Harawira may not form a new party - if he does it won’t be supported

Hone Harawira says his electorate committee is going to decide on Sunday whether a new party is going to be formed to contest the 2011 election.

He has also revealed that calls for a new party are coming from disaffected Maori Party supporters who can’t accept what is going on within the Maori Party.

We don’t know whether he is referring to disaffected voters of Maori Party candidates, or Maori party supporters who voted the Maori Party as their party vote – or a mix of the two. Perhaps he is also referring to disaffected Maori Party supporters who voted Labour with the list vote?

Given that Harawira has stated that he will not stand candidates in the Maori seats one wonders who he expects these disaffected Maori in the Maori electorate should seek as their constituent representatives. Will Harawira’s electorate committee conclude that a party is not worth forming as no one from the party is likely to enter parliament - or will they box on and do it anyway?

Even if well over half the supporters of those who list-voted the Maori Party in the Maori seats changed their 2008 vote to Harawira’s party, that will not be enough to get any more than one MP in parliament – meaning if Harawira does not retain his seat the party won't be represented in parliament.

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Don’t blame MMP for Labour’s problems

The NZ Herald has said that Louisa Wall is the most suitable candidate to replace Darren Hughes on Labour’s list. Why? Not because of any of her qualities, but because she is the next on the party list who will also be on the list prior to the 2011 election. Wall is several places below Judith Tizard, the next on the list.

Had Pansy Wong been a list MP, Conway Powell would have been an MP upon her resignation as he is next on the National party list. Does that mean he is the most suitable candidate, or would former Act MP Stephen Franks and former United Future MP Marc Alexander, the next two on the list, be more suitable, given their parliamentary experience?

Legislation does not determine which MP comes into parliament based on their suitability, but on their position in the party list. If an MP is deemed unsuitable or unwanted – as Tizard obviously is – it is not because of the vagaries of MMP, as the Herald would have you believe, it is due to an ill thought out list selection.

Labour, and the Herald, may well say Louisa Wall intends to resume her political career if she is leapfrogged by the party into Parliament. But she will stay in Parliament as long as Tizard would if she does not get a low enough list place to get into Parliament after the election. Labour has not indicated that Wall will be high enough on the list for her to return in November.

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Le Métier de Beauté Sheer Brilliance Lip Gloss

Le Métier de Beauté Sheer Brilliance Lip Gloss ($32) is one of my favorites. I promised to show you some of the lighter shades I purchased a long time ago. Today, I am making good on that promise. Sorry about the delay!

This is a luxurious lip gloss. It's got "sumptuous, punchy color" that saturates the lips in a unique, ultra-lightweight formula, enriched with emollients and antioxidants for lips that are healthy as well as beautiful. I reach for one of my Sheer Brilliance Lip Gloss shades more often than any other lip gloss I own - and I have an incredible lip gloss collection. OK, I'm a lip gloss addict. I'll admit it. I love glossy lips. I want my lips to have some color. I want my lips to feel good. It all comes together with lip gloss.

Le Métier de Beauté's Sheer Brilliance Lip Gloss is available in shades that look great on everyone. It has a a silky texture that applies with ease, leaving behind weightless color and shine. It's never sticky, which I appreciate. Once I apply it, it becomes part of me.

It was September (hard to believe it's been that long) when I showed you swatches of all the lighter shades of Sheer Brilliance. I had gone to the Neiman Marcus Mazza Gallerie counter to visit with Lisa Lingis, and while I was there I swatched many colors for you. At the time, I intended to show you some of the "lighter" shades I purchased. Here are three of them, many months later.

Not the greatest swatch photo, but it's the best one I got the last day we had sunshine. My photo was taken in strong outdoor sunlight. I wanted to show you a sampling of shades. At the top, Captiva shows its neutral side, but not its light peach-pink side. This shade is one I think everyone can wear. Some of you probably know that Captiva used to be gold. There are still some gold testers floating around. I like the "new Captiva" even more than the old one! Gold is easy to find. Today's Captiva is unique.

The middle shade is Monaco, which is brown with just a hint of rose to my eye. This versatile shade will neutralize a flashy lipstick, making it a perfect topper for gals who don't want to lead with their lips. It looks good alone too. I wear it that way often. Combined with the pink or rose in your lips, it's a flattering shade.

The bottom shade on my arm is Dubai. Rose in the tube and pink on the lips, it's as pretty in pink as it gets.

I now own almost all of the Sheer Brilliance Lip Gloss shades (yes, even I have a spending breaking point - I would love to have all of them!). I wear them frequently, which is why I wanted to share. I wear La Belle or Uma Paro, two shades in the plum family, at least three days/week. One lives in my bathroom; one is on my desk at work. It's love. One of the three shades shown here is always in my handbag.

You can find Le Métier de Beauté Lip Gloss at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and online at Nordstrom. Some Nordstrom stores have a counter. These Sheer Brilliance Lip Glosses get my gold seal of approval. You will love them.

Photo at top courtesy of Le Métier de Beauté

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I'm hoping to stand for parliament

I've always been a supporter of Peter Dunne. He is my MP and has done great things for the electorate in Ohariu. So when I read this I was interested:

Expressions of interest are sought from interested UnitedFuture members and supporters for selection as Parliamentary candidates for the General Election. Please contact secretary@unitedfuture.org.nz outlining whether you wish to be considered for both an electorate and a place on the party list, or for an electorate or list position only. Expressions of interest should be submitted by 15 April.

I think it would be good experience standing for Parliament. Having worked at Parliament, I know a bit about the place.I have no doubt that Peter Dunne will retain his seat after the election - probably with an increased majority - and so it is the party vote that will determine how many seats the party gets.

So I expressed my interest earlier this week. I encourage people to join UnitedFuture - its only $5.00

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Roxanne Guinoo Pictorial

Someone sent this to us saying these are Roxanne Guinoo's pictorial prior to her wedding. Doesn't look like it though. I think this is just some random photo shoot she had and beautiful at that. Photographer is Bobby Delos  Santos. Nice work man.

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Jennica Garcia - Just Like Her Mother Jean Garcia

Looking at these Jennica Garcia photos, I can't help but associate that face with her mother Jean Garcia. They are so much alike. The smile, the eyes, the face, almost everything. Can't blame the similarities, she's her mother after all. I'm not sure what tv show is this from, but for sure, her character is a maid.

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Apple iPhone 4G 16GB Quadband World GSM Phone (Manufacturer Unlocked)

Technical Details3G, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5 MPixel, EDGE, iOS 4
Factory Unlocked, No Network Logos or branding, Network Unbranded,
Works with any GSM 850/900/1800/1900 & 3G HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100
Free to upgrade, downloard etc with any network simcard

Product Description
Apple iPhone 4 16GB Black UK Sim Free Factory Unlocked Stocks, Not branded to any network : This device has never been

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Apple iPhone 4 Black Smartphone 16GB (AT And T)

Technical DetailsDoes not include AT And T service contract
Facetime
Retina Display
Multitasking
HD Video Recording
5MP Camera

Product Description
This is an original iPhone 4 converted to White with original Apple Parts. Professionally done and sealed.

Apple iPhone 4 Black Smartphone 16GB (AT&T)

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Apple iPhone 4 32GB Black Factory Unlocked (uk specs) No Network Logos, Never Locked, Manufacturer Unlocked

Technical Details3G, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5 MPixel, EDGE, iOS 4, 32GB
Factory Unlocked, No Network Logos or branding, Network Unbranded
Works with any GSM 850/900/1800/1900 & 3G HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100
Free to upgrade, downloard etc with any network simcard

Product Description
Apple iPhone 4 32GB Black UK Sim Free Factory Unlocked Stocks, Not branded to any network : This device has never been

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Apple iPhone 4 Black Smartphone 32GB (AT And T)

Technical DetailsDoes not include AT&T service contract
Facetime
Retina Display
Multitasking
HD Video Recording
5MP Camera

Product Description
3.5" TFT capacitive display, Scratch-resistant surface, Multi-touch input method, Accelerometer, Proximity, Three-axis sensor, 32 GB, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Two Cameras, GPS, Multitasking capable, A4 CPU.
 
Apple iPhone 4 Black Smartphone 32GB (AT&T)

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Apple - Second Previous Version of Mac OS x 10.7 alias Lion

Apple has more pre-release version of next Mac operating system, code-named Lion released a. Mac OS x 10.7 to various reports to be close to be ready.

Mac OS x 10.7 alias Lion is a second preliminary version appeared in, among other things like Macrumors reported. The new operating system will be located in a state, the presentation at the Apple Worldwide Developer Conference by permits. This

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How Cloud Put Your Data?

Today, my lovely wife a free account at cloud service SugarSync created. This cloud vendors are up to 5GB of data for free, you can store in its personal cloud.

Setting up took only minutes and there is of course that is usable with the iPhone.

The cloud service DropBox we know for a long time and, of course, not even the mention of Apple's MobileMe missing from the list. Where this "still"

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Delivery at 2:00 Hours, iPad Building itself for the Creative (Video)

The new iPad 2 has already lead times of several weeks. Currently, Germany is on Apple to read as follows: Usually ships in 3 - 4 weeks.
Who does not want to wait that long, or the waiting time would drive creative can even create his personal iPad.To do this you need some dough (money) to buy dough, this time it is not money, but rather the moldable plastilina in different colors.
With some

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Vimeo Conquered with Free iPhone, iPod Touch, App iPad and the AppStore

The Great Alternative Youtube, Vimeo is now reaching finally as an app use the AppStore. So far, there were one or the other iDevice some small inconsistencies with the Vimeo site. This led, among other things, that video could not be played properly. With the new and free application will now change that.
The app works reliably and is compatible with the iPod Touch, iPhone 3G, 4G and the iPad of

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Handmade Book Jacket for iPad 2

The young company "cocon Berlin" Germany's first hand-made book cover presents for the iPad 2.

Each copy will be made as unique in a traditional bookbinding by hand in Berlin.

For the iPad to precisely adjusted frame quality birch and walnut wood from Germany are used. The multi-layered wood not only looks like the pages of a book, but also guarantees a high dimensional stability.

Because of

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Dell's Marketing Director Criticized iPad 2

As the portal hartware.de reported, makes Dell's marketing department is currently strong sentiment against Apple's iPad / iPad 2. This should probably be surprised no one. Apple currently dominates the market but for tablet PCs, and Dell has more or less in the cold. Some arguments of marketing director Andy Lark, however, not be dismissed out of hand very well.

Thus, Lark believes that Apple's

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Apple Retail Store Planning in Jerusalem

As Apple CEO Steve Jobs already mentioned at the Keynote for iPad 2, particularly the retail stores of the company have made a great contribution that the Apple tablet could be sold in such large numbers in the last year.

For customers and users, it is extremely important to have most significant new devices also locally in stores.
For this reason, the computer maker also remains true to its

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iPad 2 and iPad 1 Test Battle with Motorola Xoom [Videos, Images]

Christof von tabtech.de it has taken on the task, the latest Apple Tablet on the heart and kidneys checked. Besides the camera was also the Digital AV adapter and the Smart Cover the focus of the test series. As a highlight is also the direct comparison between the iPad 2 (16 GB WiFi only, black) iPad 1 and the Motorola Xoom. The new iPad convinces throughout. Despite some small problems in

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News You Need to Know: YSL and BITE

One's history, one's new: sheer lip colors...

YSL is discontinuing its Gloss Volupté Sheer Sensual Gloss Stick SPF 9 - very soon. I would guess that production stopped long ago, since its replacement is going to hit the counters in April. The replacement sounds divine, but...if you are as addicted as I am to the Gloss Stick, hoard now!

Yesterday, I asked my favorite Neiman Marcus sales associate to pull every color they had left except Tangy Orange. Today, I found that Sephora has only one shade left to sell. Why don't companies warn us? If you like these fabulous Gloss Sticks, it's time to search and buy. The replacement may be stunning - and probably is. The gals in the stores have been trained, and they think it's going to wow us. I just like what I like, and I hate to lose favorites.

Not long ago, I got a very nice sample from Sephora. BITE Lip Rouge ($22) is a multitasking lip color and blush, rich with buildable layers of color and a satin texture. This lip color delivers the super-antioxidant resveratrol, which fights free radicals with potent long-term anti-aging benefits. Each Lip Rouge contains the amount of resveratrol found in five glasses of red wine (so do we or don't we ingest our liptick?). For weeks, Sephora has had an offer of a free sample with the promotion code BITE.

The Geranium sample shade comes in a pot that's generous for a free sample and well worth your selection. The sample was still available last night. Now that I have a few of the samples (perfect for my purse for lip and cheek color on the go), I plan to order another shade. This is a nice tinted balm - worthy of a look-see.

Here's a swatch of Geranium, the shade Sephora sent. It's very pretty. On my lips, it's light pink. I applied the Lip Rouge with my finger and took my photo in outdoor sunlight. When I order one, I will select a shade that is slightly darker - maybe Raisin.

BITE is new to Sephora. In addition to featuring beauty's hottest antioxidant, resveratrol, the all-natural ingredient list of their many lip products includes organic shea butter, superfoods, and food-grade colors, making them good enough to eat. "It's beauty that's better for you."

While I am telling you about Sephora, the company just started a sample promotion. You can select five samples of skin-care products until April 5. No special code is needed. While the samples are the typical packet samples, it's a nice offer. You'll get five samples, and you can still get your BITE sample. You won't even have to look at smelly perfume samples.

I'm toying with making News You Need to Know a periodic feature - appearing when I have news bytes to share ("half-posts" to combine) - so please let me know what you think.

Photos courtesy of Sephora

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More Maja Salvador in Bikini Photos - Sino Ang Impostor?

This is the sequel from our post before on Maja Salvador in 2 piece Bikini photo where a lot of people reacted that it was not Maja Salvador in the picture. After some comparison, yeah, looks like it was just an impostor. Now these Maja Salvador in bikini photos asks - Sino Ang Impostor? Obviously, not these Maja Salvador in super hot bikini huh?

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Lian Paz Picture Years Ago

Random photo for the day - Lian Paz from some ages ago. Latest on Lian Paz - she just gave birth to her 2nd baby with Paolo Contis. I wonder if she's pregnant again, hehe.

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Sneak Peek: La Prairie Soleil Suisse Collection

La Prairie will be launching a new Soleil Suisse Collection in May. Described as sun care for an active lifestyle by La Prairie, "the anti-aging experts," the collection of five products covers the landscape of summer needs. We got to see them at the Neiman Marcus blogger party at Mazza Gallerie. Naturally, I wanted them right then and there - and I couldn't have them.

