A roundup of corruption-related news from Dow Jones and other sources. you can also receive a newsletter version of Corruption Currents here.

Bribery:

Mike Lucas

Coty inc. withdrew its $10.7 billion offer to buy Avon Products inc., leaving the door-to-door beauty seller to focus alone on its foreign-bribery probe. Meanwhile, the York County, Pa. retirement plan, an Avon shareholder, sued for access to the company’s books and records. S&P took Avon off negative watch following Coty’s decision. (Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Dow Jones Newswires)

The FCPA Blog asks how big “grand corruption” is, focuses on Brazil and picks up a post from its Chinese digest. Tom Fox sees compliance lessons in a letter to Cicero. the FCPAProfessor continues to needle mark Mendelsohn and responds to Howard Sklar. Mike Volkov recommends an “advice of counsel” provision in a company compliance program. the FCPAmericas blog notices business pushback against an anti-bribery bill in Brazil. Thebriberyact.com runs a guest post looking at penalties for bribery.

Compliance’s new reality is anti-bribery enforcement. a columnist says the FCPA is finally getting a dose of reality. It’s time to tackle the U.K. Bribery Act. (BreakBulk, Reuters Breakingviews, the Lawyer)

The bribery investigation Wal-Mart Stores inc. is embroiled in is just the latest in a slew of negatives stories about the company. (AP)

A former New York State senator was convicted of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a non-profit health care network he founded. he was found guilty on four counts of theft but the jury could not come to a verdict on four other counts. more here, here and here. (Wall Street Journal, NY Times, NY Daily News, Reuters)

A U.K. tax official was arrested by police investigating allegations of bribery to public officials connected to the News Corp. tabloid scandal. News Corp. publishes this blog. more here and here. (London Evening Standard, Harlow Star, UKPA)

A former aide to the executive of Wayne County, Mich. admitted taking bribes. (Detroit Free Press)

The acquittals in the Alabama bingo corruption trial show that the Justice Department has too much latitude to prosecute what it considers bribery, lawyers wrote in an appellate brief in the conviction of a former governor. (AL.com)

More coverage of the Japanese citizen detained by the Indonesian anti-corruption agency is here. (Kyodo)

Czech police detained a Bohemian governor on bribery charges. he called the detention a political attack. (CTV Today)

A public servant can get up to five years in prison for taking a bribe under new legislation proposed in India. (NDTV)

Money Laundering:

Money-laundering investigations in Switzerland jumped by 40% in the past year, due in part to the Arab spring protests as well as the dealings of the Italian mafia, the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland said. more here and here. (Reuters, Bloomberg, PTI)

Amado Boudou, Argentina’s vice president, was accused by prosecutors of illegal enrichment, money laundering and influence peddling. the prosecutors requested for a judge to investigate. In a speech last month, Boudou called the Argentine media a “mafia” bent on his destruction. more here.  (AP, AFP)

An adviser to former French president Nicolas Sarkozy revealed he is under investigation for alleged money laundering. (IOL News)

The SEC halted trading in 379 shell companies in a push to prevent fraud. (Bloomberg)

The U.S. gave Guayana $500,000 to boost its anti-money laundering efforts. (Starbroek News)

The owner of English soccer club Birmingham City asked a Hong Kong court to lift a freeze on more than HK700 million in assets as he fights money laundering charges. (Bloomberg)

Prosecutors are investigating allegations of money laundering by a Philippine justice. Testimony in the case might delay a new bill to fight money laundering. more here, here and here. (Inquirer.net, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer, ABS-CBN News, Inquirer.net, GroundReport)

The SNC-Lavalin Group inc. scandal serves as a wake-up call to investors. (Montreal Gazette)

Sanctions:

Indian officials told parliament refiners are targeting an 11% cut in its crude imports from Iran, following through on pressure imposed by the U.S. (Wall Street Journal)

Talks on Iran’s nuclear program are underway. a backgrounder is here. Tehran says they have been “constructive” thus far. Israel is worried the talks could cancel the possibility of a military strike. more here and here. (Carnegie Endowment for Peace, Reuters, Haaretz, World Politics Review, NY Times)

Sen. John McCain (R., Ariz.) urged the suspension of U.S. sanctions on Myanmar. Burmese human rights activist Aung San Suu Kyi backed the idea. (AFP, AP)

Transparency:

Another salvo in the battle over rules governing a program mandating oil, gas and mining company transparency is here. (Bloomberg BusinessWeek)

General Anti-Corruption:

Austria’s cabinet agreed to an anti-corruption bill. (AFP)

Croatia’s anti-corruption agency is looking into the country’s oil giant, INA. the company didn’t appear to be contacted. (Croatia Times)

A Ukrainian court delayed hearings into jailed former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko’s appeal. (Reuters)

