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• How To Lose Weight And Look Great

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  Slavko

  14 May 2012 | 7:42 am

  How to lose weight and look great – This is one of the most common questions nowadays. Whether people are focusing on this more than they should – I would have to agree with that, but anyway it’s a subject that is much discussed, and one that is becoming more and more important each day. Now I would spare you from my actual view on this one in terms of whether we should be paying so much attention on something that is probably not that important, or doing it all for the wrong reasons, but since it’s something that many of our readers were asking for, and something closely…

• This Week In 'What Is Wrong With Black Women' - Why Black Women Are Fat

  Revenge of the Curves

  Nichelle Gainer

  7 May 2012 | 6:15 pm

  Josephine Baker, in March 1951 at age 45, singing into a mic which conceals her hand-held corsage onstage at the Strand theater in New York during her US tour. Photo: Alfred Eisenstaedt//Time Life Pictures/Getty Images. It just so happens that I've been reading Alice Randall's latest book, "Ada's Rules: A Sexy, Skinny Novel," on my daily commute for the last few days and, lo and behold, she writes an op-ed in the New York Times with the incendiary click bait-ish title "Why Black Women Are Fat." And, she dares to answer that question: "Many black women…

• Top 5 Countries For Living A Long And Beautiful Life

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  Jason Keath

  10 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Stories about a fountain of youth exist in many cultures from around the world, especially in the Mediterranean and in Asia. The stories typically revolve around a spring, that when drank from, makes you younger.European explorers spent a lot of time searching for the fountain of youth in South America and Florida. Both are wonderful places to visit, so I understand the urge, but it turns out they were going in the wrong direction.See, those two cultures would have done well to stay put, because some of the top places in the world for long life are in Asia and the Mediterranean. Islands…

• Today’s love – by Lanvin

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  MissCittyKitty

  15 May 2012 | 4:48 am

  It’s nice not to be too serious on day’s like this. Even though it’s mid May and the rain is hammering down we get a little joy by playing ‘Where’s Alber?’ on our Lanvin iPad cover. iPad cover by Lanvin, £76 available at farfetch.com

• Chanel Pre-Fall 2012 Campaign

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  admin

  15 May 2012 | 5:30 pm

  Shot by Karl Lagerfeld and styled by Carine Roitfeld, the Chanel Pre-Fall 2012 ad campaign stars Daria Strokous.

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• James Beard Awards: Mercedes-Benz Next Best New Restaurant, Daniel Humm Outstanding Chef

  16 May 2012 | 9:15 am

  For foodies, it's the equivalent of the Oscars. Last week,??The James Beard Foundation??held its annual awards show at Lincoln Center. Mercedes-Benz presented the Best New Restaurant Award to??Grant Achatz??of??Next??in??Chicago.????Next??opened in 2011. You can't make a reservation, but you can buy a ticket.??The??New York??Times writes, "It is not easy to eat at??Next. The restaurant has only ...

• Why GM Yanked Its Facebook Ads On Eve Of IPO

  15 May 2012 | 4:54 pm

  A lot of people are wondering why decided to stop advertising on Facebook just three days before the social media site?s widely anticipated stock offering. After all, it doesn?t look very good to potential investors when the nation?s third largest advertiser says your site isn?t an effective way to reach customers. Facebook has been all ...

• GM Says Facebook Ads Don't Work, Pulls $10 Billion Account

  15 May 2012 | 2:36 pm

  Just days before Facebook?s historic stock offering, said it plans to stop advertising on the social media site, concluding that its paid ads don?t have a big impact on consumers. GM spends about $40 million a year on Facebook marketing, according to the Journal, about $10 million of which is for paid advertisements. It will ...

• GM Says Facebook Ads Don't Work, Pulls $10 Million Account

  15 May 2012 | 2:36 pm

  Just days before Facebook?s historic stock offering, said it plans to stop advertising on the social media site, concluding that its paid ads don?t have a big impact on consumers. GM spends about $40 million a year on Facebook marketing, according to the Journal, about $10 million of which is for paid advertisements. It will ...

• Former Ford CEO Red Poling is dead at 86

  15 May 2012 | 12:17 pm

  Harold A. ?Red? Poling, former chairman and chief executive of , died over the weekend in California. He was 86. Poling, who retired in 1994, was instrumental in turning around Ford?s North American operations in the early 1980s when Japanese competitors were clobbering domestic carmakers. Poling focused on cutting costs and restoring quality, and enlisted ...

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• Blame that yucky maple syrup on the weather

  16 May 2012 | 1:23 pm

  LITTLETON, New Hampshire (Reuters) - Bad news for waffle lovers.

• Mild winter leads to more car-animal collisions

  16 May 2012 | 11:40 am

  (Reuters) - The mild winter led to at least one unexpected consequence: many more costly collisions between cars and wildlife on American roads.

• English the preferred language for world business: poll

  16 May 2012 | 8:58 am

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Workers whose jobs require them to interact with people in foreign countries say that English is the dominant language of business, according to a new poll.

• Japanese lesbian can't wait for Disneyland "wedding"

  16 May 2012 | 7:24 am

  TOKYO (Reuters) - Like many Japanese women, Koyuki Higashi adores Tokyo Disneyland. So it was only natural that she would want to hold her wedding there, as many other couples have done.

• Nepal "blind" eatery lights way for visually impaired

  16 May 2012 | 2:45 am

  KATHMANDU (Reuters) - A line of diners, holding on to the shoulders of the person in front of them, enters the pitch dark hall at Nepal's first blind restaurant, which treats guests to food they can...

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• 'Disgusting, rebellious' cards

  16 May 2012 | 2:23 pm

  Weapons, creepy critters and bodily fluids are timeless sources of inspiration for children's toys.

• Kentucky Derby hats

  16 May 2012 | 2:22 pm

  During the 138th annual "Greatest Two Minutes in Sports," bets will be lost, hearts will break and mint juleps will be sipped, but for many spectators at the Kentucky Derby and elsewhere, "It's all about the hats." And it's a time for the artists who craft these hats to sit back, rest their exhausted hands and look for their creations among the crowds on TV.

• Sex offender's mothers

  16 May 2012 | 2:22 pm

  Christine Smith will never forget the moment she watched her 21-year-old son being led out of a Florida courtroom in handcuffs.

• Vagina enters stage left

  16 May 2012 | 2:21 pm

  If anyone is comfortable speaking openly and boldly about women's bodies, it's Eve Ensler. The playwright and activist behind "The Vagina Monologues" has been at it for years.

• A memorable Mother's Day

  16 May 2012 | 12:04 pm

  Mother's Day is this Sunday. Here are iReporters' stories to inspire more memorable celebrations -- eight ways to feed, care, teach and love those who did it for you.

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• Non, the French are not better moms

  16 May 2012 | 3:14 pm

  The "mommy war" between stay-at-home and working mothers is in danger of being overshadowed by another maddening contest: the one between mothers in the U.S. and France.

• Lisa Rinna on writing a book about sex

  16 May 2012 | 1:21 pm

  Lisa Rinna has a new book out -- and it's not what you'd expect.

• Jewish group condemns remarks by leader of Greek far-right party

  15 May 2012 | 2:48 pm

  A Jewish group in Greece has condemned the leader of the extreme-right Golden Dawn party over comments he made about the Holocaust in a TV interview.

• When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

  15 May 2012 | 2:35 pm

  How does the wealthy boating enthusiast reconcile a passion for gas-guzzling superyachts with concern for the natural ocean environment?

• Church lawyer: 'Somebody lied to me' about list of priests suspected of abuse

  14 May 2012 | 11:54 pm

  A lawyer for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia testified Monday that church officials lied to him about the whereabouts of a hidden list of 35 priests suspected of sexually abusing children.

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• 5 Foods That Will Help You Transition To Vegan (CC @Starbucks)

  Taste

  15 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Delicious dairy-free chocolate?Check!Soy-free vegan butter?You got it!We’re psyched that nearly anything you could imagine or want in an allergy-friendly version, is available these days.While we’d still like to see wider spread adoption of our much-loved almond milk (Starbucks, help?), people and places are slowly coming along and catching on – we like options! Options that make us feel good and help us fit into our skinny jeans.We’re starting to listen to our bodies more – feeling foggy, fatigued, or nauseous is not the sign of a healthy diet.So if…

• Top 5 Countries For Living A Long And Beautiful Life

  Jason Keath

  10 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Stories about a fountain of youth exist in many cultures from around the world, especially in the Mediterranean and in Asia. The stories typically revolve around a spring, that when drank from, makes you younger.European explorers spent a lot of time searching for the fountain of youth in South America and Florida. Both are wonderful places to visit, so I understand the urge, but it turns out they were going in the wrong direction.See, those two cultures would have done well to stay put, because some of the top places in the world for long life are in Asia and the Mediterranean. Islands…

• The 10 Worst Situations For Your Waistline

  Taste

  9 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  We challenge you to stop and think about the times of day, month, or year when you’re most likely to veer off the path of your sexy, and strong self, and end up participating in less than healthy eating habits.For years we’ve gone through the ups and downs of eating habits – through big moves, career changes, life changes, and personal losses. We know how difficult it is to stay on course with an eating style when you don’t have a plan and everyday as you get further from your goal shape, it becomes easier and easier to commit carbicide.We want to help Protect Your…

• The Chicest Airport Lounge This Side Of The Atlantic

  Taste

  8 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Women in a non-stop whirl of board meetings, Pilates classes and fabulous events, work hard to create the life they’ve always wanted, and have certain expectations when they make a purchase.Let’s be honest – there’s a reason many of us don’t mind paying more. And it all starts with customer service and priority seating.When I’m planning for anything from a brunch to a private training session, I’m buying from businesses that understand how to treat their clients.Sometimes it means a more thoughtful sales process and working with a representative who…

• What’s Inspiration Got To Do With It?

  Taste

  1 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  A Flavormaker is some who is *defining* what something is, not just experiencing it. These folks are developing the concepts and content we love and admire. They are not just curators or commenters, they are creators. They are Flavormakers. We’re dedicating our first installment of Flavormaker to Marie Forleo, a self-professed “creative gangsta of love” and marketing maven.Have you checked her out yet?She’s got so much going on – literally – watch one of her music videos here and check out her awesome stream of marketing wisdom and wit here. I mean, she…

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• An Overview Of Divan Mattresses

  admin

  5 May 2012 | 7:54 am

  The actual divan beds that are available today have roots in the traditional style; nevertheless there have been substantial changes from the initial style. Divan bed styles comes as a platform for an individual mattress to get placed on top. As a divan is really a couch with out arms or back, there will be [...]

• The Benefits of Home Owner Loans

  admin

  1 Apr 2012 | 12:52 pm

  If you urgently have to have a medium-sized or large pile of cash and have an ethical objection to stocking masks and armed robbery in general, you’re most likely going to have to get your hands on a loan of one kind or another. This might be to pay for some building on your house [...]

• What Is The Distinction Between A Loss Adjuster & Loss Assessor?

  admin

  17 Feb 2012 | 7:14 am

  If you are making a substantial insurance claim then your insurance provider is extremely likely to send out a Loss Adjuster.Numerous policyholders are uncertain on the difference between a Loss Adjuster as well as a Loss Assessor. A Loss Adjuster’s first task is to establish whether your insurers are responsible for your claim so that [...]

• Eye Fashion Utilizing Superb Lashes

  admin

  12 Dec 2011 | 12:55 am

  Eyes are the windows of the soul and I also notice people’s eyes to start with. When folks look into my eyes I like to have my eyelashes attractive and looking their finest. Eyelashes can be very flirtatious or dull. They should have some pampering which I started doing for mine a few months ago. [...]

• Deciding on Amazing Bedroom furniture in your Kids Rooms

  admin

  11 Nov 2011 | 4:30 am

  Deciding on bedroom furniture for the children calls for detailed thought, particularly if you would like build a safe but comfy environment to allow them to play around and sleep. To provide your child a sense of ownership, it’s well worth going over their desires and requirements together with her and trying to include a [...]

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• Single Beds, Cheap Beds, Why Would You Want Them?

  admin

  4 May 2012 | 11:41 am

  If you are refurbishing a spare room that literally will be little more than a spare bedroom, used sporadically at best by visitors for a brief stop of just a night or two , there is pretty much no point in investing your much-prized money in a dearer bed. If it’s rarely going to be [...]

• Home Owner Loans and You

  admin

  3 Apr 2012 | 12:52 pm

  If you need to get your hands on a medium-sized or bigger amount of money and have an allergy to ski masks and sawn off shotguns , you’re probably going to need to get an application filled in for a loan of some sort . This could be to put some cash into some work [...]

• What Is The Distinction Between A Loss Adjuster & Loss Assessor?

  admin

  17 Feb 2012 | 7:14 am

  If you are making a substantial insurance claim then your insurance carrier is extremely likely to send a Loss Adjuster.Quite a few policyholders are unclear on the distinction between a Loss Adjuster as well as a Loss Assessor. A Loss Adjuster’s first task is defined whether your insurers are responsible for your claim so that [...]

• Eye Trends With The Help Of Attractive Lashes

  admin

  12 Dec 2011 | 2:02 am

  Eyes are definitely the windows of the soul and I notice people’s eyes initially. When folks take a look at my eyes I like to have my eyelashes appealing and looking the most beautiful. Eyelashes can be very flirtatious or lifeless. They should have a little pampering which I began doing for mine some time [...]

• How to pick Great Furniture pieces for use in your Little ones Bed rooms

  admin

  12 Nov 2011 | 5:21 am

  Picking bedroom furniture for kids needs conscientious thought, specifically if you’d like to make a reliable but cosy atmosphere to be able to have fun as well as get to sleep. To offer a youngster a feeling of control, it’s always worth going over his or her likes and needs together with her and attempting [...]

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• Why it is worth checking your broadband speed

  30 Apr 2012 | 4:59 am

  Broadband providers are constantly telling us how fast their broadband speeds are in an effort to get consumers to shell out for their services, but how do you know if you are getting the service that you’re paying for? If you are paying for superfast broadband you want it to be superfast, and to do this you need to do a broadband speed test. There are many things that affect broadband connection speeds and you should do some research to find out what connections are like in your area. This could end up saving you a lot of money – if you are paying over the odds for a 24mb…

• Ayrshire Post's parent company Trinity Mirror launches daily deals business happli

  15 Mar 2012 | 9:48 am

  THE Ayrshire Post's parent company, Trinity Mirror is launching happli, a nationwide daily deals business, focused on attracting and retaining loyal, long-term customers for retailers.

• Simple Minds rock the Barrowlands and confirm TITP gig

  27 Feb 2012 | 3:00 am

  SIMPLE Minds showed they were still on top form as they played to a packed Barrowlands on Saturday night.

• New whisky tourism destination opens in Kirkoswald – Ayrshire

  5 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm

  AYRSHIRE has another intriguing tourism destination with the recent opening of AD Rattray Whisky Experience and Whisky Shop as you enter Kirkoswald travelling south.

• Author Roddy Martine talks about his book Haunted Scotland

  26 Oct 2011 | 10:03 am

  Renowned journalist, and author Roddy Martine talks about his new book, Haunted Scotland, his supernatural experiences and strangely enough being able to meet his grace, King James IV of Scotland who died in 1513.

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• Jane Fonda: 'I'm a messenger of hope'

  16 May 2012 | 2:21 pm

  Happening now: Jane Fonda, in a shimmering Versace gown, is heating up the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. What's her message?

• Jennifer Lopez, Rodrigo Santoro are 'Expecting' great things

  16 May 2012 | 12:44 pm

  They star as husband and wife in 'What to Expect When You're Expecting,' out Friday.

• 'Forbes' picks 'Most Powerful' Celebrity 100

  16 May 2012 | 12:38 pm

  And look who's at the top of the list. Plus, is Oprah still on it?

• 'The Dictator' storms Cannes on a camel

  16 May 2012 | 12:23 pm

  Sacha Baron Cohen (a.k.a. Admiral General Aladeen) rode into Cannes on a camel and then cavorted with a model on a yacht. Sexy time is back!

• To do: Catch up on your May reading

  16 May 2012 | 11:59 am

  What's buzzing in the books world today? 'Outsiders' e-books, Carlos Fuentes and more.

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• BaubleBar Launches Designer Pop-Ups

  WWD.com

  16 May 2012 | 2:21 pm

  The accessories e-tailer will launch a new feature Thursday featuring limited-availability collections. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.

• Givenchy Mens' Solo Act

  WWD.com

  16 May 2012 | 1:56 pm

  The fledgling men’s resort line is going it alone for the first time this season, with its first independent presentation. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.

• Randa Deal Costs Lead Swank to Q1 Loss

  WWD.com

  16 May 2012 | 1:54 pm

  Shareholders meet Thursday to vote on merger. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.

• The Whitney Holds American Art Award Gala

  WWD.com

  16 May 2012 | 11:06 am

  Annual event was held in a large event space on the far West Side of Manhattan that happened to be the former home of New York nightclub The Tunnel. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.

• Skechers to Pay $45M for Toning Lawsuit

  WWD.com

  16 May 2012 | 10:57 am

  Company says settlement is to avoid protracted litigation. Continue reading...Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.

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• My Thoughts on Mat Honan’s Gizmodo Article on How Yahoo Killed Flickr and Lost the Internet

  Thomas Hawk

  15 May 2012 | 5:43 pm

  Flickr Product Chief Markus Spiering Shoots an Old Skool Polaroid Camera at Last Month’s Mission District Photowalk Quote from Mat Honan’s Gizmodo article on Flickr: “Flickr wasn’t a startup anymore,” explains the engineer, “people didn’t really want to work that hard to turn the entire product around. Even if they had, Flickr [was] very techie hipster, many didn’t use or like Facebook and considered it bland, boring, evil, poorly designed, etc., and were certainly not ready to fast follow it. Emphasis was put more on how things looked, and…

• Bigger is Better, Flickr Photos Get Larger With New “Liquid” Photo Page

  Thomas Hawk

  15 May 2012 | 1:05 pm

  Old Flickr Photo Page New Flickr Photo Page on a 17″ MacBook Pro New Flickr Photo Page on a 27″ Apple Cinema Display Quick, go to one of your flickr photo pages, right now. You like that bigger photo? Awesome right? Flickr seems to be cranking out one cool thing after another this year and today they’ve nailed it yet again with their new “liquid” photo page. What is a liquid photo page? Well, in the past, the photo on Flickr’s main photo page was a static photo size of 640px wide. Now the size of the photo will depend on what size browser window/monitor you…

• A Million Voices — Festival of Colors, Spanish Fork, UT

  Thomas Hawk

  6 May 2012 | 2:34 pm

  Festival of Colors, 2012

• Robbie Petersen — Festival of Colors, Spanish Fork, UT

  Thomas Hawk

  5 May 2012 | 10:19 pm

  Festival of Colors, 2012

• American Dreamer — St. Louis, MO

  Thomas Hawk

  5 May 2012 | 7:24 am

  Gateway Arch, St. Louis, MO

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• Tim Ferriss: A Day In The Life

  Tim Ferriss

  24 Apr 2012 | 1:15 pm

  (Trouble viewing? See Tim Ferriss: A Day In The Life on Hulu. If you’re international, try using Hotspot Shield first.) I’m often asked, “What does your typical day look like?” In an attempt to answer this difficult question, I met up with Morgan Spurlock’s film crew for an episode of “A Day In The Life.” The full Friday we shot (I reserve Fridays for in-person meetings) reiterates a point I’ve driven home before: The 4-Hour Workweek is, and always has been, about using time optimally, not being idle. It also shows how much I love my POS VW…

• How to Build an App Empire: Can You Create The Next Instagram?

  Tim Ferriss

  22 Apr 2012 | 9:01 pm

  Chad Mureta runs his seven-figure app business from his iPhone. (Photo: Jorge Quinteros). I first met Chad Mureta in Napa Valley in 2011. Two years prior, he had been in a horrible car accident. He’d lost control of his truck in at attempt to avoid a deer, hit a median, and flipped four times, nearly destroying his dominant arm in the wreckage. While in the hospital for a lengthy recovery, a friend gave him an article about the app market. Shortly thereafter, Chad began designing and developing apps. His results? “In just over two years, I’ve created and sold three app companies…

• Richard Feynman: The Pleasure of Finding Things Out

  Tim Ferriss

  19 Apr 2012 | 9:03 am

  Many times in the last five years, I’ve been asked: “If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be?” My answer is always the same: Richard Feynman. Right alongside Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic, Feynman’s book Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character) hugely impacted every aspect of my thinking when I first read them circa 2005. Since then, I have studied Feynman’s letters, teaching style, discoveries, and beyond. How many Nobel Prize winners also safe crack and play bongos in bars for fun? The above…

• Playing B-Ball with Obama: 6 Steps to Crossing Anything Off Your Bucket List

  Tim Ferriss

  4 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am

  Let us start with a quote, often misattributed to Goethe: “Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do, or…

• Reinventing the Office: How to Lose Fat and Increase Productivity at Work

  Tim Ferriss

  12 Mar 2012 | 3:33 am

  (Photo: watz) If you’re a white-collar worker, hacking your body isn’t limited to the gym. In fact, what you do outside of the gym might be more important that what you do inside the gym. Recent research suggests that those who sit from 9-5 (more than 6 hours daily) and exercise regularly are more likely to have heart disease than those who sit less than 3 hours per day and don’t “exercise” at all. ff Venture Capital, a New York early-stage technology venture capital fund, recently moved into a new NYC location, and they’ve documented their experiments and…

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• EXCLUSIVE: Gay Couple Arrested On Atlantis Events Cruise Tell Their Side Of The Story

  Evan Mulvihill

  16 May 2012 | 1:59 pm

  Controversy ensued in March when gay couple Dennis Mayer and John Hart were caught having sex on the balcony of their stateroom aboard an Atlantis Events cruise in Dominica. After being arrested, pleading guilty to indecent exposure, and being judged by the media and Internet, Mayer and Hart (above) reached out to Queerty to share their side of the story. Here it is, in their own words: CONTINUED » Permalink | Post a comment Read more articles at Queerty or GayCities

• PHOTOS: NYC Mural Highlights Israel’s And Neighboring Nations’ Gay-Rights Records

  Evan Mulvihill

  16 May 2012 | 1:12 pm

  As Queerty reported last week, a mural touting Israel’s record on LGBT rights has gone up in New York‘s West Village, at Leroy Street between Green and Hudson Streets. The painting (above) features a sillohuete of two men holding hands, with a banner asking “Who would you want at your wedding?” CONTINUED » CONTINUED » Permalink | 3 comments Read more articles at Queerty or GayCities

• QUESTION: Are Rapid Home HIV Tests A Good Idea?

  Dan Avery

  16 May 2012 | 12:54 pm

  Welcome to The Queerty Query, where we raise questions and ask you, the readers, to weigh in. Sometimes the questions will be funny, sometimes they’ll be serious—it all depends what the chatter around the water cooler is. Have a question you’d like to see become the Queerty Query? Email it to us at holla@queerty.com.. This week, OraQuick received approval from an FDA advisory committee to move forward with its In-Home HIV Test, an over-the-counter kit which would uses oral fluid from a swab of the gums to detect HIV antibodies. Supporters praise the development Are Rapid Home HIV Tests…

• STUDY: It’s Easier To Detect Lesbian Faces Than Gay Men’s On Sight Alone

  Evan Mulvihill

  16 May 2012 | 12:41 pm

  A new study published in PLoS ONE finds that college students have pretty accurate gaydar when it comes to guessing the sexual orientation of faces from photographers, reports Science Codex. Interesting! But what’s even more interesting is that the students were more able to recognize gay female faces than gay male faces. CONTINUED » Permalink | Post a comment Read more articles at Queerty or GayCities

• NEWS: FB Co-Founder Donates $100K To Maine Marriage, Church Confused By Gays, And More

  Evan Mulvihill

  16 May 2012 | 11:41 am

  * Who says young gays aren’t providing anything but lip service for the cause these days? Chris Hughes, 28, and his fiance Sean Eldridge, 25, (above) donated $100,000 to Mainers United for Marriage, an organization campaigning for voters to pass a measure on the ballot that would legalize same-sex unions this November. [Edge] * A Baptist Church in St. Louis didn’t want to participate in a church softball league because one of the other six churches had recently accepted a bisexual man, Rev. James Semmelroth Darnell, as pastor. Instead of ruin the fun for everyone, the bi pastor…

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• Experimental Art Project Generates Energy From World Currency Exchange

  16 May 2012 | 2:01 pm

  A "poet of ideas" creates a company that captures the current between two metal currencies that mirror those being traded digitally.

• Man Implants iPad Nano Into His Arm

  16 May 2012 | 1:36 pm

  Professional body piercer Dave Hurban causes controversy by inserting magnetic studs into his forearms that allow him to attach and detach gadgets.

• Wearable Exoskeleton Can Help Users Carry Heavy Items With Ease

  16 May 2012 | 1:02 pm

  Soon to be commercially available in Japan, the exoskeleton will help people to carry almost 90 pounds without strain.

• Steve Clayton: How To Design Technology So It Becomes Natural [Video]

  16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Microsoft expert presents a vision of the future where gesture, sound and artificial-intuition create a world that extends the possibilities of our creativity.

• Land Rover Edible Survival Guide Will Keep Drivers Alive In The Desert

  16 May 2012 | 12:21 pm

  Car company creates a book explorers can eat that also gives car owners tips about terrain, shelter, and wildlife.

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• Century designs Wings of Time pendant jewellery watch

  Suchandra Basu

  16 May 2012 | 9:21 am

  Suchandra Basu: They have been immortalized in works of art. Poets found in them inspirations for literary masterpieces. And now the bird, in all its vivaciousness and embodiment of free spirit, inspires an entire time piece collection. Dubbed Wings Of Time, Century, through its latest range of delicate jewelry watches, pays ode to the bird. A time piece, an expression of artistic brilliance, whichever way you look at it, the Wings Of Time pendant Jewelry watch is an ultimate show stealer. Century design Wings of Time pendant jewellery watch The spectacular jewelry watch is the baby of…

• The new Fagor induction hob with Freezone technology comes with "pasta function"

  Suchandra Basu

  16 May 2012 | 9:16 am

  Suchandra Basu: With newer innovations and ideas popping up left, right and center, the kitchen has come to resemble a “melting pot” of technological experiments. We had told you about the Electrolux 3D hob earlier. Stylish and energy efficient, it packed functionality and creativity in one suitcase. Keyhole hob, another Electrolux creation that we reported on, bagged the prestigious gold award at the 2010 Singapore Design awards. European in design, the hob was meant primarily for Asian kitchens. And now, evoking fresh memories of hob- related experiments in the past, Fagor present their…

• Bonhams to auction greatest single collection of Montblanc pens

  Suchandra Basu

  16 May 2012 | 8:08 am

  Suchandra Basu: It all began three decades ago in 1978. In recognition of his extraordinary performance, Mel Wimore’s employers gifted him a stunning Montblanc pen. Overjoyed, inspired, Mel embarked on his decades-long journey with Montblanc pens- a journey which culminates this June with The Mel Wilmore Collection of Extraordinary Montblancs auction at Bonhams. And before the gavel bangs on the exquisite pieces, they will be showcased at cities like Hong Kong and New York. Bonhams earlier collaborated with Butterfields for hosting an auction of rare Montblanc pens, including the the…

• Lily Safra's “The Hope Ruby” is the most expensive ruby ring at $6,742,440

  Surbhi Sharma

  16 May 2012 | 7:51 am

  Surbhi Sharma: American billionaire Lily Safra’s jewelry auction continues to establish record results. Christie’s auction of Lily Safra’s jewels includes the largest collection of single-owner JAR jewels to ever go on auction. The private jewelry collection raised a total of $37.9 million, exceeding its pre-sale estimate of $20 million. The collection also set a record for the most expensive ruby ring auctioned at $6,742,440. This top of the lot Burmese ruby diamond ring was designed by Chaumet. Safra’s ‘The Hope Ruby’ highlighted a cushion-shaped red stone weighing…

• Synergy aircraft is a personal airplane with better fuel economy than cars

  Abdul Vahid V

  16 May 2012 | 7:09 am

  Abdul Vahid V: Flying in the air has always been costlier than having a ride on road in a car. But it seems that the scenario is for an immediate overturn or so claims designer John McGinnis, the man behind the innovative Synergy aircraft. The current evolution of aircraft engineering gives us enough confidence to think so. We have earlier told you about Yuneec electric sport airplane prototype priced at around $89,000, and the highly fuel-efficient Pipistrel’s Panthera four-seater airplane. The compact of the lot is this small passenger airplane, called the Synergy with a mesmeric…

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  Trends in Japan - Marketing and Innovation from Tokyo

• PROJECT:WOOSTER – A conversation about Japan

  Michael Keferl

  14 May 2012 | 9:11 pm

  Lots going on with the blog redesign, so apologies for the sever lack of updates. This is our longest stretch of silence in years, but there are things to be done offline as well! Many more posts forthcoming to make up for lost time. We’ve just had the opportunity to talk with Andrew Pollard, president of PROJECT, about his thoughts on Japan and its place in the world of retail and design. We’ll be putting together some of his insights in an upcoming post to augment our first post on PROJECT: WOOSTER, but in the meantime take a look at their latest videos on their time in Tokyo…

• 3 New Zeroes to Drink With

  Michael Keferl

  12 Apr 2012 | 9:45 am

  For the past few years we’ve been slammed with “zero” products of all varieties, as Japanese city dwellers want to lose a few pounds and get in better shape in the midst of a “metabo” slump. Since beverages and snacks are part of office life, much has been done in these areas. The office connection doesn’t get more explicit than with the Break on the Desk series from Kirin, which features flavored teas with zero calories. To liven up the break the packaging also features a “break time gallery” of original artwork printed on the side of the box.

• Perfume Plug-in Ad in Shibuya

  Michael Keferl

  12 Apr 2012 | 4:21 am

  While Japan’s robotically hypnotic girl-trio Perfume is making their world debut while keeping their “Japan-ness” with their new album JPN, they’re also still being heavily promoted at home. Not sure if this has been done before, but this ad in Shibuya for the single Spring of Life plays the video, but if you want to hear the music you’ll have to plug in your own headphones. Pretty decent amount of people doing it too, all plugged into the same wall. Of course, what it’s really missing is any interesting way of helping people share the experience. Just buy…

• Lytro Camera in Japan

  Michael Keferl

  10 Apr 2012 | 10:26 am

  Since I’m assuming that I have one of only a few Lytro cameras in the wild here in Japan, I thought it would be nice to do a roundup of my first week with the much-talked-about “light field camera”. When I first came to Japan I shot tons of film before going digital, but those first few years of photos still contain my best shots because it was all fresh to me and I took my time. While the Lytro isn’t perfect by any means, it does force you to compose your shots the same way you would on medium format film, so you end up with better photos simply out of paying more…

• Turntable Rider Turns Your Bike Into A DJ

  Darrell Nelson

  10 Apr 2012 | 5:53 am

  Japan is renowned for producing some particularly innovative and totally new concepts that capture the public’s imagination, such as the Necomimi we discovered last year. In a similar vein Japanese bike share company Cogoo have come up with a very cool and “revolutionary product” called Turntable RIder that turns any BMX bike into a personal DJ mix pad and instrument. “When a bike becomes a DJ” is the tag line of the Turntable Rider which consists of a small fader box on the handlebars, a jog wheel stick on the wheel and a handbrake soundpad. A rider is able to…

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• Central Park Zoo On A Fine Summer's Day...

  Gala

  16 May 2012 | 10:03 am

  The Central Park Zoo is the perfect place to spend a Saturday afternoon, especially when you’re hanging out with your friends from Britain! Last weekend was a scorcher, & after a decadent brunch at Saxon + Parole, Kat, Gareth & I hailed a cab to Central Park for an adventure. We had a horse-drawn carriage ride around the park (our horse’s name was Socks), before braving the zoo, then sat down for a well-deserved ice-cream at Dylan’s Candy Bar. (The ensuing sugar rush was one for the books!) The perfect day, je crois! It was so much fun having Kat in town, & even better to…

• Help! I'm So Homesick! (Well, Actually, I Miss My Boyfriend...)

