Friday, September 28, 2012

Halloween Ed. This is Halloween

Hello! I been so excited about Halloween!  Heres my actual mani, super simple with Halloween spirit!



What I used:
Sinfulcolors Clementine and Fergie Tonight's Gonna be a Good Night 
2 coats of Clementine (I love this orange, easy to use!) and 1 coat of Fergie, the glitters applied easy.

Thanks for passing by and dont forget to post your Halloween manicure at my FB page, or any nail art inspired by the ones I made. Take care! 

Mary Kay Makeover Contest

Puerto Rico only
Si eres de Puerto Rico, y estas interesada en participar, comunicate conmigo por email: ladyluck2787@hotmail.com o en mi pagina de facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LadyLuckBeautyBlog 

Thursday, September 27, 2012

DR.'s REMEDY® PUTS PINK IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS OCTOBER

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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Halloween Ed. Bloody Nails

Hello dear readers! Here's my first Halloween manicure.  I got inspired by Horror nights - so much black and blood, gave me the idea of something different for Halloween.


This is one of the many videos Im working on it for this Halloween (my favorite Holiday)


I used:
Wet n Wild  Ebony Hates Chris
Bettina 47
Hexagonal Glitter from E-bay




Tutorial - enjoy! :)

Saturday, September 22, 2012

ELF Nymph Dreams

Hello readers! I hope your having a great weekend!  Today Im here to talk about ELF Brightening Eye Color - Nymph Dreams, eyeshadow squad with gold, brown, grey and turquoise.  I got this for $1 at the $1 store.

ELF Nymph Dreams

Swathing on fingers.  Grey with golden shimmer, pearl turquoise,
brown with gold shimmer and pearl gold. 
Swatch on my bare arm. Gold, Brown, Turquoise and grey
Im really impress how pigmented this eyeshadows can be since it cost only $1. I did an eye makeup using this squad.




I really love the color combination, it can be fun and elegant at the same time. I recommend this to you if you like neutral looks with a touch of color and fun. 

Thanks for reading my blog! Have a great day!

Beauty Bloggers Puerto Rico Weekly Roundup #21

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Liverpool at BSC Young Boys 09.20.12

1:00pm ET, live in the US on FSC

Previous rounds:
Liverpool: 1-1 Hearts (h), 1-0 Hearts (a); 3-0 Gomel (h), 1-0 Gomel (a)
Young Boys: 0-2 Midtjylland (h), 3-0 Midtjylland (a); 3-0 Kalmar (h), 0-1 Kalmar (a); 0-1 Zimbru (a), 1-0 Zimbru (h)

Last three matches:
Liverpool: 1-1 Sunderland (a); 0-2 Arsenal (h); 1-1 Hearts (h)
Young Boys: 5-1 Wettswil-Bonstetten (a); 2-1 Lucerne (a); 0-2 Midtjylland (h)

Goalscorers (Europa League):
Liverpool: Borini, Downing, Gerrard, Johnson, Suarez 1
Young Boys: Bobadilla 2; Costanzo, Farnerud, Frey, Mayuka, Raimondi 1

Referee: Michael Koukoulakis (GRE)

Guess at a line-up
Jones
Flanagan Coates Carragher Enrique
Henderson Şahin
Downing Suso Assaidi
Morgan

Simply put, most who'll be involved on Sunday against Manchester United should not be involved tomorrow.

Which appears to be the case, according to the Liverpool Echo. Gerrard, Suarez, Johnson, Kelly, Skrtel, Agger, Allen, and Reina are all staying in Liverpool, with Pacheco, Suso, Yesil, Morgan, Wisdom, Coady, Flanagan and Robinson in the traveling party, if not the squad.

However, unmentioned are at least two first-team players who should play, even if they're scheduled to start against United on Sunday. Both Enrique and Şahin need match fitness, Enrique to recover from his long-standing knee problem, Şahin to get back in the habit of playinf regularly and adjust to his role in the Liverpool system. Both could feature against United if they play well tomorrow.

