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After write-in votes counted, Josh Gertz confirmed on Oak Park and River Forest School Board
2025-04-23 22:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
The write-in campaign of David Schaafsma for a seat on the Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 Board of Education came up short as Schaafsma ended up 919 votes behind fourth place finisher Josh Gertz in the battle for the fourth seat in the April 1 School Board election.The write-in vote count was posted April 16 on the Cook County Clerks election results website.Gertz ran on a slate with Nate Mellman while Schaafsma ran with what became a slate of Fred Arkin, Kathleen Odell and Audrey Williams-Lee. The defeat of Schaafsma was the only defeat in what was otherwise a very successful April 1 election for progressive activists in Oak Park.According to tallies released April 16, Schaafsma received 4,603 write in votes while Gertz received 5,522 votes. Newcomer Odell led the field with 9,691 votes according to still unofficial returns while Williams-Lee finished second with 9,278 votes and Arkin third with 8,817 votes. Mellman received 5,361 votes, running 161 votes behind h...
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The Best Skincare Face Masks of All Time
2025-04-23 19:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process.Face skincare masks are a key step in most professional spa facials for a reason they can quickly infuse concentrated ingredients into skin to address a laundry list of issues (dryness, acne, irritation, and more) and deliver almost any benefit (firming, brightening, purifying, the list goes on) that your skin needs. Best of all, you can get the complexion-boosting effects of a face mask at home, too, at any budget.Do face masks really help your skin? Yes, they can. "At-home treatments such as face masks work with consistent long-term use," says Joyce Imahiyerobo-Ip, M.D., a dermatologist in Dedham, Massachusetts. Incorporate one into your regimen once or twice per week by applying it on your clean, dry face, avoiding the eyes and mouth (unless the mask is made for those areas). Remove it per packaging instructions,...
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First Tattoo? Essential Pre-Inking Checklist for Beginners
2025-04-23 19:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
Getting your first tattoo is exciting, but it's also somewhat overwhelming. From picking the right design to understanding what goes into aftercare, there is a lot to consider. This article is going to try and give you some useful tips and a simple checklist, so your journey in getting tattooed will be smooth and enjoyable.Choose the Right Tattoo DesignChoosing the appropriate tattoo design is one of the most important aspects in the procedure. Here are some important things to think about:Different Styles of TattoosFirst, familiarize yourself with the variety of tattoo styles, which can greatly influence your decision:Traditional: These are characterized by bold lines and bright colors. Classic iconic imagery could range from roses to skulls, from anchors to everything else.Realism: This style expresses real images much like photographs. Realism is excellent for portrait work or detailed scenes.Tribal: These tattoos usually include geometric patterns and are performed with black ink....
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