  Gala

  15 May 2012 | 11:20 am

  Wander Postcard Project: No. 26 / Lin Mei. FROM A READER: “I am a 20 year old theatre major studying abroad in Florence, Italy with a group of 15 of my friends and fellow theatre majors. I am lucky enough to be in a beautiful city for a month and I should be having the time of my life, right?! Wrong. Since I left, I have not been able to stop missing my boyfriend Chris… I don’t want to wreck my relationship by clinging and begging Chris to email me every second. Most importantly, I want to enjoy the time I have here! This is an amazing opportunity for me and I want to grow…

• Carousel: The Cherry On Top Of A Beautiful Weekend...

  Gala

  13 May 2012 | 5:13 pm

  Happy Sunday! Better late than never, huh?! Here are some things on the internet this week that made me smile, laugh, or make a pensive face! I hope you enjoy ‘em. That’s why you don’t have any friends… WORD UP. Weirdness is best! Lilly McElroy throws herself at men... Literally! I loved Jane’s five minutes to glowing skin guide, it’s fantastic! (I have to add, though, that I don’t recommend washing your face with hot water. Every esthetician I’ve ever known has stressed that hot water is the enemy of skin, & sucks out all the moisture. Use cold…

• Zig Zag Wanderers!

  Gala

  11 May 2012 | 11:34 am

  What a week! Kat has been in town & she has been distracting me (in the best way possible)! I’ve barely even been home! Yesterday we got prettied up by Regan Rabanal (my favourite — & first ever! — make-up artist in NYC!), then met with Christina, Marielle & Alie from Made U Look Photography. From shooting on rooftops, to stumbling around the West Village, to ending up on the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset, it was a perfect day. Christina, Marielle & Alie all had about 5 cameras around their necks at all times, shooting in a variety of formats & experimenting with lots of…

• 10 Ways To Make Your Instagram Photos Pop!

  Gala

  7 May 2012 | 9:20 am

  God, I love my iPhone. I’m sorry, I’m sorry! I never understood the hype until I spent a week with my parents last year. My mother & father both have iPhones, & my father — who is slightly app-obsessed — was fiddling with his constantly. I thought I loved my Android, but after using his phone for a little while, I realised I was missing out. I bought myself an iPhone the very next week, & ever since then, I have been a total evangelist. One of my favourite things about the iPhone is Instagram. Instagram is an app that records your visual life in the same way that…

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• Jennifer Aniston smartwater ad - Graphic & Chic

  Fashiontribes

  15 May 2012 | 5:54 pm

  Part of the new black & white smartwater campaign that drops in the June issues. Love the timeless chic of the white silk blouse, black jean and, of course, a classic fun-in-the-summer-sun convertible. - Lesley Scott FOLLOW FASHIONTRIBES ON TWITTER! JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!FRIEND US ON FOURSQUARE! HEART OUR TUMBLR! Grab this Headline Animator fashiontribes.

• The Benefit Cult-Fave POREfessional Becomes a Marvel Comic Book Action Hero

  Fashiontribes

  10 May 2012 | 8:28 pm

  With over 1 million sold worldwide, the POREfessional pore-minimizing primer is an undercover secret beauty superstar the world over, inspiring the beauty brand to team up with Marvel on the fabulous wise-cracking, pore zapping SpyGal. She's sexy, sassy & of course, smooth. "The superpowers of our bestselling pore minimizer, the POREfessional, created such an international sensation, we knew it was destined for greatness!," explains Julie Bell, EVP Global Marketing at Benefit Cosmetics. "Marvel, the world's top storytellers, helped us bring our action hero SpyGal to…

• Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

  Fashiontribes

  10 May 2012 | 6:58 pm

  From the soft sweetness of sherbet to brash neon flash, it’s high time to walk on the sunnier side of the street in shades of yellow from the likes of Matthew Williamson, Stella McCartney and Lulu Guinness. Everything you need to boldly part the sea of safe shades with a pop of yellow and get the freshness of spring and joy of summer in one shot are all available at Go-British. - Lesley Scott FOLLOW FASHIONTRIBES ON TWITTER! JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!FRIEND US ON FOURSQUARE! HEART OUR TUMBLR! Grab this Headline Animator fashiontribes.

• Donna Karan Finds Inspiration in Haiti for Urban Zen Spring 2012

  Fashiontribes

  8 May 2012 | 6:50 pm

  Contrasting light with dark, floaty against flinty, the sculpted and the abstract, the "Elements III" collection incorporates touches of "geometric raku from Haiti" in the form of leather and metal cuffs to climb up your arm, hand-woven bags in which to schlep your life, and timeless essentials to live in forever. Available at UrbanZen.com - 10% of sales go to the Urban Zen foundation, a public charity dedicated to empowering children & preserving cultures. - Lesley Scott FOLLOW FASHIONTRIBES ON TWITTER! JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!FRIEND US ON FOURSQUARE! HEART OUR TUMBLR!

• Luxurious Shoes for Your Feet & Your Karma

  Fashiontribes

  8 May 2012 | 6:13 pm

  "I have been in the fashion industry over 25 years pushing the boundaries to find eco luxury goods," explains shoe designer Rebecca Mink. "In the year 2000 I created my own option for footwear making sexy, fashionable, quality vegan and eco friendly shoes available to everyone." After being shown the door by sixteen factories all refusing to even consider manufacturing such a shoe - it had to be completely cruelty-free, animal-free & made from recycled & sustainable materials - she met Marco Gambassi, whose family has been crafting shoes for generations for the likes of Chanel, Jimmy…

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  seattlepi.com: Health, Lifestyle & Advice

• Atlanta airport opens new international terminal

  16 May 2012 | 11:27 am

  Atlanta airport opens new international terminal Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 09:31 a.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Airport managers are already expecting an increase in international travelers over the next decade, and they hope the terminal will convince airlines to route even more of their overseas flights through the city.

• New cruises for Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico

  15 May 2012 | 4:48 pm

  New cruises for Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico The center is being built on 30 acres (12 hectares) of waterfront property with help from local shipping company Grupo B&R. It will feature a marketplace, restaurants, bars and a water attraction, Carnival said. [...] on Tuesday, officials in Puerto Rico announced that the U.S. Caribbean territory would be the home port for a Royal Caribbean cruise ship next year.

• Ooh, aah: Take in Yosemite views — by computer

  15 May 2012 | 7:40 am

  Ooh, aah: Take in Yosemite views — by computer Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 05:42 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2012 The HD camera went live on North America's tallest fall Monday, allowing anyone with computer access to watch in stunning detail as shadows race across the towering granite monolith over which Yosemite Creek crashes in a series of plunges and cascades. "In a lot of ways I equate it to all of the beautiful picture books that we've had on our coffee tables,…

• Santa Fe festival will honor Navajo artist

  14 May 2012 | 1:51 pm

  Santa Fe festival will honor Navajo artist Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 11:53 a.m., Monday, May 14, 2012 Pushing up his sleeves and letting his fingers make one more run through his deliberately tousled hair, he reaches for a bit of charcoal on his studio table and goes at the three finished canvases again. The work will be hanging in the entry of the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture as part of the annual Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival, which opens in Santa…

• Dior exhibit traces 60 years of cinema

  11 May 2012 | 9:09 am

  Dior exhibit traces 60 years of cinema Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 07:10 a.m., Friday, May 11, 2012 GRANVILLE, France (AP) — Going back to where it all began, a new exhibit in the childhood home of legendary designer Christian Dior in Normandy sheds new light on the house's huge contribution to the silver screen. The setting also provides rare insight into how a young Dior, who liked to spend time in the garden, became inspired by the Granville landscape and…

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  GIBBS CADIZ

• Virgin Labfest 8--final entries and play directors

  15 May 2012 | 8:35 am

  SET A: • Pagsubli, Aizel Cabilan Direction: Melvin Lee • Symposium, U Eliserio and Maynard Manansala Direction: JK Anicoche • Digital Divide, Ricardo Novenario Direction: Andoy Ranay SET B: • Hayop, Mar Anthony dela Cruz Direction: Erik Matti • Ang Unang Regla ni John, Em Mendez Direction: George de Jesus • Isa Pang Soap Opera, Reuel Aguila Direction: Dennis Marasigan SET C: • Alejandro, Chuckberry Pascual Direction: Roeder Camanag • Kuneho, Guelan Luarca Direction: Emman dela Cruz • High Stakes, Mixkaela Villalon Direction: Ron Capinding SET D: (FULL-LENGTH PLAY) • Totong…

• Asian Film Festival at Shangri-La Plaza, May 17-21

  15 May 2012 | 8:17 am

  Shangri-La Plaza, together with Asia Society Philippine Foundation Inc. and Film Development Council of the Philippines, unveils the rich cultures of Asia and the region’s compelling stories as it plays host to the first ever Asian Film Festival, themed “Asia as Our Society,” to be held May 17-21 at Shang Cineplex. Film entries from China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and the Philippines will be screened at the festival. The opener is local film “Dinig Sana Kita,” which screens May 17, 7:30 p.m. This 2009 drama is a one-of-a-kind love story between a deaf boy…

• A sampling of Forbidden Broadway

  9 May 2012 | 8:36 am

  Four quintessential Forbidden Broadway parodies. The Julie Andrews send-up is just priceless. 1. Topol: If I Were a Rich Man, from Fiddler On the Roof (If I Sing It Slower, Gerard Alessandrini) 2. Julie Andrews: I Could Have Danced All Night, from My Fair Lady (I Couldn't Hit the Note, Susanne Blakeskee) 3. Barbra Streisand: Somewhere, from West Side Story (Someday, Barbara Walsh) 4. Jonathan Pryce, Lea Salonga: Tonight I Will Be Miss Saigon/Sun and Moon, from Miss Saigon (Tonight Who Will Play Miss Saigon?, Craig Wells, Susanne Blakeslee, Christine Pedi, Brad Oscar; You Are Hallmark, I…

• The heat is on in Travel Time, The Magazine's latest issue

  9 May 2012 | 8:29 am

  Travel Time producer and host Susan Calo Medina continues to take travelers around the Philippines with the sixth issue of Susan Calo Medina’s Travel Time, The Magazine. The summer issue carries the theme, "The Heat is On!" and is packed with the magazine’s signature stunning visuals of beautiful sights and local people, and well-written articles on ideal summer destinations, exciting activities and useful tips. What’s a summer issue without Boracay? Celina Cruz goes beyond the usual feature on what to see and do and Boracay, and takes us instead to the dusk-till-dawn party scene and…

• Announcement: Virgin Labfest 8 finalists

  4 May 2012 | 11:21 am

  From Virgin Labfest head Tuxqs Rutaquio: One-act category • Isa Pang Soap Opera, REUEL AGUILA • Digital Divide, RICARDO NOVENARIO • High Stakes, MIXCAELA VILLALON • Ang Unang Regla ni John, EM MENDEZ • Hayop, MAR ANTHONY DELA CRUZ • Alejandro, CHUCKBERRY PASCUAL • Pagsubli, AIZEL CABILAN • Symposium, U ELISERIO and MAYNARD MANANSALA • Mga Kuneho, GUELAN LUARCA Full-length category • Totoong Hilot, DENNIS TEODOSIO The Virgin Labfest is an annual festival of unpublished, unstaged, untried and untested works for the theater held in the middle of the year (June to July) at the…

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  cHrIstInA_YY's PinkyLand

• My 20-ish Birthday Celebration at the Sizzler

  cHrIstInA_YY

  14 May 2012 | 6:52 am

  My oh my, what's with me dressing up all pretty with a rainbow colored ice-cream cake sitting right in front of me? Well, today, the 14th of May, is my actual birthday. The celebration, however, took place a day earlier which was just yesterday at the Sizzler, accompanied by a bunch of my close friends. And yes, it was a blast! ♥ Read more →

• Highlights of the Week

  cHrIstInA_YY

  12 May 2012 | 7:52 am

  My third post in May, which basically sums up the highlights of the entire week last week, as well as today. Be mindful because you're about to be loaded with excessive pictures of my sweet smiles, besides a collection of the good food I had. The worst part is, those extra calories have already turned into fats, and making themselves so comfortable under my skin now >.< I went for an eye test this afternoon, the Optometrist said I did a great job maintaining my eyesight for the past 5 or probably 7 years *flattered* Oh yeah, I've been wearing the same old geeky glasses for years…

• Baskin Robbins: Mud Cake Sundae on Monday

  cHrIstInA_YY

  7 May 2012 | 6:10 am

  It was the Labor Day public holiday today here in Australia. I woke up to a perfectly fine weather, greeted by blue sky, sparkling sunlight, and gentle cool breeze. I guess I just couldn't stop falling in love with the sunny days we've been having, could I? It's a shame in the meantime to tell that we didn't really have the luxury of traveling to any faraway places, but endured a long and boring weekend staying in this small town of Queensland. To make things up a bit, we decided to drop by Baskin Robbins for some sweet treats, before visiting our friends and their cute little…

• Random Stuff on Random Days

  cHrIstInA_YY

  3 May 2012 | 10:10 am

  May, the birth month of Tauruses and Geminis has eventually kicked in! Good news is, I'll be celebrating my 21st (I wish) birthday this month, while the bad news is, I'm getting one year older than the year before!!! I feel helpless, because there's absolutely nothing I could do to stop these numbers from increasing, besides growing older and older, each and everyday. But I did somehow feel comforted after listening to this blogger who once told me that age is just a number, it's how you feel inside that counts. So I guess, as long as you're feeling young deep down inside,…

• Great Barrier Reef Trip Day 3: Lady Musgrave Court and Captain Cook Drive

  cHrIstInA_YY

  29 Apr 2012 | 6:39 am

  At last, I've finished written up my last entry to conclude our 3D2N trip to the Great Barrier Reef! And since it was a road trip, there was so much time spent on either sitting in the bus or riding on the boat. I'd rather take flights if we were to visit Cairns next time, seriously. Upon our arrival on the first day, we had so much fun playing on the Agnes Water Beach. Day 2 was even more exciting with activities like guided walk at the Carpicornia Cays National Park, fish feeding and hours of snorkeling at the Lady Musgrave Island and Coral Lagoon, as well as sunset watching and a…

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  Search & Dresscue

• The Lonely Prada Boutique

  kristin

  5 May 2012 | 4:42 pm

  This is not actually a real Prada boutique, but a sculpture ‘Prada Marfa’ by artist-collaborators Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset. When I first stumbled across these images, I just thought, “wow, this is such a lonely little store,” but realized later that it was an art installation. The artists hope to simply let it degrade over time, back into the natural landscape. Beautiful. Original images via The Fox is Black

• Cartoon Bags of Awesome

  kristin

  18 Apr 2012 | 3:38 pm

  I just stumbled across these adorable cartoon inspired bags — I did a double take! Is it Photoshopped? No? OMG. Jump From Paper makes a whole line of these, including messenger bags, weekend bags, and purses. It looks like they come flat, but can zipper out to expand up to 3.1 inches, which doesn’t seem like too much — enough for a laptop, iPad, wallet and some other stuffs. At least it wouldn’t turn into a black hole bag of infinite stuff. Cheese! messenger bag, $99, Jump From Paper

• Refresh Your Jeans

  kristin

  9 Mar 2012 | 10:21 pm

  This series is brought to you by Levi’s® Curve ID. Find your custom fit at Levi’s® stores or Levi.com I’m a t-shirt and jeans kind of girl. It might sound boring, but with the awesomely colored, textured and patterned jeans that are popping up everywhere, it’s time to think outside the boot cut. I have some hip action going on… ok, and junk in the trunk… so I’m quite self-conscious about the clothes I put on my bottom half. I strayed away from skinny cuts until I tried different tops, like tunics, and I wasn’t too sure about wide-leg jeans until I…

• First Look: Jason Wu for Target

  kristin

  4 Jan 2012 | 12:42 pm

  Pleated frocks, silk blouses, and sporty knits — oh my! I’m excited about Jason Wu’s upcoming collection at Tahr-zhaaaay, and I guess I can wait until February 5. I really love both of these dresses, the vintage + classy + adorbz vibe is win! Oh yeah, and it’s affordable — nothing’s over $60. I can’t wait to see the entire collection… those bags are definitely calling my name. “My goal was not to duplicate anything from my main collection,” Wu says. “Instead I designed completely new clothes and accessories that reflect my taste and have a…

• Life & Times

  kristin

  30 Dec 2011 | 4:21 pm

  I have some exciting announcements coming up that I wish I could share, but I’m not allowed to quite yet! I’m working on an amazing project with a friend that merges non-profit work around the world with intellectual and cultural themes close to my heart. I’ve been so busy working behind the scenes doing community and design work that I’ve been slacking a bit on the Search & Dresscue front. But — NO MORE! I’ll soon be announcing our plans, and I’m excited to do some major traveling in 2012. I’ve visited over 20 countries around the world,…

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  Clutch Magazine

• Three Ways to Change ‘The Game’

  Stacia L. Brown

  16 May 2012 | 12:54 pm

  When The CW initially canceled The Game, many of its most devoted fans were upset at what they saw as a premature ousting. The show’s resurrection on BET remains a testament to the power of vocal black audiences. Not only did we get the show up and running again, but its BET debut marked the highest ratings in the network’s history. But I always liked the idea of leaving The Game where it was. The end of season three provided an adequate series finale: the birth of Derwin’s son, his marriage to Melanie in the hospital chapel, Rick Fox comes back for Tasha, Malik’s…

• It’s Not Just Hype: Africa Is (and always has been) On the Rise

  Britni Danielle

  16 May 2012 | 12:22 pm

  There has been a lot of talk about Africa lately. Yesterday we shared a few of the ignorant things we’ve heard others say about Africa. And while many are afraid of “the dark continent,” others see it as ground zero for the next boom in technology, telecommunications, and business. Recently, the New York Times ran an editorial discussing whether or not Africa is really “the next big thing” or if the current conversations about “the New Africa” is just hype. In the piece Ioannis Gatsiounis spoke of Africa’s recent successes, but also highlighted its challenges. He writes:…

• Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s New Film Project Puts Internalized Racism Into Focus

  Sky Obercam

  16 May 2012 | 11:36 am

  Oz fans may remember Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as the vicious convict Simon Adebisi, but the British-Nigerian actor was also featured in the hit series Lost as Mr. Eko, the reboot of horror classic, The Thing and HBO’s upcoming American spy series Hunted. While Akinnuoye-Agbaje builds an impressive rep for his onscreen talent, it’s his role behind the camera that may be the most intriguing of all. Farming is the title of the film project that chronicles Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s complex upbringing: A journey in which a confused, adandoned Black Brit who once was skinhead, attained a law…

• Bayard Rustin: Black Americans can’t ignore openly gay icon’s contribution to civil rights movement

  The Grio

  16 May 2012 | 10:50 am

  From The Grio – President Obama’s announcement that he supports gay marriage has provoked a spirited debate about whether or not African-Americans will continue to support him this November. Some black clergy have openly denounced President Obama’s position. Maryland State Delegate and Baptist minister Emmett Burns has publicly gone on record declaring that Obama will lose his re-election bid, even accusing the president of turning his back on his black constituency. On the other hand, Rev. Otis Moss, III, of Trinity Baptist Church in Chicago, the Obamas’ former…

• Quitting Pop

  Niema Jordan

  16 May 2012 | 10:35 am

  When I started my weight loss journey, the first thing to go was soda. Giving up my multiple Pepsi’s per day was beyond difficult. I wasn’t big on juices, didn’t like energy drinks, and was sure that only drinking water and tea would drive me crazy. For a while I felt like I was the only person reaching for H2O, but slowly my friends started letting go of or cutting down on the fizzy stuff. According to the New York Times, we were part of a national trend: Last year, the average American drank slightly under two sodas a day, a drop in per capita consumption of about 16 percent since…

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  Lussorian

• Diamond Jubilee Literati book club with Hugo Vickers

  Paul Handley

  16 May 2012 | 10:11 am

  To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee, Grosvenor House’s next Literati book club event will be hosted TOMORROW by acclaimed Royal writer and broadcaster Hugo Vickers. Vickers will discuss The Queen and the Coronation, celebrating the life and reign of a much-loved monarch on the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.  Taking the traditional book club idea one step further, Grosvenor House has collaborated with a number of leading authors for the Literati book club. Rather than just bringing people together to discuss a book, Literati hosts a regular stream of authors who lead a…

• Langshott Manor, Sussex - Review

  Paul Handley

  16 May 2012 | 3:50 am

  A mile’s drive down a little lane by the Surrey-Sussex border lies a stunning country retreat of fairy tale magnificence. Langshott Manor is a luxury 16th century boutique hotel surrounded by three acres of private gardens and an ancient moat. It is a grand Elizabethan building, architecturally stunning and packed with original features. There are genuine oak beams round every corner and splendid thick oak doors welcoming you into almost every room. As I walked into my bedroom, I was hit by the ‘wow factor’ of. A four-poster bed stood proudly in the centre of the room, boasting…

• Dorsia - The Review

  Paul Handley

  14 May 2012 | 7:01 pm

  Dorsia is one of London’s newest and most exciting private member clubs. Sat opposite the natural history museum is a club which offers top class drinks, a fantastic décor and a dining to boot. Dorsia is made up of three floors; the top being a fine dining experience, with a concise, yet tempting menu. If you go one floor down you will find the bar and lounging area – this is a great area for mingling with friends, sampling one of the cocktails or for wooing that special person in your life. Thirdly, the bottom floor is home to the Dorsia Nightclub, where you can let your hair down and…

• Dirty Martini, Hanover Square, London - Review

  Paul Handley

  12 May 2012 | 7:01 pm

  Dirty Martini is one of the most unique, enjoyable and fun cocktail bars around. The drinks were beautiful, the décor is beautiful and the people are also… well, beautiful. It is located in the heart of fashionable Mayfair, nestled between Oxford Street and Bond Street and surrounded by top end restaurants. Open till late most evenings, Dirty Martini’s can be found in both Hanover Square and Covent Garden, although, the latter is currently under refurbishment. The members of staff are really good value for money; their cocktail making and bar skills are mesmerising affairs and make for a…

• Thai Square, Trafalgar Square - Review

  Paul Handley

  11 May 2012 | 7:45 pm

  You can find Thai Square just seconds away from Trafalgar Square and it is the perfect place for a tasty lunch, a candle lit dinner or just a lovely bite to eat. Serving authentic Thai food across London, and other parts of the UK, Thai Square is a fabulous collection of yummy eateries. We left feeling full, satisfied and eager for more.   The décor is in the style of the orient, without being overly tacky and stereotypical. Additionally, the service was very attentive and not too intrusive - a perfect balance. The restaurant had a comfortable and inviting feel – we spent over 3 and a…

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• Prominent Islamic Scholar Maulana Aslam Sheikhupuri killed in Karachi

  Kashif Aziz

  13 May 2012 | 5:51 am

  Prominent Islamic scholar Maulana Aslam Sheikhupuri was killed in Karachi today when his car was fired upon in Dhoraji. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. This is a tragic loss for Muslim Ummah. He was a great scholar, author of several books and used to give regular bayans. Reportedly, he was going back after having a [...]

• Crime Minister Gillani advice Pakistanis to leave the country

  Kashif Aziz

  10 May 2012 | 4:29 pm

  In an interview given to CNN, Crime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani was asked that one out of third Pakistanis want to leave the country due to rampant corruption, injustice and other issues. Guess what he replied? “Why don’t they leave then. Who is stopping them.” As @DrAwab rightly pointed out, the interviewer was flabbergasted. And this is, my [...]

• Son of Chairman CDA Farkhand Iqbal thinks his fathers owns Islamabad

  Kashif Aziz

  8 May 2012 | 6:56 am

  Chairman CDA is a public servant, gets his salary from public taxes but his kin believes the guy owns Islamabad. What a shame. As reported by Mehr Bokhari and Kashif Abbasi, two renowned TV journalists (with Kashif Abbasi as an eye witness), the son of Chairman CDA Farkhand Iqbal got into a dispute with some other [...]

• Owais Muzzaffar Tappi is responsible for Lyari Operation?

  Kashif Aziz

  30 Apr 2012 | 6:44 pm

  As siege of Lyari enters 5th day, the question persist that who is really responsible for Lyari Operation? Who sent the ill equipped Police force in, rather than ordering the resourceful Rangers to do the task? Those who know the who’s who of Pakistan’s politics, are aware of the director of this show of brute force. [...]

• Masked Men with Automatics: Police Using Rival Gangs in Lyari Operation

  Kashif Aziz

  30 Apr 2012 | 7:03 am

  The media footage of Lyari Operation show masked men and women with semi-automatic weapons. Who are they? Why their faces are covered? Some say these people, apparently combat trained, are members of rivals gangs of Lyari – united to fight against the Peoples Aman Committee – a run-away faction of PPP, led by Uzair Jan Baloch. Dawn [...]

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• Setup Instructions for v2.17 Lite

  Jean

  1 May 2012 | 4:17 am

  Welcome to Launch Effect v2.17 Lite! Launch Effect Lite lets you create and customize a viral landing page at the click of a few buttons. We’ve done some housecleaning in version 2.17 with a focus on making the theme more stable and fast. Take a look around to see what’s new and launch something today! If you’re after a full-featured theme that still has the ease of customization and viral linking powers that you’ve come to love about Launch Effect Lite be sure to check out Launch Effect Premium! Please feel free to contact us at our support forums if you have…

• The Time Traveler’s Wife

  Jean

  10 Aug 2009 | 12:32 pm

  A love story that transcends time – add new text The Time Traveler’s Wife, published in 2003, is the debut novel of American author Audrey Niffenegger. It is a love story about Clare and Henry, a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel unpredictably. On the surface, Henry and Clare Detamble are a normal couple living in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Henry works at the Newberry Library and Clare creates abstract paper art, but the cruel reality is that Henry is a prisoner of time. It sweeps him back and forth at its leisure, from the present to the…

• Snappy Copy

  Jean

  10 Aug 2009 | 12:06 pm

  Brooklyn Fare shows how one font, four colours and a unique voice is what makes this store stand out. Brooklyn Fare is a small neighbourhood store that positions itself against the national grocery giants. Created for Brooklyn Fare by Mucca Design is a full-on identity, a unique voice that garners attention and setting it apart from the competition. The unique strategy is basically a conconction of one typeface + four colous + a lot of copy. From packaging design, custom typeface, copywriting to interior signage and t-shirts , everything “talks” to the consumer using a witty tone,…

• Reform School

  Jean

  7 Aug 2009 | 12:34 pm

  Designers Chi Bui and Yael Aflalo have collaborated on two new lines for Urban Outfitters As part of Urban Outfitters’s designer limited edition collection are two new lines, Reformed and Nom de Plume Yaya. The two collections are a combination of the 2 designers’ style. The result is a mix of quirky, whimsical, feminine look yet forward, sexy, with harder lines. Here are some of my favourite from the collection. More after the Urban Outfitters.

• 5 minutes..

  Jean

  6 Aug 2009 | 11:10 pm

  5 minutes with photographer Jason Eric Hardwick We get into the mindset of this young fashion photographer to hear how he work and gain inspiration. K: Tell us more about the work you do JEH: I’m a young fashion photographer based in New York City. Right now my concentration is laying out a proper foundation for my career to grow on, building something that will last. I’m on it every day, keeping contacts fresh, brainstorming, accumulating equipment, etc. Like any artist doing what they do, my work goes in the direction of my interests and state of mind. I think once more…

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• This Week In 'What Is Wrong With Black Women' - Why Black Women Are Fat

  Nichelle Gainer

  7 May 2012 | 6:15 pm

  Josephine Baker, in March 1951 at age 45, singing into a mic which conceals her hand-held corsage onstage at the Strand theater in New York during her US tour. Photo: Alfred Eisenstaedt//Time Life Pictures/Getty Images. It just so happens that I've been reading Alice Randall's latest book, "Ada's Rules: A Sexy, Skinny Novel," on my daily commute for the last few days and, lo and behold, she writes an op-ed in the New York Times with the incendiary click bait-ish title "Why Black Women Are Fat." And, she dares to answer that question: "Many black women…

• Soul Food Junkies & Nikki Giovanni

  Nichelle Gainer

  10 Jul 2011 | 10:22 pm

  Byron Hurt, the filmmaker who is probably best known for the documentary, Hip Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes, has started an online fundraising campaign to complete his latest project, Soul Food Junkies. Nikki Giovanni on beer, government secrets and the first black woman in space. And food: We are foodies, my family and I. My grandmother was an extraordinary cook. Her miniature Parker House rolls have been known to float the roof off a flooded house in hurricane season. Grandpapa made pineapple ice cream so rich and creamy, with those surprising chunks that burst with citrusy flavor. My…

• Secret Weapon: MD SolarSciences Mineral Screen Tinted Gel SPF 30+

  Nichelle Gainer

  4 Apr 2011 | 6:36 pm

  I am still surprised by the number of  people who need to be convinced to use sunscreen in this day and age.   We are more likely to die of melanoma (like Bob Marley), the deadliest form of skin cancer, because it is more likely to develop undetected. Cancer worries notwithstanding, my vanity has made me a regular sunscreen user for the better part of twenty years now.  I have my staples, but I am always happy to try something new.  I usually avoid any sunscreen that contains titanium dioxide (aka "black girl's kryptonite) but I was pleasantly surprised with the selection from…

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• It Works For Me: @MixedChicks Leave-In Conditioner

  Nichelle Gainer

  9 May 2012 | 8:29 am

    Me, test-driving Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner just before the Leave-In Conditioner. Ironically enough, I tried Mixed Chicks Leave-In Conditioner. a few years ago and was underwhelmed. To be fair, my hair was half-texturized, half-natural and wholly confused. Nothing I tried really worked then because I didn't really know what I was doing as I transitioned to natural hair. Today, I am much savvier about what works for me so, after meeting Wendi Levy and Kim Etheridge, the founders of Mixed Chicks at a recent beauty brunch they hosted in Manhattan, I decided to give their brand a…

• You Want This: The Fly Cut

  Nichelle Gainer

  2 Apr 2012 | 6:07 pm

  My pal, novelist and beauty editor/blogger extraordinaire Tia Williams and her sisters Devon, an entertainment attorney and Lauren, Deputy Editor of The Root (and *sniff* the late, great Stereohyped), are getting into the matchmaking business.  Hair salon matchmaking that is.   It's called The Fly Cut, but you can call it "Groupon for hair" if you must when you're trying to get your friends to sign up with you (it's free!)  Tell them The Fly Cut is a website that offers daily discounted vouchers (50% to 80% off) for select (as in carefully vetted) hair salons that…

• $55 and Under: Shit I Gotta Fucking Get Done

  Nichelle Gainer

  19 Mar 2012 | 7:14 pm

  I need  like, ten of these. Good thing I can go right here and solve that problem! Shit I Gotta Fucking Get Done, 2-pack for $9.95 at coolmaterial.com.

• 55 Beauty Bag: NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer

  Nichelle Gainer

  17 Mar 2012 | 12:27 pm

  Tinted moisturizers have never been my thing.  And why would they be since, by and large, most of them weren't made any darker than a steaming cup of café au lait.  Beauty companies have vastly improved their foundation selections over the years, but too many still stop at a "deep" shade that doesn't go very... deep. Not NARS. To my surprise, NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer doesn't leave my skin with that unfortunate yellowish chalky cast that foundation that is too light leaves on darker skin. No, I am able to go out in public within minutes of literally…

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• PureCru Napa Valley by Mitch Cosentino

  Alana

  14 May 2012 | 5:46 pm

  “I had been reminiscing about a small, hands-on entity where I could do it all myself again, like I did in the beginning.” Mitch Cosentino Hands-on winemakers making small amounts of lovingly-crafted premium wine can be found all over the world.  Some stay small while others grow into big wineries while retaining a personal touch.  Mitch [...]

• Best (Organic) Wine in America

  Alana

  20 Apr 2012 | 6:23 pm

  Bonterra loosely translates from Italian as good earth.  Bonterra Winery’s good earth seems to bring out the best in their grapes.  I can not remember a time when I was more pleasantly surprised by a group of wines.  Added bonus…they are $13.99 for whites and $15.99 for reds, have a lovely fresh label and are widely available in [...]

• Insider Tip: Napa Day Trip Without Driving Home

  Alana

  5 Apr 2012 | 6:44 pm

    I adore downtown Napa; it has a lovely urban feel yet it is situated on the beautifully renovated Napa River Waterfront.  There are dozens of tasting rooms, modern classy hotels and historic B&B’s, fabulous restaurants, nightlife (like salsa dancing at Ceja’s or jazz at Silo’s ) and shopping all within walking distance. It’s a wonderful destination for a girls’ getaway, a romantic date [...]

