Wednesday, November 24, 2010

YouTube Special: How sexy is SxEPhil ?

I think we all associate, on one level or another, with the people that we watch on television, movies and YouTube. Since YouTube personalities are very accessible, we’re going to analyze them in a way that breaks down what makes them (or not) attractive. Then, we’re going to go a step further and suggest steps they could take to make themselves more attractive.

First, I’d like to pay a little respect to the YouTubers because they put their heart and souls on the line every day. It takes a lot of guts be in front of a camera of millions on a daily basis and they should know that this article is not meant to bash them in any way possible, but rather to use them as models for people who are in a similar place in their life. It is also important to note that all observations are based solely on the videos that they produce and this may or may not reflect their “real life” personality.

Let’s begin…

SxEPhil

First, we have Philip Defranco aka SxEPhil who is one of the most popular comedians on YouTube. He’s funny, ambitious and part of his success is that he really figured out how to capture people’s attention. Through the use of 3-4 minute clips discussing his thoughts on popular news.

So what makes SxEphil attractive?

The Good:

Well, first and foremost… he’s now famous because of his YouTube videos. I really can’t imagine him going anywhere without having people recognize him. Fame is massive social proof, and if everyone knows your name, then you must be important. But what if he didn’t have any fame or social proof. What if YouTube didn’t exist and you had never heard of him before, then what?

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

8 Ways to Feel Closer After Sex


Take a moment to think about what you and your guy usually do after sex. Chances are, it’s sleep, eat, or flip on the TV. Not exactly romantic, especially considering that the few hours afterward are one of the best times to bond. “When you orgasm, hormones are released that make you feel more connected,” says clinical sexologist Rachael Ross, MD, PhD. “Take advantage of that by doing things to prolong the feeling.” But that doesn’t mean intense conversations or eye gazing—little gestures can reap big benefits. Try these tips tonight.

1. If you’re hungry, forgo ordering a pizza and instead break out red wine and cheese. It will continue the sensual vibe you had going, and the antioxidants in the vino will increase blood flow, relaxing both of you.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Tips for teenagers Don’t Be Mean

One thing that I constantly notice about teenagers is that they’re pretty mean to one another as a form of flirting. They tend to be overly cruel and tease the person they are attempting to flirt with a lot. This may work, and it occasionally even works for adults as well, but to stand out of the crowd of constant high school flirting - the best way to be the big man at your high school campus, is to find a new way to flirt that isn’t mean and teasing. So a man who is smooth and committed to a flirtation, is the one who is going to stand out.
The best way to do this is to be clear that you are flirting. The reason that teasing works is that you can sort of get away with feeling that you’re not being flirtacious; that you’re just messing around, basically. But if you clarify that you are; with a nice smile, a quick wink, or a, “You look pretty today,” then you’ll get the girl every time.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Most Expensive Flip-Flops

Flip-flops, or thong sandals, were inspired by traditional Japanese sandals. They were introduced to the Western world via New Zealand in the late 1950s. While most flip-flops are of the cheap, plastic variety, dressier thong sandals are available. The most expensive flip-flops in the world, however, fit neither of those descriptions.

Most Expensive Flip-Flops - Crystalishious
Crystalishious

An exclusive product of trendy clothier Electric Couture, the costly sandals are decorated in a rock n roll theme with guitars, winged hearts and the slogans “WILD THING” and “WALK THIS WAY & ROCK.” These flashy flip-flops, created by Crystalishious, are naturally covered in crystals. Of course, it’s the $1,800 price tag that makes them worthy of our attention.

Most Expensive Flip-Flops - H. Stern
H. Stern

Of course, those aren’t the only expensive flip-flops out there. H. Stern, a jeweler, unveiled a pair of flip-flops in 2004 that sold for $17,000. In fact, if they were sold today, they would most likely sell for even more than the Crystalishious flip-flops. These luxury sandals were made with over 1,500 gold feathers accented with diamonds. Unfortunately, only one pair was ever made. The rest of the line sold for a more pedestrian $2,000 to $3,000.

Most Expensive Flip-Flops - PechePlatinum
PechePlatinum

If you prefer a sportier sandal, though, PechePlatinum’s crocodile flip flops may suit you better. Using patent-pending technology and hand-matched crocodile straps, these shoes guarantee maximal comfort. Furthermore, if your conscience won’t allow you to wear a crocodile skin on your foot, PechePlatinum assures us that selling shoes made of crocodiles and donating 5% of the profits to primate-friendly eco-groups somehow helps both the crocs and the monkeys. At $400, these are the most expensive production flip-flops available.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

What Can You Do For Your Sex Life In 31 Days?

