Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Thoughts of a wandering mind ...
while driving home from work I was remembering some of the slang from my youth. Slang is a unique form of communication because it differs from region to region, ethnicity to ethnicity, but wherever it was that you grew up, your slang was the coolest. And, as I was remembering and laughing to myself, I began to deduce how some of these words came into being ... When I was in junior high it was
3G wireless technology enables more responsive health care systems
The Philippine Department of Health, Tarlac Provincial Health Office and Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Wireless Reach initiative, announced the successful completion of the Wireless Access for Health project’s pilot phase.
The project participants leveraged their expertise and resources in public health, medical care, technology and training to create an electronic health record system that meets the needs of health care decision makers on varying levels, ranging from midwives to doctors to policy makers.
Results at the conclusion of the pilot phase, which recorded over 12,000 patient consultations, indicate that such a system is not only feasible and improves patient care in rural health clinics, but also has a real impact for decision makers.
Wireless Access for Health utilizes 3G wireless technology to enable a locally developed electronic health record system. In the Philippines, local health care providers compile and report public health data to the Field Health Service Information System (FHSIS), which is the major source of data used for policy analysis and planning.
The Wireless Access for Health project aims to streamline this reporting process by building on and strengthening the existing Community Health Information Tracking System (CHITS), an electronic medical record system developed by the University of the Philippines Manila. CHITS improves patient care and access to public health information by consolidating data captured during patient visits into reports for health care workers in four health units in the Tarlac region of the Philippines.
“The Wireless Access for Health project’s electronic health record system is the appropriate response to the DOH’s need for finding innovative ways of transmitting reliable health data to allow for speedier decision making and action,” said Dr. Esperanza Cabral, secretary of the Department of Health in the Philippines.
The pilot project’s results have been positive at the rural health units in Gerona, Moncada, Paniqui and Victoria.
A process that previously took hours to complete, CHITS now can instantly generate all 23 of the DOH’s FHSIS reports, allowing for improved patient care and more efficient patient visits, as the time needed to search for records is reduced to just seconds.
The ability to easily view, record and share patient information simultaneously across multiple computers within a health clinic allows clinicians to complete patient consultations earlier, resulting in increased capacity to provide further support to community health workers.
“Wireless Access for Health is truly beneficial for the entire public health system, from patients to doctors to health care authorities at the local, regional and national level,” stated Dr. Ricardo P. Ramos, chief of Tarlac provincial health unit.
“The system’s accurate and timely submission of health data is important in helping the government to identify and prevent disease outbreaks across the Philippines.”
Source @ MB
The project participants leveraged their expertise and resources in public health, medical care, technology and training to create an electronic health record system that meets the needs of health care decision makers on varying levels, ranging from midwives to doctors to policy makers.
Results at the conclusion of the pilot phase, which recorded over 12,000 patient consultations, indicate that such a system is not only feasible and improves patient care in rural health clinics, but also has a real impact for decision makers.
Wireless Access for Health utilizes 3G wireless technology to enable a locally developed electronic health record system. In the Philippines, local health care providers compile and report public health data to the Field Health Service Information System (FHSIS), which is the major source of data used for policy analysis and planning.
The Wireless Access for Health project aims to streamline this reporting process by building on and strengthening the existing Community Health Information Tracking System (CHITS), an electronic medical record system developed by the University of the Philippines Manila. CHITS improves patient care and access to public health information by consolidating data captured during patient visits into reports for health care workers in four health units in the Tarlac region of the Philippines.
“The Wireless Access for Health project’s electronic health record system is the appropriate response to the DOH’s need for finding innovative ways of transmitting reliable health data to allow for speedier decision making and action,” said Dr. Esperanza Cabral, secretary of the Department of Health in the Philippines.
The pilot project’s results have been positive at the rural health units in Gerona, Moncada, Paniqui and Victoria.
A process that previously took hours to complete, CHITS now can instantly generate all 23 of the DOH’s FHSIS reports, allowing for improved patient care and more efficient patient visits, as the time needed to search for records is reduced to just seconds.
The ability to easily view, record and share patient information simultaneously across multiple computers within a health clinic allows clinicians to complete patient consultations earlier, resulting in increased capacity to provide further support to community health workers.
“Wireless Access for Health is truly beneficial for the entire public health system, from patients to doctors to health care authorities at the local, regional and national level,” stated Dr. Ricardo P. Ramos, chief of Tarlac provincial health unit.
“The system’s accurate and timely submission of health data is important in helping the government to identify and prevent disease outbreaks across the Philippines.”
Source @ MB
Aquino statement to bolster LTO campaign vs 'wang-wangs'
Presidential Decree 96 was issued 37 years ago to limit the use of sirens — colloquially called "wang-wang" — on the roads. However, high-ranking politicians intimidate law enforcers who prevent the unauthorized use of the devices.
On Thursday, outgoing Land Transportation Office head Alberto Suansing said President Benigno Aquino III's statement's about the abuse of the devices may hopefully give teeth to the enforcement of the law.
"Mabuti naman at inanunsyo ang bagay na iyan. Ang mga enforcers natin, di na maa-andap (It's a good thing he announced that matter. Our law enforcers would no longer be intimidated)," Suansing said in an interview on GMA News' Unang Hirit.
