A firm foundation Cosmetic changes were all this well-built home needed
When David Debter first saw the former home of the field commander at the 6th Cavalry Post in Fort Oglethorpe, he was impressed by the sturdy construction and quality materials that the military had used in its 1902 erection, he said. "It all was built with heart-pine virgin timber -- 2- by 10-foot rafters, 2- by 12/2-foot joists, floors, doors and trim," he said. "The foundation was granite and the load-bearing walls extended from the basement to the third floor.
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Solid substitutes for cosmetics you can't carry on planes
New travel rules banning liquids and gel-like substances from carry-on luggage have left travelers scratching their heads as to how to groom those heads. (And other body parts.)
Not only are the basics like shampoo and toothpaste banned after this week's foiled terrorist plot targeting flights from Britain to the United States, but the restrictions also cover cosmetics like aftershave and under-eye concealer cream.
The obvious solution is to check your luggage, since such products are allowed on checked luggage. "When in doubt, check it," said Transportation Security Administration representative Carrie Harmon.
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Cosmetics Cause of Action Cleared
An employer's dress and grooming policy that has different requirements for men and women may be challenged because the requirements for one sex are based on stereotypes, and the requirements for one sex are more burdensome than those for the other, according to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. It held that a female bartender who quit rather than wear makeup as required by her employer could sue for gender discrimination, but the employer nevertheless prevailed.
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