The United Nations reiterated its support for a fund it administers that helps pay for the Afghan police force despite calls from international donors for an investigation into allegations of corruption. more here and here. (Wall Street Journal, LA Times sub req, AFP)

Fifteen South Korean lawmakers signed an anti-corruption pledge from Transparency International. (Korea Times)

Migrant workers in Malaysia are often victims of corruption, an activist said. a snapshot of corruption in Saudi Arabia is here. (Malaysian Insider, Trace International)

The Dalai Lama said China’s suffering from a moral crisis brought on by corruption and lawlessness. (Reuters)

Sunlight that gets through the atmosphere to ground level is known as UV rays – UV standing for Ultra Violet, meaning the rays have a shorter wavelength than our eyes can see (we can see the colors of the rainbow, but not outside that range). but just because we can’t see them does not mean they are not real – and potentially very dangerous.

This UV radiation is divided into two types, which scientists creatively have called A and B – so we have UVA and UVB rays.

UVB rays vary according to the time of day and amount of sunlight, and are the main causes of classic sunburn and skin cancers. They are at their strongest when the sun is high in the sky during the middle of the day, on clear days, and can reflect off things like water and snow to magnify their effect.

UVA rays on the other hand are present all the time during daylight, and are just as much a threat, especially because many people don’t realize these UVA rays penetrate clouds, glass (including car windows as well as office windows), and often even light clothing. while UVA rays may not give you sunburn like a day at the beach, these rays are the primary cause of skin aging – so unless you want to look like a prune by age 40, it is just as important to protect against UVA.

SPF ratings, however apply only to the UVB protection level. The rating or SPF Factor indicates the percentage of UVB being blocked out by a particular sunscreen. but it’s a logarithmic scale and not a linear one, so be aware of this

Here’s how to work it out. A sunscreen marked as SPF 2, will only block 50 per cent of UVB light. The lowest factor generally recommended by the medical profession, SPF 15, will block out around 93 per cent of UVB, while a screen with an SPF of 30 will prevent 97 per cent of UVB rays reaching the skin.

It does NOT mean that a sun screen labeled as SPF 60 will be twice as effective or protect you for twice the time of the SPF 30. Once you get above the SPF30 rating, the increase in effectiveness can be quite small and gets smaller the higher you go, and although used as a marketing tool the difference in practice between, say, SPF50 and SPF100 is negligible.

Unfortunately for UVA protection – the predominant cause of skin aging – there is no universally recognized rating system and many manufacturers provide their own self-rating. The only way you as the consumer can judge how believable this is lies in your view of the brand, how reliable you think the marketing materials are, and most importantly what you can learn from the ingredients.

The best way to determine whether a product will block UVA light is by inspecting the ingredients contained within it. The most commonly used and most effective ingredients to block UVA currently in use are avobenzone, titanium dioxide and/ or zinc oxide.

A more recent development has been mexoryl, which according to many researchers, is the most effective protection against UVA so far developed. This ingredient has been available outside the US for some years and has now been approved by the US FDA as an ingredient in sunscreens.

Another key factor that is as crucial as the SPF itself is how, and how often the sun screen is applied. unless the product is a premium cream designed to be used sparingly, sunscreens should be applied generously; they should be reapplied after bathing or swimming even if they claim to be waterproof, and – most importantly – don’t reserve the use of sunscreen for special occasions. Remember UVA can cause your skin to age as quickly while you are gardening, walking the dog, driving or sitting in your office during the day – even if it’s cloudy or cold – as a summer day beside the pool or at the beach.

While most sunscreens are designed specifically for this purpose, considering the need for everyday protection we are seeing the increasing popularity of premium daytime moisturizing treatments – especially natural moisturizing products with UV protection built in as a way of having one product undertake two roles, without compromising on either.

Three Defenses – all Should be Used

Sun screens should not be regarded as the only defense against the damage caused by UV rays – they should, in fact, form one part of a three line defense – none of which you should skip. Defense number two is to avoid UVB rays by not going out into the sun in the hottest part of the day (around 11am – 3pm) and if you do, stick to the shade, use a sun umbrella and so on where you can. Thirdly, cover up Wear a broad brimmed hat, cover as much skin as you can with clothing, and pay especial attention to making sure children have and wear the necessary hats and clothing as well.

This isn’t something to be taken lightly, as anyone who has seen first hand the effects of melanoma, or skin cancers. everyone should adopt a regular care routine that involves the use of products with adequately high SPFs with the other defenses of avoidance and adequate clothing, and it is absolutely vital that this must not be brushed off lightly.

And let’s address some of the myths surrounding sunscreens. to begin with, just because a product is marked as being waterproof does not mean it will not need to be reapplied after having a dip. The majority of products undergo only 80 minute tests, and it is essential to reapply them every two hours to maintain optimal protection. Even after exercise or sweating a lot, the chances are most of the protection will have disappeared – so reapply the sunscreen.

