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Bridgeside Landing
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Foothill Place2260 S. Foothill Drive Salt Lake City, UT 8410940.72183 -111.812061+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Foothill Place offers 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT. Located near a spectacular city and mountain views.
- 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent
- 2 Resort Style Swimming Pools and a Hot Tub
- Internet Cafe
- 24 Hour State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
- Sand Volley Ball Court
- Rock Climbing Gym
- On-Site Dog Park
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Wood Burning Fireplaces
- Patios/Balconies
- Spectacular Mountain and City Views
- Exceptional Customer Service
Sagegate2606 Anna Caroline Drive Salt Lake City, UT 8412840.714199066162 -112.0274887085+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Offering brand new 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes and townhomes for rent that include custom interiors and luxury amenities.
- Walk-in Closets
- Granite Countertops
- Energy Efficient Appliances
- USB Ports
- W/D Included
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Microwaves
- Patio/Balcony
- Carport/Garages Available
- Pool and Jacuzzi
- Theatre and Clubhouse
- Gym and Playground
Hunters Woods4924 Murray Blvd (500 W.) Salt Lake City, UT 8412340.664581 -111.905788+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Hunters Woods offers 1, 2, & 3 bedroom apartments and town homes for rent in Salt Lake City, UT. Easy access to public transportation and the freeway.
- 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and townhomes
- Large patios/balconies
- Washer/Dryer Connections
- Oversized walk-in closets
- Dishwasher and disposal
- Wood burning fireplaces
- Year round swimming pool and hot tub
- Fitness center
- Indoor/outdoor basket ball courts
- Pets welcome
- Excellent location
- No Pet Weight Limit
Pinnacle Fort Union1151 East 6720 South Salt Lake City, UT 8412140.629062652588 -111.85900115967+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Pinnacle Fort Union Apartments, in Cottonwood Heights, Utah has beautiful 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes for rent that include breathtaking views, washer/dryer included, garages, fully-equipped kitchens, high-speed internet and more!
- Washer & Dryer Included
- Beautiful Views
- Private Garages Available
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Walk-In Closets
- Swimming Pool & Hot Tub
- Fitness Center
- High-Speed Internet Access
- Ceramic Tile Entryways
- Ceramic Tile Baths w/ Roman Tubs
- BBQ Pit & Picnic Area
- Fireplaces Available
Sandpiper1496 Spring Lane (5000 South) Salt Lake City, UT 8411740.657971650362 -111.84914052486+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Sandpiper Apartment For Rent, Near Major Shopping Centers, Great Freeway Access. and Upgraded appliances. Call for more details.
- No One Lives Above or Below You!
- Park at your Door!
- Carports or Garages!
- Large private/fenced patios!
- Trash Service from Your Front Door!
- Great Freeway Access!
- 3 Prestine Pools
- NEW Fitness Center and Clubhose!
- Custom Doors and Mouldings
- Ceramic Tile Bath/Showers
- Garage w/ Opener or Covered Carport
- Cable/Television Outlets
Bridgeside Landing4536 South Bridgeside Way Salt Lake City, UT 8412340.672176 -111.9086615+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Offering one, two and three bedroom apartment homes for rent in SLC, Utah. conveniently located next to all major transportation corridors, I-15 freeway and UTA bus line.
- Clubhouse Home Theatre
- Heated Swimming Pool & Hot Tub
- Detached Garages
- Washer/Dryer Hook-ups
- Private Deck, Patios and Balconies
- Easy Access to I-15
- Easy UTA Bus Line Access
- Basketball Court
- Sand Volleyball
- Beautiful Mountain Views
- Play and Picnic Area
- Next to Jordan River Parkway
Royal Farms2102 East Royal Farms Drive (6655 So.) Salt Lake City, UT 8412140.629982 -111.831235+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Royal Farms Apartments For Rent in Salt Lake City, Utah. We have easy access to I-215, with great views, amazing apartments, and are a Pet Friendly community.
- Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer Hook-ups
- Small Pets Welcome
- Heated Pool with Sundeck
- Tennis Courts
- Abundant Storage Space
- 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes
- Cable & Internet Available
- Business Center And Planned Resident Activities
- Racquetball and Volleyball Courts
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Hot Tub
Element 31 Apartments1243 East Brickyard Road Salt Lake City, UT 8410640.706356048584 -111.85549163818+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Element 31 Apartments in SLC, UT offers luxury one and two bedroom apartment homes for rent that include controlled building access, elevator, A/C, hardwood floors and more!
