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Makayla and Jasmine's Art Walk!

Sunday, September 26, 2010

A few weeks ago i was having a boring Saturday lazing around doing nothing, when Jasmine text me and asked if i wanted to go for a walk to the Junction Art Festival. I said yes, and it was an absolutely gorgeous day with the sun shining so we walked into town from her house :)
It started near the library (St George's square or something?) and the art was all around town, some hidden and some very visible. There were churches and buildings open with all different exhibitions and tutorials on how to make things, unfortunately we went too late in the day for these, and missed out on all except one super weird one!!!!

There were 5 couches placed randomly around town, that you were able to sit down on, have a rest, or anything you liked. At each one they had a laminated sheet explaining that they were placed haphazardly to raise awareness of homelessness in Launceston. There was a notebook there also for you to write your thoughts. It was very interesting :)

A lot of the art was in trees... At each display there was a card explaining what each was about... I'm not sure about this one- i was just having fun taking pictures :)

This caravan was super weird! It looked interesting at first, with a sign out the front saying "Come inside" .. So Jasz and i did.. We saw the people who had gone in before us sitting in the caravan and being part of an interactive mime show.. It was a little too out there for us, and we decided to skip our turn!

The art work was super interesting. I wish i could remember what this one was about! It was about 5 metres high, and had random objects placed up it.

This one was one of my favourites, with all the coloured umbrellas.

Throughout the whole city there was random pieces of knitting- tied to traffic lights, on bridges etc. This was the biggest display.

I found the coolest bit of graffiti EVER!!!

At Inveresk at the museum and art gallery there was a tent outside filled with students artwork, and if you liked a piece you put the money in an envelope and took the artwork you wanted. I was wishing i had cash with me as there were some very good pieces! This is the tent though, haha :)

Jasmine is so tolerant of my constant picture taking! And is such a good model (or a good poser?) haha.

I always love taking pictures of Jasmine, she is SO much fun, and very beautiful :)

An alley way was filled with posters stuck to the wall. Jasz thought she would try being like those adds for depression you see...

I, on the other hand, just felt like being silly :)

On the way home we walked through Prince's Square, where we found some cute little people amongst the flowers :)

... And another couch!!! (This is Jasmine's sexy couch pose! ;)

We then had some fun taking like 20 photos of ourselves mucking around on the couches, with the camera on timer :) I LOVE how they turned out!!!

Leaving the park Jasmine had her first kiss! ;)

... Or two!!!!

Crossing the road we discovered this round about that instead of the usual plants and grass had SAND on it!!! Jasmine took the opportunity to do some cartwheels!

We then walked back home :)

Thanks Jasmine for a really fun afternoon!!!! It was great to walk around in the sunshine, chatting and laughing non stop :)

I have a dream...

Friday, September 24, 2010

***In English Writing class we read Martin Luther King's 'I have a dream' speech. We were then encouraged to write our own. This is my submission for one of my assignments in the electronic writing section, and this is what is being marked. ***
This is my dream;

At the conclusion of World War One the big powers signed peace treaties with the rest of the world. Although different, the common theme in each of these treaties was, of course, peace. Not every country in the world was involved in these negotiations, but the larger, powerful ones were.
What happened to this peace that was signed for? Is the world at peace today? That would be a massive NO, it is not. There was even a second world war, after these agreements were made. What did these wars, and all wars since, achieve? What good did they do? Solve conflict? Solve problems? Secure peace? It is obvious that they did not. The purpose of each of these was gain. To gain power, money, resources. It is sad to think that we live in a world that is driven by greed, and yet, this is obviously the case.
How is it fair to invade a country and kill their people and justify it with pathetic excuses. We need their resources, the world is over populated, it is not my country...

No, it may not be your country that has been invaded, it may not be your children who are being shot dead on the street, it may not be your house that has been bombed to dust. It may not be your grandmother who was beaten to death by a soldier right before your eyes.

No, these may not be the things that impact upon, and shape your life, but does that make it ok? Ask yourself this: Is it justified?

You may think that 'Ignorance is bliss', but where is the justice in ignorance? I have to say to you- ignorance is NOT bliss! Turn off your Ipods and open your eyes!

Do you see the homeless in the street? Do you see them as human beings? Do you know that there are starving children in your own country? In your own neighbourhood? In your own street?

Do you know that every 26 seconds a child is sold as a sex slave??? Over more than two a minute.
This isn't in other countries; this happens here too, in Australia! Where is the justice in that!?

It seems impossible to imagine that one day every human being might be equal to one another. But- why can't they be? Who is to say they can't be?

You may think it is an overwhelming, impossible task. But it is not. We must believe that we can achieve it. There is an urgent need to work towards a better world. Things are not changing on their own. It will take the effort and commitment of all. But i know we can do it.

Right now, I fear for the future. Especially for my children. What sort of world are they going to be growing up in? Right now, not one i want them to be a part of!
The world is not a fair place. It is filled with injustice. Injustice to all people.
When did it become acceptable to treat another with anything less than love, purely because of race? When did it become ok for millions of people to die everyday?

What happened to the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights? Do people no longer follow them because they have become less than human?

What happened to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals? What happened to working towards achieving these?

Have you forgotten that every person is a child of God, created as equal? Regardless of colour, race, religion or social class?

We cannot let this neglect get the better of us. We must act, and change the world for ourselves, and our children.

Even though the world is filled with despair, and met with hatred at every turn, i still have a dream.

I have a dream that one day injustice will cease to exist in the world. That every person will be given the same opportunities, regardless of who they are.

I have a dream that one day children will no longer be sold as sex slaves. They they too can have a childhood filled with happy memories of family holidays, sunshine, laughter and the chance to just be a child.

I have a dream that one day every religion in the world will be treated with equal respect, and no one will be judged for what they believe in.

I have a dream today!

I have a dream that one day my children will be able to grow up in a world filled with love and respect for all. That they won't know what the word injustice means.

I have a dream that one day no human being will no longer be suffering from hunger or malnutrition. That the goal of eradicating extreme poverty and hunger will be achieved.

I have a dream that one day the 72 million primary school-aged children without an education will receive one. And that this will lead to the 1 Billion illiterate people in the world to drop dramatically.

I have a dream today!

I have a dream that the 9 million children who die before their 5th birthday will have the chance to live longer. That the child mortality rate will drop, and children will grow to be adults.

I have a dream that the alarming statistics of one human being dying every thirty seconds from Malaria will reduce dramatically, and that the goal to combat Malaria and other diseases will be achieved.

I have a dream that one day the leaders of our countries will realise that guns, murder, bombs and violence solve nothing. That there is a way to solve conflict, and create peace without these methods.

I have a dream today!

This is my dream. A dream i carry in my heart, a dream i wish to share with the world.
I carry this dream and the hope and faith that this will one day be more than just a dream- with me always.

With this hope and faith, this dream that i have, we can all work towards these goals. I urge you to awaken your hope and faith to move our world from a place filled with anguish, hate and violence, to a place filled with love, kindness and peace.

Oh, imagine how glorious the day will be when the lion and the lamb lie down together in a spirit of brotherhood. No contention among two enemies. Friends at last.

When this day comes, when we finally reject injustice and let peace govern our lives, oh how wonderful it will be.

Equality of life for all.

Peace at last.

This is my dream. I invite you to awaken yourselves and join me.

The time to act is NOW.

I really do want to blog...

Thursday, September 16, 2010

I am dying to do a proper blog post and have soooo much to blog about!!! (Art vs Science, Rachel's birthday, lap it up, a photoshoot i did with Jory and the junction art festival to name a few things!) And i really do want to blog them....

