Sabtu, 25 April 2015

Pageant Talk : The Next Miss Universe 2015 | Miss Puerto Rico | Catalina Morales

Catalina Morales Gómez (born December 11, 1990 in CaliColombia) is a Colombian 

Age: 24 height: 5 ft 9 "measurements: 34 - 25-36"
born Puerto Rican model and beauty pageant titleholder. She represented Guaynabo municipality at Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2015 and will represent Puerto Rico at Miss Universe 2015.

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Born in Cali, Colombia, her family relocated to Puerto Rico when she was 6 months old and she was raised in Caguas. She studied from first to twelfth grade in Notre Dame High School, where she graduated with a 4.00 GPA. She studied Advertising and Public Relations at the UPR Rio Piedras graduating magna cum laude. Then, she took a year off before continuing her studies to take care of her father who was diagnosed with a terminal lung cancer. Her father died March 1, 2012 and she went on to continue her studies in law. Catalina is currently a Law student at the UPR Rio Piedras Law campus.



Pageantry 

  • Miss Italia nel Mondo 2008 :  Catalina represented Puerto Rico at Miss Italia nel Mondo in 2008.
  • On October 9, 2014 Catalina represented Guaynabo at the Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2015 pageant where she beat out 44 other contestants and won the title, gaining the right to represent Puerto Rico at Miss Universe. She also won the awards of Miss Sears Best Style and TRESemmé Most Beautiful Hair Award. 




My opinion

Catalina reminded me at Miss Universe 2006, Zuleyka Rivera. The carolina is perfect.exotic skin and perfect posture plus  he's cool Public Speaking became the main capital for catalina offered the Crown of Miss Universe 3 for his country, Puerto Rico.


Catalina is one of the most likely contestants won the Crown of Miss Universe 2015 and one of Miss Universe Contestants 2015 which has the complete package. Perfect! She is my fav!




Photo Credit : Carlos Montelara | Instagram | Miss Universe Puerto Rico 

Rabu, 22 April 2015

Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 3 : Episode 5 "The Girl with a Killer Smile"














  • Challenge Winner: Barbara Katsuki
  • First call-out: Monika Sta. Maria
  • Bottom two: Amanda Chan & Franchesca Lagua
  • Eliminated: Franchesca Lagua
  • Featured photographer: Mike Rosenthal
  • Special guests: Dr. Cecil, Daniel Mananta

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Miss Universe Malaysia 2015 | Vanessa Tevi Kumares


Vanessa Tevi Kumares | Miss Universe Malaysia 2015 

Miss Universe Malaysia 2015 Vanessa Tevi Kumares
Photo: THE STAR/Yap Chee Hong


She skydived off a plane in Byron Bay in Australia, bunjee-jumped off the Middlesborough Transporter bridge in Britain, jumped off cliffs in Arizona and climbed Mount Kinabalu. Winning the Miss Universe Malaysia 2015 title seems almost tame in comparison for Vanessa Tevi Kumares, who beat 16 other aspiring beauty queens.

“I was almost in shock and it didn’t really register until the next day when I saw my face on the front page of The Star. Then, it hit home that hey, that’s me, this is real!” exclaims the 24-year-old tourism management graduate.

A self-confessed adrenaline junkie, Vanessa was a state-level synchronised swimmer and badminton player back in school, and was game for adventure and anything that would get her heart pumping. Sports took a back seat to her studies, however, once she entered college. There, she excelled in a different arena altogether.

“I was kind of average in secondary school. I studied Science then, but I’m more of a people-person and love interacting with others. At Taylor’s University (Lakeside campus, Selangor), I did well and was at the top of my class. Guess when you enjoy what you’re doing, it comes easy,” she says.

Amiable and congenial, the 170 cm tall beauty carries herself well and slips into her new beauty queen shoes easily enough as she’s used to the buzz that comes with being in the service industry. After graduating from Britain, she interned at the Marriott in Chandler, Arizona, United States, for a year before working for a hotel in Singapore.


