Archive for March, 2010
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
A poll of 600 CA voters [pdf] finds that 55% oppose the $11 billion bond and 34% favor. I know that there will be a big campaign and lots of scare tactics, but $11 billion for no certain gain is much scarier. I am opposed.
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund […]
Feinstein’s special special interests
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
You can read Stuart Leavenworth’s whole piece, but here are the goodies:
Feinstein’s main reason for calling was to complain that I hadn’t made an attempt to obtain details of her bill language before publishing our editorials.
I acknowledged we hadn’t sought that information, assuming she (like other senators) wouldn’t […]
Speed blogging — drought edition
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
California looks to Australia for lessons on water management… California politicians were “shocked” that the feds may take over “their” water — as was the case in Australia. Keep mismanaging it, and that will be true.
USDA is providing $10 million to farmers affected by California’s water shortages… I’d […]
Poco - The ForgottenTrail (1990)
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[?]Submitted by Bloggerhythms Blog
Poco has never released a box set but there are some nice compilations out there that need to be scooped up. The best one is the superlative double disc, The Forgotten Trail (1969 - 1974). It’s not only for the casual fans or curiosity seekers. This is a […]
1966 Chevelle SS 396 Restoration Part 1
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[?]Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
Here’s a 1966 Chevelle that will get a full frame up restoration. The owner did a lot of the disassemble work and brought us the car with the interior, bumpers and most of the trim removed.
Politics at the Pumps - 2
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[?]Submitted by DTN Ethanol Blog
A nonprofit group leading the formation of a low-carbon fuel standard in the Northeast taps into an environmental network for backing.
Politics at the Pumps - 1
Gilbarco Veeder-Root Introduces New Flex-Fuel Dispenser
RFA Calls on Congress to Extend Ethanol Tax Credits
Report: US Ethanol Subsidies Not Needed
Happy Spring!
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[?]Submitted by The Birdcouple Blog
Here in the northern hemisphere, it turned into spring at about 1:30pm today. The temperatures outside sure felt spring-like. Birdcouple was out .. birding.
We went to Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, one of our favorite spots. Osprey were everywhere. Among the birds we saw were 6 Common […]
A Missing Nest
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[?]Submitted by Birding Notes Blog
One of the places we visited each day on Kiawah March 8-11 was the site of an Osprey nest in a pine, where last year a Great Horned Owl had taken over the nest in March, but the Ospreys returned in June. This time we were sorry […]
Bald Eagle on the Beach
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[?]Submitted by Birding Notes Blog
Late one morning last week, toward the eastern end of the beach on Kiawah Island, a young Bald Eagle stood on the edge of the surf, near low tide, a long way across the sand from where I had just walked out on a path through the […]
Tidal Pools
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[?]Submitted by Birding Notes Blog
The tide was far out and still receding as I walked further east on the beach, coming to a long, deep tidal pool that lay between me and the edge of the waves. Beyond it on a stretch of wet sand well above the waves sat two […]
“For the Birds” 2010 is over
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[?]Submitted by Bird TLC Blog
The evening started with Eryn doing an AWESOME job playing the piano for our arriving guest. That little lady has a lot of talent.
Our education birds were out entertaining the attendees. Everyone got to see what Bird TLC has to offer for education programs.
Staff and […]
For the Birds 2010
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[?]Submitted by Bird TLC Blog
This Saturday @ the Sheraton Anchorage from 6 -10PM. Tickets available at www.birdtlc.net or call 562-4852. Get some good stuff and raise some monies “For the Birds”.
Cell Therapeutics Looking More Like Sell Therapeutics (CTIC)
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[?]Submitted by BioHealth Investor Blog
Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTIC) is about to get to show traders and speculative investors the pleasure and pain in the world of chasing ten-baggers in speculative biotech stocks. The stock has developed a cult following, as you would expect in a company with a share price […]
Somaxon, The Ten-Bagger Chase (SOMX, SNY)
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[?]Submitted by BioHealth Investor Blog
There is a new weapon in the war on insomnia, and one which does not appear to have the drug dependence and the nasty side-effects associated with many other sleep aids. Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOMX) announced this morning that the FDA has approved the New Drug […]
Teva Could Be Seeking Mega-Cap Status (TEVA, PFE, NVS, MRK, SNY)
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[?]
