Does the Media Have a Moral Responsibility to Report Real Life Issues’?

Published on January 28, 2012 in jade. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Few diseases can be as devastating to a woman as breast cancer. Not only does a woman wonder what trauma this will cause to their physical attributes, but also what the future holds in terms of psychological damage.

Many years ago confirmation of cancer may well have confined the sufferer with limited chances of survival, however with the onset of modern techniques and much improved diagnostics survival rates have improved across the board, apart from a handful of tumors.

As a society we are far more supportive and indeed informed as far as cancer is concerned. The cynics amongst us and I may be included in that may suggest that from time to time cancer issues are featured in the media as much for their panic culture and the perceived media benefit as to the genuine progression of good information channeling.

Consistent information across all media channels is of great benefit in terms of providing a balanced approach and in terms of awareness.

In realistic terms the reporting of specific diseases reaches a peak when either a epidemic threatens or a rich and famous celebrity is diagnosed.

How much of a conspiracy has the recent Swine Flu pandemic been and what are the real values to society other than creating a panic and the following interest value that proceeds with financial gain of the newspaper sales?

The tangible benefit media create on society is when it focuses on real life issues. The rise of media celebrity Jade Goodie is a perfect example of this.

Jade first came to our attention as a ‘Big Brother’ contestant and followed that up with a ‘C’ list rating. However this minor celebrity statues paled into insignificance as the onset of cancer and the way Jade exploited the media for the benefit of her son was launched by the Max Clifford stable.

No matter what the masses thought of the early Jade, her reincarnation within the media became a human story to touch the life of us all.

Jade Goody died a heroine and her open suffering displayed on the front pages of many newspapers and on national TV is real testament to make a positive move to ease the burden on many cancer sufferers. Jade’s bravery brought the attention of early diagnosis to the fore and for this we should all be grateful.

Another celebrity to create a media feeding frenzy on the subject of cancer is Australian singer Kylie Minogue.

Admitting on the Ellen Show in America that her Breast Cancer had been misdiagnosed.
By warning woman the world over not to trust these people just because they wear white coats has sent a strong message out and one which is in real terms could save many thousands of lives, as women are touched and informed by this real life situation.

Cancer is no respecter of the famous, privileged or rich.

Does the media have a right to create panic around the globe with bird and swine flu? should it make a call with real life issues? The conspiracy reigns.

Amee Philips crafts ‘Moroccan’ collection for Zang Toi

Published on January 28, 2012 in Loose Gemstones. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Moroccan-inspired jewellery by a Penang designer for a New York couturier.

AFTER collaborating with Zang Toi in his New York fashion show last September, Penang jeweller extraordinaire Amee Philips and the New York-based Malaysian fashion designer are back together again.

The ?Zang Toi 1,001 Precious Jewellery Collection? crafted by Amee Philips, was showcased at Carcosa Seri Negara, Kuala Lumpur recently. Zang Toi flew in specially for the exclusive show and jewellery launch, which was attended by the cr?me de la cr?me of fashion aficionados and jewellery connoiseurs.

Truly talented: Amee Philips and Zang Toi (centre, front row) posing with models at the launch of Zang Toi jewellery by Amee Philips.

?This line was inspired by Zang Toi?s trip to Marrakech, Morocco and I transformed his impressions from the trip into ready-to-wear jewellery,? says Philips, who first met Zang Toi at the George Town Festival in July this year.

?We both recognised that we are very passionate about creativity in our own fields. So when he asked me to collaborate with him for his jewellery collection for Spring 2012 New York Fashion Week, I was delighted and excited,? says Philips. Zang Toi?s fashion designs, inspired by his visit to Africa in 2000, were bold and presented a challenge for Philips as she only had six weeks to complete her jewellery line for the September show. But she managed to finish in time and hand-carried them to New York. Zang Toi?s runway show was a huge success with extensive coverage seen on TV, fashion blogs and magazines around the world.

?We had a great time in New York, but since then, it?s been back to work on the 1,001 Nights, which is the collection you see,? says Philips.

