Malala Yousafzai: The Aftermath
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Malala Yousafzai: The Aftermath
Most everyone knows who Malala Yousafzai is. Many people know her as the girl who was shot in the head by the Taliban when she was only fifteen. After that, most people don’t know what happened to her. Well, she has been busy doing more and more to further her fight to girls’ education.
On October 9, 2012, as Malala was on her way home from school, a gunman boarded her bus, asked for her by name, and fired three shots. Two of the shots hit other girls who were not critically injured and the third hit Malala. It hit the left side of her face, traveled the length of her forehead under her skin and ended up in her left shoulder. For a long time, she in a coma and in very critical condition. She miraculously survived and continued her fight for women’s education around the world.
Since the attack, Malala has been busy. Even while she was recovering in the hospital, her cause became more and more popular. The entire world was outraged- except her home country. Some Pakistanis claimed it was a hoax or a plot by the Americans to have an excuse to continue drone strikes, but many Pakistanis were outraged for this act of violence against a child. There was a global outcry for support of Malala and her cause. Madonna dedicated her song “Human Nature” to Yousafzai at a Los Angeles concert October 9, 2012. Former First Lady Laura Bush compared Yousafzai to Anne Frank, Angelina Jolie wrote an article about her kids’ reactions, and she later donated $200,000 to the Malala Fund (I am Malala).
Malala and her father set up an organization called Malala’s Fund. This organization raises money and awareness for girls’ education around the world. “We amplify the voices of the girls to keep them in the spotlight. We advocate at the international, national, and local level for policy and system changes that give girls access to a high quality education at a community level. We invest in community centered scalable solutions that provide quality education with potential for systems level change by empowering local leaders and educators.” (Malala Fund).
Malala has received many awards for her bravery. She earned a spot as one of
Times magazine’s Most Influential People in 2013 and she won the 2013 Heroic Woman of the Year. On her 16th birthday, she spoke at the United Nations to persuade politicians to take action to ensure every child has the opportunity to go to school. She received many other awards as well (Fanatics Fear Education, Malala Says).
Malala earned a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013, but did not win. She received a nomination again in 2014. She and another Indian children’s activist won the award together. Malala dedicated the award to the young girls and women who still struggle for education (Malala Yousafzai).
Malala and her family currently reside in Birmingham, England. From there, she received her life-saving treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. She is still a very active voice against oppression of women, and is still considered a target by the Taliban. She attends school in Birmingham,
which is where she happened to be when she received the Nobel Peace Prize
(Malala Fund).
Malala is using her reward money to run an orphanage in which those orphans are receiving a quality education. She also donated a large amount of money towards making a quality education system in Pakistan that will “ensure a bright future for our youth”. She is doing everything she can to serve humanity without any discrimination and by doing so, she has created a better image for Pakistanis around the world (Malala's Future Plans).
When Yousafzai did not win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013, she was quoted saying she hopes to be Pakistan’s Prime Minister. In an interview with American news network CNN, she said it was her hope to one day become Pakistani prime minister. She had once hoped to become a doctor, but felt she could be a bigger help in politics.
Malala has had enormous support from her family, especially her father. Ziauddin Yousafzai was a founder of a girls’ school in Pakistan. He has never given up on Malala, even when everyone was telling him to prepare a funeral. He was her inspiration to be so vocal about her beliefs and he taught her how to be vocal, but to be smart at the same time. She also has a huge amount of support from her mother, even though Tor Pekai is terrified for her daughter’s life. She and Zaiuddin have always stood behind Malala and have shaped her into the amazing activist she is today (Vernalls).
Malala is an amazing young woman and an inspiration to young girls all around the world. She has shown everyone that it is OK to stand up for what you believe in. She has also shown everyone to never give up, no matter what obstacles you face. Finally, a quote from her speech at Harvard: “When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.” Malala Yousafzai.
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The Most Comfortable Show Clothes! (And Where to Get Them)
We at The Topline understand just how hard it is to find the perfect fit for one of the most important components of dairy showmanship, the show whites. It’s a typical Minnesotan show day, which means hot, humid, and mud puddles everywhere. Iodine spills, cow snot, and dirt all mixed in together before the show even starts. Not only that, but the scratchy and rough fabric of long pants irritating to the skin. The showmanship judge has also looked at the showman only once because it’s obvious the showman is uncomfortable and not having fun. Don’t even get us started on the painful, sharp feeling when a showman has been standing for too long in show boots that no longer fit properly. This article will inform all dairy showman that have ever been in the position of being put last simply because their jeans were not the right shade of white.
Socks & Boots
Almost all showmen could agree the first body part to start aching would definitely be the feet. That’s why it is critical that the shoes and socks (more so the shoes), would be the biggest investment when it comes to show clothes. The shoes will, in theory, last much longer than the typical shirt or even a pair of white jeans. It’s very important that the showman realizes that they get what they pay for, and the more they pay the more quality they’ll have when it comes down to the most vital article of show clothing. At The Topline we’ve put together a list of high starred shoes and socks.
