Rain Forest Adventures

Rain Forest Adventures

Borneo

Getting wet is a whole lot more fun when you’re on vacation. And the opportunity to see monkeys, elephants, sloths and bears makes the trip even more spectacular. Here are 12 rain-forest experiences you shouldn’t miss.
The Malaysian rain forest is home to a variety of miniature versions of animals found elsewhere on the planet: deer no bigger than a toy poodle, pocket-size owls and pygmy elephants. On the other end of the spectrum is the proboscis monkey, with the biggest nose in the primate kingdom, and the Rafflesia plant, whose 3-foot-long flowers are by some measures the world’s largest. See all of this and more with a stay at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge, a 31-chalet camp on the banks of Sabah’s Danum River.

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Urban Adventures

Urban Adventures: Hang Gliding in Los Angeles

Why not add a little adrenaline rush to your next big metropolitan vacation? Here are 13 sporting adventures to enjoy inside the city limits.
For a bird's-eye view of the Southern California coast, head to Dockweiler State Beach and jump off the bluff on your very own hang glider. You’ll soar above a broad beach fronting the Pacific Ocean, but not so high that you’ll get in the way of planes taking off and landing at nearby LAX. Windsports Soaring Center provides all the gear and instruction you’ll need.

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Famous July birthdays

Famous July birthdays

Famous July birthdays. A legendary rapper, Olympic figure skater, Heisman Trophy winner and English author are just some of the famous folks with July birthdays. Scroll through to discover who else will celebrate a birthday this month. Find out which of your favorite stars are celebrating birthdays this week.

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Celebrity June 2011 Quotes

Celebrity June 2011 quotes. It was a month of thrilling victories, agonizing defeats, lost legends, shocking admissions and career-ending mistakes. See what other big events made headlines in June and what was said about them.

Rep. Anthony Weiner
"I make this apology to my neighbors and my constituents, but I make it particularly to my wife, Huma."
The New York congressman first denied, then admitted to sending lewd photos to several women he met online.

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Bulls Do Not Forgive

Bulls Do Not Forgive
The Spanish bullfighter seriously injured Conchi Rios in the thigh for his first bull in a bullfight in Rieumes, Francia.

 The Spanish, 20, who was fighting for the first time outside their country, received a "serious injury" in the thigh after the entrance of the bull on the plaza, said club president instead of taurine, Yves Samyn.
"It was gored in the thigh and was suspended from the horn over 5 or 6 meters," he said, suggesting that the wound, muscle, could be important because "the horn should move inside."

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National Chocolate Eclair Day June 22

 National Chocolate Eclair Day June 22

 Stupid Guy Thing Day
Please don't blame the messenger. The folks at Wellcat, a rich source of off-beat holidays has declared June 22 as Stupid Guy Thing Day.
"Women are always talking about [it], so here's a day to commemorate it," according to Wellcat. Apparently aren't aware of a guy's ability to celebrate his own stupid moves.
These stupid guy things are even celebrated in pop culture. It may have started with Bill and Ted or Wayne and Garth, with the bar being lowered even further by "Jackass" (the TV show and movies) and even "Destroy Build Destroy."
The Wellcat folks encourage women to make a list of "stupid guy things" and pass it on. Just don't post the list on Facebook where you could offend your boyfriend, husband, father, brother or male boss.
V-Mail Delivery Anniversary
You've got v-mail! Not voice mail, not virtual mail, but victory mail. On June 22, 1942, the first v-mail was sent from New York. Letters were written on special paper and then censored and reproduced onto microfilm, for overseas delivery.
"V-mail microfilm are made on a continuous enlarger at the Pentagon building, Washington, D.C. V-mail is available to and from the armed forces stationed outside the United States. It is only 1/65th the weight of ordinary mail and saves ninety-eight percent of the cargo space required for ordinary letters. 1,600 letters can be placed on a roll of film little larger than a pack of cigarettes," according to the Library of Congress.
National Chocolate Eclair Day
The eclair is a decadent pastry like no other. Cream puffs have a similar pastry, but a lighter filling. The eclair is a choux pastry, which creates a hollow center when baked. The interior is filled with a vanilla pudding-like substance and a thick layer of chocolate coats the top of the top.
Like the cupcake, the mini eclair has been making the rounds as a popular finger food dessert. Good luck finding one on a plate at a party if you passed them by the first time. If you're feeling ambitious, tempt your taste buds with these non-traditional homemade chocolate eclairs. 
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Cameron Diaz Popcorn

With Cameron Diaz on his show to promote "Bad Teacher" on Monday night, Dave took the opportunity to ask about the much talked about moment when cameras caught the movie star feeding Alex Rodriguez a handful of popcorn during last February's Super Bowl. A playful Diaz, who earlier said it was OK to call the New York Yankees star her boyfriend ("I do," she said), obliged Letterman with an "exclusive" telling of the moment and then took part in a funny bit when the comedian pulled out an oversized tub of popcorn and handed it over with implied instructions. Great stuff.

