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April 30, 2009
More Baby RPattz Photos from Life&Style
P.S. I wonder if Life & Style actually had permission to release these private photos. Some of them seem quite personal, like the ones with his mom that I chose not to post here.
RPattz giggles upon seeing fans as he leaves New Moon set
I only know who these people are because of
Goddess Stephenie Meyer
However, some of you may care to know how this Emily-person didn't become Bella:
Browning is eager to finally tell her side of the "Twilight" tale. "Maybe I should set it straight a little bit, because there are so many rumors flying around," she said. "People are coming up to me and saying, 'Oh, my God. You turned ['Twilight'] down?' and all this horrible stuff!
"What actually happened is that I was asked to audition — not take the part, but to just audition — shortly after 'The Uninvited' had finished filming," the actress said. "And I'm not the type of person who can just work back-to-back. So I was just exhausted, and I was like, 'I'm sorry, but I just can't sign on to a trilogy right now.'"
Read the rest of the article at MTV.
Rob Leaving Bella's House This Morning
Thanks to RobPattzNews via ROBsessed!
Don't Mess With Peetah
Talk about hell's kitchen!
Sounds like things got a little heated the other day over at Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth's house—and I'm to blame!
I recently posted some jokey comments Garth made to me during an interview about being "pissed off" that hubby Peter doesn't cook for her like he apparently does for his Twilight costars.
Mr. Facinelli cooked up a response to yours truly.
"Lets not try to make a 'meal' out of this," he wrote in an email. "My wife was joking. The reason I stopped cooking so much is because she's better at it. And most nights I take her out to eat anyway. She's not 'pissed off.' So lets not try to stir up some controversy where it doesn't exist."
I quickly offered to buy Facinelli and Garth dinner, but I never heard back from them...until yesterday.
My intrepid reporter Dahvi Shira caught up with Facinelli at last night's LG Rumorous Night party.
"Tell Marc I'm going to kick his ass," he said. "Tell him if I see him, I'm going to kick his ass."
Not to worry, Mr. Facinelli was joking.
With that out of the way, Dahvi then grilled him for New Moon scoop. He said the cast hangs out together all the time.
What kind of things do they like to do?
"Dinner at my house," Facinelli laughed. "Marc Malkin knows all about it."
Stop Staring at Ashley Greene
'New Moon' Montepulciano Extra Casting has been Taking Place!
Mrs. Meraz is a lucky lady
Kellan Lutz Returns to LA on Wednesday Night -- in a Fedora
International Hunky Vampire (& Human) Whereabouts Guide
Read the entire article here.
New York City. Robert Pattinson, who plays the 104-year-old virgin Edward Cullen, will be shooting the romance "Remember Me" directed by Allen Coulter ("Hollywoodland") and cowritten by "Rachel Getting Married"'s Jenny Lumet.
Chicago and the 'burbs. Kellan Lutz (Emmett) will be shooting the new "Nightmare on Elm Street" in the sleepy suburb of Barrington, Illinois -- and they could need some extra scared teenagers!
Vietnam. Jackson Rathbone (Jasper) will be shooting "The Last Airbender" for M. Night Shyamalan, in which he plays a stubborn teenage warrior opposite "Slumdog Millionaire"'s Dev Patel.
Los Angeles. Kristen "Bella Swan" Stewart will be in town in a few short weeks working on "The Runaways," a biopic of Joan Jett costarring Dakota Fanning who is also part of the Volturi.
Des Moines, IA. Harboring a secret crush on Billy Burke's Charlie Swan? Find him in the cornfields to shoot the domestic drama "Ticket Out" with Ray Liotta.
Eating Humble Pie for Breakfast: Michael Sheen is a Voracious Twitterer, and I owe him an apology
@michaelsheen sounds lovely. quick question on New Moon.. are you coming to Vancouver or only do Italy?@m101349 vancouver.@michaelsheen Hi Michael! What part of filming New Moon are you most looking forward to? New fan base? New actors to work with? Etc@CamKayde Hmmm...not sure.Think I'm going to feel pretty old around all the young upstarts. I will try and scare them all with my red eyes.@michaelsheenHave u read the Twilight Saga?Any ideas then how to bring Aro to life?:)@Bella1840 Working my way through the books now@michaelsheen ..your not in italy filming yet are you? R u excited?@kellyprovence I am indeed. Excited that is as opposed to being in Italy.@michaelsheen have you worked with any of the New Moon actors before?@kellyprovence Not that I'm aware but met Robert at the Oscars
@michaelsheen Michael Sheen, you seem far too preoccupied with New Moon to actually be Michael Sheen. Or are you truly that interested?No response. Note to self: Nice job, you douchebag!
Dear Michael,
Not like you read my blog or anything, but I am SO sorry. After being fooled by one too many FakerAshleys & FauxKellans, my FauxTwitter-radar is broken.
I loved you in Frost/Nixon!
Sheepish TCA
Art Gets The Boot + Chokin' on the Dust
From How to Be. Thanks, Phia!
Dali, A Potential Soundtrack Gig & Being Mistaken for a Bum: Cool RPattz Interview!
Source: Fandango
Fandango: There was the showy, intentionally bizarre public Dalí and then there is his art, which should be taken very seriously. Have you thought about that as it applies to your own work?
Pattinson: Yeah. He had a fanatical control over how he was perceived. But now it's really out of control – out of your control. Your public image just seems to be in the hands of faceless strangers. You see these stories come up all the time and you're like, "Jesus. How do you know…?"
Fandango: Is it harder playing a real person, as opposed to playing the fictional Edward Cullen who had his story laid out in black and white?
Pattinson: I think in a lot of ways it's kind of the same. You're still playing fiction even though you're playing a real character. It's the same kind of approximation of somebody. The only thing that you can take from the book is the general outline, the mood changes, the emotional changes and development. I'm not playing it exactly as it is in the book.
Fandango: Dalí was a famed surrealist and no doubt you've had your share of surreal experiences in the last few months – like fans screaming over cardboard cutouts of you at the video store.
Pattinson: I know! I was in a Blockbuster on the day it was being released. I had forgotten it was being released that day. There were two families who had come with eight- or nine-year old-daughters to get their DVD. They were standing in the line crying and I stood watching what all this commotion was about. They didn't know I was there or anything. I was just thinking "Wow, you're crying about a DVD." It's fascinating.
Fandango: And you never revealed yourself to them?
Pattinson: No way! [laughs]
Fandango: Do you and your castmates try to top each other with the wild post-fame encounters you've had?
Pattinson: In a lot of ways they are all quite similar. The funny thing is that I'm always going around trying to look as inconspicuous as possible I find that people are always really disappointed when they actually recognize me. They are like '"Oh! At first I thought you were a bum but then I realized who you were."
Fandango: You're just getting started shooting New Moon. How are things going?Fandango: How is working with the new director, Chris Weitz?
Pattinson: The interesting thing about this one is that so much of my character is in Bella's head. It's based on a mixture of memories and nightmares. Bella thinks she is going mad. I get to do some really creepy stuff. In other words, Bella is really frightened of [her hallucinations]. It's really, really different than Twilight. I think that a lot of people will be kind of scared by this one. I wanted to try and put that into Twilight but I couldn't really find a way to make Edward scary.
Pattinson: He's a great guy. He's very, very talented, and articulate. I guess it must be kind of stressful for him to take this on. It's got so much expectation. He just seems very calm about everything.
Fandango: What was it like attending the Academy Awards for the first time?
Pattinson: I got there and then I'm sitting in the second row. It was unbelievable. I keep thinking that something terrible is going to happen. "Death" is the only thing I'm thinking the whole time. I just used up all my luck so I'm probably going to die at 23 or something.
Fandango: Did you discover that any of the hugely famous stars that were there were actually fans of Twilight, or their kids love the movie?
Pattinson: Robin Wright Penn came up to me. I thought that was kind of amazing after her husband had just won Best Actor. That was very, very surreal.
Fandango: You contributed a couple of songs to the Twilight soundtrack. Are you still pursuing music, and will you be doing more for New Moon?
Pattinson: I'm in talks to do a soundtrack for another movie, composing. I cannot say what it is yet, but I really, really, really want to do. I don't think I'm going to have anything on New Moon, but never say never.
Fandango: And next you might be doing Memoirs, which has been described as a story of two star-crossed lovers trying to overcome family tragedies.Fandango: Finally, for many people, Dalí became known as the artist with the crazy mustache and today you're the actor with the wild hair. Did you recognize the parallel in the hirsute trademarks?
Pattinson: That will hopefully happen. It's not finalized yet. It's a great script and it's something different from anything I've done before. I was in New York working on rewrites the other day with Jenny [Lumet, screenwriter of Rachel Getting Married]. It seemed like its going to be really, really, really good.
Pattinson: [laughs] I didn't think about that, but it's funny because people are still bringing up my hair, even though I cut it off to make it different. That is quite funny. God. I hope that I don't get known for that for the rest of my life.
