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Lady gaga New music video you and I

2011-08-17T22:39:00.000-07:00

First scene of you and i

The Music Video

Spaghetti with coriander pesto

2011-06-25T03:08:00.001-07:00

Preparation time: 10mins
Cooking time: 10 to 12mins

Ingredients for 4 people:

- 400g of thin spaghetti or tagliatelle
- 1 bunch of coriander
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 40g of pine nuts
- 50g of ricotta
- 60g of pecorino cheese, finely grated
- 1dl of olive oil
- Salt, pepper

Preparation:

1. Wash the coriander, sponge dry and take off the leaves.
2. Peel the garlic cloves, quarter them and give them a whiz in a food processor.
3. Add half the pecorino cheese, the ricotta, the pine nuts, the coriander leaves, the oil, the salt and pepper.
4. Blend this mixture for 2 to 3mins, until you have a smooth purée.
5. Boil the salted water in a large saucepan, cook the pasta until it is al dente, and then drain.
6. Place the pasta in a dish, add the sauce and mix together.
7. Serve with the remainder of the grated cheese.

Masque anti peau grasse

2011-06-23T03:36:00.000-07:00

Outre une apparence brillante, les peaux grasses se révèlent très accueillantes pour ce qui relève de l'acné et des points noirs. Pour rétablir un certain équilibre épidermique, on tentera donc un masque à base de concombre. Gorgé d'acides minéraux et de vitamines, ce fruit possède un PH proche de celui de la peau.

On obtiendra ce masque en mixant ensemble un demi-concombre, un blanc d'oeuf et une cuillère à soupe de jus de citron. Posez et laissez agir 15 minutes. Rincez

Auto-massage facial

2011-06-23T03:35:00.000-07:00

Pratiquer soi-même un massage facial reste facile et à portée de mains. Les zones du visage se découpent par différents mouvements.

La peau du front et de la bouche s'étirent horizontalement de gauche à droite avec les indexes. Le menton de haut en bas. Enfin l'oeil, obliquement, avec le renfort de petites pressions. Ces gestes tenseurs réactivent la microcirculation. Ils valent largement les crèmes et sont au surplus gratuits

Britney Spears inspired costumes !!

2011-06-23T02:49:00.000-07:00

Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale tour outfits will reflect 'changing personas'.

The American songstress will start travelling North America from June 16 with her highly-anticipated show, and the star’s designer Zaldy Goco assures the stage costumes will not disappoint.

Britney’s costumes will be a wonderful array of differing designs that will reflect a number of elements of her personality.

'The real inspiration of course is Britney herself,' he said in a backstage interview with Extra. 'We’re creating the show for her. But there’s a creative script that was done by the director, Jamie King, and it’s a whole thing about a femme fatale, and femme fatales throughout the ages… she’s sort of changing personas throughout the show.'

The 29-year-old singer will change into a Marilyn Monroe-inspired dress and a snake charmer outfit to name a few. The designer says ultimately, Britney’s signature look needed to be taken into account with each design.

'Britney is a very sexy girl, so everything has to be sexy,' he said.

Britney’s outfit for the closing song will be the most jaw-dropping. The black outfit with LED lights shoots fire and lightening is a stunning choice for the star.

'It looks ridiculous on her, it’s so beautiful,' he gushed. (C) Cover Media

Learn about Long-Distance Relationship

2011-06-23T02:46:00.000-07:00

Relationships can be difficult and adding the considerable strain of long distance can make it considerably harder. But if two people love each other enough, then distance shouldn’t matter, right? Yet despite all the ways technology can help us stay in touch, long distance relationships frequently fail to work out. We sat down with leading relationship experts to find out the secrets to maintaining long distance love and why it so often fails.

Solving Communication
According to clinical psychologist, Dr. Rob Dobrenski, the largest barrier of long-distance relationships is lack of face-to-face communication. Couples invariably need not just emotional and physical intimacy, but also the ability to resolve conflicts. This is significantly easier when you can see your partner's facial expressions and non-verbal communication. Phone, text, email, Skype, Morse code, Instant Messaging, Facebook updates and carrier pigeons all still require a lot of guesswork to really gauge what's going on with your partner. This is especially true if couples aren't already the greatest at directly and confidently stating their feelings. Video chatting is a better option than a traditional phone call, as it allows you to read some of your partner’s non-verbal communication. Aside from just talking to each other regularly; use technology to do other things together, like play games online – this is a creative and fun exercise that can promote bonding. 'Loneliness will happen but it is important that you acknowledge and attempt to alleviate those feelings. Phone sex works wonders!'

