Lip gloss the story

Filed Under (Fashion) by dan on 24-02-2009

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Lip gloss is a substance that is either bottled or placed into a tube for applying to the lips to make them shine, and to protect them. Among the different types of makeup products that women use, one of the most commonly used is lip gloss. Lip gloss makes a difference in the way a woman’s lips look. There are different types of lip gloss available.

Inventor of lip gloss fashion

Max Factor was the original creator of lip gloss back in 1930 when he was searching for a way to make actresses in the film industry have shiny, glossy lips while on camera. One of the first actresses to wear his lip gloss was Lillian Gish in 1928. Max Factor had already invented the first makeup for motion pictures in 1914, pan-cake makeup in 1937, cover-up makeup in 1954, and to the delight of women everywhere, in 1971 he created the world’s first waterproof makeup. He even invented and coined the word “makeup.”

First product

The first product Max Factor created for commercial distribution was called X-Rated and was successfully debuted in 1932. This product promised to make women’s lips glossy with a subtle shine. Lip gloss offered an alternative to heavy lipstick, providing a more natural look that was lightweight, clear and subtle. The formula for X-Rated was successfully continued until 2003 when Proctor and Gamble bought the Max Factor line of makeup and discontinued the famous X-Rated gloss.

The most common type of lip gloss

The most common type of lip gloss in the market is the type that comes in rolling tubes, and in different colors. However, in recent years, these kinds of lip gloss have also been designed to serve other purposes apart from providing color for women’s lips, which include keeping a woman’s lips hydrated. Usually, these are lip glosses that contain aloe, glycerin, and Vitamin E, all of which can help moisturize the lips. In relation to this, another type of lip gloss is the shiny lip gloss, which apart from the ingredients mentioned previously, also contains oils.

How to make Lip Gloss

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup of beeswax or petroleum jelly
• 2 tbsp sunflower oil or vegetable oil
• Flavoring or scent (non-toxic)
• Coloring (food coloring or lipstick)
• Small container or plastic tube

Instructions:

• Put the ¼ cup of beeswax in a pot and add the oil.
• Stir the wax and oil together until they melt together.
• Microwave for 1 minute, remove, and add flavorings and color.
• Pour the mixture into your small container or tube and let it cool.
• Store in a cool spot and use within a couple days.

5 reasons why home treadmills are better than joining a gym

Filed Under (Health) by dan on 20-02-2009

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Exercise treadmills have been the biggest selling type of cardio products for more than two decades. Smooth Fitness is a volume seller of quality home exercise treadmills and has been accredited with being the #1 retailer of domestic treadmills online for over a decade. So what makes Smooth Fitness #1 in home treadmill equipment?

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5 reasons why home treadmills are better than joining a gym

  1. Money. Your favorite reason. Gym memberships typically cost several hundred dollars per year. You can buy a quality treadmill, elliptical machine, or home gym for about the same amount. In addition to the 9 other reasons described above, you can then work out for free after the first year for many years to come.
  2. Time. There’s no question that working out takes time. Add the time to get to the gym and back every workout and the time commitment gets huge. If you can save two hours per week this way, that’s over 100 hours per year! What is that worth to you?
  3. Convenience. No matter how close the gym is to your home, it’s further away than your home equipment. One more excuse gone.
  4. Multi-Tasking. When you’re in the gym, you can’t watch the kids, watch the stove, or do other things. There are now treadmill desks available that mount on your home treadmill. These treadmill desks allow you to actually work at your desk while walking.
  5. Privacy. Many people are not in the shape they’d like to be in. Therefore, they don’t feel comfortable having strangers seeing them toiling away to lose weight in the gym.

PS3 DualShock 3

Filed Under (Electronics) by dan on 18-02-2009

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PS3 System with 160GB HD, DualShock 3 Wireless Controller is great.

playstation3 thumb PS3 DualShock 3

This limited edition bundle includes Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune game, new DUALSHOCK3 wireless controller, voucher for downloadable PAIN game, free PLAYSTATION Network membership, internet ready Wi-Fi, and 160Gb of hard disk storage for all your games, music, videos, and photos. Every PS3 comes with a built-in Blu-ray player to give you the best high-definition viewing experience and pristine picture quality. Plus, the PS3 can play your entire catalog of CDs and DVDs.

Main features

  • 1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) and 8 Synergistic Processing Units (SPU)
  • 40 times faster than the chip that runs PlayStation 2
  • Capable of running at speeds at 3.2 GHz
  • Memory bandwidth: 25.6 GBytes per second
  • Five to ten times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs
  • 50 GB BD vs. 9 GB DVD
  • Pristine picture quality with the capability for ultimate high definition1
  • Recordable formats with unsurpassed storage capacity to store your digital world (photographs, home videos, music libraries, and data)
  • DVD compatibility so existing DVD collections can be enjoyed on Blu-ray hardware2

  • Craigslist info

    Filed Under (Internet) by dan on 16-02-2009

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    What is Craigslist?

    Craigslist is a centralized network of online communities, featuring free online classified advertisements – with jobs, internships, housing, personals, erotic services, for sale,barter, wanted, services, community, resumes, and pets categories – and forums on various topics.

    Started in San Francisco in 1995 by Craig Newmark, Craigslist is perhaps the ultimate site for classified listings. The website is built around communities, and craigslist now offers sites in 450 cities and countries throughout the world. Millions of people visit this site every day and use the Craigslist Handbook.

    Craigslist popularity

    Craigslist does seriously undercut competitive newspapers through its classified ads. This is especially the case for ads other than jobs. A person wanting to sell a sofa, a car, or rent property, saves a lot of money by listing on craigslist instead of in a newspaper. In fact, they pay no money for doing so, whereas they would pay quite a bit to a large city newspaper.

    Also Craigslist was the friend of people selling their stuff online and the friend of very small companies which used the site to advertise for free.

    Applications and gadgets

    Being so popular Craigslist inspired the development of a whole series of applications and gadgets like Craigsphone application.

    To stay up to date with the news visit Craigslist News.

    Weight Loss Plan

    Filed Under (Health) by dan on 15-02-2009

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    If you want results you must use a Weight Loss Plan. It looks like everyone is either talking about weight, talking about weight loss, talking about exercise or fitness, or you see someone trying to sell you some type of weight loss program or fitness product.

    The most efficient way to get in shape and loose weight is to make your plan. The details of the plan can vary according to the individual and the personality type, but a plan is probably the most significant component of any successful diet.

    Start writing out your meal plan for a week in advance. Write down what you will eat and when. Keep away from fried foods especially deep-fried, because it contains a large amount of fat.

    Also make notes of physical activity that you have performed for the day.

    Set realistic goals

    Your weight loss plan should contain reasonable and doable recognition of your current weight, your desired rate of loss, the deadlines you need to meet and your target rate. Be realistic about how rapidly you can lose weight.

    If nothing else works do a little research and read about the best Weight Loss Pills Reviews.