BUT- i spent the first week of holidays at grandad's (painting!) and the internet is SO slow it is hardly worth turning the computer on! And last night i got back from an Eddie Rice Camp in Hobart, which pretty much took up the whole second week.. I am in deloraine for the night tonight (Friday) but i am off to babysit for a friend.. And tomorrow night i will be back in town for a friends 18th.. and back to school on Monday :( AND school is now charging us for our internet use.. We all have a limit, and blogging at school is going to use up all of my downloads, which i need for school work :(

Can anyone say BUSY!??

PLUS i NEED to do homework! You will be graced with at least one blog post from that as one of my assignments is to blog (im kinda failing that one ey Mrs Selvec!??)

And here is a random picture that is nothing to do with this post as i hate a blog post without one... This is a graffiti wall i saw in Hobart.. It is a dog scratching fleas.. WHY anyone would paint that as their graffiti i don't really know... It made me laugh though, so i took a picture!

I am going to try and at least blog one thing before i go back to town!!! I am really excited to share with you guys what i have been up to, and the photos i have been taking!!!!!

I bet you all just can't wait, right?? ;) ;) Haha :)
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Clean and Natural Home on atly

I am so happy to be able to share with you my new class, the Clean and Natural Home on atly.

If you haven’t heard of atly yet, it is a new online social learning website with an inspiring vision.  I am honored to have been asked to be part of the launch of their new learning platform.

The Clean and Natural Home is more than just cleaning tips for cleaning your home without using toxic chemicals.  It’s about creating routines that work for you, learning to enjoy your everyday, and making a house into a home.

Here’s a short little video about my class.

Smelly Laundry Tip

It seems like I’ve had a string of bad luck lately when it comes to repairs lately…. the refrigerator, vacuum, car, toaster, window, and my dryer have all broken recently.

Since I knew the dryer repair would be expensive, and this summer has been HOT, I took my time to schedule the repair.  My laundry dries in a fraction of the time hanging outside on my rack than it does in the dryer.  I use my drying rack to dry a lot of my clothes already anyway.  I love the clean, fresh smell of clothes dried on the line.  I only really hate drying towels outside.  Scratchy!

Once I got around to scheduling the repair, I had to wait longer still, since the part seemed to be on a slow boat from China.  As long as the weather has been hot and fair, it’s been mostly great to dry all my laundry outside.

But the last few weeks have brought a mix of weather.  We’ve had some torrential rain here, and since we had a fire on the mountain above our town last year, we’ve even had flooding in nearby neighborhoods.

A few weeks ago, I was crazy busy and hurrying to put wet laundry out on the line when I noticed dark and threatening clouds in the distant sky.  The wind was picking up.  A storm was coming.  So I threw the wet laundry back into my basket and raced it back into the house.  Thanks to my crazy schedule, it sat in the basket in the laundry room, as the rain poured down outside and was forgotten until the next afternoon.  By that point the whole load of laundry smelled musky and and mildewy.

I tossed it all back into the wash, but several items came out still smelling bad.

For laundry odors, I’ve used baking soda, vinegar, and borax.  And of the three, my favorite in Borax.

Here’s how:  I fill my laundry sink (you can use a basin too) with several gallons of water, add approximately 1 tablespoon of Borax per gallon.  Stir to dissolve the Borax.  Then soak the smelly clothes for several hours. It’s a solution that works well for my husband’s stinky running clothes and my kids’ stinky soccer stuff.  After soaking, toss them in the washer and launder as usual.

It takes care of every odor I’ve had trouble with…

I’ve had several requests for a solution for smelly towels, but since I don’t have that problem, I can’t say first hand if Borax works… though I suspect it would be great.  If you’ve tried Borax for smelly towels, or another solution that works, I’d love to hear.

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Sindie Pop! Winter Shades

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Good evening folks! Tonight I have some Sindie Pop! shades to show you. These are winter shades that will be discontinued soon, so be sure to grab yours ASAP. I'm pretty excited because Sindie was one of the first indie brands I had ever heard of and had been eyeing the brand for quite some time!

 The Mean One. Three thin coats.  A white crelly with green sparkle and green glitter.

 Mr. Freeze. Three coats. A crelly loaded with blue fine shimmer and blue as well as white glitter.

"♥". One coat over black. A simply gorgeous topper! It's a clear base loaded with pink, fuchsia, red, white and a hint of grey glitter. These colors look stunning together.

 Kiss Me By The Fireplace. Three thin coats. A white crelly with fine holo glitter, pink shimmer and red and purple glitter.

On The 5th Day. Three thin coats. A whiteish polish with super fine almost pearly golden shimmer. There's also small teal and gold glitter.

All of these polishes had plenty of glitter. Even though I used three coats, they were all on the thin side. On The 5th Day and The Mean One needed a second coat of top coat, but all the others were fine after just one. My favorite was "♥", I just loved how the subtle hint of grey really made the other colors pop.

So here's the good and the bad news- these colors are available... until the end of February! That means today and tomorrow are the last days to pick up these beauties. Good news! It's now extended into March, until the 20th! Click here to pick up these lovely shades!

Products featured were press samples. For additional information, please refer to my Disclosure Policy.

FOTD - Laura Mercier Artiste Palette Is The Greatest

Wednesday, February 26, 2014
 I felt better this morning so I put on a neutral eye and a soft "naked" face. I used my Laura Mercier Artiste Palette (2012 version), which might be my most beloved palette of all time. Seriously. I use it every week and it comes on the majority of my trips.

I still haven't put a dent in it. Well Vanilla Nuts, the light bone color that I use for a brow highlight, is almost near hitting pan. This was such a great gift from my then boyfriend, now husband. Every time I look at this palette I am filled with approval. Such a versatile makeup item! I was tempted to buy the 2013 version but there were just too many overlapping shades, some of which I also owned as singles.

Brows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder Duo in Granite
Eyes: LORAC Behind The Scenes Eye Primer, Laura Mercier shades in: Vanilla Nuts, Cafe au Lait, Coffee Ground, Rich Coffee and Sunlit, Wet'n'Wild Panther, La Femme Eye Liner Sealer, false lashes
Face: Make Up For Ever Pro Finish, Revlon Colorstay, NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Powder, NARS Douceur
Lips: Revlon Lip Butter in Creme Brulee

Have a great night!

Quick LOTD

Monday, February 24, 2014
Just wanted to show you all what I wore today as my LOTD. As promised, I have been wearing my Impulse Cosmetics Opaque Matte Lipstick in Electric City. Alas, this is not super opaque nor is it super matte. I ended up using it with OCC Lip Tar in Harlot. Electric City in the center of the lips, Harlot on the outer perimeter.

Good night!

Glam Polish Rydell High, Part II: Grease Inspired Shades

Good evening (well, early morning, really)!

Today I have for you another installment of the Glam Polish Rydell High Collectors Series. The three shades I'm showing you today are available now for preorder but will be released on February 27th.

A Comparison Between Plate Organizers: Bundle Monster & Cosmos

Saturday, February 22, 2014

For the longest time, I stored my plates in a homemade binder using baseball card holders. I even wrote a post about it a long time ago. Recently I wanted something a bit nicer since the binder was getting ridiculously heavy, believe it or not those plates can start to really weigh a bit once you have 100+! I bought two plate organizers just so I'd be able to compare and they both have pros and cons.

First, let's examine the Bundle Monster Nail Stamp Stamping Plate Zippered Synthetic Leather Case Plates Holder Organizer.

Cost: $15.99
Easily purchased through Amazon or the Bundle Monster website.
Exterior is a nice heavy duty, vinyl, shiny croc print. The interior is a soft flocked velvet lined material. The stitching is sound. .
BM says:
Has 84 nail plates slots, but is designed to hold 168 plates (2 plates per slot). Fits 5.6 cm standard size nail plates.
Size: length 2-3/8'' * width 7/32''
Personally I don't like to place two plates in a slot. I'll be honest, I don't really have a valid reason, I just like having every plate in it's own spot. Maybe if there was a "lip" on the backside, I wouldn't mind as much.

