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"Better, more resilient models of urban development are particularly critical for rapidly urbanizing cities in the developing world," added Eduardo Paes, mayor of Rio de Janeiro. (Photo: Screenshot/New Climate Economy)
As Vanguard for Climate Action, Low-Carbon Cities Could Save $22 Trillion
In 'urban era,' ramping up building efficiency and public transit in cities could help save money—and the planet
Deirdre Fulton
Compact, connected, and efficient "low-carbon" cities could generate global savings of up to $22 trillion, while sharply reducing greenhouse gas emissions, alleviating poverty, and improving public health, says a new report out Tuesday from leading international economists.
Accelerating investment in building energy efficiency, public transit, and better waste management techniques "has the potential to generate sustained urban productivity improvements and a wide range of economic, social and environmental benefits," reads the document (pdf) from the New Climate Economy, the flagship project of the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate. The project was established by seven countries—Colombia, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom—as an independent initiative to examine how countries can achieve economic growth while dealing with the risks posed by climate change.
Other recommendations included in the report range from aggressively retrofitting existing buildings to promoting cycling—"an equitable transport mode that can enhance mobility for the urban poor"—to introducing distributed energy systems based on small-scale renewables.
With complementary national policies such as support for low-carbon innovation, reduced fossil fuel subsidies, and carbon pricing, the savings could be as high as $22 trillion, said the research group, which is chaired by former Mexican President Felipe Calderón, co-chaired by renowned economist Lord Nicholas Stern, and includes 28 leaders from 20 countries, including former heads of government and finance ministers, leading business people, investors, city mayors, and economists.
In fact, according to report co-author Nick Godfrey, head of policy and urban development at the New Climate Economy, "$17 trillion in savings is actually a very conservative estimate, because it only looks at direct energy savings generated from investment, which are a small proportion of the wider social, economic, and environmental benefits of these investments."
Furthermore, by 2030, such efforts would avoid the equivalent of 3.7 gigatonnes of carbon pollution a year—more than India's current greenhouse gas emissions, the report found.
As the Guardian wrote, "the finding upends the notion that it is too expensive to do anything about climate change—or that such efforts would make little real difference."
But to realize these goals, cities must be at the vanguard. "We live in an urban era," the report points out. "Cities are growing at an unprecedented rate, particularly in the developing world: 1.4 million people are being added to urban areas each week, an area the size of Manhattan is being added every day, and by 2030, around 60% of the global population will live in cities."
"The steps that cities take to shrink their carbon footprints also reduce their energy costs, improve public health, and help them attract new residents and businesses," said former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change.
Bloomberg echoed the report in calling for cities to commit to the Compact of Mayors, a global coalition of mayors and city officials pledging to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions, enhance resilience to climate change, and track their progress transparently. More than 130 cities, representing more than 220 million people, have already done so.
The report also cites numerous examples of cities that have achieved, or will achieve economic and environmental benefits from green investments, such as Copenhagen's planned Cycle Super Highways, which are projected to have an internal rate of return on investment of 19 percent per year.
"Better, more resilient models of urban development are particularly critical for rapidly urbanizing cities in the developing world," added Eduardo Paes, mayor of Rio de Janeiro. "Cities around the world are already leading the way in implementing sustainable and innovative urban solutions. By sharing and scaling-up these best practices through international collaboration, cities can save money and accelerate global climate action."


Would like to see a write-up for TNE. Sounds fascinating and it is likely the best test out there, any good science on dosing?
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Testosterone is the undisputed king of steroids mainly because it is safe, elicits rapid mass and strength gains while maintaining libido, a sense of well being and energy. It's not uncommon for a first time user to gain 15-20lbs of LBM in a standard Testosterone cycle. Pure Testosterone comes in a water based aqueous form (Suspension) and also in a solvent/oil based form (Test Base).
Testosterone suspension is the most potent form of testosterone because it does not possess an ester. Esters are calculated into the steroid weight therefore esterfied steroids are not a true mg for mg of free hormone. 100mg of suspension is 100mg of free hormone! Enanthate in a solution is only 72mg of free hormone per 100mg. You can see that Suspension is the true king steroid. However because there is no ester many users will inject suspension everyday or even multiple times per day. This is usually reason enough for most people to reject using suspension but it gets worse. Usually suspension is quite painful as well. Combine every day injections with significant pain and most users simply pass on trying suspension at all. Some new science now demonstrates that everyday and even every other day injections are not necessary with Testosterone Suspension.
What is the real half life of Testosterone Suspension?
There is no classic half life of aqueous Testosterone Suspension due to the nature of the various suspension particle sizes and the non existence of an ester. In other words we don't see the same types of decay rates with blood androgen levels in non esterfied preparations that are seen in esterfied preparations. However in March of 2011 there was a pharmacokinetics study done in horses that reported a median terminal half-life of 39 hours with aqueous Testosterone Suspension.(1) The disposition of testosterone from this formulation was characterized by an initial, rapid absorption phase followed by a much more variable secondary absorption phase. There were at least two plasma testosterone concentration peaks. The first peak is almost immediate and the second peak is a whopping 7 days later on average according to the chart in the full study. The study indicates that the initial peak is from the Testosterone formulation solution and the following peak(s) from the solid material in the suspension.
Basically the solution almost immediately hits the blood stream when injected and then a few days later the solid particles are slowly absorbed by the body causing other peaks in testosterone blood androgen levels.
So how often should you administer Suspension?
Based on this science, injecting Suspension every other day or even every three days will maintain high blood androgen levels. The king of steroids has had a time release delay built into it all along and we have the data to prove it. 100mg every other day would be a good starting dose for newer male users. More advanced male users could easily double that dose for very rapid and pronounced LBM gains. Suspension is moderately estrogenic and that effect will be dose dependant. The more you administer the more likely aromatase activity will occur. I would use Nolvadex to lower estrogenic side effects or an aromatase inhibitor.
Nolvadex is used to keep lipids positively influenced for those concerned with cardiovascular health. I have opted for an injection schedule of only three times per week to allow for comfort and because a more frequent schedule is not needed.
This cycle should produce rapid increases in strength and mass. I would use this cycle during a bulking phase. A more adventuresome user could stack a strong oral like Dianabol or Anadrol with the above cycle at 50mg daily producing an amazing and rapid increase in size and strength if nutrition, training and recovery are dialed in.
Cheers, and enjoy, I have loved suspension but now prefer TNE and only take TRT test guard against troughs caused be the instant peak and drop of TNE. So TNE 100 mg prewo, 50 mg before breaky every moring and test c 100 mg weekly or if I'm fealing froggy 50 mg prop ED.
1. An interlaboratory study of the pharmacokinetics of testosterone following intramuscular administration to Thoroughbred horses.
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Amazing. Thanks for this. I've read that TNE and HGH have a VERY unique synergy, ever read that too? Someone posted about it earlier, I could find it.
No ester attached so you get damn near 100% of the dose. the heavier the ester the less drug you get, Good stuff great pre-work out.
I would drop the Nolva and add Adex, Lipids are usually influenced by orals, test seems to slightly effect lipid profiles, but nothing like Var or Winny.
Yeah, that was my post. I talked about 25mg TNE and HGH.


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At its heart, a virtual machine (or VM) is a sleight of hand. A parlor trick. You set up a machine inside Windows 10 that isn't really a machine; it's a program. Then you stick other programs inside the virtual machine. The programs think they're working inside a real machine, when they aren't — they're working inside another program.
In addition, to get the Hyper-V program going, you must be running the 64-bit version of Windows 10 Pro, with at least 2GB of memory. The hardware itself must be fairly up to date because it must support the Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) capability. You can find a good overview of testing for SLAT on the How-To Geek site.
