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Skin Balancing Advanced Kit
By Andeejoy
from Seattle, WA
About Me Beauty Conscious
Comments about Skin Balancing Advanced Kit - Advanced Kit:
I have been an Obagi fan/user for the past 8+ years. I started to feel like it wasn't giving me the results I wanted and I wondered if there was any better products out there. I saw a review on the advanced serum on Instagram and the results looked very promising. I have been using the system for about a month now. I use it, along with the Resist Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 7% 2x a day. The first week I broke out in these weird white bumps around my mouth, nose and eyelids, but I kept using the system and no longer have that issue. Since using the system my brown spots have faded (slowly, but I can tell a difference), my makeup goes on smoothly, pores have significantly shrunk (nose and check area), skin is baby soft and tightened, and my wrinkles have diminished.Now that my skin is used to the system I have started to incorporate my Obagi tretinoin .05% and blender at night. (Only when I think my skin can handle it. If it starts peeling too much, I let my skin rest for a few days.) On the nights that I use the Obagi, follow the following protocol: cleanser, toner, Resist Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 7%, Obagi trentinoin .05%, Obagi Blender and the systems moisturizer. I feel like my skin heels faster from the tretinoin with this system then with the rest of the Obagi system. So far I've had great results using both. Note: I always wear a hat when I am outside and lather on the systems sunscreen.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Causes bumps for me
By The Wayward Gypsy
from Philadelphia, PA
About Me Beauty Expert
I have used this kit for an extended period now, stopping in between used to verify its the system causing these weird hard bumps on my chin. And sadly it is. I get painful little hard lumps, and I'm not sure exactly what product it's from in the system, I am leaning towards the retinoids but I don't know. If I take a week off and use a mild cleanser it heals. So unfortunately it defiantly is this kit, which stinks given how expensive it was. Otherwise my skin around my eyes looks amazing but I do still end up super greasy during the day. Wanted to love it but it's a no for me.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
not effective for blemish and enlarged pores
By Lynn tell riddles
from Manhattan, KS
I used cleanser, toner and moisturizer daily as recommended.The cleanser is basically OK. The skin is not so dry after using it. But I prefer the resistant series to this one.The serum is not as described in the usage as 'drops'. The product I received is more like gel, and difficult to be extended and applied on face. So it is not absorbed well. Before this package, I used the resistant serum, personally I think that one at least can be easily applied on face, not like this one...The moisturizer does not work well in Kansas at this time. I use it at the morning, and my skin become so dry even with flakes just afternoon. I just used the mask for three times, because it is rather irritating, and when I used it, my skin felt tightly held by it, but not moisturized.Before using this pack, I also used the clear series because of my acne. However, this pack does not work effectively on acne nor blemish.Anyway, I am disappointed at this pack.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Can't live without these products
By Pat
from Ellicott City, Md
After trying several of Paula's Choice products. Sometimes entire lines and sometimes a mix and match, I've settled for this line because it's the best for my combination skin. My only complain, if you want to call it that way is that I wish she would offer more sizes for all the products. I would like to see the choices for big sizes like the cleanser but also travel size to take along.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
the skin I had years ago, only better!
By trish h
from alberta Canada
I am not a fan of kits and regular routines involving multiple steps, but this year it looked like my skin needed some help. I noticed loss of elasticity, uneven tone, redness, tightness, and breakouts. Using this kit as per the instructions did not add much time to my routine since the products absorb quickly. I added some BHA 9 for the trouble spots and after two weeks I feel like going out without makeup just because I look so good! Excellent value with well-sized products.
These products have changed my skin and my life!.
By Zule the Doll
from Phoenix, AZ
Where do I start. I was initially really excited to try out this skin care brand. I am so thankful I did. These products have made such a difference in my skin. They are so high quality at such a good price. I only have the cleanser and the toner from this line so far. The cleanser is very creamy and deep cleansing. I can use it around my eyes with no issues. The toner is very lightweight and dries fairly quickly. Both of these products help reduce the appearance of pores, leave the skin very soft, and are very gentle. If you have enlarged pores and sensitive skin, this kit was made for you! :)
(8 of 10 customers found this review helpful)
By Kate13
from San Francisco, CA
This is by far the best skincare line I have ever used.....and I've used it all! I suffer from adult acne issues especially after having two kids - your hormones are not balanced, which left my skin really bad. I had cystic acne, blackheads, etc. I found Paula's website and started really looking into ingredients of skincare. So I gave it a try......I've never been so happy and satisfied with these amazing results and in such s short amount of time. I use the entire line twice a day and follow Paula's instructions. WOW!!! You will not be disappointed. Because of my age, the Resist Line for aging and acne is absolutely perfect as well. It helps to really balance the acne issue plus the lines that start to show up as you age. Both have provided 100% of what they claimed the products would do. THANK YOU!!!!
(3 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
So dissapointing
By Tina
from Kingston RI
Ive done a lot of research before i decided on buying Paula's Choice. I had high hopes to help my combination skin, but unfortunately it didnt work for me. I was very dissapointed because thats quite a lot of money for me and i believed im buying something supreme. My skin had oily t-zone and the rest was dry, i also got some pimples so i wished i could finaly deal with this and calm my skin a bit. I was so excited, I used this products for a month religiously (almost run out of them, so i think it runs out pretty fast for thye price) but my skin got no better, got worse id say. At first couple days i saw some improvements, my skin was tight and old pimples healed and it felt very well moisturized. However soon my skin became very dry, like dry and flaky and my face literaly burned whenever i used the products. I read online other girls were saying its just purging period so i still hoped its gonna be okay. Unfortunately it wasnt... After that my whole face became extremely oily again and i keep getting new painful white pimples every other day. When one starts healing i get another two. Its crazy my face hurts sometimes from all of them. My skin never looked like this. I was hoping for my skin to improve but it is only getting worse. All that suprised me a lot to be honest but after all i wouldnt reccomend this set to anybody. 5$ bottle of tea tree oil did much better for me, i got pimples but at least none of those white painful ones... Sorry :(
Service and delivery comments:
Service people were lovely and eager to help, i wish i could deal with customer service like this all the time :)
Customer Service Response: Hello, and thank you for sharing your experience with us - we're sorry to hear this didn't work as expected for you! Please contact a member of our Customer Care team, who can assist you with a possible exchange or refund, as well as recommend products that might work better for your skin type.
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
Adore it!!
