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Pink Floyd's Waters tops concert ticket sales in 2012 first half

2012-07-16T20:32:00.005+03:00

Roger Waters racked up $158.1 million in concert ticket sales worldwide so far this year with 'The Wall Live' show, outselling perennial leaders Bruce Springsteen and Madonna to become the top-selling live act for the first half of 2012.

Waters, formerly of Pink Floyd, which recorded the smash album "The Wall" in the late 1970s, sold more than 1.4 million tickets globally since the start of 2012, according to the magazine "Pollstar," which tracks the live concert business.

Springsteen's "Wrecking Ball" tour, which started in March, was a distant second with $79.9 million.

Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Madonna and Paul McCartney were on the road this year, helping to push ticket sales for the 100 largest U.S. concerts up 1.2 percent, to $1.1 billion, selling a record 18.6 million tickets.

Concert promoters dropped ticket prices by an average of $6.34, to $60.68, the lowest they've been since 2007, Pollster said, citing "today's economic realties."

Cirque du Soleil's touring musical stage show "Michael Jackson: The Immortal" was the hottest ticket in North America, with $78.5 million in sales. Waters was second in the market with $61.9 million.

But the 68-year-old Waters' stay atop of the concert leader board could be short-lived, according to Pollstar.

"While Waters still has a few Walls left to build on his itinerary, Springsteen also has along way to go before the end of the 'Wrecking Ball' tour, and still could finish with the year's top outing," the magazine wrote.

Madonna, who has sold more than $42 million in tickets worldwide, "has yet to hit North America (and) also has an outside shot," it added.

(Reporting By Ronald Grover; Editing by Bob Tourtellotte and Philip Barbara).
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Robert Pattinson on Fifty Shades of Grey: I Would Lick the Pages!

2012-07-13T12:16:00.002+03:00

Robert Pattinson weighed in on the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon today at Comic-Con ... with an obvious reference to the erotic novel's sexiness.

When questioned during the Breaking Dawn: Part 2 panel, he and Kristen Stewart were mum on whether or not they've read the sex-filled bestseller.

If presented with a copy, however, he knows just what he would do.

"I would just sit there and lick the pages," Pattinson said in San Diego, adding, "What are we live on?" realizing his response would gain attention.

Stewart on the other hand, was less upbeat about the topic.

When asked if she reads the novel in a book club with Pattinson and fellow Twilight star Taylor Lautner, she said simply, "That would be disgusting."

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have been mentioned as possible leads in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie, however unlikely that may seem.

The risque text is loosely based on their Twilight characters; Pattinson and Stewart have also been dating in real life for several years at this point.

While no mention of the pair's off-screen romance came into question today, R-Patt did address the topic of smooching his on- and off-screen love.

"She always just kissed me and I'd always be like ..." Pattinson said, holding up his head and puckering his lips, while referring to winning best kiss with Stewart in Breaking Dawn: Part 1 at the recent MTV Movie Awards.

"I just receive ... I just receive pecks."

Good to know, R-Patt. Good to know.

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Tom Cruise attorney threatens National Enquirer with lawsuit

2012-07-13T12:06:00.001+03:00

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

REUTERS - Tom Cruise's attorney has threatened the parent company of the National Enquirer with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit over a new issue asserting it has details of the actor's recent split with wife Katie Holmes, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Hollywood Reporter on its website posted a letter from Cruise's Los Angeles attorney, Bert Fields, in which he blasts American Media Inc, parent of the Enquirer, for what he calls "false and vicious lies" he says will cause "hundreds of millions of dollars" in damages to Cruise.

"As you were notified in advance, your current issue of National Enquirer makes numerous false and defamatory assertions about our client Tom Cruise," the three-page letter begins.

The letter draws attention to disparaging descriptions of Cruise in the Enquirer's issue that hit newsstands on Wednesday, with Fields writing, "These are all lies - vicious, hurtful, damaging lies."

Fields did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment late on Wednesday and a representative for American Media could not be reached.

Cruise and Holmes have been the subject of hundreds of headlines worldwide since she filed for divorce from the "Mission: Impossible" movie star two weeks ago, seeking sole custody of their 6-year-old daughter, Suri.

Earlier this week, the couple agreed to a divorce and custody arrangement, but details were undisclosed. Both have remained publicly silent about the issue, except for one joint statement in which they said they were working together to settle their differences in the best interest of Suri.

Speculation about a reason for the split has centered on Cruise's membership in the Church of Scientology, but that has never been confirmed by either the couple or their representatives.

(Reporting By Bob Tourtellotte; Editing by Peter Cooney)
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2012-07-13T11:49:00.000+03:00

How Katie Holmes outwitted Tom Cruise: the roundup

Holmes outsmarted Cruise. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, JULY, 11, 2012

The way Katie Holmes carefully plotted her split from Tom Cruise could easily be a Hollywood thriller. The actress “surprised” her husband with a phone call asking for a divorce while he was thousands of miles away in Iceland, shooting his upcoming sci-fi flick "Oblivion," on June 29, then she managed to wrestle away custody of Suri, 6, from him just 11 days later. A report released on Tuesday details just how she went about her secret plan – she used a disposable cell phone.

[Related: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes: Their Most Memorable Moments]

According to the Los Angeles Times, a friend of Holmes provided her with the throwaway device so she could talk to her New York City-based lawyers without Cruise, 50, or his people knowing what she was up to. Now, yet another report, a People magazine story released on Wednesday, divulges further details on how Holmes caught her husband of five years off guard by meticulously plotting her divorce plans ahead of time, even reaching out to her parents for help. According to the report, Tom Cruise was about to start shooting an action-packed scene on the set in Iceland when he answered an unexpected call from Holmes. “He was about to do a stunt and got off his motorcycle to take the call,” a source tells People. It was during that conversation that Holmes broke the news. “He’s been in shock since that day,” the source adds.