- Controlled Access Studio, One- and Two Bedrooms
- Personal Balconies or Patios*
- Distinctive Wood-Style Flooring
- Gourmet Kitchens with Prep-Islands
- Stainless-Steel* Appliances
- Modern Custom-Wood Cabinetry
- Full-Size Washers & Dryers*
- Indulgent Bathrooms & Oversized Walk In Closets*
- Outdoor Lounge with Fire Pits & Business Center
- High-End FItness Center, Gaming Room & Theater
- Resort Inspired Pool, Spa & Rooftop Lounge
- Pet Park
Santa Fe Apartments1550 Fort Union Blvd Salt Lake City, UT 8412140.624633789062 -111.8487701416+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Large 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for rent that include fully-equipped kitchens, ceiling fans, fireplaces, large walk-in closets, private patio/balconies, extra storage, full size W/D connections and covered parking. Our amazing amenity package includes two swimming pools, two jacuzzis, BBQ area, clubhouse, on-site gym, basketball court, racquetball court, tennis court, volleyball court, theater room, sauna, playground and 24 hour laundry facility!
- Spacious 1 & 2 Bedrooms
- Private Patio and Deck
- Washer/Dryer Hook-ups
- Beautiful Views
- Covered Parking
- Extra Storage
- Fitness Facility
- Tennis & Racquetball Courts
- On-site Laundry Facility
- Corporate Housing
- Cable & Internet Access
- Year-round Swimming Pool and Hot Tub
The Vue at Sugar House Crossing2120 So. Highland Drive Salt Lake City, UT 8410640.532558441162 -111.83110809326+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Now offering brand new luxury apartment homes for rent in Sugar House, that include underground parking, convenient SLC location, upgraded interiors and more!
- 9 to 10 ft. Ceilings
- Wood Style or Sealed Concrete Flooring
- Full-Size Washer/Dryer Included
- Gourmet Kitchens w/ Prep Islands
- Quartz Countertops Throughout
- Whirlpool Stainless Steel Appliances
- Reserved Underground Parking
- Oversized Walk-in Closets
- Upgraded Lighting and Ceiling Fans
- Theater w/ Lounge Style Seating
- Two Community Patios w/ Spa, Waterfall and Firepit
- Club Room with Surround Sound
Foothill Place2260 S. Foothill Drive Salt Lake City, UT 8410940.72183 -111.812061+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Foothill Place offers 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for rent in Salt Lake City, UT. Located near a spectacular city and mountain views.
- 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent
- 2 Resort Style Swimming Pools and a Hot Tub
- Internet Cafe
- 24 Hour State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
- Sand Volley Ball Court
- Rock Climbing Gym
- On-Site Dog Park
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Wood Burning Fireplaces
- Patios/Balconies
- Spectacular Mountain and City Views
- Exceptional Customer Service
Irving Schoolhouse1155 E 2100 S Salt Lake City, UT 8410640.725401 -111.857519+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Irving Schoolhouse Apartments For Rent in SugarHouse, Utah. We are a Pet Friendly community and offer amenities such as, 24-Hour Fitness Center, Garden Tubs, and Pool & Spa. Call today.
- Billiards
- Garden Tubs
- 9-foot Ceilings
- Crown Molding
- Decorative Columns
- Covered Parking Included
- Basketball
- Racquetball
- Pool/Spa
- Sauna
- 24-Hour Fitness Center
- Resident Business Center
644 City Station644 W. North Temple Salt Lake City, UT 8411640.771565213799 -111.90900139511+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
644 City Station Apartments is an elite new community focused on meeting your individual needs. With easy access to all the area offers, you will find yourself in an ideal location. The exquisite design was developed for your utmost comfort. Come home after a hard day of work to a fine Utah community and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere that 644 City Station Apartments has to offer.
- Energy Efficient Appliances
- Granite Countertops Throughout
- Gated Community
- 24-hour Fitness Center
- Trax and Frontrunner Stations
- Underground Parking
- Resident Lounge
- Spacious Gourmet Kitchens
- Upgraded Flooring
- Controlled Access Building
- Private Storage Available
- Sun Deck
Brigham Apartments201 E South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 8411140.7693 -111.88536+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Offering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in downtown SLC that include electronic access, W/D included, additional storage and more!
- Disability Access
- Washer/Dryer In Unit
- Dishwasher
- Extra Storage
- Patio/Balcony
- Covered Parking & Garages
- Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Floorplans
- Card Access Entry Underground Parking
- Beautiful High Rise Community
- Pool and Exercise Room
- Downtown Location Close To Everything
- Covered Parking
The Redwood4000 S Redwood Rd Salt Lake City, UT 8412340.684894 -111.941406+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
The Redwood Apartments in SLC, UT offers upgraded homes with W/D available, convenient to freeway, assigned parking and more!
- W/D Available
- Reserved Covered Parking
- Full-size Laundry Facility
- Renovated Units
- Beautiful Landscaping
- Easy Freeway Access
- Pool Table Lounge
- State Of The Art Fitness Center
- Gas Barbeques, Picnic Areas & Gazebo
- Basketball & Sports Court
- Business Center with free WIFI
Meadowbrook Station3994 S. Howick Street Salt Lake City, UT 8410740.6844424 -111.896484+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Offering one and two bedroom apartment homes for rent in Salt Lake City, UT that include a remodeled clubhouse, elevator, secured building access and more!
