Truly Amazing….New Cotton Fabric Cleans Itself When Exposed to Ordinary Sunlight

Imagine jeans, sweats or socks that clean and de-odorize themselves when hung on a clothesline in the sun or draped on a balcony railing. Scientists are reporting development of a new cotton fabric that does clean itself of stains and bacteria when exposed to ordinary sunlight.

Newswise — Imagine jeans, sweats or socks that clean and de-odorize themselves when hung on a clothesline in the sun or draped on a balcony railing. Scientists are reporting development of a new cotton fabric that does clean itself of stains and bacteria when exposed to ordinary sunlight. Their report appears in the ACS’ journal Applied Materials & Interfaces.

Mingce Long and Deyong Wu say their fabric uses a coating made from a compound of titanium dioxide, the white material used in everything from white paint to foods to sunscreen lotions. Titanium dioxide breaks down dirt and kills microbes when exposed to some types of light. It already has found uses in self-cleaning windows, kitchen and bathroom tiles, odor-free socks and other products. Self-cleaning cotton fabrics have been made in the past, the authors note, but they self-clean thoroughly only when exposed to ultraviolet rays. So they set out to develop a new cotton fabric that cleans itself when exposed to ordinary sunlight.

Their report describes cotton fabric coated with nanoparticles made from a compound of titanium dioxide and nitrogen. They show that fabric coated with the material removes an orange dye stain when exposed to sunlight. Further dispersing nanoparticles composed of silver and iodine accelerates the discoloration process. The coating remains intact after washing and drying.

The authors acknowledge funding from Donghua University and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

Released: 12/16/2011

Source: American Chemical  Society (ACS)

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New Laws, Ads Expose White Coat Deception in Plastic Surgery

Denver, Colorado, September 26, 2011 – The world’s largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons is taking action to warn patients to investigate their doctor’s qualifications before undergoing plastic surgery procedures.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is launching a new public safety campaign on the heels of a string of incidents involving plastic surgeries gone wrong during procedures performed by non-board-certified plastic surgeons. The ASPS will unveil their new campaign on September 26, 2011 during the ASPS Annual Meeting in Denver.

“Patients are getting injured, some are dying during procedures performed by non-board-certified plastic surgeons,” said Malcolm Z. Roth, MD, ASPS President. “We want patients to understand what to ask their doctor and what to look for so that they can maximize their chance of a safe and successful procedure.” The message in the new ASPS Public Service Announcement focuses on exposing what plastic surgery industry leaders call “white coat deception.” Roth explained that just because a doctor wears a white coat does not mean he or she is qualified to perform plastic surgery.

“There is a misconception among consumers that as long as a doctor is certified in a medical field that he or she is qualified to practice plastic surgery. This is absolutely wrong and it is dangerous for patients,” said Dr. Roth. “If you are considering a plastic surgery procedure it is critical that your doctor is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This is the best way to be certain that he or she has completed the necessary training and meets certain standards to practice plastic surgery.” Consumers may wonder how doctors who are not board certified in plastic surgery are able to perform such procedures. The reason is that it is perfectly legal in the United States for any doctor with a medical license to practice in any medical field. Only four states — California, Florida, Louisiana and Texas — have tough Truth-In-Advertising measures on the books which require medical providers to be more transparent about their training.

“Today when you get your medical license you can practice in any medical field that you choose,” said Dr. Steven Teitelbaum, MD, an ASPS Member Surgeon who practices in the Los Angeles area. “What should happen is that every state medical board should say, ‘if you’re trained in pediatrics you are allowed to practice pediatrics and if you’re trained in orthopedics you can practice orthopedics.’ But, unfortunately, most state laws and regulations enable some physicians to drift into the practice of plastic surgery without proper training and certification. It has become increasingly apparent that some physicians fail to use proper judgment and enter into practice areas beyond their core training,” he said.