Awesome Peter Interview: No Boob-grab in New Moon & other Filming Details
"Well, nothing's shot in order but we've shot the…let's see…the birthday scene. We've shot that. And we've the voting scene. I'm not going to tell you what we all voted, but read the book. What else did we shoot? I shot stitching up Bella which was a lovely little scene. I pretty much mostly almost finished. I have a couple other shots to do in May and then we're done."Also, Peter ran into Stephenie Meyer at Disneyland recently!
I saw Stephenie Meyer at Disneyland. We went to Disneyland – just randomly went to Disneyland with my family and we both were eating dinner at the [Blue] Bayou restaurant, you know, Pirates of the Caribbean. And it was so odd. She walked over and I was like, 'This is too coincidental.' But, I should have told her, 'You know, why did you take the Cullens out of the second book so much?' I did tell her, 'You know what? I'm a little upset I didn't get to go to Italy.' I said, 'Carlisle could have shown up in Italy.'"Watch the video and read the rest of the interview transcript here. [via New Moon Movie]
Peek-a-Boo! Taylor Pics I Missed Because I Need to Pay My Bills
Sunday he and his dad hooked up for a friendly lunch with a girl he used to work with back in the Nickelodeon days. Vancouver is a major production hotspot right now! The girl was accompanied by her mother who is also her publicist. Needless to say, mom/publicist was hoping she could hitch a ride onto Taylor who now, as you know, has earned a very high profile.See more pics of Taylor with this girl-i-can't-name and other photos of him camera-shy over at Lainey Gossip.
This is why the four of them were walking around downtown that afternoon trying to attract attention, practically flailing their arms around until the paps were notified. And so they came. And then Taylor's dad and no-name girl's mom (what's she called? no clue, don't care) tried to get out of the way to encourage the two being shot together.
Don't worry about drama. There is no drama. Selena is a Disney child. She knows the business, she understands how this business works. Taylor is learning too.
Because the next day, Monday, as soon as his photos with Selena dropped and made a huge splash, suddenly he was all camera shy. Not 24 hours before, he was walking around downtown Vancouver, happily promoting a friend (this girl has the makings of a new Shelfy Biel, non?) and the next day his dad and trainer are all pap-phobic and escaping.
EDIT: Thanks to 4tnz, we now know that this chickadee is Victoria Justice. Read more at 4tnz.
KStew & RPattz Make People's Most Beautiful of 2009
The Twilight star, 22, says he doesn't quite understand his heartthrob status – or the fuss about his signature tousled do. "I don't get it. It's funny, you look the same for years and no one ever mentions it. Then suddenly it's a big deal."See the sneak preview of 2009's Most Beautiful at People.com.
April 29, 2009
RPattz Baby Photos on ET Tonight
EDIT: Ok. So I could not blog today, and my sister (who hasn't seen Twilight btw) helped me post this. For the record, I'm not *that* excited about seeing this pics. Thanks, butthead.
Cam Gigandet's Baby Gets a Name
JustJared.com exclusively reveals Cam Gigandet and Dominique Geisendorff's baby's name: Everleigh Ray Gigandet!
What do you think?
More Goofy VMan Outtakes
Check them all out at radaronline.com!
Thanks, Alexis!
Win RPattz's Shirt & Sneakers From How To Be
P.S. Dunno about you, but I'm not really coveting those sneaks...
Be Robert Pattinson's Leading Lady in 'Remember Me'
Summit Entertainment, the production company behind The Twilight Saga films, is currently in pre-production for a new project titled Remember Me, and Robert Pattinson will be starring in the film. Remember Me is shooting this summer in New York while the actor is between Twilight sequels New Moon, which wraps at the end of May, and Eclipse, which starts in August.Get more details at Acting 411. Thanks to ROBsessed!
A female lead is in the process of being cast, while Rachel Getting Married writer Jenny Lumet and Will Fetters have finished the latest draft of the screenplay. Summit co-chairman and CEO Patrick Wachsberger described the film as this generation's Love Story.
KStew & Dakota Fanning Starring Together in Cutlass (Better Version)
Since not everyone can experience the downtown Manhattan hootenanny known as the Tribeca Film Festival in person, the folks at said fest have arranged for four short films to be available at the YouTube Screening Room. One of these shorties is Cutlass, a 16-minute interlude written and directed by Kate Hudson. It stars Kristen Stewart, Virginia Madsen, Dakota Fanning, Kurt Russell, and Chevy Chase, and it's a devastatingly heartwarming story of the lifelong bond parents share with their children...when they buy stuff. Okay, fine. Perhaps I'm being a tad glib. Here's the story: Madsen plays a mom whose daughter (Fanning) covets a $1,200 vintage guitar, which reminds her of the time her 1970s self (Stewart) convinced her pops (Russell) to help her buy her very first car from a man named Stan (Chase). The production value is sky-high -- check out the lighting on Stewart in particular; girl looks gorgeous! -- and obviously, Hudson has a leg-up on most first-time filmmakers when it comes to casting famous folks.Thanks, Twilight Times!
Cam Could Be on the Brink of Fame (if you vote for him)
Cam Gigandet has been nominated for one of MTV LOGO's NewNowNext awards: "Brink of Fame: Actor." This award will be broadcast on the NewNowNext awards show on LOGO on Saturday, June 13th at 9pm (and online also). See more details here, and clicky on the pic to vote.
Thanks, Morgan.
Tattoos, etc: Jackson is a Lost Boy + Octomom is not a TwiCrack Addict
I only have one right now, but I definitely plan on getting more. My friends and I were kind of the bad kids in school, the troublemakers. We went to Interlochen Arts Academy, this really great boarding school in Michigan, and there were six of us who were always acting out against authority. The school administration was like, "Stay away from those boys-they're 'Lost Boys,'" so that's what everyone called us. When I was 18, I got a tattoo that says, "I'm lost."Read the rest here.
Also, while in the subject of tattoos, Radaronline.com has an interview with Octomom, where Octomom reveals that she has no idea what Twilight is while waiting to get her 8th tattoo. (See video around :57)
Love Custard, etc.
Read what she has to say at TwiTarded about Vampire McLovin -- but just a warning, it's for mature audiences only (which is just gonna make you all want to look even more...).
P.S. I will never look at custard the same way.
More Floppy Mop Stills
Thanks, Loan! :-)
April 28, 2009
Cameron Bright gets to kiss Dakota Fanning on the Cheek in their 1st scene + Won't be Going to Italy
"It's going to be kind of weird," admits the Nanaimo actor who confesses he had to be dragged to see Twilight, the first in a series of movies based on Stephenie Meyer's popular romantic teenage vampire novels.Of Dakota Fanning, Cameron had the following to say about meeting her at the Critic's Choice Awards in LA a couple of years ago:
"All the guys were saying, 'It's a chick movie,' but it was really good," Bright recalls. "I'm glad to be a part of it."
No sooner had news reports surfaced about Bright joining the New Moon cast headlined by Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and Michael Sheen than he began getting text messages from his friends.
"Even if you're in it for five minutes, you're huge," says the Victoria-born actor who made his debut in a Telus commercial. "You're revered."
"She didn't know who I was, so when I introduce myself and go, 'Hey, do you remember me?' she'll probably say no," he says, adding he should get to know her quickly on the Vancouver set. "In our first scene I get to kiss her on the cheek."Inneresting. Will the Volturi show up in Vancouver soon? :-)
Since his scenes are interiors, he won't be joining her when exterior Volturi sequences are shot in Tuscany, however.
Read the whole article here.
Lunch on this: More Awesome VMan Outtakes
Peter Facinelli Talks Night Shoots & Boob-Grabbing
"I love night shoots. Everybody else is [tired] by like two, three in the morning, which is weird because I'm the old guy!" Facinelli tells PEOPLE at the Los Angeles premiere of Ghosts of Girlfriends Past on Monday night.Also, Peter spoke of preparing for his upcoming role in Nurse Jackie:
"They should be the ones that should be like party hardy all night long," jokes the 35-year-old of his young costars including Robert Pattinson, 22, Kristen Stewart, 19, and 17-year-old Taylor Lautner. "At five in the morning I was like, 'I could go another 10 hours!' And they were like, 'Crash!' "
Next up, Facinelli will play another kind of doctor in Nurse Jackie, a Showtime dramady debuting in June. How did he prepare to play the "quirky" character, who inappropriately grabs costar Edie Falco? "I did do a whole class on boob grabbing!" he says with a laugh. What did wife Jennie Garth think about that? He teases, "[I told her], 'You're my test subject!' "Read the rest here. Thanks, Twilight Times, Loan & Brandi!
Daddy Cullen talks New Moon, Taylor & Twilight Fans -- and says he's returning to Filming in May
Guess there are still more Dr. Cullen scenes to come! Thanks, Jen!
Jamie Campbell Bower Needs a Belt
Twilight Devotee Laura tells us that Campbell Bower rocked the house (which seems to be a trend for males in the franchise), and also rocked some low-sitting denim.Read the rest here.
