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Breathtaking photos of the finished faces-from everyday looks to exotic runway style-along with advice on putting it all together for every woman, make this a book like no other.
BOBBI BROWN'S MAKEUP MANUAL will be the only book any woman will need to look absolutely fabulous.
• The best piercings and placements for various body parts and body types
• Terminology, tools, and techniques of the trade
• Vital sterility, sanitation, and hygiene information
• Jewelry designs, shapes, and materials
• Advice for people with stretch marks, plastic surgery, and unique anatomy
• Healing, aftercare, and troubleshooting for problem-free piercing
"As a piercer, nurse, and educator, I can say without a doubt that this is the most complete book ever written for all people in our industry."
"No one is more qualified to write this book than Elayne Angel. With more than three decades of personal experience to her credit, no one knows the subject better."
"This is an exciting book for a field that has exploded in the last two decades.
National industry standards are needed, and Elayne provides important data."
--MYRNA L. ARMSTRONG, RN, EdD
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Michelle Phan has believed in makeup since the first time she was allowed to try eyeliner. When she looked in the mirror and saw a transformed version of herself looking back, she fell in love with the sense of confidence that makeup could give her. Ever since she posted her first makeup tutorial on YouTube, she has dedicated herself to inspire millions by using makeup as a tool for transformation and self expression.
Now, Michelle has compiled all of her best wisdom into Make Up: Your Life Guide to Beauty, Style, and Success--Online and Off. From creating a gorgeous smoky eye to understanding contouring to developing an online persona, Michelle has advice to help you transform every facet of your life. Make Up is packed with Michelle's trademark beauty and style tutorials, stories and pictures from her own life, and advice on the topics she is asked about most, including etiquette, career, entrepreneurship, and creativity. From the everyday (such as how to get glowing skin) to the big picture (such as how to turn your passion into a profession), Make Up is a practical and empowering resource to help anyone put their best face forward.
In The EveryGirl's Guide to Life, Maria shares personal experiences and photos from her life and professional journey as well as the various mantras, mottos, and philosophies she's adopted from the world's most impressive women. She gives advice on health, career, relationships, renovations, recreation, and more. From your carpet to the red carpet, Maria teaches the EveryGirl on a budget how to do it all, while living a healthier and happier life.
Hi everyone and welcome to Love, Tanya! This book is really close to my heart, because it's inspired by my journey to becoming confident and feeling happy about who I am. I wanted to write a book to share the things I've learnt with you - to reveal my top tips on fashion, beauty, love, friendship, YouTube... and loads more! Plus, there is room for you to list your own hopes and dreams alongside mine - so get creative and get involved! I'd love it if this book became a keepsake you can turn to whenever you need some guidance or a little pick me up. I hope you enjoy it!
Now, Michelle has compiled all of her best wisdom into Make Up: Your Life Guide to Beauty, Style, and Success--Online and Off. From creating a gorgeous smoky eye to understanding contouring to developing an online persona, Michelle has advice to help you transform every facet of your life. Make Up is packed with Michelle's trademark beauty and style tutorials, stories and pictures from her own life, and advice on the topics she is asked about most, including etiquette, career, entrepreneurship, and creativity. From the everyday (such as how to get glowing skin) to the big picture (such as how to turn your passion into a profession), Make Up is a practical and empowering resource to help anyone put their best face forward.
These days there's a revolution going on. Relaxers are out. Weaves are so yesterday. Tired of damage from expensive chemical treatments and artificial enhancers, women of color are going natural thanks to Nikki Walton of CurlyNikki.com, the natural hair blogger and online hair therapy expert.
In Better Than Good Hair, this gifted "curl whisperer" educates women on how to transition from relaxed to completely natural hair, with advice and styles for every length—from Fierce Braid-and-Curls to Fancy Faux Buns. She also counsels those considering the "big chop"—cutting it all off at once to sport a bold and beautiful "teeny weeny afro." Here, too, is essential guidance for parents of mixed-race children dealing with new and unfamiliar hair textures and styles.
Combining Walton's expansive knowledge with tips from other experts in the field, Better Than Good Hair includes:Product recommendationsHome hair care recipesAdvice for parents on how to manage their children's natural hair Tips for using henna on gray hair Guidance on dealing with detractors Step-by-step illustrated directions for nearly two dozen hairdos, from frohawks to twist-outs
Full of indispensable information, as empowering as it is accessible, and with a foreword by actress and comedian Kim Wayans, Better Than Good Hair is a must-have natural hair care bible that will help women of all ages and styles achieve their natural beauty.
Bad Bitch (n.): A self-respecting, strong female who has everything together. This consists of body, mind, finances, and attitude; a woman who gets her way by any means necessary.
Amber Rose didn't let her early years in the tough neighborhood of South Philly keep her from achieving her star-studded goals. From the sets of music videos, to high fashion runways and magazines, to life at home with her beautiful son, Amber doesn't hesitate to command her personal stage with confidence, edge, attitude, and her own form of grace. For the first time, this renowned model, actress, socialite, pop culture maven, and self-proclaimed "bad bitch" is sharing her secrets on how to lead a powerful life in this edgy yet accessible guide to life, love, and success. With unparalleled candor, "Muva" pulls back the curtain on her rollercoaster of a journey from a young trailblazer to a worldwide phenomenon—and it's this evolution that has influenced her intoxicating, authoritative outlook on life and love. Filled with expert advice and personal anecdotes, How to Be a Bad Bitch covers finances, career, love, beauty, and fashion while emphasizing confidence, positive self-acceptance, and authenticity.
Above all, Amber delivers a message to all women in this fiercely fearless guide: work hard, love yourself, embrace your femininity and sexuality, and most importantly, chase the best vision of you possible.
In Korea, healthy, glowing skin is the ideal form of beauty. It's considered achievable by all, men and women, young and old—and it begins with adopting a skin-first mentality. Now, this Korean beauty philosophy has taken the world by storm!
As the founder of Soko Glam, a leading Korean beauty and lifestyle website, esthetician and beauty expert Charlotte Cho guides you through the world-renowned Korean ten-step skin-care routine—and far beyond—to help you achieve the clearest and most radiant skin of your life With Charlotte's step-by-step tutorials, skin-care tips, and advice on what to look for in products at all price levels, you'll learn how to pamper and care for your skin at home with Korean-approved techniques and pull off the "no makeup" makeup look we've seen and admired on women in the streets of Seoul. And you'll get access to beauty secrets from Charlotte's favorite beauty gurus from around the world, including supermodels, YouTube sensations, top makeup artists, magazine editors, actresses, and leading Korean skincare researchers.
With the knowledge of an expert and voice of a trusted friend, Charlotte's personal tour through Korean beauty culture will help you find joy in the everyday beauty routines that will transform your skin.
Who is this book for? Everyone! Brunette, blonde, straight, wavy, curly, thick, fine-- no matter your hair situation, rehab has you covered!
This book takes readers through three phases of rehab:
If your relationship with your hair is on the rocks, get the rehab you need today with Hair Care Rehab. Contents:
Unit I: The Intervention
Chapter 1: Let s Start Off With What Is Not True
Chapter 2: Hair & Scalp: Just the Basics
Chapter 3: Damage Defined
Chapter 4: What s Your Drug of Choice?
Unit II: The Detox
Chapter 5: Getting Damage under Control
Unit III: Hair Therapy & Treatment
Chapter 6: The Hair Repair Manual
Special Topics
Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Basic Hair Breakage Burns (Appliances)
Chemical Burns
Chlorine & Pool Water Damage
Color Fading
Contact Dermatitis
Cradle Cap
Crown-Area Hair Breakage
Damaged, Highly Porous Hair
Dandruff & Dry Scalp
Dry, Brittle Hair
Red, Itchy Scalp
Fine, Limp Hair
Frizzy Hair
Graying Hair
Green Hair
Hair Loss & Thinning
Head Lice
Heat Damage
Oily Hair
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Single-Strand Knots
Sluggish Hair Growth
Split Ends
Sun & Surf Damage
Tangly Hair
Thinning Hair Edges
Thin Ends
Unit IV: Outpatient Therapy
Chapter 7: Special Hair Conditioning & Restoration Treatments
Chapter 8: On the Shelf!
Over the radio and now on her popular TV talk show, Wendy Williams has always been approached for her blunt, in-your-face words of advice. How's she doin'? "Ask Wendy" has become more than just a fan-favorite TV segment; it's her calling card. Wendy has helped her viewers cope with everything from backstabbing girlfriends and deadbeat boyfriends to crazy mothers-in-law and jealous coworkers. Fans trust Wendy, even when her advice is tough to hear. She's earned her reputation as "the friend in your head."
On TV Wendy only has a few minutes to respond to each audience member, but in Ask Wendy she goes deeper, answering questions sourced from viewers across the country. No question is off-limits and no situation is too outrageous for her to take on. Wendy shoots straight from those womanly hips of hers to help you manage all the crazy that comes into your life— keepin' it real by drawing on the personal experiences that have shaped her unique perspective. Wendy reveals never-before shared intimate secrets about struggling with weight, navigating rough times in her marriage, and learning to accept herself. Along with the usual girlfriend, boyfriend, and family drama, Wendy straight-talks on topics like style, body image, and office etiquette, and of course she tackles your wildest sex questions. If you've dealt with it, Wendy has a solution for it.