He added the public could send a text message to 09189447951 to report violators.
PD 96, issued in 1973 by the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos, regulates the use of sirens, bells, whistles, horns and other similar devices.
"The gadgets or devices mentioned above may be attached to and use only on motor vehicles designated for official use by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, National Bureau of Investigation, Land Transportation Commission, Police Departments, Fire Departments, and hospital ambulances," a portion of the law said.
For government officials, only the following are entitled to use vehicles with these devices: President, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Supreme Court Chief Justice.
Read more @ GmaNews
On Thursday, outgoing Land Transportation Office head Alberto Suansing said President Benigno Aquino III's statement's about the abuse of the devices may hopefully give teeth to the enforcement of the law.
"Mabuti naman at inanunsyo ang bagay na iyan. Ang mga enforcers natin, di na maa-andap (It's a good thing he announced that matter. Our law enforcers would no longer be intimidated)," Suansing said in an interview on GMA News' Unang Hirit.
He added the public could send a text message to 09189447951 to report violators.
PD 96, issued in 1973 by the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos, regulates the use of sirens, bells, whistles, horns and other similar devices.
"The gadgets or devices mentioned above may be attached to and use only on motor vehicles designated for official use by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, National Bureau of Investigation, Land Transportation Commission, Police Departments, Fire Departments, and hospital ambulances," a portion of the law said.
For government officials, only the following are entitled to use vehicles with these devices: President, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Supreme Court Chief Justice.
Read more @ GmaNews
Celtics coach Doc Rivers will return for 2010-11
BOSTON – Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers will return for another season, staying with the team he led to the NBA finals twice in three years for a run at another championship.
"Doc is a fantastic coach and leader and I am thrilled he is coming back for the upcoming season," Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca said Wednesday in an e-mail to The Associated Press.
Rivers' decision was first reported in the Boston Herald. Four hours later, the Celtics released a statement confirming Rivers would return.
"Doc is re-energized and enthusiastic about coming back to make another run at winning a championship with the Celtics," general manager Danny Ainge said in the two-sentence statement.
Rivers did not immediately return a message left at his hotel in San Antonio, where he was watching his son, Austin, play in an international under-18 tournament.
The inability to watch his four children play in sports was one of the major things pulling Rivers toward taking time off from coaching. He said at last week's NBA draft that he was hoping there would be some compromise that would allow him to give both his personal and professional lives proper attention.
Rivers lives in the Orlando area in the offseason, and his family remains there.
Rivers' decision does not mean that the nucleus of the Celtics team that won the franchise's unprecedented 17th NBA title in 2008 will be back for a run in 2010-11. Paul Pierce has reportedly said he will opt out of his contract and become a free agent, and Ray Allen is also due to become a free agent on Thursday.
Without them, the Celtics would need to make a big splash in free agency to contend.
Kevin Garnett is under contract for two more years and point guard Rajon Rondo signed an extension last fall that would keep him in Boston through the 2014-15 season. Kendrick Perkins, who could miss six months or more with torn knee ligaments, has one year left on his deal.
Rivers has a career coaching record of 451-380, with a 46-40 playoff mark. With the Celtics, he is 280-212 with a 41-30 postseason record.
He guided Boston to a 66-16 record and the Celtics' record 17th NBA title two years ago. This season, the Celtics returned to the NBA finals before losing in seven games to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Rivers said last week that it was a difficult decision between two families: While he has missed the opportunity to watch his four children — all athletes — compete, he has grown close to the Celtics' players. He called Ainge "one of my best friends."
"You look around the league, and you don't see that," Rivers said after the NBA draft, adding that both players and management have lobbied him to stay. "They've been doing their jobs, I'll put it that way. So have the players. They've been very vocal in their support. But that's good. We're very close."
Source: GmaNews
"Doc is a fantastic coach and leader and I am thrilled he is coming back for the upcoming season," Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca said Wednesday in an e-mail to The Associated Press.
Rivers' decision was first reported in the Boston Herald. Four hours later, the Celtics released a statement confirming Rivers would return.
"Doc is re-energized and enthusiastic about coming back to make another run at winning a championship with the Celtics," general manager Danny Ainge said in the two-sentence statement.
Rivers did not immediately return a message left at his hotel in San Antonio, where he was watching his son, Austin, play in an international under-18 tournament.
The inability to watch his four children play in sports was one of the major things pulling Rivers toward taking time off from coaching. He said at last week's NBA draft that he was hoping there would be some compromise that would allow him to give both his personal and professional lives proper attention.
Rivers lives in the Orlando area in the offseason, and his family remains there.
Rivers' decision does not mean that the nucleus of the Celtics team that won the franchise's unprecedented 17th NBA title in 2008 will be back for a run in 2010-11. Paul Pierce has reportedly said he will opt out of his contract and become a free agent, and Ray Allen is also due to become a free agent on Thursday.
Without them, the Celtics would need to make a big splash in free agency to contend.
Kevin Garnett is under contract for two more years and point guard Rajon Rondo signed an extension last fall that would keep him in Boston through the 2014-15 season. Kendrick Perkins, who could miss six months or more with torn knee ligaments, has one year left on his deal.
