Archive for May, 2009
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[?]Submitted by Birding Notes Blog
Already the early morning chorus is much less exuberant and crowded than three or four weeks ago. This morning one cardinal began singing a little after 5:00 am, joined about 5:15 by a bluebird and several minutes later by a phoebe. About 5:45 other birds began to […]
EASY Mango Salsa
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[?]Submitted by ABSolution4 Her Blog
I love unique salsa…but who has time to make it from scratch? That’s why this recipe is so easy. With very little effort, you can create a salsa that no one will know started with your favorite prepared tomato salsa. Enjoy this summer twist on the most […]
Daily Mail’s best boutiques
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[?]Submitted by Brittique Blog
Daily Mail featured Brittique as one of it’s best boutiques.
“The latest fashion news, latest designs and preorder of collections to come are some of the options at Brittique, a beautifully designed online boutique with a fabulous selection of covetable contemporary clothes and accessories including dresses, bags, heels and […]
Metro’s favorite new accessories
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[?]Submitted by Brittique Blog
Metro picked the infamous Amber by Bionda Castana as their top new accessories for the summer. These shoes became a must have item after Agyness Dean wore them for British Vogue. You’re in luck if you’re a size 40/41 as that’s the only size we have left. Remember […]
Bureaucrats vs Markets
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
This AWWA post on the failure of California’s Drought Water Bank. Why? High rice prices? Environmental problems? BurRec barriers? Nope.
But even as more supply has become available, there has been less demand than expected, as buyers from the water bank must pay the state’s administrative expenses and the […]
Please Comment on My Paper on the Delta
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
The Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education (a publication of the Universities Council on Water Resources) has asked me to write a paper about water transfers, with a specific focus on the Delta.
I have posted a SECOND draft of the paper here [pdf].
If you have the time […]
Tarps on Reservoirs Bleg
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
One of my engineering friends suggested that it’s possible to create water “rights” by covering a reservoir — as cement lining of an earthen canal can “create” water by preventing it from seeping away. That water, of course, can then be sold elsewhere. (I suppose that Ray would […]
Simulations vs. Reality
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
If you haven’t been paying attention to the ag-water-jobs debate, here’s an update.
In January, Howitt et al. published an academic study — a simulation — that estimated 60,000-80,000 job losses would result from the reduction in water exports from the Delta. (I went to Firebaugh to find out […]
1949 Mercury Convertible Restoration Part 41
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[?]Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Man, I love the Nifty Fifty, but there is definitely a part of me that would love to own a rat rod. I really enjoy looking at each individual rods unique features. There are A LOT of creative builders out there!
Traditional Hot rods, patina, shop trucks, […]
1949 Mercury Convertible Restoration Part 41
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[?]Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
After the underside of the body was painted the next step was to prepare the inside of the floor for paint. We used a sprayable seam sealer made by Winzer Corp. to seal all of the seams just like it came from the factory. Winzer has […]
Does Sunscreen SPF Help Hair?
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[?]Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Rae Requests…Could you please explain more about sunscreen not protecting hair? I’ve always heard that people with color-treated hair should use a product with sunscreen. Can hair products with sunscreen at least help protect the scalp?
The Right Brain Retorts:
Sunscreens in hair care products don’t really do […]
Clean Body :: Experience The Art Of Zen Cleansing.
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[?]Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
As a beauty writer, I move at a rapid-fire pace from one new product to the next, testing everything that comes my way. My bathroom cabinet is usually a dizzying array of jars, tubs and spray bottles (though I’m not complaining.) But when I heard about Michael […]
Biscuits: The New Skin Care
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[?]Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
Over in camp bonkers, the good people at US nutraceutical skin care company, Borba, have joined forces with Deluscious to make an anti-aging biscuit. Skin-loving ingredients are baked into the cookies so the more you eat, the better you’ll look. Right.
Clothes That (Might) Make You Beautiful
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[?]Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
We’ve kind of seen this sort of thing before, with nano-encapsulated caffeine in tights to tackle cellulite, but this is a new generation of skincare that is worlds on from previous technology. AhRT have formulated three products, Refreshing, Moistursing and Slimming, in a lotion format, that you […]
Reader Frontline: Testing So You Don’t Have To - Anatomicals
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[?]Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
Daisy tested a range of Anatomical products:
“There are so many beauty brands out there and there are new cosmetic and skin care products coming out all the time- sometimes it’s hard to differentiate between them all. Anatomicals are a brand that you wont forget- their products have […]
On the Road Again
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[?]Submitted by Valery Lantratov’s Ballet Blog
Yes, it is almost that time again. Valery Lantratov arrives from Moscow on June 9th and another tour begins. We will be focusing our attentions primarily on the Midwest this time around. We will be visiting a couple of new states: Missouri and Iowa. Be sure […]
Prequels and Laura Croft: A combination worth seeing?
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[?]Submitted by Movies and Film Blog
Written by Black Entertainment USA
Ah the joy of prequels. Yes there is nothing quite like the ability of Hollywood to go back in time, on a movie set, and to generally screw up the history and persona of any character or storyline that can make an […]
Music News & Notes
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[?]Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
Incubus Greatest Hits Collection Release - ‘Monuments And Melodies’
Incubus’ “Monuments and Melodies” started out as “a contractual obligation,” according to guitarist Michael Einziger, who tells Billboard.com that he and his bandmates “weren’t really excited at first” about putting together a best-of collection. But they eventually changed […]
Classic Rock Videos
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[?]Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
Rush - Limelight
New Vinyl Releases
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[?]Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
Acid Mothers Temple: Glorify Astrological Martyrdom (vinyl)
Anathallo: Canopy Glow (vinyl)
Andrew Dost: Columbus (vinyl)
Bardo Pond: Gazing at Shilla (vinyl)
Bloodkin: Baby, They Told Us We Would Rise Again (vinyl)
Brian Jonestown Massacre: Smoking Acid EP (vinyl)
Busta Rhymes: Back on My B.S. (vinyl)
Carolina Chocolate Drops: Dona Got A Ramblin’ Mind […]
Music News & Notes
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[?]Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
McCartney & Dylan Together?
According to England’s Daily Express, a duet between Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan is may come to pass. The pair are planning to go into the studio sometime over the summer.
A source said, “Paul has a home in California not too far from […]
Mr. Music
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[?]Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
I am continuing our new feature: Ask “Mr. Music.” Now in its 23rd year of syndication (1986-2008), Jerry Osborne’s weekly Q&A feature will be a regular post every Wednesday from now on. Be sure to stop by Jerry’s site (www.jerryosborne.com) for more Mr. Music archives, record […]
Album Cover Art
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[?]Submitted by Collecting Vinyl Records Blog
I find this to be very interesting, it may set a precedent that we, who adore album cover art, will not be happy with. See all those race car drivers with ads all over their jackets and cars? Will album covers be treated as ‘billboards’ for […]
Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Pool - Strikeout Kings
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[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Some reasonably available players to assist you in the Strikeouts category. Realize that some of these will come with high ERAs & WHIPs because if a Pitcher has low numbers in those categories and a good K total, they’re already spoken for.
Gavin Floyd, Chicago White […]
Carlos Zambrano Loses His Cool
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[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Carlos Zambrano was ejected in the seventh Inning in a 2-2 game against the Pirates yesterday after going nuts after a play at the plate. He’ll likely receive a fine and a suspension for his outburst. Fantasy owners should plan on not having him […]
