Three employees from different areas report on the responsibilities and challenges in their everyday working lives.
"If an advertising banner needs to be placed on the MEDIMAX home page or a landing page created, that's my responsibility. My tasks include everything in the "content" category at MEDIMAX Online. In collaboration with my colleagues who work with the product range, I establish which content is presented on the home page as well as when and where. I like the flat hierarchies and the shift away from entrenched structures at MEDIMAX. From the very start, I cooperated in the development of the MEDIMAX online shop and my work has been very creative here".
"My responsibilities include talking with suppliers and negotiating prices with international electronics manufacturers. I prepare promotions for various products, coordinate PC and monitor orders and draft lists of items needed. I especially like the variety in my workday and the cohesiveness of our team. I also enjoy having a great deal of independence in my work. That's how I've been able to learn a lot and gain tremendous experience over the years".
"As a controller, I work at the interfaces between department managers, executive management and the individual specialised departments. I gather important information in the company, particularly in the areas of marketing and logistics, and prepare the information for individual members of management in a clear, accessible format of key figures and reports. I really enjoy working with numbers and it always makes me happy when the added value is easily recognisable for the company. The quick decision-making process and the diverse age distribution at ElectronicPartner motivate me as well".


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Living Epistle - Steve A. Prince
Living Epistle is an exhibition of large scale prints and drawings by Steve A. Prince. Prince is an artist, educator and art evangelist. His mediums are printmaking, drawing and sculpture. Prince is a native of New Orleans and the Crescent City's rich tradition of art, music and religion pulsate through his work. He uses the language of the line in a rhythmic and powerful way. Prince's art is inherently narrative and metaphorically complex. He uses a rich, visual vocabulary of signs and symbols to tell stories that express his unique vision founded in hope, faith and creativity.
This exhibition is co-sponsored by the Beck Cultural Exchange Center and his campus visit is supported by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Engagement, the UTK Africana Studies Program, and the UT School of Art.
Violins of Hope
The Violins of Hope are a collection of restored violins that were played by Jewish musicians during The Holocaust. These instruments have survived concentration camps, pogroms and many long journeys to tell remarkable stories of injustice, suffering, resilience and survival. The collection was assembled and restored by Israeli master violin maker and restorer, Amnon Weinstein.
In some cases, the ability to play the violin spared Jewish musicians from more grueling labors or even death. Nearly 50 years ago, Amnon heard such a story from a customer who brought in an instrument for restoration. The customer survived the Holocaust because his job was to play the violin while Nazi soldiers marched others to their deaths. When Amnon opened the violin's case, he saw ashes. He thought of his own relatives who had perished and was overwhelmed. He could not bring himself to begin the project.
By 1996, Amnon was ready. He put out a call for violins from the Holocaust that he would restore in hopes that the instruments would sound again.
Amnon started locating violins that were played by Jews in the camps and ghettos, painstakingly piecing them back together so they could be brought to life again on the concert stage. Although most of the musicians who originally played the instruments were silenced by the Holocaust, their voices and spirits live on through the violins that Amnon has lovingly restored. He calls these 50 instruments the Violins of Hope.
Drawn But Not Forgotten
December 2 - 23, 2016
The UT Downtown Gallery is pleased to present a selection of sketches and lithographs from the Ewing Gallery Permanent Collection. On display are working and finished sketches and print portfolios from four illustrators working during the "Golden Age" of illustration. The four men whose works you see here, worked tirelessly drafting ad campaigns, illustrating children's books, comic strips, and covers for weekly publications, such as The Saturday Evening Post. The Ewing Gallery is fortunate to have acquired many of these works through generous gifts to the gallery. The 4 drawings on display by F.R. Gruger were given by his son, F.R. Gruger Jr.. The sixteen lithographs illustrating scenes from Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer were given by Harold Shaw. Many of the illustrations by Walter Haskell Hinton were given by his son, Ray Hinton and later by his children as part of Ray's estate. The illustrations and prints by Harrison Cady were gifts of David Eldredge, a nephew of Cady. We hope you enjoy this opportunity to see the works of these four illustrators from the Ewing Collection exhibited together for the first time. Take time to notice each artist's unique illustration style and choice of media.

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Current affairs and foreign policy have met together in a Disney like cartoon production where Howard Stern is heard asking questions about Romney's choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate and getting serious answers from Obama supporters found on the street.
It is hard to believe that the state that gave us Presidents Harding, Hayes, Harrison, Grant and Garfield has now opted for a pop-culture, eye candy hero, whose idea of foreign policy is showing up on 'The View' giggling, prancing and looking pretty, while 1.5 billion Muslims are bringing the world to the brink of world war three. The only thing missing is Daffy Duck or perhaps Lady Gaga to finish up the show.
In his UN speech on Tuesday September 24, 2012 Obama said "The future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam. But to be credible, those who condemn that slander must also condemn the hate we see in the images of Jesus Christ that are desecrated, or churches that are destroyed, or the Holocaust that is denied."
After giving what might seem a eulogy for Ambassador Chris Stevens and then rolling all over the petted tolerance and diversity issues they all love down at the old UN, he quoted Gandhi who said, "Intolerance is itself a form of violence and an obstacle to the growth of a true democratic spirit."
As a 40 year student of the Bible I can't vouch for any prophet who carries a sword, marries children and calls for the death of non Islamists, but I do trust a real prophet who endured godless kings, vicious lions and threats on his life for telling the truth.
Foreign policy is much more than an eye candy prez who tells us it's time to 'live happily ever after,' at the very same moment in which China, Japan, Korea, Iran, Syria and the entire Muslim world are about to dash at each other's throats.
Once the first shots are fired, once the first army is mobilized or once the first jets are deployed to another country to destroy; contrasts may start to come back into view. The cartoon will end for a very real-time global wake up call. Michelle's mandates against fatty foods in schools, Mayor Bloomies war against 32 oz. sodas in New York, and the Prez's new cool about men marrying men and babies being dumped like refuse under the 'law of the land' will be seen for what they really are — nefarious lies, national denial and the most shameful behaviors our nation has produced in its entire history.
As disclaimers and apologies go, please don't send a million emails, we all know Ohio is a great state so take it as good advice? It will take more than eye candy and pop-culture heroes to get America out of the sinking morass of liberal nonsense — that threatens the future of our nation.
The perpetual party will expire, cartoons come to an end and eye candy grows old and wrinkles, but the nation needs not expire along with it — consider this.


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My oldest is a vegetarian now, and we're always looking for more ways to get protein in her diet. We decided to give some roasted chickpeas a try, since they are high in protein (and fiber, bonus!) and hoped that they'd make a filling snack for her belly. We're very pleased with the result and all of us LOVE these – with the exception of the littlest Martin, but she wants them less spicy. Can't please everyone, I guess! I guess we have to make a delicious roasted chickpea recipe that isn't spicy for her next!
While oven is preheating, rinse, drain and pat dry your chickpeas.
Enjoy warm or allow to cool.
Have you made roasted chickpeas before?
I love chick peas! I usually make a chick pea curry, but this sounds like a new and delicious recipe to try.


Prepare the springform by rapping the outside with aluminum foil, so that no water leaks into it while baking.
Prepare the crust by either putting the biscuits in a plastic bag and crush them to little crumbs or put them into a food processor. Then you melt down the butter and mix the biscuit crumbs with the butter. Press the crust equally on the bottom of the spring form.
Put the springform with the crust in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
Mix the cream cheese, Sugar, Eggs, grated Coconut and Coconut Cream well.
Melt the White Chocolate: Break the chocolate in pieces in a little bowl, then poor boiling hot water over it. Wait for a few minutes. Poor off the water. Add the melted chocolate to the Cream Cheese and mix well.
At the end you mix the fresh Pineapple pieces gently underneath it with a spoon.
Fill the mixture into the springform.
Then put the springform in a high tin and fill the tin with water. (So the top of the cake won't be dry and crack). Put the tin with the springform in the middle of the oven.
Bake the cheesecake for 1 hour. Then take the form out of the tin and let it cool to room temperature.
Cover it with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge for a few hours or over night.
Before you serve it: Roast the Coconut flakes in a pan without Oil until they are light brown and sprinkle it over the Cheesecake.
Pineapple and coconut is one of my favourite combos! Lovely dessert!


