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To Pay Or Not To Pay For Advertising
When looking for the best way to market your home business there are tons of possibilities. of course some may end up costing you more than others. Whether you want to market yourself through the internet or through regular mail, there are certainly some methods of marketing that will be more cost-effective than others.
If you have just begun your home business it probably isn't reasonable to expect to advertise yourself on a local billboard. However, it's most certainly reasonable to post an advertisement in your local newspaper, print flyers, mail postcards, or perhaps in places that you might not initially think of like your church bulletin. You could also post links to your website on certain forums online or if you'll look you can find really good free classified advertising avenues to start getting the word out. of course, they best kind of free advertising is through word-of-mouth.
Most forms of marketing have costs that range from relatively small to some that can be rather expensive. Printing fliers can be fairly low cost, but you must account for the cost of your paper and printer cartridges as you go through them.. Postcards are a very nice and effective way to advertise, but of course you have the cost of the cards first and then the postage. People love getting postcards though and they are almost always read, so you know your message is getting in front of those valuable eyes you are after. Posting an ad in a newspaper or bulletin will cost you for the ad space and even online, some sites will charge you to post your ad.
Depending on how much you are willing to pay for advertising, your sources for marketing may be limited. However, it is important to try multiple methods of advertising before deciding on the first one that shows a return. it is important to remember that if the return you are earning from an ad is not enough to pay for the cost of the ad itself, then cut it from your campaign immediately. One way to determine whether or not one of your methods of marketing is profitable is to survey your customers. When they go to make their purchase, have a way for them to respond to the question of how they heard about you. Knowing where your best return is coming from is crucial to your advertising success. Initially, the best strategy is to test, test, test. Test each advertising method and increase those that show the best return while eliminating those that are just costing you time and money. the money you save from eliminating the non-productive methods can then be reallocated to marketing strategies that you know are working well.
It will take some time to find the best marketing solution for your home business. Ultimately the best return may come from a combination of methods, so it is very important never to limit yourself to a single avenue for advertising. You will constantly be searching for the best solution that brings in the most revenue at the lowest cost.
So to answer the question of whether to pay or not to pay for advertising, the answer is a resounding BOTH. Pay and don't pay. :-) Paying for quality advertising really is a must, although it does not have to be expensive. On the other hand, there are numerous ways to get your message out that cost nothing or next to it.


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Texas OKs Historical Wagering
Texas approves pari-mutuel wagering on historical racing.
August 28, 2014
Q-Racing Journal
In its meeting on August 29, the Texas Racing Commission approved pari-mutuel wagering on historical racing with a 7-1 vote and one abstaining.
Historical racing uses previously run horse races replayed on a wagering terminal. Races are randomly generated through the historical racing system. Patrons are given past performance and handicapping information on the entries in the race, but do not know the specific race or the identity of the horses, trainers, jockeys or owners. After examining the past performance data, patrons can wager on the race. The wagers are pari-mutuel, as with live or simulcast racing.
This method has already been used to great success in Kentucky and Arkansas. Idaho, Oregon and Wyoming have also recently approved it.
Watch an informative video produced by Texas Horsemen about historical racing!
In its June meeting, the Texas Racing Commission considered draft rules for implementing the historical racing and voted to delay the vote to allow for public comment.
"Texas horsemen appreciate all the hard work the Racing Commission did in vetting out this process and finally adopting it," said TQHA Race Director Rob Werstler.
Look for a story on historical racing in the October Q-Racing Journal.
AQHA News and information is a service of the American Quarter Horse Association. For more news and information, follow @AQHARacing on Twitter, "like" Q-Racing on Facebook and visit www.aqharacing.com.

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A couple of days ago, I received the sweetest package in the mail, all the way from New Zealand. In it was a copy of the Frankie Photo Album, along with the May/June issue of Frankie Magazine and a (handwritten!) note from Holly at Frankie. Since it can be a bit elusive here in the states, I'm awfully excited whenever I come across Frankie (and back in February I spent quite some time in the Melbourne Mag Nation pawing through back issues!)
The Photo Album has been on my wishlist ever since I heard about its coming out. The photography in the magazine is always so perfectly gentle and tasteful, and I knew any collection they'd had a hand in curating couldn't be anything short of magic. Above are just a few of my favorite pages, but honestly, there isn't a bad egg in the bunch--not even close. Thanks Holly, and thanks Frankie!! And thanks to all the photographers featured in the Album for capturing such beautiful, simple, funny, strange moments for all of us to see.
12 comments:
- rebecca said...
luckylucky (:
The magazine is so beautiful, I wish I could find somewhere that sold it!
- June 24, 2010 at 8:27 PM
- Becca Jane said...
So lucky! I am always looking for that magazine! It is impossible to find in Canada, at least it has been for me so far
- June 24, 2010 at 8:32 PM
- SomedayNewYorker said...
That magazine looks wonderful.
- June 24, 2010 at 9:05 PM
- Hannah said...
i was just thinking yesterday how much i miss frankie! or at least i miss being able to walk into any bookstore and pick it up for $10...
- June 24, 2010 at 11:32 PM
- Zinzi said...
woooaahh. you are one lucky lady!! by which i mean, my jealousy is overwhelming...
