Rachel McAdams Is Back to Blonde and Scorching

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A few years ago, when Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling were the “it” couple, co-starring in the romantic epic The Notebook, Rachel was a bombshell blonde. Since then, the Sherlock Holmes star has dabbled in many a hair color, including shiny brown, red, and even blonde waves tinged with hot pink. McAdams is a beauty whose chameleon-like appearance changes from demure to dynamite according to her latest movie role.

Her latest look is eye-popping: blonde hair and cherry red lipstick. Just check out her photo spread in the upcoming Glamour issue. She channels old Hollywood beauty in the photos, in one shot wearing red chiffon, cat-eye liquid liner, and a pretty red pout, shown here on Popoholic.

In movie roles like Morning Glory, Rachel McAdams wore a pretty chocolate brown hair color that brought out the blue in her eyes. Then she showed up in a faded blonde for Woody Allen’s film Midnight in Paris, giving another spin to her versatile looks. With a face like that, the star can pull off virtually any look.

So how does one find the right hair color? The best hair colors bring out the beauty of the skin’s complexion, minimizing flaws. For instance, some shades actually emphasize redness in skin tone or make skin appear ruddy, dull, or flat. To play with the color wheel at home first, try out a virtual hair makeover like Clairol’s Try It On Studio. Another way to find the best hair colors and styles is by experimenting with wigs. Try one on for a night, take pictures, and get opinions from friends. Last, work closely with a talented stylist who knows which tones suit the face’s natural beauty.

Last Updated: Sunday, January 8, 2012

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ONE beauty doctor-cum-pseudo philosopher once declared, “If you’re rich and you’re ugly, that’s your fault.” To which a rival, surprisingly, agreed and decreed, “In this age of science and technology, there is no reason to be ugly.”

With advancements in the beauty industry, it’s gratifying to note that scientists still look to Mother Nature for the most effective ingredients in our unending pursuit to be beautiful.

‘Liquid gold’

ARGAN oil, the latest botanical phenomenon, is fast becoming accessible in the Philippines. Heralded as miraculous by beauty and anti-aging enthusiasts, argan oil is derived from the nuts of the Argania Spinosa tree, which grows exclusively in Morocco.

Also known as “liquid gold,” argan oil is said to be rich in vitamin E and is known as the purest antioxidant. It also contains high levels of phytotestorols, squalene, essential fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids, which all can help restore and revitalize hair, skin and nails. Hereabouts, the company that aggressively distributes this elixir is Souq International, with its Moroccan Argan Oil. The product promises to be a multitasker—a moisturizer, anti-wrinkle agent and anti-aging miracle worker.

From head to toe, or from split-ends to in-growns, Morocan Argan Oil boasts of the following benefits: restores and rejuvenates the skin from the damaging effects of pollution, sun exposure, oxidation, tobacco, stress and other environmental factors; moisturizes dry, dull skin; softens skin and reduces fine lines and wrinkles; and reduces skin irritation and redness, especially in the treatment of acne, blemishes, eczema, psoriasis and skin asthma.

The beauty must-have is also said to make scars and keloids less noticeable; prevents stretch marks because it helps maintain skin elasticity; nourishes, strengthens and protects the hair cuticle from root to tip to prevent breakage; stimulates new hair growth; moisturizes hair, promotes shine and smoothens frizz and flyaways; and strengthens brittle nails.

TJ Sulit, president of The Souq Organics Boutique, is optimistic that organic products like Moroccan Argan Oil, though seemingly still unfamiliar to the Pinoy consumer, will be embraced in the Philippines.

“We have a huge number of very well-traveled Filipinos and a lot of Filipino expats overseas. All the organic brands that we are importing are the premier and award-winning brands from their countries of origin. Most of our well-traveled customers recognize the brands easily. With the strong presence of international magazines and the Internet, Filipinos can easily research the brands and ingredients that we are introducing,” Sulit says. He adds, “The Filipino market is also starting to be very intelligent and sophisticated in its choices of cosmetics. We all know that most of the over-the-counter commercial products only contain 2 percent to 5 percent active ingredients, the rest are combination of water and synthetic materials with harmful and carcinogenic ingredients. It’s just a matter of time before Pinoy consumers become more aware and sensitive to the harmful chemicals in the products.”

On their web site (souqinternational.com), Sulit and his partners share that during their frequent trips abroad, they became exposed to a holistic way of life. They then began looking for products that are “kinder to our body, to the community and to the environment,” which they found in organic products, “those that do not include ingredients grown or manufactured using toxic pesticides, petroleum-based fertilizers, synthetic growth hormones, genetically modified organisms [GMO] and artificial preservatives, colors or flavors.” Thus, Moroccan Argan Oil found its way to the Philippines.

‘Always beneficial, never artificial’

A souq, which is immensely popular in Morocco, means a “marketplace” where trading occurs. So, Souq International, true to its mission of “scouting for the best of the world’s unconventional and extraordinary products, from exotic pieces to time-tested natural beauty solutions,” adds the American Pangea Organics products to its roster.

Pangea Organics products are “formulated to amplify hydration and support cellular regeneration by feeding the skin with the highest quality antioxidant nutrients, EFA-rich oils, and nourishing plant botanicals that nature has to offer,” offers its web site pangeaorganics.com. “The idea is to nurture yourself while nourishing your skin. Pangea’s core values are based on the belief that the thing that makes a good product and a good company are one and the same: integrity—of product, performance, practices, people, planet and purpose.”

The award-winning and bestselling Pangea Organics range includes facial creams, facial toners, facial cleansers, eye cream, facial scrub, facial mask, balancing oil, bar soaps, body lotions, shower gel, body oils, hand soaps and lip balms.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Oscar winner and style icon, swears by Pangea’s potent qualities as a beauty product. Will The Souq Organics enlist the requisite local celebrity to hawk its beauty bounty?

