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Handmade Soap Facts


How many people know what soap really is?  Several of the cleansing bars that you buy at the store, for example, are detergents-and not soaps at all. They are called syndet bars, or synthetic detergent bars.

The Eyes Have It


Did you know Leonardo da Vinci sketched and described several forms of contact lenses in 1508, and in 1632 Rene Descartes suggested the possibility of a corneal contact lens? Civilization has come a long way from these early ideas to the high-tech advancements we have to care for our eyes today. We even have choices for improved vision other than through a contact lens or eyeglasses.

Eye Spy - In Search of a Greater Lash


Shopping for mascara can be an "eye opening" experience. Who knew there were so many formulas to choose from? Thickening, lengthening, volumizing, maximizing and separating, only to name a few; it's no wonder a tube of  "Maybelline Great Lash" is being sold somewhere in the world every 1.

Living Water


A wellness of beauty for mind, body & spiritby Cathy Gatson "When the well is dry, then we know the worth of water", unfortunately manyof us take it for granted. The significance of water is so much deeper than drinking 8 to 10 glasses perday.

No Flab With That Blouse is So Necessary


A guide to toning up flabby arms by Cathy GatsonWith Spring in the air and Summer just around the corner?it will soon be time to "change clothes and go"?sleeveless. If you've been shopping lately, you may have noticed many of the blouses, tops and dresses for Spring/Summer are haltered, strapless, or sleeveless, exposing lots of skin.

Deep Vein Thrombosis...an In Flight Risk


DVT?an in flight riskby Cathy Gatson Planning to do some long distance traveling this summer be it train, plane or automobile?here is some important information to pack with you to avoid this trip from being your last leg. WHAT IS IT?DVT or Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot that develops in the deep vein of the leg.

What Are Pigtails?


There really isn't a huge debate on this subject, but there are some differences of opinion. This article looks at some of the differing opinions related to pigtails hairstyle definition, attempts to find some middle ground (perhaps unsuccessfully), and closes with this author's own definition and description of the ideal pigtails.

Beauty Sleep - Is It A Dream?


As women we know that a lack of sleep leaves us irritable; however most of us are unaware of the damage it may be doing to our skin? Besides being an essential component of a healthy lifestyle, getting 8 hours of sleep per night helps improve the texture and the luminosity of our skin. During the night the skin is restored from the harmful effects of daily stress.

7 Steps to Great Makeup


1. Avoid wearing too muchMakeup is meant to enhance features not bring negative attention to you.

Plastic Surgey: The New Beauty Norm?


This is a good topic to discuss especially now since the popularity of all the make-over shows. I have always been curious as to why people, mostly women, have this idea that they are expected to look a certain way in order to "fit in" with society.

How To Apply Your Makeup


How To Apply Your MakeupSTEP 1: FOUNDATION: After Cleansing, Toning and Moisturizing your face apply a small amount of foundation to the tip of your index finger, dot on forehead, nose, cheeks and chin then blend in an upward and outward motion without leaving a line. Be sure to apply foundation over your eyelids and blend without leaving a line.

Look Better, Feel Better


>Yikes! It's that me, I though after seeing my reflection. What happened? I feel like a different person and I am right.

How To Give A Manicure


This guide will give you the basic directions for nail care, however, it cannot provide the same direction and hands-on experience offered by a Professional School of Cosmetology.SUPPLIES:1 - Nail scissors2 - Small tray, about the size of a soap dish3 - Gentle dishwashing detergent or other skin softening, bubbly liquid (such as some bubble bath products)4 - Warm water5 - Two to three hand towels6 - Moisturizer or Hand Lotion with Aloe Vera, Cocoa Butter or similar ingredient to condition skin7 - Clear Base Coat Nail Polish8 - Colored Nail Polish9 - Top Coat Nail Polish10 - Small lamp or other radiant source of light11 - Table or desk so that, when seated, your arms can easily extend across from the relaxed position of a comfortable chair12 - Hair dryer or similar device (not required)13 - Cotton swabsSTEPS:1 - Fill tray with warm water and sudsy liquid (the trick is to add water at just the right temperature so it will soften skin without being too hot to the touch)2 - Place one hand in tray and let it soak for several minutes3 - If you're giving someone else a manicure, you can use oil or moisturizer to massage one hand while the other one is soaking4 - Remove soaking hand and pat dry with hand towel5 - Place other hand in tray to soak for several minutes6 - While the second hand is soaking, you should carefully begin trimming cuticles that form around the edges of the nail itself (NOTE: Pay close attention to what you're doing, so you don't cut too close and end up causing skin to bleed.

