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The Asian Basketball Confederation Championship was founded in 1960
and was inaugurated in Manila. This tournament is held every two years
to find the Asia's best team. It serves as well as the qualifying
tournament for the World Championship and the Olympics.

The tournament was later on renamed to FIBA Asia Championship by the
21st Century. And the West Asian team were able to join during the
2007 championship.

FIBA Asia is the governing body in Asia, responsible in developing
basketball and controlling the sport in Asia. It consists of a
diversity of language and culture brought together in the basketball
community.

The 27th FIBA Asia Championship will be held in Manila, Philippines
from the 1st to 11th of August. It is the qualifying tournament for
the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Wherein the top three teams this
year, will all qualify for FIBA's flagship event.

China is currently holding the championship crown for the 26th FIBA
Asia. And they are holding 15 titles.



Lebanon was suspended about some violations. The suspension then
caused the team's disqualification from this year's tournament.

For all basketball enthusiasts, the long wait will be over as the 2013
FIBA Championship starts tomorrow.

Game Schedules August 1, 2013

11:00 AM  Iran  VS  Malaysia

01:15 PM Jordan  VS  Chinese Taipei

03:30 PM  Japan  VS  Qatar

05:45 PM  China  VS  Korea

08:30 PM  Saudi Arabia  VS  Philippines

10:30 PM  Kazakhstan  VS  Thailand

There are many causes as to why an acne or pimple pops out. And there
are many reasons as well that worsens it. Though acne is not deadly,
it causes anxiety especially to young people.There are treatments
available for acne depending on the severity and skin types. And there
are remedies the nature offers.

Treatment of Mild Acne.

Mild acne can be treated by over-the-counter topical medicines, in the
form of soaps, creams, lotions or gels. Cream or lotion is better for
sensitive skin. Gel, which is alcohol based is good for oily skin.

These topical medicines have different anti-acne ingredients at
different levels of concentration. They may cause burning or redness
during the first few usage. These side-effects should disappear with
continued use, the physician must be consulted if they persist.

Anti-acne ingredients used in topical treatments:

Benzoyl Peroxide. It helps prevent the gland from producing oil and
helps kill bacteria. It acts as a peeling agent.

Salicylic Acid. It prevents pores from getting blocked. It is
effective for inflammation and swelling.

Retin-A. It works as a chemical peel, unplugs pores and prevents the
skin from aging.

Sulfur. Helps in the treatment of blackheads, whiteheads, acne as well
as eczema and psoriasis.

Azelaic Acid. It minimizes oil production thus reducing bacteria
growth. It is helpful for treating brown acne marks and dark patches.

Resorcinol. Helps in the treatment of blackheads and whiteheads.

For more severe acne better consult a dermatologist or skin specialist.

Home remedies for acne treatments:

Honey. It is used in acne treatment because of its antiseptic and
moisturizing properties. It can be applied on the acne, leave for half
an hour then rinse with warm water then cold water. This treatment
will close the pores as well.

Honey with lemon juice. Mix equal proportions of the ingredients.
Apply onto acne or massage all over the face for a few minutes. Rinse
with cold water.

Honey with apple. Mix grated apple and honey. Apply the fruity paste
on the acne or all over the face. Massage it for a few minutes. Rinse
off. You may do this regularly to achieve an acne free face.

Honey with carrot and lemon juice. Add a little amount of honey and
lemon juice with a fresh carrot paste. Massage onto face for a few
minutes. Leave it for about half an hour then rinse off. Carrot is
rich in antioxidants and vitamin A, making the skin healthy.

Honey with aspirin. This combination is good in treating acne. Mix an
ample amount of honey and aspirin. Apply onto acne, let it dry. Rinse
off.

Lemon. Helps clean accumulated dirt in the pores. It tightens the
pores and minimizes oil production. Lemon juice works as an
astringent. But lemon packs are not good for sensitive skin.

Lemon slice. Rub a slice onto face. Massage it for a few minutes.
Rinse off with water.

Lemon juice with rosewater. Rosewater has been used in the ancient
days for skin care. It helps repair the skin from the inside. Mix two
teaspoons of rosewater with a few drops of lemon juice. Apply on the
affected area and gently massage for a few minutes. Rinse off.

Cucumber. Its cooling effect will help treat the acne. Apply cucumber
juice onto face with cotton ball. Leave it for about 15 minutes then
rinse. Use it regularly to achieve better results.

Grapes. It is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants that keeps the skin
young and healthy. It closes the pores as well. Cut the grapes in half
and massage it on the affected area. Leave it for about 15 minutes
then rinse with cool water.

