Syndication
Information about Acne
March 31, 2008 by Denz · 3 Comments
Basically, acne is a skin disorder that leads to an outbreak of lesions called pimples or “zits.” The most common form of the disease is called acne vulgaris—the rash that affects many adolescents. Acne vulgaris is triggered by the hormonal changes that occur in puberty. This is a condition in which pimples appear on the face, chest, and back. In teenagers, acne usually appears on the forehead, nose, and chin. It is caused by the overproduction of sebum. Sebum is an oily substance that forms in glands just under the surface of the skin called sebaceous glands.
During puberty, there are increased levels of the male hormone androgen. High levels of androgen cause excess sebum to form. Sometimes the sebum combines with dead, sticky skin cells and bacteria called Propioni-bacterium acnes that normally live on the skin. The mixture of oil and cells allows the bacteria to grow in the plugged follicles. This will now be the formation of the blackheads or whiteheads. Acne treatments should be consider if there is this painful nodules and cysts are present, acne lesions are causing scarring and over-the-counter medications have not been effective.
Photo Hunter: High!!!
March 29, 2008 by Denz · 22 Comments
~heyheyhey!!! It’s another week for my photography hobby, well for this week theme for photohunter is HIGH! So, I’m taking with me here this picture of Maria Christina Falls, Iligan City, Philippines. This is the highly important waterfall in the Mindanao because this is the water created the electricity in the whole Mindanao and I think becoming whole Philippines. Isn’t that lovely guys???
~that’s it guys! Hope you like it and enjoy the weekend… c”,)
photohunt
30 best international players in the NBA
March 29, 2008 by Denz · Leave a Comment
I am one of the NBA fanatic and I cannot deny the fact that I have my choices when it comes to the themes and players. The NBA organization also recognize those players who dedicated their ability and career with basketball association. Thus, they were able to come up with this 30 best international players in the NBA today. With their amazing stats and performance you will also consider theme as one of the best in the NBA today. So, guys check this out!
“It’s an international game these days, as everyone keeps reminding us, and a look at the past few MVP winners in the NBA only reinforces that point. Would you believe that in the past six seasons, only one MVP was born in the 50 United States?
This year will make it two out of seven — all the leading contenders are American — but it underscores the point that this has been the decade of the internationals in pro basketball.
Before we get to the rankings, let’s revisit the ground rules. We’re looking at players born outside of the 50 U.S. states, which means the likes of Tim Duncan (U.S. Virgin Islands) and Carlos Arroyo (Puerto Rico) count — if you want to get into a semantic debate about their American-ness, take it up with the NBA, which lists both players as internationals.
Second, we’ve listed each player with his country of birth — last year it jolted some folks to see the South African flag next to Steve Nash’s name, but he was actually born in Johannesburg. Check Out Here!“
Facts about Fibromyalgia
March 29, 2008 by Denz · Leave a Comment
Basically, Fibromyalgia (FM) is a disorder classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain and tactile allodynia. Patients with this disorder are also typically affected by a number of symptoms other than pain, including debilitating fatigue, abnormal sleep architecture, functional bowel disturbances and a variety of neuropsychiatric problems including cognitive dysfunction, anxiety and depressive symptoms. The main cause of fibromyalgia is unknown. Fibromyalgia can, but does not always, start as a result of some trauma such as a traffic accident, major surgery, or disease. Some evidence shows that Lyme Disease may be a trigger of fibromyalgia symptoms. Another study suggests that more than one clinical entity may be involved, ranging from a mild, idiopathic inflammatory process to clinical depression. So, guys you should watch out for those sign and symptoms. If you have some of those then you should consult your physician immediately. Remember that “prevention is better that cure”.
Rumored: Angelina Jolie’s Are Worth $10M?
These days, having a baby (and selling out exclusive rights to his or her first-ever photos) has turned into a very profitable business for the big Hollywood stars – and not only. The growing celebrity baby photos industry is currently seen as a profitable market, with more and more pregnant ladies out there set to try and take it by storm – with breathtaking results. Of course, there is a select group of fresh mommies and mommies-to-be that doesn’t need to go chasing celebrity magazines begging for some interest in their offspring. For the likes of Jessica Alba or Angelina Jolie, it’s not a question of “if”, but a question of “when and how much”. At a time like this, there is evidence that the photos of Angelina Jolie’s rumored twins could be worth up to $10 million.
“It’s at the point now where some stars might decide to have more kids just to collect the money from their photos”, says one magazine editor via the NY Post. National Enquirer Executive Editor Barry Levine is also quoted as saying that “it’s become big business now”. “It’s outrageous, they’ve gotten very sophisticated. The rights are bought up now even before the celebrity enters the hospital. They hire extra security so it’s impossible to obtain a photo illegally”, he said. He also estimates that photos of Angelina Jolie’s twins could be sold for up to $10 million. Magazines are said to regard this increasingly outrageous trade in baby photos as an investment, as the exclusive photos are often re-sold overseas and posted on the Internet as an extra source of profit.
Levine also makes a valid point saying that the market for baby photos has become nothing short of outrageous these days. “That’s where the market is right now. When I was the editor of Star in LA, we bought photos of Lisa Marie Presley’s baby back in 1989 for $100,000, and at the time I thought it was outrageous. Now it’s chump change”, he declared to the NY Post. “I’d like to see more people like Sarah Jessica Parker standing outside the hospital and giving the shot away for free”. It’s a good thing, then, that we didn’t have such noble expectations from the likes of Jennifer Lopez, who pocketed $6 million for photos of her newborn twins Max and Emme. But then again, not everyone possesses Angelina’s self-sacrificing martyr genes.