New Credit Card Laws

On Monday, the credit card reform act takes effect. It’s called the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 also referred to as the Credit CARD Act of 2009. While it prevents some of the evil practices by these companies, it still leaves loopholes you should be aware of.

Make sure you read the fine print on your credit card statements and any mailings you received from the companies. They will try to find any way to nickel and dime you, so empower yourself with knowledge.

Click here to read all of the details of the act.

Bare Escentuals News

In an effort to enter new markets, Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido will purchase Bare Escentuals for $1.7 billion.

The deal is mutually beneficial to both parties. Shiseido gets to revamp its image in North America and BE gets to enter the Japan market with the backing of a company with much greater resources.

According to the parties involved, BE will continue to operate as a separate division of Shiseido under the continued guidance of popular CEO Leslie Blodgett.

Read the details at Reuters

First 100 Days in Pictures

A family moment.

Stepping out at their first formal dinner in Washington, D.C.

First Lady Michelle Obama working in her organic vegetable garden.

At this year’s Easter Egg Roll, the Obamas opened up the activities to children of same-sex parents. What a concept, that all men and women are created equal, not just the ones we pick and choose.

Malia running with Bo, the First Dog.

Charlotte and Pierre Casiraghi 2009 Rose Ball in Monaco

Princess Caroline’s Beautiful Daughter Charlotte Casiraghi

Charlotte Casiraghi’s hair at the 2009 Rose Ball in Monaco

Charlotte and Pierre arrive

Charlotte and Pierre

Charlotte enjoying the party

Charlotte making the classic Grace Kelly hand gesture. Her mother Caroline also does this with her hand.

Princess Caroline at the 2009 Rose Ball in Monaco

Princess Caroline

Princess Caroline’s purse and bracelet made of champagne toppers

Princess Caroline’s dress

Pretty Princess Caroline

Pictures from the 2009 Rose Ball in Monaco

Once again, the Grimaldis and Casiraghis do not disappoint. Here are photos from the Bal de la Rose 2009 in Monaco. The theme was Rock ‘n Rose.

Charlotte Casiraghi

Princess Caroline, Prince Albert and girlfriend Charlene

Charlotte and Pierre Casiraghi

Handsome Pierre Casiraghi

Pretty Charlotte Casiraghi with simple makeup and upswept hair

Ancient Perfume

A team from Bonn University’s Egyptian Museum are studying the residue of a perfume belonging to an ancient Egyptian Queen.

The team is trying to recreate the scent worn by the Pharaoh Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt in the 15th century B.C., by using the dried-out remnants of a scented oil found in a metal jar in her tomb.

I wonder what it will smell like?

Read the full story at LiveScience.com.

Celebrity Icon Photo Tributes

To celebrate its 70th anniversary issue, Glamour magazine has enlisted modern-day celebrities to pose as strong American women throughout history.

Alexis Bledel as Rosie the Riveter

Alicia Keys as Michele Obama

Lindsay Lohan as Madonna

Who is your favorite female American icon?

2009 Academy Awards: Oscar Red Carpet Pictures Part 9

Best Actress nominee Kate Winslet:

Sci-Tech Awards presenter Jessica Biel:

Melissa George:

2009 Academy Awards: Oscar Red Carpet Pictures Part 8

Nominees Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt:

Michael and Kirk Douglas:

Evan Rachel Wood:

Last year’s Best Supporting Actress Tilda Swinton: