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Arsenal progress to the last sixteen after narrowly beating a good Burnley side. Goals from Chambers and Sanchez booked our place in the next round but despite dominating the game, it was a nervy last 20 minutes as the Clarets pushed for an equalizer.
A typical Cup tie, the game was contested at a frantic pace. Our second goal was one of beauty as we broke out of defence and with a quick passing (seven passes) counter attack the ball eventually arrived at the feet of Sanchez who calmly scored. It could have finished 3-1 when Burnley were in full attack mode near the end of the game and a break sent Walcott bombing forward with just the Burnley keeper to beat, but he fluffed his lines.
Wenger had made several changes to the side which lost to the Chavs, and Ozil and Ramsey were conspicuous by their absence. However, Coquelin, Chambers, Gibbs, Iwobi and the new boy, Elneny, all had good games, with special mention to Iwobi and the Egyptian. Iwobi was assured in midfield and his passing was accurate and precise. He really would be a better option than Walcott at the moment.
The Egyptian covered a lot of turf during the game, he seemed to be everywhere and showed that his fitness is similar to Sanchez. He tried a bit too hard at times but that's understandable, he obviously wanted to make an impression on his debut and nearly did on a couple of occasions with shots from outside the box.
Elneny looks as if he will be a good addition to the team, in fact he looked as if he was made to wear the red and white, he definitely looked the part. The stats say he had the most touches of the ball than any other player (100), and had a 96% completion rate, which shows how he got involved in the game.
It was good to see Le Coq back in the side, in the first half he was clearly getting acclimatised to his first full match after a period injured, but in the second half his confidence became more assured and he had a good game.
So we go into the pot this evening for the last sixteen draw. There are still a few premiership sides which it would be good to avoid, the two Manchester clubs, Crystal Palace, Liverpool or West Ham, Watford, WBA, Everton and Chelsea if they both win today and of course, the wankers from N17.
We are number 3 in the draw…… and games to be played the weekend 19-22 February. Here is the full list for the last sixteen:
2 Leeds United
3 Arsenal
4 Manchester United
5 Reading
6 Liverpool or West Ham United
7 Manchester City
8 Shrewsbury Town
9 Watford
10 Carlisle United or Everton
11 Crystal Palace
12 Blackburn Rovers
13 AFC Bournemouth
14 Tottenham Hotspur
15 Hull City
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Post Office Travel Money Card Plus Review
There are few things in life more enjoyable than heading off on an exciting foreign holiday. However, what if worrying about how to take your money away safely takes some of the shine off the trip for you?
Carrying big wads of cash onto the plane or using your main bank card abroad might seem like fairly risky manoeuvres, after all. Well, the good news is that the Post Office Travel Money Card Plus is one option that could make life that bit simpler and more stress-free than before. So, what are the features of the card and is it right for you? This is what we'll be discussing in this Post Office Travel Money Card Plus review.
How It Works
The concept with this card is really very simple. All you need to do is load the card with the money you want to take away with you. Since it is a MasterCard you can then use it in a huge number of shops, restaurants and ATMs all around the world without any fuss.
You just need to load the card in Pounds Sterling with the amount you want to take away. It then gets converted into the currency that you will be spending. At the time of writing, the available foreign currencies are US Dollar, Euro, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, New Zealand Dollar, South African Rand and Swiss Franc.
It can also be used for Sterling transactions if needed. If you are going to a country where none of the available foreign currencies are used then getting a Sterling card will mean that you avoid unnecessary currency conversions. In this way, your money will go straight from Sterling to the local currency with a single cross border transaction fee. To see details of the fees associated with the Post Office Travel Money Card Plus, be sure to check out the 'fees' tab on their website.
Using It Once Abroad
Using your Post Office Travel Money Card Plus once you are abroad is really simple. You just need to look for the signs that tell you where MasterCard is accepted.
There are more than 36 million locations in the world where MasterCard is accepted and where this card can be used. This covers 210 different countries, so pretty much wherever you are going you can use this handy card.
As well as the millions of shops, bars, supermarkets and restaurants that accept MasterCard, there are also around one and a half million Cash Machines (ATM's) on the planet where you can use it to withdraw cash in the local currency.
The Benefits
Ease of use is a very strong reason to get hold of one of these Post Office cards. However, it is far from being the only reason. In addition, there is also the fact that it isn't linked to your bank account. This is a big benefit, as it means that your card is secure. If your card is lost or stolen then you won't have any concerns over your identity being stolen or your main account being compromised. Even better news is the fact that the travel money loaded onto your card is also protected in the case of loss or theft.
No fees are applied when you use the card in a country where the national currency is the same as on your card. For instance, if you are in the US and spend $US 100 then that is exactly how much you pay. You do need to take into account the fees that can be charged when taking money out of ATMs abroad using a MasterCard, though.
Those of us who sometimes struggle to stick to our holiday budget might also find that this card helps us to do so. By loading on the amount that you want to spend before you go away, you will then know exactly how much you can access while abroad.
The popularity of this card – as well as the number of awards it has won – help to show that it definitely offers some powerful benefits that are worth considering.
Managing your Account
When you are far from home it can be a tough task to keep track of your budget. All you want to do is enjoy your holiday to the maximum without worrying about phoning your bank or working out figures on a spreadsheet.
With this Post Office card for travel money, it is very easy to keep a close eye on your money without any hassle. You can have a look at your balance and see the latest transactions on the Post Office website, on the free mobile app or by text message.
Potentially even more useful is the fact that you can top up your card in the same easy ways no matter where you are.
Getting Started
There is no hassle involved in getting hold of your very own card to load your travel money onto. The first step is to head over to the Post Office website and order one. It should take between 6 and 8 days to arrive and the minimum initial load amount is £50.
After this, you need to register your card once it arrives. This keeps it more secure and also means that you can increase the limit to £5000. At this point you can then use the card or put more money on it.
If you are planning on a worry-free holiday then the Post Office Travel Money Card Plus is going to make life a lot easier for you. It will keep you free of concerns from the moment you leave home until you touch down in the UK again.
This flexible and widely accepted card makes it easier to look after your cash when you are travelling to a foreign land. It is incredibly easy to use and means that you have one less thing to worry about when you head off on a break.
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We used a post office travel money card, the last time we travelled to the US. It was so easy to use and definitely helps you stay within your holiday budget. We loaded the card with the amount we wanted to spend whilst on holiday and never had to worry about exceeding our budget.
Taking a travel card is the only way to travel these days. I have never taken cash as I just find it far too risky. Back in the day I would take travelers cheques (remember them!) but they ended up costing me a fortune in fees to cash them in. Good write up, I'll definitely check them out before I go away in November.


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286: Japy Freres Jeweled Crystal Regulator
Japy Freres Jeweled Crystal Regulator. Signed on the movement "Japy Freres & Cie" and marked "Made in France." Rhinestone jeweled bezel & matching pendulum bob. Chip on the top right corner of front glass and top left corner of left glass; has finish wear throughout the brass case. Dimensions: 11 in. high x 7 in. wide x 6 in. deep. Weight: 9.90 lbs.
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I've been in a blogging funk lately. It's not that I don't have anything TO blog…I just haven't had the desire to actually do it. Call it being in a rut, or being lazy, or whatever you want. All I know is two weeks is too long to be in any kind of rut. To knock myself out of it and get back into blogging, I did what I always do when I'm feeling creatively blocked. I put on some music and see where it takes me.