By Hailey
from Montreal, QC
About Me Minimalist
From the first use I noticed a difference in my skin. I have combination skin where my forehead and chin are simultaneously oily and dry. This eliminates my pimples and black heads AND gently removes all my dry skin leaving my face and neck moisturized and feeling so clean. I use the face wash twice a day and the other products once, at night. The face wash removes makeup surprisingly well compared to others, the toner does not leave your skin feeling dry or tight, and the liquid exfoliator is genius. No redness or irritation because there is NO SCRUBBING. The cherry on top is really the serum which contains retinol, an ingredient that nit only helps fight acne but aging as well. The moisturizers are so light but really leave your skin hydrated and soft, and there us an spf 30 for daytime. I have never been as satisfied as I am with this system. It's worth every penny.
Still in progress
By Danielle M.
from Long Island, NY
I love the fact that these products are cruelty free and they do not use the irritants found in every other product for troubled skin. I am still in progress since I purchased this less than three weeks ago 6/27. I do notice my skin is smoother and a few minutes after my routine it feels tight and clean but not dry. My skin does have a little shine to it but not oily. My only concern so far is that I still do have small bumps on my forehead and the occasional breakout in only one area of my forehead. i do my best to not touch it but when I can not resist the urge the red marks tend to heal in a few days. I do have spots that have not healed as quickly as I thought since I had them before I even started this routine. Im not sure if the antioxidant works that well for me. I will update this in another week or so.
(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)
"Your skin looks great."
By jimmyjimereeno
from Anchorage
My sister came to visit me from out-of-town recently and told me my skin looked great. The only other time I've heard that is when I wear make-up. I've stopped wearing make-up altoghter because of the results of this kit. What can I say that hasn't been said? I'm 40 years old and have dealt with enlarged and blocked pores my entire life. I'd even sprouted new, super-large pores. I won't say that every single pore is cleared out, but they have shrunk so much in size it's remarkable. And the smoothness...I went from rough texture that I thought I'd just have to live with to a skin that's hard not to touch. I also get occaisional hormonal break-outs. Since I've been using this those are greatly diminished in length and severity. I really can't say enough about these products. I was truly skeptical of all the positive reviews. It's been a little over 6 weeks of regular use; I feel like I have a new face!
(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
Does exactly what it says
By Stacey M
from Undisclosed
I am 32 years old and have worsening acne past 2 years. I've tried many different famous acne lines, and everything made my skin really flaky, and didn't stop the acne. I tried this line at the advice of a PC rep, and am so glad that I did. I've been using it for about 6 weeks. My acne is well-controlled, black heads have become less noticeable, and the texture of my skin has improved immensely. So much so that I've gone without foundation several times! Love it!
(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
Helped my Rosacea like nothing else...
By Tina G.
I'd been using the Hydralight line but felt that it wasn't doing enough for my rosacea symptoms or oiliness, so I got a sample pack of the Skin-Balancing system. I noticed an improvement after just a few days. I can't use the serum because it causes my skin to become very inflamed. But, the rest is great! I still use the BHA 1% in the day and the Hydralight sunscreen because there's something in it that really calms my rosacea. I use the Resist line at night. This combo is perfect for me!
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Good product that works well (31 years old)
By Monique Y.
I really do like this product and feel that it has improved my skin tone. I look at myself in the mirror in the middle of the day and see that I am FAR less oily than before. The ONLY reason I gave this product 4 stars is because I'm not 100% sure that this product was the ONLY reason my skin was less oily....I recently bought new MAC makeup too at the same time I bought this product and with the two combined, it made a big difference. I would definitely purchase again :)
By Jamie F.
I have very large pores in the T-zone (45 years old) and extremely sensitive skin. Break out each time I use a different product. Most cleansers and anti aging products make my face peel. I loved how this company actually lets you buy SAMPLES before you invest in their product. Just finished my samples last night and ordered the full kit today. It works perfect. I love how the serum and moisturizers make my face feel. THANK YOU!!!!
By Banu
I was so excited to get this kit after my friend's recommendation and reviewing the feedbacks on the product, but it didn't give me the results I expected. Moreover, it made my skin even worse. I have been suffering from couperose and rosacea (I have combination type skin), and was hoping to solve this problem. But my skin felt itchy for the first 3 days I used it, now it dried out and started peeling. I have been using the skit for 6 days. I have never been allergic to any cosmetics before.
Customer Service Response: Hello, and thank you for sharing your experience with us - we're sorry to hear this didn't work as expected for you! Please contact a member of our Customer Care team for information on a possible exchange or refund.
Wait it out...results are worth it!
By Emma
Rx retiniods had been way too harsh for me in the past, so I was nervous about incorporating retinol into my skincare regimen, but I thought I'd give this a try after reaching the breaking point with what I assumed were permanent blackheads on my nose and after customer service informed me that this was a much more gentle treatment. There was a purging period to contend with (about 2 weeks), but now my skin looks better than it has since I hit puberty. Thanks Paula!
Best Christmas present from me to me!
By Mariana G.
This is by far my favorite Paula's Choice order. I did a LOT of research on what face routine to implement in my life and this Paula' Choice kit was ideal to get me started. I only wish there was a version of the night moisturizer for the day, exactly like it with an incredible gel consistency but with sunscreen.
Amazing!!!! save my life .
By Qiang Y.
I love this kit, but except the sunscreen. without the sunscreen to use this kit, my skin is perfectly show me in the mirror. I have use the kit. The sunscreen made me breakout, but others items perfect.My skin is easy to get breakout and oily, large pore. But this kit make my skin looks better than better. I love it. I have try a lot of brands, they are not good as like my favorite Paula's Choice. The Paula's choice is really good price too. Try it on!
(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Surprisingly very disappointed
By Lindsey B
I have been a past user and super fan of Paula's choice for a few years now for my keratosis pilaris and for the BHA products. I was so excited to get the skin balancing super kit for Christmas, I could barely contain myself. I have been suffering from extra-oily skin with the change of seasons and needed a fix. Unfortunately, this kit has made my skin break out so so bad! All over my face and chest! I'm honestly shocked at how bad I've broken out from this kit!
Customer Service Response: Hello, and thanks for sharing your experience with us - we're sorry to hear this didn't work as expected for you! Please contact a member of our Customer Care team, who can assist you with a possible exchange or refund.
(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
Works like magic!
By Louise F.
I've battled oily skin, acne, and enlarged pores all my life. I was a compulsive zit picker. The retinal product I was using helped my skin feel softer, but did little to control the acne and clogged pores. Several pores were becoming craters and it was embarrassing. Then I stumbled upon Paula's website. Within weeks of using her products, my skin is no longer bumpy, my pores are shrinking and the acne is gone. So are the sun spots. I?m 57. I still have oily skin, but not as bad. I'm thrilled!
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Works like no other!
By Madeline H.
