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<title>BeautyInsiders.com :: A Blogging Network for the Beauty Community Where You Control the News / beautyinsiders / Voted News</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:11:55 -0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Find the perfect day spa today - Shadow Spa locater]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/Find_the_perfect_day_spa_today_-_Shadow_Spa_locater/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:11:55 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ShadowSoft</dc:creator>
<category>Skin &amp; Body Care</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Shadow Spas provides a centralized location to find day spas, destination spas, medical spas and more. Owned and operated by Shadow Software Solutions, our goal is to offer a simple and comprehensive service to customers searching for the best spas in every city in North America. http://ShadowSpas.com<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Scandalous Beauty: Say GOODBYE to Oily Skin!]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/Scandalous_Beauty_Say_GOODBYE_to_Oily_Skin-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:55:48 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Skin &amp; Body Care</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/Scandalous_Beauty_Say_GOODBYE_to_Oily_Skin-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[For all of you out there with oily skin, I completely understand. Seriously, it's gross. But, as the years have gone on, I have found more and more that help out with the dilemma. Here's my guide on this oily drama! C_JKHjbLxPw<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Homme for Men: new organic skincare for guys]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/Homme_for_Men_new_organic_skincare_for_guys/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:14:30 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Skin &amp; Body Care</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/Homme_for_Men_new_organic_skincare_for_guys/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Male beauty is so hot right now. Following Superdrug's launch of beauty products for blokes, Aromatherapy company Florame has launched a new men's range of skincare products that's entirely organic certified.There are nine products in total, from the useful (deodorant, shaving foam) through to the Russell Brand school of pretty boys (cleansing oil, anti-ageing face cream). All contain 95 per cent certified organic ingredients and none are tested on animals. You can buy them now via Florame's site. Prices start at a fairly astronomical 11.55 and work their way up.There are cheaper but good organic men's ranges out there. From personal experience I'd recommend Organic Homme or Bulldog, which isn't organic, but is affordable and aware of chemical nasties. There's also a plethora of organic goodies at Male Organics.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Unconventional Diet Tips: How to lose 50 pounds in three months]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Diet_Fitness/10_Unconventional_Diet_Tips_How_to_lose_50_pounds_in_three_months/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 22:38:45 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Diet &amp; Fitness</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Diet_Fitness/10_Unconventional_Diet_Tips_How_to_lose_50_pounds_in_three_months/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The following are 10 unconventional weight loss tips that worked for me. Between January 4, 2006 and March 31, 2006 I lost fifty pounds. These tips work well because almost every tip is focused around completing a small goal. In my opinion, to stay motivated and lose a significant amount of weight, you should complete many goals in a short period of time. The reason I call these tips unconventional is that I had not seen a majority of them before starting my diet.I will start by recognizing the typical &quot;calories in, calories out&quot; schpeil. Yes, to lose weight you have to eat well and exercise. But there is much more to it than that, and I don't want to spend time regurgitating ideas you've heard before. That brings me to the first point:Buy a digital scaleThis seems easy enough. I recommend that before starting a diet, buy a scale that is accurate to .2 (two-hundredths of a pound). I will explain why below. I also recommend either buying a scale that can record your daily weight, or manually logging your weight everyday. I bought a scale that was accurate to .2 and logged my weight at Sam's Club for $22. It has been a great investment.Weigh yourself everydayYou'll find that almost every other dieter will tell you to weigh yourself only once a week. I recommend the exact opposite. I am very goal oriented and I like to see results everyday. The reason I recommend buying a scale that is accurate to the .2 is that there is a very big difference between weighting 170.8 one day and 170.0 the next day. Losing .8 pounds in one day is excellent. However, if your scale is not accurate enough to report the loss and still shows 170 after a day of healthy eating and working out, you will feel extremely discouraged. A more detailed scale makes it easier to keep a positive outlook. The more successes (days with positive weight loss) the easier it is.Read More<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Apply Liquid Eyeliner Flawlessly?]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/MakeUp/How_To_Apply_Liquid_Eyeliner_Flawlessly/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 17:48:58 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Make Up</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/MakeUp/How_To_Apply_Liquid_Eyeliner_Flawlessly/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Applying eyeliner is one of the most preferred ways to emphasize a woman's eyes. No matter whether you will use liquid eyeliner or pencil eyeliner you can easily define your eyes and create a classy look. Although most of the women prefer to use pencil eyeliner as it is much easier for them, the liquid eyeliner is also a great choice for the rest of the women. Before you decide you buy liquid eyeliner you should know that it can be very difficult to apply it flawlessly at first as it needs a lot of practice and patience.Read more...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Beauty Aids As Close As Your Kitchen]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/GeneralBeauty/Beauty_Aids_As_Close_As_Your_Kitchen/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 23:02:14 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>glamorous1</dc:creator>
<category>General Beauty</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/GeneralBeauty/Beauty_Aids_As_Close_As_Your_Kitchen/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There is a way to stretch your beauty dollar and it is as close as your kitchen or grocery store.Have you ever thought of exfoliating your hands with a few walnuts? KMBC's Kelly Eckerman reported that because walnuts are rich in oil and have a rough texture, they make a gentle skin exfoliater.Oatmeal can be used to calm and soften skin. Avocado oil can help sensitive or dry skin. The oils are abundant in fatty acids that help balance the skin's moisture levels.Have you tried washing your hair in beer to give it volume? Yeast and hops are supposed to plump the hair, and the beer's acidity can remove buildup. A rich beer works better than a light beer.Consider using oatmeal as a skin softener, oranges to slough dry skin, and add milk to your bath to soften skin. Apple cider vinegar may help with blemishes.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Herbal Help for Acne]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/Herbal_Help_for_Acne/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 14:28:04 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>glamorous1</dc:creator>