- June 24, 2010 at 11:48 PM
- Chelsea Elizabeth said...
that magazine seems amazing! very cool. :)
<3chelsea elizabeth
- June 25, 2010 at 12:56 AM
- tara-lynn said...
so lucky! its true impossible to find in canada too.
- June 25, 2010 at 1:33 AM
- Clare said...
Lucky girly, tis a beautiful mag!
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- June 25, 2010 at 6:53 AM
- Malicious Mallory said...
Ooh I'm jealous!
- June 25, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Love that last photo!
- June 25, 2010 at 2:52 PM
- manna said...
YAY for Mag Nation! frankie is a sweet little delight, but not only for the photography,i think the writing is so good.
ahh it so nice of them to send you a personalised care package!
- June 26, 2010 at 2:55 AM
The photo album is stunning, no? One of the only reasons I am glad I moved to Australia is so that I can get frankie right after school on the day it comes out every 2 months. It's stunning, and I always put it on my bedside table feeling inspired, happy and refreshed. It's the same feeling I get whenever I read your blog...
I've actually just found you today, but I've spent the better part of an hour reading into all of your past posts, and can I just say-you are amazing!
This blog will now become one of my favorites and I'll have to dedicate a whole post to you, because your blog is just lovely. How have I lived so long without it! Keep dreaming my doll.
Much MUCH Love,
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My 12 and ½ year old Lab has hip and knee arthritis and has taken Deramaxx for several years. I have taken him off that and have started Arthro-IonX for two weeks now; I feel the Deramaxx could have caused some GI side effects. I was wondering if the Arthro-IonX will help with pain, and also if your product Promaxol is needed, or if that
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Andrea Dovizioso admits he is "not sure what to expect" from his Ducati GP13 at Phillip Island this weekend. The Italian was the first Ducati home in Malaysia, albeit an uncompetitive eighth, but with completely different conditions expected in Australia, is not making any predictions for his chances.
"Phillip Island is a really challenging track for everyone. Normally, the conditions are very difficult with the wind and cold. The circuit is completely different from Sepang in terms of temperature, track layout and grip. The tyre wears a lot on the left side, so I'm not sure what to expect from my Ducati on a track like this. As far as my results here are concerned, unfortunately they're nothing too special: just one win in the 125 class."
Teammate Nicky Hayden finished the Malaysian Grand Prix with smoke pouring from his motorcycle and is glad to have moved on to one of his favourite MotoGP venues.
"Phillip Island is one of the best tracks in the championship. It's been repaved for this year, so we'll see how much smoother and faster it is now. In the past, I've gone really well there, but we're not on our best form or catching many breaks at the moment. We'll see what the weather's going to be like. The mornings can be quite cool and a lot different than the race, which makes it challenging for bike setup. There are a lot more lefthanders than right, so tyre wear on the left is very important, but at the same time, getting heat in the tyres in the mornings is a problem. I love Australia and look forward to it."
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I Dreamed I was a Writer: Commentary
This is why Roberts includes all the qualifying lines following the "...and I was..." line. Note, however, that there is no qualifying line after the line "I Dreamed I was a writer; and I was." What the reader is looking at, at that very instant is a writing of Roberts. Thus, both the writer and the reader are suffering from the very real illusion that Sebastian Roberts is a writer.
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Which of the following can be determined based on this model? The atmosphere is the only reservoir on Earth that can store carbon in any form. A.
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1 Earth s Cycles 1. Models are often used to explain scientific knowledge or experimental results. A model of the carbon cycle is shown below. Which of the following can be determined based on this model? The atmosphere is the only reservoir on Earth that can store carbon in any form. A. Dead organisms and waste products do not play any role within the carbon cycle. B. Factories do not emit any amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. C. Both plants and animals release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere during cellular respiration. D. 2. Technology Enhanced Questions are not available in Word format.
2 3. The diagram below depicts the water cycle. Which process is represented by the number 3? A. condensation B. evaporation C. surface runoff D. precipitation
3 4. The diagram below depicts the water cycle. Which process is represented by the number 1? A. condensation B. precipitation C. evaporation D. surface runoff
4 5. The water cycle shows the continuous movement of Earth's water. During which of the following water cycle processes does water move from living, organic matter to abiotic resources? A. transpiration B. precipitation C. condensation D. vapor transport 6. Which of the following processes returns carbon to the atmosphere? A. evaporation B. photosynthesis C. respiration D. transpiration
5 7. The diagram above depicts the nitrogen cycle. According to this diagram, in what way do farmers contribute nitrates to the soil? A. by cutting down trees B. by driving tractors C. by feeding cows hay D. by using fertilizer
6 8. A diagram of the carbon cycle is shown below. Which of the following is exclusively a natural source of carbon dioxide? A. decomposition B. photosynthesis C. coal power plants D. clearing land with fire 9. Which of the following statements is true about the cycling of oxygen in a pond ecosystem? A. Fish create oxygen through the process of cellular respiration. B. Oxygen cannot cycle because it binds irreversibly to other elements. C. Cycling of oxygen is independent from cycling of carbon and hydrogen. D. Oxygen cycles through the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. 10. If a farmer wants to increase the health of his crops, he could apply a nitrogen-based fertilizer. Why is nitrogen important to plants? A. Nitrogen is needed to build proteins and enzymes. B. Nitrogen controls the uptake of water through plant roots. C. Nitrogen is the only element that plants need.