When Zang Toi approached Philips to create a jewellery collection for Zang Toi?s Spring 2012 runway show in New York, she was ?absolutely thrilled!? The golden opportunity was both ?an honour and a challenge?, she says.

The collection is an extension of her jewellery shown earlier at the New York fashion show. The bigger pieces are bold, but generally, the collection features simple but pretty designs in 18k white and yellow gold.

Love At First Sight charm bracelet is a popular item of ?Zang Toi 1,001 Precious Jewellery Collection?. It features a distinct circle with four cardinal points, like in a compass inspired by Zang Toi?s travels to Marrakesh, North Africa.

?It took me three months to come up with the complete 1,001 collection. Plans are afoot to launch a new collection every year,? she adds. ?The jewellery worn by the models at the New York runway were chunky pieces. But these pieces (shown at Carcosa) are more wearable,? explains Philips, whose jewellery line includes choker, necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

She particularly likes a RM15,000 multi-strand long gold necklace which can be worn over any outfit.

A central design theme is a distinct circle with four cardinal points, like a compass.

What?s this Zang Toi?s ?circle? about?

Since it has four direction points, Philips made a wisecrack: ?Let?s just say it reminds us that North, East, South and West, Zang Toi and Amee Philips are the best!?

The circle looks captivating and has its wow-appeal. Those daring enough to flaunt the flamboyant look can sport the bold dangling earrings with this circle design (measuring 7.5cm in diameter), which would definitely make heads turn. The circle can also be a show stealer when worn as a choker. Trendsetters can opt for scaled-down versions of these earrings, which are half the size.

Limited edition pieces with a black jade circle and emerald pendant are priced between RM20,000 and RM60,000. Some of them are in black enamel.

When Philips asked Zang Toi what he would like to call the charm bracelets in the new collection, he said without hesitation: ?Love At First Sight!?

Each bracelet features the circle in the centre and a miniature gemstone. There are 12 variations, each with a different birthstone.

?You can choose a bracelet with your birthstone or any gemstone you fancy. The bracelet is unisex,? suggests Philips. Lots of ?Love At First Sight? charm bracelets (priced ranging from RM1,500 and RM2,500) were sold at the New York show.

Philips sent her designs (for this collaboration) to Zang Toi for approval via e-mail.

?If he doesn?t like the design, he will put it nicely. Like, ?How about this?? or ?How about that?,?? says Philips.

The most expensive item shown was a pair of blue sapphire earrings worn by Kirstie Alley in the New York show. The earrings are priced at RM540,000.

On her jewellery venture with Zang Toi, Philips says: ?It?s very inspiring to work with him. He?s very encouraging.?

In turn, Zang Toi told the media that he was ?impressed by Philips? energy?.

?After our meeting at the George Town 2011 Festival, he asked to see my work. Within 18 hours, I sent him a prototype of my jewellery pieces and Zang Toi was very impressed (by my speed and energy),? says Philips.

The name ?Amee Philips? is synonymous with refined sophistication, stunning elegance and dazzling magnificence.

Her versatile creation ? the V-clip has revolutionised the way jewellery is worn. It has been awarded the prestigious Malaysia Good Design Award. Today, the V-clip has been patented in Malaysia, the United States, Europe, Australia, China and Hong Kong.

Recently, Philips also showed off her ?Nyonya fusion jewellery?, a Peranakan-inspired range where the old charm of Nyonya jewellery is preserved with a touch of modernity.

Philips continues to zealously create outstanding collections in gemstones, jadeite and pearls, whether for casual or red carpet events.

Amee Philips Exclusive Jewellery boutiques can be found in Penang and KL, and will soon be in the United States and Britain as well. The brand Amee Philips was appointed ?Platinum? sponsor for the recent Miss World/ Malaysia 2011 beauty pageant and the jewellery sponsor of the 24th Malaysian Film Festival.

Philips has also been invited to be featured in the prestigious 150 Years Rolls Royce Yearbook which will be launched in November this year in London. This special edition will be sent to distinguished Fortune 500 personalities in 52 countries.

