Open Post: Meredith Vieira’s Final Bow

There is an article in this month's "O" (Oprah)magazine on keratin hair treatments. The article says they are all dangerous and they don't recommend anyone get them.

www.petfinder.com - enter your zip code to find adoptable pets in your area.

www.animalrescuesite.com - click everyday to help feed animals in shelters.

Drugstore Garnier has a two-week straightening treatment that works wonders unless your hair is super curly.

It's really quite amazing.

Smooth and shiny for two weeks.

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GERONIMO!

OK, I just had an epiphany.

I went out to get cigarettes before, and I decided to go to a bar.

I've really only gone out with my family before, I was so brutalized in the small town I lived in before I moved to Austin once they found out I was a crazy, I've just been shutting myself up with my dogs.

It was interesting.

Lots of people talked to me, were friendly, and thought I was funny.

This bar had alot of mirrors, and I was looking into them and thinking, I don't recognize myself.

Not because I'm a candidate for The Biggest Loser, but I'm 20 lbs. overweight, have short hair because of my thyroid issues and have no frame of reference for how I should look, as I never go out and socialize.

It was so refreshing to just be in a social situation where people were nice.

I love Dlisted, but SOME people have been so mean to me here, I think it's really fucked me up.

I am going to lose weight, go out more, and while I won't date because I don't think it's fair to saddle a guy with a chronic illness (not to mention I don't want his kids), I hope I can become more social in a positive way.

I'm a nice, honest, funny person and it was great to be reminded of that!

Anyone else who might relate to this post, I am supportive.

Also, I love you, MK!

I will always read and post, I am just going to try to have more of a life.

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Fraggle - I'm a little ashamed to say that the reason I know anything about it is because of a case on Judge Joe Brown. Some woman was suing her former hairdresser for the cost of the treatment the plaintiff received from someone else, to fix what hairdresser #1/defendant had done. I wasn't watching it too closely, but all of a sudden Judge Joe jumped all over this woman, lecturing her about formaldehyde, so I googled.

Judge Joe Brown awarded the plaintiff $1, saying that the defendant did mess up, but the plaintiff was stupid in getting the treatment.

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howdareyou on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 12:06am.

Yikes. You know your shit! I had no idea about keratin treatments containing all of that toxic crap. UGH!

I remember some old-fashioned keratin ointments for hair back when I was younger... but, that whole "hazmat" type of treatment sounds like bad v00j00.

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@Hotmami - you're welcome. There are bound to be some treatments (keratin and otherwise) that are safe, so if you have a good hairdresser you trust, talk it over with him/her. I don't want to scare you off of them completely if it's something you want to try, esp since I'm only going by what I've read and heard; I just want you to be cautious. :)

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Submitted by Centaurious on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 11:58pm.

I know pugs are ugly, but he is beautiful to me! :)

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No way! Pugs are freakin' adorable!

@Centaurious - Have you tried anything like this? http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4304011

There's also a version of that tool for long-haired dogs, but I'm ASSuming that pugs are short-haired.

If your baby isn't uncomfortably hot and doesn't have matted hair, I don't see any reason to shave him. Then again, I refuse to have either of my cats declawed because I figure they have them for a reason.

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Submitted by howdareyou on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 12:06am.

Holy shit. Thanks,mama!

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And I threw us into the flames
Well, I felt something die,
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That was the last time,
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Submitted by Hotmami on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 8:10pm.

Submitted by becky n sydney on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 8:08pm.
@Hotmami
I was at the hairdressers this morning and asked about straightening treatments, she suggested 'Keratin Plus'. It's heat reactive (works when the blow dryer hits it) and lasts for at least 3 months. :)

Thank you! *smooches*
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Be very careful of the keratin treatments. I'm not totally up to speed on hair stuff, but I remember a few months back hearing about the Brazilian Keratin treatments containing formaldehyde. In addition, there were various keratin treatments advertising that they were safe and "formaldehyde-free" when either that wasn't the case, or they contained some other -aldehyde substance that was also carcinogenic.

In any event, if the hairdresser puts on a mask to apply it, that means you need one, too.

/butting in

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Merideth Viera is the perfect person to hire in media, because she gets sick of working after a couple of years and has to "take a break and smell the roses."

So you don't even need to think about firing her ass!

She should just thank her lucky stars she lucked into a high-paying career.