Perfect Lips


Nothing impresses your friends more than a perfect lip line, because it is the hardest makeup application to do.To get it, avoid applying the lip pencil too heavily, which will be difficult to blend and soften into the lipstick.

Beauty Sleep


Beauty SleepThe health and beauty of a good night's sleep by Cathy GatsonSleeping is a necessity, not a luxury. A good night's sleep is just as crucial to maintaining wellness as is a healthy diet and proper exercise.

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This is London

Graduates condemned to 'coffee shop jobs'
Telegraph.co.uk
The majority of university degrees condemn graduates to menial jobs “serving coffee in Starbucks", according to a leading businessman. ...
A 'GLUT' OF STARBUCKS GRADUATESUK Express
Students 'better off taking a gap year'Year Out Group (blog)

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Daily Mail

Renee Zellweger gives $100 coffee voucher after man saves her from parking fine
Daily Mail
Zellweger appeared dressed for the gym as she did her coffee run in a pair of leggings, trainers and hoodie yesterday. The actress is currently between ...
Zellweger treats thoughtful paparazzo with coffee cardHollywood.com
Renée Zellweger Plays Barista to Good SamaritanPeople Magazine

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Inhabitat (blog)

BBC Science Team Builds Coffee Fueled Car... The Carpuccino
PhysOrg.com
(PhysOrg.com) -- Think you need a lot of coffee to get going in the morning? How about 56 espressos? That's the kind of power the experimental car, ...
Car Consuming Coffee More Expensive Than GasTom's Guide
Brits create coffee powered car, gets 56 espressos to the mileThe College Driver
Experimental car runs on coffee powerAdelaidenow
NEWS.com.au -Geeky gadgets -Tonic
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BBC News

EDITORIAL: Packing a gun in Starbucks
Washington Times
By THE WASHINGTON TIMES If you want to have a nice, relaxing cup of coffee in a safe environment, try Starbucks. The coffee-shop chain, generally known for ...
Opinion: Guns don't belong at coffee shopsU Weekly
Businesses Become Embroiled In 'Open Carry' ControversyPersonal Liberty Digest
Vancouver woman protests Starbucks gun policy locallyThe Columbian
PSU Daily Vanguard -The Associated Press -The News Record
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Get Whif of chocolate, coffee inhaler
Boston Herald
Le Whif is fine chocolate and coffee powder encapsulated in a lipstick-shaped inhaler that's puffed for a new way of “eating by breathing,” according to ...
Le Whif: Coffee you breathe inChicago Tribune (blog)
Le Whif To Sell Around the WorldHarvard Crimson
Latest craze has chocolate lovers waiting to inhaleWHDH-TV

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New York Press

Stumptown Coffee hailed as leading coffee's "third wave"
KATU
Here's what "Time" magazine has to stay about Stumptown Coffee. PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland is getting a little love from "Time" magazine. ...
Starbucks stores nationwide start selling Via instant coffeeCatererSearch
Is Stumptown Coffee the New Starbucks -- Or Something Better?TIME
Our 2010 Ode to Portland's Sexy CitizensThe Portland Mercury (blog)
Gawker -New York Press -Seattle Times
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Jarden, Mr. Coffee's maker, ups share repurchases
The Associated Press
Shares of the maker of Crock-Pot, Mr. Coffee, Coleman and other brands rose 38 cents to close at $34.65 Tuesday.
Jarden Corporation Announces an Increase in Stock Repurchase ProgramMarketWatch (press release)
Jarden Boosts Stock Buyback Program - Quick FactsRTT News

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Green Mountain extends offer to buy Diedrich Coffee
Knoxville News Sentinel
By News Sentinel staff Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc., which has a roasting and distribution plant in Knox County, said Tuesday it has extended its ...
Green Mountain Coffee extends tender offer againBusinessWeek
Green Mountain further extends offer for Diedrich CoffeeTrading Markets (press release)
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Extends Tender Offer to Acquire Diedrich ...MarketWatch (press release)
RTT News -OCRegister (blog)
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Daily Mail

Formula reveals 11am is the ideal time for the perfect coffee break
Daily Mail
By Daily Mail Reporter A team of university experts have come up with a formula that proves that Elevenses really is the best time for a coffee break. ...

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Telegraph.co.uk

Starbucks Via instant coffee on sale in Britain
Telegraph.co.uk
Starbucks instant coffee, Via, will go on sale this week for the first time in Britain, with the company hoping it can eventually take on giant ...
Starbucks VIA(R) Ready Brew Global Expansion Begins with U.K. and JapanMarketWatch (press release)
Starbucks to Soon Begin Via Sales in Japan, UKABC News
Starbucks takes instant coffee brew globalThe Associated Press

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