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Top Eight Pet Friendly Casinos

[ 0 ] July 19, 2010

THE TOP PET-FRIENDLY CASINOS IN THE U.S.

International Team of Experts Names the Best Casinos for Gamers to Take Their Pets

As the vacation season is upon us premier online gaming site, GR88.com (pronounced Great Eight .Com) is pleased to direct its customers with pets by naming the top eight pet-friendly casinos in the U.S.

“We want to provide our members with the most complete gaming experience, and for many, that means having their pets around,”says Peter Karroll, CEO of IAM Corp. “GR88.com prides itself in providing gaming enthusiast advice on how to ensure an outstanding casino experience.”

Casino and pet lovers can now have it all as the site has researched the top casinos that welcome animals. While each establishment offers a unique experience, all offers options for guests to care for Fido as they indulge in various poker matches.

Below are the top pet-friendly casinos in the country:

Bokhara Pet Resort & Spa, Williamsburg, Michigan

This resort makes vacationing more enjoyable for both owners and their pets. Dogs and cats live in paradise at this resort while their owners enjoy the proximity to the Grand Traverse Resort & Turtle Creek Casino. The doggie resort is situated on 14 acres of lush land and has two layers of fencing to protect guests from unwanted visitors. Cats enjoy cage free boarding in a separate cottage, away from the dogs. Additionally, all pets are welcome to experience professional grooming during their stay.

Red Rock Casino, Resort, Spa, LasVegas, Nev.

Red Rock is known for its blend of comfort, lavishness and value. While the rooms are serene, guests and their pets will feel at home at the resort. Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa has something for everyone as it offers special packages ranging from spa treatments, to golfing, to outdoor ventures. Dogs weighting less than 30 pounds are welcome to stay at this resort.

Atlantis Casino Resort, Reno, Nev.

The Atlantis Casino Resort is known to house the largest gaming floor in Reno. The hotel underwent expansion in 2006 and has recently opened the casino’s unique convention center sky bridge. This luxury hotel and casino offers gamers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa, salon and a variety of excellent restaurants. On top of all this, the casino is pet friendly, welcoming animals of all types.

Aliante Station Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas, Nev.

This hotel is a dream come true. This casino just opened in November 2008, but is already a favorite of many Las Vegas first-time visitors and regulars. The hotel is known for its mix of a lively casino, thrilling nightlife, and live entertainment all while managing to be the perfect place to get some quality R& R. It is cozy, modern and exciting all at the same time. This resort welcomes dogs that weight under 25 pounds.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Biloxi, Miss.

This casino is for music and petlovers. It is rock-star themed with accommodations for smokers and non-smokers, offering accommodation that are comfortable for your pet. The casino houses 1,200 slots and 50 tables. Guests can leave their dogs and cats in their room, as they relax in the spa, exercise in the fitness room and shop at the nearby stores.

The Westin Casuarina Hotel, Casino and Spa, Las Vegas, Nev.

This hotel is the best place to escape from the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas. Feeling lucky? Test your luck at the Casuarina Casino and enjoy a calmer atmosphere than most casinos in Vegas. Both you and your pet will get a taste of the good life at this gamers’ paradise. The Westin accepts pets that weigh less than 40 pounds.

Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, Atlantic City, N.J.

This hotel is all about its location. Just minutes from the boardwalk, the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel is a perfect spot to enjoy close proximity to luxurious shops, bustling casinos and lavish dining. The friendly staff happily welcomes pets so that nothing is missing from your gaming experience. The hotel also distinguishes itself through its display of Miss America memorabilia and other pageant collectables. Not only do guests enjoy the unmatchable amenities of the hotel, but they can also get a history lesson while they are there. Guests are welcome to bring one dog that weighs up to 80 pounds.

The Sands Regency, Reno, Nev.

This Sands Regency has numerous rooms for gamers looking for a more laid back atmosphere. The variety of games at this casino also makes it unique. Gamers can find everything from bingo to poker to slot machines at the casino. One pet up to 50 pounds is welcome to stay at this hotel.

Knights Inn Atlantic City, Atlantic City, N.J.

Traveling is made easy at this hotel as it is located centrally between the heart of Atlantic City as well as the city’s international airport. Guests also enjoy its proximity to the local mall, boardwalk and historic city, Smithville. The Knights Inn accepts dogs that weigh no more than 80 pounds.

GR88.com is a distinguished website that provides the highest quality of entertainment worldwide with first class poker and casino games, 24-hour expert customer service and the premium user experience.