Suppose you have an old program that runs only under Windows XP or Windows 95 (or even DOS, for that matter). You set up a VM, install XP or 95 (or DOS), and then stick the old program inside the VM. The old program doesn't know any better — it's fat, dumb, and happy working inside of XP. But you're watching from the outside. You can interact with the old program, type inside it, click inside it, give it disk space to play with, or attach it to a network interface card. A fake (virtual) one, of course, that works just like the real thing.
You want to try a different operating system. Maybe you want to play with Linux for a while or take Windows Server 2012 for a ride. Or you get nostalgic for the days of Windows Me. Or Microsoft Bob. Set up a virtual machine for each of the operating systems, and install the operating system in the VM. Then close each VM and save it. When you want to play with one of the OSs, just crank up the right VM, and you're on your way.
You need to isolate your real system while you try something that's tricky or experimental or potentially dangerous. If you have a VM that gets infected with a virus, the virus doesn't necessarily spread to your main machine. If you try a weird program inside a VM and it crashes, restarting the VM is much easier than restarting your PC, and if there are any bizarre side effects — say, weird Registry changes — they won't affect your main machine.


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Consumer-generated content? Out. Earned reach? In.
One of the biggest challenges facing brands is keeping up with how their customers are using different social media platforms and consuming different types of digital content. That's why we are taking a page out of the fashion mags to give you a rundown of what's still in and what's out for the coming season, socially speaking.
Digiday asked agency execs to share what social media trends and practices they think brands can keep around and which ones they can clean out of their closets. Because in the world of social media, you're either in or you're in the way.
The point of social media is for brands to be able to show their human side, and while that's easier said than done, having bots respond to tweets or auto-scheduling everything is not the way to do it — remember theDomino's messup? What's even worse is when brands have real people behind social accounts who still sound like bots, like the Bank of AmericaTwitter fail.


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When you're writing your Accountant's CV you have to tailor your CV based on what kind of accountant jobs you're aiming for next. Accountants also require great presentation abilities. They are critical to the operation of any business. They are essential people in the world of private industry or public service. Individual accountants who've been working with small businesses might want to submit an application for positions with the larger accountancy firms.
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QAB Book Review: THE LIGHT IN THE LABYRINTH, by Wendy J. Dunn
Posted on October 12, 2014 February 16, 2020 Author Beth von Staats 0
"I have miscarried of my savior."
— Queen Anne Boleyn, 1536 —
Lady Catherine Carey Knollys, daughter of Mary Boleyn and William Carey, Esquire to the Body and Gentleman of the Privy Chamber to King Henry VIII, is a puzzle to English historians and history writers. Why? Whether through gossip and innuendo or simple known fact, many in her lifetime believed Catherine Carey Knollys to be the illegitimate and unacknowledged child of King Henry himself, consummated while he engaged in a known extra-marital affair with Mary Boleyn.
Make no mistake about it. Lady Catherine Carey Knollys, wife of Sir Francis Knollys, K.G., led a remarkable life. Thought by Alison Weir to possibly be present at the execution of her aunt, Queen Anne Boleyn, Lady Knollys was first a Maid of Honor to Queen Anne of Cleves and Queen Katherine Howard and later Chief Lady of the Bedchamber to her first cousin, and perhaps half-sister, Queen Elizabeth Tudor. Our Lady Knollys was also quite a busy woman. While in service to her monarch, she gave birth to 14 children with remarkably 12 living to adulthood.
In The Light of the Labyrinth, Wendy J. Dunn explores the final days of Queen Anne Boleyn through the eyes of the 14 year old Catherine Carey, and in doing so composes a lovely and poignant "coming of age" story. Though written in the third person, the novel is composed solely through the narrator's glimpse inside the keyhole of Catherine Carey's experiences. In using this approach, Queen Anne Boleyn's tragic final five months of life take on the drama, magical thinking, naivety and raw emotion so common of early teenagers.
Although written for a teenage audience, I enjoyed the fast moving plot, and in particular the character development and evolving maturity throughout the novel of Catherine Carey. She is a compelling character that leaves any mother of a teenage daughter "nodding her head" at how she initially views her family. Without giving away the plot with spoilers, Catherine Carey shines through clearly as a "typical 14 year old 'any era' teenager". Thus she judgmentally scoffs at her mother's life choices, while idolizing her aunt and other Boleyn relatives. Catherine also wonders who exactly her father really is. Her ultimate realization might surprise you.
Beyond the wonderful characterization of Catherine Carey, Wendy J. Dunn did a noble job composing Queen Anne Boleyn, no easy task for any novelist. The relationship between the Queen and her niece is also nicely crafted and believable. My only word of warning to to teenage readers is this: The Light of the Labyrinth is a novel, not a factual historical accounting of the lives of Lady Catherine Carey Knollys and Queen Anne Boleyn. It is a fictional story set within real history. If Wendy J. Dunn's wonderful storytelling sparks an interest in learning more about these two remarkable women, research further through historical biographies and history books. You will not be disappointed.
Queen Anne Boleyn Historical Writers highly recommends The Light of the Labyrinth. It is exactly the type of novel that draws youth into a life-long love of history.
Wendy J. Dunn
Wendy J. Dunn is an historical fiction writer from Melbourne, Australia. Obsessed with Tudor and Medieval Castile History, she is the author of the award-winning Anne Boleyn novel Dear Heart, How Like You This?
Wendy's new novel, The Light in the Labyrinth, a young adult novel revisiting Anne Boleyn in the last months of her life, was recently published with Metropolis Ink in paperback, Kindle and e-pub.
Wendy is also a scholar and expects to gain her doctoral degree in writing at Swinburne University sometime this year. Besides her writing life, Wendy works as a literature support teacher at Eltham North Primary School and also tutors at Swinburne University in the Masters level writing studies. She is the mother of three sons and one daughter. For more information about Wendy J. Dunn, visit her website at www.wendyjdunn.com http://wendyjdunn.com/.
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Police across the Causeway Coast and Glens will be using new legislation to conduct random breath checks at vehicle checkpoints in the run up to Christmas.
It's all part of the annual winter drink drive campaign.
Inspector John Millar said: "This new legislation gives police another tool that will hopefully help us prevent people taking life-threatening, unacceptable, and simply stupid risks. There is no such thing as a safe limit as just one drink can impair ability to drive.


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How A New Wastewater Surveillance Method Predicted COVID-19 Cases in Italy
Posted on November 15, 2021 November 15, 2021 by Johanna Lee
Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE), or sewershed surveillance, is the analysis of wastewater to identify the presence of biologicals or chemicals for the purpose of monitoring public health. In the past, WBE has been used to detect the presence of pharmaceutical or industrial waste, drugs and viruses. Now, it is seen as a valuable tool to monitor COVID-19 outbreaks.
WBE has several advantages compared to diagnostic testing. First of all, it is much more cost-efficient in obtaining population-wide data. One wastewater sample can provide data on the average infection rate of thousands of people. Another advantage is early detection. Studies show that SARS-CoV-2 genetic material can be detected in human feces a week before the individual shows any symptoms. Finally, WBE data is unbiased and better represents the true circulation of virus within a population. In contrast, only a fraction of COVID-19 patients take a diagnostic test.
Although WBE has many advantages, the results rely heavily on the method of wastewater sample pretreatment. Because the viral material is highly diluted in wastewater samples, a concentration step is required before the sample can be tested. SARS-CoV-2 is an enveloped virus, which means the viral genetic material is protected within a lipid bilayer. Most existing concentration techniques, including polyethylene glycol (PEG) precipitation and ultracentrifugation, were developed to concentrate non-enveloped viruses (e.g., norovirus and adenovirus). Using these concentration methods for SARS-CoV-2 could result in lower recovery efficiency.
