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intro:0:00 product over view:0:41 Usage video:1:25 Results: 2:28 Price: 5 ct. $10 USD 15 ct. $22 USD (prices may vary by retailer.) I was recently gifted 5 sample packs of Bliss Incredipeel 10% Glycolic acid peel pads. The pads are a nice size. They have enough peel to cover your face. This peel is to be used overnight. You apply […]
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I was selected to test two products from Bzzagent this week. Kiehl’s product info The Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Eye Cream can be used on the eye area twice a day. The cream can be used on the following areas: brow bone area, eyelid, outer corners, and under-eye. You can learn more about the product by visiting the link below.https://www.kiehls.com/skincare/eye-creams-and-serums/super-multi-corrective-anti-aging-eye-cream/WW0184KIE.html Pur
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intro:0:00 product overview:1:15 Display settings video:1:36 alarm without light video:2:08 mood light video:2:22 energizing light wakeup video:2:49 App overview video:3:44 Lighting settings and tones using app:6:01 Cons and final thoughts:11:32 Price: $89 to $90 USD (price will vary by retailer) The Beurer wake up lamp is a unique product. It offers a time display, radio, and alarm settings. The wake
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As we know I love all things Derma-E. Well, this Hydrating Facial Alkaline Cloud Cleanser worked wonders for my dry skin.
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please note some deals end Feb. 7th, 2022. Valentine’s Day Sale! Get 20% Off $25+, 25% Off $35+, OR 30% Off $45+Beauty Squad Exclusive: Get a Surprise Valentine’s Day Gift with orders $45+!Valentine’s Day gifts that will make them melt <3JUST DROPPED: Cookies ‘N Dreams Collection – shop now before it sells out!
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This Madeline home Alber side table is lovely. It offers a gold tabletop and sleek design. It gives me art deco vibes. The table is sold at various retailers and ranges in price. I’ve found it for around $75 USD. Here are a few links you can visit them to learn more about the product. Home depot homedepot.sjv.io/LPo4o0 amazon Amazon
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I know many people think sampling is just for women but it’s not. There are a few programs available for both genders. Some sites are even sending out notices seeking more male members.
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I shared this post earlier via Instagram. I was able to select two Yankee candles thanks to Try It sampling. The candle scents were Coconut Beach and Tropical breeze. Here are the direct links via Yankee candle Coconut Beach https://www.yankeecandle.com/yankee-candle/candles/signature-candles/signature-5-wick-tumbler-candles/coconut-beach/ORCL_1630069.html Tropical Breeze https://www.yankeecandle.com/yankee-candle/candles/signature-candles/signature-large-tumbler-candles/tropical-breeze/ORCL_1630053.html?mainProductID=ORCL_1629985&isSelector=true&bvstate=pg%3A3%2Fct%3Ar&pid=ORCL_1630053&actionPoint=Show The candles are sold in a variety of sizes and styles. These were 5 wick tumbled candles.
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intro: 0:00 product overview: 0:30 Price: intro and 2:04 $48 USD (price may vary by retailer) This Glow Daily Vitamin C gel cream is very light yet hydrating. It absorbs quickly into the skin. It can be applied twice daily. Like the Ren Overnight glow cream, it has a bit of an orangesicle scent to it. For me, it was
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Here are some promos for Best Buy this week. Save $30-$200 On Select Chromebooks. Save $30-$200 On Select Windows Laptops. Save $100 On A Night Owl 4K 10-Channel Bluetooth Wi-Fi NVR Security System. Small Appliances To Help You Prep For The Big Game. Save 27%-50% On Select Amazon Fire TV Sticks.
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Updated 2/2/2022: I added a new video post at the end of the post. It’s a new day and here’s another scam going around. I had a new email scam that I thought I’d share with all of you today. This is a new scam to me but it appears to be going around for a few years. The scam
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I had some leftover rice recently so today I threw this recipe together. This works best for a decent amount of rice left. We had half of a small rice cooker pot left.
