tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post3129254963304394013..comments2023-09-21T04:56:01.437-04:00Comments on Best Things in Beauty: Weekend Rant and Beauty Baloney - May 15Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-29609520988045960372011-05-17T09:56:32.803-04:002011-05-17T09:56:32.803-04:00Looks like your tactic was effective, Charlestongi...Looks like your tactic was effective, Charlestongirl! Good for you!<br /><br />Not sure if anyone will read this now since this post is older, but I did some research on the flooding and the dam. Perhaps I might be a bit confused here, but from my understanding, the point of the dams is to prevent millions of people being hurt (in the New Orleans area), as opposed to several thousand (in the lovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-74083164104644704512011-05-17T05:24:10.430-04:002011-05-17T05:24:10.430-04:00Wow...my Penelope post stolen by Sexy Beauty Make ...Wow...my Penelope post stolen by Sexy Beauty Make Up <b>is</b> gone!<br /><br />Maybe the fact that I tweeted their full name gave them a wake-up call? I am grateful and may try that again the next time I find a new content thief.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-92038967288433631972011-05-16T19:18:53.858-04:002011-05-16T19:18:53.858-04:00Thanks much, Eileen.
I see the brave ones on the ...Thanks much, Eileen.<br /><br />I see the brave ones on the news, but I also see those who are dying inside. I just saw a clip on a couple who had built their own berm around their house - but all is still gone.<br /><br />We can help the people rebuild, but who will help the animals? We are still helping the tornado victims in our area, and now this?Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-57453951020746723762011-05-16T19:16:25.810-04:002011-05-16T19:16:25.810-04:00You are absolutely right, Dlori. In fact, last nig...You are absolutely right, Dlori. In fact, last night I was thinking about this "taking," which is against the law. I think this is a great Supreme Court takings case. As I'm sure you know, the Supreme Court recently weighed in on takings for private economic development. As a land use activist, I follow that stuff pretty closely. Many of you don't know that I am the president ofCharlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-53744341743362443092011-05-16T19:15:34.054-04:002011-05-16T19:15:34.054-04:00As for the government purposefully opening up the ...As for the government purposefully opening up the dams and flooding the land of many citizens, destroying their homes, their land, their crops and livelihoods and ruining their lives, there is a law called Emminent Domain where th government is allowed to take the land of private citizens without their consent if it's absolutely necessary for the public good. The law should only be Dlorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-78230534078866970292011-05-16T19:14:45.870-04:002011-05-16T19:14:45.870-04:00Wow, there must be a full moon coming because I...Wow, there must be a full moon coming because I've never seen a group of beauty lovers so riled up over issues of government corruption and I have to say, I couldn't be happier. Now before I expLAIN THAT STATEMENT, I MUST THANK YOU for all the wonderful reviews, your wit, intelligence, the time it must take to do all those swatches, for giving all your fans the facts, good, bad and Dlorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-24288663120822021412011-05-16T16:47:01.988-04:002011-05-16T16:47:01.988-04:00I was saddened beyond words when I learned about t...I was saddened beyond words when I learned about the plan to open the Morganza Spillway. Although the affected residents know that they live in a flood plain and have, by all reports, been taking the mass evacuation in as good a stride as can be expected when faced with devastating loss, they need assurance that the government and the citizenry is there to help them get through this. They'Eileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-41964093729652262622011-05-16T16:36:10.286-04:002011-05-16T16:36:10.286-04:00The Penelope post I saw was on a beauty site calle...The Penelope post I saw was on a beauty site called Sexy something.<br /><br />Good for you for being direct!lovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-38314031168665900502011-05-16T16:20:33.281-04:002011-05-16T16:20:33.281-04:00Lovethescents,
It was/is the federal government, ...Lovethescents,<br /><br />It was/is the federal government, with the full consensus of the states. If I lived in those areas, I know who I wouldn't be voting for next time.<br /><br />My Penelope post was stolen by a handbag site! I will go see if I can find it today. I left a comment that was direct, but their comments are moderated. I told them to take down my feature. :)Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-71045788294072077812011-05-16T16:18:13.331-04:002011-05-16T16:18:13.331-04:00LOL, Pam. All those text and photos (even on my bl...LOL, Pam. All those text and photos (even on my blog) are ads. The Google ads on my site have a title that says Google Advertisements. :)<br /><br />Just as I thought, no one pays any attention to them - even though sometimes they offer a good deal.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-60506937576555765672011-05-16T14:31:55.023-04:002011-05-16T14:31:55.023-04:00Well, Charlestongirl, I hadn't heard about the...Well, Charlestongirl, I hadn't heard about the floods coming to Louisiana again. I'm not sure how the gov't can justify doing what they are doing. Just to be clear, is this the federal gov't or the state gov't? I'm not very clear on American political jurisdictions. <br /><br />Regarding your issues as a blogger, I was really surprised to read what you've been lovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-16867619354294427522011-05-16T13:20:38.317-04:002011-05-16T13:20:38.317-04:00Charlestongirl...I know advertising is necessary B...Charlestongirl...I know advertising is necessary BUT, your reply got me to thinking (uh-oh)...it might be interesting to do a poll and see just how many readers actually SEE the ads on a blog, much less read them. I know I don't. In fact, I can never recall reading an ad on