- Swimming Pool
- Hot Tub
- Basketball Court
- Playground
- Washer/Dryer In Every Home
- Pet Park with Watering Station
- 24-Hour Fitness Room
- Elevators
- Friendly, Professional Mgmt Team
- One Block from TRAX Station
- Pet Friendly
- Underground Parking
Lakeside Village1580 W 3940 S Salt Lake City, UT 841230 0+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Offering 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, located in WVC, just east of Redwood Road and also include W/D hook-ups, assigned parking and more!
- Swimming Pool
- Jacuzzi
- Covered Parking
- Washer & Dryer Connections
- Central Air
- Gas Heat
- Large Windows For Natural Lighting
- Ground Floor Entrance
- Convenient Location
- Near Park and Pond
- Private Porch or Balcony
- Planned Social Events
Mission Meadowbrook820 W. Timber Creek Way Salt Lake City, UT 8411940.687372684479 -111.91391654313+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Mission Meadowbrook Apartments feature 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for rent. All rental apartments include individually controlled heat and air, fully equipped kitchens, ceiling fans, walk-in closets and wooden shutters.
- 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes
- Washer/Dryers Available
- Fully Equipped Kitchens
- Ceiling Fans
- Walk-In Closets
- Private Storage
- Private Balconies
- 5 Floor Plans
- Lighted Tennis Courts
- Fantastic Fitness Center
- Large Swimming Pool and Spa
- Shuffleboard
Kensington180 North Main Salt Lake City, UT 8402040.773288726807 -111.89022827148+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Offering newly remodeled apartment homes with a historic feel, Downtown SLC views, hard wood floors and more!
- Downtown City Views
- Exposed Interior Brick
- Original Hardwood Floors & Tile
- W/D and Dishwashers in Select Units
- New Retro Appliances
- Charming Interior Arches
- Balconies
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Garages
- Laundry Facility
- New Workout Area - Coming Soon!
- Newly Remodeled - with Historic Feel
Seasons on the Boulevard460 East 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 8411140.758435130119 -111.87774963677+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Seasons on the Boulevard Apartments offers studios, 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for rent in beautiful downtown SLC, Utah and include W/D, 9 ft ceilings, granite counters and more!
- Air Conditioner, Ceiling Fan
- Clubhouse, Elevator, Courtyard
- Cable, Internet Access
- Washer Dryer in Unit
- Dishwasher, Microwave
- Garbage Disposal
- Furnished Available
- Spa, Fitness Center
- Walk In Closets
- Pets Welcome *Restrictions apply
- Window Coverings
- Patio or Balcony
Madison Settlers Point4770 Simmental Way (1650 West) Salt Lake City, UT 8412340.6665275 -111.933778+−Preview DetailsCollapse Details
Offering 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with wood burning fireplaces, W/D hook-ups and located just 1 mile from I 15 and 5 miles from I 215!
- Very Pet Friendly
- Ceiling Fans Available
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- Tiled Entry Available
- Air Conditioning
- Solid Oak Cabinets
- 2 Tennis Courts
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A number of events in 2010 across the continent, and particularly in places long seen as moderate, seem to indicate a larger shift away from openness.
Although non-Irish nationals, particularly those from Eastern Europe, led the exodus, Irish nationals now make up a sizeable proportion of those leaving, and Greece appears poised to become a net exporter of people as well.
Europe's largest minority group has long faced discrimination, but France's deportation of Roma as part of its security policies has sparked criticism from the European Union and human rights groups. Kristi Severance explains how the situation has evolved in recent months, the relevant EU laws, and how Europe is likely to move forward.
Since joining the European Union in 2004, Poland has experienced one of the largest emigration flows in its postwar history. But the country has also received thousands of immigrants and refugees, mainly from its eastern neighbors, and is just beginning to invest in immigrant integration. Krystyna Iglicka and Magdalena Ziolek-Skrzypczak look at all aspects of migration in Poland in this updated profile.
In its newest five-year "roadmap" for justice and home affairs policy, the European Union has made migration a priority area. But while the Stockholm program offers plenty of detail on issues like illegal migration and asylum, it offers few specifics as to the final goal. MPI's Elizabeth Collett analyzes the program's action points and looks at challenges facing its implementation.
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This policy brief reviews the challenges that face the EU-wide social security coordination system. It argues that while improving the fairness, clarity, and public support for this system are difficult, even small concessions from the European Commission could provide an opportunity to showcase the elements that do work.
Immigrant-receiving countries have introduced a range of policies to improve the recognition of foreign qualifications. This report explores strategies for ensuring that qualified immigrants can contribute their training and talent to the labor force.