• Excellent Chilean Red Wine Under $20

  Alana

  2 Apr 2012 | 6:13 pm

  Because I love tasting wines from around the world, I have purchased many  Chilean wines (as well as received samples).  My big news is that I am blown away by how much the quality of Chile’s red wines has risen just in the last year. The first time (2009) I sat through a Carmenére tasting, [...]

• Move Over Dear a.k.a. Mourvédre

  Alana

  26 Mar 2012 | 4:04 pm

    Mourvédre* and its cousins are a hot commodity in the USA right now.  Mourvédre is one of  22 grapes known as Rhone Varieties.  Fortunately you don’t have to go to France to taste these interesting wines.   American-made wines are featured at tastings sponsored by the Rhone Rangers each year.  The 2012 San Francisco Celebration of Rhone [...]

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  MobileLife Today

• Aminophylline Cream

  MobileLife

  14 May 2012 | 3:23 pm

  Product Features Dissolves body fat on contact All natural trans-dermal carrying agents which transport the active ingredients through the skin and into the fat cells Up to 2 inches of body fat loss w/ continued use The most powerful ...

• Daring To Dream Again

  MobileLife

  10 May 2012 | 9:14 am

  Dear Dave, I’m 53 and in a position financially to retire in a couple of years. I want to keep working some after retirement, but I’m so burned out by my job that I’m not sure ...

• How to Control Impulse Spending

  MobileLife

  10 May 2012 | 9:04 am

  Dear Dave, I have a problem with impulse spending. I switched to a debit card so that the money comes straight out of my checking account, but I still buy things I know I shouldn’t. Should ...

• Time to play it smart! Soccer and Money

  MobileLife

  7 May 2012 | 1:34 pm

  Dear Dave, Our son is 21, and he’s embarking on a career as a professional soccer player. He’ll only be making about $30,000 a year, and we want to know how we can help him manage ...

• Do I Really Have Sciatica? How Greenville Back Pain Sufferers Can Know For Sure!

  MobileLife

  7 May 2012 | 12:57 pm

  Sometimes lower back pain occurs only in the area of your belt line. At other times it can radiate pain down a leg. This distinction is important as the former, lower back pain only, is ...

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  Jonathan Fields

• Ask JF: How Do I Get Attention In a Crowded Field?

  Jonathan Fields

  14 May 2012 | 9:31 am

  I’ve been asked this question by everyone from bloggers to actors, artists to entrepreneurs and corporate aspirants to movement makers. How do I make a mark when it seems everything that can be created, said or done has been created, said or done by someone else? Short answer. No field is too crowded to make a mark when you’re remarkable. Click here to tweet! In fact, the very existence of a robust market filled with competition and a near cacophony of voices is a signpost of demand, which in business, is a good thing as long as you do one big thing… Become the signal,…

• Broken Open to Greatness: Transforming Tragedy into Triumph

  Jonathan Fields

  8 May 2012 | 10:09 am

  Today’s guest contributor is my friend, Jennifer Boykin, an amazing writer, mentor and creator of the soulful, sassy and simply divine LifeAfterTampons.com. Last March, my daughter Grace should have been twenty. She should be a sophomore in college. She should have come home for the weekend. There should have been a party and mani-pedis and some lame-ass boy or two hanging around waiting around for us to get home so he could drool all over her. But there wasn’t. Because Grace died shortly after her premature birth. And instead of a lifetime of little girl memories, I had 32 minutes…

• Why I Drool Every Time Forleo Launches (it’s not the product)

  Jonathan Fields

  5 May 2012 | 10:49 am

  Every great entrepreneur or marketer is a student of human behavior. It’s no different with me. I learned to write response-driven copy in part because I wanted to learn how to sell more stuff, but even more because I’m fascinated by the process of influence and action. How can you craft a set of words or images, in print, on screen, on video or audio to move people through a psychological process that triggers a specific behavior? That’s my real fascination. How can I inspire someone to start meditating, eating better, moving their body, embracing a calling, act in the face…

• Giving Power to Gain Freedom

  Jonathan Fields

  1 May 2012 | 11:29 am

  How do you build and scale a venture or a movement to touch as many lives as possible without blowing apart your own life along the way? This is a question I’ve been working on for years. Exploring models, strategies, ideas and tactics. Through it all, one overriding ideal keeps bubbling up to the top. It’s, at once, ridiculously obvious, but at the same time extraordinarily difficult to execute on. Because it means removing ego from the picture. Inserting faith. And focusing on service, empowerment and exalting relationships. The fastest way to expand your own power, freedom and…

• How Danielle LaPorte Set the World On Fire

  Jonathan Fields

  20 Apr 2012 | 7:01 am

  “I decided to stop selling and start radiating.” That, from the mouth of highly sought-after speaker, entrepreneur, strategist and author, Danielle LaPorte. The words tumbled out during the filming of an interview for my soon-to-launch web series, Good Life Project TV (don’t ask, more on that soon). We sat facing each other on the floor of the yoga studio I founded in 2001, talking about her killer new book – The Fire Starter Sessions. She was sing-songing her way through a longer answer to a question I’d posed about her success. Wait! I said. You can’t…

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  The Recessionista™

• H&M Announces Fashions to Promote Clean Water

  15 May 2012 | 11:12 am

  Today H&M has announced a collection of tropical flavored, Hawaiian inspired resort wear that will benefit WaterAid, a global effort to promote clean, unpolluted water for drinking around the world. On May 31st, H&M will launch its 10th anniversary collection—H&M for Water a collection for men, women, and children from which 25% of all sales proceeds go to WaterAid.  Ironically, the collection will hits stores at precisely the same time that Target is shilling their Miami Beach inspired collection from The Webster, which is a purely commercial enterprise.  How…

• Celebrating Britweek with Designer Christopher Guy and Milliner Philip Treacy

  15 May 2012 | 1:26 am

  Pictured: A party attendee in a Philip Treacy "fascinator" with veil (photo: M. Hall) Last weekend luxury furnishings/design firm Christopher Guy  opened his show room in Los Angeles on Beverly Boulevard.  “It was fabulous opening this very special showroom in Los Angeles, especially coinciding with BritWeek,” said Christopher. “This year we honored Philip Treacy for his services to the British design industry, as well as presented California design school students who entered our competition with trips to visit a prestigious design show in Europe and my Singapore design…

• The Betsey Johnson Going-Out-of-Business Sale Has Begun

  14 May 2012 | 1:31 am

  Pictured: All Betsey Johnson stores and her website are offering a clearance sale.As I recently reported, designer Betsey Johnson has filed Bankruptcy in an attempt to reorganize her assets. In an attempt to pay off her creditors, I'm sad to report that her going on out business sale has begun. The sale is on at all Betsey Johnson retail stores throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. and will continue until all merchandise has been sold. So what can you expect from a designer's clearance sale . Ms. Johnson  has produced colorful prints, whimsical dresses, and sometimes things of, I have…

• The Recessionista's Weekend Update: Fashion News of the World, Recessionista Style

  12 May 2012 | 12:03 pm

    Pictured: The cover from "Le Petit écho de la Mode" magazine circa 1929 via FlickrAnother big week has passed in the world of fashion, with lots of news and announcements that fashionable ladies like us need an update on. Here's my week in review round-up on all the fashion news that's fit to print, at least for me!Luxury Shoe Maker/Designer Christian Louboutin is launching a makeup line. Women's Wear Daily reports that the designer is launching a line of make-up products called, wait for it....Christian Louboutin Beauté.  How could it be anything else?  A make-up…

• Palm Springs Chic for All: Announcing Trina Turk for Banana Republic

  11 May 2012 | 11:08 pm

  Pictured: An advance look at the Trina Turk for Banana Republic collection launching in June.Today Banana Republic announced that they are bringing one of my Los Angeles fashion favorites, Trina Turk, to their retail stores on June 7th. Trina Turk for Banana Republic will be a collection of nearly 60-pieces of women’s apparel, accessories, swim and lifestyle items.  This is a perfect collection for summer, with Trina's trademark colorful prints on display to great effect.  I usually buy my Trina Turk at Nordstroms Rack, the designer's outlet store and at the year end Divine Design…

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• KH Gears Headquarters - China

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  The interior of the headquarters for KH Gears exudes a sense of engine power, industry and technology. One can almost hear the metallic rumble of massive machinery, toiling tirelessly in a massive engine room somewhere in the not-so-distant future. The 855 square-meter (about 9,200 sq.ft.) first phase of the 5,300 square-meter (about 57,000 sq.ft.) industrial laboratory and office space of one of the world’s largest gear producers, opened in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China, in December 2011. The remainder of the space will be developed along the same design guidelines in 2013. Hong-Kong-based…

• Rokeby Studios: Melbourne

  13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  We think Rokeby studios in Melbourne's Collingwood could be a portent of things to come: the designer photographer's space. Photographer Mariija Ivkovic wasn't happy with the spaces she shot in. They didn't reflect the creative spirit she wanted her work to imbue. So she created the space herself. Joining forces with photographer Lachlan Moore she dug out a warehouse space to create a smattering of studios that now house two architecturally designed chameleon SMEG-stocked kitchens, a salon with a fully plumbed hair basin, a cafe area, board room, client “snug” and, of course,…

• Pointillist Power

  12 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Pencils, pegboards, pins, pixels — we’ve been fascinated for a long time by the notion of creating big things from tiny parts. Hiding the image in plain site. Creating pointillist art with physical objects. So whenever we see yet another iteration of this idea, we pay attention. Apparently, Stockholm-based photographer Philip Karlberg has also been twirling his pencils for some time, and now all that toying has resulted in a photo shoot for Plaza Magazine. Karlberg’s six famous sunglass wearers were created using 1,200 sticks and photographed over six days. From top: Karl…

• Utah Tourism Montgomery Tunnel Installation

  11 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) riders face an unexpected scene at the Montgomery Street Station. With a clever 3D illustration, the station’s tunnel is reborn as one of Utah’s scenic icons – the Delicate Arch in Arches National Park – Watch commuters experiencing the installation. This ad is part of the Utah Office of Tourism’s (UOT) $2.2 million regional spring/summer Utah Life Elevated® campaign and it will stay in place till the end of June. It was created by UOT’s ad agency of the record for the past seven year, Salt Lake…

• TCH Design Competition - A Call For Designer Inflatables!

  2 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  It is time to save inflatables from death by boredom, and elevate them to must-have designer experiences! We are talking about enhancing the way adults enjoy playing in the water, although even kids will find a designer inflatable quite a refreshing experience! What if a designer hotel or resort had amazing, on-brand  inflatables in the pool, or on the beach, available for guests to enjoy, take pictures of, share with their networks? We are looking for architectural, playful, cool, imaginative, never-before-seen designer ideas for inflatables. Show us what you can do. Show us how far we…

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  The Journal of Cultural Conversation

• 1000 Great Minds #8: Rebecca West

  Laura

  6 May 2012 | 8:22 am

  “I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a door mat or a prostitute.” ~ Rebecca West A woman obsessed with cultural conversation, Cicely Isabel Fairfield, aka Rebecca West, lived to be almost 100 years old. In that time, she did it all – from writing essays for New York Herald Tribune, befriended Charlie Chaplin and won the Women’s Press Club Award for Journalism from President Truman Classified as a feminist or not – West had no hesitation to put her…

• 1000 Great Minds #7: Jimmy Page

  Laura

  15 Apr 2012 | 6:12 pm

  “I always believed in the music we did and that’s why it was uncompromising.” ~ Jimmy Page My first concert was a Robert Plant/Jimmy Page gig. Of course, I admire both of them – their collective artistic talents and the impact they’ve had on music are unmatched. But Page reminds me of someone who, if he wasn’t busy being one of the world’s preeminent guitarists, magical songwriters and worshiped founder of Led Zeppelin, could also have been a stellar friend to have beers with on Saturday nights. Alas, Page succinctly captures the intent of his broader legacy much better than I…

• 1000 Great Minds #6: Mark Twain

  Laura

  15 Mar 2012 | 11:29 pm

  Here’s a simple one — my lifelong favorite quote is from Mark Twain. I hope you like it. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” –Mark Twain Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Share this on LinkedIn Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Email this to a friend? Get Shareaholic

• 1000 Great Minds #5: Gertrude Stein

  Laura

  9 Mar 2012 | 10:14 am

  The first time I went to see Midnight in Paris, I walked out. Too slow, didn’t grab my attention and I’ve been to Paris several times, so I thought I knew it all. Snore. Fast forward to a few weeks ago when I tried again on Netflix. Loved it. From the literary themes and introspective discussion to the time travel and timeless lessons about relationships — all of it was covered with wit and enthusiasm. And, I was reminded of Gertrude Stein, played by Cathy Bates in the film. An American poet and writer, Stein lived in France, held salons that lent themselves to vivacious cultural…

• Travel, Photos, and ‘Poverty Porn’: A Tourist’s Dilemma

  Laura

  13 Feb 2012 | 5:25 am

  Another poignant post from Stephanie Finigan. Stephanie is a graduate student, frequent traveler, and a remarkably untalented photographer. You can follow her on Twitter at @StephFini. We have just passed the six-month mark since the United Nations declared that Somalia has officially fallen into famine. The news media was flooded – as it was six months ago – with stories about the struggle aid groups are still having getting food into the country. Many of the accompanying photos were devastating shots of emaciated children, sitting on dirt floors, clinging to adults, clearly on the verge…

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  JetSetCitizen.com

• Interview with World Traveller, Best Selling Author and Top Blogger, Chris Guillebeau

  John

  14 May 2012 | 8:57 pm

  In just a few short years, Chris Guillebeau has risen to be one of the the most popular and successful authors, bloggers, publishers and conference organizers on the planet. While building his media empire he has also been travelling to every country in the world. A goal which will be accomplished this year, before he is 35 years old. I have written before about some of the factors that have lead to Chris Guillebeau’s success and here are some of his projects and accomplishments: The Art of Non-Conformity Blog – Chris has blogged twice a week with out failure for four years.

• 9 Medical Tourism Myths Exposed

  John

  10 May 2012 | 2:54 pm

  My wife and I have had doctor and dental visits in five different countries now. After some initial apprehensions, we have gotten pretty comfortable visiting foreign medical professionals. Not every country offers the same level of quality, but you might be surprised at the service you can get abroad for very little money. In Canada, just getting a dentist to look in your mouth for a few minutes will likely cost you $60 or $70. In Thailand, that will get you two hours of a dental specialist’s time. Your home doctor will probably warn you of the dangers of venturing abroad for medical…

• Live in Thailand on $500 per month

  John

  28 Apr 2012 | 12:36 am

  My wife and I recently spent two months in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Relative to living costs, it definitely is one of the best cities for quality of life. There are other great cities around the world, but for a similar lifestyle, you would likely pay many times more. I have already written about why Chiang Mai is such a haven for digital nomads, so in this post I am going to provide more specific details on our living expenses and lifestyle in Thailand. We didn’t quite keep our costs under the elusive $500 per month budget, but we weren’t far off. Accommodations in Chiang Mai,…

• Travel the World without Flying – Interview with Niall Doherty

  John

  6 Apr 2012 | 2:45 am

  My favourite new blog to read is Disrupting the Rabblement by Niall Doherty. Niall offers comprehensive, well-thought-out posts with a level of transparency and honesty that are definitely rare in this age of mass-market consumerism and news sound bites. Niall also happens to be the first person that I have discovered that is travelling the world without flying. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to interview him. Side Note: I highly recommend Niall’s blog for anyone interested in living a better life. It is also a great example of how to blog successfully on any subject. Niall is…

• Location Independent Update From Australia

  John

  29 Mar 2012 | 9:06 pm

  Greetings we are in Melbourne, Australia now, waiting to go to Sydney this afternoon.  I wanted to give a quick update, because I will probably be offline for the next few days again. Australia – Natural Paradise We just spent a couple of weeks with my cousin in Bribie Island. We were absolutely thrilled to do nothing in this small resort town. Ocean-side walks, clean air, abundant wildlife and the sound of nature are a welcome respite, after the pollution, noise and overall insanity of Bangkok. We were different people there. The Most Expensive Country in the World We are really…

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  Latest Articles | Feme Fashions

• Look Hot...Be Cool!

  13 May 2012 | 3:00 pm

  The rising mercury is making us all look for options that will make us feel comfortable, will keep us cool and more than anything adds style and glam to our looks.

• Colleges Get Trendier

  6 May 2012 | 3:00 pm

  College goers are are extremely conscious about their looks, style and keep updates of the latest trends. College fashion is a mixed baggage as some of the students prefers eastern wear while some prefers purely western outfit. But Indo-western is mainly in fashion for the most college campuses.

• Fashion Scenes Changing?

  4 May 2012 | 3:00 pm

  Fashion has always played an important role in society, it is a part of life and very influential. Fashion is a reaction and reflection of current events and trends therefore naturally fashion goes hand in hand with today's politics too.

• Fusion Fashion On The Roll

  1 May 2012 | 3:00 pm

  We all live in a country where fusion in everything is welcomed with open arms. Be it food, colours, jewllery or attires, the fashion of fusion is hitting every woman's wardrobe and is making waves among the fashionistas. Let's take a look of what fusion in fashion is all about.

• Not As Fashionable As Mumbai?

  30 Apr 2012 | 3:00 pm

  Mumbai is a vibrant, happening, business city with a Miami skyline, while Kolkata is still a crumbling ex-British empire with millions of poor, although rich in heritage and culture. Bollywood influence is a lot; but is it as fashionably forward as Mumbai?

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  Homemaking Tips

• Everything Famous

  Xenia Maria

  30 Apr 2012 | 7:49 am

  who, what, where, when What do you do on your spare time? For most of us, break time is spent online – reading news, blogs, gossip columns, a site about famous stuff. The common denominator is information – to know what’s going on in the world, who’s hot and who’s not and just plain learning new things. For movie buffs, knowing schedules of upcoming films, the top-grossing films and popular villains of all time is almost imperative. Those who are into more details may be interested in getting to know native american celebrities. For foodies, the news about new…

• How to Take Care of Your Skin During Summer

  Marie Paredes

  23 Apr 2012 | 1:12 am

  fun in the sun Everyone wants to be on his best skin and body whenever summer hits. You do many things to continually take care of your skin however there may be different issues you can encounter in every climate or seasons’ change. Thus, looking, switching and changing of products can be a very common thing to do in the thought of staying fit and sexy. Cleaning your face is really a must regardless what season would that be, and especially during summer. You can have an intolerable amount of sebum because of the hot temperature. You perspire a lot and once sebum is accumulated on the…

• Moving? topmoverquotes has tips!

  Marie Paredes

  20 Apr 2012 | 7:24 am

  Moving? Let’s face it, moving takes a toll on anyone’s time, energy and emotions. The pressure of moving is a combination of time constraints, scheduling conflict, budget, packing and, for those who are attached to their current home, getting everyone emotionally ready for the move. The best way to lessen the pressure is to make sure the logistical aspect of moving is carefully planned and properly executed. For those who are moving for the first time, things do not have to be so hard. One does not need to make mistakes on the first move. There are individuals and families who…

• How to Clean a Baby Car Seat

  Marie Paredes

  18 Apr 2012 | 9:00 pm

  baby car seat Naturally, babies mess around and everywhere including your car seat. They leave food debris and spill beverages that can wear your car seat quickly. However, you can avoid this by keeping your car seat clean more often. Gather and clean first your baby’s toys. You must bear in mind to clean your baby’s toys as often as you clean his car seat. Take the car seat cloaked with a blanket outside. Use a cordless vacuum cleaner or a portable vacuum cleaner’s furniture attachment to clean hard-to-reach areas of the car seat. It is also advisable to use gentle soap to clean its…

• Hassle-free Moving with TMQ

  Xenia Maria

  18 Apr 2012 | 5:42 am

  hassle-free moving Moving to a new home is, no doubt, a very exciting prospect. However, the fact remains that moving to a new house can take  a considerable amount of time and planning, which at worst can be stressful. Let’s see what’s on every mover’s to do list. Obviously, the very first thing to do is to sort out the items to bring to the new place and pack them. But it does not end there. Sorting out all one’s belongings among “to keep”, “to sell” or “to give away” can be physically tiring and emotionally draining, especially…

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• Valle Nevado Resort Unveils First Ski Gondola in Chile

  Sara Cardoza

  16 May 2012 | 12:34 am

  Valle Nevado Ski Resort in Chile has consistently remained one of the top getaways for international skiing and snowboarding. Valle Nevado offers access to the largest skiable terrain in South America, providing more than 7,000 acres of terrain for novice, intermediate, and advanced skiers. The resort is excited to announce their expansion plans, which will provide visitors with access to the first ski gondola in the country....via JustLuxe.com

• Fashion and Function from Atalanta Weller Spring/Summer 2012

  Tara Imperatore

  15 May 2012 | 11:38 am

  If you're wearing shoes by Atalanta Weller then you are truly looking to stand out in the fashion community. Since 2009 she has been creating quirky, sexy, stylish and avant-garde designs for her shoe collections that have already acquired a steady following....via JustLuxe.com

• Rio de Janeiro Named World's Most Expensive Hotel City

  JustLuxe

  15 May 2012 | 6:19 am

  It might come as a surprise to some, but Rio de Janerio was just named the world’s most expensive major city for a hotel stay, according to a new study done by travel booking site Hotel Reservation Service (HRS). From January through March of 2012, the average cost for a night in the Brazilian capital was £192.88 (approx. $300) which is almost a 50% increase from the same three-month time period in 2011....via JustLuxe.com

• Aston Martin Legacy of Beauty Reflected in Exclusive Jewelry Collection

  Sara Cardoza

  15 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Australian designer Calleija and famed luxury car company Aston Martin are partnering to create an exclusive line of jewelry celebrating the Aston Martin legacy. John Calleija, who is of Maltese and Italian descent, imbues his beautiful pieces with a sense of true European style, and in 2000 was awarded with the De Beers Diamond International Award. The honor is considered the largest Design Award in the world. The designer consistently pushes boundaries, travelling the world to discover the best gems and metals and spearheading innovations within the field which includes his launch of the…

• Dior Beauty 2012 Summer Mix

  JustLuxe

  15 May 2012 | 5:24 am

  Weather is shifting and that means that so are the season's "it" colors. This year, as expected, the beauty world has gone bright and Christian Dior has just announced its latest and greatest glosses: both for lips and for nails. For your fingertips, the luxury fashion and beauty house has introduced Dior Vernis Gloss, a varnish that according to Dior "...provides a new shine and colour result, for nails in ultra-vibrant candy and glossy shades with a hint of exoticism."...via JustLuxe.com

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• NEW VIDEO by Daru & Rena: Masterplan Pt 2.

  TastyKeish

  16 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Watching Daru & Rena videos always make me smile. This brother- sister duo are back at it for their up and coming project, "Honey". The Masterplan pt 2 (Dream Mix), J- Rockaz Orford video takes us through New York City through their eyes as often their videos do and shows how much love they have for the city they now call home.  I always look forward to Rena's voice over a Daru beat, and Masterplan is another soothing joint to bop to. You can download it here: http://soundcloud.com/rusicrecords/masterplan-pt2-dreams-mix-prod http://www.rusicrecords.com/ http://www.twitter.com/darujones…

• Boxon Swagga Squad - For The Love Of Hip Hop

  Gansta Marcus

  15 May 2012 | 3:59 pm

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• SOCIETY PAGES FEATURES: Photographer Tyrone Z. McCants

  Society Pages

  13 May 2012 | 10:06 pm

  Name: Tyrone Z. McCants  AKA:Ty or Zire Hails From: The Planet Earth. In the village of Brooklyn Grind of choice: Building and Creating. I operate a photography assignment and service photography business. What I want to be known for: Manifesting ideas in to a something of substance. Inspiration: Drums, jazz, hip hop, soul, melodies and harmonies. If painters which ones... photographers are painters too. A song in constant rotation: Eric B & Rakim - Follow the Leader Tyrone's mantra... I am an artist, a poppa, husband, photographer, developing entrepreneur and innovator.  Check out…

• A-holes & Blogs, Everybody has one... New music by Childish Gambino.

  TastyKeish

  10 May 2012 | 4:30 pm

  I have to say... it has taken me a verrrrry long time to warm up to Childish Gambino aka Donald Glover aka The Black guy on "Community" aka comedy writer turned rapper. I liked him as a comedian and I wanted to like him as a rapper when I saw him perform live at SXSW 2010 but he looked nervous, unconfident in his skills, he wasn't fluid, the content was "hey look at me- i'm quirky, Black, rich, and oh fuck you and your sister". I could just be one of those people that has to see you live to feel you... Not could be- I am.  Anyway, something must have happened between then and now cause i'm…

• TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL: 2 Days in New York

  Shannon J. Effinger

  6 May 2012 | 2:00 pm

  Chris Rock & Julie Delpy star in 2 Days in New York. (Photo Courtesy: http://www.magpictures.com/2daysinnewyork/) Julie Delpy’s 2 Days in New York picks up where her prequel, 2 Days in Paris, left off. Both films are told from the voice of Marion (Delpy), a hilariously neurotic French photographer living in New York who tries desperately to sort out her life and her relationships—both familial and sexual. As the film begins, Marion appears snug in her cocoon as she lounges in bed with Mingus, a radio talk show host played by Chris Rock, and their two children from previous…

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• The Lesson of Skill Transformation (Also known as “You’re Good at Many Things”)

  Chris Guillebeau

  14 May 2012 | 7:05 am

  One week down, many weeks to go. I’ve met 700 people on the $100 Startup tour so far, and looking forward to seeing many more. This week: Chapel Hill, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, and Denver. Tour dates and cities here. And have I mentioned… THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! I’m extremely grateful. Continuing the theme of lessons learned, today let’s talk about skills. In short, no matter what you think, you have them. Not only do you have general skills, you have skills that are marketable. You are good at something that can be parlayed into a business model. The thing is, these…

• The Lesson of Convergence (Also known as “How to Change the World”)

  Chris Guillebeau

  10 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  The book is out, and I’m on the road! The launch party in New York was extremely fun. Last night I was in Boston at the Harvard Coop, and tonight I’m heading down to Washington, DC. We’re hitting a new city almost every day for the next four weeks. Tour dates here. And by the way… THANKS FOR YOUR HELP! It’s going very well so far, and we hope to keep it going for a long time. Order Here on Amazon Order Here on BN.com Order from Your Local Bookstore Over the next month, I’ll be sharing some of the lessons I learned in spending time with all the “unexpected…

• The $100 Startup Is Live!

  Chris Guillebeau

  8 May 2012 | 6:20 am

  Greetings from midtown Manhattan, where a large amount of coffee is about to be consumed in a corner room at the Doubletree hotel. Today is the day. After three years of research and writing, it’s finally here. The $100 Startup is going out to the world! Hundreds of people from all over the world have helped in the making of this book. It’s their story of freedom and your blueprint for change. The central message of the book is: If you want to create more freedom and security for yourself through a “very small” business, the skills and the money you have are all you…

• Beginnings, Process, and the Calm Before the Storm

  Chris Guillebeau

  7 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Greetings from East 42nd Street in New York City. I’m here to begin a new journey as The $100 Startup goes out to the world tomorrow. Here are a few notes on the early beginnings. It all started back in 2009. I had established the blog and began a new way of life: writing for a living. Or mostly, writing because it was what I wanted to do more than anything else. I was traveling a lot, working my way through the middle part of going everywhere. I wrote posts and created products, adapting as I went along. Not everything I wrote was amazing; not everything I published was a mega-hit. I…

• Professional Listening

  Chris Guillebeau

  3 May 2012 | 12:04 pm

  If you’re trying to figure out what you’re good at, or trying to start a business for the first time, there’s a simple strategy that will help. Start by listening. Pay attention to what people ask you about. Chances are, there’s something you’re good at that other people want to learn. Gary Leff, profiled in my upcoming book, never knew that people would pay money for him to manage their Frequent Flyer accounts… but at least once a day, he books an award for someone and earns a $250 fee. Brett Kelly, also in the book, wasn’t sure that people would pay…

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• Pierre Ferrand’s Retro Revival

  15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Based on a 19th-century recipe, Cognac Ferrand’s new Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao Ancienne Methode is made with oils from the bitter Curaçao orange skin that is blended with clear brandy then combined with Cognac and aged in oak. A new take on a classic elixir, the spirit was revived by ...

• Off-Road Meets Open Sky in Land Rover’s Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept

  15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  The vehicles of Land Rover embody some admirable traits, like craftsmanship, practicality, and tenacity. Playfulness, however, isn’t a word that is often associated with Britain’s revered maker of luxury utility vehicles. Until now, that is. Land Rover, which is celebrating a quarter of a century in the American market this ...

• Polynesian Perfection from the Pacific Northwest

  15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  New from Seattle-based builder Delta Marine comes the largest all-composite 50-meter luxury custom motor yacht on the planet. Arianna’s 164-foot length, 34-foot beam, and more than 7,500 square feet of living space are built to travel the world. Penned and engineered by the Delta Design Group, Arianna features Polynesian-inspired decor ...

• Sneak Peek: Palazzo Victoria, Verona, Italy

  15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Palazzo Victoria, a converted 14th-century palace in Verona, Italy, formerly known as Hotel Victoria, reopened in late March as the newest addition to the Salviatino Collection of hotels. Like its sister property, Il Salviatino in Florence, Palazzo Victoria features a vast display of original medieval and Roman architecture. It has ...

• Robb Report readers join the jetpack set courtesy of JetLev

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Taking water sports to new heights, a group of Robb Report readers recently tried out the JetLev R200 water-propelled jetpack. A 33-foot-long hose tethers the jetpack to a boat, where a marine engine pushes water through the hose and out of the R200’s two side-mounted water nozzles. The propulsion system ...

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  Housewife Bliss

• Know your food: Artichokes

  Coryanne Ettiene

  11 May 2012 | 12:26 pm

  I have what I endearingly call a delicate palate, while others might say I am a picky eater.  Like my son Sawyer, I have to try things in my own time, and only now as I approach my 40s am I more inclined to try new foods. For years I would see artichokes on menus, at dinner parties and always avoid them.  Absolutely nothing about them appealed to me until one hot day in Spain when I was sitting with a group of friends, nursing the most fabulous bottle of Rioja did the mood strike me to reach across the table and try my first leaf.  It was love at first bite, my appetite was insatiable, and…

• Getting Sweet with Moscato

  Coryanne Ettiene

  8 May 2012 | 8:01 pm

  My love of full bodied red wine often thwarts my curiosity for trying sweeter white wines. However, with temperatures nearing a 100F in Arizona this past weekend, my desire to stay cool and hydrated motivated me to try the Moscato craze that is taking America by storm.  The popularity for Mosacto is so monumental, that it is the fastest growing varietal in the US…and after trying a glass (or three) on Sunday afternoon, I admit, I am riding the Moscato fan bus as well.  Join me as I get sweet with Moscato and celebrate National Moscato Day. The golden color of Moscato hints at the…

• Sizzling Memorial Day Grill Out

  Coryanne Ettiene

  8 May 2012 | 12:37 pm

  Each Memorial Day started with a silent ritual of my grandfather raising the flag at dawn each year, and quietly taking it down at dusk.  He never talked about his experience in the Pacific but something inside told me that there was a private experience swirling inside him that allowed him to cherish the American flag more than the rest of us.  Raising the flag in our home is a sign of hope, celebration and jubilation.  He hangs it when a birthday is celebrated, when good news is hoped for and when memorials are remembered.  The flag is his way of celebrating the joys in life, and each…

• Sandra’s Summer Carnival

  Coryanne Ettiene

  4 May 2012 | 11:04 am

  Last week I mentioned that I was on my way to meet Sandra Lee in NYC and preview her new line of home goods for Sears and Kmart, full of promises to take my grandmother shopping to relive my childhood Sears shopping trips and show her the new Sandra by Sandra Lee line.  Well darlings…..  Sears is stepping up a notch and from the looks of it, is not really my grandmother’s store anymore.  Instead, I am taking my daughter, together we can build new shopping memories because frankly, I think Sears is fast becoming my new shop for home goods.  In addition to meeting Sandra Lee, I…

• Berry Good Homemade Ice Cream for Mother’s Day

  Coryanne Ettiene

  1 May 2012 | 10:37 pm

  When I was 6 my grandfather bought my grandmother an ice cream maker for Mother’s Day.  It was a bulky wooden barrel with a metal crank that made a barely audible scraping noise while my grandfather turned it.  I remember watching my grandmother mix the cream, vanilla and raspberries, all the while confused why anyone would make ice cream when they could  buy it in the shops.  My skepticism was quickly dismissed when her gentle whisking of the ingredients released the sweetest aroma of vanilla and raspberry twirling in her mixing bowl and then again when she poured the batter into…

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  LUXUO Luxury Blog

• Louis Vuitton 100 Legendary Trunks iPad App

  admin

  16 May 2012 | 2:30 pm

  Coinciding with the publication of the book titled Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks, the brand has developed an iPad app of the same name.