Rivers has a career coaching record of 451-380, with a 46-40 playoff mark. With the Celtics, he is 280-212 with a 41-30 postseason record.
He guided Boston to a 66-16 record and the Celtics' record 17th NBA title two years ago. This season, the Celtics returned to the NBA finals before losing in seven games to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Rivers said last week that it was a difficult decision between two families: While he has missed the opportunity to watch his four children — all athletes — compete, he has grown close to the Celtics' players. He called Ainge "one of my best friends."
"You look around the league, and you don't see that," Rivers said after the NBA draft, adding that both players and management have lobbied him to stay. "They've been doing their jobs, I'll put it that way. So have the players. They've been very vocal in their support. But that's good. We're very close."
Source: GmaNews
Geena Davis vs negative media images of women
NEW YORK, United States—With her ground-breaking roles in such films as Thelma and Louise and A League of Their Own, Academy Award-winning actress Geena Davis is no stranger to playing strong women on the silver screen.
Off-camera, she is fighting passionately to ensure that women and girls are accurately depicted in the media, warning that they hyper-sexualization and other negative portrayals could roll back hard-won progress in achieving the United Nations-backed Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), eight anti-poverty targets with a 2015 deadline.
Acknowledging the hard work of the UN and other organizations aimed at promoting economic development and curbing violence against women, “we don’t want to see it undermined by a culture of hyper-sexualization or stereotyping of women in the media because it will… start to take away some of the progress if we’re not taking care of the image of women,” she told the UN News Center.
“As an actor, I had the good fortune of being in a few movies that resonated particularly with women, and it really was a lesson for me in the power of media images,” said Ms. Davis, who early this week addressed the opening of the annual high-level segment of the UN Economic and Social Council (Ecosoc), focusing this year on the empowerment of women and girls.
Some six years ago, while watching television programming and movies targeted at children with her then two-year-old daughter, she noticed a marked disparity in the portrayal of men and women.
“I find that to be disturbing because it means that we’re raising generation after generation of boys and girls to become used to the idea that girls hold a lesser position in our society, that they’re less important, their stories are less interesting,” she stressed.
For more than half a century, the ratio of female to male characters has held constant at 1:3, Ms. Davis said, resulting in many people not noticing or questioning the paucity of women in movies and TV shows.
Her research organization, See Jane, has carried out a large-scale analysis of movies and TV shows aimed at children under the age of 11, finding that between 1990 and 2005, there was no improvement in the ratio of female to male characters.
“So it’s not something that’s getting better or improving,” Ms. Davis said, in spite of isolated cases of popular female characters, such as Dora the Explorer. “The general trend is for things to stay where they are.”
Also the mother of two boys, she said that she calls attention to how women and girls are portrayed in programming, asking her children why they think certain characters are girls and not boys.
“It’s getting to the point now where occasionally I’ll lean over to say, ‘Hey did you notice?’” Ms. Davis said, recalling conversations with her now eight-year-old daughter while watching TV and movies.
“Yeah, there’s not enough girls,” her daughter responds. “She’s been very well educated,” Ms. Davis pointed out, laughing.
Source: Inquirer
Off-camera, she is fighting passionately to ensure that women and girls are accurately depicted in the media, warning that they hyper-sexualization and other negative portrayals could roll back hard-won progress in achieving the United Nations-backed Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), eight anti-poverty targets with a 2015 deadline.
Acknowledging the hard work of the UN and other organizations aimed at promoting economic development and curbing violence against women, “we don’t want to see it undermined by a culture of hyper-sexualization or stereotyping of women in the media because it will… start to take away some of the progress if we’re not taking care of the image of women,” she told the UN News Center.
“As an actor, I had the good fortune of being in a few movies that resonated particularly with women, and it really was a lesson for me in the power of media images,” said Ms. Davis, who early this week addressed the opening of the annual high-level segment of the UN Economic and Social Council (Ecosoc), focusing this year on the empowerment of women and girls.
Some six years ago, while watching television programming and movies targeted at children with her then two-year-old daughter, she noticed a marked disparity in the portrayal of men and women.
“I find that to be disturbing because it means that we’re raising generation after generation of boys and girls to become used to the idea that girls hold a lesser position in our society, that they’re less important, their stories are less interesting,” she stressed.
For more than half a century, the ratio of female to male characters has held constant at 1:3, Ms. Davis said, resulting in many people not noticing or questioning the paucity of women in movies and TV shows.
Her research organization, See Jane, has carried out a large-scale analysis of movies and TV shows aimed at children under the age of 11, finding that between 1990 and 2005, there was no improvement in the ratio of female to male characters.
“So it’s not something that’s getting better or improving,” Ms. Davis said, in spite of isolated cases of popular female characters, such as Dora the Explorer. “The general trend is for things to stay where they are.”
Also the mother of two boys, she said that she calls attention to how women and girls are portrayed in programming, asking her children why they think certain characters are girls and not boys.
“It’s getting to the point now where occasionally I’ll lean over to say, ‘Hey did you notice?’” Ms. Davis said, recalling conversations with her now eight-year-old daughter while watching TV and movies.