This report provides an overview of the global trends in the recognition of foreign credentials, and describes new and flexible ways that governments can recognize the qualifications of immigrants.
This report explains the basic structure of the engineering workforce, and the elements that influence the ability of engineers to move across borders. It examines recent efforts to address national differences in education and accreditation, and also considers how serious the barriers to international migration for engineers are in practice.
This policy brief explores the relationship between environmental change and migration to Europe in light of recent scholarship challenging the notion that environmental change triggers mass migration. It presents an overview of European policy response in this area and summarizes the spectrum of proposed solutions.
The integration of mobile EU citizens as a specific target group has not been widely discussed, either at EU or national levels, and EU-level integration policies focus on the integration of legally residing third-country nationals. This report investigates the broad range of integration needs that exist in Europe.
While free movement is at the heart of the European project, the merits and impacts of intra-EU mobility have come under significant scrutiny recently amid public anxiety about competition for jobs and exploitation of welfare systems. This report provides a detailed assessment of free movement, motivations for migration, and challenges countries may need to address as intra-EU mobility enters its next phase.
As the European Commission looks ahead to the next strategic program for immigration in 2014, this policy brief sketches the challenges in developing a strategic, long-term agenda on migration at a time when Europe remains beset by fiscal uncertainty and a jobs crisis that is particularly acute for the young. Against such a backdrop, few governments are willing to have a serious conversation about anything but skilled immigration.

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Information on Body Scarring
Posted 24 November 2004 - 06:37 PM
Unfortunately, due to the fact that body acne is often more severe than facial acne, scarring is more likely, and the scarring is likely to be more significant. Sadly, there has been less research carried out into scarring on the body, and therefore many of the recommended treatments for facial scars that are cited on the scar treatments section of the board are not suitable for body scars. Therefore, I am attempting in this thread to provide information and links for treatments that may be effective in helping to reduce or fade body scarring.
Please be aware that it is likely that no treatments will actually rid you of your body scarring, but also keep in mind that the scarring will probably fade considerably over time.
There are three stages in body scarring.
Open wound stage
- this is the stage following the bursting of a cyst. The cyst can be likely to bleed and then leave a very sore and painful wound. Traditional antiseptics such as savlon and sudocrem are not, in my experience, gentle enough for dealing with these types of wounds, and they also contain lanolin, which can worsen the situation by encouraging more active acne.
These are my healing recommendations at the open wound stage.
1)Cleanse lightly with mildest cleanser you can. The one I recommend is the pure olive oil castile bar available from http://www.puredeming.com/products/
2) Apply an antiseptic, but gentle gel ââ¬â preferably manuka oil and honey antiseptic gel available from https://www.livingna...id=102&cid=1932 This will encourage healing whilst preventing infection and reducing active acne. It is very soothing see THIS linkhttp://www.acne.org/... nature living
3) Apply 100% pure manuka honey to the inside of a plaster, then apply over the wound, to reduce pain and infection. Manuka honey is available from health stores, or fromwww.comvita.com Try and get honey with a UMF of 10+ (this is the antibacterial rating) This will help with the healing of the wound. See this link:http://www.acne.org/...l=manuka honey
Change the plaster regularly and repeat the regimen above.
Try taking 400 IU Vitamin E, 50mg Zinc and 2 grams Vitamin C every day at this stage.
See this thread for more info on vitamins:http://www.acne.org/...showtopic=31390
Propolis capsules may also be beneficial. (see this link: http://www.acne.org/...862&hl=propolis)
Scabbing stage: gradually, a scab will form over the wound. The scab may come off easily, in the shower for instance, but it is best to try and allow the scab to remain on for as long as possible.
Healing recommendations:
Cleanse again with a gentle cleanser, ideally puredeming castile bar.
Apply manuka oil and honey antiseptic gel
Apply emu oil to encourage moist healing. ( and possible reduction in scarring) available here: http://search.ebay.c...rectZ1QQfromZR8 SEE THIS LINK:http://www.acne.org/...showtopic=14887
Red Mark stage: At this stage, the scar will have fully healed, but it may leave indented or raised scar tissue that will initially be red or purple, and inflamed. This redness will fade naturally within a year or so, but the healing may be accelerated by following the following regimen.
Cleanse with puredeming castile bar
Apply manuka oil and honey gel (although less important at this stage)
Apply amino plex spray (available by e-mail from Loganwood skincare) or copper peptides. Both are quite expensive, and some members feel they are not worth the money. However, they can help somewhat. SEE THESE LINKS: amino-plex, Copper peptides
Moisturise with emu oil/ rotate every few weeks with a week of bio oil (see this link: http://www.acne.org/...topic=19108&hl=) to see if this gives any better improvement for you.
