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| Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 | | 2:01 pm |
Sorry + Cellulite I was away for a long weekend so it will take me a few days to catch up. No one is being purposely ignored!!! While I'm doing that, a new question for my beloved advisory board: Cellulite Treatments
I mean what the hell is going on round here. I thought this whole skin problem and the ways to control or destroy it have been done for. Now, when I'm finally delving into this problematics more thoroughly - it's a freaking shambles. Some resources say diet can be solution, others say 'no way'. Massages, body wraps, use of electricity - I'm finding diametrically opposite beliefs. Endermologie is a valid treatment that is proved to be effective. Few clicks later it's merely a temporary solution. There are also some new hypes like acoustic waves and lasers; very expensive and with no actual and documented proof that it works. I thought all those creams and lotions were useless, but now I'm actually considering them; e.g. RevitaShape and Murad. There is even a disagreement on what cellulite actually is! I lost most of my yesterday looking through the internet for the right thing for me. And, as you can see, I got severely disheartened by the contradictory and unconfirmed pieces of information. Therefore, if any of you knows something about how to combat this skin menace, please, give me a word or two. Current Mood:  aggravated | | Friday, April 25th, 2008 | | 9:27 am |
| | Thursday, April 24th, 2008 | | 1:38 pm |
| | Saturday, April 19th, 2008 | | 10:41 pm |
I got my birthday present! My family, as a whole, combined their funds and bought me the gift I requested - a Wok. We just went to look for it this morning, in the fourth store we hit the jackpot. It's from 'Silit', 'Silargan' line, and as far as I can tell it's a high-tech version of the traditional wok. I'm very pleased. We really needed something like that in our kitchen. Especially now that quality preparation of vegetables is a big point for me. The price was..... disgustingly high, over half my month's salary. But since four of them were contributing to it, it was manageable. Glad that my birthday was so conveniently soon, I'd have probably had some problems dishing out that much just for a pan! Tomorrow we are going to our 'cottage' (I can't think of the more descriptive word). Usually just my parents go, but I really need some distance from the computers and city-life in general. It's supposed to be a nice, sunny day and we hope to harvest some plants and try out some recipes. Pleasant weekend to the rest of you! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wok http://www.silit.com/ Current Mood:  giddy | | Friday, April 18th, 2008 | | 11:10 am |
Why not? - > My E-numbers This is my personal list of food additives. If one source said one of them was bad and had arguments, I went with it.
Current Mood:  accomplished | | 9:55 am |
Meme, taken from cindy_73 I put up the data for the story I'd really like to read, but have yet to figure out what the results mean...... (And if the story seems familiar to the TFs fans, yes there is one like it, and I love it, but my 'fantasy story' has a bit more details....) Current Mood:  confused | | Thursday, April 10th, 2008 | | 9:38 am |
Old, but amusing (grabbed from FF.net profiles) Current Mood:  calm | | Monday, April 7th, 2008 | | 1:55 pm |
Star Trek recommendation Yeah, a blast from the past. I honestly have no idea if any one of you has had some experience with it as a fandom. The subject never came up. However, I'll assume you all know the Roddenberry's creation. If not, please share what you think of your visit to our messed up planet. In any case, I recently got a chance to download and watch the whole The Original Series. I'm in the process now, and I already stumbled upon an episode I never watched before. I don't know your feelings about TOS, but I appreciate it highly. Again, back to the point. The actual recommendation. Since I need only one episode of anything to start searching for fanfiction, I remembered (and am now reading) the stories of one universe that completely coloured my perception of Star Trek Universe. Made it into something far deeper then the TV screen ever showed. The author's name is Istannor and although, af far as I know, he/she hasn't been active in the fandom for years - the universe created remains unparalleled. In my honest and humble opinion. On this page you can found musings of the famous trio - Kirk, Spock and McCoy. Through out the episodes, and in form of the logs, you can see how their relationships and world developed. There also more stories in what author considers his/her canon and a parallel universe. They are all well worth reading. If I'll ever have the time later on to create my personal list of the best fanfiction authors of all fandoms and of all times - this author will be in the top five. And as someone who has 15 years experience in dozens of fandoms, plus gigabytes worth of stories stored on the hard drive, I do not say something like that lightly. Current Mood: grateful | | Saturday, April 5th, 2008 | | 10:21 pm |
.........In other news Bush has left the country (my own). Luckily, his visit didn't impact me and my schedule in the slightest. Others weren't so fortunate, but no major problems caused by security measures that I know of. We haven't had USA presidents here since Nixon........ Current Mood:  apathetic | | Friday, March 28th, 2008 | | 1:01 pm |
Stargate MeMe Taken from leesa_perrie. Who took it from someone else Current Mood: weird | | 10:54 am |
Books, Books, Book, Books, Booooooks....... I have been remiss, to not post about an important issue to me.
Books published by Baen.
Remiss!!! (Thanks for the kick in the behind thehibiscus.)
There is a number of my favourite authors that are published by Baen, but that's not the reason I'm so fond of them. It's the Free Books and E-Books available long before the first print. Chapter Samples for all books, Interviews, advance Schedule of publication....
http://www.baen.com/
I was reading one of Lois McMaster Bujold books in 'Vorkosigan Series'. For some reason I went to check something up on the publisher site, and a new world opened up to me.