“Yeah, there’s not enough girls,” her daughter responds. “She’s been very well educated,” Ms. Davis pointed out, laughing.
Source: Inquirer
'Old school' Montreal gangster gunned down
MONTREAL—A reputed Montreal gangster with ties to the Rizzuto crime family was gunned down in a brazen daylight shooting, police said Wednesday.
Agostino Cuntrera, 66, and his 48-year-old bodyguard were shot Tuesday afternoon outside an east-end Montreal restaurant said to be owned by Cuntrera.
Two men in a black Chevrolet Impala similar to one spotted leaving the scene were arrested shortly after the slayings. One of them was released while the other is still being held on unrelated charges, police told AFP.
Cuntrera was believed to have taken over the helm of the Rizzuto clan after the 2006 extradition to the United States of crime boss Vito Rizzuto on murder charges, according to public broadcaster CBC.
Cuntrera was described by local media as being "old school," low-key and shy of the limelight. He is the third high-profile Mafioso to be murdered since Rizzuto's arrest in 2004.
Vito Rizzuto is currently serving a 10-year sentence in Colorado for racketeering, related to three underworld murders in Brooklyn in 1981.
In December, Rizzuto's son Nick Rizzuto Jr. was gunned down in broad daylight in Montreal's Notre-Dame-de-Grace district.
An elderly man associated with the powerful Rizzuto mafia was also reported missing in May.
Paolo Renda, 70, had been recently released from prison after a serving a sentence for criminal association among other charges, but did not arrive home one night, police sources said.
His wife -- sister of Vito Rizzuto -- found his car near their home and alerted police, who found the car doors open and keys on the dashboard.
Montreal's Sicilian Mafia is facing new competition for criminal spoils from a Calabrese clan, street gangs, and even Haitian groups, according to crime experts.
Each wants a piece of Rizzuto territory, possibly with the backing of the New York Mafia which cut ties to the Rizzuto family after a falling out over the Brooklyn murders.
Born in Sicily in 1944, Cuntrera moved to Canada in 1965 and helped establish the Rizzuto clan's criminal reign in Montreal. He served five years in prison for conspiracy in the 1978 murder of then crime boss Paolo Violli, who headed a rival Calabrese clan.
Upon his release, Cuntrera started several small businesses in Montreal, including restaurants.
Source: Inquirer
Agostino Cuntrera, 66, and his 48-year-old bodyguard were shot Tuesday afternoon outside an east-end Montreal restaurant said to be owned by Cuntrera.
Two men in a black Chevrolet Impala similar to one spotted leaving the scene were arrested shortly after the slayings. One of them was released while the other is still being held on unrelated charges, police told AFP.
Cuntrera was believed to have taken over the helm of the Rizzuto clan after the 2006 extradition to the United States of crime boss Vito Rizzuto on murder charges, according to public broadcaster CBC.
Cuntrera was described by local media as being "old school," low-key and shy of the limelight. He is the third high-profile Mafioso to be murdered since Rizzuto's arrest in 2004.
Vito Rizzuto is currently serving a 10-year sentence in Colorado for racketeering, related to three underworld murders in Brooklyn in 1981.
In December, Rizzuto's son Nick Rizzuto Jr. was gunned down in broad daylight in Montreal's Notre-Dame-de-Grace district.
An elderly man associated with the powerful Rizzuto mafia was also reported missing in May.
Paolo Renda, 70, had been recently released from prison after a serving a sentence for criminal association among other charges, but did not arrive home one night, police sources said.
His wife -- sister of Vito Rizzuto -- found his car near their home and alerted police, who found the car doors open and keys on the dashboard.
Montreal's Sicilian Mafia is facing new competition for criminal spoils from a Calabrese clan, street gangs, and even Haitian groups, according to crime experts.
Each wants a piece of Rizzuto territory, possibly with the backing of the New York Mafia which cut ties to the Rizzuto family after a falling out over the Brooklyn murders.
Born in Sicily in 1944, Cuntrera moved to Canada in 1965 and helped establish the Rizzuto clan's criminal reign in Montreal. He served five years in prison for conspiracy in the 1978 murder of then crime boss Paolo Violli, who headed a rival Calabrese clan.
Upon his release, Cuntrera started several small businesses in Montreal, including restaurants.
Source: Inquirer
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New Hairstyle trendy mode
I love these stories about celebrities actually taking a role in the world and this one is a great one. Kate Hudson and her star stylist David Babii finally launched the David Babii for WildAid line of hair care products.
Kate did not just become the face behind the line but also took a part at being the guinea pig to the product line which includes natural ingredients like volcanic ash, cupucacu butter, blue algae, wild orchids, and kiwis.
Besides the natural ingredients, the hair care products are also free of sulfates, parabens, and petrochemicals which are bad for the environment. The products do not contain any ingredients derived from animals, are not tested on animals, and a percentage of the profits will be donated to WildAid. Even the packaging will be made from at least 10-percent recycled plastic. All sounds great to mean. Now let’s look at some of the products.