Last night I was listening to a cover of the Iggy Pop classic "Search & Destroy" and sifting through my massive inventory. Lo and behold, a look started to emerge influenced directly by the music blaring in my ears. It's a bit glam, a bit punk, a bit rock and a lot fashionista.


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This season, designers express the many moods of fall with skillfully arranged collections that will enhance and enliven consumer outlooks as the colder months set in. Similarly, colors come together to create moods that range from sophisticated and structured to lively and vivid, encapsulating our inherent need for variety to reflect emotions that run from thoughtfully introspective to irrepressibly elated, according to the Pantone Color Institute.
"Just as the leaves change in autumn, the consumer will enjoy the ability to change their 'look' and try a new approach to their wardrobe for brisk days ahead," says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. "The fall 2013 palette allows for that versatility and experimentation."
The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2013 predicts that açai (shown), Mykonos blue, emerald, and seven other hues will make up the fall palette. View the full report at www.pantone.com/fall2013.
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Season 4, Unseen footage
In this previously unreleased scene, Monte of the F/V Wizard is at the helm when he hears a distress call from a fishing vessel that has lost power in rough seas. It's the Julie C, a small purse seiner, in … Continue reading
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Capt Keith Colburn: Biggest Catch in the Big Easy…
Keith Colburn–owner and skipper–of the F/V Wizard is headed to New Orleans, Louisiana for several appearances and charity fundraising. It was previously announced that he would be appearing at Caterpillar on December 3rd and 4th in New Orleans, but Capt. … Continue reading
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'Deadliest Catch' Fisherman on LA Ink episode!
Matt Bradley of the F/V Northwestern made his way down to California for a new tat a few months back and on December 4th, we'll be able to watch the crew of LA Ink on TLC as they work their magic … Continue reading
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'Deadliest Catch': New season, new boats!
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'Deadliest Catch' at Pacific Marine Expo!
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The thought alone may be uncomfortable. The need for someone to step in and help you while you're at your most vulnerable. But statistics show the majority of us – some 70% – will need long-term support in our later years. We may need someone to make sure we take our medicine properly and help us get ready for the day – brush our hair and get us dressed. One-fifth of us will need this type of care for five years or more. And, yet, very few of us plan for this eventuality.
While there are multiple ways to pay for long-term care, some feel a sense of comfort having a long-term care insurance policy. Just like any policy, you're hoping for the best as you hand over your money. Another option, which might make sense for some, is to have a cash reserve or line of credit available should the need arise. You and your family will take on the risk and responsibility instead of an insurance company. The idea has potential, but you should talk to your advisor first, so you fully understand what to expect and prepare for.
Long-term care insurance is purchased privately, so it will require shopping around. Your advisor has specialized tools that can help you narrow down the field based on what you think you want. Know that your health history will play a big part in what kind of coverage you can obtain and how much you'll pay for the benefit. The healthier you are, the better, of course. Your coverage will be less expensive, but you might also need care longer if you're likely to live longer.
Just like the insurance company is determining their risk, you should weigh the cost of the long-term care policy premium with the benefits of having a policy. These might include getting a quality of long-term care that you couldn't otherwise afford or having peace of mind that you'll be cared for a certain way.
Before purchasing long-term care insurance, here are some questions to ask.
To determine the cost of care and help you weigh the benefits and considerations of an insurance policy, decide what your expectations are for long-term care. Would you prefer around-the-clock care at home because it gives you comfort knowing you won't have to uproot, or do you like the idea of a private room in an assisted living facility so you have your space but you're surrounded by companions and activities to keep you busy? Costs vary greatly for different types of care and even across facilities and locations. So, knowing what you want will go a long way in determining what resources you will need.
If you have family members who are willing to be caretakers or you're able to pay for some long-term care services out of pocket, you'll want to consider this when looking at policies. Typically, you can decrease coverage once you've been accepted, but it is more difficult to increase coverage if additional health issues arise. Talk to a professional who has helped other clients with long-term care planning and will be able to run hypothetical scenarios to make sure you have the coverage you need – not more or less.
Every policy has its nuances. What's best will surely be a matter of determining what's best for your specific needs. If you're comparing policies, be sure you understand the differences. Some may pay only for room and board in a facility, but you'll be expected to come out-of-pocket for medications, linens and other supplies, for example. Others cover more. According to AARP, traditional long-term care insurance policies have become less attractive than permanent life insurance and/or annuity policies that provide long-term care benefits that you can withdraw from for your care needs. Take a look at all of your options and think about the type of care you may need.
The average age of those buying a policy is 60. Typically, it costs less to buy when you're younger, although factors like your health history also determine price and should help guide your decision about what timing is right.
Before you decide to buy a long-term care insurance policy, sit down with your advisor and review your entire financial picture. It's important to determine how much care you may be able to afford out-of-pocket and how your lifestyle expectations will affect that. And if you decide to buy a policy, you'll want to make sure you can afford it over time, as your income and life expenses change.
The bottom line is that you should make a long-term care plan that puts you at ease – and this may or may not include a long-term care insurance policy. Whether you decide to purchase long-term care insurance or not, you should have a plan for your care and have communicated it to your family. This is key to achieving the quality of life you expect and deserve as you age.
Before buying a long-term care insurance policy:
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People are growing older – and bolder – in "Blue Zones" where residents of these areas disproportionately live beyond 100, at rates up to 10 times higher than other places. Blue Zone residents – across cultures – offer the rest of us insight into living longer, better lives. Here's what researcher Dan Buettner learned from them. Chances are we can learn something, too. And it's a good bet that we will live longer than the generation before us. The 85 and over population is projected to more than double from 6.4 million in 2016 to 14.6 million in 2040, according to a 2018 study by the Administration for Community Living and the Administration on Aging.
Many of us want to live as long as possible. Consider:
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The federal tax system is not exactly straightforward. There are myriad deductions and credits, various tax brackets, additional payroll and Medicare surtaxes, and a slew of different categories to help us define our income … for tax purposes.
You'd think there'd be only two: regular income and investment income. Regular income would be what you get in your paycheck, and investment income would be the money you earn from investments. But even something as seemingly simple as investment income has subcategories, each taxed differently from the next. Let's break it down.
There are certificates of deposit and high-yield savings accounts (rare these days), and bonds. Interest income becomes part of your regular income and is generally taxed at your marginal rate during the year in which you receive it, even if it's reinvested. This is what gets reported on your 1099-INT forms.
When you sell a security, any positive difference between what you paid and what you earned is called a capital gain. If you bought 1,000 shares for example, at $14 each and sold them for $20,000, you'd have a $6,000 gain that would be subject to taxes. For most people, securities held over a year (long-term capital gains) will either incur a 0%, 15% or 20% tax. Short-term capital gains are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate.
Dividend income is derived from equities that pay shareholders dividends on a regular basis. Qualified dividends are treated to the same preferred rates as long-term capital gains.
