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Two identical twin sisters, 23, have now become twin brothers after they both came out as transgender at the age of 18 and decided to transition.
Jack and Jace Grafe were formerly Jaclyn and Jennifer. They were born in June 1995 in a conservative Christian home.
But despite being brought up in a happy household, the brothers admit they cried themselves to sleep as children and prayed to wake up as boys, not understanding what it meant to be transgender.
Jack and Jace, who were originally from Baltimore, Maryland, but now live in Monroe, Georgia, are now transitioning into men. They are both in happy relationships with women.
The twins, who share the same DNA, have both grown facial hair since they began taking testosterone in April 2017, and underwent chest surgery in August.
Now the criminal justice graduates, who both work in law enforcement, have shared their extraordinary story in a bid to inspire others who may be going through similar experiences.
Jack, a deputy sheriff's officer, said:
As a kid I would cry and pray to God that I would wake up in a male body, not even understanding that being transgender was a thing.
Now, I am the happiest with myself that I have been in my entire life. That uncomfortable feeling we had before has completely gone.
He continued:
When we came out, it was to our whole family - mum, dad and our older sister.
Our parents had never seen anything like it. They have never experienced gay or transgender people and my dad is a pastor. We live in Georgia.
Explaining the battle he faced, Jack added:
At work I have had my fair share of people calling me a 'sh*t' - she, he, it. Usually they just don't understand.
People still refer to us as female. Whenever I hear 'she' or 'her' it is like a kick in the stomach.
It hurts but I get it. At a young age, I was skeptical of it myself. For some people, it is a hard pill to swallow.
There are times when I wish I was just born - and I don't mean this in a negative way -but 'normal', and that I was biologically male.
People say, 'You will never be able to change your chromosomes, you can only change the outside.'
There are still times when I come home and break down.
Jace, who is also a deputy officer and just started in the police academy, added:
Honestly, the twin thing has helped.
If I was to go back to when I was 15 or 16 I would never think in a million years that I would have got to this point.
It was a fantasy and I always wished it was going to happy but I wasn't brave enough. I didn't have the guts.
Being a twin means I don't feel alone. Somebody else is experiencing the exact same things as I am going through and that made me stronger.
According to Dailymail, Growing up, the Grafe girls wore boyish clothes, assumed the role of dad or brother when playing house and, as teenagers, had crushes on female classmates.
But they also attended a strict religious school and say they ran the risk of being thrown out if they also revealed their feelings so didn't tell anyone - not even each other.
Then, at the age of 15, the twins began attending cosplay conventions where they dressed up as male characters, something they both say "felt natural". When they finished high school they hacked off their hair and they later came out to one another, firstly as gay aged 16 and two years later as transgender.
Five years on Jace, of Athens, Georgia, is dating Emory College student Jess Smith, 19, and Jack is engaged to bakery manager Maygon Arrington, 22, whom he lives with in nearby Monroe, Georgia.
Jack said:
It was even hard to tell each other that we liked girls, but when I told Jace and asked if he would have a different opinion of me he was like, 'No, I feel the same way.'
When he said 'me too' I felt relieved and not alone any more. It was scary.. I was honestly terrified.
Jace added:
I felt the same way about the whole thing. We talked to each other about everything but this was the one subject we were awkward about.
We were raised in a really religious household and didn't want to tell each other how we were feeling because we were scared the other would judge us.
I was scared because I held my twin's opinion higher than anybody else so if he didn't accept me I would be devastated.
At one point I even tried to date a guy to see if the feelings would go away but they didn't.
I found out Jack was transgender through a Facebook post on his profile, which was specifically for our cosplay friends and had no family.
I was like, 'If you feel like this why didn't you tell me?' He said it was awkward, that it was much more than saying, 'Oh, I like girls.'
I said, 'Well, if you talked to me you would have known that that is how I feel as well.'
After that we decided to refer to ourselves as brothers and asked our cosplay friends to refer to us as male.


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In life you aren't always prepared for the unforeseen issues that may come up, although you tend to think things are moving along and will work out smoothly.
Well, things worked out in the end but it was a nerve-racking time over the last week or so.
As many of you know, we are moving and planning to build our new one level home on flatter land due to my MS. We had a buyer within five days with a good offer and everything was moving along and progressing very well. We had packed up most of the house; I posted pictures of all our boxes a few weeks back.
Well, the people who bought our home had problems on their end with the sale of their home and the deal fell apart. We felt bad for us and especially bad for the people purchasing our home because they loved this home. They drove by one day and said if this home ever goes up for sale this is where we are going to live, and we were just putting it on the market then!
We went into action immediately by putting our home back on the market. Our realtors have been very helpful and supportive during this process.
We had to run to good old Home Goods and make some purchases to stage our home since mostly everything had been packed. That store never disappoints; here's a few of the items called into action to fill a spot or cover some nail's, etc.
We got the house staged and made it look more homey and I used some of my French flower pots I made with transfers to use as display in our kitchen to hold some inexpensive bamboo utensils we grabbed and some linen dish towels. They look like they were always there LOL.