St. Croix Properties Offer Special Packages for Island’s Annual Food and Wine Festival

Published on January 28, 2012 in mixed Lots. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Hotels and private villas on the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands are offering special packages for the 12th annual St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, a top international food and wine festival.

From three-night packages to week-long stays, each vacation package offers a different experience during the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience. From a five-bedroom oceanfront villa to a five-star beach resort, there is a St. Croix vacation package to suit all tastes during the food and wine festival.

The hotel and villa packages for the 2012 St. Croix Food & Wine Experience allow visitors to secure tickets to events that always sell out and access to celebrity chefs.

Each hotel and/or villa donates back 10 per cent of the price of the special package to The St. Croix Foundation. Packages need to be booked with the hotel or villa. Hotel taxes and service charges are additional unless otherwise noted. Packages must be booked by March 1, 2012.

Packages are as follows:

Buccaneer: $2,445  for five nights, double occupancy. ‘The Buccaneer Culinary Getaway’ includes five nights in oceanview accommodations, a five-day car rental and tickets to A Taste of St. Croix (the biggest event in the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience),. The package price also includes a culinary welcome turn-down amenity, plus full American breakfast daily, a welcome cocktail, live music entertainment nightly and more. Taxes and service charges are included. The Buccaneer offers two beaches, three restaurants, tennis, golf, a spa and 340 acres of oceanfront grounds. To book The Buccaneer Culinary Getaway package call 800-255-3881 or visit thebuccaneer.com.

Hotel Caravelle: $940 for three nights, double occupancy. The waterfront Hotel Caravelle, located in the historic town of Christiansted, is offering a three-night package (on the nights of April 18 to April 20) based on double occupancy in a deluxe oceanfront room. The package is $940 and includes two tickets to Food Fight, A Taste of St Croix and the Sunset BBQ, as well as a sailing trip to Buck Island National Park. To book, call Hotel Caravelle at 340-773-0687.

Divi Carina Bay Resort: $225 per person, per night. Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort, the perennial host venue for A Taste of St. Croix, offers the ‘Taste of St. Croix Package’. The hotel deal includes a ticket to the event, oceanfront accommodations, all meals and beverages for a minimum three-night stay. The package is good from April 16 through April 23. The Taste of St. Croix 2012, the 12th annual edition of the event, is set for Thursday evening, April 19 on the resort’s 1,000-foot beachfront. The booking window is from February 28 through March 15. To book, call 877-773-9700 or visit divicarina.com.

Palms at Pelican Cove: $2,170 for four nights, double occupancy. The Palms at Pelican Cove offers beachfront accommodations for its four-night package from April 18 to April 22. The special offer is based on double occupancy, includes taxes and offers savings of more than $270 on the regular room rate. The package includes two tickets to A Taste of St Croix (April 19), the Sunset BBQ (April 20), and Wine in the Warehouse (April 21). To book call 340-718-8920 or visit palmspelicancove.com.

Sea View Play Villa: $11,500 for a five-bedroom villa with pool, based on a four-couples party. This package includes a four-course gourmet dinner prepared by celebrity Chef Roberto Treviño of Puerto Rico and tickets to events that support the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience. The three-night villa package is suitable for a reunion, business group or a girls getaway. On April 19, the group receives access to A Taste of St. Croix, on April 20 the guests are given a gourmet dinner at the house by Chef Roberto Treviño and on April 21, the group is provided with tickets to Wine in the Warehouse. For more information or to book the package, call 917-903-6642, e-mail info(at)seaviewplay(dot)com or visit homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p207955.

Southern Breezes: $3,000 for seven nights, based on four guests. Southern Breezes features excellent views of the Caribbean, elegant West Indian décor and all the amenities of a luxury resort. With easy access to a white sand beach from the villa’s private staircase, sunbathing, snorkeling and beach combing are only a few steps away. The two-bedroom villa is walking distance to the location that hosts A Taste of St. Croix, the main event during the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience. The seven-night package includes four tickets to A Taste of St. Croix (April 19) and four tickets to Kids Cooking (April 21). For more information visit southernbreezesvilla.com and to book call (310) 430-1420.

