skin care! I ordered some of their 'Pack Your Bags 911 Under Eye Rescue Patches' from the range and they make my eyes feel incredible! Either apply straight to the face or pop them in the fridge to get that instant cooling gel effect to awaken tired eyes! I can't wait to try the 'Drink of H2O' hydrating moisturiser and their '3-in-1 Frxxxtion Stick' which is an easy to use exfoliating cleanser made with charcoal that helps detoxify the skin.
The latest range which I recently spotted on IG is their 'Athleisure' collection which is designed for the everyday woman or man! Each of the products in this collection have been carefully designed for an all day, long lasting finish for the girl or guy on the go!
My favourite would have to be the 'Blot Party' mattifiers palette which contains blotting paper and a translucent setting powder so you can touch up on the run! Also look out for the 'Lifted Sweatproof and Waterproof Mascara', 'Tarte Guard Tinted Moisturiser' and 'Brazilliance™ set of 5 self-tanning face towelettes'.
If you caught my 2016 Best of Makeup Post you will know the Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundations are my fave foundations! So you can imagine my excitement when I was told about the new products joining the family!
I am most looking forward to trying the new Ultra HD Skin and Lip Boosters! The 'Hydra Plump Serum' is used to boost skin radiance and luminosity for a healthy, plumper complexion while the 'Lip Booster' provides the lips with hydration, plumping and smoothing - great for mature skin and filling in any of those fine lines!
Plus any way that I can achieve plumber lips without injections is fine with me (not that I have a problem with lip fillers, I am just chicken!)
Another much loved brand that didn't let me down with their new arrivals was Zoeva.
I am soooo happy they are releasing a 'Brow Spectrum Palette'! This is definitely going to come in handy when I am doing makeup on myself and my clients who like a nice natural brow look! A tip the Zoeva rep gave was to use he new Zoeva fan brush to apply the powders to the brows in an upwards motion to create a natural, full brow. The 9 shades are creamy but very blendable and they are also bringing out 'Graphic Brow Fix' brow tints in 3 wearable shades and 'Graphic Brow Pencils' too so they have all bases covered!
Another must mention is their new, first ever 'Graphic Lash Mascara' which takes your lashes to a whole new level! I was convinced the Zoeva rep was wearing false lashes but she swears by 3 coats of this mascara to give fuller more voluminous lashes or just 1 coat for a natural lash look!
Another favourite is their 3 new highlighting palettes! Available in the shades Summer, Winter and Spring, they are ideal for highlighting or layering on top of matte eyeshadows to add shine and dimension!
Another new product I can't wait to try is their all matte eyeshadow palette! In 15 bold, striking colours they are true to the Zoeva shadow quality we know and love - pigmented, blendable and long lasting!
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The new Custom | FX Illuminating Setting Spray and Custom Enhancer Drops in 3 new shades is coming!
First I tried their new 'Illuminating Setting Spray' which is absolutely gorgeous! The ultra-fine mist delivers an even, luminous finish making this a perfect all-over highlighter for both face and body.
A highlight (see what I did there hehe) of the Sephora Showcase was discovering the 3 new 'Custom Enhancer Drops' shades: Blossom, Rose Gold + Halo, a holographic shade that I'm convinced is made from unicorn tears - see swatches below!
Launching Mid March 2017
Famous for their uniquely shaped nail polish bottles and on trend shades, Smith & Cult are finally coming to Sephora!
But they aren't just launching with their must-have nail lacquers - they will also be bringing their eye and lip products to the party! They have 4 gorgeous 'Book of Eyes' quad palettes to collect as well as a mascara and liquid eyeliners which you know I am super keen to put t the test!
The thing I have always been most curious about is how they come up with such unique shade names for their products! Fun fact - each shade is named after co-founder, Dineh Mohajer's, life experiences which is guided by colour and written in a diary. I was lucky enough to pick up one of the diaries and am enjoying reading the stories behind each of my favourite shades!
I was immediately drawn to this super cute packaging which I discovered was the Sephora Valentine's Day Collection inspired by Betty Boop! From lipsticks to eyeshadow palettes and lip balms these beauties are bound to make anyones heart flutter!