Next, the Cosmos Black Soft Nylon Zippered Nail Art Stamp Plates Holder Organizer.

Cost: $12.99
Purchasable through Amazon.
The exterior is nylon. It pulls a bit around the stitching and doesn't seem super solid or quality. Essentially it reminds me of a CD case one might find at a dollar store. It's functional but the materials don't seem to be that great.

Cosmos says:
Have 8 pages to hold 108 standard sized (2.2") stamp plates and 16 large sized (2.75") stamp plates
See-through design makes convenient for organization, zipper equipped makes your items more secure
It is nice to be able to store my larger octagon shaped plates, even if I can only store 16 of them. I like that this organizer can store 108 plates without having to double up plates in each slot. Each page is double sided. However, the pages seem flimsier.

To sum it up, I like the Bundle Monster organizer more in terms of quality, it definitely is made from better materials. I'm not crazy about the croc print though! I wish it had storage for other sized plates. The Cosmos organizer is just flimsier and less appealing, though I can't deny that I love all the extra slots.

Hope that helps! Have you seen any other organizers out there other than the one from BM, Pueen and Cosmos?

Products featured were purchased by me. For additional information, please refer to my Disclosure Policy.

Impulse Cosmetics Get Lippy Palette - Opaque Matte Lipsticks Review

 I recently stumbled upon Impulse Cosmetics while looking for reasonably priced cosmetic glitter. While I did pick some of that up (to be reviewed at a later time), these lipsticks caught my eye and I purchased a Get Lippy Palette during a recent sale.

Get Lippy Palettes are custom made, filled with your choice of five Opaque Matte Lipsticks or METALUXE shades. I opted for matte shades because metallics have just never been my cup of tea. The shades I selected (you also pick a backup shade at checkout) were not so much for wearing on their own (though hey, if you can pull off a striking mint lip - you're pretty much my hero) but for mixing around/editorial looks and ombre lips. Regularly, each shade is $6.99 for a full sized, balm like twist up tube. According to the listing, each palette is roughly the amount of three lipsticks. This five shade palette is $22.95.

Glam Polish Nature's Beauty Trio

Friday, February 21, 2014

Good evening!

Tonight I have three Glam Polish shades to show you, from the Nature's Beauty Trio. These will be available for purchase on Feb. 27th but are available to preorder from the Glam Polish website now.

EOTD - Pink Glitter

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

"On Wednesdays we wear pink!"

Or rather, happy Wednesday - I'm wearing pink glitter.

This is my first time wearing straight up glitter on my eye lid, not an eye product that happens to have a bit of glitter in it. I picked a good one for my first time, this is Impulse Cosmetics Cupcake. It's micro fine hot pink with iridescent sparkle.

Two Valentine's Day Manicures

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Here's a couple manicures I did last week that were V-Day themed!

The first is a chocolate dipped strawberry manicure. I used Morgan Taylor Man of the Moment as the red and Wet'n'Wild Black Creme as the black color. Everything else was painted with acrylic paint.

This simpler manicure used Lacquer Lust Amor as the base. It's a white to pink thermal on which I placed heart studs, also available at the LL shop.

Short and simple post, that's all there is to it tonight.

Mundane Mondays, Vol. XV: Chinese New Year Parade

Monday, February 17, 2014

Good evening!

I hope you had a great weekend and a fabulous Valentine's Day. We didn't do much this year, as we planned to go to San Francisco the next day to wrap up Chinese New Year festivities and attend the parade.

Nail Pattern Boldness A Parliament of Magpies, Pt. 3

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Good evening!

Tonight I have my final segment of the Nail Pattern Boldness A Parliament of Magpies Collection. Be sure to check out parts 1 & 2  if you haven't already. Tonight we'll be looking at Clairvoyant Visitor, Love Returns, Magpie's Treasure and Thieving. I've saved some of my favorites - best for last!

Perfume Diary: Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'Eau Eau de Toilette

Friday, February 14, 2014

Good afternoon! As it is Valentine's Day, I thought it might be appropriate to tell a love story. Or rather, a tale of falling out of obsessive love.

Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'Eau was my among my first perfume purchases. It was in fact the priciest fragrance I bought at time the time which is rather odd because I didn't think that it smelled particularly appealing. Does that sound slightly crazy?

Here's what happened. I somehow ended up with a small sample spray of this scent and was instantly addicted. Not because I happened to love how it smelled and wanted to experience it over and over, but because it had such an different, odd opening that I kept obsessively sniffing my wrist. For you see, L'Ombre Dans L'eau ("shadow in the water") initially has a leafy, green smell.

When I was younger, my parents had a hastily thrown together garden in the backyard. They grew - or should I say, they attempted- green onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes. This small little attempt to cultivate a small part of our yard was in rather in vain as weeds grew rampant and deer as well as rabbits murdered most of what they grew. However a few small tomato plants survived and it is the smell of those greens on a hot, humid day that reminds me of how LdL opens.

A bit later, roses creep into bloom. Their fragrance approaches slowly, but relentless until you're surrounded by an English garden. Imagine soft petals laden with dew. There are supposed to be a few other notes too; namely blackcurrant and hints of citrus but I don't really get much of that. Perhaps the leafy portion (cassis) but I don't really get any of the berry. Citrus is really a hard scent for me, it always runs and hides when it encounters my skin.

Strangely enough, I bought this fragrance because I was infatuated and perplexed by the green opening. I didn't find it pleasant, I didn't really want others to smell it on me. I was just captivated by the top notes and just wanted to sniff it over and over again, just to gain an understanding of what it was.

And so, that is how I ended up with 3.4 fl. oz. of an EdT that I rarely wear. The longer I have it, the less it interests me. I'm not bewitched anymore. Not being a rose lover (at all), I hardly ever reach for it. What was I thinking, buying the 3.4? The bottle I have is of the old packaging. The new bottle is rounder and has a more aesthetically pleasing design.

Sillage: Mild
Lasting Power: Very short lived, 4 hours or less on me.

What do you think of Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'Eau? I've heard that those who like it also love the Bais candle, I can't comment because I detest roses.

On that note, happy Valentine's Day from a rose hating blogger!

Products featured were purchased by me.

"Full Face" Base Makeup Routine

Thursday, February 13, 2014

I always get a good chuckle when people compliment my skin on Instagram. The small images size on IG do seem to be pleasing but I attribute any "flawless" skin remarks to a foundation that photographs extremely well.

I don't have clear, smooth, dewy skin. Acne has plagued me ever since I was nine years and thanks to hormonal issues, continues to be a constant battle. Breakouts are kept in check with a combination of diet and birth control. Thanks to glycolic acid peels, most of the pitting is gone but I still have some hyperpigmentation and enlarged pores.

Laura Mercier Finishing Eye Brush

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

This review is long overdue, I purchased the Laura Mercier Finishing Eye Brush back in May of last year. I was curious about this brush because of its duofiber bristles. It's the same price as the MAC 286 ($32), so I opted for the Laura Mercier because I not tried any brushes from the brand yet and wanted to get a feel for what they were like.

According to the Laura Mercier website, the bristles are "natural" and the white is synthetic. I'm rubbish at trying to identify animal hairs so I won't even try to guess what exactly "natural" means. The synthetic bristles extend approximately 2.5mm further than the other hairs. The brush is soft, rather loose in terms of brush head density. The shape is slightly tapered, but more of a long bristled dome shape than a severe taper. The handle is lighter than MAC, even a tad bit lighter than Hakuhodo brushes of the same size.

I find this brush to be quite good at diffusing color. This is not really the sort of brush that is good for moving large amounts of shadow around for blending, but more for buffing color into a fade.  The one thing that I've noticed is that it is a very one directional. That is, if you do any sort of windshield wiper motions back and forth, you may find the synthetic bristles to be a bit pokey. It's uncomfortable on the delicate eye area, so I advise to stick to outward and upward strokes instead of any circular movements.