• 1774 vintage French wine sells for $49,000

  AFPRelaxnews

  16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  A bottle of French wine dating back to 1774 and dubbed "the wine of kings and the king of wines" fetched $49,200 at auction in Geneva on Tuesday.

• British label Paul Smith to re-enter China

  AFPRelaxnews

  16 May 2012 | 11:30 am

  Paul Smith is planning to open 24 stores in China over the next five years in its second attempt at tapping the country's booming luxury market.

• CK One Launches A Makeup Line

  AFPRelaxnews

  16 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  Popular unisex fragrance CK One is expanding into color cosmetics, with aims to offer simple makeup to suit both men and women. Comprising products including skin perfecting concealers and foundation as well as bronzer, blush, mascara and color cosmetics such as eye shadow and lipstick, the packaging will be matte black and white to evoke [...]

• Chanel Pre-Fall 2012 Campaign

  admin

  15 May 2012 | 5:30 pm

  Shot by Karl Lagerfeld and styled by Carine Roitfeld, the Chanel Pre-Fall 2012 ad campaign stars Daria Strokous.

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  Subtle Nuances

• The New Art of Selling: Mobile Location and Payments

  subtlenuances

  1 May 2012 | 2:57 pm

  I recently wrote a post on the DDB Canada Blog about mobile location and payments based on a few things learned at DX3 Canada. As Canada’s first major tradeshow serving digital marketers, digital advertisers, and digital retailers, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on some of the latest technology and give them a test run. Check out the highlights here

• Celebrating Centro’s 25th Anniversary

  subtlenuances

  1 May 2012 | 2:42 pm

  We were recently at the inaugural 25th Anniversary party for Centro, one of Toronto’s top fine dining destinations. Check out the fun and exclusive interviews here

• French Cooking in The Loire Valley

  subtlenuances

  1 May 2012 | 2:26 pm

  As you know I was just in the Loire Valley, France enjoying our pre-wedding honeymoon. While there, we had a wonderful time cooking and enjoying the chef’s table experience at our Loire Valley Retreat, Chateau de Charge. Enjoy! Loire Valley Retreat Chef\’s Table

• Join the #DefineTO Movement!

  subtlenuances

  21 Mar 2012 | 8:04 am

  Want to make a difference, connect with the online community and party with your favourite tweeple IRL? Check out DefineTO April 12th at the Fifth Social. Brought to you by some of the Twestival organizing committee, this event  showcases local causes and organizations that help youth, Gen-Yers, and really the entire Toronto community find their passion and define their own path. That’s a mission we can all get behind. The launch event (read: PARTY!) will be on April 12th at the Fifth Social in support of the Remix Project. Their goal is to fundraise $20,000 through ticket sales and…

• Get Sexy

  subtlenuances

  1 Mar 2012 | 3:01 pm

  With Socially Sexy Deals Recently, I was chatting with a few colleagues who told me they stopped using a few of the big Group Buying websites because it felt like they had become saturated with lazer hair removal or home cleaning services. To them, it wasn’t what they had signed up for. Oppositely, a conversation with some close friends over a few bottles of champagne revealed that, while they would never publicly admit to it, the majority of the group had some sort of cosmetic enhancements preformed in the past year. In fact, the botoxers of the group started botoxing with deals…

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  Renée Finberg ' TELLS ALL ' in her blog of her Adventures in Design

• Personal Work Spaces & Offices

  16 May 2012 | 7:30 am

  I adore everything but the desk! I am over the cottage/pottery barn desks etc. I feel it is most important to want to be in your work space. And a big part of that is how the work space 'works' for your work. This is a great place to sit and make phone calls..... Dreamy!! This image reminds me of Rockport Maine. I like everything in this image.... but there are too many 'things' in it. Dark Bottle Green Walls. Done 'em & Love 'em!! Again....the desk is way too small for me. I need a huge surface. This must be a very busy persons office space. I like it. Not fancy~~~~but has some sort of…

• Quotes - Dreams

  15 May 2012 | 2:03 pm

  Dreams pass into the reality of action. From the actions stems the dream again; and this interdependence produces the highest form of living. Anais Nin Dreams are the touchstones of our character. Henry David Thoreau Renee Finberg 'TELLS ALL' in her Blog of her Adventures in Design,Owner of 'The Trade' Interiors, ,Boca Raton,Palm Beach,Boca Raton Florida,All custom upholstery,case-goods,window treatments,Antiques, Accessories and Antique accessories, built-ins, and all built in seating,custom pillows,20% above cost plus shipping & handling on all 'To The Trade' Furniture Lines, dreams,…

• A Little Bit Late.....2012 Sherwin Williams Color Trends

  14 May 2012 | 9:10 am

  I am looking for paint colors for a project..... Sherwin Williams has always had the colors that I have needed.B.M. always just misses the right paint color when I am matching fabrics etc. What is you favorite paint company?I know some of you will come up with the 'fancy' ones.Some paints can go to over $100.00 per gallon.....yeowie!!! Sherwin Williams Link Renee Finberg 'TELLS ALL' in her Blog of her Adventures in Design,Owner of 'The Trade' Interiors, ,Boca Raton,Palm Beach,Boca Raton Florida,All custom upholstery,case-goods,window treatments,Antiques, Accessories and Antique…

• Happy Mothers Day

  13 May 2012 | 4:31 am

  and after the morning breakfast in bed, the old movies, and a nap...we should have a late lunch at The Russian Tea Room!!!!wowthat would make my mom soooooo happy. It would be so grand if I could do this for my mom.I can't.She is unwell and in Maine getting ready for some major surgery.She is in unbelievable pain.I will go up after the surgery to stay with her for a while and help her.my mom's blogI am going to make 'a mothers day' when I am up there with her!!!! Kiss Your Mom Today -and tell her how you feel about her. Renee Finberg 'TELLS ALL' in her Blog of her Adventures in…

• I Love Tight Back Sofas

  12 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Elegant Versatile  Tailored & Sophisticated I hate multi-cushion sofas. My preference ALWAYS is a BENCH SEAT { 1 cushion } or a 2 cushion sofa if they will not make a single cushion/bench seat. & Do YOU KNOW WHY  there are multi-cushion sofas in the first place?????? When sofas were first being made.... obviously they were made for the 'well to do',  and they made only bench seats {one single set cushion}. The rest of us were sitting on hay bales. I mean where do you think the pioneer woman shopped ? Sure the saloons and whoooooore houses had them... and in the big…

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  Privilege

• Don’t You Love Realizing It’s Going To Be Summer, Again?

  Lisa

  15 May 2012 | 9:09 am

  It’s almost here, guys. Summer in all its warm-calf glory. You know what I mean? How the warmed wind feels on your legs? I pretend that this is what I will wear to do errands. Summer by amidprivilege featuring 18k jewelry Those pants are fancyish, by Alberta Ferreti. But my dream of cobalt blue was set off by  Gap khakis and they may yet keep their promise. Those sunglasses are Prada, but I’m still swearing by my Costco specials. I already own the James Perse shirt, and the orange Havaianas. Leaving only a straw French market tote to acquire. This one’s by Sirène, a…

• To All The Mothers, Realized Or Hoping. Or, Saturday Morning at 6:23am

  Lisa

  12 May 2012 | 9:03 am

  My mother, and me, some time in the 1950s, wearing cardigans. Tomorrow’s is Mother’s Day in America. I find that mothering never grows old, that I never have it figured out, that after almost 25 years my heart still swells with love. We don’t use the term “swell with love,” imprecisely. That’s exactly how it feels. Like balloons behind your breastbone, or a green thing sprouting in the meadow. And I know that for some becoming a mother takes ages, or never happens. So for today I will wish that anyone who wishes to mother, can, and that anyone who has done…

• Building Attractive: The Skin You’re In

  Lisa

  10 May 2012 | 9:16 am

  The next step in building attractive, since we seem to be moving from inside out, takes us to skin. On the Darwinian side, clear skin usually signals health. Indulgently, taking care of your skin means stroking your cheeks while  inhaling perfumed lotions at will. What’s not to like? You guys, I don’t know. I did my research, I read science, I posted this, back in 2010. The information is still skin care reality, or at least my best efforts in that direction. I understand that acne, and other medical syndromes of type, are outside my scope. But skin must be the least…

• Have You Ever Wanted Red Shoes?

  Lisa

  8 May 2012 | 9:02 am

  And then one day you wake up in red shoes. I’m not one for pops of color, and had resolutely avoided ballet flats for this entire trend lifecycle. But then I went shopping at Modern Appealing Clothing, a local boutique owned by a brother and sister with exquisite Urban Artsy taste. The next thing I knew I had acquired this pair of orange-red Sofie D’Hoore ballet flats. Sofie’s Belgian, and the flats are just this side of ugly, in that fashiony kind of way. I found my Ferragamos felt too demure with the dress, and who among us craves nothing wild? Or at the very least,…

• Sometimes You Need Pictures, Or, Saturday Mornings at 9:13am

  Lisa

  5 May 2012 | 11:21 am

  Improbable as it may seem, I’m out of words. You know how that just happens some times? Not from sorrow, or fear, or overwhelm. Just used up too many in the days previous. So I made you a Pinterest board. It’s called What To Do On Saturday Mornings. Not that you don’t already know what to do, but one of the good things about Saturdays is hanging out with friends, lazily reviewing shared opinions. Have a wonderful weekend you all, you guys, youse guys, or whatever regional dialect you use to refer to friends. Share on Facebook Tweet!

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  Hyphen magazine - Asian American arts, culture, and politics

• Politics: Rocking the Balut

  Alec MacDonald

  15 May 2012 | 3:02 am

  A California advocacy group tackles everything from a "millionaire's tax" initiative to helping Tagalog-speaking Americans exercise their right to vote.read more

• Hyphen TV: Phenomenal

  Dianne Choie

  14 May 2012 | 9:17 pm

  Survivor closes out its season, plus American Idol, America's Best Dance Crew, and a new cooking competition show.read more

• Sidewalk Empire: The Avenues 3/34

  Eddie Ahn

  14 May 2012 | 2:00 am

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• LAAPFF '12: Keye Luke, the Original Asian American Hollywood Star

  Ian Wang

  11 May 2012 | 2:46 pm

  Writer-Director Timothy Tau pays homage to a pioneering yet little-known Asian American actor.read more

• LAAPFF '12: Can an Asian Fetish Lead to True Love?

  Nicole Wong

  11 May 2012 | 12:51 pm

  A new documentary makes the case for the creepy white guy with yellow fever. read more

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  International Living Postcards

• Discovering the Ireland of Old

  Ginger Sanders

  16 May 2012 | 11:25 am

  The West of Ireland, away from the bustle of Dublin, is a stunning part of the world. On my latest trip, I decided to use Killarney as my travel hub—it put me within reach of must-see locations like... International Living Postcards. Learn to live better for less by expanding your world beyond U.S. shores.

• Five Reasons to Move to Roatan, Honduras

  Joel and Anna Moskowitz

  16 May 2012 | 9:35 am

  Honduras wasn’t on our list of retirement destinations until International Living introduced us to the Bay Islands of Honduras in 2003. After checking out the islands, we knew this was the place for... International Living Postcards. Learn to live better for less by expanding your world beyond U.S. shores.

• Pathfinder Real Estate Tours

  mlatini

  16 May 2012 | 6:33 am

  We’re delighted that you will be joining us for International Living’s Fast-Track Ecuador: Lifestyle & Opportunity Conference in Quito, Ecuador - August 2-4, 2012. Please log in to access... International Living Postcards. Learn to live better for less by expanding your world beyond U.S. shores.

• Your Best Chance to Visit Ecuador

  Len Galvin

  16 May 2012 | 6:28 am

  Ecuador is a retirement paradise. Yes, it is the winner of IL's Global Retirement Index 2012. But you don't need an index to tell you that the climate is incredible...and varied—lush mountains, dense... International Living Postcards. Learn to live better for less by expanding your world beyond U.S. shores.

• What a Money-Making Photo Looks Like

  Efraín M. Padró

  15 May 2012 | 9:17 am

  Straddling the border between Argentina and Brazil, the Iguazú Falls are one of the world’s most dramatic waterfalls. I got to see them up close recently—but I wasn’t there just to admire the sights.... International Living Postcards. Learn to live better for less by expanding your world beyond U.S. shores.

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  The Next Great Generation

• Opinion: Marriage equality and the face of change

  Nira Rae Colonero

  11 May 2012 | 1:10 pm

  Obama may not be the one-and-done solution many of us same-sex marriage supporters wish for, but he is an instrumental piece to the movement.

• Mother Monster kicks off her tour in Asia

  Ashley Lee

  8 May 2012 | 1:10 pm

  Despite heavy-handed censorship in mainland China, Lady Gaga got away with metaphorical murder (of vaginas?) in Hong Kong.

• Nice Apps! Top 5 for Cinco de Mayo Fiestas

  Ashleigh Rainko

  4 May 2012 | 2:12 pm

  Brace yourselves. Cinco de Mayo falls on a Saturday this year! Use these apps to enjoy your day full of food, flavors, and drinks.

• Thrift Like a Pro With Pinterest

  Lindsey Jones

  4 May 2012 | 9:28 am

  Before hitting the local thrift store or a swap meet, here’s how you can use Pinterest to thrift shop like a pro.

• Haute and Dangerous: The Day to Night Essential List

  Kayla Brown

  1 May 2012 | 12:09 pm

  Who knew day to night could be so black and white?

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  Jenny's Noodle

• NPR Sunday Puzzle: April 29, 2012

  29 Apr 2012 | 4:21 pm

  Here's the solution to last week's NPR Sunday Puzzle (April 22): Answer: GLEN and TYRA. NPR Sunday Puzzle for April 29: Name the capital of a country that, when said out loud, sounds like a three-word phrase. This phrase might describe the reason why the police did not catch a barefoot... Read the Full Story at Jenny's Noodle!

• NPR Sunday Puzzle: April 22, 2012

  22 Apr 2012 | 12:09 pm

  Here's the solution to last week's NPR Sunday Puzzle (April 15): Answer: "DAVID COPPERFIELD" is the novel, and CHARLES DICKENS is the author. NPR Sunday Puzzle for April 22: Think of a common man's name in four letters, one syllable. Move each letter exactly halfway around the alphabet.... Read the Full Story at Jenny's Noodle!

• Mind-Blowing Pacman Activity

  16 Apr 2012 | 6:05 pm

  The next time you're bored out of your mind, try this: (via Buzzfeed) Read the Full Story at Jenny's Noodle!

• Henri, the Existential French Cat

  15 Apr 2012 | 12:03 pm

  Henri, the existential French cat, suffers from ennui. Fin. (via TDW) Read the Full Story at Jenny's Noodle!

• Sweet Brown, the 'Bed Intruder' for 2012

  15 Apr 2012 | 11:40 am

  All she wanted was a "cold pop." And now she's an internet star. "Ain't nobody got time for that!" (via TO) Read the Full Story at Jenny's Noodle!

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• Are You Sabotaging Yourself with Limiting Beliefs?

  Marquita Herald

  16 May 2012 | 2:37 pm

  Limiting beliefs create a disempowering cycle by subconsciously causing you to sabotage your progress which then only serves to confirm and strengthen that limiting belief. Your inner beliefs are the perceptions you have of yourself that have been programmed into your brain over time; very often since you were a child. They come from your experiences, family, friends, school, society, television, books, etc. We form beliefs because they simplify our lives. For example, if you get burned by a hot stove, the next time the stove is hot you won’t touch it because you believe that you will get…

• How to Turn I Wish Into I Will

  Guest Author

  13 May 2012 | 9:15 pm

  Be pleased that you don’t have everything you want. If you did, what would you hope for? What would bring meaning to your life? ~ A.M.L. Whenever I visit IGG I’m always inspired by the picture on the right with the text that says, stop saying ‘I wish’ and start saying ‘I will’. There are so many people in my life who relish saying, ‘I wish…’. I think it gives them pleasure to just think about what they want to do, because wishing is always safe. ‘I wish’ is a term that keeps you tucked up nicely in your comfort zone. All you have to do is stay put and imagine. And we all…

• Transforming the 404 Page Dead End into a Relationship Builder

  Marquita Herald

  11 May 2012 | 7:33 pm

  Regardless of whether you’re on the receiving or delivery end … it happens to everyone at some point. You’ve found what looks like a fascinating article, or the perfect bit of information for your business, only when you click on the link what you end up with is one of those annoying 404 page not found error messages. Sometimes there’s a path back to where you started … sometimes you’re left hanging all alone in cyberspace. Basically a “404 error” appears when you try to get to a website or URL but the site or page is unavailable, unreachable or simply no longer there. There…

• Choosing Happiness in Your Job

  Guest Author

  9 May 2012 | 5:58 pm

  Be content with what you have, rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. ~Lao Tzu For most people, regardless of their chosen field, going to work day after day is a necessity rather than an option. The good news is that regardless of how rewarding, challenging or taxing your work may be, you can choose to focus on your own happiness and make the day-to-day tasks more manageable and even enjoyable. To create and maintain a sunny disposition, try these simple stay-happy tactics. Congratulate Yourself Sometimes work can feel…

• How to Effectively Beat Sidetrack Syndrome

  Marquita Herald

  7 May 2012 | 10:40 am

  Experts estimate that we experience an average of 73 interruptions per day – and that’s just in the workplace. Imagine it’s a busy day and you’re feeling good because you are on a roll, making real progress on an important task or project; all of a sudden the phone rings, an e-mail alarm goes off, a colleague asks for a favor, your mother-in-law stops by “spur of the moment,” you’re called to school to pick up a sick child, etc. Uh oh, sidetracked again! Experts estimate that on average we are interrupted 73 times per day – and that’s just at work. Add family, friends and…

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• 5 Fun Family Friendly Adventures in Moab

  flipkey

  15 May 2012 | 2:39 pm

  Today we are featuring, Randall Pinkston, the founder and editor of Neotravel.com, a budget travel resource specializing in car rental deals and flash travel sales. When not traveling or writing about travel, Randall spends his time hiking with his family or dreaming of their next big road trip. One of the most well-known outdoor adventure areas in the United States, Moab has more than extreme mountain biking routes and steeps hiking trails – Moab is a great place for outdoor family fun, too.  Nestled in a green valley surrounded by red sandstone cliffs, Moab is a small…

• Vacation on Location: 5 Famous Film Locations

  flipkey

  10 May 2012 | 12:26 pm

  by Reannon Muth While it’s usually the human stars of a film that get the most recognition, there’s the occasional film whose setting that plays just as big of a role in the movie’s success as the actors themselves.  Think the craggy mountains of New Zealand in Lord of the Rings or the mossy forests of Washington in Twilight.  And could you imagine how different the Sex and the City films would have been had they taken place in say, New Mexico instead of New York? The following is a travel guide to five popular vacation destinations and the iconic films that launched them into the…

• Cape Cod Weekend Getaway: Martha’s Vineyard

  flipkey

  9 May 2012 | 9:57 am

  by Jenn & Hannah Just a short ferry ride from Wood’s Hole, on Cape Cod, is the summer paradise of Martha’s Vineyard. If you’re staying on the Cape for a while, why not take your bicycles and backpacks, board the ferry for the Vineyard and get away from it all for a weekend? While summertime is perfect the shoulder seasons of spring and fall provide a solitude that is often lacking on Cape. Cycle vs. Drive You can take your car on the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard, but a bicycle might be better. You’ll save a bundle on the ferry as the fare for a regular car,…

• Martha’s Vineyard and New England Clam Chowder

  flipkey

  8 May 2012 | 12:59 pm

  by: Emily Monaco Perhaps it’s the swimsuit issues of fashion magazines that have already started to grace newspaper stands, or maybe it’s that glimmer of warmth in the air, the suggestion that maybe the days of scarves and sweaters are on their way out, but with Memorial Day quickly approaching, my thoughts tend to turn to the beach. I’ll be spending all of August, like so many, tanning and swimming in the ocean, but it’s a little too early for that now; nevertheless, the beach is what I’m thinking of, and there’s at least one I can be sure is perhaps even…

• Photo Friday: Guess this Location!

  flipkey

  4 May 2012 | 10:36 am

  This photo is taken of Gay Head lighthouse in Aquinnah on Martha’s Vineyard, looking back from the overlook by the Aquinnah Shop. Happy Friday!

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• DVD Tuesday – 5/15/12

  KMP Blog

  15 May 2012 | 7:06 pm

  What’s on DVD Tuesday, May 15, 2012?! image source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment The Grey Liam Neeson stars as John Ottway, a sharpshooting wolf hunter who becomes an unlikely hero, leading a group of oilrig roughnecks on a death-defying backwoods trek through the Alaskan wilderness. When a plane transporting them to Anchorage crashes on a remote mountaintop, eight survivors must find their way back to civilization or perish in a frozen wasteland. With Ottway as their guide, the ravaged group faces hostile terrain with limited supplies. Most terrifyingly, they are stalked by a…

• COVERGIRL Sofia Vergara en el Met Ball por la maquillista Kayleen McAdams

  KMP Blog

  8 May 2012 | 6:44 pm

  Foto: P&G/COVERGIRL via MMC/FH El color de labios vibrante de Sofia fue inspirado por la colección de Marchesa ya que llevó puesto un vestido Marchesa. Escogimos un tono uva rosado porque es uno de los favoritos de Sofia. Primero apliqué COVERGIRL NatueLuxe Silk Foundation en Nutmeg por toda la cara usando una esponja. Luego usé COVERGIRL TRUconceal Concealer en #4 solamente donde lo necesitábamos debajo de los ojos y alrededor de la nariz para mantener el maquillaje sedoso. Para asentar el look, usé una brocha grande para aplicar COVERGIRL Clean Pressed Powder en Soft Honey y luego…

• COVERGIRL Sofia Vergara at the Met Ball by Makeup Artist Kayleen McAdams

  KMP Blog

  8 May 2012 | 6:32 pm

  image source: Courtesy of @COVERGIRL and @SofiaVergara on Twitter.com Sofia’s bright lip was inspired by the Marchesa collection (she wore a Marchesa dress) and we chose a grapey-pink hue since it’s one of Sofia’s favorite shades. I first applied COVERGIRL NatueLuxe Silk Foundation in Nutmeg all over her face using a blender sponge. I then used COVERGIRL TRUconceal Concealer in #4 just where we needed under the eyes and around the nose to keep the makeup sheer. To set the look, I used a big fluffy brush to apply COVERGIRL Clean Pressed Powder in Soft Honey and then used COVERGIRL…

• Facebook Announces Organ Donation Registry Tool To Save Lives

  KMP Blog

  7 May 2012 | 8:50 pm

  image source: Facebook.com Facebook announced last week an organ donation tool to save lives. Here’s the post from Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg: Organ Donation: Friends Saving Lives Facebook is about connecting and sharing – connecting with your friends, family and communities, and sharing information with them about your life, work, school and interests. On any given day more than half a billion people share billions of stories, updates and photos. What has amazed us over the past eight years is how people use these same tools and social dynamics to address important issues…

• Facebook Anuncia Herramienta de Registro de Donantes de Órganos Para Salvar Vidas

  KMP Blog

  7 May 2012 | 8:40 pm

  Foto: Facebook.com Facebook anunció la semana pasada una herramienta de donación de órganos para salvar vidas. Aquí está el mensaje de Mark Zuckerberg y Sheryl Sandberg: Donación de órganos: amigos que salvan la vida Usamos Facebook para conectar con nuestros amigos, familiares y comunidades, y para compartir con ellos aspectos de nuestra vida personal o laboral, nuestros estudios o nuestros intereses. Un día cualquiera, 500 millones de personas comparten en Facebook miles de millones de fotos, actualizaciones de estado e historias. En Facebook estamos sorprendidos de cómo, a lo…

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• Need Some Tough Love? Read this Now.

  Benny

  8 May 2012 | 9:03 am

  It’s May now! Where has the time gone? A quarter of the year is already done. The bad news is you can’t get that time back. The good news is that you have eight months left to make this your best year ever. It’s a great time take a moment and think if you’re heading in the right direction with your goals. How much progress have you made this year? Are you putting in just a little effort? Did you stop and haven’t started back up? Do you need some tough love to make these last eight months ten times better than the first four? Today’s post is going to get you pumped up.

• Biggest Entrepreneurship Sale of the Year

  Benny

  30 Apr 2012 | 9:15 am

  Update: the sale is now over. Get on the list to be notified when the next one opens (just click on the link below).  For the next 3 days, the BIG Only 72 entrepreneurship education sale is on. This sale starts at Monday, April 30 at Noon Eastern and ends on Wednesday, May 2 at Noon Eastern. Thousands of people picked up last year’s package. If you’ve thought about buying any sort of business education, this is the perfect time to get a package of courses and guides for one low price. This time, they’ve put together something special for this sale. In addition to the great courses,…

• Get a P90X Life Lesson without breaking a sweat

  Benny

  24 Apr 2012 | 9:36 am

  I’m a behind the scenes kinda guy. I love to know how someone got to the top. You can learn so much from their story. Plus it keeps me going when I need a boost. It also puts into perspective that if we want our end result, strap on your seatbelt cause it’s going to be a wild ride. That’s what I get from watching a show on CNBC and it’s called “How I Made My Millions”. It’s about how everyday people have taken ordinary ideas and turned them into extraordinary businesses. Recently I watched it and Tony Horton was profiled. You may or may not know him.

• 6 Proven Keys to Goal Setting Tested ‘Real-Time’

  Benny

  17 Apr 2012 | 7:00 am

  [Today is a guest post by David Moore] Goal Setting?   Do a Google search and you’ll find 89,100,000 results.  You’ll find S.M.A.R.T. goals, workbooks, workshops, tips, techniques, and tricks.  All of these CAN work if you DO the work.  Even with 89 million results, I’m about to share something different because it comes directly from my personal experience. I think I enjoy the goal setting process, the writing, planning and scheduling, nearly as much as the achievement.  Have I achieved every goal I’ve set?  Of course not.  If anyone has ever done that the goals weren’t big…

• Three Things You Can Change Today (Even if You Feel Stuck)

  Benny

  10 Apr 2012 | 10:31 am

    Do you feel stuck in your life? Maybe you’re not where you want to be? Don’t worry because I know how you feel. There was a time when I felt stuck in life. I felt stuck because I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life! I hated my job and wanted a change. But to what? I had no idea. I had no direction in life. I was out of shape. Most of my free time was spent on the computer or watching TV. I was too tired to be social. All I wanted to do was relax at home after surviving another night at my horrible job. I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I had all these dreams…

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• Insane Things I’ve Said To Women

  Josh Gondelman

  16 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Ladies. Please, stop throwing your panties at your computer screens. I don’t mean to be this sexy; it just happens. Even though I’m not a vegetarian, I have a lot of admiration for their kind. To stop eating meat, you are probably either ethical or health-conscious, both of which are appealing traits. I don’t have a terrific grasp of how most people interact, especially when ladypeople are involved. I just say things that I think are true and/ or nice, and I hope other folks can see past my unorthodox set of references and mismatched slang enough that they don’t pepper spray me. Here…

• I Wanted To Be A Poem

  J. E. Reich

  16 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  The kiss was not well-executed. Our foreheads were interlocked, attempting to preclude the act. She was rubbing my temples, my shoulders, relaxing the malaise out of my muscles, working to my bone marrow. Why did I let her touch me, was I aroused by illogic? No. I wanted to be transcendent, cerebral. I wanted to be a poem. “I believed that I wanted to be a poet, but deep down I just wanted to be a poem” – Jaime Gil de Bieda i I tried to kiss the girl who was sleeping with my ex-lover. I wanted to become another person, to relieve myself of my burdensome body, the weight and the sharp…

• Essay

  Daniel Coffeen

  16 May 2012 | 6:40 am

  Writing like this is what we call an essay — a try, an attempt. This is, of course, the etymology of the word — from the French, essayer, to try. This is not about creating a highly polished, clean, clear monolith. It’s about seeing how thoughts meet language and what kind of order might emerge. Sometimes, I have thoughts about something. They are fleeting images that flicker across my mind and body. They don’t cohere into a point of view or even into a lucid argument: they are moments of thought, images without narrative. So I sit down to write. My writing, in this case, is…

• Understanding The Beauty Of Math

  Sangsan Warakkagun

  15 May 2012 | 8:15 pm

  As my observation continued, however, I found that they were all using exactly the same approaches in solving these problems. It should not be surprising since everyone including me did that in 4th grade too. We were told how to solve the problems and we just kept using the method. First of all, I understand that not everybody likes math. I am currently tutoring kids at a primary school nearby my college campus. Today, in the 4th grade class I work with, I was assigned students who were doing a practice exam, preparing for the 60-minute state-wide assessment tomorrow. My job was to help this…

• Abortion: Part One

  Mila Jaroniec

  15 May 2012 | 6:30 pm

  I sat in the examination room for a few more minutes and tried to process. I tried to imagine a living thing implanting itself inside of me and growing there, feeding off my energy. It was unreal. It was nine weeks old. When the results came back positive, I didn’t believe them at first. It was too melodramatic, too made-for-TV movie. Or worse, reality show: 19 & Pregnant. Like 16 & Pregnant except longer and lacking the mass appeal. It was news that belonged to someone else, some other teenage f-ck-up. This…wasn’t happening. Wasn’t. But the realization that this was my life,…

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• What's the Last Thing You Learned from a Child?

  16 May 2012 | 9:47 am

  The children find a sassafras tree and show me how to tear the leaves to experience the extraordinary smell of root beer. I'm a city girl.  I don't even know what sassafras is.  "You're kidding," I say, doubting that I'll smell anything.  "Here," one girl shows me.  "You look for a mitten shape, and then you know you have sassafras. Haven't you heard of sassafras?"    Sassafras Leaves Sassafras in the Sun Suddenly, the morning walk to school becomes an education in sassafras.  I turn to a group of children and ask, "Did you all know this about sassafras?"…

• Every Competing Source of Noise: A Life Lesson from a Videographer

  15 May 2012 | 1:28 pm

  I'm talking to a videographer this morning before an interview about my life and ministry, and I find myself fascinated by the audio set up for a film shoot.  The lighting comes first, but then you spend a significant amount of time reducing ambient noise in a room. But I hear nothing.  It seems perfectly quiet in here to me. It's not. It's extremely loud by filming standards. It's so very loud, and I don't even realize it.  If you spend time with a videographer, you begin to think about sound in a whole new way. You must eliminate every competing source of noise to get the…

• "God Fulfilled a Dream I Didn't Know I Had"

  14 May 2012 | 8:30 am

  This morning, we eagerly approach the Robin's Nest to check on the eggs, and we find that the storm has cast the nest down to the ground.  We stand there shocked and sad and angry as we surmise the broken eggshells, a ruined mess of twigs, and an empty tree. A mother says, "This happens."   This happens.  It does. The Mother Robin will build a new nest and lay new eggs.  We walk on in silence for a while, glancing back at a destroyed dream. This happens. But then I remember the early morning conversation I had with a dear friend just an hour before.  I ask her about…

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• Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

  Tribal Times

  10 May 2012 | 8:31 am

    I had the wonderful chance to attend an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint workshop taught by Janet from The Empty Nest! If you are not familiar with chalk paint, it is not the same as chalkboard paint. It's a gift from the gods (or Annie Sloan herself) because of how easy it is to apply. It is a highly pigmented paint that dries very fast into the most beautiful matt finish. Unwaxed, it almost looks a bit chalky- hence the name. You can use it everywhere, on top of practically any surface! And here's the best part, most of the time you will not need to prime the surface. Janet took her time…

• Happiness is { flying a kite }

  Tribal Times

  8 May 2012 | 8:45 am

  We spent this past weekend with our wonderful friends at Bethany Beach and boy did we have a time of it! The weather was quite windy and the boys had a great time flying their kite. As it was the first weekend in May, there were not a lot of people on the beach yet so we felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. I think we'll graduate from our Nemo kite to a more advanced one. (One that we can do tricks with) How did you spend Cinco de Mayo? Hopefully with lovely margaritas!

