Lets Talk About skin Care, Beauty And Health Tips

I am only 33, and I consider my skin to be in great condition. I am also a beauty product junkie. I discovered a skin care line that I absolutely love for my skin and want to share it! It is age targeted, for wrinkles and such. But the cool thing is that is makes my young skin look even younger. Is it rude to give this to my beautiful mom-in-law and grandmom-in-law for Christmas?

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No I would not think it would be insulting. I would make like a gift basket and put in other little things to make it a great gift. You are just sharing what you found to work there is nothing wrong with that. I got the same kind of stuff for my mother in-law for her birthday and she loved it. good luck to you.:)

My Cousin is turning 16 need some gift ideas to go into a basket?

My cousin is turning 16 in a few weeks, she and I are very close and I would like to do something special for her. I was thinking of a gift basket and putting a bunch of different things in it. Does anyone have any ideas of what I could/do for it. I have a few but need some more ideas!

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I got several ideas for that:

1. If you know her style of clothing you could buy a couple of neat tops, roll them up decoratively (like flowers for example) and maybe decorate them with a couple of necklaces or something like that...
The number depends on your budget.

or

2. Go ahead and make a spa basket. Get some spa supplies and lotions of a fragrance she'd like... Some pedicure stuff, some manicure stuff, some skin care stuff, nicely smelling soaps, bath salt, foot massage stuff, etc. Depends on your budget how much you do... Just make it a variety.

or

3. You could make her a make-up and facial basket with facial masks of all sorts and make up supplies... I like the other 2 ideas better though.

i have oily skin and i really want to wear liquid foundation. but some of my friends said that its not good for your skin. and is liquid foundation that costs 12$ good for your skin? any other information would be really helpful.

thankyou
part of my skin around my mouth is dry. so would powder(bare minerals) work well?
one more thing can anyone tell me the cheapest and highest prices of bare minerals

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Hello my friend (Contact) beauty with brains <3:

I took interest in your question because I also have oily skin. The comments from one of the responders about oily skin preventing wrinkles in old age is true. I will be 71 in early December and my face skin has not a wrinkle, and it is as soft and smooth as a baby's bum. I also look quite young for my age. This is the plus side that will be an asset to you long into your future.

I did some research for you that comfirms exactly what many of the other responders have advised. Start at the main source which will address all of your other questions as well, regarding: ***

*** Yahoo Canada Lifestyle - Oily Skin:

http://ca.lifestyle.yahoo.com/search?p=Oily+skin

- "Feed Your Skin"
- "Taking care of your skin"
- "Useful tips on purchasing skin care products"
- "Clear Skin 101"
- "Skin care for acne-prone skin"
- "Defend Your Skin Against The Outdoors"
- "Do you use a foundation primer?"
- "Face the Elements"
- "Do-It-Yourself Beauty"
- "Beauty products that multi-task among items winning kudos from group of experts"

See "Clear Skin 101." Coincidently, the first problem addressed IS OILY SKIN: ****

http://ca.lifestyle.yahoo.com/fashion-beauty/articles/advice/rogers-flare/celebrity-clear_skin_101

What do I do to eliminate or control excess oil and shine? I use plain ordinary 'Dove' soap and warm water. I developed a severe allergy to Zest - probably because of the fragrance element. Many of we males also take pride in our appearance and don't want to be smudging oil on or against our S.O. or young female relatives. My teenage great-nieces call me "girly" [lmao] because of how long I take in the bathroom getting ready.

Good luck.

⥠â ⥠â ⥠With much respect and LOVE - Phoenix (Rob).

Skin care . From Head to toe . :D?

i need skin care 101 . Its summer and i want beautiful skin . Any tips for my whole body .?

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Well first step to having beautiful skin during summer, protect it.

Please, don't fall into that whole artificial tanning bed scheme, and tanning outside. I can't even stress how dangerous a tanning bad actually is, it's direct UVA rays (usually what reaches your skin from the sun is UVB) and listed to be a known carcinogen as potent as arsenic.. People don't actually realize what tanning is. It's your skins response to injury, when the UVA rays penetrate to the bottom layer of the dermis, it causes the skin cells to signal for a increase in the production of melanin, the pigment that makes your skin darker in effort to aid the injury.

Any well reputable dermatologist will tell you, if you want beautiful skin, wear sunscreen, it needs to be at least an SPF of 30, covering broad spectrum and UVA and UVB rays, and look for one with helioplex that makes it last longer. Neutrogena ultra sheer coverage is a good one. You need to apply about a tablespoon to the face and equivalent of a shot glass to the body. At least twice every hour when outside for extensive amounts of time, it really does aid in the prevention of fine lines and other skin impurities, like aging and discoloration.

I'm 17 and I can't stress how important it really is.

Now, make sure to exfoliate your body! This pretty much takes off the dead skin cells that shed of your body every 7-10 days from the epidermis, you can use a loofah or body scrub brush to gently take it off, paying special attention to knees and elbows, and other rough body parts such as heels.Don't exfoliate your chest, instead use a Japanese cleansing cloth like Sensai with some gentle cleanser and go over your decolletage and neck area.

When getting out of the shower make sure to moisturize really well, with just a moisturizing lotion to all over the body, then apply a thick moisturizing cream (if you were to tip the can over it shouldn't budge) to the knees and elbows, etc to make sure they stay moisturized.

When picking out a moisturizer for your face especially, if you have oily skin, use an oil-free moisturizer, if you have dry skin you need to use a cream with hydrating ingredients in it that wont strip the natural oils off your face, such as something containing hyaluronic acid or gylcerin. Acne prone skin should use a gel, and make sure it's non-comondogenic, meaning it wont clog your pores.

In fact if you have acne on your body wash with a cleanser that has Salicylic acid in it, to combat the acne.

For your face, after cleansing, use a toner, which takes away any residue left behind from make-up or a cleanser, find a alcohol-free toner, which wont strip your skin, and if you feel your skin tightening do not use it.

Exfoliate your face around twice a week, and moisturize it night and day.

You can get a nice, safe summer glow from self-tanners, don't believe all that hype about them being orange. You just have to find one that contains a DHA thats not too much for your skin. Try using St. Tropez mousse or even Jergans daily.

Hope i helped :-)
xoxo Gemma

Ive watched Sylvia Browne and other psychics online. I find it very interesting, and would love to get a reading from someone.

any idea?

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what you really asking is if you will have Good luck attending material affairs. Attaining refinement and embracing elegance. Discipline and nobility applied to the maintenance of security and stability. The wise use of resources and foresight. The fulfillment that comes with accomplishment, and the turning of attention to higher things.
The card visible at the center of the cross represents the obstacle that stands in your way - it may even be something that sounds good but is not actually to your benefit. L'Amoureux (The Lovers): A caring and trusting relationship. Beauty and inner harmony. A decision calling for emotional control and faithfulness to spiritual values.
The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Reyne de Deniers (Queen of Coins): The essence of earth behaving as water, such as a hot spring: A warm and generous host, providing shelter and comfort for all who would seek it. A person steadfast, practical, and domestic, able to create opulence and stability in any setting. The qualities of maturity and sensibility, coupled with an innate appreciation for nature and the material world.
The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Temperance (Temperance): Calm and restraint. Self-control, patience and tact in handling situations. The act of applying balanced spiritual and psychic forces to physical life.
The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. La Lune (The Moon): Cyclic transformation covering the mysterious forces of the night. Feminine beauty and the intoxicating vitality of youth. The metamorphosis from beauty to beast and vice versa. Occult forces, sensitivities and intense dreams. Dangerous situations and perilous times.
The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Ace of Cups: The seed of a new relationship or spiritual journey - perhaps as yet unseen. An opportunity for joy, contentment, fertility, or enlightenment. Coming to understand the emotional needs of those around you. May represent an unexpected message, a chance meeting, or the start of a friendship or romance.
The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. La Force (Strength): Raw power. Health and physical fortitude. A surge of tremendous force. Recovery from sickness. Victory after apprehension and fear. The ability to face and overcome opposition brings the inner qualities of strength and forbearance. Delays and setbacks will be overcome.
The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. L'Empereur (The Emperor): Worldly authority and power. Social mastery and oratory. One who is intelligent, experienced, confident and reasonable. A patriarch or primary male influence. The motive force of politics and society. The ability to fulfill plans and use mental control over the emotions.
The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Four of Cups (Luxury): Being surrounded by love and devotion but taking it for granted. Ignoring the real and longing for the indefinable. Apathy and disengagement from the world. Dissatisfaction with the condition and direction of affairs, but the inability to accept new opportunities.
The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Roy de Deniers (King of Coins): The essence of earth behaving as air, such as a diamond: A true businessman, with a gift for identifying opportunities and taking advantage of them. A person well informed about the world, skilled in all things physical, and eager to encourage others. A pillar of practicality and dependability, embracing tried and tested methods, and possessing an innate understanding of the material reality. A philanthropist and devotee of both luxury and hard work, whose word is as good as gold.

