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Thunder has gone from being hated to loved
"I'd love to see them in a Chemistry Contest," ESPN.com columnist Bill Simmons wrote last season.
Simmons, if you aren't aware, loves the Thunder. He hearts Durant and Serge Ibaka and Russell Westbrook and Jeff Green and ... well, he's as big a Thunder fan as anyone living outside the 405 area code.
This is the same guy, by the way, who penned a nearly 15,000-word column about the torture and torment that this very franchise created when it left Seattle. He said it was stolen. He said the move was reprehensible. He even took to calling the team the Zombies, in homage to Seattle.
Still, he can't help loving the Thunder.
Ditto for the rest of the basketball world.
What happens on the court is the main reason for that, but there are a couple off-court reasons, too.
First off, Clay Bennett is largely a silent owner. He grants few interviews and garners little attention. He just sits courtside in his navy blazers.
What if he were like Mark Cuban?
If Bennett was jumping around and yelling at refs and acting the fool, it would be much more difficult for outsiders to like the Thunder. Instead, the man who became the bad guy in Seattle has faded into the background and allowed the team to become the story.
The decision to leave the Sonics' brand behind in Seattle was important, too. Much of the animosity directed at other relocated franchises — the Colts, for example — stems from the fact that everything was taken. The nickname. The logo. The history. Losing a team is hard enough, but losing an identity pours salt in the wound.
If the Thunder were still the Sonics, the scab would be picked every time they were mentioned. Instead, the wounds have had a chance to heal and the Thunder has had an opportunity to build its own identity.
It's an identity that people have come to love. Media pundits and basketball fans alike have taken to this team because of their star, their style and their substance.
The franchise that folks loved to hate is now feeling the love.

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Interview with Stevie Ryan of Stevie TV
Stevie Ryan is the epitome of what all girls strive to be: determined, creative, smart, independent, stylish…and of course, funny. Stevie moved to Los Angeles at the age of 19 to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Not before long, she found producing her own online content was the only way she was going to be able to control her own destiny. With her spot-on impersonations and original characters it didn't take long for Hollywood to take notice.
As of last week, Stevie has become VH1's first lady of comedy on the highly-anticipated sketch-comedy series, Stevie TV. In the premiere of this comedy series, Stevie presented sketches spanning from Justin Bieber's 18th birthday to a board game about the Kardashians.
I was thrilled to talk with Stevie and find out how she paved her way onto the silver screen, and became a fresh, new face of women in comedy.
You moved to Los Angeles at age 19, tell me a little about your first few years here.
It was really hard for me. I was terrified, broke, alone and completely lost. Everyone drove really fast and had lots of money. I was auditioning for commercials and slanging jeans at Levis in Beverly Hills. My managers name at Levi's was Levi. How weird is that?
Really weird! What originally made you want to start producing your own content, YouTube videos, etc.?
I was really into silent films. I was obsessed with Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd and when I found Windows Movie Maker on a laptop , all hell broke loose. I started making my own silent films and fell in love with the creative process. It felt very fulfilling to me and I remember thinking why wait for someone else to put me on camera when I can put myself on camera? After that I started getting into writing my videos, getting better equipment like lights, cameras, editing software and the rest is history.
Who are your comedy inspirations?
Paul Rubens, Danny McBride, Louis CK, Tina Fey… Just to name a few…
Do you find a change in the entertainment industries view towards female comedians after the success of Bridesmaids?
Hell yeah! And I love it. Thank you Bridesmaids. And Chelsea Handler. I think if it wasn't for Chelsea's success in the past few years, we'd be years behind.
Are you completely self-taught?
I'm completely self taught. I've taken acting classes here and there but nothing I was seriously committed too. I have severe social anxiety so I find classes terrifying. Plus, I'm just a poor chick from Victorville and couldn't afford to pay $400 a month for 1 class. I taught myself Final Cut and how to use cameras. I also watched editors I knew closely when they would work and tried to soak up as much information as I could. If you can afford classes and aren't socially awkward then I think its a great way to polish your skills, but creating my own content taught me more than I would have ever learned in any class.
You have a new VH1 sketch-comedy series called Stevie TV, how did all of that come about?
How every TV show comes about, black mail. But not the kind of black male that got Kim Kardashian a show…
What are your hopes and plans for the future?
World domination. And a lot of puppies.
Now that's something I can jump on board with! You can catch Stevie Ryan on Stevie TV Sunday nights at 11pm/10pm central or watch episodes online at Vh1.
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Matt's Favorites: Educating Innovators, Privacy Fatigue, Cyberattacks And More Earths
Here's another day's worth of my favorite finds from the amazing world of high technology. Just look at these!
* The president of my alma mater, Albion College, has written a really interesting Huffington Post education blog post on how to educate tomorrow's innovators.
* It's not just Microsoft vs. Google. The UK consulting firm Ovum says the Internet economy itself is in danger of crumbling because people are so tired of their personal data being collected across the Internet. Says Ovum: "This hardening of consumer attitudes, coupled with tightening regulation, could diminish personal data supply lines and have a considerable impact on targeted advertising, CRM, big data analytics, and other digital industries."
* The Pentagon expands its Cyber Command amid daily attacks.
* And the Federal Reserve gets hacked, too.
* The world's first complete 'bionic man' is unveiled in the United Kingdom.
* A new study indicates some 60 percent of the galaxy's most ubiquitous stars likely host planets smaller than Neptune and about 6 percent host Earth-size worlds orbiting in the so-called "Goldilocks" zone where liquid water — and life as we know it — are possible, astronomers announced Wednesday.
* Somewhat less commonplace is the wolverine. Loss of habitat due to climate change may soon lead to the ferocious little critter being named endangered.
* What this is doesn't bother me nearly as much as the raging laughable hypocrisy involved. Suuuuuuure, it's not prostitution.
* The Galaxy S IV is reportedly set for a March 15 debut. Meanwhile, the BlackBerry Q10 may not arrive in the United States for months yet.
* ITunes hits 25 billion songs sold.
* Yahoo is hiring Google. As part of a nonexclusive arrangement announced Wednesday, Yahoo's Web site will begin drawing upon Google's massive online advertising network to show marketing messages related to the content that's being perused.
* Designed Yoda he did. Dead he now is. In peace may he rest.