Coming in at number one for socks, we have from footsmart.com, World's Softest Classic Collection Crew Socks, Pair Item #: 61641. “Cushiony terry lines the sole, enhancing shock absorption and cradling your foot. The contoured heel and toe pockets prevent slipping and bunching” (FootSmart). This versatile pair of socks repels moisture, which is perfect for the unfortunate muddle puddle splash or for washing cows, because there’s no denying the fact that sometimes the situation is unavoidable. This special pair of socks also comes in ten colors, great for personalization!
Boots, on the other hand, can be tricky. There’s lots the showman has to consider when purchasing the best form-fitting pair that there is to offer. Not only that, but the showman must take into account the hours straight that they will be standing up on their feet trying to maintain that painful smile. In reality, show boots are not cheap, and many showmen may cringe at the idea of investing in an expensive pair of boots.
Luckily, for the very low price of $85.00, a male showman can possess the Challenger Slip Resistant Boots, sported by Dickies. ”For enhanced fit and comfort, the collar and tongue of these are both padded. In addition, this padded collar will keep debris, sticks and stones from getting inside.” (Dickies). Not only are the Challengers comfortable, but they also come in a striking rich red color, which will stand out in any judging area.
Women can have the satisfaction of owning just as stylish of boots with the Justin® Ladies' 8 in. Aged Bark Brown Gypsy Workboot, for only $59.99. These boots are especially “Made tough to last until the job is done” (Tractor Supply Co.). Which, in this case, is hours upon hours of showing! Not only will showgirls have the opportunity to be protected with the built in safety toe, the pink accents and white trim will bring a customized experience into the show ring.
Pants
The struggle of finding white pants that are appropriate for the show ring (boy or girl), is all too real for any show-er that goes through spontaneous grow spurts. There are more possibilities for showgirls rather than show boys because white pants are now “in” for the ladies, but for boys, unfortunately, the hunt for the perfect show whites begin almost a whole year before the show takes place.
Although it’s challenging to find good, sturdy show clothes, for guys, one company that always pulls through would be Wrangler. In fact, Wrangler offers the durable Men's 936 Cowboy Cut Slim Fit Jeans. This fancy pair of white jeans also comes in color of tan, black, or wheat, just in case the show boy appreciates the style so much they want extra pairs. These pair of jeans are only $25.18 when ordered through the Langstons website and it’s also written that these jeans are “The very same five-pocket styling that made the Original Wrangler Cowboy Cut Jean a legend” (Langtons). Which comes in handy for all the ribbons that the show boy will be receiving the day of the show!
Girls have it a lot easier, but at the Topline we found the perfect style and flare for women in the show ring. Kohl’s offers the Chaps Straight-Leg Pants, which the show girl couldn’t get whiter if they tried! Kohl’s writes “These women's Chaps pants are a wardrobe staple” (Kohls). The jeans are on sale for $38.99, perfect for the overall showing experience! The bottoms of the jeans will tuck perfectly into the boots, or over them as well if that’s what the show girl prefers.
We know how expensive and costly showing may be, not including the money that needs to be spent on the animal themselves (See our other article, “How to Get the Perfect Topline)! That’s why we hope that shopping for the showman doesn’t have to be as stressful and clustered as it has been in the past. We believe there are so many options for the show boy or show girl to stand out in the ring, and everyone just needs to find their perfect fit.
Works Cited
"Chaps Straight-Leg Pants - Women's." Kohl's. Kohl's Illinois, n.d. Web. 05 Dec. 2014.
“Dickies Boots: Men's Waterproof DW7512 Challenger Slip Resistant Boots." Dickies. Working
Person Enterprises, n.d. Web. 05 Dec. 2014
“Justin Ladies' 8 In. Aged Bark Brown Gypsy Work Boot." Tractor Supply Co. Tractor Supply
Co. n.d. Web. 05 Dec. 2014.
"World's Softest Classic Collection Crew Socks, Pair." :: Lounging / At Home. FootSmart, n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014
“Wrangler Men's Pro Rodeo Cowboy Cut® Slim Fit Jeans." Langstons. Langstons, n.d. Web. 05
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BEAUTY WORLDWIDE
Beauty is ambiguous. There is no one definitive form of beauty. What is perceived by one individual as beautiful may be considered visually unpleasant to another. Naturally, such differences in opinions will occur. Overall, the majority of society can determine as to what is attractive and what is not. In conclusion, there are advertisements specifically structured to what the public wants. These advertisements influence people on what products to buy and what clothes to wear. Blindly trusting where the product comes from and how it was made without very much information at all. Aside from that the model advertising it was beautiful, which obviously means, it must work. Many have unintentionally been coaxed into this reoccurring, and brilliant, marketing tactic. Few have dug in to the inner-workings of a multi-billion dollar industry.
