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Red, White and Blue Salad Ingredients–4th of July

[ 0 ] June 30, 2010

Red, White, & Blue Salad Recipe Ideas

Here’s a lot of great red, white and blue salad ingredients for mixing up your 4th of July Salads!

RED Salad Ingredients, toss-ins, add-ins

Tomatoes, Radishes, Red Peppers, Strawberries, raspberries, cherries (dried), sweet amd sour cherries, Apples (Red and white), cranberries, pomegranate seeds, Red Potatoes (red and white), Red onion, Red wine, Red jello, beets, red lentils, red cabbage, Kidney beans, red lobster, Watermelon, currents, red grapefruit, blood oranges, papaya, guava, red pasta, red salad dressings, red grapes, bacon, caviar

WHITE Salad Ingredients, add ins, toss-ins

Hard Boiled eggs (without yoke), Cauliflower, white beans (cooked any variety), white asparagus, white onions, mushrooms, pasta, marshmallows, cucumbers (peeled), cream cheese, dream whip, mayonnaise, potaotes (peeled), apples (peeled), celery root, barley, horseradish, garlic, Bananas, ginger, jicama, parsnips and turnips, clear jello, white cheeses, fish, Chicken

BLUE Salad Ingredients, add ins, toss-ins

Blueberries (Duh!), Blackberries, Eggplant, figs, raisens, juneberries, plums, prunes, purple grapes, raisens, blue jello, blue potatoes

What did I miss?

Blogger Note: Story idea provided by Tossed (www.tossed.com), which is a national salad franchise dedicated to providing delicious, yet healthy meal options including fresh salads, whole wheat crepe wraps, sandwiches and soups.

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Year 2050–What will the world be like when I am 100? Big Think

[ 0 ] June 30, 2010

Big Think Answers In 2050–Will you be healthier? Wealthier? Wiser?

By 2050, the planet will house 9 billion people, who will consume ever more precious resources all the while leading even greater technologically complicated existences. What will we eat? What will out towns and cities be like? Will the climate crisis still exist or will we still exist? BIG THINK asked top thinkers across the country these and other questions to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Smithsonian magazine. The outcome is Big Think’s special series which discusses Life in 2050 . Summary of the findings:

Demographics

Dramatic demographic shifts expected. Average age rates will increase and most people will live in urban areas.

Energy

Real time pricing for energy will be the result of ”smart grids” that all our appliances will be linked to.

The WEB

Media will continue to be radically transformed destroying the traditional model for a news organization and replacing it with ”individuals and small alliances of individuals” reporting and publishing on niche topics. (Like this really awesome BLOG!)
No surprise will come that technological threats such as viruses and terrorism could compromise most of the openness and freedoms that we currently enjoy online.

The Environment

Freshwater will certainly be a bigger issue along with out-of-control rises in sea levels and enormous crop shortfalls.

Financial Markets

Financial products of today, will be determined illegal due to their non-beneficial nature to consumers (eg. over-the-counter derivatives).

Health

While we may not radically extend life beyond 120, it is certain that we will continue to improve the quality of life as people age.
It is believed that HIV/AIDS will still exist but our knowledge of the virus and therapies to treat will be more extensive.
Food supplies will be more localized with smaller slaughterhouses , creameries, and increased regional food operations . Big Think feels we will be healthier due to this trend.

Food

Processed foods will be out of vogue and food eaten will be from more local sources.

Culture

Race issues will not be such a significant issue, but class issues may be. It is even possible that we will see a black pope.
Prison Population in the US will decrease by 2050.

Big Think represents a worldwide forum of today’s top minds and influential experts . 1500 thought leaders worldwide have had their ideas showcased via BIG THINK.

What do you think? What other changes to our world could/should happen in the next 40 Years?

Blog Note: The Chief Blonde posted article on Big Think because she thought you would enjoy it. She was not paid or compensated for this post.

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Kymaro Reviews Beauty/Spa Essentials giveaway

[ 231 ] June 28, 2010

Spruce up your Body For Summer! Winner gets ALL 8 Prizes listed below!