Where does our sense of beauty come from?

When looking at a sunset or waterfall or mountain range and find it beautiful how and why did we evolve this?

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I think there are four origins of this sense (not in any particular order, and they may overlap here & there):

1. We accept what is conventionally beautiful - fashionable if you like. Today people think high mountains are beautiful but 200 years ago they just represented difficult obstacles. Many of us also accept beauty standards displayed by the rich and famous - hence their endorsement of so many commerclal products.

2. We appreciate the skill and obervation of our fellow humans in creating great works of art or literature because we have some respect and understanding for the difficulties involved and the insights provided.

3. We have an innate appreciation of mathematics and physics; even those of us who don't get far with these subjects at school. Mathematics rules physics and physics rules the natural world and ultimately created us so we are very deeply connected to these subjects because they pervade our (natural) world. Objects that are truly functional often possess a natural beauty and harmony which comes from this source. Likewise our appreciation of proportion and balance in design is at least partly from here.

4. Our appreciation of beauty in humans is based (apart from some of the above considerations) on health and the ability to produce, look after and protect healthy offspring.

i am man looking for thai massage , chinese , or indian massage , to be done by female .

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How to keep your hair healthy?

I want to know how to keep my hair full and healthy. Please give me tips like, Put ......... in your hair.

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1. Blow dry for 5 mins, use a diffuser if you have wavy hair or use two or three towels to absorb some of the water, stand by the heater or air fan instead of blow drying your hair. Brush your hair when it's 99 1/2% dry.

2. Frequent brushing, when you hear a snap, your hair is breaking & splitting, and you're making your hair weaker is not so good for your hair. Don't brush when it's wet. Finger comb is best or wide tooth comb.

3. If you have curly or wavy hair, comb using your fingers just be gentle with your hair, they frizz easily.

4. If you have long hair, don't pile it on top of your head when you shampoo. Keep your head down, let the water drain to the ends of your hair. Massage shampoo on your head, while keeping the hair down, then move the suds towards the tips of the hair, massaging to get the dirt out. Rinse allowing the water to fall from top to the tips of your hair, then reverse the hair to the back of your head.

5. Use bottled water, if you have hard water, instead of conditioner, to rinse.

6. Wash it 2x a week, if it's greasier you're over conditioning it.

7. The sun is drying to the skin, so does the hair. Protect them by covering them with a wide brim hat.

8. Healthy hair means: no chemicals, no hair straightening tools, and eating all the healthy foods from Mother Nature, not made by man.

9. Cutting the split ends, strand by strand, section by section 5-10 mins on a sunny day helps maintain the health of the hair using 2" scissors. Then 2x a year, get a good hair cut.

10. You can grow long hair down to your feet, if it's healthy. You get more benefits having a egg salad using the mayo & egg in a sandwich than using them on your hair. They do very little for damaged hair.
Google: "Foods for Healthy Hair" - the website had moved, type it in. Two others also:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/featureâ¦
http://www.menshealth.com/spotlight/hairâ¦

It's also from your good genes.

Source(s):
I know hair. I have silky, shiny, soft, smooth very healthy hair down to my knees. Previously damaged by perming & dyeing in the 80's & 90's. I've known people in their 30's whose hair stopped growing from ironing their hair in the 70's. I don't use conditioner on my hair, just the cheapest shampoo money can buy when it's on sale - Garnier for Normal Hair. I trim my hair 1" a month, 4" 2x a year.

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Rite Aid Health and Beauty Expo, May 20-21 at the Cleveland Convention Center.

Multi-Level marketing is it worth it?

I was invited by relatives to become part of a multi level marketing opportunity. the product is health and beauty products etc. From the expo i attended i just did not the info i required about what exactly is involved what you need to do it was all rather wishy washy and seemed too good to be true and a bit cultic ie asked not discuss with anyone outside the room and just join in which no one present did. they also require you to buy and test out the products which are very expensive, i come from a poor country and i know 90% of the population cannot afford these products. I am also not comfortable about some of the extreme claims about the supposed benefits of the products including preventing cancer and curing other diseases. I however need some income as i have been unemployed for a long time now.
Anyway i need objective advice from people who have been involved or have knowledge about this. please no product or company promotion

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If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Never take a job that requires you to buy products. If you live in a poor country, no one will have the money to afford them in the first place. Nothing can prevent cancer and no product actually cures a disease. It is a fraud and I suggest you stay away from it before you and your family get burned.

I have a question for hairstylists. My hair is currently a level 4 or 5 brown and I would love for it to be a level 11 or so, nearly white. Is this possible? My hair is in good condition, I NEVER heat style it. I wash every other day with cleansing conditioner (Wen) and haven't colored it since November. This is VERY close to my natural color, so close it's been 6 months since I colored and you can't see any regrowth. Health of my hair is not an issue, even my stylist thinks my hair is in good condition. My question is: is it even physically possible to get level 4 hair to level 10 or 11? Sorry this question is so long. If it's possible, what should I ask for them to do at the hair salon? Should I show them pictures? Thanks soo much!!

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BEFORE I answer I'd like you to read the following: HAIR COLOR & YOUR HEALTH: Personality & health risks.
There is a strong belief among some people that a personâs hair color can tell you some about their personality.  A new study out of Harvard suggests hair color can also tell you about a personâs health risks
Top doctors say you can tell a lot about a personâs health from their hair color:
-Blondes have a higher risk of melanoma, especially on their scalps, and should always wear a hat in direct sunlight.
-Brunettes are more likely to suffer from hair loss, and can help prevent it by getting enough iron (dark leafy vegetables are high in iron).
-And a Harvard study finds redheads may have a 90% greater chance of developing Parkinsonâs Disease because of a specific gene mutation. Housecall for Health, Iâm Colleen Cappon, FOX News Radio. 12-10-12

MY answer: ANYTHING is possible. Take a look @ Nicole Richie's hair at the MET Red Carpet. She's got platinum hair now, like when Kelly Osbourne turned platinum (which is now lavender), due to early graying on her hair.

Overlapping dye onto previously colored hair is what creates dullness and dryness. If you color your hair @ home or salon, let your roots grow out as long as you can stand, so the line of demarcation is easier to spot. Only run color through the lengths for five minutes to refresh the ends. To extend the time between touch-ups, use a gloss and deep -conditioning treatments. They will help smooth cuticles roughed up by daily wear & tear, and the hair will look shinier. ~ Harry Josh, hairstylist of the celebrities.

Celebrity wears two-tone hair dye all the time, trying to grow out their dye. They call that the ombre style.

Style meets chemistry meets biology: We're talking hair coloring.

Playing with chemicals is not like playing with clothes, or doing a manicure, there are penalties for playing chemicals in the lab. Even hair color experts at the salon are not rocket scientists, they do a bang up dye jobs to their clients or their own hair.