There are a few products now but hopefully the line will grow. The Hydrating Shampoo shown below is made of cupuacu butter, wild orchid, and blue algae which are all natural ingredients designed for moisturizing, shining, and strengthen the hair. The Hair Polish is made of extracts from ten natural ingredients and is designed to add shine and strengthen the hair. The Volcanic Ash Root Amplifier is made of natural ingredients including volcanic ash which is really interesting. I didn’t know volcanic ash had hair enhancing properties. All these products sound great and I definitely will purchase a shampoo and conditioner to try out.
Lacey Brown Hairstyle
Wow I can’t believe how much talk there is about Sarah Palin’s hairstyle and people wanting the same look. I am kind of old school and my Sarah Palin hairstyle belongs to the lovely and talented Lisa Loeb (No Nine Stories) and as she had the look waaaayyyyyyy before. She has the signature glasses and the brunette locks with an upgrade in the highlights. What I also love and recommend is the swept fringe parted way off center and the light curls along the ends of her hair. Enjoy =)It has come to my attention that a lot of women out there do not know how to color their own hair at home properly after reading this article on this lady Charlotte Feeney who sued L’Oreal Inc after her accidently colored her natural blonde hair to dark brown. Supposedly she claimed that the tube was filled with the wrong shade and it was not her error. Come one people, almost all DIY hair coloring kits from the major brands like L’Oreal and Garnier all come with instructions that need to be followed exactly and usually the first two steps are an allergy test and a strand test.
These two tests will make sure you are will not have an allergic reaction to the solution and allow you to see how the color will most likely look on your hair. It is surprising how many women I have asked say they skip these steps. Women should definitely go through with these steps. With so many different colors to choose from, a strand test can really help you decided if that is really the color you want because depending on natural hair color, it might not come out just like the sample on the box.
If anyone needs advice on choosing at home hair color for certain hair types and for matching facial skin tone, check out the articles on home hair coloring which provides helpful tips. Please just follow the instructions and do not go off suing a company without “no facts, no opinions and no standards to substantiate either of the allegations,” tdhat is according to the judge’s verdict on the ca
Katie Holmes Short Crop Hairstyle
All the buzz lately is Katie Holmes new short crop which does look fantastic on her but is not a very short crop. The length is long enough to create lots of playful looks by changing the texture yet short enough to really bring out her feminine facial features. I have to say she has transformed her hair into two great hits, first with the bob and now with this shorter cut. Wonder if Suri will get the same hairdo.Okay, Okay it has been quite a while since my last post but I have great excuse. Cindy, our head gal gave me an assignment which was to watch Shear Genius, a show on Bravo Network, where hairstylists go head to head in these challenges. I actually watched the first season first and loved it and the second season is even better. The first season had some great challenges but I love how the show is even more challenging now, like the blindfold cut and musical chairs. I think this is such an underrated show because of the lack of advertisement so here is my free advertisement for a great show.
Alice and Olivia Charity T-Shirts
When fashion benefits one of our favorit charities, it's always a win-win. Check out these new Awesome T-shirts from Alice + Olivia. 100 percent of the profits go towards the Children's Defense Fund. The idea behind the shirt is to remind that: giving back is awesome. We couldn't agree more.
The shirts are $88 and are available at Alice + Olivia.com.
Britney Spears' Line at Kohl's
When we first heard about Britney Spear's designing a line of Candies' clothes and accessories for Kohl's, we were tempted to laugh. But then, we rememberd how much we like Lauren Conrad's collection, so maybe we should give it a shot. BettyConfidential gives us the inside look at Britney Spear's line for Kohl's.
Ojon Leave-in Glossing Cream
You can find Ojon's Glossing Cream at Sephora, Ulta, QVC and www.ojon.com/. $30 for 4.25 oz.
Short Wedding Hairstyle 2010
Having short hair does not mean you can't look gorgeous on your wedding day. There are several short wedding hairstyles pictures that can make short hairstyles look elegant. Clips, headbands, and pins are great choices for a bride's styles.
Short Wedding Hairstyle
Short wedding hairstyles for updo, separate a top section and pull it into a high ponytail, spraying it with hairspray. Make a second ponytail below the first. Separate small sections from the base of the second ponytail and curl the sections with a 1-inch curling iron. Secure the curls with bobby pins, letting the ends fall free. Repeat the process until the lower ponytail is completely curled and pinned.
Short Wedding Hairstyle
Short Wedding HairstyleShort wedding hairstyles for updo, separate a top section and pull it into a high ponytail, spraying it with hairspray. Make a second ponytail below the first. Separate small sections from the base of the second ponytail and curl the sections with a 1-inch curling iron. Secure the curls with bobby pins, letting the ends fall free. Repeat the process until the lower ponytail is completely curled and pinned.