We could also see Borini, Downing, Shelvey, and Sterling. I truly hope Sterling will remain planted firmly on the bench, for all the burn-out reasons we've mentioned over and over. Shelvey's in a similar situation, ideally rested, which would give either Suso or Pacheco a chance in the attacking midfield role. But Downing's likely to start on the right, while Borini could do with further match practice as well. Opening day against West Brom was the only league match where the Italian lasted the full 90 minutes; he only played 54 and 64 minutes in the last two fixtures, notably misfiring in both – although his efforts against Sunderland suggest he's getting closer to finding form. As much as Liverpool need to bring more young players through due to the lack of squad depth, I'd still rather Borini start instead of Adam Morgan or Samed Yesil. Rodgers' highlighted Yesil, saying "Yesil will certainly be fast-tracked. He will be involved in the Europa League game." Whether that involvement means he'll play or just that he'll be involved in the squad remains to be seen; if Borini doesn't start, Morgan seems more likely because he's started a senior match before.

With Skrtel and Agger missing, Carragher and Coates appear definite starters in central defense. Flanagan's also fairly certain with both Kelly and Johnson back on Merseyside. Finally, we should finally seem Oussama Assaidi make his debut, fit from the injury that has kept him out until now and available for the Europa League group stage after sitting out qualifying. More than any other, I've high hopes for the Moroccan; Liverpool badly need another wide forward/winger to step up so Liverpool aren't wholly reliant on the likes of Sterling and Borini.

BSC Young Boys are eight matches in the Swiss Super League season, which began in mid-July, winning three, drawing three, and losing two, currently fifth out of ten teams. They haven't finished lower than third since 2006-07.

Liverpool assistant manager Colin Pascoe says Young Boys play 4-3-3, while Football-Lineups.com has Young Boys using a 4-1-4-1 in the last 10 fixtures. The vagaries of modern formation notation.

The starting XI in its last league match, on September 2 at Lucerne, was Wölfli; Zverotic, Nef, Veskovac, Lecjaks; Spycher; Gonzalez, Costanzo, Farnerud, Scheneuwly; Bobadilla. Argentinean Raul Bobadilla is Young Boys' top scorer in both league and Europa League qualifying, joining the club in the January transfer window. Christoph Spycher's been around forever, a Swiss international from 2003-2010, able to play at full-back or as a defensive midfielder. England fans may remember defender Elsad Zverotic, who scored in last year's final Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro, a 2-2 draw (that was where Rooney kicked a Montenegrin player, getting himself suspended for the first two matches of the Euros). Young Boys recently sold the player I'm most familiar with – Emmanuel Mayuka, star of Zambia's African Cup of Nations win last year – to Southampton. Honestly, the only time I've seen the club play was when they faced Tottenham in Champions League qualifying in August 2010; chances are only 4 or 5 players who played then are likely to feature: Wölfli, Spycher, Constanzo, Schneuwly, and Swiss-English right-back Scott Sutter (who'll probably be kept out of the side by Zverotic). Yes. I realize this is even less helpful than my "scouting reports" for Gomel or Hearts. Such are the dangers of Europa League opposition.

Regardless of Liverpool's current struggles, this will be one of BSC Young Boys' biggest matches of the season, if not the biggest. Unlike in the league – for the last two or three years now – Liverpool's name still inspires awe in European competition. Awe, but not terror, evident in the matches against Gomel and Hearts, where both looked to get at Liverpool, especially in the home legs. Liverpool are a vulnerable giant, and – no slight intended – players can make a name for themselves by putting another Lilliputian arrow in Gulliver's back. No matter the personnel used, this competition is the first chance for the club to begin rebuilding its reputation on the continental stage. And developing the young players who'll add depth to Liverpool's shallow squad is more important.

Monday, September 17, 2012

How Does Your Sterling Grow?

"I said when I first came here, I won't judge people on their status or what they've done, it's about what I see now in front of me, and [Sterling's] a young player who's improved every single day since I came in here."