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If you didn’t catch my Instagram post I shared some products that Derma-E gifted me today. they sent me two boxes packed with products from their Vitamin C collection. I’ve used a few of these products before and I’ve loved them. Here are my video reviews for the Concentrated serum and the Renewing moisturizer product links Vitamin C concentrated Serum
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All information shared in this post is public record and was found via an online search. Red Flag emoji source Being contacted by influencer marketing agencies isn’t something new for me. But I had a recent DM for a new company I hadn’t heard of before. Being that the DM was from a third-party account. It got me thinking. When
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intro:0:00 info:0:33 final thoughts:0:49 Price: 16lb. to 28 lb bags $20 USD to $27 USD (Price will vary by retailer) I was able to try a bag of Boxie Pro litter a few weeks back. I liked it. It’s easy to clean and clumped well. My cats loved it. I liked that it didn’t stick to their paws or track
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All links shared in this post were found via an online search. Okay, this should be common sense but please don’t send your Paypal, Cashapp, or other peer-to-peer payment info to strangers. Yes, I know there are valid social media giveaways via Twitter where people have been gifted cash from celebrities to select peer-to-peer payment options. I know Cashapp had
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Intro: 0:00 Setup: 1:10 rake in use: 2:16 and 2:33 raking waste: 4:38 Pros and cons: 5:48 Plastic litter pan suggestions: 10:34 Final thoughts: 11:36 Price: $149.95 USD (Price may vary by retailer) I always wondered how well automatic litter boxes worked. When I was selected to try a free one via Try It Sampling I picked the one that
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I’ve been having this spam/scam survey request pop up for the last few weeks in my email inbox. It seems to be enticing because it asks about your Pfizer treatment. The email is not from Pfizer nor is it from Moderna. There were a few of these emails but they are the same basic premise.
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flag icon source I understand brands want to have people share their content. But there are a few red flags to watch out for when it comes to brand tactics. By all means, I’m willing to work with brands, But you really need to do your research and ask as many questions as possible before you agree to any promos
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I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New year. I hope you all have a wonderful New Year. May 2022 bring you all your heart’s desires. May it also be a prosperous one for you. Hope you all stay healthy and have a great day. In the coming weeks, I hope to get back into a regular posting schedule and
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As a content creator I have a number of random collaboration requests. I’m all for collaboration effors or even other types of post sharing options. But I draw the line at companies that spam. For this post I thougt I’d point out a few red flags to look out for when you are emailed by a company or brand skeeing
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Note: header image product was not provided via the Petsafe panel. Petsafe has a testing Panel you can join for free. It is open to dog and cat owners. They offer a few survey opportunities a month depending on testing availability and pet type. I’ve been a member for a while now. I haven’t qualified for any testing products yet
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I thought I’d share what I’ve been up to for the last few months. On a lighter note I also recently reached 1,000 Subscribers on Youtube. I have left a poll in the community tab if you would like to cast your vote for a possible Life with Pal branded merch giveaway. If I see a large response for this
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Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season. I’ve been a bit busy lately so hopefully, I’ll be back to regular postins soon. I wanted to thank you all for your continued support and for stopping by. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and enjoy
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Hartz Insiders is a great community for pet owners. They offer some fun activities and you may be selected to test products as well. In the short time I’ve been a member Sophie was able to sample some treats and was event sent a cat toy. I couldn’t find the post for the cat toy but this is what it
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Thanks to Derma-E for gifting me this set. The set includes a bag, mini mirror, and mini size containers of the following: Microdermabrasion scrub, I’ve tried this product before. Here’s a review from 2017. I’ve also tried it again recently as well. Vitamin C concentrated Serum, Here’s a video review from 2020. I loved this product. Hydrating day cream. I
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For the last two days, I’ve been seeing this email scam. This may not be new but it does look very legit. I’ve had a number of these scam emails land in my inbox lately.
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many of us know a pet owner ore we may be one ourselves. I thought I’d share a few items that may interest some of you.
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I thought I’d share some gift ideas that are eco-friendly. I think we all know someone that is trying to be kinderto the planet or even begining an zero waste lifestyle. Not all eco-friendly gifts have to break the bank. You can start small and work your way up to larger purchases. But even if you splurge on one large
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I recently shared this product on Instagram. The Beurer wakeup light offers a variety of features. The main ones are a radio, clock display, and the wake-up light. The light can be adjusted using the Beurer light-up app. It can be found in Google Play or the Apple store. The lamp also has options to set mood lighting or change
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Earlier this week Derma-E was kind enough to send me this great gift box. it included an anti-wrinkle toner, a notebook, pen, sticker, and a button. The anti-wrinkle toner retails for around $14 USD (price may vary) You can learn more here.
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I thought I’d share all the recipes that were provided by The Insiders during the Barilla campaign I was a part of. All recipes were provided by The Insiders and Barilla. As a reminder, you can exclude any ingredients you like or adjust the recipe to fit your needs. Being that these kinds of pasta are made of chickpeas and
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Litter box training can be a bit tricky when you have a very young kitten. At times you may not know where to begin or even how to introduce your kitten to a litter box. the basic things you will need are the following:
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I shared this post via Instagram earlier today. I’ve tried the Scalp relief shampoo and conditioner in the past. Here are a few links to those posts. I’ve also tried the scalp treatment product as well thanks to a previous pr box. These products are currently sold in a set for around $27 USD. You can also purchase them individually.