Here's the scoop, we all know that having a passionate, active sex life is a good idea. Apart from the obvious benefits of feeling good and staying connected to your partner, there is a whole slew of health-related benefits involved. Sex burns calories, boosts immunity, reduces stress, improves self-esteem, relieves pain, helps you sleep better and even leads to a younger-looking you. Does it sound like I'm talking about a new pharmaceutical product? I promise, I'm not.

All of these health benefits happen naturally when someone has a healthy, active sex life, which is great news. You don't have to pop a pill or see a doctor to have a major impact on your life. According to Dr. Oz, "If you have more than 200 orgasms a year, you can reduce your physiologic age by six years." That's amazing.

He goes on to say that you should be having sex around 200 times a year. That breaks down to roughly sixteen times a month or four times a week. Unfortunately, he also says that the average couple has sex just once a week.

Add to this that American women are, all too often, dissatisfied with their sex lives. A recent YourTango sex survey (we're still collecting data) shows that 65.6 percent of respondents are "somewhat satisfied" to "not at all satisfied" with their sex lives. Earlier this year iVillage reported the same troubling stats, with 63 percent of their respondents feeling that they would rather sleep, watch a movie or read than have sex.

Relationship expert Ian Kerner talked to the "Early Show" about the iVillage results:

"You may say you're happy with your sex life, but in the end, if night after night you're consistently picking a book, TV, Facebook, digital networking, any distraction that's out there over intimacy with your partner, in the long run, your relationship could become vulnerable to things like infidelity. So you have to put sex at the center of your relationship."

We completely agree. As with many things, though we know it's good for us, we're still not doing it! From the looks of it, women want more sex and better sex; we just need a little help to get there. That's where our 31-Day Better Sex Challenge comes in—to help us all achieve a little less talk and a lot more action, so to speak.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

How to Deal When Someone Asks, "You EVER Getting Married?"

Like most women in their late 20s and early 30s, I have been asked the incredibly annoying question, "So, when are YOU getting married?" way too many times. Whenever someone puts that to me, I find it really annoying — and I feel really defensive.
And I know that I have it easy, living in super-liberal New York City — other ladies in other parts of the country (and the world!) get single-women's-least-favorite-query a lot more often than I do. So when I came across the section in Seeking Happily Ever After about how we should all have a smart comeback handy, I smiled.
As author Michelle Cove says:
"For singles, this has to be one of the most annoying (and cliché) questions — and even more so when the perpetrator is someone you hardly know ... or who has no business asking you in the first place. Why should you have to explain to your second cousin once removed why you're not marrying your boyfriend right now? (Or why you don't so much as have a boyfriend?) After all, you don't ask her about her love life or why she stays in her marriage, right? Well, sadly, you can't stop others from asking, but you can have a stock answer ready so you never feel taken off guard."
She goes on to cite some of the best answers she has heard:
The witty response: I will get married the day that Barry Manilow joins Metallica.
The bug-off response: You'll know when I know.
The response that will shut people up fast: We'll get married the day people stop asking us about it.
Cove goes on to say that if you have a line like the ones above on hand, it will spare you any emotional trauma the next time someone asks you your least favorite question.
What would I like to say the next time some nosey parker inquires about my marital status? Maybe, As soon as I raise a cool one million through my Wedding Fund Drive! Would you like to contribute? Or, As soon as the Rolling Stones agree to be my wedding band. Or, As soon as Mr. T. says yes to my offer.
Groan, groan — I know. But folks, if you have better answers — and I know you do! — please share them with us so that we can borrow them in a time of need.
May Cupid bless you for your generosity.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Addictions Fall In Love… Addicts Fall For Lies

It had been three years since I had final seen my spouse and I new that once we parted methods there would be no turning back. An excessive amount of harm had been accomplished and it was finally clear to me after years of lies and deceit that our marriage was doomed from the start.

