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Hi. By chance, have any of you tried McCormick Jerk Seasoning? If so, what do you think. Distributor won't splilt, and am gunshy about buying a case of the stuff. Just need something to introduce myself to jerk. Actually, I've never even tasted jerk before. Thanks.
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Thanks much, I appreciate it. I think I'll give it a try. Anything particular you would add to it to spruce it up? Also, any suggestions as to what items to use it on? Trying to come up with something different for my restaurant, and never tried it before. Do you add oil and make a slurry or use it straight as a seasoning or both? Thanks again.
I would check with a different supplier or one of the local markets. Your purveyor may have reasons for not splitting but you should not have to saddle yourself with a case of something you may not use. All jerk seasonings will be somewhat similar, not exact but similar. Otherwise they would be called something else. So if you have to try a different brand, so be it. You might also ask other chefs in your area what they use. They might let you come over and try some.
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Pork and chicken are popular jerk options. I'll suggest testing with some chicken wings, heavily seasoned and baked. And perhaps some boneless country style ribs. grilled to give yourself an idea of jerk flavoring, see what direction you may want to take it for starters.
There used to be this place in Palo Alto that marinated wings in a really nice, spicy jerk sauce, very good! I never did get to try their curried goat.
since you have never even tasted jerk, i suggest a good place to start would be to buy a small jar from the supermarket to test your liking of it.....it is very very easy to make so if you find that you do like it, i would also suggest that you make your own blend...as with most dry rubs, it keeps indefinitely ....jerk seasoning needs nothing to 'spruce' it up...in fact quite the opposite depending on the heat level.....a lot of times you will want something alongside to calm it down and compliment it, such as a mango or melon salsa or a chutney. jerk is served throughout the caribbean with rice and beans. you can use jerk seasoning either as a dry rub or wet, but making a wet mixture is more than just adding oil to a dry blend....it's quite layered actually...molasses, tamarind paste or mango chutney and lime juice all add depth. rub on pork, turkey & chicken(inside and out),wings, fish, ribs, vegetables..the sky's the limit. to me it is best on something to be grilled. wet mix doesn't last as long as dry.
i am curious though, what perked your ears up about jerk if you have never had it? will this go over in arkansas? what type of restaurant do you have.....after you try this on your own, try running it as a special to test the waters......it is a wonderful, wonderful seasoning...actually more of a way of eating, but it is definitely not for everyone.
Hi, and thanks for the replies. We do a lot of barbeque, ribs, pork and brisket. Also steaks, and quite a bit more, including catfish.
I don't think the heat will be too offputting, but if it is, I can always tone it done some. I've been here 20 years, and it's time to veture forth, so to speak, with a few new dishes.
If I can find a good recipe for the jerk, I'm going to give it a shot. If it doesn't work, it'll only cost me a few free meals. Also, I have a lot of regular customers that will try anything I put in front of them...at least once. Feedback should be interesting.
Thanks again for the help.
I'm still looking for that "ONE THING", as Billy Crystal might say.
not a matter of heat per se but certainly is a big factor...it's the balance and the bigger picture and how great it is when done right...kinda like true BBQ or Cajun cooking....if you have a jerk joint within reasonable driving distance, I would urge you to go there first....let them show you what it 's all about and all the possibilities. as i mentioned before it is not just a seasoning as much as it is a way of cooking..a way of life
If you venture out to try it on hour own, i would recommend a pork loin rubbed and marinated with a wet mop, then grilled....try it with a grilled pineapple salsa....black bean and rice, chayotes or plantains make for nice sides
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Hi. I would love to have your recipe, Durangojo. How would you use it on the pork loin..been eyeing pork loin for months as an addition. Having it not dry out is a little concerning, probably need to experiment. How would you do the loin?
Chef Ed, any suggestions/recipe for using the "bought" seasoning? These are new waters for me.
There are no jerk shops around that I know of. We live in a small town (9000) in a small state. Maybe there's a restaurant in Little Rock that serves jerk. I'll check and go try it, although I wouldn't know if they were doing it "right" or not. However, it would give me a chance to at least taste it, and probably be able to adjust seasonings if necessary. At least I'd know what part of it I don't like and maybe could alter the taste/heat somewhat.
Any help from you guys would be appreciated.
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yes raibeaux, chefwriter is right, there are pleny of jerk seasoning recipes online. the 'wet' rub i like is from the epicurious website for jamaican jerk chicken, which pairs perfectly with pork and fish.....the dry one is nice because you can make a batch and keep it indefinitely...here's mine....
2 tsp. ground red pepper or 1 tsp ground habanero chile pepper
2 tbl allspice
1 tbl ground nutmeg
4 tsp salt
4 tsp sugar....i use light brown
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbl chopped dried onion
11/2 tsp granulated onion powder
2 tbl granulated garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp orange peel
use a spice grinder, mortar and pestle or fp to grind all ingredients.
hope this helps to jumpstart your adventure into caribbean cuisine
Hey, Joey, thanks much. I appreciate it.
I'll round up the spices and start experimenting Monday. I understand you can mix the spice mix with oil, do you think that's a good thing or maybe go with it dry AND wet to play with it.
Thanks again.
Don't have the foggiest idea what jerk's supposed to taste like, but I'll let my customers decide if I did it right. My guess is they will.
Small town (9000) in a small state (arkansas). Oh well, had the restaurant for twenty-one years, 'bout time I got adventurous. Cast a wider net, etc.
jamaican jerk in arkansas? hmmm...could be interesting for sure..... ask your vendor to give you a sample of both their dry jerk seasoning and their 'wet' glaze if they carry it.....i guess i am just soo curious what has given you such a bug to serve jerk in the first place, only because it is something that you've never even tasted...'jerked' food is truly a great thing, but you do have to know how to balance it( like you do jalapenos,thai or other spicy peppered food)..... if you have owned your restaurant for 21 years,i'm guessing you have a pretty good handle on your customer base. perhaps a good place to start woud be jerk chicken wings first, as a bar menu special. jerk wings are very popular, easy and not an expensive investment
21 years is a long time to be in the same restaurant... you must be doing something very right there...congratulations to you as that ain't always easy breezy... good luck
Edited by durangojo - 1/20/13 at 8:49am
Actually, just trying to come up with something fun and different, for both the customers and myself. I've heard and read about it forever, just never gave it a try.