“We are currently studying on who will be the best brand ambassador for the company, not just our argan oil line and the Pangea range but the brand as a whole,  someone who genuinely cares about people, the environment and the planet. It must be someone who advocates a healthy lifestyle,” says Sulit.

The Souq Organics Boutique will open two stores in high-end malls this 2012, but it attends most classy bazaars in the Metro.

In Photo: (left photo) Pangea Orhanics Bar Soap Italian White Sage, Geranium and Yarrow and (right photo) Lipcare Egyptian Fennel with Grapefruit and Sweet Orange.

Worcester Telegram & Gazette – telegram.com – Parents trying to kill lice more kindly

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Head lice are not a health hazard, do not spread disease, and are not a sign of uncleanliness, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. In fact, lice are more attracted to clean hair. Slathering a child’s head with mayonnaise, covering it with a shower cap, and tucking them into bed for the night may sound bizarre (imagine the smell!) but some parents are turning to that, and other natural remedies for head lice infestations that are regular occurrences in schools and day care centers. Colleen R. Nigzus, school nurse for Harvard public schools, said parents in the district are trying various green or natural treatments these days, because they do not want to use standard methods, most of which contain harsh insecticides and may have health effects, especially with repeated use. “Parents are fearful of chemicals. They don’t want to put their children at risk,” she said. Besides the mayonnaise wrap, other natural methods include applying olive oil or petroleum jelly to the hair, and wrapping it for a few hours, or overnight. The theory is that those treatments smother live lice, although they don’t kill their eggs. For parents unwilling to turn their children’s heads into a sort of salade Nicoise, there are several natural lice treatment and repellent products available. Marieke Cormier, owner of Roots Natural Foods in Leominster, said she sells a lot of natural lice shampoo, especially at the beginning of each school year. Her store carries “Thursday Plantation” lice and egg removal products, most of which are made of Australian tea tree oil; a “Quit Nits” nontoxic kit, and hair gel made of salts and alcohol. Ms. Cormier said parents tell her the products do the trick. Mary C. Gallant, a nurse at the T.C. Passios Elementary School in Lunenburg, said hair products made by Fairy Tales, which contain rosemary, lavender, citronella, and an enzyme that the company claims can break down nits (lice eggs) are popular with parents. Some also resort to olive oil and Vaseline wraps, she said. “There are outbreaks every spring and every fall,” Ms. Gallant said. Ms. Nigzus said families have had luck with the natural treatments, but the School Department does not make treatment recommendations, other than advising parents to consult doctors. Infestation with head lice, officially called Pediculosis capitis, is common in the U.S. among children six to 12 years old. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, approximately 6 million to 12 million children have infestations each year. Head lice are not a health hazard, do not spread disease, and are not a sign of uncleanliness, according to the academy. In fact, lice are more attracted to clean hair, because they can attach easier to the shafts. The most common symptom is itching. They are most often diagnosed by seeing a live louse on the head, but that can be difficult since they crawl quickly. The tiny eggs, or nits, are easier to spot, especially behind the nape of the neck, behind ears, or within a centimeter of the scalp. Head lice are spread by direct contact with the head of an infected person, or, much less likely, by sharing combs, brushes or hats. Lice cannot hop or fly — they crawl. Dr. David M. Keller, a pediatrician and an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, said besides parents being wary of insecticide treatments, lice are becoming resistant to long-used over-the-counter medications such as permethrin, sold as Nix; Rid and Pronto; and lindane, a prescribed medication formerly sold as Kwell. Lindane is no longer recommended for lice treatment because possible side effects include seizures and neurological problems. “The lice are getting more and more resistant to these things, and if parents are using those hair products over and over, you wonder how effective that is,” he said. Parents, he said, may be forced to try old-fashioned home remedies if the usual methods don’t work. “Head lice — for parents today — is a challenging problem, although lice are not dangerous, health-wise. They are mostly an annoyance,” Dr. Keller said. Sometimes, he said, patients are prescribed sulfamethoxazole (an antibiotic, given orally) for lice. Heat lamps have also been tried. He acknowledged the use of mayonnaise and similar home remedies, but questioned if lice are actually smothered, or simply removed physically in the prolonged process of trying to get mayonnaise or Vaseline out of hair. “I imagine that whole process is pretty unpleasant,” he said. Articles Most Read Today

Hair Debate: Packaged vs. Custom Hair Weave

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From Black Voices — How many times have you encountered a woman with a bad hair weave? Whether it’s on the street, at work, in the club or on TV, bad hair weaves can be found everywhere these days. Not even celebrities like Beyonce or Gabrielle Union are immune to hair crimes; from choosing the wrong color to texture to not blending properly.

To put an end to hair tragedies like these, we put together a list of the top hair weave brands. Whether you prefer custom blended hair or packaged hair, there is something for everyone.

Believe it or not, there are some packaged hair brands out there that can stand up to any custom brand, and Outre is definitely one of them. Outre hair comes in dozens of textures, colors and lengths, but we suggest the Premium New Yaki Hair ($19.99,BeautyOfNewYork.com). What’s great about Outre hair is that it’s inexpensive, and unlike the lower grade packaged hair, it resembles human hair. The only downside is that Outre hair sheds quite a bit.

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YMCA Chili Supper and auction set for 5 p.m. tonight – BuffaloReflex.com: News

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1327716885 96 YMCA Chili Supper and auction set for 5 p.m. tonight BuffaloReflex.com: News

The Dallas County Area YMCA will host its second annual ChiliSupper, Chili Cook-Off and Live Auction beginning at 5 p.m. Friday,Jan. 13, at the YMCA, 932 W. Main Street, Buffalo.