From the first time I laid eyes on her I could sense she had a mischievous and considerably sassy approach about her. But it attracted me and I sensed an plain flirtation in her smile and in her captivating eyes. She was too drop dead gorgeous not to be seeing anybody, besides that she probably had guys hitting on her left and right and I she gave the impression to be the kind of woman who was used to being pursued and undoubtedly not one to provoke any considered making the primary move. No, as a lot as I enjoyed meeting her that evening, I felt assured that nothing would ever come of this, by no means the much less she stayed on my thoughts for days after that first encounter.

Sometimes an individual turns out to be happy they had been fallacious and this was definitely a kind of times. She referred to as me and requested me if I would exit with her. Some issues in life we just cannot figure out. They make no sense, but we are inclined to complicate issues means too much. I imply give it some thought; boy meets girl, boy likes girl, lady likes boy, woman and boy get together. Yes, it’s that simple, but to me it was like splitting atoms. I had so many questions on how a hot woman like her would find me as attractive to her as she was to me. It’s kismet baby, don’t combat it, don’t question it, and definitely do not cross up a chance like this. It is ashamed this story was not destined for a fairy tale ending although, in fact it turned out to be quite the opposite. Outside of the physical attraction, the inspiration of our relationship was built on rocky floor, but unfortunately at the time both of us had clouded judgments, co-dependency, and a constant must be high, and excessive we stayed. We fell in love all proper, although for both of us our true love and loyalty was to our medication of choice.

My life was starting to be unmanageable, though the medication advised me differently. My life was changing into so out of control. I wasn’t calling the pictures any extra; my addiction was leading me to imagine that I wasn’t the one with the problem. On the contrary, I noticed myself as a sufferer and in my distorted thoughts I used to be greater than convinced that it was the world that owed me. I quickly lost all humility, humble no extra, with an absence of gratitude, disillusioned, and slowly however surely heading down a path that may ultimately take me years of despair, and go away me spiritually bankrupt and emotionally break me down so low that it could take years to find peace or any perspective of who I used to be, what I had grow to be, and the way was I to ever regain my dignity and discover any self respect or self love again. The guilt along with the shame came very near killing me and my life had develop into no more than a mere existence.

My spouse’s journey was working parallel with mine, never the much less we had been having a lot of enjoyable in the beginning. You see, the drug induced me beloved being with my drug induced wife and we believed our selves to be head over heals in love. It was a fantastic relationship that our addictions had with each other, they cherished being excessive together and have been very supportive of one another when it got here to mendacity, cheating, and deceiving the empty shells of our true selves. It was loads simpler letting our addictions lead our lives. They allowed us to keep away from actuality and support our lack of fact, sincerity, and morals. They did not take life to critical, and with that they had completely turned us into puppets. numb and with out worry. They convinced us that our lives have been good, that we have been completely satisfied and So In love with one and different, and eventually we began to imagine all the lies. We never actually have any alternative to fall in love or to like each other unconditionally. We do not know how one can love our selves, a lot much less another. We grow to be self centered and self-searching for, willing to maintain our addictions fed, while starving our selves and our companions from anything real or unselfish.

If I am poisoning my own body, spirit and mind, then what does that say about my means to love one other? I thought I was in love, I wanted a lot to be beloved, but I never had the chance. Our addictions fell in love, long earlier than I ever had a possibility to really know her, to care for her, or to place her properly being forward of mine, a; symbols of actual love for another. lt took years before I discovered the clarity to grasp the true nature of our disease before I lastly realized that “Addictions Fall In Love, and addicts fall for the lies”….

Monday, September 13, 2010

The Perfect Handbag: a Guide to Choose your Own


The handbag is an essential item for most women, helping carry around the day and night's necessitates. Yet despite its importance in functionality, the handbag is also one of the most essential-and stylistically telling-pieces in fashion. Thus, it's important to consider various features when choosing a handbag, to ensure you get the most out of both its functionality and style.
Many women own at least one or two "staple" handbags, which they use everyday and pair with most outfits. What's more, most of these handbags end up being neutral in colour-for example, browns, nudes, or plain black. However, choosing a handbag to mesh with most "looks" doesn't mean it has to be boring. Opt for a unique style, while sticking with a neutral colour and you'll still be able to spice up any outfit. Alternatively, kick it up a notch by choosing a handbag with metallic or subtle print detailing.

However, no one ever said your "staple" handbag can't be colourful. If you're not afraid to stand out, opt for bright hues likered, yellow, orange, green. And don't always worry about your handbag matching with every outfit. A lot of bright coloured handbags -especially those that are solid coloured-will compliment many different outfits. Just remember not to let your handbag-outfit combination get too busy with prints and bright colours.

