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World’s First Full Face Transplant Man Revealed! (Video)

ShavarRoss.com — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:30:16 +0000

A Spanish man who underwent the world’s first full face transplant revealed his new look on Monday before television cameras, paying tribute to doctors and the donor’s family as he left the hospital.

The 31-year-old, identified only as Oscar, thanked his donor’s family and the medics that gave him a new face in March at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona.

“Friends, I want to thank the hospital coordinators, the entire medical team, the family of the donor and, most of all, my family who are supporting me these days.”

The man — who reportedly suffered injuries in a shooting accident five years ago — spoke at the televised news conference with considerable difficulty and could not close his mouth and his face appeared swollen.

Doctors say he can expect to regain up to 90% of his facial functions.

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African-Americans at Risk of Skin Cancer from Sun Exposure

ShavarRoss.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:40:00 +0000

African-Americans are certainly not off the hook when it comes to getting skin cancer; Melanoma does not discriminate.

In fact, African-Americans are more likely to die from melanoma — the deadliest, most common form of skin cancer — than are Caucasians in the United States.

And although the incidence of skin cancer was more than 10 times higher among whites, African-Americans who contracted melanoma had a far lower survival rate than whites, according to a study done by the University of Michigan.

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.99 Cent Stores Helps You Get a Bikini Body on a Bite-Size Budget!

Shavar — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:00:29 +0000

Well, I’m not tryin’ to fit into a bikini, lol, but I have been exercising and eating a lot better as of late and I feel great. Anyway, I discovered this little gem (of info) on Youtube. Is there a .99 Cent Store near you? Well check this video out if you’re workin’ on your bod!

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School Gives Condoms Out to First Graders

ShavarRoss.com — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:22:03 +0000

How young is too young?

That’s the question a Massachusetts public school is facing as they have come under fire for making condoms available to all students, even those in elementary school.

Children start first grade between 5 and 7 years old.

Kris Mineau, president of the conservative Massachusetts Family Institute, calls the idea absurd.

But Provincetown School Board Chairman Peter Grosso defended the policy, saying there is no set age when sexual activity starts.

Under the policy, any student requesting a condom from a school nurse must first receive counseling, which includes information on abstinence. The policy does not require the school to contact parents.

The policy was approved by Provincetown’s school committee June 10. It takes effect in the fall.

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McDonald’s Recalls 12 Million Toxin-Tainted ‘Shrek’ Glasses

ShavarRoss.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:45:34 +0000

Toxic cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on “Shrek”-themed drinking glasses being sold nationwide at McDonald’s, forcing the fast food company to recall 12 million of the U.S.-made collectibles.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which announced the voluntary recall early Friday, warned consumers to immediately stop using the glasses; McDonald’s said it would post instructions on its website next week regarding refunds.

The 16-ounce glasses, being sold for about $2 each as part of a promotional campaign for the movie “Shrek Forever After,” were available in four designs depicting the characters Shrek, Princess Fiona, Puss in Boots and Donkey.

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Holly Robinson Peete and Family Talk ‘Autism’ on ‘The Today Show’

Shavar — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:30:33 +0000

April is National Autism Awareness Month and yesterday (April 1), Holly Robinson-Peete, former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, and their daughter Ryan,12, appeared on The Today Show to talk about how Autism has affected their family. Video below.

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Jennifer Hudson: The New Face AND Body of Weight Watchers

Shavar — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:00:46 +0000

She recently had a baby AND managed to keep the weight off.

So what’s been the big secret behind Oscar-winning actress and recording artist Jennifer Hudson‘s trim(mer) body?

Weight Watchers!

That’s right, in fact, the new mom revealed she’s the new spokesperson for the company today.

“With Weight Watchers, I am enjoying the weight loss because I’m doing it the right way—I feel empowered with what I’ve learned, everything from portion control to what foods will help keep me satisfied,” says the 28-year-old. “It’s a lifestyle change, not a diet.”

Empowered? Did she say “empowered,” ladies? Gents? Wow, that’s a powerful statement. Somethin’ must be workin’.

Anyway, the Oscar-winning actress-singer—who has a 7-month-old son, David Daniel Otunga Jr., with her fiancé David Otunga, 28—also likes how the diet fits into her busy lifestyle.

“I can follow the plan no matter where I am, still enjoy my favorite foods and even use the iPhone app to track my points,” she says.

Hudson is no stranger to publicly discussing her weight: After being called “the big girl” as a contestant on American Idol, the singer transformed her body for her Oscar-winning turn as Effie in Dreamgirls by packing on more than 20 lbs. with a diet of “cakes and cookies and lots of fried food,” she told PEOPLE. She later lost the weight for the premiere of the film.

Celebrities who have represented Weight Watchers in the past include Jenny McCarthy, Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, and Lynn Redgrave.

Have you tried Weight Watchers? If not, will you be trying it now?

I actually thought ‘Precious’ star Gabourey Sidibe would have been a great candidate as well. Well, let’s just hope both these ladies stay healthy for the long-term.

-story derived from People

Dwight ‘Superman’ Howard Covers Men’s Health Magazine

Shavar — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:05:15 +0000

NBA top baller and the Orlando Magic‘s Dwight “Superman” Howard covers the latest Men’s Health Magazine.

So do you think Dwight will ever get a tattoo? Interesting how he’s one of the few top NBA players that doesn’t sport a tattoo.

But the real question is whether the Orlando Tragic Magic will be able to muster up enough strength to get past my “kryptonite” Lakers, lol. (just kiddin’ y’all)

And that’s assuming that they’ll BOTH meet again in The Finals.

Make it right Dwight.

President Obama and Staff Celebrate Health Care Reform Bill Passage

Shavar — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:00:25 +0000

President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and senior staff, react in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, as the House passes the health care reform bill, March 21, 2010.

(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Dead Woman Starts Breathing Again in Funeral Home

Shavar — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:52:08 +0000

Ever heard of “Lazarus syndrome?” Does the name Lazarus sound familiar?

Well, apparently there was a woman who been pronounced dead hours earlier at a hospital in western Colombia after she suffered multiple organ failure due to complications related to multiple sclerosis.

After multiple resuscitation attempts had apparently failed, the doctors pronounced the woman dead and sent her to the funeral home.

But as the workers began to apply formaldehyde to her body, she started breathing again and began making movements.

Doctors identified it as a case of ‘Lazarus syndrome’, an extremely rare phenomenon in which the circulation spontaneously restarts after failed resuscitations.

The woman was returned to the hospital, where she remains in a coma.

It would be nice to see her come out of that comatose state as well for a full recovery.

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