Within two days we had people wanting to see our home but we had to wait for a "kill letter" on the other deal. We finally got that pushed through as we had several people begging to see our home and waiting patiently to make offers.
The Lord must have been watching over us because we got multiple offers on our home. We finally put another deal together Wednesday night. I pray and hope this goes smoothly and we are planning on closing some time soon.
I guess my mom telling me that God never gives you more than you can handle is true but I really don't want to be tested anymore. We are anxious to get our new home started. Our plans have gotten started by the architect.
The lesson I learned is that deals aren't finished until finished, don't get ahead of yourself, and it this one step at a time.


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MELBOURNE, Australia — Recently I saw Julia Gillard, Australia's first female Prime Minister, in conversation with Anne Summers at the Melbourne Town Hall. She and Anne spoke for 50 minutes and the audience asked a variety of questions for the remainder. It was her second extended interview since losing the Prime Ministership.
People queued early. Reports from Twitter said the line was snaking from outside the Town Hall in Swanston Street and around the corner to Exhibition Street. The audience was excited. The woman next to me told me Julia Gillard was her "heroine" and that she wouldn't queue to see a band or for a restaurant, but she'd queue for Gillard.
Julia Gillard is smart, warm, engaging, open and very funny. Gosh she was funny. And she is caring – her heart is set on improving the lives of our nation, especially for women. She firmly believes she has paved the way for women in leadership, particularly in parliament: "Now I've smashed my head through the glass ceiling, it should be easier for women to enter parliament," she said. I really do love her.
Here is a summary of what I took from the discussion. The summary below and opinions above are my own and do not reflect those of my employer, and quotes are Julia Gillard's.
On empowering women
Gillard is so articulate and passionate about equal opportunity and empowerment for women and girls, and wants to make a real difference to females in her post political career. She recently went to New York to work with Hilary Clinton at a global leaders meeting. Her (former) government embedded funding for empowering women in neighbouring developing countries. She hopes this funding will survive the current government.
"Development statistics tell us if we can empower women and girls, we can make a difference to the nation,"Gillard said.
On work
Gillard stands by moving single mothers from a single mother pension to NewStart when their children get older because NewStart gives them the best chance at work, but she believes the rate of NewStart is too low.
"I am a big believer in the dignity that work gives us. Income support is not enough to eradicate poverty," Gillard said. "I want to see everyone have the benefits, choices, access and dignity that comes with paid work".
On being ousted as the Prime Minister by Kevin Rudd
Julia Gillard sits at number 14 in length of service. She's served longer than Kevin Rudd and Gough Whitlam. Summers observed Gillard's lack of self-pity and bitterness after being ousted as PM in June 2013. Gillard replied: "You have a decision to make: you could have a crap rest of your life", [or you can move on]. She said that many former Prime Ministers, including Paul Keating, called her afterward, to talk her through. With great humour she quipped: "You know you're having an intense conversation with Paul Keating when he grips your arm and calls you 'love'."
On the misogyny speech
Gillard said she was "astonished" at public reaction to her misogyny speech (on sexism and double standards). She saw eyes glazing over in Parliament, and thought that she'd just be able to return to doing correspondence. Former Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan suggested that maybe she wouldn't be doing correspondence, rather she'd be doing follow-up interviews regarding the speech. She implied that Tony Abbott, then Opposition Leader, was wishing the speech would he over: "Poor Tony Abbott stared at his watch like he hadn't seen it before"
She received feedback from women from different strata around the world of how powerful her misogyny speech was. Gillard said the misogyny speech was "for every woman who has bit her tongue and thought 'I shouldn't say it'. It's one for her."
An 11-year-old girl in the audience asked, "Did you have any fun when you were Prime Minister?" Gillard replied that she is pleased her term as PM taught 11-year-old the pronunciation of 'misogyny.' She also added that she felt privileged for meeting every day Aussies and have them offer suggestions for the country.
On comments about her appearance and dress sense
An audience member asked how Gillard felt when legendary feminist Germaine Greer made a comment about her bottom. "Everybody had to take a role as a fashion critic," Gillard said. She went on to say what a role model Greer was when she was growing up. "I was disappointed for Germaine Greer. It let her down as much as it let me down. [But] I'm through the pain barrier," she confessed. … The criticism about her appearance] didn't really worry me."
On not wanting to marry
An audience member asked a question about whether Gillard had ever considered marrying her partner Tim to stop the negative publicity. She said she and Tim are very happy and don't need marriage to confirm that. "I couldn't afford the publicity around a PM wedding," laughing about the pressure there would be for her not to trip over her dress.
On asylum seekers
Audience Question: "How can we change debate about asylum seekers from despair and anger to one about compassion and hope?" Gillard replied that she worries about tenor and language of asylum seeker debate, and believes the asylum seeker policy is "incredibly complex."
On media
Gillard believes journalists don't get the time to think properly about what they're reporting on. "Quick media cycle means there is not enough deep discourse into politics," she said. Gillard also commented on the protests that took place against her role as leader. She said of the 'ditch the witch' slogan – "I was offended by signs, but more so the benign reaction to it by the media."