When it comes to specific "looks", certain styles of handbags are definitely more appropriate. For instance, if you normally dress up for the office, odds are you'll want a handbag to match. Opt for a structured bag with two top handles for a chic, ladylike look.

On the other hand, if you're trying to achieve a more casual look, pick up a messenger bag (which you can find in everything from canvas to leather). Worn across the body, these bags leave your arms free; but they're certainly more stylish than backpacks. Looking for something hip? Sling a slouchy "hobo" style bag over your shoulder. And if your style is a bit edgier, pick up a clutch bag adorned with metal hardware or studs.


Size is another important feature when it comes to choosing a handbag. Ever see anyone walking around with an overstuffed purse? It's not a pretty sight-and it's one purse pitfall that should be avoided at all costs. Sure, we all have days when we carry around more than usual. But if you typically tote a ton around, you're better off sizing up on your handbag.

That being said, however, you should also consider your own size when choosing a handbag. If you're petite, don't carry around a massive bag that overpowers your frame. Instead, opt for something relative to your size. If you tend to carry around a lot in your purse, size up (at most) to a medium bag. On the other hand, if you're tall or broad, a tiny bag will seem too small. Try one that's on the larger side for a look that's better suited to your frame.

Last but not least, learn to let go when it's time for a new handbag. Many women tend to get attached to their handbags-which is not surprising, considering it accompanies them everywhere. But when holes, worn leather, tears, or frayed stitching start to show, it's time to move on to a new bag. Keeping these few tips in mind when shopping for handbags will ensure you get one that suits not only your functional needs, but also your unique style.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Problems in Love Relationships


Problems can creep in when we start to have thoughts of “do I love him more than he loves me?” We start examining all the things we do for our lover. All the ways we express our love and how much time and energy we’re putting into the relationship. Then we try to figure out if our lover is giving an equal amount back. If we perceive a discrepancy in that balance sheet, we start to back away from the relationship. We don't want to love more than they love. We become fearful that if we love them more than they love us, we might be played for a fool.
Useful Questions:

Focus on how you feel when YOU are loving. Does loving someone feel good regardless if it’s returned? Is your loving someone conditional on them loving you back? If so, why?
Do you feel loved when your partner isn’t around? If not, why not? Do you accept yourself, appreciate your qualities?
Are you doing things for your lover that you really don't want to do, but feel you need to, to keep their love? Are you doing things for them, expecting something in return? What are you expecting? And have you told them what that is?
Have you talked to your partner about what things cause you to feel loved? (Don’t get caught up in “if they loved me, they’d know”, cause they don’t.)
"We don't have anything in common anymore."
You love each other and that's why you got together in the first place, but you don't really seem to have much in common anymore. You’re into philosophy and art. They're into sports. You like books and going for walks, and she always wants to go sailing. But you tell yourself that marriage is a sacrifice. A give and take. You’ve been told you should put aside your own interests to make the relationship work. You have to compromise, right? But when you give up what you love for the sake of the relationship, you end up resenting the person and conclude you don't have anything in common.

If you had these differences when you fell in love, chances are it's not about having nothing in common, but not having the connection and intimacy you once had.

Useful Questions:

Has the amount of one-on-one time changed since you first met?
Do you still share everything with your partner like you use to?
What would happen if you did what you wanted, and they did what they wanted?
How much time do you have to spend with your lover to feel you have a successful relationship? How did you arrive at that amount? What would it mean if you had separate interests?
Do you see yourself and your partner as two separate people who choose to be together or do you feel some type of obligation?
Do you believe “Love means to sacrifice.”? If so, why?

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Friends Are An Essential Aspect Of Our Lives That We Should Cherish


The most important relationships that we have in our lives are our friendships. There have been numerous studies that have demonstrated how our friendships make us the people we are in many different ways. How we choose our friends is just as important as having them in the first place.

If you want good and quality friendships in your life, then you need to be a good friend to others too. Most of us look at our friends as those we have fun with, as well as share life with. So, we should try and be the type of person towards others that we expect them to be with us.

So, making time to be there for your friend when times are tough is important, and they appreciate you in their lives. A good friend will be there no matter what, and if that’s what you want, then you should cultivate that habit with the friends you have.

