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Fur Shawl & Exotic Creepers vs. AndA Dress & Dr. Martens Boots

noreply@blogger.com (Angel Sebestian) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:54:35 PST

Here are two cute beauticians that we photographed in Harajuku. The girl on the right with green-tipped hair is Shiho. She’s wearing a black jacket over a black dress from AndA with boots from Dr. Martens. Her shiny handbag is from a resale shop.

The girl on the left is Nana. She’s wearing a double-breasted blazer from Heather with a short skirt and tights that are covered in hearts. Her shoes are animal print creepers. She’s also wearing a black shawl trimmed with fur and fringe. Her accessories include a tan leather purse from Courreges and a Vivienne Westwood ring.

When we asked the girls about their favorite fashion sources, Nana said she likes Nadia, Heather and KAWI JAMELE. Both of them said their favorite music is by back number.

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World Music

noreply@blogger.com (Angel Sebestian) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:35:44 PST

Best of World Music

Best of Music on Amazon

noreply@blogger.com (Angel Sebestian) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:59:12 PST

" ONLINE DOCTOR "- Very Informative !

noreply@blogger.com (Angel Sebestian) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:33:07 PST

This site is very informative, which ever diseases you click-upon (I wish you don’t have one),....

it gives you the video explanation !!!!
Interactive Sites on Medical Information

The tutorials listed below are interactive health education resources from the Patient Education Institute .

Using animated graphics, each tutorial explains the procedure or condition in

easy-to-read and understand language. You can also listen to the tutorial.

JUST CLICK ON YOUR AILMENT
These tutorials require a special Flash plug-in, version 6 or above... If you do not have this in your PC,

you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you start the tutorial.

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· Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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· Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

· Angina

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· Arrhythmias

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· Atrial Fibrillation

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· Bell's Palsy

· Brain Cancer

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· Burns

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· Cerebral Palsy

· Cold Sores (Herpes)

· Colon Cancer

· Congestive Heart Failure

· COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

· Crohn's Disease

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Recycle Bin Is the Begining

noreply@blogger.com (Beatrice Sebestian) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:32:21 PST

Tokyo Halloween Party

noreply@blogger.com (Beatrice Sebestian) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:52:11 PST

As we reported previously, American Apparel threw a big Halloween party this year at their Shibuya store. After the Shibuya event ended, the crowd (at least, those over 20 years old) headed for Roppongi for the afterparty. The all-night event – a co-production between Mercedes Benz & American apparel – was officially called “Trypt for Halloween Boo Night supported by American Apparel”.

At around 10:00 p.m., the afterparty kicked off at the Mercedes-Benz Connection in Roppongi. There was a costume contest at 1:00 a.m. where one awesomely costumed winner walked away with a 50,000 yen (USD$639) American Apparel gift card. The second place costume took home a 30,000 yen (USD$378) gift card and third place a 15,000 yen (USD$189) gift card.

The Halloween partying didn’t stop until the first trains started running (at around 4:30 in the morning). For those who couldn’t attend, we brought back lots of snaps for you to enjoy. Be sure to click on the pics to see them in high resolution!

The Ira Glass Sex Tape Leaks

noreply@blogger.com (Beatrice Sebestian) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:02:31 PST

“If you think nerdy intellectuals with nasally voices are sexy, then please won't you support us?” An ingenious crafting of what the Ira Glass sex tape would sound like, in the style of “This American Life.” Thanks, Adam!

Antique Tunic & Rosary Necklace

noreply@blogger.com (Beatrice Sebestian) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:02:31 PST

Here’s one of the more unique couples that we’ve seen recently in Harajuku. The stylish guy on the right with wire-rimmed glasses is a 21-year student. His long white tunic and black-trimmed white pants are antique. His accessories, including a rosary bead necklace, a small vintage watch on a chain and a ruby pendant necklace, are also antique. He’s also wearing two chain bracelets (one with a skeleton charm) and a leather wristband with a silver medallion. His black-and-white shoes are Dr. Martens and he’s carrying a black leather Coach bag.