Everyones favourite beauty sponge is now available in the new limited edition baby pink shade 'Bubble'! To celebrate 15 years beautyblender have released this beauty in full size and micro mini so you can blend and bake to create complexion perfection!
Coming End of March 2017
Another new eco-luxe brand I discovered was Antonym Cosmetics. This natural, all vegan brand has a gorgeous range of eyeshadows, blushes, lip products and the softest brushes I have ever felt! The handles are crafted out of bamboo so they are light weight but their laser-cut synthetic bristles make for a flawless application.
The one product which stood out to me and went straight to the top of my wish list is their 'Endless Summer' certified organic, baked highlighter! I have pictured it below so you can get a closer look at the beauty of this champagne pink marble swirl pan! It was so pigmented and is definitely buildable for a light or glam glow!
Launching February 15, 2017
I currently only have one Givenchy lipstick in my possession but after swatching the new 'Rouge Interdit' Collection I want a whole lot more!
These lipsticks are such a beautiful, creamy formula and come in 16 gorgeous shades ranging from black to nudes which you know I gravitated towards first (see swatches below)!
What I loved most abut them is that while they are pigmented they had a sheer shine and glide on like a dream!
Launching April 2017
Farmacy is a natural skincare range which uses farm-grown botanicals and science to enhance the goodness that nature provides and create irritant-free bioactive formulations for fresh, radiant skin.
The unique, patent-protected ingredient found in their best selling products is Echinacea GreenEnvy™ which contains the highest known concentration of the phytochemical Cichoric Acid, a potent natural antioxidant which helps protect and firm the skin by inhibiting the enzymes that break down collagen.
Two of their products I was excited to learn about and try was the 'Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask' and the 'Skin Dew' Facial Mist!
Honey Potion is a renewing antioxidant hydration mask which contains GreenEnvy™ honey, propolis (a healing antiseptic found in beehives) and amino acid-rich royal jelly which works together to enhance skin renewal for a younger appearance. You simply apply it to the face using the included spatula and you will feel it start to warm up and transform into a white cream. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then rinse off to reveal softer, clearer skin! Apart from this amazing formula I also love that it comes with a spatula that magnetically sticks to the lid of the jar! So no more missing spatulas for me plus it is a much more hygienic way to dispense and apply the mask.
You know how much I love my facial mists so I instantly fell in love with Skin Dew! It is a light weight, fresh scented setting mist which not only hydrates and tones the skin but also sets makeup! I love that it is multi purpose but also that it gives your skin that extra boost of hydration as you need it!
Their products don't contain any chemicals so you know you are giving your skin the very best!
There is nothing better than relaxing with a sheet mask and Dr.Jart+ has taken it to the next level with their 2 step 'Rubber Masks'!
I was a little skeptical at first but once I tried their 'Moist Lover' mask I was blown away! First you gently massage the included serum to the face and then apply the rubber mask over the top. Netflix and chill for 30-40 minutes and then remove the mask and pat any excess serum into the face. I was kindly gifted the Moist Lover Mask so I decided to wear it while I write this post and as soon as the rubber touched my face my skin immediately feels cooler and refreshed!
This was only one of their four masks designed to target different skin concerns: firming, pores, hydrating and moisturising. Each made from green seaweed extract and the soothing rubber mask prevents the ingredients from evaporating and locks in the moisture!
I adore the Erno Laszlo Firmarine Neck Cream and apply it daily! I think the neck is an area which often gets overlooked but is also one of the first places to show signs of ageing so I am doing what I can to preserve my skin and keep it firm.
I was super excited to learn about their new 'Power of 2' double cleanse kits! Each set contains a cleansing oil and a cleansing bar housed within a travel case that has drainage holes in the base so after you use it the excess water can drain off and you have a dry, scum free cleansing bar!
I tried the set to remove foundation blended into the back of my hand. First you apply a small amount of the oil onto to dry skin and rub it over the area in a circular motion. Then dip the cleansing bar into warm water and work over the same area and you will see the product lifting and removed from you skin! Rinse with warm water and blot dry to reveal clean and clear skin!
Each set comes in 5 different solutions each to suit your skin concern: Exfoliate & Detox, Firm & Lift, Hydrate & Nourish, Purify & Control and Soothe & Calm.
In Store Now + March 2017 Release
Another amazing brand I got to try was ARCONA who develop skin care products using cold-pressed, natural cosmeceutical-grade ingredients without any nasties or chemicals.