7 D. Nitrogen is a primary component of glucose sugar. 11. Why is it important for water to be recycled in an ecosystem? A. Recycling water allows organisms to create more water. B. The water cycle is a closed system, and recycling water is the only way to replenish it for an ecosystem. C. Recycling water allows organisms to create less water. D. If water isn't recycled, there will be too much of it on Earth. 12. The diagram above depicts the nitrogen cycle. According to the diagram, how is nitrogen returned to the soil from animals? A. assimilation and ammonification B. fertilizer and nitrogen-fixing bacteria C. urine and decomposition following death D. fossil fuels and denitrification 13. Technology Enhanced Questions are not available in Word format.
8 14. Most of the Earth's oxygen occurs in the form of minerals in the crust and mantle. The oxygen that is available in the atmosphere is used primarily by plants, animals, and bacteria to perform cellular respiration. Why is running out of oxygen still not a real concern? A. The Sun creates more than enough new oxygen atoms in the atmosphere by splitting phosphate molecules. Lightning creates large quantities of ozone, which quickly breaks down into oxygen molecules. B. Oxygen is recycled through the interrelated processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. C. Oxygen can easily be mined from rocks and sand and then be released into the atmosphere. D. 15. Carbon is the basis of all life and is constantly being cycled through ecosystems. In which form is carbon passed along from plants to animals? A. carbohydrates B. proteins C. lipids D. all of these 16. The diagram above depicts the nitrogen cycle. According to this diagram, what is a major contributing factor to dissolved nitrogen found in rain? A. emissions from industries as they burn fossil fuels B. urine and dead animals and plants C. nitrogen-fixing bacteria in plant roots and soil D. decomposers such as bacteria and fungi
9 17. Peas, beans, and peanuts are all examples of legumes. Legumes are a specific type of plant which possess nodules on their roots, as shown below. What is the purpose of these nodules? The nodules contain pumps which allow water to enter the roots using reverse osmosis. A. The nodules store plant sugars which are created during the process of photosynthesis. B. The nodules contain bacteria which can convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia. C. The nodules contain chemicals which repel insects, like ants and beetles. D. 18. When glucose molecules are broken down, energy is released, and carbon dioxide and water are produced. What is this process called? A. glycolysis B. nitrogen fixation C. respiration D. photosynthesis 19. Technology Enhanced Questions are not available in Word format.
10 20. Carbon is the basis of all life and is constantly being cycled through ecosystems. In which form is carbon passed along from plants to animals? A. carbohydrates B. proteins C. lipids D. all of these 21. Technology Enhanced Questions are not available in Word format. 22. The diagram above depicts the nitrogen cycle. According to this diagram, which of the following organisms is primarily responsible for nitrogen-fixation? A. trees B. bacteria C. cows D. fungi 23. The diagram above depicts the nitrogen cycle. According to this diagram, through which of the following processes are dead animals and plants converted into ammonia? A. denitrification B. nitrogen-fixation C. ammonification D. assimilation
11 24. In the carbon cycle, carbon is taken in by plants A. as ammonia in the process of assimilation. B. as carbon dioxide in the process of decomposition. C. as water vapor in the process of photosynthesis. D. as carbon dioxide in the process of photosynthesis. 25. The diagram above depicts the nitrogen cycle. According to this diagram, which of the following contributes ammonia to the soil? A. atmospheric nitrogen B. dissolved nitrogen in rain C. urine and dead plants and animals D. all of these 26. Which substance is removed from the atmosphere so that plants can carry out photosynthesis? A. nitrogen B. carbon dioxide C. water vapor D. oxygen 27. Plants transfer carbon in the carbon cycle A. through assimilation of carbon from the soil. B. through fixation of carbon in the soil. C. when carbon transpires from their stomatae. D. when they are eaten by animals. 28. Technology Enhanced Questions are not available in Word format. 29. Technology Enhanced Questions are not available in Word format. 30. Which of the following types of organisms break down dead plant and animal matter and return carbon dioxide to the atmosphere? A. producers B. decomposers C. consumers
12 D. scavengers Answers 1. D A 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. A 9. D 10. A 11. B 12. C C 15. D 16. A 17. C 18. C D B 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. B 27. D B Explanations 1. Models are often used to explain scientific knowledge or experimental results. Objects, mathematical relationships, plans, schemes, and computer simulations are all examples of scientific models. Based on the carbon cycle model, it can be determined that both plants and animals release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere during cellular respiration. Plants also take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, but in order to use the food produced during photosynthesis, plants perform cellular respiration During the water cycle, surface runoff (step 1) flows into rivers, lakes, and streams. Sunlight causes this water to undergo evaporation (step 2). Water vapor can also be released from plants through transpiration. The water vapor remains in the atmosphere until it undergoes condensation (step 3) and returns to the ground in the form of precipitation (step 4).
