Saturday, March 8, 2014
Again?
Now I have to pay more attention to Big Top. Big Top has the weirdest group of characters outside of a Charles Addam's cartoon.
Friday, March 7, 2014
More Less Hair
I hope I'm not getting in a rut, going on and on about hair removal. I've been wearing glasses since I was seven. A few years ago I saw an ad for Lasik surgery. They posed the question, "wouldn't you love to wake up in the morning and not have to fumble for your glasses?" My answer: "yes, but I'd rather wake up in the morning and not have to shave!"
The other day, I mentioned Moom 4Men which a reader clued me on to. I overanalyse stuff, sometimes to the point of paralysis. I'm working on it.
There are many sugaring products (which this is). I like the fact that it's organic. Their website's FAQ shows their product being used on the upper lip area. The accompanying diagram clearly showed a woman's lips.
I initiated a short e-mail exchange with their service department. I asked:
Can Moom 4Men be used on men's faces? It's unclear. Also, what is the difference between the men and women's products?
The next day they replied:
M4Men should not be used on mens face [sic] as the hair is to coarse. The difference is the essential oils. Mens MOOM has Aloe Vera and Buswellia.
Please make sure to read instructions carefully. MOOM should never be used hot, only warm. The thiner [sic] the layer, the better the results.
I followed up with:
Are there any other areas where use is contraindicated? The neck or chin perhaps? Are the oils really different or can we share the woman's Moom?
and recieved:
It t [sic] should not be used on men's face including chin and neck as the hair is too coarse. Yes, men can use the woman's MOOM. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact 1.800.492.9464 and our customer care department will gladly help you with your queries.
I got the feeling they wanted to end my e-mail discussion, but I was done anyway. I do plan to order Moom. For women. :)
The other day, I mentioned Moom 4Men which a reader clued me on to. I overanalyse stuff, sometimes to the point of paralysis. I'm working on it.
There are many sugaring products (which this is). I like the fact that it's organic. Their website's FAQ shows their product being used on the upper lip area. The accompanying diagram clearly showed a woman's lips.
I initiated a short e-mail exchange with their service department. I asked:
Can Moom 4Men be used on men's faces? It's unclear. Also, what is the difference between the men and women's products?
The next day they replied:
M4Men should not be used on mens face [sic] as the hair is to coarse. The difference is the essential oils. Mens MOOM has Aloe Vera and Buswellia.
Please make sure to read instructions carefully. MOOM should never be used hot, only warm. The thiner [sic] the layer, the better the results.
I followed up with:
Are there any other areas where use is contraindicated? The neck or chin perhaps? Are the oils really different or can we share the woman's Moom?
and recieved:
It t [sic] should not be used on men's face including chin and neck as the hair is too coarse. Yes, men can use the woman's MOOM. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact 1.800.492.9464 and our customer care department will gladly help you with your queries.
I got the feeling they wanted to end my e-mail discussion, but I was done anyway. I do plan to order Moom. For women. :)
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Why We Need ENDA
Because people, given permission, don't behave well. For the record, I spent several minutes staring at the screen and rewriting that first sentence to be as nice as possible. This article is from the Washington Post. You can learn more at the link below (to the New York Times), or just google "Open Games Russia." And in spite of the time spent on that first sentence, I still want to write "because people suck." I mean, this is the kind of mobthink that almost destroyed Europe in the late 30s.
The Russians, who were playing a team of diplomats, were members of the Russian LGBT Sports Federation. They had gathered in Moscow on Wednesday for a series of sporting tournaments called the Open Games, meant as an inclusive event celebrating the spirit of the Olympics, which ended in Sochi on Feb. 23.
But as the games began to get underway, one venue after another canceled on them. Hotels evicted them. Restaurants suddenly were too full to accommodate them. An outdoor ice rink was closed for technical reasons when a group arrived to skate. After a smoke bomb went off at a basketball tournament Friday, organizers told athletes they could not guarantee their safety.
“In the end, we discovered some very positive things,” said Konstantin Yablotskiy, co-leader of the sports federation. “Everyone stayed. The LGBT community is not ready to stay hidden. That’s a good sign.”
Last year, Russia passed a law making the “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations” to minors illegal. Authorities said they were only protecting children from being lured into homosexuality or pedophilia. Critics said the law would encourage discrimination against gays, which officials from President Vladimir Putin on down denied.
The organizers of the Open Games said they had feared harassment from homophobes or the ultra-religious, but they were taken by surprise, they said, when they discovered that police and other officials were pressuring hotel and venue managers to cancel their contracts.
“Now we understand clearly that this law is not about kids,” said Elvina Yuvakaeva, the other leader of the sports federation. “We face real discrimination.”
