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Botulinum therapy (shortened to Botox) has become trendy in Sydney society and now it has become a grooming essential for numerous individuals in Sydney. But I never fail to be surprised by the number of half truths which have been heard about the simple treatment.

I have listed below some of the more myths frequently encountered at Star Cosmetic Medicine located in Pyrmont, Sydney.

Error # 1: The muscles in my forehead will freeze!

There are about 60 muscles under the skin of your face. They ordinarily work in harmony, but from continual movement lines can start to form. If an excess of Botox has been injected the facial expression can become over relaxed. More often than not doctors use comparatively small dosages to result in you seeming less tired, yet your face will remain every bit as animated.

Thus a carefully calculated quantity of Botox in the appropriate site means an expressive face is kept whilst the fine lines and wrinkles are minimised.

Error # 2: Botulinum is toxic!
Actually there is some truth in this. Its medical term is Botulinum Toxin Type A. Too great a dose can result in loss of muscle tone and even may make one extremely ill.

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Pharmacists have an old phrase that states ‘everything is poisonous - it all depends on the dose’. All medicinal drugs may make someone sick in large enough dosages. Water can kill you if too much is taken.

Error # 3: Botox will hurt!
At Star Cosmetic Medicine the physician will use a hypodermic needle finer than a human hair. Several individuals liken the injections to bug bites. Certainly not as sore as having a blood test.

Error # 4: I might lose sensation in my face!
Untrue. Botox acts on the junction between the nerve and the facial muscle, and not on sensate nerves. Just the ability to relax muscles is affected by Botox.

Error # 5. Once you begin getting Botox you have to continue or you will get even worse fine lines and wrinkles than ever!
Also wrong.

You can expect Botox to be effective for up to 3 months. Consequent injections do last a few weeks more. The lines will slowly re-emerge as the muscle regains its strength. However they will definitely not be any more pronounced than before.

Even should you do not have Botox again - any wrinkles should be smoother than if you had not been treated. This is chiefly the case because your facial muscles and skin have had a ‘wrinkle holiday’ for a few months.

Just as everyone has breathed a sigh of relief at the end of 2004 presidential campaign, I would like to take a quick look ahead to 2008. Unless George W. Bush is unable to complete his second term, 2008 will bring the third open presidential election (no incumbent running) in 20 years. Even though that’s still four years into the future, the campaign will be unofficially getting underway almost immediately. Therefore, many of the potential candidates can already be identified and there should be no shortage of them on either side.

Today, I will be taking a look at the potential Republican candidates. Among them are Arizona Senator John McCain, Tennessee Senator Bill Frist, Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum, Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge, Virginia Senator George Allen, and National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice.

John McCain is probably in the best position to capture the GOP nomination, should he decide to run. He was beaten by Bush in the 2000 primaries, but he has since been one of the President’s most loyal supporters, despite some differences of opinion. McCain is one of the most popular politicians in the U.S. and won re-election to his Senate seat last week with more than 70% of the vote! Unlike the Democrats, the Republicans have a history of sometimes awarding their nomination to someone who has waited his “turn.” A case in point is Bob Dole, who was rejected in his bids for the nomination in 1980 and 1988, only to finally get it in 1996.

Bill Frist is a surgeon is who was first elected to the Senate during the “Republican Revolution” of 1994. He is now the majority leader of the Senate and should benefit from the GOP’s pick-up of four additional seats in this election cycle. Frist seems to be well liked by all factions of the party. He would probably have the inside track to the Republican nomination if McCain decides not to run.

Jeb Bush would like to continue a streak that the Republicans currently have in place. Since 1976, they have featured either a Dole or a Bush on every national ticket. That’s eight straight presidential elections! The fact that he was able to help his brother do better than anyone expected in Florida (winning by five percentage points) bodes well for him. That alone should greatly improve his stature within the Republican Party. Having family ties to the White House won’t hurt either.

Dick Cheney has said he probably will not run for president (and there are even rumors that he might even resign before the end of Bush’s second term). If he doesn’t run, or if he does run and subsequently fails to get the nomination, the 2008 election would be the first without the inclusion of a sitting president or vice president since 1952. However, politicians have been known to change their minds. I still think he might ultimately decide to run. If he does, unlike most sitting vice presidents, he will have an uphill battle for the nomination. However, his popularity with the far right wing of the party would play to his advantage and could ultimately give him the edge he would need. There’s still a question mark as to how evangelicals within the party would react to his support of his gay daughter.

Rudy Giuliani rebuilt his image with his handling of the 9/11 aftermath. Previously, he had to withdraw from a potential Senate race against Hillary Clinton, because of health problems. That was the official line, but most people believed it was because of a nasty divorce and rumors about extramarital affairs. He is now a very popular politician, but whether he is conservative enough to win the Republican presidential nomination is questionable at best. He will likely be opposed by the evangelical wing of the party.