The cost is $5 for adults; kids (4-12) will be $3 and kids 3 andunder will be free.

The event begins with a chili supper and chili cook-off. Many localbusinesses will compete in the chili cook-off for the Top People’sChoice award. The contestants are American Family Insurance;Belle’s Cottage; Hawaiian Plate; Hip Pocket Pizza; Imagine ThatShop and Homestead Rustic Wood Furniture; Megan’s Breakfast Nook;Pizza Hut and Blue Spruce Computer and Repair; Relay for Life;Skilled USA Kids; Sonic Drive-In; Total Look Salon; U.S. Bank andWil-Co Drilling.

Topping off the evening will be a live auction conducted by JustinCrawford Auction Service. The auction will begin at 6 p.m. There isa large number of new items on the auction block for people to bidon.

Live entertainment will be provided by local country recordingartist, Bradley Matthew (Bradley Matthew Prater) of Tunas. TravisFarrar and Dorothy Loges will be doing face-painting for the youngat heart.

For more information, please call the YMCA at (417) 345-1116 or KayMorris at (417) 993-1011 or (417) 770-3736.

Donated items include:

Gift card (children’s clothing), Gamboree Corporation; (2) Hoodie,Graphics Unlimited; (3) Coca Cola T-shirt (large), Ozark CocaCola/Dr. Pepper, Bolivar.

Framed photography “Hay Angles,” signed by Lori Schadler, PrincipiaPhotography; framed photography “Burning Rose” (9-by-7-inch),signed by Lancaster (upcoming artist), Cowboy Bronze; framed printof a horse and colt (14-by-11-inch), signed by Sam Rosen (upcomingartist), Cowboy Bronze; framed print horse and young child(20-by-16-inch) with poem “I Believe,” Cowboy Bronze; frames printof horse with tear in eye (Joni Monroe Reinborn) with poem”Freedom,” Cowboy Bronze; large framed picture of ladies withsunflowers, Pickwick Gallery; acrylic painting of a horse head,(30-by-30-inch), Travis Farrar; Kentuck Derby print (signed andnumbered), Empire Bank.

(5) Battery with core exchange (expires 12/31/12), King Batteries;windshield chip repair, Buffalo Auto Glass; oil change, oil andfilter only, 6 quarts (oil of choice), Eagle Fast Lube; oil change,Kramer Muffler; Ultra Steel 57 piece 1/4 and 3/8 drive socket setand nylon case, O’Reilly Auto Parts; car care gift basket, O’ReillyAuto Parts; (2) full service oil change, ABC Motors; full serviceNo. 1 wash passes (Jiffy Lube), Mister Hot Shine; (4) deluxe carwashes, Hurricane Bay Car Wash; tire balance and rotation, Phillipsand Sons Tire Service; fabulous blaster FIC fuel injector cleaner,Shewmaker Auto Parts.

Little House on the Prairie book collection (9 books), LauraIngalls Wilder Home and Museum.

“JOY” Limited edition Precious Moments porcelain bisque figurine,Precious Moments.

(2) Coin collection, quarters (uncirculated) Bank of Bolivar; coincommemorative, 2011 Silver Eagle (uncirculated), Mid Missouri Bank;commemorative knife, Browning Citori, One Milliont, American FamilyInsurance; My American Girl doll, American Girl.

Products for card marking, paper crafting and scrapbooking,Stampin’ Up!

Gooey butter cake, Michelle Bell; Brownies, Marilyn Bertino;cheesecake, Barbara Blair; cake, Wilma Branch; pecan pie, BuffaloTax (Kathy Hardman); sugar cookies, Rebecca Campbell; cherry pie,Sue Doty (Dallas County assessor); apple pie, Linna Durington;cake, Christine Gillispie; chocolate pie, Sue Johnson; raisin pie,Claudia Mallard; (2) strawberry rhubarb, April McGilvery; (2) pie,Ollie’s BBQ and Steakhouse; cherry pie, Jeri Osborne; pecan pie,Judy Raley; apple pie, Judy Raley; strawberry mousse cake, Simm’sRestaurant; mince pie, Louise Ritter; fruit cake, Ruth Bradford;pumpkin pie, Janet Wood; cupcakes, Country Baked Cakes by Rachel;(2) bumbleberry pie, Joann Crowder; apple pie, Linda Blecher; pie,Teresa Willis; cherry pie, Rose Marie Powell; (2) pie, Mary EllenChapman; pecan pie, Janice Bramwell; cinnamon rolls, StacySatterfield.

Radio Shack all hazard desktop weather alert radio, NimmoInsurance; Slingbox, watch TV shows over the Internet or connectdevice, American Family; D-Link wireless N150 home Internet router,Blue Spruce Computer and Repair.

Entertainment-Branson Theater Shows

Voucher for 2 tickets (2012 season), Mickey Gilley Theatre; giftletter for 2 tickets to the show “Joseph” (April 14-Dec. 29, 2012),Sight and Sound Theatre; (2) gift certificate to Legend of Kung Fu,The White House Theatre; (2) gift certificate for adults (expiresJune 30, 2012), Kirby Van Burch Theatre; any show at the GrandCountry Music Hall, Grand Country Music Hall; (2) Country MountainJubilee/New South Gospel/Sunday Gospel Jubilee, 2 adult to yourchoice show (Cirque Montage/Texas Tenors/Christmas Snow), StarliteTheatre; voucher for Yakov Smirnoff (expires Dec. 8, 2012), YakovSmirnoff Theater.