<category>Skin &amp; Body Care</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/Herbal_Help_for_Acne/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you have acne you've probably tried all the over the counter products and maybe even the prescription products on the market. Perhaps they don't work for you or they irritate your skin and dry it out. There are other options. Herbal treatments and nutritional supplements can also help with acne, either applied directly to the skin or taken orally. Zinc supplements worked wonders for me. I take 50 milligrams a day, twice daily and it helps keep my skin clearer than any prescription I've ever tried. You can find Zinc at a grocery store or drug store in the aisle with vitamin and mineral supplements. At Wal-Mart it's only $2.13 a bottle. You can also order from catalogs and online websites. Herbs that work wonders at clearing up acne are: Echinacea taken orally and applied externally to the skin, Oregon grape root applied as a cream, tea tree oil applied to the skin, oregano and basil oil applied to the skin or taken orally. Be careful using any new product because you may be sensitive to it and if you are using any prescriptions or other topical acne treatments you might have to watch out for reactions. Check with your dermatologist to make sure it is alright to use any herbal treatments with the medicine you are already using.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Diet Tips: How To Eat Less (by Jeremy Zawodny)]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Diet_Fitness/Diet_Tips_How_To_Eat_Less_by_Jeremy_Zawodny/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 18:38:04 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Diet &amp; Fitness</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Diet_Fitness/Diet_Tips_How_To_Eat_Less_by_Jeremy_Zawodny/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today's installment of the diet plan is a dose of tips I've learned that make it a bit easier to eat less without feeling hungry. So, without further delay, here are my collected tips. Feel free to add your own in the comments.   1. Eat less. More often. Rather than eating large meals, chop up your eating into smaller portions throughout the day. I found myself eating 3 meals most days and having a snack around 3pm as well as another in the evening. That was enough to keep me from feeling hungry while still eating less in total.   2. Don't eat right before going to bed. I've read this numerous times and don't get why it works, but it does. I set a limit of 3 hours. So I planned to go to bed at midnight, I wouldn't eat past 9pm.   3. Brush your teeth early. For whatever reason, I won't eat when my teeth still feel clean. By brushing them several hours before bed, it was easier to accomplish #2.   4. Kick the sugar habit. If you drink sugared soft drinks (I used to be a Mt. Dew and Coke fan), replace them either with their diet counterparts or water. This can make a very, very big difference.   5. Eat vegetables before the main course. Whenever possible, I'd make sure to have an ample serving of a vegetable (you get very few calories for the amount you eat) before eating the denser main course--often a meat or fish. You'll need less of the dense stuff to be happy.   6. Update your spreadsheet daily. Keeping a running count will help you ration out the rest of your daily calorie allowance, which we'll talk about tomorrow.   7. Get used to leftovers. When you eat out, expect to take some of your meal home. If you eat standard restaurant portions, you'll almost certainly overeat.   8. Shop with calories in mind. When you're at the grocery store, spends some extra time reading the labels and nutritional information. You'll probably end up changing your shopping habits along the way. You'd be surprised by the how widely the calorie counts in various granola bars varies, for example.   9. Slow down! When you eat fast, you end up ingesting more food before you body has a chance to figure out that it's satisfied (not full).  10. Drink more water during the day. This is fairly generic advice, but definitely seems to help.  11. Trick yourself with gum. Sometimes we eat out of habit or because it just feels good to get some flavor in your mouth and chew for a while. Find yourself some sugar-free chewing gum and use it when the urge strikes.  12. Reduce the amount of breads, chips, crackers, and salty snacks you eat. A lot of starchy and/or salty food make you want to eat and drink even more. This comes straight out of Atkins diet culture.There are probably a few things I've forgotten that I'll remember after posting this. If so, I'll add 'em on later. Meanwhile, drop your suggestions below.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tips for Curly Hair]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Hair/Tips_for_Curly_Hair/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:20:31 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Hair</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Hair/Tips_for_Curly_Hair/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Wonder massageNot just the products for volume but a mini-massage can help us getting volume for a hairdo which gives signs of &quot;tiredness&quot;: let down your head for 1-2 minutes, massage your hair at the roots with your fingertips. Because your hair was already &quot;impregnated&quot; with styling products, you will see that the tresses will really enliven! Just pulverize some hair spray on it and the hairdo is recovered!Wonder curlsTo maintain your natural locks as sexy as possible, you need a special shampoo for curly hair. But used continuously for a long period, this burdens too much the lock and makes them look &quot;lanky&quot;. The mystery? Just the formula which contains more conditioner with protection and light smoothness role. The remedy? At every 10th hair washing use shampoo for normal hair.Big hairYou want more volume? No problem, if you have the proper equipment: apply a &quot;tennis ball&quot; of styling foam on the wet hair. Separate the tresses equally and put them on big curlers. Let the hair dry very well. Then unfurl with care and arrange just with your fingers - with no comb or brush. Finish the hairdo by pulverizing strong hold hair-spray.Silky hairTo get a smooth hair with enjoyable touch, apply a simple method: prepare a &quot;mayo&quot; with one yolk and 2 teaspoons of olive-oil. Apply the mixture on your hair before washing. Then cover the hair with packaging foil and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Finally, wash your hair with warmish water and baby shampoo and rinse it well.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Pick A Good Face Wash]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/How_To_Pick_A_Good_Face_Wash/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Skin &amp; Body Care</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/How_To_Pick_A_Good_Face_Wash/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Slique says: Is it true that Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) in facial cleansers is bad for your skin? I find that whenever I use a cleanser with SLS my skin will feel a lil' bit dry.The Right Brain responds:Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and its cousin Sodium Laureth Ether Sulfate (SLES) are favorite topics here on the Beauty Brains. We've blogged before about how they are good cleaners, but they can dry your skin if you're not careful.Does that make sulfate based products bad? Not necessarily, because it depends on what else is in the formula. A well formulated product that uses sulfates in combination with milder surfactants or with conditioning agents that prevent the skin from becoming too stripped, are perfectly fine for most people.So that made us curious - how many face washes DO use sulfates? A quick trip to Drugstore.com shows that none of the top ten brands used SLS, but we did notice that 7 of these 10 used other sulfates to some degree.So if you're looking for sulfate free and you want to pick a good face wash, here's the list of ten face washes ranked from least expensive to most expensive (based on cost per ounce) with all the cleansing agents spelled out .<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Home Foot Spa for Women]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/Home_Foot_Spa_for_Women/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:35:40 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Skin &amp; Body Care</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/Home_Foot_Spa_for_Women/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Our feet are probably the most abused parts of our body. They carry our weight as we hurry from one task to another in the course of our daily lives. We force them into fashionable but pinching shoes with ridiculous toes, tight straps or high heels. At the end of the day, it is a sure thing that the parts of us that will be hurting the most are our feet. The feet, therefore, deserve a good pampering every now and then. But unlike what you are probably thinking right now, you do not have to shell out a fortune just to go to a spa and get top-of-the-line primping for your feet. You can do it from the comfort of your home and still get the same results. You do not have to buy expensive foot spa products either. So, how is the do-it-yourself foot spa done? Here it is, step-by-step:  Soak up. Fill up your bathtub or a small basin with hot water, hot enough for your skin to tolerate. Put in some bath salts, your bubble bath or soap. Then, put your feet in and relax. Let your feet soak for ten to fifteen minutes. Scrub off. When the skin of your feet has become soft from the warm, soapy water, scrub the dead skin and the calluses off with a pumice stone. Take your time and try not to be too rough in rubbing the extra skin away. Clip it. After ridding the feet of the dead skin, work on the toenails. Cut your toenails with a nail clipper. After clipping the extra length off, file them to give them shape, and then buff them. Do not cut your toenails too short, or else you will end up with painful ingrown nails. Moisturize. The next step would be to apply a good amount of lotion, moisturizer or foot cream on the feet to keep the skin soft. For some added pampering, you can coat your toenails with nail polish. Some women can do without them, but most will not be caught dead without them. For those of you who belong to the latter category, here is the right way to do your pedicure. If you have it, use a toenail separator. If not, rolling a piece of tissue and placing them between your toes is good enough. The idea is to keep the nail polish from smudging while you are putting them on your nails. To prevent the natural color of your toenails from turning to yellow, apply a base coat onto each one. Pick out a polish color that complements the color of your skin nicely. Brush it on with smooth strokes away from your foot so as to keep air bubbles from forming on the polish. If you want a richer and darker color, apply a second coating. Finish the paint job with a clear top coat to make your nails dry faster. This will also protect the polish of your toenails from chipping and breaking as you run your way through your day. Take your time to let the nail polish dry. The feet are the most worn-out parts of our body. Pamper them a lot and your feet will love you.