Pineapple. The pineapple puree helps clear acne marks. Apply the puree
onto face, leave until dry. Wash with lukewarm water then cold water.

Papaya. It prevents bacteria formation and reduces the swelling of
acne. Apply fresh papaya juice on the affected area.

Strawberries. Rub a slice on the affected area for a few minutes.
Leave it for half an hour then rinse off.

Tomato. The pulp of ripe tomatoes may absorb oil. It unclogs pores and
prevents bacteria build up. Mix the pulp with cucumber juice and use
as a toner.

Potato. It minimizes blemishes. Apply potato paste or juice onto face.
Leave it for about 15 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water.

There are other home remedies for acne. It may not give an instant
result but if used religiously it may give stunning results.

With all the rumours that iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 is going to be out,
not that pretty soon, but is already talked about by many iPhone
enthusiasts. Now we are trying to imagine what is going to be new with
these phones.



Perhaps a bigger screen since that is the trend for other smart phone
brands. Maybe they are going to put a lot of effort on the camera.
Users are expecting an increased battery life as well. An increased
phone storage is expected, a 128GB would be awesome. And the software
is going to be run by the newest IOS7. And a hope for the Apple Maps
to be perfected.

Looking back at iPhone 5, it did provide a better quality from its predecessor.

The design is very appealing, it looks great. The size is just perfect
for smart phone.

The 4" screen size is more than adequate for smart phone. And since it
has an improved display, a clear and sharp screen, makes viewing more
exciting. As well as the sound quality from the speaker, its crystal
clear.

The camera, both front and rear is great. The panorama camera mode is
awesome. Video recording is fantastic.

The CPU performance is fast, making the phone responsive. Opening of
application is quick.

The voice recognition is way better. The SIRI is a great help.

The internet connection is really ultrafast. It makes browsing web
pages in a snap. Videos on the web plays well.

It has a decent battery life. But recharging is fast.

Aside from the Apple Maps that need to be perfected. There are not
many issues about the iPhone 5. Enjoy it now and be ready to grab the
iPhone 5S or iPhone 6 sooner or later.

Chocolate is a product made up of cocoa solids and cocoa butter. It is
produced from the seeds of a cacaoa tree. It actually have a bitter
taste but is processed and sweetened to develop a good taste.
Chocolate is one of most popular food in the world.

There are several types of chocolate.

White Chocolate. It is not considered chocolate in some countries
because it does not contain cocoa solid. It is made up of cocoa
butter, sugar and milk.

Milk Chocolate. Condensed milk or milk powder is added to sweeten it.

Unsweetened Chocolate. It is pure ground, roasted chocolate otherwise
known as the baking chocolate.

Dark Chocolate. Fat and sugar is added to the cacao mixture. It is
promoted to unproven health benefits.

Raw Chocolate. It is considered more nutritious because it is
considered raw cacao.

Dark chocolate is said to contain health benefits.

Rich in fiber and loaded with minerals. Quality dark chocolate if
consumed in moderation is a good source of soluble fiber and minerals
like iron, magnesium, manganese, copper.

May provide sun protection for the skin. Research shows that the
flavanols found in cocoa can improve blood flow that may protect the
skin against sun damage.

May make you smarter. It contains stimulants that improve blood flow
to the brain. This significantly improve brain function and cognitive
function.

Helps relax blood pressure. The cocoa contains bioactive compounds
that can improve blood flow that may decrease blood pressure. The
flavanoids produces nitric oxide that relaxes blood pressure.

Good for the heart. A small bar of dark chocolate a day may help your
heart and cardiovascular system run well. According to studies, lower
risk of heart disease shows for the people who consume dark chocolate.

Lowers cholesterol. Reduces bad cholesterol while increases good
cholesterol improving insulin sensitivity.

Packed with antioxidants. Cocoa and dark chocolate are contains
organic compounds and they function as antioxidants. These are
flavanols, polyphenols, cathechins and others. The flavanols may
protect the body from aging.

Chocolate contains several fats including palmitic acid which
increases cholesterol and heart disease risk. But it contains oleic
acid which is also found in olive oil that is known to be a healthy
fat. And it has stearic acid which is said to have a neutral effect on
cholesterol according to research.

Chocolate also contain stimulants that may act as antidepressant and
gives a feeling of pleasure.

Just remember that you do not have to take too much a day to get the
benefits of the chocolate. Balance your sweet intake to keep up with
your total calories.

