Tips to keep “the whole you” looking great

We concentrate on how the wrinkles on our face tells are age but there are other areas that you may also want to think about. Here are a few tips and facts about aging that you may want to think about. For more tips, click on www.DermatologyCare.ca

MOISTURIZE EVERYWHERE

It’s not just your face that can show your age. Make sure you pay attention to your neck, shoulders and hands. These areas are exposed to the sun, drying air and pollution so they need to be moisturized, exfoliated and be protected from the sun’s UV rays just like your face.

SMOKING AND YOUR SKIN

Not a good combination! Smoking increases wrinkles, especially around the mouth, because it breaks down the elastic fibres of the skin. Smoking also accelerates the graying of hair. See your doctor if you need help quitting.

DON’T FORGET YOUR HANDS!

We often spend a lot of time (and money) trying to make our faces look their best. But your hands are also important. Using an exfoliant on them from time to time can minimize the appearance of small dry lines that make hands look their age. To learn more about your interest on “best injectables for face“, check here

BROKEN BLOOD VESSELS

Also known as telangiectasias, these are small diameter, linear blood vessels that occur on the surface of the skin. As we age, these are common on the face and cheeks, particularly on the sides of the nasal ala and around the nostrils. It is also common for people with sun-damaged skin and also in people with rosacea. Pulsed-dye lasers and pulsed green lasers are often used to treat this but take note that nasal vessels are the hardest to treatment and may require multiple treatments. See www.RosaceaGuide.ca to learn more.

MENOPAUSE IS A TIME OF CHANGE – AND THAT INCLUDES CHANGES TO YOUR SKIN.

The drop in estrogen levels can lead to drier skin, increased wrinkles, loss of elasticity and reduced collagen production (causing the skin to be “looser”). If you’re going through menopause, you may need to change your skin care routine. Talk to your doctor or dermatologist for advice.

GIVE YOUR SKIN A WORKOUT!

Exercise isn’t just good for your heart, it’s good for your skin, too. By promoting capillary functioning and collagen production, exercise can actually decrease the signs of premature aging.

NO CELLULITE – TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE?

Although advertisements make impressive claims for cellulite removal, one-way to reduce cellulite is a weight-loss program of reducing calorie intake and increasing your exercise level. You’re better off spending your money on a membership at the local gym!

I Have A Skin Rash: Is It Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

When you talk to a dermatologist about allergies, you may think of a condition called allergic contact dermatitis.

This occurs when a substance has come in contact with the skin and the immune system, over 1-2 weeks, mounts an immunologic response causing swelling, redness and itching. This is different from an irritant contact dermatitis, which is caused by an irritant breaking down the protective barriers of the skin. For example, it’s what you’d see if you were to wash your hands with strong soap 50 times/day. Dermatitis sometimes looks like eczema, so check out the rest of this site to compare them.

HOW DOES ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS LOOK?

Well defined, red, swollen blisters that are ongoing during the acute stage. They form initially at the place of contact with the allergen, but, may later, become more widespread.

If the process has gone on for a long time, the skin may become thickened and scaly.

FOOD ALLERGIES

Many patients think of skin allergies as those related to reactions on the skin from foods or pollen or molds. Food allergies occur, most commonly, in infants and children who have atopic eczema. Cows’ milk, eggs, peanuts, soy and wheat are the highest risk foods. Others will react to other foods, such as shellfish, strawberries, and tomatoes. True food allergies are much more difficult to accurately test; the best way may be to abstain from eating the food for a period of time, then try the suspected food again and look out for skin changes. Hives (urticaria) may also develop in response to foods allergies.

HOW DO YOU PROVE AN ALLERGIC REACTION?

Perform patch tests. A standard battery of known allergens are placed on the skin in small chambers and left in contact for 2-3 days. Allergic reactors will be seen as swollen red bumps. These tests are performed by dermatologists.

Take the suspected product and rub it on to a spot on the inner upper forearm twice a day for 3-4 days. A reaction should be seen if an allergy is present.

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON SUBSTANCES THAT WE ARE ALLERGIC TO?