The first item I got to try was the 'Triad Pads' which you can already pick up at Sephora in store and online! These cranberry infused pads are used to cleanse, tone and remove makeup from the skin and are perfect for travelling, after the gym or freshening up during the day!
They have definitely saved the best for March when they release their 'Magic Black Ice Mask'! This powerful formula contains Icelandic Volcanic Sand (they are the first company to use this ingredient) to exfoliate the skin while black lava and charcoal works together to minimise pores! We tried it out and the results were instant and amazing!
Coming Mid 2017
Don't enjoy eating Kale but still want the benefits of this superfood? Then you need to try Youth To The People. This relatively new brand uses cold pressed extracts to create their 100% Vegan, 3 piece range:
Cleanser ($50) - Kale, Green Tea and Spinach Cleanser the winning recipe for healthy skin and a fresh face!
Serum ($87) - clinically proven to reduce the signs of ageing in 28 days!
Moisturiser ($67) - complete your routine with their lightweight yet super hydrating cream!
I also love that their packaging is 100% recyclable so you're saving your skin and the planet!
A little bit definitely goes a long way plus keep your eyes peeled for their 'Eye Treatment' coming soon!
Now this showcase wouldn't have happened without the brand itself, Sephora!
Just like their makeup, Sephora have an affordable range of skincare products to target different skin types and in various scents and flavours.
But something new I did learn was that a lot of their skincare range comes in at under $10 a piece! That is such a great price especially if people are new to the brand and want to try a few items without breaking the bank!
The item on my wish list? The Charcoal Micellar Water to magnetically remove all those impurities!
Last year I was lucky enough to attend the NEST Fragrances event in Sydney and discover their fabulous fragrance range (click here for my review and first impressions).
I was convinced Dahlia and Vines was made for me and I have worn it almost every day since the event but then I met 'Black Tulip'!
This mysterious and seductive scent was inspired by founder, Laura Slatkin's trip on the Black Sea and is made up of Black Amber Plum, Pink Pepper and Japanese Violet notes.
It is a gorgeous fragrance and I highly encourage you to visit Sephora and try the range for yourself. There is a scent to evoke every mood and style.
Thank you to the team at One Daydream for having me at another wonderful event!
I hope you enjoyed this post and are as excited as I am for all these fabulous new arrivals coming to Sephora Australia soon!
*All opinions expressed are honest and my own. All photographs have been taken by me.


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Lightning can injure people even when they are not directly struck, such as when it strikes a tree and creates a side flash injuring those who are standing nearby.
According to the National Weather Service, being struck directly or indirectly causes injuries to the nervous system and the brain. Some of the results:
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These are commonly used for connecting microphones as well as balanced outputs from mixing desks or DI boxes. They have three pins which allows them to have a separate ground wire to minimise interference or to send phantom power when using a condenser microphone.
2. Speakon
You will generally find these on PA speakers and power amplifiers. They can come in both 2 and 4 pole configurations and are usually found on cables designed to take the high output from a power amplifier. They also lock into place so they can't be accidentally pulled out during use and are shielded from human touch.
3. Mono Jack (TS)
These are commonly used to connect a guitar or keyboard to an amp or mixing desk – however they are sometimes used as speaker cables on some systems (with a cable designed for higher currents). They are unbalanced cables, which means when connecting instruments with them you may need to use a DI box to stop problems with interference or ground loop noise.
4. Stereo Jack (TRS)
These are commonly used to send stereo signal down a single cable – such as the output on an MP3 player or the input on headphones. As they have three internal wires they can also be used in other ways such as to send a balanced mono signal in the same way you would an XLR cable. One final use for these is with mixing desks insert channel to allow a device such as a compressor to be connected before the fader (see your mixing desks manual for more details).
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The University of Southern Mississippi -- McCain Library and Archives
Alphabetical List of All Collections | Collections Listed By Subject
Collection Title: Student Research Papers
Collection Number: M413
Dates: 1998; 1999; 2001
Volume: .25 cu ft
Provenance: The research papers in this collection were individually donated by Ms. Brackin Camp and Mrs. Janet Graham in 1998; Mrs. Amy Jo Formby, Mr. John Richardson and Dr. Marjorie Wheeler in 1999; and Victoria Hauser in 2001.