Dr. Teitelbaum said that he is seeing an increase in requests to “fix” botched plastic surgery procedures from non-board-certified plastic surgeons such as in the case of his patient Dinora Rodriguez.

Rodriguez had breast implant surgery from a non-board-certified plastic surgeon and woke up horrified to learn that her implants were merged together. During the same procedure her previous doctor decided to operate on her eyes without her consent. Now Dinora can no longer close her eyes completely.

“It was a terrible experience waking up from surgery and seeing that this had happened. I didn’t know to check my doctor’s qualifications and I regret it,” said Rodriguez.

The ASPS has these tips for validating your doctor’s qualifications:
-Ask if your doctor is board certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
-Look for a certificate in the doctor’s office that includes the seal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
-If you have any doubts about their certification go to www.plasticsurgery.org and click on “Find a Surgeon” to see if your doctor is listed on the ASPS site.

Released: 9/26/2011
Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

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New Fall Model Discovery! Justin Yutuc, Very Handsome, Athletic, College Student and Model

Justin Yutuc, Photo by Gil Van Policarpio, Copyright 2011 8PAK.COM, All Rights Reserved

The Editors of 8PAK.COM are very pleased and excited to present our latest “Fall Model Discovery”; the very handsome and photogenic, Justin Yutuc.

Justin, who is 18 years old, is from Mecipo, Pampanga in the Philippines, where he is currently attending college. He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 134lbs. His ready to wear clothing size is small and his shoe size is 9.

His favorite hobbies and activities include; ramp modeling, playing volleyball, and going to the gym. In the food area he tells us that his favorite dishes are sisig and sinigang.

Justin’s favorite actor is John Lloyd Cruz while Anne Curtis tops his favorite actress list.

In response to our question as to his goal in modeling he responded that; “I want to be known in the modeling field.” As far as his longer term goals Justin tells us that “I want to be a lawyer.”

When we asked Justin to describe himself in a few words he responded that ” I am a mysterious type of person with an ideal personality who is optimistic about life.”

Justin Yutuc, Photo by Gil Van Policarpio, Copyright 2011 8PAK.COM, All Rights Reserved

Well the Editors here at 8PAK.COM certainly find Justin an outstanding new addition to the modeling field! His great good looks, cheerful disposition, and excellent personality, are certain to assure his success! We certainly expect to see much more of him in both ramp and print projects in the future. He is definitely on his way to achieving his goals!

You can see more of Justin’s Exclusive 8PAK.COM Photos, by Gil Van Policarpio in his GALLERY by CLICKING HERE!

New Model Discovery! Angel Garcia, Very Handsome, Personable, Sales Verifier, Journalism Major and Model

Angel Garcia, Photo by Gil Van Policarpio, Copyright 2011 8PAK.COM All Rights Reserved

The Editors of 8PAK.COM are most pleased to introduce our “Latest Model Discovery”, the very handsome and personable, Angel Garcia.

Angel who is 25 years of age, is from Quezon City, in the Philippines, where he is currently working as a sale verifier and part time model. He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 135lbs. His ready to wear clothing sizes are small to medium, and his shoe size is 9.

Angel’s favorite hobbies and activities include; working out, surfing the net, watching television, and swimming. His favorite cuisine is Japanese food, with sushi and sashimi being particular likes.

He tells us that his favorite actors are Ewan McGregor, Hugh Jackman, and Jim Carey; while his favorite actresses include Nicole Kidman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sandra Bullock, and Natalie Portman.

In the modeling field, Angel’s picks include; Guy Tang, Marcus Schenkenberg, John Abraham, Peter Le, and Tyson Beckford.

When we asked Angel to tell us what he considers his goal in modeling to be, he responded that; “I want to be able to have people remember my face as “that guy from the magazine, billboard, TV Ad, runway show..etc” ”

As far as his longer term goals he relates that “I want to be a full-time model or events organizer. ”

In answer to our question as to how he would describe himself in a few words Angel told us that; “I am witty, eccentric, intelligent, fun to be with, and a cut above the rest. ”

We could not have summed it up any better! Angel truly is a fun person to be around. His intelligence, great good looks, and modeling ability are sure to take him far! We are certain that we will be seeing much more of him in fashion shows and the media, and that he will be successful in achieving all of his goals!