The St. Croix Food & Wine Experience showcases the diverse cuisine and wine available on St. Croix. The multi-day event includes gourmet dinners, wine seminars, wine auctions, and the annual culinary competition, A Taste of St. Croix.

For 2012, the festiva’s schedule includes:

? Grand Gourmet Vintner Dinner at Tutto Bene on Tuesday, April 17. This is the largest wine dinner of the week, both in the number of guests it accommodates (150) and in the amount of money donated to charity (100 per cent of profits);

? Food Fight, held at at Eat@CaneBay, a beach bar and restaurant, on Wednesday, April 18. In this event, celebrity and island chefs team together to compete in a series of wacky challenges;

? Wine Seminars for trade and wine aficionados alike, held in the starting in the late morning and ending in the early afternoon on Wednesday, April 18;

? Wine Dinners,  held at various local restaurants on Wednesday, April 18;

? A Taste of St. Croix, where local restaurants provide attendees with a sampling of their cuisines. Winemakers, rum distilleries, and breweries also offer samples of their creations. This event sells out in 20 minutes and more than 1,500 guest attend and visiting celebrity chefs, winemakes and VIPs judge the food and wines. The event is being held at Divi Carina Bay Resort on Thursday, April 19;

? Cork & Fork Dinners on Friday, April 20. These elegant, intimate dinners of 12 to 20 guests have a visiting celebrity chef paired with a visiting winemaker and are given  in unusual locations such as in historic homes, organic farms and even in the ballroom of Government House;

? Sunset BBQ, on April 20. Held at historic Fort Fredrik during the Sunset Jazz event, this event features three bars, two grilling stations, a dessert station and room to roam and dance;

? Kids Cooking, on Saturday, April 21. Introduced in 2011, the event sees celebrity and local chefs offer simple, fun and healthy cooking classes for children;

? Wine in the Warehouse on Saturday, April 21. This event features live music, wine tastings, cocktail samplings and small bites and is held in the warehouse of a local wine distributor; and

? Cuisine on The Green Golf Tournament, on Sunday, April 22. Carambola Golf Course hosts a fun tournament with bites and booze at the tees. Non-golfers are invited to sample the tastings via a golf-cart tour.

The St. Croix Food & Wine Experience festival benefits the St. Croix Foundation, a non-profit community foundation which administers a number of local programs. The event was started in 2001 by restaurant owners Katherine Pugliese of Eat@CaneBay and Kelly Odom of Tutto Bene and has become on the Caribbean’s best-known food and wine festivals.

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Fire Destroys Indian Lake home

Published on January 27, 2012 in mixed Lots. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

A Sunday morning fire at 414 Big Bow on Indian Lake destroyed the home of the Drecher family and claimed the life of their beloved German shepard, Trixie. Neighbors called 9-1-1 shortly after 10 a.m. and then attempted to rescue the dog, but were unable to do so.

Mona Dresher said her husband Lee and son Allen had gone to Bastrop to go shopping. While eating breakfast they got a call from their neighbor about the house fire.

“We raced home running red lights,” Mona said. “We were just flying.”

Mona said they took Trixie everywhere but usually not to the grocery store. She said the family has a fifth-wheel trailer they are staying in and that everyone is OK, but the loss of their beloved canine companion is devastating.

Mona said fire investigators will be at the home this week.

She said the family cannot say enough about the Smithville Volunteer Fire Department, who responded to the fire.

“What can I say about these wonderful people? They told us they would like to bury our dog. Can you believe that – they cared about us that much,” Mona said emotionally.

She added that firefighters brought out photo albums and other items that could be recovered, a gesture that brings tears as she tells it.

Despite the toll on the family, Mona is concerned about her neighbor who tried to save her dog.

“She has four dogs and while she is at work I often let them out,” Mona said. “I know she is devastated that she was unable to save Trixie.”