Filled with fun personality quizzes, Wendy's laugh-out-loud anecdotes, and tons of spot-on advice, Ask Wendy will help readers to end the drama in their lives.
Here's what the experts know but aren't telling you-until now:- The drugstore brand can be just as effective-or better-than the expensive cream at your dermatologist's office- Surgery usually isn't the best solution- Natural, DIY creams can actually get results, using ingredients that cost pennies - Diet can be your best defense against redness, acne, fine lines, and wrinkles.
Dr. Anthony Youn is the rare plastic surgeon who does everything he can to keep his patients out of the operating room. He's spent the past sixteen years researching the secrets of plastic surgeons, dermatologists, makeup artists, and dietitians, and he knows what works, what doesn't, and what's overpriced. Now he's compiled solutions to every cosmetic aging problem in this definitive anti-aging bible.
Whether you want to stay as natural as possible or you're interested to know which creams and medical procedures actually work (and are worth the price tag), THE AGE FIX has your fix to look younger and more radiant. Dr. Youn's customizable Age Fix routine will help you improve skin health, whatever your age or concerns, and his diet-based Age Fix prescription will rejuvenate your skin and overall health from the inside out. Did you know that the foods you choose every day can contribute to fine lines and wrinkles and the likelihood of your getting a sunburn? Dr. Youn explains why you should shun soda but reach for that glass of red wine. You'll also discover which fruit can help you look younger and prevent sun damage and which supplements are proven to reduce fine lines.
From your face, to your neck, your hands, your eyes, and your body, THE AGE FIX has you covered with an abundance of actionable takeaways and insider advice to help you reclaim your youthful glow-without spending a fortune or going under the knife!
In Your Beauty Mark: The Ultimate Guide to Eccentric Glamour, Dita and co-writer Rose Apodaca take you through every step of Dita's glamour arsenal, and includes friends—masters in makeup, hair, medicine, and exercise as well as some of the world's most eccentric beauties—for authoritative advice. This 400-page book is packed with sound nutrition and exercise guidance, skincare and scent insight, as well as accessible techniques for creating bombshell hairstyles and makeup looks. Among the hundreds of lavish color photographs, instructive step-by-step images and original illustrations by Adele Mildred, this inspiring resource shares the skills, history, and lessons you need to enhance your individual gifts and realize your own beauty mark.
Anti-aging has become a multi-billion dollar industry, but do you know which products, procedures or treatments are really going to help you look (and feel!) younger? Rest assured, the days of painful procedures that promised you the fountain of youth, cost a fortune, and then—surprise!--didn't work, are gone. There are treatments available that can halt, and in some cases, even reverse the aging process.
But how do you know what treatments are best for you? Which of the hippest, hottest, and newest are fabulously effective and which are nothing more than new-age snake oil? Let us be your guides. Dr. and Mrs. Guinea Pig Present The Only Guide You'll Ever Need to the Best Anti-Aging Treatments will outline all the best techniques and treatments, from the so-new-you-haven't-heard-of-them-yet to the tried-and-true; from the perfectly legal to the are-you-trying-to-get-me-arrested; from the simple to the outrageous; and from the cheapest drugstore creams to the most complicated surgeries. We will provide you with the information and research you need to create your own, unique anti-aging plan to look and feel your best – forever!
· Earlobe
· Cartilage
· Nose
· Eyebrow
· Tongue
· Navel
· Nipple
· Genital
Elayne has performed more than 40,000 piercings over the course of her professional piercing career, so she's seen it all—including every type of infection. Her troubleshooting tips address the problems that can arise, such as:
· Localized infections
· Abscesses
· Cellulitis
· Hypergranulation
· Piercing pimples
· Discoloration
· Scarring
· Dry skin
· Tarnish tattoos
· Dermatitis
· Embedded jewelry
· Traumatic tears
· Rejection and migration
With this quick, updated reference, you'll know exactly how to clean and care for your new piercing, no matter what questions you may have.
"Focusing on the critical role of hormones produced by the brain, Dr. Braverman outlines a totally integrative program to restore hormonal balance and thereby restore readers to a younger, healthier, and more vital self, regardless of chronological age."
--Nicholas Perricone, M.D., FACN, Bestselling author of 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health, and Longevity, The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet, The Perricone Promise, The Perricone Prescription, and The Wrinkle Cure
"Younger You is an interesting and logical approach to preventing, diagnosing, and modifying the aging process."
--Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D., Rossi Distinguished Professor of Clinical Medicine, New York Hospital Weil Cornell Medical Center, and author of Live Now, Age Later, Power to the Patient, and Doctor, What Should I Eat?
"Just as Dr. Braverman says, we are only as young as our oldest part. This book is not just for us, but for our children, who can make changes to their diet and lifestyle now and reap the rewards later."
--David Perlmutter, M.D., FACN, Director, Perlmutter Health Center and author of The Better Brain Book \
For more information visit YoungerYouBook.com.
Look Better Naked! is a diet, exercise, beauty, and self-confidence plan from the editor-in-chief of Women's Health, the magazine that knows how to speak to women in a smart, inspiring way. The book offers expert tips and simple plans for reshaping a woman's body quickly and easily. It reveals the powerfoods a woman should put on her plate every day and has a workout plan that delivers results in just 15 minutes a day. The plan also helps a woman flatten her belly, tone her legs, tighten her butt, and improve her skin and hair.
A woman's posture, her pride, her personal power--they all go together. Look Better Naked! shows a woman how to be the best possible version of herself that she can be.
Known to national audiences from her ten years on NBC's Today show, style expert Charla Krupp dishes out her secrets in this "ultimate" to-do list for looking hip and fabulous -- no matter what your age.
In chapters and amusing sidebars on shoes, suits, shirts and ties, formal and casual wear, underwear and swimsuits, cufflinks and watches, coats, hats, and scarves, Russell Smith steers a confident course between the twin hazards of blandness and vulgarity to articulate a philosophy of dress that can take you anywhere.
Here you'll find the rules for looking the part at the office, a formal function, or the hippest party---and learn when you can toss those rules aside. And you'll find level answers to all of your questions. What color suit should a man buy first? Should socks match the belt, pants, or shoes? What tuxedos are always in, and which aren't ever? And what's required of ambiguous social situations like "dress casual" and "black-tie optional"? The answers are here, in a book that's full of trivia, history, and guidance---finally, the perfect guide for brothers, fathers, sons, and selves.
If you're like most women, you've been on a never-ending quest for perfect skin—or even just good skin—since adolescence. It's a frustrating pursuit to say the least, filled with one disappointing (and expensive) miracle solution after another. Why is it so hard to get good skin?
Adina Grigore, founder of the organic skincare line S.W. Basics, would argue that getting clear, calm, happy skin is about much more than products and peels. Or, rather, it's about much less. In Skin Cleanse, she guides readers through a holistic program designed to heal skin from the inside out.
We tend to think of our skin as a separate entity from the rest our bodies when in fact it is our largest organ. The state of our skin is a direct reflection of what our bodies look like on the inside. So Adina's program begins as any healthy regime should: with the basics for full-body health. That means eating plenty of fresh, whole foods; drinking more water; getting blood pumping and oxygen flowing to your cells through movement; and giving your skin a chance to repair and regenerate by resting.
From there, readers are challenged to a skin cleanse that requires going product-free for twenty-four hours. Once detoxed, Adina then shows us how to overhaul our beauty routine, how to carefully add some products back in, and even how to make our own products at home, with advice and targeted solutions for specific skin conditions such as acne, dry skin, oily skin, and more.The secret to beautiful, stress-free skin is simple: it's an inside job.
Cosmetics companies, women's magazines—heck, even most doctors—will swear that food doesn't affect the skin. But celebrity dermatologist Dr. Jessica Wu knows that's just not true. After years spent battling her own pimple-prone, "problem" skin (not to mention caring for some of Hollywood's most famous faces), she's learned that what you eat has everything to do with the condition of your complexion.
Packed with patient testimonials and celebrity anecdotes from stars like Katherine Heigl, Maria Bello, Kimora Lee Simmons, and Lisa Ling, FEED YOUR FACE is an easy-to-follow, 28-day diet plan that will help you banish blemishes, wipe out wrinkles, shed unwanted pounds, and generally feel better—in your clothes and in your skin. Along the way, Dr. Wu will dish the dirt on her journey from Harvard Medical School to the glamorous Hollywood Hills, while offering realistic, practical beauty and diet advice for women of all ages.
Want to soften your crow's-feet? Find out which foods will turn back time.
Plagued by pimples? Discover the snacks that will erase stubborn blemishes.
Did you know milk doesn't always do a body good?
Feel a sunburn coming on? Learn why red wine may save your skin from peeling and flaking.
What does a hard-partying rock star eat for good skin?
So stop thinking about food in terms of what you can't have: no butter, no red meat, no fat, and no flavor. Instead, discover the foods that will keep you feeling full and looking gorgeous. Follow the FEED YOUR FACE Diet, and you can have pizza. You can go out for Italian, indulge in Chinese takeout, and dine at The Cheesecake Factory (with the help of the FEED YOUR FACE Restaurant Guide). Because you do have the power to change your skin. All you have to do is eat.