Short Wedding HairstyleKim Vo's Hair Travel Tips
The other week, we had the chance to interview celeb colorist Kim Vo about his styling secret for girls on the go:
Celebrity Beautiful Long Women Hairstyles 2010
Top Beautiful Women Hairstyles brings you Celebrity Beautiful Long Women Hairstyles 2010
A lot of beautiful celebrities are wearing cool long hairstyles as you can see in the pics below celebs like Jessica Biel, Scarlett Johansson or Shakira.Jessica Biel its wearing a beautiful long Wavy Cut,Kate Mara a Long Center Part,Scarlett Johansson Long Curls and Anna Kendrick paired her printed dress with long curls.Shakira with her very nice wavy blonde hair wears a soft waves with visible rich brown roots, here are some photos:
A lot of beautiful celebrities are wearing cool long hairstyles as you can see in the pics below celebs like Jessica Biel, Scarlett Johansson or Shakira.Jessica Biel its wearing a beautiful long Wavy Cut,Kate Mara a Long Center Part,Scarlett Johansson Long Curls and Anna Kendrick paired her printed dress with long curls.Shakira with her very nice wavy blonde hair wears a soft waves with visible rich brown roots, here are some photos:
Celebrity Beautiful Long Women Hairstyles 2010
Celebrity Beautiful Long Women Hairstyles 2010
Celebrity Beautiful Long Women Hairstyles 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Social Worker June 2010
The Professional Regulation Commission has released the Social Worker board exam results as PRC announced that 770 out of 1,321 passed Licensure Examination given by the Board for Social Workers in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga this June 2010.
The members of the Board for Social Workers are Lorna Camacho-Gabad, Chairman; Jesus S. Far, and Mary Ofelia L. Endaya, Members.
The successful examinees who garnered the top 10 places in the Social Worker Licensure Examination
The oath taking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination, as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Professional Oath, will be held before the Board on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. All must come in formal attire.
Registration for membership with the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) will start on Monday, July 19, 2010 at PRC.
»»» View the June 2010 Social Worker Board Exam Results «««
The members of the Board for Social Workers are Lorna Camacho-Gabad, Chairman; Jesus S. Far, and Mary Ofelia L. Endaya, Members.
The successful examinees who garnered the top 10 places in the Social Worker Licensure Examination
- JALILA DIALIM IBRAHIM, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-MARAWI CITY - 84.40
- MAELEN JOY SANCHEZ NAZ, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN - 83.60
- RHEODARA CALIPUSAN ADORABLE ASIAN SOCIAL INSTITUTE - 83.50
LEVI GRACE DELA CRUZ AMBON, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN - 83.50
RACHEL DELA CRUZ SANTOS, WESTERN PHILIPPINES UNIV.(PALAWAN N.A.C.)-ABORLAN - 83.50 - EMILY MEJIAS GATILLO, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-MARAWI CITY - 83.30
- CLYDE MASUMBOL BONITA, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-MARAWI CITY - 83.10
- LESLIE ALETA LORESTO, UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM-RODRIGUEZ - 83.00
- NORLYN JEAN REYES CAMPITA, ASIAN SOCIAL INSTITUTE - 82.80
PRETZ VERNICE ALMOITE VINLUAN, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN - 82.80 - MAY ANNE SENA CORPUZ, PHILIPPINE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY-MANILA - 82.70
RHIZA VILLA UGAY TALADUA, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-MARAWI CITY - 82.70 - MARIA MAE QUINSER CANDIDO VARGAS, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN 82.40
- SHEEN LILANG FAMINIALAN, CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY - 82.30
JOSHUA MENESES MATIPO, PHILIPPINE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY-MANILA - 82.30
The oath taking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination, as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Professional Oath, will be held before the Board on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. All must come in formal attire.
Registration for membership with the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) will start on Monday, July 19, 2010 at PRC.
»»» View the June 2010 Social Worker Board Exam Results «««
Coach Poppy
Although simply put, they are just scents, fragrances have distinct personalities and just like best friends, the personalities of a perfume must match that of the wearer.
The Coach Poppy handbag collection embodies youthfulness, color and a vibrancy. Coach’s new Poppy fragrance complements all parts of the collection so perfectly that it essentially captures its youthful essence in a bottle. I’m lucky to have gotten a sneak peek at the fragrance although it will officially launch in July, 2010.
The fragrance has many layers but its main identity is fruity and floral. At first whiff, it opens with the smell of juicy cucumber flower petals and mandarin top notes. Then it goes deeper to give a candied red rose petal and creme brulee flavor and finally leaves you with a delicious woody smell of whipped marshmallow.
Coach’s Poppy Fragrance is deep and lasting yet fruity and punchy, which makes it a great summer spritz. Created to embody the Poppy girl, you don’t have to be young to wear this fragrance, just young at heart.
Available starting July 2010 at Coach stores at $60 for a 1.7 ounce bottle.
Contributed by The Stylester.
This review was based on a free sample.
Easy Travel Dresses
Casual dresses are great for travel, because they're easy to pack and accessorize. We're always on the lookout for ones that don't wrinkle and are cute but comfortable. On her recent trip to Chicago, Hope wore a little black Michael Kors dress on her eight hour bike tour of the city. It looked great at lunch, as a beach coverup, and even at the Cubby Bear for a mid-afternoon beer break. Activewear companies have taken notice and designed technical dresses with good looks. Here are a few we found:
Merrill Lily dress with UV sun protection, quick dry material and built in shelf bra. $55
Athleta's Sundry dress is a travel-girl's dream, it comes in six colors, is made of moisture wicking Tectel, and can be worn three different ways: as a halter, strapless, or as a skirt. It's perfect apres beach or just window shopping in the afternoon on Lincoln Road. $59
Merrill Lily dress with UV sun protection, quick dry material and built in shelf bra. $55
Patagonia's Corinne Dress has great style and quick dry nylon fabric. $75
A Peek Inside Carolyn O'Neil's Carry On
On our recent girls' getaway press trip to Montreal, we had the pleasure of traveling with the oh-so chic Carolyn O'Niel (That's her, far right.). In addition to travel writing for the Atlanta Journal and Constitution, among other publications, Carolyn is also a registered dietitian the author of The Dish: On Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous!