"He was a player who played on his own, in the one v one. You look at him now, playing for the team, his tactical understanding playing against a really experienced player. He was blocking the line of pass, he was pressing at the right time, he was coming back to block the lines inside."

Brendan Rodgers after the Manchester City match


Passes
Sunderland: 33/35 (94%) [most accurate in the side]
Arsenal: 27/31 (87%)
City: 24/30 (80%)



Attacking Third
Sunderland: 16/16 (100%) [most accurate in the side]
Arsenal: 17/20 (85%)
City: 13/16 (81%)

Passes Received
Sunderland: 48
Arsenal: 40
City: 34



Shots
Sunderland: 2 (1 off-target, 1 blocked)
Arsenal: 1 (off-target)
City: 0

Chances Created
Sunderland: 4 [joint most created in the side]
Arsenal: 1
City: 2

Take-ons
Sunderland: 5/11 [joint most successful take-ons in the side]
Arsenal: 3/6
City: 0/1



Tackles
Sunderland: 5/5 [most successful tackles in the side]
Arsenal: 2/2
City: 1/2



Fouls Suffered
Sunderland: 7
Arsenal: 1
City: 1

Admittedly, Sunderland were weaker opposition than either City or Arsenal, even if the result doesn't necessarily show it. Regardless, that Sterling's output has improved in each successive start can't be overlooked.

Each link goes to the StatsZone chalkboard for that match, but I embedded the images for the categories I thought most relevant. His passes show he was more involved in the build-up, coming inside more often even though he was a right-footer playing on the right. Similar goes for the 'passes received' category, coming inside and deeper to make himself more available but also stretching play by getting the ball near the penalty box more often. He attempted and completed far more take-ons than in his two previous league starts, more of which took place directly outside the penalty box. And his tackles chalkboard against Sunderland is massively impressive for a winger, in his own half and the opposition's, let alone a 17-year-old winger.

Everything Noel wrote two weeks ago still applies. He is too young to start every single game without risking his future, too young to be relied upon in match after match. However, his improvement in each match has been demonstrable, important, and demonstrably important. He's gotten better in almost every statistical category from City to Arsenal to Sunderland.

He's come a long way from "There are very few players in the world who get into a Premier League team at 17, never mind a top club. [Sterling] has certainly shown qualities and we'll decide over the next few weeks whether he stays and he's involved now or if he goes for a loan period." Which was said by Rodgers in mid-July, just before Liverpool's first preseason match.

On Saturday, Sterling was Liverpool's most accurate passer, overall and in the final third, and made the most successful tackles (both Gerrard and Kelly attempted more, but each had four successful). He and Suarez each created four chances and completed five successful dribbles – the most in the Liverpool team. Sterling suffered seven fouls, four more than the second most-fouled player. And three of those seven fouls came in the last ten minutes, including Seb Larsson's yellow card – Sunderland's only yellow card of the match – evidence of the home side's increasing desperation.

It was also heartening to see him do all this on the right side of the pitch. Both he and Borini have been far better on the left in previous matches; both had struggled to replicate their better moments on the opposite flank. Until Saturday, Downing arguably had been Liverpool's most-effective right winger.

I cannot emphasize the "we can't get carried away" mantra hard enough. But I also cannot help but express my surprise and joy at Sterling's accelerated development.

Giveaway winner!

And the winner is...

Congratulations! 24hrs to answer Vanessa! Else I would have to pick up another winner :O 

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland

Goals:
Fletcher 29'
Suarez 71'

It could have been worse, it should have been better, it was still way too similar to past failings. And it's getting harder and harder to find new ways to write the same exact damn thing every damn time.