This stunning book is also a full-color guide to applying wedding makeup, with countless stunning before-and-after pictures of regular women throughout. It is highly instructional and does not just show model perfect women, instead it focuses on the girl next door, your best friend and you. Every woman can be beautiful on her wedding day, no matter what her age or ethnic background, with Robert's makeup techniques. It features special makeup techniques for morning, midday, afternoon and evening weddings; because with each time of day you will photograph differently and as we all know one of the most important things to think about is how you will photograph. There are also chapters on more makeup tricks for wedding photos, and, of course, makeup for bridesmaids and matrons of honor.
JJ's fun, tell-it-like-it-is method will teach you a no-fuss approach to eating that will increase your energy, help you build muscle, and get you off diets for good. She provides simple strategies for avoiding the common mistakes that can derail your progress, including how to reduce stress and how to change poor sleeping habits. JJ reveals the keys to building lean arms, and why your muscles will never get bigger from lifting weights --only smaller and more defined. And last, there are great tips for showing off your hot new assets—flattering outfits, how to pose for pictures, plus more insider secrets!
Apple Cider Vinegar's magical mix of tart good taste and germ killing acid. Vinegar has more than 30 important nutrients, a dozen minerals, plus vitamins, amino acids, enzymes — even pectin for a healthy heart. And, there are hundreds of cooking hints.
With so many style and shopping options, it can be difficult to create a streamlined closet of pieces that can be worn easily and confidently. In The Curated Closet, style writer Anuschka Rees presents a fascinatingly strategic approach to identifying, refining, and expressing personal style and building the ideal wardrobe to match it, with style and shopping strategies that women can use every day. Using The Curated Closet method, you'll learn to:
· Shop smarter and more selectively
· Make the most of your budget
· Master outfit formulas and color palettes
· Tweak your wardrobe for work
· Assess garment fit and quality like a pro
· Curate a closet of fewer, better pieces
Including useful infographics, charts, and activities, as well as beautiful fashion photography, The Curated Closet is the ultimate practical guide to authentic and unique style.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Make hair treatments, hot oil treatments, conditioners, shampoos and colorants!! 100% healthy, no additives or unhealthy products that could impact your health or hair.
Included in the book:
Honey Conditioner, Nettle Conditioner, Sage Conditioner, Clean Scalp Rosemary Hair Rinse, Clean Scalp Sage Hair Rinse, Clean Scalp Thyme Hair Rinse, Frizz Tamer, Hair Gel, Swimming Pool Hair Care, Thicker Hair Solution, Chamomile Treatment, Dandruff Treatment - Apple Cider Vinegar, Dandruff Treatment - Coconut Oil, Dandruff Treatment – Flaxseed Oil, Dandruff Treatment – Ginger And Rosemary, Dandruff Treatment – Lemon Juice, Dandruff Treatment - Tea Tree Oil And Evening Primrose Oil, Dandruff Treatment - Tea Tree Oil And Flaxseed Oil, Honey Treatment, Hot Rosemary And Lemon Oil Treatment, Hot Rosemary And Rose Oil Treatment, Hot Soybean Oil Treatment and more.....
- 200 recipes and formulas for facial and body-care products, fully illustrated in color.
- Step-by-step guidance through the foundational recipes, showing tools, ingredients, and techniques.
- Shopping lists and suppliers for natural ingredients, including essential oils, butters, clays, minerals, colors, and fragrances.
- Basics and recipes for creating mineral foundations, color correctors, and concealers.
- Formulas for skin-healing balms, creams, and oils.
- Products for men, including shaving products, powders, moisturizers, facial care, foot care, and massage oil.
We all want glowing, radiant skin no matter what our age, but with all the skin-care options on the market today, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by choices. Do you really need a cleanser and a toner? Do designer brands from Hollywood doctors really work? Are antioxidants the next true anti-aging breakthrough, and is there a Botox-free way to make wrinkles actually disappear? And, most important, how can you know which products are really worth your money and your time?
As a thirty-year veteran of the beauty world, with experience developing and testing products for brands like Estée Lauder and L'Oreal, Daniel Yarosh, Ph.D., understands your skin from the inside out. And he knows how to separate the help from the hype. Today there are plenty of true skin-care miracles that can deliver amazing results, and in The New Science of Perfect Skin, Yarosh gives you everything you need to identify and choose the best, most-effective products—without blowing your beauty budget. You will learn how to:
Decode product labels and spot marketing hype
Know which highly touted ingredients really work—and which don't
Use the latest, proven innovations—including DNA repair—to see remarkable changes in just a few weeks' time
Streamline your skin-care routine by using "smart" products that contain multiple active ingredients
Avoid paying more for high-end brands when drugstore brands have bigger benefits
Bringing a scientist's eye to the cosmetics industry, Yarosh delivers the inside scoop that will help you achieve flawless skin. No woman can afford to go to the drugstore, cosmetics counter, or spa without this eye-opening, must-have guide.
This book is about the New Skin-Care Revolution. The good news is that today there are products that really work. The bad news is that there's never been more confusion and uncertainty about which products get results and which are a waste of money and time. Consumers are bombarded by enticing ads featuring models and celebrities with creamy, flawless skin; salesclerks spouting pseudoscience at cosmetics counters; and countless articles in women's magazines puffing up the Very Best New Thing each month. So how do you know what really works?
I'm going to tell you.
Because I understand skin-care products from the inside out, I can separate fact from myth, help from hype, and gems from junk and let you know what has been overpraised and overlooked. I'll be naming names and telling tales of products that deliver and those that are little more than a puff of smoke and a funhouse mirror. I'll explain the true breakthroughs in today's skin-care science and the techniques that can truly rejuvenate skin. Ultimately, instead of succumbing to the "inevitable" aging process, you'll find yourself with a fresh, natural beauty that continues to unfold with time.
So welcome to the New Skin-Care Revolution! Let's get started.
—Daniel Yarosh, Ph.D., in The New Science of Perfect Skin
You wouldn't eat something without knowing what it was. Don't you want to take the same care with what you put on your face, hair, and body? Find out what's in your health and beauty products with Ruth Winter's A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients. This updated and expanded sixth edition gives you all the facts you need to protect yourself and your family from possible irritants, confusing chemical names, or exaggerated claims of beauty from gimmick additives.
Virtually every chemical found in toiletries, cosmetics, and cosmeceuticals—from body and face creams to toothpaste, hand lotion, shaving cream, shampoo, soap, perfume, and makeup—is evaluated in this book, including those ingredients marketed as being all-natural, for children, and for people of color. The alphabetical arrangement makes it easy to look up the ingredients in the products you use.
With new substances popping up in products we utilize every day—and with the continuing deregulation of the cosmetics industry—A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients is more indispensable than ever.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Who hasn't had the unfortunate experience of witnessing—or (gasp!) actually wearing—one of these fashion disasters?
The atrocities Clinton Kelly has seen—it's a surprise he hasn't gouged out his own eyes. Mom jeans? Fancy fingernails? Tracksuits? In the same straight-talking style that has made TLC's What Not to Wear a smash hit for eight seasons, the cheeky media personality and author of Freakin' Fabulous shows women how to outfit themselves with confidence and style as he pokes fun at fashion "don'ts." From the most obvious faux pas (Texas tuxedos) to borderline offenses (peekaboo boobies), Clinton offers detailed and entertaining critiques of our top one hundred sartorial slip-ups. He turns his keen eye to wardrobe, color, cut, cleanliness, hairstyle, accessories, and even posture. And because he loves you, he presents easy alternatives and practical suggestions for creating fabulous outfits that will make you forget you ever wore socks with clogs.
Clinton also explains how to use trends to your advantage at any age, from deciding which ones work for you to understanding how to wear them to keep your look relevant. Because if you're not comfortable in the sequined mini, everyone around you will know it.
A delightful mix of hilarious dish and expert fashion advice, Oh No She Didn't will turn anyone from fashion victim to fashionista in no time.
Yoga teacher and inspirational speaker Kathryn Budig is known for her ability to encourage others to set their intentions and goals, no matter how lofty, and work toward them while staying true to themselves.
In Aim True, Budig extends her empowering message beyond the mat. Life is an adventure that is meant to be explored, challenged, and fully lived. The best part? When you approach life with an open mind and heart, the possibilities are endless. Allow Budig to be your guide along the journey with:
• A 5-day purification process
• 6 yoga sequences to put into practice
• Over 85 recipes to seduce your inner Top Chef
• An introduction to meditation
• Homeopathic self-care and beauty recipes
Whether your goal is to love who you are right now, reshape the way you view food, develop a meditation practice, or discover new ways to embrace the great balancing act that is life, this holistic approach to yoga, diet, and mindfulness has something for you. Filled with vibrant photographs and whimsical illustrations, this guide is as beautiful as it is life-changing.
How much should I tip my hair stylist (and the shampoo girl and the colorist)?
How red can I go before my lips make me look too vampy?
What's the best perfume for my lifestyle?
What's the proper method for using that most important beauty accessory, the eyelash curler?
Is it ever too early to get Botox?
Forget celebrity trends and complicated how-to books. In Beauty Confidential, Nadine names names and provides the inside scoop on the products that are worth it and those to forget. In this must-have handbook for the modern girl, she offers industry secrets and insider tips on everything beauty—from how to make a dye job last to finding the ideal mascara to creating the perfect ponytail—fearlessly debunking with wit, style, and smarts the common beauty myths perpetuated by the top magazines. With Nadine's expert guidance and priceless secrets, you'll learn how to put yourself together flawlessly in under ten minutes . . . and you'll have the best skin and hair at any age!