Restrictions: Available for research use by the serious student and scholar.
Copyright: This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).
Biographical/Historical Sketch:
During the 1960's Mississippi was in a period of transition, the focal point of which was the Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights Movement in the United States was a mass movement of non-violent protests in which whites and African Americans joined forces to put an end to racial discrimination. This tumultuous period has inspired many students to conduct research and produce outstanding papers. A collection of seven such papers, written by students from history classes at The University of Southern Mississippi and other universities in the South have been donated to the USM Archives.
Contents of Collection
Scope and Content:
The research papers in this collection were donated by the individuals who authored them, or the professor for whom they were written. The collection contains seven research papers organized alphabetically by the author's last name.
Folder 1: Boyette, Ashley (July 1999)
Folder 1 contains a copy of Ashley Boyette's research paper, "The FBI: Friend or Foe?" written for Dr. Marjorie Wheeler's Honors College Senior Seminar in Freedom Summer, summer term 1999. The paper is eleven pages in length, including footnotes and bibliography, and it discusses criticisms of the FBI's role during the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi.
Folder 2 contains a copy of Richard Burt's research paper "The Mississippi Man: A Report About Medgar Evers' Life as a Local Civil Rights Leader" written for Dr. Marjorie Wheeler's Honors College Senior Seminar in Freedom Summer, summer term 1999. The paper is ten pages in length, including endnotes and bibliography, and is a short biography of Medgar Evers and the events in his life that led to his role as a Civil Rights Leader.
Folder 3 contains a copy of Brackin Camp's research paper "Hattiesburg's Grassroots Organizing and Activism: An Account of the Local Civil Rights Movement Featuring Mrs. Raylawni Branch's Observations and Involvement in the Struggle" written for Dr. Neil McMillen's Civil Rights History class, spring term 1998. The thirty-nine page paper focuses on Raylawni Branch's insights, experiences, and participation during the Civil Rights Movement in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and how grassroots efforts were a sustaining factor of the entire Movement.
Folder 4 contains a copy of Amy Jo Formby's research paper "Tried and True: The Origins and Objectives of Freedom Schools" written for Dr. Marjorie Wheeler's Honors College Senior Seminar in Freedom Summer, summer term 1999. It is a twelve-page paper that traces the history of Freedom Schools and discusses the mission upon which they were established. A major focus of the paper is the importance and success that Freedom Schools had during Mississippi Freedom Summer.
Folder 5 contains a copy of Janet Graham's research paper "The 1967 Bus and Business Boycott in Hattiesburg, Mississippi" written for Dr. Neil McMillen's Civil Rights History class, fall term 1998. The paper is seventeen pages in length, including footnotes, a Works Cited and an Appendix. It discusses the politics behind, and overt effects of, the 1967 boycott of businesses that would not employ African Americans in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Folder 6 contains a copy of Victoria Hauser's Bachelor of Arts in History thesis entitled "The 1964 Mississippi Summer Project and the Volunteer Experience" submitted to the Department of History of the University of North Carolina in November 2001. The thesis consists of thirty-three pages, including a bibliography, and features the experiences of several Freedom Summer volunteers whose papers are housed in the USM archives, particularly Zoya Zeman who was a volunteer in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Folder 7 contains a copy of John Richardson's research paper "From Faith to Action: Ministers as the Turning Point in Hattiesburg Freedom Day" written for a class at Birmingham-Southern College in April 1999. The twelve-page paper includes a Works Cited, and it discusses the role of ministers and the effect they had during the Civil Rights Movement, especially during Freedom Day, January 22, 1964, and their continued support and presence throughout the Movement.
M335 Branch (Raylawni) Collection


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its the second week of november, which also means the second week of movember. movember riases money for the research of mens health with emphasis on prostate cancer and depression. my wonderful friend kirsty is ever so bravely donning a moustache, all day every day for the month of november and she's doing this in memory of her father. shes got yellow mo's, brown mo's, black mo's, and green mo's and she'll be wearing a different one every day. kirsty is also in the top 20 movember participants in terms of raising money and she is also the only female in the top 100 participants. she has had a bunch of support so far, raising just under eight thousand.
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