Since her win, her life has taken on a whirlwind pace. Just before this interview, Vanessa had an earlier radio interview and was going on TV in the evening. Like any other beauty queen, her schedule will be filled with training and grooming workshops, interviews and photoshoots. It’s going to be a heck of a ride for our Miss Universe Malaysia as she prepares for the Miss Universe finals in China later this year.

“I’ve been following the pageant since 2012 when Andrea Fonseka was the national director. I’ve watched past winners such as Carey Ng and Kimberley Legget, and admire how they’re grown to become poised, confident women,” she says. In fact, Vanessa had applied to be a contestant when she was 19, but later decided she wasn’t ready then.

Through this pageant, she hopes to introduce Malaysia to the other beauty ambassadors and give them a taste of Malaysian hospitality.

“I’m so excited to meet all the other contestants! I would introduce them to our culture, lifestyle and multifaceted society. Given the chance, I’d love to be their guide in Malaysia and introduce local food to them. After all, food connects people!”

She lists Ellen De Generes as one of her inspirational figures as “she’s funny, entertaining, yet gives values and heart to what she does.”

Some people have likened beauty pageants to being no more than cattle shows, which is demeaning to women. Vanessa, however, is of the opinion that there are many positive aspects to a pageant.

“I respect that some people may not approve, but then, it’s different for everyone and what you make of it. It’s your choice not to participate if you’re not comfortable with it,” she says.

“For me, even in the last few months running up to the pageant, I’ve learnt so much, from just talking to people to how to take care of my skin and use make-up; to improving my speaking skills and juggling the hectic schedule, and so much more. It’s challenging, but it’s also a great learning experience. I’m enjoying the whole journey.”

Her list of accomplishments doesn’t stop there as she also has a grade eight and teaching certificates in ballet.

“My parents enrolled us in so many things when we were young! (Vanessa has a sister). “I took mental maths and learnt Indian classical dance up till I was 12. I even took piano lessons, but dropped it after grade three since I had too many things on my plate. But I enjoyed it all and am grateful to have had the chance to be exposed to so many different things.".

Of Indian-Chinese parentage, Vanessa credits her father, a police officer, as being her biggest influence because he taught them perseverance and to pursue their dreams. Her sister Sylvia, 20, is a national badminton player and a ballerina as well, and “more of a daddy’s girl than I am. He’s stricter with me, maybe because I’m older.” Her mother, who works in a bank, provides the balance with her softer parenting style by playing “the good cop” role.

While admitting to having a competitive streak, Vanessa says she doesn’t let losing get her down.

“I may not win all the time, but I learn something new and I’m inspired to up my game,” she says, adding that her parents are very supportive.

Though it was amazing being crowned Miss Universe Malaysia, one of her happiest moments, Vanessa recalls, was when her parents attended her graduation in Britain.

“I’m very independent and was left to fend on my own when I was abroad. It meant a lot to me to have them there with me.”

Born in Kuala Lumpur, Vanessa grew up in Seremban and confesses to “being a small town girl”.

“Over the weekends, a bunch of ex-schoolmates (from SMK Puteri) and I would get together back in my hometown to catch up and have fun, and then we’ll head back to the hustle bustle of the city for the week.”

Asked what was the one thing she would change about herself, she replied: “I would like have a more toned body. Generally, I eat healthily (since I’m into sports), but I do love food!” she explains, adding that she has a weakness for nasi lemak.

“Also, the one thing I would love to do is pick up my father’s language. I can understand Tamil, but I can’t converse in it,” adds Vanessa, who speaks fluent Mandarin and learnt Cantonese from her friends.

Having a passion for children, she envisions setting up a foundation for underprivileged kids to help them go on educational workshops and widen their horizons.

After the dust has settled, Vanessa hopes to be able to open a cosy cafe of her own one day.


Well, by the looks of how things are turning out for her, the world is her oyster.