Before being elected governor of Massachusetts in 2002, Mitt Romney headed up the Salt Lake City Olympic Organizing Committee earlier that same year. He had also made a run for the U.S. Senate against Ted Kennedy in 1994 and lost. However, he did so much better against Kennedy that most of his previous challengers had done, that his loss actually helped boost his political career. Since being elected governor, he has become one of the bright young stars of the Republican Party. His father, the late George Romney, served as governor of Michigan and sought the Republican presidential nomination in 1968 but lost to Richard Nixon. His father’s remarks made during the nominating process about having been “brainwashed” about Viet Nam ultimately cost him the nomination. Should Mitt Romney decide to run, he will want to avoid that kind of blunder.

Like Frist, Rick Santorum was first elected to the Senate in 1994. As Conference Chairman, he is now the third highest ranking Republican in the Senate. Santorum is a favorite of the Christian Right with his strong anti-abortion and anti-homosexuality views. However, pragmatic primary voters might shun him, feeling that he may be a bit too extreme to win a general election. Of course, four years before the 1980 election, many Republicans expressed those same sentiments about Ronald Reagan.

Tom Ridge was a very popular and effective governor of Pennsylvania before taking over Homeland Security. He was in his second term as governor when he resigned to take over that post. Prior to being elected governor, he served several terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Ridge is more of a moderate Republican, but unlike Giuliani, seems to have some appeal to the party’s conservative base. Whether he has enough remains to be seen. He is pro-choice, so he will get some opposition from the Christian Right, should he decide to seek the nomination.

George Allen is another rising star within the Republican Party. A former state delegate and son of the late Washington Redskins’ coach of the same name, he was elected to Congress in 1990. However, his district was redrawn and he ended up in the same district as another, more established Republican congressman, Tom Bliley, by the end of his first term. He decided not to seek re-election in 1992 and was elected governor of Virginia in 1993 and then elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000. He headed up the GOP’s Senate Election committee for the last two years. The extra seats that the Republicans picked up in the Senate last week will be a feather in his cap. He has strong conservative credentials but is relatively unknown nationally.

Before taking her current post, Condoleezza Rice had previously served on the National Security Council under President George H. W. Bush. She is not a career politician or lawyer, but comes from an academic background - she has been a member of the Stanford University faculty for over 20 years. She has never held elective office but has sometimes given indications that she has presidential ambitions. She has been a very loyal member of the Bush Administration and that has earned her a great deal of respect throughout the party. Where she stands on social issues is still uncertain. She might ultimately prove to be a better prospect for vice president than president.

Next week I will continue my look ahead to 2008 with the potential Democratic presidential candidates.

About the Author

Terry Mitchell is a software engineer, free-lance writer, and trivia buff from Hopewell, VA. He operates a website, http://www.commenterry.com, on which he posts commentaries on various subjects such as politics, technology, religion, health and well-being, personal finance, and sports. His commentaries offer a unique point of view that is not often found in mainstream media.

Daily Horoscopes are so very popular nowadays. When you read newspapers, books or magazines, you can always see their own column or section for daily horoscopes. When you also surf on the internet, you can see lots of sites dedicated to offer horoscope readings for 12 zodiac signs. Horoscope is even being sent right into your inbox when you subscribe to any social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Orkut or any sites that have a special social profile for horoscope updates. The ubiquity of horoscope only shows that many people are so much hooked in reading on it even though some readers don’t believe on those given forecasts. But have you ever wondered why horoscope is so popular today? Have you also ever thought what’s behind its timeless charm to people? For that matter, this article has discussed below some of the top reasons why people do read their horoscopes.

1. To know about their Love Life

It is no wonder why people read horoscopes for their love life. They are eager to know their horoscope to see if their zodiac sign is compatible with his or her partner. They also read horoscope to know more about the personalities, attitudes and behaviors of their special someone.

2. To know if they are Lucky or not

Aside from love life, people also enthusiast to read horoscopes to see whether they are lucky or not in their business, career or work for a particular day. They also want to know what are their lucky numbers, colors and birthstones.

3. To be used as their Guide

Since reading daily horoscope has become a natural habit among a lot of people, they tend to become satisfied when they have some knowledge about what will happen on their future. They gain some peace of mind when they know how the day ahead of them. That’s because they use horoscope as their guide or warnings to become prepared or careful for their actions, plans and decision-making.

4. To be Amused and Entertained

Many people read horoscopes just for entertainment purposes. They don’t take those given predictions seriously because they don’t believe in astrology. But still they take a moment to read their horoscope just for fun or out of curiosity. They feel great whenever they read something good about their horoscope signs.

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