You've seen it all before. Rodgers threw a few curveballs with his tactics and selection – Suarez started on the flank for the first time in his Liverpool career, Gerrard played in a much deeper midfield role with Shelvey further forward, Sterling started on the right even though Borini played as the central striker – but it was still same old, same old. Liverpool created a handful of chances, but suffered from poor finishing and a lack of movement. Borini had the two best, intercepting a soft back header and a first-time blast from the top of the box, but shot too close to Mignolet both times. And then, just when Liverpool edged closer to making the breakthrough, Sunderland sucker-punched.

It's no coincidence that Fletcher's goal came at almost the same point of the match as Podolski's did in the previous fixture. Liverpool are too easily torn asunder by counter-attacks, in midfield, on the flanks, and in central defense. At least there was no single scapegoat this time. Liverpool were caught flat-footed after Atkinson played advantage following Gerrard's foul, Gardner beat both Suarez and Johnson when ambling down the flank, Reina missed the low cross, and Fletcher embarrassed Skrtel, getting behind him far too easily to pounce in the six-yard box. It was Sunderland's first shot of the match.

Liverpool struggled its way to halftime, then found increasingly hilarious ways to not score after the restart. It wouldn't be a typical, soul-killing Liverpool match without hitting the woodwork; Johnson cannoned a blast off the crossbar, Gerrard caromed off the outside of the post on an opportunity he'd bury 11 times out of 10 three years ago.

But then Liverpool's savior finally struck. No, not that savior. Well, yes, that savior, but because of a different savior.

For long stretches, Sterling was the only Liverpool player holding up his end of the bargain: running at defenders, eager to take players on, trying to make a difference. He's 17, starting his third Premier League match, and was the only player who didn't disappoint. Finally, one of those crosses after a yet another clever run found its mark, with a generous assist from walking calamity Titus Bramble, blocking Suarez's shot straight back to Suarez. I'm tempted to say he couldn't miss from three yards out, but we all know better. Regardless, after 341 minutes of league action, Liverpool's first goal from open play. It was Liverpool's 19th shot of the match.

But Liverpool couldn't find a second, losing steam after the exertions leading to the equalizer. The lone substitution, Downing for the again-disappointing Borini in the 65th, added little, although that substitution allowed Suarez to move into a central position. Shelvey struck a fierce left-footed effort after running across the top of the box in the 80th minute, but again shot too close to Mignolet. Otherwise, Liverpool couldn't penetrate Sunderland's penalty box, packed with six or seven defenders, and the home side actually had the better efforts in the dying seconds, but McClean and Colback's crosses were wayward, Saha's shot from distance high and wide.

So sure, it could have been worse. We've become accustomed to stronger stomach punches. Sterling impressed, and Johnson saved Liverpool with three or four recovery tackles, even if he didn't do enough to stop Sunderland's goal and shot wastefully far too often. Joe Allen seemed slightly off-color, and that's after completing 103 of 113 passes. Shelvey had impressive moments and reckless moments in an attacking role, while Kelly defended well. Liverpool did dominate for long stretches, and were blessedly patient in their build-up leading to the equalizer, as is the plan, rather than frantically hoofing and hoping. Rodgers' system is taking hold. But, once again, Liverpool's most important players were its biggest disappointments. Moving Gerrard into a deeper role didn't improve his performance and didn't improve Liverpool's midfield balance; Joe Allen still had to try to do the work of two men. Suarez failed to make any impact in a wide role and was again profligate until his point-blank goal, his only shot on target of six in total. Borini was even less influential in his preferred striker position.

Once again, the stats tell a totally different story than the scoreline. Sunderland had 34% possession, attempted and completed 300 fewer passes, and took just one shot from inside the penalty area, its only shot on target. And they scored with that one shot on goal.

Liverpool controlled the ball, created twice as many chances, took three times as many shots (seven on target to Sunderland's one), and attempted and completed twice as many passes in the attacking third and in total. And still drew.

In some ways, that's progress. If not for one mistake, Liverpool wins 1-0. If not for the woodwork or poor finishing, Liverpool wins 3-0. It was an improvement on Liverpool's last away match, and on most of Liverpool's away performances last season.