Angel Garcia, Photo by Gil Van Policarpio, Copyright 2011 8PAK.COM All Rights Reserved

You can see more of Angel’s Exclusive 8PAK.COM Photos by Gil Van Policarpio, in his GALLERY BY CLICKING HERE!

Asia Retail News: Chinese Consumers Help Luxury Retailers Rebuff Sluggish Economy

Newswise — Sales of luxury goods, which analysts say could spike as much as eight percent this year, are soaring thanks to expanding personal wealth in China, says a luxury retail expert at Washington University in St. Louis.

“One of the key factors driving global sales of luxury goods is the burgeoning Chinese economy and the concomitant expansion of its affluent classes,” says Martin K. Sneider, adjunct professor of marketing at Olin Business School.

“These people are anxious to demonstrate their successes and newly found wealth,” he says. “What better way than purchasing and displaying or wearing the signature luxury items that Louis Vuitton and other similar brands market?”

While the United States hopes to avoid a “double-dip” recession, global demand for luxury goods is skyrocketing.

Luxury retail giant Moët-Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), the world’s largest maker of luxury goods, announced recently that profits beat analysts estimates in the first six months of 2011 as demand for its products soared in America, Europe and emerging markets.

LVMH plans to open two new stores in Asia and expand four others this year.

Hermes International SCA, the French maker of luxury handbags and silk scarves, raised its target for annual revenue growth, saying first half operating profit, when numbers are released, should grow 12 to 14 percent.

Domestically, despite what many see as a still fragile economic outlook, the luxury market has taken off as well.

“The stock market has recovered, commercial real estate has rebounded and corporate earnings and salaries are robust,” Sneider says. “The self-imposed austerity of 2008 and 2009 is but a distant painful memory for wealthy Americans. Comparative store sales are up every month for Saks and Neiman-Marcus, which provides further proof that for their customers the recession is history.”

Sneider teaches the “Luxury Apparel Marketing” course at Olin Business School. During a two-week class tour of luxury goods’ headquarters in Europe this year, Sneider and his students learned first hand about the upturn in this niche market.

“It was an eye opening experience for the students,” Sneider says. “We had presentations from senior executives, buyers and strategists from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes, Burberry, Brunello Cucinelli, Gucci, Armani and more. I think the students were able to see the pride these retailers take in their products and some of the reasons they are expanding so quickly.”

Released: 7/29/2011
Source: Washington University in St. Louis

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New Model Discovery! Ejay Fontanilla, Very Handsome, Talented, College Information Technology Major, Actor and Model

Ejay Fontanilla, Photo by Gil Van Policarpio, Copyright 2011 8PAK.COM All Rights Reserved

The Editors of 8PAK.COM are most pleased to present our latest “Summer Model Discovery” the very handsome and talented, Ejay Fontanilla.

Ejay, who is 22 years of age, is originally from Cebu City, in the Philippines. He stands, 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 135lbs. His ready to wear clothing sizes are small to medium and his shoe size is 8.  His college major is Information Technology, and he currently works as a model and actor.

Ejay’s favorite hobbies and activities include; singing, acting, dancing, modeling, composing songs, and lip-syncing. As far as cuisine, he says that his favorite foods are Filipino, including adobo, and especially pansit, “for a long life”.

In the acting field, Ejay tells us that his local favorites are  Coco Martin and Christine Reyes, while his favorite international stars are Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. As far as models, Daniel Matsunaga is at the top of his list.

When we asked Ejay what he considered to be his goal in modeling, he responded that; “I want to be famous.” In answer to our question about his longer term goals he told us that; “I want to be rich someday, so that I can buy a house and lot for my parents.”