BEAUTY INDUSTRY ANALYSES
In the United States alone Americans have spent an obsessive amount of time and money in perfecting the concept of beauty. In 2005, the cosmetics industry grossed a 44.6 billion revenue. By 2011, the growing industry had accumulated a monstrous 53.7 billion. Jumping almost 10 billion dollars in only 6 years. These numbers aren’t as shocking in comparison to the global revenue of the cosmetics/beauty industry. In 2007, the industry accrued globally 206.72 billion dollars (in U.S. currency). In 2012, up to 244.8 billion dollars. The beauty industry is labelled “recession proof” (HR world) and has a projected worldwide revenue of 265 billion dollars by the year 2017. What in specific is the most sought after products in the industry? Facial and skin care are the leading products in the industry making up 27% of the overall revenue; personal care 23%; hair care 20%; make up 20%; and fragrance at 10%. Since skin care takes first place as the highest grossing product, let’s touch lightly on cosmetic surgery. In 2013, 15.1 billion cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States. The top five cosmetic surgical procedures: breast augmentation, nose reshaping, eyelid surgery (yes that is apparently a thing), liposuction, and face-lift. Ninety-one percent of cosmetic procedures that took place in 2013 were performed on females (Surgeons).
MARKETING MANIPULATIONS
It is no secret that the media plays off the consumers insecurities. When profiting billions is the name of the game, some of the dirtiest players come out of the woodwork. This has been an occurrence as far back as the 1950’s. For example, Clairol’s “Does she or doesn’t she?” campaign. Which triggered an explosion in sales. The percentage of women dying their hair skyrocketed from 7% in the 1950’s to 40% in the 1970’s. The televised and magazine ads for the product proclaimed things such as “If I only have one life, let me live it as a blonde.” Pushing the coveted yellow shade as a way to transform your life. How about body hair? Today women are depicted without virtually any body hair aside from what is found on the top of their heads. According to researcher Christine Hope (Scherker) fashion and advertising is directly to blame. From the 16th to 19th century European and American women kept body hair au natural. In 1915 came an “assault on the underarm" a eruption of advertisements warning women that unsightly, unfeminine under-hair arm must be shaved to look "as smooth as the face." Next women were encouraged to shave their legs and bikini lines to look more attractive in sheer stockings and swimwear. Now in 2014, a whopping 77% of women shave or wax almost all body hair. Last but not least, your nails are horrid. In 1911, Northam Warren produced the first nail polish. With his new find also came an advertising campaign. “With every move your hand—your nails are conspicuous,” (Scherker) the advertisement proclaimed. Having well-manicured nails meant you were sophisticated and surpassed the bottom feeders and their manual labor. The nail industry boomed from $150,000 in 1916 to $2 million by 1920. Last year the industry grew to an all-time high, accruing $7.47 billion.
COSMETIC BREAK-DOWN
Under current law in the United States, the FDA does not review cosmetics before they are marketed to consumers. Upon request by the consumer only, the FDA can investigate a potentially hazardous product. Unless a product specifically makes a medical claim, such as anti-dandruff shampoo, is it classified as a “drug” and requires the FDA’s stamp of approval. The United States FDA does not require animal testing in order for a product to be declared safe. China, however, conducts mandatory animal tests on all cosmetic products imported into the country. Brazil also requires animal testing on some, but not all, cosmetics. Even though in the U.S. it is not mandatory to conduct animal testing, some companies choose to. When a company chooses to develop or use untested ingredients in their cosmetics, conducting animal tests better evaluates the safety of these products. Some commonly performed tests would be (Society):
• Skin and eye irritation tests. Where chemicals are rubbed onto the shaved skin or dripped into the eyes of restrained rabbits without any pain relief.
• Repeated force-feeding studies lasting weeks or months to look for signs of general illness or specific health hazards such as cancer or birth defects.
• Widely condemned "lethal dose" tests, in which animals are forced to swallow large amounts of a test chemical to determine the dose that causes death.
There is a surprising amount of commonly used cosmetic/beauty product brands that still test on animals. Regardless of the existing and growing alternatives. Brands involving hair in skin care that test on animals in the United States: TRESemmé, Nexxus, Redkin, Nair, Aveeno, Clean & Clear, and many others. Brands involving cosmetics/make up: L’Oreal, Urban Decay, Ralph Lauren (cosmetics and fragrances), Lancome, and the list goes on.
Do not be deceived by products that claim to have a fragrance, chances are if you buy apple scented shampoo there was no apple involved. Just a series of harsh chemicals made up to simulate the smell of an apple. The term “fragrance” was created to protect a company’s secret formula. According to EWG (Environmental Working Group) and their skin-deep database, “fragrance mixes have been associated with allergies, dermatitis, respiratory distress and potential effects on the reproductive system. It can be found in many products such as perfume, cologne, conditioner, shampoo, body wash and moisturizers,” (Cunningham).
Several alternatives to products containing harsh chemicals and those that test on animals are available. Physicians Formula, Bare Minerals, Sephora Natural & Organic Make-up, among many others. In order for a product to be classified as “100% organic” and use the USDA (NOP: National Organic Program) seal, it must consist of 100% organic ingredients. In Europe and the United States, there are no government regulations specifically for organic cosmetics. Contracted certifying agents supervise health and beauty products and award them “organic seals,” as shown on brands such as Physicians Formula.