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Save Your Skin, Figure...and the Earth]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/MakeUp/Save_Your_Skin_Figure---and_the_Earth-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:52:52 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Make Up</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/MakeUp/Save_Your_Skin_Figure---and_the_Earth-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Maybe you consider yourself a bit of a green goddess. After all, you recycle, you haven't taken a sip of bottled water in years, you buy your sweaters from an all-female Guatemalan knitters' co-op and your shoes are made from recycled tires. But hold on a minute. Have you checked your makeup bag? What you use to look naturally beautiful just might be chock-full of chemically enhanced cosmetics encased in large, nonrecyclable plastic containers.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How do I get rid of stretch marks?]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/How_do_I_get_rid_of_stretch_marks/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:01:26 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Skin &amp; Body Care</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/How_do_I_get_rid_of_stretch_marks/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Although there are no treatments that can get rid of stretch marks or prevent them - laser treatments may offer a good option to help minimize their appearance. If the stretch marks present with brown discoloration or red pigmentation, we successfully use non-ablative lasers (no downtime) to help resolve the color. We also have technology to help improve the texture surrounding these areas. Setting realistic expectations and outcomes for our patients is our priority.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How can I prevent stretch marks?]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/How_can_I_prevent_stretch_marks/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:59:58 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Skin &amp; Body Care</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/How_can_I_prevent_stretch_marks/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There is no proven way to prevent stretch marks.    * When caught early and when they are still reddish, the Intense Pulsed Light or Pulse Dye Laser can be effective.    * Once they turn white or pale, the CoolTouch, Smooth Beam, Affirm, Active FX, or Fraxel can minimize their appearance.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How can I naturally improve my skin?]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/How_can_I_naturally_improve_my_skin/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/How_can_I_naturally_improve_my_skin/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:51:02 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Skin &amp; Body Care</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/How_can_I_naturally_improve_my_skin/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Improvements to the diet are very quickly noticeable on the outside. Many people reach for vitamins and supplements hoping to compensate for poor, fast eating habits, but unfortunately it is nearly impossible to see any improvement in the skin by taking isolated compounds in pills. I highly recommend looking into improving nutrition first and reaching for supplements second.Many supplements have very low assimilation rates (about 10% for synthetic vitamin C) and research on others, such as beta-carotene brings dubious, contradictory reports on effectiveness.My favorite anti-aging, anti-wrinkle foods are:    * Raw, unsalted organic almonds    * Avocados    * Raw, organic wheat germ (add 2 tablespoons to granola or cereal)    * Sunflower seeds    * Lightly toasted pumpkin seedsExtra-virgin olive oil is also excellent for maintaining good skin elasticity, smoothness, and for preventing or diminishing wrinkles.The richest natural source of minerals is seaweed, and it is my top food for young-looking, firm, well-moisturized, clear, and supple skin. However, I find it difficult to incorporate a lot of seaweed in my meals, so in this instance, I take kelp tablets (6-7 tablets a day). The kelp in kelp supplements is typically just dried and powdered, so it is still a whole-food supplement.Another supplement I take with incredible anti-wrinkle powers is evening primrose oil. I choose cold-pressed, organic evening primrose oil because the supplement is in a form that is least refined and closest to the actual plant.  I take two to three 500mg soft-gels a day.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Can Water be an Anti-aging Product?]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/Can_Water_be_an_Anti-aging_Product/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/Can_Water_be_an_Anti-aging_Product/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:17:29 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>glamorous1</dc:creator>
<category>Skin &amp; Body Care</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/Can_Water_be_an_Anti-aging_Product/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Now we have a new claim: certain bottled water can act as an anti-aging product. The product is Penta Water, a premium bottled water from Carlsbad, CA. Now I have a healthy skepticism about bottled water, and a real aversion to cluttering our landfills with more plastic bottles. But --this water seems to be the fountain of youth. The Penta company has done a study that proves its water has anti-aging capabilities, at least for the skin.&quot;The study, conducted by world renowned dermatologist Dr. Jean Krutmann and the Environmental Health Research Institute showed that human skin cells cultured in Penta water had significantly less damage from ultraviolet radiation than skin cells cultured in plain water. This lends itself to the belief that Penta water may have anti-oxidative and anti-aging effects. To further validate the claim that Penta may act as an antioxidant or may facilitate antioxidant activity, Penta has commissioned The University of California, Davis to carry out additional studies regarding the hydration characteristics, antioxidant characteristics and anti-aging characteristics of Penta water.&quot;Well, I'd be also wondering whether all water contains those qualities, especially since as we have learned recently, much of our tap water contains minute amounts of many different pharmaceuticals and supplements.In addition, our experts feel that for the skin, anyway, hydration comes from oils, rather than from water.