Entertainment-Branson: Season pass, 2012, Silver Dollar City; oneday admission tickets (2) (2012 season), Silver Dollar City; (4)combination tickets – blacklight laser tag and mini golf (expiresDec. 31, 2012), Family Fun Factory; narrated sightseeing cruise for2 on Lake Taneycomo in Branson (1-1/2 mile) cruise, Branson LandingCruises; (2) complimentary pass to the Wax Museum, HollywoodEntertainment Center; 3 DVD Collection, Moon River and Me/MyFavorite Duets/Best of Christmas, Andy Williams Moon River Theatre;complimentary tickets for a commercial tour,Talking Rocks Cavern; 2CD’S (Different Moods and Songs for the Lord… and You!, ShojiTabuchi Show; 2 tickets, Branson’s greatest lake experience (2012season), Showboat Branson Belle.

Entertainment-Buffalo

The “Boss” package (large fireworks), Hales Fireworks/

Entertainment- Florida

4 one-day Pk Hopper Passes – Magic Kingdon/Epcot/HollywoodStudios/Animal Kingdom (expires Dec. 1, 2013), Walt Disney WorldTheme Park.

Entertainment-St. Louis

4 Passes to the Magic House in St. Louis (expires Dec. 31, 2012),The Magic House.

Entertainment-San Francisco, Calif.

Family fun pack for 4, Blue and Gold Flett Bay Cruise or RocketBoat tickets, Pier 39; Family Fun Pack for 4, Blue and Gold FleetBay Cruise or Rocket Boat Tickets, Pier 39; San Francisco Carouselride tickets/2 – Hr validation Pkg Grg (Dec. 31, 2012); Magowan’sInfinite Mirror Maze Tickets/Aquarium of the Bay tickets.

Entertainment-Springfield

(4) Admission passes, expires May 31, 2012, Discovery Center ofSpringfield; 4 admission passes, Dickerson park Zoo; (2)complimentary tickets to the play, Red, White and Tuna (May 11-May20, 2012), Springfield Little Theatre; free open jump for one year,parents and up to three children, Jumpin’ Joey’s.

Tubing tickets at Tornado Alley Tube Park for two hours-two people(March 2012), Snow Creek.

Sunflowers for bird feeding, Heading Brothers.

Leather head stall for horse, Hostetler Feed and Farm Supply; setof 2 “Sit and Stay” pillows (brown), Taylor Martin Companies;Wescott dining table for your pets, Taylor Martin Companies; set of2 raised dog bowls (gold), Taylor Martin Companies; gift card, MFA- Buffalo.

Award winning cheddar cheese from Vermont, Cabot Creamery; giftcertificate to grocery store in Urbana, Main Street Market; porkbundle – ham, sausage, bacon, pork chops and pork steak (1/4 hog),Owen Meat Processing; smoked ham (bone-in), Brickhouse Barbeque;six half cases of assorted sodas, Save-A-Lot; gift certificate,Shrock’s Meat Market; wine and grape juice, Stone Hill Winery; Wine101 – An education experience and appreciation of wine (4), MountPleasant Winery; gift basket – wine, cheese and fruit (large),Woods Supermarket.

Cabin rental, buy one night/get one night, maximum of seven freenights), Fishing Tales RV Park; travel basket (includes lodging inSt. Louis, Great Southern Travel; suite room, 2 nights, 2 adults(expires Dec. 31, 2012), Buffalo Inn and Suites; beach vacation, 2night stay in a 2 bedroom unit at deluxe condos located on GulfShores, Resort Quest by Wyndham

Wooden basket/blanket/Dunkin Donut coffee/Yankee candle, BuffaloPrairie Dental; toffee/chocolate/premium hot chocolate/teas/hotcocoa mix; handcrafted basket made by students from College of theOzarks, includes logo shirt/candle/DVD/bookmark/book “Miracle ofthe Ozarks,” College of the Ozarks basket; gift basket, wirebasket/hand towel/chocolate amaretto cheese bake mix, spoon rest,Lisa Henderson/Penny Morgans; gift basket to include a US Bank giftcard.

Hand tooled custom leather purse, Cow Hide (Steve Brooks); fleecetie blanket, Maw & Paw’s Fabric and More; cedar chest (small),Bill Case; bronze horse plaque, Cowboy Bronze; toilet paper holder(cedar), William Miller; paper towel holder (cedar), WilliamMiller; Scrapbooking artwork “Wings of Hope,” Earlene Walker.

Stoneware, small ridged baker, Pampered Chef (Karen Agan); metalart of buffalos, Washburn Farm and Home Supply; pottery dish, MacCreed’s Art Gallery and Gifts; cream ceramic vases (2),Copper-Atteberry Floral Company; Keurig Brewer B-40 and K Cups FTVt. Country Blend (4 cases), Green Mountain Coffee Roasters; giftcard, Firehouse Pottery; hand woven rug made with recycled fabric(grays and mauve), Chapman’s Flooring; hand woven rug made withrecycled fabric (brown tones), Chapman’s Flooring; fireplace toolset, Chapman’s Furniture; Home Interior candle holder, antiquedbrass and glass (18″ H x 7.5″ W+C288), Hometown Storage; GC forpersonalized art canvas, Canvas on Demand; dog bed (small) withcushion and dog, Homestead Rustic Wood Furniture; bookcase, 3shelves, cherry, Stepping Stones Office Products; Longaberger 9 x13 casserole dish – paprika color, Shirley Ford/Longaberger; birdcage centerpiece, Katrina Flowers; set of 3 metal candle pillars,Taylor Martin Companies; gold vase, Taylor Martin Companies; carvedvase , Taylor Martin Companies; set of 2 ceramic candle pillars(white), Taylor Martin Companies; set of 2 ceramic bottle vases(red), Taylor Martin Companies; wire lamp with linen shade, TaylorMartin Companies; ceramic plate with bird, Taylor Martin Companies;Resin lamp with linen shade, Taylor Martin Companies; Coco- Cola -Corsair AM/FM digital alarm clock radio/CD player and picnicblanket, Ozark Coco-Cola; Wrought iron candle holder – 5 tier,Hometown Storage; Mr. Coffee, 4 cup coffeemaker, MFA – Urbana;Anchor cookware (3 pieces), MFA – Urbana; Wildlife wall clock -whitetail deer – high quality quartz movement, Nyberg Pharmacy;Char-Boil (The Big Easy) oil-less infrared turkey fryer (no oil)just as fast as oil frying, Dallas County Propane; Candleberry jarcandle (large) Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice (Rum RaisinBread), Peddlers Country Wares; Signature series woodwinds byCarson (wind chimes), Main Street Realty; picnic basket, EdwardJones; fluorescent under cabinet light, Buffalo Discount BuildingMaterials.