Apply some form of silicon pad over scar and wear continuously for at least 12 hours a dayââ¬â reduces redness significantly. I would HIGHLY recommend these for reducing redness. They are available in Chemists. The elastoplast ones are particularly good. SEE THIS LINK:http://www.acne.org/...topic=25216&hl=
Twice weekly lactic acid peels.available here:Loganwood skincare or here (puredeming) SEE THIS LINK: http://www.acne.org/...19370&hl=lactic(however, DO NOT follow Laet's advice and leave the lactic on for 30 minutes! This can be quite dangerous - Laet only did this because she had built up her skin to tolerate lactic acid)
Look into microdermabrasion. SEE THIS LINK:http://www.acne.org/...crodermabrasion
Final scar stage: By this point the redness in the scars should have completely faded, but the scars may remain as white, possibly shiny and hairless areas of skin. These are known as atrophic macules, and are different to the type of scarring on the face. Over time, they will fade considerably, usually ending as a pale-ivory colour that should blend in with your skin. They should not be too noticeable, but for people who feel self-conscious about their scars, there are a number of options. Treatments such as dermabrasion and TCA CROSS are NOT recommended for body scarring.
The following have been used on body scarring with some reported success:
Course of microdermabrasions (see link above) - quite a few may be needed to make any significant difference to body scarring.
Skin needling. A procedure whereby the scar is 'tatooed' without any ink. This damages the scar tissue underneath the dermis, causing it to restructure and possibly rise to the surface. This is good for deep rolling scars. SEE THIS LINK:http://www.acne.org/...354&hl=needling
Subcision. This procedure involves the scar tissue being cut away from the healthy skin in an attempt to rise it to the surface. It can theoretically raise round, 'crater' like scars significantly although it is not always successful and can cause significant bruising. SEE THIS LINK:http://www.acne.org/...32&hl=subcision
Scalpel Excision - This involves a crater like atrophic scar being stitched up to form a thin, thread-like linear scar. However, excisions on the back can be problematic - due to the amount of movement the back and shoulders carry out in daily life, the excisions can be easily torn apart, leaving you back at square one. if successful, though, this is probably the best option for atrophic macules on the back and shoulders. The chest area is usually too tight to have successful excisions performed.
Smoothbeam This is a type of non-ablative laser, which can stimulate collagen production. It may also help with active acne. It could be used in conjunction with subcision or needling. You may need several smoothbeams to see any results. SEE THIS LINK: http://www.acne.org/...0&hl=smoothbeam
IsolagenA procedure where skin cells are extracted from a part of your body such as the backs of your ears and then grown in a lab, before being injected into the scar tissue. It is a relatively new procedure but there is reported success with indented scars. SEE THIS LINK: http://www.acne.org/...506&hl=isolagen
Micropigmentation - This involves artificial pigments being injected into the macular area to help blend in the colour of the scars with the surrounding skin colour. This can be successful in camouflaging scars, but the scars will become more noticeable again if the surrounding area becomes tanned.
Hope this is helpful. Remember that helpful information on all forms of scarring and treatments can be found over in the 'scar treatments' section of the message boards.
Good luck to everyone treating their body scarring.
Posted 17 August 2005 - 09:37 PM
I know how you feel when you wake in the morning, you wish your scars would just disapear. But they don't. I feel your anger and depression, and i pray that we can all get through this together in life.
Hardcore Til I Die
Hardcore Til I Die
Posted 16 December 2005 - 10:49 PM
Cheers for the info, i only have a few scars on my body but i found your information interesting to say the least! Cheers dude
I know how you feel when you wake in the morning, you wish your scars would just disapear. But they don't. I feel your anger and depression, and i pray that we can all get through this together in life.
Hardcore Til I Die
I've just started a treatment of Fraxel for my back scars, if I see any positve results I'll post the info on here.
Posted 03 January 2006 - 03:08 AM
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Posted 12 July 2007 - 12:54 AM
I went to a dermatologist last year in 2006... the doctor told me they were permanent scars on my back and the only treatment they could do with the scars were to flatten them by injecting steroids in them... but the darker color of the scar would stay... and the treatment would take i think 6 months to a year to completely flatten them....
For me that seemed waaaay too long / expensive... so i decided not to do it... though i was thinking about tattooing over the scars ...maybe make some sort of artwork around it to blend in with the tattoo... hope that helped anyone... i ordered this scar remover too a whhile back taht i havent gotten around to use yet... may give that at try too.
Posted 19 April 2008 - 04:14 PM
Does cocoa butter creams work as a form of scarring treatment? I have an abundance of acne scars that i want to get rid of and this is my only hope
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Posted 14 May 2008 - 12:44 AM
although this is my first day on the website, i want to post some pics and hopefully i can get some help for my scars.......they are really bad =[
Posted 04 July 2008 - 02:17 PM
a) the Baking powder/Apple Cider vinegar treatment that Delna wrote about might help (anyone tried this?)
b)if anyone has had good results with Emu oil. If so, can you please tell me what brand you purchased?