The sisterhood in politics
Gillard was asked whether females from other parties reached out to her when she was attacked? "I would like to say yes," she replied. She proceeded to talk of the bonds she formed with other females from all parties while working on policies prior to her role as Prime Minister. "During the time when I was PM, I didn't have people from the other side to offer support." However, she credits Tony Windsor and Rob Oakshott for constant support and protection. They stood up for the nation, she said.
On the current government
"It's disheartening to have only one woman in Cabinet," she said. However she is optimistic about the media and public reaction to this sole appointment. She said discussion about women's rights need to continue. This will make a difference, noting that "we should be complaining that the statistic of one woman in Cabinet is hopeless." Gillard believes there should always be equal representation of women and women's issues in government, no matter the personalities in charge.
Gillard had some advice to Tony Abbott, Prime Minister and Women's Minister: Reach out to Tania Plibersek (from Labor) and do a lot of listening. "I hope Tony Abbott's time as Women's Minister is the most character building period of his career," she said, to which the audience erupted in laughs and applauded.
On the future
Gillard hopes "in 2050, Australia is a fully reconciled country, a more sustainable nation, prosperous economy. … [I hope] we share life's risks – the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the next step in that journey. We need to have each others backs when we're in need", she said. Ms Gillard also hopes that in 2050 Australia won't have an education disparity.
She also hoped there will be equally as many female Prime Ministers as male ones, and that during a game of Trivial Pursuit, players would get the answer wrong to 'Who was Australia's first female PM?' because there'd be too many to remember.
"Genuine equality would mean that you and I would not have to speak about genuine equality," Gillard said."Policies should include all our people, not assumed the policies that work for dominant cultures work for everyone."
Carly Findlay is an award-winning writer, speaker, TV presenter and appearance activist. She likes food, travel and Darren Hayes. Carly blogs about all of her loves, as well as what it's like to live with a visible difference, at carlyfindlay.blogspot.com.


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"You as a writer should know first had it not always what you see on camera, there much more."
Here's the piece of hate mail directed at the other Michael Slezak that inspired me to collect them. I love how long the third sentence is.
Hello Michael,
I just read your article about American Idol. I know you can only write what you see and your opinion. How would you feel if you was 16, turning 17 and dealing with American Idol representatives, from being in Orlando winning the American Idol experiences, then getting red carpet treatment in the Dallas auditions, and then going to Hollywood, and getting so much exposure which wasn't shown on TV, talking to producers all week, then getting told on national TV, that you did nothing wrong, you was perfect but you still can't make the show. Just at many like yourself stating how Thaddeus had a melt down, how would you have acted if you was in His place at that age. You realize how Thaddeus had to be trained to walk on 4 years ago, where He was in a rehab center for children and He would sing for them to help them through their therapy sessions, and that what made him have a dream to be on American Idol and finally get there and have that happen the way it did.
There isn't a script how anyone react to different things. Thaddeus did not curse coming out the door, I am a Evangelist and all of my children knows better, Idol bleep out the Word God, yes God, Thaddeus said Old God how can that happen to me, at that time he as a flash back of all his pass hurts and what it took to get there. Since then so many doors has open for Thaddeus which the Lord has open.
You as a writer should know first had it not always what you see on camera, there much more. Since them Thaddeus has been contacted by Idol representatives, so something must be good they liked.
Thanks for even mentioning Thaddeus in your article weather good or bad, We as a family uses things that are negative to make us strong and this truly has.
Be Blessed,


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Years in Practice
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Robert A Colgrove Jr MDVinings Surgery Center
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About Dr. Colgrove
Dr. Robert A Colgrove Jr MD has a private practice that specializes in cosmetic surgery for patients in the greater Atlanta area. Also, his office has state of the art surgical suites and recovery rooms and is a Surveyor of the AAAASF (American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities). This means the facility maintains the highest quality standards possible.
Dr. Colgrove is a graduate of Loma Linda University Medical School. He has had his Medical Doctor (MD) license since 1981. Dr. Colgrove is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Furthermore, Dr. Colgrove has held the position of Chief of Plastic Surgery at two separate hospitals.
Robert Colgrove Jr MD has worked hard to build a practice that provides personal patient care. Dr. Colgrove takes the time to listen to his patients questions and address any concerns they may have. Another benefit offered to patients, by using computer imaging Dr. Colgrove can help his patients make the decision of what cosmetic procedure they want. As well as giving a look into what the results could be. Furthermore, Dr. Colgrove will help weigh the options being considered and will give his opinion on what a good choice would be based on the specific patients, needs and desires. As a result, Robert Colgrove Jr MD has the training, experience and latest tools to create the perfect you!