Cosmetic acupuncture is today's hottest antiaging treatment, and no one knows it better than Shellie Goldstein. Her signature AcuFacial(r) has made this licensed acupuncturist one of the top skincare specialists in Manhattan and the Hamptons, with a devoted clientele- including Rosanne Cash and Martha Stewart-many of whom pay $500 per treatment to experience its dramatic benefits.
Now, everyone can reap the benefits of Goldstein's AcuFacial(r) on their own at home with acupressure, a unique therapy that uses massage instead of needles to lift sagging facial muscles, reduce wrinkles, and return youthful vitality to skin tone. Illustrated with amazing before- and-after photos and providing simple step-bystep, easy-to-follow instructions, diet recommendations, recipes, and skincare tips, Your Best Face Now teaches everyone how to erase the lines of time-on any budget- in just twenty minutes a day.
easy way to boost your health? Go green!
Green smoothies are flavorful drinks packed with
disease-fighting vitamins and antioxidants.
With The Green Smoothie Recipe
Book you'll be able to improve the way you look and feel by replacing
unhealthy high-calorie foods with nutrient-packed green smoothies. Just by
adding a regular green smoothie to your diet, you'll be able to lose weight,
fight disease, and increase your energy. The
Green Smoothie Recipe Book will show you how to optimize your health with
over 100 fast and easy green smoothie recipes.
The Green Smoothie
Recipe Book will make it easy to make green smoothies a part of your
healthy routine, with:
Over 100 green smoothie
recipes packed with vitamins, minerals, superfoods, and antioxidants
Green smoothie recipes for
weight loss, energy, detoxing, improving digestion, beauty, and more
Step-by-step instructions
for purchasing a blender, preparing produce and blending your own green
smoothie ingredients
A guide to shopping for
produce, and when to buy organic
Smoothies for all seasons
and occasions, including Berry Basket Breakfast Smoothie, Banana-Walnut
Wonder, Cucumber-Melon Cooler, and kid-friendly recipes like
Chocolate-Covered Cherry
Whether you want to improve your health, lose weight or
detox your system, The Green Smoothie
Recipe Book will make it easy to reach your goals.
When Victoria's Secret models need to look their best for a runway show or ad campaign, they call Michael Olajide, Jr.
The former championship boxer has a patented fat-melting fitness program that has helped reshape the bodies of stars like Liv Tyler, Sports Illustrated model Alyssa Miller, and Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima.
Now you can have Michael Olajide as your personal trainer, too. This is your chance to experience the same sculpting, firming, sleekifying results that have been turning heads on the red carpet for years.
This twenty-eight-day fitness and nutrition plan—the same one Olajide gives his clients—lets you unleash your body's natural energy at home without having to invest a fortune on useless gym equipment. Instead, Olajide is in your corner every day, every step along the way—a one-man entourage urging you on as you build strength, tone muscle, and lose weight without bulking up. SLEEKIFY!'s techniques are rooted in the "sweet science" of boxing, but you don't need a class, a ring, or a punching bag. All you need is a jump rope—and the will to be your best.
Equipment-free, plateau-proof, and, most important, fun, this workout puts the power in your hands. You dictate the intensity of the workout and, ultimately, your success.
Had enough of what you see in the mirror? Ready to punch out stubborn belly fat and build the stronger, more streamlined body you've always wanted? Leave the machines behind and SLEEKIFY!
From the Trade Paperback edition.
In her first fully illustrated lifestyle book, bestselling author, supermodel, and TV host Carol Alt shows readers how to approach all aspects of life with energy and vitality—from diet and fitness, to beauty and fashion. Drawing on her years of experience as a raw food advocate and ambassador for a mindful, health-focused lifestyle, Carol guides readers of all ages with simple, effective advice on how to live a more balanced, healthy, beautiful life. She demystifies and takes readers step-by-step through the recipes, regimens, healthy habits, diets, and products—from raw eating to do-it-yourself, chemical-free beauty products—that really work.
Carol curates the very best advice from her favorite doctors, fitness gurus, dietitians, and the hundreds of experts she's interviewed on her television show. Never afraid to try the trends that may seem unusual, difficult, or fringe, Carol is devoted to making alternative ideas accessible to everyone. In A Healthy You, she brings readers the best of what she's found. Filled with practical advice, expert guidance on living a cleaner, greener lifestyle, engaging stories from Carol's own life, and 150 photos throughout, A Healthy You will inspire everyone to take charge of their health every day, in new and exciting ways.
Carole Maggio's Facercise program has helped many thousands of women and men look younger and more vibrant without surgery, chemical peels, or Botox.
Now, using the most advanced face technology, Carole has devised Ultimate Facercise, a program that is even faster and more efficient than the original. By working the muscles with more intensity, using body posturing and precision movements, the results are even more dramatic.
In just eight minutes, twice a day, you can open up your entire eye area, reduce puffiness and eliminate hollows, lift your eyebrows, define your cheeks, plump up your lips, turn up the corners of your mouth, smooth out lines, and firm your entire neck and jawline.
Carole also gives advice on the most advanced (nonsurgical) beauty treatments and even describes how to get rid of the hard lumps left under the skin by collagen or fillers and how the Ultimate Facercise program can help smooth out the effects of botched cosmetic surgery.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Dr. Taylor explains how to:Attain and maintain flawless skin Avoid breakouts, discolorations, and ashen skin Prevent and camouflage scars Choose and use makeup for a perfect match year-round Style hair safely to avoid damage, hair loss, and skin irritation Detect and protect against skin cancer . . . and much more!
Whether you have six months or just six weeks until your wedding day, Buff Brides is an invaluable must-have for every bride-to-be.
Buff Brides is a comprehensive, fully illustrated fitness book by a New York City personal trainer who has helped hundreds of brides get into shape over the past decade. Providing clear, concise instructions and photographs for each exercise, Sue Fleming knows what brides want the most. From toned triceps for sleeveless dresses to flat abs for the honeymoon bikini, Buff Brides provides results.
Why Buff Brides? Well, are you
• Running out of time? Buff Brides features a 12-week crash course as well as the 24-week
optimal program that works for any body type!
•Short on space? No need to panic—all of these exercises can be done right in your own
home, with minimal equipment.
•Stressing out? Helpful stress-relieving stretches will calm your pre-wedding jitters!
•Having sleeveless-dress anxiety? Easy-to-follow exercises will show you how to tone
your arms and make your back look fabulous!
•Concerned about a specific target area? From thighs to abs to triceps, Buff Brides has
the exercise for every bride-to-be's problem area!
•About to settle for the first dress you see? Buff Brides offers helpful hints for choosing
a wedding dress that best suits your body type.
Incorporating fitness tips, motivational secrets, and wedding-planning reminders, Buff Brides will help you look great and make it to the altar on time.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Millions of women and men have restored youthful radiance, smoothness, and suppleness to their skin through Dr. Nicholas Perricone's advice, care, and transformative eating plan–and all with the welcome yet unexpected benefit of losing excess weight along with the wrinkles! Building on this discovery, Dr. Perricone breaks new ground with his trademark anti-inflammatory program based on the foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes with the proven ability to accelerate fat loss by increasing metabolism and building and maintaining muscle mass.
Consider this staggering fact: As we age, we can expect to gain ten pounds of fat and lose five pounds of muscle each decade. In three easy steps, Dr. Perricone shows how to fight this weight gain and rebuild muscle mass, and avoid the haggard, aging, and drawn appearance that results from other weight-loss programs.
Inside The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet discover
• the rejuvenating and slimming secrets of the anti-inflammatory diet
• which foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes enable us to lose fat while maintaining muscle
• how to control hormones such as insulin and cortisol to lose weight
• how to maintain youthful, firm, and radiantly toned skin on the face and body during weight loss
As an added bonus, as you follow Dr. Perricone's program you'll sleep better, have more energy and less stress, and experience greater mental clarity without the food cravings. Lose the weight, the wrinkles, and the years!
From the Hardcover edition.
• Soul Power: Sizzle with radiance from the inside out
• Queen Me: Treats to perk you up when the blues have got you down
• Superfly: How to heat up your wardrobe without scorching your self-confidence
• Fit and Fine: A toned body plus a healthy mind equals a sensational you
• Beauty . . . Moi Way: Enhancing fabulous you
• Fun and Frolic: Perfecting your swerve
• Fête Accompli: Entertaining wtih style and soul
• Date-o-Rama: The fast track to vixenhood
• Mane Intrigue: Straight talk on finding a hairstyle that's as fabulous as you are
• Luxe Life: The fine art of indulgence
Beautylicious!also shares know-how from the Patron Saints of Fabulosity, along with tips for becoming a favorite hostess (and a favorite guest), staying cool in heated situations, and finessing that saucy outlook on life. The ideal gift, Beautylicious! sparkles with fun and flair.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Homemade Beauty is a beautifully packaged collection of 150 all-natural skin, hair and body care recipes. From turning blueberries into a lush detoxifying mask to fresh lemongrass into a non-toxic bug repellent, Homemade Beauty takes the ubiquitous eat-local, farm-to-table concept and brings it to the beauty category.
As reports on the dangers of chemicals in cosmetics become increasingly alarming and the aspiration to live a more natural life grows, many of us are eager to take beauty regimens into our own hands to ensure we are putting only the safest and most natural ingredients on our bodies. Commercially available organic beauty products are expensive, but they are easy and cheaper to make at home and most require 5 simple ingredients or less. Recipes like Almond Rose Body Lotion, Coconut Lavender Shampoo, and Brown Sugar Vanilla Scrub will enchant you with heady scents – and thrill you when you realize these pampering products take only 5 minutes to make!