I don't know if it'll go over, but I think they'll give it a try. Here's why:
Just guessing, but pretty close I think, about what the population around here has eaten:
Wild Deer meat.......90%
Deer Liver................5%
Wild Turkey.............30%
Wild Hog.................10%
Wild Duck................60%
Wild Goose..............10%
Fried Chicken Gizzards........75%
Buffalo Fish..............30%
Gar Fish...................10%
Other Wildcaught Freshwater Fish...............100%
Wild caught frog legs.....40% The farmed stuff ain't the same...tastes funny compared to the real thing. Probably can't jump as high, either.
Beaver.....................Not too many
Snake......................Not too many
They'll jump at the chance to try the jerk since I don't charge for anything they don't like, plus give them a gift certificate for their next trip for their time. This is gonna be fun. Or not.
My favorite part of the chicken for double-breaded deep-frying....the neck.
The problem is, can't sell most of this stuff. If I could, I'd need a colosseum to seat them.
My latest experiment is Miso soup. Gonna try that on them this week. Don't sell any other Japanese stuff, though. What the heck, only cost me a little bit, and I'll drink up what's left over anyway.
Ever hear of a BBQ/steak/comfort food restaurant serving Miso soup? Me neither. Next time I smoke I'm gonna use red miso as a base for a rub on a butt and a slab of ribs. Just sounds interesting to me. I've thrown away food before.
Ok, an update. Got a jerk sauce that's good. I'm using jerk seasoning on the chicken wings before breading with plain AP flour. Deep-frying at 335 for 14 minutes, then tossing in the sauce. Most popular is when I add a small amount of slightly-sweet mustard-based BBQ sauce to the jerk sauce. Seems to give it just a tad of background sweetness and a slightly different taste.
Hardest problem is getting people to try it. That's ok, though. 20 years ago I was the only one selling $20 aged steaks. Took a long time, since they could buy three steak dinners at Western Sizzlin' at that time for about the same money.
The ones that like the jerk are crazy about it. And they're talking it up, so there's still hope.
The Miso Soup brainstorm never panned out.
Don't give up on the miso just yet. Miso is a great way to boost the flavor of many soups and flavorful liquids without overpowering other flavors. Keep experimenting with new foods. As long as it has good flavor, that's what matters. There are so many things available now that no one had access to before. Your reputation will only improve as you expose your regular customers to items and flavors they have never tried. Good for you for being adventurous.
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Problem with most premade or premixed seasonings is salt content. They use a salt base because salt is cheap. Make your own . Read their label copy it but cut salt which in most cases is first listed ingredient.
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Try Walkerswood.com, product of Jamaica,
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the WW is pretty authentic, have Jamaican friends in S Fla that we have entertained that turned me on to it.
Jerk is a quasi marinade, suggest leaving it on overnight, also best over wood with a light to medium smoke, HUGE difference in flavor.
We routinely make jerk Boston butt or fresh shoulder smoked for about 2-3 hrs and finished in the oven with some ginger beer, black beans and rice for events and it never lasts. Ribs?, amazing, we finish :"very lightly" with roasted pineapple smoked habanero, roasted jalapeno smoked apple or mango chutney. Wings let set overnight, and grill with a foil smoke pack and serve with any of the above.
IME, smoke is essential.
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Check out his recipes. They're terrific. I used to work with Plutoand every Thanksgiving he would jerk a big turkey for everyone to share! Tender,spicy and delicious-it disappeared in about 10 minutes!
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Ray- just a thought, mostly about this community:
How much would you have to have paid a consultant to match the suggestions, advice, and information you've just received here in the last few months?!
Great place to hang out, even for an amateur like me.


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This is a lovely, albeit overpriced shade that Essie released earlier this year. It's a fairly bright red, infused with tiny gold shimmer that covered very nicely in 2 coats. The formula was just right, so don't blame that for the mess I made on my middle finger's cuticle. This is a Limited Edition polish, so maybe that's why I felt the need to add it to my collection. The description on the box (yes, that price even includes a box...such a deal) says "An opulent red infused with pure 24k gold." I do love red polishes that have a 'glow' to them and especially when you can see the gold veining in the bottle. There are plenty of other polishes out there that are similar to this without the high price, however. Color Club's Velvet Rope is one that comes to mind. Essie's seems a notch above the rest though, even if it is more expensive. The gold appears almost as a faint glaze over the nail, rather than actually in the polish. Maybe the 24k gold floats to the top of the surface. The longer I had it on, the prettier I thought it was and I'm happy I have it. This is probably as close to Beverly Hills as I'm ever going to get!
Monday, August 31, 2009
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Product Review: Organic Apoteke Skin Care & A Giveaway!
Above & Below: The photo above are some of the products I've been using and loving from Organic Apoteke. They are offering my readers a chance to win a travel sized bottle of Rasayana Rejuvenating Serum.
In closing out our Organic & Natural Beauty month, today I'll be reviewing a luxurious, certified organic range of facial skin care lines from Organic Apoteke. Their products are pure and natural and are touted as 'science and nature working together'. In addition to their targeted facial skin care line, they also offer a body line which includes a Body Cleanse Gel, Body Hydrate Oil and Body Cream.
I am currently using their Active Line (Balance & Clarify), which is fruit enzyme based. Some of the other ingredients include Neem extract, Tea Tree Oil and Arginine. The Active Face Cleanse Gel is a refreshing, lemon scented gel that is gentle, yet very effective at cleansing my face without leaving it dry. I've also been using the Rejuvenating Eye Cream, which has really helped alleviate fine lines and more importantly to me, it has greatly decreased the dark circles beneath my eyes due to my 4-5 hours of sleep I get every night. I then follow with the Active Herbal Toner, which contains Rose Wax and smells lightly of rose fragrance. It feels very soothing to my skin and seems to balance out any oily areas nicely. After using the Active Hydrate Gel (I also mix a drop of Rasayana Rejuvenating Serum into this), my face feels soft and supple, and my skin looks polished and has a dewy look to it, without feeling greasy or oily. Their tag line is 'Use It Because It's Pure, Love It Because It Works", and I can attest to the the fact that it does work very well. It may seem a bit expensive but a little of this product goes a long way, so I doubt I'll need to replace it at the same rate I was replacing my usual skin care products. I added up all of the various products I normally use, and this is about 20% more expensive, but considering it will last longer, it's probably a fairly even exchange.