Lynn Florio, President of La Prairie, said, "At La Prairie, we've been pioneering the creation of anti-aging treatment products for over 3o years." That line now includes a unisex sun-care collection. Soleil Suisse has it all - sleek packaging and lightweight formulas perfect for active women - and men - seeking simultaneous sun protection and anti-aging nourishment for their skin.

Soleil Suisse has a combination of mineral-enriched conditioners; soothing extracts; and elixirs and botanical antioxidants to take care of the skin. Here are some of the ingredients.

• Sea water for rare minerals
• Coralline seaweed (algae) for energy
• Jojoba butter for deep conditioning
• Prickly pear elixir and scarlet spiderling root for soothing
• Licorice extract for calming
• Red algae antioxidants

The five products in the new line are:

• Sun Protection Emulsion Face SPF 30 ($85),
  
• Sun Protection Lotion Body SPF 30 ($85),
  
• Ultra-Protection Stick - Eye, Lip, Nose SPF 40 ($65),
  
• Gradual Tanning Lotion - Face, Body ($75),
  
• Soothing After-Sun Mist - Face, Body ($75).

The first two SPF moisturizers include porphyra umbilicalis, a red algae organism that provides antioxidant protection from environmental damage to help prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; sea water concentrate containing calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc to balance the skin's mineral content; glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, humectants that attract and bind water to the skin; and La Prairie's exclusive Cellular Complex to stimulate the skin's natural repair process, moisturize, and energize.

The Ultra-Protection Stick looks irresistible to me. The portable stick is made with porphyra umbilicalis, the red algae organism in the moisturizers; shea butter, jojoba butter, and behenyl olivate to moisturize and protect the skin's barrier; emollients and antioxidants; and that La Prairie Cellular Complex.

The Gradual Tanning Lotion is a self-tanner that contains DHA and erythrulose to give you a subtle glow in hours - with no streaks. It has many of the same good-for-your-skin ingredients as the other products in the line. I'm not into self-tanning, or tanning of any kind. I'll be interested in hearing what you think if you try this one.

The Soothing After-Sun Mist is enticing to me, and I'm a sun phobe. I find these after-sun mists refreshing, so I love them. It doesn't matter that I stay out of the sun. The mist is designed to calm irritability, reduce redness, and provide the same antioxidant and moisturizing benefits as the other products, while balancing the skin's equilibrium. Boerhavia diffusa root extract, a soothing agent from an Indian plant, helps diminish skin redness and sensitivity. I'm thinking it will be great for rosacea sufferers or those with skin that reddens easily.

The products will be available at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Saks, and La Prairie's Web site. I'll tell you more after I can get my hands on them!

Photos courtesy of La Prairie

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Is Darren Hughes still getting paid – and can the Speaker do something about it?

updated,
When a list MP leaves parliament prior to an election, the next MP on the party list usually takes his or her place. But there is a process to follow.

As most know, Labour list MP Darren Hughes has left parliament, and in order for Judith Tizard, the next on the list, to take his place in Parliament, the Electoral Commission has to supply the vacancy. Prior to that, the Governor General has to notify the Electoral Commission of the vacancy. The Governor General is advised of the vacancy by the Speaker. The Speaker is usually advised in writing by the party or member that has the vacant seat, and publishes that vacancy in the Gazette.

In the case of Darren Hughes, apparently, none of this has happened yet*.

From what I can gather, nobody has written to the Speaker telling him of the vacancy. Hughes may be gone, but if his seat has not been declared vacant,no one else can take it. If Hughes has not resigned, he may still getting paid by parliamentary services notwithstanding this statement indicating a decision to resign. What’s more, there is no time limit in the Electoral Act to determine a replacement for a list MP.

However, if the Speaker is satisfied that the seat of an elected member has become vacant, that Speaker must, without delay, publish a notice of the vacancy and its cause in the Gazette.

Could it be that the Speaker does not have to have a letter advising him of the vacancy. What is stopping Lockwood Smith publishing a notice in the Gazette accordingly if he is satisfied that Hughes' seat has become vacant, sans letter of resignation. Or does this satisfaction not occur until a letter is produced.Perhaps that's it - [update Yep, and it's stated in Section 55 of the Electoral Act. Missed that.Thanks Graeme Edgeler for that comment below]

So while the media wants to imply that Tizard is giving Labour the runaround by not making her mind up, she has every right not to reveal whether she wants the seat if the Speaker hasn’t written to the Governor General to advise of a vacancy.

If nothing changes, and Hughes hasn't formally resigned,he could get paid, and could even sit in his parliamentary seat until the election.

Of course that will cause another media firestorm. It would also displease Labour as it will have one less MP on the taxpayer tit to campaign in the election, which is why Labour wants Louisa Wall, a 2011 candidate, to take Hughes' place. However Wall's selection will be a better deal for the taxpayer. Tizard, if she takes a list place, would cost the country more as she would get three month’s salary after being booted out at the election. Louisa Wall, should she be selected may well be an MP after the election.

Either way someone who is not wanted or is of no use to Labour is likely to be paid. And you’re paying.

Update Apparently he is resigning next week. I guess this will be be backdated to the date that Goff accepted the resignation.

* if Hughes has (since) resigned, this post is purely academic

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Apple Design Award for Mac Apps from the Appstore

Apple has chosen to in this year's annual developer conference, the Apple Design Award back to Mac Apps awarded for it. During the last conference exclusively iOS Apps developers had the opportunity to submit their programs, can this year programmers a chance to figure out, Apps until May 23, 2011 to submit their respective Appstore. A new feature here is that the Mac only for apps are accepted,

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iOS 4.3.1 Untethered Jailbreak was Passed to the DevTeam

Steffan Esser managed an iOS 4.3.1 untethered Jailbreak for the current perform. So far, the beta demonstrated the functionality of the security expert in a video. According to the latest Steffan Esser has now but the DevTeam with the beta of the untethered Jailbreaks supplied. Success of the tests of the Implementiereung Exploids in one of the known programs such as the Redsow or the Pwnage tool

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Video: Hidden Hologram Function in iPad 2

The iPad 2 is only a few days on the German market and already it is the first hidden features, which is not apparent at first glance and from which no one previously knew what.
Or one of you knows the hologram setting in the settings? No? I do not and unfortunately I have not found it yet.
But on the following video, it shows us. I want !
Who found of you want to but please contact me.
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AUTO BILD now on the iPhone

After the successful launch of AUTO BILD App iPad delivers six months ago. AUTO BILD, the world's largest automotive media brand, its contents now also prepared specifically for the iPhone.

The new iPhone app from AUTO BILD informed every day fast, comfortable and mobile in the three central sections News, Reviews and Ratings.

In addition to current news and background content are processed.

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Re: Nokia Sues Apple

Only last week had to Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia defeat the lawsuit against the cope Apple.

Nevertheless, the company now runs again on new guns towards Cupertino begins and another patent dispute with the iPhone maker, as the Handelsblatt reported today. Nokia raises the new complaint filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission ITC was filed on Tuesday in front of today's Californian

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Reports of the First Problems with the iPad 2

Since last Friday, the iPad 2 available in Germany. However, it is no wonder that no one shall be subjected by its users a very critical examination. First purchaser of the iPad 2 already reporting from one or the other "childhood disease".

A lot of attention in the last few days especially saw a message in the support forums of Apple: The display of the iPad 2, allegedly on a thin bright line!

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Sea Star Bronzing Blush from the Bronze Goddess Soleil Summer Color 2011 Collection.