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Baby Boomer Test–How well can you Score?

[ 2 ] July 12, 2010

Women (and Men) over 45–Can you recall?

This is NOT a pushover test. It’s a Baby Boomer era test!

There are 20 questions. Average score is 12. THE CHIEF BLONDE SCORED AN 18!
This one will be difficult for the younger set. (DUDE!)

Good luck, youngsters. BOOM BOOM!

1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?
A. Flintstones vitamins
B. The Buttmaster
C. Spaghetti
D. Wonder Bread
E. Orange Juice
F.. Milk
G. Cod Liver Oil

2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was…
A. Sugar Ray Robinson.
B. Roy Orbison.
C. Gene Autry.
D. Rudolph Valentino.
E. Fabian.
F. Mickey Mantle.
G. Cassius Clay.

3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, ‘We have met the enemy and…
A. It’s you.
B. He is us.
C. It’s the Grinch.
D. He wasn’t home.
E. He’s really me and you.
F. We quit.
G. He surrendered.

4. Good night, David.
A. Good night, Chet.
B. Sleep well.
C. Good night, Irene.
D.. Good night, Gracie.
E.. See you later, alligator.
F. Until tomorrow.
G. Good night, Steve.

5. You’ll wonder where the yellow went…
A. When you use Tide.
B. When you lose your crayons.
C. When you clean your tub.
D. If you paint the room blue.
E. If you buy a soft water tank.
F. When you use Lady Clairol.
G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent.

6. Before he was the Skipper’s Little Buddy, Bob Denver was Dobie’s friend…
A. Stuart Whitman.
B Randolph Scott.
C. Steve Reeves.
D. Maynard G. Krebs.
E. Corky B. Dork.
F. Dave the Whale.
G. Zippy Zoo.

7. Liar, liar…
A. You’re a liar.
B. Your nose is growing.
C. Pants on fire.
D. Join the choir.
E. Jump up higher.
F. On the wire.
G. I’m telling Mom.

8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and….
A. Wheaties.
B. Lois Lane.
C. TV ratings.
D. World peace.
E. Red tights.
F. The American way.
G. News headlines.

9. Hey kids! What time is it?
A. It’s time for Yogi Bear.
B It’s time to do your homework.
C. It’s Howdy Doody Time.
D. It’s time for Romper Room.
E. It’s bedtime.
F. The Mighty Mouse Hour.
G. Scoopy Doo Time.

10. Lions and tigers and bears…
A. Yikes.
B. Oh, no.
C. Gee whiz.
D. I’m scared.
E. Oh my.
F. Help! Help!
G. Let’s run.

11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone…
A. Over 40.
B. Wearing a uniform.
C. Carrying a briefcase.
D. Over 30.
E. You don’t know.
F. Who says, ‘Trust me’.
G. Who eats tofu..

12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women’s stockings…
A. Troy Aikman
B. Kenny Stabler
C. Joe Namath
D. Roger Staubach
E. Joe Montana
F. Steve Young
G. John Elway

13. Brylcream…
A. Smear it on.
B. You’ll smell great.
C. Tame that cowlick.
D. Grease ball heaven.
E. It’s a dream.
F. We’re your team.
G. A little dab’ll do ya.

14. I found my thrill…
A. In Blueberry muffins.
B. With my man, Bill.
C. Down at the mill.
D. Over the windowsill.
E. With thyme and dill.
F. Too late to enjoy.
G. On Blueberry Hill.

15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by…
A. Clark Gable.
B. Mary Martin.
C. Doris Day.
D. Errol Flynn.
E. Sally Fields.
F. Jim Carrey.
G. Jay Leno.

16. Name the Beatles…
A. John, Steve, George, Ringo
B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe
C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo
D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo
E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo
F. Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel
G. John, Paul, George, Ringo

17. I wonder, wonder, who.
A. Who ate the leftovers?
B. Who did the laundry?
C. Was it you?
D. Who wrote the book of love?
E. Who I am?
F. Passed the test?
G. Knocked on the door?

18. I’m strong to the finish….
A. Cause I eats my broccoli.
B. Cause I eats me spinach.
C. Cause I lift weights.
D. Cause I’m the hero.
E. And don’t you for get it.
F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me.
G. To outlast Bruto.

19. When it’s least expected, you’re elected, you’re the star today.
A. Smile, you’re on Candid Camera.
B. Smile, you’re on Star Search.
C. Smile, you won the lottery.
D. Smile, we’re watching you.
E. Smile, the world sees you.
F. Smile, you’re a hit.
G. Smile, you’re on TV.

