Ever since you were a small child, you would watch fairy-tales only to be disappointed by the ending. The prince and the princess just ride off into the sunset and that’s it?! You always wanted to find out the rest of the story – after all, surely things don’t just come to an end after marriage? Plus, the whole “happily ever after” thing always made you yawn, even as a child.
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Reports are buzzing about Terrence Howard's recent marriage to his girlfriend, a Canadian woman named Miranda, after allegedly dating for only one month. This is Howard’s fourth marriage. His supposed rush down the aisle is an eyebrow raiser, considering a month doesn’t seem like a whole lot of time to determine if someone is marriage material.
But just how long is considered too soon to walk down the aisle?
What's That? Pushups Alone Aren't Challenging Enough?
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These days, it seems like gym routines have gone old-school. Step into a CrossFit Box and you’ll feel like you’re entering a gym from the '70s. Meanwhile, at-home workouts like Focus T25 and P90x focus on getting the job done with minimal equipment. We have smartphones, smart TVs and smart cars, so where are all the tech advancements in the gym?
From quickmoneyanswers.com
When it comes to women (particularly actors, models and pop stars) who rely upon their bodily assets for financial income, there is an inherent risk that their earning power could be ruined in the event something unfortunate were to happen to them physically.
Scenarios that are normally covered in such insurance policies include the consequences of disease, accidents and violent crime. And, the bigger the star, the larger the value of the insurance policy.
Can you guess just how much some superstar body parts have been insured for?
We all know the story about how Apple disrupted the mobile phone market with the iPhone, but have you heard about the startup that wants to disrupt the bra industry using the iPhone? That's ThirdLove, a company using in-house imaging technology to turn two 2D, self-shot images of a woman's breasts to make a 3D model that they use to size a bra.
5 Tips For Staying Lean On Vacation
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"I will not tell you not to drink on summer vacation. That would make me a world-class hypocrite."
Well, it’s about friggin’ time.
Hot weather. Bikinis. Beer. Good times.
I mean, it’s a good time if you’re watching bikinis, not wearing them. Oh, crap, now I’ve both objectified women and marginalized transvestites in one sentence. Moving on…
Perhaps you’ve fought hard to lose some winter flab in anticipation of shirtless sunbathing (note: Skin cancer = bad), cavorting on a beach, jumping off high stuff into water that is hopefully deep enough, and getting hit in the head with a Frisbee because you were distracted by that very attractive person who just walked by.
But remember that you can undo a lot of dietary and exercise discipline in just a couple of weeks of drunken gluttony. Here are five tips for staying lean all summer long by not chunking up on your summer vacation.
By Norine Dworkin-McDaniel, Special to Lifescript
Has your sex life gone stale? Between kids, work, the economy and other pressures, steamy sex ![{82C69DE5-E3F3-4616-9C78-8FB31E4FC92A}Sex1_article[1]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNZZgHb4kdWED1zCBL23pyL5cBrQyFyQ0kmfKSLWMQsZoJYAZm_2_fTi38bpQaNrXAk2DdUiVw7kG3LO3hUhrhNXOZUc9NusUApRHNpI5Ct9scXtW9wHNlaDvaCC-oaxV0rQWNmCVFFM/s1600-h/%25257B82C69DE5-E3F3-4616-9C78-8FB31E4FC92A%25257DSex1_article%25255B1%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg "{82C69DE5-E3F3-4616-9C78-8FB31E4FC92A}Sex1_article[1]")
Sweaty bodies, tangled sheets, moaning… it sounds X-rated, but it could be real life.
Read on for the top 20 tips for having the best sex ever.
Already having stupendous sex? There’s always room for improvement.
1. You’re entitled to fabulous sex.
So what if you haven’t lost your baby weight, certain body parts are drooping or you have a pimple the size of a volcano. It doesn’t matter.
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Hollywood ladies man Jack Nicholson is famous for dating younger women.
