Vienna Girardi goes up against ex Jake Pavelka on the season premiere of Bachelor Pad next week. But this won’t be the same old Vienna Girardi, folks. Oh, she’ll still be an attention-starved whack job. But she’ll look a bit different, as Girardi says in the latest issue of Us Weekly , which features her first post-nose job photo. “I always felt like I had this little face with, like, a Mr. Potato Head nose!” Vienna says. “In school, they called me Pinocchio. After The Bachelor , bloggers called me ‘horse face.’ Evil names. I even went blonde because my dark hair made my nose look bigger!” Vienna says the procedure was painful, but worthwhile. Do you like the new look? Which Vienna Girardi do you prefer?
Fat Joe’s latest music efforts The Darkside Vol. 1 may have been overlooked but Joe isn’t down and out. The “crackadon” is back with a new song and new image. The Terror Squad head honcho is rumored to have lost weight due to health reasons. None-the-less Joey looks great after the slim down! Fat Joe Struggles To Make A Star Out Of Lil DPC [HUMOR] Fat Joe Getting His Own Cooking Show Did You Know Nicki Minaj Plays The Clarinet? See The Video Here! BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #62: Ludacris Debuts As Radio Personality “Chris Lova Lova” NEW MUSIC: Beyonce Ft. Andre 3000 “Party”
Gender inequalities have fueled several debates in history, from women having the right to vote to women in the workplace. While researching gender inequalities in different countries, I came across the controversial practice of female circumcision in Africa. This painful practice is perpetuated in Africa because of male domination embedded in the social and cultural structures. Female circumcision is the process of cutting female genitals, specifically the clitoris. There are several different types of female circumcision, which we will let you look up on your own- the details can be gruesome. This procedure is often disguised as a celebration to young girls that are about to have it done. To her surprise, she is having an invasive operation instead. This procedure, practiced in over 25 African countries, is a clear violation of girls’ rights to their own bodies. Not only is the process itself extremely dangerous, but there is proof that girls are more vulnerable to infections and complications during childbirth after. So why would anyone enforce the practice of female circumcision? The traditionally male dominated African culture uses this procedure to justify what they consider to be a pure marriage. They feel that female circumcision ensures that a woman is a virgin, a requirement to get married. It is believed that without a clitoris, you are less likely to engage in sexual behavior before marriage. You have to wonder, where does male virginity come into play? Male circumcision is a much less invasive procedure that does not affect their sexual enjoyment. Men are not forced to undergo this painful operation to prove themselves, so why do women? In addition, cultural beliefs about female sexuality add to the persistence of female circumcision. There are widespread views that when females are not circumcised, their husbands and potential children are in danger. These unjustifiable worries force women to undergo a painful and dangerous procedure. The practice of female circumcision perpetuates the idea that males and females have different rights when it comes to sexuality and marriage. Women are forced to undergo this invasive procedure for no reason other than contrived cultural beliefs. The Female Crisis In The Congo, What You Can Do To Help 5 Reasons Why Little Things Can Make A Big Difference Did You Know Nicki Minaj Plays The Clarinet? See The Video Here! BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #62: Ludacris Debuts As Radio Personality “Chris Lova Lova” NEW MUSIC: Beyonce Ft. Andre 3000 “Party”
Affirmation For Today : I Deserve To Feel Good An affirmation is a great way to start training your mind toward a positive way of thinking. Coupled with other positive thinking exercises, a positive affirmation will help you overcome any obstacle that is put in front of you. The object of these positive thinking exercises is to ensure that you train the most powerful muscle in your body: your brain. Here is your affirmation for today which can help keep your day in alignment with your desire to deserve to feel good. Affirmation For Today : I Deserve To Feel Good Words Of Wisdom: Ervin “Magic” Johnson Inspirational Quotes Affirmation For Today : I Deserve To Feel Good Words Of Wisdom: Tyra Banks Inspirational Quotes Write the affirmation down and / or program an alert in your phone /computer to repeat throughout the day for inspiration to your brain. Affirmation For Today : I Deserve To Feel Good 5 Top Time Management Tips Sending positive vibes to Elev8 – Robin Downes
Every year, more and more research is done showing that there may be associations between certain everyday lifestyle choices we make and the development of prostate cancer. African-American men and those with a strong family history of the disease are also at increased risk. Some of the following signs and symptoms common to prostate cancer are also experienced with many noncancerous diseases, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia. Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer Frequent urination (especially at night) or difficulty passing urine Inability to hold back urine Weak or interrupted flow of urine Feeling like your bladder is still full even when you have just passed urine Blood in your urine or in your semen Pain or a burning sensation when you are urinating Pain when you ejaculate Pain in your back, hip or pelvic area, which could be a sign that cancer has spread from the prostate to nearby lymph nodes, tissue or bones It was If you have any of these symptoms, it is important that you follow up with your doctor for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. In general, the earlier that you seek treatment, the better your prognosis. Make sure to read: 8 Ways To Maintain Your Health and 7 Foods Men Should Eat Weekly Prostrate exams are determined via a test called the PSA test. The PSA is a test used to measure a protein called prostate specific antigen in the blood. Men with prostate cancer often do have elevated PSA levels, however levels can fluctuate and increase based on a number of factors that are unrelated to cancer. The PSA test is also notorious for producing false positives and negatives. Due to these variables, the PSA is not considered to be a diagnostic tool or even an effective screening test when used alone. It is coupled with a digital rectal exam for prostate cancer screening, but ultimately, it is a prostate biopsy that either confirms or rules out cancer. I accompanied my father to a biopsy procedure. It was relatively quick and we were home in a few hours. He said he only experienced minor discomfort after the procedure. Please be sure to take care of yourself.