* A Chinese blogger has become an overnight celebrity for exposing corruption.
* A Virginia city becomes the first in the United States to pass an anti-drone law.
* Also in aviation, check out these high-tech blimps designed to bolster the air defenses of Washington, D.C.
* And an open source Death Star project is launched on Kickstarter.
* Apple and Samsung are leading the charge in PCs, which include tablets, according to market researcher Canalys.


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Porsha Stewart is a self-proclaimed woman of God, and she's looking forward to meeting a man who is equally yoked.
According to Porsha, it was her faith and the Biblical definition of love that had her holding on to her marriage to Kordell Stewart even when things weren't going smoothly.
"I made it in my marriage as long as I did because even when I was upset and pissed and mad or whatever I would ask, 'what is love?' and I would always go back and read that love is kind and endured," explained Porsha, who is looking to marry again.
"I would love someone who is God-fearing," she told VibeVixen.com. "I'm a hopeless romantic. I still have big dreams. I still have big hopes and I believe in that fairytale. I believe it can happen because I'm blessed and I'm highly favored."
As for whether or not she's down with the swirl, Porsha admitted she's not going to date Black men exclusively. "At this point, race isn't a factor for me."
Porsha's just getting herself together right now and that includes launching hair and skin care products, working on music, and starring in a play produced by "Real Housewives of Atlanta" co-star Kandi Burruss.
However, once she finds love again, she may return to life as a housewife.
"The divorce has been bittersweet. It's sweet because I got my voice back and I've gotten back to Porsha, but it's bitter because I love to take care of people—cooking and cleaning and all that. It felt good for me to cook a meal and have you sit down and eat it. I love that," she said.
The next time, Porsha said she will be much more honest about the relationship warning signs and not be blinded by love.
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Though "RHOA" fans likely point their fingers of blame at Kordell, Porsha said she did play a part in the demise of her marriage.
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Oooh ooh, I know this one, JimH taught me this...
Those directories are checked by default, so there is no reason to list them in the ld.so.conf. running ldconfig was just a formality for this program it seems, I guess in case you had a strange setup or install.
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My evaporator fan was making a ton of noise for a few days.
I searched around and found the part I needed and a repair video, which is posted at the end.
I ordered the part on Monday at 11:30 am and received it around 3:30pm on Tuesday, UPS normal shipping from Albany NY.
I have never done any work on a refrigerator before, but the video looked simple enough.
View with the back panel removed.
The new motor is on the left.
Fan removed.
In the video the guy says, remove the fan, and he just gently slides it off.
Uhm, no. I had to pull with all my nerd strength, trying to be careful not to rip off a fan blade.
The fan has no smooth parts around that inner bit. Both front and back have sharp fangs of plastic from the molding process I suppose.
So in order to remove the fan you need to try to impale your fingers on the sharp plastic to avoid ripping off a fan blade.
You can see the ground wire attached to the bracket.
It has a hex head and I only had an adjustable wrench which wouldn't fit.
So I needed to make a trip to Lowes. 45 in store minutes later I wasted $15 on some set, most of which I didn't want.
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2015-03-17 Demi Lovato on Being a Role Model, Staying Strong in Recovery and Thigh Gaps
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I decided to move more into rifles, so my newest entry is a Stag Arms AR-15 Model 2T. It's chambered in 5.56 mm NATO/.223. It has a 16 inch M4 barrel, a 6 inch Samson free-float rail, ARMS #40L BUIS and 6-position collapsible stock. I added a Tango Down vertical grip - a holder for a SureFire light may come soon. Optics are next - either an Aimpoint or EOTech sight.
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OOOHHH! Those are so cute. They also look really comfortable.
Ohh look at the new remix wedges!!
There is also a sale on a few style wedges! Woohoo! SALE!!!
"It's better to be looked over than to be overlooked." - Mae West
OOOHHH! Those are so cute. They also look really comfortable.
"And today's word of the day is: KIESTER"
Well I have to say if they are as comfotable as my other remix wedges then they are worth every penny (or cent depending on where you live!!) I mean i wore them near all weekend walking around a big (very dusty ) field at a military show, even in modern shoes your feet hurt after looking around for yet more bargins , but these didn't hurt one AND the were brand new and not even broken in yet!!
I'm definatly thinking about buying another pair of the ones in the sale, but I don't know which colour to go for!!
I love the gold ones, then the green/white/lime 'capris' are so, so cute. But i think the best choice would be white as that would go with SO much and i have been looking for white wedgies for ages!
"It's better to be looked over than to be overlooked." - Mae West
And don't even get me started on these other fab colours!! But i think these would be hard to match to lots of outfits! But i'm sure i could try!!
"It's better to be looked over than to be overlooked." - Mae West
They have a few more new styles too. However, they are not available on the website. They have a few shoes in the store that aren't on their site also.
I assume they also still have deadstock, since that is what they did originally.
Sad thing is that even though I am local, money is a constant problem.
I saw those new ones last week and I am determined to order a pair when I get paid next month! They are so nice and look so comfy. I was also tempted by the sale as I have a dress with gold accents but nothing to wear with it...but I don't think I can justify two pairs to my bank balance...even on sale!
Tell us what they are like if you do get a pair, i don't think i have quite got used to the double platform, but its definatly growing on me! And the colours are gorgeous as well!
I think when their shoes are in the sale that is the best time to get them, so i'm definalty thinking about get a pair (or two!!)
"It's better to be looked over than to be overlooked." - Mae West
I just emailed to ask about costs of shipping 2 pairs to the UK (one is $26 so not bad). I'll let you know what they say!
I emailed them last night to see if they had the colours i wanted in my size, but no reply yet! If they do get back to you with the postage for two pair let me know, as i'm think the lime/grass/white one and the plain white ones as they will go with most things!!
Even though i love the gold, i already have two pairs of dance shoes and lots and lots of black suede shoes i always wear with my evening dresses!! So i don't think i would wear them enough!! What colour/style are you thinking about getting?
"It's better to be looked over than to be overlooked." - Mae West
I think those new Briarcliff ones in black as they will go with everything and be hopefully practical for work too! And then possibly the gold pleated sandals, though I'm not sure. This one dress I rarely wear because it is a cream background with purple, green and deep pink floral with little gold accents. You can *just about* get away with red shoes as the pink is quite reddish, but gold would be better. Question is, would I wear the gold shoes with any other outfit ever? Perhaps white would be better for me too!