Q: I’m 63 years old and have been divorced for 19 years. I have met several women over the years, some were very special relationships but never lasted. My question is: How young is too young for a man in a new relationship? I have met a sweet and devoted young lady, and we share many values and interests together. But she is only a year older than my daughter at 37. Is she too young? – BK
From aarp.org
No, de-aging jewelry is not a pierced belly button ring or a nose stud. That looks like you’re trying too hard. It’s certainly not a watch since everyone n0w checks the time on their phone. Your everyday jewelry at 50 is probably a mash-up of real and fake selected by habit, emotional memories or a random just-throw-it-on attitude. Time for a rethink. I know you’re picky about everything from wrinkle cream to heels that won’t kill your feet so why not apply that gutsy attitude to your jewelry. Nothing personalizes or de-ages a wardrobe faster than jewelry. Three big swaps to make now:
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Tyrese Gibson has a public service announcement: ladies, appreciate your one-minute man.
The R&B sensation sat down for an interview on “Chelsea Lately” this week, and he explained the women shouldn’t complain if their partner is a quick shooter — according to Mr. Gibson it’s actually a compliment!
“Good sex is — see they got this thing about minute men right? And so, when you’re a minute man, women get mad. But it’s actually a compliment,” he explained, “because if you’re in the bed for like 45 minutes and nothing is happening, you should get your life together…so it’s another way to look at this thing.”
In 2013, the idea of women making more money than their boos isn’t very new. But so often celebrities have it to where the men bring home the bacon and the women not so much. It’s rare when couples like Jay and Bey are there and make the same amount of money (roughly).
But there’s no confusing these. These women bring home the dinner while the men enjoy the fruits of the labor.
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Halle Berry - She’s been richer than all of her men and Olivier is no different.
Oprah - Does Stedman even work? If so…why? He’s with a billionaire.
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From Menshealth.com by Bari Lieberman
Wonder if there's anything good on TV right now ...
There’s a reason why you and your wife of 20 years don’t ravage each other anymore, and it isn’t for your lack of trying. According to a new study in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, women in a committed relationship report lower levels of sexual desire over time—a .02 percent decrease every month—while a guy’s desire stays the same. (Yet another reason to start with a lusty woman to begin with!)
“Some research suggests that somewhere between 6 and 30 months, relationships switch from passionate to compassionate—more affectionate than ripping each other’s clothes off,” says lead study author Robin Milhausen, Ph.D., a sex researcher at the University of Guelph in Ontario.
So are you to blame for her lack of lust? Not necessarily, Milhausen says. “For women with a lower sex drive in the first place, the switch to a deeper emotional bond may reduce some of the excitement associated with sex in new relationships.”
Still, you’re not exactly helping matters. We asked several sex experts to shed light on the worst things you do around the house and in the sack that turn her off. Vow to never commit the following mood-killers again—try to Banish These Bad Habits, too—and your sex life will suffer no more.
1. Ignoring Her Appearance
“Guys in long-term relationships tend to stop noticing when their partner looks pretty, and so much of female sexual desire is tied to a sense of self-esteem,” says Ian Kerner, Ph.D., sex counselor and author of She Comes First. The fix here is simple: Pay her a few simple compliments every day, like letting her know she’s sexy, Kerner says.
2. Putting Her Under Pressure
Don’t worry or question her about getting orgasms, says Marnia Robinson, author of Cupid’s Poisoned Arrow. Stay relaxed and focused on playful touching, she advises. “This means no performance pressure on either of you. Let whatever happens happen in its own time—or not. Good sex is about connection and sensual satisfaction, not number of orgasms produced.” And here’s a nice added benefit to staying calm: “The relaxation is good for erections,” says Robinson.
3. Using Porn As a Benchmark
It’s good to keep the sex hot—but it’s more important to keep it real. In other words, forget that cool move you caught on XTube. ”Just because you saw a sexual practice in a film doesn’t mean it’s safe or satisfying,” says Robinson. And it might not even be something she’s into. “If you need extreme stimulation to perform with a partner, you may want to cut back on overstimulation. A desensitized brain can also find sex less arousing. As you restore your brain to normal sensitivity, regular sex behaviors become enjoyable again.” Time to rediscover the wonders of the missionary position.