On the left is Akemi, who’s 24 and works in sales. Her outfit includes a black cropped sweater from Baby the Stars Shine Bright over a lace-trimmed heart-print dress from Innocent World. She’s also wearing Dr. Martens Mary Jane shoes with cute black tights embroidered with white bows and flowers. Her black reptile-pattern purse with a large gold logo is from Vivienne Westwood. Her Grimoire accessories include pearl drop earrings, two vintage necklaces and a black bow in her hair.

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Amazon now reportedly considering buying webOS from HP, but I don't think the deal makes sense [UPDATE: Maybe Amazon just wants the patents]

noreply@blogger.com (Beatrice Sebestian) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:02:31 PST

A well-placed source tells us that HP is currently looking to rid itself of Palm as soon as possible, and that Amazon is the closest to finalizing the deal, among a handful of contenders.

Indeed, after yesterday's announcement of Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet, no other company seems as fitting a home for Palm and its webOS software. It's worth noting that former Palm CEO Jon Rubinstein, who now holds a vague "product innovation" role at HP's Personal Services Group, joined Amazon's board late last year.

I don't doubt that Amazon could do great things with webOS.

The problem is that the app developer community for webOS is tiny. But the app developer community for Android, which is what the Kindle Fire runs, is huge.

So any developer that's made an Android app can simply submit it to Amazon for inclusion in its app store.

But if Amazon were to switch to webOS, all those apps would have to be rewritten.

So it seems like Amazon would be eliminating one of its greatest strengths.

I just don't see what Amazon would get out of buying webOS.

Or am I missing something?

UPDATE: Actually, I did think of one legitimate reason Amazon might be interested in buying webOS: to stop paying licensing fees to Microsoft.

By one estimate, Microsoft rakes in $444 million annually from mobile device makers paying licensing costs to cover patents Microsoft claims on components of the Android software. (Google hates this, by the way.)

Amazon apparently already has a licensing agreement for Microsoft-patented software in its Kindle e-readers, but that agreement does not cover Android.

So in all likelihood, Amazon will end up having to kick a few bucks to Microsoft for each Fire sold. Given that Amazon is already suspected to be taking a $50 loss on each Fire sold, I'm sure Amazon isn't thrilled about the notion of writing additional checks to Microsoft. And the bigger a hit the Fire becomes, the bigger those checks will be.

But webOS could be a great defensive acquisition to keep Microsoft off Amazon's back.

In fact, the patents on webOS are apparently themselves quite valuable. A few weeks ago, Samsung, Nokia and Microsoft were all reportedly in the bidding for HP's webOS patent portfolio.

And, what do ya' know, now Amazon wants in on webOS, too.

So I could see a scenario where Amazon doesn't really want to use webOS for its mobile operating system, but just cross-licenses its webOS patents to Microsoft so it doesn't have to pay cash to Steve Ballmer and Co. for every Fire sold.

In other words, webOS might be worth more dead than alive, at least to Amazon.

Fantasy Football Advice

noreply@blogger.com (Beatrice Sebestian) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:02:31 PST

Tom Lorenzo, Senior Editor RotoExperts.com

Believe it or not, Fantasy Football actually presents a long season. Not Fantasy Baseball long, but long enough to where you can start the season with one running back, like Fred Taylor, and end it with another. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, anyone?

Last season, guys like LeGarrette Blount and Fred Jackson weren’t even rosterable over the first eight weeks. Names like Mike Tolbert, Michael Bush, Chris Ivory, Ryan Torain, Rashad Jennings and even Peyton Hillis, early on the season, went from being less-than-desirable Fantasy options to start the 2010 season to being valuable assets as time went on. My point is, there’s still hope for those of you in dire need of help at running back.

I’ll admit up front, not each of these players are going to pan out. And, really, most of them are still a few weeks away from even garnering attention in standard 12-team leagues, but there’s no harm in keeping these 10 names on your radar. You want to be on top of your game, so when the next LeGarrette Blount comes knocking on our door come Week 8 you’ll be ready to grab him.

ROY HELU

It might be some time before Helu gets enough touches to be worth consideration in standard leagues, but from what we’ve seen early on form the rookie, it might be much sooner than we initially thought. Helu has 16 carries, at 5.7 yards per carry, and five catches for 55 yards. As you can gather, he’s got some nice big-play-ability. Tim Hightower is still the lead running back in Washington, but he’s been underwhelming in spots (3.5 yards per carry). Helu should have no problem working his way toward the 15-carry threshold by midseason, maybe even sooner. This kid has a bright future ahead of him. He’s definitely worth watching.