Would you pay money to look like this? PERMANENTLY! Apparently the hot new ish is body modification… to the ears: It’s a trend that points back to the days of Mr. Spock on “Star Trek.” ABC’s “Good Morning America” reports that some young sci-fi fans in Arizona are taking their obsession with the show to a new level, actually cutting open the tips of their ears and having the cartilage sculpted into tiny, elf-inspired points. Body modification artist Steve Haworth of Phoenix told ABC he’s noticed more people looking to channel their inner elves, coming to him to perform the irreversible procedure, which costs $600. “There’s a lot of people out there who have an inner vision of themselves and they want to express that to the world around them,” Haworth told ABC. “I’m very happy to be an artist that can provide that kind of work.” But pursuing an impish likeness can be dangerous business. Some doctors warn that sculpting cartilage can lead to ear deformities and dangerous infections that can destroy ears within a matter of days, ABC reported. Unlike tattoos and piercings, the procedure is also irreversible, not to mention painful. Haworth, who’s not a licensed doctor, is not allowed to administer anesthesia while he works. He said he’ll only do the surgery on people over 18. This is just nuts. It’s like the Halloween costume you can never take off!!! Who does that? Source
“The surgery was highly successful,” Aretha Franklin, 68, said in a statement. “God is still in control. I had superb doctors and nurses whom were blessed by all the prayers of the city and the country. God bless you all for your prayers!” Aretha Franklin is doing well after undergoing a mystery surgery on Thursday. She underwent the procedure about 5 a.m. Thursday at a Detroit hospital. The reason for the surgery was not revealed. In November, her publicist announced that she had canceled al
Posted onNovember 16, 2010byBenny Hollywood|Comments Off on Stem cells injected into the brain of a stroke patient in world first
Researchers hope the brain stem cells will stimulate the growth of new neurons and reduce inflammation caused by the stroke Doctors have injected stem cells into a man's brain as part of the world's first clinical trial of the cells in stroke patients. The former truck driver, who is in his 60s, was severely disabled by a stroke 18 months ago and requires continuous care from his wife. Doctors injected around two million cells into a healthy region of his brain called the putamen, close to where neurons were damaged by the stroke. They hope the injected cells will release chemicals that stimulate new brain cells and blood vessels to grow, while healing scar tissue and reducing inflammation. The team, led by Professor Keith Muir at the University of Glasgow's Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology, expect to treat 11 more male patients aged between 60 and 85 in the trial, using progressively higher doses of five million, 10m and 20m cells. The injections are being given to patients who have suffered ischaemic stroke, the most common type, caused by a blocked blood vessel in the brain. The operation requires a general anaesthetic and patients will be monitored for two years to see whether the procedure is safe and has any beneficial effect on their quality of life. http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2010/nov/16/stem-cells-injected-brain-stroke added by: Chango2000
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The Justice Department has thrown yet another lawsuit at America’s loony desert dingbat moon colony, Arizona. This one, however, was filed against obnoxious self-serving tyrant Joe Arpaio, sheriff of Maricopa County, for refusing to cooperate in a civil rights investigation. More
Remember Ronnie Brown , the model who lost an ear to a drag queen in a vicious bar brawl three weeks ago? Doctors initially reattached Brown’s ear following the incident. But the procedure didn’t work and his ear fell off again. More