Katie, Suri, and her mother Kathleen enjoyed a day at Chelsea Piers on Tuesday. (Jackson Lee/Splash News)The Los Angeles Times also reports that when Holmes, 33, and Cruise settled their divorce on Monday, she already had three law firms in three different states set up in case she’d have to battle her soon-to-be ex outside of Manhattan, where she filed. The “Mission: Impossible” star initially wanted to hash out their divorce in California, which typically favors divorcing parents to have joint custody of their children (Holmes had requested sole custody of Suri in her filing). It turns out one of the toughest attorneys Holmes had on her side was reportedly her own father. “It’s his way or the highway,” a fellow attorney tells People of Martin Holmes, 67, a top divorce lawyer in Toledo, Ohio, who helped lay out Holmes' strategy for the split. “He’ll look a storm in the eye and make sure he’s standing when it’s over,” adds former mayor Carty Finkbeiner.

Holmes' dad arrived in New York to be with his daughter around June 26, two days before she made the call to Cruise. (Whether the actor knew the elder Holmes was in New York at the time remains to be seen). Katie's mom, Kathleen, has also since traveled to the Big Apple and was most recently spotted accompanying her daughter and granddaughter on an outing to the Manhattan athletic complex Chelsea Piers on Tuesday.

As part of the settlement, Holmes will have total control over Suri’s education. And, in a move that is a definite slap in the actor’s face, Holmes – who renounced her Catholic upbringing for Scientology when she married Cruise in 2006 – has registered as a parishioner at the Church of St. Francis Xavier in New York City not far from her Chelsea apartment. That presumably means she'll be taking Suri along with her to Mass. “Everyone is thrilled to have Katie join us,” a member of the church's choir told The Huffington Post on Monday. “She has not yet attended a service, but when she does she will be welcomed with open arms.”

The same day, Cruise filmed Oblivion in June Lake, California. (INFDaily.com)Original Source http://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/katie-holmes-used-disposable-cell-phone-to-secretly-plan-divorce-from-tom-cruise--report.html

Black & White Fashion

2012-05-13T16:14:00.000+03:00

How to Apply Acrylic Nails Yourself - Quick & Easy!

2012-05-08T00:10:00.000+03:00

Hello Girls ......We all Want fast easy cheap way to have acrylic nails,well,we will learn today step by step how to do it ourselves .

Fast forward to now and I'm looking for ways to cut costs again. I recently went to a local beauty supply shop and was excited to find a lot of choices in products for doing your ownacrylic nails. I decided to create this do-it-yourself step-by-step guide with easy to understand steps to explain how to get that salon look without the salon price. Just like when you learned to paint your own nails - with a little practice it will get easier and easier.

A step by step guide and helpful hints and tricks to applying your own acrylic nails as well as using nail polish.
Great for those of us who like the look of acrylic nails but hate to spent the expensive price going to the nail salon every 2 weeks.
Do it yourself and save money during this economic pinch. This is a free how to !
This application should hold for 5 to 10 days depending on how fast your natural nails grow and what sort of condition you are putting your nails through. This will be a beautiful manicure - almost just as good as salon quality with practice.
Like all things, applying your own acrylics does take a little practice. My first time wasn't bad, but it also wasn't the best, my second time doing it came out much better and I can only see it getting better and better each time I do it. Also learn how to apply nail art and designs!

Items You Will Need:

- Cotton Balls
- Non-acetone Nail Polish Remover
- Paper Towels
- Nail Scrub Brush
- Nail File
- Acrylic Nail Clipper/Cutter
- Artificial Nail Tips (Optional)
- Nail Glue (If applying tips)
- Dappen Dish
- Acrylic Liquid
- Acrylic Powder
- Acrylic Brush (Sable recommended)
- Filing Block (4-sided, fine grit)
- Cuticle Oil

Let's Get Started:

Remove any existing nail polish with a non-acetone nail polish remover.
Don't use an acetone remover because it will dissolve artificial nail tips and acrylic.
Trim and file your nails.
Prepare your nails by giving them a really neat manicure to remove all the dead skin and to smooth out rough edges. Trim nails back short almost to the skin, not too far though. The reason for cutting your nail back short is that if the tip of your acrylic nail breaks, it won't take half of your natural nail off with it.
Use a soft file to remove the natural nail shine (the top layer of the nail).
File in one direction only rather than back and forth to help prevent weakening the nail.
Gently push back your cuticles.

Prevent nails cracking and exfoliation

Sometimes due to a weak diet and external factors, our nails get exfoliated.

To prevent and treat this, pet your nails for 14 days with a slice of lemon, twice a day.

Besides this, try to check and improve your diet, such way to bring into your system more vitamins - A, B, C, Omega 3, Ca and Zinc

(eating fish, eggs, carrots, spinach, parsley, various seeds, walnuts, etc)

that helps your shin, hair and nails be in a healthy stage.

Trendy Women's Swimsuits and Summer Fashions

2012-05-06T23:08:00.001+03:00

What will you wear for warm weather getaway or Spring break vacation? I will aid you to decide. Do you want to know what will be new in juniors summer fashions and women's fashions and fashion accessories this season. The top styles in trendy women's swimwear, maxi skirts,women's summer tops, women's shorts, women's sun hats, women's sundresses, summer handbags, flip flops, and women's summer jewelry is featured.Now Its time to make space in the closet for vacation clothes girls! What's going to be trendy in fashion for Summer 2012? Some of the newest trends are: funky summer handbags; strappy women's sandals; ruffled tops and trendy summer tanks; womens white jeans and boyfriend shorts; and the cutest retro styled rompers and designer swimsuits. See if you'll be adding any of these summer fashion trends to your summer wardrobe.