Chemicals can enter the body through the skin.
> > > Hair dye chemicals linked to cancer
London, Feb 20, 2013 I've been saying that since 2009.
Hair dyes, which include home hair colouring kits and those used at pricey salons, are linked to deadly cancer-causing chemicals, warn scientists. In 2009 the Mail revealed that women who used hair dyes more than nine times a year had a 60% greater risk of contracting blood cancer.
A year later the European Commission banned 22 hair dyes which put long-term users at risk of bladder cancer. < < < <â¨
Google: Teen 'feared she would die' after reaction to hair dye
The allergic reaction was caused by a well-known brand of semi-permanent hair dye Chloe used to turn her hair black for a Halloweâen party. . . . . called for beauty bosses to ban hair dye chemical PPD (para-phenylenediamine) from the shelves. 11-04-11

The chemical is not new and is present in a number of brands of dark hair colours, acting to help adhere the dye to the hair so that it doesn't wash out. Itâs made from coal tar and is used in both permanent and semi-permanent hair colours. Itâs well-known to be a cause of serious allergic reactions -- including something called contact dermatitis which can lead to rashes, blisters, and open sores.
PPD is sometimes added to black henna tattoos and that using them is not safe. Allergic reactions usually begin within two to 10 days following application. One bad reaction can lead to sensitivities to other products such as hair dye, sunblock and some types of clothing dyes. Oftentimes, it's using the product a second or third time.

Google search: Salon hair dye horror stories. About 305,000 results (0.20 seconds) OR Google Salon Hair Dye Lawsuits. About 336,000 results (0.17 seconds) Dec. 2011
When it comes to hair care treatments, product use or visits to a salon or spa, the consumer must take responsibility to do their homework and be aware of all the risks involved.

Google: January Jones: "My Hair Is Falling Out In Clumps" 1-28-13 To quote Joni Mitchell, "you don't know what you got till your thick hair is gone.â¨

what is the future of the retailing industry?

I'm referring to discount stores specifically walmart, target and kmart.

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Discount department stores are also known as discount variety stores, general merchandise discount stores, mass merchandisers, full-line discounters, or discount houses. This industry is dominated by the Wal-Mart, Target, and the newly created Kmart/Sears (the two companies merged in 2005) chains.

The Big Three discount retailers began operations as individual variety stores, and by the late-1990s had evolved into chains averaging 80,000 square feet of discount-selling space per store, providing clothing; hardware, housewares, auto supplies, and small appliances; stationery and candy; sporting goods and toys; health and beauty aids; pharmaceuticals; gifts and electronics; and shoes and jewelry. By 2003, the stores showing the most success were the so-called supercenters, which grew nearly 18 percent over the previous year, and grew by about the same amount the following year. Although overshadowed by the Big Three, groups of regional stores, Dollar General, Family Dollar Stores, and the Dollar Tree Stores, are also listed under the variety stores category. Warehouse stores such as Costco and Sam's Club, are also part of this designation. There were an expected 8,000 more dollar stores to appear by 2008. The common element among all stores in the industry is the focus on low prices.

The emergence of discounters, which relied heavily on technological advances to improve productivity and cut costs, had a tremendous impact on the financial well-being of full-price retailers. Although luxury retailers were on the rebound, this upward trend for discounters was also continued in the years between 2002 and 2005, as consumers were increasingly concerned with value shopping and saving money. Other factors affecting the future of discount retailing include a consumer base of greater ethnic diversity, a heightened concern for the environment, interactive technology, and international retailing.


Organization and Structure


Variety stores can be categorized by price and level of service, and generally fall into one of the following categories: discount department stores, wholesale clubs, supercenters, hypermarts, and so-called category killers.

Wholesale clubs are no-frills stores that sell in bulk to people who pay dues to maintain membership. Originally targeted toward small businesses, which appreciated the opportunity to purchase supplies in large quantities, membership requirements have been made broader to include many segments of the general populace. Supercenters, or superstores, are large retail outlets offering general merchandise in addition to a complete grocery area. The supercenter concept evolved from the hypermart, which offers discounted merchandise and groceries, as well as ancillary businesses, such as branch banking and photo processing. Finally, category killers are specialty chain stores offering a single line of merchandise, such as T. J. Maxx, Dress Barn, and Burlington Coat Factory. Although industry information related to discount retailers often includes statistics on category killers, many of these stores are formally listed under the SIC related to the merchandise in which they specialize.


Background and Development


Although discounted sales have existed since the early 1900s, the discount variety store industry picked up shortly after World War II. During this time, according to Discount Store News, entrepreneurs were prompted to open large variety stores due to the increasing demand for consumer goods, including such new products as record players and television sets. In the northeastern part of the country, in particular, large facilities became available to potential variety store owners when manufacturers moving operations to the South vacated several mills. Taking over such facilities for retail operations, variety store owners found that their proximity to those mills that had remained in operation facilitated the timely restocking of stores with apparel and domestic items.

By 1962, industry leaders and a standard store format were well established. Discount department stores were formed by the Dayton Company, which pioneered the Target chain, as well as Kmart stores, an offshoot of S. S. Kresge, the F. W. Woolworth Company's Woolco stores, and Sam Walton's Wal-Mart. These new stores transformed the variety store business into large, low-price, self-service stores, featuring both hard goods and apparel.

Several mergers occurred in the late 1960s and early 1970s, as chains sought to expand quickly through acquisitions. During this time, Kmart became the decided leader with more than 300 stores, which was more than double the number of the next largest chain. Although over a dozen discount stores filed for Chapter 11, attributable to economic recession, Kmart and Woolco grew into national companies, whereas Wal-Mart and Target expanded in the Southeast and Midwest, respectively.

During the 1970s, discount stores began exploring advances in technology, using computers, electronic registers, UPC bar coding systems, point-of-sale (POS) scanning, and satellite communication systems. Wal-Mart's explosive growth, in particular, was attributed to its successful implementation of computer technology. The company established highly automated distribution centers, which cut shipping costs and delivery time, and installed an advanced computer system to track inventory and speed up checkout and reordering. As a result, Wal-Mart increased the number of its retail establishments from 18 in 1970 to 270 in 1980.

By the end of the 1980s, Kmart, Target, and Wal-Mart dominated the industry. At the same time, other chains had filed Chapter 11, including Woolco, FedMart, Memco, Twin Fair, Zayre, Zodys, Kings, Ames, and Hills. Regional operators experiencing moderate success included Jamesway, Caldor, and Bradlees in the East; Rose's in the South; Clover in Philadelphia; Fred Meyer in the Pacific Northwest; Fedco in Southern California; and Venture, Meijer, and Value City in the Midwest.

The introduction of a full line of grocery items to the discount store format represented an important aspect of the successful supercenter in the early 1990s. Although the majority of store profits were attributable to merchandise sales, food divisions began to draw customers into the store and accounted for 40 percent of a supercenter's sales in the early 1990s. This trend was expected to have a negative impact on the traditional supermarket owner. Nevertheless, some analysts have viewed the discounters' venture into the food business with skepticism. Critics noted that since grocers earned an average of less than one penny per dollar of sales in the early 1990s, superstores faced the challenge of imposing even stricter cost controls to compete.

In their ongoing battle for market share, discounters also began focus on appealing to specific ethnic groups, striving to become familiar with the needs of the diversifying market in the 1990s. For example, some stores employed bilingual clerks, particularly in Hispanic communities, and featured signs and advertisements in languages other than English. Moreover, an awareness of traditions and holidays specific to certain ethnic groups helped store managers to stock seasonal merchandise.

In another effort to draw and retain loyal customers involved the promotion of environmental awareness. In addition to touting recyclable and environmentally friendly products, many discount stores attempted to cut back on lighting, heating, cooling, and other energy-draining expenses. They also began using recycled paper for printed advertisements and sign boards.