Withdrawals from traditional IRAs, 401(k)s or annuities and pension income are typically taxable, while withdrawals from Roth IRAs or employer-sponsored plans funded with after-tax contributions are not taxable. But some subcategories are trickier. If you make more than $25,000, or $32,000 if married filing jointly, up to 85% of your Social Security benefits will be taxed. Income from an immediate annuity is taxed if the annuity was purchased with money that has never been taxed, say in an IRA. Interest income from municipal bonds is generally exempt from federal taxes, but it could still be subject to state or local income taxes, alternative minimum tax, or partial taxation of the income in certain instances.
These examples are merely guidelines. It's important to remember that taxes aren't the only thing to consider. Your personal tax and financial advisors can help you select appropriate income-generating securities for your needs and determine your exact tax liability.
As you plan for what taxes you'll pay on your investments, start by:
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Compassion Hospice is offering grief and bereavement support groups to help anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. The group is free to anyone in the community, your loved one did not have to be a patient at Compassion Hospice.
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Oil Drilling in Alaska
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Argues the viability of drilling oil and natural gas in Alaska. Percentage of the American citizens opposing to the oil drilling; Views of environmentalists on land and wildlife of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; Recognition on the need for additional energy sources.
- Arctic Oil, Frozen Dialogue. // Christian Science Monitor;8/30/2000, Vol. 92 Issue 196, p10
Presents opinions on the 2000 United States presidential candidates views on oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge of Alaska.
- Oil debate in Alaska is all in a name. Rosen, Yereth // Christian Science Monitor;6/29/95, Vol. 87 Issue 150, p4
Discusses the conflict between oil development and environmental preservation due to the oil drilling project of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska. Debate on the subject; Details of the government decision to endorse oil drilling by the ANWR.
- In Alaska, Oil is Still the Issue. Campbell, Diana // Planning;Apr2003, Vol. 69 Issue 4, p20
Focuses on the raging debate over whether or not to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration centers in Alaska. Impact of the drilling on the calving grounds of caribou; Proposal on the lease sale of the refuge; Development of alternative energy sources.
- Drilling Paradise Dry? de Seve, Karen // Science World;10/1/2001, Vol. 58 Issue 3, p15
Provides information on oil as well as the plans of the United States government to let oil companies explore and drill inside the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
- Drilling Paradise Dry? // Science World (Teacher's Edition);10/1/2001, Vol. 58 Issue 3, p2
Provides information as well as teaching materials for oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
- To Drill or Not to Drill. // Science World (Teacher's Edition);10/1/2001, Vol. 58 Issue 3, p5
Presents teaching materials for a classroom debate about oil well drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
- Beating the drum for caribou. Peale, M. // Sierra;May/Jun89, Vol. 74 Issue 3, p32
Reports that the Gwich'in people of the Arctic Circle, whose culture is imperiled by oil development, are trying to call attention to the dangers development would cause to the caribou herd which is the base of the Gwich'in's subsistence culture.
- The grand plans of Congressman Udall. Davis, J.A. // Sierra;May/Jun89, Vol. 74 Issue 3, p86
Discusses the conservation aims of Arizona Congressman Morris Udall, including setting up a new fund for parkland acquisition, working toward completion of the nation's wilderness system, and saving the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil drilling.


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As we finish semester one and begin semester two, I share with you our community news involving staff, students and parents. In addition to the following please review the attachment.
- The number of credits earned this semester was about 1620, at a success rate of over 98%. With more students taking advantage of credit rescue opportunities, extra help of their teachers and support from Writing and Numeracy clinics, they continue to improve each semester. Well done!
- The 2nd International Progress Fair Day was held January 19th. Students showcased progress from 1500's until present day of a country of their choice where they demonstrated their research and communication skills, while increasing their knowledge of the world around them.
- Drama Production SHSM Students partook in the City of Burlington's "Take Back the Night", where our technical crew demonstrated their practical skills for light and sound at this evening outdoor event. A great authentic application of their learning!
- Financial grants were received for Student Mental Health Awareness Group, Pearson Pride, Healthy Active Living and Safe Schools Action Team. We look forward to a number of school-wide ventures this semester to help support the emotional well-being of our students.
- We welcome Mrs. Tanya Kumka and Mrs. Stanislava Mladenova to our Mathematics Department and Ms. Kelly Peterson to our Geography Department.
Loraine Fedurco, Principal


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Grand Wailea, Hawaiian sculpture, Hawaiian stained glass windows, Kea Lani, Mamma's Fish House, Maui, orchid leis, whale watching
I was very fortunate at the beginning of March 2013. My husband had a meeting in Maui and I got to go along. He was in meetings a great deal of the time, so I filled my days with relaxing and taking photos for my blog. In case you are stuck in the cold, here are some photographs to warm you and make you dream of a tropical island.
We were in Wailea which is on the east coast of Maui. The first hotel where we stayed for two nights before the meeting was the Grand Wailea. The views were spectacular. The water had a great many whales…but I never managed to capture a photo of them. There were sea turtles, too, that would come up on the rocks to eat the algae.
I love sculpture and the open air hotel lobby had two magnificent bronze sculptures of male and female hula dancers.
We saw one mermaid.
Sunset is a time to celebrate all things Hawaiian and to be grateful for the chance to be there in paradise.
The Grand Wailea had a wedding chapel where couples marry and where vows may be renewed. It is a charming white church in a lagoon. There are spectacular Hawaiian stained glass windows.
I am not sure how many people the chapel will seat, but I think that you could get at least 100 people in this space.
The windows glow at dusk.
Of course, an orchid lei is given to every female guest upon arrival.
We rented a car before the meeting began, and found ourselves at Mamma's Fish House. It was opened forty years ago and has been serving up beautiful scenery and world class cuisine ever since.
The restaurant is open to the air and the view from our table was very memorable. The "arrows" are torches that are lit at night.
The ceiling over our table was comprised of these wonderful "sails."
I did a blog several months ago about shell mirrors. This gorgeous one was in a hallway.
The ginger plant had vibrant red blooms.
The state flower is the hibiscus. Don't you want to put one behind your ear?
We moved over to the Kea Lani for the meeting. This lagoon is on the grounds near to the lobby. It reminds me of Monet's famous water lily paintings.
There was a miniature bamboo forest off of another side of the lobby.
The banyon tree and bench and lanterns made for a beautiful entrance.
I found this lady sitting alone on the sculptured grounds.
"Kea Lani" means "white heaven." The buildings were white and had what I thought to be a moorish influence.
Whenever I go to a hotel, I like to look at the way the public rooms are decorated. This is a small lobby area near to the elevator on the third floor. Could it be another "Great Wall of China?"
This wall of mirrors was opposite the wall with the plates.
The weather was perfect and the manicured grounds were, too.
This wind farm reminded me of the Midwest. Because of the trade winds, lots of electricty is generated. This side of the island receives very little rainfall and is in stark contrast to the lush greenery on the hotel grounds where irrigation systems are used every day.
We went out on a catamaran to look for whales. Our friend, Bill Mayo looked very nautical as he took photos.
As you can imagine, sunset from the boat was awe inspiring.
I love adirondak chairs and was so pleased when I found these on the property back at the hotel.
Our last night there, we attended a luau…and our friends Jen Magnatta and Cherri Mayo came dressed in these pretty shawls. I took the photo to show you how they had them tied. Jen's is tied at her wrists, but she tied it in the back. Cherri tied hers at her wrists. The Aloha spirit was definitely with them that evening.