Fashion Trends 2012

2012-05-06T20:05:00.003+03:00

Would you like to know what are the Top Fashion Trends for 2012?, including the top Jeans Trends for 2012? Then you've come to the right place! The 2012 runways were fraught with colorful lace dresses and very short shorts, as advisable as shiny tops, bold striped patterns, one-piece swimsuits and 70's inspired jeans and also colorful beautiful skinny jeans.

Not only the coloresmade of a huge formation, but so have funny and colorful floral prints, as well as color blocking and mixing mixed print pieces together. Designers this season actually moved out of the circle with fearless combinations of bright colors in bold prints on everything from dresses to shoes to handbags to swimwear Also, look for colorful shoes to be a big trend in 2012, as they were recently seen all over Paris Fashion Week and represent a top European Fashion trend right now.

Summer-Spring trends 2012 Mint green

2012-05-06T14:35:00.002+03:00

This spring and summer you will hear yourself wrapped in immortal fabrics, adorned with awesome pure coloers, as advisable as soft neutrals, and pastels - most common existence quiet mint green. Seem again this spring to find lots of red, and dozen of lace,not to mention floral and coloerful prints.
As ever... Black and white fashions dare time, and keep booking their earned position as very important coloers for the fashion season of 2012.
Black and whitefashions were very important and present on the runway this season,alot of fashion designers showed black and white in some of their designs,we all know that you can't go wrong with black and white outfit.The designers know that and they keep earn cash on it.

This season dresses, and skirts give remain most haves... But this season fashion designers they also showed us all sorts of fun fashions. Fashions that give us wonderful pure prints, stripes, and geometric prints - not to refer to some awesome new takes on animal prints... The main idea this season is somewhat plain, and artist, but with a taste of temerarious, and edgy.

Mint IT's So Hot For Such A Cool Color

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2012-05-04T20:18:00.001+03:00

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2012-05-04T20:18:00.000+03:00

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2012-05-04T17:26:00.001+03:00

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Tips for After the First Date

2012-05-03T23:24:00.000+03:00

Be honest after a first date to open yourself up to the possibility of a relationship.
First dates can either leave you looking to see the person a second time or hoping to never see the person again. Whatever your experience, it is important to behave politely after the first date, whether or not you had a good time. The way you act after that first meeting can make or break a relationship, so you need to be prepared to be kind and receptive in order to see the other person for another date.
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Open Yourself Up to Future Dates

Let your date know you enjoyed the time together before ending the date. You can call to thank him within the days following the date to let him know you are interested in seeing him again. Call once and allow him to contact you afterwards. He will contact you if interested. Try to avoid coming across as needy or moving too fast and remember that you barely know each other and it may make the other person uncomfortable if you act too comfortable too soon. Avoid acting as if you need or miss him; instead, just respond with an interested tone and be friendly when he contacts you.

Make Plans for Another Date

If your date appears to be interested, you can ask to make the second date. Sometimes a date may be confused about whether or not you are interested and may hold back on asking for another date. If he's given you signs that he's interested in the days following your date, such as initiating phone calls or text messages to talk to you, ask him if he'd like to go out again. Let him know which days you are available and ask him which day works for him for a second date.

Don't Set Expectations Too Soon

Remember that you've just started dating the person and it may be too soon to jump to conclusions or set expectations. Even if you got along well, people often put their guard up and act a certain way until they are more comfortable around someone. If he's said something you don't agree with, let him know. He may be nervous and just trying to be funny, or saying what they think you'd like to hear. Often, telling your date that you didn't like what he said can help him learn what to avoid saying in the future.

It helps to avoid daydreaming about the future or setting expectations after the first date. Perhaps you can see yourself getting serious with this person, but maybe they are looking for something different. Go into the beginning of a relationship with low expectations, and build your goals with the person when things become more serious. Otherwise, you may be setting yourself up for disappointment if they turn out to be different than you thought they were.

Move On If It Doesn't Work Out

If your date makes it clear that he didn't enjoy the date and isn't interested in seeing you again, move on. Sometimes, people feel as though they can somehow convince their dates to become interested and see them again. Such attempts usually push the other person away and make you come across as needy. First impressions are important, and if someone makes up his mind about you on the first date it will be difficult to change that impression. It is best in these situations to move on and meet new people to go on dates with.

Be Polite in All Situations

If you didn't enjoy the first date, try to politely let the other person know that you don't want to go out again. If you barely know him, you can kindly tell him that you just didn't feel a connection. You may wish to tell him the exact reason you don't want to see him again, but sometimes it is nicer to just spare his feelings if you don't feel that your words will help him somehow. You can politely email or phone him to let him know that you had a good time but aren't interested in building a relationship with him. It is best to do this over the phone instead of in person to avoid any confrontation with the person that you've just met.

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What's Your Least Favorite Look On A Guy?

2012-05-03T23:21:00.000+03:00

My old roommate once bought a leather jacket that was sold out of the trunk of some guy's car in the streets of New York. It was an "Armani" jacket. But upon closer examination, the tag read: "Armandi". Some guys don't care enough about what they wear. Sometimes they'll just buy whatever from wherever. I'm in the middle of a wardrobe upgrade. It's a long and painful process. As Autumn approaches, I see a glimmer of hope because I seem to look best in sweaters and jeans.