In June 1993, Wal-Mart opened an "environmental demonstration store" in Lawrence, Kansas. The store featured a community recycling center as well as an environmental education center. During this time, Kmart introduced programs to recycle cassette tapes, auto and truck tires, and auto and marine batteries. Target sponsored Kids for Saving the Earth, a grass roots environmental organization.

Some consolidation in the industry, particularly affecting the warehouse clubs, occurred in 1993 due to increased competition, market saturation, and a slow economy. In November 1993, Wal-Mart agreed to acquire 91 of Kmart's 113 Pace Membership Warehouse clubs for $300 million. The sale gave Wal-Mart access to five additional states and expanded its presence in California. Some of the Pace Warehouses would operate as Sam's Clubs, and others were designated for remodeling as supercenters.

Wal-Mart's supercenter business achieved annual sales of $5 billion by 1994, a substantial increase over the reported $1 billion in 1992. By 1997 there were 344 Wal-Mart Supercenters in operation, mostly in Texas and Missouri, and by 1998 that number climbed to 441.

Led by the strength of such retailers as Wal-Mart, the discount industry surpassed $200 billion in sales in the early 1990s. The Dollar General chain of discount stores was second to Wal-Mart in percentage sales growth, having found a niche market in towns considered too small to support Wal-Mart stores. Kmart maintained its position as the second largest discount chain in the nation in volume, with $31 billion in 1996 sales, while Target neared $18 billion in sales in 1996. Regional discount chains that achieved strong sales growth included Connecticut-based Caldor (with $26 billion in 1996 sales) and St. Louis-based Venture Stores (with $1.5 billion in 1996 sales). The increased popularity of discount operations also led to their inclusion as anchor stores in suburban malls, a location once considered inappropriate by developers and more up-scale merchants.

Since strong national chains originated in the 1960s, they have taken an increasing share of the market away from traditional full-price retailers, a trend that continued into the late 1990s. Discounters have seen sales rise from $2 billion in 1960 to $175 billion in 1998. The battle for market share is ongoing as traditional department stores try to fend off increased competition from these discount retailers. The August 1999 Chain Store Age State of the Industry Supplement stated, "Discount stores continue to be in the catbird seat in the retail industry. As long as they continue to provide customers with value and quality merchandise, they will be hard to beat."

In keeping with that statement, discounters maintain top position in the market in girls', boys', and men's apparel. Traditional department stores and specialty stores still have control over the women's apparel segment, but discounters are gaining market share quickly. The success of discount stores is attributed to meeting consumer demands, constant review of product mix, and offering higher quality, private label products. For example, Kmart began offering a "business casual" line, and Target has focused on a trendier line with its Xhileration label. Sears, Roebuck and Company's CEO Arthur Martinez stated in Chain Store Age , "Target and Wal-Mart have done a better job of improving and are more credible on price than Sears and mass-market retailers."

Discount stores have also seen success by diversifying product mix. In 1998, more than 36 percent of vitamins and mineral supplements were sold at discount stores. These stores also account for the largest share of bath product sales with 36 percent. In 1998, Wal-Mart took the lead over Toys "R" Us in toy sales, and Kmart and Target also saw gains in this area.

This industry has also increased focus on brand names, proprietary brands, and partnering. Kmart teamed up with Garth Brooks in 1999 to promote his new CD online. The company has also paired with Martha Stewart to offer her line of home products, sales of which exceeded $1 billion in 1998. Kmart's Jaclyn Smith and Kathy Ireland apparel lines also were successful in the 1990s, as well as its Sesame Street line. Wal-Mart has also shared success in partnering; its Kathie Lee apparel line had more than $250 million in sales in 1998.

Along with its success, however, the industry saw bankruptcies, consolidation, and mergers in 1998 and 1999. Many regional chains suffered under the increasing competition from larger chains. Jamesway and Clover went through liquidations, Caldor and Venture no longer operate, ShopKo purchased Pamida, Ames bought Hills, and Bradlees filed Chapter 11.

Meanwhile, stronger, successful chains continued to grow. Both Target and Wal-Mart increased square footage significantly from 1998 to 1999. Wal-Mart, Dayton Hudson, and Kmart also increased expenditures in efforts to expand. At the same time, retailers invested in older store overhauls and closed stores that were not profitable.

The early 2000s were a tough time for retail due to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and a shaky economy. The picture for discounters was mixed at best. More people went to discounters to save money but overall sales were generally flat. The big three continued their dominance in this sector in the new millennium, and small businesses within the industry were becoming scarcer. Small companies such as Ann & Hope closed completely, regional ShopKo was forced to close stores, and Ames was forced into bankruptcy.

Leader Wal-Mart not only bucked the flat sales trend but also became the largest company in the world during 2002. Not surprisingly, the company continued plans for expansion in 2003, with an estimated 45 to 50 new discount stores and 200 to 210 new supercenters, 140 of which would be expansions or relocations. Sam's Club planned 40 to 45 new stores. New retail space for the company would total 48 million square feet, up 8 percent over 2002. Wal-Mart operated 1,066 stores at the end of 2001. Supercenters, which generated the largest portion of sales, remained the company's number-one growth vehicle. Wal-Mart also added more food to its mix, unveiling the new Neighborhood Markets in the United States and in China. By 2002, the megacompany was making headway toward the goal of becoming the largest grocer in the United States. Entering a newly hot market, Wal-Mart also began offering more than 12,000 DVD titles for rent through its walmart.com Web site. Most Wal-Mart stores currently have less than 1,000 titles available to rent. Wal-Mart managed a gain of more than 5 percent in sales in 2001.

Target is also expected to grow in the future. A report from Retail Forward, a management consulting and market research firm, forecast that Target could grow to more than 1,500 stores and sell $65 billion per year. Target was not as aggressive at converting into superstores in the early 2000s. Instead, the retailer focused on honing its merchandise assortments, including the trendier line of clothing and merchandise that has differentiated Target from its less chic competitors. Target gained more than 6 percent in sales during 2001.

Kmart had its share of problems early in the decade. After a foray into specialty retailing that cost the company sales, Kmart filed for bankruptcy in 2002. In all, some 600 stores were closed in a massive restructuring effort in 2002 and 2003 that also saw a complete turnover in its executive leadership. The company also suffered during an investigation of stock transactions by Martha Stewart. Stewart was accused of receiving insider information leading her to sell shares of ImClone. The store continued to support Stewart, whose products accounted for approximately $1.5 billion of Kmart's $36 billion in sales. However, Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Index noted a decline in consumer perception for both brands in different areas. Still, Kmart continued to convert its traditional stores to superstores, also adding food. The new concept of in-the-box supercenters combined the traditional discount store and grocery store into one supercenter. Kmart posted a sales loss of 2.43 percent in 2001.

Dollar stores continued their popularity and expansion. By 2002, leader Dollar General had 5,500 stores, followed by Family Dollar with 4,455 stores, and Dollar Tree at 2,060. Others in the category included Freds, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee and 99 Cent Only Stores, with headquarters in City of Commerce, California.


Current Conditions


By 2004, although not approaching Wal-Mart's total numbers, Target was outperforming all the competition, in part by bridging the gap between discount and perceived quality, particularly in its focus on fashion clothing and home decor. In 2004, it sold the struggling Marshall Field's stores to May Department Stores, and focused on the Target branding, to great success.

In the 2004 holiday shopping season, one of the biggest draws was the gift card, which was expected to account for about 15 percent of sales for the following season. Supercenters, particularly those of Wal-Mart and Target, were growing at the fastest rate in this sector. Many of the older stores were being converted to supercenters.

Wal-Mart was set for expansion again in 2005, with an expected 1,963 supercenters and 1,240 discount stores by the end of the year, up from 1,713 supercenters and 1,365 discount stores in 2004. While the total number of discount stores went down, many were converted to supercenters, and dozens of new stores were planned.