Thank you for looking at beautiful Maui. I loved taking the photos for you…create and be happy!


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Do we still have kids who need a little extra help and assistance from us, of course, but punitive punishments don't seem to cause any change in behaviors, but encouraging the positive does. All these things help make where I work a great place and keeps our attitudes in check too. This translates to home as well with Grant. If I take the time to encourage what I do want to see, he does more of that. If we walk around focusing on the stuff around us we don't like, it can be all consuming. However, if we look for the good, it's so much easier see.
I recently got my first kimono from Target when they had a buy one-get-one 50% sale. I've already worn it a handful of times. Now, I wouldn't say it does my pregnant shape any justice- this is an XS and it's very roomy, but there is something nice about having this oversized item in my closet.


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Archive for July 2013
Favorites: July 2013
Posted July 31, 2013on:
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I'm starting a new category: Favorites! I was inspired by my fellow bloggers and I decided to feature my own monthly favorites. I will try to limit this to 5-6 items (about one in each category) to avoid having excessively long posts. Without further ado, here are my June Favorites!
1. [Eyes] Essence I Love Stage Eyeshadow Base
I really love this eyeshadow base, as you can see from my review. I've taken to using this everyday and it really helps keep my eye makeup stay put. It's also quite inexpensive.
2. [Face] Barenaturals Skin Perfecting Primer and Celeteque BB Cream
I'm going to cheat and put two in this category. The first is the primer I received in my June Glamourbox. It's a great primer and performs pretty well, even with that horrendous packaging. It's a mainstay for my everyday makeup. The second is my current favorite BB cream. It performs so well for me and it's a multitasker as well.
3. [Lips] Snoe Mauve Movement
I always keep coming back to this whenever I don't know what to put on my lips. The longetivity and robustness of this trumps everything else.
4. [Skin Care] Celeteque Brightening Tri-Benefit Power Cream and Celeteque Restorative Friming Overnight Cream
Again another double-item category. These are my current day cream and night cream respectively. I am so far enjoying them, but I am waiting for about a month of use before I write a formal review.
5. [Nails] Dazzle Dry Me d'Forest Queen and BK Nail System Dotting Tool
Yep I cheated again. I have two items in my nails slot. My newest DD lacquer deserves this spot of course, since green is my favorite and this is such a beauty. My dotting tool also made it, since it helped me do my best nail art so far.
6. [Tools] Artist Studio Brushes
I have a number of Artist Studio brushes, and by far I am liking them all! The ones I can't live without are the powder brush, the angled flat top brush, the eyeliner brush, and the eyeshadow brush. I plan on writing a review of these as soon as I complete the collection (I'm just missing 3 or 4).
There you have it for June! Do you like reading about favorites? Should I continue doing this?
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One of my recent acquisitions last July is this interesting product from Sample Room. It's Colour Collection Vitamin E Lipstick in Kissmark, which is a matte pink shade. Colour Collection is apparently a product of Tupperware Brands Philippines. Yes, the same brand that provided us the ubiquitous plastic containers. I am also surprised to learn that this cosmetics line has already been in production for 20 years. Very interesting!
The lipstick comes in a nondescript black cardboard box. It has the brand, product name/type, and amount in gold embossed in the front, while the ingredient list and instructions for use are at the back and the shade name and mother company at the side.
The actual bullet is a simple plastic black tube, with the Colour Collection logo at the top and a thin silver band in the middle. More information including the shade name is at the bottom.
As we saw on the box and on the bullet, there are 4g of product. The color of the lipstick itself is already very matte as you can see here. Here is the swatch on my arm.
And here is the swatch on my lips. The texture is very waxy, and it does require the aid of a lip balm to help make the application smoother. As this is a matte lipstick, the lips should be properly exfoliated and smoothed out. Otherwise the lines and dry patches will be accentuated by the matte lipstick.
Here is the look I did using this lipstick (with and without eyeglasses). I kept the look very neutral to emphasize the lipstick. I used my favorite primer and bb cream, then just kept the eyebrows neat. I also used a pale pink on the eyelids and a pale peach blush. I used only one layer of lipstick here, but notice that it is really pigmented.
I like the fact that it's a very wearable everyday color. It is school and office appropriate, but at the same time it can be built up to a louder color. It is not very longwearing though, only about 3-4 hours, and definitely will not survive eating and drinking.
I bought this lipstick from Sample Room for 85 points, but it is also available at Tupperware Brands branches for Php330.
Pros: attractive shade; affordable
Cons: tricky application; not very longwearing; limited availability
Were you able to get a Colour Collection lipstick from Sample Room? What shade did you get and how did it work for you?
Nails: Lesson #4 Gradient
Posted July 29, 2013on:
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My next lesson in my nail art journey is my first attempt at gradients. From my research online, I determined that gradients are done with these steps:
- Prep nails and paint a white layer on them. (Note: it may or may not involve applying petroleum jelly on the skin around the nails)
- Paint adjacent stripes of compatible colors of lacquer on a small damp sponge.
- Press the sponge across the nail (one nail at a time!) gently from one side to the other. Do this several times to achieve the color depth desired.
- Clean up the skin around the nail with nail polish remover.
- Apply desired top coat.
I followed these steps and used the following Dazzle Dry colors: White Lightning for the base, Lavender Parade and Heart of Fire for the gradient. Initially I wanted to use Strawberry Macaron instead of Heart of Fire for a more pastel gradient, but the baby pink wouldn't be seen when pressed on by a sponge.
Here's how it turned out.
The sponge I used is one of the small makeup sponges in the 5-minute Touch Up Kit from Nippon.
I used petroleum jelly when I did my left hand (using my dominant right), and I thought that it didn't help make removing the lacquer any easier. Boy was I wrong! When I did my right hand with my non-dominant left, it took me hours to do the clean up! So my advice is DO NOT skip the petroleum jelly.
It will probably be some time before I attempt a gradient again. Or, I'll find a faster way of doing gradients without the hours of cleanup required. How do you do your gradients? I'd love to learn from you!
BDJ Box 6-month Round Up
Posted July 27, 2013on:
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With the release of the July BDJ Box, I now have a total of six (regular) boxes from them. I feel that it is time to do a round up of the boxes I received. The boxes included in this Round Up are the following: November 2012, December-January 2013, February 2013, May 2013, June 2013, and July 2013. I paid the old price of Php480 for these boxes.
As you well know, I love looking at numbers and trends. For the round up I decided to create a table to make it easier to visualize. I listed the products I received in each box. The ones colored green are the products that I use frequently until present; the ones colored blue are the products I use occasionally; the purple ones are the ones I used once or twice; the black ones are the ones I haven't used; the orange ones are the ones I tried and finished (but haven't continued using or rebought); and finally the red ones are the ones I gave away. There are also gray shaded items, which denote the sample sized products (non shaded ones are full sized). [Note: You can click on these photos for a bigger size.]
Here is a summary of the numbers for each category.
The very first thing I noticed here is the really great trend with sample sized products vs full sized products. Check out this chart.
You can see that as the months roll along the number of sample sized products decreased while the number of full sized products increased. It culminated in a mindblowing July box that is 100% full sized. This is greatly appreciated! It is quite a good feeling to receive full sized products in my boxes, but I do also appreciate the samples I received especially for the more expensive brands (like Shiseido).