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10 Tips for Great Wedding Day Hair]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Hair/Top_10_Tips_for_Great_Wedding_Day_Hair/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:51:08 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Hair</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Hair/Top_10_Tips_for_Great_Wedding_Day_Hair/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[These  tips assume that you are going to be using your regular hairdresser to plan your style and on your wedding day. However if you plan to style your hair yourself, you can easily follow the same timetable and I have added some extra tips for you.1. Plan! Plan! Plan! The earlier you start to plan the better. This gives you the chance to get your hair into the best condition possible and to have practice runs with your hairdresser trying out different styles and colors as well as trying out veils, tiaras and flowers. Ideally start this process 6 months before.2. Collect pictures of possible hairstyles from all different magazines not just wedding magazines and discuss them with your hairdresser at least 4 months before your big day.3. Each time you go to the hairdressers to try out a potential wedding day style take photos to help you remember what you liked about it for future reference and take someone with you whose opinion you can trust.4. Make the most of what you've already got, maximize your good points rather than going for a look that isn't really you.5. Start weekly conditioning treatments at least 3 months before your wedding.6. Give you hair a break from harsh styling methods and equipment; this will help with getting your hair in tip-top condition.7. If you are having flowers in your hair have a trial run with your hairdresser a couple of months before and make sure you have your appointment booked for the wedding day.8. One month before have a trial run with your veil/ tiara and finalize with your hairdresser the style you have decided upon.9. If you are having an updo on the day, wash your hair the night before as just-washed hair can be harder to manage.10. Make sure you have an SOS kit on your big day, which you can give to the bridesmaid with the biggest handbag! - Plenty of hairgrips and pins in a matt color in a shade similar to your hair, hairbrush, tail comb, hairspray and shine spray.Extra tips if you are doing your hairstyling yourself1. As well as planning your style in the months before your wedding you need to try out various styling products so that you can be confident that the ones you are using on the day will make your hair look it's best.2. To avoid your hair being flat use most styling product on the roots.3. Hair products from the same range are designed to work together.4. Have a trial run with your veil and tiara on the style you have chosen. To fix them into your hair, use clear combs and matt grips in a similar shade to your hair. If it's practical, keep them in your hair for a few hours to make sure they have staying power and to avoid having a slipping veil and tiara on the day.Last but not least relax and enjoy your day :o)<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SWAV "Spring Feedback" Giveaway!]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/GeneralBeauty/SWAV_Spring_Feedback_Giveaway/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/GeneralBeauty/SWAV_Spring_Feedback_Giveaway/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:43:29 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SWAVdarling</dc:creator>
<category>General Beauty</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/GeneralBeauty/SWAV_Spring_Feedback_Giveaway/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Our first giveaway is designed to start you off looking beautiful and fresh for Spring! I wanted to hear your questions and feedback, so I decided to combine that with a prize. Just for participating, one lucky reader will win a sample size of Benefit's Benetint, Biolage Smoothing Conditioner, and Benefit's You Rebel Lite.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The aging buttocks]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/The_aging_buttocks-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/The_aging_buttocks-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:45:53 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Skin &amp; Body Care</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/The_aging_buttocks-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's no secret that things start to head south as we age, and the derrire is no exception. In the past, many surgical buttocks solutions have been conceived as &quot;young person's procedures,&quot; but it's actually an individual's health, medical history and skin that are the defining factors for treatment eligibility-not candles on the cake. Additionally, each kind of surgery must be modified to fit the patient's age and issues.Skin sags as gravity takes its toll after years of weight gain and loss, and fat begins to atrophy as well, causing the posterior to appear flat. A buttocks lift or lower bodylift (which can include the abdomen and thighs, too) can improve or remove excess skin and reshape your behind. The procedure tightens the skin and creates a younger-looking shape and contour. Side effects include temporary bruising, swelling, tightness, asymmetry and dimpling. Scars are a trade-off of this procedure, but they can usually be placed in a pattern that can be concealed by a bathing suit bottom.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SWAV Loves: True Blue Spa - For Heaven's Sak!]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/SWAV_Loves_True_Blue_Spa_-_For_Heavens_Saké/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/SWAV_Loves_True_Blue_Spa_-_For_Heavens_Saké/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:45:35 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SWAVdarling</dc:creator>
<category>Skin &amp; Body Care</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/SWAV_Loves_True_Blue_Spa_-_For_Heavens_Saké/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mmm. I recently visited Bath and Body Works because I had a coupon for some free stuff with a $15 purchase. Now, normally, I would've went the &quot;3 for $15&quot; lip product route... but lately I feel bombarded with lip products and I wanted to try something new.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Elliott Lucca "EL Signature Woven Drawstring"!]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Fashion_Style/Elliott_Lucca_EL_Signature_Woven_Drawstring/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Fashion_Style/Elliott_Lucca_EL_Signature_Woven_Drawstring/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:44:42 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SWAVdarling</dc:creator>
<category>Fashion &amp; Style</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Fashion_Style/Elliott_Lucca_EL_Signature_Woven_Drawstring/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Talk about a weekend splurge! Well, not a splurge splurge, but nonetheless, a college-student-part-time-worker splurge! What am I talking about? Well, I have been getting quite bored with my purses lately, so I figured it was time for a change.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Daily Breakfast Keeps Teens Slimmer and Healthier]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Diet_Fitness/Daily_Breakfast_Keeps_Teens_Slimmer_and_Healthier/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Diet_Fitness/Daily_Breakfast_Keeps_Teens_Slimmer_and_Healthier/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:23:44 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Diet &amp; Fitness</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Diet_Fitness/Daily_Breakfast_Keeps_Teens_Slimmer_and_Healthier/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It is already known that breakfast keeps us healthy, but now researchers say that it also keeps us in good shape. Researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health revealed that teenagers who regularly eat breakfast tend to weigh less, exercise more, and eat a more healthy diet than those who usually skip the meal. Their study involved 2,216 adolescents in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area of Minnesota whose lifestyle issues were followed for five years. At the time they entered the study they were just under 15 years. The researchers were surprised to discover that the more regularly the teens ate breakfast, the lower their body mass index was. Body mass index, or BMI is a ratio of height and weight. Those who always skipped breakfast on average weighed about 5 pounds (2.3 kg) more than those who had their breakfast on daily basis. &quot;What we found in the study was that kids who eat breakfast frequently, and especially every day, they're more healthy overall in terms of their lifestyle. They're much more physically active and they have a better diet overall. So they have lower fat intake, lower cholesterol intake, higher fiber intake,&quot; Mark Pereira of the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, leader of the study said in a telephone interview, according to Reuters. According to previous research, 12 to 34 percent of children and teens age 6 to 19 regularly skip breakfast. The researchers also warned about rates of obesity, which have doubled in children and nearly tripled in adolescents over the past two decades, according to a 2007 report by the U.S. Surgeon General's Office. They say it's important to know the reason, because obesity has been linked to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, asthma and diabetes. Pereira explained the findings by saying that breakfast eaters might control their appetite better throughout the day once they had their early meal. Breakfast might also prevent food binges at lunch or dinner, he added. In conclusion, adolescents' idea of losing weight by skipping breakfast is not as good as they think. Besides having health problems, they are also exposed to a higher risk of gaining weight.The findings are being published in the March issue of the medical journal Pediatrics.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Virtual Makeover: Amy Winehouse | The Beauty Bunny]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Makeovers/Virtual_Makeover_Amy_Winehouse__The_Beauty_Bunny/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Makeovers/Virtual_Makeover_Amy_Winehouse__The_Beauty_Bunny/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:03:55 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>glamorous1</dc:creator>