Industry Leaders


Wal-Mart.

Arkansas-based Wal-Mart has long been the world's largest retailer, but in 2002 it surpassed General Motors and Exxon Mobil Corp. to become the world's largest company, as well. The company operates more than 4,800 stores, including Wal-Mart discount stores and supercenters and Sam's Clubs. In 2005, Wal-Mart reported $285.2 billion in sales and employed 1.5 million workers.

Wal-Mart's founder, Sam Walton, entered the industry with a few Ben Franklin stores operating under the "Walton 5 & 10" name. When management at the Ben Franklin Company rejected the idea of opening larger discount stores, Sam Walton and his brother James "Bud" Walton opened their first Wal-Mart Discount City in Rogers, Arkansas, in 1962.

The explosive growth of the chain was facilitated by its effective use of computer technology. In the early 1990s the company invested almost $600 million in computerization and information systems, enabling it to reduce its costs to 15 percent of its annual revenues, well below the 25-percent industry average. An innovator of the wholesale club and hypermart concepts, Wal-Mart eventually came to favor the supercenter format, and in the early 1990s many Wal-Mart stores were redesigned as supercenters. In 1998, more than 40 percent of Wal-Mart's selling space went to its supercenters. During the mid-1990s the company's return on capital declined significantly due to large-scale investments in international stores, which totaled 310, with expansions mainly in Canada and Latin America. The company benefits from large economies of scale, and in 1998 foreign sales were up 63 percent to $12.2 billion.

Target.

Target Corporation, second largest discounter, formerly Dayton Hudson, operated more than 1,300 stores. Target stores, including SuperTarget and Target Greatland, accounted for more than 85 percent of Target Corporation's sales. The company posted 2004 sales of $48.2 billion, up 10 percent from 2003, and had 328,000 employees.

By 1995, Target operated 30 Greatland stores in and around the Chicago area. The company also launched its Club Wedd bridal gift registry and the Lullaby Club baby registry. At the same time, Target also began the development of a prototype store for smaller markets, carrying merchandise similar to that in larger Target stores. Dayton Hudson, as reported in Valueline, earmarked 80 percent of its $1.4 billion capital budget for 1997 to add an additional 65 stores, 5 of which would include groceries. This added eight million additional square feet to Target stores, an increase of 10 percent in 1997.

Kmart.

Michigan-based Kmart, which merged with Sears in 2005, became the country's third-largest retailer, behind Wal-Mart and Home Depot, and the third-largest discounter, behind Wal-Mart and Target. Before the merger, Kmart reported sales of 19.7 billion.

Kmart's origins may be traced to 1897, when Sebastian S. Kresge and John McCrory opened their first five-and-dime stores in Memphis and Detroit. They split their partnership in 1899, and Kresge remained in the retail business. Kresge incorporated his company in 1912 as the S. S. Kresge Company, the second largest dime store chain in the United States. By the 1950s, Kresge's company had grown to become one of the largest general merchandise retailer in the nation. In 1958, company management decided to enter into discount retailing, transforming three unprofitable stores into discount operations. The first Kmart discount store was opened in Garden City, Michigan, in 1962. Americans soon grew accustomed to Kmart's "blue-light" specials--spontaneous sales in various departments signaled by a flashing blue light.

Growth continued in the 1970s, and the Kresge Company changed its corporate name to Kmart in 1977. During this time, the company began a series of acquisitions that included Furr's Cafeteria and Bishops Buffets, both of which were sold in 1986. Other acquisitions included Payless Drug Stores, Waldenbooks, and Builders Square. In 1988, Kmart opened its first Pace warehouse clubs as well as its first hypermart, American Fare. By 1990, Kmart had surpassed Sears, Roebuck & Co. in retail revenue, but sales at both stores were quickly eclipsed by Wal-Mart. A major rejuvenation program, begun in the early 1990s, included the renovation or relocation of more than 2,400 Kmart stores. However, outdated inventory and old storefronts hurt sales, and the company found itself heavily discounting merchandise to retain sales. As reported in Valueline, "the crucial core challenge remained the same: get customers to come back more often." The typical Kmart customer came in only 15 times a year, compared to 32 for Wal-Mart. Customers, in addition, often drove greater distances to avoid Kmart and go to Wal-Mart.

With about 1,500 stores after closures--down from a high of 4,792 in 1992--and with sales steadily declining, the company filed for bankruptcy in 2002, emerging as a leaner operation after hundreds of store closures the following year. In 2005, Kmart and Sears announced a planned merger. The company posted revenues of just over $30 billion, a 14.9 percent loss for the year, resulting in a net loss of $3.2 billion.


Workforce


The retail industry was a significant source of employment in the United States, accounting for roughly 18 percent of the labor force. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the retail industry was expected to realize significant growth between 1998 and 2005, with more than three million new jobs created in those years.

As larger companies relied more heavily on computer technology, lowering labor costs and increasing productivity, employees of Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart, and other discount establishments found that job descriptions changed accordingly. With these advances, more jobs became available. According to Discount Store News editor Tony Lisanti, Wal-Mart is the largest employer in the United States and soon will become the largest employer in the world.


America and the World


In 1999, Wal-Mart had operations in Puerto Rico, Canada, China, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Argentina, and South Korea. David Toung, analyst with Argus Research, stated, "These are very important areas for them because there is more growth opportunity for them than there is in the U.S." The company remains focused, along with other strong discounters, on operations abroad. By the 2002, Wal-Mart saw its greatest growth opportunities in the Asian markets of China, Japan, and Korea. The company had 20 stores in China at that time, and planned to open 120 to 130 stores worldwide by 2003. By the late 1990s, several discount retailers had opened stores in foreign markets, most notably in Europe and Mexico. Furthermore, companies began creating alliances with foreign operations in the form of licensing and franchising agreements, investments, and joint ventures.

Kmart began entering into joint ventures with foreign partners as early as 1968 with Coles Myer Ltd., the largest retailer in Australia. A long-time operator of stores in Canada, Kmart was also the first U.S. discount retailer to enter Eastern Europe with a 76-percent purchase of Maj, a large Czechoslovakian department store in 1992. The company had operations in Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands by 1996. Overall, Kmart has spent more than $100 million on the selection and renovation of department stores in the downtown areas of several foreign cities.

Success in international retailing remains linked to a company's sensitivity to cultural differences. In a Chain Store Age article, Ames Department Store CFO Rolando de Aguiar stated, "Too many retailers do not pay attention to differences of doing business in different countries." This mistake leads to technological problems as well, as different countries use different types of communication and computer systems.


Research and Technology


The Internet became a significant contributor to the retail environment with the increasing number of retailers who created Web sites for general marketing information and to allow customers to purchase goods online. In 1996, Wal-Mart created two Web sites for both higher and lower priced items, Kmart began offering online shopping in May 1998, and Target offers online purchasing as well. With Internet sales increasing by the billions by 2003, discount retailers have been forced to create an online presence to tap into increased market share. As a result of increasing technology, information technology and information services retail professionals have been called upon and now play substantial roles in the discount stores infrastructure.

Due to the price sensitive nature of the industry, discount stores have to maintain efficient operations to achieve maximum profitability. The implementation of computer technology was, and is, essential to store operations. Development of technology such as computer-assisted bar code scanning, online receiving, merchandise tracking, and labor management is crucial to store profitability. With the onset of computerized operations, discount stores were able to reduce inventory, speed up inventory turnover, and shorten the lead time required to move merchandise into the store.

Interactive touch screens for point-of-sale (POS) operations went into development in 1998. Graphical user interface (GUI) payment terminals are expected to become increasingly popular, despite initial negative feedback. Jim Dion, a senior partner with the J. C. Williams Group, stated in a Stores article, "For some time now, retailers have made interactive kiosks, touch-screen information terminals, and similar capabilities available to customers at or near the point-of-sale. In most cases, the technology was ignored by customers over age 50 and used infrequently by 25- to 50-year-olds. Most stores and malls have backed off this technology for the time being."