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kitty1110 via RealSelf
Dr. Colgrove and all of the staff at Vinings Surgery Center did an absolutely amazing job. Every visit to the office always feels very welcoming and all of the nurses are super sweet. I had my one and only breast augmentation consultation with Colgrove in December 2017 and although what I wanted wasn't the average, he still understood my wants and is helping me get closer to my goal. I had my pre-op appointment in February 2018 with many more questions that his staff gladly answered then finally my surgery was in March. Every step of this journey has been amazing and I wouldn't want to go to any other surgeon. I would highly recommend Vinings Surgery Center to everyone and I will definitely be returning for many more visits to come. Thank you Dr.Colgrove and all your welcoming staff! You have made this the experience the best it could be!
Ashlea B via yelp
I went to Dr. Colgrove for the first time 10 years ago and was very pleased with my outcome but I had a ruptured implant and the insurance covered the procedure. But they look horrible I want to cry all the time I now have to wait until I have the money to fix it and I already have enough deformities to make me feel bad about myself I started having trouble and pain to this day I had to have a MRI because of breast cancer cancer and rupture concerns after only 6 months well my results were given to me by Lacy who answers the phone which was very unprofessional she's snobby and rude. I had to have my nose fixed because I'd broken it twice so Dr Colgrove repairs it or so I thought I had to have a second surgery to fix what was done with he tried telling me it was due to the way I was positioned during the picture but he did fix it and I was so thankful. But half of my breast is burned off so thier is a dip in my breast he told me that he could do a fat graft and was explaining how that works but what he said next I never would have expected a Dr to say he told me that he'd take fat from my stomach and that I could afford to lose some fat. But they also lost one of the best employees they've had in the 10 years I've been going there Amanda who was fantastic kind not snobby or a bi**h which I'm sorry but I'm a medtech and a CNA and when you are in the medical field and there should be a standard of kindness which with most of the staff particularly Shea who pushed Amanda out there aren't any other kind loving good hearted nurses that I've come across
Jooliana K via Yelp
Great prices, amazing and courteous staff, and impeccable results. I got breast augmentation done (yes it hurts), but I am so happy with the results. The staff made me feel comfortable, answered all questions and the Dr. really knows what he is doing. My breasts are perky, perfect and symmetrical and helped me fit into clothes and undergarments better. I love it and I'll be coming back in 10 – 15 years to get them redone by colgrove! (Don't retire!!)
keyjulivey via RealSelf
He himself is wonderful never lead me to believe false expectations were achievable. Amazing bedside manner. Everyone on his staff is incredibly kind and curtious. Honestly you would never expect everything to be as amazing as it is for what he charges. I'm just over 2 weeks post op from breast augmentation and now considering getting more work done from him.
Alchemy101 via RealSelf
After researching potential doctors in Atlanta for an abdominoplasty at length Dr. Colgrove was the clear standout. I had a bunch of extra Mommy skin to remove and I'm absolutely thrilled with the results. I've also had my regular physician and Neuromuscular Physiologist spontaneously remark on how great a job he did (apparently they've seen a number of not so great ones in their years of practice). The initial consult was quite organized and I was able to book the surgery pretty quickly. My pre-surgery appointment was probably the most key and the staff that ran me through that were options – answering all my questions before I could even ask. And the actual surgery is done on site with staff that has been working together for years. As anyone who has gone through this or even has researched it, you are probably aware that it is not an easy recovery, but they really made it as seamless as it could have possibly been. There are many follow-up appointments (all covered in the initial cost) to make sure everything is healing as it should and instructions and suggestions all along the way. Overall an outstanding experience from start to finish.
Rebecca Baldwin via Facebook
I had my Breast Augmentation done 2 weeks ago. Even though it's kinda early,Everything went really smoothly and I'm very please at how things turn out so far. My breast look beautiful- he truly did an amazing job! I will definitely recommend Dr. Colgrove to my family and friends & will definitely used him again for any other surgery! Love this place and Dr. Colgrove!
ActiveChick52 via RealSelf
I had been contemplating breast augmentation surgery for years and I decided to finally take the plunge. I had another consultation with a PS in the area but decided to go with Dr. Colgrove and I am so happy that I did. I really liked all of his staff they made me feel extremely comfortable. All of my questions were answered. I never had any issue with getting ahold of people at the office with questions or scheduling. The surgery was so easy, I was in and out. I was super prepared for recovery. They mapped everything out and made it really easy. I would highly recommend going to Dr. Colgrove.
raventodd78 via RealSelf
Dr Colgrove did an amazing job and his office staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. They made me feel very comfortable on surgery day and at 3 weeks post op i LOVE my breast! Although he is kind of short & doesn't talk much I knew i was in good hands choosing him to do my procedure.
neliawithers via RealSelf
Okay so after two years of it just being a thought, late August I decided "just do it". I researched doctors and decided to go for a consultation with dr.colgrove and it has been a pleasant experience since. My surgery was a pleasant experience, I had a great anesthesiologist, I literally was sleep as soon as the iv was put in. When I woke up I didn't remember where I was lol. But anywho the first day or two is painful but mainly because you can't move on your own, around day two or three you should be fine to move on your own. I am only 7 days post op but I really don't have any complaints other than sleeping on my back. I am in love with my results, I didn't have the "swollen neck/collarbone" that most women get. My breast also weren't sitting on my neck. I am just soooo ready for them to fully drop and become softer. Best decision I have made.