20. What do M & M’s do?
A. Make your tummy happy.
B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket.
C. Make you fat.
D. Melt your heart.
E. Make you popular.
F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand.
G. Come in colors.

Below are the right answers:
1. D – Wonder Bread
2. G – Cassius Clay
3. B – He Is us
4. A – Good night, Chet
5. G – When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent
6. D – Maynard G. Krebs
7. C – Pants on fire
8. F – The American Way
9. C – It’s Howdy Doody Time
10. E – Oh my
11. D – Over 30
12. C – Joe Namath
13. G – A little dab’ll do ya
14. G – On Blueberry Hill
15. B – Mary Martin
16. G – John, Paul, George, Ringo
17. D – Who wrote the book of Love
18. B – Cause I eats me spinach
19. A – Smile, you’re on Candid Camera
20.. F – Melt in your mouth not in your hand

You can find the answers here–Click here and look at the bottom of the post!

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Minivan Sales To Rise in Women over 45

[ 4 ] 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/.

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Women 45 and over: Financially Unprepared for Golden Years and Aging at Home

[ 0 ] May 12, 2010

STUDY SHOWS WOMEN IN AMERICA PREFER AGING AT HOME BUT MANY WILL NOT HAVE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO DO SO

Economy and Lack of Preparation Threaten Future of Many Entering ‘Golden Years’

In a study released today by Volunteers of America, women 45 to 65 years of age report that they are frighteningly unprepared for old age—financially, legally or emotionally. Many of these women also find themselves having to care for an aging parent and 48% of these caregivers report that the economic downturn has made the role of caregiver more difficult.

“We have a potential catastrophe looming with the collision of a significant, and growing, aging population, the economic downturn, and the health care crisis,” stated Rosemarie Rae, executive vice president with Volunteers of America. The first baby boomers will reach 65 next year, with more than 71.5 million Americans in the 65 or older age bracket by 2030. This will be the largest senior population in U.S. history and almost double the approximately 37 million seniors today. “This is a large, emerging crisis in America,” added Rae.

“Medicare already pays out more in benefits than it brings in and will be insolvent by 2017,” Rae continued. “Social security will pay out more than it collects beginning in 2016 and the system as a whole will be insolvent by 2037.” Medicaid statistics are equally alarming. In order to qualify, most people must bankrupt themselves before they can receive long-term care coverage.

“We are hopeful that healthcare reform will begin to shape this discussion and mitigate the negative impacts of the current system,” added Rae.

The Volunteers of America study also reported that an overwhelming majority—97% of women and 94% of men—believe that the elderly should be allowed to age at home, if they want to. Almost half of the women surveyed expect that they will be called upon to provide care to an older family member at some point in the future and more than 54% stated that it is not likely that they will be able to care for the family member.

A majority of those interviewed reported that they were unable to make financial, career or family sacrifices in order to care for an older family member. More than 65% stated that they would be unable to take time off of work to care for an elderly loved one, and 86% of women interviewed and 81% of men agreed that better workplace policies are needed to meet family obligations to help aging family members.

Only about half of those interviewed have done any preparation for their own aging. In addition to not having financial stability, many have not entered into discussions with family members about how they should be cared for. Most have not talked to their doctor about aging issues and more than 50% do not have a power of attorney and/or will in place.

Volunteers of America has spent more than a century anticipating and adapting to the needs of the most vulnerable citizens. In preparation for the growing health care demands associated with an unprecedented rising number of aging individuals, Volunteers of America commissioned a study (conducted by Lake Research/American Viewpoint) to determine the most challenging issues facing Americans regarding care giving and aging. The findings from the study have validated Volunteers of America’s Aging with Options^TM initiative, which provides an integrated care and support system for older Americans and their caregivers.

Volunteers of America identified four primary challenge areas faced by aging women and their caretakers: economic issues, desire for independence, workplace flexibility, and lack of preparation.

The complete study is available at www.volunteersofamerica.org.

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STD Awareness in Women over 45

[ 0 ] May 6, 2010

STD Awareness Month and Our Youth Obsession

This year, the CDC, Planned Parenthood, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and others are sponsoring a great STD awareness campaign by MTV to encourage young people to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases. It’s called Get Yourself Tested or GYT and it’s a terrific campaign for National STD Awareness Month.