Giorgio Armani #22, Stila #9, Hakuhodo G5522BkSL, Laura Mercier Finishing Eye Brush

Compared to other brushes of similar size and shape, I would say that the LM Finishing Eye is the one of the more rounded tapered blending brushes I have. Hakuhodo G5522BkSL is softer, finer, pointier and denser and it does it similar job though since more bristles contact the skin, it does what Finishing Eye does with less work.

My favorite use for this brush is to create what I call the lazy smoked eye. That is to say, a monochromatic look with just one dark shadow, like so:
 This is L'oreal Infallible Smoldering Plum. On the left side, I've simply patted on the color to my movable lid.  On the right side, I've diffused the color upwards and outwards. Since this does lessen the intensity, I would then pat more color on my lid closest to the lash line.

The finished look, with hastily smudged black liner and a swipe of mascara.

Other products worn:

Brows: Anastasia Brow Powder Duo in Granite, Essence Brow & Lash Mascara
Eyes: LORAC Behind The Scenes Eye Primer, CoverGirl LiquidLineBlast Liner in Black, CoverGirl Flame Out Mascara
Face: Dolce & Gabbana The One Luminous Foundation, Wet'n'Wild Take On The Day Powder, La Femme Heather Blush
Lips: Bite Beauty Musk

Have you tried any Laura Mercier brushes or any other duofiber eye brushes? I know Real Techniques had a LE set with one and Hakuhodo makes a few that aren't black/white but white on white bristles.

Products featured were purchased by me, for my own use. For additional information, please refer to my Disclosure Policy.

Wet'n'Wild Take On The Day Mattifying Powder - NARS Light Reflecting Powder Dupe?

Monday, February 10, 2014

Good evening! A while back I picked up the new Wet'n'Wild Take On The Day Mattifying Powder in Pedestal and have been wearing it to compare with my beloved NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Powder. Alas, I wanted to post pictures sooner but it's pretty much been cloudy/raining nonstop since I've had it.

It's priced at $4.99 and is one of the new Wet'n'Wild Fergie products for 2014, can be found as a part of the permanent wall display. The fact that there is a color name (Pedestal) makes me wonder if WnW intends on releasing more shades and named this shade anticipating the need for distinction. Who knows.

New Bigger Pharmagel DN-24 Hydracreme Intensive Moisturizer

Sunday, February 9, 2014

I was recently able to try Pharmagel DN-24 Hydracreme Intensive Moisturizer and I was quite pleased.   Let's just cut down to the chase, shall we?

My skin has steady become less and less oily over the last year and other than my tzone, my skin is quite dry. I've been using Pharmagel Hydracreme in the morning as an all over moisturizer before applying primer and then makeup. I like that it absorbs very quickly and does an incredible job softening the skin.  Another plus is that it is formulated without parabens, alcohol, petrochemicals, pthalates, or sulfates which is nice considering that many people do have sensitivities to these ingredients. It does however contain fragrance. It's pretty mild, fades pretty quickly and I haven't noticed any skin irritation myself.

Overall I like this moisturizer quite a bit as it doesn't feel like there is any sort of residue or heaviness, just really supple skin. I would consider it to be most suitable for those with normal to dry skin and perhaps too heavy for those with oilier skin.

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AGUAYTIA, Peru -- Alarmed by evidence that drug trafficking is on the rise
in Peru, the Bush administration expects controversial anti-narcotics
air-interdiction flights to resume in the Andean nation by the end of this

"We are seeing a large increase in the number of people clearing out old
coca fields and getting back into it," said a senior U.S. official in Peru
who is familiar with anti-narcotics efforts there. His agency doesn't permit
him to be named.

The official and other experts attribute the resurgence of coca, the raw
material for cocaine, mainly to intense pressure on coca growers in
neighboring Colombia, where Washington has spent nearly $2 billion in recent
years. Other factors include lapses in enforcement in Peru and the failure
of U.S.-promoted alternative crops such as coffee and hearts of palm to be
as profitable as coca for Peruvian farmers.

Coca is grown almost exclusively in Colombia, Peru and Bolivia.
Historically, when growers in one country in the Andean triangle are
squeezed, production shifts to another. The White House Office of National
Drug Control Policy estimates that Peru produces about one-fifth of the
roughly 770 tons of cocaine exported annually in recent years to the United
States and Europe.

U.S.-backed air surveillance and interdiction of traffickers ended abruptly
in Peru and Colombia on April 20, 2001, when the Peruvian air force and a
CIA contractor downed a floatplane and killed Veronica Bowers, 35, a
missionary from Muskegon, and her infant daughter.

Her husband, Jim Bowers, also a missionary, and their son, Cory, 7, were
also on board but were uninjured. The pilot, Kevin Donaldson, of Geigertown,
Pa., was shot in both legs but survived. Their return home had been mistaken
for a drug flight.

After the incident, U.S. and Peruvian congressional investigations
determined that U.S. and Peruvian contract employees who tracked the
floatplane, misidentified it and shot it down weren't fluent enough in
English and Spanish to work together effectively.

Before that, Peru, with CIA help, had made sharp gains against drug
trafficking by blowing small planes ferrying drugs to Colombia out of the

Despite U.S. help in growing alternative crops and building new roads and
bridges to bring those crops to market, coca -- a guaranteed cash crop
harvested four times annually -- remains king in the region.

"There is still not another product that provides a living for farmers,"
said Flavio Sanchez, the head of the coca growers association in Aguaytia.

"Bridges and roads are fine, but tell me how I am supposed to eat a bridge
or a road," said Elsa Malpartida, a leader of the coca growers association
in Tingo Maria.

Forced eradication and a production boom in Colombia combined to reduce
Peruvian coca cultivation by 70 percent in the 1990s. Since 2001, however,
Peruvian cultivation has increased. Last year, although 17,000 acres of coca
fields were eradicated in Peru, total coca cultivation increased by almost
6,500 acres.

Indirect evidence suggests traffickers already have resumed aerial

"We have detected unregistered flights that we cannot confirm are drug
flights, but many probably are," said Nils Ericsson Correa, Peru's
cabinet-level antidrug czar.

It's unclear when antidrug flights will resume. Peruvian pilots and their
on-the-ground tracking partners already have completed training on
simulators in Oklahoma City, with the expectation that they'll fly two
Cessna Citations.

"We will have something up and running by the end of the year," the U.S.
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Sitting at Fa'a'ā International Airport on our way home from the Tahiti Yacht Rally, we got into a discussion about the trip (as you do) with two of the participants from the rally group; Peter and Jenny. Having missed my calling as a journalist I decided to make the most of this great chat and asked Peter and Jenny if I could interview them. We had a few hours to spare anyway, so why not!

T: So is racing yachts on your holidays for you?

P and J: Our crew was pretty competitive and we really enjoyed the low key racing. Our catamaran, a Catana 55, with square top main, two rolling head sails and retractable dagger boards was pretty fast. The wind was consistently in the high teens and low 20’s and boat speeds in the 10’s and 11’s were not uncommon.

The races were a good mix of blue water sailing between islands and smooth water sailing in the mostly, deep lagoons.
The best race was around the island of Taha’a, basically a full circle inside the lagoon on flat water followed by that great dinner at the exclusive Taha’a Island Resort and Spa. Plus we won the race by 2 seconds on the water, so we were happy.

T: How was the organization of the rally? No pressure here, be honest!

P and J: The organization of the event was faultless, except for some rain that you failed to put in the brochure!

Your local knowledge took us to places and restaurants that we just wouldn’t have found on our own and the places that Frederic (the groups local guide and yacht technician) took us added so much to the experience. We really loved the traditional Polynesian dinners and entertainment that you included after each race day.

T: Did you feel that you had the support and technical back up along the way?