Encounters
Dr. Barton Goldsmith PhD, says 'one of the things that keep a relationship together is real chemistry. Touching keeps the brain chemicals, like Oxytocin (also known as the cuddle hormone) and Serotonin (as well as several others that make us happy and feel connected) flowing through our brains and bodies. When you don’t get to connect, it’s harder to feel the love because you’re not able to produce enough these happiness chemicals to make you feel good and most people start to look for ways to get their ‘brain-chemical fix’ from those who are physically available.' This is why it is essential to keep the physical chemistry just as alive as the emotional chemistry. Plan to see one another as often as possible. That may mean costly travelling every now and again so you can tend to your long-distance relationship. It’s not easy and both partners need to commit equally but in the end you might be grateful that you did.

Increasing Trust
Unfortunately, over time, many long-distance relationships experience a degradation of trust and confidence. As you and your partner develop increasingly independent tendencies, your roles in each other’s lives will change. New friends and colleagues will be entering both your lives and this can lead to partners quickly becoming jealous. Jealousy can lead to fights, resentment and eventually the demise of your relationship. It is important to prepare for these changes early on and commit yourself to becoming as trusting and as trustworthy as possible. The increased independence can be a good thing, if you let it, enabling you to continue growing as individuals while still remaining a couple. Eventually, the goal is for one or both of you to relocate to be together and, if you have trust in each other, you can get there.

Keeping a Plan
Maintaining a healthy long-distance relationship is all about establishing and sticking to regular achievable goals that you have mutually agreed upon so you both feel like you are working towards something. Never make promises or agree to goals you can't keep. Your word is your bond. A healthy plan and set of goals should include: a daily schedule for communication, a mandatory minimum on Snail mail and small gifts per month, frequency of virtual dates, a schedule for somewhat regular visits and, most importantly, deciding on your monogamy. Remember, things won’t always go according to the plan you’ve set so it is important to anticipate changes and deal with them together as they come up. While, absence may make the heart grow fonder, don't let your relationship linger in this state for years – have an end date in mind in case neither of you can relocate back to the other within a reasonable timeframe.

iPhone 5 Rumors

2011-06-22T06:32:00.000-07:00

With all signs pointing to a September release as opposed to the traditional June/July release, speculation continues to explode about what we can expect with the iPhone 5.

Does the delay mean the iPhone is getting a complete overhaul? Or is Apple just waiting to time the launch with it's "iCloud" digital music locker announcement?

Whatever the answer is, the rumors won't stop until the official announcement from Steve Jobs himself.

We've collected the best and most believable iPhone 5 rumors so far. Check them out.

Okay, so let's just go along with the iPhone 5 rumors and take a look at why Apple wuld be willing to release the next generation iPhone so soon. Well first off there's the whole antenna situation that's been buzzing in the media. The iPhone 4 has had it's problems with the antenna, the "grip of death" has been a black cloud over the new iPhone. So there is some possibility that Apple would want to bring out the next generation quickly to appease all the customers that were jilted by reception problems. But there was a recent poll done about the customer satisfaction level with the new iPhone 4 and surprisingly the results were quite positive

Health News : know more about fat substitues

2011-06-22T03:00:00.000-07:00

Fat substitutes may make people fatter

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., June 21 (UPI) -- A study using rats suggests synthetic fat substitutes used in low-calorie foods could lead to weight gain instead of weight loss, U.S. researchers say.
Study leader Susan E. Swithers, a Purdue University psychology professor, and colleagues used laboratory rats, giving half of the rats high-fat chow and the other half low-fat chow. Half of the rats in each group also were fed Pringles potato chips that are high in fat and calories and the other half in each group were fed high-calorie Pringles chips on some days and low-calorie Pringles Light chips -- made with olestra, a fat substitute with zero calories that passes through the body undigested -- on other days.