In a recent study, Robotto et al. at the Environmental Protection Agency of Piedmont in Italy tested a new workflow for monitoring SARS-COV-2 in wastewater. The workflow, developed by Promega, involves two main steps: direct total nucleic acid (TNA) capture and RT-qPCR detection. TNA capture is done using a Promega TNA kit, which includes required purification columns and reagents. First, 40ml of wastewater is passed through a Midi-column. The TNA is captured on the column and eluted. The eluted TNA is then further purified and concentrated in 40μl volume. For detection, they used the Promega SARS-CoV-2 RT-qPCR Kit (N1, N2 and E targets). The kit includes two analytical process controls: 1) primers for detecting Pepper Mild Mottle Virus (PMMoV; an RNA virus commonly found in feces), which simultaneously allow normalization of the data; and 2) an internal amplification control to check that there are no PCR inhibitors present during amplification, to avoid false negatives.
Results showed that the recovery efficiency of the nucleic acid capture method was 50%, which is higher than previously reported for PEG precipitation (44%) and ultracentrifugation (33.5%). The overall limit of detection was 1,200 genetic copies per liter of raw wastewater, which is highly sensitivity compared to other reports. Not only is the capture method efficient and sensitive, it is also faster than traditional methods, taking less than 2 hours to complete. The RT-qPCR kit also demonstrated high specificity, with no amplification detected in control samples.
Using this method, Robotto et al. analyzed almost 500 wastewater samples collected from four wastewater treatment plants in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. The samples were collected over the course of six months, from September 2020 to March 2021. The data showed a strong correlation between the SARS-CoV-2 concentration in wastewater and the average number of COVID-19 cases in the same area that were reported 7—21 days later. This result provides strong evidence that data produced using this new workflow can accurately predict future outbreaks.
The WBE data also revealed increased viral spread that was previously undetected. For example, the WBE data showed a slight uptick of SARS-CoV-2 concentration over the December holiday season that was not detected by official testing, likely due to reduced testing over the holidays. Thus, WBE can be a useful approach to complement diagnostic testing.
In summary, this study shows that the Promega WBE workflow is a reliable method for monitoring COVID-19. Even as more people are being vaccinated, new emerging variants still pose a risk, and wastewater surveillance would be critical for monitoring these variants. WBE can also help determine whether vaccines can effectively reduce the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 within the population. Most experts agree that COVID-19 is here to stay, and WBE will be an important strategy to manage the disease in this new normal.
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Reference: Robotto, A. et al. (2021) Wastewater-based SARS-CoV-2 environmental monitoring for Piedmont, Italy. Environ Res. 203, 111901.
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… finished up a year-long marketing class.
It was a terrific group of people and I'm now in the process of offering it for the sixth time.
Too big a deal, too many moving parts, too hard to promote … too scary in general.
Now I consider it one of the best things I've ever done.


Coca-Cola says it won't market soda to children under 12 and does not advertise on children's television. But a new investigation from the Center for Science in the Public Interest finds that some of the company's marketing practices are inconsistent with its pledges. Coke's policies bar marketing that "directly" targets children under 12 and in which 35 percent or more of the audience is composed of children under 12. But Coke advertises on family-oriented TV shows, at theme parks, and other venues that reach huge numbers of children. While the company says it won't use celebrities or characters whose primary appeal is to children under 12, it exempts its own "equity characters" like the Coke polar bears, and it uses Santa Claus in advertising throughout the world.
Coca-Cola's markets to children through parades and online videos, and licenses its logos and characters for use on trucks, puzzles, Barbie dolls, stuffed animals, and kids clothing, according to the report. Some videos, such as "The Great Happyfication" and "The Polar Bears" feature imaginative anthropomorphic characters that clearly appeal to children. The latter film was produced by Ridley Scott and directed by the director of Kung Fu Panda. And child-friendly theme parks like Disneyland are loaded with Coke advertising and drinks, according to the report.
The reason for concern about Coke's marketing practices is that strong scientific evidence demonstrates that frequent consumption of soda and other sugar drinks contributes to tooth decay, weight gain, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting added sugars to 10 percent of calories. A single 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola would provide 100 percent or more of that amount for most children under 7.
Coca-Cola should get its logo and its sugary drinks out of all primary and secondary schools throughout the world and extend its voluntary advertising limits to media and other venues whose audiences include 25 percent or more children 14 years old and under, and stop featuring Santa Claus and other child-friendly characters in its marketing.
Coke's use of Santa is designed to exploit the cognitive immaturity of young children, who believe in Santa's magical powers, according to CSPI.
Congress should restore the Federal Trade Commission's full authority to issue industry-wide child-marketing rules, the report recommends.
Despite the high rates of child obesity, the current tax code basically provides a government subsidy to companies that market unhealthy food to children. CSPI supports legislation to end the federal tax deduction for marketing and advertising unhealthful foods to children. Such legislation was introduced last week by Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT). Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) plans to introduce a companion measure in the Senate this week. The Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act could provide an incentive for companies to reduce unhealthy food marketing to children, raise $550 million per year, and prevent obesity in one million children. According to the FTC, companies spend about $2 billion each year marketing food to children.


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Presidential Election Of 1836
Presidential Losers Who Ran Again, And Donald Trump!
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It has been reported that a former Trump advisor is planning to convince Donald Trump NOT to run again in 2024.
According to the report, this person has, or will tell Trump, that he would not wish to be a two time loser for the Presidency, amidst the belief that Trump's ego could not handle that idea.
Former two time Democratic Presidential nominee Adlai Stevenson (1952, 1956) is mentioned as the example of the most recent two time nominee who lost twice for the White House.
One would think that this advisor would have more knowledge than just mentioning Stevenson, as five other Presidential candidates lost either twice or three times.
These include Republican Thomas E. Dewey (1944, 1948); Democrat William Jennings Bryan (1896, 1900, 1908); and Whig Henry Clay (1824, 1832, 1844), along with Democrat Martin Van Buren (elected in 1836 but losing in 1840, and 1848 (Free Soil Party), and Federalist Charles C. Pinckney (1804, 1808).
All six of these two or three time losers had real credentials and validity, unlike Donald Trump, who will go down as the worst or near worst President in American history!
But also, Andrew Jackson lost the Presidency in 1824, but won in 1828 and 1832, and William Henry Harrison lost in 1836 but won in 1840.
Also, there is the example of Richard Nixon, who lost in 1960, but came back successfully in 1968 and 1972.
And finally, there is Grover Cleveland, elected in 1884, but losing reelection in the Electoral College in 1888, and yet coming back to a second nonconsecutive term in the White House in 1892!
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Presidential Campaigns Lost By 15 Presidents
In our final examination of Presidents and their background and experiences for the White House, we will now examine Presidential campaigns lost by Presidents.
A total of 15 Presidents ran unsuccessful campaigns for Presidents as follows:
Thomas Jefferson lost the Presidential Election of 1796 to John Adams, but then won in 1800 and 1804.
Andrew Jackson lost the Presidential Election of 1824 to John Quincy Adams, but then won in 1828 and 1832.
William Henry Harrison lost the Presidential Election Of 1836 to Martin Van Buren, but then won in 1840.
Martin Van Buren received the most votes on the first ballot at the Democratic National Convention in 1844, but failed to win the required two thirds majority, and lost the nomination to James K. Polk. He also ran on the Free Soil Party ticket for President in 1848, and finished behind winner Zachary Taylor and second place finisher Lewis Cass. However, he had won the Presidency earlier in 1836.
James Buchanan competed for the nomination of the Democratic Party in 1848 and 1852, but failed to get the nomination, losing to Lewis Cass and Franklin Pierce, respectively, but then won the Presidency in 1856.
Millard Fillmore ran on the American (Know Nothing) Party ticket for President in 1856, but finished behind winner James Buchanan and loser John C. Fremont. Earlier, he had served as President after the death of Zachary Taylor.
Andrew Johnson competed for the Democratic nomination in 1860, but lost the nomination to Stephen A. Douglas. He later served as President after the death of Abraham Lincoln.
