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Make Your Own Moisturizer With Vegetables By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter Strong sun rays during a cheerful summer vacation will leave a little more than just a smile on your face ― the newly tanned skin could turn extremely dry. In the worst case scenarios, layers of skin will fall off, leaving marks on the body and face for an extended period. Experts say that the ultraviolet rays affect the skin, damaging the dermal layer. They advise people to apply moisturizers abundantly after tanning. Lee Geum-hee, a beauty shop manager in Seoul and author of skincare books, says it is a simple process to refresh skin. She recommends using grapes, tomatoes, bananas or lettuce over conventionally used cucumbers and potatoes. "Lettuce contains lots of vitamin A, vitamin B, iron, calcium as well as essential amino acids that calm your skin,"she said. It softens the skin's tone, which is usually toughened and darkened due to repeated sun exposure. Peptine in tomatoes brightens your skin, she added, while grapes have lots of vitamins and minerals that help "revitalize" your skin. The sugar, protein, fat and vitamins of bananas keep your skin moist and clear, she said. Following Lee's instructions, healthy hand-made mask packs can be created with these easy recipes. Lettuce toner: Blend 60 grams of lettuce and 30 milliliters of stilled water with a mixer. Filter the liquid twice: first with a piece of gauze, then with a coffee filter. Apply to the face as often as needed and keep stored in a refrigerator. Tomato mask pack: Blend one tomato, setting aside two spoonfuls for later use. Add flour to the mixture. Apply the mix onto a clean face and cover with a piece of gauze. Place the remaining two spoonfuls of blended tomato juice on top of the gauze. Leave the mask on for about 30-50 minutes, and then carefully remove the gauze. Use a warm towel to wipe off any excess, then a cold towel for a refreshing finish. Grape Pack: Take 10 grapes, one large spoonful of yogurt and blend them in a mixer. For dry skin, add flour or grain powder. For oily skin, add oatmeal powder. Wash your face and then apply the mixture to your face abundantly. Cover with a piece of gauze and leave the mask on for 40 minutes. Wipe off the mask with a warm towel, then a cool one. Banana shower gel: Take one banana, 40 grams of seaweed, two spoonfuls of a grain powder and 200 milliliters of milk. Dampen the seaweed in water for at least one hour and wash it until all the salt is removed. Blend the ingredients in a mixer. Apply it to the body and leave it for at least 10 minutes washing it off. bjs@koreatimes.co.kr -- But wouldn't you rather just eat the fruits and vegetables? :D

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wisdon in comic strips

Thanks to philippine star sunday comics, i get my weekly dose of funny and witty colored comic strips some of which have become my favorites throughout the years. I'm particulary fond of single-frame comics like the far side

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and the lockhorns (a hilarious, sarcastic comic relief about a bickering aging couple, Leroy and Loretta, whom i dearly, sorely miss)

source: appreciateleroy.blogspot.com

and strips with kids as the central character like Marvin, Dennis the Menace , and of course, Calvin and Hobbes. I remember one particular Calvin episode about two months ago that struck me as funny, dark and very insightful all at the same time. It simply showed the wisecracking little kid having some difficulty sleeping and in exasperation, he blurted, "I think nighttime is dark so you can imagine your fears with less distraction". That's good ol' Calvin for you. He's just a tiny impish lil tyke but he derives really thought-provoking insights out of the most mundane things in his young like, in a very innocent yet witty and full-of-wisdom fashion only kids are capable of. I used to cut out strips that I really dig and collect them, but as with other habits that demand some amount of time, I don't get to do it anymore these days. Hmm, maybe I should again. I wish I have a scanner so I can post my own Calvin and Hobbes collection online, like this one I'm posting below, but 'til then, I will content myself with getting my daily and weekly fix through the trusty broadsheets and maybe, one day, my own copy of the must-have The Complete Calvin and Hobbes book. :D

from: http://www.nivmedia.com/calvin/classicstrips.php

Classic Calvin & Hobbes Strips The strips that are featured in this section are the ones that I found the most hilarious when I first read Calvin and Hobbes. Most, if not all of them come from the first book in the Calvin and Hobbes series. Please note that the copyright of these comic strips remains with Universal Press Syndicate.

The first Calvin strip ever - a classic if there ever was one! It's interesting observing how Bill Watterson's drawing style changed over the years. I feel Hobbes comes across much more as a cuddly teddy (tiger?) bear than in later strips when he is leaner and meaner (in a good way).

"Taste it. Your'll love it" - something my mum always said. Bill Watterson had a way of articulating what kids unconsciously thought in every situation which is no doubt what contributed to the immense popularity of the comic.

I'm a very much a night person and when people say I should get up earlier (what's wrong with getting up at noon on the weekend?!?), I can't help but think of this strip.

Flamethrower - classic :)

The first three panels are almost a direct transcript of conversations that took place at the dinner table when I was a kid. Now if only I had the initiative to do the actions in the last panel ...

I can't explain why - but this strip cracks me up.