In response to our inquiry as to how he would describe himself in a few words, he told us that; ” I am funny to be with, outgoing, and most of all very friendly.” “I am a very down-to-earth person.”

The Editors, here at 8PAK.COM can certainly concur with Ejay’s assessment! He has an excellent outgoing personality, in addition to being a great looking guy! His many talents we are sure,will bring him outstanding success in both his acting and modeling careers. We are positive that we will be seeing much more of him in electronic, film, and print media in the future!

Ejay Fontanilla, Photo by Gil Van Policarpio, Copyright 2011 8PAK.COM All Rights Reserved

You can see more of EJAYS’S  EXCLUSIVE 8PAK.COM PHOTOS by GIL VAN POLICARPIO in his GALLERY BY CLICKING HERE!

8PAK.COM Profile: Gil Van Policarpio, Chief Contributing Photographer, Business Administration Graduate, and Photo Editor

Gil Van Policarpio, Photo Credit: mcjodizon photography

The Editors here at 8PAK.COM are most pleased to introduce and recognize our Chief Contributing Photographer and Photo Editor, the very accomplished and talented, Gil Van Policarpio.

Gil, who is responsible for the majority of the excellent model photos we have featured here on our site, hails from Angeles City, Pampanga, in the Philippines. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Holy Angel University, with a major in Hotel and Restaurant Management. He has also received additional training in photography at the Philippine Center of Creative Imaging in Makati, Philippines.

In addition to being our Chief Contributing Photographer, here at 8PAK.COM, Gil has worked as a publicity photographer in the Movie Industry. His most recent assignment in that area was on the GPI Gothic Production “Darkest Night”, which was just completed this year in the Philippines.

Gil’s professional photography career started in 2009 with his own Facebook Gallery, Obra sa Calle, which has become a very popular site for visitors on Facebook. Currently, he tells us that his favorite camera is the Canon 1000D which he uses most often in his model, landscape, and event shoots.

When we asked Gil what he considers the qualities necessary for a good model, he told us that, “A good model should be versatile and capable of a number of distinct looks, as well as having a clear set of goals for their career.”  As far as his own goals in photography Gil tells us that, “I want to continue to work with a variety of models who represent different types of looks and and viewpoints.” “I also want to continue my work, both on the local and international levels, and for my audience to enjoy the simplicity and creativity of my photos.” “Ultimately, of course, I would want to be recognized as a truly great photographer.”

When we asked Gil to describe himself in a few words, he responded, “I am responsible, hard-working, creative, God fearing, and have a heart of gold.”

Well, the Editors here at 8PAK.COM, certainly can agree with Gil’s self-description! He is truly an important and valued contributor to our Site! In the coming weeks, we will be featuring some of his event and landscape photos in special preview articles, as well as many more “New Model Discovery Profiles”. We are most delighted to recognize his outstanding contributions to our success!

Gil Van Policarpio, Photo by Berbie Borton

New Summer Model Discovery! Kristoff Martin, Very Handsome,Talented, BPO Supervisor and Model

Kristoff Martin, Photo by Gil Policarpio, Copyright 2011 8PAK.COM, All Rights Reserved

The Editors of 8PAK.COM are most pleased to present our latest “Summer Model Discovery” the very handsome and talented Kristoff Martin.

Kristoff, who is 24 years of age, majored in music in college, and is from Marikina City, in the Philippines. Currently, he is employed as a BPO Supervisor.  He stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 145lbs. His ready to wear clothing sizes are small to medium, and his shoe size is 8 to 8.5.

Kristoff’s favorite hobbies and activities include; singing, dancing, acting, badminton, and going to the gym, as well as doing both print and ramp modeling. As far as cuisine, he enjoys Filipino foods such as Sinigang na Baboy, Adobo, and Kare-Kare.

In the movie field, he says that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are his favorites. In the modeling industry, he tells us that his top picks are are David and Victoria Beckham, the Victoria’s Secret models, and the CK models.

