Eric's Autos: The Case Against Driver's Licenses
Ever stop to reflect how peripheral the driving part of a driver's license is. Because, of course, a driver's license is in fact our national ID card. An actual road test on an actual road, in traffic - not the perfunctory drive around the cones in the DMV parking lot (and even that is only required of new/first-time applicants in most states) preceded by a sixth-grade-level written (well,... You can't open a bank account, cash a check, visit the doctor, vote, board an airplane or even get a job without one. Eric's Autos: The Case Against Driver's Licenses Eric Peters. If it were not, "driver's licenses" would not be linked to one's Social. It's extremely hard to function in modern society without this national ID card - even if you never get behind the wheel of an automobile. If it were merely a driver's license, the main issue would be whether we're sufficiently competent to get behind the wheel. That little plastic laminated card you've got in your wallet or purse - you know, the state's permission slip for operating a motor vehicle....
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Day 7 of the Juice Fast
The last time I went to the blood bank (early January) they turned me away because my iron levels were a wee bit low. I’ve a hairdresser’s appointment to go to, then a blood bank donation. On a side note, my skin – the parts that are not zits – looks soft and clear, not as dry and dull as it was before, where no matter how often I exfoliated, I still had a tendancy to flakes of dry skin. I’ll have to put the juice in a jar (classy) cos I need my water bottle to hold water this time. Of course I’ve felt hungry before, it just went away if I drank water or tea or juice. I’ve also been using coconut oil as a moisturiser this week because I used up my usual moisturiser. I’ve got a fair bit of walking to do to get around about 90 mins in total. Today I felt a bit more hungry then the other days. I’m also thinking how I”m going to carry juice around with me in the morning plus water.
Sep 11, 2009 by Lovelife909 | Posted in Other - Skin & Body
How do I get rid of my zits?
How do I get rid of my zits fasssssttttttt I have a party to go to next week and I have zits on my nose and cheeks and there huge!!!!!! Plzzzzzzzzzz help thank you
Here are some tips that won't break the bank and will get you to a clean, healthy face forever [if you keep it up]:
1. Don't sleep with products on your face. Your face needs to breathe at night, especially if you wear a lot of makeup during the day. So wash your pillowcases [excess oils and dirt can build up on them and get on your face at night], and pull all of your hair out of your face right before you go to sleep. Pin your bangs out of your face [if you have bangs]. Don't put on ANY products at all while you sleep, not even moisturizer.
2. Got blackheads? Use a lemon. Seriously, that's all you need. Cut a lemon in half and then squeeze a half gently to loosen up some of the juice. Then rub the lemon directly on your skin all over your face. Don't leave it on for more than 30 seconds, though- it's very strong. And don't pair it with acne medications that contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide as the two may be too strong for your skin.
3. Want to shrink zits without irritating your skin? You can do this without even leaving your house. I have developed and used a facial mask that works wonders with inexpensive items you can find in your kitchen. Grab a handful of mint leaves, and chop them up into teeny tiny pieces, then grind them together in a bowl. Then add one beaten egg white, a half of a banana, and mash it all together. Apply it all over your face and let it dry, then rinse it off with lukewarm water and pat your face dry. Your pores are noticeably smaller and tighter, your zits are less red and inflamed, and your face smells wonderful and feels refreshed.
How much did you spend to do all this? Probably nothing. I'd recommend doing steps 2, 3, and then 1. As in, use the lemon to clear blackheads before the mask, and do this as a part of your nightly routine before bed. Then sleep with your hair pulled back out of your face and on clean pillowcases.
Hope this helped! Sorry it was so long!
selina j | Sep 11, 2009
Sophia | Sep 11, 2009
A good product to get rid of zits is: "Clearasil Ultra Cleansing Pads".
They are great, and get rid of zits within 2-3 days.
Jennifer | Sep 11, 2009
Arbonne! e-mail me! i know what you need to use, i use it and i never have zits anymore.
xfoxylady_x | Sep 11, 2009
Use a tea tree product on them it will dry them up quickly and therfore they will go faster a good product is Superdrugs own tea tree brand or the Body shops tea tree blemish stick which you can find on their website here:
http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/_en/_gb/sea rch/search.aspx?Search=tea tree&orderdesc=true
Lady Henry | Sep 11, 2009
Clearskin Immediate Response SPOT Treatment and Cleanser by AVON. It will clear it up almost overnight. It was a lifesaver for me because I was going to take pics and got a huge zit on my face. The clearskin stuff got rid of it really fast. It wasn't really noticeable either (my zit). Both products are $2.99 each at www.youravon.com/mariannhenry
Snowflake | Sep 11, 2009
THIS IS MY LONG ANSWER FOR ALL OILY SKIN/ACNE PROBS...TRYING TO COVER ALL I KNOW ABOUT ACNE/SPOT PROBLEMS FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE...SO HOPEFULLY THERE'LL BE SOMETHING HERE TO HELP!!! SOME MIGHT NOT BE RELEVANT DEPENDING ON YOUR SEX BUT I HOPE SOMETHING'LL BE HERE FOR YOU!
