Sunday 19 August 2012

How and Why Skin Ages


For as long as one can remember, it has always been the pursuit of
many to keep their youthful looks, even at great costs. And in this day
and age, the trend has not changed. Now more than ever, methods,
techniques and treatments meant to retain that “youthful glow”
proliferate everywhere. As it is the most telltale sign of getting old,
anti-aging goods and services account for billions of dollars spent in
the hopes of delaying the onset of skin aging.
Unfortunately, many have been and are misinformed on how and why
the skin ages misleading these same people into buying products that
only offer short-lived, if not unsuccessful and disappointing, results.
It is therefore only smart to know just how the skin develops over
time. In understanding the hows and whys of aging skin, the correct
habits and treatments can then be developed to retain as much one’s
youthful looks for as long a time as possible.

First off, there are two types of aging for the skin. There is the intrinsic
(internal) aging, which is caused by factors within one’s own body,
such as genes and body condition; and extrinsic (external) aging,
which is caused by factors outside one’s body, such as sunlight and
lifestyle.

Intrinsic (internal) aging
Aging is a natural process and our genes determine how one goes
through that process. For some, aging can set on earlier or later than
most. On average, signs of skin aging begin to appear in the mid-20s.
As one grows older, the skin’s ability to snap back to shape (elasticity)
starts to decrease. That is because skin cells do not regenerate as fast
as they used to - resulting to tougher, older skin. Although internal
aging begins in one’s 20s, the typical signs of wrinkles and sagging
skin do not appear for until about a couple of decades more.
Other signs that indicate skin aging are thinning, loss of firmness,
dryness, and reduction of sweat production that prevents proper
cooling of the body.

Extrinsic (external) aging
Factors outside one’s own genes accelerate skin aging. Lifestyles and
habits carry more impact of why aging skin occurs more prematurely
in one’s lifetime.

Sun exposure
With the present condition our atmosphere is in, harmful rays from the
sun pass through in ever increasing amounts causing damage to the
skin and hampering its ability to repair itself. Over a period of time, a
few minutes a day of exposure to ultraviolet rays results in changes to
the skin (freckles, age spots, rough skin). An even graver symptom
would be the onset of skin cancer. Dermatologists call this effect photo
aging in reference to the sun’s rays that reduce the production of
collagen responsible for maintaining the skin’s elasticity.
One’s susceptibility to photo aging is determined by the amount of
pigment in the skin as well as the frequency and duration one spends
under the sun’s rays. Given these factors, fair-skinned individuals and
those who spend long periods under the sun stand to have more
pronounced effects of photo aging compared to those who are darkerskinned and spend more time in the shade.

Facial Exercises
Ironically, the routine once prescribed to prevent facial wrinkles is
actually one of the causes of that very thing one aims to avoid. Facial
exercises cause the muscles on the face to fold and crease the skin.
As the skin’s elasticity decreases, the skin starts to take on the creases more permanently causing deep wrinkles on the face.

Smoking
Cigarette smoking does not only cause harm to the body internally but
externally as well. This is most pronounced with the condition of the
skin. Nicotine intake causes changes in the body that speeds up the
break down of skin cells, among other harmful effects.
It is a common finding that individuals who’ve been smokers for at
least a decade look comparably older than those who do not smoke. In
addition to wrinkles, yellowish discoloration of the skin has been
observed in smokers. However, the good news is that those who have
given up smoking show improvements in their skin condition shortly
after quitting.
The signs of skin aging will inevitably show up on everyone at one
point or the other. All sorts of products and treatments can be availed
of but it is only meant to delay the outward symptoms.
Perhaps the best solution is to understand the aging process and not
view it as a disease, but rather see it as another stage of development
the body undergoes - a solution that requires no prescription and is
free of charge.