<category>Makeovers</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Makeovers/Virtual_Makeover_Amy_Winehouse__The_Beauty_Bunny/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's pretty clear to most everyone that Miss Winehouse needs a makeover, both of her looks and her life. (Insert obligatory &quot;Rehab&quot; joke here) But does anyone have anything constructive to say? Not to worry, Amy: Bunny's here to help, not bash. See my mad Photoshop skills? That's what Amy might look like if I were her stylist for a day. Here's what she should do:<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Prom Makeup -- How to Apply Prom Makeup]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/MakeUp/Prom_Makeup_-_How_to_Apply_Prom_Makeup/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/MakeUp/Prom_Makeup_-_How_to_Apply_Prom_Makeup/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:08:55 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Make Up</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/MakeUp/Prom_Makeup_-_How_to_Apply_Prom_Makeup/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The weeks before prom can be crazy. There's nothing better than planning your dress, shoes, prom makeup and hair. To make things easier, we've compiled the five prom makeup musts for this year's event. If you live by these prom makeup tips, we guarantee you won't look weird, boring or too much like your regular, everyday self for this year's prom. Have fun!Prom Makeup Tip #1: Pick your eyes OR your mouth The biggest mistake people make when putting on makeup is that they highlight both the eye and the mouth. You need to pick one or the other and downplay what you rejected. How to pick? Simple. What do people compliment you on? Do you have Angelina Jolie's lips or Kate Bosworth's eyes? If you choose to focus on your lips, you'll want to go bright. Red is hot for prom, as are dark pinks. Just stay away from brown (leave it for your grandmother) and make sure you keep your eye makeup soft and simple. For the right way to wear red lipstick check out this article . If you want to play up your eyes, go all out with liner, shadow, mascara and even false eyelashes (the ones that AREN'T obnoxious and outlandish). Just make sure you stick with light lips capped with a light gloss. Smokey eyes are a great look for prom. Here are step-by-step instructions . Prom Makeup Tip #2: Perfect your skin tone. Perfecting your skin tone can be more important than eye makeup. But the secret is to make it look like you're wearing hardly any makeup. In this article, we show you how to achieve a flawless face. While we're firm believers that few women under age 25 need foundation, if you have acne or an uneven skin tone, you'll want to cover it up with concealer and foundation. To avoid the pancake batter look, only apply foundation on the areas of skin that are discolored or have blemishes (usually the forehead, cheeks and chin). Make sure to choose a foundation that perfectly matches your skin and blend in well along the jawline. Unsure how to pick the right foundation? Skip the drugstore and head instead to a department store or Sephora, where you can try before you buy. Prom Makeup Tip #3: If in doubt, mimic a celebrityA good trick for those of us overwhelmed with hair and makeup choices is to mimic a celebrity look. Whomever you're into, whether it be Mischa Barton (pictured right), Carrie Underwood, Kristin Callaveri or Ashlee Simpson, you can adapt their look for your prom. Chances are a professional makeup artist did the celebrity's makeup. If you're having your makeup done at a department store counter before prom, you can bring along the picture for your makeup artist to perfect. It can also be easy to do it yourself since many magazines name the products used on the celebrity. This way you can apply the exact makeup the celeb used. Here are some of our favorite looks: 1. Penelope Cruz's smokey eyes). Remember to keep your cheek color natural and use a very light lipstick. See directions for how to get a smokey eye above. 2. Sienna Miller's sweet and sexy look). Keep cheeks dewy with a pink blush and plump up lips with a colored gloss. 3. Red lipstick is a great look, just make sure to pick the perfect shade and go light on your eyes, otherwise you'll risk looking like a Cameron Diaz 'don't'). 4. Dark-rimmed eyes, like Katherine Heigl's, are gorgeous. Again, a light gloss on the lips will do you. Tear out a picture of your favorite celebrity and practice the look before the big night. Once you're at prom, no one but you has to know you're the OTHER Mary-Kate Olsen.Prom Makeup Tip #4: Three things to remember when taking pictures You'll have those prom pictures for years, so don't forget these three things: 1. Apply liner and lipstick WITH A MIRROR before you pose. 2. Powder your oily areas (forehead, chin and nose) immediately before the picture. Or better yet, keep blotting papers in your purse. 3. Find out how to stand so you look ten pounds thinner. Prom Makeup Tip #5: What to bring in your purse Every purse needs blotting papers (better than applying powder all night, which can leave you looking like a mime), lipstick or gloss, powder (just in case), breath mints and a small bottle of hairspray. One last thing: Remember, a happy, fun attitude is your biggest beauty weapon. Who doesn't look beautiful when they're happy and smiling?<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Best Looking Prom Hairstyles for Your Big Night]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Fashion_Style/Best_Looking_Prom_Hairstyles_for_Your_Big_Night/</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:23:50 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Fashion &amp; Style</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Fashion_Style/Best_Looking_Prom_Hairstyles_for_Your_Big_Night/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Prom hairstyles are filled with glamour. Prom hairstyles are part of the many things that can make your prom preparation stressful along with your dress, jewelry and make up. Between choosing which dress to wear along with what kind of jewelry and makeup, not to mention the shoes, your prom hairstyle is going to have to find it's place to fit in. Proms can also be expensive. In fact, some teens spend more on their hair than any other wardrobe element.When picking a prom hairstyle, it's important to consider, not only the shape of your face, but of the body too as well as the kind of dress you will be wearing. It's best to schedule an appointment several weeks in advance with your hair styler as spots tend to fill up quick.You could also try an elegant french twist or a braid for a new interesting look. Young women with long prom hair might have more trouble taking good care of the long locks but have a different choices for hairstyles. Longer hair can be worn with curls, waves, or sleek to produce varying hairstyles. Longer hair can also be worn in the very popular updos and chignons.For girls with short hair, there are not as many options as with medium and longer hair lengths but there are plenty of short hairstyles that offer cute ambience and become a viable pieces for the prom. Depending on the length of the short cut, there are a variety of hairstyles that some women will find very complimentary. Teens with medium hair length have many alternatives when it comes to stylish, elegant hairstyles.Prom Hairstyles Tips1. Do not make drastic hairstyle changes before prom.2. Apply a moisture enhancing leave in product.3. Apply your mascara carefully - avoid &quot;clumping&quot;.4. Manage hair by using effective hair care products and getting regular hair trims to keep split ends.5. If you use shadow or pencil on your eyes, try an angled bush to get that smudged, smoky look.6. Start by shampooing your strands with a curl enhancing, moisturizing product.Look at your best at prom night. Read out more on Prom Hairstyles. Get to know on hair styles for for prom with expert Prom Hair Styles Tips.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Naomi Campbell remains hospitalized - USATODAY.com]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/GeneralBeauty/Naomi_Campbell_remains_hospitalized_-_USATODAY-com/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/GeneralBeauty/Naomi_Campbell_remains_hospitalized_-_USATODAY-com/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:31:09 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>glamorous1</dc:creator>