In other ways, it's massively disappointing, because we've seen similar far too often since the beginning of last season. It can't stay like this forever, can it?

Friday, September 14, 2012

My Hair Care Routine



Hello! Been having on my list (inside my head) about doing this kind of post about Skin, Hair, Body, etc care. I gonna start with Hair Care. You can see my hair story here http://www.ladyluckbeauty.co.cc/2012/05/my-hair-story.html

On March 2011 I got a really short Haircut, I was not use to take care of my hair like I do now, but this kind of hair cut forced me to it and now I keep doing so.


Same year in Oct 2011, I went to a lady who a friend recommended to me, she told me she cuts hair really nice, so I went to her and told her that my hair was stuck and couldn't make it grow (my hair grows pretty fast, but for some reason it was stuck) She told me the hair cut I had it was making my hair stuck and not growing freely. The thing is, she told me she will make my hair grow after the haircut she will do me.  After a yr my hair is really long like 3 yrs ago.   My natural hair is dark brown, weavy, think and I have a lot like a lion! In Puerto Rico the humidity is higher than 50% so is a challenge to keep the hair straight. 



To keep it long, strong and shine here's what I use and do.

  1. I dye my hair at home, right now I'm using light auburn brown from Clairol Professional with ion sensitive scalp 30 volume developer, every 2 months.  I cut my hair every 5 to 6 months... I know it should be more but I always forget =\ Bad habit that I wanna change!
  2. I wash my hair every 4 to 5 days.  Doing a combination between natural waves and flat.  Example, one week I use it flat, next time I use it natural.  
  3. When I Iron my hair I use  Ion, Smooth Polish shampoo and conditioner .  When I apply the conditioner I use a comb to get rid of any tangle in my hair and let it there for 3 mins aprox. Then I rinse with cold water. 
  4. After rinse I let my hair dry a bit and then I apply 2-3 drops of  Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Pure Treatment Oil to blow dry my hair with a round brush, I try to dry my hair in a open place to avoid humidity made by the hot air.  I also put my blow dryer on cold temperature to fresh my hair and scalp. After drying my hair completely, I let it cold and apply Beyond the Zone Turn up the Heat spray all over my hair.  Then with a small comb I iron my hair.  
  5. After done ironing, I apply a small drop of  Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Pure Treatment Oil to my ends like doing a pony tail. 
  6. don't keep ironing my hair during the week, I just use a flat brush and using my dryer I retouch the ends in case is needed. 
  7. When I want it natural (rest from the heat) I just wash my hair with Pantene and when is drying I apply few drops of Garnier Fructis Style Sleek and Shine. 
  8. For curly hair I use Beyond the Zone pro formula Noodle Head spray and then Pantene medium - thick hair style Mousse and let it dry. 
  9. Other tips: I drink water instead of coke or juices and I take multi vitamins (Ultra Woman) daily.  I try not to do many pony tails on my hair so I don break it.  I try to use a cap or hat when Im exposed to the sun, since it can damage it very bad. I never go to sleep with dirty hair from the beach or pool. 
Curly Hair 



Products Review: 



Ion, Smooth Polish shampoo and conditioner: I can feel the difference when I'm using Ion Vs Pantene.  With Ion my hair feels really smooth, freeze controlled and soft, it also looks really shining and the drying and ironing process is easier.  With Pantene my hair feels dry, puffy and dosnt shine that much.  I got it at Sally Supply on a Christmas offer where you could get 2 x $14.  My sister use the red one that helps you hair to get stronger and it also works pretty well for her, so I recommend you to try it out if you get a chance.  


Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Pure Treatment Oil: This oil has helped me so much! I used to retouch my hair a lot but not anymore because this helps my hair stay flat longer with no worries about humidity. I love it! From Sephora.


Beyond the Zone Turn up the Heat: This one is to protect the hair from the iron heat. Its helps me a lot to be faster with my hair. From Sally Supply. 

This 3 products are my LIFE SAVER! 

All products were bought by me. 

