Exfoliate!

Health and Beauty Tip

Dry, cold weather can cause dead skin cells to build up. Even if you don't usually use an exfoliator, now's a good time to start. You can also use a puff or a loofah. Use moisturizer afterwards to keep your skin soft.

Easy Shopping Thru Credit Cards

I'm still in Las Vegas enjoying my vacation. I still have almost a month remaining to enjoy it. Of course, vacation without shopping is not exciting especially for women including me. There are a lot of shopping malls here in Las Vegas. I had already been to the different shopping centers here.

The only bad thing is that, I don't have a credit card to use for shopping. Nowadays, using cards for shopping is already indispensable. Besides that it is also safe, easy and very convenient, you also don't need to carry cash anymore which is sometimes dangerous.

Everytime, we go shopping here in Vegas whether in a department store, groceries, restaurants and anywhere, most people I see just swipe their cards for payments. That sounds not fair to me!!! I guess, I need to have one too.

While browsing the net, my mouse clicked creditcardflyers.com. It is a leading source of credit cards offers and they also offers online reviews for credit cards. They accept Credit card applications for all types of credit cards that best fit your needs.

If you want to save time and get a good deal, visit their site now for more infos!! Enjoy shopping!!

Australian women over-dieting, says survey

MELBOURNE (UPI) -- A survey suggests that Australian women are going to extreme and even unhealthy lengths to try to lose weight.

Fortune magazine polled 1,000 Australian women aged between 18 and 35 and found that 56 percent had used diet pills, while 88 percent regularly skip meals and 17 percent go for more than a day without eating in order to lose weight. Another 15 percent admitted to being anorexic or vomiting after eating.

Eating Disorder Foundation founder Amanda Jordan said the survey reflected national research.

"This really highlights the absolute tyranny of image and how women are being seduced into dangerous and unhelpful behavior," she told the Melbourne Sun-Herald, suggesting that magazines such as Fortune were partly to blame for their images of overly-thin women as ideals.

"If you're going to blame magazines, then you are also going to have to blame TV, Internet and advertising. Everyone carries the same stories," said executive editor, Ali Wick.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International
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Great site for Summer Gears!

I just came back from adventure and fun in Disneyland and Universal Studio in California. Together with my cousin's family, my sister and a friend, we had lots of fun and excitement there. That was a very memorable experience for me going there for the first time.

I just forget some stuff to bring with me. Well I forgot to buy a binocular especially that I need it in Universal Studio. It is a very huge place and by just looking with your bear eyes, you don't see all your surroundings.

I just browsed OpticsPlanet. I believed it is a great site for searching summer gears. You have everything you need from astronomy, eyewear, hunting, military gear, outdoor gear, sport and many many more. I just got interested about their Laser Sights. I guess, I found a great deal about Streamlight Twin-Task 3C Laser Gun Metal Gray Flashlight with a very reasonable price of $29.89.

Going out for summer adventure!!! Search you gears now and be prepared!! visit opticsplanet.net!!! Have fun!!

Quote of the Day

A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech

when words become superfluous.

Ingrid Bergman

beautiful fishes at Caesars Palace aquarium, Las Vegas!!

Men to 'protest' 'Sex...City' pink drinks

TORONTO (UPI) -- Mock protests against "pink drinks" organized by a distiller and brewer are scheduled in Toronto for Friday's premiere of "Sex and the City."

The maker of Canadian Club whiskey announced Thursday seven mock rallies will be in the city to mark the premiere with organizers leading chants such as "Hey hey ho ho pink drinks have got to go!"

A release said the spoofs are "to protest the rise of the pink, girlie cocktail and the demise of the masculine cocktail" in the movie about four women in New York.

Meanwhile, a survey of 500 Canadian men by Moosehead Lager found 36 percent will be watching a hockey game and drinking beer rather than attending the film's debut. Another 28 percent said they would be walking the dog Friday night, a release said.

Regardless, at least 35 percent of the men polled had advance knowledge of the movie. Asked which of the four women was the "hottest," 11 percent named Samantha, followed closely by Charlotte with 10 percent. The Carrie character scored 7 percent and Miranda was fourth with 4 percent.