Ulysses S. Grant competed for the Republican nomination in 1880, losing the nomination to James A. Garfield. He had earlier been elected President in 1868 and 1872.
Theodore Roosevelt competed for the Republican nomination in 1912, losing the nomination to President William Howard Taft. He ran in the general election as the Progressive (Bull Moose) Party candidate, having earlier served as President, after succeeding to the officer upon the death of William McKinley, and then being elected in his own right in 1904.
Herbert Hoover competed for the Republican nomination in 1920, but lost the nomination to Warren G Harding, but then won the Presidency in 1928.
Lyndon B. Johnson lost the Democratic nomination to John F. Kennedy in 1960, became his Vice Presidential running mate, and succeeded to the Presidency upon Kennedy's assassination in 1963, and was elected for a full term in 1964.
Richard Nixon lost the Presidency to John F. Kennedy in 1960, but then won the Presidency in 1968 and 1972.
Ronald Reagan competed for the Republican nomination in 1968 and 1976, losing the nomination to Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, respectively, but then won the Presidency in 1980 and 1984.
George H. W. Bush competed for the Republican nomination in 1980, losing the nomination to Ronald Reagan, but became his Vice Presidential running mate, and then Vice President, and then was elected to succeed him as President in the Presidential Election of 1988.
Donald Trump competed for the Reform Party nomination in 2000, but withdrew before Pat Buchanan won that party's nomination, and later won the Republican nomination and was elected in 2016.
Also, two future Presidents competed for the Vice Presidency, with Franklin D. Roosevelt being the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate in 1920, losing to Calvin Coolidge; and John F. Kennedy competing for the Vice Presidential nomination of the Democratic Party in 1956, when Presidential nominee Adlai Stevenson opened up the Vice Presidential nomination to be decided by the convention delegates, and Estes Kefauver being selected over Kennedy.
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Hillary Clinton Could Be Fourth To Be Promoted Successfully As Successor Of President Of Same Party For White House!
July 4, 2016 Ronald 1 Comment
In all of American history, there have only been three times that a President could preside over the success of his chosen successor of his own party being inaugurated as the next President of the United States.
The first time was 1837, when Vice President Martin Van Buren was inaugurated as the 8th President, succeeding Andrew Jackson.
The second time was 72 years later in 1909, when Secretary of War William Howard Taft was inaugurated as the 27th President, succeeding Theodore Roosevelt.
The third time was 80 years later in 1989, when Vice President George H. W. Bush was inaugurated as the 41st President, succeeding Ronald Reagan.
Now, next year, 2017, it seems very likely, although not guaranteed at this point, that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be inaugurated as the 45th President, 28 years later after Bush, succeeding Barack Obama.
However, history was not kind on the successors to Jackson, TR, and Reagan, as all three–Van Buren, Taft, and the first Bush—failed to win reelection, and are all ranked lower in the estimate of historians than their predecessors.
So one has to wonder about the future fortunes of Hillary Clinton. However, on this July 4 week, President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are joining Clinton in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to begin the full scale campaign for the Presidency against Donald Trump!
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Vice Presidents And The Presidency: Being Elected A Lost Cause!
October 21, 2015 Ronald Leave a comment
With Vice President Joe Biden announcing he would not run for President, due to bad timing to announce caused by the family tragedy of the loss of his son Beau Biden in May, it adds to the reality that any Vice President has great odds against him if he wishes to use the Vice Presidency as a launching pad for the Presidency.
Only four Presidents have been able to run from the Vice Presidency for President and triumph, with all but one in the first 50 years of the Republic, as follows:
John Adams 1796
Thomas Jefferson 1800
Martin Van Buren 1836
The other President is George H. W. Bush in 1988.
Never until the 1940s and after did a sitting Vice President ever get considered at all for the Presidency, other than if he succeeded the President by natural death or assassination.
So we had Vice President John Nance Garner trying to win the 1940 Democratic Presidential nomination, but unfortunately for him, Franklin D. Roosevelt decided to seek a third term.
In 1948, former Vice President Henry Wallace in the third term of FDR tried for the Presidency as a third party candidate (Progressive Party), fighting against fourth FDR term Vice President Harry Truman, who had succeeded FDR upon his death in 1945.
Alben Barkley, Vice President under Truman in his full term, tried to win the 1952 Democratic Presidential nomination, but his age was used against him, which may have been good, since Barkely died during the next term when he would have been President.
Richard Nixon ran for President to succeed Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1960, but lost in a close election to John F. Kennedy. Of course, Nixon won eight years later, being the first Vice President elected since Martin Van Buren in 1836, but eight years after.
Hubert H. Humphrey ran for President in 1968 to succeed Lyndon B. Johnson, but was defeated by Nixon, and tried for the nomination again in 1972, but failed to be selected as the Presidential nominee.
Walter Mondale ran for President in 1984 after he and Jimmy Carter were defeated in 1980 for a second term, but lost to Ronald Reagan.
George H. W. Bush is the only exception to this reality, winning in 1988 after serving two terms as Vice President under Ronald Reagan.
Dan Quayle tried for the Republican nomination in 1996 after serving one term under George H. W. Bush, but flopped badly.
Al Gore ran for President in 2000 after two terms as Vice President under Bill Clinton, and of course won the popular vote, but lost the hotly contested electoral vote in Florida, with Supreme Court intervention, leading to the victory of his opponent George W. Bush.
Dick Cheney had tried briefly for the Presidency in 1996, but when he was Vice President under George W. Bush for two terms, his health was fragile and he chose not to try for the Presidency in 2008.
And now Joe Biden, after two terms as Vice President under Barack Obama, has reluctantly decided not to run for President in 2016, due to the tragic death of his son Beau in May, and the grieving period preventing organization of a Presidential campaign.
So the record shows, with the exception of Richard Nixon eight years later and George H. W. Bush, no Vice President has succeeded in modern times to the Presidency unless the President died in office, or with the case of Richard Nixon resigning, led to Gerald Ford succeeding him in the White House.
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Presidential Candidate Losers Become Secretaries Of State
July 10, 2014 Ronald 2 Comments
If one cannot win the White House, there is always the consolation prize of being the leader of the Presidential cabinet, as Secretary of State.
So we see a distinguished list of Presidential candidate losers who took on the most important and most publicized cabinet agency, the State Department. What follows is the list of these distinguished public servants and the national election that they lost.
Henry Clay (1824) was Secretary of State under John Quincy Adams.
Daniel Webster (1836) was Secretary of State under William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore.
Lewis Cass (1848) was Secretary of State under James Buchanan.
James G. Blaine (1884) was Secretary of State under James Garfield, Chester Alan Arthur, and Benjamin Harrison.
William Jennings Bryan (1896, 1900, 1908) was Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson.
Charles Evans Hughes (1916) was Secretary of State under Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
John Kerry (2004) was Secretary of State under Barack Obama.
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Multiple Losing Presidential Candidacies, And Those Who Lost, Then Won The Presidency
June 29, 2014 Ronald 2 Comments
The history of multiple candidacies for the Presidency is an interesting one, with five candidates being nominated more than once and losing each time, and five candidates being nominated more than once, and losing before winning the White House (with unusual circumstances for Grover Cleveland)
Those who ran multiple times and continued to lose are:
Charles Pinckney, Presidential Elections of 1804 and 1808
Henry Clay, Presidential Elections of 1824, 1832, and 1844
William Jennings Bryan, Presidential Elections Of 1896, 1900, and 1908
Thomas E. Dewey, Presidential Elections of 1944 and 1948
Adlai Stevenson, Presidential Elections of 1952 and 1956
Those who ran multiple times and first lost, and then won the Presidency are (with unusual case of Grover Cleveland described below):
Thomas Jefferson, Presidential Elections of 1796, 1800 and 1804
Andrew Jackson, Presidential Elections of 1824, 1828 and 1832
William Henry Harrison, Presidential Elections of 1836 and 1840
Grover Cleveland, Presidential Elections of 1884, 1888, and 1892 (winning in 1884, losing in 1888, winning in 1892)
Richard Nixon, Presidential Elections of 1960, 1968 and 1972
Also, Jackson and Cleveland won the popular vote in the elections they lost in the Electoral College, so both actually won the popular vote three times, the only candidates to do that, other than Franklin D. Roosevelt, who won the popular vote and electoral vote four times, in the Presidential Elections of 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944!