Please if you got any question, let me know!!!  Tell me whats your favorite hair product, how you find it and why you love it?

Liverpool at Sunderland 09.15.12

12:30pm ET, live in the US on FSC

Last four head-to-head:
0-1 Sunderland (a) 03.10.12
1-1 (h) 08.13.11
2-0 Liverpool (a) 03.28.11
2-2 (h) 09.25.10

Last three matches:
Liverpool: 0-2 Arsenal (h); 1-1 Hearts (h); 2-2 City (h)
Sunderland: 2-2 Swansea (a); 2-0 Morecambe (h); 0-0 Arsenal (a)

Referee: Martin Atkinson

Guess at a line-up:
Reina
Johnson Skrtel Agger Enrique
Allen Şahin
Borini Gerrard Sterling
Suarez

"The worst start to a league campaign in fifty years." "The last time Liverpool failed to win at least one of its first four league fixtures was 1911-12." "Liverpool currently have the worst conversion rate and lowest shooting accuracy in the league." "Liverpool have kept just two clean sheets in its last 17 league matches."

So, how were your two weeks without Premier League football?

I imagine Brendan Rodgers' were less than enjoyable. All those issues, still adjusting to his new job and his understrength squad, and almost everyone goes away for international duties.

Liverpool's small squad means the line-up should be fairly predictable. Şahin or Shelvey, will Enrique finally be fit? Otherwise, basically the same as against Arsenal, the same as against Manchester City.

Nuri Şahin struggled against Arsenal, both in his role in Rodgers' system and in general match fitness. Despite conceding a second soon after, Liverpool looked better when Shelvey entered the fray two weeks ago, and better when Shelvey had to replace Lucas early against Manchester City. Şahin came on as a substitute in both of Turkey's international matches, for 10 minutes against Estonia and for 30 minutes against the Netherlands, so his match fitness should be improving, but he's had little time to adjust to Liverpool's style of play and his necessary movement in relation to Allen, Gerrard, and the rest of the Liverpool team. Which leads me to think that Shelvey's a more likely starter tomorrow. Then I remember Rodgers' willingness to throw Şahin in the deep end last time out, and reckon that'll probably be the case again tomorrow.

If Enrique's absent again, chances are Downing will have to play left back, as Martin Kelly is also doubtful after picking up an injury in Monday's u21 match. Whether it's Enrique, Downing, or Johnson, they'll have to cope with Adam Johnson's pace – if the winger's fit after pulling out of the England squad with a thigh injury – or Seb Larsson's guile, a dangerous player in his own right but less of a threat when running at defenders. Either will be tough opposition.

As usual, you know what you get with a Martin O'Neill side. Wingers attacking, defenders defending, a contentious, physical midfield, and a target man up front. Steven Fletcher – that target man – is Sunderland's club record signing, scoring twice in five minutes on his debut against Swansea. Fletcher's good in the air, scoring more than half his goals via headers, and (unlike Liverpool) a clinical finisher; only Frank Lampard had a better clear-cut chance conversion rate last season. Left winger James McClean and attacking midfielder Stephane Sessegnon will also be threats.

Sunderland had to use two midfielders as fullbacks against Swansea, with Gardner at right back and Colback on the left. Gardner looks likely to continue in this role due to Phil Bardsley's absence, but on-loan Danny Rose could make his debut on the left. Assuming Johnson's absent, Cattermole's fit (he had to go off in the first half against Swansea because of a dead leg), and Rose will debut, I'd expect their line-up to be Mignolet; Gardner, O'Shea, Cuellar, Rose; Cattermole, Colback; Larsson, Sessegnon, McClean; Fletcher.

Like Liverpool, Sunderland are still winless, but have drawn twice rather than Liverpool's two losses and a draw. Both of their draws were heartening rather than disconcerting: defending excellently against Arsenal (who, I doubt I need remind, ran over Liverpool last time out) then holding a surprising Swansea side which had won its two previous matches 5-0 and 3-0. Tomorrow will be the Mackems' first home match of the season, as the fixture with Reading was postponed due to a water-logged pitch.