Mona said the family is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and that they have already received offers from weekenders at the lake to stay at their homes.

“I know many people were devastated by the wildfire and there are so many others who are needier than us,” she said. “Right now we are just feeling the love; I really don’t think we need anything else.”

Mona said the family plans to rebuild at the lake.

“Smithville is such a wonderful place. Our friends are here and we love it,” she said.

A bank account for donations has been setup at First National Bank of Bastrop for the Drecher family. Donations can be made at the banks offices in Smithville, Bastrop, Cedar Creek and Elgin.

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Difference between traction, attraction? 2 letters – Auto Racing – Macon.com

Published on January 27, 2012 in toe Rings. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Patrick, who will run a full-time Nationwide Series schedule and 10 Cup races for Stewart-Haas – including the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway – doesn’t feel obligated to stick grease beneath her fingernails to prove she can change spark plugs. Even if the grease matches the shoes.

She’s switching full time to NASCAR this season, and admits she knows little about the technical component of the new machines.

A NASCAR term you hear is bite. Bite applies to a car’s rear-end grip as it comes around a corner. Patrick had never heard it.

“Bite?” she remembers asking. “What kind of bite? Is it a dog?”

I’ve probably done six interviews with Patrick, five as part of a group. I have no idea what she is really like or how good a racer she will be. But I give her this: She doesn’t pretend.

“I’m a race car driver and a girl,” she says. She adds: “I enjoy getting make-up and I enjoy being girly.”

Along with the shoes, Patrick wears two silver bracelets, two silver rings, a silver-and-black belt, her black Stewart-Haas racing shirt and black jeans.

Look how popular she is. Patrick attracts as many reporters and photographers at the first stop of the Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway as defending Cup champion Tony Stewart – not more, but as many.

The third driver in the room, veteran Ryan Newman, could fit his reporters around a poker table. He is lapped.

This is not a media concoction; fans will follow, too. The appeal is obvious.

Patrick is a woman, and she’s not shy about showing off her looks. Some men who care little about racing will follow her because of her appearance and because she will again star in an unprecedented sixth straight Go Daddy – her sponsor – Super Bowl commercial.

You could call the commercials racy.

Some women who care little about racing will follow her because she’s one of them. Whether it’s a TV show or a sport, we want to see people who remind us of us. When was the last time you saw a woman competing in a major sport against men?

Asked about expectations, Patrick says, “Being good is basically the answer to that.”

The first of her 10-race Cup experiment is next month’s Daytona 500. The idea is to “be a student and learn as much as possible and observe as much as possible and earn respect,” Patrick says.

Adds Stewart, her boss: “She’s so good at processing information.” She sees it and learns it and can explain it, he says.

Patrick made her NASCAR debut in 2010. She ran 13 Nationwide Series races; her best finish was 19th. Five times she finished in the 20s and seven times she finished in the 30s.

Last season she ran 12 races and moved from the back of the pack to the middle and near the front. She finished as high as fourth, twice finished 10th, and also finished 11th, 14th, 15th and 17th. Only twice did she finish in the 30s.

Stewart says that when he made the transition from open-wheeled cars to heavier stock cars, he hit everything.

It would be like the switch from filming commercials about puppies to ads for Go Daddy.

Patrick, 29, is at the age where she can pick out cars and clothes all by herself. If she dressed like the Amish, she likely would not be driving for Stewart, unless he sponsored a wagon pulled by horses. Patrick has won one race, and it was in Japan.

How does NASCAR expand a fan base that until last season had been fading like your 401K? It offers Patrick.

She realizes some old-school fans might resent her. I don’t think Hank done it this way, and I don’t think the Dales or Cales did, either.

Patrick doesn’t need to be loved. She talks about how much fun it is to watch a football game in a house where fans root for opposing teams.

“It’s important to have people cheer for you and cheer against you,” she says.

As long as they notice.

“I think it’s good to have people attracted to you,” Patrick says.

She’s asked about her image, and the criticism she’s received from women.