There is an above average job outlook for online internet researchers.
So if  you are an internet savvy, you enjoy surfing the net and
interested in online research then this job is good for you.

Companies are outsourcing research projects to freelance individuals
or research companies.  Entrepreneurs and most small businesses hire
an individual internet researchers who are expert at finding
informations on wide range of topics. It can be about a product or
service. It can be for marketing strategy, insurance or health care,
legal cases or even for political campaign.

Hours of work depends on the client or the task given. Some tasks will
require longer period of time while other research need to be done
quickly. You may need to work during business hours. The most
important thing is to get the work done on time.

Since time is important, you should have a good command on computer
operations like typing. And you must be proficient in using MS office.
Compilation of research can be in MS word, excel spreadsheet, pdf
document or power point which depends on your client.

You may want to find an association of Internet Researchers to know
the latest advancement in the field. If you work as an independent
researcher, you must keep updated on the required skills. Some
research tools used are iCyte, concierge, eagle filter and many
others.

You can check for research projects on various job websites to find
clientele. You can market your skills by web presence. Pay rates
usually depend on experience. A degree, an area of expertise or
specialized skill is an advantage. Legal background can be high
paying.

Visual assistants, virtual office assistants or simply called VA's are
professionals providing remote assistance to clients. Professional
services online  such as administrative, clerical and secretarial
including creative and technical service for clients.

As the use of internet increased for business operations, the demand
for virtual assistants continues to grow. There are thousands of
listings or job advertisements in need of VAs on websites specialized
in freelance workers.

Virtual Assistants usually work for entrepreneurs and small
businesses. Clients prefer to hire home-based  virtual assistants
because they want to cut  costs on extra office space, office
equipments or supplies. And since virtual assistants are independent
contractors or freelance workers, clients are not responsible for
employee related taxes or benefits. Employee taxes and benefits like
insurance are included on the VA's fee directly.

Virtual assistants has earned several years  of experience in the real
business world. For higher positions like executive assistant, office
manager, legal assistant, legal secretary and real estate secretary
should have at least five years experience experience in an office.

Tasks that can be delegated to a Virtual Assistant:

Scheduling. VA's will manage the schedules of the client like
appointments, meetings or help in planning events.

E-mail Management. Responding to emails on the clients's behalf.

Database Entries. Keep databases information updated.

Data Presentation. Prepares power point presentation from provided data.

Bookkeeping. Keeps list on bills, invoices and other bookkeeping matters.

Travel Research. Find hotels and book airfares for the client.

Social Tasks. Sending out Thank you cards or holiday cards.

For communication and data delivery between the VAs and clients are
internet, email, skype, google voice and other internet tools.

Acne or medically known as Acne Vulgaris, is a skin disease that is
not dangerous but it may leave scars. The oil glands under the skin
produces an oily liquid called Sebum. The Sebum carries dead skin
cells through the follicles which are connected to the tiny pores of
the skin. If the oil is accumulated under the skin and the follicles
are blocked by small hair growing out of the skin, then pimples grow.

Acne can affect anyone at any age but adolescents and young adults are
more prone to it.

Causes of Acne

Hormones. It is an important contributor to acne. It occurs around the
mouth and may spread on the face or other body parts.

Hormonal changes happen during:

-Puberty. Wherein the Androgen (a type of hormone) level increases. It
will cause the oil glands to produce more oil. And the oil accumulates
under the skin, bacteria may grow that causes pimple.

-Pregnancy. Hormones have higher level during pregnancy. It can be
similar to puberty stage.

-Menstrual Cycle. Pimple appears usually before a woman's period, due
to hormonal changes.

Genetic. Genes are important contributor of acne. The tendency can run
in the family.

Certain Medications. Medication containing ingredients such as
androgens or corticosteroids may cause acne.

Other Factors that can Worsen Acne:

Diet. Too much intake on carbohydrates-rich foods and dairy products
may trigger acne.

Anxiety or Stress. They cause hormone that makes the oil glands
produce more oil. Cortisol or stress hormones are involuntary released
when the brain recognizes stress, it may cause pimple.

Climate. Exposure to extreme temperatures may trigger the appearance of pimples.

Oil-based Makeups. It may speed up the blocking of pores.

Greasy Hair. There are oil-based hair products that may aggravate acne.

Squeezing the pimples. May worsen and will cause scarring as well.

There are treatments available for acne. Topical medicines such as
creams lotions or gels. They have different ingredients and is
designed for different skin types. But for severe acne, better consult
a skin specialist or dermatologist.