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I'm a brown-skinned guy in my mid 20s, beginning Week 5 of my second course of accutane. First course was 8 years ago, although, I used Roaccutane gel in Europe during my junior-year abroad. THE GEL WORKS BETTER THAN THE PILLS. Tazorac comes close but not close enough.
For me, oral Accutane starts to work on Day One. I feel tired at times, but it may be unrelated. My skin WAS dry and flakey for a few days, but I use vaseline and scent-free moisturizers. Starting out with about 2 dozen bean-size lesions and cysts on my neck, chin cheeks and temple, by Week 3 I had 4 raised pea-sized pimples. I did flair up after eating a falafel and some peas in Week 1, and had some anemic chills a day later. Last week, I discovered I was born with an allergy called favism, which I'll explain later.
Today, I have scars and a few tiny, tiny bumps, but my face is as smooth as a baby's bottom. My derm upped the dosage from 40 mg to 70 mg per day for the next 8 weeks. I suspect a total of 16 weeks is all I'll need, with the last month back at 40 mg. 8 years ago, I took accutane at a much lower dose for about 3 months, and it had equally successful results. I do get nose bleeds, but I had more just before this course of accutane. I believe my story is unique, though given a genetic, anemic, allergic condition I recently discovered.
I have G6PD enzyme deficiency (favism), which means I'm immune to cerebral malaria. Between 400-800 million people have it, especially Asians, Africans and Mediterranean-Middle Easterners. I'm a mix of all three, so who knows which ancestor gave it to me. It also means that 48 hours of anti-malaria, anti-acne drugs (bactrim, cipro, tetra-doxy-mino-cycylines) make me sweat, nose-bleed and vomit like a malaria victim. Doctors never figured it out. Funny thing is, I've worked in two high malaria-prone countries, but didn't know I was immune; nor did I know about the foods that make my skin and respiratory system flair up (beans, bean pollen, green peas, chickpeas (falafel), aspirin, synthetic vitamins, etc.). So, I took Malarone ($5 a pill) as a daily malaria prophylaxis. It clears my skin better than Accutane, and probably repairs damaged red blood cells from oxidative stress. This meant, I could eat like everybody else, without breaking out. I think Accutane does the same thing to RBC's, but with more side affects on the brain and body. By now, my favism allergy has been pushed to the limits, and I don't think I'll eat hummus ever again.
I've spent years seeing doctors, allergists and dermatologists trying to tell them all of my allergies were related to something, but they never figured it out. Two weeks ago, I found out I have ALL of the symptoms of G6PD deficiency, asked my doctor for the test by name. And, even though 800 million people may have this enzyme deficiency, doctors barely know what it is. My doctor is referring me to a dietitian since there are no vitamins or medications I can take.
I used to hate it when people, even strangers, would tell me things about my diet. The more I avoided chocolate and red meat, or tried to be vegan, eat bean pies. lentils and sprouts, the more red blood cells I destroyed. Favism is real! Now I know that after accutane, I'll need organic red meat, red wine, and 100% pure red juices (cranberry, grape, pomegranate). Olive oil and sea salt are best, along with pure dark chocolate (avoid nuts, which may be coated with bean oil). Even though I am not allergic to soya, I now know that soy milk and tofu destroy my stomach because of bean paste fillers.
If any of this connects with you, get a G6PD enzyme test ASAP.
Check this out:
or google: Oxidative Stress in Patients With Acne Vulgaris
Posted 30 May 2009 - 01:39 PM
The worst that I got was a horrid horrid IB, i got some many zits and a few cysts (which were clustered together) so that was pretty painful. That aspect of my course lasted maybe.... 1 month before it was was on its way to recovery.
Other than that, I got really dry lips, i got a rash on the back of my hands (which was probably exacerbated by the fact that it was winter where i lived) I got muscle pains especially in my back. I also suffered from an immense amount of redness on my face during the course. Makeup didn't really cover the redness up, it was just always really red.
Since I have been done, my dry lips have gone away (that started to disappear about 1 week after i finished and was pretty much gone 2 weeks after) My muscle aches for the most part are gone, i still get the occassional lower back pain, but everything is really ok.
As for my acne, it went away and stayed gone since about month 3 of my course. i haven't gotten any massive pimples since i have been done. this was the test because i am just getting my period soon and i have not had a breakout at all. i have seen maybe 2 TINY TINY TINY whiteheads but they were last week and seem to be gone. I have some bumps under the skin here and there, but i am on some prescription cream so hopefully it doesn't come back.
It was a good experience, uncomfortable yes, but worth it. I recommend it to people who have alot of stamina and determination.
Posted 19 June 2009 - 03:04 AM
I tried to start Accutane last September, but after several misunderstandings with the iPledge system, I was delayed 2 months. When I finally began my course in November 08, I had moderate acne, with some scarring on my cheeks and my forehead amd acne on my chest and back. I was prescribed 40 mgs every day.
After 1 month of 40 mgs, my skin still looked the exact same. Not only were my breakouts the same (no IB at this point), but my skin was not drying up. My chest, however, cleared up within the first 2 weeks of taking the medicine and I only had like 2 random zits pop up for the rest of my course. The only real "side effect" I had was a sore lower back when I would lay down to sleep. My dermatologist doubled my dosage to 80 mgs a day, which is A LOT for my small frame.
Mid - December, after I had been taking the 80 mgs every day for about a week or so, my skin absolutely erupted. I have never seen my skin THIS bad - my chin literally looked like a small mountain range. Most of this "IB" was on my chin, but I had a few bumps on my forehead as well. It was awful - it was right around Christmas time when I was seeing family members that I see about 2x a year and my skin looked disgusting. I was going through a tube of concealer about once every week and half. It was around this time that I also started to experience very intense jaw pain and jaw cracking. When I went back to the derm, he said it was TMJ brought on by the Accutane. Also, I work in retail and Christmas is the busiest season. I was on my feet a lot and my knees began to crack a lot more and hurt. Also, I became very fatigued easily and lost a lot of my appetite - not a good thing for the Christmas season haha.