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RPM International Inc. has reported record sales for its fiscal 2017 third quarter ended February 28, 2017. Third-quarter net income declined versus the prior-year period primarily due to a pre-tax charge of $4.9 million for an intangible impairment on the Restore product line and a pre-tax charge of $4.2 million for the closing of a European manufacturing facility.
Net sales grew 3.4% to $1.0 billion in the fiscal 2017 third quarter from $988.6 million in the fiscal 2016 third quarter. Net income of $11.9 million in the fiscal 2017 third quarter decreased 35.8% from $18.6 million reported a year ago. Third-quarter earnings per share were $0.09, down 35.7% from the $0.14 reported last year. Income before income taxes (IBT) was $17.0 million, down 22.4% from year-ago IBT of $21.9 million. Consolidated earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) were $37.1 million, down 11.9% from year-ago EBIT of $42.1 million. The impairment and restructuring charges reduced both IBT and EBIT by $9.1 million in the quarter.
During the current quarter, certain negative trends in the Restore product line led to a loss of market share, resulting in a downward revision to its long-term forecast. This was determined to represent an impairment triggering event and, after additional testing, resulted in a pre-tax impairment charge of $4.9 million. Also during the quarter, as previously discussed, an unprofitable operation in Europe was closed that resulted in a pre-tax charge of $4.2 million.
"We were pleased with our consolidated sales growth during the third quarter, which is typically slow due to cold winter weather that limits outdoor repair, maintenance and construction activities. Our earnings were negatively impacted by approximately $0.05 per share due to the Restore intangible impairment charge and the charge for the closure of a European manufacturing facility, which is consistent with our strategy to close underperforming operations. On the acquisition front, we completed five transactions during the quarter, which will add approximately $170 million in annualized sales," stated Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and chief executive officer. "Costs associated with completing these acquisitions, as well as the associated impact on cost of sales resulting from the step-up in inventory, further reduced EPS by approximately $0.03 per share."
Industrial segment sales increased 5.8% to $521.4 million from $492.7 million in the fiscal 2016 third quarter. Organic sales improved 2.5%, while acquisitions added 4.1%. Foreign currency translation negatively impacted sales by 0.8%. IBT was $11.7 million, compared to year-ago IBT of $0.5 million. Industrial segment EBIT for the quarter of $14.6 million was up sharply from last year's EBIT of $2.0 million.
"Our businesses serving the U.S. commercial construction market again experienced solid organic growth. Most businesses in Europe were up in the low- to mid-single-digit range in local currencies and current-year acquisitions contributed nicely to the segment's overall sales growth. We were very pleased with the strong EBIT leverage achieved on solid top-line sales," stated Sullivan.
Third-quarter sales in the company's specialty segment increased 1.8% to $159.7 million from $156.9 million a year ago. Organic sales decreased 0.6% and acquisitions added 3.8%. Foreign currency translation negatively impacted sales by 1.4%. IBT was $15.0 million, down 31.0% from year-ago IBT of $21.7 million. Specialty segment EBIT declined 30.8% to $14.9 million from $21.5 million in the fiscal 2016 third quarter.
"Sales were soft for nearly all of our specialty segment businesses, which cut across a broad range of industries, and earnings were negatively impacted by the European facility closure amounting to $4.2 million. In this traditionally slow quarter, the segment didn't generate enough top-line momentum to create positive leverage through its fixed operating cost structure," stated Sullivan.
Sales in RPM's consumer segment increased 0.7% to $341.4 million from $339.0 million in the fiscal 2016 third quarter. Organic sales declined 3.6%, while acquisitions added 5.1%. Foreign currency translation negatively impacted sales by 0.8%. IBT was $29.8 million, down 23.2% from year-ago IBT of $38.8 million. Consumer segment EBIT declined 22.9% to $29.9 million from $38.8 million a year ago.
"Excluding our Kirker nail enamel business, the consumer segment produced modest sales growth, primarily driven by acquisitions. The decline in organic sales was driven by the timing of orders from our retail customers during the quarter. Impacting segment earnings for the quarter was the Restore impairment charge, along with acquisition-related expenses and the impact on cost of sales relating to the step-up in inventory. Looking ahead, we are encouraged by housing market activity, retail customer results and the acceptance of recently introduced new products," stated Sullivan.
For the first nine months of fiscal 2017, cash from operations was $173.5 million, compared to $223.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2016. Capital expenditures during the current nine-month period of $80.1 million compare to $54.8 million over the same time in fiscal 2016. Cash invested in acquisitions totaled $247 million. Total debt at the end of the first nine months of fiscal 2017 was $1.98 billion, compared to $1.74 billion a year ago and $1.64 billion at the end of fiscal 2016. RPM's net (of cash) debt-to-total capitalization ratio was 58.0%, compared to 55.1% at February 29, 2016 and 50.0% at May 31, 2016.
"At February 28, 2017, RPM's total liquidity, including cash and long-term committed available credit, was $620.0 million. Building upon this year's strong pace of acquisitions, we continue our search for entrepreneurial acquisition candidates and to invest in our internal growth initiatives. In March 2017, we issued $450 million in bonds to pay down existing balances and free up available borrowings on our revolving credit facility," stated Sullivan.
Nine-month net sales grew 2.3% to $3.47 billion from $3.39 billion a year ago. Net income of $53.8 million declined 73.4% from net income of $201.8 million in the year-ago period. Diluted earnings per share declined 72.7% to $0.41 from $1.50 in the first nine months of fiscal 2016. IBT was $58.6 million, down 79.4% from year-ago IBT of $284.4 million. Consolidated EBIT was $118.2 million, down 65.7% from year-ago EBIT of $344.4 million.
The fiscal 2017 nine month results included a $188.3 million Kirker impairment charge and a $12.3 million charge related to the decision to exit Flowcrete Middle East, while the fiscal 2016 nine-month results included a $14.5 million reversal of Kirker's final earnout accrual into income. Excluding these items, earnings per diluted share increased from $1.43 per share to $1.44 per share, while consolidated EBIT was $318.8 million, down 3.4% from year-ago EBIT of $329.9 million.
Sales for RPM's industrial segment increased 2.1%, to $1.83 billion from $1.79 billion in the fiscal 2016 first nine months. Organic sales increased 1.9%, while acquisitions added 2.3%. Foreign currency translation negatively impacted sales by 2.1%. IBT was $151.3 million, up 1.5% from year-ago IBT of $149.0 million. Industrial segment EBIT of $158.0 million was up 2.9% from EBIT of $153.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2016. Excluding the current-year Flowcrete Middle East charge, EBIT was $170.2 million, up 10.9% from year-ago EBIT of $153.5 million.
Specialty segment sales increased 3.8% to $519.6 million from $500.4 million in the first nine months a year ago. Organic sales increased 2.5% and acquisitions added 3.0%. Foreign currency translation negatively impacted sales by 1.7%. IBT was $76.7 million, up 0.2% from year-ago IBT of $76.5 million. Specialty segment EBIT improved 0.5% to $76.3 million from $75.8 million in the same period a year ago.
In the consumer segment, nine-month sales were up 2.0% to $1.12 billion from $1.09 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2016. Organic sales improved 1.4%, while acquisitions added 2.1%. Foreign currency negatively impacted sales by 1.5%. Loss before income taxes was $40.7 million, compared to year-ago IBT of $170.3 million. Consumer segment EBIT was a negative $40.6 million compared to EBIT of $170.2 million in the first nine months a year ago. Excluding the current-year Kirker impairment charge and the prior year's Kirker earnout reversal, EBIT was $147.7 million, down 5.1% from year-ago EBIT of $155.7 million.
"As we look ahead, we expect that recent expense-reduction initiatives, along with the $220 million in revenue added via nine acquisitions this fiscal year, have RPM well positioned for solid performance in the fourth quarter and into fiscal 2018," Sullivan stated.
"In our industrial segment, we expect mid-single-digit sales growth during the fourth quarter. This is predicated on continued strength in our businesses serving U.S. commercial construction markets and steady progress in Europe. Also, contributing to growth will be approximately $80 million in annualized sales from six industrial acquisitions completed this fiscal year," stated Sullivan.
"The specialty segment is expected to grow in the low- to mid-single-digit range during the fourth quarter, driven by a balance between organic and acquisition growth," Sullivan stated.
"Our consumer segment's fourth-quarter sales should increase in the mid-single-digit range. Third-quarter acquisitions in the segment will help balance out underperformance at our Kirker business, which remains challenged," Sullivan stated.
"As-reported EPS guidance for the full fiscal year of $1.54 to $1.64 remains unchanged. In January, we provided full-year as-adjusted EPS guidance of $2.62 to $2.72. As-adjusted EPS guidance is being reduced by $0.05 per share to $2.57 to $2.67 for the combined third quarter charges for the Restore intangible impairment and the European facility closure," stated Sullivan.
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Published on Monthly Review, Jan 24, 2023:
Progressive South Korean citizens have been watching with impending dread the deepening threats of political repression since the former prosecutor Yoon Suk Yeol assumed the South Korean presidency. On Wednesday, January 18, the Yoon administration took off its gloves.
Early Wednesday morning, the South Korean NIS (National Intelligence Service), the successor to South Korea's secret police (KCIA), unleashed a frenzy of shock-and-awe raids against peace groups, civil society organizations, and labor unions, including the KCTU (Korean Confederation of Trade Unions), and KCTU-affiliated unions.
The KCTU is a one million-plus-strong umbrella organization of trade unions built to create labor solidarity against the neoliberal violence of the State-Chaebol (multi-national corporation) Capitalist formation.
A phalanx of police and NIS agents scrummed into KCTU offices in the early morning, and despite entreaties for legal observation and accompaniment, strong-armed their way into the offices in a violent search and seizure while hundreds of police barricaded the entrances downstairs.
Union leadership claim that one thousand police were deployed in this 10-hour political strip search of KCTU leadership.
Simultaneous raids were also conducted on the KHMWU (Korean Health and Medical Workers' Union), and the KMWU (Korean Metal Workers' Union). Union officers, organizers, anti-war activists, were swept up in these raids and private homes were also raided. Stunned union representatives called these actions "unprecedented," "excessive," and "a plan to suppress the labor movement."
Raids were also conducted by the NIS against the "Sewol Ferry peace shelter." The Sewol Ho was a ferry that capsized on April 16, 2014, drowning 304 passengers, mostly working-class youth on a field trip to the resort island of Jeju. Told to stay on the boat and await a rescue that never came, the compliant youth slowly drowned in their cabins while texting their fear and regrets to their anguished loved ones, who had also been assured that a massive rescue effort was under way. No meaningful rescue attempt was undertaken. It is considered one of the largest civil catastrophes in South Korean history.
The ferry, unbeknownst to the passengers, had been transporting 278 tons of iron rebardestined for the construction of a U.S.-handy naval base on the southern tip of Jeju Island, as one element of the aggressive U.S. policy to contain China. The ship was poorly refurbished, overloaded with freight, navigating in inclement weather, and it capsized during a turn. Neoliberal deregulation, suspected urgency to complete the naval base construction, along with an 8-hour period of complete government inaction during the capsizing, resulted in the massive death toll. The peace shelter, with its motto of "we could have saved them all," was a sanctuary of grieving, remembrance, and comfort for survivors, and place of solidarity for victims of state capitalist violence. That sense of safety and sanctuary was violated by the NIS raid on January 18.
A raid was also conducted on the offices of the June 15 Committee, a grassroots civil society seeking to build relations in hopes of reunification between North and South Korea. They had screened a North Korean film three years ago.
The ostensible pretext for these raids, as alleged by the government, was that all of these organizations had steered foul of South Korea's National Security Law (see accompanying MR Online article) and were suspected of contacts or collaboration with North Korea to undermine the state. These allegations have been firmly denied by targets and challenged by assembly members.
It's more likely that the real reason for this repression is that President Yoon has been facing massive opposition from the Korean people. There have been 23 mass street protests against the Yoon administration, with up to half a million people participating, demanding that that Yoon step down immediately.
There have also been mass labor strikes, most recently, a transportation union strike, and countless smaller regional actions.
These demands for Yoon's resignation stem from his viciously oppressive anti-labor and anti-union policies—Yoon ran on a platform of instituting a 120-hour work week—and recently squelched the transportation strike by threatening strikers with imprisonment. Other reasons include his dismissal of colonial era atrocities in order to facilitate South Korea's coordination with Japanese remilitarization—he is described as a "selling out his country"; his collaboration with the U.S. weaponization of South Korea as a tool to contain China; his oppression of the main opposition DP party, along with suspicions of spousal corruption.
The recent Itaewon crowd crush incident—a Sewol Ho redux—characterized by the same apathy and absence of government action for safety and human lives, along with an unending series of cringe-inducing foreign policy gaffes, has only added strength to these convictions.
These ongoing street "Candlelight Protests," along with other civil society and labor actions, echo the name and sentiments of the powerful mass movement that removed the previous conservative president, Park Geun-Hye and her party from power in 2016. As a rebranded continuation of Park's party, the current administration sees these actions and movements as an existential threat.
Facing stiffening headwinds, to preserve his role as a subcontractor to U.S. geopolitics and to maintain neoliberalism in South Korea, Yoon is reaching for the tried-and-trusty cudgel of South Korean dictators and autocrats, its 1948 National Security Law.
The modern capitalist state of South Korean was originally created as a U.S. neocolonial bulwark against communism in East Asia. Noting Korea's overwhelming propensity toward socialist politics—a legacy of its traditional communitarian culture and its anti-colonial struggles—the country was sundered into North and South. The United States and its quislings then unleashed genocidal state violence in the South against workers, peasants, and socialists, smashing every progressive bone in the body politic and indenturing the South as a shattered subaltern to global capital. This process was scarified and sealed by war, and then splinted and dressed in decades of bloody military dictatorship.
South Korea's National Security Legislation was imprinted into its institutions during this violent process, to ensure the continuity of the neocolonial capitalist state and to squelch all challenges to it. The Yoon administration's actions are a re-expression of its original DNA.
As eager understudy and arrant errand boy to U.S. imperialism, President Yoon's atavistic reversion to the habits of the past military dictatorships are likely to be glossed over in a western media that is eager to carry water for the global project of continued hegemonic U.S. capitalist unipolarity.
South Korea's essential role as the closest and largest military force projection platform against China, its role in a "JAKUS" (a Japan-South Korea-U.S. military alliance) its cooperation with NATO, its stated plans to join a Quad-plus, and its assumption of a submissive position toward U.S. decoupling and economic enclosure against China make it far too valuable to criticize or undermine regardless of its excesses.
Within South Korea, criticism or reform of the National Security Law is a third rail that is rarely touched: that itself can be construed as a violation of the NSL.
Genuine solidarity is needed more than ever, to criticize and challenge this dangerous, atavistic turn in South Korea as the United States nudges itself and its quislings closer to the precipice of kinetic conflict. At stake is peace in the Pacific, and the future of a better world.
K.J. Noh is a scholar and peace activist focused on the geopolitics of the Asian continent. He writes for Counterpunch and Dissident voice, and reports for local and international media.
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2020 as told by photographer Sandy Carson
For his latest book 'Pretty Much' Carson traveled on foot and by bike to capture Austin in all of its uncertainty
By Mary K. Cantrell
Empty supermarkets, masked protestors, and offbeat moments on the streets of Austin all define photographer Sandy Carson's newest book "Pretty Much."
Shot entirely in the year 2020, Carson's images reflect the city's unrest, from the COVID19 quarantine to Black Lives Matter demonstrations, and its resilience, from decorated front yards and uplifting graffiti. Select photographs will be incorporated in the Contemporary Austin's second iteration of the "Crit Group Reunion" show, opening Nov. 20 at the Jones Center.
All images ©Sandy Carson
Carson is a Scottish photographer and cinematographer who has been living in the U.S. since the 1990s. His years as a BMX rider and musician inform his photographic career. He currently lives in Austin and runs Family Band, a film production company with his wife Karen Skloss.
"Pretty Much" is available through independent contemporary art publisher Aint Bad and on Carson's website. I recently spoke with Carson about his photographic process, creating during the pandemic, and editorial decisions that went into shaping his book.
Mary Cantrell: I found the cover image of the book — a small, potted pine in transit, secured by a car seatbelt, to be kind of a familiar image, having used that "technique" when moving plants myself. What made you choose this kind of, humorous, seemingly mundane image to be the cover image? A spot typically saved for really glorious, high impact imagery?
Sandy Carson: That was a first for me to use a car seat belt on a potted plant, actually. It's usually reserved for cat carriers, kegs of homebrew and humans of course. We were taking the pine to my father in-law's nursing home to replace his old one that'd died. I chose this for the cover and do think it IS a really glorious, high impact image that IMHO sums up the book and its contents, pretty much. 'Seemingly mundane and humorous.' That's a great tagline for the book, thanks!
The cover of 'Sandy Carson: Pretty Much.' All images ©Sandy Carson
MC: When did you start working on the book and what time periods does it span?
SC: I didn't consciously start working on a book per se, I just take photos all the time and always have some sort of camera on me. The work was made during the calendar year of 2020.
MC: How do you know when you have enough material for a photo book and when do you start working on the format of the book
SC: I guess you just know, you know. It's a gut feeling. My previous book projects have been made over at least a decade but this one accumulated much faster obviously. I had a lot of spare time to shoot during 2020 and have more than enough for two books since I shot so much in a year. I started working on the format after editing and scanning film around March of this year with printing a wide edit out and arranging on the floor of my living room.
MC: Do you act as your own photo editor, or seek outside input? What are some of your reasons behind certain pairings? Juxtaposition? Aesthetics? To show the passage of time?
SC: I did all the editing and pairings on this project, whereas in previous books I work with a trusty photo editor and have some peer's have a gander. It just felt right this time to do everything and buckle down as a solo project since I spent a year wandering around mostly by myself with not much contact with people. With the pairings, yeah I wanted the images to talk to each other as a visual commentary to match opposing pages whether it be family life, social issues or just whacky observations juxtaposed together or even contrast at times. Some pairings are downright one liners that hopefully lift the spirits, cos we sure as hell need it from a book made in 2020.
MC: I know you spent a lot of time taking photos on foot or by bike, can you tell me a little bit about the process of discovering things via those avenues?
SC: Life just moves slower on a bike or on foot and I see most of the stuff via those avenues that I wouldn't see by car, or would have missed an opportunity to make a photo. I can get into more nooks and crannies on bike and hoof too. Movement always brings clarity to making photos and seeing for some reason, for me at least. Its always been a mental escape and meditative headspace to ride bikes and I found that if I rode around long enough I would find something to photograph.
MC: Were you intentionally seeking to capture trends? I am thinking of your photographs that illustrate the way people were communicating with their neighbors through their front yard decorations and funny signs, etc.
SC: Not intentionally, but I did see some trends when I was out and about, especially in people's yards. People had a lot to say in 2020. It wasn't 'till editing though that I realized how much of that content there was in signs and decorative messages.
MC: Any thoughts of photographing graffiti? It's interesting how it kind of provides the photo with a built-in caption. The pairing in the book of the "united we stand" graffiti on a brick wall next to the photo of someone power washing the same wall, was that happenstance or intentional?
SC: I'm a fan of photographing graffiti, I don't know why but I've shot it all around the world. People making public announcements is a sign of the times. In the case of the book, yes it did provide captions to compliment or punctuate. There was a shit ton of graffiti in 2020. Austin was spray painted like I have never seen before. That particular spread was an uncanny happenstance on the Police HQ wall on two different cycles around downtown.
MC: As a creative person, did the pandemic challenge you to make work differently than you are used to?
SC: It definitely made me shoot more than I was used to as it was such an unprecedented and historical time in the world. I had a lot of free time to shoot more with less paid photography work coming in due to the pandemic so it went into this project head first as a reaction to the times. Making photos felt really immediate and in real time so I really used my time wisely, going out when allowed.
MC: One of the things that unifies these photographs, is this sort of uncanny spirit, a focus on things that are traditionally out of place — office chair parked in front of a cemetery, pair of chicken's on someone's noggin. What draws you to those moments?
SC: I'm just drawn to out of place moments, off kilter things and interesting people that the general public don't have much time for or skim past. It's probably from being Scottish and growing up in another culture that gave me a nosey dark sense of humor. But I mean how could you not see these moments?
Mary K. Cantrell is an Austin-based freelance writer and journalist. She has journalism and women's and gender studies degrees from the University of Texas and a fondness for covering local arts stories.
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Despite the scorching heat and occasional political turbulence, this place urges every tourist to know how to go to Egypt, as it one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The Land of the Pharaohs has been frequently visited by travellers, adventurers and history enthusiasts from every corner of the world. Egypt has multiple international airports including one at the capital city of Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada and Aswan – all have their own. However, flights to Egypt from India mostly land at the Cairo International Airport. From there, one can roam in and around the country via bus or train.