Additionally, Martin Van Buren ran a third time in 1848 on the Free Soil Party line and lost; and Theodore Roosevelt ran a second time in 1912 on the Progressive Party line and lost.
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Presidents Who Could Have Had Third Terms In Office
Anyone who studies American history knows that our only President who had more than two terms (eight years) in office was Franklin D. Roosevelt, who actually was elected four times, and served a total of 12 years and 39 days before dying in office in 1945.
But there were others who could have had more than eight years in office, were it not because of their own decision not to seek another term, or due to constitutional limitations via the 22nd Amendment!
These potential cases of Presidents who could have had more than eight years in office include:
Andrew Jackson (1829-1837), who would have won a third term had he chosen to run, but instead his Vice President, Martin Van Buren, ran and won the Presidency.
Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909), who served seven and a half years after succeeding William McKinley six months into his second term, and then chose not to run in 1908, backing William Howard Taft who won, and then challenging Taft in 1912, on a third party line (Progressive Party), but lost to him. Despite the loss, TR won six states and 88 electoral votes, the best third party performance in American history.
Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929), who served five and a half years in the Presidency, after succeeding Warren G. Harding after two and a half years in office, and decided not to run in 1928, and instead, we saw Herbert Hoover win the Presidency.
These three Presidents mentioned above were popular enough to have won another term, and in each case, would have ended up serving more than eight years in office, as FDR did!
And then there are four Presidents since the 22nd Amendment limitation of two terms or ten years in office if succeeding to the Presidency with less than two years left of the term when they became President, all of whom could have been elected to another term, had there been no such limit!
Dwight D. Eisenhower could have won and run a third term in 1960, as could Ronald Reagan in 1988, and Bill Clinton in 2000, while Lyndon B. Johnson, had he not dropped out in 1968, likely would have beaten Richard Nixon, since his Vice President, Hubert Humphrey, came close to doing so, and did not have the fact of being President to help him win the election!
It is interesting that in all cases mentioned except three—Eisenhower, Johnson, and Clinton–the party of the President who did not run for reelection won the election. Eisenhower saw Richard Nixon lose a close election, despite much evidence of a fixed result for John F. Kennedy in 1960, and Johnson saw Humphrey lose to Nixon in another close election, where LBJ would likely have turned the tide! And Al Gore lost in 2000, despite a popular vote majority, due to the intervention of the Supreme Court in 2000, giving the Presidency to George W. Bush!
So instead of one President with 12 years and 39 days in the Presidency, we could have had, additionally, Andrew Jackson, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton with 12 years in office; Theodore Roosevelt with 11 and a half years in office; and Calvin Coolidge with nine and a half years in office and Lyndon B. Johnson with nine years and two months in office!
And Martin Van Buren, William Howard Taft, Herbert Hoover, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush might never have been President if the Presidents before had sought or been able to seek a third term in the Presidency!
PS Another thought that has come to me, belatedly, is that Grover Cleveland (1885-1889, 1893-1897), the only President with two nonconsecutive terms, actually won the popular vote in 1888, but lost in the Electoral College. Had the result been different, Cleveland, in theory, might have run in 1892, anyway, and could have been a three term President, and Benjamin Harrison would never have been President!
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President Vs. President In Presidential Elections: 14 Times and 20 Presidents
February 22, 2012 Ronald Leave a comment
On George Washington's actual birthday, 280 years ago (1732), it is appropriate to ask how many times has there been a Presidential election in which two Presidents opposed each other?
The answer is 14 times, and a total of 20 Presidents have competed against a fellow Oval Office occupant, present or future!
Presidential Elections of 1796 and 1800–John Adams vs Thomas Jefferson, with Adams first winning, and then Jefferson.
Presidential Elections Of 1824 and 1828–John Quincy Adams vs Andrew Jackson, with Adams first winning (even though behind Jackson in popular votes), and then Jackson.
Presidential Elections of 1836 and 1840–Martin Van Buren vs William Henry Harrison, with Van Buren first winning, and then Harrison.
Presidential Elections of 1888 and 1892–Benjamin Harrison vs Grover Cleveland, with Harrison first winning (even though behind Cleveland in popular votes), and then Cleveland.
Presidential Election Of 1912–the only time three Presidents, past, present and future, ran against each other, with Woodrow Wilson defeating President William Howard Taft and former President Theodore Roosevelt (running on a third party line, the Progressive Party).
Presidential Election of 1932–Herbert Hoover vs Franklin D. Roosevelt, with FDR winning.
Presidential Election of 1960–John F. Kennedy vs Richard Nixon, with JFK winning, but Nixon later winning the Presidency in 1968.
Presidential Election of 1976–Jimmy Carter vs Gerald Ford, with Carter defeating President Ford.
Presidential Election of 1980–President Jimmy Carter vs Ronald Reagan, with Reagan defeating President Carter.
Presidential Election Of 1992–President George H. W. Bush vs Bill Clinton, with Clinton defeating President Bush.
Of these 20 Presidents, only Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton–a total of five–never lost to their Presidential competitor, although it could be pointed out that FDR lost the Vice Presidency in 1920, a race that Warren G. Harding won for the White House, and that Ronald Reagan lost the Republican nomination for President to Gerald Ford in 1976!
So another trivia contest for those who are interested!
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Seychelles, UPR Report Consideration - 30th Meeting 32nd Regular Session of Human Rights Council
24 Jun 2016 - Consideration of the Outcome of the Universal Periodic Review of Seychelles A/HRC/32/13, A/HRC/32/13/Add.1
Agenda Item:6 Universal periodic review - 30th Plenary Meeting 32nd Regular Session of the Human Rights Council.
Mr. Barry Faure, Secretary of State in the Foreign Affairs Department of Seychelles (Presenting Additional Information)
Pakistan, Ms. Saima Saleem
Sierra Leone, Ms.Yvette Stevens
Togo, Mr. Minekpor Kokou
Venezuela(Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Edgardo Toro Carreño
Angola, Mr. Kátia Cardoso
Botswana, Ms. Bokani E. Sesinyi
Burundi, Ms. Marie-Ancile Ntakaburimvo
Cabo Verde, Mr. Mr. Barros
China, Ms. Shi Yuefeng
Cuba, Mr. Pablo Berti Oliva
Ethiopia, Mr. Molla Belete Chekole
Haiti, Ms. Margareth Desmangles
India, Mr. Pushpender K. Duchania
Maldives, Ms. Shafeea Riza
Rencontre Africaine pour la defense des droits de l'homme, Mr. Negem Marc
Mr. Barry FAURE, Secretary of State in the Foreign Affairs Department of Seychelles (Concluding Remarks)
Mr. Choi Kyonglim, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption)
32nd Regular Session
Mr. Barry Faure, Secretary of State in the Foreign Affairs Department of Seychelles (Presenting Additional Information) 00:01:06
Pakistan, Ms. Saima Saleem	00:18:28
Sierra Leone, Ms.Yvette Stevens 00:19:29
Togo, Mr. Minekpor Kokou	00:20:41
Venezuela(Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Edgardo Toro Carreño 00:21:40
Angola, Mr. Kátia Cardoso 00:23:06
Botswana, Ms. Bokani E. Sesinyi 00:24:39
Burundi, Ms. Marie-Ancile Ntakaburimvo 00:25:29
Cabo Verde, Mr. Barros 00:27:02
China, Ms. Shi Yuefeng 00:28:13
Cuba, Mr. Pablo Berti Oliva 00:28:56
Ethiopia, Mr. Molla Belete Chekole 00:30:00
Ghana, Mr. Joseph Owusu-Ansah 00:31:06
Haiti, Ms. Margareth Desmangles 00:32:13
India, Mr. Pushpender K. Duchania	00:33:02
Maldives, Ms. Shafeea Riza 00:33:58
Rencontre Africaine pour la defense des droits de l'homme, Mr. Negem Marc	00:35:01
Mr. Barry Faure, Secretary of State in the Foreign Affairs Department of Seychelles (Concluding Remarks) 00:37:03
Mr. Choi Kyonglim, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) 00:41:00
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ComancheriaHistorical Interest
Battle Island
Date unknown, ca. 1831; Matagorda, Texas: Elisha Flowers and Charles Cavina (or Cavanaugh), along with their families, were among the first emigrants to join Stephen Austin's colony. Both families settled near Live Oak Bayou, which empties into East Matagorda Bay. In 1831 about seventy Karankawa Indians attacked the area. They ransacked Cavina's cabin after killing his wife and three daughters. Flowers's wife, who had been visiting the Cavinas, was also killed. A little girl, perhaps the daughter of Flowers, survived despite a serious arrow wound.