The study, published in the journal Behavioral Neuroscience, found the rats on the high-fat diet that ate both types of potato chips consumed more food, gained more weight and developed more fatty tissue than the rats that ate only the high-calorie chips.
In addition, the rats on the high-fat diet didn't lose the extra weight even after the potato chips were removed from their diet.
"Based on this data, a diet that is low in fat and calories might be a better strategy for weight loss than using fat substitutes," Swithers said.

Smoking:consequence

2011-06-22T02:56:00.000-07:00

Still Want To Smoke? Look And Decide

(RTTNews) - Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the nation, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is estimated that 46 million people, or 20.6% of adults (aged 18 years and older), in the United States smoke cigarettes. Cigarette smoking accounts for about 443,000 deaths, or 1 of every 5 deaths, in the U.S. annually.

A report released by the Center for Disease Control, or CDC for short, last month (May, 2011) said that prominent, pictorial warnings on cigarette packages can motivate smokers to quit and discourage nonsmokers from starting. In line with the findings of the CDC report, the Food and Drug Administration has unveiled a final set of cigarette health warnings containing nine different text and graphic warnings to communicate the dangers of smoking.

The final nine images were selected by the FDA from the originally proposed 36 images after reviewing the relevant scientific literature, analyzing the results from an 18,000 person study and considering more than 1,700 comments from a variety of groups, including the tobacco industry, retailers, health professionals, public health and other advocacy groups, academics, state and local public health agencies, medical organizations and individual consumers.

The new health warnings on all cigarette packaging and advertisements in the United States will come into effect beginning September 2012. The FDA in a statement said that the new prominent warnings mark the first change in cigarette warnings in more than 25 years.

Dangers of nicotine addiction, health problems in children and adults associated with secondhand smoke, the risk of developing diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis, chronic airway obstruction, lung cancer, strokes and heart disease, risks associated with smoking during pregnancy and the impact of smoking on mortality are depicted through the text and graphics of the new warning labels. Each label will also carry a smoking cessation phone number, 1-800-QUIT-NOW, encouraging smokers to call the quitline.

The introduction of the new labels is expected to have a significant public health impact by decreasing the number of smokers, resulting in lives saved, increased life expectancy, and lower medical costs. Note that smoking is said to cost the American economy almost $200 billion a year, in medical costs and lost productivity.

Commenting on the changes being made to cigarette warning labels, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said, "President Obama is committed to protecting our nation's children and the American people from the dangers of tobacco use. These labels are frank, honest and powerful depictions of the health risks of smoking and they will help encourage smokers to quit, and prevent children from smoking. President Obama wants to make tobacco-

Prince William & Kate to Face Off in July 4 Dragonboat Race

2011-06-22T02:53:00.000-07:00

We know Kate can row a boat, but can her able helicopter pilot husband Prince William?

As more details are released about the couple's much-anticipated North American tour, royal watchers can mark July 4 as when to find out!

The couple's private secretary, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, says their day on Canada's Prince Edward Island will include a race across a lake – and it will be hands-on.

"Their Royal Highnesses will … team up with Dragonboat racers, taking a boat each – although I hasten to add, not themselves paddling, though probably steering – and they will race across the lake to the opposite bank where crowds will be gathered," Lowther-Pinkerton reveals. "After congratulating the winning team, the couple will be welcomed by First Nations people with a traditional 'smudging' ceremony."

Soon after, the royals will aim to sample some local delicacies, which might include raspberry cordial, chocolate covered potato crisps and P.E.I.'s famous lobster. From there the pair will head to the dunes of the beach, where "young people will be engaged in a range of beach sports, and the couple will start one of the games and present prizes to the winners of various competitions," Lowther-Pinkerton says.

William will see some serious action on the day as well. He's due to "participate in a Canadian Air Force demonstration at a nearby lake. The Canadian Search and Rescue Force is the only one in the world to undertake 'Waterbirding,' a technique whereby a Sea King helicopter makes a controlled landing on water," says the couple's secretary.

After their Canada visit, William and Kate will head to California for more royal engagements.