Commissioned to design and specify the FF&E for RIBA stage three developed design and stage four technical incorporating legacy furniture for contractor proposals. FFE Consulting went on to procure and manage the installation for Suttons' new Primary building which is a part of the Priority School Building Programme. FFE Consulting have worked with Galliford Try since April 2015 on this project from tender stage through to completion. We carried out numerous engagements with the School and design workshops with Scott Brownrigg architects to coordinate all finishes to compliment the feature walls and colour system chosen for the building. From October to December 2016 we installed the furniture on site and managed the entire school furniture decant from their old building into their new building before Christmas. Using a large team, we distributed and placed new FF&E in line with legacy drawings and existing decanted furniture. We managed deliveries and installation on behalf of the School.
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Goals-based money management strategies have long been a mainstay for traditional financial advisors.
But more and more, advisors are shying away from prioritizing (or even including) cash-flow analysis into their client strategies. Experts say that's a big mistake – and they'll offer many reasons why.
First, some data to chew on.
Mitch Anthony, author of "The New Retirementality," who works closely with financial services professionals, recently completed a survey of financial advisors and found that less than 5 percent actually conduct cash-flow analysis for their clients.
Part of the problem may be that thorough cash-flow analysis carries with it myriad moving parts, and takes time to complete. That could steer advisors away from the process.
So besides time and complexity constraints, why aren't more financial advisors doing it? "Priorities" may be one reason.
"Portfolio construction today requires a thoughtful approach, and unfortunately, advisors and clients are caught up in matching market returns," said Matt Ahrens, a financial planner at Integrity Advisory Group in Overland Park, Kan.
That analysis also leads to tough conversations with clients, even though those conversations are necessary.
"There is no way of knowing a client is overspending unless this analysis is done, and there is no way of knowing the client's portfolio has the proper risk/return profile without this analysis, but these conversations can become difficult," Ahrens said.
The money managers who do conduct cash-flow analysis for their clients say they're glad they did it.
aren't even aware of due to fees, miscalculations, garbage insurance, penalties, and all sorts of other things big and small," Johnston said. "This frees up money to invest or purchase valuable insurance.
• Identifying current financial inflows and outflows.
• Analyzing the short- and long-term effects of the inflows and outflows on the financial portfolio through the development of numerical projections.
• Developing strategies to adjust cash flow if the projections indicate the portfolio will be depleted prior to an individual's death, or the deaths of both husband and wife at reasonable life expectancies.
• Monitoring the cash flow on an ongoing basis by utilizing a systematic approach to keeping track of financial inflows and outflows.
Cash-flow analysis is a critical component of the comprehensive financial planning process, the white paper added.
"It is important in all client situations, since knowing whether or not an individual or a family has a positive or negative cash flow impacts all other aspects of a financial plan," PWS stated.
While reasons for not conducting a cash-flow analysis for their clients do exist, don't use them as an excuse for bypassing the process for your clientele. The fact is, cash-flow analysis is simply too important to ignore.
"For the approximately 10,000 baby boomers retiring every day, income planning has become as much or more important than asset management, to the success of the overall financial plan," said William Stack, founder of Stack Financial Services in Salem, Mo.
"That's why cash flow is the way to go. It's much easier for clients to feel confident about their finances, when they know what expenses they have, and where the funds will come from to meet the need. It also enables them to make meaningful lifestyle choices ahead of time, increasing overall happiness in retirement," Stack noted.
Yet clients can't make those choices if they don't know where they stand cash management-wise.
It's up to their financial advisor to help them out.


