Can You Read This?

Cna yuo raed tihs?

Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.

i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!

Coke

I don't know if these are facts or just a hoax. Well, maybe we can try doing some of them just to prove them right or wrong. LoL.

#1. In many states the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

#2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days.

#3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.

#4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds
Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

#5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble
away the corrosion.

#6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

#7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix
with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.

#8... To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke into the load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your
windshield.



FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

#1. the active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid.
It will dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric
acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major
contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.

#2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup! (the concentrate) the
commercial trucks must use a hazardous Material place
cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.

#3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean
engines of the trucks for about 20 years!

Now the question is, would you like a glass of water?

or Coke?

Melissa Fever

I'm just wondering why my officemates go gaga over Melissa shoes. To think, they're just some jelly, rubbery shoes. I can't help but think- Why? Maybe these are just another Havaianas in the making which became a household name to alot of people.

I decided to surf the net and found a Melissa site and FAQs too:





What makes MELISSA so special?
There’s so much to say...
• The designs are… Fun! Cute! Unique!
• Take a whiff of MELISSA, and you’ll notice the candy-licious smell!
• Very comfortable! Patented MELFLEX materialmolds to the shape of your feet! • MELISSAs are RECYCLABLE! Save Mother Earth!
• Collaborations respected designers! Such asJudy Blame (Part of Louis Vuitton Design Team),Alexandre Herchcovitch (was part of 2001Paris Fashion Week, 2004-2007 New YorkFashion Week)

All these things bring truth to our belief that: “Melissa is not just a shoe, it’s the ultimate fashion accessory!”


1. What is MELFLEXTM?
For years now, the biggest challenge has been to develop a material which could be easily molded to the foot, providing superior comfort in relation to other products currently on the market. This formula was developed in MELISSA’s laboratories.
The result is a composition called MELFLEXTM. This material has characteristics which provide improved elasticity, impermeability and resistance. Its formula contains products which are hypoallergenic and 100% safe to your health. It is odorless, neutral and natural. MELFLEXTM maintains its special properties even after being recycled. MELISSA searches for innovation in a variety of fields, including those which are not related to footwear production, in order to boost the performance of MELFLEXTM.

2.Where does MELISSA come from?
MELISSAs are made exclusively by Grendene, the parent company of MELISSA. Grendene has 12 factories and over 20,000 employees, which allows it to manufacture a whopping 176 million pairs of shoes a year!
In the Philippines, Istila Companhia is the exclusive distributor of MELISSA.

3.Where can I buy MELISSAs?
MELISSA is an international brand, and is available in many of the trendiest fashion boutiques in the world.
In the Philippines, we at Istila Companhia apply a rigorous selection process to determine the most suitable establishments to carry the brand. Please click on the “Where to Buy” link for a complete list of authorized retailers in the country. We are currently in the process of expanding our distribution coverage to more establishments both within Metro Manila and in the provinces.
It is important that you purchase your pair of MELISSAs only at authorized establishments to ensure that you receive the genuine article.Can I purchase Melissa directly From the Distributor?Istila Companhia, the exclusive distributor of Melissa in the Philippines, does not sell direct to customers at this time. However, we may help you find your pair by informing you about what are available in stores and by referring you to an outlet.

4. Can I buy MELISSAs over the Internet?
At the moment, MELISSAs are not available for purchase over the Internet. No company or individual has been authorized to sell MELISSAs in the Philippines through the Internet.

5. Are all styles of MELISSAs available at any authorized retailer?
The styles that an establishment carries vary from one authorized retailer to another. What is available in one store will not necessarily be available in another store. What is the typical cost of a pair of MELISSAs?For our current collection, the prices of MELISSAs ranges from P2,495 to P4,395, depending on the design. We practice uniform pricing across all our authorized retailers. MELISSAs sold at significantly lower prices by unauthorized retailers may possibly be fake or defective.