P and J: The technical support offered by Frederic from the charter company was exemplary. At one stage a pin sheared in our steering system and we were rudderless for a short time, which in 25 knots of wind was a bit scary! However Frederic was able to fix this reasonably quickly.

T: Having chartered bareboat yachts with us before and now having joined a Yacht Rally, what are your thoughts on the two options?

P and J: The social interaction between the crews was something that attracted us to the rally, it’s something that you just don’t get on a bareboat charter. Of course you can chat to locals and other charterers in ports when bareboating, there will always be that comradery when sailing. But the interaction was just so readily available on the rally and we could join in as much or as little as we wanted which was reassuring.

Navigation around Tahiti is also not that simple but we found the daily briefings with you both and the input from Frederic kept us all out of trouble. Frederic guided us to a number of “secret” anchorages and snorkeling spots which was just amazing. The best was probably swimming with the manta rays and eagle rays in the Bora Bora lagoon.

T: Any last words before we board this plane?

P and J: In all honesty we could not have had the experience we had in Tahiti if it weren’t for the rally. We had the freedom to explore on our own when we wanted and the support from Mariner when we needed it.

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One of the many beautiful beaches in Taha'a

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Last week, I talked about shame in this column. This week, we’re looking into shame’s antonym, pride. Shame and pride are fundamentally human emotions, and both rely on having a sense of self. You can imagine an animal being happy, sad or angry, but if you dress your dog in a tutu, he’s just not capable of being upset about his looks. Being aware of these feelings, understanding them and knowing how to use them to better yourself are big parts of being big thinkers, and that’s part of what Growing Pains is about.

Pride has a long history of being contentious. On one side, humanists (and, at the extreme end, Objectivists) quote Aristotle and claim pride as a virtue, while a pantheon of religions view it as a vice. We tread the middle ground here in Growing Pains (especially because I’m not a philosophy major).

Arrogance is arguably the biggest pitfall of pride. When you’re proud of something you’ve done, it’s natural to feel good about yourself, and from there it’s easy to start comparing yourself to others and feeling superior to them. Obvious concerns about douchebaggery aside, the need/desire to compare yourself to others comes from insecurity. You’re searching for a yardstick of success to measure yourself against instead of having your own satisfaction in mind. For all she got wrong, Ayn Rand got this right: “A creative man [or woman] is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.”

Bragging is the same can of worms. The moment you start telling unsolicited stories about yourself, this weird inversion happens. What seemed like confidence reveals itself as insecurity. If you drew satisfaction from meeting your own objectives, then you wouldn’t have to feel sure of yourself by soliciting the respect of others — assuming that rubbing your achievements in people’s faces successfully impresses them.

Pride needs to be tempered by modesty, but I’m not of the mind that humility is a greater virtue. Pride is important; it’s the reward for accomplishing something you set your mind to, and the tougher it was, the better it feels. It’s something you can treasure without having to seek the praise of others to validate it. It gives you faith in yourself after you’ve accomplished something, encouraging you further. It makes tough things worth it. Sure, it’s nice to have the money that comes from working a tough job, but the pride is what makes a job a career.

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Das Anfang Oktober für FIFA 18 veröffentlichte Update auf Version 1.03 hat für großen Ärger bei vielen Spielern gesorgt, auch vor dem Hintergund angeblich mangelhafter Kommunikation mit der Community seitens der Entwickler, wozu nun ein Senior Game Designer der Fußballsimulation auf Stellung bezogen hat. Demnach würden sich die Entwickler durchaus mit dem Feedback auf der Plattform beschäftigen, jedoch nicht viel interagieren, da es schwer sei mit den Meldungen mitzuhalten, es jede Menge Arbeit gebe und die aktive Aufarbeitung dadurch nur enttäuschen würde.
Als weiteren Punkt führt der Entwickler an, dass man vor allem nach konstruktivem Feedback anhand von Videos und Beispielen mit klarer Kommunikation suche, während ein schlechter Umgangston nicht zielführend sei und zunehmendes Spamming und Co. ihn persönlich demotivieren würden, sich der Sache anzunehmen. Darüber hinaus agieren die Entwickler bei der Nachbesserung auf Basis von Berichten und Daten, was nicht immer übereinstimme und dementsprechend Arbeit in Anspruch nehme. Außerdem ließen es die Unternehmensrichtlinien für die Entwickler nicht immer zu, bestimmte Ankündigungen frühzeitig zu tätigen. Abseits dessen befürwortet der Senior Game Designer die Idee eines Mega-Threads auf anstatt vieler Unterkategorien, jedoch solle die Community selbst darüber entscheiden.

Zum Abschluss scherzt der Entwickler noch, dass sein Sohn gerade aufgewacht sei und versuche sein Telefon zu klauen und schließt daher mit wohlwollendem Gruß an die Community. Deren Reaktion fällt unterdessen gemischt aus und so wird etwa moniert, dass es im offiziellen Forum seit über einer Woche einen Top-Thread mit konstruktiver Kritik in Form von Schilderungen und Bildmaterial gibt, jedoch dahingehend nichts von EA adressiert wurde.

Madden NFL 18 one formation breaks the game AI

When EA Sports unveiled the first teaser trailer for Madden NFL 18 many fans hoped that the game would see enhanced offensive and defensive artificial intelligence that would make gameplay more seamless than past installments. As it turns out the AI in the sports title can adjust to match players’ skills react to every play and simulate live football — human errors and all. Unfortunately players have discovered a caveat to the new-and-improved system: one formation breaks it.

The Madden NFL 18 formation in question is the “Gun Monster,” a weakened shotgun arrangement that puts just three offensive lineman (two guards and the center) on the line to shield the quarterback and running back. Offensive tackles on the other hand are lined up with the receivers. Though it’s undoubtedly a strange offense real NFL teams have employed it.

Within the game the defensive artificial intelligence doesn’t recognize the decreased quarterback protection and to compensate spreads out its defensive front seven to cover the trios. And while the computer-controlled defense is totally confused some players are using that toward their advantage using the formation to easily gain consistent yardage.

When playing against an actual human opponent the Gun Monster play is hardly ever effective. Players have no way to call an audible and thus must face a down or call a timeout if the defense ends up aligning correctly. But when facing off with the AI system no adaptation happens. One defensive tackle is tasked with attempting to get through three offensive lineman and stop a running play inside the zone. Suffice to say it’s practically impossible for the AI to succeed at the play granting players an easy gain.

According to Electronic Arts the error will be amended soon. “We are aware of an issue with the Gun Monster formation which is causing problems with in-game AI. The issue has been identified and will be fixed in a forthcoming Title Update,” the company said in a statement.
Before the formation is fixed those wanting to pull in easy rushing yards against their computer opponent can do so with the Browns Bengals Titans and Ravens as all four teams have playbooks that utilize the Gun Monster. Let’s just hope the game’s surprisingly enjoyable Longshot mode won’t be the next thing impacted by a system malfunction.

Madden NFL 18 is available now for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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NBA 2K18 for the prediction of the NBA championship

The NBA has started with a spectacular opening night that has left two big games and sad news. In the field of eSports and video games, the king of basketball is NBA 2K18, title that has dared to predict the results of the new season.

First match and first in the front. The simulation performed by the NBA 2K18 My League mode has not taken into account any serious injuries to the players. The opening match was the one that faced Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers and nobody could predict a misfortune like the one that happened.

With just a few minutes to start the game, one of Boston’s great signings, Gordon Hayward, literally broke his ankle by falling with all the weight of his body in poor posture. If a miracle does not remedy it, Hayward has said goodbye to the season. The faces of the comrades and rivals revealed it, while the American television tried not to show images of the player injured by its gravity.
While it is true that the Celtics can cover their loss with a new signing, finding a player offering the same guarantees will be complicated. However, NBA 2K18 predictions can still be met. We’ll see if he’s right!