However, this campaign points to one inherent problem in our efforts to bring STD Awareness to the country – it targets the youth market and ignores trending disease rates in older age groups. STDs do not disproportionally affect young people but marketing campaigns would make us believe that’s so.

While it is certainly critical to teach young people how to protect themselves, this important public health awareness effort needs to be broader in scope. The facts show that, according to the CDC, the highest number of newly acquired cases of HIV/AIDS have been found in middle-aged adults, ranging in age from 35 to 44. Following closely behind is the group aged 45 to 54 with the least affected age group being the young people – those aged 25 to 34.

Why might this be?

In a University of Chicago survey of single women ages 58 to 93, nearly 60% said they didn’t use a condom the last time they had sex. A May 2008 study conducted by the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene showed that among single people with at least two sexual partners, 56% of people over age 45 reported using condoms the last time they had sex, compared with 61% of 25-to-44-year-olds and 80% of 18-to-24-year-olds.

Even though the older, and assumed wiser, adults are not the focus of major sexual health awareness efforts, they are the ones taking the most risk. The new faces of HIV/AIDS and other STDs are not just gay men, the sexually promiscuous or intravenous drug users, it’s the woman over 50 who doesn’t use condoms because she’s not worried about getting pregnant. Or even the 42-year-old divorced dad who’s back on the dating scene again after many years and doesn’t know how to bring up the topic of using condoms or regular STD testing.

Viagra, Facebook, online dating, increased rates of midlife divorce, and a lack of awareness may all be contributing forces here. However, the reality is that STDs are no longer just an affliction of the young.

As grownups, it’s important for us not to follow the “do as I say, not as I do” mantra. STDs and their impacts are not taboo anymore, they are an important part of our regular health as adults.

So this STD Awareness Month, make sure you get the message. It’s important for people of all ages to hear it. STDs and HIV are preventable. Use condoms every time you have sexual contact. Be sure to get STD tested and make smart decisions about your sexual health, like talking to your partner about testing.

Talking about STDs and getting tested is something we just don’t talk about with our friends and family. We wish we could change this part of our culture. Even in a modern, enlightened society, we just don’t talk about sexual health. That’s unfortunate and contributes to a massive public health problem. If we talked about STDs in an open and honest way, we could make great strides in screening and treating sexually transmitted infections and disease. STD Awareness month is a great way to start to re-think this part of our health. Let’s think about getting tested for STDs the way we think about recycling, eating organic food, staying fit, and all of the other things we do to make our bodies healthy and the world a healthier place.

Guest Post by:

By Michelle Sobel, co-founder of STDTestExpress.com and sexual health blogger on Unzipped, STD Test Express,

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From Fat to Fit–Women over 45–2010 1st quarter Book Review

[ 0 ] March 28, 2010

One-Step Easter Eating Plan: Let Your Fork Do the Heavy Lifting

Don’t want to be the FAT bunny this Easter?

If you’re committed to hosting the Easter Egg Hunt, you will face a never-ending array of tempting food choices. If you’re not careful, the pounds you add are likely to become lifelong companions.

Some of us are very strict about our diets. We bring our own food in a plastic container and eat it while others enjoy the holiday fare. Others of us are perhaps a little too self-indulgent, denying ourselves nothing.

Carole Carson—dubbed “An Apostle for Fitness” by the Wall Street Journal—is the coach for the AARP Fat 2 Fit online community and the author of From Fat to Fit: Turn Yourself into a Weapon of Mass Reduction. Carole offers one simple step you can take at parties that will help you minimize your caloric intake:

Eat nothing except what you can put on a fork.

In other words, eat foods only where you can sit down and use utensils, including your fork.

The calories in those bite-size nibbles and finger foods you eat unconsciously while standing and talking with friends and acquaintances quickly add up. You can easily consume 600–800 calories solely from appetizers. The same holds true when you are preparing food for your own party. The little nibbles you take to “test” your appetizers count, as far as your body is concerned.

By limiting yourself to food eaten with a fork, you can minimize the accumulation of unwanted pounds during the holidays. Wouldn’t that be a wonderful weigh to start having fun this spring?

The Chief Blonde Says:

From Fat to Fit:Turn Yourself into a Weapon of Mass Reduction by Carole Carson is a FUN read. You can’t say that very often about a diet book. Written by a 60-something dynamo, Carole describes how she took her 5′ 1″ frame from 182 to 120 going from a size 18 to a size 6. Then she went on to inspire a whole town to shape up losing 4 tons in the process. Doesn’t sound like your average diet book, right? The difference I see here is that it is the story of a personal journey versus an expert advising from afar. She details all her funny stories along the way. Carole is so inspirational she now teaches her approaches and has appeared on the NBC Today Show, CBS’s Early Show, MSNBC’s Countdown.