13 Energy from the Sun drives the water cycle. Without the Sun's heat, water would not be able to evaporate, which means that the other processes also would not occur. 4. During the water cycle, surface runoff (step 1) flows into rivers, lakes, and streams. Sunlight causes this water to undergo evaporation (step 2). Water vapor can also be released from plants through transpiration. The water vapor remains in the atmosphere until it undergoes condensation (step 3) and returns to the ground in the form of precipitation (step 4). Energy from the Sun drives the water cycle. Without the Sun's heat, water would not be able to evaporate, which means that the other processes also would not occur. 5. During the water cycle, water that evaporates from Earth's surface is transported throughout the atmosphere. At cooler temperatures, the water vapor in the atmosphere condenses into precipitation. The precipitation is then absorbed by the soil, or it runs off into bodies of water. Then, the water evaporates to begin the cycle again. Transpiration is a process in the water cycle that specifically involves the evaporation of water from plants. Since plants are living and the atmosphere is nonliving, transpiration is the process in which water moves from living, organic matter to abiotic resources. 6. The process of respiration involves the breakdown of glucose. During this process, glucose and oxygen combine, and carbon dioxide and water are produced. The carbon dioxide is returned to the atmosphere. 7. Farmers primarily contribute nitrates to the soil by using fertilizers in their fields. One risk of using fertilizers, however, is nitrogen pollution. When an excess amount of nitrates are added to an environment, it can unnaturally increase the quantity of local vegetation. For example, an increase in nitrogen levels can cause an increase in a population of algae in an aquatic ecosystem. This is known as an algal bloom. 8. According to the diagram, sources of carbon dioxide include: cellular respiration, decomposition, combustion, erosion, and burning trees. Of these sources, only combustion and burning trees (in fireplaces, to clear brush, etc.) can be man-made sources of carbon dioxide. Natural sources of carbon dioxide include cellular respiration, decomposition, erosion, and burning trees (i.e., natural forest fires). 9. In the pond ecosystem, as in other ecosystems, oxygen cycles through the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Oxygen is the third most abundant element in the universe. But on Earth, over 99% of all oxygen can be found in the Earth's crust and mantle. Only 0.01% circulates through the biosphere the portion of the air, water, and land where life can be found. Because the amount of oxygen in the biosphere is limited, it is important that oxygen is recycled. Animals and photosynthetic organisms are therefore dependent on one another. The reactants of photosynthesis are the products of cellular respiration, and the reactants of cellular respiration are the products of photosynthesis. 10. Plants require many different elements in order to maintain their health. Nitrogen is important to plants because it is a major component in
14 amino acids and therefore needed to build proteins that support plant structures and enzymes that play a role in plant metabolism. chlorophyll which is used by plants to capture sunlight for photosynthesis. nucleic acids, such as DNA, RNA, and ATP. Animals also require nitrogen for the same reasons, with the exception of chlorophyll. 11. The total amount of water is fixed. Water is not created in an ecosystem it must be recycled to support the processes in the ecosystem that need it. 12. Nitrogen is a primary component of urine. So, when animals excrete urine, they return nitrogen to the soil. Also, when an animal dies, the decomposition of its body following death returns many elements, including nitrogen, to the soil More than 99% of the Earth's oxygen is bound in minerals, which are found in the crust and mantle. However, atmospheric oxygen is not being depleted. The levels are kept relatively constant through the interrelated processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Cyanobacteria, algae, and land-based plants perform photosynthesis. As starting material, they use the carbon dioxide that is breathed out by plants, animals, and aerobic bacteria. Photosynthesis produces glucose that plants and the animals that eat them can use to generate cellular energy. Photosynthesis also produces oxygen as a waste product. The waste oxygen enters the atmosphere, where plants, animals, and aerobic bacteria use it as starting material for performing cellular respiration. 15. During photosynthesis, plants transform light energy into chemical energy. The chemical energy is stored in the bonds of glucose molecules a simple carbohydrate. Plants can break down the glucose molecules for energy needed for cellular processes. Plants can also use the glucose made during photosynthesis to create other biological molecules such as lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. When animals consume plants, they take in all of these substances. 16. Nitrogen dissolves in rain primarily in the form of nitrates and nitrites. Many of these nitrates and nitrites come from emissions from industries as they burn fossil fuels. Volcanoes can also contribute nitrates and nitrites to the atmosphere. 17. Plants need nitrogen for a variety of structural and metabolic reasons. However, plants are unable to use nitrogen directly from the atmosphere. Instead, they must first convert the nitrogen into other compounds, such as ammonia. The nodules found on the roots of legumes contain bacteria which can convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia. This conversion process is known as nitrogen-fixation. 18. Respiration is the process through which organisms break down glucose molecules. Respiration produces carbon dioxide and water and releases energy During photosynthesis, plants transform light energy into chemical energy. The chemical energy is stored in the bonds of glucose molecules a simple carbohydrate. Plants can break down the glucose molecules for
15 energy needed for cellular processes. Plants can also use the glucose made during photosynthesis to create other biological molecules such as lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. When animals consume plants, they take in all of these substances Plants can only use nitrogen in certain forms, such as nitrates (NO 3 - ). Plants cannot directly use atmospheric nitrogen (N 2 ). Thus, atmospheric nitrogen must undergo a process called nitrogen-fixation in order to be changed into a form that is usable to plants. Bacteria found in soil and in the roots of plants are important to the nitrogen cycle because they are primarily responsible for nitrogen-fixation. 23. Nitrates are taken up by plants through the process of assimilation. Dead animals and plants are converted into ammonia through the process of ammonification. Nitrates are returned to the atmosphere through the process of denitrification. 24. Through the process of photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to make food. 25. Ammonia is contributed to the soil from a variety of sources, including atmospheric nitrogen, dissolved nitrogen in rain, and urine and dead plants and animals. 26. When photosynthesis occurs, water and carbon dioxide are combined to produce glucose. The carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere, and the carbon is used to produce glucose. 27. Carbon transfers from plants to animals when animals eat plants Decomposers, such as worms, bacteria, and fungi, are an important part of the carbon cycle, since they break down dead plant and animal matter. In doing so, the carbon contained in the dead plant and animal matter is returned to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.