"We were watching the game and I was eating and I was getting down to the last couple of pieces of popcorn and all of a sudden I see a hand coming in… and I'm like… [at this point she pantomimes pulling away a tub of popcorn]. Anybody who knows me doesn't put their hand in my food, especially when it's close to my mouth. And I said, 'What are you? It's mine.' And then I went, 'I love you too much, I'm going to give it to you, you deserve it." And it was the only piece of popcorn that I even put near his face and they happened to have the camera on right when I did it.

"Ten minutes later, we're blowing up on our Blackberries ... We started laughing so hard, 'We're like, are you kidding me?' But let me tell you something. We had more fun with that."

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan pregnant

(AFP) – Former Miss World turned actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is pregnant, her father-in-law and veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has revealed.

"NEWS NEWS NEWS !! I AM GOING TO BECOME A GRANDFATHER .. AISHWARYA EXPECTING .. SO HAPPY AND THRILLED !!!," Bachchan wrote on his Twitter page late Tuesday.
Aishwarya Rai, 37, married Bachchan's actor son Abhishek, 35, in April 2007. The child will be their first and comes after weeks of speculation in Indian gossip columns about the actress' fluctuating weight.
Bachchan senior later said on the micro-blogging site that he was "overwhelmed" with the response to the news from followers and had received 2,843 tweets of congratulation in just half an hour.
Writing on his blog bigb.bigadda.com, he said: "There is joy and happiness around us."
There was no immediate indication when the baby was due.
The Bachchans -- Amitabh, his actress wife Jaya, Aishwarya and Abhishek -- are Bollywood's "first family" and have a fanatical following in India and around the world. His daughter, Shweta Nanda, has two children.
The family patriarch said he was particularly pleased with the news because "now cometh the progeny of my son that shall bear the surname Bachchan - the first in this generation...".
The family boycotted the annual Filmfare magazine awards in 2010 after a tabloid newspaper in Mumbai wrote that Rai could not have children, prompting a legal notice to be sent demanding a retraction and an apology.
Rai, who took the Miss World crown in 1994, made her debut in Hindi-language Bollywood in the late 1990s and has gone on to star in more than 40 Indian films.
Most recently she was in the blockbuster South Indian film "Endhiran" (Robot) alongside Tamil-language superstar Rajinikanth, which broke box office records in India.
She appeared as a jewel thief in Steve Martin's "The Pink Panther 2". Her other English-language films include "Bend It Like Beckham" director Gurinder Chadha's "Bride and Prejudice" in 2004 and "The Last Legion" in 2007.
She was recently seen at the Cannes film festival promoting her upcoming film "Heroine", which was due to begin shooting this year.
The chief executive of UTV Motion Pictures, Ronnie Screwvala, said at the time that Rai had star power.
"She is the brand ambassador for India and for Indian cinema when it comes to the French Riviera."
Rai also has a number of lucrative modelling contracts, including for French cosmetics firm L'Oreal.
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Jon huntsman

Former Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman will formally announce his bid for the presidency next week at Liberty State Park in New Jersey, with the Statue of Liberty as the backdrop, a Republican source told CNN on Tuesday.

Huntsman was Utah's governor from 2005-2009 before President Barack Obama -- the man Huntsman will be vying to unseat -- appointed him to the top diplomatic post in Beijing. That service, as well as his break with GOP orthodoxy on issues like climate change and civil unions are likely to be fodder for his rivals in the Republican primaries.
He has scrambled to assemble a campaign since returning to the United States at the end of April, making appearances in the early primary states of New Hampshire and South Carolina in May. He has reportedly decided he would skip the Iowa caucuses, the first GOP presidential contest, because of his opposition to ethanol and farm subsidies -- two issues dear to Hawkeye State voters.
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Celebrities Charity Work

Celebrities Charity Work

 

Celebrities That Do Charity Work. While there are many celebrities that contribute to various charitable organizations and foundations, there are 10celebrities that do charity work on a whole different level—celebrities that give their time and money in hopes of creating a better, safer, healthier world for all.