The litany of concerns that started this preview demonstrate the amount of pressure Liverpool will be under tomorrow, both external and internal. I have no idea whether this week's Hillsborough revelations will exacerbate that pressure or invigorate the players, but it will be an emotional day regardless. One can only hope it'll be a rewarding one as well.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Nail Polish List August 2012




This is what I got so far:

    • Claire's: 5
      1. Starstruck
      2. Chunky Purple
      3. Magic
      4. Chunky Blue 
      5. Glitter Top Coat 
      • Nicole By O.P.I.: 7
        1. Spark my Mistletoe
        2. Stuck in the chimney
        3. Kiss me at midnight
        4. Stop for Nicole
        5. Wild Blue Yonder
        6. It's Up To You
        7. Di-Vine is Divine
      • HotTopic: 3
        1. Glow in the dark
        2. Neon red
        3. Metallic Fuchsia 
        • Kleancolor: 23
          1. Pink Holo
          2. Chunky Holo Bluebell
          3. Chunky Holo Purple 
          4. Aurora
          5. Twinkly Love
          6. Vegas Night
          7. Holo Chrome
          8. Pearl Silver
          9. Melon Green 
          10. Chunky Holo Black
          11. Chunky Holo Candy
          12. White
          13. Starry Blue
          14. 24 Carat
          15. Love is in the Air
          16. Metallic Aqua
          17. Mix Signal
          18. Chunky Holo Fuchsia
          19. Silver Star
          20. Blue-eye Girl
          21. It Purple
          22. V.I.P
          23. Black Out
        • Hard Candy: 2
          1. Beetle x2
          2. Fabuluxe
        • Maybelline: 2 
          1. Blaze of Blue
          2. Ice Princess 
        • Nars: 1
          1. Super Orgasm 
        • NYC: 1
          1. Starry Silver Glitter
        • L'Oreal: 2
          1. Now You Sea Me 
          2. Silver Sparkle
        • Love & Beauty from Forever 21: 1
          1. Teal
          • Zoya: 1
            1. Kimber
               ____________
                TOTAL:  241

          Wednesday, September 12, 2012

          UNITED AIRLINES Y ORGANIZACIÓN EDUCATIVA ADELANTE! ANUNCIAN EL INICIO DE SU CONCURSO DE VIDEO SOBRE LATINOAMÉRICA



          estudiantes universitarios hispanos pueden ganar boletos aÉreos participando en el concurso de Adelante!