Here's what's in Carolyn's carry on:
Even though I check a bag when I travel, my carry on is my life line just in case my luggage is lost or I need something en route.
I always have a
1. A black cashmere cardigan.
2. A neutral toned grey/gold/cream large pashmina scarf which matches everything to add an extra layer on a flight or dash of fashion on arrival!
3. A Cole Hahn rain jacket with hood, which folds up into its own little pouch.
4. Digital camera...just in case something exciting happens or I spot a food trend!
5. Moleskine notebook
- for jotting down great ideas or observations.
6. Today's newspaper...really!
7. A copy of this month's Journal of the American Dietetic Association. I am a food/nutrition writer and need to keep up on the latest science.
8. Travel cosmetics I can't be without include: Aquaphor healing ointment for cuts, dry skin and perfect to protect heels if wearing new shoes; Pond's Cold Cream - women in my family have been using it as makeup remover for four wrinkle-free generations!
Magnifying mirror to see myself better and ensure correctly placed lip liner and eyeliner, sunscreen with at least SPF 30, I like Neutrogena.
Chanel lipsticks in rouge and lip gloss to tone down the red! Chanel powder compact.
9. Almonds or walnuts to snack on.
10. If I really feel at risk of losing luggage ( ie. tight connections ) I throw in a jersey knit black dress and dressy flats to wear to dinner with the pashmina and black cardigan!
Monday, June 28, 2010
KOREAN TV DRAMA & MOVIES --> Marry Me, Please
Genre: Romance, family
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Air time: Saturday & Sunday 19:55
Broadcasting dates :
Jun 19, 2010
Synopsis
This drama tells the story of four couples that live under the same roof getting married.
Cast
Kim Ji Young
Lee Jong Hyuk
Baek Il Sub
Go Doo Shim
Han Sang Jin
Oh Yoon Ah
Ryu Tae Joon
Sung Hyuk
Lee Hwi Hyang
Lee Da In
Jung Soo Young
Kang Soo Han
Lee Tae Im
Yoon Jung Hee
Production Credits
Director: Park Man Young
Screenwriter: Jung Yoo Kyung
KOREAN TV DRAMA & MOVIES --> Marry Me, Please
Genre: Romance, family
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Air time: Saturday & Sunday 19:55
Broadcasting dates :
Jun 19, 2010
Synopsis
This drama tells the story of four couples that live under the same roof getting married.
Cast
Kim Ji Young
Lee Jong Hyuk
Baek Il Sub
Go Doo Shim
Han Sang Jin
Oh Yoon Ah
Ryu Tae Joon
Sung Hyuk
Lee Hwi Hyang
Lee Da In
Jung Soo Young
Kang Soo Han
Lee Tae Im
Yoon Jung Hee
Production Credits
Director: Park Man Young
Screenwriter: Jung Yoo Kyung
Kristen Stewart Debuts New Hairstyle: Love It or Loathe It?
Twilight Saga fans may have June 30 circled as the premiere date for Eclipse, but Kristen Stewart offered her own exciting debut earlier today.
Prior to an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, the beloved actress showed off a new hairstyle meant for her upcoming role as MaryLou in the movie adaption of Jack Kerouac’s On The Road.
It's short, it's dyed, it's elegant and it marks a departure from Kristen's typically grungy look. We think it's beautiful! Do you agree?
http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2010/06/kristen-stewart-debuts-new-hairstyle-love-it-or-loathe-it/
Kristen Stewart Debuts New Hairstyle: Love It or Loathe It?
Twilight Saga fans may have June 30 circled as the premiere date for Eclipse, but Kristen Stewart offered her own exciting debut earlier today.
Prior to an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, the beloved actress showed off a new hairstyle meant for her upcoming role as MaryLou in the movie adaption of Jack Kerouac’s On The Road.
It's short, it's dyed, it's elegant and it marks a departure from Kristen's typically grungy look. We think it's beautiful! Do you agree?
http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2010/06/kristen-stewart-debuts-new-hairstyle-love-it-or-loathe-it/
Twilight's Kristen Stewart, Ashley Greene And Taylor Lautner Premiere Eclipse Worldwide
The stars of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse parted ways to premiere the highly anticipated vamp flick across the globe in startling style! WhileAshley Greene got gorgeous at the Madrid premiere in a silk chiffon Donna Karan cocktail dress, haute off the Resort 2011 runway,Kristen Stewart showed off her lightened locks at The Cinema Society screening in NYC, wearing a super sexy mini from Roland Mouret’s Fall 2010 Collection.
PHOTOS: Eclipse Premieres In Madrid And NYC
Kristen looked super sultry in the swirl-embellished mini dress, which she paired with Christian Louboutin Alti pumps. With her new summer ‘do pulled back in wispy updo, the broody babe painted her eyes super dark, while her lips remained nude and glossy.