Submitted by BioHealth Investor Blog
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NASDAQ: TEVA) is slowly becoming one of the biggest drug makers in the world. This morning the company is up on the news that it won the bidding process to acquire German generic drug maker Ratiopharm GmbH. The price tag: 3.6 billion Euros, […]
Hofstätter returns to winner’s circle in 2010 San Diego Classic
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[?]Submitted by Billiard Pulse Blog
Gerda Hofstätter from Austria won the season-opening 2010 San Diego Classic.
Hofstätter was undefeated throughout the event. In the final she beat Shu-Han Chang (Taiwan) 7-3 to earn the $12,700 first-place cheque. Chang received $7,800 for second.
The semifinals saw the Austrian defeat Karen Corr (Ireland) 7-4 while Chang […]
Can I Use My Shower Gel As A Bubble Bath?
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[?]Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Sue says…Can all shower gels be used as bubble baths, or are some ingredients only meant for short-term skin contact?
The Right Brain Responds:
Excellent question, Sue, but there’s no simple answer. Products that are intended to remove oil and dirt from skin and hair (like bar soap, shower […]
Will Juice Beauty Nourish Your Skin?
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[?]Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Saskya ask…Does any one know some about Juice Beauty? I’m looking for a new mosturizer, but I don’t really know what to buy I don’t want something extremely expensive.
The Left Beauty Brain replies
If you are looking for a new moisturizer but don’t want to spend a lot […]
Beauty Brains Beauty Blog
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[?]Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Here’s a round up of articles from some of the other beauty blogs that we found interesting.
BellaSugar tells you why you should be wearing sunscreen every day. Non-melanoma skin cancer is up 77% since 1992.
And the Dermatology blog further explains the link between sun exposure and cancer. […]
Who Sells the Best Beauty
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[?]Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
You probably don’t think about the types of companies that make your cosmetics and beauty products but if you did, you might make different choices in the products you buy.
Big and Small companies
The majority of beauty products you can buy at supermarkets & department stores are made […]
Reader Giveaway :: Intelligent Nutrients Anti-Aging Body Elixir
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[?]Submitted by Organic Beauty View Blog
Intelligent Nutrients describe their fragrance philosophy as reinventing the way we think of scent from the roots up. With a plethora of nature’s most healing and emollient oils such as pumpkin seed, red raspberry seed, red grapeseed and jojoba at the base of their new Anti-aging […]
D&G Summer Make Up: Fabulous Quad
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[?]Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
Liking this upcoming quad a whole lot better than the previous purple/pinks; it seems much more edgy and adaptable. Called Fabulous, priced at £35 it launches May 1st in Harrods and Selfridges.
Herbal Essences: A Hairy Thought.
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[?]Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
Herbal Essences is being reformulated to reduce ‘toxic ingredients’, according to an a preliminary agreement between P&G and founder of The Green Patriot Group, David Steinman. The contaminant at issue is 1,4-dioxane, produced during the manufacturing process of some products. My question is why it’s even in […]
Estee Lauder Solid Fragrances
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[?]Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
In 1967, Estee Lauder produced her first ’solid perfume’, Boutique Oval, which back in the day sold for $10. Since then, they’ve come a long way in terms of design and technique but still use traditional hand enamelling and hand applied crystals.
They’re labour intensive and the current […]
Speed Review: New CID i-line Professional Kohl, Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick, Max Factor Vibrant Curve Effect Lipgloss
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[?]Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
New Cid i-line: I’m impressed with the softness and colour of this i-line kohl pen - gorgeous, buttery formulation that goes easily and softly onto the inner rim. The shade - Brown - is a dark, chocolate brown that is colour true on the outer lids, but […]
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