Another myth is the healthy tan. You tan because the skin produces more of a dark pigment called melanin, as a means of protecting itself from further damage. getting a tan means damaging your skin enough that it tries to protect itself from further damage – that could hardly be termed healthy

Another dangerous practice is to try to get a so-called base tan to protect them while on holiday. The fact is, all tanning is potentially harmful and this practice simply exposes the person to greater risk. This is why sun screens should be applied daily and throughout the year, both indoors and outdoors.

And don’t believe that if you already have darker colored skin that you are immune – or even better protected – from UV damage, as this is simply not the case. because of this myth people with darker skins are often diagnosed too late for simple treatment of skin cancers, as the early warning signs have been dismissed. and it is those with naturally darker skin who are most likely to have problems with hyper-pigmentation or melasma.

Another common mistake is dig out the previous years’ sun screens for use. This is a bad practice because the molecules within the products break down and lose their efficiency over time. Even if the sun screen is still within a stated expiry date, it should be examined for separation or other visible changes in appearance before use. If such signs are apparent, it should be discarded as environmental conditions may have affected it and rendered it useless before the expiry date. Extreme heat or exposure of the container to the sun may cause these effects, for example.

If one piece of advice from reading this article stays with you, then go to your medicine cabinet; your car glovebox; your picnic and camping equipment; your bedroom and kitchen drawers; and all the places you have stashed sunscreens. You will probably be embarrassed at the expiry dates on some of it. Sunscreen tubes and bottles are not precious family heirlooms to be hoarded and passed to the next generation. Put them all into a trash bag, and dump them unless they are less than a year old and in perfect condition. Period.

For men and women with thinning hair, or those naturally bald or with saved or very short hair, you should not overlook the use of a sunscreen to protect the scalp, however there is a recent and revolutionary scientific breakthrough that is proving the most effective approach yet devised. It goes by the acronym H.A.T. – no, this is not a clever Hormone Activation Treatment or any such thing. HAT stands for hat – preferably with a brim to share the face, ears and neck. Wear it

Finally, many individuals fear possible side effects caused by chemicals such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. Although this remains a matter of some debate, the general consensus is that micronized physical blocks like this do not get absorbed into the skin, but remain on top, where they reflect sunlight as part of their action.

In fact, few, if any, of the chemicals in sun screens are actually absorbed by the body to any noticeable extent. there is no doubt that the benefits of sensible use of a sunscreen well outweigh the possible risks, and to put this in perspective there is greater toxicity and potential damage to your body in wearing sunscreen for a day than drinking a martini – olive or not.

On that note, as the sun is over the yardarm, I think I will leave you to think about sunscreen, while I decide whether to add an olive or not.

Are you like Sarah who is 38 years old dealing with skin which is unhealthy? She has quite loose skin which is sun damaged and very dry. or maybe you are like Lucy who is 52 years old trying to solve problems caused by the menopause? Do you have a lot of questions about hormone changes and the stages you will experience and the best way to deal with it?

If so, MUST KNOW Answers, Secrets & Tips on Women’s Health & Beauty could be helpful in solving those problems, and many more.

Here are just some of the highlights of MUST KNOW Answers, Secrets & Tips on Women’s Health & Beauty:

-8 food secrets for healthy skin, if you want smooth, supple, wrinkle free beautiful skin try some of these super foods and secrets for healthy skin. You’ll find this on page 59

-a huge resource on hormones including tips on how to treat menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy and the alternatives, pros and cons and natural options. You’ll find this on page 3-41

-Do you know which vitamins help reduce and reverse the effects of the sun and damage to the skin? You’ll find this on page 101

Of course, MUST KNOW Answers, Secrets & Tips on Women’s Health & Beauty isn’t for everybody.

My only slight reservation about this book is the size, it is probably too big to print out and read at your leisure (nearly 300 pages) saying that, this is the most comprehensive book available on women’s health and beauty.

This book covers everything from hormones to Anti-Aging Skin Care and common women’s health problems, such as: Headaches, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Yeast infections and many more, as well as everything you need to know about acne and the truth about the best ways to treat it.

If you want something that is clear, easy to understand and all in one place, you will not be disappointed with this e-book. It is huge.

But if you’re dealing with any of the problems mentioned above, I think MUST KNOW Answers, Secrets & Tips on Women’s Health & Beauty can probably save you a lot of time and hassles. Ann Sandretto’s research and experience, as well as a sincere desire to help, come through on every page of the book.

Everyone wants to be as healthy as they can be, and many people will do whatever it takes to look their best as well. Drinking green tea can greatly impact both the health and appearance of your body. many people do not realize that there are so many health and beauty benefits to drinking this type of tea.