                      CHICAGO, 4 de septiembre, 2012 ‒ United Airlines y Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund anunciaron hoy el inicio del concurso de video del 2012 “Destino: Latinoamériba”, para estudiantes universitarios de origen hispano.  
          Para participar, estudiantes deberán producir un video recalcando las cinco razones por las cuales visitar cualquier país en Latinoamérica o el Caribe donde vuela United.  El ganador recibirá seis boletos aéreos para viajar a cualquier destino donde vuela United en los Estados Unidos continentales, Alaska, Canadá, México y el Caribe.
                      "Nos complace seguir apoyando al esfuerzo de Adelante! de preparar a estudiantes latinos para carreras en empresas corporativas”, dijo John Slater, vice presidente de ventas para las Américas en United. “Destino: Latinoamérica le proporciona a estudiantes una manera creativa de aprender más sobre Latinoamérica y el Caribe, lo cual les ayudará al competir  para empleos en un mercado global”. United vuela a 72 destinos en Latinoamérica y el Caribe.
          United también contribuirá 16 boletos para que estudiantes becados de Adelante! puedan asistir al Instituto de Liderazgo que la organización lleva a cabo en San Antonio en octubre.
          La fecha límite para mandar los videos es el 5 de octubre. Se pueden producir los videos en inglés o español y no deberán exceder tres minutos. Un comité de representantes de Adelante! y United seleccionará los finalistas basados en la claridad de expresión, originalidad y creatividad. Los videos de los finalistas serán colocados en la página de Facebook de Adelante!, donde el público podrá votar por el ganador durante el 15 al 19 de octubre. El ganador será anunciado durante el Leadership Institute (Instituto de Liderazgo) de Adelante el 29 de octubre, y será publicado en Facebook, YouTube y sitio de Internet de Adelante!
          "El concurso de Destino: Latinoamérica les da a los estudiantes una gran oportunidad de demostrar la historia, cultura y gente que integran la gran gama latina en las Américas”, dijo Jay Zambrano, director ejecutivo de Adelante! U. S. Education Leadership Fund.  "Al viajar uno puede entender y conocer más el mundo, y hasta cambiar la trayectoria de la vida”. 
          El concurso está abierto para estudiantes que son residentes legales de los Estados Unidos de origen hispano, inscritos en una universidad acreditada.  Deberán tener un promedio de calificaciones de por lo menos 3.0 (grade point average). Los concursantes deberán enviar carta con su nombre, dirección, teléfono, nombre de su universidad, carrera y fecha de graduación; comprobante de matriculación universitaria y promedio de calificaciones. Los videos en formato DVD deberán ser enviados junto con los documentos por correo a la atención de Sarah Ramos, Program Coordinator, Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund, “Destino,” 8415 Datapoint Drive, Ste. 400, San Antonio, Texas 78229. 
          Acerca de United
                      United Airlines y United Express operan un promedio de 5,574 vuelos diarios a 377 aeropuertos en seis continentes desde sus centros de conexiones en Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Guam, Houston, Los Ángeles, Nueva York/Newark, San Francisco, Tokio y Washington, D.C. En 2011, United manejó más tráfico que cualquier otra línea aérea en el mundo, operando más de 2 millones de vuelos y transportando 142 millones de pasajeros. United está mejorando las cabinas de sus aviones con más asientos cama en primera clase y clase ejecutiva, así como más asientos de clase turista con mayor separación entre filas, que cualquier otra aerolínea en América del Norte. United opera casi 700 aviones en su flota principal y tiene previsto incorporar más de 270 aviones nuevos entre 2012 y 2022, entregas que incluyen 50 ejemplares del Boeing 787 Dreamliner, 25 Airbus A350XWB y 100 Boeing 787 MAX 9. United fue catalogada como la aerolínea más admirada del mundo en la lista 2012 correspondiente a aerolíneas que la revista FORTUNE publica de las Compañías Más Admiradas del Mundo. Los lectores de la revista Global Traveler han elegido al programa MileagePlus de United como el mejor programa de viajero frecuente durante ocho años consecutivos. United es miembro fundador de Star Alliance, que a través de sus 27 aerolíneas integrantes atiende a 193 países. Los más de 85,000 empleados de United radican en todos los estados de la Unión Americana y en países de todo el mundo. Para más información, visite united.com o siga a United en Twitter y Facebook. Las acciones ordinarias de la empresa matriz de United, United Continental Holdings, Inc., se cotizan en la Bolsa de Valores de Nueva York bajo la clave de pizarra UAL.

          Sobre Adelante
                      El Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund es una organización sin fines de lucro con sede en San Antonio, Texas. La organización prepara a estudiantes universitarios para ocupar puestos de liderazgo en sus empleos. Desde que fue designada una organización 501(c) (3), Adelante! Fund ha otorgado más de 1.5 millones de becas para estudiantes universitarios alrededor de la nación. Desde su fundación en 1999, la misión de Adelante! ha sido inspirar a los mejores estudiantes latinos a graduarse y ser líderes, a través de becas, talleres de liderazgo y oportunidades para pasantías.  Visite www.adelantefund.org o llame al 1-877-692-1971 para más información.
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          Para más información sobre los reglamentos del concurso, favor de contactar a Sonia Villar al 210-277-2916; svillar@mvculture.com.

          Información enviada por PARTNERS COMMUNICATIONS