I would really have to think that places like Walmart frown severely on their employees taking breaks to smell anything, let alone the fucking roses.

OT: Has anyone every shaved a pug? My pug is shedding like a mofo. I talked to a guy today and said I didn't want to shave him because he would look ugly, and he just gave me "the look."

I mean, I know pugs are ugly, but he is beautiful to me! :)

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Rusty,

It's a fair question.

I'm not quite sure...I guess I'd have to wonder what would happen if people with heart disease didn't take their meds, or people with epilepsy, or people with cancer who refuse chemo.

Imo, we would all just be fulfilling our destinies, which would be survival of the fittest, and we wouldn't survive.

I, personally, could not survive without my medication, and I'm very thankful it is available.

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Submitted by Centaurious on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 11:00pm.

Thanks for info. Not to be a dick, but what would happen if you dint take it and just faced down life as is? If that question is utterly dickish, just ignore it.

I read your tale last nite about the annoying biddies in the theatre. Other than beating up the manager, you faced down a tough social sitch quite well.

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Rusty,

It is in the Valium and Xanax family.

It supposedly can be addictive, but I go on and off it all the time and have no side effects.

I don't know what happens if you are addicted and stop taking it.
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So Klonopin is for anxiety? Is it addictive? What happens if you quit it?

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KA,

Do you find it difficult to get off Klonopin?

I only take it as needed...sometimes I take 3 a day; sometimes I take 3 a week.

Just depending on what's going on in my life.

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GERONIMO!

Getting off the Klonopin right now. Kind of anxious about it. Ha.

Submitted by Evil_Cupcake on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 4:24pm.
Does anyone here ever watch Locked up Abroad? I can't believe how fucking dumb some people are!

We watch that show. I can't believe how stupid people are, and it's not like it's a ton of cash either. Did you see the one where the guys strapped the gold to themselves to get into Nepal? People are insane.

That's funny about Xanax being a palindrome.

I never noticed that; I'm a Klonopin girl, myself.

Xanax is also Casey Anthony's Zanny the Nanny, imo.

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I thought Abe Vigoda was Matt.
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Submitted by beb on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 7:04pm.
Haven't been on Prozac - for me, the only one that hasn't made Mr. Happy less-than- jovial is Buproprion (Wellbutrin). That handles the D, a little Lorazepam helps with the A.
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Xanax is tops. And it's also a palindrome ;)
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Re that story the other day about Posh and G. Ramsey at Gjelina and the staff declining her request for dressing on the side, the menu plainly says (as in original), "changes & modifications politely declined." (As well as "we support local, sustainable & organic practices whenever possible.")

That's their deal. You, the customer, go into the deal with eyes open. (Leaving with credit card groaning.)

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I've been following the Casey Anthony Trial for a while, too,and Yes,Casey Anthony is cold and calculating and should serve life behind bars.
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Submitted by becky n sydney on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 8:08pm.
@Hotmami
I was at the hairdressers this morning and asked about straightening treatments, she suggested 'Keratin Plus'. It's heat reactive (works when the blow dryer hits it) and lasts for at least 3 months. :)

Thank you! *smooches*

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I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
Well, I felt something die,
Cause I knew that
That was the last time,
The last time
-Adele

@Hotmami
I was at the hairdressers this morning and asked about straightening treatments, she suggested 'Keratin Plus'. It's heat reactive (works when the blow dryer hits it) and lasts for at least 3 months. :)

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Submitted by mike on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 7:07pm.

Watch the lorazepam. It's very easy to develop a tolerance (which means it's difficult to quit). More so that the other benzos.

Thanks Mike - I've been pretty careful about that, only using it when really necessary. I've barely started the new script and am up for a refill.

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"Taylor has an unfair advantage. Bitch never has to buy lube since her eyes are greasier than the peen of the lone top at a gay orgy." - MK

Is Nintendo that down-and-out that they need to create a knock-off song to hawk their wares?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5cxvCgH3xM

vs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnET4RKXx5k

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"Taylor has an unfair advantage. Bitch never has to buy lube since her eyes are greasier than the peen of the lone top at a gay orgy." - MK

Submitted by beb on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 7:04pm.

Watch the lorazepam. It's very easy to develop a tolerance (which means it's difficult to quit). More so that the other benzos.

Submitted by catholicschoolgirl on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 6:11pm.