Green tea is filled with antioxidants that can help the body to stay strong and fight illness. no one wants to risk becoming ill, but some people are reluctant to take a number of pills in order to ensure that they are as healthy as possible. Drinking this tea is an all-natural way for you to be able to get all of the antioxidants that your body needs to be healthy. if you drink a cup of green tea on a daily basis, then there’s a great chance that you’ll get sick less often than those who do not.

Green tea has also been shown to promote weight loss, as it helps to increase the metabolism. When your metabolism speeds up, your body will burn more calories, which allows you to to lose weight more easily. Drinking a cup of this tea every day is a much healthier way to shed pounds than taking diet pills, which may contain ingredients that harm your health. the tea can help you to experience weight loss within just a few weeks.

Some people have also noticed that green tea has helped them to feel more centered and less stressed. the tea helps you to feel calm and at peace, which in turn allows you to remain healthy in mind and body. When you are overly stressed, you are not only at risk for developing serious health issues, but your physical appearance will also suffer. in order to avoid illness, fatigue, and a sickly pallor, try reducing your stress through natural methods such as drinking all-natural tea.

If you decide to drink green tea regularly, then you may quickly notice an improvement in how you feel and look. be sure to follow all of the recommendations for preparing this beverage. Green tea can be enjoyed warm or cold, and it is commonly served with honey or raw sugar in order to sweeten the taste. Green tea can be found at just about any supermarket, health food store, or drugstore for a very affordable price, so you can easily get into the habit of drinking this wonderful beverage.

American actress Lindsay Wagner once said, “A lot of people say they want to get out of pain, and I’m sure that’s true, but they aren’t willing to make healing a high priority. they aren’t willing to look inside to see the source of their pain in order to deal with it.”

Sometimes a single treatment does wonders to cure your condition, be it blemishes, dull skin, allergies, poor digestions, chronic illness, skin aging or being overweight. other times, multiple treatments prove ineffective. either it doesn’t result in any improvement, or it treats the condition temporarily. when the latter happens, it’s likely your condition isn’t skin deep, but instead rooted at cellular level. and that deteriorating inner health is beginning to show in the form of conditions such as indigestion, aches and pains or skin problems.

HOW DO I FIND OUT THE CONDITION OF MY CELLULAR HEALTH?

As you age, the toxins in your body tend to build up within and eventually show in the form of skin conditions and a weakening immune system. when that happens, treating just the outer level will not permanently solve your problem. what we recommend is a four-step programme starting with a diagnosis to find out the condition of your body, whether it’s healthy, or if minor changes are required, such as working on your diet and increasing physical activity, or therapy. after we find out the condition of your cellular environment, if needed, we use detoxification therapies to flush out your system, then repair your body by feeding the cells with healthy nutrients and minerals as required.

WHAT CAN BE DETERMINED FROM THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AVAILABLE?

There are a few types of tests that can be used to diagnose your current health. Based on the symptoms you have, we will recommend one or a combination of tests to find the cause of your problem and offer remedies accordingly. for early detection of serious health problems, the Live Blood Analysis can be a valuable tool. in this analysis, a finger prick of blood is taken to view the condition of the red corpuscles, the PH balance, nutrient levels and antioxidants. This gives an overview of how well your system is functioning and what you need to work on. the EIS scanner is another diagnosis technique that works well for checking all the organs in your body as well as the levels of homeostasis and lean body mass, fat and interstitial fluid. for a complete test of the skin complexion, including wrinkles, spots, pores, evenness, bacteria and UV spots, we use the Visia. This procedure uses multiple imaging and analysis to capture key visual information of the skin. it is then compared to the skin of those your age for a benchmark to see if it needs to be improved.

WHAT ARE THE THERAPY OPTIONS TO CLEAN THE SYSTEM?

Again a variety of choices are available. you can even detox at home. if you’ve never done it before, you can start off with hot salt water baths and lemon juice. Hot water draws toxins out of the body to the skin’s surface. Salts catalyse this detoxification by causing you to sweat. Another way is to just add lemon to your water throughout the day. the acid in the lemons assists cleansing.

For specialised detoxing and cleansing of the inner system, we can do blood chelation, use the hyperthermia infrared bed or colon hydrotherapy. Blood chelation removes heavy metals such as lead and mercury detected in the live blood analysis. the infrared bed works with the idea that majority of the body’s excretion is done through the skin. This bed raises the body’s core temperature to 39C, which forces the body to jump-start its immune system as a natural healing response, resulting in toxin excretion via the skin. if the problem is linked with the digestive system, colon hydrotherapy is an effective way to detox. in this therapy, water is used to flush out the plague-creating free radicals from the bowel in about 40-45 minutes. This is a very widely known and commonly done procedure, because it’s safe, painless and requires no preparation.

ONCE THE TOXINS ARE REMOVED, WHAT IS DONE TO REPAIR AND RENEW THE SYSTEM?