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
What defines sex appeal? We turn to billboards, ads, commercials, and many other outlets to show us what it means to be sexy. Portraying a form of flawless beauty, we all grow so accustomed to covet. There are tips and tricks in every corner of the internet on how to enhance beauty, or buy products that claim to. Young women look at starlets with long locks, blemish free faces, expecting to be them, and young girls destroy themselves trying. The harsh reality is so many men and women in the media do not even look like themselves; money truly can fix every uneven line that was naturally drawn. This is how society as a whole functions, sex sells, and it is a journey learning how to decipher the real from the fake and not beating yourself up about it in the process.
An ugly truth about the media, there is an era for “body types.” Ever notice how the earth shifted when the sexiest body on the planet was hands down a Victoria’s Secret model, and now its women like Eva Longoria or Kim Kardashian. As we evolve and desensitize to certain types of sex appeal, the shock factor lessens and lessens. Now people recognize “stick thin” is not the only figure that demands attention, curvy is back. “There is more to admire, more to love,” people say of bodies like Kim Kardashian. It was cute in the beginning, inspirational even. However, we can’t kid ourselves, right? “Curvy” means perfect big breasts, super-model skinny waist, flowing into a large behind with zero cellulite and sculpted legs. When it is not your job to be beautiful, like it is for celebrities, you have to put less effort into it. This results in normal every day looking women who are society’s true definition of beauty. However, there is a lot to be said for women empowerment and supporting the many different body types and faces. Truthfully, how many of you can say seeing a women posing naked on the cover of a magazine evokes a strong sense of empowerment? Could it be we are going about this all wrong, and actually demeaning our self-worth? In fear of sounding like a feminist, I will counter act by admitting feeling sexy is powerful. On the other hand, why is being sexy confined to showing skin? Can there not be an illuminating sex appeal just by how one carries themselves, or demands attention when entering a room; fully clothed perhaps?
”Now every girl is expected to have Caucasian blue eyes, full Spanish lips, a classic button nose, hairless Asian skin with a California tan, a Jamaican dance hall ass, long Swedish legs, small Japanese feet, the abs of a lesbian gym owner, the hips of a nine-year-old boy, the arms of Michelle Obama, and doll tits” (Fey). Tina Fey is just one of many who blatantly and perfectly worded the bitter truth of what is expected of women. Though I personally believe, the pressure is rising for men as well. Men are to be depicted with glistening tans, perfectly sculpted abs, and effortlessly style hair. Most magazines choose not to spend time emphasizing inner beauty, and the genuinely beautiful parts of being human. It appears to cause a ripple effect in humanity. In turn, we choose to care less about the things that last a lifetime, whereas beauty does not.
Ever remember the line your mom fed you when you were young, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder, honey.” Then you walk away thinking, she is biased. For god’s sake, she told you being president was just as possible of a career as waitressing at the local pub if you have the determination. Reality check, it is true, and mom really does know best. If there really were no ads, no commercials, no media outlets of any kind it would be up to the individual to resolute what they find to be alluring and sexy. If everyone could just step back and appreciate the others differences and beauty, this world would be a much kinder and forgiving place. Body image issues are one of the ugliest parts about fashion and beauty. In the United States alone, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer or have suffered from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life. 35-57% of adolescent girls from ages 10-18 engage in crash dieting, fasting, self-induced vomiting, diet pills, or laxatives (www.nationaleatingdisorders.org). The influence of the media on the proliferation of eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia cannot be disproven. From an early age, we are blasted with images and subliminal messages reinforcing the idea that in order to be happy and successful we must be thin. (www.Raderprograms.com) Fashion models’ weight averaged only 8% less than the average women 20 years ago. Today the average fashion model weighs 23% less than the average woman.
It is always important to remind yourself it is not wholly about how you look on the outside. Confidence radiates, taking place of anything deemed “unattractive.” It is imperative when changing your lifestyle for the better, to start with how you perceive yourself. If you feel ugly, it will show no matter how much concealer is used. If hating the body you have is the first thing you do when standing in front of the mirror, try shifting those destructive thoughts. The beautiful part of humanity is that we are all so different and unique. There is no one characterization of beauty. With countless body types, hair colors, and facial structures, there should be no envy for what the other has. Yet, it is so ordinary to want what you do not have. Just like mom said, “beauty IS in the eye of the beholder,” do not judge your peers for materialistic purposes or surface related beauty if that is something you struggle with yourself.
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There is a reason for you to be born in this generation, not the former nor the latter
Your talent is not meant to benefit oneself, it is a gift for this generation.
It is meant to fill the void in this generation. How have you benefited your peers with your talent, what can the world look forward too from you, who has realized their destiny through your talent. "A small dent is very noticeable than nothing at all".
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Therapeutic Pillow International produces the broadest range of quality therapeutic postural comfort products in Australia with over 95% of all our products Australian Made. Established in 1972 with a single product, "Tranquillow" - a contour pillow, the company has achieved ongoing growth as new products and services have been developed in response to customer needs. All products have been designed in close consultation with health professionals. We sell a diverse range of products including body pillows, sleeping pillows, back supports, mattress overlays and more. Visit www.the-pillow.com.au for more information.