1. Angelina Jolie. Angelina Jolie has made a name for herself on the big screen, but some of her best work occurs off-screen, where she lends support to charities, foundations and causes around the world. Jolie is the Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR. She also offers her help to UNICEF, the ONE Campaign, Doctors Without Borders, Kids in Need of Defense and the Afghanistan Relief Organization. In addition, Jolie co-founded the Jolie-Pitt foundation with longtime boyfriend, Brad Pitt.
   
   
2. Brad Pitt. Brad Pitt, much like his famous other half, Angelina Jolie, is involved in many different charities. His charity work includes Global Action for Children, Global Green, Human Rights Watch, Live 8, the ONE Campaign and the aforementioned Jolie-Pitt Foundation
   
   
3. Bono. Not only is Bono the lead singer of the world-famous Irish band U2, he’s also very involved with charity work, most of which centers around fighting poverty and hunger. Bono’s charitable supports include the ONE Campaign, Amnesty International, (RED) and UNICEF
   
   
4. Oprah Winfrey. Talkshow host Oprah Winfrey founded Oprah’s Angel Network to promote helping others, but her most notable work to date has to be the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa, which aims to help low-income girls receive an education.
   
   
5. George Clooney. Clooney, who’s known as one of the world’s most eligible bachelors, is more than that. Clooney is known for his charity work, which includes the founding of Not On Our Watch, which he co-founded with fellow celebrities Brad Pitt, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon and Jerry Weintraub, to aid in the battle against genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
   
   
6. Matt Damon. Damon is another one of the celebrities who do charity work. Not only was he was one of the minds behind the founding of Not On Our Watch, but over the years, Damon’s also been involved with other charities, as well, including Celebs for Kids, DATA, the ONE Campaign, the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of America and the Yéle Haiti Foundation. Damon also founded the Running the Sahara expedition charity called H20 Africa.
   
   
7. Ben Affleck. In addition to co-founding Not On Our Watch, Affleck also co-founded the “Small Change Campaign” with television talkshow host and "American Idol" judge Ellen DeGeneres. In addition, Affleck has also contributed his time to Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the Jimmy Fund and UNHCR’s Gimme Shelter Campaign. Affleck also offered his help to the political arena, encouraging his fellow Americans to vote.
   
   
8. Ellen DeGeneres. DeGeneres is not only a talkshow host and judge on "American Idol," but she’s also actively involved in many charities, events and foundations, including the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, the “Small Change Campaign,” the charitable event Idol Gives Back, and the ONE Campaign. In addition, DeGeneres also supports charities and causes that support animals, including The Humane Society, the American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign and the Society for Animal Protective Services.
   
   
9. Scarlett Johansson. Scarlett Johansson is one of Hollywood’s most famous and talented young actresses, but there’s more to this beauty than just good looks. She also contributes her time to many different charities and causes. Her name is attached to such charities, as (RED), Oxfam, USA Harvest, Make Poverty History, Not On Our Watch and World AIDS Day.
   
   
10. Justin Timberlake. Justin Timberlake began performing at a very young age. His love for music led him to lend his time to several different music-related charities and foundations, including MusiCares, the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and Music For Relief. In addition, Timberlake also founded The Justin Timberlake Foundation to promote musical education. Timberlake also supports Oxfam, Childwatch and Habitat for Humanity.

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Highest Paid Musicians

Highest Paid Musicians

Forbes’ Top 10 Highest Paid Musicians According to the list, U2 made more money than other musicians, netted $130 million from their massive world tour and other deals, much bigger than my weekly earning from this blog. The group made $10 million in ticket sales on each tour stop, merchandise revenue. Australian heavy metal group AC/DC is on the second place with $114 million, while Beyonce Knowles came in third with $87 million, the highest-paid female musician. Her earnings mostly came from endorsement with companies, such as Nintendo and L’Oreal and from her growing fashion line. She’s three spots above her husband, Jay-Z.

The complete list is below:

1. U2, $130 million
2. AC/DC, $114 million
3. Beyonce Knowles, $87 million
4. Bruce Springsteen, $70 million
5. Britney Spears, $64 million
6. Jay-Z, $63 million
7. Lady Gaga, $62 million
8. Madonna, $58 million
9. Kenny Chesney, $50 million
10. Black Eyed Peas / Cold Play / Toby Keith, $48 million

Do you have another name to be added into the list? Are you an artist yourself? If the list is to be infinite, on what number you will find yourself on the list? Let me know on the comments section.