Sometimes all a person needs is to know that their friends are there for them, even if it is just for emotional support. By being there for them you are really helping to reassure them that they are not alone.

Sometimes, life can be pretty busy and it is easy to get away from making time to spend with friends. It doesn’t take much to drift away from good social relationships just by not making the time to nurture them.

If you want a rich and happy life, it is just as important to make time for your friends as it is to make time for your job.

Another part of good friendships is making an effort to let their bad habits go, and concentrate on the good things that they do. A good friend will accept the other person the way they are, and you should extend the same courtesy to them as well.

Being a good friend is something that all of us can work on from time to time, and our relationships will deepen the more that we are there for each other unconditionally.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Watch out for the warden, Wayne: Rooney's relaxing family day out is ruined as he gets parking ticket


The prospect of spending time with his wife Coleen and son Kai on a peaceful sunny day must have been welcomed by busy footballer Wayne Rooney.
But the sports star's family day out was quickly ruined when he got a parking ticket on his silver Range Rover while having dinner at Manchester's Wings restaurant.

The 24-year-old looked less than impressed as he left the eatery and spotted the yellow envelope posted on his windscreen just minutes before by a passing warden

The prospect of spending time with his wife Coleen and son Kai on a peaceful sunny day must have been welcomed by busy footballer Wayne Rooney.
But the sports star's family day out was quickly ruined when he got a parking ticket on his silver Range Rover while having dinner at Manchester's Wings restaurant.
The 24-year-old looked less than impressed as he left the eatery and spotted the yellow envelope posted on his windscreen just minutes before by a passing warden

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

12 Tips for Getting Regular Exercise -- and the Benefits for Happiness and Fitness.


Exercise is a KEY to happiness. Research shows that people who exercise are healthier, more energetic, think more clearly, sleep better, and have delayed onset of dementia. They get relief from anxiety and mild depression. They perform better at work.

Also, although it’s tempting to flop down on the couch when you’re feeling exhausted, exercise is actually a great way to boost energy levels. Feeling tired is a reason to exercise, not a reason to skip exercise.

But even when you admit that you’d feel better if you exercised, it can be very hard to adopt the habit. My idea of fun has always been to lie in bed, reading, preferably while also eating a snack – but I’ve managed to keep myself exercising over the years by using all these tricks on myself:

1. Always exercise on Monday. This sets the psychological pattern for the week. Along the same lines…

2. If at all possible, exercise first thing in the morning. As the day wears on, you’ll find more excuses to skip exercising. Get it checked off your list, first thing. It's also a very nice way to start the day; even if nothing else goes right, you've accomplished that.

3. Never skip exercising for two days in a row. You can skip a day, but the next day, you must exercise, no matter how inconvenient. (Lately, I haven't been following this rule, and it has really affected my routine for the worse. I'm going to re-double my commitment to it.)

4. Give yourself credit for the smallest effort. My father always said that all he had to do was put on his running shoes and close the door behind him. Many times, by promising myself I could quit ten minutes after I’d started, I got myself to start – and then found that I didn’t want to quit, after all.

5. Think about context. I thought I disliked weight-training, but in fact, I disliked the guys who hung out in the weight-training area. Are you distressed about the grubby showers in your gym? Do you try to run in the mornings, but recoil from going out in the cold? Examine the factors that might be discouraging you from exercising.

6. Exercise several times a week. If your idea of exercise is to join games of pick-up basketball, you should be playing practically every day. Twice a month isn’t enough.

7. If you don’t have time both to exercise and take a shower, find a way to exercise that doesn’t require you to shower afterward. Each week, I have a very challenging weight-training session, but the format I follow doesn’t make me sweat. (Some of you are saying, “It can’t be challenging if you don’t sweat!” Oh yes, believe me, it is.)

8. Look for affordable ways to make exercising more pleasant or satisfying. Could you upgrade to a nicer or more convenient gym? Buy yourself a new iPod? Work with a trainer? Get a pedometer to keep track of your walking distances? Exercise is a high life priority, so this a worthwhile place to spend some money if that helps.

9. Think of exercise as part of your essential preparation for times you want to be in especially fine form -- whether in performance (to be sharp for an important presentation) or appearance (to look good for a wedding) or mood (to deal with a stressful situation). In college, my roommates and I always made sure to exercise the day of a big party. Studies show that exercise does help.