I stayed on the 80 mgs a day until March. By this point, I had been on the medicine for 4 months. My skin had improved since December, but was still looking about the same as it did when I first started the medicine. I was starting to lose hope because a lot of people say that by the 3rd month, your skin will start to improve. I was on my 4th month and it looked the exact same. By this point, my back pain, fatigue, and loss of appetite had pretty much disappeared, but my jaw was still cracking.
When I went to the derm in March, my dosage was lowered because either my triglycerides or cholesterol (i never did understand how that all worked lol) was over 500!!!!!!!! My new dosage was an alternating 80 mgs one day and 40 mgs the next.
Sometime around March and April, I was forced to take my belly button piercing and cartilage piercing out. I had gotten my belly button done the year before, and my cartilage fall of 08, before I started the medicine. My doctor told me that accutane makes your body and skin veryyy slow to heal and since both piercings were relativity new, that was the reason that they both got soo infected. It was very sad to lose both of the piercings and the belly button piercing left a scar
April was supposed to be the month that I got off the medicine, but my skin was still looking the EXACT same!! Even though I had been on the medicine for the cold winter, my skin was not dry in the least bit and my lips were never chapped. I don't even think I applied moisturizer once during this whole time.
I had to stay on the medicine for an extra 2.5 months. I was still taking the alternating dosages. Finally, by early June 09 my skin was clear!!!!! I haven't had a breakout on my face or back in weeks and my chest has been clear since the first month!!!!!!!!!!!!! I took my last pill today and was SO HAPPY to finally be done. Within the last few weeks, my lips have gotten very chapped (even with the 90 degree humid NC weather) and I haven't been able to wear my contacts in weeks b/c my eyes are so dry. My doctor was very surprised at my resiliency to the drug, especially given how high my dosage was for my size. He said I was one of the hardest patients he has had to treat in a while, but it was WELL WORTH IT!!! I have been going to the derm every month now for the past year, and for the first time... I don't have to go next month. Going to get my blood work done and then going to the derm the next day had become such a norm for me, that it will be weird these next few months.
I am soooooo glad that I took accutane. It was sooooooo frustrating at times and I thought that my skin would NEVER get better. However, after almost 8 months on the medicine, I am so happy with the results and can't wait til I go back to school in the fall and my skin is CLEAR!!!
Posted 06 July 2009 - 07:22 PM
I started getting acne at age 11, and it got pretty bad by the time I was 17. Using benzac AC 10 and various other creams, and Tetracycline on-and-off I kept the acne under control for the most part. However in my early 20s my acne was getting out of control. It was worse than ever. I was getting cystic acne for the first time and it was very depressing. I heard about Accutane from my college roommate, but when I asked my dermatologist about it she refused to prescribe it. She said it was way too dangerous. So when I moved to California and got a new dermatologist he immediately suggested it. So I started a 5 month course of Accutane when I was 26 years old.
- 40mg daily for first 2 months
- 80mg daily for next 3 months
Side Effects:
- Once a week, very painful headache that would last about an hour
- Very dry (cracking) lips all the time.
- Dry skin. Feels like I been on a snowy mountain top with high winds.
Permanent Effects:
- Acne is gone! Yay! I get minor breakouts now and then, when I sweat a lot, don't wash my face for several days, or put oily sunblock on.
- Much drier skin. It used to be super oily, now it's drier than an average person. Using moisturizer every morning works perfectly and I feel great.
- No headaches, No dry lips, no mountain top (hehe, although it is rather dry--just not THAT dry)
I just want to add that I am 32 years old now, and nothing has changed in the past 6 years. Accutane really worked wonders for me.
Posted 07 July 2009 - 08:27 AM
I took a 9 month course of roaccutane 2 years ago for my severe acne and was on an average of 60mg per day.
During the course the most noticeable side-effect I experienced was the most common one of dryness. This was fairly extreme, but I was more than prepared to put up with it to clear up my skin in the long-run and buying a giant tub of aqueous cream to slather on went a long way towards minimising the peelyness! I also had the occasional back ache and some nosebleeds, but otherwise I experienced no other side-effects. I did not experience an initial breakout, although my skin was so bad that I'm not sure if one could have been detected anyway.
I'm now 19 and still suffer from mild breakouts, although these are nothing like what they were before I went on roaccutane. Whereas I had painful cystic legions literally covering my face before, I now only get the occasional cyst, with the rest of my acne mainly being small, quickly-healing spots that aren't anywhere near as noticeable. I have no lingering side-effects from the roaccutane apart from my skin being much less oily than before, and I'm very pleased that I went on it.
I'm now dealing with some moderate scarring that the years of having severe acne left me with, but I've been able to rebuild my confidence to some extent (which was ravaged just as much as my face two years ago) due to finally clearing up. Overall, if it weren't for going on roaccutane, I believe I'd still be stuck with my terrible skin and locked into the same cycle of depression because of it, not to mention the fact that my scarring would probably be of a much greater severity today. So I've no regrets about my course, and if my acne ever returned to the same severity I wouldn't hesitate to go for a second round.
Posted 23 July 2009 - 08:12 PM
Posted 26 July 2009 - 02:39 PM
I was on...
Retin-A Micro
BenPeroxide Wash
Dispite all these meds the acne became worse exaserbated by dusty conditions while deployed in Iraq. So when I got back in the states I asked for a refferal to a dermatologist so I could spend less time fussing over my skin and take accutane instead.
I'm currently on my last month of treatment and I might get a zit every week or so over my entire body/face vs. a new one or two a day on my face not to mention the body acne I got. So it is safe to say I have seen a huge improvement in the past six months. What I do get now goes away fast and doesn't require being popped multiple times.
So have no complaints about accutane...it is the only medicine that has made a huge difference in my acne. I'll be going on Retin-A Micro to maintain results once I am done.
Maintenance after accutane will be Retin-A Micro .04.
Posted 27 July 2009 - 07:02 PM
2 years later I started getting a few more pimples again. Nothing real bad but it was enough to make me unhappy about my skin. So I went back to the dermatologist and he perscribed me with another dose of 40mg per day for 4 months. He said this should be the last one and that I wouldn't need to go on it again.