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Famous Unsolved Cases

Famous Unsolved Cases- A few of the famous unsolved cold cases are still open, despite using new technology to catch the criminals. Throughout history there have been a few that go unsolved. Some of them are more than 100 years old and we’ll never know the truth on what happened.In 1982, seven people died in the Chicago area after taking Extra Strength Tylenol capsules. It is still one of the famous cases of the 20th century. The capsules were tampered with and laced with potassium cyanide.

The bottles, which were tampered with, came from many different factories, so blaming the contamination to one company was unsuccessful. Despite the new developments, the FBI told reporters that “no arrests have been made and no criminal charges filed,” this was after the case was reopened in January 2009.

Another case that continues to puzzle FBI agents is D.B. Cooper. He was a middle aged man who boarded Flight 305 from Portland to Seattle on Nov. 24, 1971. Shortly after takeoff, the man told the flight crew that he had a briefcase filled with dynamite. He demanded $200,000 and two parachutes or he would blow up the plane.

The plane landed in Seattle, he was given $200,000 and the air carrier took off again. Later, the same plane landed in Reno, Nevada, but Cooper was gone with the money and the exit door ajar. A boy found $5,800 along the banks of the Columbia River, which was a link to the famous case. However, it is still cold and detectives remain baffled.

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Famous murder trials

 

Famous murder trials

In the high-profile murder trial of young Florida mother Casey Anthony who is charged with killing her 2-year-old daughter Caylee, prosecutors brought in forensics experts to testify. As Anthony awaits a verdict, we take a look at some of the most infamous murder trials in history. 

Lincoln assassination trial

Who was on trial: A vehement critic of the Lincoln administration, John Wilkes Booth, and a group of co-conspirators. 

The verdict: The seven-week trial, by a military tribunal, ended in death sentences for Mary Surratt, David Herold, Lewis Powell and George Atzerodt. Samuel Arnold, Samuel Mudd and Michael O'Laughlen were sentenced to life in prison, while Edmund Spangler was imprisoned for six years. 

 Richard Hauptmann trial

Who was on trial: German ex-convict Bruno Richard Hauptmann.

The verdict: Hauptmann was sentenced to death in 1936 for the murder and kidnapping of the son of famous aviators Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. 

 O.J. Simpson murder trial

Who was on trial: Retired football player O.J. Simpson.

The verdict: After nine months of what was called "the trial of the century," Simpson was acquitted in 1995 on charges that he murdered his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. In a later civil trial, he was found guilty and ordered to pay the victims' families several million dollars in compensation.

 Leopold & Loeb murder trial

Who was on trial: Two wealthy University of Chicago students, Nathan Freudenthal Leopold Jr. and Richard Albert Loeb, better known as "Leopold and Loeb". 

The verdict: Said to be motivated to commit the perfect crime, the young men murdered 14-year-old Robert "Bobby" Franks. Defense attorney Clarence Darrow's legal maneuvers spared them the death penalty, and the pair was sentenced to life in prison. Loeb was murdered in prison, and Leopold was released on parole after 33 years.

 Lindy Chamberlain murder trial

Who was on trial: New Zealand-born mother Alice Lindy Chamberlain.

The verdict: Chamberlain was convicted of murdering her baby daughter while on a family vacation in Australia and sentenced to life in prison. She spent four years behind bars before police found new evidence that a dingo had probably killed the infant. She was released in 1986.

 Ted Bundy murder trial

Who was on trial: Notorious '70s serial killer Ted Bundy had two murder trials: one for the killing of sorority sisters, the second for the murder of Kimberly Leach.

The verdict: Bundy was convicted of kidnapping and murdering numerous women and sentenced to death in 1979. While on death row, he admitted to killing more than 30 women in several Northwestern states. He was electrocuted in 1989. 

 Claus von Bülow murder trial

Who was on trial: British socialite Claus von Bülow.

The verdict: In the '80s, Bülow was convicted of attempting to kill his wife and sentenced to 30 years in prison. He appealed the verdict and won. Bülow now lives in London. 

 Dan White murder trial

Who was on trial: Former San Francisco Supervisor Dan White. 