I'm 35 and I still get spots/pimple clusters from time to time and even when they go, they leave reddish marks for ages and my skin looks blotchy.
I use clean and clear or neutrogena clear skin - both contain salicylic acid which prevents breakouts and gradually evens the skin tone out too. And crazy as it sounds - the toothpaste things works! Put on a blob at night and put a bit of tissue over it so it doesn't make a mess. I dunno how it works but it does!
Any female with spots I'd recommend trying dianette or yasmin contraceptive pills because if it's hormonal, that can sort out the kind of hormonal pimples you might get monthly!
Be careful what products you use in your hair if it's long - certain conditioners have causes me to break out at times.
Also I'd recommend taking a 100% multi vitamin/mineral complex and Omega 369 oils every day because that ensures you're getting the right nutrition and also, the omega oils improve blood flow.
It's an 'old wives tale' type rememdy - but a spoonful of cider vinegar and honey in hot water 3 times a day is meant to help EVERYTHING. It tastes nice too...kinda like honey and lemon X
Also...keep your hydration right by drinking plenty of water, avoiding caffeine and alcohol and too much salt!
Another suggestion is the scrub you can get called 'resurface' or something like that - made by L'oreal. You only use it a couple of times a week (and use at night because it makes your face red!). It really works not just with the colouring but also the texture - smoothes it back out. It comes with it's own moisturiser which I don't use but I use the
Nov 09, 2010 by Matt B | Posted in Other - Music
I need a song that represents who I am?
I need to come up with a song that describes who I am as a person. I am really mellow and relaxed, but I set high goals and I am determined to reach them by working really hard. I am also a pretty quiet person. I am open to anything but preferably something from the rock genre. Thanks!
Awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome...
I don't necessarily need to be here for this...
I'm gonna keep the headphones though...
Mother fucker I'm awesome!
No you're not, dude don't lie
I'm awesome!
I'm drivin around in my mom's ride
I'm awesome!
A quarter of my life gone by
And I met all my friends online
Mother fucker I'm awesome!
I will run away from a brawl
I'm awesome!
There's no voicemail, nobody called
I'm awesome!
I can't afford to buy eight balls
And I talk to myself on my Facebook wall
You know my pants sag low (low)
Even though (though) that went out of style
Like ten years ago (go)
Spose, I got the swagger of a cripple
I got little biceps,
Getting fatter in the middle
And lyrically I'm not the best :)
Physically the opposite of Randy Moss and yet
So preposterous
Feel the awesomeness, the most obnoxious
Guest up at the sausage fest
Oh yes!
The girls are repulsed
So I hide in my hood like i'm joining a cult
Uh Uhh
I'm as nervous as my cattle dirty curtis
All my writtens are bitten and
All my verses are purchased
Me? I'll never date an actress
Got too many back zits
Plus my whole home aroma is cat piss
Every show i do is poorly promoted and if you like this,
It's cuz my little sister wrote it
I'm awesome!
No you're not, dude don't lie
I'm awesome!
I'm drivin around in my mom's ride
I'm awesome!
A quarter of my life gone by
And I met all my friends online
Mother fucker I'm awesome!
I will run away from a brawl
I'm awesome!
There's no voicemail, nobody called
I'm awesome!
I can't afford to buy eight balls
And I talk to myself on my Facebook wall
I'm awesome
| Nov 09, 2010
swimmer4life | Nov 09, 2010
Awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome...
I don't necessarily need to be here for this...
I'm gonna keep the headphones though...
Mother fucker I'm awesome!
No you're not, dude don't lie
I'm awesome!
I'm drivin around in my mom's ride
I'm awesome!
A quarter of my life gone by
And I met all my friends online
Mother fucker I'm awesome!
I will run away from a brawl
I'm awesome!
There's no voicemail, nobody called
I'm awesome!
I can't afford to buy eight balls
And I talk to myself on my Facebook wall
You know my pants sag low (low)
Even though (though) that went out of style
Like ten years ago (go)
Spose, I got the swagger of a cripple
I got little biceps,
Getting fatter in the middle
And lyrically I'm not the best :)
Physically the opposite of Randy Moss and yet
So preposterous
Feel the awesomeness, the most obnoxious
Guest up at the sausage fest
Oh yes!