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I was recently sent a scam email that caught my eye. It was claimed to be from Chase yet it offered an attached PDF when I opened the email. Bank or credit card email scams can be very official looking and include brand logos and even contact information. The thing about ones with PDFs attached is that you don’t know
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I recently tested The Wet Brush mini brush thanks to Free Cosmetic Testing. I learned about this site a few years ago. It’s a survey community and app. They have surveys you can do to earn points. You can also try to be selected for a product testing opportunity as well. Once you rack up a certain number of points
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I was selected to test The Wet Brush. This is the Mini version of the brush in purple. I liked that the product didn’t tug my hair and it’s lightweight. Thanks to Free Cosmetic testing for this complementary product and the testing opportunity. https://www.free-cosmetic-testing.com/
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Oct. 27th is National Black Cat day. I thought i’d share a quick post about this. I am now the owner of a very shy yet sweet black cat. I’ve named him Shadow. He and his three brothers enjoy my yard and cuddles. Basically, today is set aside to clear up the sigma of Black cats. They have been associated
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Note: all products shared in this post are items I’ve used. Also, any source links I share have been found via a general Google search. Back in late September, September 25th to be exact I had a big surprise. My next-door neighbor showed up with a 9-hour old kitten. It had been abandoned by its mother. I’d never dealt with
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Earlier today I shared this post via Instagram. I tried the eye drops and found them cooling to my eyes. They didn’t sting or cause any redness. I liked that it’s easy to open and close. The product can be found at various retailers or at Clear Eyes Prices may vary by retailer. But it seems to retail for around
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E.L.F has some new deals. You can visit the links for more info. Free Mystery Gift with every order!Holiday Newness: Radiant 18 Piece Brush Set! $50 ($80 Value)Limited Edition! Snow Much Fun 24-Day Advent Calendar $95 ($110 Value)#treatyourself to e.l.f.’s new CBD Bodycare line!
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For the last two days, I’ve been sent two very odd and rather suspicious emails. They are direct and sent from a generic or auto-generated email address from an email marketing service. Being that the content was a bit suspicious I thought I’d share it with all you readers.
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I was sent a pack of 40 purell cottony soft hand wipes. The product is great. They are a nice size and are individually wrapped. These would be great to keep in the car or your purse. Or even in a drawer at the office or your home office. I found this exact box count sold via Walmart (currently it
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I was selected to participate in The Insiders campaign. The #BarillaLegumeInsiders campaign provided me with a few Barilla Legume pasta products. The box included the following: Chickpea Spaghetti, Lentil spaghetti, red lentil rotini, red lentil penne, and a chickpea rotini. The pasta is non-GMO, gluten-free, and plant-based. Product info You can visit Barilla to learn about this line of products.
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I finally found out where this Ren skincare product came from. The product was sent to me thanks to Bzzagent. I did love the product. It’s lightweight on the skin. Didn’t cause any irritation or redness. I didn’t have any adverse reactions when adding it to my usual skincare routine. The gel cream is very hydrating and moisturizing to the
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Thanks to Liquipel and Try it Sampling for this complimentary product and testing opportunity. This Liuqipel screen protector is a permanent screen protector. It’s a liquid you apply to your tablet screen and smooth it out. You will need to wait for 24 hours for the liquid to cure on your screen. The package includes everything you need and basic
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I shared this post via Instagram a few minutes ago. Thanks again to Try it sampling and Ring for this complimentary product and testing opportunity. This is the newest model of the Ring floodlight cam. It offers some pretty impressive features. The floodlight is wired so you will need to either install it yourself or have a professional install it.
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Here’s a list of links along with more product info for the post I shared via Instagram. Thanks to Samplr.io for these free samples. products included in this box: Marinela Cookies Principe cookies. Two packs one was chocolate and the other was peanut butter. They are a pack of 4. You can find where products are located near you by
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I was recently selected to try a new Olay product thanks to Shopper Army. The Olay Firming & Hydrating Hand and Body Lotion has Collagen and Vitamin B3. So far I’ve applied a small amount to the back of my left hand. I noticed it’s very scented and currently is irritating my skin a bit. This may have just been due
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Today I had a box arrive thanks to Social Sampling. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Social Sampling, they are a Southern California-based company. They offer in-store sampling jobs and also send out sampling boxes to people who are signed up for their sampling program. Currently, they are only open to Southern California residents. You can visit their
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I happened ot have an interesting email land in my inbox today. As I saw it was listed in the spam folder I still checked it out. When I started to read it i noticed it sounded a bit familiar in its storyline. I also knew what the sender was going to request before I got to the end of
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Over the weekend I had an automated/self-cleaning litter box arrive. I would like to note that I think i assembled the box incorrectly the waste tray goes to the front of the box. Thanks to Try It Sampling and Petsafe for the complimentary ScoopFree self-cleaning litter box. The box includes the following: Overall the litter box is easy to set
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I had a 16 lb bag of BoxieCat litter arrive yesterday. This was a complementary product thanks to Boxie cat and Try It sampling. I had heard of Boxiecat litter but never tired it. The bag was easy toopen and the litter is a gray shade (view Instagram post). It does have some dust but that’s typical for clay litter.
