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	<title>irenelaw.com - sort of a photoblog &#187; Useful Tips</title>
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		<title>Photo Hunt: Covered</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2010/04/17/photo-hunt-covered/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:20:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The bride&#8217;s face covered by the veil. 

Location: My friend&#8217;s house.
Comments: Resized, cropped the main section out. Major manipulation to the photo to give it a different feel because the photo was quite blur to be salvaged.
Taken with: Canon DIGITAL IXUS i zoom
Date taken: 3/1/2007   
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The bride&#8217;s face covered by the veil. </p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.irenelaw.com/images/ph_covered.jpg" alt="wedding, bride, veil"></center><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> My friend&#8217;s house.<br />
<strong>Comments:</strong> Resized, cropped the main section out. Major manipulation to the photo to give it a different feel because the photo was quite blur to be salvaged.<br />
<strong>Taken with:</strong> Canon DIGITAL IXUS i zoom<br />
<strong>Date taken:</strong> 3/1/2007   </p>
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		<title>Photo Friday: Self-Portrait 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2009/05/15/photo-friday-self-portrait-2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:36:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Need to say more? My second picture for this blog ;p

Location: In my room.
Comments: Resized, adjusted the curves, brightness and contrast, change the background and did some editing on the face to remove the dark circles.
Taken with: Canon DIGITAL IXUS 80 IS
Date taken: 24/4/2009  
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Need to say more? My second picture for this blog ;p</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.irenelaw.com/images/pf_selfportrait09.jpg" alt="self-portrait"></center><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> In my room.<br />
<strong>Comments:</strong> Resized, adjusted the curves, brightness and contrast, change the background and did some editing on the face to remove the dark circles.<br />
<strong>Taken with:</strong> Canon DIGITAL IXUS 80 IS<br />
<strong>Date taken:</strong> 24/4/2009  </p>
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		<title>How to Maintain Natural Wavy Hair</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/09/10/how-tomaintain-natural-wavy-hair/</link>
		<comments>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/09/10/how-tomaintain-natural-wavy-hair/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have natural wavy hair and I would say that my way of maintenance is quite easy. I know some people have problem maintaining it. In case you still looking for a way to maintain your natural curly or wavy hair, here&#8217;s a simple tip that you might find helpful. In fact this is what [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have natural wavy hair and I would say that my way of maintenance is quite easy. I know some people have problem maintaining it. In case you still looking for a way to maintain your natural curly or wavy hair, here&#8217;s a simple tip that you might find helpful. In fact this is what I&#8217;m doing all these while. It is less frizzy and the curls are awsome!</p>
<p>Do not comb your hair after hair wash instead comb your hair before you wash your hair. If you still want to comb it, use big teeth comb, don&#8217;t go for small one and comb once or twice is enough to avoid the static that can cause frizz. Dry your hair after hair wash with towel(don&#8217;t rub but just soak up as much wetness as you can) and then twirl your hair into sections, big or small is up to you. Then let it dry naturally.</p>
<p>Curly hair can take a while to dry so give yourself enough time before you have to leave the house, especially if it&#8217;s cold outside! Paint your nails, play <a href="http://www.foxybingo.com/" target="_blank">Foxybingo.com</a>, or watch some television while you wait. Don&#8217;t get impatient and rush for the blow-dryer! It will spoil the effect. </p>
<p>Once your hair is dry, it will be less frizzy and the natural curls will looked better also. </p>
<p>Many thought that I perm my hair in the salon but in fact it&#8217;s my natural curls with very minimum maintenance. I don&#8217;t use hair styling product also. If you want to, you can. Apply it to your hair before you twirl your hair and let it dry naturally.</p>
<p>Hopefully this tip will more or less help you a bit. This is just some tips from me, you can get more<br />
with <a href="http://09ba2jqhqfimmne5tqmejamiyf.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Complete Guide To Growing Longer Healthier Curly Hair.</a></p>
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		<title>Perk Up The Hair Colour, Brunette</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/07/07/perk-up-the-hair-colour-brunette/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:48:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beauty]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have brunette hair? I don&#8217;t, I dare not to go for this colour. I always go for brownish colour that closer to my orignal hair colour. What if you coloured your hair brunette and the colour isn&#8217;t that intense anymore? I found one tip that is quite interesting, using coffee!
1. Set aside 1 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have brunette hair? I don&#8217;t, I dare not to go for this colour. I always go for brownish colour that closer to my orignal hair colour. What if you coloured your hair brunette and the colour isn&#8217;t that intense anymore? I found one tip that is quite interesting, using coffee!</p>
<p>1. Set aside 1 cup of coffee. Let it sit for hours if possible.<br />
2. Mix it with your favorite shampoo and apply to your wet hair.<br />
3. Leave it on for 5-10 min. Rinse and style. The coffee will just give you a deeper refreshed looking color.</p>
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		<title>Photo Friday: Minimalism</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/30/photo-friday-minimalism-interior-design-lightings-light-wall/</link>
		<comments>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/30/photo-friday-minimalism-interior-design-lightings-light-wall/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 06:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love this kind of minimal decorations. The wall is just plain colour painted wall, when two lights like this hanging at the corner, it will automatically make the wall looked different and interesting. It&#8217;s no longer plain and boring, it looks as if some patterns and textures were incorporated into the wall. Minimal decoration [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I love this kind of minimal decorations. The wall is just plain colour painted wall, when two lights like this hanging at the corner, it will automatically make the wall looked different and interesting. It&#8217;s no longer plain and boring, it looks as if some patterns and textures were incorporated into the wall. Minimal decoration like this can go a long way and it doesn&#8217;t cost you a bomb at all. This is one simple interior design tip that can give your home/office a quick facelift.</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.irenelaw.com/images/pf_minimalism.jpg" alt="photo friday, light, interior decoration, restaurant, lighting"></center><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Ten Ichi Japanese Restaurant, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.<br />
<strong>Comments:</strong> Resized and adjusted the curve a bit.<br />
<strong>Taken with:</strong> Canon DIGITAL IXUS i zoom<br />
<strong>Date taken:</strong> 1/5/2008</p>
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		<title>Start Exercising Slowly</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/24/start-exercising-slowly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 13:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have abnormal heart rhythm, you must go to see the doctor immediately because if Sudden Cardiac Arrest is not treated within 4 to 6 minutes, it can be fatal. 