I hear women complain all the time about what their guy wears. They'll say it's "unfortunate" that he's such a bad dresser, but they get over it. But, are there things that guys wear that you just can't deal with? I've listed some possibilities below:

Mandals

Don't get mandals confused with flip flops or any other kind of non-controversial sandal. Mandals, AKA men's sandals, have to be obnoxious enough to make you do a double take and question whether the guy should be wearing them. I've never worn any kind of sandal/mandal in my life.

Wife Beaters

These are sleeveless, ribbed, form-fitting undershirts. But sometimes, guys don't use them as undershirts. They are worn as actual shirts with jeans or shorts. I've never worn one, but I know people that bust them out sometimes. They are polarizing, so I'm wondering what you think of them.

Capri Pants

There's no way I can get away with those male capri pants. Aren't capri pants for girls? I'm simply not secure enough to pull them off. I'll never do well wearing something that was originally designed for women.

Turtle Necks

I see no place for turtle necks either, unless I'm critiquing art in the West Village in the late '60's. Well, I guess they are good for keeping your neck warm during the winter months. But, really, there must be a better use for that extra fabric used to make a regular shirt into a turtle neck.

Skinny Jeans

Yes, I try to wear skinny jeans. It is a huge battle that I have with my body that is too big to fit in the jeans, and those jeans that mock me as I split them while trying to get into them. If I am lucky enough to get into them, I'm usually "adjusting" throughout the evening and figuring out how to sit down without splitting fabric. But, boy do I feel like I look good in them!

His Favorite Thing That You Hate

Guys have plenty of things that they insist on wearing that drive their girlfriends nuts. My buddy Bryan insists on keeping (and wearing) a huge velour puke-green shirt. And, I think he loves it because he busts it out for important social events. It's a conversation starter as people struggle to understand what material he's wearing. His girlfriend just sighs, and tells me secretly that it's a shameful and unnattractive shirt.

Styles

Full styles can fail too: preppy, the sport coat with jeans, an "urban" look, punk, goth or hipster.

Do any of the above looks or articles of clothing bother you on guys? What article of clothing or style is a deal breaker for you? What piece of clothing would you elimiate from your boyfriend/husband's wardrobe if you could?

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How to Change Your Feelings About Anything That Stops You

2012-05-03T23:19:00.000+03:00

I had a conversation with a friend the other day.

I was struggling with how I was feeling about a particular situation. My feelings were strong and I was making choices based on these feelings that I didn't like very much. This kept happening over and over and I was starting to get frustrated with myself. I was starting to feel like a butterfly captured in a net.

Have you ever felt that way? Are you ever overwhelmed by feelings you wish you didn't have and make choices you wish you hadn't made? Do you want to stop both these feelings and the choices?

I will tell you how to do both in a moment. But first, let me tell you what happened to me. As my friend and I were talking about my feelings, and as he was telling me how best to cope with them, I had a huge insight. I realized my feelings were not mine at all, and that because of that I didn't have to act on them. I was free, no longer having to take any action I did not fully choose.

Let me explain. Contrary to popular belief, feelings don't just happen to us. Feelings are a direct result of an internal conversation, which is often so subtle, quick and quiet we don't even know it's there. We say something to ourselves as a reaction to external stimuli and those words create a reaction inside of us - feelings.

External stimuli, real or perceived #32; >>>> #32; thoughts and words to self #32; >>>> #32; feelings

Let me show you an example. Go to the mirror and look at yourself. Now say something very negative about your weakest attribute. Keep saying it. OK, how do you feel? You may have started to feel sad, angry, or frustrated, or started promising yourself to make changes.

Now, say something very positive about your best attribute, and say it as many times as you said the negative words. OK, how do you feel now? You may feel brighter, lighter, more like smiling and being kind.

You see, you just created your own feelings. This is what happens to us constantly - we have feelings as a result of giving messages to ourselves. Now, not all feelings need to be changed. What if you are having feelings that stop you from taking the action you want to take to have a better life and more love?

For example, what if you want to lose weight, but dieting makes you feel depressed or deprived and then you seem to have no control over making poor food choices. Or, what if you have feelings of being too scared or too depressed to meet new people and so you end up alone? What do you do then?

Listen for the messages you are speaking to yourself which create your feelings. Examine and understand the origin of these messages. Choose whether you want to continue to listen to these messages or to dismiss them as not reflecting who you are any longer. Chances are that the messages in your head are not even your thoughts. Someone could have told you that love doesn't last. Or someone told you that true love is hard to find. Or that the way to keep a relationship is to give up on what you want.

Alternatively, you could have created your own message as a result of misperceiving a situation, or to keep yourself safe. Of course, a message designed to keep you safe that instead makes you miserable has outlived its validity.

The messages you could be saying to yourself are as individual as you are, and yet if they are creating feelings you don't want you can:

Catch the message and you will catch the root of your feelings
Stop the message by identifying the origin of it - where you got it, why you started saying it to yourself - and you will stop the feelings from returning
Dispute the validity of the message, every time you hear it in your head, and you will find freedom to act you as you choose, according to what YOU want and need

Of course, with freedom of action will come different results - love, happiness, peace...whatever you might want.

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Are long-distance relationships healthy?

2012-05-03T22:29:00.003+03:00

Once upon a time, boy met girl at a club, the office, or through close friends. Today, many homegrown love stories are becoming nostalgic relics of the past. As it becomes more difficult to fit socializing time into our busy lives, singles are looking further afield for romance andrelationships. Facebook flings, email liaisons, and flirtations sparked during vacations or business trips—it's common to know someone in the throes of the agony and ecstasy that only a long-distance affair can bring. But are these exhilarating romances bad for our health?