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I recently saw a news report stating that there is a new Venmo scam making the rounds via social media. Currently, it seems to be targeting Instagram users. As we know social media users are not strangers to being targets for scams. The most common scams are that you’ve won a prize from a giveaway or brand.
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Post updated 12/1/2023: As of 12/31/2023 L’Oreal Consumer Testing panel has closed so the link will be removed. I thought I’d create a list of beauty product communities for all of you. These communities may require a product review in exchange for the product. Others may have other terms. All of these communities or panels are free to join. Just
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The Pink Panel is a testing community. They offer a variety of products and mainly provide questionnaires to see if you’d be a good fit for their upcoming testing opportunities. You can learn more by visiting the link below. https://pinkpanel.com/ They also have a testing community for men named Guys that groom. https://guysthatgroom.com/
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I had a package of Quest Nutrition chips arrive today. The chips were loaded Taco flavor. They were good (sorry for not sharing pictures). The only con was that most of the chips were broken. They were crunchy and satisfying. They had taco seasoning with a few other spices. My dad liked them too. You can check out the full
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Spiritu VIP program along with Dove gifted me some products today. I was sent some items in the New Soothing Care collection. The box included the following: Dove Soothing Care Nourishing and Hydrating Body Wash This includes calendula oil. Dove Soothing Care Moisturizing Beauty Bar This beauty bar is also infused with calendula oil. Dove Scrub for Silky Skin Oatmeal
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intro: 0:00product info: 0:38Price: 3:09 (1.0 oz bottle $60 USD. 1.7 oz bottle $85 USD Price may vary by retailer.) The full name of this serum is Kiehl’s Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum. The Retinol serum is very light and doesn’t cause any redness or peeling. It’s stated to help improve the skin’s appearance and reduce the signs of wrinkles
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I had a Ren product arrive in the mail today. The Ren Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream Moisturizer is lightweight and absorbed quickly. I applied a small amount to the back of my hand (see IG post above). It spread evenly and has a unique scent. It smells a bit like a Creamsicle. It didn’t feel sticky or tacky.
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I shared this post earlier via Instagram. I was able to try a sample of Penhaligon’s Racquets scent. It’s very bright yet has a woody and leathery undertone. It has a vibrant lemon base. I found that it’s a great unisex fragrance. You may want to go easy when using this because it’s pretty potent. As the scent warms on
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Please note that all info shared was found via an internet search or provided by the website. For example the site URL and name. I thought I’d share this email I had recently. Being that I’m a product tester and reviewer I’m no stranger to being contacted by influencer websites. I usually don’t sign up for these unless I think
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Derma-E was kind enough to send me a few products from their Vitamin C collection today. I was sent the following: vitamin C Instant Radiance Citrus Facial Peel I tried a sample of this a while ago you can read more in my blog post below. Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer This product I tried before and i loved it. Here
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We can all agree the excitement of having a new puppy or kitten is great. Sometimes it’s even a big surprise such as it was in my case. I’ve shared in a previous post that I took in some new kittens in May of this year. That being shared it had been about 11 years since i’d had a kitten
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I recently ordered some face masks from Sand Cloud. I’ve shared about this brand in the past. The masks arrived today.
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I’m not going to lie I like my coffee with milk. But then again I’m always open to trying something different. Well, when I had an email from Social Nature asking if I’d like to try a non-dairy creamer I figured why not.
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I happened across this panel over the weekend via Facebook. I don’t know how long the panel acceptance window/form will be open. I also can’t say how long it will take for product testing or other activities to begin after your initial account setup. What I can tell you is that once you sign up you are sent a welcome
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I finally got around to creating a video for the shark steam mop. Thanks to Try it sampling and Shark for the complementary product and the testing opportunity. Intro: 0:00product info: 0:31Steam mop testing:2:39Price: stated in intro 10:29 ($80 USD Price will vary) The Shark pro steam pocket mop is great. It’s a decent weight and offers two mop pads
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Beautyrest mattresses have a testing panel. I was fortunate enough to be accepted last year. They are no accepting new panelists. I don’t know how long the selection window will remain open or how many panelists will be accepted. But you can fill out the form to see if you are selected. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KC2J9ZJ?fbclid=IwAR3OlmrRk_Z-p2MrseHF6FxjPqtgM7r9F5ONbbrdQB1KrO5KxbVSoYOHQms I’m also uncertain if you were a
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