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College basketball can be so unpredictable. That’s the beauty of it. From the regular season, to March Madness, to even the NIT, games are not set in stone. The odds of filling out a perfect bracket for March Madness is around one and 9.2 quintillion (Buiness Insider). If basketball in general followed the “bad team always loses to the good team” rule, basketball just would not be basketball. That’s why the Wichita States, the Florida Gulf Coasts, and the Butlers of the world are so special. Those teams took society’s view on them, worked hard, and did the best they possibly could even though the odds were not in their favor. Though neither of those teams won the Naismith, probably making the Big Dance wasn’t even in their goals at the beginning of their seasons. Those teams took what probably looked like a mediocre season into a, “I’ve never heard of that college before” season. Greatness can come from winning March Madness if you are Duke, Kentucky, Louisville, excreta, but it can also come from working extremely hard and putting your college back on the map.
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Its Just the fact that Lives Matter...
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Beauty Staples
What is the carnal rule of beauty routines? Find what works best for you. Everybody is different, and what may work for some could irritate others. It’s nice to get a general idea of tricks to do to make life a little easier on your skin and your budget. In a world of constant advertising exposer with products promising to fix this or mend that, advertisements have a tendency to leave an impressionable mark on our minds. Every girl should have the fundamental beauty knowledge to tell the difference between the shabby and the chic; how to make at home remedies and penny pinchers; and the long-term side effects of some beauty regimens. Remember those dreams? The all too vivid and realistic ones. Staring at the mirror in the morning only to discover you, in fact, are not Kate Middleton. It was all just a cruel joke. Join the club; there are no beauty secrets to morph into someone else. This article will include a handy dose of beauty regimens on a budget, as well as must-try home remedies, and other useful beauty staples every girl must know!
Allure Magazine, in 2007, nominated Neutrogena skin care products as the number one dermatologist recommended product in the skin care family (Alluremagazine.com). Affordable and easy to obtain, sold in most drug stores; this product is a real penny-pinching lifesaver. Neutrogena’s multi-purpose exfoliating skin cleanser is the top grossing product for the successful skin care company. It’s exfoliating powers remove dead skin particles that leave skin looking dull and drab; while moisturizing so skin isn’t deprived of its natural oils and doesn’t appear dry and dingy. The most essential part of any facial maintenance therapy is removing makeup from the day and washing your face every night. Makeup clogs the pores, causing acne, blackheads, and other unwanted eyesores. Another preventable tragedy? Makeup refines fine lines and wrinkles, making them more predominant over time. Just wearing a heavy foundation daily has negative long-term effects. For instance, in ones mid-thirties when those forehead wrinkles finally make their way to the surface for a more permanent front row seat. Resist temptation to pile it on, less is always more when thinking of the long haul. Follow up exfoliating with a mild astringent base toner, this evens the skins appearance ridding it of any blotchy red patches or unflattering acne scars. Another popular recommendation from Allure magazine, (Alluremagazine.com) Neutrogena’s refining skin toner. Apply gently with a cotton ball or cotton pad in a circular motion. It is imperative when introducing new skin care products to a beauty regimen to do so slowly, there is such a thing called “skin shock” that will cause the skin to react with flaky rash like patches. When looking for skin care products to buy, always be on the lookout for a line that advertises with the word “natural” this is an infamous fib and loop hole companies use because the FDA has not specified what “natural” entails, reading ingredients is a MUST. Instead, find a product that specifies with the term “organic” this is a matter of fact statement and must be FDA approved.
Stars like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston, and Rachel McAdam’s are just a few of many advocators for making facials and other beauty tonics from home. According to an article in Marie Claire, “pumpkin facials purify skin while cucumber ones brighten pigmentation” (Dunlap). A pumpkin facial can be whipped up in the kitchen within minutes using these ingredients: 1/4 cup of pumpkin and one whole egg. The yolk adds nourishment while the white provides a subtle tightening effect to sagging skin. For an astringent effect, mix in a splash of apple cider vinegar or pure cranberry juice. Lastly, smooth the pumpkin potion over your face; relax for 15 to 20 minutes, and rinse to reveal a bright and smooth complexion. Another popular facemask among many celebrities such as Miranda Kerr, Cucumber facials. Cucumbers have a cooling sensation that soothes and hydrates the skin; this mask could not be easier. Wash and slice a chilled cucumber into thin circles, then apply to the entire surface area of your face, even on top of your closed eyelids. Relax and let the coolness soak into your skin (MallyDally). Facials are not just for the face, whipping up a blend for your entire body is just as simple and affordable. For those cold winter months that wreak havoc on the soft skin we have worked all summer to get, it is best to use exfoliators. A popular at-home recipe body scrub, with simply three ingredients (Derrick). Honey, coconut oil, and sea salt, use this little wonder in the shower and step out feeling smooth and reinvigorated. Honey is a natural moisturizer that does not clog the pores and helps mend the appearance of acne scars with its healing agents. Coconut oil is much more hydrating than average store-bought lotions because the oil penetrates deep layers of the skin and helps to strengthen underlying tissues. While sea salt is used as a gentle exfoliating agent, (you can also try sugar depending on your skins reaction.)