• Imaginawesome

  Tribal Times

  17 Apr 2012 | 12:46 pm

  Imaginawesome is a sweet site by Garret Miller that I just stumbled across.  Using his super awesome talent, Garret reinterprets art that children have created and submitted to him into a more precise interpretation of what they drew. Instead of kids recreating art they have seen, it's the other way around. Have a look at some of the work he's done. To have your child's drawing "imaginawesomed" you can follow this link! 

• Happy Weekend

  Tribal Times

  13 Apr 2012 | 4:16 pm

    And so the week has come to a close and I hope you had the best week yet! I finally got the courage to post my first video webisode out into the big wide interwebs. It's not perfect and as my friends say to the first try at something, "it's the first pancake" but I'm happy I did it and am ready to tackle some more projects! Doing something really scary is not something I like to take on for many reasons but once I had, a huge relief swep over me! This got me thinking about a project I'd like to try for a year. I'll share my ideas next week but it involves doing something scary over and…

• Webisode : How to make a placemat using a serger

  Tribal Times

  12 Apr 2012 | 10:42 am

  I'm happy to share with you my first web tutorial! I've shown you how to make a very fun placemat using a serger (also known as an overlock) sewing machine. The whole project took about 20 minutes to do one and it was quite easy for a beginner. Please leave any questions you have in the comment section below and I'll be sure to answer them. Enjoy!

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• In-Flight Mobile Data Soon to be Available on Virgin Airlines [video]

  D. Scott Angle

  16 May 2012 | 8:24 am

  As part of a $106 million upgrade, Richard Branson’s Virgin Airlines will offer in-flight mobile data access on its new Airbus A330. The first flight to receive the service will travel between London and New York.Virgin Airlines to Offer In-Flight Mobile Data on UK Flights

• 3 Steps to Increase Your Business – by Increasing Word-of-Mouth

  D. Scott Angle

  15 May 2012 | 8:34 am

  In the days before social media and the Internet, it wasn’t as easy to listen in on your customers’ conversations about your company. Nor could you easily encourage people to spread the good word about your business through word-of-mouth.When you connect with your customers online, you stop speaking to them and start talking with them. And wonderful things begin to happen. Those golden word-of-mouth moments that happen naturally offline at parties or networking events suddenly begin happening online right in front of your eyes on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and review sites.On social…

• Menu Mondays: Baked Cod with Tomatoes & Home-made Chips

  D. Scott Angle

  14 May 2012 | 4:30 am

  The baked cod with tomatoes was a surprise winner last week. It’s quick to prepare, fairly simple and tasty. However, I couldn’t have been more wrong about the potato, cauliflower and chickpea korma. That was definitely not what we use to introduce curry to the kids. It was absolutely foul and we will never be having it again. In fact it has been stricken from the menu/recipe records, never to be seen again… Long live the cod! On to this week: The Nasi Goreng, Tuesday’s meal, is a long-time family favourite. It’s basically a rice dish, but with a lovely…

• Sometimes it’s better to ease into the weekend [video]

  D. Scott Angle

  11 May 2012 | 12:14 pm

  Be TouchedBe InspiredBe Confident, Optimistic, and love what you’ve gotBut most of all, have a great weekend!!!

• 5 Tactics for Tackling Nutrition Labels

  D. Scott Angle

  9 May 2012 | 10:16 am

  It’s estimated that around 60% of food shoppers now read the nutrition facts table on packaging. Unfortunately, they don’t make it very easy to use that information effectively. Here are five helpful tips to help you cut through the mumbo-jumbo and make the healthiest choices for you and your family.Pay attention to the SERVING SIZE:Most displayed nutrition information is based on the single serving size. Unfortunately, we quite often pick up something, considering it to be one portion, but the manufacturers have it labelled as two or three. Basically, check the serving size…

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• Fix It, Revive It, Ride It

  Corbett

  8 May 2012 | 8:15 am

  To succeed in business you have to fill unmet demand. The greater the need, the bigger the opportunity. Finding that demand is the trick. It’s not always easy to spot. Here are three of the best places to look for opportunities: Fix It (Something Broken) If something important is broken, creating a solution is a great way to create a business opportunity for yourself. The small business lending ecosystem through traditional banks is broken. Crowdsourcing platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo (founded by two former colleagues of mine) found a way to solve the broken funding model for…

• You’re Going to Suck

  Corbett

  24 Apr 2012 | 7:45 am

  Every creative person, every entrepreneur and everyone who tries something new needs to realize and accept this. Your work is going to suck in the beginning. And it’s going to hurt, because you’ll know deep down that you’re capable of doing much better. This is the main thing that stands between you and your potential. Failure isn’t fun, but it’s an absolute requirement to growth. In order to grow and become what we’re capable of, we have to fail over and over until we learn and become skillful. You have to look at making mistakes not as something to be…

• I’m Giving Away One Spot in Traffic School

  Corbett

  16 Apr 2012 | 1:20 am

  My Traffic School program opens again for enrollment tomorrow and I’m giving away one spot in the course to a lucky reader here at CorbettBarr.com. Update: this contest is now closed. Thanks everyone who entered. I’ll choose and announce the winner today (Monday, April 16th) at 9pm Pacific, and I’ll update this post with the announcement below. To win, all you have to do is leave a comment below and tell me why you want to attract an audience online (or grow the one you’ve already started building). There is no right answer. Just tell me what you’re up to online…

• One of The Greatest Times in History

  Corbett

  4 Apr 2012 | 11:15 am

  We are living in one of the greatest times in history. Never before could you work from anywhere on earth, with people you’ve never met, on projects that can reach the entire world. Never before could you raise money from hundreds of complete strangers based on a video shot on your cellphone and edited in an afternoon. Never before could you contribute $25 to the prosperity of a hopeful business owner in an impoverished country halfway around the globe, instantly, from your desk, just because you felt like it. Never before could you access any knowledge within seconds, start learning…

• Do You Turn Advantages into Limitations?

  Corbett

  15 Mar 2012 | 7:04 pm

  I’ve noticed two kinds of people in this world. There are people who look at someone else’s success and find inspiration. They use successful examples as a road map, and edit out the parts that don’t apply to their particular situations. On the other hand, there are people who look for unfair advantages when they hear about someone’s success story. They like to point out connections, money, special talents and other reasons why the success was possible. More importantly, they point out these advantages to invalidate the success story or serve as excuse why they…

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• Socialist Mercedes Benz?

  Maria Fleming

  15 May 2012 | 6:45 pm

  A series of events linking Mercedes Benz to controversial communist leaders has prompted a potentially colossal and emblematic lawsuit against the multi-billion dollar car company for political discrimination in Venezuela. The dispute has many young professionals wondering whether companies should be able to use controversial figures or cross political-party lines as a way of advertisement and to what extent should they be willing to meet their moral responsibilities in the case of political extortion. The Mer-‘Che’-des Mess When it comes to advertising in a competitive market it is no…

• Rebuilding Canada: From Leaders to Airports

  Colin Simkus

  13 May 2012 | 11:10 am

  The Priceless Rail-Line Many Canadians mark the 1885 completion of the trans-Canadian railroad as a proud historical moment. Canadians cherish the achievement because they appreciate how difficult the construction was, but they apparently fail to remember how arduously stubborn the political obstacles were. As Pierre Berton illustrates in two books, The National Dream and The Last Spike, opposition was rife; ardent foes formed political coalitions to stymie the project, and failure was predicted, even though the rail-line soon became invaluable. It allowed us to maintain law and order during…

• Confessions of a Dilettante

  Ilya Yefremov

  8 May 2012 | 11:04 am

  Questions of a Columnist  When asked to write a column on arts and culture for the young professional,  I was understandably hesitant: after all what authority do I have to pontificate on such haughty topics? Especially after four years of law school and articling, neither of which are known for cultivating one’s artistic skill or sensibility. What would my views and opinions be but mere comments of a dilettante borrowed from something written by people much smarter than me (and usually much deader than me)? And what would I write about? The encounters with art and culture  (or…

• My Big Fat Greek Election

  Jaspreet Varaich

  8 May 2012 | 8:30 am

  From much talked about economic upheavals to political ones, the people of Greece have endured quite a lot in recent times, culminating into the hotly contested election held this past weekend.  Of the 10 parties who ran in Sunday’s election being polled as having greater than 5% of popular support, the balance of power still teeters between two centrist parties: the narrowly elected New Democracy, and PASOK, the runner up.  Converse to the clarity and direction other EU member countries were hoping would result from the election, Greece now faces fresh turmoil from the two leading…

• Taking the Charter to Cairo: Now or Never

  Adam Moscoe

  8 May 2012 | 1:34 am

  As we celebrate the 30th birthday of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Canadians need not look too far to find examples of how our Charter has been a source of guidance for nations around the world seeking to better enshrine inalienable human rights in their respective constitutions. From Hong Kong to South Africa and from Israel to New Zealand, our Charter has been so widely emulated and lauded that even American scholars are calling Canada “the new constitutional superpower.” In the aftermath of the so-called “Arab Spring” in Egypt, one would think Canada – a country with…

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  Reflect

• Contraction Surgery

  Jann Cobb

  14 May 2012 | 3:30 am

   "Expand, Contract, Expand, Contract" We say as we show the students in the 2nd grade classroom how to conduct contraction surgery. Next we place our surgical masks on and squeeze our hands into the plastic gloves.  I of course have put my thumb into the pinkie portion! :)  Using the supplies of scissors, bandages, word sheets and markers we demonstrate how to create a contraction. The surgery is to remove the letters that are not a part of the contraction and then to use a bandage to represent the apostrophe. Once we completed the demonstration, the students began to conduct…

• Workout Accountability

  Jann Cobb

  12 May 2012 | 1:39 pm

  "5 more minutes!" I grumble as I hit the snooze button. Right then, the self talk begins.  The playlist includes:You worked out yesterday.An hour more of sleep will be good for you.It's too early!You can go tomorrow.Not going, love my pillow too much!Fortunately for me, my husband knows this self talk game that I play so well. On go the bedroom lights, workout clothes are thrown on the bed, and my husband gets fully dressed expecting me to join him. Then he leaves the room to give me time to respond to his sly accountability.  It works! Groggily I get dressed, stumble into the hall,…

• Paleo Chicken Guacamole wrap

  Jann Cobb

  9 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  I have been looking for a recipe to make a tortilla that can be used as both a wrap and a tortilla that won't fall apart, won't taste like a wanna- be and well, be delicious!  I think I found one!  I was visiting the spunky coconut and I found the recipe!  The first time I tried to make it without the wax paper and it did NOT work. This time I followed the recipe exactly and well, let's just say I ate the whole thing!Chicken Guacamole WrapShredded chickenAvocado (guacamole)SalsaBell peppersCabbageTortilla wrapSpinachSimply layer the ingredients into the wrap, roll it up,…

• Follow the leader

  Jann Cobb

  7 May 2012 | 4:00 am

  Directions to the wedding reception were handed out and we were excited to get the party started. I drove and handed off the directions to the very capable hands of my navigator. I was confident that we would arrive at our destination promptly.Get on the highway Take this exitTurn right Turn Left.We followed the directions exactly until we noticed that there was a caravan of cars that were also going to the wedding. Without thinking or saying anything, we simply stopped reading the directions and began to just follow the other cars in front of us. As the cars turned left into a…

• Who is Jesus?

  Jann Cobb

  5 May 2012 | 7:18 am

  Who is Jesus to you?I was 10 years old when I first began thinking about who Jesus was. Next to our apartment complex was a Catholic church. Often I would walk over to the church, open the doors and find a quiet spot to sit. The strangely comforting aroma of that holy place still fills my senses. Quietly resting in that space I chatted with God. In those moments, Jesus was my confidant.The summer of my freshman year, Dan Webster gave a message to hundreds of high school students. His message was simple and to the point. Jesus has come to save us and to give us the gift of coming into the…

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  LADYGUNN

• Sports

  LADYGUNN

  11 May 2012 | 9:19 am

  T-shirt, Weekday Collection. Skirt, Weekday Collection. Sunscreen, vintage. Sweatbands, Nike. Shoes, United Nude. Photography / Nicky de Silva Styling /  Mette Krogsgaard Hair and make up // Lasse Pedersen Retouch / Nurali Kushkov Model / Ida Dyberg   Trousers, Designers Remix. Jacket, Designers Remix. Belt, vintage. Watch, Topshop. Skirt, Altewai.saome. Top (blue), A Question Of. T-shirt, Jan Ahlgren. Belt, vintage.       Shorts, Topshop. Jacket, Altewai.saome. Rubber bracelet, Topshop. Sweatpants, Carin Wester. Top (silver), H&M. Sweatshirt (grey), Preview.

• Metronomy

  LADYGUNN

  9 May 2012 | 1:48 pm

  story/ Ilyse Kaplan photographer/ Gregoire Alexandre On April 3, 2012 Los Angeles’ El Rey theatre was packed with dancing bodies trying to get to the front of the stage, or at least stand up tall enough to catch a glimpse of Metronomy. It is rare in 2012, to see so many empty hands waving in the air at a concert. Usually the hands are filled with electronic devices capturing the moment as the owner of the device cheapens the moment with their lack of interest in the song and urgency to Instagram the band. Not Metronomy fans, their phones were kept securely in their pockets as they danced…

• Theresa Andersson

  LADYGUNN

  9 May 2012 | 11:08 am

  story / Meghan L. O’Connor photographs / Shervin Lainez When one first witnesses Swedish native Theresa Andersson wooing a crowd of adoring fans (for me, this first moment was in the perfect setting, an intimate club in Sweden with some of her most loyal fans), one cannot help being struck dumb by her presence. As a one-woman act, Andersson not only plays every instrument from drums to violin to guitar, but she plays them at once. Her act involves recording each instrument as she plays and laying them over one another as she sings, often layering recordings of her voice as well.

• Just walking through the city and I see a few thing I hate..

  LADYGUNN

  8 May 2012 | 10:05 am

  In order to celebrate the ratchet anthem of 2012, I Don’t Like (remix) Chief Keef featuring Kanye West, Pusha T, Jadakiss and Big Sean we decided to play a self righteous lady version of Kayne West and think of things we hate as well. We sent some of our staff out this morning and told them to come back with a list of things they hated.  Word to Chief Keef. Just  walking through the city and I see a few things I hate….. I hate sandals with lace socks. I hate leggings with runs in them. I hate chipped nail polish. I hate dudes who walk their cats. I hate kitten heels. I…

• LOWER DENS

  LADYGUNN

  7 May 2012 | 7:20 pm

  story + interview / LOGAN BRENDT photos: SHAWN BRACKBILL As self proclaimed “dark nerds”, Baltimore band Lower Dens makes music that warrants attentive listening. The subtleties of krautrock are mixed in with their electronic sound on their current album, Nootropics, which was just released on May 1st. Jana Hunter, the hauntingly deep voiced singer and guitarist for Lower Dens, generates vocal melodies that are reminiscent of Siouxsie and the Banshees. This adds to the beautiful mysteriousness of the album. Jana is also behind the creation of the songs as well. These songs expand…

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  Pursuitist

• Summerhill Residence, San Francisco – Daily dream home

  Ada Teicu

  16 May 2012 | 8:54 am

  The Summerhill Residence fascinates with contemporary architecture and a natural choice of building materials. Perfectly integrated in its surroundings, the 4,095 square feet house is a weekend retreat for a couple from San Francisco. Located in Kenwood, Sonoma County, the residence is actually made of three volumes displayed in a geometric shape, protective of a patio and a swimming pool. The three independent structures – the main living volume, the guest house and the detached garage – are organized along a north-south axis in order to benefit from beautiful panoramas of the…

• Vesu Restaurant in Walnut Creek, California

  Lavinia

  16 May 2012 | 8:40 am

  When designing a new restaurant, inspiration is everything. Because in order to succeed, you need a bold idea, one that stands out from the crowd and one that will encourage customers your way. The Vesu Restaurant was designed by Arcsine Architecture and Bellusci Design and is located in the center of a small town called Walnut Creek near San Francisco, California. It is an example of a happy makeover, as the restaurant was previously a piano store with little public appeal. Vesu Restaurant has an attractive exterior, consisting of a curved wood-panel facade meant to blur out the…

• Brad Pitt’s Non-Profit Builds Eco-Homes

  Christopher Parr

  16 May 2012 | 8:28 am

  A new range of easily assembled, eco-friendly, affordable LEED certified homes is now available across the United States thanks to a partnership between construction company LivingHome and Make It Right — a non-profit founded by movie star Brad Pitt. The new LEED-certified homes, which occupy 1,232 square feet (114.45 square meters), feature three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a lighting system that can be controlled via an iPhone and cost $179,000. These new ranges of energy efficient homes, known as LivingHome C6, became available across the USA on February 17 and were designed as part…

• New Richard Mille Sapphire Crystal Watch Worth $1.65 Million

  Lavinia

  16 May 2012 | 8:27 am

  The expression “time is money” just got interesting. After presenting remarkable limited series of watches, such as the Winter Olympics 2010 watch, famous brand Richard Mille  launches a new, but not less interesting edition of 5 watches entitled RM 56 Felipe Massa SAPPHIRE, each with a price tag of $1.65 Million. Even though the watches produced by Richard Mille are known to pay tribute to elegance and luxury, not many people expected a design that features the entire casing carved into a piece of sapphire crystal rock. This makes the entire process of production interesting…

• Inspiring minimalist wooden furniture collection by Andrew Kopp

  Ada Teicu

  16 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Iowa-born furniture designer Andrew Kopp creates and builds stylish modern wood furniture displaying bold contours. The designer’s enthusiasm lends energy to his works, allowing each item to become more than just functional – it becomes alive. The minimalist approach to some of the furniture items depict a fantastic style. The Dark Blue table, for example, is a modern interpretation of the classic round table. The tabletop and leg combines wood and dark blue painted wood, creating a wonderful contrast. Another table design – the Tension Table – is available in three…

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  The Diary of The THRIVING Actress

• Guest-Star, Here I Come! Week 20. 'No More Pussyfooting Around!'

  Alexandra Choi

  14 May 2012 | 1:56 pm

  'NO!  I Don't Want To!'*  Congratulations Monica Choi!!!  My baby seester's graduating with a Master's in Speech Pathology.  You will be great.  You already are.  I'm so proud of you and I'm always here for you.  I love you monster!*  I'm leaving for Europe this week!  I'll be gone until June 2nd so I don't know what I'll do about blogging but, I'll definitely be taking pics and videos for you for when I get back.  Stay tuned!No More Pussyfooting AroundOMG...What have I gotten myself into?  I just want to hide.  You know I'm about to…

• Guest-Star, Here I Come! Week 19. 'Retail Therapy Haul Video'

  Alexandra Choi

  7 May 2012 | 8:04 pm

  Hi World.  Hi Everybody!I did a little retail therapy-ing and managed to put together a VLOG.  Gangsta.  :)Have a fantastic week!  with LOVE,Alex

• Guest-Star, Here I Come! Week 18. 'That Was LOVE-To LOVE Is To Let Go'.

  Alexandra Choi

  1 May 2012 | 3:59 pm

  Magical AnnouncementsI bought a new camera!  Finally!!!  I've been wanting to invest in a camera for more vlogging and shooting my own stuff.  Got the Canon Rebel T2i.  It's so awesome.  :)I shot the animation short this past weekend!  Here's a couple of pics of me doing my thang.  Holla.Now, on with the show....That was LOVE.My guy and I called it quits this past weekend.The deeper our relationship got, it started to bring up things in him that needed his awareness and healing....he's not over his ex yet. I wanted to destroy.  I wanted to annihilate…

• Guest-Star, Here I Come! Week 17. 'Let Go Of Expectations'

  Alexandra Choi

  27 Apr 2012 | 12:01 pm

  What's up world?  What's up everybodyyyy?!Sorry, this post is coming a little late this week.  Been busy getting ready for my big Europe trip!Magical Announcements first!  The winner for the Do The Work giveaway iiiiiiiiiiiisssssssssssssssss.............Miss Paulina Logan!!!  Congrats Paulina and thank you.  Yay!  Your very own copy of one of the best books ever.  AND it's signed by Steven Pressfield himself!  Email me alexandra@alexandrachoi.com and I'll get it to you asap.  :)*  My roommate and friend Ashley Fondrevay is back at it with her…

• Guest-Star, Here I Come! Week 16. 'Hi Dark Side, Come Out And Play'

  Alexandra Choi

  16 Apr 2012 | 2:58 pm

   I saw some of my wonderful friends that I hadn't seen in months, this past week.  I'd like to dedicate this post to you guys.  You are beautiful, talented, and magnificent.  I see us walking the red carpet and high-fiving each another one day.  I can't wait.  :*) I'm giving one more week for 'Do The Work' giveaway.  Click here for the post to catch you up.Hello my dark side, I love you.As you know, I'm writing more now.  Not just blogging but, I'm writing my own scripts.  And the ideas that are asking for a voice...they're kind of scary.

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• Fashion is the Cure

  12 May 2012 | 1:05 am

  A sure-fire cure for whatever ails me; sometimes I just need a good dose of fashion.

• It’s a Pool Pahty, Dahling…

  8 May 2012 | 6:17 pm

  Saturday afternoon, BEBE is throwing a poolside shindig at RUMOR Boutique Resort. They’re giving-out the cocktails, and since I’ll be spinning, you’re all invited!

• LV Lions Roar for Sherry Lansing

  4 May 2012 | 3:17 pm

  Hollywood honcha, Sherry Lansing, had the Lions of Judah roaring, at CUT at The Palazzo.

• Flashback to NBT’s Eva Ball

  1 May 2012 | 6:03 pm

  A look back at the Black & White Ball, honoring Nevada Ballet Theatre's 2012 "Woman of the Year" Eva Longoria.

• CosmoLV's New Bubbly Poolside Brunch

  28 Apr 2012 | 5:13 pm

  This has got all the makings of becoming one of this summer's wonderful brunches.

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  Smith & Ratliff » Smith & Ratliff

• Montreal: Markets, Brunch and Parks

  Smith & Ratliff

  16 May 2012 | 7:30 am

  After sleeping in following gorging ourselves the previous night, we woke up a little later than anticipated, but excited to be in a new city nonetheless. We planned on using bikes to get around the city for most of the trip, and since our hosts already had one bike, we only needed to rent one. We had heard a lot about Montreal’s BIXI bike share program and were eager to test it out. We were surprised how easy it was to get set up, and within minutes Laura had her own bike to use whenever we needed one. After getting a feel for the city’s many bike lanes and paths, we headed over…

• Montreal: Au Pied de Cochon

  Smith & Ratliff

  15 May 2012 | 7:30 am

  One of many reasons we were looking forward to visiting Montreal was Au Pied de Cochon. Chef Martin Picard has created a temple to all thing foie gras and porky in his rustic, welcoming restaurant on Avenue Duluth. As soon as we knew for sure we were coming to Quebec, I immediately made our reservation, for the first night of our trip, at Au Pied de Cochon. Luckily, the apartment we’re staying in is just a short walk away, so after a brief rest and freshening up, we walked through Parc-La Fontaine, braving a light rain, on our way to undoubtedly our most anticipated meal of…

• Montreal: Via Amtrak

  Smith & Ratliff

  14 May 2012 | 7:30 am

  Whenever we travel, Laura and I cut costs by swapping apartments. We weren’t planning any trips this spring, but a few months ago Laura saw a listing for a couple in Montreal who wanted to stay in Manhattan in May. We figured why not? After working out all the details with our new French friends, we decided to forego a plane trip in favor of the Amtrak Adirondack line, direct from New York City to Montreal’s Central Station. The price was right and we heard from friends that it was one of the most scenic trips they had ever taken. After waking up a few hours before our usual time,…

• Melvin’s Juice Box

  Smith & Ratliff

  11 May 2012 | 11:30 am

  Adjacent to the excellent Miss Lily’s on Houston Street, is the new home of Melvin Major—the juice king of New York. Melvin developed a celebrity-cult following during his years at Lifethyme Market a few blocks up Sixth Avenue, and, at the beginning of this year, finally broke away to open his own spot as part of the Miss Lily’s empire. The space is located in the back of Miss Lily’s Variety, a shop that sells rare and influential Reggae vinyl along with posters and other memorabilia. The store is as bright and happy as Melvin himself with blue-and-white tile floors,…

• A Daily Dinner: Fettuccine with Nettles and Lemon

  Smith & Ratliff

  10 May 2012 | 7:30 am

  One of my favorite parts about getting New York Magazine every week is the “In Season” feature. In this one page feature, the magazine has a New York city chef pick an ingredient that’s currently available at the greenmarket and share a recipe using said ingredient. Most of the ingredients are basic seasonal staples—overwintered spinach, broccoli raab, asparagus—but every so often they throw something a little more exotic into the mix. Last week: stinging nettles. I try a lot of the recipes featured, but whenever I can get my hands on something out of the…

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  From Ashy to Classy

• Dating Do or Don’t: Dating Someone with a Child

  Curly Deviants

  16 May 2012 | 11:18 am

  The dating game is already a touchy thing. It is a game that can make us a better person or it can destroy some of our inner soul. The dating game as one gets older there is more and more a likelihood of dating someone who already has a child from a previous relationship or marriage. In the past I have always been a guy who frowned upon women who had children for my own personal idealistic reasons.  The older I get the more I realize that it can be an issue but is it an end all be all to a relationship? Now I will always frown upon chicks that have multiple baby daddies (that I will never…

• Reversing a Culture of Ignorance: Lil Boosie is Not A Poltical Prisoner

  Diggame

  15 May 2012 | 10:51 am

  Last week, people were elated all over hip hop because Lil Boosie beat his murder charges! Can I get applause! You know you ready to hear his post jail released tracks such as “B***ch I’m Out Joint” or “B***ch, Don’t Make Me Go Back In”. All jokes aside though I went on one of my twitter (follow me at @diggame) rants about people being so happy about Lil Boosie being out of jail.  I could personally give a damn about Lil Boosie getting off. No diss to Lil Boosie but him getting off for orchestrating the death of a fellow rapper is not something that…

• Damn, I’m A Choosey Lover: The Marcus Graham Condition Redux

  Diggame

  11 May 2012 | 11:06 am

  Today marks the anniversary of my popular blog series The Marcus Graham Chronicles. Interesting fact is that I was originally going to call this blog The Marcus Graham Chronicles but I decided that it didn’t encompass everything I wanted this blog to be. I wanted to talk about everything from sports and politics to sex and relationships. But, I digress. The Marcus Graham Chronicles series is one where I wanted you the readers to get a glimpse into my personal thoughts, emotions and experiences when it came to relationships. I am very candid and honest in this series about my wrongs,…

• What is Creativity? And How Can I Use it?

  Diggame

  9 May 2012 | 10:06 am

  If you haven’t make sure you check out this weeks episodes of the “Straight Outta Lo Cash” Radio Show. This week’s show “Lights, Camera, Action” feat. photographer Teddy Blackett.You can also subscribe to the show on I-Tunes or listen on your Android, I-Phone, I-Pad or Black berry of Stitcher Radio. Many people say they wish they could create and come up with certain ideas they see. For instance so when Instagram sold for Billions of dollars everyone gasped and said” Why didn’t I come up with that?” Then there is the other side of the coin of people who have…

• Mushnick Rant with the Word “Nigger” Shows He Isn’t Ready For Change

  Diggame

  8 May 2012 | 11:52 am

  It seems like every few months we get an incident where someone gets press for using the dreaded “n-word”, nigga, or nigger (however you want to spin it this week). From V-Nasty feeling comfortable with using the word as a part of her everyday vernacular, blackface dress up parties, and study session hosted “nigger” or racial slur events. This past week we have another incident of a form of racial tourettes in New York Post writer Phil Mushnick‘s criticism over Jay-Z and the Brooklyn Nets new color scheme. He used the word Nigger in a way that I always wondered…

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  Global Cool

• Want to be the ultimate doggy duo like Ashley and Pudsey? Pamper your prize pooch the green way

  emily

  16 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  We can’t deny how secretly happy we were to see Pudsey the dog scoop the Britain’s Got Talent crown. Along with owner Ashley, the scruffy little mut stole the nations’ hearts. If your pooch is your best pal, isn’t it about time you started treating them right? Spoil your furry friend with the eco-treatment and show them how much you adore them… God a greedy pup? Feed them something healthy like Lily’s Kitchen Bedtime biscuits. These organic biscuits are baked full of wholesome goodness with probiotic yoghurt, honey, passion and chamomile flowers.

• ONE OF THOSE FEATURES WHERE WE TELL YOU WHAT TO WEAR: How to be the fairest of them all like Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart

  emily

  16 May 2012 | 4:30 am

  We know, you’ve seen this a million times before: Photo of celeb looking glam and then alternative ways to get the look… only our get the look comes with a green twist… Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart looked stunning at the Snow White premiere. You already know how much we love movies,  but this week we were more interested in what they were wearing. Both of the pretty actresses wore see-through black numbers with sheer and lace panelling. We’ve found some eco-alternatives so that you can get their look… Feeeling brave? Squeeze yourself into this Kelly Hoppen Sheer…

• App-etising recipes that will blow your mind

  emily

  16 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  Our latest guest post is from Ellie Good of EggMag. Enjoy… Love Facebook? Love food? Love phone-photography? Well, this little app might just be what you’re missing… In a world where over half of us now use our phones to take snaps and nearly one fifth put them up online for friends to see, it’s no surprise that more and more social networking is based around imagery. The new free app Platter, however, isn’t your average picture-sharing app.  No chef. Add to that a tablespoon of Master Chef, a drizzle of Ready Steady Cook and a pinch of The Great British Bake Off and what…

• MANLY MUST-HAVE: Step into the fashion spotlight with Nau

  emily

  15 May 2012 | 4:30 am

  Gone are the days when being eco-friendly was seen as wishy-washy. Welcome to our bi-weekly Manly Must-Have from beauty and fashion expert Javid Rezai-Jorabi, showing you that a “real man” is a green one… Nau is an online fashion label with so many brilliant eco-friendly fashions that this week isn’t a particular focus on one particular item. Rather, this week’s Manly Must-Have is a spotlight on the entire collection and how any green man of fashion should have at least one of these fabulous items in their wardrobe… The jaunt long sleeve shirt’s checkered pattern…

• Music in Public: Get in the Olympic mood with some workout tunes from Tinchy Stryder and LMFAO

  emily

  15 May 2012 | 2:30 am

  Music insights brought to you by musicMagpie… So, the Olympics are coming, the countdown is in full flow and London is warming up nicely. With the biggest event in the world heading to the United Kingdom, this summer more than ever people are looking to get in shape. But, what will get you in the mood for the games, ready for a workout and tapping your feet on the bus? You better believe we have all the answers… Download this playlist on Spotify here Spinnin’ for London 2012, Dionne Bromfield & Tinchy Stryder How else could we start than with the official tune for the…

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  Letter Writing Blog | Lifestyle Blog

• Etegami Call For Entries

  Cole

  12 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Simplicity Embellished is happy to announce that we’re hosting an etegami call! And, on one of my favorite topics: letters and words! Details below: Never created an etegami? Debbie has written a good explanatory post here. And here’s a post she did with even more explanation. In fact, her entire blog is a good tome on the topic of etegami.

• Hiding in Plain Sight

  Cole

  28 Apr 2012 | 7:00 am

  Have you ever felt that way? That you were hiding, but in plain sight. I have been feeling that way since around November 2011. I’ve been working just as hard as ever, attending and giving lectures and workshops, immersing myself in work with my clients, preparing for changes in the future, growing my business, continuing my studies. Sticking to my big plan. But, I noticed something the other day. I’ve been hiding the non-professional part of myself. I’ve been hiding in plain sight. I’m still around, still visible, still accessible—but I’ve been hiding. Let me…

• Where My Inks and Ephemera Live

  Cole

  20 Apr 2012 | 7:00 am

  Where do your inks live? Maybe scattered around a room, under your bed or neatly filed away in a shoebox perhaps? This is something I often wonder about, especially when reading correspondence from pen pals. Many of them use fountain pens and different colors of ink. Where do they keep it all? How do they keep it organized? I thought I’d answer this question myself and show you where and how I keep my inks, cartridges, converters, seals, sealing wax, stamps and ink pads. I keep all of that in one desk drawer. One. I keep my fountain pens and calligraphy nibs and my enclosures in another…

• Disposable Fountain Pens

  Cole

  15 Apr 2012 | 7:00 am

  Let’s talk about this. Disposable fountain pens. These pens serve, often times, as an entry into the world of fountain pens for many of us. Imagine browsing the pen aisle at your local office supply store–having no experience with fountain pens–when suddenly, down hidden near the bottom, you see one. A disposable fountain pen. Hmmmm…..you think. You decide to try it. If you are like most people who love fountain pens, fast forward 1 month and suddenly you only write with fountain pens, read pen blogs and are plotting your next purchase. It’s a slippery, inky slope. Then…

• News & Updates #1

  Cole

  10 Apr 2012 | 7:00 am

  I’ve never shared anything on Simplicity Embellished other than posts that fall into one of my 7 categories: Correspondence, Craft, Diversions, Food & Health, Home & Garden, Reviews & Tools, Travel & Style. I’ve never wanted to post anything outside of that for fear of turning Simplicity Embellished into some kind of self-promotion too. It just isn’t that. However, I’ve had a lot of really lovely people write to me, leave a comment or send an email to me asking about who I am, what else I do and if there’s more Simplicity Embellished out there.