Kymaro New Body Shaper

Kymaro’s New Body Shaper

–FAST way to get your figure in shape in seconds. Put it on and it sucks you in! Focusing on comfort, Kymaro’s New Body Shaper is comfortable and bump free. Retail $39.95

Kymaro’s ® Mini Straightener

- Cute little straightener. It’s perfect for short hair, Travel, your bangs, and quick touch-ups and travel! Compare in size to a permanent market. I swear the cord is bigger than the iron and it straightens your hair with ease. Ceramic Heat but compact–6″ and lightweight for on the go styling!

Retail Price: $29.95

Kymaro Hair dryer

Kymaro’s ® Portable Hair Dryer

With 1875 Watts of power, Kymaro’s ® Portable Hair Dryer delivers max temperature and airflow when you need shiny, frizz-free hair. Includes a concentrator attachment for super quick drying time, a removable lint filter which helps with cleaning and improves motor life. A lightweight pro-grade hair dryer with features like a a folding handle for easy storage and travel Retail Price: $24.95

Kymaro Glitz & Glam Eyelashes

Glitz & Glam Eye-lash Package!

Crazy — 6 different glam sets of insanely styled lashes. All this sparkle will satisfy the diva in you and the devil in him for a fraction of cost you would pay at any store!

Retail: $19.95

Kymaro Bust Ups

Bust Up Cups™

Dream of a shapelierand sexier figure? Tired of uncomfortable push-up barely there bras and slippy inserts that do not stay put? Want the lift withoug the cosmetic surgery?

Here’s the secret that all models know… Introducing Bust Up Cups™ from to you by Kymaro®

Retail $19.95

Before and After Kymaro Sunless Tanning System

Kymaro Sunless Tanning System:

Want to avoid the uneven orangeness of self sunless tanning?Some Manufactures add messy makeup and dyes that just end up on your clothes, stain your furniture and bedding. Kymaro ™ had a alternative approach! A light responsive formula is utilized so you knowwhere you’ve applied tanning lotion, then utilize the light wand to highlight where you have applied the tanning lotion which allows for checking out your tan before it’s too late.

Retail: $39.95

Before Fix my Roots

After Fix my Roots

Kymaro Fix My Roots

Fix My Roots covers roots without rubbing off! The innovative formula bonds into your hair at the roots yet easily washes out with shampoo. Fix My Roots is easy-to-use and hassle free tool which gets the color on your hair with measured control and precision. Easy to bring along too! Didn’t especially love this product. Retail: $9.95

Kymaro’s new Bottom Shaper,

is a super way to smooth your silhouette.. Retail price: $9.95

Buy all these items at: http://www.ubuyez.com

OR WIN THEM HERE RIGHT NOW!

The Prize: $180 Of Kymaro Beauty/Spa Essentials 1/ per winner. 8 products featured above!

The Rules: Contest Runs from 6-29-2010 to 7-06-2010

Super Simple Main Entry: Answer AT LEAST ONE or all the questions below and email your entry to stillblondeafteralltheseyears@gmail.com. If you answer more than one question, than that counts as extra entries! YIPEE! (it’s okay to put all the answers in one email)
1. Go to this link and email us at the address above: What “Featured” product would you like to have? (Hint: the featured products start in the middle of the page) http://www.ubuyez.com

2. Go to this link and email us at the address above: How many colors does Fix my Roots come in? (Hint: bottom) –http://www.ubuyez.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=50

3. Go to this link and email us at the address above: How long do you have to return items? (Hint: look at the return policy) http://www.ubuyez.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=38

4. Go to this link and email us at the address above: What’ colors do the body shapers come in? http://www.ubuyez.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=31

5. Go to this link and email us at the address above: This page shows the three steps of the Kymaro Sunless tanning system with three pictures. What is the third step? http://www.ubuyez.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=40
6. Go to this link and email us at the address above: What color is the woman’s bathing suit on this page? http://www.ubuyez.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=38
7. Go to this link and email us at the address above: Name any famous celebrity mentioned on this page: http://www.ubuyez.com/index.php?main_page=page_2

8. Go to this link and email us at the address above: What woman is featured at the bottom of this blog post? http://stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com/2010/06/great-hairstyles-for-women-over-45-june-2010-edition-45/

Bonus entry:
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Giveaway ends July6, 2010 at midnight. Pacific Time.