While sitting In front of the makeup mirror before work, it crosses one’s mind how wasteful it is to apply $100 worth of makeup only to wash it off that same night. Many popular beauty copycats are much more sympathetic on the monthly budget while having the same results; don’t be fooled by those brand names ladies! Dior mascara, coveted simply for its distinguishable trademark since 1946, this little beauty product retails for $30. For the exact same results and a whopping $7.99 pick-up L’Oreal voluminous mascara (Sarah). Obtain the sought-after glow of summer, even in the frigged depths of winter, without spending a fortune. Trade In the $30 Smashbox bronzer for a $5 replica NYC “sun N’ bronze.” Love wearing lipstick but hate how expensive it can be to acquire one in every color? Move aside MAC cosmetics, there is a new competitor in town and its $15 cheaper. Swap out MAC for an identical quality e.l.f product at a hoard-worthy price of $3. Many have fallen victim to the ever so alluring NAKED eye-shadow effect but for $50, consider finding a wallet-friendly dupe. Trade in the costly shadow for Physicians Formula NUDE shadow. Not only is this product made with strictly organic ingredients it retails for $12, which is $38 less than the competitors brand and is proven to work just the same. It is easy to spend a small fortune on beauty products but with a little research, it isn’t necessary!
Beauty is not just about the products bought or creams and mixtures that promise a perfect complexion. It is a great deal what the consumer chooses to put in their body as well. It isn’t all spinach and kale either! Cocoa hydrates skin making it firmer and suppler. Dark chocolate contains high levels antioxidants. Eat chocolate that is at least 70 percent pure cocoa and it should be enough to improve luminosity (Hill). The protein received from eating dairy helps skin become firmer so it is more resilient to bothersome wrinkles. Greek yogurt is especially favorable, the protein content is often double that of regular yogurt. Eat a single serving daily to make the complexion appear smoother. Here is one sure to throw a healthy crazed individual for a loop, kidney beans. They are high in zinc, and studies indicate a correlation between blemishes and low zinc levels. Zinc has healing properties similar to that of honey. Have one four-ounce serving of kidney beans to help keep facial complexion clear (Hill). There are limitless foods to choose from that change the texture and appearance of the skin, it is worth taking the time to find some credible resources. In the end, you may save a buck and prevent a couple wrinkles as well!
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Fall Fashion Staples
Fall is here again, and if you are like me, this is the most anticipated season for fashion. From sweaters, to boots, and coats the possibilities are limitless. Throw in a couple statement pieces and you will have the trendiest look in the office, or for a casual night out with friends. Many of your favorite go-to pieces are versatile and can be transformed from day to night with just a few accessories. We will touch base on our favorite “must-haves” for professional and personal attire!
Sweaters, whether it be at the office, at home or out with friends it is hard to mess up this simple yet sophisticated look. One of the popular styles for fall 2014 is high-low sweaters, a flattering fit for all body types. Pair a high-low sweater with skinny jeans, boots, and a statement necklace and you have yourself an outfit appropriate for the office or out for drinks with friends! To make that signature-look cozy and comfy, swap out the pants for non-transparent leggings and throw on a thick knit scarf to play up that “fall fashion” we all know and love. Pro tip: leave your leggings at home ladies, and stick to pants at the office (Manning). Now, want to spice it up, find a baroque patterned sweater or some lively print and match it with classic black trousers and heels instead of boots. A little high-end, classy touch never hurt anyone. All the while you remain warm, and in style! Another fall favorite is cardigans. If it is not a multipurpose piece of clothing, I do not know what is. Classy and elegant, a cardigan is flawless worn over a dress or pencil skirt with a chic simple belt, for those days at the office or other formal occasions. Throw on a solid color cardigan over a plaid shirt, with like matching colors, and roll up the sleeves for a more casual refined look.
Just about everyone’s all-time favorite, boots. Boots are one of the many versatile items I discussed previously. Pair them with just about anything, a dress, skinny jeans, leggings. There are many different kinds, heels, combat, wedged, booties, riding boots, this list goes one. Every girl must have, in my opinion, one of each, in every standard color; gray, black, cognac (light brown), and chocolate brown. They can have fur, suede material, whatever ones fashionable little heart desires. Boots are the must-have go to shoes for fall. There are rules though ladies, don’t show up at the office with black leather boots and a pencil skirt, or the last thing you’ll be doing is trending for flattering reasons. Modesty is the best policy at the office some favored office wear boots are booties or ankle boots. However, please, keep the boots with fur for the club. Or preferably in small, small doses.
The controversy beings here! Leggings, can we wear them as pants? I say, yes! (Manning) Before you yell at me, and throw your half-full mug of lukewarm coffee at your computer screen, hear me out. There are many realistic ways to wear leggings, with one strict rule, thick fabric that doesn’t become transparent over your rear. A few years ago this would have been a no-go, but with the fast-paced progression of the fashion world, leggings worn as pants has grown on me… hello jeggings! Stick to the classic black leggings or branch out and try a fun tribal print, be careful with the prints though and pair with a solid color top. Some celebrities seen sporting this new trend would be Christy Turlington, Jessica Alba, Kim Kardashian, and countless others (Images).