A new season plus the Oklahoma City Thunder will have no luck facing the ring. The Big Three formed by Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and Paul George will be a powerful weapon against the rivals, but they will not reach their goal. Although Westbrook will become MVP, his team will be dismantled from the competition in the conference semifinals.

The final of the NBA West Conference will be played by the Golden State Warriors, one more year, and the Houston Rockets, who thanks to the vision of game Chris Paul will achieve a spectacular balance of 58-24 in the regular league. Ryan Anderson will take the award to the most valued player of the season. However, the Warriors will become the conference winners and will play another year in the NBA Finals.
Against whom? Well according to the simulation created by NBA 2K18 against Boston Celtics. Kyrie Irving should be enough to lead the team to the final, since with Hayward’s injury he will have to take the entire responsibility of the former Cavaliers. The Celtics will defeat in the semifinals of the Eastern Conference precisely to the equipment of LeBron James, that this year will not play again the final.

In fact, LeBron, despite getting large numbers, will see how this year Kevin Durant surpasses him as the most valuable player.
As for the Draft lottery, Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers will be the teams that get the best positions in the table, followed by Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings. As for the best rookie of the year, Lakers’ Lonzo Ball and Sacramento Kings’ De’Aaron Fox will compete for it, but the victory will be for Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons, who could not play last season .

We will see how many of these predictions are met. At the moment, the bad luck of Boston Celtics may have truncated the magnificent season that presented itself, although the staff continues to have talented players. Warriors part as undisputed favorite, but will there be surprises?

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NBA 2K18, you can use 3 tips and tricks to quickly and efficiently get VC

Almost everyone in the NBA 2K community is discussing virtual currency to some degree. It has been a hot-button topic since the game was released on September 15.

Many gamers have balked at the notion of spending real money to upgrade their MyPlayer thus many fans are thirsty to find the best ways to earn VC without dipping into their wallets. I’ve found three efficient and dependable ways to earn VC without playing an actual game.

MyLeague Simcast Live Every Day Keeps VC Coming Your Way

MyLeague can be one of the most lucrative modes in the game. Actually playing games can earn you close to 1,000 VC per contest. However this article is about earning quickly and efficiently. Did you know that you still earn VC in MyLeague even when you simulate a game?

That’s right.

Start a MyLeague with any team. Set the quarter length to 12 minutes. The difficulty setting doesn’t matter. Go to the in-mode calendar and simulate a game using Simcast Live. Make sure you turn the sim speed up to 6X.

Whether you participate in the simulation or not you’ll still earn 400 VC for every game. It doesn’t even matter if your team wins or loses.

Gamers who work or are in school can simply start a MyLeague game each morning afternoon or evening before they leave for the day. The simulation doesn’t require you to press any buttons to complete. When you return you’ll have earned your VC. You could repeat the process before you go to bed.

It’s an easy way to ensure you earn at least 800 VC every day. If you’re concerned about your console being on all day all you need to do is set it to go into sleep mode after being idle for 2 hours. The simulation doesn’t take that long to complete.

If you’re home but just can’t get on the sticks at the time you can potentially sim through a number of games earning 400 VC each time. If you complete an entire MyLeague season using this strategy you will earn yourself 24,600 VC.

The MyNBA 2K18 App Will Show You The Fake Money

If you’re complaining about VC and don’t have the FREE MyNBA 2K18 application on your phone you’re like a thirsty man at a water fountain who refuses to push the little button to have a drink.

The application practically gives you VC for simply logging on. There are prediction games based on the real NBA that you can play as well and those carry more VC earning options. It’s possible to earn as much as 1,000 VC per day.
Answering 2KTV Questions Brings Virtual Prosperity

Last year’s game featured 38 episodes of 2KTV. Each of those episodes gives gamers an opportunity to earn VC for answering questions and participating in polls. You can usually earn close to 400 VC from the show and it’s pretty informative overall.

The show runs once a week. If you used all three of these strategies in concert you can realistically earn 13,000 VC per week without playing a single game. That’s not even counting what you can earn from picking up the controller and actually playing any of the VC-earning modes.

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NHL 18′ simulation has Blackhawks out of playoffs, Lightning winning Stanley Cup

If EA Sports’ full-season simulation on “NHL 18″ proves to be anything more than just, you know, a video game simulation, the Tampa Bay Lightning have even more reason to get pumped for 2017-18.

A year after “NHL 17″ correctly predicted the Nashville Predators would win the Western Conference, the newest installment of the game has the Lightning dethroning the Pittsburgh Penguins as Stanley Cup champions. The simulation also projected a Western Conference Finals bout between the Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers, whose superhuman captain, Connor McDavid, graces the cover of the game.
Not everyone made out so well in the “NHL 18″ forecast, though. The Chicago Blackhawks, for instance, were left completely out of the playoff picture a year after they fell victim to the Predators early in the postseason.

The game also predicts Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov will win the Maurice Richard Trophy as the League’s top regular-season goal scorer, as well as the Conn Smythe Trophy for MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron is projected to repeat as Selke Trophy winner for best defensive forward, which would be his fifth time winning the award, Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson is predicted to earn his third Norris Trophy and Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price is projected to win the Vezina Trophy for the second time.

NBA 2K18 : Unveil The Neighborhood

It’s getting closer and closer to NBA 2K18’s release, 2K has been teasing major changes to NBA 2K18’s MyCareer mode seemingly all summer, and now they finally unveiled The Neighborhood, the first live world within the NBA 2K series. The Neighborhood is the evolution to the MyCareer, MyPark, and Pro-Am experiences. takes you to have a look at the new features and details.

The neighborhood is unlike anything ever seen in NBA 2K or any other sports career mode before. It’s an open world hub area where MyPlayers run around, visit and interact with other myplayers and characters. We can also see foot locker, swag’s and a barber shop. At foot locker you are able to get new shoes but swag’s will allow you to purchase additional outfits and the barber shop will give you access to new haircuts.

we also get a look at a gym which shows your players along with other players, if you want to make your player stronger, you have to actually walk, bike, or skate your way to the gym and workout.

The Road to 99

NBA 2K18 is also introducing “ The Road to 99”, the overarching meta-game that rewards users for improving their MyPlayer’s overall rating, regardless of which modes they choose to play. Featuring a unified badge system across Pro-Am, Park and their NBA journey in MyCareer, their attributes, animations and badges all combine to define their play style on your road to a 99 overall rating.

The Pictures Below Give You More Information About The New Features:

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Nintendo Switch Advanced Rendering Technology Offers Awesome FIFA 18 Experience

Nintendo Switch games listis set to receive a very big third-party boost this year, providing more variety on the fledgling hybrid console.

FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switchwill launch alongside versions on PS4, Xbox One and PC in September, even if won’t include all the same features. First of all, The Journey mode is not shipping on the handheld device, while the game itself will not be using the same Frostbite engine as the PS4 and Xbox One.But there’s one big difference to Switch FIFA 18 over the last game from the franchise to grace a Nintendo console.That was back on theNintendo Wii U, with the launch of FIFA 13 proving to be the last on the doomed gaming machine. It’s now been confirmed that like FIFA 13, FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch is set to run at 60fps.

And not only that, but it will also be able to run the game at 1080p docked, and 720p undocked.

“With advanced rendering technology, FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch delivers an unparalleled experience,” a message from EA Sports reads.

“The product boasts a full 1080p on TV and 720p on handheld, delivering authentic football atmospheres, no matter where you play.

“Experience brand-new pitch environments, unique physically based rendering for all characters, and new gameplay mechanics.”

While 60fps was available on the Wii U, the console rarely provided native 1080p for its games, even though many would have been built using a custom-built engine.

And there are a few other benefits to FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch that make it one of the best portable versions of the game ever made.

While the popular footy title won’t boast all the same features as PS4 and Xbox One, it does have a few of its own.

Not only can you pick it up and play it on the move, but you can also separate the Joy-Con controllers and enjoy multiplayer game modes with friends.