However, the greatest thing was the discovery of a new author - David Weber. Here I'll recommend two of his series which have free books available on Baen. These are the first:
SF - 'Honor Harrington Series'
http://www.webscription.net/p-304-on-basilisk-station.aspx
It's a story of one amazing woman whose exceptionallity is balanced, and brought in the realm of realism, by her humanity. If you know and love Miles Vorkosigan, you'll adore Honor. And vice-versa. If, for some reason, you don't read this genre, it's time to give it another try.
Fantasy - 'War God Series'
http://www.webscription.net/p-297-oath-of-swords.aspx
Frankly, I read this series first. On accident mostly. I was doing something I warmly and strongly recommend you do too - browsing through available books in the Library, reading summaries and a chapter or two. For reasons I truly haven't been able to figure out, the first few paragraph of this book seduced me utterly. (I was later hesitant to even start reading HH, thinking it couldn't possible be this good - but I did, eventually. There was no chance it could be anything but equally good - you'll understand if you ever read both series and think about them for a few minutes.)
Bahzell Bahnakson is truly an unlikely hero; but just like courage is not the absence of fear, so do true heroes never look for heroic deeds.
Browse through the Free Library. There are many good stories waiting for you there.
If you haven't, give a chance to these series, they are well worth it.
As for the Bujold's 'Vorkosigan Saga', you did read that, right? *raises an eyebrow*
Current Mood: hopeful | | Saturday, March 22nd, 2008 | | 8:54 pm |
Those little things..... Yesterday Pulled the strike through. Learned that I can live without LJ. However, I miss the talk with all you girls. Went to the Bahá'í celebration of the New Year with my mom. Enjoyed it. Today Spent the day with shopping (in the rain), cleaning the house and myself. Bought the new DVD recorder and the rest of the Easter presents. I think everyone will be pleased. Bought supplies for my new vegetarian diet. Didn't spent as much money as I feared. Watched the Transformer movie. Was exactly what I expected. ( I still don't get why they gave them such ugly mugs, but that's not what surprised me. Jazz's death - I can not believe they made the whole scene last two seconds. I actually missed it; took my brain some time to rewind and realize what it saw.) Finished a day long fasting (the moon diet) few hours ago. Was easy, comfortable. Turned on the computer for the first time today just an hour ago. Off to wash my hair and then to bed. I'm rather sleepy..... Happy Easter folks! Current Mood: groggy | | Thursday, March 20th, 2008 | | 12:34 pm |
Loved the 'If the world ended tomorrow, what would be your last thought?' question!! XD Current Mood: content | | Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 | | 7:03 pm |
Arthur C. Clarke - An Eulogy Sir Clarke, Thank you very much.
Your books were the ones that introduced me to the world of Science Fiction. That world brought me much joy, interesting experiences, new thoughts and perspectives, friends. You have my heartfelt gratitude for those gifts.
The novel I love the most is Childhood's End. Your third law I'll always remember.
It was an honour. Rest in peace. | | Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 | | 11:33 am |
LiveJournal Content Strike, Friday, March 21, midnight to midnight GMT.
No posts. No comments. No content. Current Mood: crazy | | 11:05 am |
STRIKE Well (why do I keep starting sentences like that?) probably most of you know that LJ has been fucking around with us recently. I saw the list of previous bad decisions so this is nothing new, however things just seem to pile up on one another. Personally I do not wish to relocate, I've just gotten comfy here, but if you are considering a change: A very useful post by mercurychaos on what exactly LJ command is doing to us and VERY useful tips how to save your journal, transfer it, migrate and so on. On the more positive note, as I glimpsed from the beckyzoole, people are doing something besides leaving. The one-day content strike for this Friday, March 21, from midnight GMT to midnight GMT. For 24 hours, we will not post or comment to LJ. Not in our own journals, not in communities. Not publicly, privately, or under friends-lock. Through the posts on her site you can found all about it. I invite you all to post the notice on your LJs and participate. I certainly will. Current Mood:  hungry | | Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 | | 5:20 pm |
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Current Mood: irritated | | 9:09 am |
I'm on a meme track. I blame you all!
You Are a Werewolf
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You're unpredictable, moody, and downright freaky.
You seem sweet and harmless, until you snap. Then you're a total monster.
Very few people can predict if you're going to be Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde.
But for you, all your transformations seem perfectly natural.
Your greatest power: Your ability to tap into nature
Your greatest weakness: Lack of self control
You play well with: Vampires
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Current Mood: bitchy | | Friday, March 7th, 2008 | | 7:24 pm |
SGA recommendation Hmmm, somehow when it comes to SGA I keep recommending crossovers. Which is still funny to me because I really wasn't fond of them until very recently and I do not seek them actively. The story is called and is written by a talent called losyark. Fandom: Hercules/Xena/“Across Time” & Stargate: Atlantis (Up to 3x16 - "The Game")
Rating: PG+13 for language and gore and being mean to people.
Warnings: Delightful crack. Some Rodney Whump.
A few words is necessary. Although there is a prequel to this story (“Across Time”) I did not read it since it's a Mary Sue story. An interesting approach to it, but really not my cup of tea. In my opinion, the story is perfectly readable without it. Knowledge of Hercules and Xena Universe will help you, but it's still not a prerequisite. I got to the fourth chapter before I realized why a name seemed familiar; the recognition didn't change a thing. In other words, if you are an SGA fan and fond of humour and crack, this is definitely the story for you. Summary (my own): A couple of Gods take a vacation in Pegasus galaxy. There's no accounting for taste, but that's not the main problem here.
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