“I’ve always been lucky enough in my career and in my life to be an honest person; to be able to be authentic and whatever good or bad may come from that,” she says.

“With the Go Daddy commercials, we have a lot of fun with them. And not just Go Daddy. I mean, I look pretty in different ads for other people, too.

“I’m a girl, and so to say I can’t use being a girl doesn’t make any sense. In this world there’s so much competition out there that you have to use everything that you have to make sponsors happy, to attract them, to be unique and different.

“But more than anything,” Patrick adds, “I like to show different sides of my personality.”

Look for them on Super Bowl Sunday on a TV near you.

Lisa Hoffman Beauty and HSN Launch Jewelry Collection for the Senses

Published on January 27, 2012 in bracelets. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

LOS ANGELES and ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ –Lisa Hoffman will launch her latest innovation in fine fragrance, The Lisa Hoffman Fragrance Jewelry Collection, with multi-channel retailer HSN this February. Letting you “wear fragrance your way” — Lisa’s mantra — the Lisa Hoffman Fragrance Jewelry collection offers a stylish, new way to personalize your scent, and your look.

The line of distinctive jewelry is comprised of necklaces and beaded bracelets bearing a precious metal-plated round charm encasing spherical wood beads that slowly release perfume as they are exposed to air.

The eco-friendly conifer wood beads are available in all five of Lisa Hoffman’s signature fine fragrances — Japanese Agarwood, Tuscan Fig, French Clary Sage, Madagascar Orchid and Tunisian Neroli. Each piece of jewelry comes with a jar containing enough scented wood beads to refill the charm six times, which is the scent equivalent of a full bottle of Lisa Hoffman fine fragrance. The jewelry’s fragrance factor can be refreshed — approximately every two weeks — by simply opening the elegant casing and replacing the cache of beads.

With the addition of the Fragrance Jewelry collection to her existing products, which include Variations pulse point oils, body washes, lotions and candles, Lisa Hoffman continues to pioneer innovative ways to wear fragrance. A dedicated mother, wife and entrepreneur, she develops fragrances for the modern woman, often transcending the “rules” of traditional fine fragrance in favor of creating products that fit seamlessly into busy women’s lives.

“This collection is very dear to me and everyone involved, and we can’t wait to see the reaction it receives on HSN,” said Lisa. “Fragrance is the most personal thing you can wear, and our goal is to let women choose how and when they want to wear it. HSN has become an innovative force within the fragrance industry and is the perfect platform to launch my latest collection — we are delighted to be partnering with this unparalleled retailer.”

Beginning February 22, Joan Sutton, Vice President of Product Development for Lisa Hoffman Beauty, will be live on HSN to present the new Fragrance Jewelry Collection with the entire Lisa Hoffman Beauty assortment including home fragrance, body products and fragrance oils on HSN.com and HSN mobile.

For more information on Lisa Hoffman Beauty please contact Heather Braasch or Ali Leventhal of Behrman Communications at (212) 986-7000 ( / ) or Karen Varga-Sinka for HSN at 727-827-5287 ().

About Lisa Hoffman Beauty:

At the heart of Lisa Hoffman Beauty’s mission is the desire to empower every woman to “Wear Fragrance Your Way.” Lisa Hoffman has a rich background in fragrance, including time spent in Grasse, France, with the world’s most esteemed perfumers; she has seamlessly assimilated traditional fine fragrance into the lifestyle of the contemporary woman to create a brand that’s unique, wearable and beautiful. The complete family of products is comprised of unique ways to experience fragrance including: Fragrance Jewelry, Pulse Point Oil Variations, Bath & Body products and Perfumed Candles. Lisa Hoffman Beauty also developed their proprietary technology, iScentify, an advanced algorithm on LisaHoffmanBeauty.com that identifies personal fragrance preferences by allowing consumers to rate scents they have encountered in the real world. For more information on Lisa Hoffman, fine fragrances or to try iScentify, please visit LisaHoffmanBeauty.com.

Headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, HSN is a leading interactive multichannel retailer, offering a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names to its customers. HSN incorporates entertainment, inspiration, personalities and industry experts to provide an entirely unique shopping experience. At HSN, customers find exceptional selections in Health & Beauty (e.g. Benefit, Carol’s Daughter, Coty, Elizabeth Arden, Andrew Lessman, Lancome, My Life Mary J. Blige, Perlier, Serious Skin Care, Shiseido, Signature Club A, Stila, Wei East, ybf Beauty); Jewelry (e.g. Heidi Daus, Iris Apfel, R.J. Graziano, Rarities: Fine Jewelry with Carol Brodie, Amedeo Scognamiglio, Tori Spelling); Home/Lifestyle (e.g. Jeffrey Banks, Nate Berkus, Bissell, Colin Cowie, Dyson, Easy Exotic by Padma Lakshmi, Todd English, Emeril Lagasse, Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler, Joy Mangano, MoMA Design Store, Wolfgang Puck); Fashion/Accessories (e.g. American Glamour Badgley Mischka, Joan Boyce, Curations with Stefani Greenfield, Libby Edelman, Sam Edelman, Chi by Carlos Falchi, Diane Gilman, IMAN Global Chic, “Timeless” by Naeem Khan, Twiggy LONDON, Sharif, Serena Williams Signature Statement); and Electronics (e.g. Sony, Kodak, Acer, Olympus, GE, Panasonic).

A leader in transactional innovation, HSN is the only retailer offering live streaming video in HD on three screens: TV, online and mobile. HSN broadcasts live to 96 million households in the US in HD 24/7 and its website – hsn.com – is a top 10 e-commerce site, featuring more than 15,000 product videos. Mobile applications include HSN apps for iPad, iPhone and Android. HSN, founded 34 years ago as the first shopping network, is an operating segment of HSN, Inc. /quotes/zigman/111735/quotes/nls/hsni HSNI +0.64% . For more information, please visit HSN.com, or follow @HSN on Facebook and Twitter.

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Healing Gemstones

Published on January 27, 2012 in natural Emeralds. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Healing gemstones are delightful to give or receive as gifts. They are natural healers and are mothernature’s gifts. When you give a healing gemstone such as crystal to someone is the same as offering ahealing.

There are many types of healing gemstones to choose from. Following is a list of the some popularhealing gemstones that you everyone would love to receive as a gift. Each of these healing gemstoneshas wonderful healing energies.

Turquoise is a teaching stone which can be used to help learning spiritual lessons through meditationand dream visions

Jade teaches acceptance. Carries serene and calming energy. It can help a person to become less criticalof self and others.

Lapis is a stone that helps to unlock mysteries as it helps to move through confusion and emotionalblocks and dig through to the root of problematic issues.

Amethyst helps one tune into a higher awareness of knowing.

Fluorite is a beneficial stone to help guard us against picking up negativity or negative energies frompeople . It absorbs any negativity. Since it absorbs negativity It is important to cleanse it at least once aweek .

Kyanite is probably best known for its balancing properties that align the chakras is best worn near thethroat chakra . There is no need to cleanse this stone, it clears itself automatically of negative energies.

Rose Quartz is healer of physical heart ailments as well as emotional heartbreaks. Rose quartz is a greatgift to offer someone who desires to learn self-love.

STUDIU. Dieta mediteranean? ar putea reduce riscul apari?iei Parkinsonului

Published on January 27, 2012 in oceanian Australasian Jewellery. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

de M?d?lina CHI?U Postat la: 19.01.2012 13:27 Ultima actualizare: 19.01.2012 13:27

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Persoanele care au un regim alimentar bogat în legume, fructe, ulei de m?sline ?i pe?te prezint? un risc sc?zut de a se îmboln?vi de Parkinson. La aceast? concluzie au ajuns savan?ii de la Universitatea Tokyo, care au constatat c? dieta mediteranean? înjum?t??e?te riscul apari?iei acestei boli.