4. Leaving Her Lips Hanging
As men get comfortable in a relationship, their approach to foreplay tends to focus on the moments leading up to sex, says Kerner. “But female desire doesn’t operate like a light switch that turns on and off—it’s more like a dimmer,” he says. Small acts of intimacy like hugging and kissing can get her in the mood. But don’t get antsy: “Don’t expect her to be immediately turned on,” Kerner says.
By Casey from theluxuryspot.com
I’m craving a getaway from NYC and the Viceroy in Anguilla is one of the most beautiful places to relax and enjoy life by the sea if you ever need to get away.
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Dear Sista Complains A Lot: There is something that I’ve been wanting to say to you and I finally think it’s time. I’m hoping that you can hear me over your constant grumbles of discontent. I’m praying that you can put aside your finger pointing, wailing and yammering for just a few minutes and process what I have to say.
The honest truth is that no matter how much time you spend “venting,” whining or complaining, the only person that can change your situation is you. I’m sorry, but it’s my turn to complain. You need to know that talk without action is just a bunch of noise.
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Budget: $150,000 (1997)
Before Pirates, there was a different big-budget porn flick with a pirate theme that paved the way for more high-quality productions.
Conquest was one of the first big-budget porn movies in the adult film industry, and it turned out to be a big hit. With stars like Jenna Jameson, a quality soundtrack and scenes shot on actual ships at sea, there weren’t any questions as to whether the film would be well-received.
from www.askmen.com
It's not secret: broad shoulders = a stronger, more powerful appearance. We know it's not the most popular muscle group to focus on, but it should not be an afterthought when building a beach body. We recommend a barbell shoulder press. Target 8-10 reps, 3-4 sets.
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The emergency contraception known as Plan B has been available over the counter to women 17 and older, but the FDA has now decided to make it available to those 15 and older. NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.
from nailsmag.com
1. Marbling Nails Without Water by Robin Moses
Nail tech Robin Moses shows us how to create a traditional marbleized nail art design (without using water).
2. Shellac French Manicure with Contrasting Flower Nail Art
Holly Schippers, The FingerNailFixer, shows you how to paint this pretty French floral design on your clients' nails.
3. CND Additives Nail Art How-To
Blend Additives into any CND sculpting powder or gel or layer over CND Shellac to create nail art designs.
4. Sneaker Nail Art Tutorial from FingerNailFixer
Holly Schippers (FingerNailFixer) shows you how to create these sneaker nail designs using CND Shellac.
5. ISSE 2012: Hello Kitty Deco Nail Art
Nail Labo educator Max Estrada demonstrates deco nail art, a "kawaii" Japanese style using Nail Labo's Nail de Dance sculpting powders and Hello Kitty embellishments.
6. Make Your Own Nail Decals with Gel Polish
FingerNailFixer Holly Schippers uses Shellac to create her own nail art decals. You can use any brand of gel polish with this technique.
7. Cover Look: NAILS December 2011
Jennifer Mather of Polished Nail Design Group in Burlington, Ontario, Canada creates a fun technique combining CND Retention+ liquid and powders, CND Black Pigment, Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect, Titanium Pearl Pigment Effect, and Velcro — yes, Velcro!
8. Sponge Nail Art with Tiger Print
Mindy Hardy shows how easy it is to create a fun nail art design with a simple kitchen sponge, acrylic craft paint, and some rhinestones.
9. Cover Look: NAILS May 2012
NAILS Magazine's May 2012 cover features Terri Silacci from Monterey, Calif., who creates flame nails inspired by the novel series and movie, The Hunger Games.
10. Abstract Lines Nail Art Variety
Prachi Agrawal of SuperWowChannels shares a step-by-step for how to create a variety of abstract lines nail art designs that are simple, yet varied, and that you can never go wrong with.
From nailsmag.com
1. It's So Easy Stripe Rites
Nail Art
Whether you're looking to channel your inner tiger or complete a modern-day Picasso on a nail, It's So Easy Stripe Rites come in handy.
2. Bold & Bright
Mimi Nguyen uses a base of color blocking to create an eye-catching design.
3. Super Sparkles
Sparkly acrylic stuns in this design by Jade Sewell.
4. Floral Fun
Tuong-Vy Nguyen double-loads her brush to create this floral design.