©2007 Istila Companhia. Site by Paul Hidalgo

10 Secrets About Men

Esquire magazine has female celebrities telling us "10 Things Men Don't Know About Women." Here's my take on what they and their sisters don't know about men.

1. You don't want to be judged for your looks; we don't want to be judged for our wallets. Unless we're ugly and have lots of money. Then it's OK.

2. You're not the only person who likes to be called "sexy."

3. Saying "I love you" is a major step in a man's life. That's why we wait for you to take that step first.

4. We are not being cheap when we make $35,000 a year and can't afford to pay every single date. We are merely being practical.

5. A guy who spends too much time in the gym is making up for something else that's lacking. Unfortunately, you can't figure out what it is until it's too late.

6. Don't get mad at us because we don't remember what you were wearing on our first date, or the angle of the light during our first kiss. We were probably drunk.

7. You're good in bed if you make us feel like stallions.

8. Jealousy isn't a sign that you love us more, it's a sign that you trust us less.

9. Hanging up on us is a surefire way to make sure we go to bed mad.

10. We're sorry. Whatever it is, we're sorry.

Amazing Face: Natural Beauty Products

This one's nice... Let's make this world a little Greener.

One place to start living a little greener (today!) is with the products you use daily, so we've compiled a few of our favorite natural products. Some you probably already know, others may be new to you. Some are as organic as possible; others use as few chemicals as they can; others focus on recyclable packaging. Whether your concern is toxic chemicals in your body or in the earth, we think you'll find something here for you.


Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm
If you only choose one product with which to go green, it should probably be the one you put on your lips. (Just sayin'.) Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm is our fave. It was the first Burt's Bees product to hit the market, and there's a reason it remains their most popular item. Available in a bright yellow tin (recyclable!) or classic tube (50% post-industrial recycled plastic), the packaging is hard to resist, as is the fresh tingle (dare we say sting?)your lips will feel after it's applied. And while your Dr. Pepper Bonne Bell Lip Smacker may have tasted good, we doubt it was 95.29% natural. Is it just us or do our lips look plumper? Angelina, eat your heart out.



Jason Deodorant, Apricot
As beauty-product newbies in our teen years, we started out wearing Lady Speed Stick in Lavender. (Purple was our favorite color.) But as grown-ups, we decided to switch to a natural product, and after a few bad starts we found one we loved. It may say it on the packaging, but Jason's Deodorant in Apricot really does offer long-lasting protection and an especially gentle formula, without alcohol or aluminum chlorohydrate. It's not for everyone, but we haven't missed our old antiperspirant. As for those around us, they haven't said anything about missing the smell of Teen Spirit...

Juice Beauty SPF 30 Sheer Moisturizer

If you're spending all that money on Jamba Juices with Vita Boosts for your insides, how can you still be using harsh chemicals and ingredients on the outside? Juice Beauty's skincare products are up to 95% certified organic, and are available in Sephora stores nationwide. We like their chemical-free SPF 30 Sheer Moisturizer for all skin types -- light for those sweaty summer days, it contains certified organic white grape and pomegranate juices. Yum. Be sure to reapply before popping out for your afternoon Strawberry Whirl. (And in case you're wondering, Juice Beauty has nothing to do with those "Juicy" tracksuits favored by J. Lo.)

Aveda Hand Relief

We've tried every hand lotion known to womankind to combat dry, chapped winter skin without finding anything that was quite right -- some dry out more than they moisturize, some are too greasy, some feel like they're gone after only one application -- until this. Aveda's Hand Relief cream leaves weather-beaten hands smooth, and it's light enough for the spring and summer months.

CARGO PlantLove Botanical Lipstick

CARGO's new lipstick line, available exclusively at Sephora, is encased in a tube made out of corn -- that's right -- and the whole deal comes in a paper package made out of flowers, with real flower seeds included. Yeah, it's gimmicky, but who says saving the environment can't be fun? After using up the tube, run the paper under some water, and plant wherever wild flowers are needed. Not only does CARGO donate two dollars from each lipstick sale to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, but five shades were "designed" by your (or someone else's) favorite celebrities: Evangeline Lilly, Lindsay Lohan, Maria Menounos, Mariska Hargitay and Sarah Chalke.