I have read alot of bad things about Accutane online but I have to say I don't know if people are just exagerating or if they have just been really unlucky? Because I never experienced any of the bad things people have mentioned!
The first time I took Accutane my skin broke out severley and it lasted the whole time I was on Accutane. I hated it so much but once I came off it, the results were so worth it! The 2nd time I took Accutane it was nowhere near as bad as the first course of it. My skin still broke out a little bit but no where near as severe.
Side effects that I got while on Accutane:
*Dry lips - however as long as you are constantly putting on Blistex (or something similar) you can keep it under control. Some people say that their lips got really cracked and bled.. ouch! Mine never did anything like that, just got a little bit dry but it was never an issue as long as I kept putting Blistex on.
*Slightly dry skin - again not an issue as long as you moisturise with a good moisturiser like Cetaphil everyday.
*Dry scalp - this was great because my hair wouldn't get greasy at all! Before Accutane I would have to wash my hair almost every day but while I was on Accutane I could go for days without washing it and it wouldn't get oily! So that was great. However they warn you not to dye your hair while you are taking it.. but I have a regular 6week regrowth bleeching so I wasn't going to give that up. It hurt intensly getting my hair bleeched while on Accutane because my scalp was so dry. I would get bleech burns on my scalp afterwards but I just put up with it.
*Dry nose - easily fixed by applying vaseline to inside of nose
*Dry anus - sounds gross I know but it's true. Would really hurt when making bowel movements and sometimes bled a little aftewards
*Dry vagina - hurts when having sex - you definately need to use lube
*Tiredness - felt tired every day but I'm not sure whether that was really due to Accutane or just from late nights etc
*Sometimes would get a little rash that appeared on the tops of my hands but would go away after a couple days - didn't hurt though
I NEVER got mood swings or feelings of depression. I think sometimes people try to find an excuse for the way they are and blame it on Accutane because they can. If you have really bad skin you are going to feel sad whether you are taking Accutane or not so I don't feel its acurate to blame Accutane for feelings of sadness.
The results are amazing and so worth it! A couple of months of putting up with a few easily handleable side effects is so worth having perfect skin afterwards. You feel so much better about yourself and you don't have to wear makeup all the time or feel ugly. If you looked at me now you would never even know I ever had acne.
If you are thinking about taking Accutane but are unsure as you have read many bad things about it, don't believe everything you hear. I guess it's different for everyone but I never had anything bad enough that would make me not want to take it again. I think it is amazing and I would recommend it to anyone who is sick of having acne and wants to get rid of it for good (or for a very long time).
Feel free to message me if you have any questions or concerns
Posted 02 August 2009 - 08:02 PM
Posted 04 August 2009 - 05:02 PM
I am currently on my 4th course with Accutane. I've been taking Accutane on and off since 2005 and have had no problems in regard to side effects. Of course, I have had chapped lips, but I never got depressed, hair loss, or any other severe side effects that I have read about over the internet. When I am on Accutane, it completely clears my acne within two months. For the first month or two, the dermatologist tells me to take 40 mg each day, then for the rest of the course he tells me to take 80 mg.
The only problem I have with Accutane is that once my course of Accutane is done, my acne comes back within 2 or 3 months. My acne is hereditary, my dad used to have bad acne when he was younger so its no surprise that I have it as a young adult. I'm not going to lie, it gets frustrating at times when I have to go back onto Accutane again. This is a problem because I'm currently 22 and once I turn 23, my parents military insurance won't cover me anymore and I won't be able to afford going to the dermatologist or paying for Accutane. I just wish my acne would go away =(. People considering taking Accutane should at least try it out, it did wonders for me. By the end of your 5-6 month course on Accutane, it will clear your skin and your scars will start to fade. I get cystic acne on my cheeks and forehead and the Accutane cleared them up within the end of my second month on the drug. Like I mentioned earlier, I've been on and off of Accutane since 2005 and I don't feel that Accutane has deteriorated my health in any way. It cleared my skin, hopefully it will do the same for you!!! =)
Posted 05 August 2009 - 09:46 PM
Posted 16 August 2009 - 01:21 PM
I made a summary post a while back which is pretty comprehensive view of my experience if you wish to read it:
Posted 16 August 2009 - 06:19 PM
Month 2: Claravis - 60 mg
Month 3: Claravis - 60 mg
Month 4: Claravis - 60 mg
Month 5: Claravis - 60 mg - Finished 6/9/2009
My Accutane Log
Posted 17 August 2009 - 08:59 PM
I had very mild side effects which included mild dry skin (before accutane my face was sooo oily so i think that might have been why my skin didn't dry too bad), chapped lips, mild dry eyes, and moderate back pain.
I almost forgot to state my lengthy acne history! I started getting acne in 5th grade which was very mild...but it was still consistently there. So I had acne from 5th grade to my junior year of high school where my face and shoulders were at their worst. I have been on basically every topical and oral prescription and over the counter drug imaginable. So much so, that i am looking to go to college next year for pharmaceuticals. I also had laser treatments, micro-derm abrasions, and facials (just a tip...DO NOT get the smooth beam laser treatment, it was so painful and ineffective for me, although i'm sure some people see results).
I highly reccomend accutane for people suffering with acne who have tried everything else. My skin looks great even without makeup which i never would have imagined possible. And if your reading a lot of negative reviews of accutane, just realize that people who were not cured by this pill will have more of a reason to come and state their opinions of this miracle drug while others who have gotten clear skin have no reason to because they are cured and have moved on with their lives.
If accutane is for you, try it.
Posted 28 August 2009 - 07:56 AM
I researched the drug, primarily on this board, and was a bit overwhelmed by all of the info. My opinion was that there was a few folks who had a bad experience and were very vocal about it and I figured that those who had a good experience never came back to post. And to be honest, I haven't been here at all since shortly after I started taking the drug almost a year ago. That's why Iâm here today, as I feel I owe it to others to share my experiences.
I started in Oct 08 at 40mg. Progressed all the way to 100 for one month, but then down to 80. I was on it for a total of 7 months, ending in May 09.
Side Effects:
- dry, chapped hands
- sore back when waking up in the morning
- sore feet during the day
- thirsty, man was I thirsty
- dry eyes
- dry face
- dry lips
- slight loss of hair (growing back)
When I went up to 100 for one month, I couldn't take the sore back and feet anymore, so I went back to 80 where it was manageable. The dry skin (lips, hands,..) was easily remedied with Vaseline or creams the Dem gave me.