After the detoxification procedure, we can fill the cells with good oxygen, vitamins and minerals for a healthy environment. in Haematogeneous Oxygen Therapy, oxygen is mixed directly into the blood, activating cell metabolism and stimulating the immune system.

This helps ease symptoms in circulatory disorders. This remedy can be combined with vitamin and mineral therapy, in which a high dose of vitamins and minerals is injected to treat symptoms and nutritional deficiency.

But whether you need the entire process depends on whether your body needs it and whether you’d like to choose prevention over cure.

Dr Nantapat Supannachart is an American Board-certified dermatologist and laser surgeon. call 080-500-0123 or visit apexprofound beauty.com.

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Do you love makeup or fashion? Are you passionate about outfits and new looks? Why not start your very own beauty blog? This is a straight to the point no nonsense step-by-step beginner’s guide towards starting your first beauty blog for free or at little to no cost.

Step 1: Opening an account with Blogger(dot)com

There are many places where you can publish your own blogs like Facebook or WordPress. But not all of them have a website feel and some of them require you to purchase web hosting. Blogger has a lot of nifty features and you can avail their service for free. So let’s start with Blogger.

- Sign in with your Google account

- Enter a display name

- Accept Bloggers TOS (terms of service)

- Click on create a blog

Now it’s time to choose a URL (otherwise known as a web address). You can either pick a URL with keywords such as makeup, eye-shadow and beauty or you can use your name or username like MichellePhan or M-Phan-Beauty. User names may suit your personality while keywords may help you rank faster on search engines (i.e. Google).

Go ahead and pick one of the blog templates from the options that Blogger gives you but keep in mind that the design will only be a temporary one if you choose to upgrade your blog later.

Step 2: Filling in the details

- Fill out your personal profile

- Add a Join my site widget by going to Blogger.com -> Click on your blog ->Click on layout -> Click on Add Gadget -> Click on Followers -> Click Save

- Add a Follow by Email widget by following the step directly above.

- Add a Blog Archive by following the steps above.

You now have yourself your very first beauty blog in its most basic form. Congratulations

BONUS TIP:

When you sign up for Blogger you get a.blogspot domain name by default. This may make it harder for your blog to rank well in search engines and it doesn’t look as good as custom domains. YourWebAddress(dot)com is a good example of a custom domain while YourWebAddress(dot)blogspot.com is along the lines of what Blogger gives away for free.

Blogger allows their members to use custom domains, i.e. yourwebaddress(dot)com, without paying for web hosting.

Visit GoDaddy.com to buy a custom domain name or call their 1-480-505-8877 hotline if you live in the United States. They have excellent customer service, they will answer your questions and they are online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Be sure to search for promo codes via Google if you want to buy and register your domain without having to pay full price.

Opera star Deborah Cheetham sings the national anthem at the Jimmy little State Memorial Service at the Sydney Opera House. Cheetham is Jimmy Little’s niece. Source: AdelaideNow

FLAGS were flying at half-mast on the Sydney Harbour Bridge as mourners filed into the Opera House for the memorial service for singer Jimmy little.

A smoking ceremony was held outside the Opera House to honour the indigenous artist who died on April 2, aged 75.

Among the mourners was musical historian Glenn A. Baker, who described Mr little as an "absolute delightful human being".

"He was one of the gentlest, warmest, most sincere men I have ever met, (with) a voice of pure velvet," he said.

Little made Australian history in 1963 when he had a number one hit with his song Royal Telephone, which Baker said was a rarity amongst indigenous artists in that era.

"Back then, to make headlines, that an Aboriginal boy, a Koori, had actually topped the chart and beaten out white performers was a rarity," Baker said.

"I wondered whether Jimmy ever saw it that way.

"I’m sure he was just a man who played music because he loved it."

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and deputy opposition leader Linda Burney were among mourners.

Former television presenter Jeff McMullen was MC, with Little’s songs performed throughout the service.

Mr McMullen said the service honoured the gentlest Australian songman.

"He was great man but he was always humble, a great elder, a great entertainer, a great role model for everyone," he told the gathering.

"Jimmy’s family urges you to see this as a celebration of the legacy and the ongoing beauty of that marvellous voice and music that will be with us forever."

Mr O’Farrell said he was paying tribute to Little’s life and extraordinary achievements.

"He was an ambassador for Aboriginal culture and a passionate advocate for improved Aboriginal health," he said.

"Jimmy little was a man of soul, he had his country in him and he shared that with all Australians.

"He disarmed us, he charmed us and encouraged us to think beyond ourselves.

"When Jimmy spoke people listened, recognising truth in his words and humility in his life."

Mr O’Farrell described little as a "straight-up man of action".

"He sought solutions for difficult problems so that future generations didn’t have to endure the problems and difficulties that he’s had," he said.

