Did you know that Pimples grow when these follicles get blocked, resulting in an accumulation of oil under the skin?

Did you know that Acne, medically known as Acne Vulgaris, is a skin disease that involves the oil glands at the base of hair follicles?

Did you know that acne commonly occurs during puberty when the sebaceous (oil) glands come to life - the glands are stimulated by male hormones produced by the adrenal glands of both males and females?

Did you know that Acne is not dangerous, but can leave skin scars?

Did you know that human skin has pores (tiny holes) which connect to oil glands located under the skin?

Did you know that these glands are connected to the pores via follicles - small canals which produce Sebum, an oily liquid?

Did you know that the sebum carries dead skin cells through the follicles to the surface of the skin and a small hair grows through the follicle out of the skin?

Did you know that Pimples grow when these follicles get blocked, resulting in an accumulation of oil under the skin?

Did you know that the word acne comes from the word acme meaning "the highest point", which comes from the Greek akme meaning "point" or "spot" - it was originally mispelt, with an 'n' rather than an 'm' in 1835?

Did you know that in humans, pimples tend to appear on the face, back, chest, shoulders and neck?

Did you know that these are various types of pimples

• Whiteheads - remain under the skin and are very small.


• Blackheads - clearly visible, they are black and appear on the surface of the skin. Remember that a blackhead is not caused by dirt. Scrubbing your face vigorously when you see blackheads will not help.


• Papules - visible on the surface of the skin. They are small bumps, usually pink.


• Pustules - clearly visible on the surface of the skin. They are red at their base and have pus at the top.


• Nobules - clearly visible on the surface of the skin. They are large, solid pimples. They are painful and are embedded deep in the skin.


• Cysts - clearly visible on the surface of the skin. They are painful, and are filled with pus. Cysts can easily cause scars.

Did you know that Dermatologists (skin specialists) say that approximately three-quarters of 11 to 30 year-olds will get acne at some time?

Did you know that acne can affect people of all races and all ages but it most commonly affects adolescents and young adults, although there are people in their fifties who still get acne?







Did you know that the majority of people who get acne will develop mild acne, this can usually be treated with OTC (over-the-counter) medications?

Did you know that OTC medications can be bought at a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription?

Did you know that most acne OTC products may contain the following active ingredients?

• Resorcinol - helps break down blackheads and whiteheads. It is a crystalline phenol and comes from various resins. Resorcinol is also used for treating dandruff, eczema and psoriasis.


• Benzoyl Peroxide - kills bacteria and slows down your glands' production of oil. Benzoyl peroxide is a white crystalline peroxide used in bleaching (flour or oils or fats) and as a catalyst for free radical reactions. It works as a peeling agent, accelerating skin turnover and clearing pores, which in turn reduces the bacterial count in the affected area.


• Salicylic Acid - helps break down blackheads and whiteheads, also reduces shedding of cells which line the follicles of the oil glands, effective in treating inflammation and swelling. Salicylic acid is a white crystalline substance which is also used as a fungicide, or in making aspirin or dyes or perfumes. It causes the epidermis to shed skin more easily, prevents pores from becoming blocked while at the same time allowing room for new cells to grow. It is commonly added to shampoos used for treating dandruff.


• Sulfur - helps break down blackheads and whiteheads. Sulfur, in its native form, is a yellow crystalline solid. Sulfur has been used for centuries for treating acne, psoriasis and eczema. Scientists are not sure how sulfur works to help skin diseases. We do know that elemental sulfur does oxidize slowly to sulfurous acid which is a mild reducing and antibacterial agent.


• Retin-A - helps unplug blocked pores. Retin-A contains Tretinoin, an acid from of vitamin A, also known as all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA). Tretinoin is also used for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia. Retin-A has been used widely to combat aging of the skin, it also acts as a chemical peel.


• Azelaic Acid - strengthens cells that line the follicles, stops oil eruptions, reduces bacteria growth. It is a saturated dicarboxylic acid found naturally in wheat, rye, and barley. Azelaic acid also mops up free radicals, which reduces inflammation. It is useful for patients with darker skin who have dark patches on their face (melasma), or whose acne spots leave persistent brown marks.

Did you know that if you have is more severe you should consider seeing a dermatologist - a skin specialist?

 Did you know that a specialist may prescribe a treatment that contains some of the active ingredients mentioned above, such as benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid, as well as adabalene?







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Did you know that when a transexual physical alters his or her body it is call sex reassignment therapy?

Did you know that a

Transsexual is a person whose assigned sex at birth conflicts with their psychological gender?
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Did you know that a(SRS) is a sex reassignment surgery?

Did you know that  transsexual men and women (referred to as a trans man or trans woman respectively) typically desire to establish a permanent gender role as a member of the gender with which they identify, often pursuing medical interventions as part of the process?