The hardest part - no beer. That probably did me good though. I would get monthly blood work done and my cholesterol went from a bit high, to "perfect" since I wasn't eating junk food so much because I wasn't drinking beer. Those of you who enjoy an occasional pint or two will understand.
Pre-Accutane - if I ate any decent amount of sour cream, yogurt, cream cheese,... I would break out. So over a couple of days about 3 weeks ago (3 months post Accutane) I put it to the test and ate a "more than normal" amount of dairy over 2 days. I had one little pimple appear on my chin, which never came to a head and if I didn't point it out to you, you would never notice it. In 3 days it was completely gone. That's it, nothing else. Now I enjoy normal amounts of dairy and nothing.
I used to stay in the house, cancel meetings and lose money because I was afraid to go out with a swollen-shut eye from acne. I have been there my friends, I get it. "39 year olds don't get acne...it's for kids" I have heard it all. I got so tired of the emotional roller coaster, the self-esteem swings, and the all BS that I decided that any side effects were better than the status quo.
So it's only been 4 months but as far as I'm concerned, I cured. I was open about the drug with anyone who asked ("What?? You can't have a beer???") and now when they ask about how it went I have told everyone how happy I am that I took it. It has truly made my life better.
I feel for the folks on this site that have had a negative experience, I really do. They gambled and lost. Take the time research the forum, get the facts and make an informed decision. Everyone's body is different; yours may react different than others.
Take the chance and get out of the house. You know you deserve better, you are beautiful and you know it. Cheers!
Posted 28 August 2009 - 08:05 AM
Accutane is the best drug in the world. As for side effects I only experienced dry skin, around the lips especially and I got a rash going up my arms. Apparently this is quite common and will go away if you moisturize.
Best of luck.
Posted 30 August 2009 - 06:48 PM
I'm a 23 year old female 5'7 and 118lbs and am in my 2nd course of Accutane (two 30mg Sotret a day). From when I was 18-21, I had oookay skin. I would try to not go outside without makeup but with makeup, my skin looked perfectly fine. During this time, I was using Proactiv. When I turned 21 my skin started breaking out a little.. nothing too horrible. Just that some zits here and there that makeup could not completely hide. It wasn't until I turned 22 that my skin just broke out. It happened almost over night. I had lots of tiny cystic acne on my chin and near my nose area and sometimes forehead. I also had the bumps (sorry dont remember the name for them) that would kinda hurt and not go away for a longggg time on the sides of my face. I would have about 3 of those on each side. No amount of makeup mattered. It was absolutely the worst time of my life!
I tried alllllll the face washes. I think I spent over 500$ on different skin care treatments at Sephora. No luck. I also tried the face washes and creams and gels from dermatologist. I also tried antibiotics that helped a tiiiiiiiiny bit but did not last at all. Finally I found a new dermatologist and he recommended Accutane. After speaking to him about it and researching more about it myself, I decided to go on it.
The whole process with i-Pledge was sorta annoying and I was scared to death of the "worse before it gets better" phase. Well I think I'm a pretty rare case when I say that Accutane started visibly working by like the 3 rd day. I could FEEL my skin get better. By 2 weeks my tiny cystic acne were GONE. the big bumps were getting smaller and I felt GREAT. the only side effects I had was dry lips (which I used aquaphor and blistex, not a big deal... no real peeling or anything... as long as I applied lip balm every 2 hours or so, my lips looked and felt fine) and I was thirsty often (again no big deal). I also felt a little lethargic... I would get tired by 4pm and would sleep in longer than usual but it was bearable.
Anyway within taking it for about 2 weeks all my friends were so shocked at how clear my skin was. There was still some left over acne but I looked like a normal girl with a normal breakout, NOT someone suffering with bad acne. My dermatologist told me to come by if my acne ever got so bad so that he could give me cortisone injections but I never needed to go because it was improving so much. When I went to see him again to get my 2nd course rx, he was pretty surprised at how good my skin looked and he said I'm basically on auto-pilot now. He gave me a second course of the same dosage (two 30mgs a day) and said by the end of the 2nd month I would be 100% clear. I'm almost mid way done with my 2nd course and I think he's right. I have no acne. I have just 2 really tiny scabs on my lower chin from an old zit but it's not visible. I still have to be on it for a whole 5 months so that my clear skin is permanent.
Anyway I apologize if this post isn't written very well. I'm actually in a rush but I wanted to write a post before I forgot about how AMAZING Accutane is. I truly wish I was on this a year ago so that I didn't have to suffer for the time was 22. I know not everyone can offer such positive results with minimal side effects and I do not want to be misleading because I know for some ppl, it's tough to go through... but I just want to share that sometimes Accutane side effects aren't as bad as you'd expect and sometimes the results are WAY better than you'd expect.
Good luck!!!
Posted 07 September 2009 - 03:26 PM
i was very reluctant to get on the accutane because i had heard some pretty scary stuff... depression, dry EVERYTHING, aches, etc. accutane was really a last resort for me because i had tried everything and my acne interfered with my life so much, i began hating myself.
i started the treatment and within two weeks i started seeing results. after the first month, my skin was FLAWLESS with absolutely no scarring. the only reason i continued the treatment for 2 more months was because my doctor said i had to. as far as side effects, i did experience overall dryness, which was probably worsened by the fact that i took it during the winter months. my lips were very chapped. i used to have to shower daily because i would get so oily, but on accutane, my skin would get irritated if i showered daily.
as far as depression goes, i experienced NONE that i was aware of. then again, i was only 16 and not very perceptive of my emotions at the time, ha. all i know, is that i was so satisfied with the results that my accutane seemed to CURE my depression. that is how effected i was by the acne. i felt confident and happy again and at the time, i was SO happy to finally have clear skin. i wished i had gone on it earlier instead of suffer with acne for all that time.
overall, my experience with accutane was great. the only negative i can think of is that my acne started coming back about a year ago, but not as severe as it was before the accutane.
Posted 16 September 2009 - 07:57 AM
I was prescribed 40g initially, increased gradually up to 70g then tapered down to just a maintenance of 20g a day. The Derm graded me 6 out of 10, stubborn and persistent (the acne not me!)