Whatever you may call it a jacket, or coat, it is another fun way to layer up for fall and winter! There are many different styles, lengths, and prints to choose from in this essential fashion staple. The classic pea coat, typically made of 100% wool and first worn by European sailors, this is a style that will stick with fashion for years to come with few modifications. Why change a good thing? (Glamour)Chic bomber coats, for the grungy girl you want to play on the weekends. Trench coats, typically falling over-the-knee, perfect for the classy put together corporate women. Plaids, solids, leather, pleather, and endless patterns! This year’s must-have jacket style? Seen on many celebrities such as Natalie Portman, Emma Watson, and Kristen Stewart, the parka. A parka is the worldwide representation for those chilly months, stay warm and on point with this coveted item!
Last but not least, accessories. (Strauss) Whether you like to pile it on or keep it modest, jewelry is in almost every fashionable girl’s interest. If you desire jewelry you can wear with almost any outfit, pearls are the sure fit. Whether they are real or fake (and let’s be honest, you can’t tell most of the time anyway) pearls zest up an outfit while maintaining a sophisticated look. When it comes to earrings, one of my personal favorites are the teardrop style. Hopefully, you as a reader are checking these items off your list, as they’re already in your jewelry box! When it comes to purses, for those frigid fall months you’ll need something a little larger to house those hats and mittens you may not be wearing all day but keep just in case. If you’re going to a festival a crossbody strap purse will do; for those other occasions, a short strap handbag is just the fashionable fix you’ll need! Scarves and shawls, you cannot grasp those winter months without at least one in every color and print known to womankind. Scarves come in many styles, thin and silky, thick and knitted, or oversized. For fall, as seen on celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and famous world renowned fashion designer Rachel Zoe, those thick knitted and oversized scarves paired with the previously mentioned pea coat or bomber jacket will have all eyes on you!
FALL FASHION STAPLES
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Meets to Keep Eyes On.
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“It is the biggest meet in world!” That’s what you hear all the time at the Milaca Mega Meet. It may be the biggest meet in the world, but it’s not the only meet to keep your eyes on this year. There are a couple races on the calendar where we could see break-out races. Whether it’s Milaca, Griak, Swain, or the State Meet, there will be plenty of fast times and great races ran at these meets. The first major race to watch this year would be the Milaca Mega Meet. This race will be held on September 20. It is considered the biggest race in the world. For varsity races it is divided into four separate divisions. The smallest schools run in the Class A race, and as the schools keep getting bigger they go up to AA, then AAA and finally AAAA. There are many great teams and individuals to watch out for at this meet. A couple of teams to watch out for in the two smaller races would be Holdingford, Mora, Jordan, St. Cloud Cathedral, Glencoe-Silver Lake, Perham, Martin County West, and West Central Area. Most of these are in the AA race, which will make for a great competitive race sense all of these, besides one, are ranked in the top 10 in single A. Some Individuals to watch in the two smaller races would be Billy Beasmen from Perham, Andrew Zachman from Holdingford, Isaac Overmeyer from Park Rapids, and Jonah Mayo from Martin County West. These teams and runners have been looking good and on a flat course like Milaca, they’re guaranteed to run fast. Now looking at the two bigger races on the day. The teams to watch, that will be competing are White Bear Lake, Bemidji, Robbinsdale Armstrong, and Chaska. Unfortunately, Chaska will be running without their star runner Joey Duerr. Some other individual runners to look for in this race are Alec Anderson from Chaska, and Nick Wareham from Woodbury. Milaca will be a great meet to go to this year. There are many rated individuals and teams that will make for a good, competitive race (Milaca Mega meet Press Release). The next meet is the Roy Griak Invitational on September 27th. This is a race that has both college races and high school. College races are usually ran in the morning and high school in the afternoon. For high school boys there’s a Gold and Maroon race. The Gold race is for the bigger and faster teams, Where the Maroon race is for the smaller schools. This meet usually has a lot of great competition. In the gold race, will have Wayzata, Stillwater, Hopkins, Perham, and Edina as the teams to watch run good. A hilly course like this makes for the experienced teams to excel. Some of the top individuals to keep your eyes on would be Shane Streich, from Waseca, Connor Olson, from Wayzata, Ephraim Bird, from Minnehaha Academy, and Micah Mather, from St. Paul Highland Park. For the Maroon race, look for Lakeville North, Mounds View, Rogers, and Winona to be near the top of the team standings. In the individual part of the race look for Mike Destache, from St. Paul Academy Summit, Collin Kiley, from Roseville, and Hunter Bailey, from Winona. This course has lots of hills that make it hard for the runners that start out to fast. The even paced runners are usually the ones that succeed at a meet like this (University of Minnesota Official Athletic Site). The final major meet to keep your eyes on would be the Minnesota State Cross Country Meet. This is where the best of the best compete for the highest honors in the state. This year Class A runs in the morning and Class AA runs in the afternoon. It will be held on Saturday, November 1st, this year. In the Class A race anything can happen. Shane Streich, from Waseca hasn’t been touched by anybody all year and is the clear cut favorite to win. If there was anyone else for him to watch out for it would be Isaac Overmyer, from Park Rapids, and Ephraim Bird, from Minnehaha Academy. Otherwise Shane Striech should have a fairly easy win at the state meet. On the team side of Class