Your symptoms can be an allergic reaction to the fragrances and preservatives in products including:

Also pay attention to natural products that contain rosemary, sandalwood, arnica, chamomile, vitamin E, tea-tree oil, lavender oil, cinnamon, alcohol, eugenol, genaniol, musk ambrette.

OTHER COMMON ALLERGY TRIGGERS INCLUDE:

Nickel

–   This is the most common test to be positive. It is commonly found in costume jewelry, such as earrings and necklaces, as well as buckles and snaps.

Balsam of Peru

–   This is a naturally occurring fragrance found in cosmetics, and also in spices such as cloves, cinnamon.

Fragrances

–   These are often found in cosmetics.

Thimerosal

–   This is a preservative used to prevent bacterial growth in cosmetics.

–   It is also used as an antiseptic in contact lens solutions.

Formaldehyde

–   This substance can be found many products, such as textiles, paints, cigarette smoke, paper, plastic bottles, etc.

–   It is rarely used in cosmetics these days.

–   In textiles, it is used as a finish on wash and wear, wrinkle resistant, permanent press, or drip dry clothes.

Quaternium 15

–   This is a preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungi from growing in personal care products.

Neomycin and Bacitracin

–   These are found in commonly used OTC antibiotic creams.

If you find you have an allergy, the only way to prevent reactions to the allergens is to avoid them.

SIX TIPS TO STAY COMFORTABLE:

If the irritated areas itch, apply cool, damp compresses.

Do not scratch – it can cause scarring, infection, increased pigmentation, and thickening of the skin. Instead, gently pat the skin.

Avoid hot water. Decrease the number of showers and baths you take.

Avoid soaps, detergents and overheated rooms.

If the irritated area is dry, use an emollient such as Aquaphor, Eucerin, Vaseline or Acid Mantle.

Do not put alcohol or antiseptic lotions on your lesions.

Follow the link for information on various types of dermatitis and to compare it with eczema. For more general information about treating your skin correctly, go to SkinCare patients portal.…

Asking for a raise can be nerve-wracking. You could have every reason in the world to deserve a raise but that doesn’t make it feel any less scary. But the truth is that asking for a raise is a part of almost every career. It’s a skill you need to develop unless you’re prepared to just let your salary stagnate where it is. And the good news is that it doesn’t have to be that scary.

The worst that could happen is that you get a no. You won’t get fired for asking for a Brassica investment raise. And if you’re not willing to keep working there at your current pay rate, hearing that no is the trigger you need to start seeking career opportunities elsewhere. So read through these tips for asking for a raise and improve your chances of actually getting that raise you deserve.

#1 Prepare your presentation

No, you probably aren’t going to have to make an actual presentation so skip the PowerPoint slides. But you need a clear idea of how you’ll present yourself and the reasons you deserve a raise. Read through these key points you’ll need to address when asking for a raise:

Know your worth. Raises are a natural part of business. There’s an average starting salary for your job and an average rate of increase based on years of experience. Do your research to find out if you are actually earning what you should be earning at this stage. It’s ok to ask for more than the average but you still need to make sure you’re in the ballpark. Settle on a concrete number before you go into the meeting.

salary negotiation know your worth

Select the best examples. Don’t make an endless list of all the value you add to the company. While it may look impressive on paper, it’s just going to clutter the conversation in person. Pick 2 or 3 particularly impressive examples that really stand out and really reflect exactly what you offer. A couple concrete examples will have a stronger impact.

Select examples for the future. Don’t just talk about what you already did. Talk about what you could do in the future. Think of 1-3 ideas of projects, changes, or ideas that you would want to work on in the future. This shows that you will add new value that is worth investing more in.

Once you’ve prepared the things you will present to your boss when asking for a raise, you should practice. Ask someone you know to practice with you. It sounds silly but doing a few dry runs will help drill the key points into your mind so you can present them even if you are nervous.

#2 Find your time to strike

If your company is going through a rough financial period and people are being let go, it’s probably not really the best time to come in demanding more money. If your last impressive project was completed last year, you might not get the results you’re after.

The best time to ask for a raise is when the company is enjoying some better profit margins or increased sales. And it’s even better if you’ve just recently done something that helped the company either save a lot of money or earn a lot of money. Getting the timing right (or wrong) can really make all the difference.