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Mad Hippie Skin Care Review
What Are The Best Selling Mad Hippie Skin Care Products
What Are The Key Ingredients in Mad Hippie Skin Care
Where Are Mad Hippie Skin Care Products Sold
What is The Mad Hippie Return Policy
Is Mad Hippie Cruelty Free
Mad Hippie Reviews
What Are Some Alternatives to Mad Hippie Skin Care
Mad Hippie is a clean beauty brand that was built on the notion that natural skin care can be every bit as effective as traditional. The brand uses a combination of organic natural ingredients and safe synthetic ingredients to formulate their skin care and makeup products, while leaving out toxic ingredients and unnecessary additives. Below we'll cover the brand's best selling products, formulation details, and key ingredients. We'll also share Mad Hippie reviews so you can see what customers really think about these products.
What Are The Best Selling Mad Hippie Skin Care Products?
Mad Hippie offers consumers a variety of skin care products to choose from, including cleansers, cleansing oils, creams, serums, mists, masks, eye creams, and more. If you're stuck on where to get started with Mad Hippie, you may want to consider trying these best selling Mad Hippie Skin Care products.
Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum
Contains a stable vitamin C derivative called sodium ascorbyl phosphate
Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that helps to prevent signs of aging while simultaneously improving skin firmness and brightening the complexion
Additional antioxidants in the formula include ferulic acid and vitamin E
Award-winning serum that has been called "a miracle worker" by Allure and "magic" by Marie Claire
Mad Hippie Vitamin A Serum
Includes a vitamin A derivative called hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR), which provides the same benefits of retinol but without the irritation
HPR is an ester of all-trans retinoic acid, and unlike other retinoic acid derivatives, it does not need to be converted to retinoic acid to work. Rather, it binds directly to the retinoid receptors of the skin cells
HPR is said to dramatically reduce the appearance of wrinkles and discoloration, revealing beautiful, youthful skin
Supporting ingredients include sodium hyaluronate, oat beta glucan, aloe vera, and more
Mad Hippie Exfoliating Serum
Key ingredients include two alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs): glycolic and lactic acid
AHAs exfoliate the skin by enhancing the breakdown of dead skin cells and increasing the rate of cellular turnover, which leads to smoother, brighter skin and a more even complexion
Additional key ingredients include apple stem cells, sodium hyaluronate, Gigawhite, peptides, goji berry, and white tea
Mad Hippie Eye Cream
Features three peptide ingredients: Syn-Eye, Matrixyl Synthe '6, and Regu-Age
High concentration of niacinamide, the amide form of vitamin B3 that helps to repair the skin barrier, improve moisture retention, reduce inflammation, and correct signs of aging
Like most eye creams, the Mad Hippie Eye Cream contains caffeine
Caffeine constricts the blood vessels while also stimulating blood flow, which helps to tighten and firm the skin while also reducing the amount of blood that accumulates under the eyes (a major factor that contributes to dark circles)
Mad Hippie Face Cream
Anti-aging face cream with two peptide ingredients: Matrixyl Synthe '6 and Syn-Tacks
Supporting key ingredients include aloe vera, niacinamide, green tea, argan oil, coconut oil, resveratrol, and more
Several Mad Hippie reviews for the Face Cream mention that it is a very lightweight, yet hydrating moisturizer
Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream
Gets its name from the three different vitamin C derivatives in this formula: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, and ascorbyl glucoside
Contains 19 active ingredients that are said to work synergistically in order to bring you dramatically brighter, healthier, and smoother looking skin
Comes in a glass jar with a metal cap to minimize waste. Oxidation is not a concern because the forms of vitamin C in this cream are fully stabilized
Mad Hippie Antioxidant Facial Oil
Preservative-free anti-aging facial oil that is claimed to hydrate and protect your skin
The highest concentration oil in this product is argan oil, a non-comedogenic oil that moisturizes and revitalizes the skin
Supporting ingredients include hemp seed extract, sea buckthorn berry, blueberry extract, pomegranate oil, camu camu berry, raspberry seed extract, and more
Mad Hippie Cleansing Oil
Non-comedogenic oil that is claimed to soften and smooth the skin while gently removing makeup and other impurities
The highest concentration oil in this product is safflower seed oil
When you use safflower oil (or any oil) to remove oily makeup and sebum, you're employing the chemical principle called "like dissolves like." Basically, oils will dissolve other materials that have a similar chemical structure
Supporting ingredients include squalane, rose fruit oil, ginger root extract, pumpkin seed oil, and oat kernel oil
What Are The Key Ingredients in Mad Hippie Skin Care?
What's great about Mad Hippie Skin Care is that the brand really does a good job of incorporating a wide variety of beneficial ingredients into their product formulations. They use many unique botanical extracts and oils, such as konjac root, cloudberry fruit extract, blackcurrant seed oil, acai extract, reishi mushroom extract, and chlorella extract, just to name a few. Mad Hippie also incorporates many tried-and-true anti-aging ingredients into their formulas, such as vitamins A, C, and E and peptides.
Plus, Mad Hippie recognizes that what's not in their formulations is just as important as what's in them. Because of this, there are a number of ingredients that you will never see on the back of their labels. These include parabens, synthetic fragrance, dyes, petrochemicals, PEGs, SLS and other "nasty" additives.
As we mentioned above, vitamin C derivatives are used in several of the brand's best selling products, including the Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum and the Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream. Once absorbed into the skin, all of these derivatives are converted to ascorbic acid.
Ascorbic acid is a potent antioxidant that neutralizes reactive oxygen species (ROS) — such as the superoxide ion and peroxide — that are generated when the skin is exposed to UV light. This is important because the harmful effects of ROS occur as direct chemical alterations of the cellular DNA, the cell membrane, and cellular proteins, including collagen. Damaged collagen manifests as signs of premature skin aging, including wrinkles, lines, and sagging skin. Since ascorbic acid can protect collagen, the Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum can help prevent signs of aging.
Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum may also be able to correct existing signs of aging since vitamin C promotes new collagen synthesis. Specifically, ascorbic acid serves as a cofactor for enzymes that are responsible for stabilizing and cross-linking the collagen molecules. According to the Indian Dermatology Online Journal, clinical studies have shown that the topical use of ascorbic acid increases collagen production in both young and aged human skin. Once again, by increasing the amount of collagen in the skin, signs of aging will be diminished and the skin will appear more firm.
A final benefit that you may see with Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum is a brighter complexion with fewer dark spots and a more even skin tone. Once again this benefit is due to ascorbic acid, which inhibits melanin synthesis. Melanin is a pigment that gives our skin color, but too much of this pigment can lead to undesirable dark spots called hyperpigmentation. Ascorbic acid decreases melanin formation by inhibiting tyrosinase, an enzyme that is required for melanin synthesis.
Where Are Mad Hippie Skin Care Products Sold?
Mad Hippie Skin Care products are sold on the brand's website, as well as third party sellers such as Amazon and Ulta. However, the brand warns to always be careful buying Mad Hippie products from unauthorized third party sellers on sites because they have found counterfeits and many expired, damaged, and opened products being sold. Mad Hippie Skin Care products are also sold in numerous physical locations across the United States and Canada. The brand has a store locator on their website so that you can find a location that sells Mad Hippie Skin Care products near you.
What is The Mad Hippie Return Policy?
Mad Hippie allows consumers to try their products risk-free thanks to their return policy, which states, "We are so confident that you will love Mad Hippie that if for any reason you are not completely satisfied, return your purchased products, full or empty, within 60 days of purchase from an authorized seller and we will refund 100% of your money."
Is Mad Hippie Cruelty Free?
Mad Hippie is cruelty free. The brand does not test finished products or ingredients on animals, and neither do their suppliers or any third-parties. In addition, Mad Hippie does not sell their products where animal testing is required by law.
Mad Hippie reviews on the brand's website are extremely positive, with nearly all products receiving 4 or 5 star ratings.
Positive reviews for the Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum mention that this serum helps with acne and acne scars while promoting soft, glowing, dewy skin. Other Mad Hippie reviews mention that this serum improves skin firmness while brightening the complexion.
For example, one review says, "I am completely BLOWN AWAY by this serum. This is my first ever experience using a serum, so I wasn't totally sure what to expect, but man…my skin has literally never looked better(I'm 37). I have an autoimmune disease, so finding products free of toxins and chemicals, is insanely important to me. In just 3 week of using this serum, my sun spots, and rosacea are fading, and my skin looks brighter and tighter. My pores also look smaller! I will be a forever user of this stuff!"
There aren't many negative reviews for the Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum, but those that we did read were from customers who experienced reactions from using this serum, such as dryness or acne breakouts. For example, one Mad Hippie review says, "I was very excited to purchase after reading so many great reviews, however, I'm sad to say that after one week of putting on the serum every morning and night, I am breaking out in acne like never before."
Overall, we think that Mad Hippie skin care products are a good option if you're looking for clean beauty products that contain naturally-derived ingredients. We like that Mad Hippie Skin Care combines organic natural ingredients with safe synthetic ingredients like peptides in many of their products.
Evidence-based ingredients
Products do not contain parabens, synthetic fragrance, dyes, petrochemicals, PEGs, SLS
Air-tight, opaque packaging protects delicate ingredients
Brand is committed to reduce their carbon footprint and impact on the environment
$1 of every web sale is donated to conservation
Some Mad Hippie reviews mention breakouts after using these products
What Are Some Alternatives to Mad Hippie Skin Care?
One of the main ingredients that the brand uses in their products is vitamin C, such as in the Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum and Triple C Night Cream. Vitamin C is an excellent ingredient for hyperpigmentation, however, there are so many other ingredients that can also help to fade those pesky dark spots. If you're struggling with hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone, we'd like to recommend Formulyst's Dark Spot Solutions.
Dark Spot Solutions is formulated with HyWhite – an alpha linolenic acid (ALA) that helps to lighten the appearance of dark spots and visibly improve the uniformity of the skin color. This serum also contains a lightweight molecular hyaluronic acid, which instantly helps to improve skin hydration. If you've tried a vitamin C serum in the past without any improvement, we'd definitely recommend considering Formulyst Dark Spot Solutions.
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Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum Review
Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum is an antioxidant facial serum that includes a combination of three powerful antioxidants: vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid. Together, these antioxidants are said to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and discoloration. It has a thin, gel-like texture that absorbs quickly and easily...
Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser Review
Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser is an all-natural cleanser that removes makeup and other impurities, leaving the skin feeling soft and looking bright. It is formulated to be mildly acidic in order to support the skin's natural pH (typically about 5.5) and preserve the skin's protective oils. Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser is also formulated with antioxidants and hydrating oils that leave the skin soft and smooth while gently washing away dirt and impurities. It contains several emollients, such as sesame oil, shea butter, jojoba oil, squalene, and macadamia oil.
Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser also contains green tea leaf extract, which contains the polyphenol epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a potent antioxidant and helps the skin combat free radicals, the unstable molecules that contribute to the formation of premature wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. Interestingly, the Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser formula does not contain surfactants like most cleansers do. The oils in this cleanser will help to grab onto oil on the skin since like attracts like, however, those with oily and acne-prone skin may feel that this cleanser does not clear pores enough.
Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist Review
Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist is an effervescent blend of antioxidants and hydrating essentials that is said to leave your skin feeling soft and supple. One of the key ingredients in this mist is hesperidin, a bioflavonoid glycoside found in citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, and limes. Hesperidin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and has also been shown to improve circulation and help reduce the appearance of skin discoloration. Another key ingredient in this mist is sodium PCA a naturally occuring humectant that functions as a hydrating agent and a skin-replenishing ingredient. Another humectant in the Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist is sodium hyaluronate, the salt form of hyaluronic acid, which works to moisturize the skin while reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist can help to promote a brighter complexion thanks to sodium ascorbyl phosphate, a stable precursor of ascorbic acid (pure vitamin C). Ascorbic acid is a potent antioxidant that can protect the skin from free radicals. In addition, ascorbic acid can decrease the appearance of dark spots and improve uneven skin tone by inhibiting tyrosinase, a key enzyme involved in the production of melanin. There are several more powerful antioxidant ingredients in the Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist, including resveratrol, green tea, and pomegranate seed extract. A unique ingredient in this mist is Pinus Strobus (white pine) bark extract, which naturally aids in skin hydration while working to reduce the appearance of skin discoloration. Overall, Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist is packed with antioxidants, hydrating ingredients, and skin-brightening ingredients that should improve the overall appearance of your skin.
Mad Hippie Antioxidant Facial Oil Review
Mad Hippie Antioxidant Facial Oil is a preservative-free antioxidant oil that is said to hydrate and protect the skin. One of the key ingredients is organic argan oil, which provides instant, non-comedogenic hydration to the skin while its naturally occurring triterpenoids work to reduce the appearance of scars. Containing over 80% essential fatty acids, argan oil is well known to moisturize and revitalize the skin. Another key ingredient in the Mad Hippie Antioxidant Facial Oil is sea buckthorn berry, which is rich in vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, P, carotenoids, flavonoids, phenols, folic acid, and fatty acids. All of the components help to nourish and protect the skin.
There are several more fruit extracts and oils in the Mad Hippie Antioxidant Facial Oil, including blueberry extract, pomegranate oil, camu camu berry, raspberry seed extract, strawberry extract, goji berry, and grape seed extract. All of these ingredients provide antioxidant effects. Antioxidants work by limiting oxidative damage caused by free radicals, the unstable molecules that contribute to the formation of premature wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. In addition, many of these extracts are rich in vitamin C, which can have a brightening effect on the skin while helping to fade dark spots. A final key ingredient to point out in the Mad Hippie Antioxidant Facial Oil is hemp seed oil. Rich in omegas 3, 6 and 9, as well as antioxidants, hemp seed oil provides the skin with instant moisture and replenishment.
Mad Hippie Exfoliating Serum Review
Mad Hippie Exfoliating Serum is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) based serum that is said to reduce the appearance of skin discoloration and wrinkles. This serum contains two AHAs: glycolic acid derived from sugar cane and lactic acid derived from fermented beet sugar. AHAs exfoliate the skin by targeting corneocytes (dead skin cells) in a process called corneocyte desquamation. By enhancing their breakdown and increasing the separation of skin cells, the rate of cell turnover is increased, leading to smoother, more radiant skin.
In addition to these exfoliating ingredients, you'll find several other beneficial ingredients in the Mad Hippie Exfoliating Serum. For instance, apple stem cells (PhytoCellTec) have been proven to reverse signs of aging in fibroblasts, help skin cells maintain the capacity to build new tissues, and provide an anti-wrinkle effect on crow's feet. Another key ingredient is gigawhite, which is a blend of 6 organically grown alpine plants that reduce the appearance of skin discoloration. This serum also aids in hydrating the skin due to sodium hyaluronate, the salt form of hyaluronic acid. Sodium hyaluronate has been shown to have better skin penetrating capabilities than hyaluronic acid alone. It draws moisture into the skin while temporarily reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Lastly, the Mad Hippie Exfoliating Serum contains several types of antioxidants, such as white tea and goji berry.
Mad Hippie has been one of the most talked about green beauty brands to emerge in the last few years. Not only are their formulas exceptionally well crafted, but their product are also fairly affordable in comparison to most green beauty brands. But do their active ingredient-centered formulas compare with traditional and luxury products? Today, we're looking specifically at their vitamin A serum to find out. So without further adieu, let's get started!
Who is the Mad Hippie Vitamin A Serum For?
The Mad Hippie Vitamin A Serum is suitable for all skin types, although there are a few things to keep in mind. Since this this a vitamin A or retinol serum, there is a chance you may experience irritation during the first month or so of use. Additionally, this product does contain coconut oil, which is fairly comedogenic, so if you are prone to clogged pores, this may not be the right formula for you.
Retinol Remix
Retinol is one of the most well researched ingredients in skincare. And with that comes alot of information to consider before you decide to incorporate a retinol-based product into your routine. The Mad Hippie Vitamin A Serum contains an up and coming form of retinol known as hydroxypinacolone retinoate. But before we can get into how this form works, we need to understand retinol and it's many derivatives a little bit better.
If you're looking for a detour for traditional drugstore skincare, Mad Hippie might be exactly what you're looking for. As the name would suggest, the company is quite rooted in their commitment to cruelty free beauty, natural ingredients and environmental stewardship. With that said however, this brand does not turn their back on science either. Walking the fine line between the all-natural and all-chemical skincare debate, this brand cherry picks the most effective and well researched ingredients and builds clean formulas around them. So today, we're getting into all of the nitty gritty details about the brand, their best selling products and the formula behind them in this Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum review. Behind The Brand
Mad Hippie combines some of the most well-known and well-researched chemical compounds with all natural ingredients to create products that are both effective and gentle. You'll see some of the same anti-acne and anti-aging ingredients that you'd find in luxury brands like retinol, vitamin C, peptides like matrixyl and more.
But while all the good is included from the scientific side of skincare, they've eliminated any of the bad. As fierce believers in animal and environmental conservation and protection, Mad Hippie is completely vegan and cruelty-free. Along with that, for every web sale, they donate $1 to a charity of choice (currently they're working with Save the Elephants). The company continues to stick to its roots and provide quality, natural products that come from and support nature.