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Sunday, August 30, 2009
China Glaze Meteor Shower Glitter
Above & Below: China Glaze Meteor Shower, shown outdoors under partly cloudy skies, no flash.
Below: Because matte is where it's at, Essie's Matte About You gives you yet another unique look when used over Meteor Shower. It reminds me of a formica counter top in an old diner, but in a retro, good way! The matte finish also seems to smooth out the surface.
Today we have another one of the new glitters hitting the market from China Glaze. There are something like 50 polishes in this series which also includes a much smaller percentage of shimmers. I don't know that these are considered an actual collection, but from what I understand, many of these have already been released in Japan as some sort of Japanese exclusive collection. I doubt I'll be getting any more of the glitters, although I am planning on getting a few of the shimmers when they come out. Victoria Nail Supply has received some of theirs in, and Sally Beauty is also receiving some, although it appears that each of these stores has a different selection of shades available at this point. I also noticed that VNS is now carrying Northern Lights, a holographic type top coat, in both the gold and the silver. I love my silver one so now I feel the need to have the gold one!
Meteor Shower is a deep navy blue polish filled with small multi-colored glitter. I don't know why, but both of the darker shades I bought in this group (the other being Cosmic) are rather chunky and leave a rough surface on the nail. It isn't a problem, just an observation. The formula seems much thicker on the darker ones also. This is shown in two coats and it does dry relatively fast. These polishes have a base that contain a great deal of pigment, so although the first coat may seem a little streaky, the second coat gives you just what you need in terms of opaqueness. The chunkiness and roughness aside, because it is not noticeable to anyone but you, this shade is a glittery galaxy of prettiness that because of it's beauty, any issues that I mentioned about the finish become completely acceptable.
Labels: Blue, China Glaze, Essie, Glitter, Matte or Matte Top Coat
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Color Club Wonderland Holiday Mini Set
Above & Below: Wonderland, a delightful silver sparkle shade from the Wonderland Mini Set.
Below: The green shade is Under the Mistletoe and the red shade is Yule Love It.
Below: Do you wonder why Under the Mistletoe is my favorite? Look at that glitter detail!
Below: The boxed set.
Color Club will soon be releasing the Wonderland mini set for the holiday season. This set includes 3 mega-glitter shades and 1 clear top coat. The sparkles in these shades are intense, and one of the things Color Club does best, is sparkle and glitter. Wonderland is a bright silver sparkle, Yule Love It is a reddish pink tone, and my favorite, Under the Mistletoe, is a bright lime green or chartreuse shade. I used 3 coats to achieve the look shown in the pictures, although 2 would have looked fine, if you don't mind a little bit of the visible nail line showing through. These polishes do have a base color, rather than just a clear base with colored glitter. The glitter is densely packed and the size of the glitter is on the smaller side...not tiny, but definitely not chunky and large.The packaging is cute, decorated with snowflakes, making it a perfect stocking stuffer.
Labels: Color Club, Glitter, Green, Red, Silver/Grey
Friday, August 28, 2009
China Glaze Carnival Lights Glitter
Above & Below: The above pictures are indoors with and flash and outdoors with a flash. The pictures below are with one coat of Essie Matte About You, and although you can't tell in the pictures, the matte coat causes the polish to have a foil-like finish, which looks really unique.
I couldn't wait any longer for sunshine, so I swatched another one. Please be aware that these are much more sparkly than my pictures are indicating, simply because of the lack of sun. Indoors, the glitter catches the light like no other I've ever seen. The finish on this one was much smoother than the Cosmic that I showed you yesterday, for some reason. This is a medium shade of carnation pink with multi-colored glitter. I added a coat of Essie Matte About You, and it gave the finish a foil-like look. Although the matte coat seriously impairs the glitter's ability to catch and reflect light, it is still very evident and reminds me of pink cake frosting with confetti sprinkles.
Labels: China Glaze, Essie, Glitter, Matte or Matte Top Coat, Pink
From the Vault: Misa Dirty Sexy Money & Confection Section
The heavy cloud cover and rain continue today, so rather than showing you one of the new China Glaze Glitters, I'm reaching into the vault for some older pictures. Misa's Dirty Sexy Money is probably my favorite shade from this brand. I love teals and greens, but the dusty or muted look this one has is what I really like about it. The coverage is always perfect after two coats, and I think Misa offers one of the best formulas available. Confection Section is a clearish, yet slightly milky polish filled with tiny pieces of glitter that don't look terribly colorful in the bottle, but come to life once applied over a darker shade. Confection Section is from their Sugar Sugar collection, which contains 6 colors, and Dirty Sexy Money is not only my favorite shade, but it's also from my favorite collection from Misa, Living on the Fast Lane.
Labels: Creme, Misa, Polishes as Top Coats, Teal
Thursday, August 27, 2009
China Glaze Cosmic Glitter
Victoria Nail Supply has 6 of these shades in stock and is expecting many more over the next couple of weeks. I called Sally Beauty and they told me that their's are due in next month in my geographic area, although she did say that some of their stores have already received their delivery of them.
Labels: Black, China Glaze, Glitter
Color Club Dark Romance The Matte Collection Mini's
Above & Below: 2 of the shades from Color Club's Dark Romance The Matte Collection. I used the m57 Konad plate for the stamping. All photos are with flash, as it's raining once again.
Above & Below: The finish on Smoke is matte and textured. Below is the mini set in the lower left corner, displayed against the print ad for this set. I love the artwork for this one.
Color Club recently released this collection of mini's and their take on the matte craze. This set includes 3 shades, a white (Alabaster), black (Dark Romance), and a textured silver (Smoke). Also included is a Matte Top Coat. The box/packaging is a whimsical, artistic design, and although I've never been a fan of mini's, this little set has changed my mind. The polishes themselves give you more than enough product, and are easy to handle during application. I just love the cute packaging on these and think they'll make a nice addition to my collection. I think most of you will agree, we don't just love nail polish, but many of us also collect it.