The sports federation, she said, has avoided human rights activity, dedicating itself instead to athletic events. No one under 18 was allowed to register for any of the events, Yablotskiy said.
“There were no political statements or protests,” he said, another effort to avoid antagonizing the authorities. But it didn’t work.
“We think the authorities did not want us to send a positive message,” said Yablotskiy, who is a figure skater. “They did not want society to see that we are normal people, playing sports.”
The Open Games attracted 300 Russians from across the country, along with about 30 foreigners from the United States, Netherlands, Germany, Britain and Canada. The foreign participation offered some protection, Yablotskiy said. The smoke bomb exploded just after the German team had left the building Friday. A bomb scare was called in Saturday to an indoor soccer game just after the Dutch delegation — including the ambassador and minister of sports — had left, he said.
Every event but table tennis had to be rearranged at the last minute, with the organizers moving around secretly, assuming their telephones were being tapped. The table-tennis tournament apparently was not disturbed because the celebrity guest, U.S. Olympic gold-medal diver Greg Louganis, visited and signed up to play.
The invitation to the U.S. Embassy offered a respite, Yuvakaeva said.
“We can play without fear of dogs, police or bombs,” she said. “Right now, we can think only about sports. That’s important.”
The Russian players — eight women and two men — came from Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Tatarstan and Krasnodar. They were welcomed by Sheila Gwaltney, U.S. deputy chief of mission. “It’s a great honor to have you here,” she said. “It’s very important for us that human rights are respected for all.”
The diplomats, nine men and a woman, were American, Australian, German, French and British. The score was diplomats, 70, Russians, 55.
But Yuvakaeva, a snowboarder, said victory lay elsewhere.
“We found the power within ourselves to make these games happen,” she said. “Most of our participants were very happy, despite the bomb threats and everything else.”
Russian LGBT athletes hold Open Games despite official harassment, cancellations
MOSCOW — Outside, the clouds were as dark and threatening as the Russian authorities, but inside the brightly lit gym at the U.S. Embassy on Sunday, a team of Russian LGBT basketball players ran up and down the court, enjoying a moment officials had tried to deny them last week. They felt normal.The Russians, who were playing a team of diplomats, were members of the Russian LGBT Sports Federation. They had gathered in Moscow on Wednesday for a series of sporting tournaments called the Open Games, meant as an inclusive event celebrating the spirit of the Olympics, which ended in Sochi on Feb. 23.
But as the games began to get underway, one venue after another canceled on them. Hotels evicted them. Restaurants suddenly were too full to accommodate them. An outdoor ice rink was closed for technical reasons when a group arrived to skate. After a smoke bomb went off at a basketball tournament Friday, organizers told athletes they could not guarantee their safety.
“In the end, we discovered some very positive things,” said Konstantin Yablotskiy, co-leader of the sports federation. “Everyone stayed. The LGBT community is not ready to stay hidden. That’s a good sign.”
Last year, Russia passed a law making the “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations” to minors illegal. Authorities said they were only protecting children from being lured into homosexuality or pedophilia. Critics said the law would encourage discrimination against gays, which officials from President Vladimir Putin on down denied.
The organizers of the Open Games said they had feared harassment from homophobes or the ultra-religious, but they were taken by surprise, they said, when they discovered that police and other officials were pressuring hotel and venue managers to cancel their contracts.
“Now we understand clearly that this law is not about kids,” said Elvina Yuvakaeva, the other leader of the sports federation. “We face real discrimination.”
The sports federation, she said, has avoided human rights activity, dedicating itself instead to athletic events. No one under 18 was allowed to register for any of the events, Yablotskiy said.
“There were no political statements or protests,” he said, another effort to avoid antagonizing the authorities. But it didn’t work.
“We think the authorities did not want us to send a positive message,” said Yablotskiy, who is a figure skater. “They did not want society to see that we are normal people, playing sports.”
The Open Games attracted 300 Russians from across the country, along with about 30 foreigners from the United States, Netherlands, Germany, Britain and Canada. The foreign participation offered some protection, Yablotskiy said. The smoke bomb exploded just after the German team had left the building Friday. A bomb scare was called in Saturday to an indoor soccer game just after the Dutch delegation — including the ambassador and minister of sports — had left, he said.
Every event but table tennis had to be rearranged at the last minute, with the organizers moving around secretly, assuming their telephones were being tapped. The table-tennis tournament apparently was not disturbed because the celebrity guest, U.S. Olympic gold-medal diver Greg Louganis, visited and signed up to play.
The invitation to the U.S. Embassy offered a respite, Yuvakaeva said.
