Louis Vuitton is opening its second private museum La Galerie in Paris in less than a year. The inauguration was celebrated in style with a garden party attended by Vuitton face Michelle Williams, the invitation-only exhibit was curated by Judith Clark, a professor of fashion and museology. The 6,500-square-foot exhibition space is located on the historic Louis Vuitton grounds in the northern suburb of Asnières-sur-Seine, which also houses the former family home and the workshops where the luxury brand still produces its most exclusive made-to-order items. Spread over two floors are around 400 objects and documents from the house’s archive of 26,000 objects and 165,000 documents. They range from couturier Paul Poiret’s trunk to items from the Vuitton family’s personal collection, including a pair of 17th-century Venetian women’s platform shoes.
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2nd Anniversary Celebration Launch of Loyalty Card
Gurney Paragon Mall opened its doors on 23rd July 2013 and since then, it has been filled with exciting events and activities. The mall offers a mix of retail, food and entertainment outlets so that shoppers can visit their favourite stores or catch a movie all within the same mall.
In conjunction with the 2nd anniversary celebrations, Gurney Paragon launched their new loyalty programme – The Gurney Paragon Card. Speaking at the launch of the Gurney Paragon Card on 8th August 2015, Hunza’s Group Executive Director, Khor Tze Ming, said, “Gurney Paragon Mall has always stood for value and quality and the Gurney Paragon Card is a manifestation of our promise to our customers. Most importantly, it symbolises our commitment to treat our customers as individuals by offering a loyalty programme that caters to various needs and lifestyles.”
Penang’s state EXCO for Tourism Development, YB Danny Law commended Hunza for introducing a programme to benefit its customers during his speech at the anniversary celebration. “It is a bold and smart move from a sizeable, local ‘born and bred’ company like Hunza to introduce this loyalty programme to its shoppers. A loyalty programme is the ultimate resource for the retailers to stay in direct contact with their customers,” he said.
The upscale mall, located between the busy Kelawei Road and Gurney Drive, aims to become a favourite spot for shoppers and to turn an ordinary shopping trip into a wonderful experience at the mall.
A cake-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the mall and Hunza’s Group Managing Director, Khor Siang Gin, presented the Gurney Paragon Card to YB Danny Law and YB Yap Soo Huey, who attended the event.
Art & Honour
It was a night of celebration at the Grand Ballroom of Cititel Penang when the Penang Art Society marked its 62nd year since its establishment. A total of 250 guests from near and far attended the event and also witnessed the launch of the “Penang Art Society@62” book. It was a night of entertainment as guests sang the birthday song to celebrate the society’s anniversary and later, the Penang Art Society president Ch’ng Huck Theng paid tribute to the 7 senior members who had contributed to the success of the oldest registered art society in Malaysia. They are none other than Dato’ Tay Mor Leong, Dato’ Soon Ah Leng, David Goh, Lim Soo Mun JP, Tan Chiang Kiong, Liew Chock Yoon as well as Song Jin Tek who unfortunately passed away two days before the dinner. Among the VIPS were Abdul Rashid Razak, Tai Keik Hock, Ooi Kok Chuen, Foo Yong Kong and Choo Eng Hin.
Going the Distance with Rado
For fans of plasma ceramic who prefer a more pared-down model, Rado presents the Rado HyperChrome Automatic. Polished plasma ceramic meets rose gold coloured elements, which add to the deep warm metallic shine of the plasma, achieved without the use of any metal. Undercover, this metallic-looking watch has all the benefits of ceramic. It is the timepiece that will not only stand by you as you are put through your paces on the court, track or field, but will be equally at home on your wrist at a black tie event. In short the lightness of this high-tech ceramic watch makes it a pleasant companion, while its hardness ensures that it will come out without a scratch.
When Restoration Becomes a Vocation
To commemorate its 20th anniversary, the 100% Poinçon-de-Genève-certified watchmaking Manufacture Roger Dubuis incorporates the remaining antique movement blanks and re-launches a unique restoration project – Millésime – entirely dedicated to its Hommage collection.
Millésime is a demonstration of admiration for generations of watchmakers while highlighting the traditional watchmaking arts, whilst embodying an audacious combination of traditional and modern craftsmanships. Exclusively available in Roger Dubuis boutiques, one of these restoration Millésime models will be produced annually.
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Identifying SCOLIOSIS in Children
Many scoliotic spines are detected by those who work closely with children, such as a swimming coach or ballet teacher as they will notice slight changes in posture due to the effects it will have on the child. Unfortunately, Scoliosis is often not detected until it is a significant problem.
Why does this happen?
Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine (backbone) bends to the side abnormally. There are 3 directions in which a spine can move, forwards and backwards, twisting left and right and bending left and right. In Scoliosis, the spine adopts the abnormal bending of spine as its new normal. The abnormal bending of spine then becomes permanent and the bones change shape as the scoliosis enlarges and ages, and become more rigid and permanent.