At first glance, a long-distance relationship appears full of excitement, but the stress of dealing with the unknown, and putting one’s life on hold until you’re together again can cause all sorts of health upsets, both emotionally and physically. Toronto marriage counsellor Beth Mares says that there are pros and cons to such a union. "For some people, a long-distance relationship is easier," says Mares. "Some individuals need a lot of space, and don’t have the self-assurance to establish [that need] when they’re living with someone." She also notes that people who value their careers above relationships find geographically challenged dalliances ideal, as they don’t compete with their job for attention.

However, "most people aren’t satisfied with that," says Mares. "Most are pretty anxious to get together." While the more independent-minded or career-driven might like this arrangement, many people find the negatives strongly outweigh any advantages. The ultimate goal is for both parties to leave behind the long distance love story, and unite in the same city.

Avoiding "the dating effect"

When time and money cooperate, the best tonic to keep love alive across the miles is being together. While couples relish the thrill of ecstatic reunions, Mares warns against getting carried away with "the dating effect," where partners wine and dine each other during their short spell together, but fail to deal with the real issues of real life. "A long-distance relationship can often mask a situation that won’t work," she says.

Couples should enjoy the romance of their situation, but also discuss the issues that all must face: where to live, opinions on finances and religion, and most importantly, whether they both want kids. For many, that biological clock is ticking—loudly. "In some cases they’re waiting to have children," says Mares. "They need to find out [how their partner feels about kids], otherwise they have to find someone else."

Distance can sour these relationships when even one missed phone call sets off all sorts of suspicion and worry. As a result, trust and commitment issues grow unchecked, and unhealthy obsessive behavior—such as leaving repetitive phone messages—can be unleashed. "If you notice these things happening, there’s a problem," says Mares. "It tends to escalate. If one person gets needy, the other might distance themselves. One might have doubts whether [this relationship] is right for them."

How to make a long-distance relationship work

The key to avoiding destructive actions or thoughts is to keep the relationship on track. It takes plenty of effort, but the results speak for themselves. Maintaining the lines of healthy communication between in-person visits is a breeze with today’s social media.Twitter, Facebook, instant messaging (IM) and Skype make connecting with one another easy and affordable. Mares recommends that couples, "find out how they spent their day," and not treat each conversation as a happy-go-lucky extension of a date. Like all successful, healthy relationships, a solid foundation based on the day-to-day sharing of each other’s triumphs and failures is key.

Consequently, it’s no surprise that if couples don’t communicate fully, their health will begin to suffer. The stress that results from worries over fidelity, trust and where the union is heading can manifest into sleeplessness, weight loss, anxiety and evendepression. While these ailments are concerning, Mares states that there’s no data to suggest that they are dangerous, or life-threatening, but they could facilitate a permanent break-up.

From long-distance to long-term relationship

Ultimately, Mares says, it’s imperative for the health of the couple and their relationship to eventually live together in the same locale to see if their bond can survive normal daily pressures. "It’s not like a weekend where you’re devoted to each other and then longing for each other the rest of the week," she says. "Things might be different when you live together. You need to find out if it’s going to work."

It’s encouraging that marriages following distant courtships have the same success rate as unions established in the same area code—provided they don’t rush down the aisle as soon as they cohabitate. "If they move in together first and it works well," says Mares. "[The future marriage] would work as well as any other marriage.

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http://www.besthealthmag.ca/embrace-life/relationships/are-long-distance-relationships-healthy

How To Act On A First Date

2012-05-03T18:33:00.003+03:00

First dates can be social minefields. Nerves and expectations run high as you both avoid awkward silences and painfully bad jokes. You have to tread a fine line between seeming too interested (read: desperate) and too aloof. If you like your date, you might find yourself agonizing over whether she feels the same; if you don't like her, you might find it a struggle to get through dinner. Either way, be respectful and be yourself. You may find yourself with a new partner or friend

Instructions

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  Show up on time. Nothing is more inconsiderate than making your date wait. If you need to reschedule, call as far in advance as possible -- at least a few hours' notice. If you're running even a little late, send a text.
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  Act natural -- but not too natural. Talk to your date as you would to a friend. You can tell jokes, funny stories and generally be yourself; however, leave potty humor, sex stories and bodily functions at home.
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  Ask engaging questions. Be creative. Your date will appreciate the chance to go beyond the usual first-date subjects. Ask her about the best meal she ever ate or the worst job she ever had.
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  Listen. Even if her enthusiasm about a job internship isn't of interest to you, you could still learn something new. Smile and ask engaging follow-up questions. Turn off your cell phone; you can't listen while sending a text or reading restaurant reviews.
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  Be positive. Stick to fun subjects -- travel, hobbies, good movies -- rather than complaining about your boss, your health or (a real turn-off) your ex. Show your date that you're an easygoing, optimistic person, and she'll be more likely to go on a second date with you.
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  Be polite. Even if your date is the most boring companion since the high school geometry champ, remember that she still deserves your kindness and respect. Stay for one drink or a cup of coffee and participate in the conversation. Even if it's a challenge, think of it as dating practice.

Always bring extra cash in case of emergency.

Avoid bringing up past relationships or talking too much about your last break-up.

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http://www.ehow.com/how_2208610_behave-first-date.html

2012 Hairstyle For Men

2012-05-03T12:46:00.001+03:00

30 Fashion Trend Resolutions

2012-05-02T20:34:00.001+03:00

Trend To Keep: Red

The Look: Make like the classic Hollywood screen sirens and wear candy apple red frocks with matching lipstick. Dress to kill is the motto!

Seen At? Miu Miu spring/summer 2012

Trend To Delete: Midi Skirts

The Look: Suffice to say that even though calf-length skirts DON’T suit everyone, we’ve all been wearing them. The champion style has been block-coloured, pleated midis – will you keep or delete yours?

