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Reader's Recipe: Lumpia
Have you ever had lumpia? Have you even heard of lumpia? It's a delicious Filipino pastry much like a spring roll.
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Dancing with the Cons!
Forget arts and crafts (too many potential weapons). And therapy gets old. So how does one keep a bunch of prisoners occupied without the possibility of a riot breaking out?
Fab Exclusive! Rachel Roy on East Coast Versus West Coast
During our interview with Rachel Roy, we talked to the designer about growing up in the Bay Area (Monterey), and the differences between East and West Coast life. Interestingly, Rachel described the East Coast as more segregated compared to the West:
"I grew up in the Bay Area and went to college on the East Coast. Things were quite segregated, and I wasn't into that.
Lighten Up! Obama Look-a-like Stars in Antacid Commercial
A shy 34-year-old Indonesian photographer has risen to fame in Asia thanks to his striking resemblance to the 44th president of the United States. Ilam Anas has been gaining attention and income thanks to his Obama-like looks. Right now, he's starring in an antacid commercial in the Philippines, where he dines with a Filipino president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo look-a-like.
Diabetes - type 2
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Screening Tests
- Treatment
- Lifestyle Changes
- Medications
- Long-Term Complications
- Emergency Complications
- Resources
- References
- Sitagliptin (Januvia), the first in a new class of diabetes drugs called DPP-4 inhibitors, was approved in 2006.
- Janumet, a 2-in-1 pill that contains both sitagliptin and metformin, was approved in 2007.
- These drugs are taken by mouth and may be more convenient for patients than exenatide (Byetta), a similar drug. DPP-4 inhibitors do not cause weight gain and may pose a lower risk for hypoglycemia than some other diabetes drugs.
Citizens Suing for Birth Control in Philippines
A group of impoverished Filipino citizens have filed a lawsuit in an attempt to gain access to condoms, the pill, and other forms of contraception. The plaintiffs argue that the denial of affordable contraception has resulted in unwanted pregnancies and harmful health effects.
In February 2000, Manila's mayor issued an executive order, branding contraception harmful to Filipino values.
Rosuvastatin (By mouth)
Overview- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
Which Hairstyle Do You Like Best on Nia Peeples?
I don't have much time to watch daytime TV these days, so I've missed seeing the gorgeous, part-Filipino singer, dancer, and actress, Nia Peeples on The Young and the Restless for the past year. Come to think of it, I haven't seen this triple threat since her days on the '80s hit TV show Fame.
Perhaps that's why I was so surprised to see her walk the red carpet yesterday at The Daytime Emmy Nominee Reception.
Front Page: Austria Cellar Daughter Awake, China Drains Quake Lake, TV Crew Abducted
- Austria Cellar Daughter Awake: Kerstin Fritzl, the 19-year-old woman, and the oldest daughter kept in the cellar in Austria, has regained consciousness. Her illness in April tipped Austria's authorities to the incest scandal. Kerstin is the oldest of seven children fathered by Josef Fritzl, her grandfather, during the 24 years he kept his daughter Elisabeth in his cellar, captive while raping her repeatedly.
Little Louross Leaves Hell
On this week's Hell's Kitchen, Louross — the self proclaimed "little Filipino kid who no listens to" — was asked to hang his chef's coat and leave the competition. I was bummed to see Louross go, but looked forward to speaking with the quick chef. Yesterday morning we chatted about Ramsay, Jen, and everything in between.
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