I LOVE my PS and his staff. Every one was so nice. I have never had a long wait or not even a slight complaint.
shasia07 via RealSelf
Dr. Colgrove was very nice took his time and didn't make me feel any pressure to get any thing done with him..I had my breast augmentation surgery with ideal breast implant everyone has been wonderful!
nataliasem via RealSelf
Last summer I referred to Dr. Colgrove at Vinings Surgery Center in Atlanta for a breast augmentation consultation. I felt quite doubtful about the breast augmentation surgery and didn't really know what I wanted to do with my breast. Dr. Colgrove and his team gently helped me out through my uncertainty giving me all necessary information and answering all questions. I felt very welcomed and taken care of by this highly professional team. It considerably helped me with getting more confidence and making choices.
After recommendations given by Dr. Colgrove I chose silicone implants that have been placed in the skin crease underneath the breast. The scars are small and almost invisible now. So I am very happy with the choice of incision.
Because of the different size of my natural breasts I have got silicone implant of 475 ml in my left breast and 500 ml in my right one. I also have fairly thin breast tissues, and Dr. Colgrove advised me to place implants under the muscle. The result was over all expectation! My breasts have got a natural look, size and shape that fit my body perfectly.
I haven't got any complication neither during breast augmentation surgery nor on postoperative period. My breasts feel soft, and I don't have any problem neither during sleeping on my chest nor working out.
I am personally very grateful to Dr. Colgrove for a great job he did with me and for making my dream to come true! I am also very grateful to his team for all support and care. I would especially like to mention the nurse Robin who took care of me both before and after the surgery and was so kind and caring to me.
I am very happy with the result and will highly recommend Dr. Colgrove for breast augmentation surgery!
2nd_BA_with_lift via RealSelf
Everything has healed and I am finally back into my workout routine without limitations (for about 3 weeks now). Overall, I am pleased and happy. I'm glad I with the "larger" implant. I still fit in all my C cup bras…they just look a hell of a lot better. My nipples aren't totally even…but they were never the same since breastfeeding my kids so my expectations weren't extremely high with that.
Good luck to all on this journey of…whatever you want to call it:-)
jkim75 via RealSelf
Loved my experience with Dr. Colgrove. He was very informational and knew exactly what he was doing. My breasts are symmetrical, perky and perfect.
tiffanymichelle2424 via RealSelf
Overall, great experience! I had a breast augmentation done & now I feel like a new woman. From fb consultation to the day after my post up surgery, I didn't have a single issue. The consultation was very informative and left me with great information to go home and think about. I had already done plenty of research on Dr Colgrove. He was very kind and pleasant, including his staff with my medical needs and promptness to get my operation done on the day and time that worked for my schedule.
niknik1978 via RealSelf
As I've used this site before and during my surgery, it always frustrated me to not see updates. So here is where I'm at. I have had significant scarring. They are very pink/purple and raised. I'm getting kenalog injections in them every 4 weeks to see if they will got flatter. I'm also having some, in my opinion, noticeable asymmetry in my left breast. It's higher than the right. I've stretched 4–8 times a day. Every time I think of it really. And it's not dropping. My PS doesn't think it's a big difference but I do. He says he can do a revision in December if it's still high, so I'm trying to be patient.
Overall with these two issues, I'm still incredibly pleased. I would do it all again. I am excited to get dressed and feel very sexy with my husband.
I have been able to get back to burn bootcamp at full speed and am working on losing a few more pounds. Down to 151.
jamieat11 via RealSelf
I got Ideal breast implants with Dr. Colgrove in December 2016 when I went from AA to about a C cup. I chose his office because Dr. Colgrove was recommended to me by someone who got her implants 10 years earlier and said she continued to be very satisfied with her implants and his surgical skills. The staff at his office were always very nice and helpful, and it was important to me that they were patient while I made decisions and weighed options on size and type of implant. The time they spent with me as well at the computer imaging helped me to choose the perfect size for what I wanted. I am 9 months out from my surgery and I love my boobs! They're gorgeous and they settled to exactly the size I was expecting. I would highly recommend Dr. Colgrove to anyone hoping for beautiful breasts.
Mommybakescakes via RealSelf
I'm very happy with Dr. Colgrove and his staff! While you don't really spend a ton of time with Dr. Colgrove himself, his staff is excellent at facilitating your needs so the doctor can work his magic like the artist that he is. I'm one month Post-op from my breast augmentation and I am so happy with my results. I would go to him again should I decide I any other surgeries or treatments. I definitely would recommend him to friends and family.
Ron R via Yelp
I went to see Dr. Colgrove for minor surgery on my nose, to have some capillaries removed… It was a fantastic experience. He has a beautiful office, and his staff are very professional. Dr. Colgrove had a very calming bedside manner, and explained to me in detail what he was about to do. I was there less than an hour, and the results were fantastic! I have a couple friends who have had breast augmentations from Dr. Colgrove, and they have been thrilled with the results (and so have their husbands lol.)
