Oct 13, 2009 -
It's no secret that capiz chandeliers and table lamps have become trendy in the last few years. But the mother-of-pearl shells (named for the province in the Philippines where they originate) have also found their way to everything from mirrors to tissue boxes, proving that the delicate, glittery material is also a versatile one. I love this capiz chandelier hanging in a room designed by Michelle Williams Interiors.
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Apr 07, 2009 -
If you're already missing your weekly dose of Top Chef, don't fret: Bravo has announced the cheftestant roster for Top Chef Masters, a new series premiering June 10.
In addition to its impressive cheftestant list and exciting new lineup of judges, the new show will also feature special appearances from a number of personalities, ranging from the predictable (previous winners, Tom, Padma, and Gail) to the surprising (Neil Patrick Harris, Zooey Deschanel, writers and producers of Lost). The show has 24 of the country's most prominent chefs vying for a $100,000 charity prize.
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Feb 11, 2009 -
Last week I checked out the Swedish Fashion exhibit at the Fashion and Textiles museum and caught up with London based designer Ann Sofie Back. Ann Sofie has been showing in London for several years, she has collaborated with Topshop and her clothes have been worn by Rihanna and Estelle. She told me about the differences between Swedish and British fashion, the inspiration for her Autumn '09 collection and her thoughts on sexiness.
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Dec 11, 2008 -
The idea of tagging photos is nothing new, but most people use it for things like identification, ala Facebook or Picasa (whose face-recognition technology continues to blow me away). After having had several parties in the last few months for people, and thereby putting together slideshows featuring the guests of honor, I realized how much photo tagging could help me — but with the original files.
I'm finally putting iPhoto's tagging to use; not only will tagging the photo files by the names of the people in them to sort through later, it couldn't be easier.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes of Short-Term or Tra...
- Causes of Chronic Insomnia...
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Sedative Hypnotic Drug Warnings
In March 2007, the FDA ordered stronger warning labels on sedative hypnotic drugs. These medications include benzodiazepine and non-benzodiazepine drugs, such as zolpidem (Ambien), eszopiclone (Lunesta), ramelteon (Rozerem), and triazolam (Halcion). The FDA warned that these drugs may be associated with:
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and severe facial swelling (angioedema), which can occur even the first time a drug is taken
- Complex sleep-related behaviors, such as sleep driving, making phone calls, and preparing and eating food while asleep
Patients who take sleeping pills should be sure to follow the directions.
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Feb 01, 2009 -
If you're looking for a way to banish those winter blues, then T4 has the answer: Shipwrecked. The reality TV show filmed far far away is back on our TV screens at 12.30 today! Last year's season may not have been your favourite reality show of 2008, but one thing we can't deny is the amount of bare flesh the programme delivers.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- The Autoimmune Disease Proc...
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Drug Treatment
- Other Treatments
- Treating the Complications...
- Lifestyle Changes
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Gender and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
MS is increasingly affecting women, according to research presented at the 2007 annual conference of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers found that in the 1940s, women were twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with MS. By 2000, women were about four times more likely than men to develop MS.
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Jan 07, 2009 -
If you've been slightly overwhelmed with the Christmas season like most of us around here at Sugar HQ, I've got a few things to snap you out of your holi-daze: Battlestar Galactica returns to your small screen on Friday, January 16, and is showing ten new webisodes on SciFi.com right now to tide you over until the premiere.
I couldn't be more excited to check out the last half of the final season, especially since it's been a pretty painful seven months waiting to see what will happen next. Yesterday, I sat in on a conference call to chat with BSG producers Ron D.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Prognosis
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Quick-Relief Medications...
- Long-Term Relief Medication...
- Other Treatments
- Managing Asthma
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Warning
In 2007, the FDA requested the manufacturers of omalizumab (Xolair) to include a “boxed warning” emphasizing that this drug may cause a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Omalizumab is approved for patients who have moderate-to-severe asthma related to allergies and whose symptoms are not controlled by inhaled corticosteroids. It is given by injection in a doctor’s office every 2 - 4 weeks.
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Jan 22, 2009 -
When Oprah declared that she would stop eating organic blue corn tortilla chips in favor of sweet potato chips, little did she know that the food industry was one step ahead of her. Healthier, alternative snack chips were a huge trend at last weekend's Fancy Foods Show. With names like Corazonas and Yuka, these chips have South American roots.
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