BERNARD SCOTT

Cedric Benson has a pending three-game suspension on the horizon, which was scheduled to be this week but now has been pushed back. Scott is an explosive back, who has yet to really get involved in the Bengals offense this season (8/23/0), but he’s the best option in Cincinnati behind Benson. Scott is an instant add in 12-team leagues while Benson serves his suspension, and he might be able to maintain a valuable role throughout the season if he plays well enough as Benson’s replacement.

DELONE CARTER

Carter still probably isn’t wroth a roster spot just yet, but his time will come; considering Joseph Addai is an injury waiting to happen and the Colts are probably an 0-6 start away from looking forward to 2012. As of now he will continue to get good looks in the red zone and might be able to pilfer some touchdowns from Addai. In the long run, Carter is going to get his reps, eventually. Make sure you keep an eye on him and pounce when the time is right.

DEMARCO MURRAY

Let’s start off by saying this; of Murray’s 12 touches, four of them have come within the red zone. That’s somewhat intriguing. He hasn’t done much with those touches, but then again neither have Felix Jones and Tashard Choice, who have combined for one touchdown. Choice, in fact, is looking like he’s going to be limited in his touches, given his struggles (15 carries, 14 yards). Look for Murray to pick up more carries in the coming weeks, stealing a few from Choice, and if for some reason Jones misses any time with shoulder aggravation, Murray is absolutely the guy to add in Dallas.

KENDALL HUNTER

We’re already seeing Hunter’s name come up as a possible option in Week 4. With Frank Gore not sounding like he’s going to play this weekend, Hunter is an immediate add in all formats. In fact, Hunter, in spells, has looked better than Gore. I don’t fully think that Hunter can be as valuable as a healthy Gore, but when given the opportunity the rookie has a shot at being a mid-value Fantasy contributor.

STEVAN RIDLEY

The Patriots continue to find ways to get Ridley more involved in the offense, and it paid off last weekend when he ran the ball six times for 42 yards. We know that the Patriots are one of the most creative teams in the league, so expect them to find ways to keep Ridley busy. Remember, Tom Brady rewards hard work and if you bring something to the table, as Ridley does, he’ll find him. Right now there are too many cooks in the kitchen, with BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Danny Woodhead both factors out of the backfield, but as I said, the more Ridley impresses Brady and head coach Bill Belichick the more they’re going to reward him with touches.

JAVON RINGER

Chris Johnson is struggling right now with underwhelming performances in each of the first three weeks. If Johnson can’t find a rhythm, expect Ringer to be a major factor in the Titans running game going forward. I know he’s a little banged up right now (hip injury), but the injury shouldn’t keep him from getting 8-10 touches per game as Johnson struggles. Also, with the Titans down a playmaker, with Kenny Britt out for the year, they’ll need guys like Ringer to make a bigger impact. Jamie Harper should also factor into the mix, but Ringer is definitely closer to being ready for taking on a larger role. That is, as I said, if Johnson can’t find a way to keep himself interested in playing on Sundays!

ALFONSO SMITH

Beanie Wells’ health is always an issue. So is his mental makeup, which leaves the door open for someone like Smith, who has better tools than LaRod Stephens-Howling. It’s too soon to consider adding Smith, and it will probably take a more serious injury to Wells to even consider it, but Smith is without a doubt the best pure runner on the Cardinals not named Beanie.

MONTARIO HARDESTY

Hardesty got his chance last week with Peyton Hillis out against the Dolphins. To be honest, Hardesty didn’t blow me away, but he did run the ball well in spells. His 4.8 yards per carry average was nice, especially for a guy who missed the entire 2010 season and came into camp as a change-of-pace back behind Hillis. The good news is, Hardesty does have some talent and the Browns do need him to complement Hillis in hopes that he doesn’t run down again this season.

JAQUIZZ RODGERS

Speaking of running backs breaking down, expect to see the Falcons find ways to get Rodgers more involved and keep Michael Turner preserved for a deep playoff run. Jason Snelling is already banged up himself, so Rodgers has had to keep his cleats tied and ready in the early goings. I can see him working toward double-digit touches by midseason, and if Turner does get hurt, Rodgers becomes an even more intriguing add.