a blog. I don't know the ins and outs of blog advertising but, if they aren't doing what they are intended Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006487697819598319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-56866478620229598122011-05-16T05:02:47.592-04:002011-05-16T05:02:47.592-04:00Thanks, Pam. My rant over bloggers was building in...Thanks, Pam. My rant over bloggers was building inside for some time. Then the flooding event sent me over the edge. <br /><br />Most of those stealing my content are not real bloggers. They just put up sites with entirely stolen content. I swear they are doing it for the peanuts paid by Google Ads. In one year, I think I've made something like $100. I have actually thought of dropping GoogleCharlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-22113276242944632902011-05-16T04:54:57.193-04:002011-05-16T04:54:57.193-04:00Interesting, Ava! There was an article in the NY T...Interesting, Ava! There was an article in the NY Times yesterday about marketing to the post-45 set. One of the categories in which we are exceeding the younger gals is cosmetics. We are now becoming the favored target market!<br /><br />I love Lisa! She will be around, though. She has been at NM Tysons for the last two Wednesdays. :) Write her for her schedule.<br /><br />Blogging does become a Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-69655465930131967172011-05-15T22:20:13.715-04:002011-05-15T22:20:13.715-04:00Charlestongirl, you rock!!! I have a great deal o...Charlestongirl, you rock!!! I have a great deal of admiration for anyone who "rants" from the heart. I know sometimes I feel small...like my one tiny voice wouldn't make any difference but, when you put it with others, it becomes a song that needs be heard. Your thoughts and opinions are respected and valued in this community and we trust you to "call a spade a spade" Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006487697819598319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-64477912750377138262011-05-15T21:48:43.747-04:002011-05-15T21:48:43.747-04:00Charlestongirl- I’d love to attend the Fresh party...Charlestongirl- I’d love to attend the Fresh party. I have to go to Baltimore for a few days in June for business, but otherwise will be in town. I'll check the dates tomorrow when I'm in the office. <br /> <br />Yes, I love Dustin! He's a great makeup artist and is so personable. I wish he lived here, but I know we'll never get him out of New York. Lisa Lingis is great too, Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100129333721277712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-64211880159411877482011-05-15T20:06:53.595-04:002011-05-15T20:06:53.595-04:00Thanks much, PerilouslyPale! I really appreciate t...Thanks much, PerilouslyPale! I really appreciate the compliment - and from another beauty blogger too!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-21088580768700092662011-05-15T20:04:04.376-04:002011-05-15T20:04:04.376-04:00Yes Yes and Yes! Thank you for this post. You echo...Yes Yes and Yes! Thank you for this post. You echo the thoughts of many. I don't think you should ever fear speaking your mind. Those of us that follow your blog religiously do it because we love your beautiful posts and the intelligent, opinionated woman behind them. I'll continue to keep up the watch ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537581644373625979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-91533303869484878222011-05-15T18:14:50.101-04:002011-05-15T18:14:50.101-04:00Hey there, Ava, we need to talk. I would love for ...Hey there, Ava, we need to talk. I would love for you to come to the Fresh party we are having in June at NM.<br /><br />Yesterday, a representative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, architects of some of the most environmentally disastrous alterations of nature in the history of our country, was asked if they would compensate the farmers being flooded. His answer was basically no - but in Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-33506759146458355742011-05-15T18:01:49.850-04:002011-05-15T18:01:49.850-04:00Thanks, Anibananie!
I agree - everyone is entitle...Thanks, Anibananie!<br /><br />I agree - everyone is entitled to his/her own opinions (tee hee, except the wing nuts who still believe the earth is flat). :)<br /><br />Love ya!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-81475184197039618532011-05-15T17:49:20.615-04:002011-05-15T17:49:20.615-04:00That these farmers won't be compensated for th...That these farmers won't be compensated for their losses is beyond comprehension. What is the federal government's role in this? Is it solely a state decision? <br /><br />Copying other's posts really burns me. My blog is primarily about knitting (or was, I haven't figured out how to write about both seamlessly), but when I won the NM shopping spree I wrote about a few things,Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100129333721277712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-18159831643179605602011-05-15T17:40:58.176-04:002011-05-15T17:40:58.176-04:00You are absolutely entitled to your opinion, and i...You are absolutely entitled to your opinion, and if someone can't handle that, then you're probably better of without them!<br /><br />You GO girl! (I just happen to agree, but I would still of respected your opinion, even if I didn't...)anibananienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-87132493156468821342011-05-15T17:28:12.699-04:002011-05-15T17:28:12.699-04:00Well, lost a subscriber from July of last year. Co...Well, lost a subscriber from July of last year. Coincidence? Maybe. Maybe not. Sorry to lose her!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-51657568432759752412011-05-15T17:18:10.651-04:002011-05-15T17:18:10.651-04:00Thanks, Anonymous. I was a little afraid to write ...Thanks, Anonymous. I was a little afraid to write it. I appreciate your comment.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-69827458633310459942011-05-15T17:17:44.918-04:002011-05-15T17:17:44.918-04:00Absolutely, yes, Leigh! We need to stop tinkering ...Absolutely, yes, Leigh! We need to stop tinkering with nature.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com