Carole Carson, as a weapon of Mass Reduction AND a Woman over 45 (like we are) is truly an inspiration! Keep up the great work Carole. www.fromfat2fit.com.

Blog Disclosure: Reviewer was provided a review copy. No compensation for this post was provided. Opinions are the Chief Blonde’s.

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FDA to Investigate Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, Reclast and other bisphosphonates

[ 0 ] March 10, 2010

FDA to Investigate Possible Osteoporosis Drug-Femur Fracture Link After ABC News Report

Agency Says It Will Work With Outside Experts to Gather More Information

By CHRISTINE ROMO, LARA SALAHI and DAN CHILDS

March 10, 2010—

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it will look into whether a link exists between the long-term use of certain osteoporosis drugs and a particular type of leg fracture after ABC News reports investigated the possible connection. Common brand names of these medications, known as bisphosphonates, include Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and Reclast.

“Recent news reports have raised the question about whether there is an increased risk of this type of fracture in patients with osteoporosis using these medications,” the FDA said today in its drug safety communication.

“At this point, the data that FDA has reviewed have not shown a clear connection between bisphosphonate use and a risk of atypical subtrochanteric femur fractures,” the statement said. “FDA is working closely with outside experts, including members of the recently convened American Society of Bone and Mineral Research Subtrochanteric Femoral Fracture Task Force, to gather additional information that may provide more insight into this issue.”

Fosamax is supposed to make bones stronger, but now there’s mounting evidence that for some women, taking Fosamax or its generic alendronate for more than five years could cause spontaneous fractures.

Sales of the popular drug increased when doctors began prescribing it not only to women showing signs of osteoporosis, but also those who were osteopenic, and thus, at risk for the disease. Now some doctors worry that staying on the drug for more than five years can cause some women’s bones to become more brittle.

This is not the first time that many doctors have reported an opposite effect for many people taking the drug. Fosamax has already been linked to severe musculoskeletal pain, as well as to a serious bone-related jaw disease called osteonecrosis.

“In worldwide post-marketing experience with FOSAMAX/FOSAMAX Plus D, rare reports consistent with osteonecrosis of the jaw have been received. Many of these reports lack sufficient clinical details to make definitive assessments and/or are confounded, particularly since a generally accepted definition of ONJ in the general population is unknown,” Merck responded in a written response to the suggested link. “Rare cases of ONJ have also been reported in patients who do not have osteoporosis and who have not taken any bisphosphonate medicines.”

FDA to Seek Outside Expertise on Osteoporosis Drugs

In 2008, the FDA reached out to the pharmaceutical company Merck about the reports of femur fractures. After 16 months, Merck added patients’ reports of femur fractures to the list of possible side effects reported by patients included in the drug’s package insert.

“It took Merck an entire year to respond,” ABC News senior health and medical editor Dr. Richard Besser said. “Just six words: ‘low energy femoral shaft and subtrochanteric fractures.’”

The FDA has also never made an effort to inform the public or doctors across the country who prescribe bisphosphonates of the possible side effect, Besser said. A causal relationship between Fosamax and these fractures has not been established, according to Merck. Many studies suggest an overall benefit from taking the medication for women who are at risk for osteoporosis. In fact, bisphosphonates can help prevent hip and spine fractures, which for many women may lead to death.

In 2008, bisphosphonate sales exceeded $3.5 billion according to data from IMS Health. In 2008, over 37 million prescriptions were written for the osteoporosis medication

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Facial: Doctor’s Office Versus Spa, Women over 45, Which is Right for You?

[ 0 ] March 9, 2010

Terri N.–A Beautiful 50-Something Woman Who Favors Doctor’s Office Facials

Recently, the Chief Blonde and Blogger at Still Blonde after all these Years was contacted by the Peer Group to present an explanation of Doctor’s office facials versus Spa facials. I thought this was a topic that you readers would enjoy. I insisted that we have pictures and comments from a woman over 50, someone like us, who we could feature by showing her results and feelings.

But a facial is just a facial right? The treatment that you get at a spa is much different than one you would get in a Doctor’s office. The “medical facial” has become increasingly popular to treat fine lines, wrinkles, rosacea and other problems that both women and men face.