Anyone who has ever tried body butter knows the luscious, skin-softening properties it possesses. Unfortunately, commercial body butter typically comes along with a high price tag and chemical ingredients that you wouldn't want to place on your skin.
For those interested in a better option, make your own homemade body butter! Taking the do-it-yourself approach allows you complete control over the ingredients while still fitting into even the tightest budget.
Why Make Homemade Body Butters?
Here's a look at just some of the reasons why you'll find this book to be an amazing guide for you:
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Kym Douglas, host of the Lifetime makeover show Queen and the image consultant on The View, and celebrity journalist Cindy Pearlman had always wanted to know how the A-list stars looked so, well, A-list. It turns out that even the most carefully guarded stars were more than happy to dish. Collected here, in their own words, celebrities and their beauty gurus reveal their tricks of the trade.
How do they reduce puffiness, lose five pounds in a week, put shine in their hair, buff their skin, and vacuum their pores without spending a fortune? Find out from Jennifer Aniston, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lindsay Lohan, Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Hurley, Charlize Theron, and many, many more!
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Since 1972, Dr. Howard Murad has been studying the effects of the environment, nutrition, and lifestyle on skin and creating a skin-care program to slow the aging process. The Murad Method is the result of his three decades of clinical experience treating more than 40,000 men and women as well as independent research proving the effectiveness of the program. His unique approach to skin care combines external products and internal supplements in a simple regimen that will improve the texture and look of anyone's skin.
This book clarifies the science behind what Dr. Murad believes is the next generation of skin care, an approach based on what he calls the Water Principle. Rather than relying on a single "miracle" ingredient, this breakthrough program includes a combination of exfoliants, polyphenols and other antioxidants, amino acids, fatty acids, and anti-inflammatory agents that enhance skin hydration.
The Water Principle is the foundation of Dr. Murad's unique system for repairing and rejuvenating your skin. The skin is your body's largest organ, and The Murad Method is the first book to show you how its appearance directly reflects your overall health.
The Murad Method has been clinically proven to:
- boost hydration
- reduce wrinkles
- increase elasticity
- improve sun protection
By following a regimen that suits your skin type and requires just five minutes, morning and night, for five weeks, you will not only counter the damage that causes aging, but actually reverse the visible signs of aging and reduce wrinkles.
Simple, clear charts show you how to customize an anti-aging regimen for your skin type and special concerns. You can assemble your own program, using either Murad or name-brand products. There is an extensive listing of products that contain the key ingredients Dr. Murad recommends in his anti-aging prescription to guide you.
The information in this book will change the way you think about your skin--and give you the tools you need to make your skin look younger in five weeks.
Millions of women around the world turn to the clean-living team at GOOP for beauty advice. From nontoxic product recommendations, red carpet- (and everyday-) ready hair and makeup tutorials, to guidance on aging, acne, and antioxidants, GOOP has become the go-to resource for head-to-toe beauty.
Finally, the editors of GOOP have shared their top tips and recommendations, favorite detox recipes, workout plans, and hair and makeup looks in one must-have guide. Featuring more than 100 gorgeous photos and extensive Q&As from GOOP's family of expert contributors, GOOP CLEAN BEAUTY will shed a definitive light on the importance of diet, sleep, exercise, and clean beauty products, while offering tactical advice for healthy, glowing skin and hair that starts from the inside out. The first book from the top name in clean-living, GOOP CLEAN BEAUTY is the one resource women need to feel, and look, their best every day.
In the beginning, we use just a touch of lip gloss and a hint of eye color. But with experience, we become more experimental and play with bold colors on our eyes and get adventurous with wild nail polish. It's one of the many joys of being a girl and getting to play with pretty and playful colors.
As we age, of course, we tend to tone down the shades we use and want a more youthful look. While many women turn to expensive skin creams and surgical enhancements, those who care for their skin well can actually use makeup to create a younger-looking complexion. With a few tips and tricks and the right products and tools, you can master the skills needed to use makeup as a temporary fountain of youth.
In "21 Forever with Makeup," we included many insider secrets that makeup artists know will make their clients look years younger, like properly exfoliating your skin and which type of cleanser will work best. From BB creams to concealers to highlighting and contouring, applying makeup is about much more than simply adding some color to your lips, eyes and cheeks.
With these tips & techniques, you can actually reduce the look of fine lines, make your cheekbones look higher, shrink a wide nose, shape your eyebrows to best frame your face and boost the volume of both your lashes and lips that may have thinned over the years.
And the best part is that you will not look like you've over-done your makeup application. It can still look natural while effectively concealing the years. You'll learn how to choose the right colors for your eyes, cheeks, lips and overall skin tone and you'll find out which products work best for your skin type. One you get your new routine down, people will notice that you look more vibrant and youthful, but they won't even be able to figure out why.
Here is just a taste of what you will learn in this book:
- How to Properly Prepare for Better Makeup Application
- Exfoliate to help your makeup work better
- Creating a good foundation
- How to clean up your complexion with concealers
- How to properly apply concealer
- How to finish with powder
- Tricks with highlights and contours for a more youthful face
- How to make your nose appear smaller
- How to bring out your eyes
- How to better define your cheeks
- How to get younger-looking eyes
- Age-appropriate eye makeup
- Pairing eye color with shadows
- The right way to use eye liner
- Get great lashes
- Get glowing cheeks
- Age-defying lips and nails
- Makeup that lasts and other tips to look younger
- How to choose the right tools
- Know when to swap out makeup
- And much more...
T-Tapp is the most efficient and effective workout you'll ever do. It requires no equipment, no weights, and no bands. There is no jumping to stress your joints. Everyone gets results regardless of fitness level and you never need to do more than eight repetitions of any movement. T-Tapp reshapes your body while it fires up your metabolism so that it burns fat faster. All you need is four square feet of space and just 15 to 45 minutes a day in order to see a dramatic loss of inches. Most T-Tappers see results within seven days. How does this happen? T-Tapp's unique sequence of comprehensive, compound muscle movements work the muscles layer by layer, from the inside out, to cinch in, tighten, tone, and burn fat better.
Fit and Fabulous in 15 Minutes is the complete introduction to this amazing program. It includes Teresa Tapp's signature 15-minute workout, as well as an extended 45-minute workout for those who want a higher level of fitness–or faster results! No matter which you choose, you can
• lose a clothing size–in just two weeks
• flatten your belly without doing a single crunch
• develop strength and improve bone density without lifting a single weight
• build sleek muscles and improve posture
• lower blood pressure and cholesterol the natural way
Recent medical studies even show that T-Tapp improves blood-sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. Plus, the no-impact workout is safe for those with shoulder, hip, knee, neck, and back concerns–it may even alleviate chronic pain. Additionally, T-Tapp is effective as a wellness workout for such conditions as arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple sclerosis. So with T-Tapp you build a better body–inside and out.
Completely illustrated with step-by-step photographs that show how to do the exercises, as well as incredible before-and-after photographs, many in full color, of real-life T-Tappers, Fit and Fabulous in 15 Minutes also includes inspiring testimonials and an easy-to-follow food plan that lets you eat the food you love without guilt or ever going hungry. If you want real results–real fast–tap into the power of T-Tapp!
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ABOUT APOPKA- Apopkais an Orange County in the State of Florida, which had a population of 41,542 at the 2010 census. Located in Orange County, It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Area, which the United States Census Bureau estimated had a population 26,969 in 2000.
Apopka Florida FHA Mortgage Lenders- The FHA mortgage insurance program is operated by the FHA within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The FHA program allows you to purchase an Apopka Florida home with very low down payment. FHA mortgages have a maximum FHA mortgage limit that varies depending on the average cost of the Florida county your purchasing in.
Apopka Florida VA Mortgage Lenders- The VA guarantee allows qualified veterans to buy a Apopka Florida house costing up to a specified amount with no down payment. Veteran's Administration (VA) - This is a loan guarantee program. The VA guarantee allows qualified Alachua Florida veterans to buy a Florida house costing up to a specified amount with no down payment.
Apopka Florida Conventional Mortgage Lenders- A conventional mortgage lender provides Apopka Florida home loans that are not guaranteed or insured by a government agency. Conventional mortgages are typically fixed in its terms and rate.
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Apopka Florida Low Interest Rates Mortgage loans for First Time Home Buyers-Thirty year, fixed rate Apopka mortgages are available to Florida first time homebuyers through participating lending institutions. Low interest packages are offered to qualified Apopka Florida HOME buyers, some of which carry with them down payment and closing cost assistance.
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Alachua Florida FHA Refinance Mortgage - Apopka Florida homeowners can refinance to payoff their current mortgage and either lower the interest rate or cash out to payoff higher interest credit cards, pay for home upgrades or even go on vacation.
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Apopka Florida Hard Money Lenders-Our Florida Hard money lenders are private Apopka Florida hard money lenders offering a specialized hard money equity based mortgage loans. These Florida Hard money lenders provide short-term loans that provide funding based on the value of Florida property that is being secured by the hard money mortgage loan. Our Florida Hard money lenders provide financing that does not have all the red tape or document requirements that borrowers normally incur with conventional bank financing.