Charles Cavina, returning from a trip with two of his slaves witnessed the Indians plundering his cabin. Being unarmed, he ran off to warn Flowers, but he arrived too late. The Karankawas had already murdered Elisha Flowers and the remainder of his family.
Cavina immediately set out to raise a militia to pursue the Karankawas. About sixty men gathered, choosing Aylett C. Buckner--a soldier of fortune, filibusterer, and duelist--as their captain. This company trailed the Karankawas west to an island near the mouth of the Colorado River, near present-day Matagorda. One of the militiamen, Moses Morrison, crept up to a high bank overlooking the Indians' position. When he leaned over for a better look, the ledge crumbled, sending him tumbling down about forty feet into the camp. Though dazed, Morrison quickly recovered and shot at the nearest warrior. He then dove into a hole in the riverbank, from which he fended off the Indians.
Buckner heard the shots and swept into the fight with the remaining men. Some Karankawa warriors scrambled to save their families, giving Buckner's men an advantage. Buckner's party killed many Indians on the island and others in the river; women and children were hit in the process. A militiaman named Williams recalled shooting a warrior who sprang up from behind some driftwood. When he later investigated, he discovered to his "surprise and regret" that he had in fact killed a woman with a baby on her back.
By the time the fighting ended, between forty and fifty Karankawas were dead. The Colorado River was said to be "literally red with blood." Later, a treaty was signed at the site, which the locals named Battle Island.


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St. Louis Juvenile Detention Center works to make improvements, hire staff after escapes
Ten juveniles have escaped in the past three months; four remain at large
By Katie Kull
ST. LOUIS — Officials at the city's Juvenile Detention Facility said they've been working to hire more workers and make building upgrades after 10 kids escaped in three months.
Chief Juvenile Officer Amanda Sodomka said the officials were concerned about the rash of escapes from the facility on Enright Avenue on Sept. 4, Oct. 16 and Nov. 16, but had identified problems with the building and safety protocols that could help prevent other incidents.
"Our goal is to keep them housed here and then be lawfully released," she said. "We are concerned about (the escapes), and that's why we're working towards upgrades and improvements."
Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley visits the St. Louis Juvenile Detention Center in 2017. (Flickr/Saint Louis Chess Club)
The escapes involved six 17-year-olds, two 16-year-olds, one 15-year-old and a 13-year-old. All were boys, and four remain at large. On Tuesday, one of the 17-year-olds died after being hit by a car on Interstate 70.
The detention center is run by the St. Louis Circuit Court and was housing 26 kids on Thursday. Maximum capacity is 109 beds, said Jacob Long, chief communications officer for the 22nd Judicial Circuit.
Youths stay at the center an average of 56 days while they wait for their cases to be resolved, Sodomka said.
While there, children attend classes at an alternative school run by St. Louis Public Schools, receive counseling or psychiatric care and participate in activities, said Superintendent Amanda Williams.
From inside, the building looks in some places more like a school than a jail. It has murals and artwork hanging on the walls, a gym with a basketball court and a large cafeteria with roughly 20 tables. A recreation room with an air hockey table and video games entices good behavior, Williams said.
The people who supervise the kids are called "Youth Leaders." They aren't corrections officers and aren't allowed to carry weapons, but they are trained on how to intervene and do crisis response, Sodomka said.
The kids at the Juvenile Detention Facility represent a small fraction of those who go through the judicial system, but they are those who "may pose a threat to the community or be at risk for failure to appear in court," according to the court's website.
Sodomka did not directly speculate about why more kids might be escaping, but she said the 56-year-old building had some security and IT problems that contributed to the issue.
To fix the problems, the court pledged to make $330,000 in facility and IT improvements, including upgrades to surveillance and building reinforcements, Sodomka said.
The center has also suffered from low staffing levels. Seven positions have been vacant since before the escapes started.
Those positions were created after Missouri barred 17-year-olds from being automatically charged as adults. Supporters of that law said teens have neurological differences that affect their decision-making process.
Sodomka declined to attribute the escapes to the detention facility population skewing older, noting that one of the escapees was 13.
"It's hard to say," she said. "You could have a 15-year-old who is as strong and sophisticated as another 17-year-old."
Still, current employees remain strapped and working overtime while supervisors interview applicants.
"People are trying to pitch in everywhere they can," Williams said. "They want their co-workers to be safe, they want the kids to be safe, they want the facility to be safe. I do feel like they're going above and beyond to meet that need."
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says keeping 17-year-olds in the juvenile system has been shown to reduce the chances that they will commit another crime by up to 34%.
The facility faces challenges to help juveniles who come from traumatic situations and may struggle with impulse control or lash out when there's a conflict, Williams said.
In one unit on Thursday, three boys sat around a table playing chess, while others watched a show on TV during a break from classes.
That unit is reserved for children with especially traumatic backgrounds. Most kids who come to the facility have experienced the deaths of friends or loved ones, and assaults or other violence in their lives. But the children in that unit may need special care.
Williams said while they are in a detention facility, they are still teenagers, and the day-to-day drama that comes with being a kid doesn't stop at the door.
"At the end of the day, we're always balancing teenagers and their interactions with each other," she said.
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Shopping for makeup can be overwhelming due to the abundance of options in front of you. With the arrival of a horde of new makeup brands in the Indian market, it has gotten a lot harder to pick out makeup (but we aren't complaining!). So, we have compiled a list of 15 of the most popular makeup brands available in India that are having a hot moment right now, thanks to their exciting and innovative products. If you need help deciding what makeup to invest in, we've got you covered with brand new essentials down below. Keep reading to find out more.
Importance Of Choosing The Right Makeup
Before we move on to our round-up, here's something you need to know: choosing the right brand of makeup is a big decision you make for yourself. The skin on your face is especially delicate, and if you want to look after it well, you will have to invest in quality cosmetics. Also, if you are strongly against animal testing, you should steer clear of brands that test on animals.
These 15 brands have launched a whole range of makeup, from lipsticks and foundations to primers and bronzers. We hope to make choosing makeup easier for you as we have listed the best brands and the best makeup products they have to offer. Let's have a look at the list now, shall we?
15 Of The Best Makeup Brands In India
1. M.A.C
2. L'Oreal
3. Lakmé
4. Maybelline
5. NYX
6. Bobbi Brown
7. Colorbar
8. L.A. Girl
9. Avon
10. The Body Shop
11. Clinique
12. Revlon
13. PAC
14. Makeup Revolution
15. theBalm Cosmetics
M.A.C entered the makeup scene in 1984 in Toronto, and it has been a part of Estee-Lauder Companies since 1998. Initially, the company only made products for makeup artists and models, but it gradually transformed from a niche brand into one of the biggest global makeup brands to exist.