What a pretty blush! Estée Lauder's new Bronze Goddess Sea Star Bronzing Blush ($34) has a design that attracts and a summer color that's perfect for fair-skin types. Introduced with the Bronze Goddess Soleil Summer Color 2011 Collection - Estée Lauder always offers a nice summer collection - this piece stands out.

Called a blush of endless summer, the Sea Star Bronzing Blush provides what Estée Lauder calls a shimmering, sun-kissed color to enhance your tan. The description should have been broader. Some of us don't tan, but we like to look healthy and pretty.

One nice features of this compact is that you can use it as a blusher or light bronzer. I have tried using it both ways and love it. You can even wear it over your regular, matte bronzer for a light glow. For a more dramatic glow, apply to the apple of your cheeks, on your temples, and down the center of your face.

It's hard to pick up just the starfish shade, although it can be done - just not with a blush or bronzer brush. I actually love the starfish shade and am willing to use a smaller applicator just to use it alone. Note to Estée Lauder: This shade would be a great blush introduction!

It's easy to blend the colors across the compact. When you do, you'll get color with less pink. You can see in my swatch photo, taken in outdoor sunlight, that the overall, blended color at the bottom has a warmer, golden peach tone, while the warm pink from the starfish at the top is beyond pretty. I applied these shades with a sponge-tipped applicator to get enough color to show you in a photo. Had I used a brush, the color would have been a subtle, shaded, golden glow on my arm.

The starfish is raised. I won't know how deep those pigments are until I use the product down to the base, golden peach shade. Others have found it super-shimmery; I didn't. I think it shimmers lightly. They may have had darker skin than I do, which is why I think this is a lovely summer accessory for fair-skinned types.

I purchased mine at Neiman Marcus. The Bronze Goddess Sea Star Bronzing Blush should be available at all Estée Lauder counters, and it is available at the Web site. Bloomingdale's starts a gift with purchase event today. If you are interested, don't waste any time. Most years, items from the summer collections sell out quickly. I expect this year to be the same, given the conservative way the stores have been ordering stock.

Photo at top courtesy of Estée Lauder

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PLENTY OF HOT RACING STILL TO COME

Jason Easton chasing Superlite honours

Words and photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com

There is plenty to ride for as the country’s elite motorcycle road-racers head to the Manawatu for the national championships’ grand finale, the fifth and final round, this weekend.

This season’s Castrol Power 1 New Zealand Superbike Championships wind up at Manfeild, just outside Palmerston North, on Sunday and, even though three of the championship titles have already been decided, this weekend’s racing will lack nothing in terms of pace, potency and potential.

Hamilton’s Andrew Stroud, Timaru’s Johnny Small and Tapanui’s Seth Deveraux wrapped up the superbikes, 650 Pro Twins and Prolite 250 titles respectively at Hampton Downs, near Meremere, last weekend.

But the fight continues for the remaining podium spots in those classes and, of course, champions still need to be found in the other bike categories.

Just to add a bit of spice to the event, and as part of the host Manawatu Orion Motorcycle Club’s 100 year anniversary celebrations, the overall winner of the superbike class at Manfeild will be awarded a special one-off King of Manfeild trophy.

This will only ever be presented once, so the winner will keep the trophy.

This gives added incentive for Suzuki’s Stroud to perform well on Sunday, not that he ever needs any prompting to do that.

Stroud has been beaten only once in the series this year – Tauranga’s Sloan Frost (BMW) edging him out for the win at a rain-drenched Teretonga, near Invercargill, in February – although there have been plenty of top riders nipping at his heels throughout the contest.

Bay of Plenty’s Frost, Australian pair Robbie Bugden (Suzuki) and Dan Stauffer (Yamaha), Taranaki’s Hayden Fitzgerald (Honda), Hamilton’s Nick Cole (Kawasaki) and Christchurch’s James Smith (Suzuki) have all been close enough to pounce in the superbikes class.

Look for fiery battles among the 600cc bike riders as Christchurch pair Dennis Charlett (Suzuki) and John Ross (Yamaha) and Wellington’s Glen Skachill (Suzuki) dispute honours in the supersport category, while a trio of Yamaha men – Auckland’s Jaden Hassan, Inglewood’s Midge Smart and Christchurch’s Eric Oliver-Maxwell -- argue over superstock (unmodified) category honours.

A similar three-way fight is set to boil over in the Superlites class with Foxton’s Jason Easton (Aprilia) attempting to keep Suzuki pair Glen Williams, of Palmerston North, and Taranaki’s Terry Fitzgerald at bay.

Rangiora’s Jake Lewis (Honda) has been the dominant force in the 125GP class but he will need to be wary this weekend as Orewa’s Avalon Biddle (Honda) seeks to put herself top of the standings.

Also watch for Christchurch’s Matthew Hoogenboezem (Suzuki) to assert himself in the Streetstock 150 class.

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Stewardess Saida of EB Babes - Eat Bulaga

One segment that is famous in Eat Bulaga is the 'Pinoy Henyo', a word guessing game of any kind. And Pinoy Henyo will not be complete without stewardess Saida - notable for her lines 'It's clean, I washed it' when asked if her food for the day is clean and her fancy stewardess suit. Saida Diola in real life, stewardess Saida is part of the girl group EB Babes.

Catch stewardess Saida everyday in Eat Bulaga.

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Maricar Reyes on Metro Magazine - Interview After the Scandal Issue

This is I think the first time that Maricar Reyes granted an interview after the issue or rather 'big revelation' with Hayden Kho surfaced. Whenever the issue on Hayden Kho and Katrina Halili is being talked about, you can be sure that Maricar Reyes will instantly follow. How good she is, how wild she was in that video. But one thing that we should commend about Maricar Reyes is that she just kept her mouth shut and just let the issue die in a natural death.

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Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour

Laura Mercier's latest eye shadow, Baked Eye Colour ($22) has to be sampled to fully appreciate how nice it is! By baking the powders, Laura Mercier has created beautiful, marbled shades that flatter the eyes, glide onto the lids, and provide smudge-resistant, lightweight color that lasts all day.

These eye shadows are prettier on the skin than they are in the pan. There are six lovely shades. Ballet Pink (really peachy gold - or golden peach) is shown above. Black Karat (really an olive brown, but described as black gold with gold pearl) is shown at left.

The additional shades are:

• Terracotta (warm copper),
  
• Lagoon (bold turquoise),
  
• Petal Pink (soft pale pink), and
  
• Violet Sky (rich indigo violet).

Ballet Pink, shown above, isn't really pink on the lids. You can see in my swatch photo at right that it's a golden peach. I didn't purchase it originally because I didn't want a pink eye shadow. It's anything but. I did purchase Black Karat on the first go-round, which captured me as soon as I got it.

My photo at right was taken outdoors in full sun. I applied the luscious shadows with a sponge-tipped applicator to get you a good view of the actual shades. Ballet Pink at the top is a beautiful shade that you can wear alone when you are in a hurry, as a base shade for layering, or as a lower lid color paired with a deeper color for contour. Black Karat is a complex shade, with "notes" of olive green, brown, and gold. I don't "get" the black description - other than the way it looks in the pan.

There's a darker photo at left, included to give you a second "exposure" so that you can see how the shades might appear in different lighting. Both shades shimmer in a good way. I think they will appeal to every age group. You can apply them wet or dry. If you apply them with a wet brush, the color will be intensified. I am perfectly happy with how they look applied dry.