Another thing I noticed is that I started having more "green" items, meaning more items that I get to use regularly. This might be due to several possible reasons: that BDJ is paying more attention to user profiles; that BDJ is including more relevant items; that I have become more open to different kinds of products; merchants are more willing to work with BDJ; and other such reasons. This can only be good, as it points to better and better boxes.
There is really no other conclusion here. BDJ Box is a great subscription box, and is growing more so. Even with the increase in subscription price (Php480 to Php580) I think it's still worth keeping a subscription if you can afford it.
Disclaimer: All of the BDJ boxes mentioned above are paid by me. The analysis above is purely my own opinion.
Nails: Blue Tiger
Posted July 26, 2013on:
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After that debacle with the red french tips, I decided to try a different experiment. This time, I wanted to try some tiger stripes. The theory seemed pretty simple: just paint alternating long narrow triangles on the sides of the nails. I got the inspiration from Super Gorgeous. For this I decided to use Dazzle Dry Forget Me Not for the base, and Sahara for the stripes.
I used my BK detailing brush to paint the tiger stripes. It was actually a bit more difficult than it looks. I realized about 8 nails in that I was putting too much pressure on the brush, resulting in a triangle with a line in the middle. I had to paint over that line again to create a solid triangle. The results aren't that horrible though. Check it out.
There's evidence of that phantom line in some of the triangles, most notably the topmost one in the middle finger. I do like how it turned out. Forget Me Not and Sahara go well with each other, resulting in a vibrant nail art. It was no accident that I wore a lot of blue outfits while I had this on my nails.
Here's another shot of the nails.
What do you think? I would love to get your feedback!
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One of my new kikay kit additions is Barenaturals Vitaminstix in I Love You This Smooch. I got this from my June Glamourbox, and is one of two products from that brand.
According to its label, this lip tint/balm contains shea butter, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, and vitamin E. It comes in a thin plastic tube with a twist-bottom and contains 4g of product. This variant, I Love You This Smooch, is a sheer but buildable shade of pink that leans heavily onto red.
Check out this swatch on my arm. The left side is a single swipe of product, while the right side is three layers. You can really use it just for the balm purposes by putting just one layer on the lips, but you can also use it for its color by building it up.
And here it is on my lips. I used the "color" version by putting several layers. I really like how it looks and feels on my lips. It's not sticky at all, and it does keep my lips moisturized as promised. The color doesn't really survive drinking or eating. I also like the fact that this is locally produced, and uses natural ingredients. I haven't seen this brand in supermarkets or drugstores, but they have an extensive online shop at Zalora.
Pros: moisturizing; buildable; locally produced, locally branded; available online; very affordable
Cons: not long lasting
Nails: Lesson #3 French tips
Posted July 22, 2013on:
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Two weeks ago I decided to try french tips but with a twist. I've been looking at tutorials online for doing french tips and found two ways to do it. One is through the tape method where you put some transparent tape over the rest of the (already polished nail) before polishing the tips with white. The other is just freehanding the white tips.
I decided I didn't really want white tips, so I chose a different color combination. For this lesson I used Dazzle Dry Love's Secret for the base color and Electrifying for the tips. After putting the base color on all of my nails, I first attempted to do the tape method on my ring finger. Alas it didn't work. Not only did the tape not able to completely shield the base color (the tip color bled onto the seams), but the tape was also too sticky and took away the base color when I lifted it up!
I had to resort to the second method, which is freehanding the tips. After redoing that ring finger, I slowly drew the line at the tip using the actual polish brush. It wasn't that bad. Since Electrifying is quite pigmented, one layer on the tip was more than enough and I didn't need to go over the same line twice. After doing all the tips, I applied the Top Coat. Check out how it looked (the last one is an outdoor shot).
Not bad for a first-time french tip! The only drawback to the freehand method is that the polish extended onto the skin behind the nails, and I had to do a lot of cleanup with polish remover afterwards. The strange thing is that for some reason, my right hand looked better (applied by non-dominant left).
Lessons learned from this experience:
1. French tips would be better for longer nails. The longer the better, to prevent the freehand-applied tip from bleeding onto the skin behind the nails.
2. Red tips might be a bit alarming. My husband thought that I had wounded fingertips!
How do you do your french tips? Can you give me tips (hee hee) in the comments?
FOTD: Typical Office Look
Posted July 20, 2013on:
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I usually only have 20-30 minutes to prepare in the morning, since I have a 2-hour travel time to go to the office. This is what I would usually wear on my face on a typical office day.
Skincare (no picture, sorry!), applied in order
Celeteque Hydration Facial Wash with NMF
Celeteque Hydration Hydrolyzed Moisturizing Mist
Celeteque Brightening Tri-Benefit Power Cream
Primer: Barenaturals Skin Perfecting Primer
Foundation: Maybelline Pure Liquid Mineral Foundation
Eyebrows, Eyes, and Cheeks: Nichido Naturally Beautiful Palette
Eyebrows (2nd layer): Ellefar Princess Chiffon Eyeshadow Palette in Bronze
Lips: Avon Vitaluscious Lipstick in Reviving Red
What's your basic office look?
Unboxing the July BDJBox
Posted July 19, 2013on:
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Oooh, a back-to-back unboxing! Welcome to my unboxing of the July BDJ Box, the last box in my quarterly subscription. Wanna see what's inside? Come take a look!
Warning: Photo-intensive post ahead. [You can click on each image to make it larger.]
First of all, the package came in an unusually large box. I wasn't able to get a picture, but the usual BDJ Box was accompanied by a nondescript white soft cardboard box wrapped with brown paper. It was heavy! I'll show you what's inside that box later.
As usual, upon opening the BDJ box we are greeted by the welcome cards and the inspirational stickers. There didn't seem to be an official theme name, but I gather from the welcome card that this box is for "me time". It's for self pampering, and the products are made to reflect this.
It was accompanied by a second welcome card which is exclusively from the brand Dove. I grew up with Dove and to me the name suggests gentle soaps that will not irritate skin. BDJ included a whole range of full-sized (!!!) Dove products with this month's box for us bellas to try. This apparently is what is inside that white box.
The third welcome card is an announcement regarding the BDJbox website revamp. They will be opening their online store soon! I'm excited to see what they will be offering.
Here are the backs of these three cards (click to embiggen).
Let's move on to the contents of the boxes! First let's tackle the usual BDJ box. This is in the order listed in the first welcome card.
First up we have the largest item in the box: Beach Hut Sunblock. It's in an aerolyzed form which means it's a spray-on type of sunblock. It makes application very easy and fast, and it has pretty good spf (SPF75, PA++). No more excuse to skip the sunblock even in the rainy season, especially if you expect to be out in the sun for a significant part of the day. I like Beach Hut and I don't mind receiving this one at all. It's definitely full sized, and costs Php399.
The next three items are makeup! Woo hoo! This first item is Too Cool for School BB Cream. Have I already mentioned that I am addicted to BB creams? I am so happy to receive this, and from a brand I have never tried too! I've been hearing a lot of good reviews of TCfS and I can't wait to try this out. It is the travel-sized version (I can't find how much product is in this tube) so it's really cute and tiny. It comes sealed for your protection, and has a 12-month life upon opening. The full name of this item is actually TCfS After School BB Foundation Lunch Box with SPF37/PA++. A BB cream-foundation hybrid? Very intriguing! This costs Php219.