Links ; http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/People/2015/04/24/Up-close-and-personal-with-Miss-Universe-Malaysia-2015/



















Rabu, 15 April 2015

Asia's Next Top Model cycle 3 : Episode 4 "The Girl with a Broken Heart"


Asia's Next Top Model cycle 3 : Episode 4 "The Girl with a Broken Heart


Challenge winner: Lorretta Chow
First call-out: Monika Sta. Maria
Bottom three: Celine Dương, Franchesca Lagua & Lorretta Chow
Eliminated: Celine Dương & Lorretta Chow (Vietnam | Hong Kong) 
Featured photographer: Amanda Lim
Special guests: Beno Lim, Peter Som















Photo Credit  : http://www.asntm3.com/   


Sabtu, 11 April 2015

5 Bahaya Mengerikan Headset Bagi Telinga dan Otak

1. Kerusakan Telinga Permanen
Kerusakan pada telinga dapat terjadi dikarenakan penggunaanheadset secara terus menerus. Hal ini dikarenakan suara keras dari musik yang berasal dari earphone yang dimiliki.
Selain itu, frekuensi pemakaian yang terlalu lama juga dapat menimbulkan kerusakan telinga permanen seperti pecahnya gendang telinga yang dapat menurunkan pendengaran kita bahkan dapat menyebabkan tuli.

2. Kehilangan Pendengaran di Usia Muda
Banyak anak muda yang menikmati musik mereka dengan menggeber headset atau earphone mereka hingga volume maksimal. 

Jika hal ini dilakukan semenjak masih muda, maka potensi kehilangan pendengaran dini akan semakin cepat terjadi.  Ada baiknya untuk memberikan jeda beberapa waktu supaya telinga kita bisa terbiasa kembali dengan keadaan default.
Jika tidak, ketegangan telinga akibat musik keras akan terus berlangsung sehingga dapat menimbulkan kerusakan telinga permanen.



3. Ambang Pendengaran Penggunaan
headset atau earphone yang berlebih juga dapat mempengaruhi ambang pendengaran kita.
Jika di saat biasa kita dapat mendengar suatu hal dari jarak yang cukup jauh, namun dengan berubahnya amabng pendengaran, maka kita hanya bisa mendengar suara dengan jelas ketika jaraknya sudah cukup dekat.



4. Kerusakan Otak
Earphone atau headset yang digunakan juga ternyata memancarkan gelombang elektromagnetik tersendiri.
Hal ini diyakini dapat memicu kerusakan otak dikarenakan oleh radiasi dari headset atau earphone itu sendiri. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan percobaan pada tikus dan tumbuhan.
Otak tikus terpengaruh oleh gelombang radiasi ini yang mengakibatkan kerusakan pada otak tikus.
Sedangkan pada tumbuhan, perlahan layu dikarenakan paparan musik keras yang menerpa selama beberapa hari. Lain dengan yang diberikan perlakuan dengan memainkan musik lembut.
Tanaman akan semakin cepat tumbuh dikarenakan adanya stimulasi positif dari musik yang lembut.


5. Infeksi Telinga

Penggunaan Earphone in Ear Monitor (IEM) memiliki resiko tinggi utnuk membuat telinga terinfeksi.
Hal ini dikarenakan oleh mekanisme penggunaan earphone yang masuk ke dalam rongga telinga.
Jika earphone yang digunakan tidak bersih, maka potensi terjadi radang pada rongga telinga semakin besar.
Memang penggunaan IEM ini sangat nyaman dan juga membuat suara yang dihasilkan oleh earphone terdengar sangat jelas.
Bahkan beberapa model membuat IEM yang benar-benar kedap suara.


Ada baiknya anda tidak meminjamkan IEM anda ke orang lain. Ditakutkan bakteri yang ada di telinga ikut berpindah ke earphone anda.
Jika sudah terkena infeksi, maka telinga akan terasa gatal, dan dapat mengurangi pendengaran anda.
Kelima bahaya di atas semoga dapat mengingatkan para pembaca untuk lebih berhati-hati dalam penggunaan headset atau earphone. 



Special : PMS, Gangguan Bulanan yang Menyiksa Wanita.