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Apopka Florida Home Mortgage And Housing Data
Apopka Florida Home Mortgage And Housing Data
Apopka Florida Population in 2013: 45,587 (97% urban, 3% rural). Population change since 2000: +71.1%
Males: 22,614 (49.6%)
Females: 22,973 (50.4%)
Median resident age: 36.9 years
Florida median age: 41.5 years
Zip codes: 32703, 32712, 32776, 32798.
Apopka Zip Code Map
Estimated median household income in 2013: $58,344 (it was $43,651 in 2000)
Apopka: $58,344
Estimated per capita income in 2013: $25,197 (it was $19,189 in 2000)
Apopka city income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2013: $152,729 (it was $98,400 in 2000)
Apopka: $152,729
Mean prices in 2013: All housing units: $210,977; Detached houses: $231,591; Townhouses or other attached units: $128,177; In 2-unit structures: $91,278; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $94,520; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $125,095; Mobile homes: $49,399; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $45,628
Median gross rent in 2013: $1,029.
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By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | Let's crank up the old Catch Up app for today. We've been holding back on these few items, and give them life today.
ONE PERSON wrote with their outlook for 2017: "Keep your fingers crossed."
THERE'S ONE REASON we suggest that government may be looking up in DeKalb County: they have some new players in the game, which bodes well for them. All too often in recent years, DeKalb has been suffering through some bad governmental and political situations. One reason for our thoughts that DeKalb is on the up rise is because of the election of a most capable public official as their CEO: Michael Thurmond.
Over the years, in every elected and appointed position that he has held, Thurmond's work has been exemplary. We particularly remember when he was appointed as superintendent of DeKalb County schools, he quickly balanced the budget, which was out of whack by $14 million dollars. He soon had an $80 million surplus.
Impressed, we asked him what was his secret for balancing the budget so quickly. His answer: "First thing I did was read the budget." He found ways to quickly cut the excesses, and put the DeKalb schools on the road to recovery.
Thurmond is a graduate of Paine College (major in philosophy and religion), the University of South Carolina School of Law, and has studied at Harvard at the Kennedy School. He has been a Clarke County state representative, then was Georgia Labor Commissioner for three terms. He most recently was an attorney in private practice in Atlanta with Butler, Wooden and Peak.
FROM KAISERSLAUTEN, Germany, Larry Zani sends us this message of a program someone might want to apply for which might be a plum.
For all persons whose ancestry is from the Trentino region of northern Italy and are between the ages of 18 and 35 years of age, the province's government offers an exchange program which offers an excellent opportunity to spend a period of time in Italy.
- For more information, go to the English language website here. You can get the application form here. The deadline for application is 28 February. Wouldn't it be great if someone from Gwinnett got this chance!
BETSEY DAHLBERT AND PAUL ALLEN will soon will have the Lilburn distillery in full production by the springtime. Their focus market is Gwinnett and counties north of it. Betsey says their immediate marketing strategy is "We're in Gwinnett, you're in Gwinnett, drink our vodka!" They plan to use as many locally-produced ingredients and locally-purchased paraphernalia (even the bottles and labels) as possible. Their goal is for every place serving alcohol in Gwinnett to stock their products.
DOES IT BUG YOU when you hear a performer doing a pretty good job, and at the end the audience claps, hollers, whistles and stamps their feet like it was the performance of the century? We hear this reaction often when we think the artist did so-so, not stupendously great. After all, every act is not a show-stopper. Or is it merely that there are those in the audience who think every artist should get wild applause. Unfortunately, this can lead to giving the performer more credit than they should have. What's wrong with mere polite applause when the performer is not great?
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|Professional Automotive Repair Technical Discussions for May 3, 2010
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|2001 Audi Allroad Quattro 2.7L Alignment VIN: WAUYP54B31
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|1999 BMW 318ti 1.9L Misfire VIN: WBACG8335X
this car came in with a misfire and check engine light. the code was p0301 misfire #1. so i checked the plugs ,which were bosch platinums.the one in the #1 spot ohmed really high ,so i replaced the plugs and wires. wires had rot at the coil pack #4 cyl connect...
|2000 BMW 323Ci 2.5L Hesitation, Stall VIN: WBABM3343Y
a customer brought in this car and said that it would stall. to get it to restart he would shut off the key totally, and restart it. he said it would not respond to throttle input ,it would run rough and possible stall or clear up and run. problem is I cant ge...
|1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L fuel gauge VIN: WDB1290582
Hi All I have a SL500 it runs out of fuel,fuel gauge reads 1/4 tank .Gauge works ok on actuations.Pluged in new senor unit and operated it outside tank manually,with igition on engine off when senor moved from empty to full position readings ok.With engine run...
|2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 1.8L Ac Compressor VIN: WDBRF40J75
Ac compressor clutch is keep broken. Replaced compressor 3 times with original part. No metal inside ac system. I think something causing the ac compressor goes out. What can be the problem?
|1988 Porsche 924 S 2.5L Cooling Systems VIN: WPOAA0923J
Hello automotive brains. this car runs the cooling fans both at full blast ever sinds the replacement off thermostat heatervalve and lower cooland hose. Is it possible that the fans run full blast because of air in the system?Find it strange that even with the...
|2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8L Headlights VIN: 3VWSD29M71
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|2004 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4 Motion 2.8L Master Cylinder VIN: WVWTH63BX4
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|2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T 2.0L MIL Lamp on, Overboost VIN: 3VWMJ71K56
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|1975 BMW 3.0Si 3.0L low pedal
hey guys,the bmw is gone (for now,needs tons of work)i got 10 replies overnight.most relating to bleeding,which is what i asked fori was told to let it sit 24 hours.to gravity bleed with all three open,to pressure bleed with all 3 open and about every combinat...
|2002 BMW 745i 4.4L smokes VIN: WBAGL63482
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|2003 BMW Z4 3.0i 3.0L Unknown VIN: 4USBT33463
As many of you suggested, I replaced the expansion valve and this fixed the problem. I origanally thought the compressor was bad. thanks for all your replies...
|2003 BMW 330xi 3.0L starter VIN: WBAEW53463
Hello BMW Techs We replaced the ignition switch electrical portion, realign EWS but also found Fuse # 29 was burned, after doing this the car started fine, did not need to use another key. Thanks a lot for the advise.
|2002 Land Rover Freelander S 2.5L No Start VIN: SALNY22262
Thanks for the replies.Ecm fixed it. after having it programmed at Land Rover.Thanks for all the help Trouble codes: P1470, P1472, P1475, P1477.
|1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 2.3L Stall VIN: WDBDA28D9N
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|1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 4.3L Unknown VIN: WDBLJ70G0X
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|2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L fuel gauge VIN: WDBNG75J4Y
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I wanted to send you some recent pictures of Frisko. He is growing up fast (16 weeks) and is so much fun. He loves his walks and we can't keep him away from water…including his water dish. His paws get very warm here in Boise and so he loves to dip them in the cool water.
He learns so fast and when we are out in our yard (on a golf course) everyone stops to pet him and say how cute and well behaved he is…you should be proud of the puppies you are sending out in the world. We fell in love with him at 2 weeks old and continue to just adore him.
One of the pictures is with Stella when Terry brought her over for a play date.
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The two best prospects as position players that the Los Angeles Dodgers' farm system produced over the past several seasons, Corey Seager and Joc Pederson, were brought along slowly. Pederson, who will turn 25 three weeks into the 2017 season which will be his third full year in the majors, played full seasons in A+ Ball, AA Ball and Triple-A before his 2014 late season call-up. Corey Seager, the 2016 National League Rookie of the Year and whose birthday is the same week as Pederson's, turning 23, spent almost two full years playing Rookie league and low-A ball before the equivalent of a full season at A+, then parts of two season in AA, and just about a full year in Triple-A before his 2015 late
season call up. This is a pattern that has worked well for these two, and for the Dodgers. But will they break the pattern, and soon?
The next position player in line for regular duty in the majors, and potential stardom, is 21-year-old first baseman Cody Bellinger. While Bellinger has spent some time in the Rookie league and has had full seasons since in A+ and Double-A, his Triple-A experience consists of three games and 12 late season 2016 at bats. But, he has been extended a 2017 Major League Camp invite for Spring Training, and are the Dodgers actually thinking of having him skip Triple-A and stick with the Dodgers in 2017? The fact that in those 12 Triple-A at bats he hit three home runs, drove in six and batted .545. may have something to do with that thinking, as well as the following: A left-hand hitting first baseman and the heir-apparent to Adrian Gonzalez, likely after two more seasons when Gonzalez' contract is up, Bellinger has now also spent some time learning the outfield, and in 2015 played in center field in 31 games, and another 13 last season, plus 22 more in left or right. And, he has already impressed a lot of people last spring training.
While the Dodgers' outfield is unsettled except for center field where Peterson is entrenched, it is loaded with talent now from both sides of the plate after the signing this past week of Franklin Gutierrez to go along with Trayce Thompson (assuming he is healthy), Kike Hernandez, Scott Van Slyke, Rob Segedin and Yasiel Puig from the right side of the plate, and Andrew Toles and Andre Ethier from the left. But looking closer, only the latter two are left hand hitters like Bellinger, and Ethier is now 34 and is coming off a season lost to a broken leg, and while Toles played exceptionally well for the Dodgers over the season's last 12 weeks, the fact is that after some early success as a Tampa Bay prospect, he had unannounced problems that led to his release and his sitting out the entire 2015 season, during which time he worked in a supermarket. Signed by the Dodgers a year ago, he moved quickly through the farm season, reaching the majors with the team
by August. His on-field performance the rest of the season was sterling, but can he repeat that and are there other issues that could arise? That all said, there could be playing time for another left-hand hitting outfielder on the Dodgers' major league roster.