I'd used samples for a few days before I decided on this kit. I love everything in it! My flaky, oily, cystic acne, clogged skin has undergone a transformation. My skin is so smooth, soft, more even toned, BALANCED, and best of all - no cystic acne! I still wake up with 2-3 small whiteheads but my extracting tool can take care of those no problem. I finally don't have bumpy painful skin and haven't needed foundation in FOUR days. I love how normal my skin feels. So happy I could cry. Love PC <3
(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Simple and Effective
By Sarah
I have been using Paula's Choice for about a year now (trying many different products including resist, clear) and three months ago settled on this kit. I have had near perfect skin (used to suffer from constant breakouts, oil and uneven skin tone) since starting this kit in particular. Anytime I defer from this routine, my skin simply doesn't look as good. Will be sticking with this one from now on!
By Brenda H.
Well Paula?s right I?m 53 and still have oily combination skin. I have been using this kit for 3 months now except I swapped the night gel with the Hydralight Lotion for my night time moisturizer. I'm not fond of gel formulas - it?s a personal choice. After years of attempting to try and buy best products rated by Paula and being unsuccessful in controlling my oiliness I decided to place my order and I'm glad I did. Now my forehead is not an oil slick by noon. Thanks Paula.
(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
To bad I didn't find this SOONER!!!
By Heather S.
I am very impressed with EVERYTHING in this kit & was pleased even after my first use. Like so many others out there I have tried just about every skin care line available & in the end its nothing but a waste of money. Paula's Choice is the real deal & I am thrilled I gave this a try. I was beginning to feel hopeless because no matter what brand I used or how much it cost, my skin wasn't showing any improvements whatsoever . I am happy to have found a company I will want to keep coming back to
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This advanced kit is for anyone with normal to oily or combination skin seeking a complete daytime and nighttime skincare routine specifically formulated in lightweight textures that bring balance to skin and reduce excess oil.
Products in the Skin Balancing Advanced Kit include
Skin Balancing Oil-Reducing Cleanser:
Normal to Oily/Combination Skin
Refresh your normal to oily or combination skin with this light, cushiony cleanser that effectively removes excess oil and makeup without stripping skin.
Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner:
Normal to Oily/Combination Skin
This lightly hydrating toner regulates oily skin and minimizes pores while its potent antioxidants, anti-irritants and cell-communicating ingredients go to work to restore and repair damaged skin.
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant:
Normal to Oily/Combination Skin
Rapidly exfoliate both the skin's surface and inside the pore for radiant skin with this lightweight, non-occlusive formula.
Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum with Retinol:
Normal to Oily/Combination Skin
This weightless combination of potent bioactive ingredients (including retinol) forms a breathable barrier to protect and normalize skin.
Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30:
Normal to Oily/Combination Skin
Rejuvenate your skin and restore healthy cell function with this weightless, mattifying moisturizer with sunscreen.
Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel:
Normal to Oily/Combination Skin
This weightless gel contains antioxidants and niacinamide, in a shine-free gel that generates healthy, younger skin cells.
Skin Balancing Oil-Absorbing Mask:
Normal to Oily/Combination Skin
This unique mask absorbs excess oil and help dislodge blackheads for soft, matte skin.
NOTE: Those allergic to aspirin (acetylsalicylate) should not use products containing salicylic acid (beta hydroxy acid).
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Skin Balancing Oil-Reducing Cleanser:
Water (Aqua), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (gentle cleansing agents), Sodium Lauroamphoacetate (gentle cleansing agents), Stearic Acid (fatty acid thickener), Glycerin (skin-repairing ingredient), Glycol Distearate (skin-conditioning/opacifying agent), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (non-fragrant plant oil), Acrylates Copolymer (film-forming agent), Cetearyl Alcohol (thickener), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (water-binding agent), Sodium Chloride (stabilizer and pH-adjusting agents), Sodium Hydroxide (stabilizer and pH-adjusting agents), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Caprylyl Glycol (preservatives), Hexylene Glycol (preservatives), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner:
Water (Aqua), Glycerin (skin-repairing ingredient), Butylene Glycol (slip agent), Niacinamide (vitamin B3/cell-communicating ingredient), Polysorbate 20 (skin conditioning agent), Adenosine (cell-communicating ingredient/skin conditioning agent), Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract (anti-irritant), Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract (antioxidant), Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (skin-repairing ingredients), Sodium PCA (skin-repairing ingredients), Panthenol (skin-repairing ingredients), Sodium Hyaluronate (skin-repairing ingredients), Ceramide NP (lipid-based skin-repairing ingredients), Ceramide AP (lipid-based skin-repairing ingredients), Ceramide EOP (lipid-based skin-repairing ingredients), Phytosphingosine (lipid-based skin-repairing ingredients), Cholesterol (lipid-based skin-repairing ingredients), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Oleth-10 (emulsifiers), Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (emulsifiers), Caprylyl Glycol (preservatives), Hexylene Glycol (preservatives), Sodium Citrate (pH adjuster), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Trisodium EDTA (chelating agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant:
Water (Aqua), Methylpropanediol (slip agents/penetration enhancers), Butylene Glycol (slip agents/penetration enhancers), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Polysorbate 20 (solubilizing agent), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (anti-irritant/antioxidant), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancer), Tetrasodium EDTA (chelating agent)
Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum with Retinol:
Cyclopentasiloxane (silicone slip agent), Isododecane (matte finish solvent), Cyclohexasiloxane (silicone slip agent), Dimethicone Crosspolymer (silicone suspending agent), Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate (non-aqueous thickener), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A/antioxidant), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (thickener), Retinol (antioxidant/cell-communicating ingredient), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Haematococcus Pluvialis (Astaxanthin) Extract (antioxidant pigment), Bisabolol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidants/anti-irritants), Salix Alba (Willow) Leaf Extract (anti-irritant), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgo) Leaf Extract, Calluna Vulgaris (Heather) Flower Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Betula Alba (White Birch) Bark Extract (antioxidants), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (antioxidant plant oil), Silica (absorbent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30:
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quote bad guy 'If Spies wins a Race next season you'll be the first guy on here praising him up.'
Oh my gosh! If Spies wins a race next season ill eat my own stools.
Even Dovi and Crutchlow will struggle to get anywhere near a win, so Spies certainly has no chance.

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Jackson emerging among untested CBs
NOTRE DAME — As TJ Jones put it, "Iron sharpens iron."
While the Notre Dame receiver attempts to prepare the youth movement filling the depth chart across his unit, so does the equally untested secondary on the other side of the ball.