The white and black covered nicely in two coats when I used them, although I don't have a picture of the white one on my nails. The silver is my favorite one, because it has such a unique finish. It reminds me of anodized aluminum or the back side of a piece of foil. I tried out the matte top coat yesterday, and with the exception of Smoke (silver), I would say that the top coat and the black and white shades are more of an eggshell or satin finish. Not entirely flat or matte, but rather a slight bit of sheen. The Smoke is much more of a matte finish when used on it's own. It is raining sheets outside, so I really couldn't get an accurate picture of finishes because the flash kept going off. Victoria Nail Supply does carry many of Color Club's mini sets, and I believe she'll be carrying this one as well. They may be available at other e-tailers, but never having wanted any mini's...until now, I've never looked for them elsewhere.
Labels: Black, Chrome/Foil, Color Club, Creme, Konad, Matte or Matte Top Coat, Shimmer, Silver/Grey
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Small VNS Haul, Including China Glaze Glitters
Above & Below: The 6 polishes that are currently available at VNS from China Glaze's new Glitter collection. L-R: Carnival Lights, Bad Kitty, Preppy Pink, Ginger, Cosmic, Meteor Shower.
I would recommend clicking on the picture because these are beautiful glitters.
I would recommend clicking on the picture because these are beautiful glitters.
Below: Just a few other things that I didn't need but I thought as long as I was paying for shipping, I should get a couple more things! Essie's Judith Ripka Collection, Essie Love, Beverly Hills, Ba-Boo Nail Hardener with Diamond Powder, and some little extras, Essie mini treatments and OPI toe separators.
First of all, I'd like to thank everyone for all of your entries in the Color Club & Barielle Giveaway. I'm going to need to hire someone to sort all of these entries~ha-ha! I'll pay you in nail polish, so send me your resume! If you missed the post, scroll down to the previous one and you can read more about the details.
I received a small haul from Victoria Nails tonight and it included the China Glaze Glitters that she has in stock. She's expecting the rest of them shortly, along with several other new collections by various companies. I haven't swatched them yet because it's raining and getting dark out, and I really want to see these in sunlight hopefully, but based on the weather forecast for the next couple of days, I may just have to settle for daylight pictures with no sun. VNS does have this entire collection posted on their site if you'd like to take a look at the shades, but only these 6 are available for purchase at the moment. Don't forget to mention Body & Soul if you place an order and you can have your choice of 3 pair of OPI Toe Separators or 1 bottle of Color Club's Milky White Base Coat.
Labels: Body and Soul Codes, China Glaze, Essie
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
3 Giveaways! New Color Clubs & New Barielles
Above: Color Club's Dark Romance The Matte Collection 4 piece boxed mini set is pictured in the left corner. Behind it is the promotional ad. Click on the picture to read details of the set.
Below: The complete set of Barielle's All Lacquered Up Collection. These are mine and the winner will receive their set directly from Barielle.
I'm very happy and excited to be offering you 3 separate Giveaways, thanks to Color Club & Barielle. One is for a complete boxed set of Color Club's Wild at Heart Collection, which I previewed earlier this month on my blog. Another is for Color Club's Dark Romance Matte Mini Collection, which I'll be previewing in the next day or two, and last, but certainly not least, is the entire 12 piece set of Barielle's All Lacquered Up Collection that I shared with you this past weekend.
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***Entries will be accepted until Midnight on August 31. The winners will be announced on September 1.
***Send me an e-mail and please mention the name of the specific collection (abbreviations are fine) in the subject line to help me keep them sorted correctly. If you are entering for more than one Giveaway, please send a separate e-mail for each one. Include your e-mail address and how you follow me in the body of the e-mail.
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QRS + NFU + Essie Matte About You = WOW!
Above & Below: QRS Deep Denim, outdoors with no flash. The picture below is reflecting the natural lighting strips in the patio roof and I thought it looked kind of interesting.
Below: Let the fun begin...NFU-Oh 40 over QRS Deep Denim.
Below: And yet more fun! Essie Matte About You is added to the experiment.
First things first...our winner in the Shikai Giveaway was Elaine from the fabulous Lacquer Laine blog! Check out her blog and congratulate her on winning. Thanks to everyone who entered.
I started out intending to show you QRS Deep Denim, and then things got carried away with my experimentation of various 'toppings' just to see what they would look like. Before I forget, I'd like to mention the Jamie from QRS informed me today that they are now set up to take International orders, so if you're planning an order, don't forget to use the $3.00 Body & Soul code over in the right hand column. Deep Denim looks to be a dark purple shimmer in the bottle, but the name suddenly made more sense to me once I applied 2 coats of this lovely shade. It is a bright but dark shimmer, somewhere between a navy and a royal blue. The first coat was thin, but a second coat finished the look nicely.
Nfu-Oh 40 was looking on as I was applying the Deep Denim, so I thought I'd let him join in the fun. Deep Denim is a very rich, very beautiful shade on it's own, but topped with this NFU, the party began. I only needed one coat for this play land of glowing glitter to emerge. Thinking I should tone them down a bit, I applied a coat of Essie's Matte About You and they quieted down. Still quite colorful, but the matte finish gives it a more subtle appearance. If you don't own a matte top coat, I highly suggest that you get one, because the possibilities are not only very entertaining (at least to me!), but they seem to be endless.
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Information Services Today
An Introduction
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This essential overview of what it means to be a library and information professional today provides a broad overview of the transformation of libraries as information organizations, why these organizations are more important today than ever before, the technological influence on how we provide information resources and services in today's digital and global environment, and the various career opportunities available for information professionals.
The book begins with a historical overview of libraries and their transformation as information and technology hubs within their communities. It also covers the various specializations within the field emphasizing the exciting yet complex roles and opportunities for information professionals. With that foundation in place, it presents how libraries serve different kinds of communities, highlighting the unique needs of users across all ages and how libraries fulfill those needs through a variety of services, and addresses key issues facing information organizations as they meet user needs in the Digital Age. The book then concludes with career management strategies to guide library and information science professionals in building not only vibrant careers but vibrant information organizations for the future as well.