Britney Spears Takes Down Paparazzi In 'I Wanna Go' Teaser

2011-06-20T08:51:00.001-07:00

It's been a while since Britney Spears decided to take down the paparazzi in one of her music videos (see "Pieces of Me"). In a new teaser for her "I Wanna Go" clip, a fit and smiling Spears is seeking ninja-like vengeance against her biggest enemies: the paparazzi and their prying lenses.
In the 30-second tease of the Chris Marrs Piliero-directed video, set to officially drop on Wednesday, Spears stands on a Los Angeles soundstage that's set to look like New York City and surveys the scene. She's standing atop a taxi, while cameramen surround her from all angles. Wielding a microphone, the singer whips it around like a weapon, knocking the paps from their positions.
These scenes are intercut with Spears standing alone and singing into that same microphone, wearing the T-shirt depicting a skull with Mickey Mouse ears from the single's cover art.

Spears tweeted out some stills from the video as well. In one, she's seenwalking down a city street past an NYPD cop car. In another, with her hair undone and wearing a tight red shirt and lots of necklaces, she poses in profile up against a wall, lights flashing around her.
Sneak peeks of the "I Wanna Go" video seem to prove that the visuals will certainly match the song's reckless-abandon lyrics about busting loose from the confines of life, regardless of the consequences. She sings, "Lately I've been stuck imaginin'/ What I wanna do and what I really think, time to blow out/ Be a little inappropriate 'cause I know that everybody's/ Thinkin' it when the lights out/ Shame on me/ To need release/ Un-uncontrollably."

Miss USA: I'm a huge history geek

2011-06-20T08:49:00.000-07:00

When co-hosts Giuliana Rancic and Andy Cohen asked about her collection of history books, the blonde-turned-redhead replied, "I'm obsessed with the Tudor and Stuart era. Whenever I go to Barnes and Noble, I'm in the history section. That is where you'll find me. I'm a huge history buff."

Miss California, Alyssa Campanella of Los Angeles, was crowned the new Miss USA last night. And one of the personal facts she revealed during the show is that she "a huge history buff."

Her proof? She didn't mention Thomas Jefferson or either World War: "I watch Game of Thrones. I watch Camelot. I know those are fantasy. But I also watch The Tudors. I'm a huge history geek."

Campanella will move on to compete in The Miss Universe Pageant, scheduled for Sept. 12 in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

Eating Healthy Good for Your Body

2011-06-20T08:32:00.000-07:00

Eating healthy consists of consuming a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy oils, low fat dairy and lean animal or plant-based proteins. This balance is outlined in the United States Department of Agriculture's healthy foods pyramid. This pyramid acts as a basic guideline to eating in such a way that you promote a healthy body. Of course, this pyramid can be altered to fit your lifestyle (such as that of a vegetarian), but the same principles apply in getting the right mixture of carbohydrates, healthy fats and protein needed for the body to function correctly.

When eating a balanced diet, one of the first ways that your body benefits is through weight control. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2006 alone, over 72 million Americans over the age of 20 were considered obese. Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) score of 30 or more. Eating healthy helps prevent obesity in several ways. First, those who eat healthy tend to take in less calories during meals. Second, eating healthy ensures higher amounts of fiber (such as those found in fruits vegetables and whole grains). Fiber gives your body the sensation of feeling fuller longer, which reduces the overall intake of food during the day. Finally, eating healthy influences your metabolism, allowing you to burn more calories each day.

A healthy diet replaces unhealthy fatty foods packed full of LDL (bad) cholesterol with foods that are full of HDL (good) cholesterol (such as olive oil or salmon). High levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood create plaque buildup in the blood vessels. This can lead to arterial hardening and heart disease. HDL cholesterol removes bad cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver, where it can then be processed and removed from the body. A healthy diet is also high in fiber, which can help control the levels of bad cholesterol in the blood.

Eating healthy also benefits your body by helping control your blood sugar levels. This is mostly achieved through eating healthy forms of carbohydrates. Eating foods full of sugar and other unhealthy forms of carbohydrates can quickly cause the levels of blood glucose to rise in your circulatory system. Although your cells need glucose to create energy, too much glucose can result in insulin resistance, known as diabetes. Insulin is an important hormone that unlocks the cell's ability to absorb glucose from the bloodstream. When the cells become resistant, they no longer can absorb the glucose from the blood. This causes the glucose levels to rise above healthy levels in the bloodstream, resulting in serious damage to the blood vessels.

