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Brain Gyms - Tone your Brain Muscles - The Latest Fitness Fad!

You have gone to gyms, building muscles for years. They give you good posture and strength, but you are not considered mentally strong. You often forget something useful and your mathematical skills are laughed at by your peers. Brain too needs exercises to get it working in right order. To achieve this several brainy exercises have been devised. It is believed that memory, concentration and attention can be improved by regular exercises. Such mental fitness programs though target old age people, are getting several young people in their fold. Several traditional gyms too are taking mental fitness exercises as an important supplement to traditional exercises. These gyms have installed some computers with preloaded software, which allows users to take some problem solving exercises tailored to the need of the individuals. A trainer assesses the need of the individual and accordingly sets the type of exercise and difficulty level. It is claimed with regular exercise, it improves your ap...

Huan Dao - Circling around island, Catching Up in Taiwan

Taiwanese are gripped into a new Fad. This time it is running. From 12 years old school going children to 70 years old retired person, everyone wants to circle around their own home island. They are not going on bicycle or any machine, they want to complete it on their own feet. Last year in Taipei, Timothy Liu , a 12 year old, with his 47 year old father, decided to circle around the entire island. It has a circumference of around 1200 kilometers. Both of them did it on foot, with some occasional rides from strangers. Summer heat, earthquakes, typhoon and mosquitoes could not make any deterrence to their determination. They completed it in 51 days! This exemplary evidence of courage and determination caught the eyes of other fellow Taiwanese, who too started this operation. This fever is called Huan Dao , meaning circling around the island. Taiwan's President, Mr. Ma Ying Jeao , circled the island on bicycle during his election campaign. He was followed by a large number of jou...

Mystery Tour Fad - Evolving a New Industry

Traveling is the hottest fad that has caught up worldwide, and is expected to grow manifold in years to come. We know people roaming about to know about different cultures, food and fun items. Destinations too are chosen accordingly. Recent boom is not due to any of the aforesaid causes. A brand new fad is all about, thirst to know the mysterious! People come like a bee string following a story around something mysterious. If there is a news about something mysterious happening in certain part of the world, it is bound to attract visitors. Western Europe and its locations mentioned in the bestseller book - Da vinci Code, started getting visitors from all around the globe. It has been learnt readers, ask new questions about the place, about which tour guides prepare in advance. Like, In Paris, people ask: Are there really 666 panes of glass in the Louvre's pyramid? The fad has caught up with all sections of the society. In London, British Tours Ltd., claimed, they recently took the ...

Lip Tatto is Back Again

Lip Tattooing the fad prevalent among Hollywood artistes of 1930s is back. Only the process has changed. It is claimed that it has become more convenient now, with sophisticated surgical equipments available. lip tattooing looks exotic and may add a whole new dimension to how you look. Someone having a tattoo on lips are considered sexier and lively. A tattoo speaks about you. People of all gender are embracing it. Earlier process was considered somewhat painful. Now the process is claimed to be highly peaceful. Once you are done you have to live with it. Pick your design and make it the part of your personality Forever. Two shots are attached to show the difference in methods side by side.

Teeth Whitening - The Latest Fad !

A beautiful smile can brighten anyone's day, but discolored teeth often take away from its charm. A sparkling, white array of teeth is something we all desire. However, lifestyle habits like consuming junk food, smoking, or drinking coffee and tea can tarnish their natural glow over time. Thankfully, modern dentistry offers various solutions to restore your teeth's brilliance. Professional Teeth Whitening Solutions Laser Teeth Whitening : Laser teeth whitening is one of the fastest and most effective methods to achieve a bright smile, making teeth 6-8 shades lighter in just an hour. Ideal for those with tight schedules or special events like weddings, it costs $400 - $900 per session. Some cases may require multiple sessions, and dentists may suggest pairing this with at-home kits for optimal results. Whitening Gels: Dentists apply a high-concentration whitening gel to your teeth and use specialized lights to enhance its effectiveness. This method, priced at $300 - $600 per se...

The Great Smoking Comeback: Pipes, Puffers, and the Hookah Hype

Smoking has been shunned, shamed, and shoved into the dark corners of society. Governments have plastered horrifying images on cigarette packs, imposed sky-high taxes, and even outlawed public puffing. And yet, as if on a rebellious whim, people continue to find reasons—and let’s be honest, excuses—to light up. The latest twist in this tale? A throwback to an old-school smoking style that’s making a stylish comeback: pipe smoking . Pipe Smoking: The Revival of an Old-School Habit Yes, folks, what was once the signature move of grandpas and philosophy professors has found its way back into the hands (and mouths) of the young and trendy. If you thought pipe smoking vanished into the misty haze of the '90s, think again. The internet—where all things quirky find a second life—has played a starring role in reviving this vintage vice. Facebook groups have popped up like mushrooms, dedicated to spreading the gospel of pipe smoking. In a strange role reversal, 70-year-olds a...

Fad Pets: What is in and what is out of fashion.

We all love pets. People have variety of affection and reasons while owning a pet. Mostly people own dogs, some cats, few rabbits too. People have experimented with camel, tortoise etc. Nowadays, snakes, lizard and scorpio are entering this list. Some love loyal dogs, some meow of cats. Many want to be just different. They play with a tortoise, rabbit, fawn. Pet fad is on the rise. Piglet fad of 70s and 80s is not fading. People have added new varieties in this list. Now, cobra, Lizards, squirrel and other uncommon animals are being used to show the difference. Flaunt your pets before others. Pet fad has taken a whole new direction. It is no more towards a single animal. everyone chooses one's own. it is not - Do you have a pet? it is rather, How different is your pet! So, before buying any breed ensure the difference. You will gain more attention because your pet is different and not because you own an expensive breed. Innovate and get a different idea. Move with a different dog,...

Arabian Girls Wearing License Plates on shirts

Women driving has been banned in Saudi Arabia. Girls there are trying to express their dissatisfaction through different means. Noha Berjes and Naglaa al-Oteibi from Dammam's King Faisal University got a superb idea to target this need. They started making shirts embroidered with license plate bearing the name , country and a number. Soon it started catching up. Noha Berjes and Naglaa al-Oteibi designed the shirts at home. They are just two years old in this fashion industry and have made their mark for being original and innovative. They say, Girls like their personal name and design on their shirts. Now, Naglaa and Noha own a workshop where they design them. They paint and print on the shirts after buying them from market. A printed short sells for $32-$40, whereas a printed short sells for $106. They market their products on Facebook!