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  Quintessence

• New York D&D Building 2012 Spring Market

  quintessence

  16 May 2012 | 1:25 am

  I am delighted to announce that I will be reporting today from the D&D Building in NYC for Spring Market. Along with twenty other design and lifestyle bloggers, I will be tweeting live from all... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Holland & Sherry Bespoke

  quintessence

  13 May 2012 | 10:45 pm

  On a popular street in NYC’s hip Nolita neighborhood, in the most beautiful building on the block, the chicest new lifestyle brand in the city has been born. If you are a fan of elegant fine... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• My Amazing Mother

  quintessence

  12 May 2012 | 9:57 pm

  My mother was truly exceptional, but growing up, it somehow seemed normal that we had couture quality Easter coats she made us every year or that my sister and her dolls always had matching... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Red Cross Red & White Ball Redux

  quintessence

  11 May 2012 | 12:25 am

  As with many such tabletop fundraisers, it is impossible to feature all the tables in a single post – hence part two, featuring many more of the tantalizing tables that designers created for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Little Augury One Kings Lane Tastemaker Sale

  quintessence

  9 May 2012 | 11:02 pm

  I am pleased to share that two of my favorite sites are joining forces this week for a wonderful sale. Starting today at 11 am EST, blogging friend Gaye Tapp will be the featured Tastemaker Tag... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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  The Homemakers Magazine

• Are All American Kids Picky Eaters?

  Carolyn Henderson

  15 May 2012 | 11:26 am

  So apparently there’s this new book out on French parents, and how they raise their kids – ooh la la – so much better than we dumb Americans. Granted, the average trip to the grocery store emphasizes that there are a lot of brats out there, but there don’t have to be, and they don’t have to be our kids. “French children, unlike American children, eat whatever is put in front of them,” we are told, which is impressive since the French eat snails, but maybe, sautéed and breaded, snails taste like chicken. (Am I stereotyping here? Maybe, but isn’t it a stereotype as well that…

• Oh, How Baths Have Changed

  Donna Keenan

  14 May 2012 | 11:36 am

  One of the first items I noticed at our museum was a very large, circular metal item hanging from the ceiling on hooks.  It looked like a dish with a very large rim.  I was new to the position, and asked the former Curator what the heck it was. Imagine my astonishment when I was told it was a bathtub. It’s tin, and approximately three feet across with a small seat area indented into the rim. In the center is a small bowl area about 10 inches deep that held about 5 gallons of water. Bathing in the Past I tried to go back in time and imagined myself sitting on that rim, soap in hand…

• Laura Ingalls, You’ve Got Nothing On Me

  Donna Keenan

  10 May 2012 | 2:00 pm

  The world I envisioned as a child for myself while watching “Little House on the Prairie” has finally come true.  My dream to go back in time to a simpler place has taken root now in my ability to cut back and live as simply as possible. No more worrying that my car isn’t as new as the others in the parking lot. No more concern that what I’m wearing might not be as cutting edge as the other girls in the office. Living 14 miles from the nearest town on a quiet, dead end road, with 3 acres of woods, the Laura Ingalls in me is out and proud.  Learning over the last 6…

• Fast Food That Doesn’t Come in White Bags

  Carolyn Henderson

  10 May 2012 | 10:50 am

  Say the words Fast Food and you think white bags, drive-ins, and cheap plastic toys, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Fast Food is just that – something to fill people’s stomachs that doesn’t take long to make – because as you know, even though you’re home all day (doing nothing, probably; isn’t that what homemakers do?), more than once 6 p.m. rolls around and the onions aren’t chopped and the meat is still frozen. What to do? Try this: Cook some spaghetti. While that’s happening, sauté garlic in olive oil (even faster if you have a jar of pre-chopped stuff on hand). Add…

• Enough of Suzie Homemaker Already

  Carolyn Henderson

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:22 am

  I hate the term Suzie Homemaker – it’s disrespectful, demeaning, and derisive, implying that women who stay at home wear frilly aprons and bonnets, and that they’re not particularly intelligent. By extension, “traditional” pursuits of women throughout history – sewing, cooking, knitting, crafting, quilting, gardening – are dismissed as archaic and outmoded, the inference being that contemporary 21st century women are too busy building computer motherboards and writing software for war games that they don’t have time to put up jam, bake Snickerdoodles, or sew a pair of pajamas.

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  Optimistic Lifestyle

• Stay Focused and Make a Plan to Lose Weight

  Roman Soluk

  14 May 2012 | 9:16 am

  Admit it with every New Year, comes many New Year’s resolutions to improve how we look. But with the mounting tummy tuck costs and associated health risks of the procedure, it’s better to turn to some natural ways to help reduce the flab.Losing weight is not a difficult equation. If your caloric intake is less than the calories you burn, you’ll lose weight. What is difficult is staying motivated and knowing what to do to keep that “equation” working in your favor.Stay focused and make a plan to lose weightThe first tip is to set yourself in motion, mentally. You must be…

• How to Attract Women in a Natural and Honest Way

  Guest Author

  10 May 2012 | 1:12 pm

  Trying to attract women may feel like a frustrating or even hopeless endeavor for you, but perhaps you just need to make a few simple adjustments. Dating gurus make millions teaching guys like you how to attract women using a variety of sometimes contradictory methods, systems, approaches and formulas, but it does not need to be so complicated or expensive.How to attract womenFirst, you do not need to have excessive wealth or movie star good looks to attract women into your life. Don’t let your imperfections prevent you from taking the steps necessary to find love.Those inner voices…

• Geisha Secrets of Seduction

  Roman Soluk

  7 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  History knows many famous artists, military men, princes and ministers that were ready to give everything to be with a geisha who knows the secrets of seduction and enjoying life.A man wants his woman to be a great friend and a great lover. But in life he is constantly forced to choose: an excellent companion is usually a bad lover, and strong feelings and passionate sex mean the differences and disputes in conversation.Very often when a guy meets a girl he’s ready to do everything for her, but later when they get married a woman becomes like a toothbrush for a man – so necessary,…

• Manifesting Money – a Fantasy or Based on Reality?

  Guest Author

  3 May 2012 | 6:31 am

  Regarding the concept of manifesting money it’s probable that if you randomly selected 10 people and asked each one for their views on how wealth and success is achieved, you’d find that the majority felt that financial freedom was attainable only through luck or by having the right connections, and that the idea of manifesting money was based on nothing more than some sort of New Age pipe dream.Manifesting money – fantasy or reality?This kind of attitude is derived mainly from negative thinking, though in one sense they would be partly right, in that financial independence…

• What is the Main Quality of a Leader? [POLL]

  Roman Soluk

  30 Apr 2012 | 1:15 pm

  Being a leader isn’t an easy thing and not every person can become a good leader. There are many thoughts about the best qualities of a leader. But for sure many of them are just myths. Today let’s find out what are good qualities of a leader and among all of them what is the most important.Does a true leader need to be honest, forward-looking, competent, fair-minded, intelligent, inspiring, courageous or imaginative? What are your thoughts concerning this topic?I will appreciate any answer or a comment!What is the best quality of a leader? Note: There is a poll embedded within…

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  MauiShopGirl

• Four Things I’m Loving Now…

  Tania

  15 May 2012 | 1:44 am

  I’m so disappointed about the liquidation of the Betsey Johnson boutiques.  Although I wasn’t a fan of her handbag or shoe line, I’ve always adored the Betsey Johnson Collection RTW line, lingerie and whimsical jewelry.  Betsey Johnson doesn’t just design for the young, she designs for the young at heart.  A recurring theme in her collection has been skulls and studs which I never tire of (I’ll be 70 years old one day and still rocking skull rings and scarves).  This cotton skull jacquard biggie sweater collection piece is right up my skull loving alley and…

• An Interview with Tiffany Chou…

  Tania

  10 May 2012 | 1:58 am

  Tiffany Chou is a New York based jewelry designer and Maui girl.  Her line is filled with modern detailed pieces; inspired by her love of the ocean, art and Hawaii.  Tiffany Chou launched her line in August 2010 and has been featured in Lucky, Self , Elle Japan and the current Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Here’s a peek into Tiffany’s journey from Maui to New York designer… First things first, let’s get the big question out of the way, the one all of us in Hawaii like to ask when we meet for the first time. I know you’re a Maui girl; what high school did…

• My Love Hate Relationship with HGTV…

  Tania

  8 May 2012 | 2:08 am

  HGTV is one of my favorite channels.  It is one of the first channels I click on when channel surfing and is often on for hours when I’m home on a Saturday doing housework and laundry.  I love Emily’s style diagnostic, watching Genevieve’s team grab a great piece of furniture abandoned on the streets of NYC, seeing a home renovated to add a rental unit and sneak peeks into homes in other countries.   What drives me crazy is the expectations of many of the homebuyers and renters on My First Place, House Hunters and For Rent.  Of course, I still watch anyway but here are…

• Four Things I’m Loving Now…

  Tania

  6 May 2012 | 10:03 pm

  Vintage giant scrabble set from Restoration Hardware.  Do you know how difficult it is to find an old school scrabble set?  All the newer versions are plastic, too colorful or filled with too many bells and whistles for my taste.  I love the vintage inspired versions made of wood and metal offered by Restoration Hardware. Table top Akari light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi.  Available at The Noguchi Museum.  I’ve adored midcentury Noguchi light fixtures as long as I can remember.  The perfect mix of modern with the handcrafted and a very Japanese aesthetic. A mix of bangles from…

• Obsessed with Etsy…Chevron Stripes

  Tania

  2 May 2012 | 11:59 pm

  I’m doing something today that I’ve never done before.  I’m ripping off Etsy’s front page theme.  I usually come up with my own curation theme for obsessed with etsy posts and had fully planned to do a Mother’s Day collection with a twist.  Hopped on etsy and saw one of my favorite prints splashed everywhere, the chevron stripe.  It was, as they say, all over.  Chevron, take me away… Etsy’s front page was chock full of great chevron picks by etsy shop owner, filmshirley.  A designer, photographer and artist, her shop is filled with unique…

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  Small Home Farm Radio

• Episode #25: The Foodie Show

  erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey)

  1 May 2012 | 10:17 pm

  Aspendale Farm is really hopping this week with the arena expansion project in full swing! Erin’s been working in her spring garden and she’s found a new favorite mulch for her garden paths. She discusses the considerations and merits of housing your chickens in a portable coop called a chicken tractor. And this week Erin gets to talk about one of her very favorite things… food! Erin loves the opportunity to cook from scratch, and she shows you how simple it can be to make many grocery items yourself, from breads and noodles to homemade breakfast cereal! Here’s the link Erin…

• Episode #24: Watering Options for Your Farm and Garden

  erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey)

  12 Apr 2012 | 12:01 pm

  This week:  Uh Oh! What happens when your freezer accidentally defrosts?  Erin found out the hard way! How can the average small home farmer cut their water bill, conserve water, and find or harvest “free” water for farm or garden use.  Did you know you can harvest food from the wild … right in your own yard!  Also this week, we announce the winner of the “Name Your Small Home Farm” contest! *Here’s a link to the recipe for Dandelion Jelly Erin promised on this week’s episode: http://aspendalefarm.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/recipe-dandelion-jelly/

• Episode #23: Beekeeping for a Small Home Farm

  erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey)

  29 Mar 2012 | 9:04 am

  More affordable, more natural beekeeping? It’s doable with a Kenyan Top Bar Beehive.  A Google search will turn up easy-to-make top bar beehive plans and there are lots of info sites out there as well.  Find out why Erin chose a Top Bar Hive over the traditional Langstroth hive, and why it may make sense for you, too!  Erin also welcomes Chelsea Daniels, “The Canny Preserver,” to the show to talk about getting started preserving your own food at home!  You can also keep up with what’s been happening at Aspendale Farm now that spring has sprung on this week’s…

• Episode #22: Critters in the Garden

  erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey)

  15 Mar 2012 | 2:02 pm

  How do you keep deer, rabbits, raccoons, gophers, birds, and other critters out of the garden?  Erin discusses a variety of methods you can try, and talks about which work better, and which are just plain more work!  A reader comment brings up a discussion about farm names.  Have you named your small home farm yet?  Join us this week for details on how naming your farm could win you a gift card to Amazon.com!

• Episode #21: Top Picks for Farm Fences

  erin@smallhomefarm.com (Erin Lahey)

  1 Mar 2012 | 4:00 am

  This week Erin discusses some of the more commonly used farm fencing options.  From poultry to pigs, different animals have different needs, and there are plenty of options out there.  She also mentions an inexpensive option for covering your cold frame when you don’t have glass available.  Join us as we discuss posts, pens, paddocks, and pastures!

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  YO-TOI.COM: style, fashion, music, DIY beauty, cooking

• In a (cobalt) blue mood.

  admin

  8 May 2012 | 2:46 pm

  I have more than one favorite color, but blue is my favorite of the favorites. My birthstone is sapphire, so blue is in my zodiac. I feel inspired to add some bright, cobalt blue pieces to my closet for spring and summer. 1. Liz Floral Romper, Nasty Gal 2. Tory Burch Logo Belt, Nordstrom 3. Michael Antonio Greer Pump Wedges, Piperlime 4. Essie Blue and Green Shades, Zappos.com 5. Wanted Cobalt Blue Flats, Endless.com 6. Jason Wu Jourdan Chain strap shoulder bag, Net-A-Porter 7. Pieces Sava Wrap Bracelet. ASOS Related posts: In my headphones: Pump Your Breaks Mix by Prince Aries A chill, old…

• Friday Music: 1-O.A.K. – Special Request

  admin

  4 May 2012 | 5:57 pm

    Miss that funky, ghetto, stanky R&B like we had in the 90s? Me too. Thankfully there are albums like 1-O.A.K.’s Special Request to keep the vibe of real R&B alive. 1-O.A.K. represents Oakland, but his vocals over the Honor Roll Crew’s champagne-soul-meets-Bay-Area-slap sound reminds me of riding down Crenshaw on a summery weekend afternoon. Related posts: Monday Music: THE KISSING GAME: AN ASHLEY OUTRAGEOUS x SPINTELECT x TWELVE BAR MIX This mix contains like 80% of my favorite songs from... In my headphones: Pump Your Breaks Mix by Prince Aries A chill, old school…

• Currently coveting for spring: polka dots, stripes, and sorbet colors

  admin

  1 May 2012 | 12:47 am

  I’ve had these pics rom the Daily Buzz Style/Madewell Century City shopping event hanging around for some time now (since mid-March), making it clearly too late to do a recap (my bad!). Nevertheless, I had a memorable time sipping champagne, pretending to be a fashion blogger, putting together outfits and snapping photos. The mint green skinny jeans came home with me.   Keds are so 90s preppy…   Tribal stripe Keds   Having fun with color…coveting the polka dot cardigan…. Striped flats are so Audrey Hepburn. I’m also loving the vintage scale as the…

• A few pics from the past 7 days + are you Instragramming?

  admin

  10 Apr 2012 | 11:56 pm

  Ever since I joined the iPhone club I’ve  been taking tons more pictures while going about my everyday life. I’m no photographer but my iPhone 4s has the bomb camera. It’s hard  to not snap photos when the moment arises and Instagram has become my favorite way to capture and share random cool stuff…which in my life is usually beer, food, fashion, things I see in the streets, and boys. A few photos from the past 7 days… Almost floor seats at the Clippers vs. Kings game @ Staples Center Buddha mural on Western Ave in Los Angeles #streetart "It's not a…

• Monday Music: THE KISSING GAME: AN ASHLEY OUTRAGEOUS x SPINTELECT x TWELVE BAR MIX

  admin

  9 Apr 2012 | 1:44 pm

  This mix contains like 80% of my favorite songs from the early 90s to the 2000s. I like listening to breezy, upbeat playlists like this on weekends, but especially on Mondays. Mondays generally suck but a dope soundtrack prolongs the weekend…if only for 65 minutes, in my head. Thank you to Ashley Outrageous, Spintelect, and Twelve Bar for putting this out to the people!   Source: Ashley Outrageous No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

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  New England Living, New England Style, New England Home

• A little pop of color and fragrance fills an empty deck

  New England Fine Living

  8 May 2012 | 1:37 pm

  A little pop of color and fragrance fills an empty deck While perusing a local garden center, we found a large table of containers filled with mixed herbs and flowers.   Since they had a pop of bright color mixed in, we opted for those versus just flowers alone (which was the reason we went in the first place). They had so many different selections and combinations.  What to choose... what to choose?  I ended up selecting herbs that would not only be enjoyed visually, but in our meals as well.   One of the containers even had strawberries! Visions of strawberry shortcake…

• I Fixed My Toro Lawn Mower Pull Cord, that was stuck, All By Myself!

  New England Fine Living

  25 Apr 2012 | 3:27 pm

  Public Service Announcement - Don't laugh, this is my first self-published video. Okay, you can laugh. Well I did it! I told you I was going to attempt fixing my mower that had a pull cord issue and I did get it working!  Far cry from my fun press trips, social events, and product reviews, but it was a welcome challenge.  But Meh... this blog is for you to see not only pretty things or places, but my platform to share some of my daily life. Funny thing is, my lawn mower is a Toro GTS "Guaranteed to Start".  Yup, that's what it says "Guaranteed to Start" printed right on the red…

• Looking forward to creating a container garden on a deck

  New England Fine Living

  24 Apr 2012 | 7:26 am

  Via: Better Homes & Garden This is going to be a crazy Spring and Summer for me.  Last year, I did not get to work on my gardens due to some injuries that I sustained in an auto accident and this year, my home is on the market while I house hunt with my boyfriend, so I really don't see myself putting a lot of labor into a flower, herb, or vegetable garden this year.  His home does not have proper yard space for a garden, but the other day I mentioned maybe putting a tomato plant or two on the deck, which is off of the kitchen.  It gets great daylight and we are always…

• Chanels Fall 2012 Fashion Show "Bombay meets Paris"

  New England Fine Living

  17 Apr 2012 | 7:50 pm

  Held in the beautiful Grand Palais in Paris, France, Chanel hosted their Fall 2012 fashion show in this amazing setting. Sure the clothes by Karl Lagerfield were the highlight of the event, but for me... it's all about the surroundings, the chandeliers, and the table vignettes.  If I were given the opportunity to help plan and decorate the tables and runway, I would have done it for free just to savor in the grandeur of the building. Images via Google - Photographer Unknown Images via Google - Photographer Unknown Linda Calder Smith, owner of http://www.newenglandfineliving.com is an…

• A Rainbow Cake by Cakes for Occasions

  New England Fine Living

  17 Apr 2012 | 9:56 am

  One of the reasons I started New England Fine Living was to share my finds with you and I could not wait to share this!  This amazing rainbow cake was created by Cakes for Occasions in Danvers, MA.  For many years, I have ordered custom cakes and cupcakes for my clients and have been amazed each and every time, but the stunning colors in this cake just blew me away!  Cakes for Occasions has been selected as " New England Fine Living's Business of the Week". http://www.cakes4occasions.com Linda Calder Smith, owner of http://www.newenglandfineliving.com is an Allied ASID Interior…

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  GalTime - Love, Parenting, Beauty, Entertainment, Health, Recipes, Careers

• 5 Smartphones That Could Replace Your Camera

  Tecca

  15 May 2012 | 6:00 am

   In terms of smartphone technology, we've (mostly) got the basic features of calling, texting, and even email to an acceptable level of speed and clarity. The real innovation in smartphones now comes from the extras that are becoming the new standards, including a brilliant screen, a processor fast enough for gaming, and a great camera. The five smartphones here, featuring some of the best cameras available right now, are capable of actually replacing your standalone camera. We've listed our choices by phone type (iPhone, Android, Windows Phone 7) rather than any ranking of…

• How to Get Your Deck Ready for Summer

  Colleen Donnelly

  14 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Everyone loves to be outside this time of year, but before summer gets here, make sure the most important 'room' in your house is in tip-top shape--- your deck!  Your outdoor space should be something you are proud of because it is essential to entertaining in warm weather.  Laurie Jenkins of Laurie Bell, a leading designer of outdoor furnishings and accessories, and Paul Schulman of Paul Schulman Design talked to us about a few easy tips to make your deck or patio a place you love.  Come Clean… Both Jenkins and Schulman tell us the secret to a deck makeover…

• 7 Ways to Give Your Home a Facelift for Pennies

  GalTime Staff

  10 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  You want to  give your main living space a facelift before summer comes to bring some life to your home, but you don't have a diva's design budget? No problem! We turned to online coupon giant RedPlum and its Mom-Saver-in-Chief Lisa Reynolds for some simple ways to spruce up your space without spending a whole heck of a lot, if anything at all. ·         Rearrange your living space. You can make a dramatic difference rearranging instead of redecorating --simply use what you already have. Switch out lamps,…

• How Technology Will Change the Way You Shop

  Tecca

  8 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  by Mariella Moon  You don't need to hop in a time-traveling DeLorean to see how the wonders of technology will continue to reshape many aspects of our lives, such as the way we shop. They might not be widely used just yet, but several emerging technologies that are bound to change your buying habits already exist. From virtual dressing rooms to high-tech checkout counters and shopping carts, get to know what's in store for your future weekend and holiday shopping sprees.   Services currently gaining traction Social shopping Social media has become an enormous part of our…

• Mother's Day Party DIY Decorations

  Malia Martine Karlinsky

  8 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Looking for ways to make Mom feel special at a Mother’s Day get-together this weekend? Skip the party store and head to the craft aisle. With some paint and a set of stencils, you can create everything you need. Pick out a few shades of Martha Stewart Craft Paint (it can be used on just about any surface, including cloth, glass, wood and paper) and go to town! Martha Stewart Butterfly stencils were used for the projects below. Project: Cloth Napkins Supplies: Martha Stewart Craft Paint, stencils, small bristle craft brushes, and an inexpensive set of cloth napkins. Directions:…

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  MissCittyKitty

• The St James’s Hotel and Club Cocktail Master class

  MissCittyKitty

  16 May 2012 | 6:39 am

  As you may have realised we at CittyKitty HQ are rather fond of our cocktails and like to think we know a thing or two about the science behind good mixing. When we were invited to the St James’s Hotel and Club to experience their cocktail masterclass we weren’t sure there was much they could teach us. How wrong we were! Tucked away in a quiet side street just south of Mayfair, the St James’s modest elegance with its subtle touches of grown up British glamour could be the perfect destination for a clandestine rendezvous. More masculine on first appearances, but as you look a…

• Today’s love – by Christian Louboutin

  MissCittyKitty

  16 May 2012 | 4:45 am

  Like most of the women I have spoken to recently on the subject of most desired items this summer, shoes are at the top of my wish list. In fact, they, along with handbags are probably the only items I’m truly lusting after. I would be quite happy walking around in jeans and T-shirt if I could restock my shoe closet with a few pairs of Louboutins, a couple of Nicholas Kirkwoods, a Burberry Prorsum wedge and a Proenza sandal…and maybe some Charlotte Olympia pumps. In fact I think I might have done that if it weren’t for all the prints and pastels and popping bright candy…

• Mr&Mrs Smith’s Recommended National Park Hotels

  Mr and Mrs Smith

  16 May 2012 | 4:15 am

  Singita Sweni Kruger National Park, South Africa Style: Sumptuous solitude Setting: Sweet Sweni With only six riverside rooms, this intimate safari lodge on the banks of the Sweni river offers true seclusion. The Kruger National Park surrounds you, offering some of the world’s best safari experiences, but the luxurious rooms at Singita Sweni don’t compromise on comfort, offering game-viewing decks, indoor/outdoor showers and complimentary minibar. Double rooms from £1,937.32, including all activities, meals and drinks available through mrandmrssmith.com Aman-i-Khas Ranthambore…

• Today’s love – by Lanvin

  MissCittyKitty

  15 May 2012 | 4:48 am

  It’s nice not to be too serious on day’s like this. Even though it’s mid May and the rain is hammering down we get a little joy by playing ‘Where’s Alber?’ on our Lanvin iPad cover. iPad cover by Lanvin, £76 available at farfetch.com

• 15th – 21st May

  MissCittyKitty

  15 May 2012 | 4:13 am

  DEAR MISSCITTYKITTY DIARY After an exhausting, yet thoroughly satisfying weekend of cocktails and massages with our first CittyKitty Sanctuary popping up at BuyMyWardrobe, we were ready for some R&R this week, but it looks like we’re going to be tempted away from our sofas. This week we have a feast of foodie treats to delight and we’re proud to highlight 3 events whose profits support 3 very worthy charities. So enjoy a guilt free week, gorge on doughnuts, pick up a Pringle staple or get gourmet on the grill whilst contributing to some amazing causes. 15th – IT’S…

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  Tales of a Wino

• Success – It’s up to you.

  RoxanneMelissa

  29 Apr 2012 | 8:43 pm

  I have always believed in the power of education. For me, it has been a long road – but I am finally fulfilling my goal of a BA in Writing. Where it will take me is yet to be determined, but I now have the comfort of knowing that I have the qualifications to go far in my craft. Aside from a degree – I believe it takes the right mindset to achieve many aspects of success. To go far in your desired career, you must have determination and drive, as well as confidence in your skills. In many fields, including my own, you may face a lot of competition towards landing a job, especially…

• Rock The Boat (Re-posted)

  RoxanneMelissa

  25 Apr 2012 | 9:28 pm

  In the One Tree Hill theme song, Gavin DeGraw sings a very wise song lyric “I don’t want to be anything other than me.” When first looked at, yeah, it’s another cheesy pop song, but that one lyric has more meaning…at least to me. So many people are afraid to be themselves, and it’s a damn shame. Truth be told, however, it’s quite difficult to be yourself when considering how much we care about what others think. We may show someone who we are, until fear of rejection-from a friend or potential bf/gf- kicks in. After that fear hits us…a light goes off —A light so blinding…

• Attention Needy B*tiches! – Drunk Texting Edition

  RoxanneMelissa

  15 Mar 2012 | 10:02 pm

  ATTENTION ALL NEEDY BITCHES - I have a little lecture for you. Step into my class – How to avoid scaring a guy away 101: Drunk Texting Edition This is Professor Wino. Take a seat and listen the hell up. I know what I’m talking about – believe me. I’ve let a guy (or 5) drive me to the point where I am SO frigging nuts (in my head) that I start acting all sorts of crazy. Ladies, the sooner we learn how to not let a guy turn on the “crazy” switch – the better. Like anything else in life, as females, we first have to accept the fact that we are all…

• Wanna Laugh?

  RoxanneMelissa

  28 Feb 2012 | 9:48 pm

  Hey guys, Need a laugh after you lonnnng day? Don’t worry – That’s what I’m here for. There is nothing that makes me laugh harder, on command, than IPhone auto-corrects. Seriously – they’re friggin HILARIOUS. At least, to me. For those of you who do not know what auto-corrects are – I will explain…. When you start text messaging on an IPhone it will recognize words that you use most frequently. Over time, when you are texting, it will begin automatically typing a word before you finish it in it’ entirety.  If you do not pay attention…

• Be a mind-sticker….

  RoxanneMelissa

  19 Feb 2012 | 6:24 pm

  It’s safe to say that the Jersey Girl that lives inside of my came out, in full force, on Friday night. I got in my best Jersey get up, walked around in PAINFUL red high-heels, and even may have pumped a fist or two. What of it? Proof in the Jersey Girl puddling….(That sounds dirty) Sometimes, it’s necessary to “let the crazy out” – Especially for someone who is out-going by nature. I have learned, through experience, that if you try and hold it in – it’ll make for even crazier results in the long run. So ladies – don’t be afraid to…

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  A Life of Blue

• Why Live a Nomad’s Life?

  Conni

  15 May 2012 | 2:43 am

  I recently came across a documentary film project called Nowhere. On the website, the filmmaker, Jola, announced that she was still looking for nomadic people to portray. So I sent her an email. As a reply, Jola asked about my motivations for my nomadic life and the reasons for leaving places to move to a new ones. As I sat down, thinking about her questions, I realised: Wow, I have never truly answered them to someone who was genuinely interested. The following is what I came up with. This is why I live the way I live: Being a nomad is in my blood. Just as other people feel safe when they…

• This is the Only Post You Need to Read on this Blog

  Conni

  7 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  Writing and Photography by Conni Biesalski Follow me on Twitter and Google+ & Facebook This is my statement of belief: I believe in freedom and independence. Everyone should be free to do what makes him/her happy and feel fulfilled. I believe in voluntary simplicity as the only way to live a meaningful and conscious life in order to limit the extent of hurting yourself, another person or the environment. I believe in sustainability and ecological ways of living. I believe in filling our lives with non-material matters. I believe in honesty and transparency and kindness and…

• Escapology!

  Conni

  1 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  A Life of Blue is open for guestposts! If anyone is interested in guestposting, send me an email with ideas at conni@alifeofblue.com The kick off is by Robert Wringham of New Escapologist. Enjoy! Houdini was the original escapologist. He would break out of barrels, slide out of handcuffs, and tickle his way out of bank vaults. No trap or manacle could hold him. He did all of this with showmanship, sincerity and good humour. That’s what today’s best freedom-seekers do. Wherever there’s a depressing workplace with malfunctioning photocopiers, there’s probably an latter-day…

• When It Feels Like Coming Home…Hi from Bali!

  Conni

  26 Apr 2012 | 2:00 am

  Writing and Photography by Conni Biesalski Follow me on Twitter and Google+ & Facebook You know when you get back to a place you haven’t been in a while (like a year) and it all feels so familiar, almost like you’ve never left? That’s what it felt like stepping off the plane in Bali on Tuesday. The smell of the air. The humidity on my skin. The faces of the people.  Our bodies have a memory too, you know. Not just our brains. I have spent quite some time here on Bali in the past, and a lot more so on Gili T. close to neighboring Lombok, becoming and working as a…

• How to Test If You Love What You Do

  Conni

  19 Apr 2012 | 3:00 am

  Writing and Photography by Conni Biesalski Follow me on Twitter and Google+ & Facebook / / I’m packing up my life after one year in Berlin right now, leaving for Bali on Monday. It might be a tiny bit quieter here for a couple weeks while I try to have a little holiday, catch up with the fish and set up camp. / / Do you love what you do? And by ‘Do’ I mean your job or whatever means you pursue to make a living. The test is real simple. You only have to ask yourself one question.  So here we go, this is the question: Would you do your job even if you weren’t paid for it?

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  The Naked Convos

• Second Time Around

  thetoolsman

  16 May 2012 | 4:00 am

  After a year and change, Ade comes knocking at my door with stories that touch the heart, well not exactly knocking but sending me messages on Facebook, DMs on Twitter, constantly trying to chat on BBM and calling my phone to talk and ‘check on me’. We split up a little over a year ago and in order to get over the pain, I cut him off and moved away to a far away land to start afresh…extreme, I know. He just wants to check on me He says he just wants to know I am doing well and everything is going fine with me because he has always cared about my wellbeing. This is surprising to me…

• Abdul

  Betty

  15 May 2012 | 4:00 am

  Hello World, Betty here. I wrote this story a long time ago when I had stars in my eyes and my feet didn’t touch the ground. I’m sharing it with you, because. Just because. I hope you enjoy it. Imported oranges? Vivian had cried out when I told her that was what he smelled like. She said she hoped I hadn’t said that to him and that I said the silliest things. She did not say it with the type of half-smile you have on your face when watching a loved one’s antics. So I rolled my eyes and didn’t tell her anymore. I didn’t tell her that I didn’t; in fact, speak to him that…

• All is Unfair in this Madness called Business! – Ep4 Finally…Staying F.O.C.U.S.E.D mehn!