Nevertheless, vendors are pushing the new POS systems. Checkmate developed a new product, the eN-Touch 1000, which is predicted to replace existing countertop credit and debit terminals. Mary Lynne Campbell, Director of Business Development for Checkmate, stated in Stores, "retail marketers can achieve 'virtual customer intimacy' through nonpayment applications such as advertising, personal messaging, instant credit, loyalty programs, cross selling, electronic coupons, surveys, managerial signoff, information kiosks, and product locators." Large, national retailers are expected to implement these new devices.

Use of handheld computers in the industry also increased in the late 1990s, greatly facilitating in-store communications, particularly for price verification and inventory tracking. Wal-Mart, Target, and Kmart used wireless in-store systems. The handhelds proved beneficial in maintaining stock levels and facilitating price markdowns.

Moreover, the development of spread-spectrum radio promised greater bandwidth in wireless communications, allowing stores to use wireless systems for a wide variety of tasks. Future applications for spread-spectrum radio included use as a local-area network infrastructure, which would connect handheld computers; new generations of wireless (and possibly mobile) POS systems; and electronic shelf labels to provide graphs of sales trends among other information. Manufacturers of spread-spectrum radio systems continue development on graphical interfaces.

In 2003, Wal-Mart announced that its top suppliers would need to comply with RFID tagging of merchandise by the start of 2005. The initiative cost the suppliers around $2 million, according to AMR Research, far less than the originally projected $17 million average. The so-called RFID mandate was not 100 percent by the stated deadline, but it did push many of the distributors toward the new electronic tagging and inventory devices.

What does toner do? Should people with sensitive skin use it?
Im 14 years old so im kinda new to skin care and such.
10 points! :) Thanks so much for any answer!

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Toners remove all the excess make-up that coleanser hasn't removed and makes the pores of one's skin smaller.
After wearing make-up, cleansing your face and then toning you'd be surprised how much makee-up turns up on the cotton bud you've been toning with aha.

How to know that the skin care product is suitable for your skin?

I'm 15 years old Asian teenager.
I want to know that how to know that skin care product like cleanser, scrub or else is suitable for skin.
Can someone tell me if that skin care product is not suitable for the skin, what will happen.
Does St.Ives Apricot Scrub suitable for teenagers?

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omg! i have that exact same problem... i don't really know how you can tell if something is suitable for ur skin but i know St.Ives Apricot Scrub does NOT work for me. I had been using it off and on for about 10 months and i realized my pimples just wouldn't clear away, especially after i used it. so... i stopped using it for a week and all my pimples went down to tiny size and u can hardly see them anymore. y don't u try stopping it for a week and if it gets better, its not for you.

im looking for work expeirence in a fashion and i live in london so i was looking for their phone numbers and adresses but all i could find was that of sugar teen vogue is american shout is aerican and bliss is in kent
please please please if you no of any could you help me you would be a great help

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American Cheerleader
Focuses on different aspects of cheerleading, from looking good for competitions to celebrity cheerleaders. Includes message boards, stunts, cheer buzz, and news.

Brio
Christian magazine teaching, entertaining and challenging teen girls toward a healthy self-concept and closer relationship with Jesus Christ.

Caris
Magagazine for girls aged 12-16 � packed with real-life stories, fashion, beauty, quizzes, problem pages, eco tips, more.

CosmoGirl
Teen magazine for games, beauty, fashion, horoscopes, quizzes and more.

ELLEgirl
Magazine for teens with a passion for fashion, beauty and entertainment. Meet and chat with other girls from around the world.

Faze
Canada's largest teen magazine. Covers social issues, technology, pop culture, sports, and entertainment.

Girl Zone
Features sports, fashion, quizzes, travel, health, cooking, volunteering, and careers.

Girls' Life
Magazine for 10 to 15-year-old girls providing information and advice abut friends, family, guys, school, self-esteem and more. Also features celebrity interviews and fashion stories.

gURL
Online community for girls age 13 and up. Contains stories, games and interactive content. Deals frankly with sexuality, emotions, body image, etc.

LA Youth
Magazine by and about Los Angeles teens.

Libertarian Rock
Helps and promotes activists who peacefully and legally fight back against unjust laws (such as teen curfews) and harassment by politicians and government workers.

New York Times Upfront
News magazine for teens.

Nex Step
Get advice to help with college planning, finding college majors, and applying for free college scholarships.

Odyssey
Science magazine for young readers.

Seventeen
Magazine for today's teen girls. In every issue you'll get the latest scoop on style, friends, guys, college, careers, the stars, more.

SloppyNoodle.com
Christian teen magazine with advice and articles on relationships, sex, dating, God, evolution, entertainment, more.

Teen Ink
Magazine written by teens for teens. Any student may submit nonfiction, fiction, poetry, art, photos, music, reviews, and more.

Teen Magazine
Find beauty and fitness tips, check out dating advice, get a guide to style, and see what the celebs are up to.

Teen Vogue
Magazine for fashion, clothes, and trends for teens.

Teen Voices
Aternative to boy-crazed, fashion-oriented teen magazines. Written by and for teen girls, it is packed with thought-provoking, positive solutions on real-life topics.

TeenToday
Online UK magazine and community with jokes, reviews, horoscopes, boards, chat, games, ezines, and buddies.

Teens Now Talk
Halifax's magazine written by teens for teens.

Twist
Includes the latest celebrity gossip, fashion and beauty and guy and relationship advice.

Xenith.net
Features teen and young adult poems, stories, essays, and a forum.

Youth Outlook
Literary magazine of youth life,. featuring in-depth reporting pieces and essays, comic strips and poetry pages.

YPP (Young People's Press)
Hooking up young writers and getting them published. Want to showcase the issues young people care about, be it pop culture, politics or social issues.

Magazines for tweens/young teen girls?

Need a magazine for my friend, she's 13 turning 14. Plz help!

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Bravo magazine
Sugar magazine
Top of the Pops magazine
Seventeen magazine


and here's also a list that I found on one site.

American Cheerleader
Focuses on different aspects of cheerleading, from looking good for competitions to celebrity cheerleaders. Includes message boards, stunts, cheer buzz, and news.

Brio
Christian magazine teaching, entertaining and challenging teen girls toward a healthy self-concept and closer relationship with Jesus Christ.

Caris
Magagazine for girls aged 12-16 � packed with real-life stories, fashion, beauty, quizzes, problem pages, eco tips, more.

CosmoGirl
Teen magazine for games, beauty, fashion, horoscopes, quizzes and more.

ELLEgirl
Magazine for teens with a passion for fashion, beauty and entertainment. Meet and chat with other girls from around the world.

Faze
Canada's largest teen magazine. Covers social issues, technology, pop culture, sports, and entertainment.

Girl Zone
Features sports, fashion, quizzes, travel, health, cooking, volunteering, and careers.

Girls' Life
Magazine for 10 to 15-year-old girls providing information and advice abut friends, family, guys, school, self-esteem and more. Also features celebrity interviews and fashion stories.

gURL
Online community for girls age 13 and up. Contains stories, games and interactive content. Deals frankly with sexuality, emotions, body image, etc.

LA Youth
Magazine by and about Los Angeles teens.

Libertarian Rock
Helps and promotes activists who peacefully and legally fight back against unjust laws (such as teen curfews) and harassment by politicians and government workers.

New York Times Upfront
News magazine for teens.

Nex Step
Get advice to help with college planning, finding college majors, and applying for free college scholarships.

Odyssey
Science magazine for young readers.

Seventeen
Magazine for today's teen girls. In every issue you'll get the latest scoop on style, friends, guys, college, careers, the stars, more.