Next we have Enchanted Eyeshadow in After Midnight Smokey Eyes. It's a 3-color eyeshadow palette which comes in a black plastic case with a nice big mirror and a two-ended sponge-tip wand. It promises to be long wearing. My palette comes in baby blue, light gray, and dark gray. Now that I have discovered a use for the darkest shadows (as eyeliner!), I am quite happy to receive this palette. I am an eyeshadow enthusiast and I never pass up the opportunity to learn more. This is also a brand I've never tried nor heard before. This palette costs Php179.
Lastly for the makeup items is Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 075 Lollipop. This is my second Revlon lippie. This looks like it's going to be a nice bright pink, and as it is lip butter I assume it will be quite moisturizing. This costs Php525.
Next we have a foot-pampering item, the Foot Appeal Mask. It is what they call peeling socks, which I assume will exfoliate the feet and reveal soft new skin. I haven't tried anything like this before, so this is bound to be an interesting experience. This pack costs Php279.
Lastly we have a Sure Slim Voucher. Forgive me if I don't sound excited about this, because I'm not. This is the third voucher I received for the same service and I still don't intend to use it. What is weird in this iteration is that it's included as an actual item according to the welcome card, and is assigned a value of Php1500 (since it's Php1500 off for the weightloss program).
Before I move on to my impressions of this box and the value review, let me present to you the contents of the Dove box. It contains eight full sized items: (2x) Damage Therapy Intense Repair Shampoo (180ml, Php106 each), (2x) Damage Therapy Intense Repair Conditioner (180ml, Php108 each), Damage Therapy Intense Repair Treatment Mask (200ml, Php235), White Beauty Bar Moisturizing Milk (135g, Php52.50), Whitening Original Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Roll-on (40ml, Php83.50), and Whitening Original Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Aerosol (169ml, Php170). Quite a huge haul! As I have received the L'Oreal set last month, I will probably not need hair care for the rest of the year.
My impressions of the July BDJBox: What I like about this box is the amount of makeup products. I love receiving new items to try, and I like the fact that two of the three are brands I haven't tried before. I also don't mind receiving the Dove pack, since I like the brand. The only thing I have against it is that it's a household name and is pretty much known everywhere. It's just fortunate that I've never tried the hair care line so this is a good opportunity to do so.
Value review: The total value of this month's box is Php2570, including the Dove pack but excluding the voucher. (I refuse to include voucher values!) This is over four times the value of the subscription cost of Php580! The Dove pack alone is worth Php969 already. Subscription is still quite worth it!
Did you get a July box? What are your thoughts about it?
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With great excitement I present to you the unboxing and first impressions of the BEST Glamourbox ever released. Glamourbox has promised about four times the peso value of this box, and they have delivered! Let me show you what is inside.
Warning: Photo-intensive post ahead! [You can click on each photo for a bigger size.]
After seeing that nice limited edition cover, check out what's inside.
You will be greeted by this welcome card, which emphasizes that this box will focus on the vibrant hues and playful shades of Avon's latest makeup collection. Those magic words! Any beauty enthusiast will have a big smile for those.
Opening it up you will see what is so far the most packed of any Glamourbox. There was barely any filler confetti.
And here is the back of the welcome card. This is a most amazing list, and again is the longest product list compared to previous Glamourbox welcome cards. From here on I will present to you the products in this box, starting with the full sized ones. As usual it will be in the order shown in the welcome card.
First up we have the Avon True Color Eye Shadow Quad in Purple Pop. This is one of the two boxes carefully enclosed in bubble wrap to prevent breakage (see the third photo above). It is a palette of four shades of purple, and we are given an application guide at the bottom of the palette. It comes with a big ass mirror and a dual-ended sponge applicator. The purples are such nice shades and I can't wait to try them out. I think this will do perfectly for a date night. This is of course the full sized quad, and costs Php449.
The next is Avon Supershock Max Waterproof Mascara in Black. This may be the biggest tube of mascara I've ever seen, and in such a gorgeous shade of teal too! I wouldn't be ashamed showing this in public, it's so unique! This promises a big boost to volume (up to 15x!) and also claims to be waterproof. This comes in great time as we are now smack dab in the middle of the rainy season. With great tube comes great wand size. It has a pretty large wand but with short bristles. Hopefully I don't stab myself in the eye with this, as with my experience with previous large-wanded mascaras. There cannot be doubt that this is full sized; this costs Php420.
Next we have Avon Skin Goodness Moisturizing BB Cream SPF20/PA++ in Nude. This was my favorite item upon first glance at the contents of the box. I'm in a BB cream phase and getting to try new ones is really exciting! It claims to be enriched in vitamins and is suited to sensitive skin. Yay that is such a great promise, and I will definitely do a review of this soon. The only weird part I found with this is that this tube is apparently already full sized, at only 18 grams. This is even smaller than the Celeteque BB Cream, which I thought to be already small for a BB cream tube. I did some initial swatching below. This tube costs Php399.
The second box in the bubble wrap is next, Avon Ideal Luminous Blush in Peach. It has pretty much the same casing as the eyeshadow quad above, with the same big ass mirror (a good thing I assure you!). Unlike the quad, this comes with the cover cling wrapped. I cannot tell you enough that I'm happy to receive a peach shade! My blushes are usually pinkish or reddish, so getting something I don't have yet is quite a thing. It even comes with its own blush brush, and it doesn't seem half bad! The bristles are soft enough and doesn't seem too small; makes this a perfect portable blush. I haven't swatched this yet, but I expect to write a review for this. It is full sized and costs Php370.
We have another tube next, the Avon Ultra Glazewear Lip Gloss in Fiery Red. This is perhaps the one that I wasn't excited about the most. I am not a big fan of glosses mostly because they disappear too quickly and gives me a sticky feeling while I have them on. This one promises to moisturize without the sticky feel, so I'm willing to give it a chance. That bright red shade is a little frightening though, but one needs to break personal barriers so I'll soldier on. This is full sized and costs Php299.
Next we have another lip product, the Avon Ultra Color Lipstick SPF15 in Hibiscus. Now this is more like it! A proper lipstick, and it has spf too! It comes in what I think is the usual Avon lipstick bullet, black plastic with silver accents. Hibiscus is such a nice girly pink, and seems like it will be a great everyday color. Swatches and review will definitely be done for this. It's full sized, and costs Php379. (Pardon the shot of the shade name, it's upside down haha!)
I'm going to skip the next item in the list since it's sample sized (I'll do those for last) and instead discuss first this Avon Anew Vitale Day Cream SPF25. Although the box promised makeup items they did include some skincare, which I will definitely not complain about! I love skincare, and I've been particularly curious about Avon's skincare line. This particular one is a day cream with spf, always a bonus when something is a multitasker. It comes in this tiny jar which feels like glass. It is full sized at 15 grams, and costs Php399. I am definitely trying this out and will report back on how it performs.
Finally we come to the sample sized items. The one I skipped earlier is Avon Ultra Moisture Rich Moisture Seduction Lipstick in Red Kiss. I got two tiny tubes of this, which I thought was pretty cute! They look like toys! This promises moisturizing while providing an intense color. I confess I'm still afraid of red lipsticks, but I'm willing to give this a shot. This tiny tube is 0.5 grams, and costs Php62.50 each (full size 3g, Php375). As an aside, some boxes will contain the other variant, Ultra Color Rich Mega Impact Lipstick SPF15 in Charged Cherry. I gather it's similar to the Hibiscus one in formulation, but is also dark red like the one I got.