Even though I must have enough eye shadow to sink a sailboat, I am very happy to have these two Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colours among my choices. You can see them at any Laura Mercier counter. I would advice you to try them in the store, rather than purchasing online - if you can. The colors are deceptive in the pans, and the swatch photos online are misleading. I purchased mine at Neiman Marcus. I know they are also available at Saks, Bloomingdale's, and Nordstrom.

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Free - The NPP Compass on the iPhone

After the earthquake and the subsequent Tzunami in Japan, with currently about 10,000 (!) Dead, the issue of nuclear power sparked worldwide new including two state elections last Sunday, clearly showed that even here we come by in Germany is not in the subject nuclear power.

Now comes a free iPhone app, which contains the locations of nuclear power plants.

The NPP shows a compass on the iPhone

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Apple is Known Date for WWDC 2011

Apple has issued a press release the date for WWDC 2011 (Worldwide Developers Conference) has just announced. Thus, probably a lot of interested in the sixth June in the Moscone West in San Francisco arrive a hopefully busy to be able to attend presentation.

Apple promises in the notice of an outlook on the "Future of IOS and Mac OS X", while the invitation shows a wall of iOS app icons that are

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New iPad 2 Cover Wooden

A Dutch shop with the name of Minot has launched a new stainless cover for the iPad two out. In Gegengensatz to the original from Apple there is not plastic but made of natural wood. It is also more flexible because it is equipped with further hinges.
A video, as us about the source macnews.de is known, clearly shows how flexible the Cover with Miniot can use the iPad 2, and how the cover to the

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Steve Jobs at Number 9 of the World's Top 30 CEOs

Despite the small break, which is a must for health reasons, Steve Jobs is still represented in the Barron's 30 best CEOs. The magazine selects every year the most valuable Latest CEOs of the world and created, therefore, an informative Ranking.

Last year led the Apple boss, Steve Jobs, the list of world's best business leaders in and can keep this ranking but not while at least 9th place to

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From the iPhone in the Mail Box for 99 Cents

We are only a few days of our Baltic Sea holiday back home and unfortunately I now see only the information about the following App.

A photo shoot with the iPhone, a few nice lines about it, click on "send" and keep loved ones at home a postcard with the homemade photo as a motive in the hands, ideally the next day.

We have also done with an app, but that has almost 1.50 euros per card cost us.

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Goff is Labour’s leader, and he should lead

My last post touched on Labour leader Phil Goff’s leadership, and, unlike many others, called for Goff to lead, not to be replaced by someone who doesn’t want the job – i.e. everyone else in Labour’s caucus.

As leader of the Opposition, Goff is supposed to lead a party that is intent on providing an alternative government so that when there is an election the people can decide that this alternative bunch is worth a crack at government again.

Just as the focus on the Darren Hughes affair shifted to Goff’s leadership, so the discussion is now shifting to the effectiveness of the party he is supposed to be leading. And much of this discussion is generated by Labour activists who can only be described as really pissed off. One activist asks “any suggestions on who to vote for in the upcoming election?”, implying a party other than Labour. The rest are asking for a leader other than Goff. They won't get that before the election.

Goff is now the leader, and he should lead. If Goff won’t lead - and he won’t be challenged - Labour deserve to go down the gurgler at the next election, in part because they didn’t have the balls to roll Goff earlier in the electoral cycle. I thought he should have been rolled way back in 2009 and called it.

Goff actually said the Hughes affair is bound to be bad for the party and then today said it has strengthened his leadership. Well, if it has strengthened his leadership, it needs to be a lot stronger, so, under Goff’s reasoning, let’s have another sex scandal.

The Darren Hughes debacle has actually strengthened Goff’s hold on the leadership, as the desire for anyone else to be leader has greatly diminished . Consequently, that’s bound to be bad for the party - because Goff is still leader of a caucus whose members are, in the main, talented bobble heads ( at least in front of the cameras), none of whom want to lead, including some who'd rather not be led by Goff.

Labour needs to get back to being an opposition, to hold the government to account and to provide an alternative to National. Otherwise disaffected Labour activists may end up voting Green.

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Bomb Threat at Apple

Around 12:30 pm local time according to had to Apple Insider Apple three buildings of the distribution center in Elk Grove California be a bomb threat evacuated due. This site is all about shipping and storage purposes prior to use. After a five-hour study of the local police, sniffer dogs, the some 9,300 square meters large area with thinned, one came to the conclusion that no bombs were on the

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iPhone 4 3G Unlock and under iOS 4.3.1 now available [Manual old baseband]

The current Snow Breeze 2.4 supports Ultra Snow 1.2, which for the unlock area is the single iDevices necessary. Redmondpie who are experts in the field of jailbreak and Unlockanleitungen have to publish their latest work. Ambitious and above all familiar with the jailbreak andUnlockvorgänge should inform the rest of it with detours associated crafts quickly to the desired destination, the Unlock

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iOS 4.3.1 Untethered Jailbreak Succeeded [Video]

Steffan Esser has again made the latest iOS with a successful jailbreak untethered to provide. In one video, he proves that the jailbreak works and accordingly, after rebooting the remains iDevices. Esser use here the same Exploid he already at iOS 3.4 Jailbreak used untethered.
Unfortunately, Esser does not publish before the jailbreak. At least not in the next few days. Nevertheless, should the

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Further Speculation About Late iPhone 5 Launch

In the course of the day was the Cupertino computer maker from the exact date for this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is known. (Also see our report).

As a particularly interesting detail may well be considered that Apple announced for this event are only a preview to the future of Ios, and MacOS.

Because this announcement sees the online magazine The Loop also confirmed its own

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New: YSL Beauté Metal Eyes Collection Waterproof Eye Pencil

YSL Beauté has a new eyeliner that deserves your attention. The Waterproof Eye Pencil ($25) is available in six colors. There are the usual black (Black Ink) and brown (Patent Leather) shades, but there are some enticing, colorful shades too.

No 3, Ultramarine, is the one that sang to me. I was equally enticed by #6, Amazon Green, but I have resisted - so far. There is a lovely lighter green, #7, Absinthe Green, and a violet shade, #5, oddly called Simmering Burgundy. I can't figure out how Simmering Burgundy got its name.

These pencils apply like a dream and then stay put - for a very long time. YSL says they hold for 16 hours. I think they would stick around for days if you didn't remove them. Seriously waterproof and long-lasting, they don't budge once set. These pencils offer the look of a liquid or gel, but with the convenient precision of a pencil for application.

There is not much more to say about an eyeliner pencil, except that this one, with the long-lasting and easy-to-apply jewel tones, is worthy of a look-see. I purchased Ultramarine. I love dark blue eyeliners, and they aren't as easy to find as black and brown. Here is a swatch photo of Ultramarine, taken in outdoor sunlight.

Look at how pretty the blue shade is! It is lighter than navy, but not cobalt. I even see a slight tinge of periwinkle in it and perhaps a tilt toward iris. I had to have it. I am still being tempted by Amazon Green. On the eyelid, it appears teal to me (another shade I love). When you visit your YSL counter to see the new Metal Eyes Pure Chromatics Wet and Dry Eye Shadow palettes, make sure to look for these.

You can purchase the Metal Eyes Collection at the YSL Web site, Neiman Marcus, and, I suspect, all YSL counters now.

Photo at top courtesy of YSL Beauté

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Chanel Rouge Coco Shine - New Swatches

Rouge Coco Shine ($32) may already be old news to you - even though the only shade to have hit the counters in the United States is Boy, which was released as a special teaser in February at Nordstrom and Chanel.com.