UPDATE: Contest is over. See Giveaway Winners!

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See what you will look like in 30 years!

[ 2 ] June 26, 2010

Want a Peek into the Future? Simulate an Older You for Free with In20Years.com

Chief blonde age 24 and 54

Chief Blonde at 47 aged to 77

First Online Application to Show Real Photos 20, 30 Years into the Future

Ever wonder what you will look like in 20 years? How about 30? Luxand Inc., developer of MakeMeBabies.com and http://PicTreat.com, is launching In20Years.com, a new free website that simulates the effects of time on the photo subject’s face, prompting the tagline “See You…In 20 Years!” When the user uploads a photo, the application automatically recognizes and transforms facial structures to make the subject of the photo appear to be 20 or 30 years older, depending on the user’s choice.

In the pictures above the Chief Blonde has aged herself 30 years! I took a picture of my self when I was 24 (1/2 a lifetime ago) and aged myself to 54. I took another of myself at 47 and aged myself to 77. Ha! I am not getting older, I am getting better. Wanna try it on yourself? Your husband?

To see what he/she will look like in the future, the user simply selects a few parameters (including gender and how many years into the future) and uploads a photo of his/her face. Click the link to see the results—a fully aged version of the photo the user uploaded. The application requires no registration and is available for free.

“We’re all curious about our futures, so why not start with something today’s technology can loosely predict?” said Alex Konoplev, CEO of Luxand. “In20Years is a fun application that lets us visualize how we might look in the future and share these pictures with our friends.”

For a little extra fun, Luxand includes a “drug addict” option, which combines the effects of aging and years of drug use to offer a truly frightening look into the future. (ALthough you may find it hard to believe the Chief Blonde did not use the “Years of Drug Use option”!)

Based on Luxand face detection and morphing technologies, the In20Years engine automatically detects facial features in a photo and then runs algorithms to transform each feature to appear as it might in 15 or 30 years. It is compatible with any size photo at any resolution.

Chief Blonde Remarks: Fun application. Try it out and send me copies, I promise not to post. You don’t have to sign up to try it. Some of their other applications you do though, so take note of that.

For more information or a peek into the future, visit www.In20Years.com.

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Still Blonde after all these Years!–Moving to WordPress tonight

[ 3 ] June 24, 2010

We are MOVING!

Still Blonde after all these YEARS is moving tonight. We may be under a cloak of silence for a few days. When we emerge–Watch out for a string of $100 and over giveaways and more great articles for Women over 45 (and the lucky people we let be our friends!) Big Princess Wave. See you on the other side!

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Menopausal Quotes and Jokes of the Day-July 2010 Edition

[ 4 ] June 24, 2010

I don’t want to brag or make anybody jealous or anything…

but I can still fit into the earrings I wore in high school.

There is no such thing as a problem without a gift for you in its hands. You seek problems because you need their gifts.
- Richard Bach

Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.”

–Eleanor Hibbert,
British author

In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it–thou art a fool.

–Lord Chesterfield

Never confuse motion with action.”

–Benjamin Franklin,
American inventor, statesman

Not the power to remember, but its very opposite, the power to forget, is a necessary condition for our existence.”

–Sholem Asch,
Polish-American novelist

The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way.”

–Bertrand Russell,
British philosopher, logician, mathematician and historian

If you foolishly ignore beauty, you will soon find yourself without it. Your life will be impoverished. But if you invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life.”

–Frank Lloyd Wright,
American architect

People always call it luck when you’ve acted more sensibly than they have.

–Anne Tyler,
American author

Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting.