The premier said little had taught and mentored Aboriginal music students in Redfern since 1985, and he acknowledged the establishment of Little’s not-for-profit foundation that aimed to increase the life expectancy of Aboriginal people.

"In all his work, Jimmy put others before himself and opened up opportunities for others to take," he said.

Mr O’Farrell announced today that little had been named recipient of the 2012 JC Williamson Award.

"The award recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Australian live entertainment and performing arts industry and shaped the future of the industry for the better," the premier said.

Only 27 people have won the award since its inception in 1998, including Michael Gudinski, Ruth Cracknell, John Farnham, Joan Sutherland, Graham Murphy and Barry Humphries.

Little was delighted when he was told earlier this year that he had won the award, Mr O’Farrell said.

Jimmy’s daughter, Frances Peters-Little, thanked all those who attended the service.

She recounted the poor conditions into which her father was born but said he was raised to believe in the good in all people.

"His capacity to constantly see the good in all people sometimes came under heavy criticism and his unfailing optimism in human nature was something that was not always understood," she said, holding back tears.

"my dad, I believe, had values that were irreplaceable and undeniably his own.

"His quiet and gentle ways, I think, are still yet to be fully recognised for the strength that they hold."

She said little constantly pushed the boundaries both musically and for the Aboriginal community.

"Just when they thought his era had come to an end, he would reinvent himself right in front of the public eye for yet another generation of music lovers," she said.

Ms Peters-Little said her father became known as Australia’s "Uncle Jimmy" and she was proud to have shared him with everyone.

"I hope that we may all learn from him and follow his lead and strengthen our own faith in the goodness of human kind."

1. Networking and Connecting to gain the Leading Edge.

Getting out and making a name for yourself is important. It’s not enough to place a sign out front and run an advertisement in the paper and wait for the phone to ring. you are more likely to get business from people who have made contact with you or know you. Participate in your community and join groups where you can network with people in your suburb or town, you’ll be able to make connections, get the word out about your salon and spa and bring in some new clients. Get out, meet people and increase your business visibility.

2. Stealth Marketing

Use Viral Marketing to build your brand awareness and enhance your marketing efforts. By using pre-existing social networks like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter you can get the word out and create buzz for your salon and spa. Stealth marketing can encompass social networks, text messages, blogs and blog posting all with the purpose of gaining visibility and increasing your marketing objectives.

3. Email Marketing

As a day Spa, Beauty or Hair Salon owner your client list is a precious asset. consider the lifetime value of a client. How much does each of your clients spend on average per month, per year and over a lifetime? It costs anywhere from 5 to 8 times more to gain a new client as opposed to retaining your clients. Therefore, you need to place a strong emphasis on keeping existing clients. Keeping in touch with your clients to stay top of mind is important to gain repeat business. Email Marketing is a highly effective way to build and maintain relationships.

4. Praise from Happy clients

The marketing giants use celebrity endorsements (testimonials) to expose their products and give their products credibility and appeal. you too can get testimonials from your happy clients. Identify people who can influence your target market and get them to endorse your treatments and techniques. Get key leaders within your community to try your products and treatments for free and get their feedback in writing. Get their permission to use their feedback, comments and photos in your promotional material.Endorsements can come from friends, the most powerful endorsement is when friends and clients recommend your product or service to another friend. This is powerful word of mouth advertising and more believable than any other form of endorsement.

5. The Power of Free

We all like getting a little bonus, a gift, a little something extra. Your clients do, too. The acronym GWP stands for Gift with purchase. as the name suggests, a GWP is an item that is given to your client when she spends above a specified amount on beauty treatments, hairdressing or skin care products. The Gift with purchase (free item) could be anything from cosmetics, skin care products, hair care products, salon voucher, product samples, etc. Free offers for example Buy 10, Get one free, Buy a Facial and Pedicure and Get a Free Manicure adds transactional value and enhances allure. Free introductory offers entice clients to trial a product. Free offers help with the buying decision and increase sales.

6. Referral Programs

Getting clients through referrals is one of the best ways to build your business. have a referral incentive program in place to encourage clients to refer business to you. Having a specific referral program gets people thinking about who they can refer to you. A referral program encourages word of mouth advertising. Make it a habit to ask your clients for referrals. Tell them you would really appreciate it if they could recommend you to anyone who would be interested in a cut/colour/any service you provide. and of course tell them about your referral incentive program – let them know what’s in for them.

7. Effective Words that Sell

Copywritingis the use of words to promote your salon and spa. you know the saying, It’s not what you say, but how you say it. you can tell clients we cut hair, do facial and waxing. Or you can start defining your product or service in a whole new light. Literally turn the spot light on what you say.

Before: We sell xyz products

After: The best Clinically Proven Anti-ageing Formulation for Fine Lines and Wrinkles.