"He was playing the guitar like nobody's business," Laura says, "[but} I really wanted him to pull up his jeans!"
Despite the plumber wardrobe, the young star (of Sweeney Todd fame) graciously posed for fan pictures after his set.
"He seemed really flattered...like, 'Wow, I'm really famous.'"
April 27, 2009
Cliff Notes: Meet the New New Moon Cast
ReelzChannel has a couple of awesome rundowns of who's who in New Moon, like the one above. Check out both the New Wolf Pack Guide and the Volturi Guide.
Where you've seen him: In Smallville, Stargate: Atlantis, and Supernatural. This guy likes his TV!
In New Moon: Marcus can read relationships, which is handy when you're a leader of an ancient vampire clan. Nothing gets past him.
Verdict: Mean-looking and intimidating, he'll be great as bored, menacing Marcus.


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RALEIGH, N.C. -- Christian Jones can hardly count all the times it was over, only to find out that NC State still had life.
It was over at the half, when Florida State's defense had dominated. It was over when Tyler Hunter thumped Shadrach Thornton short of the marker on a fourth-down play with just 2:47 remaining. It was over on any one of the three third-down stops on NC State's final drive that were followed each time by failure on fourth down.
That's what nagged at Jones after it really was over, after NC State pulled off the 17-16 upset of No. 3 Florida State, surely ending the Seminoles hopes for a national championship. There had been so many stops, so many big plays, so many moments when it might have turned out differently -- until it didn't.
"There wasn't much devastating, but those fourth downs, we had an opportunity to get off the field and we didn't," Jones said.
The vaunted Florida State defense never collapsed under the weight of mounting pressure and, defensive tackle Everett Dawkins insists, it never caved amid the furious pace of NC State's no-huddle offense in the waning minutes of the game.
This was death by a thousand pin pricks.
Mike Glennon completed 30 passes Saturday night, the longest of which went for 24 yards. That one was a dump off to a running back who scampered freely down the field. Sixteen of Glennon's 30 completions went to running backs or tight ends. The handful of passes he made to the wideouts came on crossing patterns over the middle that FSU's linebacking corps was powerless to stop.
"It's just hard because they're getting what they can from us," said Jones, who tallied a game-high 14 tackles. "Most of the game we covered them pretty well, but all those little yards add up."
In the week leading up to the game, Florida State's defensive line was giddy at the prospect of attacking a statuesque quarterback, but the pressure never developed.
Bjoern Werner and Cornellius Carradine were held without a sack, as the NC State offensive line, absent three starters due to injury, held the pass rush at bay, and Glennon rarely provided Werner or Carradine with an inviting target.
"They did a lot of schemes and stuff to stop us from getting back there, a lot of slides and different stuff," Dawkins said. "They keyed in on some guys on our defensive line and tried to take them out of the game. And the quarterback, when you did get back there, he threw the ball quick."
The game plan was impeccable for NC State.
In the first half, the Wolfpack found virtually nothing offensively. They'd managed just 68 yards on 29 plays -- 21 of which went for three yards or fewer. They had no answers.
In the second half, the torture began with every dink followed by a dunk, and eventually the weight of it all became too much for the Florida State defense.
"They switched it up," Dawkins said. "They ran the ball less, started hitting us with crossing routes, quick passes."
The numbers for Florida State's defense shouldn't have been discouraging. NC State mustered just 66 yards on the ground. Glennon managed just 4.7 yards per attempt. The Wolfpack converted just five of 18 third-down tries.
And yet it wasn't enough.
"The defense played their hearts out," Jimbo Fisher said. "(NC State) fought for the inches, made the inches, and we didn't."

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I was pleased I finally purchased some and I keep it with me wherever I go!
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I only brought this as my sister had it and I tried it out and thought this is the best lip balm I ever used in my life.
Well kiehl's is an America brand which is starting to get well known in the UK now! There stores in Covent Garden which I recommend people go to as any purchase you receive other samples to try out. There is also kiehl's stockiest in space nk, Selfridges. But I recommend space nk over Selfridges as they sell this lip balm more expensive then what I paid for. I saw the lip balm pot there for £11 whilst I paid £7.50. if you check kiehls actual website you see not only the kiehl's #1 is on the site you see different lip balms with a tint if colour and higher SPF.
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Packaging of the product the kiehls company likes to keep their plain packaging. The lip balm is in a plain white with black writing, with ingredients and how to use the product. This has a SPF of 4, the other review is wrong. I do think the pot looks better then the tube.
The tube size is 15ml as same with the pot.
well if you have the tube a little goes along way, I was offering my lip balm to my friend and she squeeze too much out and I saw how my product was going to waste as she washed it off her hands. The first impression of the lip balm was it had a nice unscented yellow green texture. The product in the pot is a more orange/yellow colour.
All you need is a very thin layer; the lip balm easily absorbs onto your lips in instant and leaves it very soft and supple. It lasts quite a long while and I found I don't need to reapply as much. I only need to apply it twice a day max. Usually i only use it once a day. Results super soft lips.
This is why I can't live with it my kiehl's. Other lip balm gives me the softness but goes away in 10 mins. I know other reviewers said vaseline is just as good, but i have super super super dry lips and vaseline dry out my lips in 5 mins. With this I hardly reapply any more products which are why I hardly use it.
I think if you was to buy this product choose the pot over the tube as I found the lid is hard to grip and I keep dropping it in the floor! the one in the tube seems to run out more! but they are both last very long and its been a 6 months and i still have plenty left!
Buy this now! Body shop sells their lip balms for about £5 a little extra can get you this fabulous product!
First of all, I think that Kiehl's is quite a hard brand to get hold of (at least where I live). This lip balm was on my wishlist for years, as I couldn't find a stockist in my area. Luckily I was eventually sent one for free, to test.
The white squeezy tube is very plain looking. It is quite thin, just over 10cm long (it contains 15ml of product), and covered with writing. On the front, underneath the Kiehl's logo and product title is a description of the product. It states that the "...formula contains soothing ingredients and moisturizing oils to provide relief to dry, parched lips." It also mentions that the SPF15 provides UVA and UVB protection (which is great), and gives instructions for applying the product. The back of the tube contains advice on using the product, and the ingredients list.
The packaging is great and very easy to use. Underneath the cap is a slanted applicator, which has a generously sized hole, through which you can squeeze out the product with ease (the texture of the balm isn't very thick, which helps too). The squeezy tube makes it easy to control how much product comes out, and the slanted applicator makes the product easy to apply on the go.
The lip balm itself is an unappealing yellow colour, but it looks clear on the lips, and gives a slight gloss. It has a nice texture - it isn't gloopy and thick, and it glides easily over the lips, providing a comfortable feeling. It feels moisturising on the lips for quite a while, and it isn't sticky at all - it just feels very smooth and emollient, before wearing off (it disappears from my lips after half an hour to an hour). The balm seems flavourless to me, which I don't like (I prefer my balms/glosses to have a nice flavour).
In the short-term, the balm made my lips feel moisturised and soft. For the first couple of days, my lips felt adequately moisturised with only a few applications of the balm a day. However, after those first couple of days, I had to apply the balm more often, because my lips started to feel drier than usual. I found that the balm wasn't adequately moisturising for my lips in the long-term. My lips had been in good condition before I started using the balm, but after a week, they were feeling drier than normal. With my normal lip balm, I only need to apply it once or twice a day to keep my lips in good condition, however, I needed to apply the Kiehl's lip balm a number of times a day to keep my lips feeling moisturised.
Petrolatum is the main ingredient in this lip balm, and this just creates a barrier on the lips. However, the balm also contains ingredients such as sweet almond oil, wheat germ oil, and aloe vera. I thought that these lovely ingredients might make it an effective moisturising lip balm in the long-term, but unfortunately not (for me, anyway).
I wouldn't buy this lip balm again, because it isn't as good as my usual one, even though it contains some lovely ingredients, and SPF15 (which my usual lip balm doesn't have).
According to some websites, the price of this lip balm is £10. There is a Kiehl's store in London, and Kiehl's counters in Space NK and Selfridges.
Before I went on holiday, I decided to pack the bare essentials, I never like to take too much with me, I pretty much took what I was wearing, a lip gloss, a vintage tee shirt, jeans and flip flops, and hit the shops as soon as I got there, lol. Anyway whilst packing I knew I needed to take my favourite lip balm with me, Benefits Benetint lip balm. Anyway something horrible happened, I couldnt find it anywhere. Anyway rather than running out and buying a new one, I decided to try something new what a surprise. Ive always been a fan of Kiehls beauty products and use their facial cleanser and moisturiser, anyway whilst in Space NK I saw Kiehls Lip balm #1 in a bowl, and decided to purchase it and lets just say I wont be buying Benetint lip balm again.