10. Remember one of my favorite Secrets of Adulthood, courtesy of Voltaire: Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Don’t decide it’s only worth exercising if you can run five miles or if you can bike for an hour. I have a friend who scorns exercise unless she’s training for a marathon -- so she never exercises. Even going for a ten-minute walk is worthwhile. Do what you can.

11. Suit up. Even if you're not sure you're going to exercise, go ahead and put on your exercise clothes. Pack your bag. Put the dog's leash by the door. Get prepared. If you're ready to go, you might find it easier just to go ahead and exercise. Sometimes, a very trivial thing -- like not knowing where your shoes are -- gets in the way.

12. Don’t kid yourself. Paying for a gym membership doesn’t mean you go to the gym. Having been in shape in high school or college doesn’t mean you’re in shape now. Saying that you don’t have time to exercise doesn’t make it true.

People often ask me, “So if I want to be happier, what should I be doing?” and I always say, “The first thing to do is to make sure you’re getting plenty of sleep and some exercise.”

I know, that answer doesn’t sound properly transcendent and high-minded on the subject of happiness, but research shows that you’d be wise to start there. And I’ve found that if I’m feeling energetic and well-rested, I find it much easier to follow all my other happiness-inducing resolutions.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Why You Should Go Out More Often


If you ask people if they go out as often as they would like, most would probably say no.
Even though we have more entertainment choices than ever, increasingly people tend to stay home, and when they do go out, they do the same thing time after time. Whether it’s a movie or dinner at the same old restaurant – people play it safe.

By and large, it’s not because we don’t have options. Much as people would like to try new things, today most of us have less free time, making the free time we do have all the more valuable.

Paradoxically, this means we also have less time to research new things to do, and less inclination to take a risk on something new. Especially as the prices for live entertainment have skyrocketed in recent years.

Take professional sports for instance – it used to be an average family could easily afford to go to a baseball or football game. Today, however, with parking, tickets and food, a fun night at the ball park for a family can cost a small fortune.

And unfortunately, as a result our lives may be less complete. Cultural entertainments, taken in with friends or family, have been a staple of civilization since ancient Greek times. Regardless of education, affluence or background - they bring people together and expose us to new ideas, new tastes and new sights and sounds, which in turn make us more interesting and more fulfilled as individuals.

But if you’re someone who does want to go out more often, but you’re not aware of your options, and aren’t inclined to spend hundreds of dollars for a night out, help has arrived. Called Goldstar, it’s a new free web service dedicated to helping people go out and try new things more often.

Goldstar maintains a team of people that scans upcoming events in 13 major metro areas across the U.S. They then negotiate deals with the venues and promoters of these events to offer discounted tickets to Goldstar members – most for half-off the regular price.

That’s right – half off!

Why do the events agree? It’s simple – they know that if they get a Goldstar member, chances are it’s also a NEW customer to them. New customers are extremely valuable to any business because they turn into repeat customers and they also generate word-of-mouth among their friends.

Every conceivable type of event, appealing to a broad range of tastes, can be found on Goldstar: from classical concerts at Carnegie Hall to the hottest rock bands in the local amphitheater, from top name comedians to eclectic independent theatre productions. Goldstar also features major league baseball, basketball and soccer tickets, many at half-price, as well as harbor cruises, kayaking trips, sushi-making classes, wine tastings, spa treatments, and culinary tours. Whether you’re looking for something fun to do with the whole family or something off the beaten path for a first date, chances are you will find it on Goldstar.

The Goldstar member community also actively reviews and comments on all of the events offered, making it one of the world’s largest sources of online user generated live entertainment reviews. That means significantly less chance of ending up at an event that just isn’t for you. The site uses sophisticated software to suggest events suited to your personal tastes, and provides venue maps plus tips on local restaurants, what to wear, and where to park

But best of all, the site is completely free. So if your goal is to get out more often and to try new things, there is really no reason not to make Goldstar your starting point for weekend fun.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Female Friends Stand Up for Casey Affleck in Sexual Harassment Allegations


In the face of sexual harassment charges from two women who worked on his recent documentary, Casey Affleck is staying strong -- thanks in part to support from female associates who are questioning the claims.

"I never saw anything out of the ordinary either on or off set, and certainly nothing like what they described in [these lawsuits]," Nicole Acacio tells the New York Post. Acacio worked with Affleck on 'I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix,' and says she came to know both producer Amanda White (suing for $2 million) and cinematographer Magdalena Gorka (suing for $2.25 million) "to some degree."