Lastly we come to a bunch of sachet samples. Normally I would have been annoyed to get sachets, but these are samples of the products that I actually wanted to try from the Avon Anew Genics line. The ones I got are two sachets of Avon Anew Genics Treatment Concentrate, one sachet of Avon Anew Genics Treatment Cream, and one sachet of Avon Anew Genics Eye Cream. This line is their anti-aging line. While I am not that old yet, I am starting to look into these and the Anew Genics line is one of my candidates. The Treatment Concentrates are 2ml samples and costs Php119.9 each (full size 30ml, Php1799), the Treatment Cream is 2g and costs Php86.6 (full size 30g, Php1299), and the Eye Cream is 1g and costs Php86.6 (full size 15ml, Php1299).
There you have it! The glorious box of Avon products, revealed!
My impressions of the Avon Glamourbox Special Edition: If you haven't gathered by now, I am absolutely in love with this box. SIX full sized makeup products, a set that actually almost completes a makeup kit! You'd probably only need something for the brows, and maybe a setting powder, and you have yourself a complete set. This is perfect for those starting out in the world of makeup, and guess what? You only needed to pay Php595!
Value review: The total value of this box, including the sample sized items, is actually a little above Php3100! What a great value! That's five times the subscription cost! If you take into account only the full sized items, the box value is Php2718 which is still quite great value. This is a lot more than the usual of about Php1800 per box and it really seems like Glamourbox took the idea of special edition to heart. I'm hoping that they will release more special editions in the future!
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Here are some pictures from Maxwell's First Birthday Party. Isn't he handsome? It is hard to believe that a year has passed since he was born. I will never forget that day! Monica and Wole gave me the best present ever - allowing me to be there when Maxwell was born. It was such an amazing experience...one that I will not even attempt to put into words...but one that I will never forget. It was the perfect day.
Not only was it Maxwell's Birthday, but JJ arrived in Miami and we were reunited after months of being long distance newlyweds. I wasn't able to greet him at the airport like a proper wife, but I had a job to do at the hospital.
Maxwell, I am sorry that I can't be there with you today...but I do get to see you almost every day on Skype. Good thing you are at abuela's house during the day and with the six hour difference we get to chat all the time. I think you will be a Skype expert by age 3 and be able to call me on your own. All ready last week, you learned how to hold the phone on your own and I think you know now that the crazy lady on the monitor is your Tia Melissa.
I hope you know that your uncle JJ and I think about you all the time and love you very much. We want to wish you a very Happy Birthday on your special day. Don't eat too much cake!


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In these difficult economic times, I have watched as numerous businesses closed their doors in the local community. More and more people, including myself, delay or give up their dreams and aspirations. Several of our own projects have been shuffled further down the priority list, or put on hold, awaiting a better fiscal climate. Most entrepreneurs are working harder with fewer resources while scaling back their future expectations for growth and expansion.
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Nabila Rahman's upcoming year as a Fulbright Scholar is an opportunity for her to come full circle: combining her interest in development studies with her undergraduate interdisciplinary major—politics, philosophy, economics and law (PPEL).
While studying abroad in Nepal during her junior year, Rahman had the opportunity to intern with Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus at the Yunus Centre in Bangladesh and get exposed to hands on work with social businesses.
"A social business is essentially a self-sustaining business with the goal of alleviating a social problem, be it malnutrition, lack of access to clean drinking water, or others," explained Rahman. "My PPEL major played a key role in preparing me for this experience as development is rife with questions of economics, politics, governance, ethics, and more."
After returning from her trip and sharing her experiences with Dr. Joe Hoff, Associate Dean of International Education and a trusted advisor, Dr. Hoff encouraged Rahman to apply for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which provides grants for English Teaching Assistantships (ETA).
The Office of Alumni and Career Services also played an important role in helping Rahman prepare as an applicant by taking advantage of the office's on-campus mock interview program.
"My on-campus mock interview for the Fulbright program consisted of questions that were almost identical to the ones they asked at my real interview," said Rahman. She also participated in other Career Services' programs during her freshman and sophomore years including "Destination Unknown," a program intended to help students alleviate the stress of finding a major, GRE preparatory sessions, and meetings with her career advisor, Katybeth Lee, to discuss post-graduation options. All that work done in advance paid off as Rahman embarks on her journey.
"I encourage all Richmond students to keep in mind that just about everything is relevant in the long run somehow, often in unexpected and unanticipated ways," said Rahman.
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1. I love and adore those boys
2. Nope. Definitely don't want one
I couldn't have been prouder when T took to us immediately, as though he remembered us from our visit when they lived outside Vancouver. Little N seemed to like us lots too -- and what a good baby! Seriously, I've never been around a baby his age for such an extended period of time who was so low-maintenance. ADORABLE!! We played with T, let him show off all his favorite toys. It was a really fun afternoon and exactly what we needed.
But it wasn't T's meltdown that reassured me. Three-year-olds have meltdowns, especially when they're overtired, overstimulated, and not getting their usual amount of attention because mommy and daddy want to talk to their guests. It happens and it's understandable. It's part of the job. And it wasn't that he woke up earlier than anybody wanted to, or that we had to change the channel and watch cartoons with him in the morning. We wanted to do that. It's part of the job.
You see, that's the entire thing. It's a job. It's a full-time, 24/7 job. Their lives revolve around their children. We waited to go out at night so she could feed the baby. Again, not a problem, we didn't mind in the least. But again, the kids were the center of the universe. As they should be, mind you, but A and I felt very secure in the fact that we don't want to live in that universe. It's fun to visit, to play with the kids, to keep them occupied while the parents get stuff accomplished. And we love these kids. But 24/7 seems like a bit much.
It's the same thing when I spend an extended period of time with my niece. I honestly feel like I couldn't love her more if she were my own. I feel protective of her, I want to be with her, I want to be her role-model and I worry about her a lot. I brag about her constantly to people at work and proudly show off new photos. I secretly find it super-cool that she looks a lot like me. BUT, I don't want the commitment of taking care of her full-time, having my life revolve around ANYTHING, even a child.
At the office I hear constantly about parents' weekends dominated by their kids' activities, struggling to figure out which child's event to go to when their schedules conflict. Baby-sitter emergencies ruin date night plans, sick children require vacation days to be drained. It just doesn't sound like fun. Yes, they can look at you with their big eyes like T does, and that makes it worth it... for you. It's just not enough payoff for me.


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Compared to the 4th Quarter 2010 13F-HR, where more than 10 stocks were sold and Buffett continued to build his Wells Fargo (WFC) position, not much has changed.
At least not much that has yet been disclosed.
(Here is a post that summarizes changes made in the previous Berkshire Hathaway 13F-HR.)
In 1Q 2011, there was minimal selling or buying with the exception of some possible new purchase(s) that were kept confidential. The filing says: "Confidential information has been omitted from the Form 13F and filed separately with the Commission."
From time to time, the SEC allows Berkshire Hathaway to keep certain material moves confidential. The intention being to prevent buyers from driving up the price before Berkshire makes its future purchases.