I think another reason Calvin and Hobbes has been so successful is that it neatly captures the feelings that people have even when they get older. After all, who hasn't wanted to do this after someone heaped scorn on your latest brilliant idea.

I always wished I could be the smart arse that Calvin is.

Oops - the definition of 'sheepish'.

I was on a conference call at work when one of the participants had to leave to stop his daughter doing exactly this on their coffee table - "Sarah - put the hammer down ... NO SARAH! DON'T HIT THE TABLE!!!" I emailed him this strip the next day :)

one of the best cosplays i've seen


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urban transportation specialist - cab driver
adverse weather visibility device - windshield wiper
renaturalize - hunt
sea-air interface climactic disturbance - wave
judgemental lapse - crime
maximum incapacitation - death penalty
physical pressure - torture
nutritional avoidance therapy - diet
induce adverse reaction - harm
theraputic misadventure - medical malpractice
natural amenity unit - outhouse
organoleptic analysis - smell
intuitively counter-productive - stupid
data transport system - briefcase
implement a lean concept of syncronous organizational structures - fire someone
human kinetics - physical education
fee for quality - tuition
producer cooperative - cartel
suboptimal - failed
uncontained engine failure - explosion
variance - mistake
personal manual database - calendar
weed - censor
creative alturism - love
grief therapist - undertaker

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(potical correctness gone crazy)

The Christmas Party Memo
Political Correctness comes through

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FROM: Pauline Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: 4 November 2007
RE: Christmas Party

I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23rd, starting at noon in the private function room at the Grill House. There will be a cash bar and plenty of drinks!
We'll have a small band playing traditional carols. Please feel free to sing along. And don't be surprised if the CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus! A Christmas tree will be lit at 1:00 PM.
Exchange of gifts among employees can be done at that time. However, no gift should be over $10.00 to make the giving of gifts easy for everyone's pocketbook.
This gathering is only for employees! The CEO will make a special announcement at the party.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Pauline

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FROM: Pauline Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: 5 November 2007
RE: Holiday Party

In no way was yesterday's memo intended to exclude our Jewish employees. We recognize that Chanukah is an important holiday, which often coincides with Christmas, although unfortunately not this year. However, from now on we're calling it our "Holiday Party."
The same policy applies to any other employees who are not Christians. There will be no Christmas tree or Christmas carols sung. We will have other types of music for your enjoyment. Happy now?
Happy Holidays to you and your family,
Pauline

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FROM: Pauline Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: 6 November 2007
RE: Holiday Party

Regarding the note I received from a member of Alcoholics Anonymous requesting a non-drinking table, you didn't sign your name. I'm happy to accommodate this request, but if I put a sign on a table that reads, "AA Only," you wouldn't be anonymous anymore!
How am I supposed to handle this? Somebody?
Forget about the gift exchange, no gift exchange allowed now since the union officials feel that $10.00 is too much money and management believes $10.00 is a little cheap. NO GIFT EXCHANGE WILL BE ALLOWED.
Pauline

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FROM: Pauline Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: 7 November 2007
RE: Holiday Party

What a diverse group we are! I had no idea that December 20th begins the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which forbids eating and drinking during daylight hours. There goes the party! Seriously, we can appreciate how a luncheon at this time of year does not accommodate our Muslim employees' beliefs.
Perhaps the Grill House can hold off on serving your meal until the end of the party - or else package everything up for you to take home in a little foil doggy bag. Will that work?
Meanwhile, I've arranged for members of Weight Watchers to sit farthest from the dessert buffet and pregnant women will get the table closest to the toilets. Gays are allowed to sit with each other. Lesbians do not have to sit with gay men, each will have their own table. Yes, there will be flower arrangements for the gay men's table too.
To the person asking permission to cross dress - no cross dressing allowed.
We will have booster seats for short people. Low fat food will be available for those on a diet. We cannot control the salt used in the food. We suggest those people with high blood pressure taste the food first. There will be fresh fruits as dessert for diabetics. The restaurant cannot supply "no sugar" desserts.
Sorry! Did I miss anything?
Pauline

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FROM: Pauline Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: 8 November 2007
RE: The ****** Holiday Party

Vegetarian jerks: I've had it with you people! We're going to keep this party at the Grill House whether you like it or not, so you can sit quietly at the table furthest from the "grill of death," as you so quaintly put it. You'll get your f****** salad bar, including organic tomatoes, but you know tomatoes have feelings too, they scream when you slice them. I've heard them scream. I'm hearing them scream right NOW!
I hope you all have a rotten holiday and then drink, drive and die.
Pauline, the Bitch from HELL!

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FROM: John Bishop, Acting Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: 9 November 2007
RE: Pauline and the Holiday Party

I'm sure I speak for all of us in wishing Pauline Lewis a speedy recovery and I'll continue to forward your cards to her. In the meantime, the management has decided to cancel our holiday party and instead, give everyone the afternoon of the 23rd December off with full pay.
Have a SUCCESSFUL day!
John