The girls are repulsed
So I hide in my hood like i'm joining a cult
Uh Uhh
I'm as nervous as my cattle dirty curtis
All my writtens are bitten and
All my verses are purchased
Me? I'll never date an actress
Got too many back zits
Plus my whole home aroma is cat piss
Every show i do is poorly promoted and if you like this,
It's cuz my little sister wrote it
I'm awesome!
No you're not, dude don't lie
I'm awesome!
I'm drivin around in my mom's ride
I'm awesome!
A quarter of my life gone by
And I met all my friends online
Mother fucker I'm awesome!
I will run away from a brawl
I'm awesome!
There's no voicemail, nobody called
I'm awesome!
I can't afford to buy eight balls
And I talk to myself on my Facebook wall
I'm awesome
May 28, 2010 by | Posted in Atlanta
How do I find a legit modeling agency in Atlanta?
I have been to 2 "agencies" and they both weren't legit!! I am seriously trying to take my modeling career serious but I feel i shouldnt have to pay for anything. Am i wrong?
"american born east indian" is dead wrong. you NEVER pay a deposit. you need to do a lot of research if you have any modeling potential, before you try to submit to agencies. you NEVER pay a REAL agency up front- EVER. an agency that asks you for a single penny before they actually sign you
(meaning you have to beat out tens of thousands of tall, beautiful girls), and you get PAID work. one thing you ALWAYS have to pay for is your comp card- no agency will pay for that for you, so you will have to spend about $1,000+ for that no matter what. atlanta is not a big modeling city, so there are more illegitimate companies out there than real agencies. however, its easy to find legit agencies, just using google- its the knowledge of the industry you really need to brush up on. first off, ALL legit agencies have a height requirement, measurements requirement and size requirement. they are incredibly competitive and brutal- if you walk into an open call and are under 5'8", larger than size 4, have say, a pear shape, a crooked nose, a few zits, etc etc etc, theyll say so right in front of a room full of other wannabe models. they are totally harsh and dont care if they hurt your feelings. there are straight models, who must be at least 5'8" (preferably taller), a size 2 or 4, maximum and have measurements within an inch of 33" (bust)- 24" (waist)- 34" (hips), as well as very long legs.in addition, you need to have perfect skin and teeth and have a very symmetrical, strong face. then there are plus size models, who have to be 5'9"-6", have perfect proportions, perfect skin and wear a size 10-18. their faces have to be exceptionally beautiful and even though some plus girls are overweight, their faces are structured- it photographs better. judging just from your profile pic, you dont have a fashion model look, so id say your option would maybe be commercial modeling. most girls have the wrong impression of what commercial modeling
docbritt | May 28, 2010
AMERICAN BORN EAST INDIAN >;) | May 28, 2010
Well, at some point or another, you will have to pay a deposit. Now days it is so hard to become a model or actress because there are many businesses that make massive profits doing this. What I would do is wait until you get noticed or try a different approach. What I mean by this is try to get into your school's drama or plays and see if a scout notices you. This is by far the best way to get anywhere if you say that modeling agencies are not legit.
Meredith | May 28, 2010
I am not familiar with the agencies in Atlanta, but I used to do public relations for one of the world's biggest modeling agencies, in NY.
The rule of thumb is this: legitimate agencies earn their money through commissions. If they're charging for pictures and other things, they're not making enough in commissions to cover their salary and overhead, thus, they're not getting their models enough (or any) work!
Are you a teenager? Are you at least 5'9"? Are you photogenic? Send clear snapshots -- a headshot and a body shot -- to the agencies that you find around town. See what kind of bites you get. Again, if they want you to buy anything, my advice is "don't." Remember, it's a tough business to break in to. Know when you've given it the best shot , and when it's time to move on to other endeavors.