SloppyNoodle.com
Christian teen magazine with advice and articles on relationships, sex, dating, God, evolution, entertainment, more.

Teen Ink
Magazine written by teens for teens. Any student may submit nonfiction, fiction, poetry, art, photos, music, reviews, and more.

Teen Magazine
Find beauty and fitness tips, check out dating advice, get a guide to style, and see what the celebs are up to.

Teen Vogue
Magazine for fashion, clothes, and trends for teens.

Teen Voices
Aternative to boy-crazed, fashion-oriented teen magazines. Written by and for teen girls, it is packed with thought-provoking, positive solutions on real-life topics.

TeenToday
Online UK magazine and community with jokes, reviews, horoscopes, boards, chat, games, ezines, and buddies.

Teens Now Talk
Halifax's magazine written by teens for teens.

Twist
Includes the latest celebrity gossip, fashion and beauty and guy and relationship advice.

Xenith.net
Features teen and young adult poems, stories, essays, and a forum.

Youth Outlook
Literary magazine of youth life,. featuring in-depth reporting pieces and essays, comic strips and poetry pages.

YPP (Young People's Press)
Hooking up young writers and getting them published. Want to showcase the issues young people care about, be it pop culture, politics or social issues.

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Sarah Palin or Barack Obama, if they both were the presidential candidates who would you vote for?

They both are about the same age

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The one who's done more for his community. Obama, obviously.

And if you need a side by side comparison of what each has done, here you go:

PRE-POLITICAL EDUCATION:
Palin: University of Idaho. B.A. in Journalism
Obama: Occidental College,Columbia University,Harvard Law School- B.A. in political science and international relations. Professional Doctorate (J.D. or Juris Doctor) magnacum laude from Harvard.

PRE-POLITICAL EXPERIENCE:
Palin: Winner of the 1984 Miss Wasilla beauty contest, 2nd in the Miss Alaska pageant. Won "Miss Congeniality" award for playing flute. Breifly a sports reporter for KTUU-TV in Anchorage. Also helped her husbands commercial fishing business.
Obama: 4 years at New York Public Interest Research Group, a non partisian political organization. 3 years as a community organizer on the south side of chicago. Editor of Harvard Law Review, later elected President of Harvard Law review. Director of Illinois Project Vote. Teacher of constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School for twelve years. Associate and counsel of Davis, Miner, Barnhill & Galland, a 12-attorney law firm for 11 years. Founding member of the board of directors Public Allies. Served on the board of directors of the Woods Fund of Chicago. Served on the board of directors of The Joyce Foundation. Served on the board of directors of the Chicago Annenberg Challenge for 7 years. Served on the board of directors of the Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, the Center for Neighborhood Technology, and the Lugenia Burns Hope Center

POLITICAL CAREER:
Palin: 1992-1996- Served 2 terms on city council then 2 terms as Mayor of Wasilla Alaska- population 6700 people.
Obama: 4 years as an illinois senator- population 12,852,548 people. Chairman of the Illinois Senate's Health and Human Services Committee.
Palin: 1 year as Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commissioner. Then moved on to serve almost 2 years as governer of Alaska- population 683,478. One of three directors of "Ted Stevens Excellence in Public Service Inc". Lifelong NRA member.
Obama: An additonal 4 years as a U.S. Senator. Senate Committees for Foreign Relations, Environment and Public Works and Veterans' Affairs. Chairman of the Senate's subcommittee on European Affairs. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and more.

MAJOR POLITICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Palin: In 2007, pressured lawmakers to get the Alaska Gasoline Inducement Act passed to build a natural gas pipeline to deliver 35 trillion feet of North Slope natural gas to market. ....Alaska's first woman governor.....
Obama: Sponsored over 800 bills to reform healthcare, ethics in washington, veterans benefits and more. Passed a bill that expanded healthcare to over 100,000 people in Illinois.. Passed a bill that set up community health centers to serve underserved populations. Passed a bill that provided the earned income tax credit to thousands of Illinois families. Passed a bill reforming the death penalty that had sent innocent people to death row. Passed a major ethics reform bill that banned excessive gifts from lobbyists. Co-sponsored a bill to mandate regular inspections of Veterans hospitals like Walter Reid.

There. Now, you decide.

If you use a pheromone perfume can you let me know what actually works. I am interested in trying one. I already have mistress pheromones but am reluctant to use it. Anyone know what actually works? Thanks lol

Answer
http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Health/story?id=1386825

based on my neuroscience classes, humans gave up most of the pheromone detection for visual acuity. Our nose(scent receptors) are very basic compared to most other animals. the pheromone organ is called Vomeronasal organ, it is argued whether humans have it, some humans have the organ, but other studies have shwon no receptors that would suggest we can detect pheromones. . however one could say humans (sex depending) have a universal like in scents, this could make one seem more attractive over using pheromones, which most likely dont effect humans :)

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/hairstyles-beauty/skin-care-makeup/scents-that-seduce a little help to find a better scent over all.

Where can I buy environ products?

Does anyone know where I can buy Environ products? I live in the Midlands and the only place the buy them seems to be in London. You can't seem to get them online either.

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For a list of clinics/salons in your area you can call Environ Uk on 0208 450 2020. Or via mail order from Chelleon www.chelleon.co.uk 0161 972 0998. Chelleon are the biggest stockists of Environ Skin Care in the UK

I want to lose two inches off my waist and an inch off my thighs. I'm actually a thin person, I just want to lose a little extra fat. What's the fastest way to do this?

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There is no nonsurgical fast way to lose fat especially when you're thin. Your body has evolutionary mechanisms to ensure you cannot lose fat fast when you're at a low body fat percent because you need that fat to survive during famine and food shortages. The problems we have today are (a) and abundance of food and (b) a commercially driven unrealistic ideal of the human body.

Notwithstanding the above, it is not possible to lose fat only from a specific part of your body of your choosing. Where your body stores and removes fat is determined by your genetics and there is nothing you can do to change that short of radical procedures such as liposuction. And, in general, where it stores fat first is where it will lose it last and visa versa. The world of health and fitness has an unfortunate abundance of myths and spot reduction is one of them. There is no exercise, no pill, no supplements, no spa treatment, and no natural way to spot reduce. Your only choice is to create a caloric deficit with diet, burn fat, and wait for it to leave the desired body parts.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spot_reduction
http://www.exrx.net/WeightTraining/Myths.html
http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/the-spot-reduction-myth.html
http://scoobysworkshop.com/SpotRemoval.htm

You may think you're only body fat is at the waist and thighs but start losing fat and you'll see you have more fat than you know. What you really mean is the only unwanted fat you have is at the waist and thighs. If you lost all your fat, your muscle and tendons and sinew would show through your skin and you would look boney, haggard, and gaunt. So, be careful about what you wish for. You may not like the result.

I don't know your age but your question usually comes from 13 year olds so here's an excellent website for you. Be sure to bookmark it and use it. It's been recommended by the US National Institute of Health and has tons of information about your growing and changing body. --> http://teenshealth.org/teen/

Check out the following links.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/body_image/body_image_problem.html
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/problems/eat_disorder.html
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/healthy_weight.html
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/feelings_overweight.html
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/lose_weight_safely.html


Good luck and good health!!

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How to become a cosmetology teacher?

Im almost done with my state hours and then I need to take state exam. But what kind of education do u need to become one?

Thanks in advance!