In addition, Dr. Colgrove has an esthetician that works from his office named Roseanne Warchola, and she has done hair removal for me and also facials for both my wife and my daughter. Roseanne is a real sweetheart, and top-notch in her field. The prices at Dr. Colgroves are VERY competitive, which is surprising as he is apparently one the leading plastic surgeons in Georgia.
M J via Yelp
I went to Dr. Colgrove for my initial consult simply to finalize my decision to "not" have a procedure performed. I had consulted with several other physicians however not one of them made me feel comfortable about my life altering procedure.
I am active professional athlete who had every desire to have breast augmentation. Dr. Colgrove and his associates greeted me and made me feel welcome. They were patient in answering all of my questions. Having researched prior to my visit, I came with ideas and he listened. In the end I asked him for his professional advice according to my lifestyle. He expressed it but told me if I decided otherwise he understood.
Unbeknownst to him he confirmed what I had been wanting. The very thing that three local doctors were against because of their personal reasons…not professional experience Dr. Colgrove advised me because of my lifestyle.
I scheduled the augmentation and could not be happier. I am rare, as I have a lot of pectoral muscle and opted for my implant to be under the muscle. The on site surgery center is the added bonus. I could not be any happier with the process or outcome. My recovery has been great. His work speaks for itself.
I highly recommend Dr. Colgrove for any of your spe
Natalia S via Yelp
Last summer I referred to Dr. Colgrove at Vinings Surgery Center in Atlanta for a breast augmentation consultation. I felt quite doubtful about the breast augmentation surgery and didn't really know what I wanted to do with my breast. Dr. Colgrove and his team gently helped me out through my uncertainty giving me all necessary information and answering all questions. I felt very welcomed and taken care of by this highly professional team. It considerably helped me with getting more confidence and making choices. After recommendations given by Dr. Colgrove I chose silicone implants that have been placed in the skin crease underneath the breast. The scars are small and almost invisible now. So I am very happy with the choice of incision. Because of the different size of my natural breasts I have got silicone implant of 475 ml in my left breast and 500 ml in my right one. I also have fairly thin breast tissues, and Dr. Colgrove advised me to place implants under the muscle. The result was over all expectation! My breasts have got a natural look, size and shape that fit my body perfectly.
I haven't got any complication neither during breast augmentation surgery nor on postoperative period. My breasts feel soft, and I don't have any problem neither during sleeping on my chest nor working out. I am personally very grateful to Dr. Colgrove for a great job he did with me and for making my dream to come true! I am also very grateful to his team for all support and care. I would especially like to mention the nurse Robin who took care of me both before and after the surgery and was so kind and caring to me.
I am very happy with the result and will highly recommend Dr. Colgrove for breast augmentation surgery!
Chassidy Luke via Facebook
Dr, calgrove did an amazing job on my tatas thank you!
tracy lawhorn via RealSelf
I was very happy with my experience, I was unsure of how many cc to get with breast enhancement. I was thinking about 350cc , he recommended 550cc , I am so glad that I went with his recommendation. I think they look natural and are the perfect size for me. Thank you Dr. Colgrove. p.s. His staff is awesome, sweet and gentle. I highly recommend him.


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November 2012
Table of Contents
~Two of the Most Powerful Words
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The November Intenders Tour Schedule in AZ and NM
Community for Christmas!
The Intenders Circle is a new paradigm blueprint for bringing people together in community. Our materials have been created especially for the transition from the old paradigm to the new. You can easily spot the the old ways because they're characterized by expressions that no longer serve us, expressions such as violence, selfishness, wars, judgments, cravings, attachments, etc. while the attributes of the new paradigm include having a loving, helpful, kind, peaceful, creative, cooperative attitude toward life and the way we live.
It's so easy to start your own Intenders Circle. All you need, at a minimum, is a couple of friends, the desire to have the things you want in life to come to you, and the willingness to align your intentions with the Highest Good. After that, our Create Your Own Community Package - which is still $39 - and includes 1 Intention Process DVD (that takes you through an entire Intenders Circle with the original Intenders), as well as 10 copies of The Intenders Handbook so each new person can have a copy for themself.
To Know More or To Order Your Intenders Create Your Own Community Package now, you can Click Here.
A great gift giving idea at Christmastime is Vicki Harding's Crystal Heart Necklaces. They make a wonderful gift - and Vicki will personally pick out the perfect crystal and infuse it with blessings for you.
I ordered, received and love my own crystal necklace. I received it just before our road trip to visit our daughter and son in law. They loved it, and so I am ordering this one for them. They will be sooo happy to have it. Thank you very much.
Adrienne Myers
To contact our original Intenders intuitive messenger, Tina Stober (and her guides, Lee Ching and Kuan Yin), call 808-982-6774 in Hawaii - and please be mindful that it is several hours earlier there.
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A golden circle;
Studded brilliance holds
Tiny, lone crystals
Your melted heart speaks
As light shimmers through many
Broken window panes;
Those glowing rocks just
Scatter radiance beyond me
Why those tears?