–Elizabeth Bibesco,
British writer

Hate is like acid. It can damage the vessel in which it is stored as well as destroy the object on which it is poured.” –Ann Landers,
American advice columnist

Dress shabbily, they notice the dress. Dress impeccably, they notice the woman.”
–Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel,
French fashion designer

What kind of man would live where there is no daring? I don’t believe in taking foolish chances, but nothing can be accomplished without taking any chance at all.”
–Charles A. Lindbergh,
American aviator

If you can’t change your fate, change your attitude.”
–Amy Tan,
American author

“All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, to make it possible.”

- T.E. LAWRENCE (Lawrence of Arabia)

America’s future will be determined by the home and the school. The child becomes largely what he is taught; hence we must watch what we teach, and how we live.

–Jane Addams,
founder of the U.S. settlement house movement

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Minivan Sales To Rise in Women over 45

[ 5 ] June 23, 2010

ARE WE ALWAY GOING TO DRIVE THESE DARN MINIVANS? Apparently!

HONK SURVEY SUGGESTS THAT MINIVAN SALES ARE POISED TO RISE AS US POPULATION AGES

After years of declining sales,minivans may be poised for a comeback.

Though minivans are most often associated with young families, a study by car-shopping website, Honk found an interesting group of minivan owners (13.3% of survey respondents) who had no children at all. Many of these owners were of retirement age and explained that their minivan purchase was influenced heavily by the needs of their multi-generational family and a desire to stay mobile as they aged.

Honk analyst, Matt Cragin notes, “The first wave of the enormous Baby Boom generation is just now reaching retirement age. If even just a fraction of those Boomers choose to go down the same path as the respondents in this survey, minivan sales will rise substantially in the coming years.”

The study highlighted the fact that minivans are well suited to older drivers and aging bodies. With a ride height that’s taller than cars but lower than sport utility vehicles, respondents explained that it’s easy to get in and out of the vehicle. Power sliding doors and rear hatches ease strain when loading cargo and were called out as popular features.

Respondents also explained that the minivan’s upright seating position and large windows helped them to feel more confident and in control of their vehicles. The excellent visibility is especially important for older drivers who tend to narrow their view ahead as peripheral vision fades and backs and necks begin to ache. By reducing the physical strain of driving, minivans help older drivers maintain their mobility and freedom as they age.

“It’s easier to get in and out of and the seating position is old man friendly,” joked one respondent.

The Honk study also found that minivans were considered a vital link that kept older respondents connected to their families. Three rows of seating provide comfortable accommodations for adult children and small grandchildren, allowing the whole family to ride together in one vehicle.

Respondents also noted that the vehicle’s kid-friendly design meant that Grandma and Grandpa were able to pick up the grandchildren and babysit without the hassle of trading cars with Mom and Dad.

Asked why she purchased a seven-seat minivan, one respondent summed up with, “I have five adorable grandkids – ha!”

“Baby Boomers may not resist minivans when the time comes,” notes Cragin. “They were the generation that popularized the vehicle as young parents in the 1980s, after all, “suggesting that many Boomers will feel right at home once they get back behind the wheel.

What do you think? Will you be driving a minivan when you are 80?

Information provided by http://www.honk.com/.

Blog Note: Blogger was not compensated in any fashion for this post.

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Namemaker Clothing Label and Pesonalized Ribbon Review

[ 1 ] June 23, 2010

Quality Since 1938

What the Company Says: Namemaker is the clothing labels expert. They offer personalized woven clothing labels, iron-on woven clothing labels, 100% woven clothing labels, sewing, quilting, knitting & iron on labels, camp iron on clothing labels, personalized ribbons and wedding favors ribbons. Their personalized clothing labels are the best quality clothing labels available on the market. Many vendors sell woven clothing labels, and many of these vendors are actually selling Namemaker’s sewing labels. Buy Namemaker clothing labels direct and save money and time!