M.A.C. Nail Lacquer in Steamy

At the first sign of spring, we're all about letting our puppies out to breathe. Until, that is, we spy our winter feet... and toenails. Yes, the summer pedicure has become an essential. Everyone is doing it -- you can barely walk out the door with open-toed shoes without a pretty pedi anymore. M.A.C's Nail Lacquer to the rescue. It's free of the nasty chemicals found in the polish at your local nail salon. So bring it with you and give it to your nail technician -- or, better yet, do your pedi yourself at home. Unlike a manicure, the toes are easy to do one your own, and down there it's all about experimenting with color you might not be able to pull off on your fingers. M.A.C's Steamy is just the ticket -- a hot pink for long summer nights.

Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Face Serum

It's hard not to trust Dr. Weil. With his white beard and kind eyes, he's like a cross between Santa Claus and that nice high school science teacher. And we tried to do everything Dr. Weil told us in 8 Weeks to Optimum Health, really. Now he's teamed up with Origins, home of the "Peace of Mind" gumball, to offer a line of products billed as a totally integrative approach to skin care. His Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Face Serum has become a fast favorite, as it utilizes mushrooms, ginger, turmeric and other natural ingredients to defend skin against the elements. And your pretty face definitely deserves defending.

Dr. Hauschka Mascara

If the eye is the window to the soul, we might want to be careful about what kind of window dressing we use. Mascara can often cause havoc for the optically-challenged contact lens wearers among us. Paging Dr. Hauschka! Available in black, brown, and blue, Dr. Hauschka's natural mascara is opthalmologically tested and formulated for sensitive eyes. The Dr. Hauschka line, available at Sephora, is committed to bringing holistic skin care -- and compassion -- to the masses. So you can start by showing your eyes a little tender loving care.

Tom's of Maine Natural Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste

It wasn't until we started using Tom's of Maine that we realized our old toothpaste, though recommended by three out of four dentists, was full of sugar. As Tom predicts in his packaging, once you switch to Tom's natural flavors, including Peppermint, Spearmint, and Wintermint (oddly, Fennel has been discontinued), you will find it hard to go back to the cloying saccharin taste of other brands. Plus, we appreciate the personal note from Tom and Kate, the owners, on the tube. They are real people; they really live in Maine. And our dental hygienist is still happy, which is all that truly matters.

Kiehl's Vital Sun Protection Lotion SPF 30

Kiehl's is a New York-based company that produces small batches of high-quality products, using little or no preservatives. Plus, they love to give away free samples! Stop in and try out this sun block if you can. With minimal chemical ingredients, it still protects for up to 80 minutes in the water. Even better, it's non-greasy, so it won't affect your volleyball game. Or your sandwich.

Frownies

Botox isn't exactly part of a green beauty regimen. And we're happy to just say no, for all sorts of reasons. But we're eager to try this fun product, which is apparently a secret that has been passed by word of mouth since 1889. But with a name like Frownies (rhymes with Brownies) the secret had to come out sooner or later. Apparently all the old Hollywood stars used them to get ready for their close-ups. To get ready for yours, just moisten the "frownie" and place between the eyes and on the forehead for a minimum of three hours a day to reduce lines. Voila: Nicole Kidman! Results are guaranteed within thirty days or less. Yes, we'll say it: it's enough to turn that frown upside down.

Water
Wherever you go this summer, be sure to bring some H20 with you. It's the best way to achieve healthy, beautiful skin. And if you're engaging in heated rounds of badminton or croquet, be sure to drink more than you think you need. Pretend you're at your own private spa and add some fresh lemon (known for its detoxifying properties) or cucumber slices to your glass, pitcher or water bottle.