The anxiety is much, much better, thanks for asking. The Prozac has been a godsend. I know people on here have reported terrible side-effects, but I've found that it's not only eased the depression and anxiety, but it's cut my appetite in half and I'm sleeping more soundly. I'm grateful to my doctor for prescribing it, and am trying to implement the lifestyle changes she also told me I needed to do (cut down on sugar, caffeine, exercise more, and try to meditate or take 20 minutes or so a day to sit quietly and decompress). The last suggestion has been the best - I'm always working, running from place to place, etc and never took the time to sit and catch my breath. I love to take about 15 minutes before I go to bed and sit on my couch and look out at my yard. It's very calming and satisfying.

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CSG - that is so great to hear as a fellow D&A sufferer. Haven't been on Prozac - for me, the only one that hasn't made Mr. Happy less-than- jovial is Buproprion (Wellbutrin). That handles the D, a little Lorazepam helps with the A.

"Taylor has an unfair advantage. Bitch never has to buy lube since her eyes are greasier than the peen of the lone top at a gay orgy." - MK

Submitted by catholicschoolgirl on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 6:11pm.
Submitted by Callie on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 6:02pm.

@CSG - Thanks for the suggestions! Right now I just try to lay flat on my desk when he walks by or wear a big jacket.

How is your anxiety?? I was thinking about it the other day when you posted in another thread. I hope you are OK.
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Callie - just protect yourself when the douche is around.

The anxiety is much, much better, thanks for asking. The Prozac has been a godsend. I know people on here have reported terrible side-effects, but I've found that it's not only eased the depression and anxiety, but it's cut my appetite in half and I'm sleeping more soundly. I'm grateful to my doctor for prescribing it, and am trying to implement the lifestyle changes she also told me I needed to do (cut down on sugar, caffeine, exercise more, and try to meditate or take 20 minutes or so a day to sit quietly and decompress). The last suggestion has been the best - I'm always working, running from place to place, etc and never took the time to sit and catch my breath. I love to take about 15 minutes before I go to bed and sit on my couch and look out at my yard. It's very calming and satisfying.

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That is great! I know that people hate meds but they can be a godsend. It sounds like you have a good doctor who is treating you holistically. I'm so glad you are feeling better. You sounded pretty much like you were at your wits end when you posted about it.

ETA: The guy gives me major date rape vibes, so I try to avoid him.

Submitted by Callie on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 6:02pm.

@CSG - Thanks for the suggestions! Right now I just try to lay flat on my desk when he walks by or wear a big jacket.

How is your anxiety?? I was thinking about it the other day when you posted in another thread. I hope you are OK.
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Callie - just protect yourself when the douche is around.

The anxiety is much, much better, thanks for asking. The Prozac has been a godsend. I know people on here have reported terrible side-effects, but I've found that it's not only eased the depression and anxiety, but it's cut my appetite in half and I'm sleeping more soundly. I'm grateful to my doctor for prescribing it, and am trying to implement the lifestyle changes she also told me I needed to do (cut down on sugar, caffeine, exercise more, and try to meditate or take 20 minutes or so a day to sit quietly and decompress). The last suggestion has been the best - I'm always working, running from place to place, etc and never took the time to sit and catch my breath. I love to take about 15 minutes before I go to bed and sit on my couch and look out at my yard. It's very calming and satisfying.
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@CSG - Thanks for the suggestions! Right now I just try to lay flat on my desk when he walks by or wear a big jacket.

How is your anxiety?? I was thinking about it the other day when you posted in another thread. I hope you are OK.

Submitted by Callie on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 4:55pm.

Thanks guys. He always stares creepily at my tits like I'm not even there. I just had this weird feeling because he was talking to me with his phone aimed at me and was looking into the phone and not at me. Auugh!

I hope his wife finds the pictures.
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Callie - the next time he has his phone out, tell him that you're thinking about upgrading your phone and ask if you can look at his. Check the model and carrier and then look it up online to see if there's a mute camera function.

Or, if you have balls, steal his phone when he leaves it lying around and check the photo album. If your tits are on there, delete them. Or forward them to his wife (ala Jen Garner sending Blake Lively's boob shots to the media, you know she did that).

OR - you can just piss in his coffee. Any one of these options should be satisfying. Good Luck!

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EEG - Are you here?