With Harrison Smith, Robert Blanton and Gary Gray gone, three gaping holes are left in an Irish secondary ranked 38th in pass defense last year.
Notre Dame has scrambled to plug the gaps with remaining veterans.
The safety position isn't as rocky; the Irish welcome back Jamoris Slaughter, who started 10 games last year, and Zeke Motta, who often rotated with Slaughter and started eight games.
Once Austin Collinsworth returns from a shoulder injury that has him sidelined til late October, the safeties will have another experienced player in the ranks.
The true puzzle lies at the cornerback position.
Bennett Jackson, Lo Wood, Josh Atkinson and Cam McDaniel return from last year, though none of them played significant time at the position in 2011. Jalen Brown comes in as a highly-touted recruit and classmate KeiVarae Russell was moved from receiver to corner, giving the Irish six scholarship players in the unit.
Just how inexperienced are the corners? Jackson, a junior who came to Notre Dame as a receiver, is among the most veteran players in the group, and he spent most of last year on special teams.
Despite never having started a game at corner, Jackson is — by default — the "old guy" of the unit alongside fellow junior Lo Wood.
"I haven't adapted to the word 'old guy' yet," Jackson said after practice Monday. "Coming in, seeing the mistakes the younger guys are making and helping them. As you help them, they can help you."
Back in March, head coach Brian Kelly touted Jackson's potential, saying the junior "is going to be a heckuva football player for us."
Motta and Jones have also seen Jackson's improvement through the summer.
"They have stepped up their games miles," Jones said of both Jackson and Slaughter. "They knew what they had to do coming into the season and they knew the pressure that would be put on them being our two veteran (defensive backs) and they definitely put in the work."
Jones says what Jackson lacks in size, he makes up in physicality and ability to play the long ball.
At 6-feet tall and 185 pounds, Jackson has a physique similar to Gary Gray, his predecessor, at 5-11, 195 pounds.
As Jackson learns his responsibilities, he looks to the veteran safeties in camp to keep the secondary together.
"(Motta and Slaughter) are probably one of the main keys," he said. "They're the most vocal on the field, setting us up. Having two experienced guys behind us is definitely a bonus."
He said that 11-on-11 drills against Irish receivers provide good game-day simulation for the unit.
"You're going up against better kids, faster kids," he said. "People who know how to stammer and trick a cornerback more. It brings you more toward the game and how the game goes."
Jackson will likely be joined by Wood, who played in 10 games last year and grabbed an interception against Maryland that he ran back 57 yards for a touchdown.
Kelly thinks Atkinson and McDaniel will round out the next spots on the depth charts.
"Now they haven't played a ton, but that's what college football is about," Kelly said of the four corners. "People graduate and it's the next guy's chance. We feel really comfortable with those four."


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Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says the hail storm that hit Mississippi could result in 35,000 to 50,000 insurance claims.
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Tallahassee, FL - Emani Bell is a freshman at FAMU. She says when night falls across campus, her and her friends have a safety plan in place.
"We have a buddy system, we make sure we don't walk around campus by ourselves, we always have a friend with us," said Bell.
She says she was never more happy to have that system in place than when she heard about the university's latest text alert. Just before 5:30 p.m. That's when FAMU PD texted: "3 white males were seen on campus video taping females and making lewd gestures."
That was all the information they sent out for the night, but enough to give any woman walking across campus even more reason to be cautious.
"I think we need more patrol, I don't see a lot of patrol out here," said Antanette Williams, a freshman at FAMU.
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* Festive Kid-Friendly Mod Podge Christmas Ornaments!
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Thanks so much for this idea! Is it difficult to get the paper inside ornament? The openings seem so small. Is there a special trick to it?
- December 4, 2012 at 8:40 AM
- pink and green mama MaryLea said...
Hi Kathy --Great Question! I'm sorry I didn't get a good photo of that step -- we did NOT put the paper inside the ornament at all -- it's ALL on the outside of the ornament. We just glued our pictures to the backside of the ornament with the picture facing inside if that makes sense....then we applied glitter to the back of the drawing to make it pretty!
: ) MaryLea
- December 4, 2012 at 9:30 AM
- Trisha @ Inspiration Laboratories said...
These are wonderful! I love that you covered the back with glitter and added a ribbon touch.
- December 5, 2012 at 12:10 PM
I love this idea! The underwater one turned out very well! Super cute!
We made your glitter and mod podge leaves this fall. my little girl loved the entire process. It was a perfect way to spend a couple of fall days together!
I do not comment often but I read all of your posts via email. I wanted you to know that you are appreciated! I always find inspiration here.
Peace and Blessings to you and yours!
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Identifying molecular hallmarks of aging to guide the development of anti-aging therapies
Simon Melov, who heads the Institute's Genomic Core, explores the role of the energy-making units inside cells, the mitochondria, which produce a chemical fuel that powers the cell's work but which also release damaging "free radicals'' that are linked to disease. The Melov lab studies proteins that help the mitochondria detoxify free radicals and tracks the decline of function in mitochondria that comes with age. Other research interests include the age-related bone disorder osteoporosis, age-related heart disease, the role of methylation in the aging human genome, and developing molecular techniques to better understand single cell changes with age. In a landmark study, Dr. Melov and collaborators showed that the more vigorous pattern of gene expression found in young adults could be partially restored in older adults who followed an strength training exercise program for 6 months. The Melov lab looks for broader genetic fingerprints of aging by surveying the patterns of gene activity in various animals, including human beings, mice, and the nematode worm C. elegans.
Dr. Melov received his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of London in the UK. He held positions at Emory University in Atlanta and at the University of Colorado in Boulder before joining the faculty of the Buck Institute as an associate professor in 1999.
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Staff Attorney Erica Nichols Cook
Erica Nichols Cook In February 2012, Erica returned to the Illinois Innocence Project as the staff attorney for the Wrongful Convictions Grant for non-DNA cases. Non-DNA cases are cases that do not appear to have any biological evidence where testing will yield exculpatory results.
Much of Erica's work focuses on effectively investigating other avenues of determining innocence such as faulty eyewitness identification, prosecutorial misconduct and false confessions. In this position she oversees investigative efforts, conducts interviews of inmates and witnesses, coordinates the retrieval and analysis of evidence and directs students in writing and filing documents with the court. Erica is also closely involved with efforts to educate the students and community about wrongful convictions and legal ethics.
Erica Nichols Cook attended Drake University Law School, participating in the Drake Legal Clinic criminal defense clinic. Her article "Eyewitness Identification and the Need for Change in Iowa" was published in the 2009 issue of the Drake Law Review. While in law school, she clerked for the Illinois Office of State Appellate Defender and served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for the juvenile justice system in Iowa. She graduated in 2009 with Honors and the Ferguson Gold Award for Public Service. Erica was an assistant Cook County Public Defender prior to coming to the Illinois Innocence Project.