Posted 25 July 2008 - 03:20 AM
Exactly what I wanted to hear. I'm in same case. I have light brown flat superficial scars. Small and light. In fact when I swim and tan in the tropics they virtually go away. The salt water and sun is very nice to keep new acne away. Anyway I don't have it so bad. With a tan and no current breakouts I can go to the beach still. But I'd still love to hear about Fraxel removing old scars.
Posted 14 March 2009 - 09:11 AM
Now for those of you who have issues with open wounds, I had yet to find any product that would completely help until I found the Elastoplast Fast Healing strips. Waterproof, stay on for at least 3 days, and keep the wound moist to avoid scabbing, and therefore, scarring. It is the most wonderful product and can be used on the face. I usually leave that on for 3 or 4 days and then switch to their Silver strips which, instead of the regular bandage with a gauze strip inside, has a silver strip. Silver has been known for centuries to be used for helping bacteria in wounds. I keep that on for another 2 days or so and problem solved! The Elastoplast strips are usually a little more pricey ($6 per box of 8 large or 20 regular), but if you take into account that 1 strip lasts 4-5 times longer than a regular bandage, it's worth the money. I would recommend washing the wound out with a washcloth sipped in hot/warm salt water first. DO NOT put any neosporin or cream inside the strip, as it already contains gel inside to help it heal.
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Those look like the same kind of scars I have. I have found that over months/years some of them fade to a white color, and the texture is a little different than the surrounding skin. Not raised or indented, just like smoother or something.
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Gov. Martin O'Malley's $37.3 billion spending plan for fiscal 2014 doesn't raise taxes and offers additional road repair funding for the state's 157 municipalities, but lawmakers still might consider raising new revenue for transportation this session.
O'Malley said Oct. 16 that he and Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (D-Dist. 27) of Chesapeake Beach were discussing options for funding transportation projects, which many see as a top priority for lawmakers this session.
"I think he has some ideas. I offered my ideas last term," O'Malley said, alluding to proposals to phase in a 6 percent sales tax on gasoline and to raise the overall sales tax by one penny. Neither option moved forward in 2012.
A state Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation Funding recommended in late 2011 that the state raise an additional $870 million per year to put toward transportation projects.
Under O'Malley's proposed budget, Maryland's cities and towns will benefit from an increase in Highway User Revenues –– funds allocated for local road repair projects –– to $23 million, said Judith "J." Davis, president of the Maryland Municipal League. The league made restoration of the money a top priority this year.
"It is a much more positive picture for all the municipalities that are just now getting into their budget process," Davis said. "We have more money that we can count on to redo that road that we've been holding back on or make sure the sidewalks are safe."
Highway User Revenues have been cut drastically since 2008 to help balance the state's budget.
"Unfortunately, the roads don't understand that, and they keep getting worse and worse," said Timothy McNamara, Blandensburg's director of public works. Many towns have had to "dig deep" to find money to cover repairs, so the new funding was a tremendous help," he said.
Davis, who is mayor of Greenbelt, also praised the $67.5 million O'Malley proposed for local police aid, a 48 percent increase from fiscal 2013.
O'Malley told reporters in Annapolis the $3.7 billion set aside for capital projects would support more than 43,000 jobs.
The fiscal 2014 proposal represents a 4 percent increase from the fiscal 2013 budget and, as submitted, contains no changes to the state's tax rates.
O'Malley's spending plan includes $6 billion in K-12 education aid, an increase of $206 million from fiscal 2013, and reduces the state's structural deficit –– which stood at $2 billion three years ago –– to $166 million.
The remaining gap was left in place because "I don't know what's going to happen on Capitol Hill," said Secretary of Budget and Management T. Eloise Foster.
This past month's last-minute agreement in Congress to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff" left the lingering threat of federal spending constrictions known as sequestration, which could take effect in February.
O'Malley's proposal increases the balance of the state's Rainy Day Fund to 6 percent of revenues, or about $921 million, and projects a fund balance of $236 million, which would bring the state's cash reserve to about $1.16 billion.
Those funds would safeguard the state against "the harikiri Congress down the street," said O'Malley, comparing the fiscal brinkmanship in Washington to the ritual suicide practiced by Japanese samurai.
Republican leadership took issues with the governor's claims about a "jobs budget," arguing that the proposed capital spending plan supported roughly the same number of jobs as last year's proposal.
The governor wasn't creating new jobs but shifting jobs from one project to another, said Sen. Minority Leader E.J. Pipkin (R-Dist. 36) of Elkton. "There's really nothing in this budget that does anything for private-sector job growth," he said.
Pipkin also criticized O'Malley's plan to attract Hollywood productions to the state by raising the film tax credit to $25 million –– an increase of $17.5 million from fiscal 2013 –– while the governor has supported efforts to repeal the state's tax credit for mined coal.