Our breaths unite
As the distance closes down
To nothingness now
And all I can see
Your eyes speak like diamonds;
Love is in the air.
© 2013 Mihir Kamat
Inspired by this week's writing challenge.
Photo courtesy of desktopnexus.com.


text: Today's post is an exciting one for me! It's the first post in my first ever three-part series! In today's post, I'll be introducing a new literary-based online gift store (including an exclusive promo code!) Tomorrow, I will be reviewing one of their products, and then a second review of a different product will follow. If you love to flaunt your bookish personality, then keep reading to learn about Literary Book Gifts.


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Our Partners
Frankie & Boyd partners with companies who share our value for excellence and to provide extended services we can't offer in-house.
Our Partners
Frankie & Boyd partners with companies who share our value for excellence and to provide extended services we can't offer in-house.
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Nicole is an enthusiastic, young photographer utilizing her skills and experiences to become a leading photographer, exploring innovative ways to invoke emotional insight into cultural and political events that shape our world.
The subject matter is so much more important than the photographer.
~ Gordan Parks
Reexamine race and identity
"Nicole Buchanan's portraits strip her subjects down to their skin: people of color, seeming to rise from a deep black background, stare right into the camera, meeting our eyes. One woman looks mournful, retreating into herself. One of the men has a commanding gaze."


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Promote your event
In order for you to make your event a success, you need to get the word out and raise awareness about it.
On this page we'll give you tips on how to promote your event, as well as how to run it as smoothly as possible so you have as much fun as your guests do!
Promoting your fundraising event
Get online
Create an online fundraising page
Through our partners at JustGiving.com, you can quickly and easily create a personal web page to support your fundraising! Creating a page is free, easy and allows you to send out emails and post on social media and collect donations from your family, friends and co-workers. Your supporters can donate safely online using their debit or credit card or through PayPal.
Funds are automatically transferred to our bank accounts, so you don't have to worry about sending in money after your event.
You can also use your page to tell your story by uploading a photo or a video that captures why you're raising money for the fight against cancer. Having a compelling story on your page shows you really care about the cause and supporters will be more likely to give.
Use social media
The more places you can promote your event, the better!
- Create a Facebook Event - Use your Facebook Page to create a Facebook Event dedicated to your fundraiser. Make sure it's updated with all the details--date, time, location, and include a link to buy tickets or donate to you if you have such a link.
- Share your Facebook Event - Invite all your friends, family and co-workers to your event using Facebook's built-in invitations. But don't stop there--start sharing your event on any Facebook Page that is a good match for your event. Share to the Irish Cancer Society Facebook Page so we can re-share your event and draw more awareness to it. Consider sharing it on your local newspaper, church, school or company Facebook Page too.
- Tweet it - If you use Twitter, tag us (@IrishCancerSoc) so we can re-tweet your event!
- Instagram it - If you use Instagram, post a picture and tag us (@IrishCancerSoc) so we can re-post your instagram to raise awareness.
- Google - It doesn't hurt to use your Google account to post about your event in Google+. Even though not a lot of people use Google+ for social media, Google still favours Google+ posts in Google search results so it can't hurt to post about your event this way--if people are searching online for information about your event, this will make it easier to find.
- Video - Capture video, either before, during or after and post it on your YouTube channel. Consider using Facebook's new live streaming ability to broadcast your event live from your Facebook Page when it's happening!
Traditional promotions
A clear, colourful poster with the details of your event and the fact you're raising money for a good cause will go a long way towards creating a buzz and building a crowd for your event. Talk to our fundraising team about using our logo on your poster.
Talk to your local media about getting coverage. We can help: ask our fundraising team about our Local Media Relations and Publicity Campaign Guide.
Spread the word
Email - A quick email is a great way to tell your friends what you're up to. You can even send an 'e-invite' or 'meeting request' to keep them in the loop.
Letters - How would you feel if a good friend or family member sent you a letter telling you they are organising a fundraiser in aid of a good cause and asking you to help them out with a donation or by coming along on the day? Would you say no? Of course not, and that's why it works.
During the event
Stay cool: you should have fun on the day. Here are some simple guidelines to stay focused and organised on the day itself:
Stick to your plan, but be flexible if you need to make changes.
Make sure you have the committee delegated to different jobs so that one person isn't trying to do several jobs at once.
Have a cash handling plan in place. Depending on your event you might be taking in a lot of sponsorship money or ticket money on the day and you won't want it sitting around all day unsupervised.
Don't forget to include lots of ways for people to donate or support the Irish Cancer Society and don't be afraid to ask - remember, this is a fundraising event so people expect to be asked to donate.
Have some donation buckets around the venue for people's spare change.
Organise a raffle, auction or other activities that people can participate in exchange for donations.
Last but not least, enjoy yourself. Fundraising and supporting the work of the Irish Cancer Society should be fun so don't get to stressed, remember to kick back and enjoy the experience.