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To get a job teaching in a beauty school, you should apply to a Beauty School is your area. The most noted ones are:

Aveda Institutes These schools are directly connected with a line of plant-based beauty products. At the school, students learn how to use these products as part of beauty techniques. The school offers programs in cosmetology, cosmetology, day spa, esthiology, and nail technology. The school has branches across the US.
Get Info: [ Aveda - LA ] [ Aveda - Chapel Hill, NC ] [ Aveda - Columbus, OH ]
Empire Beauty Schools This education group is one of the largest, with 87 schools across the US. The group is really a mixture of closely connected schools, rather than a single school. The programs available range very broadly, including almost every aspect of beauty training.
Nationwide
[ Get Info on Empire Beauty Schools ]
Ogle Beauty Schools The Ogle schools were founded by Shelton Ogle in 1973. Though the schools are smaller and limited to only 4 locations in Texas, the training is some of the best. The Ogle schools focus on hands-on training with good training in the business and relational side of managing a salon. Only cosmetology and esthetology programs are available at this time.
Paul Mitchell Schools Located in Waukesha, WI Paul Mitchell began this series of schools in 1980, focusing on basic cosmetology, skin care, and nails. There are a total of 25 schools across the US, with a larger number in California. With competitive admission, students can be confident in the quality of their training, as long as they are able to get into the program.
[ Get Info on the Paul Mitchell Schools ]
Regency Beauty Institute Regency has 30 locations in 9 states. However, the curriculum is consistent across them all, with adjustments to the number of class hours to meet each state requirement. Programs are available in hair, skin and nails. One of the major benefits to this institute is the quality facilities, small class sizes, and experienced faculty.
Nationwide
[ Get Info on the >Regency Beauty Institute ]
EI School of Professional Makeupâthe most popular and oldest in Hollywood, CA
ARROJO cosmetology, an ivy league school in New York City
Elite Academy of Beauty Arts in Brooklyn, NY
La James College of Cosmetology in Mason City, Iowa
Milan Institute in California, Texas, and Nevada

Good luck.

This question is for only thise that used the cream I dont need your suggestion if it may or may not work. Anyway my tattoos are on my forearms and they are really fading so I'm thinking about using a cream to fade them a little more so I can get lazer removal. Does the cream fade it if its black ink?

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Does the Wrecking Balm Tattoo Fading Cream system work? After visiting some different sites and forums where people have commented on and given their reviews, their ratings look like this approximately: No one claimed it totally faded their tattoo. 60% said no noticeable fading of their tattoo 20% said there was some noticeable fading. 20% said there was a lot of fading. About 35% said they were pretty happy with the amount of fading they had. (It was enough to cover over with a new tattoo, or with make up.) Maybe 10% or so, or a third of the ones that were happy with it, said they were really happy with it. I found myself a bit skeptical of these comments, wondering if they were legit. But maybe they were.

C0nsidering that lazer tattoo removal can easily be $2000-$4000 or more, depending on several factors like tattoo age, color shade, size, type of ink and so forth, for many, using a tattoo removal cream like Wrecking Balm seems worth trying.

Keep in mind, the Wrecking Balm Tattoo cream removal kit is comprised of things you can get at a drug store- for a lot cheaper. (the main ingredient in theirtattoo removal cream is 1% hydroquinone, a skin whitener. Care must be taken in using it, as it can irritate or even scar the skin).

What is an effective skin lightener?

Q. please don't give me that" be comfortable in your skin" or "ask mj" answer because i dont really care for it. 2 points is nothing compared to a violation and a block. i am here for answers. i want a fast skin lightener please. i really want brighter skin, atleast a couple of shades lighter.

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If your looking for a cream instead of a home remedy you should probably try some skinbright first. Most of the review websites have them listed as the best. I looked and the skinbright website skinbright.com has a bunch of testimonials from what seem like happy customers. They have alot of before and after pictures and a money back guarantee. There are a couple of other popular creams but this one seems to have the best ratings. I hope this helps.

As a junior, I'd like to explore any careers that deal with beauty such as skin care, massages, etc. but at the same time have a medical field "feel" to it because I want to continue learning about medicine. If there's anyway possible that it could take eight years or less to become certified or licensed. Detailed information would be gladly appreciated.

P.s ~ If there's any careers that are interesting in the body wellness area such as spas please let me know it's description, what makes it different from other jobs, education required, etc.

Please and Thank you!

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As you wanted to start carrier in skin care and massages as per my opinion you should open a spa and it will be the best for starting your career.

How to get a career in creating and researching skin care?

I always loved the skin and I want to know if there are any jobs out there that I can pursue that work in like labs for like Clinique or big name skin care companies making and researching skin care product?

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Well, I don't have an educated answer for you I would guess that the people who develop skin care products are chemists.

I have normal to dry skin with pores that get clogged very easily. Also I have very large pores. I would like a very good skin care system that I can do day/night. Is it time to go high end? What are the best products to use.
I do not have any acne what so ever just white heads here and there.

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High end or over the counter works, but less products you use, the better for your skin in the long run. It is a billion dollar business, less product poisoning, no matter who made them or how much you spend or how often you use them.

In the beauty industry, there is no industry-agreed meaning for terms like 'organic' or 'natural'. Unlike the food industry, these terms are not regulated for cosmetics which means companies can use these terms pretty freely

Don't believe the hype: "For skin care products, 'organic is not enough,. Some organic products are fabulous, and some are not." ~ Dr. Lisa Chipps , M.D. specializes in removing skin cancer & repairing the resultant wound (laser therapy whiz) in Rodeo Drive.
"Organic skin care products are trendy, but that does not mean nonorganic ones are dangerous," Wendy E. Roberts, M.D. past president of the Women's Dermatologic Society.
~ Glamour May 2012

Any kind of facial wash, you're leaving something toxic behind, it's not a matter of convenience, it's a billion dollar business that can do more harm than good to your acne. And sometimes we feel entirely virtuous about our skin-care regimen because it's full of SPF-- all year round!-- and cleansers and such. But the truth is, we may not realize that we're overdoing (or underdoing) something that can lead to the very thing we're trying to avoid: dryness, breakouts, accelerated aging, New York dermatologist Dr. Jeannette Graf. (been giving this same advice for decades, but she's proof enough!).
Take a shower everyday, use washcloth to exfoliate and bath & body wash. Hydrogen peroxide does wonders for acne. Visit their website for more tips & other uses. ONLY $1.

Acne medication could worsen what ever allergies you have, so instead of trying out one product after another, you're actually spreading it around.
The less products you use, the better for your skin. Use a bath & body wash like Suave, Irish Spring, Dove Body & Face wash in the shower, use a washcloth. Treat your face like the rest of your body, take a shower everyday or wash your face everyday.

The secret is keeping your face clean and oil-free. I also don't use liquid on my face for anything, and very little moisturizer, not even a dime size. Since my face is not dry. Good skin also comes from your good genes. Increase your fresh fruits & vegetables 3-5 servings per day. And programmed your mind to do this day after day, for the rest of your life.

The beauty industry is a billion dollar business, they know acne is everyone's problem, but instead of saying soap is drying for you, they have to invent an acne product that can worsen the skin as MANY TEENAGERS have experienced during hormonal change, but as you get older those are completely a waste of time & money!

Sometimes just the oil on your face from make up and lotions, even from your hair can travel to your face causing acne to come out. Others, from stress, hormones & diet or foods.

Google: FIVE FOODS TO EAT FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN
All the vitamins & minerals you need for good skin care comes from all the healthy foods you eat from Mother Nature.

If acne's a problem, your pillowcases may be part of the cause. "They collect skin oil, dead skin cells, bacteria, and excess night creams," says David Bank, a professional Dermatology @ Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital. "But if nothing changed by 6 week the product will never work for you. Time to move on."

Sources:
I have 5 decades of good skin care. My aunt & uncle are doctors.

Sources:
http://shine.yahoo.com/beauty/does-organic-mean-beauty-products-170800642.html

How to keep homemade remedies shelf life over a year?

how do stores like bath and body workshops, victoria secrets, Clinique keep their skin care products shelf life over a year?
what ingredients do they use to achieve that?

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Your best bet is to put these in the refrigerator. Breakdown of chemicals tend to happen slower at lower temperature and you can preserve chemicals like you preserve food.