#3 Start with a positive

One of the key mistakes people make is asking for a raise by pointing out that they haven’t gotten one in a while. Sure, no raise in 3 years is a great reason to finally go ask for one but it’s not a very convincing argument for your boss. And, news alert, your boss knows when you last got a raise. There’s no reason to bring it up. They will already factor that into their decision without you saying it.

So focus on positive things instead. Open the salary negotiation with some of the things you like about working at this company. Talk about the aspects of your career that you enjoy and the values that you share with the company.

This not only sets a more positive tone but demonstrates your value. It’s a much stronger opening than a complaint.

#4 You’re asking for a raise, not threatening them

Come in positive and strong. State your case clearly, thoroughly, and concisely. Then, let your boss respond. Listen carefully and develop clear responses that demonstrate your understanding.

Don’t threaten them with quitting or taking another job. Don’t interrupt them when they are talking. If you disagree, do it in a polite, constructive way. Just keep a general attitude of cooperation. You aren’t fighting your boss for more money. You are encouraging them to see that you are worth more.

#5 Prepare yourself for a no

This doesn’t mean you should go in expecting a no. It simply means that you want to be prepared for the worst case scenario. Being prepared for the possibility that your boss will say no can actually improve your chances of getting a yes. That’s because you’ll go in feeling prepared for whatever happens instead of just being terrified of disappoint.

So practice how you will respond in case you get a no. Are you prepared (mentally and financially) to quit and look for a better job? If you walk out that door, you should be ready for the period of unemployment while you look for new work. If that’s not your plan, are you ready to continue working that job at your current pay rate and ask again later? What will you do in the meantime to improve your chances of getting a higher salary later?

Think of all the different reasons your boss might say no and prepare responses for each one. If you prepare well and time the negotiation right, you probably won’t ever have to use these responses but it is relaxing to have them on hand so that you know you’ve left no loose ends.

Final Word on Asking for a Raise

Mastering the art of asking for a raise is about the art of being confident but not aggressive. You want to show your worth while also showing that you enjoy being a part of this company. You need to do your research, practice your techniques, and be ready to negotiate. So even if you aren’t planning to ask for a few months, you should prepare yourself today!…

Ok, this week is going to be fun, we have not just 1, but 3 top quality AMA’s (assuming you are multi-lingual) and we have a week full of live streamed poker. On top of all that, we are giving more money away! We are far too good to you lot, I need to re-negotiate my contact, I’m getting underpaid by comparison!

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The event starts at 20:00CET (19:00UK and 14:00ET) and is only open to FTR Qualified Members and anyone who has liked our Facebook or Google+ pages.

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FTR exclusive AMAs

This week is also full of opportunities to ask top quality poker players questions about how they play at the levels they do.

Tuesday gives those of you interested in Spanish Poker the chance to ask Pokerstars Pro, Leo Margets anything you want. The AMA is here, and starts at 5pm CET.

Thursday brings us FTR Legend Gabe! Gabe has been crushing at the pokers since the boom days, and has a second place in a WSOP Circuit Event. he also hands around with Peter Jetten, and can drop other names at will.

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Humberto Brenes is answering questions on Friday , and if you want to ask some questions, we can get tem translated for you into 먹튀사이트 Spanish. Just post here, and we’ll do all of the heavy lifting.

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If you, like me, weren’t able to win your way to play the latest leg of the PokerStars EPT in Berlin, you can keep up to date with the action with Stapes and Hartigan by watching the live stream.

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I’m off to check my contract, as I seem to be getting a worse deal than you guys. If you want to discuss anything about this weeks article, head over the forum thread.…

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One promotion coming up is “The Offer You Can’t Refuse.” This promotion is giving away $5,500 every day to the top 100 players in daily leaderboard races. Players can make their way up this leaderboard by playing any of the slots or hk prize slots, including the new slot The Godfather Part I.

In this new 5-reel slot, you are a member of the Corleone family. It features symbols from 9-A and various other mobster type symbols. The slot also features a bonus game that gives you free spins for making key choices from different spots in the movie.

