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Vlasic sails 2.03, Silnov 2.37 in Arnstad
World Champion Blanka Vlasic and Andrey Silnov won the traditional high jump meeting in Arnstadt (Germany), which saw its 32nd edition on Saturday. The Croatian was the dominant figure in the women's event, clearing all her heights at her first attempts – including the winning height of 2.03m. That was an improvement of her season's best and world lead by two centimetres. The 24-year-old tried 2.06m twice but then retired from competition. Olympic Champion Yelena Slesarenko took second place with a season's best of 2.01m while Vita Palamar (Ukraine) was third (1.99). Germany's new High Jump hope Ariane Freidrich, who had jumped two metres for the first time a week ago, had to be content with 1.96 m and fourth place. Russia's Andrey Silnov tied his personal best and improved his season's best as well as his indoor best with a jump of 2.37m.
Jan Marini Skin Research Suspends Sales of Popular Eyelash Products
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc. (JMSR; http://www.janmarini.com) today announced that it will voluntarily suspend the sale of its Age Intervention Eyelash Conditioner and Age Intervention Masses of Lashes Mascara products in the U.S. JMSR cited a patent infringement lawsuit by Allergan Pharmaceutical as one reason for the suspension. "We believe that it makes sense to suspend these products while we strategically review our options," said JMSR President & CEO Jan Marini. "We are assured that the Allergan allegations are unfounded. However, the lawsuit is a major distraction." JMSR reasserted its confidence in the safety profile of the products, and noted that it has conducted numerous and excellent safety studies. The company maintains its legal right to market both products.
Barrymore can't believe her "Hollywood beauty" tag
BEIJING, Jan. 16 -- Actress Drew Barrymore is amazed she has been declared a "Hollywood beauty" as she has struggled with acne her whole life. The "Charlie's Angels" star said that she is always struggling with acne problem and battles to keep her skin clear. "My only beauty recommendation is zit cream. I couldn't live without it. I get zits all the time and they annoy me more than anything else in the world. I've used every face wash, acne cream, everything," Contactmusic quoted her as saying. The 32-year-old actress also admitted that she still lacks confidence in her appearance. "It's so funny because people say, 'You've got such great skin', and I'm like, 'Are you kidding?' "I guess now I'm getting older I'm getting more wrinkles to go with the pimples.
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