Seen At? As seen on most major runways and championed by the likes of Lady Gaga, who wore them throughout her promotional trip to London in November 2011

Trend To Keep: Yellow

The Look: Nothing injects electricity into a wardrobe quite like the colour yellow. The fashion desk spotted this hue in soft sorbet lemon shades and in startling bright guises on the spring catwalks. Wear it with beige or deftly contrasted with hot pink for extra style points.

Seen At? Mulberry spring/summer 2012

Trend To Keep: Pencil Skirts

The Look: The tighter the better and teamed with a spiky stiletto – them’s the rules.

Seen At? Chanel spring/summer 2012

Trend To Keep: Ankle Socks

The Look: It’s official: there’s nothing cuter than a mini skirt, some sky high heels and a pair of ankle socks. Head to Topshop to invest in cartoon ones and really go to town.

Seen At? Mulberry spring/summer 2012

Trend To Keep: Pastel Mixes

The Look: Take a trip to an old school ice cream parlour to research spring 2012’s colour palette. From Mulberry to Louis Vuitton, the look was all about layering pastel shades together and making oneself look like a very fabulous sundae – sans the cherry on top.

Seen At? Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2012

Trend To Delete: Grey

The Look: The dull days are over. We once wanted to make an understatement in soft charcoal tones to break away from black, but we feel a colour embrace coming on.

Seen At? Haider Ackerman autumn/winter 2011

Trend To Keep: Sporty Couture

The Look: Love it or hate it, sporty chic is sprinting into the forefront of the trend scene. Look out for surfy influences and loose tailoring in satin fabrics for the up-to-the-minute take.

Seen At? Marc Jacobs spring/summer 2012

The Look: As we welcome Big Bird yellow to our look, it’s au revoir to sequinned stars and astrological prints. DO keep them at the back of your wardrobe though, as stars will always make a comeback (fashion is fickle, see?)

Seen At? Dolce & Gabbana autumn/winter 2011

Trend To Keep: Overstated Baroque

The Look: This trend is really easy to understand – it’s all about luxe, lavishly embroidered fabrics and outfits compiled with a sense of aristocratic propriety. If in doubt, go forth with extra bling, higher heels and a metallic brocade mini.

Seen At? Gucci spring/summer 2012

Trend To Keep: Gold

The Look: Egyptian, strikingly bright golds are back with a 70s twist, so dig out your fool’s hues.

Seen At? Gucci spring/summer 2012

Trend To Delete: 50s-Influenced Styles

The Look: Box handbags, white gloves, full skirts and twinset cardigans gave us girls a more glamorous spin on dressing, but we’re now considerably more nostalgic for the roaring Twenties.

Seen At? The 50s style was revived in the eyes of the fickle fashion pack thanks to Mad Men, and seen on multiple runways, including Oscar De La Renta autumn/winter 2011

Trend To Delete: One-Print Wonders

The Look: Once upon a time – well, last spring – celebs and stylistas alike preferred to stick to one-print outfits in a less-is-more spirit.

Seen At? Marc Jacobs autumn/winter 2011

Trend To Keep: Tailored Two-Pieces

The Look: Ladylike fitted jackets and tight pencil skirts are set to be de rigeur for 2012 thanks to influences from unlikely sources such as The Iron Lady, the new Margaret Thatcher biopic, and a progression into the later 60s in Mad Men’s fifth series.

Seen At? Alexander McQueen spring/summer 2012

Trend To Delete: Silver

The Look: Last year, many metallic threads were steely and cool, but things are set to warm up in 2012 and reach towards gold.

Seen At? Chanel autumn/winter 2011

Trend To Keep: The Great Gatsby / 20s Cocktail Attire

The Look: With F. Scott Fitzgerald’s book The Great Gatsby due for release on the big screen courtesy of Baz Luhrmann late in 2012, the fashion world has been jazz-dancing towards flapper dresses, skull caps and long reams of glass beads to celebrate.

Trend To Delete: Full Skirts & Early 60s Dresses

The Look: For months the fashion team has been struggling to squeeze our meringue-like layers of tutu and underskirt underneath desks because of this trend. The full, 50s-style skirt has changed the once slinky silhouette of the British high street, but slinky styles are set to return once more in a bid for balance.

Seen On? All over the 2010 and 2011 red carpets, as pioneered by Betty Draper in the hit TV series Mad Men

Trend To Keep: Neons

The Look: If it’s shockingly bright pink, aqua, lime or yellow, then wear it with camel tones for the perfect, of-the-moment contrast.

Seen On? Twilight star Nikki Reed pioneered this spring trend early and started wearing blinding brights in October 2011

Trend To Delete: Feather Headdresses

The Look: Last summer, festival-lovers topped off their shabby chic apparel with a few strands of boho feathers or sported an OTT, chieftan-inspired headdress. It’s been boiling over for a while now, but suffice to say that the feather headdress has had its trendy outing and can go back into the museum of our stylish youth for a few more years.

Seen On? Major stars on the festival scene and many style conscience party girls

Trend To Delete: Pleats

The Look: From ladylike chiffon skirts to preppy dresses, 2010-11 saw the revival of the pleat. We’re asking for a break now, please.

Seen On? Sarah Jessica Parker & co, including half the nation - in the form of pleated, bright midi skirts (remember?)

Trend To Keep: Oversized Hats

The Look: Some of the best fashion trends are not born of the catwalk; instead, our favourite celebs and the stylistas on the streets champion an accessory that sets the Western world alight. Cue the oversized trilby, the 70s floppy hat and the off-beat boater. We hope the hat is here to stay.

Seen On? Kate Moss, Jameela Jamil, Lindsay Lohan, SJP... The list goes on.