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Between AHA & BHA's, I went ahead and chose a BHA since I am prone to blemishes.
Although I have dry skin; between the lotion, gel, and liquid I went with the liquid. I already have other emollients in my skincare routine, and too much can end up being comedogenic.
Product Claims:
- Shrink enlarged pores with this 2% liquid salicylic acid leave-on exfoliant that removes old skin cells both on the skin's surface and inside the pore.
- Acne Breakouts, Anti-Aging, Blackheads, Enlarged Pores, Keratosis Pilaris, Redness, Rosacea, Wrinkles
- For All Skin Types
- Creates radiant, even-toned skin
- Reduces redness & builds collagen
- Unclogs & diminishes enlarged pores
My Five Day Results
My experience with this product:
Addressing each claim one by one..
I personally did not see any difference in pore size. I do not have any issues with having any enlarged pores that I am aware of.
Although, I do not have any breakouts, I get the occasional blemish popping up. I have not experienced any blemishes appearing other than the one blemish that pops up due to the 'Time of month'. Since BHA's are great for cell turn over, the lifespan of my special visitors are very short lived.
I have not experienced any dryness using this product. As a matter of fact, my skin is now very soft and has the feel of a perfect base for make up. This product eliminated any dry patches that a scrub did not eliminate, and made dryness a thing of the past.
I feel my skin tone has also improved, not a significant amount since that was not an issue.
The redness of any blemish was also greatly reduced, inflammation was greatly reduced as well.
Overall, I feel like this is a great product for anyone who is looking for an exfoliator.
I feel like this product may even be essential for those who wear make up. I could not imagine skipping out on this product in my skin care and feel that it has improved my skin.
Product differences
Both BHA's are essentially the same. However, once my original BHA exfoliant was starting to run low and PC had a sale offered up... I went ahead and purchased the Extra Strength BHA from her clear line.
The Extra Strength Exfoliant is formulated with a higher PH, so that the product penetrates even deeper than her Regular BHA.
Quoted directly from Paula's Choice FAQ
The difference between the Regular and Extra Strength exfoliants is in the delivery systems and their textures. Both anti-acne exfoliants contain 2% salicylic acid but the Regular Strength has a nearly weightless feel on your skin and a pH of around 3.9, making it gentler on the skin. The Extra Strength version's formula can penetrate deeper into the pore and has a pH of 3.5. It is designed for those with more stubborn or persistent breakouts. Both exfoliants are highly effective options as part of a routine for Clear skin; you may need to experiment with both to see which works best for your skin type. It is also fine to use both: Apply one in the morning and the other at night.
I went ahead and did the purchase and have now been using the Extra Strength for about a month.
The results are the same, but like is stated.. this is more so for those with more stubborn break outs and concerns.
My skin felt more softer with the extra strength.. however, it does feel a lot stronger so I do alternate between the two. I prefer to use this product at night since you DO need to use an SPF with these products. ( And your best option is really to only use them at night. )
I prefer the packaging of her Regular BHA as opposed to her Extra Strength BHA. The packaging feels cheap.. and the requires you to soak a cotton ball as opposed to a cotton pad. It feels as if you waste more product. Especially since it is instructed to 'Soak a cotton ball and then to lightly apply the product.'
For the Regular Exfoliant, you drop about a dime size of the product onto a cotton pad. As opposed to the Extra Strength where you have to squirt out product.
Both are great products, and the only con is the packaging. For extra sensitive skin I would probably use the gel or lotion, as I feel the liquid may be too strong.
I have sensitive skin and missed a spot after exfoliating. I had passed the cotton pad right under the sides of my nose, and did not apply SPF. So after awhile, I did experience redness and burning. So it is essential you cover every inch of your face with SPF, and then layer it again for safety.


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No. 106, November/December 2002
Form and Freedom
Bassist Dave Holland Delivers a Big-Band Sound for the Ages. By Dan Ouellette.
Ticket to Paradise
40th annual Viola da Gamba Society Conclave celebrates the past and present. By Sarah Freiberg.
Passport to Europe
Europe is the source of music in the Western tradition…
The Search for Perfection
Nikolaj Znaider had to unlearn the violin to reach for his ideal. By Christopher Whiting.
Designer Label
New Cremona trademark seeks to establish authenticity of instruments. By Kevin McKeough.
Bohemian Rhapsody
Fourth generation Czech violin maker Jan Spidlen is on a quest. By Heather K. Scott.
Made in Germany
Take a tour through one of Germany's largest--and most progressive--instrument-building firms. By Heather K. Scott.
