Wednesday, April 16, 2008

I love this ....


We love the beach and we love to play in the rain as well but mothers don't like the kids carry with them the sand and mud. That is why this portable deck where you can check at http://www.hugajug.com/ answers what mothers hate most after the kids enjoyed bathing and playing.


With the portable deck, sand, gravel, dirt, mud, asphalt and slimy surfaces are no longer a problem using the elevated portable deck. It keeps you elevated and off undesirable surfaces. This is very practical.

Lazuli Spa ... the newest in town

At the Marco Polo Hotel Davao is the latest addition of its facilities where the public is provided with the taste of royalty. Lazuli Spa was named after one of the most fascinating stones in existence, the Lapis Lazuli. The deep blue color was often associated with royalty and deity. Believed to have healing powers and to preserve youth. The Lazuli Spa is part of hotel's multi-million project in renovating its fourth level now officially called as The Deck.

The fourth level is where you could also find the Polo Bistro Pool Lounge, Sarangani Function Room, the Fitness Center, and one of the most upscale spas in the Philippines.

At the spa, the guest has over 28 spa treatments to choose from. It has five exclusive treatment rooms, four single rooms and one double room for couples or friends - all equipped with mood settings. Aside from adjustable lighting, rooms also have individual portable media players where the guest can select his or her favorite type of music. Personal Ipods can also be installed with the state-of-the-art sound system. Other than those mentioned are private steam facility, ray showers and additional fixitures for hair spa treatments. There is also a foot massage room where it has five cutom-made reclining king-size counches very apt for relaxing plus an added spectacular view of the Zen garden and the pool.

We have this in Davao at The Marco Polo Hotel ... check this out when you're here !

Tote bag




This is the kind of case i want for my laptop because you can carry them all. Visit http://www.caselogic.com/ and get more designs.

My umbrella




The nature of my work requires a lot of field work and with me all the time is my two fold and sleek black umbrella that I could just slip into my bag. With the excruciating heat of the sun I could not stand walking without a shield to protect me from sun exposure. Experts advise that people avoid sun exposure from 10 am to 3 pm as the heat is so intense where one could get sunburn. The experts also said that aging comes fast through direct sun exposure. Who would like to grow old the soonest where many especially women prefer to look younger than their actual age. I also carry it to protect me from the rain. My umbrella has been my long partner.



But this kind of umbrella that i checked on the net is kinda different because it can detect when you should bring it. The Ambient Umbrella (check this at http://www.ambientdevices.com/) lets you know when rain or snow is in the forecast by illuminating its handle. The light patterns intutively indicate rain, drizzle, snow, or thunderstorms. Smart kid.


Tuesday, April 8, 2008

You need a sunblock

Skin protection is a must especially during summer with so many outdoor activities.

Dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Neil Oropesa said people must protect their skin by using sun block and most of all avoid too much exposure without any skin protection.

Aging comes fast when the skin is exposed to the sun directly and when you
compare Filipinos to foreigners that love sun bathing they (Filipinos) appear younger because they see to it that they have something to cover their body especially their faces when under the sun.

"This is good for us Filipinos because we become conscious of protecting our skin and the consciousness today is now for both male and female," he said.

Oropesa who operates 25 centers all the over the country said they saw the trend that Filipinos are now conscious of maintaining and protecting their skin.

But he said next to food and other basic needs more people set aside money at the least for facial and spa.

"We notice this trend especially the younger once and I think with a good skin it could enhance their personality and self confidence," he said.

Oropesa meanwhile said that people had a notion that derma is expensive and he admitted that during his exposure to dermatology clinics in Manila and even in the US he noticed that most of the clients are the A and B as he was wondering where the C and D market go.

Based on interviews he said they found out that these sectors in the Philippines that have skin problems goes to the beauty salon and most of them do not have proper training on how to handle these cases.

Knowing this he vowed that he will put up a dermatology clinic that will offer services at affordable pay so those in the lower sector could avail of this type of services.

He however advised people to visit immediately a dermatologist once they notice a problem of their skin.

"Just a small pimple is enough sign that you visit a dermatologist," he said.

He said when the case is simple it will not incur much money on its treatment, what will make the cost high is when the skin after not being treated by an expert that would result to secondary diseases and that would be difficult to treat. It will also be costly because it would need a much-higher treatment, Oropesa said.