<category>General Beauty</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/GeneralBeauty/Naomi_Campbell_remains_hospitalized_-_USATODAY-com/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[British supermodel Naomi Campbell spent a second day recuperating in a Brazilian hospital Wednesday after doctors removed a cyst.&quot;We have been instructed to not release any information regarding Naomi,&quot; a Sirio Libanes Hospital spokeswoman said on condition of anonymity in line with hospital policy. &quot;All I can tell you is that she is still at the hospital and that she is recovering very nicely.&quot;Neither the spokeswoman nor Campbell's publicist, Jeff Raymond, knew how long she would remain there.Campbell, a frequent visitor to Brazil who earlier this month celebrated Carnival in the northeastern city of Salvador, was admitted in recent days to the Sao Paulo facility.Gynecologist Jose Aristodemo Pinotti described the procedure as a laparoscopy, in which doctors use a thin, lighted scope to view internal organs.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Plus Size Prom Dresses]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Fashion_Style/Plus_Size_Prom_Dresses/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Fashion_Style/Plus_Size_Prom_Dresses/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:15:26 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Fashion &amp; Style</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Fashion_Style/Plus_Size_Prom_Dresses/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[You have to go to your prom party and of course everybody there will be very elegant and you don't know what to wear? Don't worry, you can start choose the right plus size prom dress for you, online. Thus, you can find the dress you need and you can as well find suggestions about the way you can match your dress to your shoes, scarf or makeup. Therefore you can find any information you need for a perfect evening.You will find there a lot of styles and colors for plus size prom dresses. You can try a simple, black dress. These dresses need accessories of course. So you can try metallic heels for a very elegant and classical look. You can add a necklace with a heart shape pendant and you are ready for the party. Your dress can be combined with other accessories too, but you don't have to exaggerate. Remember that you are going to an important event, not to the disco. There are other options too for plus size prom dresses. You can choose charming dresses and you can have a dramatic look wearing a dress which has two braces which can be buttoned round your neck. If you choose this type of plus size prom dress, you don't need a necklace. You need only some earrings and a bracelet and you are ready for an evening during which you will have fun and you will relax. You will feel great only if you realize that you look great.Avoid very Tight DressesYou can wear as well a plus size prom dress made of atlas but you have to make sure that it is not tight on your body. The atlas has the tendency to highlight all the defaults. You don't have to be afraid of it, because an atlas dress can be very elegant and can look very well if it is properly adapted to your body. You should be daring and wear something bright in order to highlight you and to make you feel good. Remember that you must not wear a very tight dress on your waist; in order not to get people watch that area, which you are not very proud of. You can choose as loose plus size prom dresses made of chiffon, but you must be careful not to wear a lot of flounces or too loose sleeves. These accessories will add some kilos to your aspect and this is not your purpose of course. Now you have the possibility to choose, and to be proud of yourself even if you have more kilos than your slim friends. You can make everybody watch you and admire you.It is very important to wear a dress adapted to our body, without being terrified that everybody will notice that we have some more kilos. Of course, the healthiest solution is to get rid of them, but if you are that type of woman who is not interested in losing weight, we have plenty of prom dress models for you.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fergie gets Viva Glam with Mac]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Fashion_Style/Fergie_gets_Viva_Glam_with_Mac/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Fashion_Style/Fergie_gets_Viva_Glam_with_Mac/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:26:54 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>glamorous1</dc:creator>
<category>Fashion &amp; Style</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Fashion_Style/Fergie_gets_Viva_Glam_with_Mac/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Black Eyed Peas star Fergie is set to become the new face of MAC Viva Glam cosmetics, which benefits the MAC Aids Fund. The singer, who attended the Max Azria show yesterday at New York Fashion Week (pictured), follows in the footsteps of Dita Von Teese, who fronted the last Viva Glam campaign.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Use The Aloe Vera Plant]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/How_To_Use_The_Aloe_Vera_Plant/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/How_To_Use_The_Aloe_Vera_Plant/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:39:08 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sisadvice</dc:creator>
<category>Skin &amp; Body Care</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/How_To_Use_The_Aloe_Vera_Plant/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you have access to aloe vera plants, or the market or grocery store nearby sells real aloe vera leaves, here is how you can use the pulp.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cutex Personal Nail Care Products: Healthy Nail Tips]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Hand_Nails/Cutex_Personal_Nail_Care_Products_Healthy_Nail_Tips/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Hand_Nails/Cutex_Personal_Nail_Care_Products_Healthy_Nail_Tips/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Hand &amp; Nails</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Hand_Nails/Cutex_Personal_Nail_Care_Products_Healthy_Nail_Tips/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[You take care of the rest of your body, right? Well your nails are important, too! Nails are an extension of our skin. They are produced by living skin cells in the fingers and toesa4.and they reflect our personal habits and overall health. Many health conditions can be detected by changes in the nails. Your doctor probably examines them for evidence of underlying conditions without you even realizing it. Did you know the outer portion...called the nail plate...is made up mostly of keratin, a protein, which is also found in our hair and our skin?Here are some other interesting tidbits...Nails grow faster in the summer than in the winter. Men's nails grow faster than women's (except during pregnancy and later in life when growth increases). The nails on the hand you write with grow faster. The longer the finger, the faster your nail grows. After an illness, your nail growth increases. Malnutrition, crash dieting or eating disorders can affect your nails. Your nail growth rate is affected by condition, hormone imbalance and aging. Nail disorders make up about 10 percent of all skin conditions. The condition and color your nails may indicate an underlying condition/illness, so it is important to remove nail polish and check your nails periodically, particularly before your annual checkup so your doctor can examine your nails for signs of anything. Color or shape changes, swelling of the skin around the nails, white lines, ridges or dents in the nail that don't go away or nail pain are things that you may want to discuss with a physician. Taking care of your nails...Often, nail disorders are caused by poor nail care. Follow these simple tips for healthy nails:Keep your nails clean and dry so bacteria and other infectious organisms don't collect, particularly if you wear artificial nails. Don't wash your hands excessively, however. This could lead to dry and brittle nails. Be sure to rinse off any soap after washing. Wear rubber gloves when washing dishes or using household cleansers, disinfectants or other chemicals. Use moisturizing lotion regularly. Do not bite your nails. It's a sure way to transfer infectious organisms from the fingers to the mouth and vice versa. It can also damage the skin surrounding the fingers, allowing infections to enter and spread. Cut your nails straight across, and keep them slightly rounded for maximum strength. Use a fine nail file or manicure scissors to keep your nail edges smooth. This will avoid catching rough ends on clothing. Soak your toenails in warm salt water if they are thick and hard to cut. Do not dig out ingrown toenails, as it can cause an infection. See a doctor. Tell your doctor about any changes in your nails. It could be a sign of a health problem. The best advice?An overall, healthy diet and lifestyle...for your body and for your nails.What is best for your whole body is good for your nails, too!