Chanel's Rouge Coco Shine, the company's newest lip colors from Peter Philips, Chanel's Creative Director for Makeup, is a fresh, delightfully sheer, and luminous new lipstick. Chanel has discontinued my old favorite, Aqualumiére, and this is its replacement. When I learned that Aqualumiére was history, I started buying any shades I could find. I liked it so much I bought shades that weren't perfect for my coloring and tastes. I couldn't imagine life without Aqualumiére. Now I can.

Rouge Coco Shine is a beautiful, lasting, moisturizing, sheer, shiny lip color with an incredible lightweight texture. It is completely different from Rouge Coco, a highly pigmented lip color, and it's very different from Aqualumiére. While Aqualumiére required frequent re-application, Rouge Coco Shine is long-lasting. As the hours go by, the shine does fade, but the color stays true. You can refresh the shine with a clear gloss or lip balm - or more of the lipstick.

I like everything about Rouge Coco Shine, from the slender tube to the sheer shine. This is a fabulous lipstick. I can't wait until April 6, when the full line of shades will become available at Chanel counters. I have seen them all, thanks to a sweetheart at a Chanel counter, but the only shades I have worn are those on a sample card, which I have swatched for you.

My photo at right was taken in bright outdoor sunlight. I applied the shades from the sample card with a lip brush. Sorry about my reflection at the bottom. It shows Boy at the top - straight from my tube. In order top to bottom below Boy are the sample card shades: #62, Monte-Carlo; #54, Boy (again); #46, Liberté; and #57, Adventure. All but Liberté are pinks.

There is a slighter darker exposure of the same shades below left. It may show the differences in the colors a little better.

I have pre-ordered these (with the exception of Boy) and about five others at Neiman Marcus. I predict that some of the Rouge Coco Shine shades are going to sell out at Chanel counters in a jiffy. They will be in great demand, and the department stores never order enough of anything anymore!

What do you think? Will you be buying? If you live in the DC area, Saks Chevy Chase is having a Chanel event on April 6 all day. You might want to call and make an appointment with Loyd Cassler. He is moving over to Chanel this week.

Photo at top courtesy of Chanel

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Views - Laptop Dock Makes Motorola's Atrix to Netbook

Droidcon 2011, the Motorola Android smartphone Atrix laptop dock on the droidcon 2011 in Berlin to show. With the laptop dock turns the smartphone into a netbook with a Web browser - but at a steep price.

In conjunction with the laptop dock, the Atrix Motorola possibilities currently has no other mobile phone on the market. The Atrix is connected to the laptop dock via USB and HDMI port. The

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Touchpad - HP Will Allow iTunes Sync

HP plans for the WebOS Tablet Touchpad synchronization via iTunes integration. End of 2009 had given up Palm synchronization to its Web OS smartphones to repair the iTunes and the function eventually removed completely.

At least for the WebOS HP Tablet plan an iTunes sync, Palm said division chief Jon Rubinstein on the Engadget live show, as both PreCentral and WebOSRoundup report. The

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Apple - iPad 2 from € 479

Apple has the iPad-2 delivery for March 25, 2011 confirmed once again - with strict rules for the launch. In addition, the first time the euro price of the new tablet called officially, some of which contain some of the first-generation iPad below.

Who on 25 March 2011 in Europe iPad 2 will buy in the store, curiously, to 17 clock must wait and see. Apple announced that its own shops and

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iPad 2 in the Test - Tablet with a Refrigerator Effect

Thinner, lighter and much faster: How can the iPad 2 describe. A few design decisions make it look somewhat fragile as its predecessor and Full-HD works only with restrictions. Smart's new features are for outside of the iPad. The Smart Cover like, even if not completely fulfilled its original purpose.

IPad 2 is the second-generation IOS Tablet from Apple. The designer from Cupertino to remain

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HTC Desire S - Android Smartphone is Already Available at Amazon

Amazon has the Android smartphone Desire S already offered. Vodafone mobile phone will offer the first in May 2011. When S on O2 and Deutsche Telekom to have the Desire will be is not known.

The Desire S can now be ordered for € 456 at Amazon. The HTC specified by list price for the Android smartphone is located at € 490. Vodafone had already announced the end of February 2011 that the first

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Apple - iOS 4.3.1 Bug

Apple has updated its mobile operating system to version iOS 4.3.1. This includes some bug fixes and closes security gaps.

Among other things iOS 4.3.1 infrequent graphics error on iPod touch, the fourth generation to remove. The same applies to problems in activating and connecting to some wireless networks.

Will Apple's digital audio / video adapter used, it came so far to flicker on some

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Ginger Bread - Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Brings Android 2.3.3

In the summer of 2011, Sony Ericsson update to Android 2.3.3 alias Ginger Bread for the Xperia X10 offer. Only a month ago it was said that Android for none of the earlier planned Xperia 2.3 models.

Either still at the end of the second quarter of 2011 or the beginning of the third quarter of 2011 the currently applicable Android 2.3.3 released for the Xperia X10. In the best case, there is this

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Compiler - GCC 4.6.0 for Sandy Bridge and Bobcat Cores

The free compiler GCC 4.6.0 is the support for Intel's Sandy Bridge platform i5 and i7 CPU Core and has been expanded. In addition, GCC was the programming language to Go by Google expands.

The compiler GCC 4.6.0 source code compiled specifically for the Sandy Bridge platform and Core 2 CPUs from Intel and the Bobcat core from AMD. In addition, among other things, the Loongson-3A-cores from MIPS

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Eee Pad - Asus Shows Transformer 3.0 and Tablet with Android Apps

In Taiwan, Asus is the first time the final version of its Tablet "Transformer" with the manufacturers own Cloud services are presented. This unit is scheduled for April 2011 in the market to come down there and then in the whole world.
At CES, CeBIT Asus MWC and has his idea of a tablet with an optional keyboard that is displayed, and should now be ready for production. To report an incident

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YSL Beauté Metal Eyes Collection - Pure Chromatics Wet and Dry Eye Shadow

Brand new from YSL Beauté, The Metal Eyes Collection offers six Pure Chromatics Wet and Dry Eye Shadow palettes ($48).

Through the magic of water and a revolutionary new process, Yves Saint Laurent has pushed the limits of color with Pure Chromatics, a new generation of eye shadows. Real makeup artist magic is made easy with six emblematic harmonies that captivate the eyes.

The new water-process technology employed by YSL is the company's latest discovery in color, yielding pigments that are more intense than ever before. Water does not dilute, but instead enhances the color pigments in Pure Chromatics. When used wet, the water rehydrates the eye shadows and gives full intensity to their pigments. The effect is a transformation of the satiny powder into a luxurious cream, while pearls shine with a metallic finish. These can be flashy eye shadows.

I purchased #6, which is shown at left. I have to admit that the quads looked a little too outre for me when Kathy Shoreman at Neiman Marcus sent me a photo of the palettes - the second they arrived at the counter. You can see all the palette shades here. Just click on the little circle for an enlarged view. As we talked about the first palette I would try, I selected #6, even though I worried about the plum shade. Once I got a chance to try it, I was smitten - even with the "plum" shade. You'll see why below. I understand #6 quickly became the most popular of the quads as shoppers and gals working at Neiman Marcus got their hands on them. I find it interesting that it's #2 that is showing as sold out at YSL's Web site.