Before: We do Facials

After: our Facials will Rejuvenate your Skin, Leaving it looking Radiantly Healthy and Feeling Absolutely Fabulous.

Every word in every single message, advert and presentation forms a perception, either good or bad. choose your words wisely. Too many salon and spa owners study what the competition is doing and do and say the same. Make you words count, make them unique, succinct, persuasive, enticing, juicy and delicious.

8. A Niche Strategy to Focus your Marketing efforts

Don’t try to be everything to everyone. Focus on your specific niche. Know what makes you different from your competitors. Analyse your competitor’s strengths and weaknesses. Offer more value by differentiating your specific treatments and results. one of the biggest niche strategy advantages is the ability to quickly become a dominant player your specific area of expertise. There are salons that cater specifically for rejuvenation, slimming, tanning, hair design, waxing and massage. Niche marketing can be a focused strategy at a niche group such as pregnant women, teenagers, couples, men. A massage and relaxation niche may encompass Yoga, Shiatsu, Meditation and an array of Massage techniques such as deep tissue, Swedish, aromatherapy and Thai massage. Spas are increasingly offering unique services and products to differentiate themselves from the usual facials and body treatments. A new spa niche may be carved out with Asian healing practices and rituals.

9. Win them over and Build relationships

Treat each client like they are special. Listen sincerely to their concerns. Communicate with your clients, what are their interests, likes, dislikes. Educate your clients on the many benefits of your service and products. have promotional tools such as educational Pamphlet/Flyer/Email/Booklet/Blog/eBook which includes interesting and useful information. Make sure your clients are pampered, comfortable and give them your full attention. Recognise that you serve clients, that client relationship is part of your job. Be helpful, friendly and courteous at all times.

10. Bold & Beautiful Business.

Who gets the attention? Attractive men and women, the loud mouth and the exceptional offer. start attracting attention to your salon and spa. have attractive staff with flawless skin, well groomed with full make-up. you think I’m joking, but its fact that good looking people attract more business. and as a salon and spa, you are in the health and beauty business, so your people need to look the part. Would you go to an overweight personal fitness trainer, or would you want the lean muscular trainer? who gets the attention? The budget salon with posters on the wall or the salon with a gorgeous reception, water feature, glossy magazines, top notch furnishing and finishes. We know that packaging is everything; clients pay big money for professional skin care because the marketing messages tell us its special and the packaging supports the message. Is your salon and spa supporting your marketing message? Attractive people, places and objects are attractive because they literally attract attention and interest. Is your salon and spa attractive and attracting attention? Attractive refers to everything: your marketing messages, the way you answer the phone, answer questions, the way you present yourself, your advertising. It all needs to be bold, beautiful, attractive,and appealing to draw people in.

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“Since she's staying away from the ultraviolet light for now, perhaps it's just a total coincidence that she's hawking a line of tanning products creatively dubbed 'Snooki by Nicole Polizzi.' Tellingly, her selection of bronzers and tanners allow your skin to feel 'soft, smooth, and ready to party,'” wrote TIME's Nick Carbone. “Though perhaps we're too quick to judge: along with her line of beauty products, Snooki is a thrice-published author, after this week's release of her novel Gorilla Beach. maybe she's decided to shelve the red Solo cup and would prefer to settle down with a mug of decaf Earl Grey.

In 2010, Snooki talked to Meghan McCain, whose father John McCain had run against Barack Obama in 2008, about the tanning tax passed by Obama.

“People go tanning because they like to feel tan. you feel more sexy when you're tan and I don't understand why you would tax on that,” she said at the time.

It seems like the pint-sized reality starlet has finally realized that tanning, tanning beds and UV rays are not sexy or healthy.

Now Snooki is putting her baby first.

“I have three applications on my phone that takes you through your pregnancy,” she told E! News. “They tell me things like what to eat, what to expect at certain times, like cramps or swelling. I'm always prepared for what's happening to my body.” Adding, “I'm also going to be taking Lamaze and parenting classes. but those are a little more down the road.”

Tanorexic mom Krentcil could learn a thing or two from the “Jersey Shore” alum. The excessively-tanned fellow Jersey native was arrested on charges of second-degree child endangerment after it was revealed she brought her five-year-old, redheaded daughter into a tanning booth with her. The child, Anna, developed a rash and told a school nurse that it was from tanning with her tanorexic mother. The nurse then reported the incident to authorities.

New Jersey law states that no one under the age of 14 is allowed to use a tanning bed. Teenagers over 14 but under 18 may use such facilities, but only with parental approval.

Krentcil has reportedly been banned from Planet Sun Tanning Salon, which runs eight tanning locations near Krentcil's hometown of Nutley, N.J. 