We already know West Coast designer Betsy Burnham is an ace at mixing old with new, high with not-so-high, and serious with lighthearted. But I was curious about some of her first personal buys -- pieces she felt had proven to be great investments.
She says she has quite a few favorite antique and vintage items. But if forced to mention only one, it might be her son Will's faux bamboo bed found almost ten years ago at Tod Carson's in L.A.
Back then, Will was graduating out of his crib and "There was no way I was going to buy anything typical or toddler-esque," explains Burnham, "so I found this gorgeous vintage piece, which was a lot of money for me at the time, was an odd size (we had to have a mattress custom made because it's a 'european twin' -- somewhere between a twin and a full) and was admittedly sort of precious. "
Still, Burnham adds, "I've never fretted much about form versus function, because a lot of the things I like are vintage or antique. My philosophy is just to enjoy them and use them as much as possible in everyday life. So the bed was a purchase I've never regretted. Will is still sleeping in it, and maybe he can even give it to one of his kids one day."
No snob, Burnham is fine with the Pottery Barn Kids sheets that happen to be on young Will's bed at the moment.
These faux bamboo beds are certainly classics. Not too long ago, San Francisco garden designer Robyn Pope acquired one for her daughter. The example shown above top is a 19th century French piece available through Lauren Copen.
Blue, an exhibition that looks at the meaning of indigo hues on textiles, continues at the Textile Museum through September. Included are blue textiles ranging from Greco-Roman and pre-Columbian tunic fragments to contemporary creations.
Shown top, a cotton fragment from India, possibly 17th century. Shown second, a 20th century Chinese-Indonesian cloth.
Here's a little Thursday treat: Anne Coyle has updated her site with new projects. I think you will notice her signature use of lavender (she was ahead of the curve on that) as well as her beloved black-and-white graphic stripes (zebra and vertical). The interiors are timeless but, as always, youthful and glamorous. I'm coveting the powder room above.
Sometimes the influence of Frédéric Méchiche's work can be seen in Coyles' projects. Above, stripes in a bath at the Méchiche-designed Hotel Le A.
Méchiche's dining room, circa 1996. Image via CNN.
For the past few weeks I've mentioned at the close of some posts that Edith Wharton's former Massachusetts home, The Mount, is facing immediate foreclosure. Always resourceful Meg just sent me a link to an excellent Slate article that covers Wharton's residence in detail -- its place in design history, why it is relevant today. Brilliant slides accompany the story too.
The 18th century had celebrity couples too. It seems London's most fashionable was actor David Garrick and his wife Eva. Like the rest of their chic British peers, the couple craved chintz imported from India (originally a hand-drawn, resist-dyed cotton).
Notes Rosemary Crill in Chintz: Indian Textiles for the West, this fresh, lightweight, exotic fabric caused such a sensation in Europe that traditional English weavers faced financial jeopardy. In response the British government imposed a ban on chintz, but the fashionable crowd continued to buy it from smugglers. The Indian chintz shown at top, bought by David and Eva, was initially confiscated by customs officials.
Apparently though, the performers' clout enabled them to get back their precious fabric because it was hung on their Chippendale-made four-poster bed, and today belongs to the V & A.
The second image above shows a detail of a 17th century cotton bed cover imported from the Coromandel Coast. Here animals and flora associated with China and India have been interpreted for a Western audience.
To learn more see Crill's book. All images copyright the V & A.
I'm thinking of adding another Crill title to my library, Textiles from India: The Global Trade. Does anyone already own it?
Do you think David Hicks -- or India Hicks -- would like this chair? The unexpected African Kuba cloth on the antique French gilt chair reminds me of the Hicks family. It's part of the vintage collection offered by Chicago's Jayson Home.
Yesterday Jayson opened its European Flea Market, scheduled to continue through April 20. Online shopping begins April 25.
In high school I was encouraged by a brilliant teacher to read more Wharton. "Her vivid imagery, her visual nature, and her passion for houses will appeal to you," the teacher said.
I never forgot the advice, and I recently began reading the new reprint of Edith Wharton's 1904 book, Italian Villas and Their Gardens. It includes numerous lovely illustrations by Maxfield Parrish -- art that apparently frustrated Wharton because she deemed it to be too disconnected from her text. (Parrish refused to travel with her or collaborate.) But critics think Wharton's descriptions steal the show.
It's a bit like a travel book, although Wharton shares no details on how to find the gardens. And it is not a practical gardening manual. Really the focus is what Wharton calls "garden-magic." The beautiful relationship between those not-so-flowery Italian gardens, historic houses, and art. She explores in great detail villas throughout the country -- Florence, Rome, Genoa, Lake Como, Siena. Residences surrounded by "enchanting" clipped greenery and stone.
The 1904 edition was published without a dust jacket, so, true to Wharton's interest in decoration, an Italian 18th century brocade was used as background for the reissue jacket.
Originally, a portion of the proceeds from sales of this edition were slated for ongoing restoration of Wharton's beloved Massachusetts estate, The Mount. Unfortunately, The Mount is now facing foreclosure. A blog has been established as part of the Save The Mount Campaign.
I can deal with small spaces, but I do dream of more bookshelves. Specifically, a library-living room like the narrow but stylishly laid-back Rayman Boozer-designed example here. Remember when Boozer's own apartment made the May 2006 cover of Elle Decor? (Blue interior above.) It was an inspirational issue for everyone who dwells in cramped or modest quarters.
Boozer really excels at working with those classics we've been talking about this week -- camel back sofas, trad brown chests, Chinese export lamps. Often he spices them up by placing them in vibrantly colored rooms with great textiles. Check out his online portfolio to see more.
Here's designer Mallory Mathison's first antique -- the chic walnut bachelor's chest with fretwork detail discussed earlier -- serving double duty as a bar. Note the cool lamps. What a great first investment.
" A walnut bachelor's chest (with fabulous fretwork inlay -- so delightful!). It has been a dream! It has been a bedside table, sideboard, TV chest and bar, and has worked beautifully in every capacity. When you are looking for your first "investment" type antique, whether it is a steal of a deal at an estate sale or a special purchase from a high-end shop, look for something that can be wonderfully useful in a multitude of ways as well as beautiful to look at!"
We've already talked about Mathison's mix of feminine and masculine elements in her own bedroom.
Sheraton-style chest shown top is available through Georgia Creek. Georgian chest, image three, is available through Antiquario.
I have to say, I'm embarrassed it has taken me this long to mention Chintz: Indian Textiles for the West, a new title from Rosemary Crill, senior curator in the V & A's Asian Department. It was the nice feature on Achivia Books, in the latest House Beautiful, that jogged my memory.
Click here for more on the V & A's textile collection. The book is also available here.
Also of interest, the V & A's exhibition, Thomas Hope: Regency Designer.
For nearly two years now, Kelly Wearstler's commercial projects have been a popular topic on this blog. I think many of us are intrigued by her evolving style, and we take inspiration from her work. So I thought you might enjoy a little update on one of her latest far-flung endeavors, Viceroy Anguilla.
Last month she unveiled the resort's model four-bedroom villa on Barnes Bay. (Villas and townhomes are available for purchase as second residences.) As you can see above, the architecture is clean and contemporary, but Wearstler decided to balance this with organic materials and global references.
Personally, I'm always fascinated by the connections between her residential and commercial work. Right off the bat, I noticed what I call the "glamorous swing." A piece used outdoors at her own home, the Hillcrest Estate, below, and now at Viceroy Anguilla.
For the full scoop on purchasing one of these appealing island escapes, or to simply see floor plans, visit Viceroy Anguilla.
Last week Katie explained to us why she favors antique secretaries as a young collector's first investment. She noted that these versatile pieces can be used almost anywhere, even in a bedroom. Oscar de la Renta must feel the same way. This early 18th century Spanish mother-of-pearl secretary was, according to Sarah Mower's book, a "love-at-first-sight impulse" purchase -- Oscar's first major acquisition -- paid for in installments over 18 months.
Image is from House Beautiful, June 2002. HB says the secretary is 17th century. Sarah Mower, in her book, Oscar, describes the piece as 18th century.
If you've read Angele Parlange's book, Creole Thrift, you've probably enjoyed hearing about her weekend-in-the-country adventures with Mish, when they hunt for antiques not game. Now the May Elle Decor offers us a nice peek into jewelry designer Mish's charming rustic-meets-chic home (although, if I've been paying attention, it's not the same Northeastern residence Parlange mentions).
For me, one of the best quotes from the May issue comes from Mish, the former in-house jewelry expert at Sotheby's; he says, "We are collectors at heart, not decorators...the house is furnished with lots of things from previous lives."
These autobiographical interiors, like the one shown top, usually contain disparate pieces that defy logic by working together. (Look at those topaz-covered Louis XV-style chairs mixed with the informal red striped sofa and oriental rug.) And Elle Decor always seems to hunt down the most sophisticated examples.
Elle Decor photography by William Waldron. Middle image from Town & Country, April 2008. Bamboo cuffs by Mish.