Here is a swatch photo, taken outdoors in full sun. I applied the shadows dry with a sponge-tipped applicator. I swatched in a clockwise direction, starting at top left with the olive green shade. I find all four shades, including the one that appears very plum in the pan, enormously pleasing. Olive, gold, smoky brown-plum, and peach - there isn't a shade I won't wear. This is a stunning mixture of shades. Love it!

Three of the four shades appear to be a different color in the pan than they look on my skin. In the pan, the golden shade appears to have peach in it. On the skin, it is a pure medium gold. The plum is a stunning smoky shade. Even the shade that appears to be pink in the pan is a warm, shimmering peach. I am extremely pleased with the #6 palette.

I'm wondering if the other quads are deceptive at first glance. I want to get over to the store to see the rest in person. Even if I end up with only #6, I am thrilled with it. Have you seen them yet? What do you think?

You can purchase the Pure Chromatics Wet and Dry Eye Shadows at the YSL Web site, Neiman Marcus, and, I suspect, all YSL counters now.

Photos at top courtesy of YSL Beauté

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App Tip - Check Pro Recognizes the Power Networks of the iPhone Contacts and More

We all know the annoying problem of the code guessing. 0176 was the O2 or Vodafone? Which network has Klaus again? Oh measures, then I let it stop. These or similar life situations are in the age-effective flat rates now well established. Finally, many contract terms are soknitted, that "real" Flats only certain networks are possible. It is therefore important always to know which cell phone

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iPad 2 Glass - Thinner and More Durable Than the iPad 1! [Video]

After yesterday's day, coming to an end and the Apple News Editor is now an iPad 2 rich, I devoted myself again fully in everyday research. And I found there among other things, a video from the home ifixyouri. The focus of the currentTest series stood by the display glass of the iPad the second generation. Surprisingly, it is not only 27% thinner but also robust and flexible than the glass of

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If iOS 5 Until the Fall of 2011?

According to a report from TechCrunch, Apple wants its next big update iOS (iOS 5) for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch in the fall 2011 release at the earliest. This information will site of two reliable sources have experienced the American.

So Apple would change its previous iOS rhythm completely. So far, in the spring, usually in March or April, the news of the next IOS Software introduced briefly

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Confirmation of 5-inch Display on the iPhone 5 Shown Up

Currently makes the Internet a photo of an allegedly emerged Case for iPhone 5 a lot of attention. This time the rumors come from Italy. The shape of a iPhone 5 protective cover, which can be bought already, is said to point out that the iPhone 5 is coming, a larger screen (4 inches) are used.

How credible this source is actually, but rather questionable. To examine any case there is the whole

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If the Apple "Smart TV" Reality TV?

No less than the U.S. firm Morgan Stanley comes up with new clues about a produced by Apple TV.

Of Asian suppliers will Morgan Stanley learned that the company from Cupertino is currently allegedly engaged in the production of a "Smart TV" TV set. This information gave the analyst Katy Huberty investors announced in a notification.

Has often, however, there was a rumor in the Apple rumor world,

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Apple Releases Another iPhone Commercial

Gradually, the iPhone maker from Cupertino is building its commercials around the text continues.
Even the newest TV spot is once again focusing on the "If you do not have an iPhone" campaign.
While the previously released spots around the themes App Store, iTunes Store, and turned iBookstore, Apple devotes the latest promotional video once the hardware of the iPhone 4.
It praises the company

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Interlocutory Decision in Patent Dispute Between Nokia and Apple

For some time, Apple and Nokia are different with respect to litigation in the hair. In one of the many patent lawsuits, there would be a decision that could only be described as "the victory for Apple".

As the portal golem.de reported, Apple is now a thing in the right granted, may proceed to business as usual. The ruling was by a judge of the International Trade Commission (United States

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Carla Abellana Backstage Photos

The beautiful Carla 'Rosalinda' Abellana. Carla was first introduced in her very own teleserye - 'Rosalinda'. At first we thought that GMA was trying to duplicate the success they did with Marian Rivera. Unfortunately, Carla Abellana wasn't as successful as Marian Rivera in their version of Marimar. Carla Abellana now stars in 'Magic Palayok' with Jeoff Eigenmann.

More Carla Abellana photos inside. This was taken at the backstage of Party Pilipinas.

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Shaina Magdayao Photoshoot

Interesting photos of Shaina Magdayao from somewhere. To tell you frankly, we don't know what product or brand Shaina is promoting here. If you got inside info, please hit the comments.

We only know one thing. Shaina Magdayao is at the prime of her hotness. Lucky John Lloyd Cruz.

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Janna Dominguez Random Photos

From her stint in Pinoy Fear Factor, Janna Dominguez has transferred from Kapamilya network to being a Kapuso Network. The last time we saw Janna Dominguez, she was part of the comedy girls in I Laugh You Sabado. I'm not sure if the show is still on the same time slot after they reformat QTV 11 to NewsTV11.

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Chariz Solomon Minus the Make Up

We've always thought that Chariz Solomon was one of the bombshell from her Starstruck batch. Slim body with a voluptuous figure, what more can you ask for. Here's Chariz Solomon without the make-up photos.

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STROUD WRAPS UP SUPERBIKE TITLE

Andrew Stroud Takes Number 9.

Words & Pic by Andy McGechan

Superbike title No.9 is in the bag.

Hamilton’s Andrew Stroud now has one round up his sleeve as he raced his Suzuki to title No.9 at the fourth round of five in this season’s Castrol Power 1 New Zealand Superbike Championships at Hampton Downs, near Meremere, on Sunday.

The fifth and final round is set for this weekend at Manfeild, just outside Palmerston North, but the Waikato man can have a weekend at home if he now feels like it.

Stroud won both races on a damp track at Hampton Downs, foiling any attempt by Australia’s three-time former Kiwi champion Robbie Bugden (Suzuki) to regain the title he lost to Stroud in 2010.

“I will still go to Manfeild and race to win there,” declared the 43-year-old Stroud.

“This is a job that’s hard to beat ... I enjoy it so much.”

Also crowned at the weekend was Timaru’s Johnny Small (Suzuki), scoring a hat-trick of wins to easily wrap up the 650 Pro Twins title, while Tapanui’s Seth Deveraux (Kawasaki) put himself out of reach in the Prolite 250 class with another hat-trick of wins at the weekend.

Taranaki’s Terry Fitzgerald (Suzuki) won the weekend in the Superlites division with a 2-1-1 score-line but he remains third in the championship standings, behind Foxton’s Jason Easton (Aprilia) and Palmerston North’s Glen Williams (Suzuki).

In the 600cc supersport class, Christchurch’s Dennis Charlett (Suzuki) finished 5-1 to extend his series lead over nearest rival John Ross (Yamaha), also of Christchurch.

Charlett now leads Ross by 29 points.

In the 600 superstock class, Auckland teenager Jaden Hassan (Yamaha) twice finished runner-up to back-from-injury Sam Love (Yamaha) and that was enough for him to take over the championship lead from Inglewood’s Midge Smart (Yamaha), who managed third in the first race but came off his bike in the second outing and scored no points.

Rangiora’s Jake Lewis (Honda) stretched his lead in the 125GP class, despite giving up the TT title to Orewa’s Avalon Biddle (Honda), who took that honour by winning the deciding third 125cc race of the weekend.

Other TT trophy winners on Sunday were Stroud (superbikes), Charlett (600 supersport), Love (600 superstock), Small, (Pro Twins), Deveraux (Prolite 250) and Fitzgerald (Superlites).