Fiorini Tribute. Raffaele Fiorini feted at Bologna exhibition.
Hahn Joins the LACO. Hilary Hahn joins Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra for recordings and concerts.
Piece Maker. Philip Glass and Yo-Yo Ma collaborate on Naqoyaqatsi soundtrack. By James Reel.
New York State of Mind. Jennifer Koh showcases living New York composers. By Greg Cahill.
Britney Rules the Airwaves. British poll on how stupid kids are about classical music. By Greg Cahill.
E Street Shuffle. Violinist Soozie Tyrell joins the Bruce Springsteen band. By David Templeton.
Bow Tension. Different bow tensions for different styles? By Elisa M. Welch.
Have a Blast? Does sound help "cure" a violin? By Rick Turner.
Klingenberg Collection. Where is it? By Jeffrey Solow.
More on Four Fingers. Another answer about cello technique addressed in April 2002. By Jeffrey Solow.
Be Prepared Stress-busting holiday planning for the busy music maker. Tips on how to deal with the harried schedules and performances during the Holiday season. By Tom Heimberg.
How Fast is Slow? For beginners to the most advanced players, the right practice tempo is key. Finding the right practice tempo. By Tom Heimberg.
Tearing Down Walls. Bassist Edgar Meyer plays and composes without barriers. Interview with Meyer and discussions on his composition, style, and playing techniques. By Robert L. Doerschuk.
The Secret of Swing. A new song in the style of a 1930s hot jazz standard by Hot Club of Cowtown. An eclectic group tackles an east meets west style of jazz and swing, headed by Elana Fremerman. By Elana Fremerman.
Kazakhstan's City of Music. A brief but exotic journey in Central Asia. By Howard Smith.
String Wizard. Jazz violinist Joe Venuti gets the royal treatment in new eight-CD box set. By Greg Cahill.
Bela Bartok: 44 Duos for Two Violins; Gyorgy Legeti: Ballad and Dance; Gyorgy Kurtag: Ligatura. Review of Bartok release. By Edith Eisler.
Lake Effect. Liz Carroll, fiddle; John Doyle, guitar and bouzouki; Liz Knowles, fiddle and viola; Michael Aharon, cello and piano; Turtle Island String Quartet: Evan Price, violin; David Balkrishnan, baritone violin; Danny Seidenberg, viola; Mark Summer, review of Caroll's new CD, Lake Effect. By Elisa M. Welch.
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D major; Romances in F and G major. Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin; Kurt Masur conducting the New York Philharmonic. Review of Mutter's latest recording with Masur conducting the NY Phil. By Edith Eisler.
Portrait of the Viola. Helen Callus, viola; Robert McDonald, Piano. Callus's latest recording, reviewed. By Elisa M. Welch.
Round Midnight. The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic with Simon Rattle; Till Bronner, flugelhorn; Janne Saksala, bass. Review of CD showcasing the cellists of the Berlin Phil performing an eclectic mix of music. By Greg Cahill.
Vivaldi: Six Late Concertos. Giuliano Carmignola, violin; Andrea Marcon conducting the Venice Baroque Orchestra. Bach: Arias. Anglika Kirchschlager, mezzo soprano; Andrea Marcon conducting the Venice Baroque Orchestra Dual review of two CDs conducted by Andrea Marcon. By James Reel.
Aaron Copland: Complete Works for Violin and Piano. Paul Posnak, piano; Peter Zazofsky, violin. Ross Harbauch, cello. Review of the 1943 sonata. By Robert Moon.
Charles Martin Loeffler: Music for Four Stringed Instruments, String Quartet, Quintet in One.
Movement. Da Vinci Quartet: Jerilyn Jorgensen and Joo-Mee Lee, violins; Margaret Miller, viola; and Katherine Knight, cello. Review of Loeffler's latest release. By Robert Moon.
Mendelssohn: String Quintets. Mendelssohn String Quartet: Miriam Fried and Nicholas Mann, violins, Ylrich Eichenauer, viola; Marcy Rosen, cello; with violist Robert Mann. The Mendelssohn Quartet plays quintets by Mendelssohn on their latest release. By James Reel.
The Rodeo Eroded. Tin Hat Trio: Carla Kihlstedt, violin and viola; Mark Orton, guitar, dobro, and banjo; Robe Burger, according and piano. "Astor Piazzola meets Igor Stravinsky at a Berlin cabaret." Review of Tin Hat's latest. By Elisa M. Welch.
Bull's Eye . A man, a plan, a violin, and a vision--the big, bold utopia of Ole Bull Oleana, Ole Bull's unusual colony presents an interesting read for this reviewer. By David Templeton.
Forget Me Not: A Collection of 50 Memorable Irish Traditional Tunes. By Seamus Connolly and Laurel Martin. Irish Fiddle Playing by Phillip Berthoud. Dual review of two fiddlestyle instruction books and tune collections. By Elisa M. Welch.
The Rough Guide to Cello by Hugo Pinsterboer. A pocket-sized book captures the basics of the cello, including instrument parts, history, players. By Heather K. Scott.
Tips & Tricks. Five things every Player should know about instrument care. Five how-to type types for practical and common instrument care problems. By Heather K. Scott.