In terms of side affects, I suffered a little with dry skin, chapped lips, my skin tore easily, I still have dry lips and inside of my nose is a bit scaly. I did not suffer with nose bleeds, depression, or achey joints, despite being a complete fitness freak, up to 10 hours a week in the gym, plus home runs, walking everyday and horse riding!
Use chap sitck, i found Elizabeth Arden 12 hr cream fantastic!
I took and still take, Vitamin E, Omega 3,6 and 9, Vitamin B complex, Zinc and Vitamin C, these I think help and keep me feeling fit anyway.
I would not leave the house without makeup, and thick make-up painted on, I always carried my concealer everywhere, now I hardly bother with makeup at all, and friends cant beleive the difference in my skin and my confidence!
People who did not know me before cant believe I had a problem with my skin.
Its worth it, the difference is amzing, I am still coming to terms with it!
Posted 20 September 2009 - 12:28 PM
Of course I did experience many side-effects whilst taking the drug, including; dry-lips, itchy scalp/skin, sensitive/thin skin and slow healing of cuts. Thankfully I did not ever experience depression or suicidal ideations - in fact as my acne improved whilst taking Accutane I became much more confident and extroverted.
I'd strongly encourage anyone considering Accutane treatment, provided their acne is moderate to severe, or effecting their self-confidence, to try the drug.
I've finished a 80mg/day course on Accutane 2 months ago - my acne is beginning to return but it is far less severe and now manageable. I am seeing my dermatologist in early October to assess my current skin condidtion and to see if a second course of treatment is necessary.
I'd suggest to anyone taking the drug that following your treatment ending make sure you keep up a good skin/diet/exercise routine to ensure longevity in the results.


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I will try to do the same in this article, based on what my ET nurse taught me, what the manuals that come with an irrigation-set tell and what I have read in several newsgroups. Please note: reading about the procedure might make you think "Oh, this is not for me, its too much trouble, it takes too much time". Once you start, you will quickly adjust to this new routine. The first couple of times you might feel a bit nervous and you will follow all the guidelines to the point. As soon as routine sets in, you will go on automatic pilot and you will surprise yourself how quickly its all over and done with. You will even long for these quiet 15 to 30 minutes on the loo, the best time to "get to read your favourite author", as one guy who irrigates calls it. And next to the fact that you will regain new continence, theres heaps of other benefits, such as: less gas, less bad odour, less diarrhoea, less constipation, less skin irritation and heaps of more freedom and comfort, since you no longer need a conventional pouch.
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Your ET nurse will have discussed the procedure with you. In some countries they guide you through the first sessions, for instance while you are still in the hospital. In Holland, where I live, specialists are not too keen to start so quickly. My surgeon explained this as follows: You need to learn the conventional methods of taking care of your ostomy. You might end up in the hospital again, unable to irrigate, and at some point you will undoubtedly get a bad spell of diarrhoea. You will be thankful being able to handle conventional pouches et al. I sure was pissed at him, but he sure was right. So I started some four months after my op. I gently declined the offer made by my ET nurse to do a first session in her rooms. I know, they have seen me butt naked time and again, but poop is poop and is a very private matter. I am sure she was quite relieved ;-) However, she advised me to have someone close by, since the first time, all this being so new, four hands and two minds can come in handy. Hence my friend was present at her first lecture.
Have everything you need ready in the bathroom. Think of what you need in the loo (our house has a separate lavatory, so I carry what I need there). Basically what you need is the loo to yourself, demand one hour for your first session. In case you have children, do it after they have left for school. If your partner still has to use the toilet, ask him or her to do so. Make sure that the toilet has an agreeable temperature. Have the newspaper or the book you are reading and/or your pack of cigarettes ready. A toilet with a small basin with running water (cold is ok) is very practical. More on that under Procedure. Do your first session in a relaxed atmosphere, for instance in the weekend or on any day that you are not going to have to leave for work. Drink lots of fluids after you wake up. Coffee, tea, juice, plain water, all is okay. Have some breakfast. This is important, since your bowel will react to the food, making the first irrigation a little easier. You might also feel a bit nauseous and some food helps. Also your bowel will react with a peristaltic movement because of the food. And anyways, breakfast is the most important meal, isnt it?
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Of course you want to know whether you can make it into the Guinness Book of World Records. You want to know how often you have to irrigate. Maybe you can do it on alternate days too. Well, the average is 48 hours, a Belgium study shows this. But my ET nurse told me to irrigate every morning for at least a fortnight. She said it takes two weeks minimum to train the colon.
I have a confession to make: I cheated right away. Listen, I am a regular guy and I so much wanted to belong to the average group. I didnt even make the big jump with some 36 hour sessions in between. I took the deep plunge within a week after my first irrigation. Is that the sensible thing to do? No way! Mind you, I didnt have any accidents and wore a regular pouch during the night, but still.....
I dont want you to blame me for waking up in a soiled bed - or any embarrassing accidents during the day, so heres my advice. Start with regular morning sessions. Wear a pouch for the first days. If you remain stool free, you can opt for a stoma cap or a patch during the day. Keep wearing a pouch at night. Just see what happens. If there is no stool during the day or night, it means you are getting there real fast. Shift to a 36 hour schedule, but still wear a pouch during night time. And so on and on. Add another 12 hours if you remain mostly stool free (meaning a little output right before your next irrigation is due), it shouldn't worry you that much. Remember, you are still in training. And always keep in mind that your colon will not evacuate a whole lot of stool, since you are irrigating. Thats how I found out that a 48 hour schedule is the right one for me. But once you are on a schedule, try to stick to it.
Your colon is trained, so it will behave. Not always, mind you. So far, and I started irrigating about two years ago, I have had two bouts where my colon had a mind of its own. When I mentioned this to my surgeon, he answered: So has mine. My reply was: Do you have an ostomy too? No he hadnt, but he explained that he also had bouts where he had to go to the toilet several times during the day. Its not much different when you have an ostomy.