<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[15 Best Diet Tips Ever]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Diet_Fitness/15_Best_Diet_Tips_Ever/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Diet_Fitness/15_Best_Diet_Tips_Ever/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:07:50 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Diet &amp; Fitness</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Diet_Fitness/15_Best_Diet_Tips_Ever/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows the keys to losing weight: Eat less and exercise more. Sounds simple enough, but in the context of real life and its demands, it can be anything but simple. So how do successful losers do it? To find out, WebMD asked experts across the country for their best diet tips.Here's what they said:Best Diet Tip No. 1: Drink plenty of water or other calorie-free beverages.People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. So you can end up eating extra calories when an ice-cold glass of water is really what you need.&quot;If you don't like plain water, try adding citrus or a splash of juice, or brew infused teas like mango or peach, which have lots of flavor but no calories,&quot; says Cynthia Sass, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.Best Diet Tip No. 2: Think about what you can add to your diet, not what you should take away.Start by focusing on getting the recommended 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.&quot;It sounds like a lot, but it is well worth it, because at the same time you are meeting your fiber goals and feeling more satisfied from the volume of food,&quot; says chef Laura Pansiero, RD.You're also less likely to overeat because fruits and vegetables displace fat in the diet. And that's not to mention the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. More than 200 studies have documented the disease-preventing qualities of phytochemicals found in produce, says Pansiero.Her suggestion for getting more: Work vegetables into meals instead of just serving them as sides on a plate.&quot;I love to take seasonal vegetables and make stir-fries, frittatas, risotto, pilafs, soups, or layer on sandwiches,&quot; Pansiero says. &quot;It is so easy to buy a variety of vegetables and incorporate them into dishes.&quot;Best Diet Tip No. 3: Consider whether you're really hungry.Whenever you feel like eating, look for physical signs of hunger, suggests Michelle May, MD, author of Am I Hungry?&quot;Hunger is your body's way of telling you that you need fuel, so when a craving doesn't come from hunger, eating will never satisfy it,&quot; she says.When you're done eating, you should feel better -- not stuffed, bloated, or tired.&quot;Your stomach is only the size of your fist, so it takes just a handful of food to fill it comfortably,&quot; says May.Keeping your portions reasonable will help you get more in touch with your feelings of hunger and fullness.Best Diet Tip No. 4: Be choosy about nighttime snacks.Mindless eating occurs most frequently after dinner, when you finally sit down and relax.&quot;Sitting down with a bag of chips or cookies in front of the television is an example of eating amnesia, where you mindlessly eat without being hungry, but out of habit,&quot; says American Dietetic Association spokesperson Malena Perdomo, RD.Either close down the kitchen after a certain hour, or allow yourself a low-calorie snack, like a 100-calorie pack of cookies or a half-cup scoop of low-fat ice cream. Once you find that you're usually satisfied with the low-cal snack, try a cup of zero-calorie tea, suggests Perdomo.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tips and Tricks for Mixed Complexion]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/Tips_and_Tricks_for_Mixed_Complexion/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:34:51 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Skin &amp; Body Care</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/Tips_and_Tricks_for_Mixed_Complexion/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[More about hydratingOne hydrating cream for day and one for night. Or both from same line. But maybe I don't need a night cream, because facials are better. But which one? And what kind of make-up remover is better for my complexion? These are some questions what you're asking every day. You can find the answer here!Mixed complexionHow you recognize it: There's a sebum-excess on the forehead, nose and chin (the T-zone) and the rest of the skin is dry.Advantages: It's easy to take care of it with special cosmetic products. These must contain ingredients which absorbs the sebum-excess on the T-zone, but keeping the best hydration level on the dry zones.Taking-care: Clean it with remover and apply the tonic lotion only on the T-zone.At day: Choose a moisturizing day-cream and apply by massage, insisting on the cheeks and temples. If you notice some surplus of cream on the T-zone, collide the zone with a napkin. And keep special attention to the outline of the eyes. Here the skin is dry and it wrinkles easier. So, use a special cream for the eyes, from the same assortment like the day- and night-cream.At night: Use a night-cream as hydrating as the day-cream. When you remove the make-up use a special remover for the eyes; take care of this zone more carefully.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Slimming Down With Pilates]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Diet_Fitness/Slimming_Down_With_Pilates/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:32:57 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Diet &amp; Fitness</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Diet_Fitness/Slimming_Down_With_Pilates/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What is Pilates?Pilates is an exercise system with and without apparatus based on these basic principles:Centering, Concentration, Control, Precision, Breathing, and Flowing Movement, is similar to yoga.The aim is to improve flexibility and strength and to create a balance in the body. It includes comprehensive regulation of the physical functions and leads to physical and mental relaxation.Because Pilates is not a joint-jarring exercise, it can be practiced by people at varying fitness levels. But make no mistake, this is indeed a workout. However, this exercise workout will leave you feeling invigorated and strong. Pilates will leave you feeling taller, leaner, energized and confident. The breathing exercises that accompany all Pilates movements will help you to feel calmer and more centered.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lip Plumper Tips - Have Sexier, More Beautiful Lips]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/BeautyTips/Lip_Plumper_Tips_-_Have_Sexier_More_Beautiful_Lips/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:12:20 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Beauty Tips</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/BeautyTips/Lip_Plumper_Tips_-_Have_Sexier_More_Beautiful_Lips/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Do you sometimes think that you would kill for beautiful full lips? Sure, you could get Collagen implants, or tattooed outlines around your lip... But it's a little bit excessive, I'm sure you'll agree! There are other cheaper, and much more practical, ways of achieving a similar affect. Here's how to get beautiful full lips in four easy steps...Step one: Lip balm babePrepare your delicate lips with a generous slick of lip balm in advance. Nobody likes cracked and frayed lips! And in this cold winter weather its important to take more care than usual. (Cold weather will dry the moisture from your lips). Make sure that the lip balm has sunk a little before you go on to step two, otherwise your lip liner won't work.Step two: Line and defineGet a natural lip liner, and carefully draw around the very rim of your lips. If you get a wobbly line, don't panic (and don't think nobody will notice it)... just carefully remove it and start again! When you have a firm line fill in the rest of your lips with the same color.Step three: Now add some shine!Here comes the glamorous bit, the lip-gloss! Again, keep the color natural. Forget lipstick that's too dark or too light. One thing you've gotta remember though, gloss looks better but doesn't have the staying power of lippy. Make sure you keep it in your purse and re-apply during the day.Step four: Plump them upThis is the a4hard bit'. But actually it's not! All you've got to do, (after you've completed steps one through three), is dot a white shimmery product like eye shadow or an eyebrow highlighter in the very center of your lips. Start slowly, and blend very carefully. What you are looking to achieve is natural looking shading, with your lip color being lighter where your mouth opens. This will create the illusion of beautiful full lips.Oh, one last thing. Remember, people always want what they haven't got, so don't fret... just make the best of what you've got. And you know what they say; if you've got it, flaunt it!So pucker up, and be sweet!