Ever wonder why you’re able to stay up until 2 am, while your best friend can’t make it until 10 pm? It has everything to do with your internal clock, said Dr. Tracey marks, an Atlanta-based psychiatrist and author of Master Your Sleep: Proven Methods Simplified. “Most people’s internal clock has 24 hrs, but if it’s a little longer, then you will be pulled in the direction of not feeling tired until later and later each evening.” Don’t fret night owl—it is possible to train yourself to be more alert in the mornings than in the evenings. Here’s how.

Slash an Hour From Your DayIf you want to wake up earlier, trim down those evening obligations, said marks. We know what you’re thinking: How can I not overextend myself? “We typically overestimate how much available time we have and take on projects that we have no business committing to,” said marks. “For the sake of decompressing your day, assume you have one less hour in the evenings (to be set aside for a wind down period) and say no to things that infringe on that time.” sorry, Saturday Night Live.

Pile On the ProteinYou know the saying: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” So if you’re trying to make mornings more bearable, a cup of coffee and a stick of gum isn’t going to cut it. “After sleeping all night, our metabolism and blood sugar are at their lowest; we need a healthy breakfast to re-energize us,” said Rebecca Scritchfield, a Washington D.C. based nutrition and exercise expert specializing in weight management. her breakfast of champions consists of a protein, a colorful fruit or veggie, and a whole grain (Think: Greek yogurt topped with fresh blueberries topped with granola and chia seeds). and if you’re a walking zombie without your morning caffeine fix, Scritchfield suggested adding a spill of milk or fortified soymilk (i.e. lattes and café au laits), which spikes your beverage with calcium and protein.

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Reward YourselfYes! you did it! you didn’t hit the snooze button! “Once up, take advantage of the extra time you’ve given yourself to build in a few minutes of a ‘reward’,” said psychologist Patricia Adson, author of A Princess and her Garden. Read a favorite newspaper or blog column, listen to a few minutes of the morning news, do an exercise routine, or meditate. Even having time for an extra cup of coffee or not having to race out the door can be a reward. Select something that means something to you, said Adson. “Later, notice how you feel about yourself when you have given yourself the time to get a good start on the day.”

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Give Yourself a Pep Talk“Remember, you don’t have to want to get up, you just have to do it,” said Adson. As you get going, ask yourself what it is you get to do that day, rather than what you have to do (that will come soon enough).

Exercise when the Sun comes UpWe’re wired (via circadian rhythms/our internal 24-hour clock) to have peak alertness around mid-morning, said marks. “Early morning exercise can help boost the morning energy surge, as you will have elevated body temperature and elevated adrenalin levels for several hours after you exercise.” Need an extra incentive? Research has shown that exercising before breakfast burns more fat calories and results in more weight loss than exercising after breakfast, said Burr Leonard, founder of the Bar Method.

Style Strands before BedtimeTo cut down (or erase) morning drying time, Ashley Stone of Beauty Entourage, a traveling salon, suggests washing hair the night before and putting it into a loose braid. In the morning smooth your mane with a quick blow dry and style as usual for mega volume and bounce. to control static, spray strands with a leave-in conditioner or use a comb dipped in cold water…

Or, Braid Hair in the MorningA tell-tale sign that you are not a morning person? Your hair. But whether you’re already an early riser or you’re still working on it, a braid can disguise all levels of mane-mess—from a little frizz to a bonafide bedhead, said Morgan Willhite, creative director at Ouidad Salon in New York City. and the best part is that there’s no wrong way to plait it up— loose and low, French, or even Katniss-inspired from The Hunger Games. If your strands are too short for braids, accessorize with a cloth headband.

Revamp Your Makeup RoutineKeep your face polished and fresh, while cutting minutes from morning prep time with these tips from Iralis Stone of Beauty Entourage:• use a liquid to powder foundation so you can skip the step of having to use power to set your makeup.• Cream blushes and eye shadows are great for a quick application with your fingertips. Not only will you save time—they also give the skin a great dewy glow.• Line only your top lash line and apply mascara only on the top for a naturally pretty look.

Invite Light Indoors“Bright light from a light box that is designed to emit light similar to sunlight is probably the most powerful thing you can do to force your body awake in the mornings,” said marks. Your brain is sensitive to light and temperature, which is why we don’t sleep as well after a certain time of morning even if we’ve had the longest, hardest day and go to bed way past our bedtime. Light boxes can range in price from $50 to $200, so if spending the money on a light-emitting box doesn’t sound like a bright idea, place your bed in front of big, blind-less windows so that the sun can wake you in the morning.

Turn everything OffKeep the radio and television volumes low in the evenings in order to create an atmosphere that lulls you into sleepy mode, suggested marks. this helps you associate the evening with slowing down so that you can mentally prepare your mind for sleep. “It’s hard to do this if at 9 pm. your house is just as loud and bright as it is at 4 pm,” said marks. Touché.