GC – World premier on-line luxury jewelry retailer, Pink Calyx;Hilton watch, Shelter Insurance.

Stihl FS55R-Z straight shaft brush cutter, Larson Farm and Lawn;trellis, Complete Lawn and Landscaping; flower box, Complete Lawnand Landscaping; Flower plant stand shaped like a watering can,Complete Lawn and Landscaping.

Self-Taking Home blood pressure kit (OMRON) Corner Drug; bloodpressure monitor for XL Arm (A/C adapter and irregular heartbeatdetection), CMH – Home Med Equip; executive gift tote, CitizensMemorial Hospital; table decompression treatments, DugasChiropractic (Chris); gift certificate, CVS Pharmacy.

Free meal (1) (expires 12/31/12), Circle J Café; 2 buffet dinners(March-October, 2012) Bennett Springs State Park Dining Lodge; giftcertificate at Chesterfield Village, Springfield or Ozark, (March31, 2012), Prima’s Mexican Grill; complimentary meal (expires June1, 2012), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store; gift certificates, (5)$5 certificates, Panera Bread; guest passes (2) complimentary meals(breakfast, lunch or dinner), Ryans Buffets, Inc.; (2) giftcertificates, Tres Amigos; One (1) free meal per month for one (1)year, Hawaiian Plate; (2) dinner certificate (Branson) (expiresMarch 31, 2012), Botanas Mexican Dining; certificate for two (2)buffets (expires Dec. 31, 2012), Golden Corral; gift certificate -(2) $10 certificates, Mr. Ed’s; gift certificate to Mexican Villa,Morgan’s Concrete; free meal of your choice (6), Sonic Drive-in ofBuffalo; gift certificates (2) $10 certificates, Buffalo Burger;gift certificate, Hip Pocket; ice cream cakes – 8-inch (one icecream cake per month for one year), Dairy Queen; gift certificateto Dairy Queen, Cantlon Otterness Funeral Home; gift certificate,$5 certificates (3), Maple Street Grill; (4) pizza (large orspecialty), Pizza Hut; gift certificate, Megan’s BreakfastNook.

3 tans – (1) Level One/(1) Level Two/(1) Level 3, (expires March 1,2012), Glo Sun Spa; wash, cut and style (expires June 2012), StylusII; gift certificate, custom massage (90 minutes) at AprilMcGilvery’s Salon, Sarah Obermuefemann; Michael O’Rourke hairproducts, Cutting Edge; gift basket, Matrix products and services,Total Look Salon.

Credit of $100 towards income tax preparation at any participatingH&R Block; 45 year land title search (newly purchased orrefinanced property), Hogan Title; computer repair (labor), BennettComputers; One hour (in-shop) welding, White’s Welding.

Raft trip, 1 to 6 person plus T-shirt and cup holder, AdventuresFloat Trips and Campground; Shakespeare fishing rod and reel withwooden net, Larry’s Sporting Goods; (2) raft rentals, 4 person, AFTRentals,2012 season, Niangua River Oasis (NRO); fly fishing rod andreel (Trout), Bennett Springs State Park; Sierra Stick Fly Rod,Reading Fly Shop; Hy-Vee in-field seats (4) (expires Sept. 1,2012), KC Royals; Adizero sunglasses, John Wyrsch; Garrett backpack, Arbor Gardens/Johnson Welytok; Adidas gym duffel bag, Ed andGwen Tucker; St Louis Cardinals rally squirrel T-shirts (12),Creator Designs; Thomas Jones autographed mini football, KansasCity Chiefs; hunting knife, custom made, 4-1/2-inch blade withantler handle and custom made sheath, Hometown Storage; huntingknife, custom made, 4-inch blade with wooden handle and custom madesheath, Hometown Storage; hunting knife, custom made, 7-1/2-inchblade with custom made sheath, Rusty Waide; hunting knife, custommade, 4-1/2-inch blade with custom made sheath, Shelter Insurance;guided fishing trip, Pomme de Terre or Stockton Lake, Crappie, bassor walleye (6 hours), Brad Shockley; one Marty Pass for 2 reservedseats (2012 season), St. Louis Cardinals; Mountain Smith fanny pack(lifetime warranty), Ozark Adventures; gift certificate to “YourFly Fishing Headquarters,” Backcountry Outfitters; SpringfieldCardinals – 4 tickets, O’Bannon Bank; Springfield Cardinals – 4tickets and parking pass (April 19, 2012), Bank of Urbana; FamilyAthletic Activity Pass for 2012 and 2013, Buffalo High School;rebate coupon for a full tank of propane, Blue Rhino; (2) giftcertificate, Dream Valley Golf Course; Golf balls – Mojo – 2 dozen(coca cola logo), Ozark Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper; Two (2) autographedsoftballs (1960 World Series Champs), Bill Virdon; Pirates jerseyautographed by Bill Virdon, Bill Virdon.