Prior to law school, Erica received her paralegal certificate from Illinois Central College and her Bachelor's in Legal Studies from the University of Illinois Springfield. She worked as a paralegal for the Springfield law firm of Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP. She has previously worked with the Illinois Innocence Project as an undergraduate student. It was her experience as a UIS student, working on Herbert Whitlock's post-conviction evidentiary hearing that propelled her to apply for law school.


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Goodguys' 21st Annual West Coast Nationals - Pleasanton PlaygroundWritten by on December 11, 2007 Contributors: Eric Geisert Fins Are Fifty And More Than Welcome At Goodguys' 21st Annual West Coast Nationals
When the last cars rolled out of the Alameda County Fairgrounds this past August and Goodguys closed the books on the 21st annual Texaco/Havoline West Coast Nationals, the organization did so on one of the biggest gatherings the West Coast Nats has ever seen. Pristine weather combined with beautiful grounds on which to hold the event and more than a handful of exhibition buildings displaying everything from the newest products to hit the aftermarket industry to fully operable, miniature gas engines, Pleasanton had something to offer every gearhead in attendance. And if the car show and exhibition halls were not enough, out on the south side of the fairgrounds was an excellent swap meet and car corral with plenty of good buys. The California Bay Area is known for its moderate, year-round weather and nowhere in the Bay Area is this as evident as it is in Pleasanton in August.
This year's show was also significant in that it was the first year in the history of the West Coast Nats, which just happens to be the Goodguys' crown jewel event, that fins were allowed in the show. That means that the Goodguys crew bumped the year break up to 1957. For the first time since Gary Meadors and the Goodguys organized the West Coast Nats 21 years ago, Tri-Fives, F-100s, shoebox Fords, and any and all other finned '50s street rods through '57 were welcomed onto the fairgrounds. This also meant that all those big, chrome-laden '50s cars qualified for not only the Fins Are Fifty award but also the myriad of other awards that Goodguys hands out throughout the weekend.
We were on hand to pick 10 of our favorite cars as part of our Top 100 program (don't forget to vote for your favorite at www.streetrodderweb.com), and the decision to up the year break at both the West Coast Nats and in SRM proved beneficial to all parties involved. The presence of all the post-'48 street rods in attendance gave us the opportunity to pick a field that is more representative of the current street-rodding hobby as a whole. As the availability of early iron continues to deplete, '50s and '60s cars will increase in popularity, something Goodguys and SRM have wholly embraced.
On the flip side of that coin, Goodguys also presented the award for America's Most Beautiful Street Rod at this year's event. Eligibility for the strictly beauty contest was any pre-'48 domestic street rod. From a field of more than 100 entries in the Pro's Pick section of the show, the top five finalists were announced early Saturday afternoon. Loyal SRM readers might recognize Ed Knudson's '33 Ford coupe, Ralph and Marlene Weaver's '35 Ford coupe, or Kevin and Karen Alstott's full-fendered '35 Ford roadster from the Street Rod d'Elegance category at the Del Mar Nats earlier this year. But newcomer Mike Hess' '37 Chevy coupe was also picked to give the veterans a run for their money. And if their '35 roadster wasn't enough to steal the show, the Alstotts also had a '35 Ford highboy roadster picked for contention as well. Out of that impressive field of five cars, it was Kevin and Karen Alstott's Lakeside Rods & Rides-built full-fendered '35 Ford roadster that took home the coveted AMBSR award. This is the fourth major award the Alstott roadster has swept, the other three being the Ridler award at the Detroit Autorama, America's Most Beautiful Roadster at the Grand National Roadster Show, and the Goodguys Street Rod d'Elegance.
With all the activity and awards going on throughout the weekend, it was easy to forget that there was also a car show going on with more than 2,500 cars in attendance. We walked the show, perused the swap meet, and talked to dozens of great people throughout the weekend in an effort to condense the highlights of one of the original Goodguys shows on these few pages.
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The Blastolene Brothers were in full effect with Rodney Rucker's 2,400ci Packard V-12-powered Blastolene Daytona Special.The swap meet and car corral had plenty of good buys, including this '36 coupe, a couple of sedan and coupe bodies, and your pick of a Deuce three-window or a two-door sedan.John Tiscareno's '56 Chevy two-door hardtop won the Goodguys Street Sweeper pick, and for good reason!Marle and Heather Murray's '32 Ford roadster pickup featured an olive green paint scheme and a J2 Olds rocket engine backed by a five-speed trans.The four runners-up for the America's Most Beautiful Street Rod award were Kevin and Karen Alstott's '35 Ford highboy roadster, Ed Knudson's '33 Ford coupe, Mike Hess' '37 Chevy coupe, and Ralph and Marlene Weaver's '35 Ford coupe.
Amongst a tight field of five competitors, it was Kevin and Karen Alstott's award-winning '35 Ford roadster that took home the coveted AMBSR award.Richard Sides of Orangevale, CA, brought out his Hemi-powered '32 Ford sedan and was picked as an SRM Top 100 recipient.Jim Hendricks' Washington Blue '36 Ford roadster had a tremendous amount of custom metalwork, including a fullsize decklid, '39 Lincoln bumpers, a handmade hood with '34 Pontiac hood grilles, and an Auburn dash.Steve Welsh's '32 five-window was chopped 2 1/2 inches and the roof was filled before it was dropped on a gennie set of Deuce 'rails.
Chad Hunt stitched the interior of his five-window coupe himself, as well as tackling the wiring and assembly, a hefty task given the quality of the coupe.Kristine Barbosa's super-clean '41 Plymouth coupe was sitting alone near her husband's roadster when we spotted the inconspicuous driver.With the year break moved up to '57, we had the freedom to pick a couple later cars, like Bill Carey's '55 Ford F-100.Travis Olsson's '34 Dodge pickup was built by Bill Osiakowski at Kingpin Hot Rods in San Jose, CA, and purchased at the Goodguys Pleasanton event the previous June.Henry Gong's '56 Chevy Nomad sits nice and low thanks to an AccuAir suspension set up at all four corners and a clean set of chrome steelies and caps shod in whitewalls.


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Escape Plan (2013)
Escape Plan SynopsisAction superstars Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger team up in the action-thriller Escape Plan. Ray Breslin (Stallone), the world's foremost authority on structural security, agrees to take on one last job: breaking out of an ultra-secret, high-tech facility called "The Tomb." But when he is wrongly imprisoned, he must recruit fellow inmate Emil Rottmayer (Schwarzenegger) to help devise a daring, nearly impossible plan to escape from the most protected and fortified prison ever built.
