Archive for March, 2010
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
My friend Derek Wallace is making a three month trip down the Mississippi, following the path of a drop of water from the headwaters to the Dead Zone in the Delta.
He’s looking for financial, logistical and moral support for his Race2theGreen project.
Watch this video to hear his 4 […]
Humans have things to learn
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
Just saw Apocalypto, where one set of murderers (the Mayans) gets replaced by another (the Spanish). Better to be ruled by dogs.
Speed blogging
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[?]Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
Mencken: “The kind of man who demands that government enforce his ideas is always the kind whose ideas are idiotic.” Hear hear (…that, command and control folks?)
The federal deficit grows at the same rate as hard disk capacity (see figure). Coincidence? I think not!
“Open Source House […]
1946 Ford Street Rod Part 17
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[?]Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
The work continues on the rust repairs and panel replacement.
The lower quarter panels were in bad shape and had no strength because of the rust. We purchased the lower quarter panels from EMS. Here we have the patch panel tack welded in.
To help with the fit […]
Audubon & Important Bird Areas
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[?]Submitted by The Birdcouple Blog
We were pleased as punch to get a pair of these lovely pins from our friends David Curson and David Yeany II at Audubon Maryland-DC.
They were a lovely reminder of our crazy Bird Blitz-ing last June down in Charles County. We surveyed birds, gathering data on […]
State of the Birds 2010: Climate Change
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[?]Submitted by The Birdcouple Blog
Annual State of the Birds report is just out and available here. Bottom line: Climate change threatens hundreds of species of migratory birds, already stressed by habitat loss, hunting and other human development.
The report is a collaboration of the US Fish & Wildlife Service […]
First of the Year!
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[?]Submitted by The Birdcouple Blog
Osprey flying with a stick!
Welcome back to your summer pad!
Development Directors position open
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[?]Submitted by Bird TLC Blog
Bird TLC has a position open for a Development Director. If you are qualified and interested, review the following link. http://www.birdtlc.net/devdirector.pdf . If you’re still qualified and still interested, call Cindy Palmatier, Director of Avian Care at 907-562-4852.
The Bird Treatment and Learning Center is a 501 (c) […]
The End of Free Drug Pricing in Germany?
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[?]Submitted by THE HEALTH ECONOMICS BLOG
Dear All,
below article from invivoblog is a nice summary of the issue that was widely discussed yesterday in the German press. I would just like to add that several health ministers before him have made the attempt to implement price regulations, therefore it remains to be […]
Sequenom Still Seeks Down’s Syndrome Grail (SQNM)
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[?]Submitted by BioHealth Investor Blog
Sequenom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQNM) is trading lower in the after-hours session after the troubled diagnostics company reported its year-end earnings. Because of its recent woes of 2009, the earnings and revenue reports are a true side-show compared to what the company is updating over its pipeline and […]
OSI Can’t Stay Indpendent Forever (OSIP)
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[?]Submitted by BioHealth Investor Blog
OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIP) is holding up yet again, despite the notion that Astellas Pharma, Inc. of Japan wants to acquire the company. OSI decided to formally reject the $52.00 per share tender offer and is recommending that its shareholders reject the offer while it contacts […]
Savient, Gout, and FDA… Back At The Door (SVNT)
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[?]Submitted by BioHealth Investor Blog
Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVNT) is from giving up on its KRYSTEXXA as a gout treatment. This morning the company announced that it has resubmitted its Biologics License Application to the FDA. This has been in the news, particularly since the company announced a secondary offering late […]
High Hopes on Ariad (ARIA, MRK)
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[?]Submitted by BioHealth Investor Blog
Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ARIA) is seeing elevated trading today after a presentation and ahead of earnings. The difference here is that Ariad’s increased trading is in both the stock and in the bonds.
Joe Kunkle of OptionsHawk.com noted, “implied volatility is 10% higher to 87.8% as shares […]
Sarah Bellum’s Sponsor Shout
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[?]Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Lefty and Righty will say we’ve got to be skeptical about beauty products and do research before spending a lot of money blah blah blah. I don’t disagree, but whether you research or not, at some point you’re going to buy new stuff. So, when you do […]
Are Sororities Bad For Your Self Image?
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[?]Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
I hate to stereotype people and organizations but I can’t say that I’m surprised by this recent study that shows that women in sororities are more like to have body image problems.
Sorority Rush Risk
This topic is bound to be a bit controversial, so I suggest you click […]
Does Neutrogena Cleanser/Mask Work Better If I Leave It
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[?]Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Kalisa’s Question…What can you tell me about Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Cleanser/Mask? Specifically, is there any additional benefit to my skin of using it as mask (leaving it on for three minutes) as opposed to merely washing my face with it?
The Right Brain’s Answer:
To our surprise, Neutrogena […]
Don’t Be Fooled By Fake
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[?]Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Ally asks…I have got a face cream as a gift and it’s day defence cream for normal/combination skin with UV filter. What strength that UV filter is or whether it’s UVA+UVB protection is not mentioned. I was reading through ingredients list and couldn’t find any evidence of […]
OBV Reader Giveaway :: Melange Solid Perfumes.
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[?]Submitted by Organic Beauty View Blog
Melange in french literally means to mix or blend, a word that aptly describes how to treat the wearing of these natural solid scents from Melange Perfumes. Each fragrance comes in a base of natural beeswax & jojoba that glides beautifully onto skin and the smells […]
Special Offer From Futurenatural :: Sultry, Sexy, Spring!
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[?]Submitted by Organic Beauty View Blog
With warm weather slinking its way in, now is the perfect time to get that new skincare you’ve been coveting, add the pretty new makeup shade you’ve had your eye on, or switch up your fragrance to something light and fresh. To help make it easy, […]
The Buzz Around Honey :: Lily Organics Rejuvenating Enzyme Mask
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[?]Submitted by Organic Beauty View Blog
Have you noticed that honey is showing up as the superstar ingredient in a string of must-have natural products? No surprise, for its trifecta of skin benefits: the sweet, gooey stuff is hydrating, healing and anti-bacterial! Honey also happens to relieve blemishes and blackheads and refine pores, hence its key […]
The Darker Side Of Green Rocked At The Oscars.
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[?]Submitted by Organic Beauty View Blog
Global Green USA always hosts a special bash alongside the traditional Oscar parties that brings focus and awareness to eco-issues. With movies like The Cove and Avatar taking center stage and a slew of Hollywood celebs such as Jessica Alba & Natalie Portman in attendance, there […]
Tried & Tested: MorrocanOil Treatment
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[?]Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
It seems like such an unadventurous name - Morrocanoil - but all creativity issues are forgiven because this is one high performing product. The blurb says it cuts out frizz, conditions ends and makes hair shiny, all with no oily residue. And, indeed it does all of […]
Tokidoki At Sephora
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[?]Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
Rather liking this limited edition Tokidoki Chromatico Palette at Sephora. Tokidoki (by artist Simone Legno) means ’sometimes’ in Japanese and Karl Lagerfeld has famously been ‘Tokidoki’d’.
Roget & Gallet Huile Sublime Bois d’Orange
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[?]Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
I’ve loved Roget & Gallet for years - the original fragrance, Jean Marie Farina is a perennial favourite for soap because of it’s clean and somewhat old fashioned scent. It’s a refreshingly uncomplicated cologne fragrance - top notes of lemon and bergamot, middle notes of neroli, rosemary […]
It’s A Girl Thing
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[?]Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
We’ve done the see-through bag thing before, but if you do decide to go ahead with one of the Prada SS10 bags above, you’ll need to think quite carefully about what you actually put it in as there is simply no place to hide any beauty sins! […]
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