Scoliosis is often not easily detected early. Scoliosis hides beneath the children’s musculoskeletal framework and can often increase to significant levels with only showing minimum hints that it is there. The importance of recognizing and acting on these hints is immeasurable!
Simple Guideline to identifying Scoliosis at an early stage
The child should be viewed from behind, barefoot with the spine easily seen and the legs must be straight, but relaxed.
- Start at the pelvis. If the pelvis is higher on one side, this may be an indication that there is a longer leg on one side.
- Look at the waistline (the area between the ribs and the pelvis). Check if there is a deeper crease on one side compared to the other.
- The shoulder blades should be mirror images of each other. If one shoulder blade is higher than the other, slightly forward compared to the other or twisted, then a scoliosis may be present.
- The shoulder girdle (the set of bones that supports the forelimbs) should be level, or closely level. Most people tend to be slightly lower on the dominant side, but this shouldn’t be more than a few millimeters in difference.
- Check the position of the neck if it is straight, tilted or bent.
- Lastly, look at the spine and the ribs. The spine should be straight and the ribs should not show any signs of a hump forming.
Test for Scoliosis
There is a test called the “Adams forward bending test”, which can be done after the visual check. Ask the child to bend forwards while standing with legs straight. A raised section on either side of the spine strongly indicates that there could be a scoliosis present.
Why Early Detection of Scoliosis helps?
Early detection of scoliosis helps to ensure that early treatment is applied. As scoliotic spines worsen, the treatment options become lesser and the possibility of positive results after treatment also reduces. All children should be screened for scoliosis at least by the age of 8 and this test should be done yearly even if no abnormality is seen.
Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence
In conjunction with OPTIMAX 20 years anniversary celebration, a mobile clinic project was initiated to serve the Malaysian public. This mobile clinic, which is in the form of a 20-footer truck covering over 70 different locations across Peninsular Malaysia including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Kedah, Johor, Negeri Sembilan and Malacca. This project runs from May until early August this year.
The ultimate objective of the mobile clinic project is to reach out to people from all walks of life and preach the fact that prevention is better than cure. Hence, providing free eye screening and echoing the importance of annual eye health screening. Targeted audience include individuals who are too busy to visit an eye specialist due to their daily work schedules or simply taking for granted that their sights are perfect.
2015 marks OPTIMAX’s achievement of 20 wonderful years in the optometric industry. The primary vision of OPTIMAX since it first started until today is still to present extraordinary to push humanity forward and to change lives. As pioneer in the laser vision correction in Malaysia, OPTIMAX has achieved its vision today by making laser vision correction widely available to the public in the region without compromising standards and quality.
Optimax laser technology is a dream come true for many people who relied heavily on glasses or contact lenses in their daily lives. It is as if giving a rebirth for the eyes to again see the world clearly without having to wear glasses or contact lenses. This in the long run is definitely a life changing experience to most and to their love ones.
OPTIMAX has served more than 100,000 patients since 1995 and has established itself as one of the most reputable eye care providers in South East Asia. The long standing corporate history of this successful organization with satisfied clienteles from both local and international are true testaments to the reputation of OPTIMAX for its surgical excellence.
Combat Adult SCOLIOSIS
When we hear about scoliosis, we always think it is only related to children. However, scoliosis is also common in adults.
Types of Scoliosis in Adults
- Degenerative Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: The person who had scoliosis as a child and then later develops complications.
- De-Novo Scoliosis: Scoliosis that develops spontaneously in adult life and is usually secondary to degenerative changes of either the bone or the disc between the bones.
Symptoms of Scoliosis in Adults
- Pain
Symptoms of Scoliosis in adults is usually very different to that of children, with pain being the most common. The pain usually starts as a secondary complication of the scoliosis itself. It usually associated with degenerative changes. Common conditions associated with scoliosis include conditions such as a disc prolapse or spondylosis (spinal degeneration accompanied by pain). Very often the associated conditions on its own may be easily treated, but not when Scoliosis is present.
Common age of patients who present with pain is usually around 35 years. This is the age at which the skeleton reaches full maturity and loses its flexibility, thereby making it less able to adapt to the stresses of the scoliosis. Early pain symptom may alert the person to the underlying scoliosis and then measures can be put in place to prevent the condition from getting worse.
- Postural Changes
Even if the spine curve of an adult is at a low degree early on, there is still the possibility of progression. This means that a spine curve of 20 degrees as a child, may progress to 35 degrees by the age of 35 as an adult. Spine curve at 20 degrees may not shown any postural changes, however, by the time the spine curve reaches 35 degrees there will be a definite change to the person’s posture.
Treatment options for Scoliosis in Adults
Treatment options for Scoliosis in adults are very similar to that of children with one exception. Surgical treatment for adult is only done as the final option in very selective cases. This is due to a much higher risk of complications and a significantly slower recovery compared to children.
The usual conservative options are physical therapies such as Chiropractic and Physiotherapy for both children and adults.
In more severe cases pain management can be achieved with prescription drugs. Other options include epidural injections, nerve blocks and facet joint injections.