  FreakiChinedu

  14 May 2012 | 10:03 am

  Technically, we have reached the end of the “All is Unfair in this Madness called Business” Series! This entry concludes the 4 Key things you need to know about why Business is Madness & has an Unfair Advantage. My posts have been a means to enlighten those who want to venture into Business, as no Knowledge is wasted and Business transactions are as old as the Garden of Eden ( Eve and the Snake )! In the beginning we explained how Success is as relative & diverse as the person seeking it! ( Ep. 1 Success ), then we touched the fact that Failure is nothing more than a…

• Much Ado About Jollof

  thetoolsman

  14 May 2012 | 4:00 am

  My parents where quite strict and protective about a lot of things but thankfully, exposure to music wasn’t one of those things. Maybe it was because we had older cousins living with us then but for whatever reason, I’m extremely thankful I got to grow up with music. And that’s the best way to describe it because back then, it wasn’t just about knowing who and what was hot, lyrics delivered in music served as a window to worlds I knew very little about. The occasional glimpses of music videos were like journeys to destinations I could only imagine. I caught a glimpse of Jamaica…

• She Knew

  Guest

  13 May 2012 | 8:45 am

  Crack the whip said. You can audibly hear the slam of many doors; It is the neighbours giving the man and his wife privacy. The last time someone interfered in their fight, he had ended up spending 3 weeks in the intensive ward of the government hospital. The neighbours learnt not to interfere anymore. Better late than never, they still whisper among themselves. You hear the man and his wife again this early morning as you have almost every morning for the past two years. You shut your door, just like all the neighbours did. You know the man and his wife. You know the man has been like that…

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  Beach City Life Style - A view of life at the beach in Southern California

• out of town

  bcls

  15 May 2012 | 7:28 pm

   Took a bit of a last minute trip out of town. Be back in a day or two. Teri      

• Frosted Cupcakery

  bcls

  14 May 2012 | 2:00 am

   We're very fortunate to have this new addition to the beach cities. Frosted Cupcakery has been on my radar ever since I had a taste of them at an event last year. Now they have come to Hermosa Beach and are located in the great old Bijou Theatre building. This past weekend was their grand opening so you must stop by and welcome them to the neighborhood!  

• Mothering

  bcls

  11 May 2012 | 2:00 am

    Mothering can happen from the most unlikely sources. Happy Mother's Day to all the women in my life who have shown me love, friendship, guidance, courage, a strong work ethic, morality, elegance, humor, wisdom, style and grace. You probably didn't know that I was taking notes all along. Have a wonderful Mother's Day and a fabulous weekend!   xo Teri   image found here  

• blue zones

  bcls

  10 May 2012 | 2:00 am

   Since 2011 there has been a movement in the beach cities to become known as one of the world's Vitality Cities. It's all part of the Blue Zone research which addresses the world's healthiest people and why they are that way. It boils down to a lifestyle and currently some local restaurants, neighborhoods, and schools are part of the Vitality City movement. It seems so simple, but with our busy lives we tend to leave our health behind. The movement is about taking small steps toward a healthier life which involves socializing and community, finding something that makes you get out of bed…

• Redondo Beach Pier

  bcls

  9 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  The Redondo Beach Pier has some great history and is about to undergo another renovation in the near future. I took these photos when I was doing my city guide research, and I'm so glad I did because the pier won't look like this for long. The current month's issue of South Bay Magazine (here) has a great article about the past and future and all the changes that are about to take place in that entire area of Redondo Beach. Stay tuned! (Oh, and Tony's will stay as it always has.) This is the future... {rendering via South Bay Magazine of the new Shade Hotel project}   And... I…

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  ThrillingHeroics.com

• The Real Mr. and Mrs. Smith: Follow our Jetset (Mis)Adventures

  Cody McKibben

  15 May 2012 | 8:02 am

  Sharing Sangsom buckets and bear hugs with the local mob boss before he rides off on his Harley… Meeting multi-millionaires to talk business over coffee, celebrating Christmas on sailboats, and on Krabi’s beautiful mountainous beaches, watching fireworks in three directions and witnessing thousands of floating lanterns take flight, and New Year parties in the 18th story luxury riverside penthouse… Getting rammed sideways off a motorbike in the darkest hour of night and attacked by nefarious bandits with machetes… I’ve shared a few very strange travel experiences, but…

• 6 Key Lessons Charity Water Can Teach You About Building a Thriving Lifestyle Business

  Cody McKibben

  29 Mar 2012 | 6:57 am

  If you’re a blogger, or you’re on a mission to build your own lifestyle business you can run from your laptop anywhere in the world, you might sometimes feel like it’s hard to compete. Ever feel like everyone’s trying to do the same thing, and it’s near impossible to break away from the pack and distinguish yourself? I sure know from experience—as someone who’s been labelled a “lifestyle design blogger” especially—it frequently feels like we’re all in one big echo chamber together and everybody’s competing for the same things……

• A Noble Mission, An Open-Source Business, and a Birthday Gamble

  Cody McKibben

  20 Mar 2012 | 4:57 am

  In August 2010, I shared the stage with Vishen Lakhiani and others at the Guerilla Entrepreneurs conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (you can watch my presentation on nomadic entrepreneurship here). Vishen is the founder of Mindvalley, a world-changing firm in Kuala Lumpur, and the not-for-profit Awesomeness Fest events. I immediately found his company fascinating when I learned about it, as he’s led by a solid vision and desire to improve people’s lives. He spent a few years working in Silicon Valley, then took what he’d learned there and returned to his home country of…

• How Safe Is Your Career from Today’s Economy? It’s Time to Fix Young America

  Cody McKibben

  6 Mar 2012 | 6:58 am

  Thanks to my friend Ryan Paugh, I was lucky to get an early seat as a member of the Young Entrepreneur Council (the Y.E.C.), an organization that has recently impressed me with its lofty goals and achievements. The organization has recently spearheaded the Youth Entrepreneurship Act with the White House, petitioning for student loan forgiveness programs for college graduates who start businesses, expanded access to micro-loans for Gen-Y founders, and increased investment in entrepreneurship education. They’ve also started Gen Y Capital Partners—the first startup accelerator for…

• The Top 10 Young Heavyweight Entrepreneurs of 2011

  Cody McKibben

  24 Jan 2012 | 6:57 am

  Every year, Inc. Magazine does an annual list of the top 30 entrepreneurs under 30. I had wanted to share this cool inspiration with you a bit earlier in the New Year obviously, but Business MBA decided to compile the top ten into a very interesting infographic to find out how ten of these young adults are making huge impressions on business and on the world. (click for a larger version) Matt Mickiewicz, 99designs Co-Founder—27 Years Old 27 employees, with plans to double that number over the next year No official revenue released—“eight figures” Recent acquisition of Series A…

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  Moments Later

• We Take Care of our Own

  Jeffrey Slater

  11 May 2012 | 5:29 am

  This guest blog is written by my younger brother Mitch who lives in Westfield, New Jersey. He shares his experience on the perfect gift he bought for our mother for her 85th birthday. Talk about a ticket to ride.  Bruce Springsteen and Bea Slater :  Happy Mother's Day and 85th Birthday On November 4th 1960 I was “Born to Run”.  Mitch and Mom - 1961 and 2012  But without my mom Bea I would still be down by “The River” searching through the “Darkness on the Edge of Town”. So when the Wrecking Ball Tour was announced earlier this year I knew I had the perfect…

• The Power of Focus in Marketing

  Jeffrey Slater

  6 May 2012 | 6:41 am

  The power of marketing focus I am good at staying focused on priorities. It isn't that I am not open to new information or ideas, but I am aware that I don’t ever have the time or resources to do everything.  I speak from experience. Thirty years ago when my wife and I had our wholesale bakery business, we made one product: brownies. For fourteen years, we didn’t diversify into wholesaling muffins, breads or cookies. Just brownies. For a short period we dabbled and did stray into other items but quickly realized we should stick to our chocolate strength and be #1 in…

• Listen. Do You Want to Know a Secret?

  Jeffrey Slater

  29 Apr 2012 | 7:45 am

  George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney practicing in Liverpool 1957 Picture the scene.  Liverpool 1957.  A bunch of kids 14, 15 and 16 get together to jam. They are a rag tag group of lads who are developing a special sound. Could you have spotted the talent and genius when they were just starting? How can you possibly identify the spirit of unfettered brilliance in some scraggly haired rock and rollers as they are just charting their course? Is there some secret way to identify who will succeed and who will fail? Could you imagine a charisma measuring device? How can you…

• Failing Into Success

  Jeffrey Slater

  22 Apr 2012 | 7:47 am

  The first computers called ENIAC at The University of Pennsylvania in the 1940's  - Ready, Set, Fail Jack Slater at U of P - possibly in front of Furness Hall May 1947 As a student at The University of Pennsylvania in the 1940’s, my dad Jack Slater got to work around one of the world’s first computers. I recall him telling stories about this amazing machine taking up rooms of space with tubes and wires and all sorts of circuitry.  Dad told me that the phrase, "debugging software or getting the bugs out" was literally related to the insects that would get into these vacuum tubes…

• Camaraderie

  Jeffrey Slater

  18 Apr 2012 | 8:28 pm

  George Ginsberg at Quaker Photos in the 1930'sPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania  Everyone loved George, not Raymond.  Imagine yourself in 1920.   You have a small photography studio in Philadelphia called Quaker Photo that you started by yourself. Work consists of commercial projects like photographing the Philadelphia Police Department when they get delivery of their new Chevrolet police cars or events like the sesquicentennial in 1926 celebrating 150 years of independence. You have a wife and one daughter and another on the way who, on May 22, 1927, became Beatrice Ginsberg, also…

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  Life Listed Success Stories

• Visiting the Alps

  Danny Dover

  16 May 2012 | 6:21 am

  Remember that person in High School who had everything? That person who seemed to live the perfect life. They were rich, attractive, popular, incredibly smart and oddly better at computers than you. If you are anything like me, you were not that person but did secretly have a man-crush on them. Now imagine if years later you were innocently pursuing your bucket list and then one day, out of nowhere, you stumbled upon an entire country full of these people. Readers, I present to you Switzerland: (Click the photos to make them larger) Life in Lucerne Swiss Countryside Swiss Contrasts Downtown…

• Stumbling Upon The Greatest Party in the World

  Danny Dover

  11 May 2012 | 4:38 am

  I have been to toga parties, beach parties, raves in warehouses, parties in Hollywood, a party on the top of a skyscraper in New York City, Carnival in Rio de Janerio, a party in an underground club in Buenos Aires, a party in a shower, a party where I danced so hard that I lost 15 pounds and thought I needed to go to the hospital and I have been to Burning Man four times. With all of that, there is one party that stands apart from the others and funny enough, up until I went, I had never heard of it. Queen’s Day in Amsterdam is the single greatest party I have ever attended. Technically…

• Exploring Rome

  Danny Dover

  4 May 2012 | 3:44 am

  I stepped off the train and into the bustle of Rome’s main terminal station. Ten minutes prior, I had been fast asleep and now I was a mixture of disoriented and invigorated. I had virtually no idea where I was but was certain I liked it. I pulled out my iPod Touch and got the address for the cheap bed and breakfast I was staying at. I caught a cab and proceeded to get driven exactly one block. Feeling foolish, I reluctantly paid the cab driver and checked into my room. I did my normal arrival routine and then walked aimlessly out the door. It was time to get lost for a while. My first…

• Unexpectations

  Danny Dover

  2 May 2012 | 6:36 am

  I finished my last business call of the day and found myself at a fork in the night. I could start on my non-client project which was going to take a least a couple of hours or I could go grab a quick bite to eat. It was 10:30 PM which meant I was just on the late side of dinner in Spain but I decided to venture out anyway. I had no expectations, I just knew I was hungry. It was clearly not the best use of my time but as I have learned many times in my life, my stomach doesn’t carry a watch. This post almost was about the hamburger I ate that night (the burger was called the ‘delicious…

• Florence and the Best Meal of My Life

  Danny Dover

  25 Apr 2012 | 9:51 am

  I was unusually excited for this adventure. I have heard for years about all of the great sights, tastes and experiences that Italy has to offer. I had had enough of hearing about it and wanted to jump in head first. Luckily, the fight from Barcelona to Florence was only $88.00. It was go time! I arrived in the late afternoon and started my usual landing routine. Get off the airplane, skip the baggage line (checked bags are for pansies!), find a ride to my hotel/rental/hostel, put the ‘do not disturb’ sign on my door (cleaners are for pansies!), test the bed, test the Internet and then…

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  Iconic Doc

• Mini Revu: Kettle Brand Fully Loaded Baked Potato Chips

  Steve Thompson

  28 Apr 2012 | 2:32 pm

  Potato chip companies abound and what we look for in a potato chip is often clouded by what the market suggests we want. Let me start by saying regional potato chips by companies like Utz can be light and yummy, if you don’t mind your chips cooked in cottonseed oil. Of course, they have also  [ Read More ]

• Contemplating Corporate Contentedness

  Steve Thompson

  25 Apr 2012 | 1:00 pm

  As I continue my search for a new place to live, I pass hundreds of houses from block to block that look as beautiful as the house above. Of course, this house is not really crooked, but it is the focal apex of the camera that has rendered the house askew. Albeit, in the hands  [ Read More ]

• Iconics: Icon Evolution in Digitality

  Steve Thompson

  22 Apr 2012 | 1:11 pm

  ABSTRACT: Image manipulation, archiving, and sharing are all critical technological aspects of Western culture and postmodern civilization. Consequently, creation, identification, dissemination, and proliferation of powerful images across media channels today indicate a burgeoning area of information technology. While words alone are capable of conveying adequate information across media channels, the news industry crafts around the  [ Read More ]

• Mini Revu: Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch

  Steve Thompson

  20 Apr 2012 | 12:55 am

  I have had the Samsung SPH-D700 Galaxy S II Epic Touch phone for almost three weeks now after my EVO G4 bit the dust. I could have rescued the EVO since I replaced the screen digitizer for around $10 from amazon.com DIY but the LCD got damaged in repair. Would have been another $60+ and  [ Read More ]

• How To Help The Homeless

  Steve Thompson

  16 Apr 2012 | 1:30 am

  Not sure how unique this idea is but I do like it a lot. I have a recently homeless friend I see at the coffee shop. He always seems to be able to pay his own but reality is he has no home. I have considered taking him in but my lease has a two  [ Read More ]

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  Lifestyle + Charity

• Giving is Glamorous Charity Benefit

  Barbara

  16 May 2012 | 1:21 pm

  Charity Beauty — according to City Girl Beauty Project — is a particular grace, feature,ornament, or excellence; anything beautiful; as the beauties of nature;a beautiful person, esp. a woman. NEW YORK CITY – May 3, 2012 – The Giving Is Glamorous charity benefit brought together inspiring women for an amazing evening of charitable giving, beauty and empowerment.  Over 200 guests including, philanthropists, socialites, media personalities and fashionistas graced The Midtown Loft event space (as seen and featured on: The Apprentice, Housewives of Atlanta, HGTV’s…

• Spirit of Achievement Event

  cara

  16 May 2012 | 11:23 am

  Charity NEW YORK- May 9, 2012- The historic Plaza Hotel was a picturesque backdrop for the 58th Annual Spirit of Achievement Luncheon hosted by the National Women’s Division of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.  NYC’s most prominent women came out to support the ground breaking medical research of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.  Emcee Willie Geist of MSNBC entertained guests for the fourth consecutive year while guests enjoyed a delicious and healthy lunch. This event raises roughly $400,000 each year to support the tireless efforts of Albert Einstein scientists who…

• Miracle Balloon Bracelet – Memorial Day Inspired Accessory

  Rachael Baxter

  15 May 2012 | 2:54 am

  Red, white, and BLUE inspired accessory for Memorial Day! Introducing the limited-edition Miracle Balloon Bracelet, symbolizing the beauty of making miracles happen.The Miracle Balloon Bracelet is available at Chico’s, White House Black Market and Soma boutiques nationwide, as well as on their websites and on BostonProper.com. Chico’s and Boston Proper are selling blue bracelets and WHBM and Soma are selling red. Chico’s, White House Black Market and Soma (sister companies) are official corporate partners of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a nonprofit that raises…

• R Baby Foundation Gala at The Plaza

  Rachael Baxter

  15 May 2012 | 1:33 am

  Charity NEW YORK CITY –May 09, 2012 – The R Baby Foundation Five-Star Food + Wine Gala and silent auction held at The Plaza Hotel, toasted five years and $5 million raised for improvements in emergency pediatric care. It was an inspiring evening featuring five-star bites, delicious cocktails and wine tastings, exotic floral arrangements,  and 1000+ guests dressed in gala glamour. The R Baby Foundation commemorated its five year anniversary with top chefs from the epicurean community of financial and political stalwarts, and celebrities who enjoyed delectable food and exceptional…

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  Our Everyday Harvest

• More Printable Coupons

  Kelly@Our Everyday Harvest

  16 May 2012 | 10:39 am

  Here are a few of the current and new coupons that available on the Coupon Network website. These sometimes run out quickly, so don't forget to print the coupons that you're interested in before they are all gone. GENERAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE: 55¢ off when you buy MORNINGSTAR FARMS® Veggie Foods Product  Like Rewards: 80¢ off when you buy MORNINGSTAR FARMS® Veggie Foods Product $1.10 off NESTLÉ® COFFEE-MATE® Flavored Powder Creamer 50¢ off when you buy any ONE Butterball® Sub Starters™ $1.00 off when you buy any TWO boxes General Mills cereals $1 off NESTLÉ® DRUMSTICK® Sundae…

• Sunday Coupon Preview: May 20, 2012

  Kelly@Our Everyday Harvest

  16 May 2012 | 10:08 am

    The inserts for this Sunday's paper should be: One RedPlum coupon insert  One SmartSource coupon insert Here's the full list of what may be in there (please note: some coupons and/or dollar amounts may vary by region): REDPLUM: Advil Save $1/1 20ct+ (8/31) Advil Save $1/1 PM 16ct+ (8/31) Axe Save $1/1 anti-perspirant or deodorant or body spray (6/17) Best Foods Save $1/1 product 16.5oz+ (6/17) Caress Save $.75/1 12oz+ body wash or 6-bar+ pack (6/17) Clear Save $2/1 hair care product (6/17) Crave Save $.50/1 soft treats for cats (6/30) Degree Save $.75/1 for Men Adrenaline Series…

• Free Nature Valley Bar for Eat Better America Members

  Kelly@Our Everyday Harvest

  16 May 2012 | 9:53 am

  Right now, Eat Better America members can sign up to receive a free Nature Valley granola bar. This freebie offer is available to the first 10,000 EBA Members. You may visit here to request yours. If you are not an Eat Better America member, I recommend signing up for a free account. Being a member gives you access to great printable coupons and "members only" monthly freebie giveaways, such as the one above. Never miss a deal…sign up for Our Everyday Harvest’s email newsletter. Also, don’t forget to fan us on Facebook and Twitter, to receive instant updates.

• BeautySage and Special Launch Offer

  Kelly@Our Everyday Harvest

  16 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  Are you familiar with YouBeauty.com? It's a website created by Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen and revolves around any and everything that is health and beauty. It looks like they are also launching a brand new online shop called BeautySage.  The site isn't 100% live, yet, but they are taking sign-ups to keep everyone in the loop, plus they are promising a special launch offer for those who register their email addresses, now.  I am not sure what it's going to be, but I am curious! I already signed up for updates and received an email confirmation a little while ago. Here's what it said:…

• Free Subscription to Better Homes and Garden-NEW LINK

  Kelly@Our Everyday Harvest

  16 May 2012 | 9:04 am

  Right now you can register for a free one-year subscription to Better Homes and Garden. This time the offer is available on Freebizmag.com. Freebizmag.com is a another website that offers complimentary business publications. They are 100% legitimate.  Never miss a deal…sign up for OurEveryday Harvest’s email newsletter. Also, don’t forget to fan us on Facebook  and Twitter, to receive instant updates.

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  The Uncommon Chick

• Things You Think You Have to Give Up as a Mom, But Really Don’t

  Kesha

  13 May 2012 | 1:02 pm

  Image Source Though I don’t have any k-, ki-…ahem, kids…wow, that K word was hard to say! Goodness knows I don’t want any crumb-snatchers. *bowing down to all parents for your courage* But for real, although I don’t have any kids – and don’t want any, some of my girls around me are having them and I see their lives change in an instant – as fast as the doc prompts them for that last push! And with new responsibilities and priorities, sometimes new moms neglect themselves. But with careful planning, I think the pampering time and girls night out…

• Dating – Law of Attraction Style

  Kesha

  9 May 2012 | 10:56 am

  Today’s post is brought to you by Christa Smith, an EFT Practitioner and Freedom Coach. For all of my single peeps out there on the dating scene, know that dating can be fun when you do it Law of Attraction Style. If you don’t know by now, I’m all for doing things extraordinarily and outside the norm and Christa highlights how to do just that by using the law of attraction while dating.   Enjoy! If traditional dating has not served you well in the past, it is probably because you have been following the mainstream and operating by default. If you are ready for more…

• Hi, My Name is Good Manners and I’m Lost…

  Kesha

  25 Apr 2012 | 5:28 pm

  Manners are of more importance than laws. Manners are what vex or soothe, corrupt or purify, exalt or debase, barbarize or refine us, by a constant, steady, uniform, insensible operation, like that of the air we breathe in. – Edmund Burke   Image Source: Funny Demotivational Posters (be sure to check out their site for other cool and hilarious demotivational posters! LOL)  Ok, answer me this: have we gotten too self-absorbed that we can’t remember to use good manners, practice “common” courtesy (evidently it’s not that common since people don’t use it…

• Glass Half-Empty or Half-Full? What Side Are You On?

  Kesha

  23 Apr 2012 | 12:24 pm

  Image Source: Imgur Soooo, “Is the glass half empty or half full?” is one of those phrases people use to determine your worldview or individual perspective about something. Usually rhetorical but mostly philosophical…but interesting question indeed! Do you know what your overall worldview is? For instance, are you generally an optimist or pessimist by nature? Do you tend to find the silver lining in less than desiring situations or do you immediately see the world turning to hell? Of course, there isn’t an “always” – no one is always optimistic or…

• Sometimes The Best Fun is Free!

  Kesha

  20 Apr 2012 | 9:17 am

  I remember a time when mostly all of the fun I had was free, especially as a child or during my broke college days. I’m remembering… hanging out with friends at the crib just laughing and shooting the gip playing board games or slappin’ bones (dominoes) at the kitchen table racing in the streets walking around the neighborhood and playing Bingo playing school (or house) water balloon fights prank calls karaoke in the mirror (without the machine) DIY craft projects hanging out at the library and reading and much more… As I get older, why does it seem like there are less…

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  Music, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Style, Tech, Travel and lots more from IconicHipster.com

• Kristen Stewart Poses Androgynously in the New Issue of Elle

  Aaron Fernandes

  15 May 2012 | 3:22 pm

  Despite currently dating her Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson, in the June issue of Elle magazine Stewart seems to have a new male admirer who upon closer look is actually Kristen herself. In the new issue Stewart complains about things being too easy for her to the point of things becoming mundane, Continue >>

• Rebecca Black is Baaack, Watch “Sing It” Here

  Aaron Fernandes

  8 May 2012 | 12:08 pm

  Last year's seemingly notorious viral video sensation Rebecca Black is back with a new single called "Sing It." The official video for the single is full of everything you'd expect out of a 14 year old girl: flowers in her hair, pretty sun dresses and hanging out with friends by a campfire. You've Continue >>

• Nelly Furtado’s New Video For “Big Hoops (Bigger The Better” Yay or Nay?

  Aaron Fernandes

  8 May 2012 | 12:01 pm

  "Big Hoops (Bigger The Better)" is the first single off Nelly Furtado's upcoming album "The Spirit Indestructible" and the video has just arrived. Furtado worked with Rodney Jerkins (Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson), DJ Tiesto, Bob Rock (Metallica) and John Shanks (Take That) on the album. "Big Continue >>

• Take a Look at What Everyone Wore at the Met Ball 2012 [PHOTOS]

  Aaron Fernandes

  8 May 2012 | 11:33 am

  The 2012 Met Ball is one of the most buzzed about and most glitzy events in New York high society's calendar. From Beyonce to Anna Wintour, to Tom Brady and Gisele, every red-carpet personality was decked out in head to toe couture and we have the pics for you to check out. Beyonce wore a sheer Continue >>

• Listen: New From Passion Pit “Take a Walk”

  Aaron Fernandes

  8 May 2012 | 11:26 am

  Passion Pit have just released their first single off their upcoming album "Gossamer". The single is called "Take A Walk" and is a politically charged track which lives up to Michael Angelakos' promise of maturity and honesty with this album. The track has grown on us and we haven't been able Continue >>

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  .The Secret Life of Angel

• ANGELS HOT SPOTS - PLACES TO BE AT IN SYDNEY - WEEK 17

  Angel

  16 May 2012 | 3:44 am

  HOT SPOT 1 THURSDAY - MAY 17TH - A SERIES OF FORTUNATE EVENTS  PRESENTS BIZARRE BAZAAR TWILIGHT MARKETS A - ANGEL PLACE, SYDNEY ✖✖TWILIGHT MARKET✖✖ Emerging fashion designers will showcase their work on Angel Place★ Triple J hotseaters Panama will perform their new hit single Magic live during the event in Angel Place, thanks to mobile entertainment gurus, Guerilla Gigs. ASOFE HOT SPOT 2 FRIDAY MAY 18th - TIMBON CUBANO at VIVAZ- 80 George Street THE ROCKS CLUB HAVANA BAND ★ Salsa Class by Ronnie el mas Salsero DJ's: ► AV EL CUBANO,…

• NATURALLY 7 on their way to OZ - ALL NATURAL

  Angel

  15 May 2012 | 12:06 am

  Following their sell-out Vocal Play Australian Tour last year and earning standing ovations as special guests on Michael Buble's "Crazy In Love" World Tour, Naturally 7 are on their way back to OZ for a series of concerts in May for their "All Natural Tour". Referred to by the great Quincy Jones as some of his "favourite singers, poised to take a capella to the next level" and dubbed "One of the most original and captivating groups of entertainers I've ever seen" by Michael Buble', Naturally 7 is set to blow the roof off State Theatre in Sydney on 25th May with their stellar vocals. Just…

• Monday Product Review - "SENSUALITY IN A CAN" - Nutrimetics Nutri-Rich Moisturising Body Satin

  Angel

  14 May 2012 | 1:27 am

  When I was 18, I realised I needed to look after my skin and so I started delving into the world of skin care products.Nutrimetics was the first skin care range I tried, I think because the local rep would drop a book on our doorstep. I also remember attending friends Nutrimetics parties and even hosting one myself. Now 18 years later, I am still taking care of my skin, however, I mostly use Dermalogica, to cleanse, tone, moisturise & exfoliate.Over the weekend, though, after so many years, I found myself hosting another Nutrimetics party and wow have their products changed and their…

• JUSTIN BEIBER - A new found respect

  Angel

  11 May 2012 | 5:25 am

  I didn't think I would ever write a blog about Justin Beiber, but whilst surfing some skimming through some videos this morning, I came across this.... I learnt so much about this young international star from this interview, with Ryan Seacrest & I had to express my admiration.This kid is super smart, super charismatic, witty and super special.He interviewed so well and displayed a maturity way beyond his years.Then I heard this... "Boyfriend", Justin Beiber's new single, he wrote this song.. WOW!This track has a crazy beat, props to the producers and Justin Beiber owns each verse in…

• NEW SEGMENT coming up on The Secret Life of Angel

  Angel

  10 May 2012 | 4:27 am

  I have a new segment coming up on The Secret Life of Angel it is called "MICROPHONE CHECK". This segment will focus on and showcase MC's, Microphone Controllers, rappers who have got flow, both locally (Australia) and internationally.  Look out for it very soon on.......

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• A Shopaholic’s Guide To Holidays In Barcelona

  Hatty Copeman

  16 May 2012 | 11:30 am

  Barcelona is a great city for shopping thanks to the diversity of shops within close proximity of each other. The city has everything from shopping malls and department stores to boutiques, vintage shops, and popular high street chains and second hand markets, all of which are ideal for shopaholics on their Barcelona holidays. The main spots to head to are Passeig de Gràcia, Rambla de Catalunya, Borne, Raval and Diagonal Mar. Passeig de Gracia Passeig de Gràcia is a pretty, wide boulevard running all the way from Plaza Catalunya to Diagonal and with door to door shops the whole way up the…

• Manscaping: The Art of the Body Shave

  Greg Melville For Men's Life Today

  15 May 2012 | 11:50 am

  By Greg Melville For Men’s Life Today Whether your back resembles the Amazon or you just think below-the-belt topiary’s cool, here’s what you need to know before you begin. Remember that guy in middle school with all the back hair? He probably had a nickname like “werewolf” or “yeti.” And he had no choice but to learn the art of body shaving, better known as manscaping, at an early age (or it’s possible that he was so scarred from the locker room jokes that he turned into a recluse and didn’t bother). Now that you’re older and pumping out more testosterone than when…

• Top Tips For Organizing An Awesome Party

  Feast Online

  15 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  Let’s face it, everyone loves going to an awesome party. Delicious food, a few drinks and a fun time with friends or loved ones. What more could you want? However, when it comes to throwing a party, it can be a particularly stressful experience for the host. Typical worries surround the quality of the food, quantity of the drink and success of the entertainment as well as whether or not anyone will actually turn up. And even if guests do turn up, will they enjoy themselves?! So if you have a party to organize, instead of fretting about the what ifs, let us ease your party planning woes with…

• 5 Steps To Writing A Cover Letter

  Liz Childers

  14 May 2012 | 9:20 am

  A cover letter is one of the most important steps to getting a job. It is often the first thing that a potential employer sees about you – even before your resume. It can be the determining factor in whether or not you get an interview for the job. So, the cover letter has to be excellent. Unfortunately, cover letters are also a bit awkward to write and you may not know exactly what should be included. Use these tips to write the perfect letter. Include all business letter formats This is a professional document, so it needs to exactly follow all appropriate formatting. This includes the…

• Tips on Saving Money While Eating Out

  Rob

  14 May 2012 | 7:17 am

  Most people enjoy eating out at restaurants, for the food, the atmosphere, and to just have a little fun.  However, while eating out can be a great way to relax and get out of the house, it can also wreck havoc on your bank account.  Restaurant prices are high and many people feel that they are unable to go out to eat on a regular basis because of the high prices of some of their favorite meals.  Fortunately, there are some great tips for saving you money while still allowing yourself the indulgence of eating out at restaurants.  By having a plan and following some basic money-saving…

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  Savvy Scot

• Second Thoughts & Borrowing Money from Family

  savvyscot

  13 May 2012 | 11:25 am

  Today Mrs Scot and I decided to take the motorbike to her Mums for lunch. It was so much fun to be out on the open road together with our headsets plugged in so that we could chat. Although driving on the motorways is not much fun (very straight and generally quite busy) it was such a good feeling. Also, they had guests for lunch who were very excited by the noises and the bike in general. I realised how ‘cool’ it is all over again!! Starting to have second thoughts about selling it. Maybe I should just declare it ‘off the road’ and not insure it for a while? Or will…

• Defining Purpose and the Importance of Moderation

  savvyscot

  8 May 2012 | 1:15 pm

  Happy Tuesday readers only working days until the weekend!! What is your purpose? Purpose – what does this word mean to you? The dictionary defines purpose as ‘The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists’ To me the meaning of purpose is what drives me, it is the ‘why’ and the reason. I think purpose is something we all need to find; in everything we do. Purpose is related to goals – the purpose of something could be to ultimately achieve a goal. But then the purpose itself should be worthwhile. WTF did I just say?? Let me…

• Choosing Your Head Over Heart

  savvyscot

  2 May 2012 | 1:03 pm

  I was in a really good mood when I got home today – had a meeting at work that went really well and excited that the long weekend is just around the corner… That is, until I opened a letter to find a speeding ticket . I was caught doing 42mph in a 30 zone which means that I am going to get a min. £60 fine and 3 points on my license. Gutted. Not good for insurance premiums. Worse still, I don’t qualify for the ‘safer driving course’ alternative as I was >39 mph. I would have thought that the faster you are driving, the more suited you would be to the course!