Eating healthy also helps the body prevent disease. Healthy foods, especially vegetables, tend to contain higher levels of phytochemicals. Pytochemicals are substances that increase your immune system's ability to fight diseases. Eating healthy also helps prevent conditions that promote disease. For example, according to the Mayo Clinic, by eating less fatty foods and increasing the amount of plant-based foods you consume, you can actually prevent certain cancers. Eating healthy can also help prevent heart disease, diabetes, strokes and even Alzheimer's disease.

how to make your face glow

2011-06-20T08:22:00.000-07:00

Every woman dreams about having a radiant, glowing skin. Our face is the first thing people notice about us and first impressions are really important, sometimes they are decisive. A wonderful complexion will make you look healthy and attractive

Our face plays an essential role in everyday communication and our social interactions. It helps us to make friendships, solve problems and it can also be decisive in getting a new job. Basically, our face is our visiting card. It tells a lot about our personality and the attention we pay to ourselves. Women generally try everything from expensive beauty treatments to alternative remedies in order to achieve a glowing skin.

Glowing skin is priceless and it is absolutely essential for every beauty-conscious diva. However, you don’t necessarily have to think about costly methods or artificial products to obtain the desired effect. There are some great homemade masks and packs, which can bring amazing results, giving you a fresh, healthy and radiant complexion.

Use a mild facial cleanser to clean off your face from the excess oils, dead skin cells and impurities that may clog your pores. Use it in the mornings and in the evening after removing your makeup in order to get rid of all the dirt that has accumulated on your face during the day. This way you can keep your ski clean, fresh and healthy. Opt for a cleaner that contains salicylic acid, since it deep cleans your pores, creating a radiant, flawless complexion.

Another amazing way to achieve an instant, natural glow to your face is preparing great homemade face masks and packs. Let’s see some simple but effective natural recipes you can prepare right at home, in order to provide your skin with an instant glow.

Natural Homemade Facial Masks
Facial masks offer your skin a great protection against harmful environmental factors, leaving your skin hydrated, supple and glowing.

Cucumber and Yogurt Mask
Use a blender to mix one tablespoon of yogurt and half a cucumber and apply the puree on your skin, distributing it well all over your face. Rinse with lukewarm water after 10-15 minutes and enjoy a fresh, pure skin.

Egg and Almond Mask
Create a great facial mask that will do wonders to your skin. Mix 1 tablespoon of almond oil and 1 egg, and blend them well. Apply the created mixture to your face, distributing it evenly all over and then washing it off after 10-15 minutes.

Banana, Honey and Yoghurt Mask
Mix 1 tablespoon of honey, 2 teaspoons of yoghurt and a fresh banana and apply the paste all over your face. Let it rest on your face until the skin soaks it in, then rinse with water.

How to make french toast

2011-06-20T05:43:00.000-07:00

French toast is one of those “Happy Foods” that bring a smile to everyone’s face. It’s that perfect weekend breakfast food that just makes you feel like you’re celebrating.

You probably have the basic ingredients — eggs, milk, sugar, butter, and bread - sitting in your kitchen right now. Add maple syrup and vanilla extract to your next shopping list and you’ll be ready to make French toast. (All sorts of different flavored extracts can be found near the spices/baking ingredients at the grocery store.)

Plain white bread is traditional, but you can also try using a braided bread (challah), croissants, whole-wheat and rye bread for French toast.

(For a quick review on measuring, check out my video on How to Measure Food)

The following ingredients are needed to make French toast:

2/3 cup of whole milk

4 large eggs

2 Tablespoons of sugar

1 teaspoon of vanilla

¼ teaspoon of salt

Using a shallow bowl whisk them together (or blend together with a fork).

The egg mixture should look like this before you start dunking the bread.

Dunk each slice of bread into the egg mixture just before you add the bread to the fry pan.

Make sure both sides are fully covered.

This step could take a little practice. Leave it too long and the bread disintegrates; not long enough, the bread doesn’t get coated.

Melt 1 1/2 Tablespoons of butter in a fry pan over medium heat. Add however many slices of bread fit in the pan without squishing everything together.

Cook the bread until it is golden brown and then flip it, preferably with a spatula. Let the other side cook until golden brown as well.

Serve it immediately with a dusting of powdered sugar or maple syrup.

Enjoy!