The verdict: Using a controversial strategy now known as the "Twinkie defense," White's lawyers got his conviction charge reduced from murder to manslaughter in the killing of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone. White committed suicide in 1985 after his release from prison. 

 Dr. Sam Sheppard murder trial

Who was on trial: Osteopathic doctor and neurosurgeon Dr. Sam Sheppard.

The verdict: Sheppard was convicted in 1954 of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his pregnant wife. He was acquitted in a retrial after serving 10 years in jail. The real killer was never found. 

 Leonard Peltier murder trial

Who was on trial: Native American activist Leonard Peltier.

The verdict: In 1977 Peltier was sentenced to two life terms in prison for the murder of two FBI agents during a 1975 shootout on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. He continues to appeal his case. His last parole request, in 2009, was denied. 

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Megan Fox Fired From Transformers 3

Megan Fox Fired From Transformers- Despite the harsh remarks Megan Fox made against "Transformers" director Michael Bay, including referring to him as "Hitler," Bay reveals in a new interview that it wasn't him that suggested she get the ax.

"She was in a different world, on her BlackBerry," Bay said of Fox in an interview with GQ magazine. "You gotta stay focused. And you know, the Hitler thing. Steven [Spielberg] said, 'Fire her right now.'"

Legendary director Steven Spielberg severed as an executive producer on both "Transformers" and its 2009 sequel "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." He's also an executive producer on the upcoming third film, "Transformers: Dark of the Moon."

The "Hitler thing" that Bay is talking about is a 2009 remark Fox made to Wonderland magazine. She said Bay was like Nazi leader Adolf Hitler on his sets and that he is a "nightmare to work for," adding she still enjoyed his personality "because he's so awkward," according to the Los Angeles Times.

Days after her interview was published, self-proclaimed "Transformers" crew members and writers posted messages on Bay's website, slamming Fox for her comments and calling her "ungracious." The posts were later removed.

Bay responded on his website on Sept. 12, 2009, saying: "I don't condone the crew letter to Megan. And I don't condone Megan's outlandish quotes. But her crazy quips are part of her crazy charm. The fact of the matter I still love working with her, and I know we still get along. I even expect more crazy quotes from her on "Transformers 3.'"

GQ reports that Megan Fox declined to comment to the magazine about the situation for the article. In May 2010, Fox said it was her decision not return for the third movie.

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Best road Trip Movies

Best road trip movies

Best road trip movies. There's nothing like the thrill of the open road. If you're planning a summer road trip getaway, get inspired by these flicks and then plan your own adventure.

Rain Man
Release date: Dec. 16, 1988

Cast: Tom Cruise; Dustin Hoffman

Easy Rider
Release date: July 14, 1969

Cast: Peter Fonda; Dennis Hopper; Jack Nicholson

The Blues Brothers
Release date: June 20, 1980

Cast: Dan Aykroyd; John Belushi

Thelma and Louise
Release date: May 24, 1991

Cast: Susan Sarandon; Geena Davis; Brad Pitt

Wild Hogs
Release date: March 2, 2007

Cast: Tim Allen; John Travolta; Martin Lawrence

Smokey and the Bandit
Release date: May 27, 1977

Cast: Burt Reynolds; Sally Field

Tommy Boy
Release date: March 31, 1995

Cast: David Spade; Chris Farley

Sideways
Release date: Oct. 22, 2004

Cast: Paul Giamatti; Thomas Hayden Church; Sandra Oh; Virginia Madsen

Dumb and Dumber
Release date: Dec. 16, 1994

Cast: Jim Carrey; Jeff Daniels

National Lampoon's Vacation
Release date: July 29, 1983

Cast: Chevy Chase; Beverly D'Angelo; Randy Quaid; Christie Brinkley

The Bucket List
Release date: Jan. 11, 2008

Cast: Jack Nicholson; Morgan Freeman; Sean Hayes

Little Miss Sunshine
Release date: Aug. 18, 2006

Cast: Greg Kinnear; Toni Collette; Abigail Breslin; Alan Arkin

The Muppet Movie
Release date: June 22, 1979

Cast: Kermit the Frog; Miss Piggy; Swedish Chef

Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Release date: Nov. 25, 1987

Cast: Steve Martin; John Candy

The Motorcycle Diaries
Release date: Jan. 15, 2004

Cast: Gael García Bernal; Rodrigo de la Serna

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Are Self-Tanners Safe

Are Self-Tanners Safe

Are Self-Tanners Safe. Self tanners have made their mark on the cosmetic industry. Are they a safe alternative to sun exposure? Before modern cosmetic technology introduced the ubiquitous self-tanner you had to spend hours lying in the sun to look good in that strapless yellow dress. Not to mention the damage you inflicted upon your skin in terms of aging and skin cancer risk. All of that changed when the new and improved self-tanner hit the shelves. No more QT orange tone! These tanners actually gave a realistic looking tan. But, have you ever stopped to wonder about the safety of applying self tanner products to your skin? Are self-tanners safe?