After the event
Say thank you
Make sure to thank everybody that you speak to personally for supporting the event and let them know what it means to you and to those that will benefit from the funds you raise. If there is a microphone or an opportunity to say a few words, take it.
Lodge your funds
The funds you raise during your event can be submitted online via our online sponsorship form.


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One product issued by NWS for: 2 Miles SSW Fort Lauderdale FL
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Hazardous Weather Outlook for South Florida National Weather Service Miami FL 351 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2020 AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676- 290900- Lake Okeechobee-Biscayne Bay- Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-Glades-Hendry- Inland Palm Beach-Metro Palm Beach-Coastal Collier-Inland Collier- Inland Broward-Metro Broward-Inland Miami-Dade-Metro Miami-Dade- Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami- Dade-Far South Miami-Dade- Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM- Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 351 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2020 ...High Rip Current Risk For Northern Coastal Palm Beach County... This hazardous weather outlook is for South Florida. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT Rip Currents: A High Rip Current Risk remains in effect for the beaches of northern Palm Beach County, while a Moderate Rip Current Risk continues for the beaches of southern Palm Beach County. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY A weak weather system will move across Florida from Wednesday night into Thursday, accompanied by increased chances for showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm. While highly uncertain, there is a small chance that a couple of strong wind gusts could accompany the passage of this activity during the Wednesday night into Thursday morning time frame. A somewhat stronger weather system is forecast to move across the region late this week into this weekend. Present indications are that chances for showers and a few thunderstorms could increase by Friday evening and night, and then continue into Saturday. There will be the potential for a few strong wind gusts to accompany this activity, along with heavy rainfall. Localized flooding could eventually become a concern, if repeated rounds of heavy rain affect the same locations. Hazardous marine conditions may also occur later Friday into this weekend. There remains considerable uncertainty regarding the details of this weather system and potential impacts. As a result, residents and visitors of South Florida are encouraged to monitor the latest information from the National Weather Service in Miami. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight. For more information...visit the National Weather Service in Miami website at www.weather.gov/miami. $$ Cohen


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Food, feed, fuel and fiber are all necessities in today's world that we all take for granted each and every day. For the shirt on our back, the clean fuel in our car and the nutritious food in our bellies, we need to thank the American farmer.
National Ag Day is not only a time to give thanks, but also a time to learn from and share with others about the industry that continues to meet the increasing demands of a growing world. As Jim Woster noted in this week's Corn Comments Podcast, with so many people now 2, 3 or even 4 generations removed from the farm, it's critically important for both children and adults alike to understand where their food is coming from.
Farmers make up less than 2% of the United States population, and those numbers are continuing to drop. Even with the declining demographics, farmers continue to increase their productivity and efficiency, while also protecting our natural resources.
In the last 30 years corn farmers have reduced the following: land use per bushel, erosion, water, energy and emissions while increasing production by 101%.
This success didn't just happen by chance; investments in research, equipment and technology have helped lead the way and in turn changed the way we farm. Those investments have paid off as Americans continue to be blessed year after year with access to the most abundant, safe and affordable food supply in the entire world.
The story of agriculture is a great one to tell, so take some time this National Ag Day to teach, learn and share something about the folks who make it all happen.


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Coordinated and enhanced usage of neutron and synchrotron techniques
Significant investments in research infrastructure are being made at the national, Nordic and European levels, through the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) among others. One of the larger-scale initiatives in Sweden, Denmark and Norway is in synchrotron infrastructure at the European Spallation Source (ESS). In order to strengthen synchrotron and neutron networks, a network has been launched for mutual knowledge transfer and establishment of best practices in using research infrastructure.
Key objectives of the network include mobilising new research groups to employ synchrotron and/or neutron facilities in their research, introducing young researchers to advanced infrastructure and training them in its use, building stronger ties to European research groups and promoting Nordic research that uses synchrotron and neutron infrastructure.


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Bad news for the poor in affluent areas
For poor people, living in an affluent area can be a health hazard. That is the provocative conclusion of a study of the death records of more than 8000 people living in four US cities.
The ill effects of being poor or living in economically disadvantaged areas have been demonstrated before, but it is unusual to consider both factors in the same study. When Marilyn Winkleby and colleagues at Stanford University in California did so, they were surprised to find that death rates in four Californian cities were highest for poor people living in the richest neighbourhoods (American Journal of Public Health, DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2004.060970).
They offer two possible explanations: poor people living in rich areas may have to pay more for housing and other services, magnifying the effect of poverty; alternatively, their health may suffer from stress caused by continually being reminded that they are at the bottom of the economic pile. "I don't think the two are mutually exclusive," says team member Catherine Cubbin, now at the University of California, San Francisco.
Richard Wilkinson, who studies health inequalities at the University of Nottingham, UK, suspects that stress is largely to blame. With Kate Pickett of the University of York he has reviewed more than 150 studies and concluded that health is generally poorer in societies where differences in income are larger (Social Science & Medicine, vol 62, p 1768). "The basic picture seems to be that low social status is stigmatising," Wilkinson says.