But there is a downside to all this. While Bellinger has shown the same type of home run power and run production as Seager and Pederson did in the minors (Minor League Home Runs and RBI: Seager 62 and 278, Pederson 84 and 271, and Bellinger 60 and 238 in around 400 less at bats than the other two), he has struck out at a higher rate and his overall minor league batting average, .267, is considerably lower than what Pederson, .303, and Seager, .307, achieved in the minors.
So, a big issue to watch in spring training is whether or not the 21-year-old Bellinger can jump from Double-A to the majors and get playing time in the already crowded Dodgers' outfield?


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Originally produced as a screen-print for Print Club London's Blisters 'The Sound Sessions' show back in 2014, Davey Podmore has recently decided to reimagine the print entitled 'Ch-Ch-Changes' and added a final layer to the print as a tribute to the legendary British singer and artist David Bowie. The print is an edition of 69; a print for every year of David Bowie's life.
Even though the print sold out shortly after it went online, I still think 'Ch-Ch-Changes 2016' is kind of a project that everybody should all know about. Not only did Podmore reproduce the print as a variant edition with a new layer added to the montage using the image Bowie had left us with, he also decided to give 100% of the proceeds to Cancer Research UK.
Davey Podmore is currently the Creative Director of a small but perfectly formed Design Agency, Artisan, in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
"Bowie was constantly changing, I thought this was a good way to visualise his evolution." – Davey Podmore.
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Electronics Repair Faq and Testimonials -Part 22
long time and happy new year, we are doing well in KENYA. i need help on this LCD monitor and i have seen this problem on Lcd Tv eg if I type the letter A on MS Word, there will be a shawdow A next to it.
HI Ibu,
Thanks and happy new year to you too. In your case if all the output voltages are good and stable then the problem is in the lcd panel. Try reflow the lcd controller/t-con board and if still the same then you may need to replace the LCD panel.
I did it Jestine!
Went last night to install and it fired up and ran.
It is a good feeling to finally fix 1 after trying to do just that for many months.
Remember when I told you that I wanted to learn about repairing automotive computers?
It was because of you that I decided to do it.
I have learned so much and a lot of that is because of you.
Told you that I appreciated you and all your efforts in helping me with my endless amount of questions. You have helped launch a new career.
Thank you my friend and teacher.
hi i got some ebooks from you and coming along fine.i am working on a sony cd player for a car and got a transistor (d2396).need to know the info on it like output volts.the only thing i know it i a positive transistor and if ican replace with identical one.thanks
HI Noah,
According to my databook the equivalent part number are: 2SD1273,2SD2092, 2SD2156 and 2SD2375.
Here is the spec:
Have a good day!
What I mean is what causes the bright dot in the center of crt tube when the display disappears?
Hi Boling
The dot can be caused by weak tube or the pc tube ground is not connected.
Hi I have a problem on a samsung 32 inch lcd .The problem is that the picture comes up for few seconds and then disappears all the voltages on the power supply are ok ,at first we suspected the invertor boards ,replaced it but does the same as the old one ,would the screen cause this problem ,but yet when you switch on the picture and sound are perfect ,any suggestions ,also the t panel seems ok .DB DULLABH
It could be one of the backlight have problem since you already replaced the inverter board.
hi mr yong
i need ask you about lg 26" tv lcd. i have a tv lcd moel lg rz.26lz50 first time work good after one or 2 h i have only voice and the picture gone and the display gone white. thank you
Hi Elmekki,
It could be the fault of the lcd panel or the t-con board. make sure the supply voltage to the t-con board is good. Check to see the output voltages from the power supply are good and stable.
Dear Sir ,
I got one atx power supply send in to repair with the complaint of no power , as i go throught it i found it got 5vdc at the stand line can you tell me which part of it i need to check cause at the primary side i can't located any faulty component . Just want to know can i replace the ic IFFR8M0249E with TL494 . Thanks
Hi Chong
I'm not sure about that part number but TL494 is equivalent to IR3M02.
Did you connect to the motherboard and test. Try follow the power " on" wire and see if it is coming from a transistor. if the transistor is leaky the power supply will not be turned on.
Hi Jestine,
Happy Chinese New Year to you.
My name is Chong and would like to seek your advice.
Actually, I'm looking into a voltage regulator that able to accept DC input from 12-48Volt and output as 10-24Volt.
Which option should be better, a standalone voltage regulator or to built 1 with Zener diode, resistor and etc?
I have zero knowledge on electronic and trying to figure out.
Look forward for your advice.
Thank you.
Hi Chong,
Thanks- try modify from this circuit below:
Voltage regulator is much better and stable than usign the zener diode circuit
The output is 1 ampere for LM317T IC
Jestine I am looking for a transistor #D2102 for a Precision television, but it is very difficult to find this transistor.
Do you know this transistor or another transistor which I can use?
Hi Tyrone,
According to my databook the equivalent part number are 2SD1585, 2SD1913 and A2SD1406.
HI George,
Selamat pagi sir Jestine,
You know the local greeting-that's great!
sir can yoiu pls help me how to diagnose CRT Monitor (AOC, product name: 7Vlr, Model no. 1770). The problem is Blur picture i already adjust the focus and still it is blur i can't read the letter very well, when i opened a document word. but before that the monitor have so many unsoldered joints , i resolder it because when the costumer bring it to me it is have a problem a no oscilation and after i resolder it become alive. the problem now is the blur picture. terima kasih tuan terlebih dahulu.
Blur picture is usually due to bad flyback or the picture tube but chances is very high on the flyback transformer.
HI Roselle,
I'm really thankful for the newsletters that you are sending me. It help me improve my skills in troubleshooting.
You are welcome!
I would just like to ask you something about the trouble of our tv. Would you know how to unlock a tv? What happened was, the tv has an option of TV LOCK and it was accidentally locked. Now, I could not even change the channel, can you help me? If you happen to have the diagram this is the model MX-TVS1414A.
Sorry i do not have a diagram and you need a combination of press buttons in the remote to unlock it. Sometimes a lack of supply voltage to the eeprom ic also could also show lock display.
Hello Jestine,
I do have a question for you. I am just starting out in electronic repair
and am slowly buying a few entry level test meters.
Recently I purchase a Honeytek A6013L capacitor tester. The unit has small
instructions and I research on internet but can not find answer. Question
being- the unit has 3 sockets for the probes, looking at the meter the far
left socket say + middle socket say – and far right say +. Can you please
explain why 3 sockets and which do I use.
Thank you and Bless your work
Ohio USA
HI Bart,
I have seen the photo and I'm also wondering why they need to put an extra socket on there. Make it easy-place the balck probe to – and the ed probe to either one of the +. Then test a good cap and read the value. After that do the same thing on another + socket. If the result are the same then you can use either one of the socket for measurement.
Sir, Good day… the color of the power LED is Red. But am glad to inform you that i got the trouble. It's the "Flyback Transformer". This is what happened; I keep on checking the voltage at the collector of the horizontal output transistor (it's almost 100V) and then i try to press the channel Up button, i had noticed that the voltage shoot-up a little bit and then back to 100V again. And so, i did think to check if there is an AC signal at the collector of the horizontal output and press the channel up button again, and there was but it goes back again to zero. And i had noticed also that every time i press the channel up button, the power LED indicator dimmed a little bit for around 2 to 3 seconds. And because of these I suspected the flyback, and without hesitation i did replaced it with a new one and then try to power on. I was happy when it start up…
Sir, i really appreciated so much your reply. I feel great that you respond to my email for help. And i share this little experience of mine for the hope that these may help…
Thank you so much Sir, God Bless and more power to you…
truly yours,
Hi Romeo,
Congratulation! I guess the bad flyback transformer did not feedback a signal to the CPU thus the cpu output a signal to trigger the red power led.
Hi Jestine,
I have a SANYO LCD TV where the screen goes from full blue, then full red and then green. I have checked the power supply rails and there all OK.I think the problem is on the main board. CODE: 17MB12-2. VESTEL Product.
I have saw on the internet a board with the code 17MB12-1. Do you know the difference between them? Is there anything else I should test?
Thanks in advance,
HI Bruno,
Sorry no info about the board but usually those code are referring to version. it could be upgrade of some parts that always have problem or the firmware. In your case, you need to find a way to enter the service mode because the symptom seems to be the LCD TV is running on a self test mode. Try eserviceinfo.com forum to see if anyone know how to enter the service code for this tv.
Good day sir, i hope you are not tired with our questions we know that we have no anything to reward you with this great work that you have done to us, only god will reward you may god bless you.
Sir, i have problem with this crt tv when i power it on you hear the starting sound of the tv but no display, i make voltage test i found all the secondry voltage is good only B+ is not good instead to get 125v but i get 65v, but something that give me surprise is that when i disconnect the B+ line to the playback transformer the B+ voltage increase to it's normal voltage i.e. 125v. So sir this means should i replace the playback transformer? Because i don't have esr meter or playback tester to test the playback transformer. Sir i hope you shall help me to solve this problem. Thanks.