I&#8217;m sure many of us are quite lazy in exercising. It&#8217;s not good, it&#8217;s bad. Without exercise and healthy lifestyle, you will be at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have abnormal heart rhythm, you must go to see the doctor immediately because if Sudden Cardiac Arrest is not treated within 4 to 6 minutes, it can be fatal. </p>
<p>I&#8217;m sure many of us are quite lazy in exercising. It&#8217;s not good, it&#8217;s bad. Without exercise and healthy lifestyle, you will be at very high risk. So how to get your lazy bum up and going? You definitely cannot work out too much during the start. You must start slowly and build up the momentum as time goes by.</p>
<p>You can start by walking block by block to build up your stamina. Start from one block and later when you are fitter or with more stamina, you can increase the number of blocks in your neighbourhood. You can also opt for running and apply the same concept.</p>
<p>Hope this will help you attain a healthier and better lifestyle. I should get my lazy bum up also <img src='http://www.irenelaw.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' />  Hahaha&#8230;</p>
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		<title>How To Have Lasting Eye Shadow</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/20/how-to-have-lasting-eye-shadow/</link>
		<comments>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/20/how-to-have-lasting-eye-shadow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 04:54:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beauty]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is the cheapest way to make your eye shadows stay on whole day?
Lipbalm is the answer. Once you done applying your foundation or concealer, apply a thin layer of lipbalm to your eyelids, then apply your eye shadows.
Besides making them stay, it will make the colour of your eye shadow more intense.
Do try it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is the cheapest way to make your eye shadows stay on whole day?</p>
<p>Lipbalm is the answer. Once you done applying your foundation or concealer, apply a thin layer of lipbalm to your eyelids, then apply your eye shadows.</p>
<p>Besides making them stay, it will make the colour of your eye shadow more intense.</p>
<p>Do try it out.</p>
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		<title>Avoid A Cold Before It Strikes</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/04/23/avoid-a-cold-before-it-strikes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m sure all of us know that when we will be down with flu, fever or cough. So? How are you going to stop it from coming when you feel so? Usually the signs are headache, fatigue, and aching body. I found out this tip, it&#8217;s pretty interesting, no wonder my teacher always told us [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m sure all of us know that when we will be down with flu, fever or cough. So? How are you going to stop it from coming when you feel so? Usually the signs are headache, fatigue, and aching body. I found out this tip, it&#8217;s pretty interesting, no wonder my teacher always told us to eat lots of vitamin C when we feel that way.</p>
<blockquote><p>Just eat a whole large orange once every hour, as well as drink at least 4 ounces of water. By the end of the day, what could&#8217;ve been a week long cold/flu may be entirely cured.</p></blockquote>
<p>WOW! Whole large orange once every hour, hmm&#8230; one day 24 hours, so means we must have at least 20 oranges with us! Hahaha&#8230; </p>
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		<title>TV &amp; Your Heart</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/04/10/tv-your-heart/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heart disease is one of the killers of mankind nowadays. I&#8217;m sure many of us know of someone with this problem. How to keep your heart healthy? One way is by watching TV. What? I know you will ask this but wait till you read further.
Every time you walk into or out of your TV [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Heart disease is one of the killers of mankind nowadays. I&#8217;m sure many of us know of someone with this problem. How to keep your heart healthy? One way is by watching TV. What? I know you will ask this but wait till you read further.</p>
<p>Every time you walk into or out of your TV room, do make a promise to do 20 (you can change this number) press ups or sit ups. It sounds strange but I know some people have been doing this and have seen a difference.</p>
<p>Besides that, you can workout in front of your TV, then it won&#8217;t be so boring.</p>
<p>Exercise is good for your heart.</p>
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		<title>How To Make Your Own Facial Scrub</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/04/09/how-to-make-your-own-facial-scrub/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Been spending lots of money on facial scrubs? Maybe you want to try to make your own. Sounds interesting? It&#8217;s free from harmful chemicals, you can even eat it! Hahaha&#8230; The ingredients are easy to get, it&#8217;s all from your kitchen.
Here is an easy recipe for a homemade facial scrub:
Simply grind 2 almonds and mix [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Been spending lots of money on facial scrubs? Maybe you want to try to make your own. Sounds interesting? It&#8217;s free from harmful chemicals, you can even eat it! Hahaha&#8230; The ingredients are easy to get, it&#8217;s all from your kitchen.</p>
<p>Here is an easy recipe for a homemade facial scrub:<br />
Simply grind 2 almonds and mix with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey. </p>
<p>That&#8217;s it! As simple as this!</p>
<p>This scrub is natural, inexpensive, and suitable for all skin types. </p>
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