Best of Both Worlds. Zeta Music Systems bridges analog and digital domains. The California-based Zeta Music builds electric fiddles; profile of the company/shop. By Jim Batcho.
Stocking Stuffers. Sundry small gifts for selective string players. A collection of holiday gifts geared to string players and enthusiasts.
Change of Venue. Cellist Matt Haimovitz gets Bach were he belongs. Haimovitz takes on the challenge of touring the US, playing Bach Cello Suites in bars. By David Templeton.


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"I have depended upon You since birth;
you have always been my God."
Psalm 22:9-11
Yesterday was my birthday. It was a very pleasant day in that it wasn't all about me; my family had some things we had to do, but it was peppered by seeing a few friends, and having dinner with my folks, and hanging out with my wonderful man, boy, and girl.
I also had many sweet and thoughtful messages from friends and family, and several cards. Makes a person feel very loved, you know?
But I also heard a song today that got me thinking. It does every time I hear it. It's Michael W. Smith's "Never Been Unloved". I want to share the lyrics with you.
I have been unfaithful
I have been unworthy
I have been unrighteous
And I have been unmerciful
I have been unreachable
I have been unteachable
I have been unwilling
And I have been undesirable
I have been unbroken
I have been unmended
I have been uneasy
And I've been unapproachable
I've been unemotional
I've been unexceptional
I've been undecided
And I've been unqualified
And sometimes I have been unwise
I've been undone by what I'm unsure of
But because of You and all that You went through
I know that I have never been unloved
Unaware I have been unfair
I've been unfit for blessings from above
But even I can see the sacrifice You made for me
To show that I have never been unloved
I have been unfaithful
But I have never been unloved
That song rings so true every time I hear it. It makes me ashamed and so thankful all at once. Which I suppose is the point... But it was especially poignant on a day when I had so many people making me feel special and wonderful. When the truth is, there is a lot wrong with me. As God well knows.
But you know what? A lot of those people who love me know it, too. I'll bet you I couldn't point to one friend (or family member) who thinks I'm perfect. They know I'm sometimes selfish, short-tempered, and forgetful. And yet they love me. As I do them.
I love, and I am loved.
But only because He first loved us.
~ "Beloved, let us love one another,
for love is of God...
We love Him
because He first loved us" ~
1 John 4:7, 19


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Captain Micah Richards could return for Aston Villa against Leicester after recovering from an ankle injury.
The defender was an unused substitute in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace with boss Remi Garde unwilling to risk him.
Carlos Sanchez (hamstring), Gabriel Agbonlahor (back) and Jack Grealish (tonsillitis) have returned to training and are in contention but Alan Hutton (hamstring) is out and Jordan Amavi remains sidelined with his season-ending knee injury.
Provisional squad: Guzan, Bunn, Richards, Bacuna, Clark, Lescott, Okore, Richardson, Crespo, Cissokho, Westwood, Sanchez, Gil, Gana, Veretout, Grealish, Agbonlahor, N'Zogbia, Sinclair, Gestede, Kozak, Ayew.
Claudio Ranieri is expected to name an unchanged Leicester squad for the trip to Aston Villa.
The boss rotated his team for their FA Cup and Barclays Premier League games with Tottenham this week but could stick with the same side which won 1-0 at White Hart Lane on Wednesday.
Jeff Schlupp is out with a hamstring injury but is expected back by the end of the month while Matty James is closing in on a return after a long-term knee injury.
Provisional squad: Schmeichel, Schwarzer, Simpson, De Laet, Fuchs, Wasilewski, Benalouane, Huth, Morgan, King, Drinkwater, Kante, Albrighton, Inler, Gray, Mahrez, Dyer, Vardy, Ulloa, Okazaki, Kramaric.


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With the triumphant return of The Muppets almost a year past now, if like myself you are an avid fan of the work of Jim Henson, many of us have been left wanting more. Well as it turns out we don't really have to wait, because the back catalogue of work left by Henson and his Muppeteers is vast. From The Muppet Show (1976-81) to the Labyrinth(1986), the sheer diversity of creativity that was put on show is astounding. However, despite how popular the puppetry of the Henson Studios team once was, in recent years that popularity has dwindled. But then, in what seems to have become the defining mode of business for the Walt Disney Company in the last decade, the rights to all Jim Henson's Muppet family were bought over and revived for a younger fresher audience, most of whom are completely unfamiliar with the Muppets and their vast body of work. I first became aware of Jim Henson's work when I was a child and I was left doubled in two with laughter as I watched re-runs of The Muppet Show. The slap-stick comedy and idiocy of the entire show still makes me laugh. In fact, when I attended the newest Muppets offering last February, I seemed to find it a whole lot more amusing than most of the children. But perhaps that says more about me than anyone else.
With the Muppets now fresh in my mind, I was left reminiscing of all the other Henson productions I had once enjoyed. Muppets Christmas Carol (1992) with Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge. Legend! Muppets Treasure Island (1996) with Billy Connolly giving a sterling performance as Billy Bones…."Jim, Jimmy, Jimmy, Jim, Jim, Jim!" Then I began to recall the uber-camp and seriously underappreciated movie, Labyrinth. Although, my memories of this particular film mostly centred around David Bowie's unnervingly large bulge. At times, it literally steals the show. Setting aside the odd moment of hilarity, such as Bowie's Magic Dance, Labyrinth has very little to offer: it's badly scripted, poorly acted and a serious car crash from beginning to end. But it's not without charm, and the skill of the puppeteers on display is undeniable. But then I came to remember a film that was nothing more than a few short, but lasting and frightening images in my mind: The Dark Crystal (1982.)