The 12 Zodiac Signs

 1 Aries...The Ram...Fire Sign...Cardinal Sign...New beginnings, adventurer, courage, part of body is the 'head'

 2 Taurus...The Bull...Earth sign...Fixed sign...Possessive, calm, relaxed, materialistic, loves creature comforts, part of body is the 'neck and throat'

 3 Gemini...The Twins...Air Sign...Mutable...Communications, impulsive, changeable, inquiring, intelligent, exploring, part of the body is the 'lungs,arms, and hands'

 4 Cancer...The Crab...Water Sign...Cardinal...The home, shy emotional, intuitive, protective, domestic, part of body is 'stomach and breasts'

 5 Leo...The Lion...Fire sign...Fixed...Ownership, pride, ego, power, children, passionate, works well alone, part of body is the 'heart and spine

 6 Virgo...The Virgin...Earth sign...Mutable, Attention to details, worrying, practical, analytical, discriminating,clean, a perfectionist, part of body is the 'colon'

 7 Libra...The Scale...Air sign...Cardinal...Marriage and union, partnerships, diplomatic, compassionate,balanced, part of body is the 'kidneys'

 8 Scorpio...The Scorpion or Eagle...Water sign...Fixed...Intense, death, rebirth, responsibility, genuine, purification, the mafia of the zodiac, the part of the body is the 'sexual organs'

 9 Sagittarius...The Archer...Fire sign...Mutable...Truth, religion, philosophy, generous, frank, enthusiastic, reason rather than emotion, adventurer, part of the body is 'lower back and thighs'

10 Capricorn...The Goat...Earth sign...Cardinal...Practical vision, unemotional, sober, orderly, control, manipulating, power, dependable, part of body is the 'knees'

11 Aquarius...The Water Bearer...Air sign...Fixed...Detached, team work, friends, unconventional, humane, independent, warm, part of the body is the 'legs and hips'

12 Pisces...The Fishes...Water sign...Mutable...Intuitive, accepting, understanding, impressionable, part of the body is the 'feet and ankles'

Wednesday 15 August 2012

101: Airborn Invasion of Normandy PS2 cheats

Type in the following codes during gameplay:
AirNormandy - soldiers re-jump into normandy.
AngryManDinners - soldiers are given food.
Beef - all the cows on the map are killed.
Heknows - turns off Iknow.
Helllive - all the germans on the map are killed.
Hohoho - Gives your GI a brand new MG42 plus two ammo belts.
Ihaveyounow - all the germans on the map are surrendered.
Iknow - displays all germans, equipment bags, and insides
of buildings.
PrisonPod - No parachutes
TraitorTraitor - current soldier surrenders.
PrisonPod - removes all parachutes.
Robocop3 - makes your soldier go berzek.
Weasel - all soldiers on the map are made available.
YouGoSquishNow - all the germans on the map are killed.

007 Agent Under Fire PS2 cheats

Golden CH-6:
Beat level 2 with 50,000 or more points

Infinite missiles while in the car:
Beat level 3 with 70,000 or more points

Get Mp model - poseidon guard:
Get 130000 points and all 007 medallions for level 11

Get regenerative armor:
Get 130000 points for level 11

Get golden bullets:
Get 120000 points for level 10

Get golden armor:
Get 110000 points for level 9

Get MP weapon - calypso:
Get 100000 points and all 007 medallions for level 8

Get rapid fire:
Get 100000 points for level 8

Get MP model - carrier guard:
Get 130000 points and all 007 medallions for level 12

Get unlimited ammo for golden gun:
Get 130000 points on level 12

Get Mp weapon - Viper:
Get 90000 points and all 007 medallions for level 6

Get Mp model - Guard:
Get 90000 points and all 007 medallions for level 5

Get golden clip:
Get 90000 points for level 5

Get MP power up - Gravity boots:
Get 70000 points and all 007 medallions for level 4

Get golden accuracy:
Get 70000 points for level 4

Get mp model - Alpine Guard:
Get 100000 points and all gold medallions for level 7

Get ( SWEET ) car Lotus Espirit:
Get 100000 points for level 7

Get golden grenades:
Get 90000 points for level 6

Get Mp model Stealth Bond:
Get 70000 points and all gold medallions for level 3

Get Golden Gun mode for (MP):
Get 50000 points and all 007 medallions for level 2

Get rocket manor ( MP ):
Get 50000 points and all gold 007 medalions on first level

Hidden Room:
On the level Bad Diplomacy get to the second floor and go right when you get off the
lift. Go to the very end point and you will find a door. When you try to open it you
should find it's locked. Put on your Q-Specs. Now look left and you'll find a hidden door
open it and inside is Armour and Ammo.

Tuesday 14 August 2012

100 jobs in Bala, Wales At Risk??


A battle to save more than 100 jobs is underway after factory staff were locked out of the bakery where they work.
Staff at Cake Crew turned up yesterday morning at the factory to discover that administrators had taken over and shut them out.