Kiehls was a family founded pharmacy back in 1851. The first pharmacy to open was in New York. Now Kiehls dont advertise, I never noticed this but they really dont. I guess good word of mouth has helped them get where they are today. One of the reasons Kiehls stands out compared to other brands is because they apparently represent a blend of cosmetic, pharmaceutical, herbal and medical knowledge, and use this to create their amazing products. I dont know why but that makes me have more faith in their products, its like the word medical makes all the difference, lol. Up until a few years ago I found it quite difficult to attain any Kiehls products, the only store I remember even having their stuff was SpaceNK, and since I didnt have one near me, getting there was a mission in itself. Most of my Kiehls products came straight from the states. Now slowly but surely Kiehls is starting to appear in department stores all over the country, a sign this brand really is getting bigger.
The packaging for all Kiehls products is, in a word, boring. Its so plain and theres really nothing going on. All packaging is recyclable, and apparently this is because that way they can spend more money on what really matters, their products. The whole range of Kiehls products are white with directions written on the front of the bottle, and with advice and ingredients on the back of the bottle. The package in this case is a plain white tube with a black lid. It has the Kiehls logo on the front, and text explaining why exactly this lip balm is good for you. The text is quite small but still readable. On the back is has the ingredients of the lip balm listed. So I guess you could say it has very basic packaging, something I loathe but when the actual product is that good, the packing just doesnt matter anymore. Can you believe I just said that?? Anyway this lip balm also comes in a pot, for convenience I decided to purchase the tube, as pots can be irritating when you have to dip your finger in it. For £6.50 you do get a fair bit. The tube contains 15ml so its not a massive tube but you do get your moneys worth as it really does last for ages.
When I purchased it, it was a complete impulse buy, I didnt try it on in the store, the only reason I did buy it was because it was produced by Kiehls (one of my favourite skincare brands) and it was by the till take note store managers ;)
The lip balm claims to contain soothing ingredients and moisturising oils to provide relief and sun protection to dry, parched lips. The actual lip balm has a SPF 4, which straight away makes it better than your run of the mill lip balm. I personally believe this lip balm is the best Ive ever tried. It instantly makes my lips feel softer and smoother. The real test came was when I relied on this lip balm in the winter, and it made all the difference. My lips are so much drier in winter so I was relieved I didnt need to buy a separate lip balm for summer and winter. I mean I was under the impression since this lip balm had a SPF 4 that it was only suitable for summer, but no you can use it just as much in winter.
I didnt actually happen to try this product until I reached Los Angeles; I needed a lip balm and completely forgot about this one, it just happened to be lurking at the bottom of my handbag. I opened it there and then, and used it, the texture is lovely, and its smooth and so easy to use. Its not too thick but not thin that you cant apply it, its the right texture. The balm is a transparent yellow colour, not really all that appealing but that doesnt really matter. I for some reason thought I needed quite a fair bit as the tube directs you to apply liberally, but as soon as I applied it I realised you only need a little bit, as its of quite a thick consistency. I find that when I do apply quite a bit I end up rubbing most of it off my lips anyway as too much can get annoying, so best bet is to just apply a little.
The texture is somewhat reminiscent of Vaseline, but slightly thicker and smoother. I find that Vaseline tends to leave my lips dry. I dont understand why but maybe after years of using it, it just doesnt cut it anymore. Even though I do think this lip balm is absolutely fabulous, I do find myself re-applying quite often, which I honestly dont mind as you use it so sparingly that it really wont run out as quickly as you think. The texture might be great but unfortunately it has no lovely smell, which is probably the first thing I look for in a lip balm. It just smells like something basic, well to even say it has a smell is pushing it.
I recommend this to all lip balm fiends like myself. Look beyond the boring packaging and youll find a truly great product. It really is a must have product which will leave your lips oh so soft. Its a great product to have and is so good to your lips; you wont know how you lived without it! Kiehls products are available to buy from all good department stores. They have a website http://www.kiehls.com/ which is good for looking at their range of products but unfortunately they dont deliver to the UK.
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While this balm does do a good job of conditioning your lips, so does Vaseline. Overall, I am not impressed, and this slimy, slidy "balm" has landed itself outside of my vast makeup bag. First of all, the angled tube application is a bit gloopy and can get fuzzy and messy very quickly if you don't constantly wipe it off with a tissue after each application. Second--the balm sometimes 'separates' in the tube, leaving a layer of oil to squirt out with the more solid waxy balm, which is really pretty gross. The smell isn't my favorite, either. For a great balm, check out Carmex or Lush's Lite Lip Balm. Rosebud salve is also nice. Also, good old Chapstick, beauty product junkie though I am, still reigns supreme.
I've been dying to try Kiehl'l products since I was still in my country. But Kiehl's products are quiet difficult to find in there, so I have to wait until I came to England for my study. You can imagine how happy I am when I found Kiehl's counter in Harrods! When I got to England, this place was really cold for me. Everything on me become dry. My hair, my face, also my skin. The worst is that my lips also chopped and sometimes bleed a little. Thats why from all Kiehl's products that I've read on fashion magazine, their Lip Balm #1 is the first one on my priority list. As I expected, it works really well. The lipbalm appearance is almost looks the same as other petrolatum lipbalm. But the special thing about this one is its contains Squalane, one treasure that comes from the wonders of the sea. Its contains all the goodies that I need to make my lips back to "normal" such as almond oil, cottonseed oil, vegetable oil, wheat germ oil, castor oil...etc *tired typing*...hehehe Another good thing about this lipbalm is, when you use it before lipstick, it will gives a nice shine to your lips (but not too much!) even when you use it alone, it will make you lips looks soft and healthy. The packaging? well as all of kiehl's products, it looks so vintage circa 1800. Of course its because of Kiehl's company was established in 1851. As an American old pharmacy, Kiehl's still represents the same spirit of that era, which is good for the people who got tired with the modern-luxury products. Kiehl's lipbalm #1 came in 2 size. One is in a little jar (0.7oz) and another one is on a tube (0.5oz)....the price? yes, a little expensive compare to other petrolatum lipbalms but very reasonable compares to designer brands lipbalms, especially with the lovely result that you gonna get from it. For the jar is about GBP 6 and for tube size is about GBP 5.50. If you need a lipbalm in your t
able at home or at work, then get the jar because you can get more with little price difference, but to take around, I prefer the tube one, especially I like to carry my lipbalm in my pocket. The down side? well, honestly, it taste a bit strange when the first time you use it. Its a bit "over the sea" taste. But once you get use to it, its not a problem at all, especially, it only for a few seconds. Thats probably because of the Squalane and also its fragrance-free. Where can you buy it? as I mentioned earlier, you can find it in Harrods, or if you make a trip to Liberty, they have a quiet plenty selections of Kiehl's products. SpaceNK also carry Kiehl's brand in their shops....I also found a cute little Kiehl's specialty shop in covent garden that worth to stop by when shop around there. Cant go to those places? I just found out that you can ring Liberty, have you credit card ready and ask the operator to transfer you to Kiehl's counter, they can take your order and send it to your door. Another option is you can ask for SpaceNK catalogue thru their website and you can order quiet nice selections of Kiehl's from there.
I first purchased Kiehl's Lip Balm about six years ago when I went on a school trip to London. Whilst most of the other girls were in Topshop trying out their (at the time) new makeup range, I had bigger plans and dashed to beauty emporium SpaceNK in search of the balm. For several months prior to the visit I'd read about the product in Vogue (my bible) on various occasions. Almost every supermodel under the sun was accredited with using it. I had to have it! I was very anxious to try it. I spent an absolute fortune that day on other hard-to-find products like Hard Candy and Urban Decay nail polishes, Tweezerman tweezers, Stila and Poppy King lip-glosses' I wasn't disappointed with any of them. The lip balm came in a generously sized white jar with black writing. The stuff itself is a brown/orange colour. The texture is light and not at all greasy. It leaves the most wonderful dewy sheen on your lips (Gwyneth Paltrow uses it in many of her films instead of or on top of lipstick). The fragrance is very light and barely noticeable. On that initial trip, I also purchased Kiehl's Baby Lip Balm. This came in a wind up stick. I wasn't nearly as impressed with this than I was with the #1 Lip Balm. It was far too greasy and after about two weeks' use it began to crumble. I now live in Canada and the product can only be found at Holt Renfrew. Unfortunately, as it makes the USA InStyle "Best 150 Beauty Buys" list every year for over five years (in the lip balm category) the demand has grown. I stock pile the stuff (four small jars, four tubes, and one jumbo size jar at a time) as you can't just walk in and buy it! There is currently a three-month waiting list for it! The product comes in three forms of packaging as I mentioned previously. The smaller jar (0.7oz./19.8g) and the tube (0.5oz./14g) are great for your handbag. I keep the jumbo sized one (1oz./28g) at home and it's
great for when I watch TV (I just sit on the couch and slap some on every fifteen minutes). If you would like to view the products, pictures can be found at the following website: http://kiehls.site.yahoo.net/lipcolor.html I strongly recommend this product. My lips have a strong tendency to chap very severely. This was one of the first products that provided long-term relief. (I have found several others since.) I continue to use this one because of the texture and moisturising properties. If you happen to stumble upon it, give it a go.