Pe parcursul cercet?rii s-a constatat c? nutrien?ii con?inu?i de alimentele din aceast? diet? men?in s?n?tatea celulelor nervoase de la nivelul creierului care sunt responsabile de apari?ia Parkinsonului.

Rezultatele studiului, publicat în European Journal of Neurology, vin s? sprijine cercet?rile anterioare care au sugerat c? acest regim alimentar reprezint? cheia în prevenirea acestei afec?iuni cu care se confrunt? 120.000 de persoane numai în Marea Britanie.

De?i oamenii de ?tiin?? nu au putut identifica cu exactitate care sunt alimentele care au acest efect protector, studiile anterioare au sugerat c? apari?ia Parkinsonului este determinat? de stresul oxidativ, iar dieta mediteranean? are propriet??i antioxidante. Fructele, legumele, pe?tele ?i leguminoasele au un con?inut bogat în antioxidan?i, substan?e care lupt? împotriva stresului oxidativ.

Potrivit statisticilor citate de Daily Mail, în Regatul Unit în jur de 10.000 de persoane sunt diagnosticate anual cu Parkinson.

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The Best Guide for the Rossendale Area

Published on January 27, 2012 in south American Jewellery. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Spotlight on… Dawn Rose Contemporary Jewellery and Accessories Author: Christine Smith Published: 18th January 2012 12:54 Dawn Rose Contemporary Jewellery & Accessories is an exciting Rossendale-based business with a difference, that has been established for nearly 12 months.

Based locally in the Rossendale area, and owned and run by local businesswoman Dawn Rose, it offers a collection of personally sourced unusual and beautiful jewellery, scarves, accessories and handbags, all at very affordable prices.

Dawn, from Dawn Rose Contemporary Jewellery and Accessories in Rossendale

Dawn can offer you the opportunity to hold a party in your home – invite friends and family round for a great night in and earn an average commission of £40 – £50 to spend on free products.

Alternatively, if you are associated with a charity or school and you would like Dawn Rose to attend a fundraising event you will receive a percentage of the sales in cash.

Dawn Rose Contemporary Jewellery & Accessories also works in partnership with other local businesses by offering products at wholesale prices or as a concession.

For further information on any of the above, to make a booking or view any Dawn Rose's products at her online shop please visit dawnroseonline.co.uk.

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What Body Parts Can Be Affected by Eczema?

Published on January 27, 2012 in watch Parts Accessories. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

If you have spotted the first signs of eczema on your skin you probably wonder how much it can spread and what parts of your body can be affected by this condition. Generally, the main parts of the body on which eczema can appear are the folds of your body, like the back part of your elbow and the back part of your knee, on your face, on your hands and neck, as well as on your upper chest. However, depending on what type of eczema you suffer there can be more or less parts which are affected.

Thus, if you are suffering from Atopic eczema, all of the above mentioned areas can be affected, while the scalp, the trunk and the diaper area (in infants) may also be added to this list. Contact dermatitis can appear on any part of your body if that area comes in contact with an irritant substance or with a substance to which the patient is allergic.

Lower legs, especially the ankle area, are affected by varicose eczema. Because this skin condition is caused by the poor circulation in your feet, this is the only area which can be affected by varicose eczema. Similarly, the stasis dermatitis can only be located in the lower part of the legs in persons who already suffer from varicose legs and poor blood circulation. The discoid eczema only appears on arms and legs, in middle aged persons. Hand eczema, as its name points out, it is a skin condition which only affects your hands, while nummular eczema can be found on adult people’s chest, arms and legs. Lichen simplex chronicus mainly affects the back of the neck, the wrist, the groin and the ankle as well as other areas where people tend to scratch excessively, most often because of a nervous habit. Lastly, Seborrheic dermatitis usually occurs on the scalp and in most adults it is known as dandruff.

As you can see, the areas which can be affected by one or the other type of eczema are quite numerous. Also, they depend on the type of eczema you are experiencing, so if you see some signs of eczema on your body you should consult a doctor and ask for their advice in order to prevent this condition to spreading more and more.

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