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CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Local Chick-fil-A restaurants are participating in Operation Christmas Child beginning on Thursday.
"We are thrilled to partner with Operation Christmas Child and our communities to bring a little joy to needy children around the world through the generosity of Clayton County," said Chick-fil-A Dwarf House General Manager Eric Stallings.
Operation Christmas Child is a charity which stuffs shoe boxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene products for children ages 5 to 9.
For every one shoe box donated, Chick-fil-A will donates a coupon which can be redeemed for a free Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich.
Instructions and ideas on how to stuff your box can be found at your local Clayton County Chick-fil-A, Dwarf House or Truett's Grill restaurants and the Samaritan's Purse website.
Patrons can donate boxes until Friday, November 16.
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Wimberley Gimbal II with Arca Swiss Quick Release Base (Requires Plate)
Theft not covered.
Product Features
The Gimbal Head is a specialized tripod head for telephoto lenses. Its gimbal-type design allows you to rotate your lens around its center of gravity and thus easily manipulate very large lenses. Since its introduction in 1991, the Gimbal Head has become the industry standard for serious nature photographers.
The Wimberley WH-200 Wimberley Head Version II is a gimbal-type tripod head that incorporates an elevated tilt mechanism and adjustable platform to make the camera/lens' center of gravity and tilt axis of the head be perfectly aligned.
Things once thought of as impossible with a ballhead are nothing short of mundane with a Wimberley, because a weightless camera/lens combo (even a 600mm f/4 w/ large body) can literally be controlled with one finger. Point the rig where you want and take the hand away, and it stays exactly where you put it.
The Version II head is more compact and lightweight, features a redesigned panning base, "soft-touch" knobs, and includes a built-in Arca-type quick release base. You will need an Arca-swiss baseplate for your lens to attach to the Gimbal head and we have either the Wimberly P40 or the GLM-2 from Custom Brackets.
Technical Details
3.15 lb
Max. Dimensions
Height: 9.28"
Width: 3.50"
Depth: 9.87"
Dedicated Flash Module
M-9 or (M-5 + FA-9)
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Gluten Free Ovengold® Turkey Baked Brie Penne
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Unwrap Brie and run a knife under the top rind to lift up, leaving wide end attached. Place Brie in oven safe baking dish. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil over cheese, add garlic and rosemary. Bake until cheese is melted (about 10 minutes).
- Place cooked pasta in 9x13 oven safe baking dish and toss with remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil, melted cheese mixture, Turkey and Parmesan cheese.
- Return baking dish to oven and bake until cheese is golden brown (about 10 minutes).
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WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- Whole Foods in in Springfield, Virginia will donate five percent of sales to food assistance programs at the Armed Services YMCA.
Angelique Davis joined us on Tuesday morning to talk more about this fundraising effort and show us how to make Cherry-Pistachio Crunch Bark. See Davis on our show in the video above.
Whole Foods will be donating five percent of sales on Wednesday at the store at 8402 Old Keene Mill Road in Springfield, Va. from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.


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Look at Max schwab, reasonably priced dall hunt. I am going with him in august
Looking for a good affordable Dall sheep hunt in Alaska. The prices seem to go up and down like a roller coaster. Most places say they average 36" Ram and I would be happy with that. Have a buddy that would like to do a hunt to so we need to find a place we can start saving for. I know I'll probably never get a lower 48 big horn tag and I don't think the Dall would be a bad conciliation prize at all. Anyone have any experience good or bad with outfitters in Alaska?
Look at Max schwab, reasonably priced dall hunt. I am going with him in august
There are big differences in quality of outfitters up here. I'll send you a p.m.
Draw a Tok Management Tag or Chugach tag then book an outfitter like Rick French that uses horses.
What's an affordable Dall Sheep hunt???
Definitely a relative term, I would say relative to a stone sheep hunt, lol. The cost is getting out of cintrol
I saw the writing on the wall and booked my stone in 1995, and I am glad I did.....but some of you were probably still in diapers back then....lol
This is a basic guideline for sheep and goats, you will find some lower and some much more expensive.
Alaska Dall Sheep $12-25,000
Alaska Mountain Goats $7500
Yukon and NWT Dall Sheep $17-30,000
Yukon and NWT Goats $10-17,000
Yukon Stone sheep $28-50,000
BC Dall $14-22,000
BC Stone $28-55,000
BC Bighorn $20-35,000
BC Goat $6500-14,000
High Altai Argali Sheep $60,000
Hangay Altai Argali Sheep $45,000
Gobi Altai Argali Sheep $35,000
Ibex $7500
Blue sheep $13,000
Blue sheep and Tahr $18,000
Tahr $8500
Karakoram Blue Sheep $18-25,000
Karakoram Hymalayan Ibex $8500-13,000
Pakistan, Iran, Turkey
Various Urial Sheep $15-25,000
Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Kyrgizistan, Tajikistan
Various Asian Ibex $9500-20,000
Various Markhor $40-150,000
$2000-8500 depending on how many inches.
Alpine Ibex $7500-30,000 depending on how many inches
The four Spanish Ibex $4500-14,000 depending on who you book through.
Chamois in Europe $2500-4500
Chamois in New Zealand $6500-10,000 unless self guided $800-2500 about
Tahr in New Zealand $6500-14,000 unless self guided and can draw the block $800-2500
Definitely a rich mans sport.


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"I learned that life is indeed short with the passing away of my dad, and that you should cherish every moment with someone because you don't know if it might be the last. I learned that being 'complicated' is okay, better than simple or boring. I learned at the end of the day, I am the best companion for myself. If you want something, go get it! Also, sparkling Moscato is delicious."
"In 2012, I learned that people won't change their minds just because you want them to, it doesn't need to take forever and a day to get over a relationship, people are slowly becoming more open to liberal ideas, and that love really is possible. I also learned that it is totally possible to cram for finals and still pass all your college exams! But seriously, love rocks."
"I learned that life is indeed short with the passing away of my dad, and that you should cherish every moment with someone because you don't know if it might be the last. I learned that being 'complicated' is okay, better than simple or boring. I learned at the end of the day, I am the best companion for myself. If you want something, go get it! Also, sparkling Moscato is delicious."
"I realized that anger can be a sign of growth or lack thereof and isn't simply something to avoid, that being selfish can sometimes be the best way to help everyone in your life, that gracefully losing an argument will make life better for all parties involved, and that you should always allow people to forgive you before you assume they would never do so.