Among the men, Mr. Big scored 2 percent as the hottest, the release said.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International
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When to Use Facial Treatments

Health and Beauty Tip

Cream, under-eye treatment, moisturizing lotion, or almost any such product works best at night, so apply it right before going to bed. If you use a lotion or moisturizer on your face, it's a good idea to use it on your neck and arms, too.

I will be out to California!!

Just an info to all my friends in the blogosphere!! We, means me, my sister and cousin's family will be out tomorrow until saturday to California...We will be visiting Disneyland, Universal Studios and other places there...

I am curently trying to figure out Blogger in draft, that posting in advance if ever I cannot give you updates here..

take care everyone!! watch for more updates in a few days...don't forget to visit my other sites for more updates..

thank you and see yah guys!!

Scientists find 'nervous wreck' gene

Scientists find 'nervous wreck' gene
MADISON, Wis. (UPI) -- U.S. scientists announced the discovery of a gene they call "nervous wreck" that is essential to the proper development of nerve cells in the fruit fly.

The gene governs the size of a synapse -- the junction between nerve cell endings. University of Wisconsin scientists said the gene prevents synapses from overgrowing by damping the effects of a pro-growth signal. Mutations in a human version of the "nervous wreck" gene have been linked to a severe genetic developmental disability

The 100 billion nerve cells in the human make trillions of synaptic connections to neurons, muscle cells and other cell types. Malfunctions at synapses are believed to be among the many factors leading to various neurological disorders.

Kate O'Connor-Giles, a postdoctoral fellow who led the study, said, "We really need to have a deep understanding of how all the factors involved are working together to develop rational treatments for neurological disorders associated with aberrant synaptic growth."

The researchers say their findings might speed the development of treatments for neurological disorders.

The study appears in the journal Neuron.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International
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Do you know Lil Wayne?

One of the famous and successful rap artist is also Lil Wayne whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. You can take a look of Lil Wayne Profile at rapartists.com.

You can also read his very interesting Biography over there. If you love Lil Wayne Lyrics and rap music, why not visit his site now.

Know about about your favorite rap artists!! Only at rapartists.com!! Just a click and listen to their music now!! have fun!!

Wordless Wednesday

I love shopping in Caesars Palace. we were here last time with my sister and cousin. did you see their ceiling in their shopping mall??? it is very nice!! I just simply love it!!

hope you have a fabuluos wednesday!!

Rap and Eminem

I love both hiphop and rap music. One of my favorite rap singer is Eminem. I love listening to this kind of music. I can even dance with the tune. As I visited rapartists.com, I browsed and read about Eminem Biography. I even remember watching his movie before.

I admired Eminem whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. wow, nice name, I like it. He is now one of the most successful rap artist in history. I just found his biography very interesting and also his achievements in life and music industry.

T know more about Eminem Lyrics and Biography, why not try to surf rapartists.com.

Enjoy the tune of rap music!!

It's joke Time again

Crazy People

The Queen visits a mental hospital and goes to the first ward. The first patient she sees is sitting up and with his left hand he seems to be grabbing something from the air. She asks, "What are you doing?"

The patient replies, "I'm taking the stars from the sky!"

She then proceeds over to the second patient and he seems to be inserting something into the air. She asks, "What are you doing love?"

The second patient replies, "I'm putting the stars back in the sky!"

Finally she reaches the third patient and he's sitting up pretending he's a rally driver and is making high speed noises. She asks him, "What the heck are you up to?"

The patient replies, "I'm trying to get away from these two nutters, they're absolutely mental!"

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Quick Nail Tip

Health and Beauty Tip

If you don't have time to do your nails, try this: remove any nail polish, soak your nails in lemon juice to get rid of stains, then use a nail buffer for a quick shine.

Police officer breastfeeds quake orphans

JIANGYOU, China (UPI) -- A Chinese police officer, who is the mother of a baby, has become a national heroine for breastfeeding infants separated from their mothers by the earthquake.