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State of Mourning: On the passing of former Dededo Commissioner Martin C. Benavente
by Office of the Governor | Jun 18, 2016 | Press Releases
Governor Eddie Baza Calvo and Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio are mourning the late Commissioner Martin C. Benavente who passed away early this morning.
The Governor has declared a state of mourning and all flags will be flown at half-staff until the date of Interment, which will be announced at a later date.
Below are statements from the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
"I am in shock at this news and my heart grieves for a good man and a good friend," said Governor Calvo. "He brought to the Calvo-Tenorio family his love and compassion for the people of Guam, the people he had served and for whom he sacrificed much for decades."
Lt. Governor Tenorio, following this morning's viewing at the Guam Regional Medical City, said the island has lost a great advocate for the people, particularly those in need.
"Martin walked the walk, his compassion was boundless. He didn't just talk about what needed to be done to help people, he would take time to talk to them, find out what they needed and then find a solution that worked for them," Lt. Governor Tenorio stated. "He will be sorely missed by many and we grieve together with his wife, Niki, their children, grandchildren and his extended family."
For those who wish to pay their respects, Mass and Rosary information are below:
– 5 p.m. today and tomorrow (Saturday and Sunday) Mass of Intention with Rosary to follow at the Santa Barbara Catholic Church (upper level). The family will announce the remaining schedule.