New Holland Tractor with Duals (lights and sound), S&H Supply;Kenworth Tractor Trailer (Die-Cast), Tractor Supply Company;Sunshine Ranch, Tractor Supply Company; Indian doll, collectiblefine bisque porcelain doll, Country Folk Furniture.

Car changer and cell phone cover of choice H and H WirelessSolutions; Sling box, watch your television anywhere AmericanFamily; Harley Davidson phone, CenturyLink; Pink Princess phone,CenturyLink; credit on account, Southwest Electric.

Increasing Your Self Confidence Wearing Clip In Hair Extensions

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1327714447 52 Increasing Your Self Confidence Wearing Clip In Hair Extensions

Nowadays, clip in hair extensions are becoming popular choices of many teenage girls to improve their hairstyles. If you want to be sure that you have the exact brands and types, decide carefully before you buy. Right after buying the exact hair extensions, guarantee to think of their right position to your hair. Your true presumption likewise develops due to these products.

For the past years, these types of accessories continue to achieve their popularity. They appreciate them, as these are easy to remove hair extensions. Majority of the available permanent extensions are not inexpensive, thus people buying them need to fork out more cash. Furthermore, you might as well feel bored waiting for the completion of affixing these hair extensions.

Lately, both adult and your ladies invest for the clip-in hair extensions because installing them needs only few seconds. You do not have to travel heading to the parlor to buy costly hair care products with these options. Majority of the women now benefit from installing these clip in extensions for the hair while staying home. Further, setting up these types of wigs never demand women to use special mechanism to complete the process.

Adult and young ladies are now enjoying the benefits of having clip in hair extensions. These are individual hair lock affixed to the clip-ins and setup to the current hairstyle. Women who decide to have fixed heat-fusion extensions need to wait longer due to utilizing different steps during the process. Opting to get these costly hair solutions may force you to exceed your spending budget. You need to contend with the boredom you will feel anticipating for the completion of the permanent setup. In order to have a natural looking hair, a skilled hair stylist must complete the entire process. These fixed hair wigs are not changeable or attached permanently. It may double the time to remove them rather when installing them. Removing hem can trigger some pain affecting your head.

If you go for the clip in hair extensions, you might be enjoying the benefit of spending less, easy to setup and can take them off anytime. In case you want to consider your mood wearing such hair extensions, it will be easy for you. The user of these items is in fact responsible on how she will appear with these. The good thing also is that you can find different easy to install hair extensions on the market. Most of these products are found in different resources and are not costly. The best option to see them is to start browsing the net or visiting actual merchants.

The best thing you need to remember is try to evaluate product reviews about these extensions and get some recommendations too. This is one sure way of getting the most suitable hair extensions. You will also be owning the most economical and quality clip in extensions for your hair.

The best thing about buying clip in hair extensions is you can boost your confidence within few minutes only. This is the reason why these clip-ins are becoming recognizable these days.

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1327713247 33 Rock N Roll SushiLiving in the thriving metropolis that is Birmingham, one has a vast array of dining options. What some Birminghamians may not deign to is traveling the wearisome twenty or so minutes it takes most locals to drive out to the infamous country girl’s stomping grounds, Trussville, or Truss-Vegas as some of the natives call it. Don’t let the bad name and undistinguished palate of said country girl fool you, my dears. Having recently moved to Vegas myself…Truss-Vegas of course….I have taken fondly to the down-home charm and quaint setting of the once one horse town. Every city has its pesky varmints to deal with, some in the form of judgmental country girls, some in the form of conniving politicians, it’s all a matter of who you’re surrounding yourself with. But if you stick with ole Bunny here, and take my advice I’ll have you heading north from Birmingham proper to experience some of the finer things before you can say chopsticks. That’s right lovelies, your dear ole Bunny here reporting back about how I braved a night on the more than four horse town (I’ve counted at least five just on the road leading to my new digs) to bring you some of the best that Trussville has to offer. Now don’t let me mislead you, you may not know it but I happen to be a country girl myself. Yes, re-read that sentence, I didn’t say the country girl, I said a country girl, as in one among others. But what I am not is too humble to admit that I’m much kinder and more sophisticated than the other one.

Though our dear friend Anonymous, who will remain so for the time being, has a much more refined palate for food and beverage than myself, I can appreciate good food, wine, and ambiance wherever it may be served in the world. As you can imagine, I had to do some sweet-talking to our dear Anonymous to persuade him to let me take on the task of writing this week’s review. After stroking our dear Leo’s mane and ego a bit he agreed that since it was the column’s first trek over to T-Town….Trussville of course….that someone other than the ex-lover of a citizen of the town would be better suited to take this one. So being the impartial and utterly devoted angel that I am, I volunteered and A. agreed. So dolls, here’s what I’ve got to report.

Despite what you may have been told, Trussville isn’t all sweet tea and Momma’s home cookin’ (though I wouldn’t complain even if it were). My quaint new town happens to also be the new home of the locally owned Rock-N-Roll Sushi. Interestingly enough, the only other location is in Mobile, AL, the place I last called home, though I just experienced the fish and funk fusion for myself in Trussville on Friday last.

