Saturday, August 20, 2011

Anti-Aging Industry Poised For Billions From Boomers



70 million-member strong market for legions of companies, entrepreneurs and cosmetic surgeons eager to capitalize on their "forever young" mindset, whether it's through wrinkle creams, face-lifts or workout regimens.

It adds up to potential bonanza. The market research firm Global Industry Analysts projects that a boomer-fueled consumer base, "seeking to keep the dreaded signs of aging at bay," will push the U.S. market for anti-aging products from about $80 billion now to more than $114 billion by 2015.

The boomers, who grew up in a culture glamorizing youth, face an array of choices as to whether and how to be a part of that market.

Anti-aging enthusiasts contend that life spans can be prolonged through interventions such as hormone replacement therapy and dietary supplements. Critics, including much of the medical establishment, say many anti-aging interventions are ineffective or harmful.

From mainstream organizations such as the National Institute on Aging, the general advice is to be a skeptical consumer on guard for possible scams involving purported anti-aging products.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Amy Winehouse Dead: Singer Found Dead At London Home


Grammy-winning singer Amy Winehouse has been found dead in her North London home, Sky News is reporting. The Daily Mail reports that police have confirmed the passing.

In a statement, the London Metropolitan Police said, "Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased. On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries continue into the circumstances of the death.

China Train Collision: 35 Dead, 190 Injured


A bullet train crashed into another high-speed train that had stalled after being struck by lightning in eastern China, causing four carriages to fall off a viaduct and killing at least 35 people and injuring 191.

China's high-speed rail network since the country launched bullet trains in 2007 with a top speed of 155 miles (250 kilometers) per hour, the China Daily reported.

The first train was traveling south from the Zhejiang provincial capital of Hangzhou when it lost power in the lightning strike and was hit from behind by the second train in Wenzhou city at 8:27 p.m. (1230 GMT) Saturday, the official Xinhua News Agency said. The second train had left Beijing and both trains were destined for Fuzhou in eastern Fujian province.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Watch Darren Berrecloth's Insane 2,000 Foot Descent Video




Berrecloth climbed 1,638 feet and proceeded to bike down a total 2,000 feet, a goal he had for himself while visiting the Desert.

The downhill video, shot from below, shows Berencloth descend the mountain at incredibly fast speed while making it look easy.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Len Lesser,Dies At 88


Len Lesser was born Leonard King Lesser in New York City, New York on December 3, 1922 so his age is 88. Len is a legendary actor, most known for his starring role as Uncle Leo on the memorable comedy Seinfeld. Lesser also took pride in his country and served in the Army during World War II. He can be seen in the following filmography: The Monkees, The Outer Limits, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Get Smart, Quincy, The Rockford Files, Mad About You, All in the Family, Boy Meets World, Castle, Everybody Loves Raymond, ER, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Kelly’s Heroes, and Papillon.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Watch JULIANA SOSSA Video | Colombian model Juliana Sossa Toro - Full Video


Juliana Sossa, the winner of a 2008 Colombian beauty pageant, who was arrested Tuesday alongside a man who's accused of leading a drug gang.

Sossa, 25, wore a bulky black parka and loose blue jeans when police took her on a perp walk, a far cry from the revealing swimwear that she dons in publicity videos posted on YouTube.