The Peer Group Center for Plastic Surgery in Florham Park, NJ gives you the scoop on the real difference between a spa facial and a “medical facial” and which one is best for you:

Doctor’s Office	Spa
What you get: Doctor office treatments are physician exclusive treatments that are performed under a physician’s supervision and include prescription strength treatments and products. Doctor offices perform skin care treatments. Physician-Exclusive Peels include Micropeels, Micropeel Plus and Microdermabraision. These treatments address find lines, brown spots, age spots, acne, skin imperfections and photo-aged skin, stimulating cellular renewal. In addition to assisting with the correction of skin concerns, they also help preserve healthy skin and aid the prevention of future skin damage and aging.	What you get: If you’re looking for a relaxing facial treatment then a spa is the right place for you. While at a spa, cosmetologists will treat you with hydrating facials, anti-aging facials and acne facials, using luxurious lotions and aromatherapy products. But you will not get a physician to come and speak to you about your skin concerns and what prescription-strength products can help. Nor will you get an attentive Doctor who is able to spot trouble signs (like a questionable birthmark or beginning signs of rosacea).
Pros: · Performed under physician supervision · Variety of facial services available · Physician-strength products target skin care issues. · Exclusive physician-only treatments available Cons: · May not be as “relaxing” as a spa treatment.	Pros: · Relaxing, aromatherapy treatment available · Variety of facial services available Cons: · Is not performed under physician supervision

Terri N. added, “ … medical facials has taken years off my skin. I am able to talk with the doctor after my treatments and monitor my skin’s imperfections up to the minute which allows me to be able to reverse sign of damage almost immediately. I wish I knew about medical facial when I was 20… I would have been coming all along!”

Thanks to Plastic Surgeon Dr. Francisco G. Colon, M.D., F.A.C.S. (Board Certified) of The Peer Group Center for Plastic Surgery

for providing this information.

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Menopausal Quotes and Jokes of the Day–February 2010 Edition

[ 0 ] February 23, 2010

Look at those cows and remember that the greatest scientists in the world have never discovered how to make grass into milk.

Inventor Michael Pupin

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.”

–George Washington,
1st U.S. president

Money will buy a fine dog, but only
kindness will make him wag his tail.

If you don’t have a sense of humor, you probably don’t have any sense at all.

The nicest thing about the future is that it always starts tomorrow.

Seat belts are not as confining
as wheelchairs.

Why is it that at class reunions you
feel younger than everyone else looks?

There are worse things than getting a call for a wrong
number at 4 AM. Like this: It could be a right number.

I’ve reached the age where the happy hour is a nap.

Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.”

–Abraham Lincoln,
16th U.S. president

Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”

–Princess Diana

“Moderation. Small helpings. Sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health.” – Julia Child

Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise.”

–George Washington,
1st U.S. president

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Women 45 and Over: JFK has ‘best profile for Online Dating’

[ 0 ] February 9, 2010

As Presidents’ Day Nears, JFK Tops Clinton and Obama

For ‘Best Profile for Online Dating,’

According to SeniorPeopleMeet.com’s DatingData Poll

Single Senior Women Twice As Likely as Male Counterparts to Name Obama;

Sadly, Washington, Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt Don’t Make the Grade

If American presidents were to try online dating, which one would get the most interest from potential dating partners? Apparently, there’s just no competing with Camelot, especially among single seniors who know a thing or two about history.

In advance of the upcoming Presidents’ Day, SeniorPeopleMeet.com, the leading online dating site for single seniors, polled its members and asked: “Which American president would have the best profile for online dating?”

John F. Kennedy was named the president who would have the most appeal for online daters, according to the latest DatingData poll from SeniorPeopleMeet.com. A majority — 40 percent — of single seniors chose Kennedy, followed by Bill Clinton, with Barack Obama running a pretty distant third. Bringing up the rear were Teddy Roosevelt, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Members were asked:

“Which American president would have the best profile for online dating?

40 percent — John Kennedy
28 percent — Bill Clinton
11 percent — Barack Obama
9 percent — Teddy Roosevelt
6 percent — George Washington
6 percent — Abraham Lincoln

SeniorPeopleMeet.com, the leading online dating site for senior singles, and its parent company, People Media, Inc. (www.peoplemedia.com), the No. 1 provider of targeted online dating communities, monitor the status of single Americans through an ongoing DatingData poll series. Each month, the DatingData poll poses a timely question on many of the company’s targeted relationship sites, capturing the sentiments and opinions of a broad cross-section of the single population in America today