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Bobbi Brown Tawny Shimmer Brick Giveaway Contest

I've told you I'm obsessed with Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Brick Compacts, right? I consider myself a "collector." I buy every one of them! Not too long ago, I found a little supply of Tawny Shimmer Brick (shown at left) at the Estée Lauder Company Store in Leesburg, Virginia. Snapped one up in a heartbeat. Then I found I had quite a supply of Tawny Shimmer Bricks (it would be too embarrassing to admit how many). As a result, one of you will hit the jackpot with this gorgeous shade, no longer available at Bobbi Brown's Web site or at Bobbi counters.

Handmade in Italy, Shimmer Bricks are lightly shimmering, brush-on powders that reflect radiance and light on skin to create a soft glow. Tawny is for anyone who wants to give her skin subtle highlights with a warm, pinky glow. The beautiful shades in the compact can be used individually on the eyes or swirled together to create a flattering highlighter or blush for the face.

How do you use it? Sweep a brush through all five shades and dust lightly on the cheekbones after applying blush - or in place of blush. Focus on applying shimmer on the top of the cheekbones, where light naturally hits the face. To add a highlight to eyes, use a small eye shadow brush to apply the lightest shade in the compact just under the brow bone. If you can wear brown-pink tones on your eyes, you can wear these shades as shadows. They impart a flattering, subtle glimmer.

How can you enter to win? Here's the "fine print." Just leave a comment here once. After you comment, feel free to send me an e-mail at bestthingsinbeautycontests@gmail.com and identify your comment. You can never be too careful about sharing an e-mail address you care about on a blog, so feel free to follow this step (an alternative is to code your e-mail, e.g., myname at gmail dot com, in your comment).

You can "earn" a second entry by tweeting this contest. Just make sure to include "@BTiBeauty" (without the quotes) in your tweet. I will tweet the contest this evening, and you can simply retweet it to earn that second entry. You can earn a third entry by following the blog - either here or on Twitter (any entrant who is already a follower will automatically earn the follower point, but you can save me time by telling me you're a follower in your comment). I can't track followers through a third-party service, so you need to be on Google's list for me to verify the entry.

The deadline for entries will be Saturday, April 2, at midnight. The next morning, I will use a random number generator (random.org) to select the winner. I will e-mail the winner at that time. The winner will have 48 hours to reply to my message and provide a shipping address. After 48 hours, the prize will be forfeited, and another winner will be selected. Make sure to check your e-mail - and look in your spam folder - when the contest ends.

This contest will be open to anyone anywhere in the world. I will ship the gloss uninsured (the insurance costs as much as the compact - or more - and I can't insure a small Priority box - rules, annoying USPS rules). I will also provide proof of shipping, if necessary. I am going to take a chance that both mail systems will deliver the box - yours and mine - without loss, theft, or destruction! Let's see how it works if we have an "international winner." So far, my luck with international shipping hasn't been very good. I want to keep trying because there are so many of you out there reading my blog (and I'm grateful).

Good luck!

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Natura Bissé The Cure Sheer Eye

I've been using Natura Bissé's The Cure Sheer Eye ($115) for about a month. I purchased it after Denise Thomas, Natura Bissé Product Specialist at Neiman Marcus, sent a sample home to me via Kathy Shoreman. I quickly decided I needed it. It was a good decision.

The Cure Sheer Eye is a tinted, creamy serum that contours the delicate skin around the eye (upper and lower lids) by firming it and visibly reducing the appearance of wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles. The slight tint provides the eye area with exceptional radiance and luminosity, evening skin tone while it infuses the delicate skin with state-of-the art treatment elements.

The Cure Sheer Eye is said to prolong the lifespan of skin cells thanks to the infusion of SIRT-AP, a sirtuin modulating peptide that prevents premature aging. This cutting-edge formula includes an active combination of anti-wrinkle ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, fermentus glaciarum extract, and tripeptide-10 citrulline and tripeptide-1, which provide this delicious cream/serum with powerful anti-aging properties that help to modulate the activity of metalloproteinases (bad actors MMP-2 and MMP-3, which degrade the structure of the skin). The Cure restores the levels of young collagen and maintains the balance of collagen throughout its different cycles (production, organization, and protection). This exclusive ingredient mix mimics the skin's natural moisturizing factor, maintains the proper hydration level, and prevents dehydration, dramatically improving the texture of the skin and diminishing the visible signs of aging over time.

As if that weren't enough, The Cure Sheer Eye is formulated with a "Detox Diet Complex," based on sulphorane, which stimulates the skin's natural detoxifying process in order to smooth the skin around the eye contour area. Natura Bissé has included botanical extracts of water lily, ivy, and caffeine-carnitine complex, which work together to diminish dark circles, reduce puffiness, and effectively soothe, protect, and decongest the eye contour area, while preventing the appearance of signs of fatigue. There is also a biotechnology-created extract rich in vitamin Pp (niacin). These ingredients helps to eliminate excess fluid around the eye contour area.

The formula makes this eye treatment unique, but we aren't finished yet! This innovative formula includes pigments that "self-adapt" to every skin tone and diminish skin imperfections, leaving behind a luminous, even-toned, and healthy appearance to the eye contour area. When I pump The Cure into my palm to apply it, I marvel at how the color looks way too dark for my skin - and then totally morphs to work on my fair skin when I apply it. It disappears as it provides a "soft-focus" effect that creates multiple light micro-reflections, providing a luminous halo that softens dark shadows. It's absolutely amazing. I can wear it without concealer on top of it and still look polished, wide awake, and raring to go.

A little of The Cure Sheer Eye goes a very long way. I have been a little frustrated that one tiny pump yields more than I need. I end up wasting some every day. That depresses me, given how much I love it. I wish I could get the knack of pumping only what I need. When a product is this fabulous, you don't want any of it going down the drain!

You can purchase Natura Bissé The Cure Sheer Eye at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and other Natura Bissé counters.

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DermaSilk Miracle Cream

DermaSilk sent me a few products to test. It was in the time frame of my surgery, and a friend who has been trying out new skin care volunteered to help me. I knew I had to give her the Miracle Cream ($34.99) because I saw retinyl palmitate in the ingredients. My friend Berry loves the stuff; my skin reacts badly to it.

Of the products she tested, her favorite was Miracle Cream. With a proprietary blend of nine skin-restoring ingredients called Dermal Matrikine Complex, DermaSilk's Miracle Cream is an anti-aging moisturizer/treatment designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, firm and brighten the skin, promote the rejuvenation of skin, and optimize the skin's natural barrier function to keep it hydrated.

DermaSilk's research trials showed that Miracle Cream significantly improves elasticity and tone. The chart above shows what they found.

Berry liked Miracle Cream - a lot. She said she would highly recommend it to you. Here are some of her observations.

• Felt a little (pleasant) tingling for a few seconds the first few times I used it.
• Lightweight and absorbs well, but feels really rich and moist.
• Continued to feel well-hydrated for hours after application.
• Fine lines diminished, deeper lines softened. Sometimes I find this with products in artificial light, but not daylight. With this, I saw improvement in sunlight.
• No scent.
• Fun little pump-top bottle - clear so you can see when you're running low.
• I like to carry a moisturizer in my purse, and this bottle traveled perfectly. If I see or feel myself getting dry in the afternoon, I pat a little cream over my makeup to feel dewy again. This worked very well for that.

In short, DermaSilk's Miracle Cream was a huge hit! If you are interested in trying it, you can purchase it, along with other DermaSilk products at DermaSilk's Web site, Walgreens, Safeway, and other stores shown here.

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