Our waitress (who I soon found out would be serenading the crowd the following night for some of the spots frequent live music) sat our party of six at a table for four, because we were tired of waiting and the small venue was packed. As the aptly named establishment promised, we were greeted with paintings of KISS on the walls, Nine Inch Nails jamming through the speakers, and menu’s covered in the sleeves of vinyl records. I wasn’t pleased with my record menu, STYX: The Grand Illusion, so I perused the rest of my party’s collection to trade. I decided over options such as The Eagles and Johnny Cash to take Heart from one of my companions. What can I say? Alone is my all time favorite jam, so I couldn’t sell out Ann and Nancy. I opened my worn, yet still sleek record cover to find, not Barracuda, but a better and decidedly easier digestible array of aquatic Asian cuisine. Inside the menu stays true to its rock n roll theme with “Opening Acts”, which includes the usual Japanese appetizers: edamame, squid salad, seaweed salad, and my favorite, cucumber salad with thinly sliced crabmeat atop the chopped cucumber and spring mix greens marinated in a vinegar dressing, just to name a few. I highly recommend the Beef Tataki for my carnivorous cronies out there to start with; the filet mignon was cooked to perfection! I’m getting a bit ahead of myself, I’m afraid so let me regress a bit to the true opening act and what is often my favorite part of any menu, the drink menu. Some of my motley crew went with the rock and roll version of their favorite cocktails and ordered things like the “Dirty Diana” Martini or the Purple Rain.

Something I didn’t get to experience, but am looking forward to for a little hair of the dog action one of these woozy Sunday brunch’s is the Bloody Geisha, a creative Asian take on one of my all time favorite’s the Bloody Mary with a blend of wasabi infused vodka, soy sauce, and a pinch of sriracha added to the classic Bloody Mary mix, and garnished with, you guessed it, edamame. As some of you may already know, the Bloody Geisha is not original to Rock-N-Roll Sushi, but as my boy toy would say, I like their style. While our anonymous friend is correct in pointing out that I must be watched around the Bourbon, I do like my red wine now and again….ok who am I fooling? I try to keep it my main source of antioxidants to keep this healthy, girlish glow. Bunny’s not getting any younger doll’s, and sometimes a little vino is all it takes to forget that. What can I tell you about the wine list at Rock-N-Roll Sushi?

Well, not much because their isn’t much of one. The “wine list” and I’m being very kind, is composed of four types of red and six types of white. I couldn’t tell you the brand, only the variety, as merlot, shiraz, pinot noir, etc. is as descriptive as it gets. But I can appreciate a true rock and roll lifestyle enough to know that Tommy Lee or Slash would chug back a bottle of Barefoot Moscato or a bottle of Dom Perignon without knowing or caring what the difference is, so a refined wine list is about as rock and roll as a neat and clean hotel room on check out day, I suppose. I won’t knock the joint for their less than chic wine selection, but I will give them props for allowing us to bring in ten bottles of our own wine, brought and selected by Anonymous himself, and charging a small fee for allowing us to keep the bottles on the table. At $5 a bottle, we decided to keep two at a time on the table, always a red and a white, and had a nice tasting of his Italian, Chilean, and Argentinean reserve. If you’re wondering, my fave was the 2006 Don Baltazar Petit Verdot, Argentina. I love a good red wine, and as Anonymous says, I’m a “real man” when it comes to my drinking tastes. You make me blush, sir.

Now, back to business: the food. Where was I? Ah yes, after our wine tasting and opening acts came the “Classic Rock” and “Headliners”. On the “Classic Rock” menu those of you who don’t like to mess with a good thing can find your standard sushi: the California, Rainbow, Volcano, Spider, Veggie, and Shrimp Tempura to name a few. For all my rock and roll hero’s out there you can try the “Headliner’s”, which are all creatively named after a rock band or star. You can get an Elvis Roll, Madonna Roll, M

Hair loss common in women of all ages

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1327712048 67 Hair loss common in women of all ages

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

It started slowly. Karen Meyer’s already thin hair seemed to be getting more and more sparse each year. By the time she graduated high school in 1966, she knew what was happening. She was barely 18 years old, and she was going bald.

“I alternated between a hairpiece and a wig,” said Meyer, 63, of North Cumming. “Back then, it was more of a fashion trend, but I was one of the few who actually needed to wear hair.”

Women make up about 40 percent of Americans experiencing hair loss, according to data from the American Hair Loss Association, a California-based organization dedicated to educating and improving the lives of those affected by hair loss. Despite growing concern among women, hair loss is still often considered a male issue, but there are signs that women are no longer willing to suffer in silence.

Many women have taken to cyberspace, creating online communities to share their hair loss stories, treatments and other information. As a testament to the marketing potential of women with hair loss, Aveda recently introduced Invati, a line of hair care products designed to boost thinning strands.

As an adult, Meyer was diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia, also known as male or female pattern baldness. Meyer’s mother had lost all of her hair, and her brother was bald by age 21. Doctors confirm that female pattern baldness has a genetic link, but there are many other reasons that women lose their hair and many are losing it at increasingly younger ages.

“About 50 percent or more of women have some shedding by age 50,” said Dr. Ashley Curtis of Dermatology Associates of Atlanta. Medications, autoimmune disorders, pregnancy, birth control pills, menopause and stressful hair styling are just some factors that can cause hair loss in women of various ages, with the effects ranging from temporary, isolated patches of hair loss to widespread permanent balding.

In female pattern balding, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a derivative of the male hormone testosterone, binds to receptors, causing negative effects on the hair follicle that lead to thinning. The only Food and Drug Administration-approved hair loss treatment for women is a 2 percent concentration of minoxidil topically applied to the scalp.

With few treatments being tested on women, particularly women of childbearing age, it is often left to dermatologists to find the right combination of medications, some of which are prescribed off-label, to assist in managing the condition.

Dr. Melissa Babcock of Babcock Dermatology in Sandy Springs has prescribed spironolactone, a medication used to reduce blood pressure, which also slows the production of male hormones and blocks DHT from binding to receptors. Estrogen, oral contraceptives and the drug finasteride (more widely known as Propecia or Proscar) — an FDA-approved pill for male pattern baldness — also have been used to combat hair loss in women.