Amazing Amazon Kindle

noreply@blogger.com (Beatrice Sebestian) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:10:02 PDT

The Amazon Kindle is an e-book reader developed by Amazon.com subsidiary Lab126 which uses wireless connectivity to enable users to shop for, download, browse, and read e-books, newspapers, magazines, blogs, and other digital media. The Kindle hardware devices use an E Ink electronic paper display that shows up to 16 shades of gray, minimizes power use and simulates reading on paper.

Several hardware devices support this platform, including a main "Kindle" line and a parallel "Kindle DX" line. The most recent Kindle device is the third incarnation of the main line, officially named "Kindle", but usually referred to as "Kindle 3". Kindle 3 was released on August 27, 2010. User reports indicate that the new display on the Kindle 3, with E Ink Pearl technology, is noticeably superior to that of prior generations.

The Kindle DX line features larger screens than the main Kindle line and is marketed as more suitable for displaying newspaper and textbook content. Amazon has also introduced Kindle software for use on various devices and platforms, including Microsoft Windows, iOS, BlackBerry, Mac OS X (10.5 or later, intel processor only), Android and Windows Phone 7.

Content for the Kindle can be purchased online and downloaded wirelessly in some countries, using either standard Wi-Fi or Amazon's 3G "Whispernet" network. Whispernet is accessible without any monthly fee or wireless subscription, although fees can be incurred for the delivery of periodicals and other content when roaming internationally beyond the customer's home country. Through a service called "Whispersync", customers can synchronize reading progress, bookmarks and other information across Kindle hardware devices and other mobile devices.

In the last three months of 2010, Amazon announced that in the United States, their e-book sales had surpassed sales of paperback books for the first time.

Amazon Working on a Netflix for Books [REPORT]

noreply@blogger.com (Beatrice Sebestian) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:02:31 PST

Amazon is planning to launch a service that would offer customers access to a library of books for a fixed monthly fee, reports The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Amazon is reportedly in talks with publishers about the service, but it’s unclear how far the project has progressed, as some publishers aren’t too happy with the idea.

The details about the project are scarce, but it appears that the library would primarily contain older works with restrictions on how many books a user can access each month. The service would also be available to subscribers of Amazon Prime, a membership program that gives users free shipping and access to movies and TV shows for $79 per year.

Amazon has been on a roll this year, having launched Amazon Prime in February and a subsidized version of Kindle in May. The retail giant reported a 51% jump in revenues for Q2 2011 and the fastest growth in a decade.

The company is also rumored to launch a 7-inch tablet, which might become a very serious competitor to Apple’s iPad, according to some analysts.

How Consumers Interact With Brands on Facebook [STUDY]

noreply@blogger.com (Beatrice Sebestian) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:02:31 PST

People interact with their favorite brands on Facebook far more than on any other social network, according to a recent study of online consumer behavior.

The study, conducted by Constant Contact and research firm Chadwick Martin Bailey, analyzed the behavior of 1,491 consumers ages 18 and older throughout the United States and revealed a number of details about how people interact with brands on the world’s largest social network.

When it comes to “Liking” brands on Facebook, the reasons are varied, but for the most part, respondents said they “Like” a brand on Facebook because they are a customer (58%) or because they want to receive discounts and promotions (57%).

Being a fan, for the most part, is a rather passive activity. A whopping 77% of consumers said they interact with brands on Facebook primarily through reading posts and updates from the brands.

A measly 17% of respondents said they interact with brands by sharing experiences and news stories with others about the brand, and only 13% of respondents said they post updates about brands that they Like.

The study also pointed to a number of encouraging stats for businesses, including:

56% of consumers said they are more likely to recommend a brand to a friend after becoming a fan on Facebook

51% of consumers said they are more likely to buy a product since becoming a fan on Facebook

78% of consumers who “Like” brands on Facebook said they “Like” fewer than ten brands

Contrary to another study published in February that stated that 81% of consumers have either “unliked” or removed a company’s posts from their Facebook News Feed, this study reports that 76% of consumers said they have never “unliked” a brand on Facebook.

For brands looking to make the biggest impact on Facebook, it is essential to share compelling content, minimize marketing messages and refrain from overwhelming readers with too frequent updates.