<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tips For Bridal Beauty]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/BeautyTips/Tips_For_Bridal_Beauty/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:25:12 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Beauty Tips</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/BeautyTips/Tips_For_Bridal_Beauty/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The day of wedding is not the only big occasion in a life of woman; on the contrary it moreover the day in which every guest's eyes are on the beautiful bride, which is dazzles from happiness, and likes to give an impression of picture perfect for this big day. The beauty tips for Bridal makeup, with the appropriate hair precision are essential to look and sense that way.In the view of the fact that the very instant the bride and groom are officially proclaimed their engagement, strategy for the day of wedding should have the look for hairstyles related to marriage and some tips for makeup.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why is my hair falling out?]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Hair/Why_is_my_hair_falling_out/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:03:47 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Hair</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Hair/Why_is_my_hair_falling_out/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Many African-American women have or are currently experiencing hair loss. Obvious hair damage is spreading like an epidemic and we may be the cause of it. Wearing trendy styles such as pigtails, micro braids and bonding glue weaves may not be such a good idea if worn frequently or if the person doing your hair is &quot;Tracey from up the street&quot; who may or may not be appropriately trained to style and care for hair.Licensed cosmetologists who specialize in growth are the best candidates to have caring for your hair. Reason being, they know that braiding hair in an extremely tight fashion causes the nerves within the scalp to die thus creating spilt ends. This can result to patches or a receding hairline effect. Tight braids may last longer but is it worth looking like a middle aged man? If you decide to use glue, the beautician should shield your hair with a cap and while using gel, spritz your hair and put you under the dryer to harden the substances. After the hardening process comes to an end, the beautician will then glue on the hair. Most beauticians will recommend you see them to remove the hair or you can simply wash it out using a glue removing shampoo instead of ripping it out of your hair.Women sometimes find themselves so stuck on do-it-yourself methods that they end up damaging their hair until nothing is left or hiding it under weaves because of the damage caused. Sometimes hair is damaged to the point in which we can no longer wear some of the styles we are accustomed to, fearing our bald spots will show or having to wear bangs to cover the receding hairline we now possess.When visiting a new beautician, look for signs to see if the beautician specializes in hair care and growth as opposed to ripping you and your hair off. Sign #1: Are the women in the salon just getting weaves put in? If so what are they trying to hide or cover up? Sign #2: Do any of the beautician's clients have healthy hair or any of their own hair at all? Sign #3: Look around (including at the beautician). Are you the only person with natural hair in the salon? Your answer to these questions should determine whether or not you should find an alternative salon.Moreover, hair needs to be moisturized. It's like a plant. In order for it to grow, the soil needs to be moist. In this case the soil is your scalp. Unlike a plant. You don't need to expose your hair to the sun. The sun's UV rays can damage your hair making it dry and brittle.Hair coloring can also be damaging. Those do-it yourself kits may be convenient, but not always the right choice. Coloring is better left to the professionals who will make sure the color is flattering to your skin tone even creating a color that suits you while ensuring that the process is done right. Colored hair needs special care and time. This type of hair needs to be moisturized at all times. If you fail to do this, your hair will become weak and break off leaving you wonder why your hair isn't growing.Have you ever heard the old wives tale; in order for your hair to grow, you need to trim your ends? Like most of myths, this is false. Hair grows from the roots and not the ends. Once the hair has grown out of the scalp it's considered dead. Trimmed ends are recommended because it gives your hair a manicured look.Sometimes hair loss is due to a disorder, stress, illness, hereditary, wearing your hair in the same style frequently, or just plain neglect. If you can help it, break the cycle! These trendy styles are great to wear but you need to let your hair rest frequently and let a professional give it a good treatment and wash.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Beyonc causes trouble at Versace runway show]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/CelebrityStyle/Beyoncé_causes_trouble_at_Versace_runway_show/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:35:41 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>glamorous1</dc:creator>
<category>Celebrity Style</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/CelebrityStyle/Beyoncé_causes_trouble_at_Versace_runway_show/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[You know that annoying person who shows up late to a movie, or play, or whatever. Everyone else who managed to get there on time is seated, quiet, and ready to go -- but someone had to wander in five minutes late and hold everything up. Grr. What gives? How hard is it to show up before something starts? Sit down and shut up already, I'm trying to watch!On Saturday, that annoying person was Beyonc, who, along with Jay-Z and her bodyguard, held up the Versace men's collection runway show in Milan. Normally that wouldn't be the end of the world -- after all, it's a big deal for designers when celebs check out their runway shows, so I'm sure everyone was happy to accommodate such a high-profile late arrival.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Leaf Out Cabbage Soup Diet To Lose Fat]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Diet_Fitness/Leaf_Out_Cabbage_Soup_Diet_To_Lose_Fat-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Diet_Fitness/Leaf_Out_Cabbage_Soup_Diet_To_Lose_Fat-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:39:43 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>glamorous1</dc:creator>
<category>Diet &amp; Fitness</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Diet_Fitness/Leaf_Out_Cabbage_Soup_Diet_To_Lose_Fat-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Question: MY wife has decided the best way to lose weight is to go on a diet where she has nothing but cabbage soup. Please tell her to eat something else.Aanswer: SETTLING domestic disputes is not my job but I can tell your wife the only weight she will lose on this diet is water and muscle mass.When the body runs out of glucose (24 hours after not eating), it starts to use glycogen stored in the liver.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Beauty products promise to deliver Nordic calm, cleanliness]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/BeautyProducts/Beauty_products_promise_to_deliver_Nordic_calm_cleanliness/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:35:11 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>glamorous1</dc:creator>
<category>Beauty Products</category>
<guid>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/BeautyProducts/Beauty_products_promise_to_deliver_Nordic_calm_cleanliness/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A product doesn't actually have to be Nordic to try to tap into Scandinavian cachet. Kristin Petrovich hoped to channel the region's authenticity when she created the beauty brand Sjal (pronounced &quot;shawl&quot;), which means &quot;spirit, mind, heart and soul&quot; in Swedish. The 6-year-old skin-care brand, sold at upscale stores such as Barneys New York and Bergdorf and online retailer eLuxury, doesn't use petroleum-based ingredients.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Whata4s the deal with Facial Massages & Skin Facials? Herea4s to making you look better.]]></title>
<link>http://www.beautyinsiders.com/Skin_BodyCare/Whatrsquos_the_deal_with_Facial_Massages__Skin_Facials_Herersquos_to_making_you_look_better-/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:29:52 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>beautyinsiders</dc:creator>
<category>Skin &amp; Body Care</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Facial massage helps you stay beautiful, young and have a healthy skin. Facial massage can slow the aging process. Skin damaged looks really bad, as a foul ball. Facial massage can rejuvenate your skin and make it look better. The massage is the self for your skin. He works deep into the skin, cleans dirt and rooted it also improves blood circulation and relieves stress. Facial massage results in fair and smooth skin. The elasticity of the skin to recover. It is becoming more transparent, and has a healthy glow. Facial massage and mask increases, the temperature of the skin, opening the pores and remove these particles.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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