Other solutions include hair transplants in which a strip of hair with active follicles or individual follicles are taken from the one part of the head and transplanted to the bald areas. Natural follicle simulation is a method of tattooing the scalp to camouflage patchy hair loss. But because female pattern baldness differs from male pattern baldness in that the hair loss is diffuse, women may or may not be candidates for these treatments.

Meyer, who was not a good candidate for a hair transplant, knew given her family history there was little she could do to stop the process of losing her hair. When the former hairstylist moved to Atlanta in 1992, she decided to work in hair replacement full time. She knew how devastated a woman could feel when she was losing her hair.

“I wear my hair from the time I get up in the morning to the time I go to bed at night,” said Meyer, who has about 30 percent of her hair and wears a three-quarter prosthesis. “Even after 44 years of marriage, I don’t feel comfortable being around [my husband] without my hair.”

At New Horizons, an Alpharetta-based company that offers custom hair restoration solutions, Meyer’s youngest client is 7, and her oldest client was 93. Company owner Sharon Mason said women are more aware now than in the past that they do have options to address hair loss.

“Before, they were like, this is too silly to go to the doctor,” said Mason, who has been in the hair replacement business since 1976. “Now they go online, they see symptoms and they go to the doctor.”

When clients come to Meyer, she helps them find solutions to suit their condition and lifestyle. But fitting them for a “cranial prosthesis,” as the hair systems are called, is just part of the job, Meyer said. She also shares her story with clients in the hopes that they will be encouraged.

“We have a lot of crying and a lot of support,” she said. “I always said … I was going to do something important. That is exactly what this has been.”

Police say weaves a hot target for robbers

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1327709648 84 Police say weaves a hot target for robbers

Thieves seeking pricey hair extensions have struck a Gwinnett County business more than a dozen times since they opened. Channel 2′s Kerry Kavanaugh talked to the store manager, who said shoplifters are finding interesting places to hide their loot. The hair extensions can range from $20 to $200 and police said they’re a hot item for thieves. That’s why Top Beauty Supply on Grayson Highway in Lawrenceville has installed 16 security cameras. Despite that shoplifters are still costing them big. From weaves to wigs the hair industry is booming and so is the number of people trying to steal pricey extensions. “They think it’s a free for all,” store manager John Oh said. Oh said he has been struck by thieves at least 15 times in 18 months. “We have to watch everybody,” Oh said. “Boy, girl, you know grandma” Oh included “grandma” after he saw surveillance video from one robbery. He watched as a woman with a cane took a package of hair and quickly shoved it under her skirt and walk off. “I would have never suspected her as a shoplifter. I mean that’s … you see an old lady with a cane. I would try to help her,” Oh said. Another day security cameras caught a woman packing hair into her purse. Oh said they were hardest hit on Christmas Eve.

He said that night, two women came in posing as customers. Oh believes one attempted to distract the manager while the other grabbed bags of hair worth $35 each. Oh said that woman hid while she removed the hair from the packages. By the time an employee spotted the empty plastic bags the women were gone. “If somebody doesn’t get caught they’re going to do it again. So that hurts us,” Oh said. Police have issued an arrest warrant for Latonya Nelson, 18, for shoplifting but it’s unclear from the warrant the exact role she played. “Despite the shoplifting, the managers said they’re lucky they haven’t been the victim of something more violent like an armed robbery, which has been happening a lot across metro Atlanta.

Helpful Information on Women’s Hair Loss

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1327708447 38 Helpful Information on Women’s Hair Loss

If women’s hair loss is something that affects you, there are things you can do to take care of it. If your hair loss has a medical cause, your doctor will help you find the best approach for it. If your hair is thinning as you age you can make some lifestyle changes or try some home remedies and we will look at a few of those in this article. There are all sorts of options for you, no matter what the primary cause of your hair loss is. laserska depilacija, beljenje zob, how to apply makeup

Alopecia areata is a condition that has adverse effects on both women and men. This is the type of hair loss where you have patches of hair that’s thinned out or even bald spots rather than a more generalized thinning. This condition is sometimes caused by immune system deficiencies though medical professionals are not 100% sure that’s why it happens.

A lot of the time the hair will come back by itself but once in a while it simply stays gone for the long term. When you have this kind of hair loss it is best to seek help from your doctor because he or she might be able to offer you medical treatments to counteract it. Sometimes steroid injections can bring back hair growth and medications can also help.

There are certain vitamins and supplements that can assist in both reducing your hair loss and stimulating your hair regrowth.

A vitamin that is very useful in keeping you from going prematurely gray and in treating hair loss is called PABA and it can be bought either on its own or as part of a multivitamin supplement. You have to ensure that you get all of your essential B vitamin in your diet, especially B5 or pantothenic acid. Zinc is a very important mineral for your hair’s health so make sure you take some of this vitamin as well. It’s also possible to find good combination formulas for vitamins and minerals that are created with the health of your hair in mind.

Hair restoration products (Rogaine, for example) are made for women as well as for men. You can purchase these products either over the counter or on the internet and they can be really good for stimulating hair growth. Minoxodil, a chemical that has been proven to stop hair loss and stimulate regrowth, is the primary ingredient in these products. Not everyone benefits from these products though because they have been proven to produce side effects. You can also try buying and using shampoos and conditioners that contain herbs and other ingredients that have been known to help thicken hair. So you have all sorts of options for products that will help you restore your hair but it takes some trial and error to find the best one for you. There are many approaches to treating women’s hair loss, so you shouldn’t get discouraged if you’re having this problem. You just need to take it one step at a time which means the first thing you need to do is figure out why it has been happening and then tracking down the best treatment. Stay focused and you won’t have a problem finding an appropriate way to deal with women’s hair loss; the points we’ve discussed in these paragraphs should help you get a good start.