Other features include Local Seasons, which allows you to match-up with a friend, play a five-match season, and keep track of your overall win/loss record.

It should also be noted that Local Seasons are played across two Nintendo Switch consoles, allowing up to 4 players.

There’s also the fact that this will be the first FIFA game on a Nintendo console that will include FIFA Ultimate Team, another big factor to consider.

FIFA 18 will arrive on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC on September 29。

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Gem System Experience & tips On Trove

Over the past month I have been playing with friends, some paying to progress, some paying just for patron and some totally free. I’ve noticed some of the limitations and struggles that don’t really make any sense to me so I wanted to have a discussion on improving the current system. For credibility sake, I am currently in the top 100 ranking for Lunar Lancer and farming in U9.

Gem upgrade limitations

Free to play players are very crippled in the current Gem system. The main reason being the number of gem upgrade attempts they have per day. If a person can earn 500 Cubits a day, they have 1 chance guaranteed with the, Re-Gemerator or they may get lucky from a few boosters from the Gem Booster Box. The Gem Booster Box is normally the way to go but if they get dust then they cannot upgrade for the day. Patron users have a very similar situation but they have 3 chances to find boosters.

Trove Gem System Experience & Suggestions

I also want to note that after 100 mastery, Cubits are no longer rewarded making it an extremely slow grind. For a free to play player with 500 Cubits a day, it could take well over a month to level 1 gem to 20. Putting that into perspective, 1 month per gem would mean a free to play player would need to spend around 9 months upgrading their gems.
I have bought the ￡35 Gem pack and very comfortable with the boosters that I received. I have had no issue and able to carry on with the grind. However I can say that I would not continue playing if the number of upgrade attempts were limited to around 5 per day.

Comparison to another game

The gem system is very similar to another games rune system, I won’t say the title if there are rules against advertising. They have a very similar system in regards to game progression. Level up runes, move to harder area, get stronger runes and repeat. They have some significant differences, runes do not crack nor do they have boosters. The risk of having a gem breaking creates a significant difference in the progress of any that does no buy gem related items. This in turn pushes new players away.

How can it be improved?

The first obvious solution would be to remove the cracking aspect however I understand that would render the boosters much less desirable, Jade Clovers useless. Another way would be reverting back to having Jade Clovers for 50 Cubits. At least free to play players can have 10 guaranteed chances of attempts, Patron 30 attempts. This is also somewhat limited by the number of Cubits you get for your mastery and as said before. After 100 mastery you no longer receive Cubits as rewards. Another way could be to make it so just Lucky clovers are tradable. The key part that needs to be changed is the number of attempts players can do.

Why change needs to happen?

It can be seen through Steamcharts that Trove is on a steady player decline.

Money spent on the game is probably higher due to the recent expansion however a game with a declining user base is never a good thing. This is to not say to remove the grind, the grind is the bread and butter of Trove however, I feel when they are limited to 1 upgrade on their gem per day and can take over a month to level 1 gem, 9 months to level all their gem, it does not make sense if the process needs to be repeated multiple times.

This discussion is more aimed towards new users who are most likely to be put off by the current system. It does not make sense that players need to spend 9 months to move onto a higher difficulty to repeat the process all over again. That will only cause players to quit.

Madden NFL 18: Look At The Contents Before Release

We all know that Madden NFL 18 will be released in August, the recent news about Madden NFL 18 is also more and more, so to understand the characteristics of Madden NFL 18 in advance is not a difficult task. But you really have all the information you want to know before the game is released? This is really important because every player wants to experience the fun of the game as soon as possible. If you do not know what the rules of the game are, how could you enjoy it ?

NFL 18
So today we will add a few not mentioned information about Madden 18 before, we will introduce Pre-Order Details, Early Access Date, First Time on Frostbite, Enhanced Graphics, and A Story Mode.

Early Access Date

Subscribers to Xbox Access will get a 10-hour preview of the game on August 17.

Pre-Order Details

In addition to the game received three days in advance, pre-order “G.O.A.T” version of the fans will receive one of five elite tournaments. Players, your favorite NFL team of elite players, 12 Squad Packs, 2500 contracts and a unified package in the final team.

Standard Edition reservations will receive up to $ 15 in added value, including your favorite NFL team of elite players and five of the Ultimate Team Squad Pack, a complete NFL team building model that you can build with your ultimate team And win today’s NFL superstar and legend.

A Story Mode

Finally, Madden will have a story mode. It’s called Longshots and it’s very similar to FIFA 17’s The Journey. The interactive film stars JR Lemon as Devin Wade, a QB prospect in need of a second chance to fulfill his dream of making the NFL.

Enhanced Graphics

Frostbite’s influence is real. You can see from the outside video that the game looks cleaner and fresh. Imagine what kind of character it will be.
The good news is that it looks better in 4K. This means that the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X owners should see the game as much as possible. This is the image of Madden 18 in 4K, being sporty Steve Noah Twitter.

First Time on Frostbite

For the first time, Madden will run on the Frostbite Engine. The Frostbite Engine was used to deliver Battlefield 1 and other beautifully rendered games. The visuals are expected to be greatly enhanced because of this use of technology.

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Ways to Record Your Gameplay in FIFA

You’ve probably seen them before on YouTube, those well-edited, perfect quality FIFA videos showcasing some awesome skill moves and great shots. It takes a considerable amount of time and money to get such a good quality recording, but hopefully this guide will guide you through in creating some good videos. The first thing you’ll need, and probably the most costly, is a recording device, such as a capture card or PVR. I’ll go over the two best products that are most worth your money in terms of FIFA recording, or any Xbox gameplay in general.

Hauppage HD PVR

If you’ve seen any of the best FIFA players who upload videos to YouTube, chances are they recorded with a Hauppage HD PVR. If you’d like to make sure, many channels will tell you what they use to record in their information section of their channel page. Regardless, it is, hands down, the best recording device for you to use if you have an HD TV that you record from. Be careful though, you’ll need to have a computer close enough to your Xbox and TV that it would only take a few foot cord to connect them. It is a USB connector though, so you could get a USB extension cord if you need it. Also make sure your computer can handle it, you can do this by checking the required specs tab of the product overview page, where you can get loads of other information on the Hauppage HD PVR.

The downside, as you’ve probably already guessed, is the price. Quite understandably, a device that produces such a high-quality picture isn’t going to come cheap. At the time of writing, the cheapest price I could find for it was around $189.99, on Newegg and at Bestbuy. If you’re going to be using this, Sony Vegas is an absolute essential, as it can handle the .m2ts files produced by the Hauppage much better than any other program on the market right now. On a side note I’m not saying that I advocate it, but most users download Vegas illegally online, but once again I’m not advising that you do that. It’s pretty simple to set up too, its quality optimization that can be a bit tricky. However, I found a video on YouTube made by a guy named Weepeler who has helped me out with this device numerous times and if you follow his instructions, the result will be absolutely pristine, HD quality, especially if you’re planning to upload to YouTube.

Dazzle Capture Card

I personally don’t have experience with this myself, but I’ll leave all the set-up stuff to the video I’ll embed at the bottom. Again, the video is made by a guy named Weepeler, please subscribe to him if you like his videos! But anyways, the Dazzle Capture card is probably the best option if you have a Standard Definition TV or you don’t meet the system specs of the Hauppage. It’s much cheaper than the Hauppage and the video it produces can be edited by a larger variety of video editors, as well as the device itself being compatible with many more computers.

The downside is obviously that you’re foregoing quality, but let me assure you the quality isn’t much different, so don’t think your video will be absolute crap just because you’re not using a device as powerful as the Hauppage. The Dazzle is much cheaper than its Hauppage counterpart also, theres a $79.99 Dazzle Capture card and Pinnacle Studio editing software combo at Best Buy at the time of writing. In years past, the Dazzle Capture card almost always comes with a version of Pinnacle studio to accompany it which you can use to edit.