A watch for Perham to have another great year. Probably not winning this year, but top a top three team. Waseca will be right up there too. Mora, Holdingford, and St. Cloud Cathedral will all be top ten teams. Look for Martin County West to win the team title. They have a strong consistent team this year. They won’t have to worry about any class A teams beating them this year. If they did though, the only one that would have a chance would be Glencoe-Silver Lake. Overall, the Class A meet will be down from last year, but it will still be a very intense race to watch. On the double AA side of things, look for a competitive race, where there is no clear cut winner for the individual title. On the team side, it should be a blow out with Wayzata putting three of their guys in the top 10 to take the state title. Stillwater, Edina and Hopkins will all be fighting for that runner up spot. The individual part of the race will be a bit tricky. This course is a flat course, that is well suited for all runners. The state title will be a battle fought to the death between Connor Olson, From Wayzata, and Joe Klecker, From Hopkins. If Eli Krahn, from Stillwater, is healthy, look for him to be in the mix also. Other runners that will be in the top 10 include Joey Duerr, from Chaska, Ian Eklin, from Wayzata, Nick Wareham, from Woodbury, and Jaret Carpenter, From Wayzata. Any of these guys could pull off the upset if they have a great day, but they would have to run their best race of the season and life. This will be the meet to watch if you want to see all of the best runners across Minnesota compete against each other and find out who is the best of the best (MSHSL State Cross Country Championships). There are quite a few important meets to go to this year. You won’t always hear people say, this is the biggest meet in the world! But that doesn’t mean you won’t find just as many great runners at Griak and the state meet, as you see at the Milaca Mega Meet. Going to these meets will be a great experience, where you can see the best high school runners in Minnesota give it their all and run fast times. It might even motivate you to try running yourself. Even though running as fast as some of the runners in these races is out of the question, you might be able to start running and achieve your own self goals.
Shane Striech
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The final runner to watch this year doesn’t even have to deal with any of the other top runners in the state. He is lucky enough to be in Class A and not in AA. In Class A there is no one that can touch this guy. This guy’s name is Shane Streich of Waseca. Shane has been to state every year from seventh grade through his junior year. According to milesplit he ran a 17:25 as a seventh grader. Not many kids at that age can do that. During the runner’s eight grade year he pulled off a 16:31. That’s a whole minute he cut off between his first two years of cross country. Streich finished 14th as an eighth grader at the state meet. You knew at this point we had a special runner coming up. His freshman year he shocked us even more. He ran a 16:15 and ended up fifth. The athlete kept on impressing into his sophomore year running a 15:52 at state and finishing third behind two seniors. Setting Shane up to win his junior and senior year. Unfortunately, his junior year a guy by the name of Keeghan Hurley showed up and beat Shane by over 20 seconds. He still ran a good race though running a 15:50 finishing second with a big gap on third place (MSHSL State Cross Country Championships). This will be Streich’s last year to claim that state championship. With Keeghan gone he is the clear favorite to win it all. Shane doesn’t have to deal with the AA kids and no one in Class A can come close to him. Even if the runner did have to worry about Class AA the only one he would have to worry about would be Connor Olson. Now that would be a fun race to watch. We will get to see those two battle it out at the Roy Griak Invitational though. Watching the two best runners go at it is always fun and guaranteed to make you nervous
Sixers win in most Sixer way possible
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They're the worst team the NBA has seen in a very long time, and going into a Wednesday night showdown with the lowly Timberwolves, the 76ers were 0-17 and only one loss away from tying the longest losing streak to start the season in NBA history set by the Nets in 2009. The pro-tanking Philadelphia squad who's blundered away its last couple of seasons finally ended the horrid losing streak, but the way their game started just puts an exclamation mark on their ridiculous season.
If you failed to watch the 85-77 Sixers win over the Timberwolves, first off, congratulations! Not only did you miss a completely irrelevant game for the makeup of the league, but you also watched two young teams completely botch the start of a NBA game. You know.. the thing you play in at least 82 times a season. So get this, they tipped the ball and everything to start the game and played a whole 17 seconds before the refs realized that both teams had lined up and were going the wrong way.. Awkward...
Let me get this right.. so we have two teams completely made up of "professional players" and they didn't know which basket they're supposed to score on? OMG, YOU GUYS HOW EMBARRASSING IS THAT?? But for real, I don't really understand how something like that even happens. The look on Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders was one of complete humiliation. The good news from all of this is that the Sixers finally have one in the win column, and they don't have to face making the wrong side of history on Friday night when they play the Thunder. Now that OKC has a healthy lineup, you can go ahead and tally up another Sixers loss in that matchup. You could almost tell that they knew if they were going to snap the streak that it had to be against the Timberwolves. Now everyone can sit back and prepare for another losing streak from this Philly squad since they play six returning playoff teams from last year in their next ten games. Also, don't forget to mark your calendars for December 19th so you don't miss the pillow fight between the Sixers and Hornets!
Sixers win in most Sixer way possible