Oh! And related to that last one, I had submitted a regrets piece a long time ago about how I regret losing touch with my siblings. As of the 24th, I am now in touch with 2 of the 3 siblings I hadn't spoken to in 6 years. That alone makes this year pretty spectacular."
"Life is what you make it- literally. You don't like something about your life? Let it go. You want more opportunity? Find it.
And there is nothing better to be hated for than telling the truth."
"1. Never EVER try to plan your own wedding. My BFF and I got married within two months of each other, and we both took the lead on planning 'very simple' DIY weddings. Big mistake. Stupid. Huge. Even if it's just a friend with a penchant for punishment, get someone else to do the major planning and be the Point of Contact. It will keep you sane, trust me. Three days before the wedding we lost two attendants - a bridesmaid and a groomsman, had bakery issues, music issues, lost our wedding singer, and two of my bridesmaids were late to the wedding. I was a wreck, and if someone else had been HBIC, I could have just sipped from my flask and let it be handled.
2. It's okay to be jealous of friends, IF you use your jealousy to make changes to improve your life. It's not okay if you just seethe about it and become bitchy and bitter.
3. Have more girlfriends - This one is a huge one for me, having surrounded myself with primarily drag queens and gay men for the last 5 years of my life. I discovered the need for girlfriends, ladies with vaginas and lady-feelings. It's been a huge help getting me through things like getting married, dealing with fertility issues, being excited to find out I finally got pregnant, and to hold me and buy me booze when I found out yesterday about my miscarriage.
4. Rhinestones make everything better - that is all."
"In 2012 I learned that being in love doesn't have to be a sudden 'light bulb' moment... sometimes it's one of those energy-saving light bulbs that takes a while to warm up. I also learned that it can be incredibly therapeutic to spend the day cooking, that it's okay to break up with friends who are bad for you, and everything is less threatening after a good night's sleep."
"I'm through giving any form of love towards people who don't fully reciprocate the respect I show them.
Orange juice, vodka and seltzer in a champagne flute is not really a "mimosa " (and will no longer be part of my balanced breakfast.) I will start working out on a regular basis... by getting on top during sex. I need to stop being too embarrassed to wear my hammer pants in public as they're the most comfortable things I own, and that makes them totally worth having my ass look like it's gradually melting underneath."
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"In 2012 I wanted to find more things to fill up my life beyond my work and my relationships, and make friends who were outside of my usual social circle. To that end, I joined a book club and volunteering with a group. I'm kind of astonished about how much happier those things made me. Initially, I was pretty hesitant because I was worried about whether or not I would have the time for them, but it's sort of shown me that time expands to make room for the things you want to get in your life."
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"I learned that sometimes what seems to be a minor decision is actually a really important one. I also learned that nothing is worth more than self-respect, and that sometimes it's not only important to ask for help, but really and truly for the best."
"I realized I look fucking awesome in red lipstick. I swear too much. I'm still able to occasionally surprise myself with my gumption. Slightly crooked teeth are charming. A Swede-less life is a great life… and in the words of Sharon Van Etten: Never let myself love like that again. You know, have my heart treated like monkey meat."
"In 2012, I learned that I can never rely on a guy too much no matter what he may say to your face. I have learned to control the things that I CAN control and to be happy. I have learned who my real friends are and who was just using me. I learned a painful lesson about love and that it isn't as easy and clear cut as I originally thought."
"This year I learned how much I can love. I adopted a dog who needed a lot of rehabilitation, and despite it being a VERY DIFFICULT process, it's the best thing I've ever done. I love my Oliver so much; he filled a void in my heart that I didn't even know was there.
I also learned that the way I relate to men when it comes to relationships could stand some work. As it is I'm a very guarded person. My walls are hundreds of feet high, which makes me kind of hard to get to know. I never thought this stuff was a problem -- it was keeping me from getting hurt, which is the entire point -- until a guy friend started pursuing a girl who basically acts exactly the way that I do. Suddenly I saw this awesome dude, whose only problem was that he really liked this girl, get rebuffed and punished for it at every turn. I saw how confused he was and how upset it made him. It was pointless, and it was bullshit. And I realized, holy shit, THIS IS ME. This is what I do! There's a dude texting me right this minute; I'm basically doing it NOW.
So now I have to change. Protecting myself from getting hurt can no longer be my number one priority, because not only will it deter people from trying to get close to me, but it's not fair to them. There's more than one way to mistreat someone, and I need to keep that in mind."
"In 2012, I learned that -- no matter how much you may love them -- trying to fight someone else's battles for them will solve nothing and leave you both with some ugly wounds."
"In 2012, I learned that I'm not cut out for a 'real job,' that working alone at home in leggings with my dog by my side makes me feel just as (if not more) successful than a fancy suit and an office with a window. I learned that coconut oil is basically God, that homemade tomato sauce you make yourself is like 5000 times better than Ragu (or even Newman's Own.) I learned that you have to choose the life you chose, if that makes sense. Biding your time until you get the life you think you want isn't healthy or productive or anything other than a big wall preventing you from seeing all the gorgeousness of the life you're in, right now, today, at this moment, in this breath."
"That my sex life is just as awkward as the scenes in Girls, but I'm okay with that because I know it will get better in time."
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"My revelation this year has been in relation to using social media (shocking, I know!) in a way that keeps me sane.
While I'm a heavy Twitter user, I've learned that it's okay to step away for a break in order to maintain my self-preservation. Some topics and passions of people can be too overwhelming for me and I've learned that it's okay to not try and fight every battle and that it's important (and not selfish) to put myself first. I've learned that 'self care' is mandatory, and observing it does not make me weak.
I've also been able to meet a lot of amazing people this year that I originally 'met' via Twitter and I'm very glad for that. Many also support the 'twitter time out' and importance of self care.'"
- Tits, I win. Easiest way to shut down an argument with a man.
- A cheater is a cheater is a cheater. Next.
- Christmas over corn nuts every time. (Bake with corn nuts, smoke the Christmas. Yes, this is about weed.)
- Any gal named Amanda in New York is instantly vetted. (Chatel note: obvs.)
- Don't paint the red flags white.
- May 19 continues to give.
- If your friends don't want to hear about him because of how he's acted, reevaluate his presence in your life. (Curb him.)
"In 2012, I learned that I'm much braver than I thought I was. I took romantic risks. I will do things on my own (movies, trying new restaurants, etc.) I learned how to live by myself, and have found that it's actually kind of nice, while at the same time forces me to step outside of my comfort zone.