What is it that causes self-tanners products to give skin that bronze glow? The active ingredient in self-tanning products is a natural chemical, dihydroxyacetone, also known as DHA. This ingredient is derived from raw sugar cane and has been deemed to be relatively harmless, although there have been some reported allergic reactions. In some cases, dihydroxyacetone is combined with erythrulose, a carbohydrate that turns the skin a pleasing tan color. These simple ingredients work their magic by interacting with cells in the outer layer of the epidermis, known as the stratum corneum. When this interaction takes place, a color change occurs, resulting in the impressive tan color you see when you look in the mirror.
Because DHA and erythrulose only act on the outer layers of the skin, absorption into the body doesn’t occur to any significant degree which limits its toxicity. There is, however, the potential for a local allergic reaction. These are not common, but when they occur they manifest as red, itchy skin and irritation.

There is one area of concern when it comes to the issue of whether or not self-tanners are safe. A study showed that immediately after applying self-tanners, the skin is more susceptible to damage from the sun for the first twenty-four hours after application. For this reason, sun exposure should be avoided for a day after applying self-tanner products. Keep in mind that most self-tanner products contain no sunscreen so you have no ultraviolet light protection.

Although self-tanners appear to be safe in terms of their primary ingredients, read the bottle carefully before purchasing since many contain parabens and dyes which may be unhealthy. There are now organic self-tanners available which can be ordered from the internet. These may be difficult to find locally, although some health food stores and natural food markets carry them. Organic self-tanning products use soy extracts and essential oils in addition to DHA to turn the skin a golden brown.

Self-tanning products, if carefully selected to avoid added dyes, parabens, and other questionable chemicals, appear to be safe. When you consider the alternative of sun exposure, you can even argue that they provide the benefit of helping you reduce the risk of skin cancer and premature aging. Self-tanning products are a safer way to get the warm glow of summer without lying in the sun.

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Summer Songs

Summer songs

Summer songs. Whether you're planning a summer barbecue, camping trip, a night out on the town, or just need to kick back and relax in the warm weather, here's a list of hot and cool summer songs for any occasion.

All Summer Long
Rocker Kid Rock sings about his summers growing up on the lakeshores of his home state. Good for a backyard barbecue or a trip to the swimming hole.

Rolling in the Deep
The latest single from breakout soul singer Adele has been burning up the charts since its release and is poised to be summer's big hit.

I'm Yours
Jason Mraz's reggae-sounding single was on everyone's lips during the summer of 2008. Its laid-back sound makes it a good addition for a trip to the beach

The Edge of Glory
The pop singer has been churning out hit after hit since her debut album, and with her newest summer single, it seems she's not slowing down

All I Wanna Do
The song appeared on Sheryl Crow's first album and sets the summer mood for just wanting to have fun

Hot Child in the City
Seventies rocker Nick Gilder released this platinum hit single in 1978 on his second album. It's a nice summer tune for rolling down the car windows.

Brown Eyed Girl
Van Morrison's most recognizable song, about the remembrance of young love and playing outdoors, is perfect for a summer romance

Good Vibrations
One of America's first surf bands, the Beach Boys set the summer soundtrack with this hit and others

Amber
This 2001 hit, by rock band 311, uses reggae sounds to make a perfect beach song. The song was featured in this 2004 film and is rumored to be about lead singer Nick Hexum's ex-fiancée

Could You Be Loved
Arguably the most popular figure in reggae music, Bob Marley was a figure in the late '60s and '70s with his groovy island tunes

Summer of 69
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams released this nostalgic summer tune in 1985, and we've been rocking out to it every summer since

Dog Days Are Over
Fight the dog days of summer with this up-tempo tune off Florence and the Machine's first album, "Lungs". Lead singer Florence Welch was recently named the face of this fashion house.

Power
Outspoken rapper Kanye West released this single just before summer in May 2010 off his fifth album and was nominated for a Grammy

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