It follows the failure to reach an agreement over the purchase of the building.
There are discussions in the process of whats going to happen next but seems nothing is decided at the moment, the factory has been supplying shops and supermarkets with exellent cakes, muffins, and puddings.
Everybody is hoping that the factory can be back in full swing soon, it would be a disaster if such a place would close because it is one of Bala's biggest employer and would leave many people out of work.
The discussions Continue...............  

Monday 13 August 2012

Safe Bedding Practices For Infants

Place baby on his/her back on a firm
tight−fitting mattress in a crib that meets
current safety standards.
Remove pillows, quilts, comforters,
sheepskins, pillow−like stuffed toys, and other
soft products from the crib.
Consider using a sleeper or other sleep
clothing as an alternative to blankets, with no
other covering.
If using a blanket, put baby with feet at the foot
of the crib. Tuck a thin blanket around the crib
mattress, reaching only as far as the baby's
chest.
Make sure your baby's head remains
uncovered during sleep.
Do not place baby on a waterbed, sofa, soft
mattress, pillow, or other soft surface to sleep.

Homemade Baby Food

Making your own baby food will ensure that
what your child is eating is fresh, nutritious and
free of additives. By making your own baby
foods, you'll be saving money, up to 50%. And
to top it off, it's easy; making baby food at
home is probably a lot less time−consuming
than you may have thought.
In order to make your own baby foods, you'll
need something to cook in. A steamer basket
is cheap and by cooking fruits and vegetables
in it, you'll be sure of keeping the nutrients in
the food, instead of in the cooking water.
To puree your foods, you can use a fork, a
food mill or blender. A blender quickly purees
almost anything into the finest consistency.
When your baby first starts on solids, you'll be
pureeing things to a very fine consistency and,
as baby gets a little older, you will make foods
a little coarser.
You may wish to buy a food mill which comes
in large and small sizes. It is very handy and
inexpensive. The food mill strains most cooked
foods to a very smooth consistency, although
meats can be a problem as they will have a
coarser texture.
As babies are susceptible to digestive upsets,
you'll want to take note of the following tips
concerning the handling of foods:

− always work with clean hands.
− always use clean utensils.
− prepare foods immediately upon removing
them from the refrigerator.
− freeze immediately after cooking any foods
you want to store.

You can prepare large amounts of foods at
once and freeze them. Take your prepared
foods and plop by spoonfuls onto a baking
sheet. Freeze the plops right away and then
take them off the sheet when they are frozen
and put them into plastic bags. Label and date.
You can also freeze the food in plastic "pop
out" ice cube trays. Small tupperware jars with
lids serve the same purpose and stack easily.
Frozen baby foods can be stored for up to two
months.
When you take frozen foods out for baby,
warm the food in a cup placed in a saucepan
of boiling water with a lid on.
Cereals are typically the first foods given to a
baby because they contain lots of iron. You
can buy the commercial baby cereals, or
prepare your own, by running oatmeal through
your blender, for instance.
Fruits are generally given next. Except for raw,
mashed banana, you will need to cook all
other fruits till they are soft. Try making your
own applesauce and pearsauce; don't add any
sugar, as these fruits are sweet enough on
their own. You can also peel peaches, plums
and apricots and boil or steam them.
Use fresh vegetables whenever possible in
order to provide the best nutrition and flavor for
your baby. Frozen vegetables are better to use
than canned. Steaming vegetables is the best
method of preparation. Carrots and sweet
potato are two popular choices to begin with.
Yogurt, mashed cottage cheese, mashed
pumpkin, baked potato, avocado and tofu
(oriental soy bean curd) are all popular with
babies. One good idea is to blend together
cottage cheese, banana and fresh orange
juice − delicious!
Meats should be added slowly. They can be
boiled or broiled, then put in the blender with a
little milk and perhaps banana or cream of rice
to get the right consistency. Chicken is
generally the first meat baby is introduced to
and usually goes down fairly well.
There is no rush to start your baby on solid
foods. Milk is his most important food. Your
doctor's recommendations and your own
intuition will help you to know when to begin
introducing solods to your baby's diet. Always
remember to be patient with your baby and
allow at least a few days between newly added
foods to make sure baby doesn't suffer any
reactions.

Sunday 12 August 2012

Strange Picture of DICE

Can anyone Figure out whats going on in this picture, its confusing me a lot