Besides the mystery stock or stocks that Berkshire has been purchasing, there were the following disclosed changes to the stock portfolio:
Equities Purchased
The only entirely new position was Mastercard (MA).
A look at the cash flow statement from the most recent 10-Q reveals that $ 834 million of purchases were made in the 1st quarter.
Since the Mastercard purchase was only an estimated $ 52 million (using the midpoint of the stocks trading range that quarter) that means roughly $ 782 million of other new purchase(s) (ie. the mystery purchases) were transacted by Berkshire Hathaway during 1Q 2011.
Equities Sold
A very small but basically immaterial amount of ConocoPhillips (COP) was sold. It remains a top ten position.
Portfolio Summary
After the changes, Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio* is made up of ~ 43% financials, 41% consumer goods, 6% consumer services, and 5% healthcare. The remainder is primarily spread across industrials and energy.
1. Coca-Cola (KO) = $ 13.6 billion
2. Wells Fargo (WFC) = $ 9.5 billion
3. American Express (AXP) = $ 7.6 billion
4. Procter and Gamble (PG) = $ 5.1 billion
5. Kraft (KFT) = $ 3.6 billion
As is almost always the case, it's a very concentrated portfolio with the top five often making up 60-70 percent and, at times, even more of the equity portfolio.
We'll see if some of these mystery purchase(s) could be, at least in part, those of Todd Combs. Initially, Combs is expected to manage just $ 2-3 billion of the portfolio.
As of the last 10-Q (the best view available until the annual report comes out), the combined value of the Berkshire portfolio including the above equities plus fixed maturity securities and other investments is nearly $ 120 billion** (excluding cash).
In addition, there was roughly $ 41 billion in cash at the end of 1Q 2011 although $ 9 billion will be needed for the Lubrizol purchase. That pile of cash can grow easily at a rate of $ 10 billion/year so there is no shortage of money to put to work at Berkshire.
* Berkshire Hathaway's holdings of ADRs are included in the 13F-HR. What is not included are the shares listed on exchanges outside the US. The status of those shares (BYD, POSCO, Sanofi, Tesco etc.) is updated in the annual letter.
** This portfolio, of course, excludes all the non-insurance operating businesses that Berkshire owns: MidAmerican Energy, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, McLane Company, The Marmon Group, Shaw Industries, Benjamin Moore, Johns Manville, Acme Building, MiTek, Fruit of the Loom, Russell Athletic Apparel, NetJets, Nebraska Furniture Mart, See's Candy, Dairy Queen, The Pampered Chef, Business Wire, Iscar Metalworking among others. In addition, they own insurance businesses (BH Insurance, General Re, GEICO, etc.) that provide plenty of "float" for investments. See page 106 of the annual report for a full list of the operating businesses.
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We had friends over last night for dinner. Well, they came for the afternoon as we were going to make cheese together. Normally we spend an afternoon gardening at either her place or mine and then we have dinner together. This is usually done during the footy season on a Sunday so that the men can sit and watch footy while we work up a sweat weeding or digging or something.
Yesterday I thought it might be fun to cook as we both enjoy cooking (and of course the associated eating). We made some Halumi and Ricotta. While this was happening we made some Duck Liver Pate to go with some fresh toasted bread. I had made some Quark earlier and so we tried that with my recently made Fermented Shredded Beetroot. My friend made the comment that I'm living the dream and in a way I suppose I am - although it would be better if I didn't work fulltime! It is great to have our own cows - for meat, milk, cream, cheese and butter. And my garden is starting to come along really well too. We had the above mentioned things for our antipasti course and then for mains we made a Prawn, rocket, roast pumpkin and cashew salad. (I didn't grow the prawns or the cashews!) Then for desert I had done some little baked custards with warm caramel served over the top - I can't think of the name of it, but it's a bit of a twist on a creme caramel and was quite nice. Anything with egg, cream, milk and vanilla beans has to be good doesn't it?
So yes, I am living the dream - well mine anyway. I love the fact that we are able to provide so much of our own food and then to be able to share it with friends and family is pretty special.


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Come across Edamame soya beans? 40% protein, 21% carb, 14% fibre and 21% fat with a pinch of salt and sunflower oil. Got them at the supermarche. Super recovery foodstuff thingy. Taste? - You try them and see. Lets face it, they're not going to be as good as carrot cake and a cuppa after 10 miles.Finally I deduced that the new velo what I bought had its tyres pumped up to 130psi by the bike shop man. I have ridden bikes for 20 years quite happily with 60psi on board. What's it like living in an inner tube with 120psi around your ears. There's no need. Its excessive. Swaggering sort of pressure. God knows if I puncture at that pressure I might end up joining the Northern Lights. Natural Yogurt? Yes, that's good as well. It's just cheese that hasn't made the effort.
There's really no chance that January will be my first race free month. Nursing a knee that won't admit it's getting all the best treatment, I need to be doin a race. My reliable training run of 8 miles through Bothal woods and across the top fields has according to the Garmin been 6.5 miles. Better add a bit.
I've got a busy February planned and then when Spring erupts in a bouquet of heat and birdsong my running and cycling calendar is absolutely jam packed. Yep, 2012. It's all happenin.
The Forfar Half in a fortnight is still waiting in the wings. Always fancied this after doing the Glen Clova run. We'll see what the knee's like.


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A good ol' LAN party!
Yes, it's about time again to get stuck in to some joyous up-close-and-personal multiplayer chaos fun. If you need an excuse, let's stress-test these LAN switches!
The Games
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LAN Party etiquette dictates that you bring your own equipment.
We do however have a fully networked and power supplied building, and plenty of spare ethernet cables for anyone who needs them. That said, we would recommend bringing a short patch cable for yourself (like you would use with your home router) to optimize set up time.
We have a projector for some console gaming, like your fighting game of choice. (There may also be a second projector on the night!)
Pizza? Pizza. Probably. We'll see if we can arrange a deal with our local pizza shop for the event.
There is coffee in instant, espresso maker and bean form (beans, grinder & french press) and plenty of sugary snacks available from our tuck shop. We have a fridge for storing food/drink on the night.
New-years-resolutions-guilt-free! All proceeds are used to support 091 Labs, so you can be sure the best Galway Hackerspace will still be here for you when you need it!
Binge on the junkfood from the humble local businesses while you discuss the finer points of your strategies for your next team games, and create the wonderful stories of how it all went wrong, but you still came out on top! Indulge yourself post-christmas with a compact, time-friendly gaming binge.
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Learning English Opinion
To begin with, English is an international language, which is known almost in every country, consequently it is used in different international negotiations, competitions, events as well as in airports and businesses. Furthermore, if you have a desire to be a successful and educated person it is better to learn English, due to the fact that when you are on a work, there are many international partners with whom you have to communicate and solve different problems. In addition to this, if you know this language, you obviously have a perfect opportunity to occupy a position in a foreign company.
Alternatively, it goes without saying that there are other languages worth learning. I believe that the importance of language depends on the economic development of the country, therefore nowadays the popularity of some other languages has grown, for instance Chinese. However, English continues being the most demanded. All things considered, if you know English you can not only easily cope with any difficulties in getting a job as you have an advantage over your counterparts, but also travel abroad everywhere you like.


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