When we asked him about his modeling goals Kristoff told us that; “I want to be recognized as one of the top print and ramp models, as well as to be recognized for my singing, dancing, and acting.”

He tells us that his long term career goals are; “To be successful in show business and the industrial world.” “I want to have my own house, car, and a prosperous career.”

In response to our question as to how he would describe himself, Kristoff responded, “I consider myself to be a well-rounded person, I am flexible and can adjust to any level.” “I am personable, outgoing, positive, and loving.” “I really enjoy socializing with different people.”

The Editors of 8PAK.COM are most impressed with Kristoff! His outstanding good looks, personality, and many talents, are certain to gain him much recognition. He is truly an exceptional individual! We are certain that he will achieve great success in all of his endeavors!

You can see more of Kristoff’s Exclusive 8PAK.COM Photos by Gil Policarpio, in his GALLERY by CLICKING HERE!

Kristoff Martin, Photo by Gil Policarpio, Copyright 2011 8PAK.COM, All Rights Reserved

Fashion and Retailing News: Madonna & Daughter Lola Debut New Material Girl Marketing Campaign Featuring Kelly Osbourne

KELLY OSBOURNE Madonna along with her daughter Lola unveils the new Fall 2011 marketing campaign for their junior brand, Material Girl starring Kelly Osbourne. The campaign creative represents the quintessential New York City scene with Osbourne photographed in Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, Soho, the West Village, Little Italy and Chinatown. Material Girl is exclusively available at Macy's and macys.com. (PRNewsFoto/Iconix Brand Group, Inc.)

Material Girl and Macy’s Launch Back-To-School Marketing Campaign

NEW YORK, June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — MG Icon, the joint venture between Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICON) and Madonna, in partnership with Macy’s announced today it will continue its association with actress and television personality Kelly Osbourne for the fall 2011 Material Girl marketing campaign titled, “MG + NYC.” The multi-media marketing campaign will debut in September issues of fashion and lifestyle magazines such as PEOPLE StyleWatch, Nylon, Seventeen, Teen Vogue and Cosmopolitan as well as online, outdoor, in-store and in Macy’s marketing collateral.

“We have both enjoyed working with Kelly and are thrilled to have her on board for the launch of the Fall 2011 collection,” commented Madonna and her daughter Lola.

“I’m really enjoying being the face of Material Girl. I love being part of a brand for girls and having the opportunity to work with Lola who has an amazing fashion instinct. Added to that is the fact that Madonna has been a big influence on my style over the years,” stated Kelly Osbourne.

The campaign creative represents the quintessential New York City scene with Osbourne being photographed for a series of print ads in Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, Soho, the West Village, Little Italy and Chinatown. The background includes the world famous Empire State Building, as well as a more playful feel with Osbourne on top of a double-decker tourist bus riding down Fifth Avenue.

Dari Marder, chief marketing officer, Iconix Brand Group, commented, “Kelly has been an amazing partner for Material Girl; she has truly embraced the brand and our consumers have reciprocated.” Marder added, “The essence of Material Girl is all about your own personal style and individuality. The new fall campaign, ‘MG+NYC’ reflects all the different sides of our Material Girl, from uptown to downtown.”

“Today’s ‘Material Girl’ really relates to the fashion independence and individuality of Kelly Osbourne,” said Martine Reardon, executive vice president of marketing and advertising, Macy’s. “We are so excited to continue with Kelly for the fall season, as we look to bring fresh fashion and inspiration to our new generation ‘Material Girl.'”

In addition to appearing in the campaign, Osbourne will make personal appearances on behalf of Material Girl brand at Macy’s.

Material Girl is a fast-fashion junior collection inspired and designed in collaboration with Madonna and her daughter Lola, along with Iconix Brand Group’s in-house fashion department. To stay up to date with the latest news from Material Girl, follow @MaterialGirlCol on Twitter and use the hash tag #MGNYC. Become a fan of Material Girl on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/materialgirlcollection.

SOURCE Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

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