The Dark Crystal was the first live-action feature length film to be made without the appearance of a single living person. The entire cast consisted of hundreds of puppets designed specifically for the film, some of the puppets where so large and heavy, that they could only be manned for five minutes at a time. Unable to remember much about this film, despite having watched it numerous times as a child, I was intrigued to rediscover what it was that frightened me so much. I was hoping that it wasn't another oversized bulge…
However you can rest assured that what makes this film perhaps not great but definitely worth a watch, is not some eighties pop icons jock strap. The Dark Crystal despite all its flaws – of which there are many – is a seriously good movie. As always the film's cast of puppeteers are masters in their craft. The movements at times are so perfectly flawless you will be left wondering how they made it work. For me, trying to figure out how just how they make the puppets seem so very much alive has always been part of the fun. Unlike our friendly chums "The Muppets" the characters on show here are often twisted and cruel, and the world which they inhabit is hostile and alien. In films like The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, Henson seems to have allowed the darker recesses of his mind to run amuck. The Skeksis, the villains of this tale, would leave me feeling terrified as a kid. While age has numbed me to such feelings dread, there is still something completely unsettling about the appearance and actions of the Skeksis. Living far beyond their natural life span through the power of the the Dark Crystal, the Skeksis are sinister and their evil ambition for eternal life has left them broken and twisted, like living relics. The scene in which a Skeksi is stripped of his clothing and banished from the castle of the crystal is truly disturbing when he is revealed to be a meek and skeletal figure, running on nothing more than hate and grotesque ambition.
The good guys come to us in the form of the mystics. Large hippo like creatures, who share a similar world view to that of Yoda. Yoda was in fact voiced by the same actor (Frank Oz) and seems to have had a clear influence on the mythology of the mystics within the Dark Crystal. When they die they achieve eternal life by become part of the spirit world and vanish in the exact same way as Yoda after he draws his last breath. The hero of the movie I found to be somewhat saccharin and annoying. His childlike innocence seems to be no real threat to a band of creatures that strap their slaves to a chair and steal their essence. These scenes are truly frightening still. However, while there may be many aspects of the film that I feel are weak and rushed, such as the narrative and dialogue, the unbridled grandeur of Henson's vision is completely astounding. The set pieces that come alive in ways you would never expect bring moments of glee to a fantastical journey. The effort and skill shown by the puppeteers is something to be admired, and in world where cold and lifeless CGI has become the norm, we should celebrate a by-gone era of magical puppetry. Henson and his team gave people something that could be enjoyed by all. So while his vision is often fuzzy and unclear – again Bowie – he never fails to take his audience on a fantastical journey that will bring a smile to even the most hardened of faces.
So if you get the chance, give this movie a go. While people may claim that Labyrinth is far better, that claim is based purely on the ultra-kitsch factor of the film. The Dark Crystal stands as one of Henson's greatest achievements and should be appreciated as such. Then if like me your left wanting more, you can see the great puppeteers work in the short lived TV series The Storyteller(1988) -also recommended for fans of John Hurts dulcet tones- or The Witches (1990), starring Anjelica Houston.


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Core Convention Pricing
This year the core convention encompasses three nights and two days, during which you'll find all our usual elements, such as the business meeting, professional development sessions, Marketplace, Awards Lunch, 60th Anniversary Gala, and Chapter/Council meetings. All tours take place after the core meeting and are sold a la carte — gently priced to cover only transportation and meal costs not covered by our hosts.
On/Before Monday, August 3 at 12:00 midnight EDT:
- Active $225
- Associate $385
- Alumni $445
- Spouse $485
After August 3, 2015 at 12:00 midnight EDT, prices will increase by $150 per delegate. Absolutely no refunds after September 1, 2015.
Night on the Strip:
- Active $15
- Associate $25
- Alumni $30
- Spouse $30
Dinner on the Strip (No Show):
- Active $15
- Associate $25
- Alumni $30
- Spouse $30
Pre-, Post-, Half Day, and Full Day Tours before, during, and after the convention are priced separately. Please see "Tours" for pricing.
All personal costs as described under "Terms and Conditions" are not included.
Gratuities for the Monday Night Dine Around and Wednesday Night on the Strip are not Included.
What is included in the convention package?
Delegates (including registered spouses) receive transportation to and from McCarran Airport, all meals (Sunday evening through Tuesday evening), all professional development sessions, Marketplace, Awards Lunch, 60th Anniversary Gala, Chapter/Council meetings, opening reception on Sunday and the closing night event on Thursday. The "Night on the Strip" on Wednesday evening is priced separately.
What is NOT included in the convention package?
Flights, hotel accommodations, half- and full-day tours, pre/post tours and meals (except as noted) Wednesday-Friday, October 7-9, and Wednesday's Night on the Strip. All personal costs as described under Terms and Conditions, including minibar, are not included.
Please see FAQs for more information on payment methods and cancellation fees.