Bagi kaum wanita PMS adalah tamu bulanan yang setia menghampiri wanita.  saya mengutip dari liputan6.com ini dia artikelnya :

Gejala - gejalanya seperti berikut :  Kecemasan  |  Perasaan depresi  |  Perubahan suasana hati  |  Mudah marah  | .Perubahan nafsu makan  |  Ngidam makanan  | . Sulit tidur (insomnia)   | Menarik diri dari kehidupan sosial  | . Sulit berkonsentrasi.  



Selain adanya gejala psikologi yang dirasakan, ada juga gejala fisik yang ditimbulkan, yaitu:
1. Nyeri sendi dan otot
2. Sakit kepala
3. Perut kembung
4. Nyeri payudara
5. Berat naik
6. Berjerawat
7. Sembelit atau diare




Walaupun ada banyak tanda dan gejala yang ditimbulkan yang telah disebutkan, tapi sebagian besar wanita memiliki pengalaman PMS hanya beberapa dari gejala tersebut. Beberapa wanita akan merasa sakit fisik dan stres yang cukup parah dan dapat memengaruhi rutinitas dan aktivitas.
Ada istilah lain dari beberapa wanita yang mengalami PMS yaitu, premenstrual dysphoric disorde (PMDD). PMDD adalah bentuk PMS yang parah dengan gejala seperti depresi berat, putus asa, kemarahan, kecemasan, rendah diri, sulit berkonsentrasi, mudah tersinggung dan ketegangan. Bahkan wanita yang mengalami PMS parah memilki gangguan kejiwaan yang mendasarinya.

Penyebab

Berikut beberapa penyebab dari Premenstrual Syndrome, yaitu:


Cyclic change in hormones


Perubahan siklus hormon akan menimbulkan tanda dan penyebab PMS dengan adanya peningkatan hormon akan hilang saat hamil dan menopouse.


Chemical change in the brain


Terjadi perubahan kimia di otak. Adanya naik turun hormon serotin (hormon pemberi senang dan nyaman), zat kimia otak (neurotransmitter) yang memegang peran penting dan bisa memicu gejala PMS. Jumlah hormon serotin akan menyebabkan pramentruasi depression, kelelahan, mengidam makanan dan masalah tidur.

 Depression
Beberapa wanita yang mengalami PMS parah telah terdiagnosa depresi.

Stress
Stres akan memperburuk PMS Anda

Poor eating habits
Kebiasaan makan yang buruk merupakan gejala PMS yang terkait dengan rendahnya vitamin dan mineral. Dengan mengonsumsi makanan asin dan minuman beralkohol atau kafein akan menyebabkan gangguan suasana hati.



Pengobatan

Terdapat beberapa obat obat yang diresepkan untuk menghilangkan gejala PMS, seperti:

1. Antidepresan

Untuk mengurangi rasa lelah, ngidam makanan dan masalah tidur. Obat ini umumnya diminum setap hari tapi penggunaannya terbatas seperti dua minggu sebelum mentruasi dimulai.

2. Nonsteroid anti-inflammantory drugs (NSAIDs)
Obat ini diminum untuk meringankan keram dan ketidaknyamanan yang terasa di daerah payudara

3. Diurectics
Untuk mengurangi nyeri saat PMS

4. Oral contraceptives
Obat ini akan menstabilkan hormon yang akan membentuk gejala PMS

5. Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera)
Digunakan pada wanita dengan PMS parah atau PMDD berguna untuk mengehentikan ovulasi sementara. Obat ini akan menyebabkan tanda-tanda PMS seperti peningkatan nafsu makan, berat badan naik, sakit kepala dan perasaan depresi. 




Rabu, 08 April 2015

Asia's Next Top Model cycle 3 : Episode 3 "The Girl Who Dreads a Makeover"

The Girl Who Dreads a Makeover 


  • First call-out: Aimee Bradshaw
  • Bottom two: Lorretta Chow & Rani Ramadhany
  • Eliminated: Rani Ramadhany
  • Featured photographer: Olaf Mueller
  • Special guests: Lourd Ramos






Photo Credit : http://www.asntm3.com/

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