No wonder Kiehls Lip Balm is a staple favourite among beauty afficianados everywhere. Although it can be difficult to find at times, it's well worth the reasonable price. After struggling to find a lip balm that didn't ultimately lead to drier, uncomfortable lips, I found Kiehls Lip Balm #1 and have never looked back. The consistency seems just about perfect and it won't disappear off lips an instant after you apply, unlike some of the more watery varieties. It's also a lot more moisturising than vaseline type balms and a lot easier to apply than solid chapstick. Add to this that it gives lips a subtle soft shine and it comes out a winner. The difference has to be experienced to be believed on this one!
I have used many lipbalms in my fun 18 years of living including ones by The Body Shop, Chapstick, Lobello, Blisteze, Carmex.....The list just goes on and on. But I was never really satisfied with these balms. I wanted a balm that made my lips feel moisturised 24/7 and would never ever be dry. Let me introduce you to KIEHLS LIP BALM. Now, some people say this product is just like vaseline but boy, this small amount of people couldn't be more wrong. Vaseline is simply a pure petroleum that keeps the lips moist where as Kiehl's lip balm contains a number of oils including Calendula to soothe, avocado and squalene. The balm can be used as a base under lipstick, used over lipstick for a moisturised and glossy pout or on it's own for a nice natural look. I really can't stress how great this product is but I started using it because my lips were chapped from the central heting and frostyness outside and as soon as I put this unscented stuff on my lips, they looked completely kissable! The balm comes in a tube or pot which I think is great since the tube is conveniant for people that don't like to smother their fingers in it! Oh, and one more thing! If applied thinly over the eyelashes in the evening,it makes them stay nice and strong!


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Seabiscuit Whiskey Decanter Set w/ Tapered Old Fashion Glasses
Seabiscuit Whiskey Decanter Set w/ Tapered Old Fashion Glasses
$ 79.00
In 1939 world famous sporting artist Richard E. Bishop was commissioned to create this exquisite rendering of Thoroughbred Champion Sea Biscuit. Seabiscuit (1933 –1947) was a champion Thoroughbred Racehorse foaled in Lexington, Kentucky on May 23, 1933 from the mare Swing On and sire Hard Tack, a son of Man o' War. Seabiscuit was named for his father, as hardtack or "sea biscuit", the name for a type of cracker eaten by sailors. A small horse, Seabiscuit had an inauspicious start to his racing career, but became an unlikely champion and a symbol of hope to many Americans during the Great Depression. Seabiscuit was the subject of a film by Charles Howard called Seabiscuit: the Lost Documentary (1939); a Shirley Temple film, The Story of Seabiscuit (1949); a book, Seabiscuit: An American Legend (2001) by Laura Hillenbrand; and a film adaptation of Hillenbrand's book, Seabiscuit (2003) that was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.
The black on glass etching is sophisticated enough but the platinum trimmed crystal puts it over the top. A must have for all who share the appreciation of throroughbred champions.
Born in Syracuse, New York in 1887, Richard E. Bishop was a noted painter, etcher, and writer. He graduated from Cornell University and continued his studies at the Graphic Sketch Club in New York City. In 1924, his Canada Geese was awarded the Charles Lea Prize from the Philadelphia Print Club. Bishop's paintings and prints may be found in the Honolulu Art Museum, the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. An artist internationally known for his wildlife prints, Bishop illustrated the book Prairie Wings by Edgar Queeney and, in 1936, published Bishop's Birds. He was the original artist for the prestigious Federal Duck Stamp program at its inaugural in 1936. The artist died in 1975 at the age of 87.
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In this expensive city I call home– where houses (er flats) are small and space is a great commodity– only the very privileged have the luxury of a guest bedroom. But many of us are ex-pats here in London who have friends and family making regular visits from abroad. Guest bedrooms (or at the very least, an extra bed) are in high demand!
After making our guests sleep on an air mattress for over a year, I decided there must be a better solution… And after a very long search (scouring at least 20 different furniture and sofa stores), I found it: a sofa-bed that is comfortable (and good-looking as well)! The Milano Sofa Bed is an extremely well-designed and sleek sofa that converts effortlessly into a sturdy and comfortable bed. (Even my mom, who has been known to buy and return more than 10 mattresses before finding one she agrees with, thinks it's comfortable)!
The Milano Bedding collection sells more than 10 different styles of sofa-beds (we chose the Louis-3). The arms and legs are customizable as well as the cover (you can choose from hundreds of colors and fabrics). The covers are also completely removable and washable– really handy if you have kids! You can also choose the mattress type depending on your preference: standard spring or polilatex foam.
The sofa converts to a bed in one simple step. There's no need to remove the cushions, as they fold up too. Sleek, simple and easy! We could not be more happy with ours. (My husband and I even spent a week on it while we were sleep-training the baby)!
The price? Well it's not cheap, but for the quality and convenience- it's worth the money. (Plus- consider what you'd pay in rent for the month if you had an extra bedroom)! Just don't buy it at Harrods… you can find them for WAY less at Espacio on Tottenham Court Road, and the staff could not be more helpful there. Alternatively, you can check their site for retailers near you.
(And Michela- I'm sure you understood from the name, but it's an Italian company based in Milan. Maybe you should check them out)!?!
If your mom thinks its comfortable, then it has to be so! My mom is just as picky about her beds, so I'd definitely keep a sofa bed that she actually thought was comfortable, too! Thanks for the tip about Espacio, I'll have to check it out. 🙂


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Complete with epic sunsets, high-octane chases and laid-back riding styles, the role that motorbikes play throughout the film industry has defined a style that has lasted for generations. From Steve McQueen's infamous ride aboard a Triumph TT Special in The Great Escape right through to the latest cinematic releases, Hollywood has always had a neat way of transforming the humble motorbike into a vehicle drenched in 'cool' connotations.
By looking at some of the films that have been released in modern times, we're keen to explore how the leather jacket in particular has played such a distinctive role within motorcycle folklore. Focusing on some of our Hollywood favourites, here are who we think have contributed the most to motorcycling's iconic image over the past few years…
Leonardo DiCaprio in The Aviator
Documenting the meteoric rise of Howard Hughes (Leonardo DiCaprio), Martin Scorsese's The Aviator follows the life and times of one of America's greatest self-made heroes. As Hughes falls in love with the fantastical world of aviation, the audience soon find themselves swooning over Hughes' style – with a brown leather jacket stealing the show in particular. Since the 1920s, the jackets worn by American pilots have found their way into the heart of British retail, resulting in an awesome collection being forged over the years. From fur-lined collars through to the DiCaprio's simple button-up option worn in The Aviator, there's nothing like riding a bike while sporting a look associated with the legends of the skies.
Olivia Newton-John in Grease
Ever wondered why at every costume party there are always at least half a dozen guests dressed as Sandy Olsson from Grease? Of course, we're not talking about the blouse-wearing ribbon-sporting girl that features throughout the majority of the film – no, no. We're talking about the permed goddess with the high-waisted leggings and buckled leather jacket of course! Lined in red fabric and worn on top of a black Bardot, Sandy's jacket in the final scene of the movie has been a steadfast look for biker chicks since the film's release way back in 1978.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Although Cruise's character Ethan Hunt spends most his time riding in nothing more than a pair of jeans and an open shirt, there are moments within Rogue Nation where Cruise can be seen sporting an awesome high-collared leather jacket. As a wardrobe staple, the style adorned by cruise can be worn to ride in or used as a casual jacket to complete a basic T-shirt and jeans look – meaning there's always an occasion for this classic number.
Rooney Mara in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Complete with an array of piercings, wild hairstyles and a look that could kill, Rooney Mara in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo represents all things renegade. However, despite her chokers, flesh tunnels and tattoos, the one item that really helps to portray her rebellious nature is her padded leather jacket. Worn on top of a standard dark hoody, Mara's character completes a laid-back look that can be seen in biker cafes throughout the world.
Bradley Cooper in Limitless
Based on Adam Glynn's novel The Dark Field, Limitless tells the story of Eddie Morra's (Bradley Cooper) rise from downbeat author to successful jetsetter. Throughout the movie, the use of motorbikes is almost non-existent, and yet Cooper's leather jacket plays a huge part in convincing the audience that his character possesses a 'bad boy' attitude often associated with bikers – so if you're looking at portraying a comparable image, it might be worth investing in a similar style.
Emilia Clarke in Terminator Genisys
Although, throughout the franchise's history, it was Arnie's awesome leather jackets that attracted the bulk of the praise, in 2015's Terminator Genysis, it was Schwarzenegger's co-star who stole the show. Sporting a folded collar zip-up jacket, Emilia Clarke's character, Sarah Connor, oozed with a sense of heroic style and all-action aesthetics. Shying away from the high-collared styles worn throughout the 1980s and 90s, Clarke's jacket makes an awesome addition to any biker chick's wardrobe, whether you're riding your hog or simply popping to the shops.
