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Monday, July 13, 2009

Scotiabank Caribana Feel De Vibe Contest!

Enter to win a dream Caribbean vacation, courtesy of Sunquest Vacations, to one of the luxurious SuperClubs Breezes® Resorts in sunny Jamaica, Bahamas, Curacao, Panama or Cuba. You'll also be able to capture moments of your vacation and share them with friends, using your new BlackBerry® smartphone!

You can also win a Mirvish Prize Package that includes two tickets to the North American Premier of "The Harder They Come," one night's hotel stay at the Sheraton® or Westin Harbour Castle and dinner for two at Jack Astor's at Dundas Square.Complete the following contest form and submit your entry for a chance to win these great prizes. Once your entry is successfully submitted, you can refer your friends for even more chances to win. Just enter and Feel De Vibe.

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Dr. Regina Benjamin: Nominee for Surgeon General

"The President announced his nominee for the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Regina Benjamin, today at the White House. Dr. Benjamin has an extensive and distinguished career in medicine. She is the Founder and CEO of the Bayou La Batre Rural Health Clinic in Alabama, which aims to provide primary care to people of any age regardless of their financial situation.

She previously served as Chair of the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, and as the Associate Dean for Rural Health at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Additionally, she was chosen as President of the Medical Association of Alabama in 2002, becoming the first African-American woman to be president of a state medical society. She was also the first African-American woman and physician under 40 to be elected to the American Medical Association Board of Trustees. She received the Nelson Mandela Award for Health and Human Rights in 1998, among other honors."continue reading here

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Sweet Dreams, Beyonce

This song has grown on me over the weekend.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

As the largest outdoor art exhibiion in Canada, the TOAE offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Approximately 500 artists participate and over 100,000 visitors attend the exhibition every year. Side by side, established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students sell their work directly to the public and make lasting connections with art dealers and collectors. We welcome applications from artists working in a wide range of traditional and experimental art forms.

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Friday, July 10, 2009

Naomi Campbell for Italian Vogue

Love it.

Photographed by Mario Sorrenti for Italian Vogue’s July issue.

Chanel Kennebrew of JunkPrints

Chanel Kennebrew Pictured above

Click here to read her biography

My favs pictured above from her online store

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Barack Obama tells Africa to stop blaming colonialism for problems

Ahead of a visit to Ghana at the weekend, he said: "Ultimately, I'm a big believer that Africans are responsible for Africa.

"I think part of what's hampered advancement in Africa is that for many years we've made excuses about corruption or poor governance, that this was somehow the consequence of neo-colonialism, or the West has been oppressive, or racism – I'm not a big – I'm not a believer in excuses."

Continue reading full article here

Afro Fest 2009 - Toronto

Music Africa presents Toronto’s 21st AFRO FEST, a celebration of African music and culture. FREE on Saturday July 11th and Sunday July 12th; at Queen’s Park from noon to 10:30 pm. Afrofest is a multi-focus event of song, dance, theatre, food, a marketplace, and activities for youth and children. Featuring traditional and contemporary styles of music by top international touring acts and dozens of African performing groups from across Canada. The festival has grown every year. In 2009, three different outdoor stages will come to life with music and dance.

Carol’s Daughter Back Room Hand and Foot Spa

Carol's Daughter has opened a back room hand and foot spa last week in Harlem.

Services below:

LOVE YOUR HANDS
Lemon, Lavender, Chamomile, Ginger
After shaping your nails to perfection, we’ll refresh your cuticles and skin with our Award-winning LEMON GINGER MINT MANICURE IN A JAR. Finished off with the lacquer of your choice, this basic maintenance manicure will keep you perfectly polished from week to week!
MANICURE—$18.00

LOVE YOUR FEET
Rosemary, Sage, Lemon, Milk
We’ll exfoliate, refresh and massage your precious feet with this rejuvenating service, featuring our ROSEMARY AND SAGE HERBAL FOOT SOAK and custom-blended Peppermint Polishing Scrub. Topped off with the lacquer of your choice, this sole-ful treat is the maintenance pedicure of your dreams!
PEDICURE—$28.00 | LOVE YOUR HANDS & FEET MANICURE and PEDICURE—$42.00

COOKIES & CREAM EXPERIENCE
Almond, Sugar, Shea Butter, Cream
Sure to please, this “cookie” starts off with a moisturizing Cookies & Cream Soak, in which hands and feet are bathed in Shea Butter, Sugar and Salts mixed with Cream. You’ll then be pampered with our hugely popular ALMOND COOKIE SEA SALT SCRUB, followed by a soothing ALMOND COOKIE SHEA SOUFFLÉ massage. This treat will leave your skin hydrated, radiant and smelling delicious!
MANICURE—$22.00 | PEDICURE—$36.00 | MANICURE and PEDICURE—$48.00

CUCUMBER & LAVENDER EXPERIENCE
Fresh Cucumber, Lavender, Chamomile, Sea Salt
Take a mini-vacation with this relaxing and rejuvenating treatment. Soothe and soften cuticles with Cucumber, Lavender and Chamomile and imagine a pristine sandy beach as we exfoliate your hands and feet to reveal healthy and supple skin. Slip further into relaxation mode with a nourishing OCEAN SHEA SOUFFLÉ massage. You’ll be ready to conquer anything after returning from this getaway!
MANICURE—$22.00 | PEDICURE—$36.00 | MANICURE and PEDICURE—$48.00

ROSE PETAL RITUAL
Rose Petals, Milk, Coconut, Peppermint, Tapioca
The scent of Rose will lift your senses, while gentle Tapioca nourishes your cuticles. Then, your hands will be massaged with our moisture-rich LEMON AND ROSE HAND CREAM and your feet will be pampered with our ROSE PETAL PEDICURE SOAK, followed by a custom-blended Rose and Coconut Skin-Polishing Massage. This well-deserved indulgence will keep your hands and feet very happy!
MANICURE—$22.00 | PEDICURE—$36.00 | MANICURE and PEDICURE–$48.00

PEARLS ARE A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND
Lemon, Violet, Vanilla, Sugar, Tapioca
Experience an array of natural ingredients through this treatment of lavish layering. Indulge in a Lemon Finger Bath coupled with a Violet-infused Tapioca Foot Bath. Then enjoy a polishing scrub of Sugar, Salt, Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil and Vanilla, topped off with a finishing massage of PEARLS CRÈME. This custom-blended service comes straight from Lisa’s kitchen!
MANICURE and PEDICURE—$75.00

JUST LIKE MOMMY MANICURE
Lemon, Gummy Bears, Tapioca (For Children 12 and Under)
Show her the ropes with an all-natural manicure made with little girls in mind! First her hands will be soaked in a hydrating, candy-coated finger bath, then nails are shaped to perfection and topped with our moisturizing LEMON AND JOJOBA CUTICLE OIL. Finished off with a gentle massage of LEMON AND ROSE HAND CREAM and a delicate application of lacquer, this indulgence is destined to leave a lifelong impression!
MANICURE—$9.00

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Want to be a Pantene Model?

If you use Pantene and have healthy, gorgeous hair to prove it, you could be the next shining star of Pantene in a national ad!If you use Pantene and have healthy, gorgeous hair to prove it, you could be the next shining star of Pantene in a national ad!

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