Trend To Delete: Punky Tees

The Look: The world and its poodle loves a punky T-shirt. From Alexa Chung to all in GLAMOUR.com towers, we dug out vintage rock tops and achingly cool, love-worn Ts in 2011. We’ll be retiring them to the middle section of our wardrobes for now to let them rest.

Seen On? Jessie J and half of the Western world

Trend To Delete: Suspenders

The Look: Last year, we all dared to bare our thighs in a cheeky bid to look like little mistresses. Well, enough now, ladies – it’s time to show off those pins in a sweeter way.

Seen On? Fashionistas all over the UK, as led by Pixie Lott and her enviable pins

Trend To Keep: Mixing & Matching Print Combinations

The Look: When it comes to mixing prints in 2012, the rules are that there are no rules. Clash away!

Seen At? Miu Miu spring/summer 2012

Trend To Delete: Understated Baroque

The Look: Just before the catwalks really pulled out the stops, designers were dabbling in splendid patterns with a stately-home wallpaper quality. But learn this lesson fast: the 2012 update on the baroque trend is high octane and must not be done by halves. Layer up last season’s pieces with more because more is so much more. Got that?

Seen At? Jonathan Saunders autumn/winter 2011

Trend To Keep: Appliqué Florals

The Look: If you love florals, why not show off your love in 3D? Appliqué flowers and ruffled embellishments are so Chanel – and bang on trend for the stylish year ahead, dontcha know.

Seen At? Chanel spring/summer 2012

Trend To Delete: Folk

The Look: Native-look and tribal prints sprung up in 2011 as the surprise trend of the year. Everyone was wearing this look teamed with fringed boots and cut-off shorts on the festival circuit, so this summer, we’re moving on.

Seen At? Etoile Isabel Marant autumn/winter 2011

Trend To Delete: Digital Florals & Painterly Botanical Prints

The Look: Florals are most certainly bang on the money for 2012, but it’s the type of print that will either subtract or add points to your fashion credentials. Abstract, painterly prints are rated by the front row pack but heavily digitized styles are just not as cool, if their absence on spring/summer 2012 runways is anything to go by.

Seen At? Erdem autumn/winter 201

Trend To Delete: Orange

The Look: From twists of tangerine accessories to fiery, burnt orange colours, this hue has been hitherto unapologetically at the top of many stars’ style agendas.

Seen At? Burberry autumn/winter 2011

Trend To Keep: Maxis & Minis

The Look: It’s all about extremes now, so pick north or south.

Seen At? Chanel autumn/winter 2011

Original Source

http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/fashion/new-trends/spring-summer-2012-fashion-trend-guide#!image-number=1

How To Act Confident

2012-05-01T13:31:00.001+03:00

Google “how to act confident” and you’ll find dozens of articles with hundreds of tips on this topic. Unfortunately, in most of these articles you won’t find tips that are practical, specific and easy to implement. That’s not the case here. This article is the complete guide with proven knowledge!

Let’s start with the answer to the question why you don’t act confident. It’ll help you get rid of your shyness!

Why you don’t act confident

There are many possible reasons that you’re an insecure person. The most common ones are:

1. Low self-esteem

If you believe that you are inferior to other people (because that’s what low self-esteem is about), it makes you act as an insecure person. Low self-esteem is usually caused by shifting responsibility for your life to other people, underestimating your strengths and overestimating your weaknesses. Low self-esteem is also a result of saying “I have no confidence” which becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

2. Avoidance

Avoidance breeds insecurity. If there’s something that you’re scared of and you avoid it, it becomes your fear and makes you less confident. One of the best examples is social avoidance. If you constantly avoid meeting new people, you’ll become afraid of it. As a result, you won’t feel comfortable around people. And then you’ll start looking for tips on how to act confident thinking that you were born shy…

3. Lack of life energy

Lack of confidence is very often caused by living a boring life of routine. If you don’t do anything interesting, don’t have any passions and big goals, you can feel burned out. If you don’t feel energized, it’s very hard to feel confident.

So these are the main reasons of lack of self-confidence. Now you ask me: “so how to act confident”? Here’s a simple step by step plan on how to go about it.

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http://flawlessconfidence.com/how-to-act-confident/

10 First Date Rules For Guys

2012-05-01T12:10:00.000+03:00

Ah, first dates. So nerve-wracking. If only you knew exactly what was going to happen, then you could plan out everything in advance. But first dates are kind of like playing the lottery. You've got to be in it to win it, but sometimes you end up empty-handed. If you're a woman, you know these sorts of situations don't always go so smoothly.

If you're a guy, here are 10 tips that can make the first date easier on all of us.

Take charge. We do not want to decide where to go. We will never tell you this, but it is true. Ask us what kind of place and/or food we like; then, pick a place like that. Do not leave it up to us to choose. You are the man. Act like one.

Smile. When we arrive, smile. Maybe you are a tough guy. Maybe you are nervous. Maybe you are paralyzed. Either way, smile. Women are strange, exotic, intuitive creatures, and we respond well to positive reinforcement. Do not glower.

Mind your body language. If your legs are crossed and your hand is over your mouth, we will unconsciously think you are hiding something. If you are sprawled out all over with your legs spread wide and your hands behind your head, we will think you are a slob or generally loose. Sit up straight, lean in closer, and keep your hands where we can see them.

Ask questions. This seems obvious, but it's surprising how many men don't do this. You know what women like? Attention. Also, kittens, flowers, and cupcakes. Nothing else. If you seem curious about the woman sitting across from you, she will like it. For sure.