"The real Casey isn't the one who was described in these suits," Acacio says. "Nothing I've ever witnessed would lead me to think he could ever do anything like that."

A female editor from the film, who spoke under condition of anonymity, told the Post, "These lawsuits are contrary to everything that I personally know about Casey."

Affleck's lawyer, Marty Singer, tells the Post, "Both claims are total fiction" and Affleck plans to countersue each woman.

White alleges that in addition to enduring "uninvited and unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace" throughout the making of the documentary, she also wasn't paid for her work as a producer. The claim reads: "Affleck repeatedly referred to women as 'cows'; he discussed his sexual exploits and those of other celebrities that he allegedly witnessed; and asked [White], after learning her age, 'Isn't it about time you get pregnant?'"

Gorka alleges that while filming the documentary, Affleck climbed into bed with her and groped her while she was sleeping.

Affleck, 34, is married to Joaquin Phoenix's sister, Summer, and has two children.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Salman Khan Career-love story

salman khan made his acting debut in the 1988 film Biwi Ho To Aisi where he played a supporting role. His first leading role in a Bollywood movie was in Sooraj R. Barjatya's romance Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). The film went on to become one of India's highest grossing films.[3] It also won him a Filmfare Best Male Debut Award, and a nomination for Filmfare Best Actor Award.

1990 saw only one film release starring Khan, Baaghi, co-starring alongside southern actress Nagma. The film was a box office success,[4] and was followed by another successful year in 1991 when he starred in three hit films, Patthar Ke Phool, Sanam Bewafa and Saajan.[5] Despite these tremendous early box office successes, all of his 1992-1993 releases resulted in box office failures.[5] .

Khan clawed back his previous success in 1994 with his second collaboration with director Sooraj Barjatya in the romance Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, co-starring Madhuri Dixit. This film was the biggest hit of that year, and turned out to be one of Bollywood's highest grossing films ever, becoming the fourth highest earner of all time.[6] Apart from being a commercial success, the film was widely acclaimed and Khan was praised for his performance, earning his second nomination for Best Actor at the Filmfare. Three more films released that year featured Khan, none of which making a significant impact on the box-office as was the case with the previously mentioned title. He did however win praise for his performance in Andaz Apna Apna, alongside co-star Aamir Khan, which has gained a cult status since its release. In 1995 he cemented his success with Rakesh Roshan's blockbuster Karan Arjun, co-starring alongside Shahrukh Khan.[5] The film was the second biggest hit of the year, and his role of Karan once again put his name among the nominees for the Best Actor award at the Filmfare, which was eventually won by his Karan Arjun co-star Shahrukh Khan.

In 1999, Khan starred in three hit films: Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United, which reunited him with Sooraj Barjatya for the third time; Biwi No.1, which became the top grossing film that year; and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, which was a major critical success, and earned him another Best Actor nomination at the Filmfare. In 2000, Khan acted in six films, most of which failed critically and commercially, except for the two moderately successful films, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, both of which co-starred Rani Mukerji and Preity Zinta. His performance in Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, the release of which was delayed until 2001, was received well. The film was one of the first Bollywood movies to handle the issue of surrogate childbirth; Khan played the role of a rich industrialist, who hires a surrogate mother after his wife becomes infertile. Critics noted his turn towards a more serious role, which reportedly had more substance in comparison to his previous roles.[7][8] In 2002 he starred in the delayed release Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam which was semi-hit at the box office.

Khan started 2007 with the ensemble film Salaam E Ishq which failed to do well at the box office. His next release Partner did very well at the box office, receiving a blockbuster verdict.[10] He next appeared in his first Hollywood movie, Marigold: An Adventure in India opposite American actress Ali Larter. Telling the love story of an Indian man and an American woman, the film was a major failure, both commercially and critically.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Blind Dating


Blind dating is only recommended for people who have a sense of humor and who have confidence in themselves to handle any situation that might come along. It is not recommended for control freaks, anxious personalities or individuals that don't handle disappointment or rejection well. If you fear going on a blind date, then don't.

However if you are the type that likes adventure and a lot of faith in human beings, then you should have no trouble meeting someone in this way.
Many fear a blind date because they fear that something will go horribly wrong or that they will be made fun or that they will spend all night at the mercy of a psychotic stranger. This does not have to be the case. Avoiding disappointment on a first blind date is easier than it seems.