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Part 1 - Information Landscapes: Cultural and Technological Influences
Chapter 1: The Transformative Information Landscape: What it Means to be an Information Professional Today
Sandra Hirsh, San José State University
Chapter 2: Libraries and Information Organizations: Two Centuries of Experience
Christine Pawley, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Chapter 3: Information Communities: Defining the Focus of Information Service
Karen Fisher, University of Washington
Anne Bishop, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Chapter 4: Diversity, Cultures, and Equity of Access
Patty Wong, Yolo County Library
Miguel Figueroa, Center for the Future of Libraries; American Library Association
Part 2 – Information Professions: Physical and Virtual Environments
Chapter 5: Librarianship: A Continuously Evolving Profession
Stephen Abram, Federation of Ontario Public Libraries; Lighthouse Consulting, Inc.
Chapter 6:Literacy and Media Centers in the 21st Century: School Libraries
Mary Ann Harlan, San José State University
Chapter 7: The Learning and Research Institution: Academic Libraries
Todd Gilman, Yale University Library
Chapter 8: Community Heart, Anchor, and Safe Haven: Public Libraries
Kathleen De La Pena McCook, University of South Florida
Chapter 9:Information Centers: Special Libraries
Cheryl R. Dee, San José State University
Stephen Abram, Federation of Ontario Public Libraries; Lighthouse Consulting, Inc.
Deb Hunt, Mechanics' Institute San Francisco; Information Edge
Chapter 10:Digital Resources: Digital Libraries
Lisa Gregory, North Carolina Digital Heritage Center
Amy Rudersdorf, Digital Public Library of America
Chapter 11: Expanding the Horizon of the MLIS
Melissa Fraser-Arnott, Queensland University of Technology – San José State University (QUT-SJSU) Gateway PhD Program
Part 3 – Information Services: Roles in the Digital Age
Chapter 12: Information Needs: Understanding and Responding to Today's Information User
Heather O'Brien, University of British Columbia
Devon Greyson, University of British Columbia
Chapter 13:Finding Information: Information Intermediation and Reference Services
Michelle Holschuh Simmons, San José State University
Chapter 14: Organizing Information: Technical Services
Sylvia D. Hall-Ellis, San José State University; Colorado Community College System
Chapter 15: Accessing Information Anywhere and Anytime: Access Services
Michael J. Krasulski, University of the Sciences
Chapter 16: Teaching Users: Information & Technology Literacy Instruction
April D. Cunningham, Palomar College
Stephanie Rosenblatt, Cerritos College
Part 4 – Information Users: Engaging, Creating, and Collaborating via Technology
Chapter 17: User Experience
Aaron Schmidt, Library User Experience Consulting
Chapter 18: Hyperlinked Libraries
Michael Stephens, San José State University
Chapter 19:Creation Culture and Makerspaces
Kristin Fontichiaro, University of Michigan
Chapter 20:Infinite Learning
Paul Signorelli, Paul Signorelli & Associates
Part 5 – Information Organizations: Management Skills for the Information Professional
Chapter 21: Management Skills
Janine Golden, University of Southern California
Chapter 22: Managing Budgets
Sara F. Jones, Marin County Free Library
Chapter 23: Managing Personnel
Cass Mabbott, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Chapter 24: Managing Facilities
Paul Glassman, William Paterson University
Chapter 25: Managing Collections
Wayne T. Disher, San José State University
Chapter 26: Managing Technology
Marshall Breeding, Independent Technology Consultant
Chapter 27: Managing Communications, Marketing, and Outreach
Christie Koontz, Florida State University; San José State University
Chapter 28: Demonstrating Value: Assessment
Cheryl Stenström, San José State University
Part 6 – Information Issues: Influences and Consequences
Chapter 29: Information Policy
Kate Marek, Dominican University
Chapter 30: Information Ethics
Martin L. Garnar, Regis University
Chapter 31: Copyright and Creative Commons
Mary Minow, LibraryLaw.com
Liz Hamilton, Dominican University
Chapter 32: Information Licensing
Celeste Feather, LYRASIS
Maura Hadaway, LYRASIS
Tom Sanville, LYRASIS
Chapter 33: Open Access
Heather Joseph, The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC)
Chapter 34: Analog and Digital Curation and Preservation
Katherine Skinner, Educopia Institute
Chapter 35: Information Privacy and Cybersecurity
Cherie L. Givens, San José State University
Chapter 36: Intellectual Freedom
Barbara M. Jones, Office for Intellectual Freedom; Freedom to Read Foundation; American Library Association
Part 7: Information Horizons: Career Management and Leadership Strategies
Chapter 37: Career Management Strategies for Lifelong Success
Naomi House, INALJ.com
Chapter 38: Global Learning Networks
Jan Holmquist, Guldborgsund Public Library
Chapter 39: Leadership for Today and Tomorrow
Carol H. Sawyer, University of La Verne
Finally, sometimes a soup-to-nuts textbook is needed to gather current thinking on an issue of professional practice and to get pointers on where to go for deeper knowledge. Edited by Sandra Hirsh,
Information Services Today: An Introduction
serves this purpose well, with 39 essays by library leaders grouped into broad areas.
American Libraries
Information Services Today
brings together many different voices through its contributors, covering a multitude of topics all combining to provide diverse perspectives and unique points of view. Bottom line: this textbook is simply a good read. . . .
Information Services Today
is a book created expressly for lifelong learning, for immediate access and thoughtful advice from experienced professionals who have followed this path, and now share their expertise for the benefit of the next generation. When your field is constantly changing, life-long learning is an necessary path to education, and
Information Services Today
can be a key investment to LIS enlightenment.
Through its comprehensive profile of the services, skills, and challenges that exist within today's information organizations,
Information Services Today: An Introduction
demonstrates that though the work of information professionals may be carried on in the background, at times with little fanfare, the true impact of that work on the lives of community members is far-reaching and immeasurable.
Hack Library School
This textbook appeals to a diverse audience. It is a foundational instructional resource for information science students and lecturers, an excellent refresher on the current state of the information professions for practitioners, and a solid introduction to the information professions for general readers who want to better understand information work.