Also at the NYC screening was Kristen’s hunky werewolf costar Taylor Lautner, who definitely scored points for Team Jacob, wearing a delightfully light grey suit.
PHOTOS: Best And Worst Of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Premiere
Ashley channeled her Spanish style siren in the silk chiffon number, which fell right below her knees. She paired the lowcut dress with totally fab Brian Atwood Cristal peep-toed, t-strap heels, which were hued in a gorgeous burgundy tone. Though we loved her sashed dress, it failed to flatter Ash’s covetable figure. She finished the look off with a small, gold clutch.
Whose look did you like better: Ashley or Kristen’s? Check out the gallery in Style and let us know.
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/06/red-carpet-radar-kristen-and-ashley-premiere-eclipse-across-globe
pic:WireImage/WENN
Twilight's Kristen Stewart, Ashley Greene And Taylor Lautner Premiere Eclipse Worldwide
The stars of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse parted ways to premiere the highly anticipated vamp flick across the globe in startling style! WhileAshley Greene got gorgeous at the Madrid premiere in a silk chiffon Donna Karan cocktail dress, haute off the Resort 2011 runway,Kristen Stewart showed off her lightened locks at The Cinema Society screening in NYC, wearing a super sexy mini from Roland Mouret’s Fall 2010 Collection.
PHOTOS: Eclipse Premieres In Madrid And NYC
Kristen looked super sultry in the swirl-embellished mini dress, which she paired with Christian Louboutin Alti pumps. With her new summer ‘do pulled back in wispy updo, the broody babe painted her eyes super dark, while her lips remained nude and glossy.
Also at the NYC screening was Kristen’s hunky werewolf costar Taylor Lautner, who definitely scored points for Team Jacob, wearing a delightfully light grey suit.
PHOTOS: Best And Worst Of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Premiere
Ashley channeled her Spanish style siren in the silk chiffon number, which fell right below her knees. She paired the lowcut dress with totally fab Brian Atwood Cristal peep-toed, t-strap heels, which were hued in a gorgeous burgundy tone. Though we loved her sashed dress, it failed to flatter Ash’s covetable figure. She finished the look off with a small, gold clutch.
Whose look did you like better: Ashley or Kristen’s? Check out the gallery in Style and let us know.
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/06/red-carpet-radar-kristen-and-ashley-premiere-eclipse-across-globe
pic:WireImage/WENN
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green: Hawaiian Wedding
Shortly after they announced their re-engagement, reports tell that Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have gotten married in Hawaii.
According to Star magazine, the former "Transformers" actress and her "Beverly Hills 90210" exchanged nuptials in Hawaii just this past week.
http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/megan-fox/megan-fox-and-brian-austin-green-hawaiian-wedding-382045
http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/megan-fox/megan-fox-and-brian-austin-green-hawaiian-wedding-382045
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green: Hawaiian Wedding
Shortly after they announced their re-engagement, reports tell that Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have gotten married in Hawaii.
According to Star magazine, the former "Transformers" actress and her "Beverly Hills 90210" exchanged nuptials in Hawaii just this past week.
http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/megan-fox/megan-fox-and-brian-austin-green-hawaiian-wedding-382045
http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/megan-fox/megan-fox-and-brian-austin-green-hawaiian-wedding-382045
Hotel Thrillist Fontainebleau Miami
When we first received the invite to the Hotel Thrillist weekend at the Fontainebleau in Miami, we had no idea what Thrillist was or why we were invited. However, we're not the type to turn up our noses at a free weekend stay--especially at a hotel we have been wanting to check out--including parties, food and all the Bacardi Torched Cherry cocktails we could drink. The weekend was sponsored by Bacardi, Corona, Klondike and Nerf among others.
Upon arrival at the Fontainebleau, we quickly learned that Thrillist is like a unisex Daily Candy for the cool people. You can sign up for a daily email in 17 cities, including NYC, Los Angeles, Miami, Austin and more. Everyday the site features a hip new bar, restaurant, clothing line, event, gadget or the like that is just ever so slightly under the radar and definitely up and coming.
The site also offers deals like discounts on hotel stays (currently 20% off at NYC's Gild Hall) and throws parties and events, like the Hotel Thrillist weekend, that you may get invited to or win a chance to join in. On our weekend, every third person we met was a contest winner, so it really can happen.
The Hotel Thrillist weekend was packed with fun surprises like a buffet dinner featuring all the hotel's amazing restaurants, J. Cole performance at the Fontainebleau's Liv Nightclub and poolside concert by Kat DeLuna.
But hands down, our favorite part about the Hotel Thrillist weekend: The people. Not that we don't love our usual crew of beauty and fashion blogging cohorts, but it was really refreshing to meet a new mix of people including TV producers, advertising girls from Portland, Nerf PR folks, and a whole group of people who have no idea who Bethenney Frankel is -- and don't care. Figuring that the Hotel Thrillist crowd is indicative of who reads Thrillist, well, that's who we want to hang with regularly!
So sign up for Thrillist today and enter every contest you can. Who knows, we may just be seeing you at the next Hotel Thrillist weekend.
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