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Date Set in bwin, PartyGaming Merger

According to published reports, the merger between gaming giants PartyGaming and bwin is all but assured. Pending approval by the Gibraltar Supreme Court, the marriage is scheduled to take place as of March 31.

This development occurred just recently, after the the Vienna Commercial Court entered their names into the registers of each corporation. The move will have an effect on bwin’s stockholders, which the company addressed with the following words:

“bwin shares (ISIN AT0000767553) will cease trading on the Vienna Stock Exchange at close of business on 25 March 2011. For administrative reasons, trading in bwin shares on the Vienna Stock Exchange must be suspended for three days prior to completion and also on the day of completion itself (31 March 2011). On 1 April 2011, existing bwin shareholders will receive 12.23 bwin.party depositary interests (ISIN GI000A0MV757) for each bwin share free of charge. These depository interests can then be traded on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BPTY.L.

“The exchange ratio of 12.23 bwin.party depositary interests for each bwin share will result in so-called ‘fractional entitlements’, rights to fractions of bwin.party depositary interests that cannot be traded on the London Stock Exchange. In accordance with the terms of the merger, these entitlements will be disposed of, and the proceeds of sale credited to the original beneficiaries (former bwin shareholders) in a process that may take up to two weeks.”

Several European governments have already approved the merger, including Romania, the Federal Competition authority in Austria, and Germany’s Federal Cartel Office. This will form a strong base in the heart of the continent, allowing the new conglomerate the chance to legally share their wares.…

Ken Buntjer is well known to those who follow the major poker tournament circuit. He has won numerous titles at some of the biggest poker tournaments around. In this book, Buntjer sets forth his methods for winning these big events, focusing on techniques for beating Limit Texas Hold’em events.

The first chapter is introductory material, after which Buntjer divides the stages of a major tournament into steps, and then explains his strategies in each step. This starts with pre-tourney preparation and immediately moves into early tournament tactics, including the rebuy period.

During the chapter on the early tournament, Buntjer explains his player classification system, associating the way each player plays with one of seven different animal types. Like all attempts to classify players into categories, an experienced player can easily recall examples where this categorization breaks down. As one would expect, anyone who uses a method like this runs the very real risk of overgeneralization. However, a fairly naive classification scheme may be useful to relatively inexperienced players, and I don’t think this one is worse than others I’ve seen. I really don’t think this is a valuable tool for skilled players, but as long as one remains cognizant of its limitations, it probably doesn’t hurt much.

Buntjer goes on to cover play in the middle and later Slot Gacor stages of a tournament, with special emphasis on the very late stages, with chapters specifically covering the last three tables, the last table, the last three players, and heads up play. The book closes with some advice on what to do after the tournament is over and some appendices which list the tournament structures for several events that were popular at the time the book was written.

It’s curious the number of places where Buntjer doesn’t provide information. He talks about making deals, but doesn’t give any specifics that would help a player tell a good deal from a bad one. The author discusses rebuy tournaments, but doesn’t mention under what circumstances making a rebuy or add-on is appropriate and when it isn’t. Entry fees and potential strategy changes due to different structures don’t get much coverage here either. If one is looking for a thorough book on tournament poker, this one isn’t it.

I found the most interesting part of the book to be Buntjer’s recommendations on how to pay certain stack sizes as they relate to the blinds. While this advice is directly applicable only to Limit Hold’em tournaments, these ideas could be applied to other games with a little work. Some of the information covering differing styles of play as the tournament progresses is good, but there’s similar information in other books that don’t cost quite as much.

As is often the case in poker books, if the advice here, and there is some good advice in this book, causes the reader to move up one spot in one major tournament, the book will pay for itself. There is some good information here so that the serious tournament player or poker book junkie is unlikely to feel like they’ve completely wasted their time. However, The Secret to Winning Big in Tournament Poker is not a thorough guide to tournament poker, and it does pack a steep price tag for the information it contains. It’s also not as long as it might at first seem as the page numbering is a bit funky.

Capsule:

Serious tournament poker players may find some of this information of enough use to justify its price tag, but overall, there are enough gaps to prevent this from being the best poker tournament book on the market, or even one of the better ones. There is some interesting information here, and there isn’t a whole lot I think is bad advice, but I believe for most readers it’s a steep price for what you get.…