As with children, a back brace may also be required. The brace of choice for adults and children, is the new dynamic soft brace. In children, the main function of the brace is to prevent progression of the curve of the spine. In adults, the main function of the brace is to help relieve the pain. Better postural improvements may be achieved as the secondary benefit of the brace.
The most important thing in both children and adults, is the early detection of Scoliosis, thereby improving the outcome of any treatment and preventing future complications.
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Rado Presents Tang Wei
Rado is pleased to present its new TV commercial, featuring glamorous brand ambassador Tang Wei. The entrancing new video shows the magical creation of the Rado HyperChrome Diamond in plasma ceramic, with Tang Wei as a mythical muse looking on as it takes shape.
This intriguing new TV commercial underlines Rado’s mantra, that “Time is the essence we are made of”. Rado’s materials are mysterious and magical, perhaps none more so than plasma high-tech ceramic. Rado watches are the result of extreme conditions. Ceramic starts as a granular compound, is injected at high pressure into high-tech molds, and then subjected to extreme temperatures. The result are objects of subtle and everlasting beauty.
BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE
by Dr Mecherl Lim MD (MA) Naturopath (ND) , Holistic Kinesiology
Q: How you can educate yourself and remove toxins in the body?
A: When people try to guess my age, they tend to think I am 15 years younger than my chorological age because I look young and fit in the Body, Mind and Spirit. Some people blame it on my Asian Heritage, “NO” The Secret is DETOX & LIVE.
A: When people try to guess my age, they tend to think I am 15 years younger than my chorological age because I look young and fit in the Body, Mind and Spirit. Some people blame it on my Asian Heritage, “NO” The Secret is DETOX & LIVE.
Most people are on diet loaded with Sugar, rely on Packaged Processed Food, Dairy products, Wheat, Yeast, Alcohol, Caffeine, Nicotine, & Chemicals. People carry within their bodies a modern day chemical cocktail derived from industrial chemicals, pesticides, food additives, heavy metals, anaesthetics & residue of pharmaceutical legal & illegal drugs. In addition, many people are suffering from HURRY SYNDROME, No time to Eat, Rest, Meditate, Love, be Loved, Recollect and Reflect, only time to Hurry and eventually get sick. If you belong to this category, you definitely need to educate yourself in my DETOX & LIVE Book which is available now at http://www.michelleherbstherapy.com with detailed information to help you understand why EVERYONE needs a DETOX?
What is Detox?
Eliminating wastes and poisons via the lymphatic, digestive and urinary systems. Secondary routes of elimination are via the SKIN and LUNGS. Bad breath or recurrent skin eruptions may be evidence of the lung’s and skin’s attempt to assist overworked of weakened primary organs of elimination.
All the DIGESTIVE ORGANS play a crucial role in detoxification. The LIVER, in particular, is responsible for oxidising, breaking down or otherwise processing toxins. It filters a litre of blood per minute, straining out ENDOTOXINS, BACTERIA and POISONS.
Some of these toxins are deposited into bile, which is squirted into the INTESTINES by the gallbladder and moved out of the body. Prescription drugs, birth control pills and other hormonal medications, high fat diets, gallbladder diseases and variety of other factors can reduce the quantity and the quality of bile produced. Hepatitis, cirrhosis, biliary disease and nutrient deficiencies can all hamper the liver’s ability to effectively purify blood.
The KIDNEYS receive toxins, and the glomeruli, a specialised apparatus within the kidneys, filters the blood and metabolises water, electrolytes and nitrogen based waste. Heavy metals, long term aspirin consumption and numerous pharmaceutical medications can damage the kidneys and hamper their ability to detoxify these substances possibly leading to cancers. Toxemia is the precursor to AGING, loss of tone and function and permanent degeneration.
In FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE, the bowels are considered the soil of the body, Nutrient absorption, metabolism, and synthesis of many hormones and enzymes, as well as processing and elimination of waste products and toxins, all occur in the BOWELS. The enzymes, proteins, fats and hormones found in every cell of the body are largely the result of what the digestive organs absorb, metabolise, secrete and excrete. Like a chain reaction, intestinal constipation will lead to cellular inflammation.
No discussion of detoxification would be completed without mentioning the organs of elimination. Detoxification programs target organs whose role is to cleanse and protect your body from toxic substances.
Primarily, the liver, kidneys, colon, lymphatic and blood system. Detoxification can target each of these organs individually or all of them together.
What is the difference with other DETOX & INTERGRATED DETOX?
HEALING CRISIS: The most common occurrences during a detoxification programme especially one that focus primary on treating the LIVER without first correcting the environment and the gut is sometimes violent reaction known euphemistical as Healing Crisis. Patients may feel nausea, pain, headache, aggravations of inflammatory symptoms or increased sensitivity to dietary and environmental chemicals. This is caused by stimulation of the Liver detoxification without the correct supplements to support the entire process. This leads to an increase in the production of reactive intermediate harmful substances that causes damage to cells and tissues and increase the production of inflammatory medication.
….to be continued in the next issue. For more information visit http://www.michelleherbstherapy.com
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