The state's ability to increase the Rainy Day fund was likely a sign that Marylanders were being taxed too much to begin with, Pipkin said.
The conservative group Change Maryland also took aim at the spending plan, warning the transportation funding issue would resurface soon.
"Nowhere in this budget document is any mention made to helping Maryland's blue-collar workers or other working people," Chairman Larry Hogan said in a statement Wednesday. "However, we're all told to wait for some undefined sales and gas tax increase later on that will hit poor people the hardest."
Under O'Malley's proposal, Maryland's state employees are slated to receive a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment and will face no service reduction, or furlough, days.
The proposed capital budget also includes $210 million during five years for the construction of a new regional medical center in Prince George's County.
"We're delighted that (the governor) came through with this promised funding," Del. Doyle L. Niemann (D-Dist. 47) of Mount Rainier said.
O'Malley also proposed a change to the formula for determining the counties' share of education aid, phasing in a new calculation of a jurisdiction's net taxable income during five years. The change is expected to result in increased education aid to Prince George's and some other counties.
In all, O'Malley's budget showed how well the state has managed, given the recent economic downturn, said House Speaker Michael E. Busch (D-Dist. 30) of Annapolis.
Busch said last week that he was pleased after being briefed on the proposal. "He wasn't asking us to raise any revenues, and we were fully funding all of our programs," he said.
Miller told reporters Jan. 16 that the governor's proposal was a "lean budget" geared toward keeping state spending down while using capital projects to stimulate job growth.
Overall, O'Malley's spending plan was notable for its lack of surprises, said Neil Bergsman, director of the nonprofit Maryland Budget & Tax Policy Institute.
Increasing the state's reserves was certainly sensible, given the uncertainty of future federal funding, Bergsman said.
"If you just read the budget, you would have no idea there was any problem financing the state's transportation needs or whether the governor proposed to do anything about it," he said.
Tuition to rise 3 percent at public universities, colleges
For the fourth year in a row, Gov. Martin O'Malley's fiscal 2014 budget raises tuition for in-state undergraduate students at Maryland's public universities and community colleges by 3 percent, an amount that officials say is ideal for keeping tuition affordable while providing services for students.
"We could not be more pleased with the budget," said Chancellor William E. Kirwin of the University System of Maryland. "The governor has made a huge commitment to higher education."
The budget allocates $5.83 billion to higher education, including $4.95 billion to the University System of Maryland, up 3 percent from 2013.
That money, Kirwin said, includes $35 million to increase the capacity of science, technology, engineering and math programs to commercialize research being done in the universities,
"With all of this generous support, we'll be able to keep that tuition increase at about 3 percent," Kirwin said, likening the jump to a cost-of-living adjustment.
At a news conference Wednesday announcing his budget plan, O'Malley touted tuition caps and freezes over the past five years, saying Maryland public universities have had the smallest tuition increase in the nation during that time.
'Jobs budget' promotes school construction
As part of his so-called "jobs budget," Gov. Martin O'Malley is proposing $335.7 million in capital funding for public school projects.
That money, he said, will support an estimated 8,200 jobs in construction and related industries.
Some of the money is dedicated to certain statewide programs; $25 million will go toward improving school security, and $25 million will be for air conditioning in public schools.
The big winner in the school construction budget is Baltimore city with $26.3 million proposed, including $5 million for the Maryland School for the Blind and $4 million for Baltimore City College. Baltimore County would get $23.8 million, including $7.5 million for a new Lutherville elementary school.
Prince George's County is being allocated $22.4 million, and Montgomery County would receive $21.5 million.
O'Malley is also allocating $354.7 million for building projects at higher-education institutions, including $280 million for public four-year schools and $52 million for community colleges. That is up significantly from last year's budget proposal, which allocated $245 million for public four-year institutions and $44 million for community colleges.
Staff Writer Holly Nunn contributed to this article.


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For anyone wanting to get fit this summer, but find their budget is the leanest part of their lifestyle, a quick trip to Royal Oak Public Library for a free pass into MI Big Green Gym is the first step to getting started.
MI Big Green Gym is a partnership with Michigan Recreation and Park Association, the Department of Natural Resources, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. It is designed to show just how easy it is to get out, get active and get healthier. Lucky for Michigan residents, MI Big Green Gym is as close as their nearest state park or community recreation center – and is now available for free thanks to more than 400 community libraries participating in the program, including ROPL.
The DNR started the Park & Read program in 2010 as a way to provide free passes to state parks. Now, with support from Blue Cross, the program has been rebranded to promote outdoor fitness and provides free one-day passes into any state park, state forest campground or pathway, as well as includes family-friendly destinations at select community recreation facilities.
Passes allow one vehicle into a state park for one day, and with many parks offering free, into-to programs with all the gear and expertise provided through the Rec 101 program, that one day can lead to lifelong memories.