M.A.C is also one of the most socially conscious brands with initiatives like Cruelty-Free Beauty and Back to M.A.C Recycling. It has raised more than $86 million towards charity since 1994 with its sale of products under the 'Viva Glam' range.
Must-Try: M.A.C Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo
The most classic shade of red that magically suits everyone on the planet.
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L'Oreal happens to be one of the most esteemed drugstore brands in the world. This French cosmetic company founded in 1909 is the largest in the world with its headquarters in Clichy. It has also been named as one of the world's most ethical companies more than once. Besides makeup, it specializes in skin care, hair care, and perfume.
Deepika Padukone is the global ambassador of L'Oreal, and she is the fifth Indian woman to join the list of spokespersons for this brand.
Must-Try: L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24H Foundation
Easily, one of the best drugstore foundations out there that even makeup artists and vloggers swear by.
Lakmé is owned by Hindustan Unilever and is the top-ranking makeup brand in our nation. It was founded in 1952 because Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was concerned about women paying for foreign exchange on cosmetics. JRD Tata agreed to manufacture these products locally. Later, Tata sold off his stake to HUL, and the company rapidly grew from there.
This company is the title sponsor of the Lakmé Fashion Week. It offers a wide range of products, and its basic line is within reach of the average Indian woman. Since it keeps innovating, it now has new lines, such as Absolute and 9 to 5, which offer high-end, premium products.
Must-Try: Lakme 9 to 5 Matte Lip Color
These lipsticks are oh-so-good for daily wear, and they come in over 40 different shades.
Maybelline is one of the most popular makeup brands in the world and a subsidiary of L'Oreal. The interesting thing about it is that it was started back in 1915 by a 19-year-old entrepreneur, Thomas Lyle Williams, when he saw his sister using Vaseline, coal, and ash for her eyebrows. The century-old company's headquarters is in New York, and it is recognized all around the world for its quality and innovative products.
Must-Try: Maybelline New York Colossal Volume Express Mascara
If you haven't already tried it, you are seriously missing out.
NYX's success story is pretty awesome. This makeup brand was founded by 25-year-old Toni Ko in a tiny 600 square feet apartment in California, all thanks to a loan she took from her parents. It had a pretty humble beginning and was named after Nyx, the Greek goddess of the night. In 2014, the company was taken over by L'Oreal when Toni decided to sell it for a whopping $500 million.
NYX has a whole bunch of interesting products that include lip creams, eyeliners, foundations, and other essentials.
Must-Try: NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream
These lip creams smell like cookies and cream, or even better – freshly baked cupcakes. They are super comfortable to wear and available in over 40 shades.
Bobbi Brown is finally available in India, and we're filled with awe! This prestigious global beauty brand was founded in 1991 by the makeup artist-turned-entrepreneur, Bobbi Brown. The company was taken over by Estee Lauder in 1995 due to its massive success.
This luxury brand offers the best quality when it comes to makeup. An interesting fact about it is that its Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner sells more units globally than any other Bobbi Brown product, with two sold every minute!
Must-Try: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner
This eyeliner, with that big a cult-following, deserves a shot. It's top-notch stuff.
Colorbar is one of India's leading makeup brands. Launched in 2005, its facilities are spread across India, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, and the Middle East. It has an extensive collection of makeup for lips, eyes, nails, and skin. This brand has won several awards for its innovative products, such as Retailer of the Year Award, 2017 and the Femina Beauty Award for its primer and nail polish.
Must-Try: Colorbar Perfect Match Primer
This is, undoubtedly, one of the best drugstore primers on the market. Want a flawless base without spending too much? This is your answer.
L.A. Girl was founded in 1985, and their ethos – premium quality, on-trend, and innovative beauty products – stands strong! The brand is trending hard out here, especially because of its fantastic concealer range and makeup setting spray. This is one brand that caters to the needs of everyone. Whether you are a makeup pro or an inspired novice – there's something for everyone.
Must-Try: L.A Girl Pro Conceal HD
One of the best concealers out there. It is sold in so many shades that it is impossible not to find the right one!
Avon is available in over 100 countries. It offers a variety of makeup products and a whole bunch of fragrances, skin care, and hair care products. This innovative brand was founded in 1886 and has led the industry with its award-winning breakthrough products for a while now.
Must-Try: Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick
Great texture and an amazing finish. The shade Mauve Matters is a bestseller!
The Body Shop swears by one dictum: beauty inspired by nature. This England-based brand was founded in 1976. It currently has a range of over 1000 products, and it sells across 3,000 franchised stores around the world in over 66 countries. Its products are cruelty-free and not tested on animals.
Must-Try: The Body Shop Lip and Cheek Stain
Want to keep it simple and not in the mood for lipstick or gloss? This lip and cheek stain is made for you.
Do you want makeup that is extremely gentle on your skin? If you have super sensitive or problematic skin, Clinique is here to your rescue. It is one of the biggest skin care and cosmetic brands in the world, and its stores are spread across 135 countries all over the world. It is a subsidiary of Estee Lauder and was founded in 1968.
If you are confused about what to get, Clinique takes the initiative to give you free and personalized consultation across all its stores. They also do this online on their website. Isn't that awesome?
Must-Try: Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup
Holy grail makeup for acne-prone and sensitive skin types. It not only hides flaws but also helps treat them.
If you are into makeup, I'm sure you own at least one or two products from Revlon – one of the most popular makeup brands in India. It has a versatile range of makeup products, personal care products, and fragrances. This US-based company was founded in 1932 and has held a reputation of being the trendsetters in the world of makeup.
Must-Try: Revlon Colorstay Foundation
Do you have normal to dry skin? Then, this is a foundation that will work for you. It provides hydration and gives long-lasting coverage.
If you want professional makeup at a super affordable price, you need to try out PAC! PAC focuses on makeup professionals and their unique needs. It has some really unique products that are hard to find in other brands. It was started in 2002, and its products are not tested on animals and free of any heavy metals.
Must-Try: PAC Lip Liner
The creamy lip liner is one of the best I've ever used. It stays on for long and makes your lipstick look on-point.
Makeup Revolution aims at offering professional makeup at an affordable price, so it can be accessible to everyone. It also happens to be cruelty-free, and none of its products are tested on animals. It has got a wide range of eye and lip palettes, contour kits, and concealer palettes. Launched in 2014, its products have taken the world by storm, and despite their low prices, the brand does not cut down on quality in any manner.
Must-Try: Makeup Revolution Redemption Palette
This palette is a perfect combination of shimmer, pearl, and matte shades. There's so much you can do with it. It is a total rockstar!
theBalm Cosmetics is famous for its innovative products and quirky packaging. The brand was started in 2004 and has rapidly grown to become a huge success. It offers a range of makeup products, such as bronzers, highlighters, and powders that feel very exclusive and premium to use. All its products are paraben-free and cruelty-free.
Must-Try: theBalm – Bahama Mama
You've gotta try this bronzer for the perfect sun-kissed glow.
That was our round-up of 15 of the best makeup brands available in India. We hope this list comes in handy for all you makeup enthusiasts and junkies the next time you go makeup shopping. Remember, inner beauty is great, but a little mascara never hurt anybody!
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Old Reliable & Alito
Submitted by James on Sun, 01/15/2006 - 20:01
Every morning I schlep to the curb to pick up the N&O and the New York Times.
The Times I read almost cover-to-cover.
With the N&O, I usually scan the front page for grammatical errors before I slip to the City/State section in hope of finding something of substance. Mostly I'm disappointed, though Under the Dome continues to have worthy tidbits from time to time.
In occasional moments of weakness, I'll also look at the N&O's editoral pages. If there's a Rick Martinez column, I close the paper. My life is tedious enough without having to endure his predictable nonsense.