Daniel Craig in Sky fall
In 2012, Sky fall became the latest James Bond film produced by Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. Offering an abundance of swagger, slow motion action and Bond-like style, the one scene that sticks in the memory for bikers is the awesome rooftop motorbike chase that Bond (Daniel Craig) delivers while wearing a beautifully tailored suit. However, despite this awesome scene stealing the show for the majority, those willing to look a little further may have been able to spot Bond's vintage leather jacket, which is worn with pride throughout the film. Perfect for bikers looking to obtain a throwback look with retro connotations, there's no beating a vintage style when cruising through the town on your classic ride.
Kristen Stewart in The Twilight Saga
Upon becoming a vampire, Kristen Stewart's 'Bella' becomes immediately cooler in the saga's final film, Twilight: Breaking Dawn - Part Two. As hers eyes open to a deep shade of red, Bella is given a new look, which is superbly rounded off by an asymmetric leather jacket. Buttoning up from the side as opposed to the middle, Bella's jacket poses a great alternative to the standard zipper options that dominate today's market. For bikers looking to make a bold statement with attitude, try combining this asymmetric style with a check-scarf or retro bandana and be sure to stay warm and on-trend this winter.
Dane DeHaan in Life
Depicting the friendship between photographer Dennis Stock (Robert Patterson) and Hollywood sensation James Dean (Dane DeHaan), Life is a film that portrays the iconic Dean brilliantly. As a keen biker himself, JD always knew how dress when taking his Triumph TR5 Trophy for a spin. Sporting an infamous leather jacket complete with a high collar and studded lapels, Dean's style remains synonymous with today's rebels without a cause.
Megan Fox in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
When it comes to combining both glamour and style, look no further than Megan Fox in 2014's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. By twinning the timeless chic of a zip-up collared leather jacket with a bold mustard color scheme, fox adds an element of real fun to this versatile outfit. For bikers, there are world of options available when buying a leather jacket, so why not try matching your personal style to that of your bike? After all, nothing says dare devil quite like a jacket finished in Ducati red…


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Like our government does?
We have far too many talking heads who actually speak as if they created the world or invented radio frequencies or any other connections.
created the world, innented radio frequencies? Did have one too many or one too few cups of joe this morning?
They will be out of work when people quit endorsing their hateful and negative one-sided slants for personal gain. Much of their merits are lost on deception and failing to be honest about their agendas.
That is capitalism. Glad you agree with it. Care to name those YOU disagree with? There are dozens of talk radio hosts...
Healthy discussions would include other perspectives and not denigrate people who disagree on a few issues.
Oh, like the Senate democrats (and the former House leadership) allowing for debate of republican amendments?
Our system and culture has some advantages, yet it is not without fault and is being forced to alter course through enlightenment and letting go of some very destructive habits. Who is resisting and why?
Your views. What destructive habits? Spending beyond it's means?
Both sides have much to learn and share. Listen more. Just say no more often to those who would abuse others for profit.
Why do you assume that there are 2 sides? Can there be a divided America? Or, does a house divided, fall?
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Claudette, Inc. provides warranties accounting essay
Claudette, Inc. provides warranties for many of its products. The January 1, 2014, balance of the Estimated Warranty Liability account was $38,500. Based on an analysis of warranty claims during the past several years, this year's warranty provision was estimated to be 1% of sales. During 2014, the actual costs of servicing products under warranty were $51,000, and sales were $5,300,000.
1.) What amount of Warranty Expense will appear on the income statement for 2014?
2.) What amount will be reported in the Estimated Warranty Liability account on the December 31, 2014 balance sheet?
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127 Phantom Drive Toney, AL 35773
Courtesy: Amanda Howard Real Estate
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* Move-in ready * Executive style full brick home * Treed lot * Large covered front porch * Multiple living spaces * Soaring ceilings throughout * Extensive Crown molding * Gas log fireplace * Formal dining * Breakfast is open to kitchen * Granite countertops * Ample kitchen cabinetry * 2 master suites * 1 teen suite upstairs * Large media room * Glamour bath * Double vanities * Relaxing tub * Covered deck *
Courtesy: Kier Real Estate
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This is country living at its best in an almost new home. Desirable school district, quiet serenity in an all brick three bedroom 2 bath ranch home. Two car garage on a half acre lot. Low maintenance home with wood and tile floors. Plenty room for your pets or garden. Easy accessibility to major highways to Redstone Arsenal, supermarkets, restaurants, shopping, employment, and recreation. A great price for $124,900. Cheaper than renting.
9336 Pulaski Pike Toney, AL 35773
Courtesy: MarMac Real Estate
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Minutes away from shopping but far enough for privacy. Home sits on acre lot with mature trees. Formal living room, dining room, and kitchen with bar, hardwood floors throughout. The master bedroom has carpet, walk in closet , bath and study/office
136 Lance Road Toney, AL 35773
Courtesy: Re/Max Distinctive
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WOW! A beautifully remodeled 4 bedroom home with a finished basement on 2 acres!! So much is new - gutters and downspouts, LED lights in kitchen, lights/fans downstairs, flooring in kitchen and bathrooms, carpet and paint throughout, microwave and countertops in kitchen, 2" blinds and master bath completely remodeled. Heat pump-2013, Septic pumped-2009, Dishwasher-2010, Roof-2009, Outbuilding's siding and roof-2015. Endless opportunities for outdoor fun on this 2 acre property! MUST SEE!!
970 Toney Road Toney, AL 35773
Courtesy: First Choice Real Estate
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Property contains 2.86 acres of land 970 and 978 Toney School Road Call agent to see property that is currently has a tenant
113 Pulley Lane Toney, AL 35773
Courtesy: Ace Realty
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3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1551 sq ft, full brick home with a two car garage. Open floor plan featuring trey ceilings in Family Room and Master Bedroom. Kitchen has, breakfast area, pantry and ample cabinet storage. Also provides a double vanity in Master bath with a walk in closet.
420 Comet Drive Toney, AL 35773
Courtesy: Tennessee Valley Real Estate
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Remodeled 3 bedroom 2 full bath property. 1640 sq feet of brand new floor covering and appliances as well as a new hot water heater. Laundry room 6x20. HUGE storage. Fenced in back yard with two decks. A private deck off the Master Bedroom. Walk in closet in the Master Bedroom. Two car garage attached. Fenced in back yard. All new plumbing. Welcome Home
Courtesy: Amanda Howard Real Estate
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100% Financing Available * Quiet Country Living on 1.8+/- acres * New 3/4 inch hickory wood flooring * Fresh Paint * Great Room w/ vaulted ceiling & wood burning fireplace * New range/oven & microwave * Bonus room has vaulted ceiling & overlooks the deck & pool * Seller will remove pool if desired * Large master suite has walk-in closet * New carpet in bedrooms * Vinyl windows * Architectural Shingle Rood * Multi-level deck * Detached 2 car garage * Extra parking for boat or RV *
Courtesy: Newton Realty
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Impeccable custom built patio home in the prestigious Graystone Estates, this home is less than one year old and features upgrades at every turn. Hardwood floors throughout, upgraded lighting package, gas log fireplace with beautiful trim work, granite counter top and shaker white cabinets with stainless steel appliances, master suite with trey ceiling, glamour bath with spacious walk in closet, double vanity with granite, and spacious tile shower. Added storage in the garage, large rear patio with mature shade trees, and brick lined flower beds. You will love this custom built home, call today to schedule your showing!
Courtesy: Gordon Realty
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This adorable home is move in ready with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, new carpet and paint, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer /dryer, 1 car garage, eat in kitchen, with breakfast bar, spacious back yard for the kids to play and large deck for entertaining or relaxing.
Courtesy: Keller Williams Realty
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Great investment opportunity. Single story home, two-bedroom, large garage. Detached storage building does convey with the property. Within reach of major traveled highways. Roof 2007. Freezer stays with home. Home is sold As-Is. Don't let this one get away.
112 Deer Creek Trail Toney, AL 35773
Courtesy: Matt Curtis Real Estate, Inc.
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Beautiful design and functionality in this new construction custom built home located in a quiet and mature subdivision. 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths make a very comfortable living space, while the outdoor space gives plenty of opportunity with a full half acre corner lot. Inside you have hand scraped hardwood floors, stainless appliances, custom chosen chandeliers and lighting. This home is absolutely beautiful. If efficiency is what you're after, then you will love the extras. LED Lighting, blown insulation, high efficiency water heater, high efficiency water flow and more. You're going to Love it here.
Courtesy: Matt Curtis Real Estate, Inc.
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Stop wasting your time looking at cookie cutter homes on tiny lots! This gorgeous 4 bedroom 3 bath home is situated on over a 1/2 acre in a quiet community that's minutes to anything. The main floor boasts hardwood floors in the living room, dining room, great room & kitchen. The large great room has a gas log fireplace and opens into the breakfast room & kitchen. Cooking is a breeze in the kitchen w/granite counters, a double oven, a new cook top & a pantry. The isolated master suite has a double trey ceiling w/crown & a glamour bath w/huge double vanity, jetted tub & separate shower. The other main level bedroom has a full bath. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms, a shared bath, a study & a bonus.