Did you know that when a transexual physical alters his or her body it is call sex reassignment

therapy?

Did you know that the entire process of sex reassignment therapy is often referred to as transition, and usually takes several years?








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Did you know that Coca-Cola is not the most powerful brand in the world this year of 2013?

Did you know that Coca-Cola is not the most powerful brand in the world this year of 2013?

1. Apple

Reuters

Brand value: $98.3 Billion
Last year's rank: 2
Change in value: Up 28%
After a massive 129% leap in value in last year's rankings, Apple didn't have far to go to take over the number one spot. Here's how Interbrand put it:
"Every so often, a company changes our lives, not just with its products, but also with its ethos. This is why, following Coca-Cola’s 13-year run at the top of Best Global Brands, Interbrand has a new #1—Apple. Few brands have enabled so many people to do so much so easily, which is why Apple has legions of adoring fans, as evidenced by the record-breaking launch of the iPhone 5c/5s. For revolutionizing the way we work, play, and communicate—and for mastering the ability to surprise and delight—Apple has set a high bar for aesthetics, simplicity, and ease of use that all other tech brands are now expected to match, and that Apple itself is expected to continually exceed."

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/these-are-the-20-most-valuable-brands-in-the-world-2013-9?op=1#ixzz2izD8hmFT

2. Google

Time

Brand value: $93.3 Billion
Last year's rank: 4
Change in value: Up 34%
Google leapfrogged IBM and Coca-Cola in this year's rankings with its work on space-age innovations like Google Glass and the self-driving car. The company tightened its stranglehold on the web search market and has made itself ubiquitous to even the least tech-savvy of consumers.
Though there remains some confusion between different Google brands like YouTube and Android, its extraordinary innovation should keep it near the top of this list for the foreseeable future.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/these-are-the-20-most-valuable-brands-in-the-world-2013-9?op=1#ixzz2izD1oZ8l

3. Coca-Cola

Brand value: $79.2 Billion
Last year's rank: 1
Change in value: Up 2%
The world's most recognizable brand took a tumble from the No. 1 spot it had held for 13 straight years. This isn't so say the soft drink brand did anything wrong. In 2013, Coke was named the Creative Marketer of the Year at the advertising industry's most important awards show for its fresh takes on interactive marketing like the the stunt video it made prior to 007 Skyfall's release.
But despite its best efforts, Coca-Cola couldn't keep up with the two rapidly growing tech companies that surpassed it.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/these-are-the-20-most-valuable-brands-in-the-world-2013-9?op=1#ixzz2izCvcAus

4. IBM

IBM

Brand value: $78.8 Billion
Last year's rank: 3
Change in value: Up 4%
Big Blue continues to innovate, filing the more patents than any other company for the 20th consecutive year. The company is expanding its outreach to developing countries opening 144 offices in such regions in 2012. The companies revenues, however, continue to be an issue.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/these-are-the-20-most-valuable-brands-in-the-world-2013-9?op=1#ixzz2izCPAhnI

5. Microsoft

Reuters

Brand value: $59.5 Billion
Last year's rank: 5
Change in value: Up 3%
Microsoft has streamlined its many products under its "One Microsoft" restructuring to maintain a consistent approach across product lines. Whomever follows Steve Ballmer as CEO will be charged with steering the company's shift from the software business to the hardware business.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/these-are-the-20-most-valuable-brands-in-the-world-2013-9?op=1#ixzz2izCFzcC1

6. GE

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Brand value: $46.9 Billion
Last year's rank: 6
Change in value: Up 7%
GE has positioned itself as a leader in the expansion of "Big Data" by investing $1.5 billion to connect its machines to enterprise software and the internet. It's "Brilliant Machines" campaign has been a winner as the company continues its slow and steady growth.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/these-are-the-20-most-valuable-brands-in-the-world-2013-9?op=1#ixzz2izCAWzWR

7. McDonald's

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Brand value: $42 Billion
Last year's rank: 7
Change in value: Up 5%
McDonald's worked hard to strengthen its brand after its first global sales decline in nine years. The Golden Arches has adapted well to consumers' desire for more nutritious options by rolling out menu items like the Egg White Delight and Premium Chicken Wraps.
Its commitment to opening more of its nicer McCafe locations has helped make it more accessible.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/these-are-the-20-most-valuable-brands-in-the-world-2013-9?op=1#ixzz2izC37xZM

8. Samsung

Verizon / Facebook

Brand value: $39.6 Billion
Last year's rank: 9
Change in value: Up 20%
Samsung continues to make strides toward challenging Apple's primacy as the coolest brand in smartphones, targeting millennials with celebrity endorsers like Jay Z and LeBron James. The company has gained ground by stressing the interconnectivity of its products and how that interconnectivity improves the lives of its customers.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/these-are-the-20-most-valuable-brands-in-the-world-2013-9?op=1#ixzz2izBu9BZA