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Mauritius Black Bulbul

Hypsipetes olivaceus

The Mauritius Black Bulbul is a passerine endemic to Mauritius island.

Introduced predators and non-native plants coupled by habitat loss and degradation caused its population size to shrink. Conservationists believed that approximately 200 pairs existed in the mid-1970s.

In 1994 the species was classified Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to its very small population.

Anecdotal evidences show that the species' range and  population trend is stable and it is presumed they will remain such.

The birds' population, which is estimated to be roughly 840 individuals, is increasing in some regions and decreasing in others.

Mauritius Black Bulbul

The Black Bulbul in the native forest of Mauritius

Common name:

English: Mauritius Black Bulbul

French: Merle charpentier

Mauritian Creole: merle

Species name author:

Jardine & Selby, 1835

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls)

Current IUCN Red List category:

Categorized as Vulnerable in 1994

International Union for the Conservation of Nature - Vulnerable (VU)

They have dull plumage comprising shades of olive green and grey, bright yellow-brown eyes, pink legs, a black crest and an orange to yellow hued bill.

Size - about 25 cm

Average mass - 40 g

Size: around 560 mature individuals (in 1993)

Trend -  stable

Distribution size (breeding/resident): 130 sq km

Generally it prefers the native forest of Mauritius, but it also forages in forest margins, degraded forest remnants with exotic trees, secondary scrub and exotic plantations.

It is largely frugivorous, but also feeds on arboreal insects such as bush crickets, butterflies and caterpillars and small vertebrates like geckos. The ripe berries of the West Indian Lantana (Spanish flag), a non-native and invasive plant, are particularly favoured.

West Indian Lantana, Spanish Flag

The West Indian Lantana, known as Vieille Fille locally,

is an ornamental plant and is very invasive in the wild

Predators such as rats and crab-eating macaque

Nest predation by the introduced common Mynah

Habitat degradation and loss caused by the destruction of native forest, particularly for the plantation of tea and through invasion by exotic plants.

Destruction of nests, eggs and chicks by tropical cyclones.

The species is responding well to rehabilitation of native ecosystems in Conservation Management Areas, which has included exclusion of introduced animals and replacement of exotic plants with native species.

Other Endangered Bird Species of Mauritius

■ Mauritius Kestrel ■ Mauritius Olive White-eye ■ Pink Pigeon, ■ Mauritius Echo Parakeet ■ Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher ■ Mauritius Cuckooshrike ■ Mauritius Grey White Eye ■ Mauritius Fody

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Rodriguez Bangs Out Beck In El Paso Marc Livitz, SecondsOut
Devon Alexander and Lucas Matthysse out to impress in crossroads fight Scott Heritage, Examiner
Bob Arum predicts career-best pay-per-view sales for Pacquiao in November Scott Heritage
David Haye v Wladimir Klitschko: toe-to-toe Gareth A. Davies, Telegraph
Paddy making Haye for the big fight Steve Butt, Swindon Advertiser
David Haye prepares for fight of his life against Wladmir Klitschko from cramped gym under London railway arch Gareth A Davies, Telegraph
Melligen gets a dangerous new opponent for July 1 ESPN fight card Dennis ’dSource’ Guillermo, Examiner
Boxing loses inspirational Charles Kevin Iole, Yahoo Sports
Boxing broadcaster Nick Charles dies Bob Przybylo
Arum: HBO, Showtime Pacquiao Proposals Will Be Huge Lem Satterfield
Floyd Mayweather’s comeback fight vs. Victor Ortiz set for MGM Grand in Las Vegas Josh Slagter, Grand Rapids Press
Julaton dominates Gladney in bloody brawl Dennis ’dSource’ Guillermo, Examiner
Newport boxer has the golden touch Michael Pearlman
Welshmen Andrew Selby & Fred Evans win European boxing golds BBC
Pacquiao 8-1 favorite vs Marquez Nick Giongco, Manila Bulletin
Special Forces badge for Pacquiao Elena L. Aben, Manila Bulletin
Julaton beats foe in bloody brawl ABS CBN
David Haye eyes ’career-defining’ fight BBC
Top bouts no longer in King’s domain New York Post
David Hayemaker Haye: Ground chuck or filet mignon in Hamburg Klitschko showdown Michael Marley
Haye’s home away from home Sky Sports
Silva’s great granddaughter learned boxing lessons well Ferd Lewis, staradvertiser
The Haye-lights of following WBA heavy champ South London
Sheffield boxer Kell Brook ready for toughest test The Star
Haye has ’an element of fear’ ahead of title bout with ’larger world champion’ Klitschko Malaysia Sun
Haye hoping to catch Klitschko off guard Club Call
Tavoris Cloud Questions Yusaf Mack’s Heart Mark Dodge, Suite 101
Molina a TKO winner in main event Mark E. Stroder, NC Times
Julaton blasts Gladney Edri K. Aznar, Sun Star
Ana Julaton beats foe in bloody brawl ABS-CBN
’Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Teresa Giudice debunks boxing report Katrina K Wheeler, TV Examiner
Leonard’s life a guide for upstart boxers Scott Bair, NC Times
Foreign based boxing opponents arrive in Ghana
Buckland’s Mexican jaunt boosts Sykes bid David Williams, South Wales Echo
Molina stops Frankel after five, Herrera upsets Dallas on FNF Ring TV
Vera stops Suarez in eight, Kirkland scores frist-round KO on Solo Boxeo Ring Tv
Former junior welterweight champ Zachary Padilla has story LA Daily News
Valadez scores third-round TKO of Flores on FNC Ring TV
Alexander faces a lot of pressure but has ability to prevail
Devon Alexander has eye on redemption in Show Me Something Great STLtoday
Matthew Macklin vows to beat world champion Felix Sturm Telegraph
Klitschko vs. Haye: The 10 Best Heavyweight Knockouts of the Last 2 Years Bleacher Report
Manny Pacquiao Tormentor’s Championship Dream Bleacher Report
Will Manny Pacquiao Beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Pay-Per-View Buys? Bleacher Report
Pacquiao’s Threat: Finds Last 3 Opponents "Kind," but "Irritated" with Marquez Bleacher Report
Brandon Rios candidly discusses his showdown with Antillon while eyeing Marquez Chris Robinson, Examiner
Nick Charles, 64, succumbs to bladder cancer Josh Katzowitz, CBS Sports
Zab Judah’s Promoter Discusses Alexander vs Matthysse B.Scene
Nick Charles Passes Away at Age 64 From Cancer B.Scene
Haye: "Klitschko is Going To Get Punished and Hurt!" B.Scene
The Experts Decide: Devon Alexander-Lucas Matthysse B.Scene
Brandon Rios Prays For an Antillon War, Talks Marquez B.Scene
George Groves on Klitschko vs Haye, Sky TV, More B.Scene
Frank Warren on Sturm-Macklin, Kell Brook, Price, More B.Scene
Photos: David Rodriguez Crushes Owen Beck in El Paso B..Scene
Boxing Buzz F.News
Boxing back in Houston F.News
Rodriguez wrecks Beck F.News
Reynoso decisions Almarez F.News
Sanchez stops Coronel F.News
Castro shocks Pabon F.News
Kirkland, Vera stop foes F.News
Molina slices up Frankel F.News
Joel Casamayor injured; Victor Cayo, Lamont Peterson bout added to card Dan Rafael, ESPN
Devon Alexander is ready to move on from Timothy Bradley - boxing Dan Rafael, ESPN
Kirkland Flattens Sharpe, Vera Stops Suarez on Telefutura Double Bill Paul Magno, Associated Content
Rousing rubber bout Hermie Rivera, Manila Standard
In front of the pretty face and dimpled cheeks, Mario Lopez puts up his dukes Steven Zeitchik, Los Angeles Times

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