For a fully insufficient reason, I read the N&O's editorial on ScAlito this weekend. Here's the part that took my breath away:
But it's significant that unlike some earlier Supreme Court nominees, Alito interprets the Constitution as providing a right to privacy, which undergirds the Roe decision.
On a different level, Alito proved himself a patient listener during tense moments in the hearings. That quality, along with the respect he has earned among colleagues on the bench, are reasons to hope he will continue to decide cases on the law and the facts, not on any agenda.
Just like there were reasons to hope we'd find WMDs in Iraq?
The N&O is like a woman who chooses to stay in an abusive marriage . . . certain that things will miraculously turn for the better in the face of hard, cold evidence to the contrary.
I watched all of the ScAlito hearings. Exactly when did he say there's a right to privacy in the constitution?
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He did say that there was a right, with qualifiers
Submitted by TarGator on Mon, 01/16/2006 - 10:13
Here is an AP account. He also said that he would keep an open mind about Roe, which is based on the right to privacy.
N&O has one obvious advantage over the NY Times
Submitted by George Entenman on Mon, 01/16/2006 - 10:29
The N&O has two pages of comix. The funny pages are not only amusing and interesting, they also tell us a lot about the zeitgeist.
The snooty NYTimes is just too good for the comix, I guess.
Submitted by James on Mon, 01/16/2006 - 11:00
I'd say the entire N&O is made up of funny pages . . . it's just more obvious when you get to the comics.


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Books and Dogs
This is a blog inspired by the acquisition of a new puppy (Simon, a Dobermann, born 15/11/2010). However, since even I don't really believe the emotional life of a puppy can sustain a blog indefinitely, I'm combining such reflections as Simon's progress gives rise to with my other indulgence, books. So this will be about books and dogs, in particular books about dogs, and dogs in books. There'll also be plenty of photos of Simon.
Isn't it where there are cows?
A regular feature, or sometimes background aspect, of this blog has been The Park. This is where Simon was first taken to socialise with other dogs and with human beings of all types and temperaments, and where he met his friend Charlie (see an earlier blog, 'He came to stay'). This is also where he could chase balls and generally run free, along with hundreds of other dogs similarly unfettered. He's been going there every day, often twice a day, for more than two years. There was an occasional squabble, and sometimes, usually on a Sunday, a once-a-week visitor who objected to dogs running free, and tried to remonstrate with the off-leash owners, of course without making any impression whatsoever. But in general the atmosphere was easy-going, sociable, tolerant.
That is Simon's backside that is being sniffed by a passerby, and that is Charlie, approaching to sniff the passer-by's backside.
And one of the joys of the park, from a dog's point of view, is that there's a river -- more negotiable for a retriever like Charlie than a Dobermann like Simon:
Now, possibly at the behest of the Sunday killjoys, the municipality has erected a spanking new sign spelling out, or depicting, the do's and (mainly) don'ts of using the park.
Most of the regulations are sensible, in that their transgression clearly constitutes a nuisance or danger to other users (although the ban on organised ball games on a sports field seems inexplicable). But that dejected-looking dog on a leash? Do the authorities really expect the couple of hundred dogs that visit the park daily to be trundled along on leashes? WHY?
Now I accept that there are reasons to leash dogs: for their own protection in traffic, for the protection of others if the dog has an uncertain temperament. Simon, after all, is walked all the way to the park on a leash, as witness his array of collars:
So there may be a reason for a leash under certain circumstances -- which does not, however, constitute an imperative for a leash under all circumstances. In fuming about this trite enough point, I found myself recalling Robert Frost's famous poem. 'Mending Wall'. It's too long to quote here in toto, and, as I say, it's pretty well-known anyway, but here's the most relevant bit.The speaker is trying to get his neighbour to see the pointlessness of the wall they exhaust themselves in mending every year. For 'wall' read 'leash' or any other restriction:
There where it is we do not need the wall:
He is all pine and I am apple orchard.
My apple trees will never get across
And eat the cones under his pines, I tell him.
He only says, 'Good fences make good neighbours.'
Spring is the mischief in me, and I wonder
If I could put a notion in his head:
'Why do they make good neighbours? Isn't it
Where there are cows? But here there are no cows.
And to whom I was like to give offence.'
But here there are no cows: that sums up the park, as far as I'm concerned. And I'm happy to report that the good citizens of Somerset West have proved as indifferent to official decree as the stray dogs of Istanbul (see previous blog).
But since I'm on a Frost outing here, and on the subject of freedom and confinement, here's his wonderful sonnet 'The Silken Tent', which explores and indeed exemplifies the equilibrium-in-tension between freedom and constraint:
She is as in a field a silken tent
At midday when a sunny summer breeze
Has dried the dew and all its ropes relent,
So that in guys in gently sways at ease,
And its supporting central cedar pole,
That is its pinnacle to heavenward
And signifies the sureness of the soul,
Seems to owe naught to any single cord,
But strictly held by none, is loosely bound
By countless silken ties of love and thought
To everything on earth the compass round,
And only by one's going slightly taut
In the capriciousness of summer air
Is of the slightest bondage made aware.
Without the bondage, of course, the tent would collapse: the ropes are what enable the tent gently to sway at ease. 'Strictly held by none' and yet 'loosely bound' : that's why Simon has a collar, with a leash to attach to it where there are cows (or cars). Admittedly, it's pushing things to think of his leash as a 'silken tie of love and thought'; and 'going slightly taut' is a severe under-description of what happens to the leash when Simon's 'capriciousness' takes charge -- but hey, who said a dog was a silken tent anyway?
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I used to lecture in English at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. I'm now wrting full-time -- novels, mainly,(seven to date), but also reviews and translations. My complete output is listed on my website: www.michielheyns.co.za.
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I'm not a fan of this album. Despite my tastes running more towards rock now, ( grew up as a Brooks & Dunn fan and I followed Ronnie Dunn into his solo career...but this album bothers me. It's a cashgrab of duets that are nowhere near as good as the original singles and it lacks largely lacks the thing that made Brooks & Dunn unique in the first place--Ronnie Dunn's vocals. I would have much rather had the new Ronnie Dunn solo album we've been promised or a new original Brooks & Dunn album. This is essentially a greatest hits album without the elements that made the hits good in the first place. 2.5.
My uncle Scotty Hawkins recently passed away. He played drums for Reba for 11 years and Brooks and Dunn for a good while after.
Neon Circus Tour was first concert when I was 13 or 14. It was amazing. Soon after I started creating music. I started of with heavy metal. And later started playing acoustic and singing when I was 20 in 2010.
My uncle traded me one of my electric guitars for an acoustic so I could have one to write songs with.
I wrote alternative rock in the beginning and that turned into indie and into a maroon 5/the script style by 2014. That's when I started trying to pursue country. I always wanted to blend styles together so that people of multiple genre lovers would enjoy it, like I do. Acts like Sam Hunt, Dan and Shay and Kane Brown really helped me break ground for what I was wanting to do for years.
The fact is that classics are classics. Things change and people change. There is no genre of music or race of humans. It's all the same. In 40-50 years or so when the generation of older people are gone. I'm sure we will be looking back at what we have today and like and saying the same thing. What is this crap on the radio. It's not like the Kane Brown and Sam Hunt we had growing up. If you just look past the "genre" and see it for the music itself and writing and collaboration. Then you may have a slightly different perspective. But no one can change a sour mind. Except for the person holding it.
- Myles Nelson. A Pop Country Artist..
Made me cry GOOD tears!
Seriously beautiful duets. Can't believe how many people are hating on it (and didn't even buy/listen to the whole album 🙄). It's mixing new country with legends. Creativity abound, not ruining anything. The haters obviously don't like change or appreciate this kind of art. Thank you B&D and your artistry, talent, and new twists on your classic music.