Personalized Printed Ribbons are great for every occasion. Our personalized printed ribbon quality is unmatched. Try our personalized favor ribbon for wedding favor ribbons, personalized birthday ribbons, personalized christmas ribbons, even use our personalized ribbon for bar/bat mitzvahs, christenings & more. Name Maker’s personalized printed ribbons are unmatched in quality.

Want your gift to stand out? Wrap it in Personalized Letterpress Gift Wrap! Namemaker can custom imprint your message onto one of their many luxurious, heavyweight gift wraps, using their exclusive letterpress technique. Choose your imprint color, typestyle and any wording to create a unique gift wrap for holidays, and all occasions. Many styles to choose from: modern classic stripes and dots, stylish trends, eco-chic recycled wraps, fun kid designs, and more. Jumbo rolls (6′ x 24″) start at $10.95. Namemaker’s personalized gift wrap also makes a great gift for the person who has everything! Awarded “Best New Product” at National Stationery Show.

You will love Namemaker’s Products and appreciate their quality. Their selection is extremely comprehensive. What I really liked is how you can just create your own message. It was neat that you could choose pre-made designs or you could go completely custom and get your own labels woven. Namemaker’s website is super easy to use and navigate. The pictures sold the products for me! Prices for Clothing labels are $16.00 for 20 Labels, Personalized Printed Ribbon is 10 yards for $14.00 and up, and Personalized Gift Wrap is $19.00 for a 6 foot roll. I think when you want to say “Special” there is nothing like personalized products. Visit www.namemaker.com !

Blog Disclosure: A review sample was provided for review purposes. No other compensation was provided.

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Have you heard of Swyping or Swype? Typing may soon be passe!

[ 10 ] June 22, 2010

Newest Technology from Swype makes Touchscreen Typing a Breeze!

How many times have you “Fat-fingered” your typing on your new fancy phone and ended up with Gobble-dy-gook? While not available yet on Iphone or Apple products, a new technology called “Swype” is currently available on 7 smartphones on various platforms. By year end, Swype technology will be operating on over 50 models worldwide.

Currently Swype is available for Android phones. A limited edition Beta for your Android phone can be downloaded here: http://beta.swype.com/ My son has this lovely little Beta on his new Android phone–it is COOOOOOL! Watch the video below to see Swyping for yourself!

So what do you think? Do you think Swyping will overtake typing? Women over 45 is this a relevant technology for you?

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Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion ! $50 is on the line!

[ 3 ] June 22, 2010

Enter for a Chance to Win Fun Summer Prizes and $50 Gift Cards

Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion

Moms and kids just want to have fun and Rayovac has the power to make it happen!

From June 21st through July 20th, we are empowering families to have fun through the Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion.

First, show us you “like” the brand and products on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rayovac and together with expert moms at 5MinutesForMom, we will offer up great daily summertime family tips and a chance to win great prizes.

Then access and complete the entry form on Rayovc’s website at www.rayovac.com/PowersYourSummer. Simply tell us how you’ll power your fun this summer each day for a chance to win prizes ranging from Cameras and Bikes to Camping Supplies and a Summer Supply of Rayovac Batteries! No trick questions here! There is no correct answer to how you and your family add the Power of Fun to your summer! Must be a US resident and 18 or older at the time of entry to enter this Promotion, the Twitter Event or the Blogger Promotion.

Blog Disclosure: “The first 99 bloggers to promote the Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion won a prize package from Rayovac.”

Rayovac Powers Your Summer Twitter Event

Join Rayovac and 5MinutesForMom for a Twitter Event to support the exciting Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion. The Twitter Event will feature more than 20 fun giveaways from Rayovac ranging from a summer supply of Rayovac Batteries to $50 Target Gift Cards.

Rayovac Powers Your Vacation Summer Promotion Twitter Event
Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. CST
Location: #rayovac
Follow: @Rayovac_Battery, @5minutesformom, @CirclePRMary

Blog Disclosure: “The first 99 bloggers to promote the Rayovac Powers Your Summer Twitter Event won a prize package from Rayovac.” ..