Information Management
The chapters in
Information Services Today: An Introduction
demonstrate the broad scope of information and the many career paths that information professionals may take in libraries and broader information-intensive enterprises. The challenge of rapid change is treated on two fronts: first, the chapters themselves represent contemporary point estimates of modern information work. The topics for discussion suggested in most chapters are structured to not only stimulate students to reflect on the status quo of the chapter's focus but also to consider the core principles associated with the topic—principles that will carry through even as technology and work practices evolve over time. Secondly, the text has associated online materials that have the potential to allow topics to be updated and new cases or examples to be added to keep the materials fresh over time. Overall, this textbook will serve to introduce students who are preparing for information careers to appreciate the broad scope and rapid changes in our field.
Gary Marchionini, Dean, School of Library and Information Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Information Services Today: An Introduction
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Kendra Albright, Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina
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Am I making a rash decision? Talk me out of it. We're already starting development on the 403 process right now. In fact, we have the logic in place and my programmer warned me to test this slowly. :)
In my thirteen (13) years of doing this, I never, ever thought I'd be starting a topic like this, ever!
Our new Website Whitelist. Actually an IP Whitelist, that sounds better and was available!
Everyone is out there focusing on their Blacklist, why not look at this from the Whitelist perspective? Am I missing something other than a few visitors here and there?
If so, how did you achieve it. Are you using something like GeoIP?
There's an old thread either in this forum or another, in which incredBill requested me to pop in an provide a basic explantion.
I was unable to locate the thread!
Here's some other results:
An example of problems that may arise
A lot of those though, deal with blocking countries. I am more interested in what pageoneresults has suggested, whitelising. Obviously, the database for this would be a lot smaller than the alternative.
The last topic however, is a bit spooky. Gonna have to keep an eye on that one.
p1r, I think you deserve the distinction of being nominated as the the biggest $h!T disturber on Planet Earth.
Who me? No...
Counterpoint: What if any of those IPs you're blocking would have given you some PR6 links to your site if they had been able to access it?
Oh well. Based on the sheer volume of abuse, if they felt the site was that valuable, maybe they will figure out a way to get on our Whitelist. :)
Unless there's some compelling financial advantage, it just seems to make good sense to block access outside of a reasonable targeted area, as a sensible business decision.
I think so too. And, I'm still convinced this IS THE WAY moving forward in most regionally specific instances.
pageoneresults, have you had any success? If so, how did you achieve it. Are you using something like GeoIP?
Heh! I've got a full plate right now and it is a bit down the priority list. I do know there are others working on something similar and they need to get it to market quickly while things are heating up. So do we! My goal is to have this all figured out by 2009-01-01 at which time I'll make an official announcement.
And when I said Ban 75% of the Planet, I don't think I'm too far off on my calculations!
A lot of those though, deal with blocking countries.
Which is a good starting point, they are a given, just block their entire country, mostly abuse anyway and many of them are in Netcrafts "Most Phishiest Countries" report so who cares. We run a U.S. based network appealing to U.S. based customers. I don't care about the link from whatever country wants to give it to me. Give it to someone else who cares. ;)
I am more interested in what pageoneresults has suggested, whitelising. Obviously, the database for this would be a lot smaller than the alternative.
It appears to be somewhat of a monumental task to develop the Whitelist or approach it from that perspective. I'm still trying to figure out how to work that out. More brainstorming is required to fully weigh the pros vs cons of Blacklisting vs Whitelisting. I'm getting on the bandwagon now and not waiting until it is too late. The Internet is getting way too big and its time to start developing some Trusted Networks that are "outside the box" as they say.
Most of my clients products are sold and resold through various providers in other countries. If someone were looking for those, they could easily purchase them locally which many will do. Its those orders coming from abroad that we don't fill anymore. Or, if we do, there is all sorts of paperwork involved and an expense to go with it. For my clients, it just isn't worth the additional time and expense to consider honoring any requests outside the United States (or bordering countries).
With occasional analysis of the log file produced by the CAPTCHA system to identify IP blocks and move them into either the blacklist or whitelist, the system seems fairly robust.


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One last piece of good news: IIS 7, included in Windows Server 2008, already includes all the relevant MIME types for both WPF and Silverlight, including both .xap and .xaml extensions, so if you're using Windows Server 2008, you're all set. (The same applies to a clean install of Windows Vista SP1, although if you upgrade from the RTM to the SP1 release, your settings will remain unchanged until you uninstall and reinstall the IIS feature).


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Experts later pointed out the clip was a form of medieval church music called a Gregorian plainchant, and not the work of Dvorak.
Helen Garrison, a senior producer for Radio 3, tweeted: "Appalled at the ignorance of question on #universitychallenge".
Bethan Thomas, a soprano, also tweeted: "University challenge playing requiem excerpts asking for the composer. The 'Dvorak' excerpt was literally the requiem plainchant...."
Despite the error, Clare College went on to beat Christ Church, Oxford, in a tie-break to claim its place in the University Challenge quarter finals.
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Clarksville, MS (The Weekly Vice) - An unnamed 14-year-old boy has been jailed after he allegedly beat a 77-year-old woman with a brick because he wanted her debit card.
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Talking Dead is pretty awesome -- it went from a half hour show last year to now a full hour because there's so much packed into every episode.
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I don't think there is one day that goes by that I look in the mirror and not dislike my nose.
I have felt this way for as long as I can remember. Maybe late elementary school to early middle school. People always told me "You will grow into your nose!" or "Your nose gives you character!". I have tried for so long, and for so many years, to try and accept my nose and what I was born with. I pledged to myself that I would not even consider a nose job until the age of 18. I heard someone once tell me "If there is something you dislike about yourself, wait until the age of 18. If you still dislike it, then you should change it!" Those words stuck with me forever, and its been almost 7 longs years since I have been 18 and I figured now is the best time as any to change myself!
My 25th birthday will my on August 28, so this is a birthday gift to myself! I knew it had to be done after we received our wedding photos. I was married Feb 26, 2011. It was the best day of my life and we had the most incredible photographers. But no matter how good the photos came out, all I noticed was my big nose. My profile view in some of the photos makes me wish I had done this sooner. Those photos will last a lifetime. Despite having a beautiful wedding and an amazing husband, they will also sadly be a reminder of my big nose!