Hi Mukthar,
If there is no components shorted in the flyback area like HOT, safety cap, horizontal yoke coil, secondary output diodes at flyback output pins then chances is very high the flyback have problem.
I am learning as I go (obviously). The DVD player is auto detect (100-230 VAC). As I have a second identical DVD player with the same power supply, I decided to compare test measurements. I have not used this player in years, and discovered that it also does not work (you get what you pay for — $35 US if I recall). The voltage on the primary filter cap on this unit also is 187 VDC. On this power supply, I do get voltage on the secondary outputs, although the voltage is incorrect. The 12 VDC reads 20 VDC (drops to 15.3 VDC under load) and the 5 VDC reads 3.4 VDC (drops to 2.43 VDC) under load. There are two bulging filter caps on the secondary side which both test bad on the ESR meter. I also discovered that the voltage oscillates between -0.7 and 1.2 VDC on the primary coil on the primary side in the second unit, whereas there is almost no voltage on the original unit. As a result, I am doubting my conclusion that the transformer is bad and leaning toward a defective switcher IC. I have ordered up 2 Viper22A's from DigiKey as well as some replacement caps, so we'll see. Some of my confusion may be due to a misunderstanding of the composition of the transformer. I had assumed that there was one primary and one secondary winding with taps (like an AC power transformer), but it appears that there are two independent windings for the primary and two independent windings for the secondary side. Is this correct?
In any event, I am enjoying the challenge and greatly appreciate your help. I also just discovered that you have an ebook on SMPS which I will be ordering this evening (I have learned a great deal from my previous purchase of your Testing Electronic Components ebook). Thanks again.
Hi Ned,
Usually after checking all the components to be good, the highest suspect is either the power ic or the transformer. But generally the smps transformer is quite reliable. In smps the primary side can have 2 windings. One is primary winding and the other is a secondary winding in primary side. As for secondary winding it can have one to 5 or 6 windings. By the way tanks for the support on my ebooks.
Hello Jestine,
I work on more recent types of component repair and probably stuff that leads technology. I have some questions about diagnosing power issues and or components in general, for what I do. The boards are work on are small PCB's from laptops with very small resistors, coils, caps, etc… I need to know how to do fault finding on these and do it quickly and be able to train new employes to expand. Please give some ideas or help with this, we have been in business for over 8 years in the is one store and 18 years in our other store, and unfortunately technology changes most of the stuff in your guide doesn't apply because this stuff is newer.
thanks best regards,
Hi Don.
Troubleshooting smd boards need different type of tools and test equipment. You need
smart tweezer to check on smd components
huntron tracker to compare between two identical boards
you need rework station too.
Lastly is your skill-the more you practice the better you are.
IN reading your book. I was trying to apply your technics to a repair that I am doing. The one where you use a 100 watt light bulb in series with the fuse. THe tv is a LG model# 47LG50-UA no power with a slow flashing red LED. When I connect the light bulb across the main fuse. I did remove the fuse and connect the light bulb. The light would come on dim for a few seconds and then go off, and not come back on. I have checked every component in the primary, and secondary section, and then replaced the power supply. THe new supply did the same thing. I also replaced the backlight invertor boards and still the same thing. I checked the 3.3 volts at the power button, and it was good One the power supply I have all the voltages that are suppose to be present. Since I installed a new power supply, I don't think it is the power supply. I followed the power button assembly to the main board, and found some missing voltages. I think the problem is on the main board, but my question is why is the light bulb not staying on? Your book doesn't cover Dim like and then it goes out. Any ideas?
Thank you
HI Dave,
A good power board the light should come on (sometimes dim and sometimes bright) and then will settle down to off. If the light bulb staying on then the power supply have shorted components. But then again it depends on the design. In your case when the power led is blinking one should check on the output voltages of the power supply. If it has good output voltage then the power supply is good and suspect a bad MCU in the mainboard. Power LED signal is coming from the MCU and if the MCU have problem the power LED will blinks.


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Last week, I had the privilege of taking Jacob with me to the Together for the Gospel Conference in Louisville, KY. Time nor space allows me to describe all that it meant to me, especially getting to share an experience like that with my son (and, hopefully, Andrew's time is coming, too!). I will say that one of the surreal moments I had as a father was following a tour group around as Jacob participated as a prospective student of Boyce College! Obviously, no decisions have been made, but as a two-time graduate of Southern Seminary (which is also home to Boyce), it was an odd feeling to be there in that capacity.
At the beginning of each T4G session, we spent time in worship. It's something you just have to experience to get a grasp of the sense of awe: 10,000 voices singing simple, often very old hymns, to the accompaniment of an extraordinarily gifted worship leader/pianist. I get excited and impatient when I think that's just a little bitty foretaste of heaven!
One of the hymns we sang has come to mean a great deal to me. It is a reminder of all God has done to secure me, both now and for eternity and I hope it can be a comfort and encouragement to you, regardless of the circumstances you face. Maybe today you need to be reminded — He will hold me fast!


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August 02, 2016 (Waterloo, ON) – The KW Youth Cycling Academy and the City of Waterloo hosted the first Grass Track cycling event at the Old Oak Park, Waterloo over the weekend. A total of 46 racers arrived to a perfectly manicured 250m track that provided, safe, fast and competitive racing on a new venue.
Local Professional cyclist, Ryan Aitcheson (Astellas Pro Cycling Team) the current Series points leader in the United States was on hand to meet the local youth who came out to the event. Aitcheson started racing as a 14 year old at the Forest City Velodrome and the KW Youth Cycling Academy, before there was an Academy.
The event saw 37 youth racers took to the track in 5 different ability based categories, 3 riders demonstrated the ability to grab hold of the Grass course and win all the races in their categories. Richie Elliott (Centurion New Wave – Barrie) was on the top step of the B category in 3 events, Findley (Kallisto-FCV pb Toyo Tires – Toronto) and Benin MacEwan (Lap dogs Cycling Club – Toronto) dominated the C and D categories respectively taking the top of the podium.
In the feature race of the day a 500m Wheel Race. The final 6 riders came to the start line, through a series of elimination races. The atheletes ranged in age from 12 – 17 years old… they all brought their "A" game to the Wheel Race final. The stagger (handicap) for the final was set up, and the riders dug deep and were on the rivet to the finish, in the end, Lucas Taylor (Kallisto-FCV pb Toyo Tires – London) on a Mountain Bike came away with the first Wheel Race on Grass.
This success of this initial event could turn into a 6 race series in 2017. 2 Clubs have expressed interest and more will be on board before September.
To find out more information about the KW Youth Cycling Academy (Kallisto-FCV Youth Team) go to the website here.


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On My Way Home
Label: mahogani
- Deep House
Mahogani Music represents the second label run by KDJ and launched in 2005.
An outspoken voice in the normally non-confrontational world of electronic dance music, Moodymann (Kenny Dixon jJr.) is committed to keeping a distinctly black imprint on techno and House. Moodymann worked at several Detroit record stores in the mid-nineties including a store owned by producer Blake Baxter. During the mid-nineties Kenny was also the resident DJ at the Detroit based Outcast Motorcycle Club. At that time he was known as "House".
After his first several releases on Planet E Records Kenny became quite popular in France and from there his popularity grew. Moodymann sound is a hybrid form of techno/house dance music arrived at via innovative use of reworked riffs, samples and grooves.
While he may frustrate people with his refusal to be interviewed and insistence on reminding people of the genre's origins, the soulfulness of his output is unquestioned. Utilizing classic soul and jazz samples, low-slung bass lines and an approach to drum programming that is diametrically opposed to the tendency to push the tempo faster and faster, he has achieved classic status thanks to gems like "Sunday Morning", "Shades of Jae", and his remix of Innerzone Orchestra's "People Make the World Go Round". Following years of 12" only releases, he compiled his best work on "Silentintroduction", one of the most celebrated albums of the late 90s.
Mahogani Music releases have been charted by Ryan Elliott, Massimo Di Lena, Roman Flügel, Soul Clap, Brothers' Vibe, Seuil, James What, Yakine, Sebo K, Kenneth Christiansen, Le Loup, Pär Grindvik, Paul Woolford, Radio Slave, Ian Pooley, Chris Carrier, Ada, Deetron, Session Victim, Sebo K, Sascha Dive, Kirk Degiorgio, Vakula, Prosumer.
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O'Halloran now feeling at home at Rangers after a difficult start
Rangers wideman Michael O'Halloran spent his first six months at Ibrox struggling to fit in. But now the pacey forward hopes to become a permanent fixture in Mark Warburton's line-up after finally finding his feet in Glasgow.
O'Halloran joined the Gers from St Johnstone back in January but found himself flitting in and out of the Light Blues' matchday squad because of form and eligibility.
Ahead of visiting Dundee today (12.15pm), he said: "It was disappointing last season when I came in because it was a little stop-start with me being cup-tied. It wasn't ideal.
"That's just part and parcel of what happens when you sign in January though. I always knew there was a possibility the club could do well in the cup and I'd have to miss out.
"But since I've come in, the boys have been fantastic. They welcomed me just as they have welcomed the other lads who have arrived this summer.
"I've got a good pre-season under my belt this time and the trip to America was good because it helped me gel with the boys a bit more.
"I'm loving every minute of it now and feel much more settled."
Rangers, meanwhile, have begun legal action against former chief executive Charles Green and Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley.
Belfast Telegraph
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