5. Spring Flowers
Learn the eye-catching gel design from Canadian nail artist Olga Palylyk.
6. Fluttering Butterfly
Double-load your brush to create easy petals and wings in this design by Tuong-Vy Nguyen.
7. Safari Nails
Joanne Millar uses enVogue products to create this animal print design.
8. Behind the Scenes: Create the June 2012 Cover Color Block Nails
Holly Schippers creates color block nail art for NAILS' June 2012 cover. Here's the step-by-step.
9. Nail Art with OPI GelColor
OP provides four step-by-steps using its newly launched GelColor.
10. Spring Fling
Sliced fimo canes help welcome spring in this design by Lorri Silvestre.
from digitaljournal.com
Three Indian engineers have invented a lingerie that they claim is able to protect women from rape. The anti-rape lingerie is fitted with modules of GPS, GSM and pressure sensors. It is capable of sending alerts to the victim's parents and police.
Hindustan Times reports that Manisha Mohan, one of the engineers who developed the product called Society Harnessing Equipment (SHE), said: "The lingerie, laced with modules of global positioning system (GPS), global system for mobile communications (GSM) and also pressure sensors, is capable of sending shock waves of 3,800 KV as well as alerts to the girl's parents and police."
Mohan said: "The shocks can be emitted up to 82 times." She assured that the device is effective and can save women "from situations faced in bus, public places," where they are often hesitant to seek the help of law enforcement agents.
"A person trying to molest a girl will get the shock of his life the moment pressure sensors get activated, and the GPS and GSM modules would send a SMS on emergency number 100, as well as to parents of the girl," Mohan added.
According to Indian Express, Mohan is an engineering student of Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University in Chennai. She developed the prototype of the device with two colleagues, Rimpi Tripathi and Neeladri Basu Pal. The engineers said they are fine-tuning the product for commercial production.
The design won an award at the Gandhian Young Technology Award-2013 event at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmadabad.
Mohan said: "We have got a lot of joint venture offer, but nothing has been worked out yet. I have approached a friend of mine in National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) to help me find the right kind of fabric for the product so that it can be a washable one."
In response to the question what inspired them to develop the product, Mohan said: "After the Delhi gang rape incident, and the rape of a Bangalore BPO worker, I felt women are being tortured... we decided to come up with something innovative which helps women protect themselves..."
Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/346998#ixzz2QEtAlJMB
From nailsmag.com
1. Walk on the Wild Side: Animal Print Nail Art
Unleash your and your clients' feisty sides with animal print-inspired nail art. With a stroke of your brush, a leopard can change its spots or a zebra can magically become rainbow-hued.
2. The Magic of Marbelizing Nail Art
The marbleizing nail art technique is so simple - just swirl colors together to make them look like the technique namesake of marbles - and so flexible.
3. The Hunger Games-Inspired Nail Art
In the hit trilogy of books-turned-blockbuster-film The Hunger Games, protagonist Katniss Everdeen's nails were described vividly.
4. Nail Trends from the Spring 2012 Fashion Week Runways
We saw tons of custom nail designs - created to specifically complement the presented garments.
5. Cover Tech Contest 2012: An Eye for Beauty
Every year the photos get better and the selection process gets harder.
6. Nail Art and Styles from the Fall 2012 Fashion Week Runways
On the Fashion Week runways, juicy stone fruit colors from cherry red to plum purple reigned on nails.
7. Premiere Orlando 2012: Fantasy Nail Art
Catherine Wong's pups won first place "Best in Show" in the dog show-themed Fantasy Nail Art veteran competition during Premiere Orlando.
8. Make Your Clients Scream for Spook-tacular Nail Art
We gathered October and Halloween-inspired nail art from our online Nail Art Gallery. These designs branch out from the typical black-and-orange Halloween designs to show monsters, spiderwebs, and even some movie-inspired nail art.
9. Oh, Cupid! [A Valentine's Day Nail Art Gallery]
With bonus nail art not printed in NAILS Magazine, this gallery showcases stylish, salon-friendly Valentine's Day designs.
10. 2012 Mural Contest Winners Really Rock
It took Robert Nguyen of Salon Nouveau in Bonsall, Calif., about six hours to complete the winning mural.