Jiang Xiaojuan continues to feed two babies for women whose milk stopped from the trauma of the earthquake or the physical difficulties immediately afterwards, CNN reported. At her busiest, she was feeding nine.

"I am breastfeeding, so I can feed babies," she said. "I didn't think of it much. It is a mother's reaction and a basic duty as a police officer to help."

One newspaper hailed her as "China's Mother No. 1." But she says everyone in the quake zone tried to do what they could to help those who were injured, orphaned or left homeless.

The official death toll for the May 12 7.9-magnitude earthquake is 51,000 with about 29,000 people missing. Thousands of children are believed to have been orphaned.

Jiang's own son is being cared for by his grandparents while the earthquake emergency lasts.



Copyright 2008 by United Press International
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It's Bride Month

Time is running so fast. I just didn't notice that I am almost one month here in Las Vegas. I'm in a different world but I am quite adjusted to the place already. There are also good things in this place. of course, we cannot avoid bad things too.



I am happy to see my sister and relatives here like my two cousins whom I didn't meet for I guess 20 years. Blood is always thicker than water. Even though I have not met them for these long years but still, the memories that I had with them since I was still a kid is still always there.



I am very happy to see them here especially to see spend time with them together. I had so much fun here in Las Vegas especially if I go with my cousin Ann who is a singer/entertainer here in Vegas. They are very accomodating and good people.



It's the first day of the month. The bride month as it is called. So let's welcome this month with warm heart. May you start this month with full of blessings and graces.



wish to write more things here,,but i am always tired with my escapades...hopefully when my vacation is over, I can give you more updates from time to time..



Try also to visit my other blogs for more updates...

see you next time!! take care everyone!!

How did Claudius become emperor?

Claudius was the fourth Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from January 24, 41 to his death in 54. The first Roman Emperor to be born outside Italy, he was considered a rather unlikely man to become emperor. as he was reportedly afflicted with some type of disability.

However, this infirmity may have saved him from the fate of many other Roman nobles during the purges of Tiberius and Caligula's reigns. His very survival led to his being declared emperor after Caligula's assassination, at which point he was the last adult male of his family. Despite his lack of political experience, Claudius proved to be an able administrator and a great builder of public works. His reign saw an expansion of the empire, including the conquest of Britain.

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Big Secret

In the 1970's, before women were allowed to sign up for combat duty, a man was bragging to his friends about how his sister disguised herself as a man and was able to join the army.

"But, wait a minute," said one listener, "She'll have to dress with the boys and shower with them too. Won't she?"

"Sure," replied the man.

"Well, won't they find out?" asked his friend.

The man shrugged and replied, "But who will tell?"


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Where were the Xanadu houses?

The Xanadu Houses were a series of experimental houses built to showcase computers and automation in the home. The architectural project began in 1979, and during the early 1980s three houses were built in Kissimmee, Florida, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, and Gatlinburg, Tennessee in the United States.

The houses were notable for being built with polyurethane insulation foam rather than concrete, for easy, fast, and cost-effective construction, as well as for being ergonomically designed, containing some of the earliest home automation systems. The last of the houses were closed and demolished in 2005.


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Study: Oregano oil works as an insecticide

ALGIERS, Algeria (UPI) -- Algerian scientists say they've found oregano oil works as well as synthetic insecticides to combat infestation by a common beetle found in stored cereals.

The researchers say not only does oregano oil work well in fighting infestations of the beetle Rhizoppertha dominica, but it has none of the associated side effects of synthetic insecticides on the environment.

Oregano, a member of the Lamiaceae family of plants, has been known to be a natural insecticide by apparently inhibiting egg laying and larval development. But the researchers said their study marks the first time oregano oil has been looked at as a viable alternative to synthetic insecticides.

Chahrazed Boutekedjiret and colleagues from Algeria's National Polytechnic School identified 18 components in oregano oil that combat pests and found the greater the concentration of the oil used, the more effective it was.

"It is feasible that, in the near future, these natural insecticides will replace synthetic insecticides and add considerably to more environmentally friendly insecticides on a large scale," said Boutekedjiret.

The findings are reported in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.


Copyright 2008 by United Press International
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