I am so excited to finally be doing this. I have full support of my family, friends, and co-workers. The only one who is a bit apprehensive is my dear husband. He feels I am beautiful the way i am now, and this is who he fell in love with. part of him feels my new nose will change my appearance too much, or change me as a person. I assured him I will still be myself. The PS I went to makes sure to keep you looking as natural as possible.
This all happened very quickly. It was just three months ago I made friends with someone who, in my opinion, has the most perfect nose. When I commented to her about it, she told me she had had a nose job two years prior. I was shocked. She looked so natural and beautiful. She then told me about Dr. Edward J Gross. I was even more shocked! This was my top choice of PS and he happens to be located 3 minutes from my house. She insisted I see him for a consult and that I would not regret it.
I had my consult June 7th. I brought my mother with me for support. Everyone who works at Primera Plastic Surgery was wonderful. From the person at the Front Desk, to James (who took my "Before" photos), to Becky the RN, and finally Dr. Gross himself.
He did a computerized imaging Before/After showing what I would look like after surgery. it was spot on to what i had anticipated and i had not even described to him what i wanted yet. He just knows! He answered every question I had before i even had to ask. My mother and I just felt so great and at ease with him. I did not have to go anywhere else. I scheduled my surgery that same day for July 27th.
This past month has flown by, and I am now just one week exactly from surgery.
I go in at 9:45 for a facial to prep my skin before surgery, then surgery is scheduled at 11:30am.
Part of me is a bit nervous. I also feel like this is not really happening. I have wanted this, and dreamed of this day, for SO long and it is finally coming true. it is surreal. I am more excited that anything though. I will update as we get closer to the day!
I will leave you with photos of my nose "before" and also show you the computerized before.after photos Dr. Gross sent me.
Update: I month and 11 days Post-Op
I don't think there is one day that goes by that I...
I don't think there is one day that goes by that I look in the mirror and not dislike my nose.
Today is the week of surgery. I am getting more...
4 days and counting =)
Two days until surgery! Everytime I read...
I bought everything I will need. Today I will shop for foods to eat. I am worried bc my husband will be taking care of me, and he is nervous bc he's never taken care of me or anyone like this before. My mother offered to take care of me and stay at my parent's house, but my husband really wants to be there for me. We shall see!
Has anyone's family/significant other been freaked out about the whole recovery situation?
Woke up at 7:00 am on the dot. Unsure if it was bc...
Woke up, showered. Feeling very hungry but I know I can't eat or drink anything.
I have a pre-op facial to prep my face at Dr.Gross's office at 10:00, then surgery is at 11:00. I don't feel nervous yet but I am sure I will once I get there.
I cleaned the entire apartment yesterday and put everything in order where I need it so we are all set to go when I get back home!
Super excited. I will post pics and let you all know how it goes when I am done :)
Surgery went very well! I got to the facility do...
I got to the facility do have my facial. It was great and relaxing (minus when he had todo the excursions on my blackheads)
Surgery was approx 3 hrs long. He told my mon and husband cry thing went very wel bit that I had def broken me nose before (told you mom!!) lol
I am very sleepy and my throat is dry. I've had a few bites of the smoothie my husband got me. I don't have much of an appetite but it helps with the dry mouth. 8ive had water and cough drops and soft only taken half of a pain pill and been okay.
My vision is extremely blurry as I type b they put an anti-nausea par h on the back of my eyes. Yay for now nauseas but bad b very thing is purred.
Surprising I have had absolutely no bruising or sweeping on my face! Which is awesome bit we will see how long that lasts tomorrow.
The worst party of all of this is trying to sleep up with my mouth open! I guess I will get used to that :)
Were you all able to taste your food after the...
This is day 1 post-op Yesterday was fine. Layed...
Yesterday was fine. Layed around all day. Watched TV, at a little bit or Popsicles etc for my throat. I could not sleep at all last night ! Had to try and breath through my mouth but didn't help me much. I still have no bruising. I woke up feeling a bit sore in the nose but that's it.
I posted a picture from yesterday and will update everyday for you guys.
So today has been the worst one yet. The day after...
Woke up with my eyes almost shut and super puffy. A bit of redness not much bruising only on the inner corners and under my eyes.
I have not had good sleep the past couple of nights. Nor can I taste my food.
All I want to do it rip my cast off bc it is SO itchy, and blow my nose! No matter how many rinses/cleaning I do for my nose I still feel super clogged and must breathe from my mouth.
I finally took a bath, do that felt great to be clean haha
Hoping tomorrow is better!
Btw, I still have my gauze and tape on that is on my nose bc nowhere in the post-op instructions does it say to remove this. The vast is underneath the gauze...did you all take that gauze off and leave the cast? Ifk what to do bc it only said to remove the gauze drip pad/mustache after day one.
It's only the second day and I want to rip this...
Today is not so great so far. This is the 3rd...
This is the 3rd night with zero sleep.
I just can't get comfortable at night.
I was up up all night feeling extremely nauseas. I took an anti-nausea pill but it did not help much.
All day today I was been catching up on sleep and icing.
Also, the very top of my cast seems to be poppin off my bridge slightly. I added more tape to secure it, but I am a bit worried it won't heal properly ?
Still extremely itchy inder the cast!! Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.
Today is not so great so far. This is the 3rd...
This is the 3rd night with zero sleep.
I just can't get comfortable at night.
I was up up all night feeling extremely nauseas. I took an anti-nausea pill but it did not help much.
All day today I was been catching up on sleep and icing.
Also, the very top of my cast seems to be poppin off my bridge slightly. I added more tape to secure it, but I am a bit worried it won't heal properly ?
Still extremely itchy inder the cast!! Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.
Today is two days until Cast Removal. The waiting...
Part of me is excited and part of me is scared it's going to look horrible, or that I wont recognize myself. I have prepared myself to know I will be VERY swollen, so seeing past the swollen-ness is what I need to focus on I think.
I am still incredibly itchy. I had tape all on my cheeks and forehead holding the cast down, however, I have a naturally oily face and the tape kept coming up and wound not stick anymore. I had to cut off the piece that were lifting up and re-tape with some of the adhesive tape I had. I hope this didn't ruin any of the healing process or cause the cast to uneven.
I will update the day of cast removal and post photos then!
Today is Friday, and that means it has been one...