117 Candice Drive Toney, AL 35773
Courtesy: Weichert Realtors, Lampley Grp
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MUST SEE LISTING!! Sprawling remodeled 4 bedroom, 2 bath dream home. UPGRADES GALORE! Security system, amazing granite counter tops in kitchen, private screened in patio, formal living room and large separate family room. New paint and carpet throughout. This house has so much to offer at a great price! Don't miss out on this one of a kind home!
277 Shady Grove Road Toney, AL 35773
Courtesy: List with Freedom
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Quiet 3 bedroom 2 bath home with easy access to Hwy 53 and I-65. Features an open, split floor plan with hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining room, and foyer. Trey ceiling and lots of natural light in living area. Spacious cabinets in the eat-in kitchen. Carpet in all bedrooms. Master bath includes dual vanity, separate shower/tub, and walk in closet. Patio leading to fenced back yard against a private tree line. 2 car garage. Lovely country setting.
Courtesy: Exit Realty North
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Welcome home to this beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with over 2700 sq.ft of stunning living space. Throughout the main living areas you will see beautiful hardwood floors that welcome you. In the light filled family room are high ceilings & gas log fireplace overlooking the large patio & tree filled yard. The cooks kitchen is bright & open with tile floors, granite counters, custom tile back splash & stainless steel appliances. Master suite is private with a trey ceiling, plush carpet & private en suite bath with dual vanity, whirlpool tub & shower. There are two large guest bedrooms on the main level along with a huge laundry room. Upstairs is a large bonus, open study & full bath.
Courtesy: Newton Realty
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Well maintained home in Toney, featuring over 1 acre total lot, detached two car garage, fenced back yard, tin roof, updated kitchen, large living space, and bonus room. Living room open to eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, overlooks bonus room with access to 16x20 deck. Updated full bath in hallway, master bedroom with shower and double vanity in ensuite. 24x32 detached garage, single wide mobile home included with acceptable offer at no value, lots are deeded separately, would make great guest quarters or income property. Call today to schedule your showing!
27609 Michael Lane Toney, AL 35773
Courtesy: Amanda Howard Real Estate
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* Beautiful full brick rancher in mature neighborhood * Open floor plan * Laminate flooring * Crown molding * Gas log fireplace * Tiles in ALL wet areas * Spacious master suite *Walk in closet* Glambath with double vanities * Separate shower * Jetted tub * Floored attic space * Two car garage* Private backyard with pasture view* Smooth Ceilings throughout* Ceiling fans* Convenient to I-65 and HWY 53* Must see to appreciate all this home has to offer!
Courtesy: First Choice Real Estate
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This home is a great investment property! It consists of over 1700 square feet that is situated on nearly 3/4 acre lot. It also has a garage that has been converted into a small apartmentg or motherr-in-law suite. Renovation has been started. Flooring has been removed in much of the house. This property has great income potential for someone who has time to give it a little TLC. This property is priced way under market value at $47/sf. Home is being sold AS IS WHERE IS... Call today to see the potential in this property!
Courtesy: Legend Realty
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Full brick easy maintenance home centrally located,only minutes to Redstone, Research Blvd and Hwy 431. On your drive home you feel like you have escaped to a more peaceful place with fields of crops across the street and 20+ acres of horse pasture behind you. Sit on your covered front porch or your back patio. When you enter the home you are greeted with gleaming hardwood floors in the Family Room and Dining Room and attractive tile in the Kitchen. The three rooms flow seamlessly into one another in this Open Floor Concept. The hardwood floor hallway leads you to 3 large bedrooms that invite you in with large windows allowing natural light, soft carpet, large closets and ceiling fans.
Courtesy: Legend Realty
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Quality built home in central location minutes to Hwy 255 and Hwy 431. Low maintenance ranch style full brick home that boasts 9 foot ceilings and lots of natural light. Open floor plan with Dining Room and Kitchen and Family Room flowing into one. Smooth ceilings and crown molding in the main rooms. Kitchen has S/S appliances and a pantry. Three generous sized bedrooms and 2 full baths complete this quality home. Hardwoods/Tile/Carpet. Developer leaving 20+ acres of pasture and 20 stall horse barn in space behind house. Where else can you get the serenity of the country minutes from major roads and businesses and ride your horse in your backyard for $135,900? Come take a peak!
127 Turney Lane Toney, AL 35773
Courtesy: CRYE-LEIKE REALTORS - Hsv
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Lots of fresh country air and only 15 min from schools, Publix, restaurants, and more. This spacious family home has a large beautiful kitchen loaded with cabinets, island with cooktop, and double ovens opening to a family room with built-ins/fp. Gorgeous hardwoods in formal dining and large living room. Nice master suite. Great basement has big rec room with built-ins, wet bar, surround sound, and bonus rooms. Intercom system throughout house. $2,500 towards closing costs available from seller.
2017 Grimwood Road Toney, AL 35773
Courtesy: Coldwell Banker of the Valley
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This is completely unique property, not only in the state, but the country. Have you ever seen a house that is a church on a golf course? The land was formerly the Bermuda Oaks golf course. The house was originally the Bee Springs Memorial Church in Bryson, Tennessee and was moved to this location in 1979. The property was used by two previous owners as a Bed & Breakfast and to house wedding ceremonies. Since 2005 it has been a residence. With the changes came many, many renovations. Just in the past 10 years, over 150K in renovations, upgrades and repairs have been made tot he property. This house is extremely solid.
103 Doe Creek Circle Toney, AL 35773
Courtesy: Keller Williams Realty Madison
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Three bedroom, two bath brick home on a half acre. Additional room could be used as fourth bedroom or would make a great game room! Formal dining room, large Great Room with fireplace, crown molding and lots more. Updated kitchen with beautiful cabinets and tile floors. Laminate wood floors in main living areas.. Very shaded lot with mature trees. Fresh landscaping. Patio out back overlooking the privacy fenced back yard. This is a must see!
Courtesy: Amanda Howard Real Estate
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Custom brick home * 17 ft Vaulted Ceiling * Spacious great room * Marble design fireplace * Formal dining room with vaulted ceiling * Extensive crown molding * Loads of natural light inside * Chef's kitchen * Kitchen island * Granite countertops * Stone backsplash * Double ovens * Pantry * Isolated master suite * Glambath * His & Hers vanities * Jetted tub * HUGE bonus room with full bath *Possible Teen Suite *Possible in home classroom *3 car garage * Interior Storm shelter * Screened-in porch * Playhouse with utility and cable *
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A Dying Breed
7 comments:
- Vicki said...
You described the way my Father looked after my Mother and her wheelchair...never thinking of his own comfort...always thinking of hers. He was one of those few and far between honorable men. I suspect you are, too, my friend.
- April 14, 2017 at 6:19 AM
- Sunnybrook Farm said...
I notice at work that most older people bring the carts back to the store or at least to the return racks in the parking lot. When I say older it is 70 or so. One woman probably 80, took a load of brick like stones to her car and put it in her trunk then brought the cart back on Tuesday. We aren't allowed to help people since we are plant vendors and lawyers have decided we would be sued if anything happened so we watched the old girl. Lowes would have sent a guy to load for her but she didn't ask. On the other hand some young woman who I didn't pay any attention to went to the store manager and complained that I hadn't stopped working on plants to come out into the parking lot and help her load heavy bags in her car. I wonder if she bothered to take her cart back when going to complain. Of course nothing happened since I am prevent by both companies from helping load customer items. Just two different attitudes in action, I like to observe people and wouldn't mind helping them but I wouldn't get anything else done as so few are like the old lady.
- April 14, 2017 at 6:40 AM
- deborah harvey said...
i always get a buggy, just to lean on and to put my pocketbook in. better to be safe than sorry.
- April 14, 2017 at 7:21 AM
- Janet said...
We are of the "boomer" generation. My memories are of lots of people my age and some old people. I wonder what it feels like to grow up mainly around older, sick people. I feel sorry for the current generation sometimes.
The younger generation have flocked to the cities and live in enclaves of their own kind. There they can forget aging, sick people and enjoy their pleasures and activities.
The small deteriorating town I live near in Oklahoma is mostly aging and there are funerals every couple of weeks. The population in the cemetery already far exceeds the town
Didn't mean to share so much truth as it can be a downer. On the bright side my husband is still with me and I got up this morning. :)
- April 14, 2017 at 11:02 AM
- Joy said...
I know what you're saying. I can get around fine now but I look at others and see what's coming down the road. It's sad, but it's just how it is. I only hope others will be compassionate with me as I have been with those who move slowly. Another thing, if you're behind someone who moves slowly or needs some help, don't just get impatient, help them!(Just a general shout-out here). A small kindness like that just might make someone's day.
- April 14, 2017 at 1:55 PM
- Gorges Smythe said...
Thanks, and bless you, Vicki.