Submitted by Callie on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 4:40pm.
All knowledgeable D-listers,

Is there such a thing as a camera phone that doesn't flash or make a sound when taking a picture?? Because I think one of the bosses where I work took a picture of my tits if so.

If it's an older cell phone, definitely.

Submitted by jerseygirl17 on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 4:58pm.

Well, you know what they say about women in groups having the same cycle. I'm two days prior, which is actually worse. I'll try to control myself LOL

LOL - it's not just the women...it seems like some boys' peens disappeared overnight too. Revenge of the dick gobbler?

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Callie: Yes, sorry.

Also: RENO 911 ! That's where the vid is from.

It's not real! I saw that video awhile ago and thought it was real too. It's from a movie..... I'll try and google to see if I can get the name.

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Submitted by Stoney on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 4:09pm.
Perfect jill! LOL

Kick ballchange, step clap!

*dies laughing*

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Submitted by beb on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 4:55pm.

Why do I feel like everyone is on the rag today?
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Well, you know what they say about women in groups having the same cycle. I'm two days prior, which is actually worse. I'll try to control myself LOL
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Submitted by ritzyroxie on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 4:45pm.
@evil_cupcake

What morons! I'm too afaid to bring tchotchkes back from my vacations to Branson. Imma get all over this shit show. Thanks! *gets side eyes ready*

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Hahahaha! Branson!

Shit, I was skeered to drink underage on a plane years ago, cannot imagine trafficking kilos of HEROIN in a fucking Samsonite from Bangkok to L.A on an Australian passport.

The dude now is in deep trouble! They just opened his suitcase!

You will love this show. I am hooked!

Thanks guys. He always stares creepily at my tits like I'm not even there. I just had this weird feeling because he was talking to me with his phone aimed at me and was looking into the phone and not at me. Auugh!

I hope his wife finds the pictures.

Why do I feel like everyone is on the rag today?

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"Taylor has an unfair advantage. Bitch never has to buy lube since her eyes are greasier than the peen of the lone top at a gay orgy." - MK

Submitted by Callie on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 4:40pm.
All knowledgeable D-listers,

Is there such a thing as a camera phone that doesn't flash or make a sound when taking a picture?? Because I think one of the bosses where I work took a picture of my tits if so.
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Callie - I had an old Samsung Gravity phone and there was no way anyone could tell when I used the camera on it.
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I hate flashmobs. Chicago thugs have brought wilding back during the past few weeks to attack innocent people en masse. New Mayor Emanuel said he's reassigning hundreds of cops and prosecuting every piece of shit id'd in these cases. Good Luck with that.

OT: nice to see Abe V took a break from ferrying souls across the river Styx to celebrate Meredith's final performance.

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@evil_cupcake

What morons! I'm too afaid to bring tchotchkes back from my vacations to Branson. Imma get all over this shit show. Thanks! *gets side eyes ready*

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Submitted by Callie on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 4:40pm.

On the IPHONE4 you can turn off the flash and if the sound is off it will not make a click when the picture is taken. I use this to take pictures of crazy people on the streets of NYC. Sorry to hear that your boss may be a prick.

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All knowledgeable D-listers,

Is there such a thing as a camera phone that doesn't flash or make a sound when taking a picture?? Because I think one of the bosses where I work took a picture of my tits if so.

Submitted by ritzyroxie on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 4:25pm.
@evil_cupcake

No, but I want too. Is it Amanda Knox 2.0?

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It's a weekly series about idiots, usually American, British or Austalian, going to foreign counties and deciding it would be a super swell idea to traffic drugs. They get caught and then they take you through the whole time from them going to court to their years in prison.

Yesterday they had on a British woman who took a friend with her to Peru, he was totally unaware she was going to pick up Coke. They get busted and he, innocent, ends up doing over a year in prison. She got 7 yrs.

Today they have on a dumb fuck from Australia who decides that he will traffic heroin from Bangkok, and also traffic a few whores. What a dumb ass!

I think it is on National Geo. channel. I am watching it on the Audience channel on Directv right now.

@evil_cupcake

No, but I want too. Is it Amanda Knox 2.0?

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-nomeadooha

*Adds L'il Tree in Ponderosa Pine scent to ensemble*

OK my daughter should be home any second so I can finally shower and start getting ready. Really going to have to scramble.

Does anyone here ever watch Locked up Abroad? I can't believe how fucking dumb some people are!