• Why You Should Become a Toastmaster

  savvyscot

  28 Apr 2012 | 3:37 am

  Toastmasters is probably not the best choice of word for a speakers club in this day and age. When you say Toastmaster you see an image of very posh man in a red coat with a big sneering grin.  A bit like this: The truth of the matter is that Toastmasters is a fantastic global organisation which promotes improvement of speaking, presentation and leadership skills in a ‘safe’ environment. There are over 100k members and 100s of clubs worldwide. The concept has something to offer to everyone – from seasoned presenters to total novices. I have recently started up a…

• Lessons in Negotiation

  savvyscot

  24 Apr 2012 | 7:49 am

  As I mentioned on my last post, Mrs Scot and I decided to take out a contract at our local gym. With some successful experience in sales (through a part time job), I consider myself to be quite a good negotiator and my secret is to use a diverse range of tactics. I’ll start with an example. When holidaying abroad in Thailand, it is very hard to get a base price for items. It is not unusual for street vendors to start at over 10 times the normal selling price of an item. They negotiate a little, the customer leaves delighted, thinking they have got a deal, yet the street vendor has…

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  The Introverts Life

• Life Isn’t a Competition

  Rick DeCoste

  29 Apr 2012 | 6:39 am

  My son is reaching his teen years and the many obstacles/heartaches that accompany them.  I don’t envy him.  I can’t say that I have many happy memories of those years although I am, by nature, an optimistic and generally happy adult. Looking back on those years often does bring back unpleasant memories.  When I look closely at those memories there is one thing they all have in common.  Competition.  Everywhere my young eyes looked they found something, or someone, to compare myself against.  That kid was more popular, he was better at hockey than I was, she always got…

• A World Without Fantasy

  Rick DeCoste

  11 Apr 2012 | 6:38 am

  I’m starting a new job in a few days.  I’ve been looking forward to the change.  Having the chance to spread my wings in a new direction is a good thing.  I’ve found myself imagining how it will go and how I will perform.  I’m up to the challenge. I’ve also had a hard time sleeping. Excitement?  Perhaps.  There has to be a little bit of that.  There always is when presented with a new opportunity, but mixed with the excitement I’ve noticed something else.  I’ve had a hard time concentrating the last couple of days.  My mind has been racing…

• We Like People, Really

  Rick DeCoste

  9 Apr 2012 | 7:00 am

  Perhaps one of the most prevalent misconceptions about introverts is that we don’t like people or being around people.  That’s a hermit.  That’s not what being an introvert is.  But I have to admit, I can see where the confusion comes from.  I have even asked myself the same question: “Do I like people?  If so, why am I always trying to avoid social situation?” The truth is, it’s not the people who introverts wish to avoid, it’s the overstimulation and the uncomfortable feeling that comes with it.  It’s hard to concentrate and be oneself…

• Comparison Anxiety

  Rick DeCoste

  6 Apr 2012 | 7:03 am

  I used to compare myself to others constantly.  At work I would envy the guy who had no trouble at all getting up in front of people to give a presentation.  At the ball field I would watch other dads with their kids and wonder how I rated as a father compared to them.  In my relationship I would sometimes wonder how I rated compared to my partners past relationships.  Along with this rode the feeling that others were judging or comparing themselves to me.  How did I stack up in their eyes? It hit me one day that this very act of comparing, and trying to live up to those comparisons, was…

• Email Tips for Introverts

  Rick DeCoste

  4 Apr 2012 | 6:51 am

  I was leading a very difficult IT project recently.  We had come to a point where the requirements that our internal business customer had given us were not being met by the solution we were developing.  The seas were getting a little choppy and it was obvious that someone had to step in to document where we were and where it was we needed to be.  My boss elected me. He’s the type who will call an immediate meeting of all involved.  It works for him and he’s incredibly adept at face to face discussions, the more the merrier.  I, on the other hand, inwardly cringe at the…

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  Path To Enlightenment

• Spring! Into action!

  Diego

  26 Apr 2012 | 4:01 pm

  Another month has passed since my last update, and we’re now one month into Spring. Based on the calendar, that is. At my latitude, warm seasons are not so warm, and quite “lazy”. Spring and Summer tends to come late and leave early, just like some co-workers. Anyway, that’s not an excuse for slacking like them! My little girl turned one recently, and in these twelve months she has shown me what determination, focus and energy can do for you. I remember like yesterday the days when she could barely lift her belly from the ground. She wanted to crawl around, but her…

• The most useful piece of Software you’ll ever need!

  Diego

  14 Mar 2012 | 4:48 pm

  That’s right, I’m not exaggerating. I’m not normally a big fan of any Software, nor faithful to any particular Vendor. Perhaps it’s because of I’ve been in IT for almost two decades, in which I covered almost every existing role and used thousands of different tools, but I rarely find any P.o.S. (Piece of Software! What were you thinking?) I would recommend unconditionally. This is one of these rare cases. Background I’m working on a (hopefully) ground breaking software, which is scheduled to go online quite soon. I’m in charge of managing the…

• Do you really want to build a passive income?

  Diego

  9 Feb 2012 | 4:34 pm

  The more time I spend within the “passive income” environment, the more I realize that most people in such “circle” don’t have a clear idea of what to aim for. First of all, as I already explained in a previous post, there’s no passive income. Some “gurus” will swear that I’m wrong, that I didn’t understand, that I didn’t think carefully about it. I’m smart enough to think logically, and I repeat it: there’s no such thing as passive income. Learn this concept, metabolize it, keep it in mind. Moving on Now that the…

• Internet Marketing or Idiotic Marketing?

  Diego

  23 Jan 2012 | 6:39 am

  Sort of provoking title, but this is the conclusion I came to recently: when you read the acronym “IM” in relation to marketing, the “I” doesn’t always mean “Internet”, but, more often than not, “Idiot”, or “Idiotic”. I can now state it with certainty, thanks to my direct experience in dealing with those individuals. Once upon a time… I still remember the times when running a business meant “effort”. Starting a company was not something to be taken lightly, and a good deal of planning was needed. Even more…

• How to turn spam to your advantage

  Diego

  22 Nov 2011 | 8:33 pm

  The idea for this post was kindly provided by a wasp. I normally don’t like them, due to many painful stings I received, but this one was showing me something interesting: she was flying around, just outside of my window, presumably looking for food. What surprised me the most is that we are already in late Autumn (for those who don’t know, Summer comes a month late and ends a month early, in Ireland), and that the temperature is already fairly low. In fact, most wasps are already dead or hibernating; yet, there she was, searching for something. While I admired her perseverance, I…

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  Joe's Primal Scream

• Salmon and Spinach Stuffed Portabellas

  PrimalJoe

  18 Apr 2012 | 6:44 pm

  Did you know…………………..portabella mushrooms are simply fully mature crimini or cremini mushrooms?  Yep.  They’re the cremini mushroom’s 5-7 day older brothers/sisters/cousins? Portobello, Portabella, Portabello are all acceptable versions of spelling the name of these large fungi, proving that if you cannot spell something correctly, just keep doing it that way and eventually it’ll be accepted and added to the dictionary. As well as making tagging a post triply difficult. Judging from the fact that crimini and portabella can be…

• Enter…………..the Thief

  PrimalJoe

  14 Apr 2012 | 2:13 pm

  Sometimes it takes only seconds for a day to go a direction other than what you’d planned. Today was a much-anticipated day by my daughters.  All week we had been planning to stop by and visit with a local animal foundation, who was having an event at one of the local stores here.    If there is a way to a child’s heart is through puppies and kittens.  Nothing so grabs their attention as wagging tails and purring furballs.  I was looking forward to it too.  Meeting the folks involved with the process was rewarding, though I don’t think they’ll be upset when I say…

• Omelette Muffins

  PrimalJoe

  14 Apr 2012 | 8:11 am

  This recipe you can find all over the place, but I think it bears another post because of the simplicity and the multitude of ways that you could alter this one.  Plus they can be made and then refrigerated for later. Grab one out of the fridge and warm it up. Instant breakfast.  Or snack. Kind of like I just did. Ingredients: 8 eggs 1 cup of diced tomatoes 1 cup chopped mushrooms 1 cup of diced ham 1 cup diced red pepper 1 cup diced green pepper 1 cup chopped onion 4 strips bacon, crumbled salt and pepper to taste parmesan cheese   Beat the eggs in a large bowl and then stir in the…

• Got Time For a Quickie?

  PrimalJoe

  13 Apr 2012 | 5:43 pm

  Sure you do. And you know you’d enjoy it. If you could just find a few minutes during the day every day to do it you’d find yourself more relaxed. More focused. More energized and ready to take on the world. If only the day would allow that 45 minutes or so a day where we could all fit one in we’d be better off. We’d live longer, be less stressed, and enjoy going to work far more than we do now. I mean, who couldn’t use one now and then? I could use one now, which explains this post. Please do go away! I am talking about naps. Please. I used to nap a lot. A habit…

• Vidalia Onion Bruschetta (Paleo/Primal/Gluten Free)

  PrimalJoe

  13 Apr 2012 | 3:18 pm

  This turned out exquisitely delicious. First, Vidalia Onions.  If you’ve never had one you’ve been robbed of one of life’s pleasures.  The only grow in Georgia and are a sweet onion, owing to the unique soil qualities here in South Georgia.  They are, perhaps, the most delicious onions you can find.  Of course, I am biased. I love all things Georgian. And especially this, since I believe I have created something totally unique.  Which I have tried to do since I started this paleo journey. Yes, it is a keeper Anyway…………to the recipe. Take one…

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• Beard Like Harden Parody

  Ryan Hukill

  10 May 2012 | 6:02 pm

  There’ve been several fun OKC Thunder videos surfacing lately, some amateur and some professional; some funny and some controversial. Here’s another new one that probably falls into the fun & amateur categories, although very nicely done! While you're here, don't miss these posts: KD & Harden Take a Supermodel to Work Just in case you missed it when it dropped last week, KD & The Beard... “Thunder Your Butts Off” Gets Thunder Employee’s Butt Fired? According to ProBasketballTalk, a Thunder employee just got fired for publishing this video: Here at...

• KD & Harden Take a Supermodel to Work

  Ryan Hukill

  10 May 2012 | 9:55 am

  Just in case you missed it when it dropped last week, KD & The Beard recently learned to Thunder Upton! We got a few chuckles from this one. While you're here, don't miss these posts: Outside the Lines – Oklahoma City Oklahoma City was recently featured on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” and for anyone who’s been... KD’s Game-winner, from Mom’s Perspective My wife and I were blessed to be at the Oklahoma City Thunder game versus... Rumble Gives Ellen the Finger Gotta love the Oklahoma hottie, Kristin Chenoweth, and our buddy Rumble showing up on…

• Mark Your Calendar… Open House in Mustang this Sunday!

  Ryan Hukill

  10 May 2012 | 9:38 am

  You may or may not have seen the pictures of this great house for sale in the Castle Rock addition of Mustang, but this weekend you won’t have to. Sunday is your chance to see, touch, feel, experience it for yourself! Swing by and visit with Dawn from 2 to 4, have some cookies, and see if this is beautiful home is the right fit for you (and click “share” to tell your friends ). If this particular home isn’t a fit for you, just click here to search all homes currently for sale throughout the Oklahoma City metro area. While you're here, don't miss these posts: Sonoma…

• Cheyenne Crossing – 1700 Apache Trail

  Ryan Hukill

  5 May 2012 | 7:27 am

  (Click photo to see more) I love when I get the opportunity to market a beautiful home that I’ve sold before, especially when it’s one that I would gladly live in myself! This gorgeous Corbyn Roberts resale is located in the highly-sought, and conveniently-located Cheyenne Crossing addition of NW Edmond. Located on a gorgeous, elevated lot, this high-quality home is inviting, elegant, and flexible. Here are just a few of the high-points: 4 Large Bedrooms (with an optional study and 5th bedroom) 4 Full Bathrooms A Large Upstairs Bonus Room with Full Bath (would make a great 5th…

• Kevin Durant Finishes… Again

  Ryan Hukill

  30 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am

  If there’s anything that’ll make me jump off the couch & wake the neighbors, it’s KD’s clutch, game-winning shots. Saturday night’s starting 1st Round game against the Mavs was no exception, and I’m sure I woke at least a few people, not including my kids. Thunder Up! While you're here, don't miss these posts: Kevin Durant Buzzer-Beater We Oklahoma City Thunder fans got a real last-second treat tonight, hand-delivered by the great... KD’s Game-winner, from Mom’s Perspective My wife and I were blessed to be at the Oklahoma City Thunder game…

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  Lifestyle Updated

• 5k Training Schedule For Beginners

  Slavko

  16 May 2012 | 7:38 am

  There are three parts of running a 5k: Falling i love and deciding that you want to run the race, the race itself when you are ready, and of course, in between, the most interesting, challenging, and fun part- the training for a 5k. So you are on the very start of your training. Perfect, because by the time you finish reading this article, you will know when and how to train for a 5k in order to get the best of you on the race day. First thing first, we will start by constructing a 5k training schedule. And by reading that you will understand why you should train some, rest other days and…

• How To Lose Weight And Look Great

  Slavko

  14 May 2012 | 7:42 am

  How to lose weight and look great – This is one of the most common questions nowadays. Whether people are focusing on this more than they should – I would have to agree with that, but anyway it’s a subject that is much discussed, and one that is becoming more and more important each day. Now I would spare you from my actual view on this one in terms of whether we should be paying so much attention on something that is probably not that important, or doing it all for the wrong reasons, but since it’s something that many of our readers were asking for, and something closely…

• Learning Something New – 7 Benefits That Go Along With It

  Slavko

  11 May 2012 | 7:54 am

  Learning something new can be quite challenging at times, thus people often tend to avoid doing that. Some love to experiment and engage in new stuff, while others avoid manifesting their ideas. It’s a sense of exploring, a very uncomfortable for some. The thing is that living in the same old routine we tend to stick to is slowly taking its turn. We all need a breath of fresh ideas, perceptions. We all need to explore other aspects of living full time, without any restrain whatsoever. It’s important to realize the awesome stuff you can pull out by learning something new no matter what…

• 5k Running Injuries And Prevention

  Slavko

  9 May 2012 | 7:13 am

  So, you’ve started your journey of running a 5k. That’s awesome! But before you get hyped up, let’s take a look on all the negative stuff that may occur. It’s better to hear them now, familiarize with the types of injuries that may occur, know what to do in order to prevent them. Naive as it may sound to some, running a 5k is certainly not a joke. I stated this couple of times in the previous posts, I’m about to do that time and again. You may ask why? Well, because simply, it’s the truth. This type of physical exercise will define itself under certain category that matches no…

• 10 Crucial Steps To Living A Healthy Lifestyle

  Slavko

  7 May 2012 | 12:09 pm

  If you’ve been reading us for some time now, you probably know that there is not only one right way to improve your life, there are in fact more ways to live a healthy lifestyle, which will probably result in changing many things about yourself. Living full time (as we want to call it) can be very hard nowadays. Especially if you want to live a healthy lifestyle. Work, money, society… It seems like everything is taking its turn, not allowing us to fully enjoy life. But why do I correlate enjoying life with living a healthy lifestyle? Well simple, you see, if one is healthy in…

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  Practical Adventure-ology

• What is A Career Break And Why Should You Care?

  Annie Andre

  16 May 2012 | 12:16 am

  You know the drill. You’re supposed to work your entire life so that you can stash away enough money to retire and FINALLY enjoy your life and do all of the things you’ve been putting off. RIGHT? WROOOOOOOOOONG!! I’m sorry but If you’ve worked for any length of time than you know that working like a dog until you are 65 is just not sustainable. Sooner or later you will either get burnt out or bored with the monotony of spending all your days working and taking care of responsibilities. What’s The Point? Life was meant to be lived. Not just on the weekends. Not for two weeks…

• Video: Should You Hire A Property Manager When You Move Abroad?

  Annie Andre

  1 May 2012 | 1:08 am

  Today I have a reader inspired question regarding what to do with your home when you move abroad temporarily. If you own your home and you want to move abroad, you are probably wondering what do you do with your home. Do you rent it out? If you rent it how do you handle the logistics. + Should you hire a property manager to rent your home and manage the details while you are out of the country? + What does a property manager do? + What is the alternative to hiring a property manager? + How do you find a property manager? + How much does a property manager cost? Stay tuned to find the answers…

• Worlds Best Lover: Are The French The Hottest Lovers? Adventures In France #5

  Annie Andre

  25 Apr 2012 | 1:00 am

  Warning, if the words sex and lover make you blush then beware. Today we’re going to dive into the topic of…………….. SEX, Stereotypes and how travelling can help prove or disprove certain stereotypes. You already know stereotypes come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they don’t hold an ounce of truth but Sometimes they can be quite complimentary like the stereotype about the French being good, no GREAT lovers. But is it true and if not, how and why does this belief persist? What is the “French Lover Stereotype?” The French lover stereotype…

• Want To Travel The World, Live Abroad? 100+ Inspirational Families Who Did It! PT

  Annie Andre

  18 Apr 2012 | 3:06 am

  Part 3 of a 3 part series about a location independent lifestyle: This article is a showcase of 100 + families and individuals and their amazing stories who despite their own set of challenges, left their conventional lives behind to live a life of travel and exploration. In part 1 I shared the secret to long term travel and a location independent lifestyle. In part 2 , I shared a little transparency with my new (Monthly progress report) where I show you what I’m doing to create my own sustainable location independent lifestyle and my other top goals while living in France. Amazing Families…

• How To Create Trust Through A Monthly Report pt#2 (My Location Independent Goal While Living Abroad)

  Annie Andre

  12 Apr 2012 | 5:47 am

  Part 2 of 3 part series: I share a little transparency with my new (Monthly progress report) where I show you what I’m doing to create my own sustainable location independent lifestyle and my other top goals while living in France. Part 1 I shared the secret to long term travel and a location independent lifestyle. Part 3: This article is a showcase of 100 + families and individuals and their amazing stories who despite their own set of challenges, left their conventional lives behind to live a life of travel and exploration. Just  Sit back and watch the video: If you have a slow…

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  The Internet In Everyday Life | Grovo Blog

• The Expert Series: David Honig

  Jeff Fernandez

  16 May 2012 | 9:58 am

  Name: David Honig Title: Data Driven Investments Description: David Honig, a veteran VC who has made investments in companies like Aviary, UrbanDaddy and PhotoBucket, explains the value of data for a startup and its investors. Bio: David Honig is the founder of Vision… Continue reading →

• Klout for Chrome

  Eric Capper

  15 May 2012 | 11:08 am

  Klout’s like the Moody’s of social media, taking into account the size of a person’s network, their content and other’s interaction with it, to provide a numerical measure of a user’s social influence; this measure is referred to as your… Continue reading →

• Make Your Online Presence Work For You

  Eric Capper

  11 May 2012 | 2:38 pm

  Two things are apparent upon Googling “fired for Facebook post”: The press, and most anyone reading it, have a field day with these stories. What you publish via Facebook can, in fact, jeopardize your job. Highlights from said search aren’t… Continue reading →

• Tip of the Week: Tab Search in Google Chrome

  Daniel Levine

  11 May 2012 | 11:01 am

  Google Chrome’s a heavy favorite around the Grovo office. It’s easy to begin to take some of it’s useful features for granted, such as the “omnibox,” defined by Google as the address bar that sits at the top of the… Continue reading →

• The Vimeo Widgets

  Eric Capper

  10 May 2012 | 3:43 pm

  Everyone loves a good widget, and the creative folks over at Vimeo are apparently no different. It all begins here.  As you can see, you’re afforded two choices: Hubnut and Montage. Hubnut provides for consecutive viewing of your videos while… Continue reading →

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  The Smugger

• SNUG SHOT: Lebron James Accepts NBA MVP Award in Leggings…

  The Smugger

  15 May 2012 | 10:17 am

  It’s official. The NBA’s Most Valuable Player award has been given to no other but the Miami Heat All-World Forward, LeBron James. This is LeBron’s third time accepting the award... Read more at The Smugger

• Word-for-Word: Lena Dunham Responds to Criticism of “Girls”

  The Smugger

  15 May 2012 | 9:59 am

  The new HBO show “Girls ” is receiving a lot of attention these days for a medley of society’s unresolved sociopolitical issues, however, as in most cases we find ourselves in the... Read more at The Smugger

• Private Cinco De Mayo ROOFTOP Party Recap [PICTURES]

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  10 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  Crazy view of the DC skyline...flowing drinks and food (all complimentary of The Smugger)...fine women...smug fellas...an intimate setting...For all of you that received an invite to this private... Read more at The Smugger

• The Blend: RAW Natural Born Artist [EVENT]

  Jeff Toliver

  10 May 2012 | 5:49 pm

  If you’re a fan of the arts in any way, shape or form then you need to be here at “The Blend” brought to you by RAW natural born artist. For those whom are unfamiliar, RAW Natural Born Artists is an... Read more at The Smugger

• NOT SMUG SHOT: Clippers Guard Nick Young’s Very Loud Shirt

  The Smugger

  9 May 2012 | 2:24 pm

  Clippers guard Nick Young, formerly of the Washington Wizards, isn't a starter on the team but found a way to shine at the post-game press conference after their overtime game 4 win Read more at The Smugger

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• Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Consider Investing In A Silk Comforter

  True Mores

  10 May 2012 | 12:38 pm

  Last year it was all about cotton and how raw cotton prices kept going up. It was actually around fever pitch during the summer months. It’s a big deal with raw materials go up in price because depending on the retailer, the margins get so squeezed, the costs have to passed in the form of raised prices for the end buyer. It’s unfortunate and I can say from experience that raising prices is never any fun. It’s Happening All Over Again Well it’s happening a gain, but this time cotton is not the culprit. It’s not silk either, but something more popular for lots of…

• 5 Easy Additions To Add That Luxury Look To Any Living Space

  True Mores

  24 Apr 2012 | 10:22 am

  One thing added, even taken away, can really make any room in your home look completely different. Even if you never even see the difference. That is one reason I really enjoy looking at design blogs and magazines. There is a great feeling of freedom and relaxation that comes from seeing your living space come together. Here are five additions you can make you nearly any room in your home which all add luxury. 1. Plants Minimalist plant setup. But I really love the bed and stairwell concept. I want a private bed with a little stairwell going up to it.  I am a huge fan of some greenery in my…

• 5 Small Ways You Can Make a Positive Impact On The Planet Everyday… Not Just Today

  True Mores

  22 Apr 2012 | 7:22 pm

  Small changes can be responsible for you losing 10 to 15 pounds of weight. Small changes can be responsible for your personal relationships being so much more fulfilling. And of course, small changes can help our (your) planet more than you initially think. To me it’s a shame that Earth Day is only a day. The change that could be accomplished if we made one day a week devoted to small changes to help the planet. The difference would be astronomical. You’re going to see what I mean when I show you this crazy infographic. But first let’s look at real tips. Not 10 apps for your…

• Enjoying A Quick Walk With Veggies In The Car

  True Mores

  21 Apr 2012 | 1:36 pm

  I always try to take Saturday’s as a complete day off, however my wife and I have so much to do later today and tonight. So we took a few extra hours this morning and enjoyed downtown after our weekly trip to the farmers market. I’ve written about our farmers market before, but here are some more pictures from our new camera. It was a relatively quick walk as we left all of our veggies in the car and I didn’t want them to get too hot. Here are also more pictures of Charleston. Let me know if you have any questions about them. This is from one of our favorite farms here. They are an…

• Jumping Into A Field Of Fresh Flowers Can’t Beat This

  True Mores

  20 Apr 2012 | 1:03 pm

  When I think of spring and coming summer, my mind goes Hollywood. I think of holding my wife’s hand and falling backwards into a the softest flowers that completely drape rolling country hills (touching!). And of course there has to be the one out of place, but pretty oak tree. Sounds carefree and makes you just want to take a deep breath. Snap back to reality a little and your first thought is probably… “Allergies! Falling back into soft spring flowers would makes my eye’s puff, the snot to pour, and breathing to be anything but deep.” Well here at…

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• Sauti Academy stages 2nd Live & Loud concert

  CONTRIBUTOR

  16 May 2012 | 8:14 am

  Part two of the LIVE and LOUD affair will be held at the Michael Joseph centre this weekend, with five artists lined up from the Sauti Academy, all graduated and ready to launch their solo careers.   - Lele’s little rebel Wangui playfully maneuvers through her songs with a sparkly performance.   - Delaney is a gentle crooner who uses his artistic freedom to perform melancholic, piano based Rock ballads.   - With his smooth, mellow vocals, Jarel will tell stories of contemporary Nairobi.   - Govoi’s acoustic Hip Hop / Roots-Reggae music will transport you straight to…

• 2012 Chocolate Dessert Cup up for grabs

  SUSAN WONG

  16 May 2012 | 7:55 am

  The annual RDA Food Fair is set to take place June 30th at the Talisman Restaurant.  Aside from showcasing locally produced food related items, the coveted Chocolate Dessert Cup will once again be up for grabs.   Some of Nairobi’s top restaurants and hotels will be putting their culinary skills and creativity to the test.  Starting from 2pm on June 30th, the afternoon will be dedicated solely to the art of chocolate.   The Cup Cake Decorating Competition will also be making another appearance at the forthcoming RDA Food Fair.  Children will be able to showcase their talents for…

• Walk Score scores Nairobi high as ‘very walkable’

  CAPITAL LIFESTYLE

  16 May 2012 | 3:55 am

  According to Walk Score, a website that measures how walkable your place to live is, Nairobi surprisingly scored quite high at 82, which means the city is “very walkable” and that “most errands can be accomplished on foot.” Walk Score believes that walkable cities are healthier and for the sake of better living, people who live in walkable neighbourhoods weigh 6-10 lbs less, walkable places make people happier and healthier, and short commutes reduce stress and increase community involvement.   Walk Score’s mission is to promote walkable neighbourhoods, which is one of the…

• New fashion craze: The Ankara print

  MAUREEN OJUNGA

  16 May 2012 | 1:56 am

  Are you in the bold fashionable lot such that prints -African prints at that- are your most favorite thing? If so then I’m sure your wardrobe already brags an Ankara print garment or two. The Ankara trend has been embraced the world over and is so in vogue right now such that it is not an African only thing anymore!! Some have even called it the “Ankara invasion”. Lovely Ankara print dresses The Ankara print is one of the top fabrics to watch out for and to some it is a wardrobe staple already. Gone are the days when the Ankara print fabrics were reserved for making garments worn only…

• Is it wrong that I want her to watch porn too?

  CAPITAL LIFESTYLE

  16 May 2012 | 1:30 am

  Indulging in porn may be part of your routine, and perhaps not a regular segment in your girlfriend’s daily schedule.  Most women rarely watch it, but of course there are those that enjoy a few snippets of pornography from time-to-time just to keep things interesting, and most likely, to keep you, the boyfriend, happy.   I get it.  A woman’s desire is provoked more by emotional and mental aspects.  Porn is too contrived for most women to get aroused from because most scenes feature people that don’t even seem to like each other.  The physicality of porn may be enough for you,…

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• Nail Files: The Painted Nail Party

  Kastle

  15 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Nothing like a last minute party invite to liven up your week! I got an email from my pal Maxine from Vanity Girl Hollywood to join her at her makeover station at a party celebrating the new hair salon & blow-out bar at The Painted Nail, home of the “Nail Files” reality show on the TV Guide channel. If you haven’t seen the show, owner Katie Cazorla brings a whole lot of Hollywood glamour to the land of mani-pedis, with a big celebrity clientele and spa-like experience — you never know what’s going to happen! But what I like best is the surprisingly affordable prices for…

• 5 Ways to Green Your Summer

  Kastle

  11 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Summer is here and that means warmer temperatures, outdoor fun and vacation time. All that sunshine should serve as a friendly reminder that there are things you can do to green your summer: Keep cool. Warmer temperatures mean using the air conditioner more. Cut back with other ways to stay cool. I’m a big fan of fans. I have one in each room and they keep my place surprising cool with the air circulation. Or as Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) executive director, Ted Ning suggests, “Open windows in the morning and on the opposite sides of the room to allow a natural flow…

• Lomography: My Journey In Rediscovering Film

  Kastle

  9 May 2012 | 8:07 am

  The first time I walked into a Lomography store was for a party – the night featured an Italian theme to launch a product called the La Sardina, which I discovered was a funny little camera shaped like a can of sardines. When I entered the space, I couldn’t help but notice a large table in the middle of the room covered in candy-colored cameras laid out buffet-style, beckoning me to pick one up and ask, “What are these?” Party guests and store workers swirled around me taking snaps with cameras of all shapes and sizes but you couldn’t see the digital image instantly on the back,…

• Kentucky Derby: Party Time!

  Kastle

  4 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Every year it happens: “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” a thunderous mass of speed, strength and stamina in a run for the roses. I always look forward to it and this year, after my taste of Santa Anita (see my previous blog post), I’m particurally excited. If you can’t make it to “My Ol’ Kentucky Home” for the race, you can still enjoy the party and watch the pre-show and learn the amazing stories of the horses, owners and jockeys (my favorite part, really.) The race will be over in a flash so get ready for it by partaking in the following: 1. Get a hat -…

• Morgan Spurlock: Art’s New Blood

  Kastle

  2 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  The last time I saw Morgan Spurlock, he was puking up a Big Mac on the side of the road. “Super Size Me,” the film he made about the fast food industry by eating nothing but McDonalds’ for 30 days, was brilliant. I also loved “What Would Jesus Buy?”, a film he produced about the commercialism of Christmas and American’s massive consumption of material objects. See my Yahoo! review here. But who knew Morgan Spurlock was an art collector? Apparently he’s a big one and the good people at Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City thought enough of his taste for up ‘n’ coming talent to…

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• Healthy Chicken Nachos

  DEFinitely Leopard

  15 May 2012 | 11:15 pm

  Today I confirmed that we have some crazy birds in Texas. To start with, our state bird is the Mockingbird. While the Mockingbird is probably the most talented of the state birds (it can imitate other birds, car alarms, mechanical sounds, etc...) it also one of the loudest and meanest. They really don't like it when you walk in the vicinity of their nest. They like to dive at you. Which happened twice today on the walk home from school. Here's a pic of our lovely state bird that I'm sure is probably only pms'ing when it attacks and ...

• Caramel Pecan Banana Sundae

  DEFinitely Leopard

  14 May 2012 | 11:24 pm

  I've come to realize that staying at home has turned me into my grandfather. He had unfinished projects all through the house for the first 18 years of my life. My favorite unfinished project was the sheetrock that he put up in the family room. He spackled (I have no idea how to spell spackle but apparently this isn't it) the nail holes after he put the sheetrock up but that was where he stopped. So for as long as I can remember they had polka-dotted walls. I took inventory of my unfinished projects today...I have polka dots ...

• Healthy Baked Ziti

  DEFinitely Leopard

  13 May 2012 | 11:39 pm

  I am exhausted. Apparently Megan is too. She was recovering from a sleepover. I found her sitting at the island in the kitchen with yogurt all over her face. This isn't unusual for her because when she likes food it's usually very obvious...it's in her hair, all on her face and she hums when she eats. But I asked anyway...she said "I just didn't have enough power to go get a spoon." So yes, she licked it out of the container like a puppy. I really have to get pictures of these things. Anyway, I think I'm out ...

• Banana Orange Muffin Bread

  DEFinitely Leopard

  13 May 2012 | 12:36 pm

  Taking a one day break from the healthy streak to share my Mother's Day meal. Taylor & Megan spent a lot of time going through cookbooks and preparing a menu to make me breakfast for dinner. We celebrated last night because of a couple of scheduling conflicts. They did a great job. They decided they don't like cooking with Daddy however, because Taylor wanted to make things from scratch and my hubby is all about saving time and wanted to buy the boxed versions. She got her way on a couple. My little chefs: MeganTaylor MENU ...

• Biggest Loser Grilled Chicken Parmesan

  DEFinitely Leopard

  12 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  This has been a pretty tough week. My 2nd baby (an 18 year old pomeranian) had to be put to sleep on Wednesday. This was the 2nd time I've had to go through this. It was even harder this time. I think mainly because I wasn't strong enough emotionally to stay there there through the first one. Now 2 years later, I still feel so guilty for that. So this time I stayed. Bless her heart. R.I.P. sweet Abby. So on a happier note, almost everyday this week on the walk home ...