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I just received an email from my friends at Umiak Outfitters in Stowe VT that they are having their annual 30% off sale on skis, boots, snowshoes (20% on Tubbs brand) and sleds this weekend.
In addition, Umiak has a online retail store page with discounted prices plus a clearance sale page on their website you might be interested in if you can't make it to their sale.
In fact, in your travel to Vermont over the next few weeks, it's a good idea to drop into the local ski shops and outdoor outfitters to see what they have on sale. Most of these shops have their summer gear on order and their new stuff is already starting to arrive.
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Saw this at the end of my lunch break and haven't had much time to digest it, but I thought it might generate some discussion here. I'm trying to think of my favorite shots of 2011, and am not sure what I'd single out. Definitely #10 on Tapley's list, which is actually my #1, unless I can come up with some others. A close #2 is the kiss in the elevator in Drive -- a sequence Tapley highlights, although he prefers a different image/shot.
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I'm pleased to see that my favorite movie moment of 2011 won the Skandie for Best Scene. As Mike D'Angelo mentions in the post, the scene probably won't mean much to people who haven't seen the film, but it's a doozy.
This film has also my favorite credit sequence. Probably from the past few years.
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My sense is that they're presented #1-#20 because Mike handles all of the tabulation and writing himself (which is very time-consuming), and because they enjoy the daily discussion generated by the slow reveal.
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Okay, I feel like an idiot, but while I've heard references to Skandies for years, I've never actually looked up what they *are* or how they work. Would someone point me to a history, voting explanation, etc?
Seconded. I don't mind that you guys want to be a "secret society," but if you're going to publicize stuff, shouldn't the group's mission/purpose and membership be public and obvious? Maybe I'm not looking in the right place.
I recall Victor tweeting a couple of weeks back along the lines of, "Oh, Skandies, how could you." I looked over the linked blog posts and couldn't figure out what had upset him. Maybe I mis-read the intent of that tweet.
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So you'd point to a list of shots from the films of 2011 selected by a group of people.
I'm not sure if talking amongst themselves on Twitter counts as "publicity." I can't think of any good reason why Mike and his self-selected (and self-described) "film geek" friends should be obligated to do anything other than whatever they want to do.
The obvious question among those reviewing those selections: Who are these people?
Your response: None of your business!
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Posted 17 February 2012 - 04:27 PM
I recall Victor tweeting a couple of weeks back along the lines of, "Oh, Skandies, how could you."
Pretty sure this was a good-natured joke about some voting result or another that Vic disagreed with -- as in, "Oh, Skandies, how could you put Melancholia five places ahead of what is clearly the best film of the year, Of Gods and Men."
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Set along the Texas/Mexico border but photographed largely in Spain, "The Counselor" is novelist Cormac McCarthy's first original screenplay to make it before the cameras. It concerns a self-deluding and financially challenged Texan who takes a chance involving some cocaine cartel money to dig himself out of a financial hole. Drugs; greed; malice; ridiculous lifestyle excess, signified by the chief sociopath's pet cheetahs: "The Counselor" offers all sorts of pulpy theoretical interest. As a bonus, the violence showcases not one but two really nasty ways to die via beheading, which is one more exotic method of killing than we got with the cattle stun-gun as deployed in the Oscar-winning "No Country for Old Men," taken from a McCarthy novel.
"The Counselor" is packed with cartel goons with bad teeth (just like the unsavory Mexicans of Hollywood's ethnically sensitive past), surrounding a cast directed by Ridley Scott including Michael Fassbender, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem and Brad Pitt. All that — and yet, dull. Why?
For one thing, McCarthy's story zigs and zags but in slow motion. The character relationships lack the spark and juice of enjoyable trash. McCarthy's dialogue suffers from an excess of capital-W Writing that doesn't sound like speakable human expression, even flamboyant, proudly artificial human expression. When someone accuses the Diaz character of being "cold," she fixes her opponent with a glare and replies: "Truth has no temperature." There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who will admire that line, quite apart from the leaden way Diaz delivers it, and those who won't.
Fassbender's character, whose twang carries a touch of the Old Sod, needs dough to finance, among other commodities, a monster engagement ring for his intended (Cruz). She does not know about her man's deal with the cartel devils. Reiner, Bardem's character, dominated by fright-wig hair in a permanent state of excitation, is the sometime associate of the counselor and has brought the lawyer (Fassbender) in on a new nightclub project. Diaz portrays Reiner's inhumanly tough mistress, the cheetah wrangler, resident sexual fuh-REAK and apparent string-puller of half the globe's nefarious business interests.
The narrative twists itself into pretzels trying to stay ahead of the audience. Fassbender's reactive patsy of a character exists to express shock at what his newfound colleagues will do in the name of frontier justice. Director Scott lends "The Counselor" a solid, shiny level of craftsmanship. But even if we've never personally done these sorts of deals ourselves, at least lately, we've all been here before.
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