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Monday, February 28, 2011

Did you know that family member and/or bed partner are the first to notice the signs of sleep apnea?

Did you know that Sleep apnea  is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep?

Did you know that breath pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes?

Did you know that breath pauses often occur 5 to 30 times or more an hour?

Did you know that typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound?


Did you know that Sleep apnea usually is a chronic (ongoing) condition that disrupts your sleep?


Did you know that sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleepiness?

Did you know that Sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed?

Did you know that most people who have sleep apnea don't know they have it because it only occurs during sleep?

Did you know that family member and/or bed partner are the first to  notice the signs of sleep apnea?

Did you know that the most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea? 

Did you know that Obstructive sleep apnea is more common in people who are overweight, but it can affect anyone?


Did you know that when you try to breathe, any air that squeezes past the blockage can cause loud snoring?

Did you know that Central sleep apnea is a disorder that happens if the area of your brain that controls your breathing doesn't send the correct signals to your breathing muscles?As a result, you'll make no effort to breathe for brief periods.


Did you know that untreated sleep apnea can:
Did you know that lifestyle changes, mouthpieces, surgery, and/or breathing devices can successfully treat sleep apnea in many people?




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Sunday, February 27, 2011

Did you know that (SPFW) is a fashion event in Latin America?

Did you know that The São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW) is a fashion event, held at Ibirapuera Park, in São Paulo? 
Did you know that SPFW began in 1996, when the event was known as Morumbi Fashion Brazil?

Did you know it won the current name in January 2001?

Did you know that SPFW event is the most important fashion show in Latin America?

Did you know that Besides structuring the whole textile industry of the country, the event has been marked by campaigns for hunger, for the prevention of cancer and Aids, recycling of waste, education and more recently celebrated the centenary of Japanese diaspora to Brazil (Spring Collection/2008)?

Did you know that in 1995 that the Morumbi Fashion shook the world of Brazilian fashion?

Did you know that many designers names such  as Ricardo Almeida, Reinaldo Lourenço, Ronaldo Fraga. Years before, international brands such as Chanel and Versace first appeared in Brazil due to the opening of imports of the Collor government? 

Did you know that SPFW event happens twice a year, one in January, featuring the fall collection, and June with spring collection, with its all-famous Brazilian lines of beachwear such as Amir Slama's Rosa Cha?

Did you know that in the first ten years, the investments grew from 600 thousand reais to more than five million in 2006?

Did you know that some famous designers that show collections in SPFW are Tufi Duek, Alexandre Herchcovitch and Amir Slama?




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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Did you know what a tramp stamp is?


Did you know that a lower back tattoo is a body decoration, sometimes intended to emphasize sexual attractiveness?

Did you know that rumors about women having these tatoos being more promiscuous than those without is not always true?

Did you know that this style of tattoos became popular in the late 1990s?

Did you know that these tattoos in the lower back are sometimes derided as suggestive of promiscuity and often referred to as "tramp stamps"?[1][2]

Did you know that  these tattoos are primarily seen on women, although a small but increasing number of men have them as well?


Did you know that in 2009 the Barbie doll got into the tattoo craze as well and on her lower back she has a Tramp Stamp?














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Friday, February 25, 2011

Did you know what is Parry-Romberg syndrome?




Did you know what is Parry-Romberg syndrome? It is a"Slow progressive deterioration of the skin and soft tissues of the face" This accelerated aging and decay can lead to an asymmetrical-looking face, often giving the eye and tissue on the left side a sunken or deflated appearance.




Did you know what causes Parry-Romberg syndromeSo far, the cause remains unknown, the disorder afflicts roughly one in a million children.  according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

Did you know when does it start in a child's life? Children can begin showing signs of Parry-Romberg syndrome between the ages of 5 and 15.

 Did you know how to treat it? As with Christine Honeycutt, some children opt for reconstructive surgery to replace the damaged tissue using muscle and bone grafts.





















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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Did you know what a Umami Burger is?


Did you know what a Umami Burger is or where it is located at? Umami Burger is a Japanese-flavored burger chain, that is expanding with a new twist in southern California’s. 
Did you know that the umami flavor is the so-called “fifth taste” beyond sweet, sour, bitter, and salty, often referred to as savoriness or “meaty” flavor?
 Did you know that the Umamicatessen, is due to open  four or five restaurants that sell food with an umami flavor in Los Angeles?
Did you know the ingredients of the best-selling Unami Burger, includes a grilled shitake mushrooms, parmesan cheese, carmelized onions, and roasted tomatoes, all umami toppings aimed at enhancing the flavor of the beef ground in-house?

Did you know that the Umami Burger Started in early 2009 by Los Angeles-based restaurateur and self-taught chef Adam Fleischman?  Umami Burger has created a buzz.
Did you know that GQ Magazine named it the burger of the year 2010 of December?
Did you know that the original outlet made $18 million in its first year? Mr. Fleischman told Restaurant News. The second one, expected to make $2.5 to $3 million in its first year, is nearly four times the size of the original.
Did you know that those burgers don’t come cheap, they range from the $9 Port & Stilton burger to the $11 Truffle burger?




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Did you know what are the Top 5 burgers chains?



5. McDonald's

America's biggest fast-food chain, which reached its 70th anniversary this summer, has the nation's fifth-best burger. 
The Big Mac is number 5...









4. Burger King

 The Burger King's chain also beat out arch-rival McDonald's Big Mac by coming in number 4 with the Whopper.










3. Wendy's

The old-fashioned single or double of Wendy's came in strong and won e number 3 spot.s






2. In-N-Out Burger

Now I am not familiar with this Burger chain but  Californians (and now Arizonans and Nevadans) swear by.The Double-Double, made from fresh ingredients in restaurants with no freezers or microwaves. Help the In-N-Out Burger make number 2. 








1. Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Five Guys, the metro Washington, D.C., start-up that has expanded to more than 600 locations in 40 states and Canada, is America's No. 1 fast-food burger, according to the Zagat survey. Its well-done patties have gained legions of fans, sometimes very prominent ones. 





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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Did you know Soulja Boy became the youngest artist to write produce and perform a no 1 hit?

Did you know that DeAndre "Soulja Boy" Way - was the 18. highest earner for 2010 he made $6M?

Did you know that the 20-year-old rocketed to fame in 2007 after the release of "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," originally self-published on the Internet?


Did you know that Crank that spent seven weeks atop Billboard's Hot 100 charts; just shy of his 17th birthday?


Did you know that Way became youngest artist to write, perform and produce a No. 1 song in nearly 20 years?



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Did you Know

Did you know that the average human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons? These remarkable cells form intricate networks, allowing us to think, feel, and experience the world around us. Each neuron communicates with others through electrical impulses, creating a symphony of thoughts, memories, and emotions. So next time you ponder life’s mysteries, remember that your brain is orchestrating a cosmic dance of neurons!