Picture... I'm pretending to be a bear. I'm brave and awesome, and 2013 is going to bring absolutely fabulous things"
"In 2012 I learned that I can be happy no matter what else is going on in my life, that silence can be golden, but it can also destroy you, that I want to be a writer now, or when I grow up, or when I grow old, or always, that I should never, ever abandon good people, and that bad people usually can't be salvaged."
"1. I have a lot more willpower than I thought. I always used to say I 'couldn't' eat healthier: 'I try so hard but I just can't!' As it turns out, I just didn't want to and wasn't really trying. It's taken minimal effort to eat less cookies/more veggies, and I feel pretty amazing.
2. Sometimes the best love stories are boring as fuck. Thinking back on all my dating horror stories have illuminated for me what a horribly boring story my marriage makes: we fell in love, we are really nice to each other, and there is lots of passion but little to no drama. The end. It's a great marriage, but it would make a shit movie.
3. I should have chopped my hair off a long time ago! People will tell you that chubby girls cannot pull off a pixie, but I literally have people tell me everyday how much they love it. Yesterday a stranger took a picture of it to take to her stylist. That never happened with long hair, no matter how good it looked.
4. There is a breast reduction in my future. I will take out a loan for it, I don't care how long it takes to pay it off. I am tired of carrying around what I assume is about 40 pounds of tit."
5. I really love working retail! I'm 26, about to finish my masters, and all I really want to do right now is fold sweaters and help little old ladies find outfits. Never would have guessed that.
"I learned that you need to be your biggest champion when it comes to your career. In 2012, after an overdose of Bullish columns, I started my own college search consulting business, pitched magazine stories and started a collegiate chapter of a magazine editorial organization. I'm no longer afraid to attempt something and fail -- there's always something to learn."
"My revelation for the year was to embrace fear... and well, not be afraid of it. I have dared to do a bit more than I have been known to do and am no worse for wear. In fact, I'd say I'm better for it. and if I make any resolution for 2013, it's to do more of it and take more chances."
"1. The only thing I have control over is my reaction to situations.
2. Don't use a magic eraser to get off temporary tattoos - just don't.
3. Solo dance parties make things automatically better.
4. That boy was totally not good enough for me."
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"I realized in the past year that what I want professionally is within my reach. I'll have to work hard, and convince people I can actually work out of my little box, but it can and will work if I try.
This was actually quite the revelation, as I was always brought up to think you had to stay in your place/rank and mind your own business!"


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(KSDK Sports) -- The St. Louis Cardinals traded utility infielder Skip Schumaker to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for minor league shortstop Jake Lemmerman.
The deal is pending the outcome of a physical, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The 32-year-old Schumaker has spent his entire eight-year career in St. Louis and batted .276 with a homer and 28 RBI in 107 games last season.
Lemmerman, 23, hit .233 with seven homers and 46 RBI in 116 games for Double-A Chattanooga last year.
Schumaker will earn $1.5MM in 2013, the last year on his contract. The Twins were also reportedly interested in the left-handed hitter who owns a .345 career on-base percentage, but has struggled to hit lefties. The emergence of young talent in St. Louis ultimately led to Schumaker's exit after eight big league seasons.
Schumaker posted a .276/.339/.368 slash line last season in 304 plate appearances. The veteran has experience playing second base as well as all three outfield positions.


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Thomasville, GA -- January 11, 2012
Thomasville Police released dramatic surveillance video of two suspects wanted in the robbery of a Dollar General on West Jackson Street.
The video shows the two suspects come in with their guns drawn and point them at the employess. One suspect grabs one of the employees and holds the gun to their head as he forces the worker to the ground.
Right now the police department is analyzing the video, searching for the two male suspects.
Thomasville, GA -- January 10, 2012
Thomasville Police are searching for two men who robbed the Dollar General on 1113 West Jackson street in Thomasville Sunday night.
The men were armed with handguns and were wearing gloves and masks. They got away with an undisclosed amount of money.
Thomasville Police released a statement along with surveillance photos.
"On January 8, 2012 two unknown armed suspects entered the Dollar General located at 1113 W Jackson Street and robbed them. The suspects are described as being black males that entered and exited the store on foot. Both suspects were wearing ski masks and gloves to conceal their identities. If you have any information as to the identity of those responsible for this armed robbery, please contact Det. Toby Knifer at (229) 227-3396 or call crime stoppers at (229) 227-3305."
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To the editor:
The Swansboro Rotary Club is proud to announce that the President Emeritus James Leroy Henderson Scholarship will be awarded again this year.
The goal of this scholarship is two fold: First to honor Dr. Henderson who was the founding president of Coastal Carolina Community College and a longtime Swansboro Rotarian; and second to assist students who attend Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, in the vocational/technical fields of study.
The scholarship applications are available in the guidance counselor�s office at Croatan High School, Swansboro High School, Coastal Carolina Community College Financial Aid office and the Swansboro Rotary Civic Center.
The scholarships will be in the amount of $1,000.
Checks will be made payable to the scholarship winner and Coastal Carolina Community College with any unused proceeds returned to the Swansboro Rotary Club.
Dr. Henderson was a very kind and stately gentleman. Two of his passions were education and assisting people achieve their goals in life.
The deadline for applying is June 17, 2013.
Michael A. Hodges
Editor�s note: Michael A. Hodges is co-chairman of the scholarship committee for the Swansboro Rotary Club.
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HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) - The National Park Service says federal budget cuts will likely cause reductions in ranger-led tours and monument maintenance at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg.
Park Superintendent Susan Trail told The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown (http://bit.ly/ZqwB0Y ) Monday that programs for schoolchildren may also be reduced.
She says the park's visitor center probably won't extend its hours of operation this summer. The closing time is usually extended from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. during the summer months.
Trail says the park's plan for dealing with the budget cuts should be finished in a couple of weeks.
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I was born and raised in Atlanta and earned my undergraduate degree from Auburn University. After graduating, I moved to Orlando, Florida to work for Walt Disney World in their Industrial Engineering Department. This is my first semester at Georgia Tech, and I am pursuting my master's in Health Systems. I am very excited to be back in Atlanta and living with my older sister.
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It was a great opportunity to hear Julia Jones speak today. Her experience and insight into hospital design exposed me to many design elements I would like to further research and incorporate into our project. I am especially interested in "room messaging" and the impact of information on the patient/family experience, their outcome, and their level of understanding/education. Other key take-aways from her presentation are; the integration of efficiency, philanthropy, and patient focus into design, and how consideration of payer/service mix is an essential criterion for successful design.
Below is an interesting link to "A Pediatric Hospital Bedside Patient Entertainment & Education System" that has been piloted at ACH Arkansas Children's Hospital.