“We can play without fear of dogs, police or bombs,” she said. “Right now, we can think only about sports. That’s important.”
The Russian players — eight women and two men — came from Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Tatarstan and Krasnodar. They were welcomed by Sheila Gwaltney, U.S. deputy chief of mission. “It’s a great honor to have you here,” she said. “It’s very important for us that human rights are respected for all.”
The diplomats, nine men and a woman, were American, Australian, German, French and British. The score was diplomats, 70, Russians, 55.
But Yuvakaeva, a snowboarder, said victory lay elsewhere.
“We found the power within ourselves to make these games happen,” she said. “Most of our participants were very happy, despite the bomb threats and everything else.”
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
But.... It's a Drawing!
Last Wednesday, I posted a photo of a model who looked just a bit on the male side.
The picture below was from a theme restaurant that had a shop attached. Unless it was deliberate, don't you think they might've drawn the girl's face a bit more femininely (feminish?)? Looking at the outfit and shoes and body, I'd guess I'm not alone in thinking "can you guys make me look like that?"
The picture below was from a theme restaurant that had a shop attached. Unless it was deliberate, don't you think they might've drawn the girl's face a bit more femininely (feminish?)? Looking at the outfit and shoes and body, I'd guess I'm not alone in thinking "can you guys make me look like that?"
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Alternatives
One of my readers clued me in to Moom 4Men. I have a couple of questions for the manufacturer and I'm waiting for answers.
It's a sugaring product, it claims to be "virtually painless" which I don't believe.
Normally, when there's a product for men and a product for women, I gravitate towards the women's one. Hair is different enough on men and women that, if there's one specifically for men, I think I'll have to use it. However, that's one of the questions I asked the company. The other is, is it OK for men's faces. They say it's OK on faces, but, again, men's and women's facial skin and hair are very different. Interestingly, the women's product seems to be in two flavours, one with lavender, one with tea tree. Both are estrogen mimics. The men's product has aloe vera.
There are other similar products, some for women, some for men, some don't specify (so for women, probably). There's a Nair for men. The Moom claims to be organic and with natural ingredients and since my reader likes it, I'll give it a try. I may do a side-by-side trial with Nads, another sugaring product. I'll decide in a few days.
Non-T-stupid-joke department:
Q: What day of the year is a command?
A: OK, this doesn't work in most of the English world, where they'd say "4 March."
It's a sugaring product, it claims to be "virtually painless" which I don't believe.
Normally, when there's a product for men and a product for women, I gravitate towards the women's one. Hair is different enough on men and women that, if there's one specifically for men, I think I'll have to use it. However, that's one of the questions I asked the company. The other is, is it OK for men's faces. They say it's OK on faces, but, again, men's and women's facial skin and hair are very different. Interestingly, the women's product seems to be in two flavours, one with lavender, one with tea tree. Both are estrogen mimics. The men's product has aloe vera.
There are other similar products, some for women, some for men, some don't specify (so for women, probably). There's a Nair for men. The Moom claims to be organic and with natural ingredients and since my reader likes it, I'll give it a try. I may do a side-by-side trial with Nads, another sugaring product. I'll decide in a few days.
Non-T-stupid-joke department:
Q: What day of the year is a command?
A: OK, this doesn't work in most of the English world, where they'd say "4 March."
Monday, March 3, 2014
Looks Like a Rash Decision.
Last week, I mentioned that I tried Nair. I also mentioned that it felt uncomfortable after a few minutes and I didn't leave it on for the maximum time, as I usually did with Veet.
Last time, Veet produced serious pain and abrasions on parts of my body.
Nair didn't produce pain, but it also didn't do as good a job at removing hair.
It did leave behind the little abrasions, particularly on one upper arm. It's like running a rasp over my skin and looks as bad.
Although the Nair tube was used entirely when I did my arms/underarms/top of chest, due to a simple twist of fate I do have a second bottle. I plan to try that on my legs to see if it works better there. I'll also try to not damage my skin any further ~ this weekend Meg should be getting out once again (yay!).
Last time, Veet produced serious pain and abrasions on parts of my body.
Nair didn't produce pain, but it also didn't do as good a job at removing hair.
It did leave behind the little abrasions, particularly on one upper arm. It's like running a rasp over my skin and looks as bad.
Although the Nair tube was used entirely when I did my arms/underarms/top of chest, due to a simple twist of fate I do have a second bottle. I plan to try that on my legs to see if it works better there. I'll also try to not damage my skin any further ~ this weekend Meg should be getting out once again (yay!).
Saturday, March 1, 2014
But the Clientele is There!
So why is it a problem? I'm just wondering if the barmaid and beautician skillsets were the same back then, like when your barber also pulled teeth.
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