What Sort Of Appliance To Wear
Some people opt to wear a regular pouch. As stated in the previous chapter, this makes sense during the learning process. But once you notice you remain stool free between sessions, its on to less obvious products. Almost all brands carry stoma caps. They are round and measure 10cm/4inch in diameter. All come with a built in charcoal filter, most are available as one and two piece. Americans often mention just a patch, a band aid kind of plaster. So far I havent seen these in Europe, so I have no experience with these. Braun Biotrol has some more choice. The fanciest item is the Iryfix: rectangular at 8cm/3inch by 6cm/2.5inch. But what is different is it has a charcoal filter which you place in your stoma and a band aid top which you stick on your abdomen. Nobody can tell you have an ostomy, unless they know this item. One precaution though, you have to remain stool free, since it wont hold output. Braun Biotrol also carries the Petite: a little smaller even than the Iryfix, but made of two layers as the more conventional products. So it sticks a little more out from your body. Coloplast also carries the Conseal plug. The new thing here is the foam plug, which is inserted into the stoma. The face plate, which is round, sticks to your abdomen. The best thing about this plug is that it absolutely reduces all noise to a non level. And it can, in case of an accident, hold back quite a bit of stool. I would say call around for samples and stick to what suits you best.
I have wondered for some time why irrigating your colon isnt advertised a lot more. I dont mean in the commercial sense of the word, but for instance by word of mouth. When my surgeon told me the day before my operation that I had to have a permanent colostomy, I said right away: I am going to irrigate. He was very unresponsive. One reason is explained under When and Where. The other was real simple: he didnt know whether I would come out alive, since the surgery included a proctectomy as well and he didnt want to burden me with too much info on the pre-operation day.
But I knew people could irrigate. My father had a colostomy shortly before he died, but he did not irrigate. Although I was very young at the time, somebody must have mentioned the possibility, and this knowledge just stuck with me.
Now I know a little more. The cone we use is still a recent invention. It dates back to 1972. You know, tupperware time and other products made of soft plastic. This cone is a true find, since it allows the water to flow in without any water spilling back the wrong way. Because the cone serves as a seal as well. Before 72 people had to use long catheters of rubber or other non flexible materials, which led to a lot of colon perforations, with sometimes death as a result.
For decades professionals have argued pro and contra irrigating. As a result, this method was found to be unsafe for a long time. Irrigations were only done in hospitals, usually when there was a medical necessity. In 74 Hollister marketed the first irrigation set as we know it today. But many healthcare professionals were educated with all the old, horrible stories of colon perforations, and as a consequence didnt trust the new product too much. I have also heard a person tell of an ET nurse who simply refused to teach her how to irrigate, since the ET found the procedure too gross for words. This woman lost her colon and ended up with an ileostomy. And still I hear of many people with a colostomy who simply dont know that irrigation is a real option. I truly hope that this article helps in making this procedure better known. And I hope that many people will learn to get control over their bowel, instead of the colon controlling them and their every day life and activities.
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From the 1980 campaign starring a 14-year-old Brooke Shields that raised accusations of child pornography to Alicia Silverstone's unforgettable Clueless outing (recently recreated by Rihanna on the red carpet), the designer's name has become a cultural touchstone. And people still haven't stopped talking: earlier this month, Kate Moss confessed that she had a nervous breakdown on the set of her legendary Calvin Klein Underwear shoot with Marky Mark.
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Toyota Corolla is a reliable compact sedan with a practical roomy interior and a soft smooth ride. It holds its value well and is easy to sell. Fuel economy is another plus.
The interior is plain, but roomy and comfortable. The seats are higher off the floor than in many other small cars, making entry and exit easier. The rear seat space is better than in many other compacts like Mitsubishi Lancer, Hyundai Elantra or Nissan Sentra. The trunk is wide, with a large opening and the rear seats fold down. The audio auxiliary input is standard, the USB port is available on late models. Maintenance costs are moderate, common problems are mostly minor, read more below.
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Timing belt or chain: Both, the 1.8L and 2.4L engines have a timing chain; there is no timing belt. A timing chain doesn't need to be replaced unless there is a problem with it.
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Vickie Marie Burke Mansfield-Bausman, 56 of Monroe, MI, passed away suddenly, and went into the loving arms of Jesus at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 2:35 pm surrounded by her loving family.
Born September 13, 1957 in Monroe, Michigan, Vickie was the daughter of J.C. and Bobbie (Gilbert) Burke of Monroe, Michigan.
A 1976 graduate of Monroe High School, she was a member of the Synchronized Swim Team, the girls competitive swim team, and DECCA. She also was a graduate of Monroe County Community College, where she received an Associate degree in Advertising in 1978, and was a member of MCCC DECCA.
Vickie became a born-again Christian on Friday, June 16, 1967 during Vacation Bible School, and was baptized by Rev. E. E. Patterson at Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. She later became a charter member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church of Monroe, Michigan, where she taught Sunday School and VBS, and was a member of the church choir. Currently, she is a member of Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church of Newport, Michigan. On January 30, 2006 Vickie married Kirt Bausman in Jamaica. Vickie was a wonderful wife and mother. She loved her church, her Bible study group, cooking, baking, making jewelry, crocheting, Michigan football, and spending time with family and friends.
Vickie retired from Ford Motor Company, Monroe Stamping Plant as a Quality Control Inspector. After her retirement she was active in Relay for Life of Monroe County, and especially her involvement concerning Breast Cancer Awareness.
Surviving are her loving parents, J.C. and Bobbie Burke, her loving husband, Kirt Bausman, sons, Daniel and Brent, stepchildren, Christopher, Tesha, and Thomas, brother, Todd (Kim) Burke of Oregon, Ohio, sister, Crystal (Tim) Kelley of Monroe, Michigan, niece, Jenna Burke of Newport, nephews, Kyle Burke of Newport, Aaron LaFountain of Monroe, Jacob Kelley of Monroe, Dusty Lee of Oregon, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents J.V. and Dora (Lingar) Burke, maternal grandparents Frank and Nola (Williams) Gilbert, and a host of uncles and aunts.
Family and friends may call at the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161, on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 1-8 pm. The funeral will be on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the funeral home with services at 11 am. The
Rev. Larry Head and Rev. Tony Massingill, both of Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Relay for Life of Monroe County (American Cancer Society). In addition, a direct link is available to donate online to Relay for Life in Vickie's memory: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/VickieMemorial.
Online condolences, and special memories, may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary page at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com.