You have to do what you have to do, SF, like it or not.
My wife usually does, too, dh; it's a good idea.
Us old coots have to stick together, Janet! ;-)
You're absolutely right, Joy.
- April 15, 2017 at 10:33 PM
- Lady Locust said...
The word that comes to mind when reading this is chivalry. You sure don't hear much that brings that word to mind any more.
PS finally getting to catch up on a bit of blog reading:)
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I have recently begun researching how to start a web-site. I currently sell playful bedroom attire and have run a successful home-based business for 4 years.
I was under the impression that I needed to 1) choose a host (I chose yahoo, because it's an all in one package), 2) start advertising (I chose Google because I believe they are the best), 3) design my website (offered by yahoo) and 4) start selling.
I never expected to "get rich quick". I know this will be hard work. I have $15K to invest in the start-up and first year of expenses.
Now I'm reading that advertising with adwords on Google doesn't mean that you get a top spot, no matter how much you spend. I was planning on spending $1000 per month.
My list of questions:
1) How can I ensure that I will list in the top 5 on Google? (Also, if anyone knows the #1 site used in USA)
2) What is SSL security and how do I obtain it for my webite?
3) What other sites/forums would you recommend for a website beginner?
I realize that I don't have a lot of knowledge, but am quite willing to do the work and research if someone would point me in the right direction. Any and all advise pertaining to website start-up would be much appreciated.
Thank you to all who respond.
1) You can't ensure it. I'd suggest checking out some SEO forums or employeeing the help of an SEO consultant.
2) SSL (secure sockets layer) is a protocol for transmitting private data across the internet. If you're adding a shopping cart / payment capture section to your website then perhaps look at third parties that will do all of this for you (including the SSL) so you don't have to worry about keeping up with new security methods.
3)www.webmonkey.com for design help, for SEO etc I always use forums.digitalpoint.com.
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Butrcup, you've made a good start, but now you have to market the heck out of your site. Qtac is right - you will need SEO, and I can help you on that matter, maybe on a few others too:
1. Add your web address to your signature in this forum so we can all visit your site.
2. If your site is hosted and built in Yahoo, they should be able to offer you a secure shopping cart and you may not need to get your own SSLcertificate (maybe someone else can confirm this for me - I'm not sure).
3. Look at other sites that use the Yahoo shopping system and see what they do. artbeads.com is a good example. If necessary, purchase a cheap item and make notes about their checkout process - they have a good one.
4. Go to http://www.highrankings.com/forum/ to learn more about how to make you site professional and accessible to the search engines. It is the best SEO forum I know of and the people are great.
5. Learn about KEYWORDS and how to research them. They are one of the most significant factors you'll encounter in marketing your site. Once you know how to use the right keywords and use them properly, you'll never add content to your site again without first doing a bit of keyword research. It's not hard.
6. Write your content in the most professional way. Use sites like grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/ to make sure you're not making gramatical mistakes - her book in is the stores right now and it's an easy way to make sure your writing is up to scratch. If you're not good at writing, invest a little bit of your money getting a professional to help you get your content perfect before you spend money on Google Ads.
7. Google Ads - essential. But once again...don't go throwing a thousand bucks a month at it until you have researched your keywords. Rather choose the longer, more specific, keywords, which are cheaper, than broad ones which will cost you the earth. I'm not sure exactly what you products are, but as an example, don't try compete for a very popular word like lingerie. Rather use theme lingerie, designer honeymoon lingerie, theatrical lingerie...whatever is SPECIFIC to your product. And add your keywords to your Google campaign in quotes or these things [ ]. That way you'll avoid the very broad searchers and capture a more select market.
8. Google has GREAT tutorials. Use them. I know it's a lot to do, but the more you know about all this the more you'll be in control of your business.
9. Join twitter.com. Do searches for people in your market...moms, single women....whatever - I guess married women wear playful gear too right ;-). Then start talking about your life, your work, your milestones...whatever. Follow people on Twitter and see how it's done. It will go a long way to getting you business. You don't always have to pay for publicity online! Follow other people on Twitter who sell what you do and watch what they do.
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Butrcup, Be careful. Be very careful.
You seem to have a "throw money at it and it will work" attitude and that is not a good way to go about selling online. There are many, many "consultants" out there just willing to eat up your budget and produce little or nothing in return.
The idea of selling online is wise. But I'd advise you to spend a little more time researching how to go about it.
I don't think Yahoo is your answer. All-in-one is seldom the way to go online. With most all-in-one solutions you can end up with a lot of time and money invested and if things don't work and you want to relocate your store, you are unable to move most of it because it is under their control, not yours.
You will do much better controlling your own fate by -
Buying your own domain name. Do not let anyone else have it in their name.
Finding an independent hosting company that is geared to online stores.
Use an "open source" type shopping cart. They are either free or low cost and there are thousands of people who can work with them. Web designers and "coders" seem to come and go, having someone build you a store from the ground up ties you to that person, who may go back to their real job next week, or die next month. With open source carts you can always find help.
Study on your own SEO and Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising. Learn about "long tails". Your description "playful bedroom attire" is something that would probably never be entered into a search engine. So, you can get it pretty cheap, but it won't do much good in bringing sales.
An example of a long tail might be going from "Quilts" to "Amish Style Miniature Double Nine-Patch Quilt Pattern". You might pay $ 2 or more for Quilts where the "long tail" might be a quarter. Fewer hits, but those that come will be totally qualified.
If "playful bedroom attire" means sexy lingerie and such, you are going to be in a very crowded market. It's not the kind of place I'd suggest just sitting back throwing out money. You need to do some serious homework.
SSL is not required with shopping carts, as they transfer the actual card processing over to PayPal or merchant account / gateway processors which handle the secure portion of the sale. However, the SSL logo can be a good sales tool, just by being present on your home page. So, not required but good to have.
Go slow with this and don't get into a single provider situation. I've been selling online and participating in forums such as this since 2001 and I can tell you of literally hundreds of sob stories from folks who went with the "one stop does it all" kind of host, including many with Yahoo.
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Congratulations on taking your business online! Things are always more complicated than they first seem. Especially if you want to stand out from your competition, you have to consider investing in your website. A well designed website programmed by a professional web designer will get you a long way.
An SSL certification (Secure Socket Layer) is the security technology for establishing an encrypted link between the web and your browser. SSL ensures that all data passed between the web and browsers remain private. Often a hosting package that is ecommerce based will come with SSL certificates.
Another forum I would recommend is StartUpNation.com There is a really great base of entrepreneurs on the forums.
Let me know if I can help get you started on the right foot,
The assurance of listing into top 5 sites in Google is really difficult.
You can take some help of SEO techniques to rank your site into Google. But its really tuff.
So try to search in some SEO forums.
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pete makes some great points.
I agree that just throwing money at adwords is like throwing money away. Think carefully about your ads, your landing pages and your keywords.
Remember that in PPC marketing, there is a long tail. So, "women's clothing" is not the same as "blue women's clothing".
Services like HitTail.com explain this pretty well.
As for SSL, I'm surprised that it doesn't come as part of the Yahoo store checkout process, but there are many to choose from, such as Verisign and Geotrust, but you should plan this securing process with a rep from Yahoo because there can be some complicated steps.
I like to register certificates for more than a year so I don't have to go through the renewal, and sometimes, re-install process over and over again each year.
Good luck!!!
Hi Buttrcup! I am all about trying to save a buck, here are a few things that I use personally that may be able to help you out.
I can't guarantee that this will get you in the top 5 @ Google, but it's help me raise the hits to my website overnight and it is free:
Another way, is to open a website directed solely at your store at any popular social interaction website (I honestly get the most visitors from MySpace, my referral links tell me so.) MySpace, LiveJournal, DeviantArt (This one will be useful if you hand-make any of your items) and you can add StumbleUpon/StyleFeeder to your toolbar. It's a way of bookmarking things you see online that you are interested in and would like to share with others. I use it from time to time, has not given me any problems.
Last but not least: LINK EXCHANGE! Ask a friend or two to place your link on their website and you might do the same in return.
Best of luck to you! Hope this helps a bit!
Besides just spending money on advertising you need to spend time making sure that it is getting you results. You can use adwords, and create an add, and spend $1,000 a month but you need to be sure that you are targeting the correct market, and the correct keywords. It can take a lot of guess and check (although knowing your product well will be a lot better for you to get keywords). Not all the keywords you think of are necasarily going to be the keywords people looking for your product will use.
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At UpNorthSports.com, youll get the best deals on men's, women's and even kids' snowmobile clothing from FXR, KLIM, HMK, MotorFist, Slednecks, Castle X and more hot brands! Youll love racing or just riding around in our comfortable, breathable and yet super-warm snow mobile jackets, gloves, bibs, boots and other types of gear. Our Sizing Chart can help you determine the best fit for everyone in your family.
Also, dont forget to check out our rock-bottom pricing and closeouts for extra savings this season. Free shipping available on all orders totaling $100 or more!
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