First of all it is recommended that you avoid dates that are completely "blind". Trade emails and talk on the phone with the individual first. Do as much research as you can about the person without being too nosy. Watch out for warning signs in their language and the content of their conversation. For instance, if they talk about the bar fight they were in last night and how many times they have broken their nose, you might want to consider the possibility that your date is violent. Stay away from people who talk too much about their ex partners (especially if it is in a bitter or resentful way). Also avoid people who talk about their addictions, alcoholism or last case of domestic abuse.

If the blind date was set up for you by a friend, make sure to get references and opinions from your mutual circle of friends.

When arranging where to meet, make sure it is in a very public place. Pick somewhere comfortable, but busy such as a popular restaurant or bar. Don't invite the person to your home and don't agree to go to his or her home.

This is not the time to suggest a highly unusual excursion, such as a trip to the amusement park or a hang-gliding. Keep your activities together as temperate and casual as possible. It is also not the occasion to suggest trying an exotic cuisine or unfamiliar food.

Although blind dates are all about creating a good first impression, that doesn't mean that you should go overboard when it is time to dress up. Remember that if you intend to see this person again that you might have to keep up the facade if you decided to present yourself as the type that wears high-heels and a power suit full-time.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Women's sexual fantasies


Having a man as a sex slave
Many women dream of tying a man down to a bed while they force their guy to pleasure them and let them be the master of the sinful act for once. Women just love watching their macho lover begging for sexual release in the bedroom as they crack the whip on their love slave. And hot hunks also get turned on by the thought of being hand-cuffed in bed as their lady love assumes the role of the dominating lover.

Lesbian romp
Has your girlfriend told you that she's going out with her girlfriends the tenth time in three days? Well, then please be beware, for chances are that she could be hiding lesbian tendencies. Yes, you heard it right. A large number of women lust after their female friends in private. In fact, they are so attracted to their own sex that a large number of them confessed of having sexual fantasies about their girly mates.

Threesome with two guys

For some women, if it takes two different men in order to get all her needs met, she'll do it.She needs to enjoy all those things that come with being a woman. Sandwich sex or having a mind-blowing threesome is what can really turn on a woman. A lot of women fantasise about having a super steamy session with two hot and sexy guys. Well, guess they know that they can’t muster up enough courage in their real lives to do it so, why not just dream about it!

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Avoid These Common Harmful Behaviors in Marriage


If you or your spouse fall into negative patterns in the way you relate to one another, you are not just in a rut, you are hurting one another and your marriage.You can't compromise or negotiate these behaviors away. You can't rationalize the behaviors as this is "just the way I am."In order to save your marriage, these harmful behaviors must stop.Emotionally and/or Physically Abusing Your Spouse
This should be a no-brainer, but you may think your control over your spouse's daily life or your negative responses to your spouse is okay. It isn't. The day will come when your spouse will say "enough is enough" and your marriage will be over. If you are abusive in any way towards your spouse and children, seek counseling right away.
You may think that the way you treat or talk to your spouse is normal, when in reality it is abusive.
Here are questions to ask yourself to determine if you are abusive towards your spouse and children.

Difficulty: Hard
Time Required: varies
Here's How:
Is your spouse afraid of you?
Have you ever threatened to kill your spouse?
Do you believe that your way is the only way?
Have you ever hit, slapped, pushed, pulled hair, or choked your spouse?
Are you the jealous type?
Do you believe you have the right to know what your spouse is doing and where your spouse is all the time?
Do you think of yourself as in charge?
Do you enjoy seeing your spouse in pain, crying or hurt?
Do you believe your spouse deserves to be hit or yelled at or punished?
Do you believe your spouse 'asked for it'?
Do you break or destroy your spouse's belongings on purpose?
Have you ever been arrested for violent behavior?
Do you think you have an anger problem?
Are you afraid of asking for help because you might lose everything that is important to you?
Has your spouse ever tried to leave you?
Tips:
If you answered yes to several of these questions, please see a counselor.
Saying 'I'm sorry' isn't enough. It is important that you take responsibility for your abusive behavior.
Don't expect your spouse to forgive and forget quickly. It takes time to rebuild trust once it has been broken.
What You Need:
Honest Self Appraisal
Willingness to Seek Help
Ability to Let Go of Controlling Your Spouse
Understanding of Why You Are Abusive