I did not sleep AT ALL last night! My husband was not home so that was part of the reason, but mainly bc of excitement and anxious to see how my nose looks.
I think, naturally, we worry about the outcome. Will it look okay? Will it be the way we envisioned? Will it be too small/bigs/straight enough/crooked?/too slows/not sloped enough etc.
I am anticipating being VERY swollen, since that seems to be the case consistent with everyone.
Did you all continue taking arnica after the cast removal for the swelling? Or icing?
Why can be done to decrease your swelling time? I know it a few months, ESP at the tip. But if I could cut that time in half, that wouldd be awesome!
Also, I am supposed to be going to a beach wedding tomorrow. I know we should stay away from sun for a good 6 months? If I use a high SPF sunblock, will I be okay?!
I have quite a day ahead of me but I promise to post photos when I am able too! :)
Okay, so I got my cast off! It was a bit tender...
They took the stitches out and that did hurt a tiny bit, like pinches here and there.
They cleaned out my nose and told me I had a lot of breaking out from my pores being clogged in a cast all week.
They give me the mirror and OMG:
My initial reaction was horror. All i noticed were a gazillon huge whiteheads (some bleeding) all on my nose and a HUGE blister on the tip of my nose!!
Then I looked more closely at my actual nose, and it (of course) is EXTREMELY swollen, but my bump it gone!
After this I got a facial. The woman tried to extract as many of those nasty breakout as she could, but left a few bc i was way too tender to the touch. She told me to go home take a hot steamy shower and use a facial scrub and that should help.
When I came home my husband was in a bit of shock. My nose looks bigger then before and no real definition. It's hard to see past this "first impression" and try to see the end result. It does get me a bit depressed when i look in the mirror. But i have to keep telling myself this is the first day and i am incredibly swollen. I look a bit like an Avatar character, swollen from in between my eyebrows all the way down to the tip.
Speaking of the tip, i am worried about this a bit. I asked that the tip be elevated and smaller.
As of right now its very large, but on a profile view it looks to droop a bit, and still droops when I smile.
Will this correct itself after the swelling goes down?? I have read so many people say the opposite, that they had a pig-looking nose and then it dropped down after swelling goes down. I REALLY hope that is NOT the case bc it is already drooping. =(
Anyways, I added some picture for you guys to see. I put some makeup on so you didnt have to see the breakout,
OH and PS---does anyone else have a foul smell in their nose? Like a smell of roadkill or dead animal? I do! and they said that was normal bc of the dried blood etc.....still nasty though haha
I just wanted to make a side not in here for...
Dr. Gross is amazing! I have seen his work first hand on my friends, which is why I will not worry much about the swelling right now.
He is super personable and answers any questions and concerns you have. He takes as much time with you and you need and makes sure to cover all bases of what you want out of the surgery.
The day of surgery he came in and spoke to me and showed me my computerized images and also the images I sent him to make sure we were on the same page. He makes you feel very at ease and comfortable.
Dr. Gross called my husband the night of surgery to check up on me and spoke with me to see how I was doing. He gives you his personal cell if you need to contact him for any reason.
He called me today after cast removal for a courtesy call to make sure i was doing well. He is calling in some sleeping pills for me (as i did not get these during recovery and did not sleep well). Through all his actions I can tell he truly cares and he puts his patients first. I feel so grateful to have a Doctor like this. =)
So today was my first day back to work since the...
On Saturday, the day after cast removal, I went to my friends wedding and saw all my closest friends for the first time since before surgery! It was on the beach, however, it was a night wedding so I still wore SunBlock 80 proof with Zinc just in case I got any sun from the sunset =) My friends loved the new nose! I still feel very self-conscious bc I know, to me, it is still VERY swollen and has a long way to go. But they were happy I still looked like myself, and liked my new profile. I looked at some photos taken (i will post one) and I LOVE my new profile. I can only imagine how much better its going to look with time. I can't wait!
My nose is very tender to the touch, especially near the bridge area. My tip is hard and numb. I am continuing to take Arnica, ice my forehead area, and sleep lying upward. I still cannot completely breath through my nose. I sometimes get out of breath while I am eating bc of the difficulty breathing. I am having to the Saline rinses/ Q-tip cleaning fairly often. The inside of my nose get very dry like their are hard dried bloody boogers (sorry, TMI). The skin on my nose and cheeks where tape was is VERY dry and scaly. It itches almost like a rash too, which is aggravating. I do not have anymore whiteheads, but it is still covered in bumps and blackheads =( This I am sure will take time to go back to normal. My tip projects outward (farther than normal) bc of the swelling and it is a TINY bit lopsided to the left when i look under the nostrils bc one side seems to be swelling more than the other,
Overall, I am getting used to how i look in the mirror. It is not bad for just 3 days shy of cast removal. I am very happy and will continue to update.
Have not updated in a while! It is not a little...
I had my one month appt on Tuesday and my P.S. said everything looked like it was healing properly. My nose is still swollen. a little too swollen for my liking.
When I initially got my cast off, a couple of days later my nose looked pretty small. Now, one month later, it looks larger than when i got my cast removed. Did this happen to anyone else??
My tip is very hard and swollen. I am tender in the bridge area. I feel it is projects more where the tip/ball are (i am posting a photo).
My P.S. said my tip will fall down within the next few months. I am not too happy about this, as I asked for a slightly "turned up" tip, and I feel it is still too droopy now. And it is supposed to drop even more?? That is not what I wanted to hear =(
Now it is just a waiting game to see how my nose transforms within the next few months. I have a feeling i may be one of those unlucky people whose noses take FOREVERRR to heal and slim down.
One year update
Still a little swollen at the tip but overall so happy!
Update and photos! :)
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Dr. Gross is the best! I cannot thank him enough. Not only has my nose improved substantially, but my entire face just seems to have brightened and lifted !
Very impressed with it the outcome.
Dr. Gross and his staff are very personable. You can tell they truly aim to please and want the best outcome for you. I felt very comfortable with Dr.Gross and felt he knew exactly what I wanted, and my vision for a "new me" , before I even had to tell him. You can tell he is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in this field. He has great bedside manner and listens to your wants/needs. I never felt nervous bc I trust him and his talents. His work speaks for itself! Best facial surgeon in orlando by far :)