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... Agenzia Giornalistica Italia - News In English Saturday February 18, 2006 h.15.05 Chi Siamo Home Mappa Italy on Line Today in Italy Business in Italy Arab Countries Radio News Video Infografica Fotogalleria Today in Italy Special service by AGI on behalf of the Italian Prime Minister's office PLASTIC SURGERY: BOTOX, GROUPS GO TOGETHER TO THE SURGEON (AGI) - Rome, Italy, Feb 18 - The latest fashion is to go all "together" to the plastic surgeon for a "group session of Botox".

This is the new phenomenon in the esthetic medical centers.

Four or five people, men and women who want to get rid of a few wrinkles go together.

The approach to plastic surgery is changing very rapidly.

Often the initiative starts from the office or among friends, and when the surgeon is chosen, they all go together.

Giulio Basoccu, plastic surgeon and professor at Rome University La Sapienza, explains: "Usually there's a group of friends, but also work colleagues.

One of them calls and says that he will bring other people.

This happens in particular for the botox treatment (the real name is Vistabex), everybody knows it, they know it's harmless and it doesn't have contraindications, so they try it.

But they rather come in group, it gives them more confidence and they're more relaxed.

The following day they will be among their friends or colleagues who will already know how they ...

... The Daily Journal - Beauty on the black market Caracas, Friday February 17,2006 Home Living (Click here for more) Beauty on the black market MIAMI – Several times a week, friends of a Miami clothing importer tip her off about illegal beauty treatments offered by unlicensed practitioners.

Recently they have recommended a doctor from Peru who flies in to perform plastic surgery in a Miami apartment, a woman from Colombia who gives shots that melt fat off the hips, and an aesthetician who injects material that permanently bulks up the buttocks, she said.“They call all the time to say that someone from Colombia, Venezuela or Peru is coming to Miami, and he can inject you or do surgery,” said the woman, 41, who was not identified to avoid causing her further embarrassment about having tried one of these illicit procedures.Four years ago, the woman said, she and five friends went to a house in Coral Gables, Fla., a wealthy sub...

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News Int'l Business Interviews Articles Cricket News Features Columns News by City by State People Acting Artists Movies Go Nuts About AlmondsFebruary 17, 2006by Sharon Hopkins Almond is a highly nutritious, effective health-building food both for the body and mind and a valuable food remedy for common ailments.

The thin-skinned among the sweet variety is best for use.

It is one of the best nut and seed foods.

The best way to consume almonds is eating it without the skin.

Almond milk is a very common preparation from almond.

Grind blanched almonds to a smooth paste; add sugar and cold boiled water - giving it the consistency of milk for a nutritious, healthy drink rich in vitamins.

It is easily digestible than cow’s milk making it an ideal wholesome drink for children.

Almond butter is another variation prepared from almonds, beneficial for older people who don’t get enough proteins in their diets.

Besides the intake of high calorie protein, other ingredients contained in almonds are easily digestible.

Almond is highly beneficial: • In preserving the vitality of the brain, strengthening the muscles and prolonging life.

• Face pack made from almond paste mixed with milk cream and rose bud paste is an effective beauty aid.

• Prevents premature appearance of wrinkles, black heads, pimples and dry skin.

• Massage your scalp with a tsp...