Glassdoor

Brand value: $37.2 Billion
Last year's rank: 8
Change in value: Down 5%
With tablets and smartphones becoming increasingly prominent, Intel's challenge will be figuring out how to make "Intel inside" as relevant to consumers as it was during the PC era. The company's new leadership team is already reorganizing important business groups and researching new types of

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/these-are-the-20-most-valuable-brands-in-the-world-2013-9?op=1#ixzz2izBlzxQ9

Jalopnik

Brand value: $35.3 Billion
Last year's rank: 10
Change in value: Up 17%
Toyota was able to rebound from challenges in 2010 and 2011 by focusing itself on great design and the joy of adventure. The brand is boosted by the cool factor of the Prius line while the affordable and sturdy Camry drives sales.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/these-are-the-20-most-valuable-brands-in-the-world-2013-9?op=1#ixzz2izBfDf00

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Did you know that some loss of smell occurs with aging?

Did you know that you can loose your sense of smell from nasal congestion or a blockage of the nose?

Did you know that it isn't serious, but it can sometimes be a sign of a nervous system (neurological) condition?

Did you know that a temporary loss of the sense of smell is common with colds and nasal allergies, such as hay fever (allergic rhinitis)?

Did you know that if you lost your sense of smell it may occur after a viral illness?

Did you know that some loss of smell occurs with aging. In most cases, there is no obvious cause, and there
is no treatment?







Did you know that these disorders that may cause a loss of the sense of smell?

• Alzheimer's dementia
• Disorders of the endocrine system
• Head trauma
• Nervous disorders
• Nutritional disorders
• Tumors of the head or brain

Did you know that many medications may change or decrease the ability to detect odors?
 
Did you know that the sense of smell also enhances your ability to taste?







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Did you know that Yamaha is the 3rd largest selling brand of motorcycles in the world?

Did you know the largest selling brand of motorcycles in the world?
 

1. Honda

 2. Yamaha

 3. Suzuki
  4. Kawasaki
 5. Harley Davidson

For the fifth straight year, Harley-Davidson was the number one seller of new street motorcycles (all engine sizes) in the United States - See more at: http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/04/24/harley-davidson-number-one-usa-seller-of-new-street-motorcycles-to-young-adults-18-34-women-african-americans-and-hispanics-caucasians-over-35/#sthash.iELV7Xgy.dpuf

Harley-Davidson Number One USA Seller Of New street Motorcycles To Young Adults 18-34, Women, African-Americans And Hispanics, Caucasians Over 35. - See more at: http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/04/24/harley-davidson-number-one-usa-seller-of-new-street-motorcycles-to-young-adults-18-34-women-african-americans-and-hispanics-caucasians-over-35/#sthash.iELV7Xgy.dpuf

For the fifth straight year, Harley-Davidson was the number one seller of new street motorcycles (all engine sizes) in the United States - See more at: http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/04/24/harley-davidson-number-one-usa-seller-of-new-street-motorcycles-to-young-adults-18-34-women-african-americans-and-hispanics-caucasians-over-35/#sthash.iELV7Xgy.dpuf

Did you know that the Harley-Davidson is the Number One USA Seller Of New street Motorcycles To Young Adults 18-34?









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Did you know that Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst (R) called for President Obama to be impeached during a Tea Party event,

Did you know that Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst (R) called for President Obama to be impeached during

David Dewhurst is on right

a Tea Party event, according to the Texas Tribune?

Presidents Andrew Johnson

 

Did you know that Presidents Andrew Johnson

Presidents Bill Clinton

and Bill Clinton were impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives, but acquitted by the Senate?

Presidents  Richard Nixon

Did you know that Richard Nixon resigned before he could be impeached?

Did you know that the right to impeach public officials is secured by the U.S. Constitution in Article I, Sections 2 and 3, which discuss the procedure, and in Article II, Section 4, which indicates the grounds for impeachment: "the President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors?"

Did you know that removing an official from office requires two steps: (1) a formal accusation, or impeachment, by the House of Representatives, and (2) a trial and conviction by the Senate?

Did you know that an impeachment requires a majority vote of the House?

Senate

Did you know that an impeachment conviction is more
difficult, requiring a two-thirds vote by the Senate?

Did you know that The vice president presides over the Senate proceedings in the case of all officials except the president, whose trial is presided over by the chief justice of the Supreme Court?

 This is because the vice president can hardly be considered a disinterested party—if his or her boss is forced out of office he or she is next in line for the top job!

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Did you know that Pharrell Williams married his sweetheart Helen Lasichanh?

Did you know that Pharrell Williams married his sweetheart Helen Lasichanh on Saturday October 12, 2013 a yacht named "Never Say Never."?


Did you know that Lasichanh, is also the mother of the couple's son Rocket, 4, and Pharrell were seen posing for wedding photos aboard?

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