NY Times: When It Counts Most, Texas A&M Beats Baylor

This week I read an article in the New York Times titled "When it counts most, Texas A&M beats Baylor" by Karen Crouse. This past Tuesday night, March 29th, the Lady Bears lost in the Elite Eight to Texas A&M, 58 to 46. Texas A&M had lost eight games in a row to Baylor, including all three meetings earlier this season. But Texas A&M was on top of their game tonight, Sydney Carter was able to score 15 points in the first 20 minutes as the Aggies took a 32-21 lead into halftime. Griner, as usual, "proved a grind to guard." Adams picked up two quick fouls while entrusted with the task and sat all but eight minutes of the opening 20.Being a Baylor bear myself, I was disappointed by the outcome of the game. Still a great season though, Ladybears! We'll get them next year, Sic 'em!


For more information, http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/30/sports/ncaabasketball/30baylor.html?_r=1&ref=sports

Video: Algenist Skin Care

The last article I read dealt with Algenist, the new skin care line at Sephora. Here is a video where Allison Slater, Vice President of Marketing at Sephora, introduces you to the new product. Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTOxxyk9Y_s

NY Times: Trolling the Oceans to Combat Aging

I read an article in the New York Times titled "Trolling the Oceans to Combat Aging" which detailed how Algenist has just come up with a new anti-aging skin care line that features alguronic acid which comes from algae. They are selling this product, eye balm and serum, online at Sephora.com with a price ranging from $65 to $95. Allison Slater describes the exciting new discovery: “Think about how algae can live anywhere, live in the coldest of places, or the harshest of places, and think about translating that to skin care.” Alguronic acid shows signs of increasing cell regeneration, protecting against cell damage, and increasing the synthesis of elastin. One study conducted by Dr. Tony Day  of 30 women showed that after 10 days of using the Algenist serum, the women had a 25 percent decrease in wrinkles as shown by silicone replicas of their faces.  I find this new product intriguing and wonder if people will respond to it positively.


For more information, visit http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/24/fashion/24SKIN.html?ref=health

NY Times: Last Defense at Troubled Reactors, 50 Japanese Workers

This article titled "Last Defense at Troubled Reactors: 50 Japanese Workers" describes how 50 workers decided to stay behind, braving the radiation and fire, in order to prevent further nuclear catastrophe in Japan. They have been assigned to pump sea water on dangerous nuclear fuels in order to prevent future melt downs. Japan raised the legal limit on the amount of radiation that each worker could be exposed to which is calculated to be five times the U. S. rate. The article describes the workers staying because "there is a sense of loyalty and camaraderie when you’ve trained with guys, you’ve done shifts with them for years". I cannot express how impressed I am with these workers that they would put their life at such risk in order to help the good of others and their country.

For more information, visit
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/16/world/asia/16workers.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha2

Video: iPad 2

Since I last read an article on the iPad 2, I decided to watch this video. Check it out! What a cool product!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBTIWf-pAZI

NY Times: Steve Jobs Introduces the Updated iPad

I read an article from the New York Times titled "Steve Jobs Introduces the Updated iPad" by Miguel Helft. Jobs took off from his medical leave in order to present the new, thinner, faster and lighter version of the iPad. And the best part is, the new iPad or iPad 2 costs the same as the previous one! This iPad also features a camera on the front and rear, and is "built around a new chip that Apple designed called A5, which is faster than its predecessor". This new iPad is apparently more powerful yet simple to use. Jobs was very well received when presenting this new product which proves he is still the main man in charge of the corporation. Apple shares even jumped 1% after the appearance of Jobs. It seems to me that Apple is still a force to be reckoned with because they continue to put out new, effective products.


For more information, visit http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/03/technology/03apple.html?hpw