The team at JACK Oxfordshire are celebrating today with another excellent set of RAJAR results - radio's official ratings figures – causing actual champagne corks to fly in the office!
JACK 2 – which only launched last August – has jumped from 31,000* weekly listeners to 41,000 – that's a third more pairs of ears tuning in each week in just three months. It's the highest ever listening figure for the radio station since the licence was awarded by OFCOM.
The success is no doubt down in no small part to the radio station's continued decision to let listeners 'Control The Music', really delivering on the station's promise of letting listeners "Playing What You Want"... allowing them to genuinely choose every song that gets played on the radio station. Download the World's Greatest Radio Station App via the iTunes App store or the Google Play store.
106 JACKfm also continues to perform well with 65,000* people listening every week. Across the two stations, 101,000** people are now tuning in every week.
JACKfm and JACK 2 are the only commercial radio stations to broadcast from Oxfordshire 24 hours a day. To find out more about advertising on JACKfm (uh oh, here comes the sell), call Commercial Director Rachel McClenahan on 01865 315 980.
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Did you know that you can route component video over SCART? Apparently a lot of people do not. Using an adapter like the one shown on the left here, you can feed component video through your SCART switch. Of course, this doesn't convert component into RGB, but lots of video processors (DVDO Edge, Optoma Themescene, XRGB3 to name but three that are popular with videogamers) can actually handle both component and RGB scart on the same inputs. On the XRGB3 it's just a matter of choosing what type of signal is being fed in, while other processors will recognize the signal and switch automatically between the two. This is especially useful for the PS2, for example, where RGB seems to give a better picture but component is the only way to get 480p.
Keeping this in mind might help you reduce cable clutter in the future. Remember that although you can route component through a SCART switch, the reverse is usually not true, you cannot route SCART through a component switch, even if you find some way to carry the sync signal, there usually isn't enough bandwidth for the full range of RGB through a component switch, unless it's designed for component and RGB.