docbritt | May 28, 2010
"american born east indian" is dead wrong. you NEVER pay a deposit. you need to do a lot of research if you have any modeling potential, before you try to submit to agencies. you NEVER pay a REAL agency up front- EVER. an agency that asks you for a single penny before they actually sign you
(meaning you have to beat out tens of thousands of tall, beautiful girls), and you get PAID work. one thing you ALWAYS have to pay for is your comp card- no agency will pay for that for you, so you will have to spend about $1,000+ for that no matter what. atlanta is not a big modeling city, so there are more illegitimate companies out there than real agencies. however, its easy to find legit agencies, just using google- its the knowledge of the industry you really need to brush up on. first off, ALL legit agencies have a height requirement, measurements requirement and size requirement. they are incredibly competitive and brutal- if you walk into an open call and are under 5'8", larger than size 4, have say, a pear shape, a crooked nose, a few zits, etc etc etc, theyll say so right in front of a room full of other wannabe models. they are totally harsh and dont care if they hurt your feelings. there are straight models, who must be at least 5'8" (preferably taller), a size 2 or 4, maximum and have measurements within an inch of 33" (bust)- 24" (waist)- 34" (hips), as well as very long legs.in addition, you need to have perfect skin and teeth and have a very symmetrical, strong face. then there are plus size models, who have to be 5'9"-6", have perfect proportions, perfect skin and wear a size 10-18. their faces have to be exceptionally beautiful and even though some plus girls are overweight, their faces are structured- it photographs better. judging just from your profile pic, you dont have a fashion model look, so id say your option would maybe be commercial modeling. most girls have the wrong impression of what commercial modeling
Zits Bank - Bookshelf
Creator: Woodberry Poetry Room (Harvard College Library) | Literary Criticism - 2007
In the book's final section, Zits finds himself back in the bank, his guns loaded but nobody dead. Having witnessed so much carnage, he's now at a crossroads, forced to confront his own anger and loneliness. Although situating itself in ...
273 pages
Creator: Barbara Haworth-Attard | Family & Relationships - 2009-02
Mom works in a bank as a teller. About three years ago she began to take night classes to “better” herself. Translation: “Get out of the house before I go stark raving mad.” These days it is Psychology 101.
Publisher: Flux
About this book
"Let's buy you some boobs," she said. Thanks to a freakish act of generosity on the part of her older sister, fourteen-year-old Teresa Tolliver is starting tenth grade with a brand-new bra—and the "womanly profile" she's always wanted. Maybe now she can finally attract the eye of her obsessive crush, Achingly Adorable Adam. Boys like big boobs, right? Or maybe they just are big boobs. But Teresa's bust isn't the only part of her that could use a lift; a panicked fear of falling to the bottom of the high school social hierarchy has left her self-confidence a little flat, too. Meanwhile, her soon-to-be married sister is a shrieking bridezilla, her grandfather is starting to show scary signs of dementia, and someone in the house is pregnant. By the end of the year, Teresa's ego is starting to feel as battered and worn as her air bra. Will either make it out intact? Or will they both end up popped and lopsided? "Barbara Haworth-Attard has crafted a juicy romp through the mind of an uncertain,...
304 pages
Creator: Dean Rader | History - 2011-04-01
The hyperjumping first occurs when Zits is about to open fire on a random group of people in a random bank in contemporary Seattle. Driven to this act of “ justice” by Justice, a boy Zits befriended (Justice had busted him out of jail), ...
Publisher: University of Texas Press
About this book
From Sherman Alexie's films to the poetry and fiction of Louise Erdrich and Leslie Marmon Silko to the paintings of Jaune Quick-To-See Smith and the sculpture of Edgar Heap of Birds, Native American movies, literature, and art have become increasingly influential, garnering critical praise and enjoying mainstream popularity. Recognizing that the time has come for a critical assessment of this exceptional artistic output and its significance to American Indian and American issues, Dean Rader offers the first interdisciplinary examination of how American Indian artists, filmmakers, and writers tell their own stories.Beginning with rarely seen photographs, documents, and paintings from the Alcatraz Occupation in 1969 and closing with an innovative reading of the National Museum of the American Indian, Rader initiates a conversation about how Native Americans have turned to artistic expression as a means of articulating cultural sovereignty, autonomy, and survival. Focusing on figures such...
Most people have their 15 minutes of fame and today the owner of PopThatZit.com had his! Chris Azzari, creator of the PopThatZit.com appeared on Tyra Banks show.
HYPE Model New York Relax Deze New Yorker is een bijzonder model Net zoals de originele 2 zits en 3 zits bank is ook Model New York Relax een comfortabele en aangename bank De chaise longue loopt door tot en met de buitenzijde van de armlegger waardoor hij een
According to msnbc.com, a new variant of the notorious bank account-stealing Zeus Trojan known as ZitMo, or "Zeus-in-the-Mobile," has been discovered on Android smartphones.
De rekeninghouders bij de ING treffen het weer niet. Alweer blijkt de site niet bereikbaar te zijn. Klantvriendelijkheid is weer eens ver te zoeken bij deze bank. Verdorie ING, geef die dikke bazen eens wat minder bonus.
PopThatZit.com, one of the nastier sites on the internet, Owner Chris Azzari will be on the Tyra Banks Show