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HomeNewsCapitol Police Arrest Armed Michigan Woman Outside Headquarters
A United States Capitol Police car parked outside the US Capitol Building. Photo: JL IMAGES / Shutterstock
Capitol Police Arrest Armed Michigan Woman Outside Headquarters
By Larry Hamilton
A woman was arrested after she parked her car in the no parking zone in front of the US Capitol Police (USCP) headquarters on Wednesday, January 12.
The woman, who was later identified as Kery Lynn McAttee of Michigan, was in a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado and she was arrested at around 1:40 pm.
According to a statement from the USCP, the 58-year-old woman was in possession of a loaded shotgun, an unloaded rifle, an unloaded muzzleloader, and a pellet gun.
She reportedly told the officers she was coming from Michigan and wanted to share some information about the January 6 Capitol attack. When she was asked about the gun case and the butt of a long gun an officer spotted in her car, she confirmed she had firearms.
USCP Officers Arrest Michigan Woman with Guns: https://t.co/fKhuNGAULu pic.twitter.com/3PY5a3CNsp
— U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) January 13, 2022
Authorities couldn't find any evidence that she had any intentions other than speaking with USCP officers.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing, while McAttee is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of unregistered ammunition, unlawful possession/transportation of a semi-automatic rifle, unlawful possession of a firearm misdemeanor.
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Designs: The design of a smartwatch is directly related to the wrist strap, face and body. The first we need to examine is obviously the watch body and it could be too bulky for us. It should be fashionable and look cool on us. Many models have clean sporty looks, so they could blend well with most sports attire.
Functionality and reliability: Smartwatches shouldn't only look good they should also be able to carry out their assigned tasks. Consumers should weigh in common advantages and disadvantages of choosing specific smartwatch models. It is not a good idea to choose a watch that causes to jab frustratingly on its tiny display. Excessively small display could also make information consumption much harder to achieve. Having said that, there should be an easy way to scroll and select objects on the screen.
Apps: There are many 3rd party developers out there who are eager to provide us with wonderful, new apps that could just extend the usability of smartwatches a little bit further. Before purchasing a smartwatch model, we should make sure that it has good apps support and typically, Android-based models could give us enough compatibility. However, there could be some smartwatches with obscure software platform that could be rather limited in versatility. By choosing more popular operating system, new apps will be rolled out in much faster rate. Although software platforms could get more mature eventually, it is a bad idea to choose models with lack of support and versatility. A good app may shave off a few hours of our schedule, for example, we won't be trapped in traffic if the smartwatch could warn us about what happen on the road ahead.
Battery life: Smartwatches have limited battery units and this would result in shorter runtime. Smartwatches could be useful only if has enough power. It will be useless of the battery indicator already reaches the critical 15 percent even before lunch. Smartwatches are actually miniaturised computing devices and some of them may have processors that are not really optimized for low-power operations. Consumers should consider about possible trade-offs and avoid using models that give too many drawbacks.


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The 1965 Coppa Italia Final was the final of the 1964–65 Coppa Italia. The match was played on 29 August 1965 between Juventus and Internazionale. Juventus won 1–0; it was the fifth victory.

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Coppa Italia 1964/65 statistics at rsssf.com
 https://www.calcio.com/calendario/ita-coppa-italia-1964-1965-finale/2/
 https://www.worldfootball.net/schedule/ita-coppa-italia-1964-1965-finale/2/

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Dan Vann was named in the Chasetown side to take on Kendal Town in their latest Evo-Stik League Division One West outing of the season.
Vann, who was joined by Saddlers colleague Callum Cockerill-Mollett in Chasetown's midweek victory over Glossop North End, had to make do without his fellow Saddler as the left-back was left out of the matchday squad.
The Scholars were in fine form, even without the previously ever-present Cockerill-Mollett, and easily dispatched their opponents by five goals to nil as Jack Langston (PEN - 5'), Tom Hill (7', & 24'), George Cater (23'), and Liam Kirton (75') all hit the back of the net.
Cameron Peters was a late second-half substitute as his Bromsgrove Sporting side took on Barton Rovers in the Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division Central.
Hereford-born Peters, who didn't take to the field until the 84th minute - replacing Charlie Dowd - was unable to change the score as the Rouslers and Rovers played out a two-all draw with Josh Quaynor (36') and Richard Gregory (PEN - 57') netting for Sporting.
Dylan Parker was not involved as Leamington faced Curzon Ashton in the Vanarama National League North. A late second-half goal from Colby Bishop was enough to secure a point for the Brakes.


Distorts at maximum volumes. Bass lovers should look elsewhere.
The Westone W10 in-canal earphones deliver an excellent balance of lows and highs that should appeal to purists.
At a time when most earphones are leaning towards the bass-heavy side of the spectrum, Westone still makes earphones that have a primary focus on the mids and highs. The Westone W10, at $199.95 (direct), is the entry-level model (believe it or not) in the manufacturer's W line-up. Loaded with a plethora of accessories, including two detachable cables and several pairs of eartips, this is a secure-fitting option for music lovers who want natural—not booming— bass.
There are some surprise distortion issues at maximum volume on deep bass tracks, but they disappear at reasonable listening levels, and thus shouldn't be considered a deal breaker. Purists seeking balance, read on. Bass fans seeking gobs of subwoofer-like intensity, look elsewhere.
Westone tends to eschew flashy designs in favor of functionality, and the W10 is no exception. The earpieces are black, as are the eartips, and nothing really catches the eye except for the Westone logo on each ear. The cable snakes over the top and behind the ear, and the earpieces are placed in the canal upside down.
It would've been nice to see a rigid, moldable stretch of cable at the connection point for each earpiece, as many competing models have in order to maintain a secure fit. Nevertheless, the W10, especially when used with the included Comply foam ear tips, manages a very secure fit without this cable feature.
This is all in addition to the two included removable audio cables, one of which is braided and has no remote. The standard, non-braided cable has a remote control and microphone that lines up near chin-level, descending from the right earpiece.
but nothing close to the boosted levels we hear on so many competing models these days.
At maximum, very unsafe listening levels, the W10 actually distorts on this track, which is a disappointment given its price. However, no sane human will be monitoring at these levels, and dialing the volume back a tad—at levels still too loud for regular listening—the distortion disappears.
What's more noteworthy is how excellent the W10 sounds, in terms of overall balance. The sub-bass has punch to it, but most of the spotlight here is focused on the high-mids and highs. This is a crisp sound with some solid, natural bass presence.
they lack the thump that a bass-boosted pair would layer on them. The spotlight is clearly on Callahan's vocals and the guitar strumming.
The kick drum loop on Jay-Z and Kanye West's "No Church in the Wild" gets a solid amount of high-mid presence, which helps its sharp attack slice through the dense mix, while the sub-bass thumps that punctuate the beat are delivered with enough power to sound ominous, if not overwhelming. Fans of big bass will not love the W10's focus on balance more than boom.
Classical tracks, like John Adams' "The Chairman Dances," definitely have a clear focus on the higher register strings, brass, and percussion through the W10.
primarily because not much of their sounds exist in the sub-bass realm. So, with no real boosting here to speak of, the track can sound a little thin at times—but this is the flat-response sound many purists seek.
far more affordable option. If it's more bass you're after, theSOL Republic Amps HD In-Ear Headphones$77.00 at Amazonand the Denon Urban Raver AH-C300 In-Ear Headphones both deliver power in the lows in their respective price ranges. One favorite pair of ours is the Editors' Choice Klipsch X7i$172.99 at Amazon, which costs the same and delivers a similar sound signature with no distortion. For $200, it's a bummer that distortion ever enters the equation with the W10, but it does so at ear-splitting levels, so it's not really a major issue. At normal listening levels, this is an excellent in-ear option for those who like a natural bass sound and well-defined high-mids.
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The Miniatures Collection presents the most important classics of modern furniture history in miniature. The construction, materials and colours correspond to the historical Vitra Design Museum collection original, right down to the last detail. Because they are so true to the originals, the miniatures are not only valuable collector�s items, but also ideal illustrative material for universities, colleges of design and architects. The Miniatures Collection is unique worldwide. For each miniature there is a licence agreement with the designer or his estate. Many designers collaborate with us to develop the miniatures of their own designs and offer their assistance by supplying information on the objects. In return, we honour the designer�s copyright by paying royalties.
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