Listen. You can't just ask a bunch of questions, and then not listen to the answers. They call this a "date," but, really, for women, it's more like a "test." If you e-mailed or talked on the phone beforehand, remember what the hell she told you about herself. If you forget, we will feel angry and want to leave. Then you will be sorry.

Use flattery, appropriately. If at some point during our meeting, you tell us we are "beautiful," "attractive," or "pretty," we will like you better than if you didn't. It's. Just. That. Simple.

Act confident. We really do not care if you are secretly neurotic, deeply insecure, or mildly nuts. We are interested in how you portray yourself. Act confident, interested, engaged, self-assured, ambitious, and happy. We like that. Thanks.

No pawing allowed. If you're going to score with us at some point, we will let you know. Trust. Occasional physical contact is OK -- a hand to the small of the back, a touch of the thigh, a brief holding of the arm while making a point. Do not grab anywhere in the red light zones. If we want your hands there, we will put them there.

Please pay. Feminism, shmeminism. Take care of the bill without comment. That is what we want. Wave off any offer to go dutch. We lied. We don't want to pay half.

Say goodnight. Don't meander off into the night. Do something. What -- that is up to you: a handshake, a hug, a kiss. Do it right, and you might get a second date

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http://articles.cnn.com/2010-02-23/living/tf.first.date.rules.guys_1_hands-first-dates-smile?_s=PM:LIVING

Boys !! What you think about this summer collocation

2012-04-28T14:47:00.001+03:00

Masks to get rid of wrinkles

2012-04-28T12:25:00.001+03:00

Dear readers Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but they're most prominent on sun-exposed skin, such as the face, neck, hands and forearms. They look adorable on a shar-pei puppy. On the human body, they're considered less appealing. And while the shar-pei outgrows its wrinkles, the ones on people tend to deepen. It's part of the aging process

Skin owes much of its firmness a fibrous protein calledcollagen. A second type of protein, elastin, supplies its spring. Oil-secreting glands make it soft and supple, and an underlying layer of fat adds contour. As the body ages, the cells that produce all of these substances become fewer in number and less vigorous. Lacking protein, the skin weakens and loses tone. It sags and creases as the fatty cushion thins and oils dry up.

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (too much sun) can result in premature aging of skin. Premature aging of the skin is called photoaging. The ultraviolet sunrays that cause photoaging damage collagen fibers and cause the excessive production of abnormal elastin. When ultraviolet light damages skin tissue, an enzyme called metalloproteinase is produced. This enzyme creates and reforms collagen. During the process, however, some healthy collagen fibers are damaged, resulting in a disorganized formation of fibers called solar scars. Wrinkles develop when the rebuilding process occurs over and over.

Healthy Skin perpetually regenerates. While old collagen is broken down and removed new collagen is produced. Researchers have found that smoke causes a marked reduction in the production of new collagen. A lack of new collagen results in the development of wrinkles.

The wear and tear of daily life also contributes to wrinkling. Normal aerobic processes -- that is, chemical reactions that use oxygen, which release the energy that cells need to function -- create free radicals. Free radicals are the unstable atoms or molecules that have lost or gained electrons through these reactions. Exposure to sunlight and cigarette smoke also produces free radicals, and is especially hard on collagen and elastin . Also, some cell functions release collagen-eating enzymes.

Some beverages are known for their antioxidant appeal. Among them are coffee, cocoa and tea. Recent studies show that green and white tea are superior in delivering antioxidants and hold potential for reducing wrinkles.

We can help our skin to get rid of it by using these home made masks .

Egg yolk and olive oil Mask

The mask is made of egg yolk and one teaspoon of olive oil and 5 drops of lemon.

Mix these ingredients well and then paint the full face and neck .

Leaves the mask for 20 minutes,Then wash the face and neck with lukewarm water.

Berries and Yogurt Mask

The mask is made from a tablespoon of yogurt and a tablespoon of cranberry juice and 20 drops of tincture benzoate (from pharmacy).

Mix the ingredients well and paint the face and neck by a brush

and leave the mask on the face about half an hour then washthe face and neck with warm water .

Honey and fish oil Mask

Th mask is made of one tablespoon honey and one egg yolk and a half teaspoon fish oil,half teaspoon lemon juice and a tablespoon warm milk.

mix the ingredients well and paint the face and neck by a brush, leave the mask on the face and the neck about 25 minutes and then wash the face and neck with warm water several times.

Best Men Coats For Winter

2011-11-20T20:11:00.000+02:00

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https://www.google.com/search?q=best+coats+for+men&hl=en&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=BT_JTuLOOY-6-AbQxaH4Aw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&sqi=2&ved=0CD8Q_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=600

6 Ways to Avoid the Temptation to Eat Out

2011-11-13T14:51:00.000+02:00

Probably the most common piece of personal finance advice out there is to save money by avoiding restaurants. It sounds so simple: just don’t eat out and cook at home or brown bag it. Lots of people do it and have no problem with it.

But, for some people, it can be tough. I touched on this last week on my post aboutspending frenzies; we all have our own weak spots when it comes to personal finance and what can be no sweat for one person can be a real test of willpower for another.

Here are some suggestions that can help you if you find it difficult to avoid the temptation to eat out. My approach to personal finance is holistic; I believe that other areas of our lives can affect our personal finances and becoming as healthy, balanced and happy as possible as people can empower us to take charge of our money. So bear with me if some of my ideas seem a bit out there.

1. Think about why you like to go out to eat. Is the food more delicious than you can make at home? Do you enjoy the convenience? Are you too tired at the end of the day? Do you find it difficult to cook at home because of a lack of organization and planning? Is it peer pressure or a desire for company?

If you know more about why you like to eat out, it will be easier to find a solution that meets your needs. After all, you can have a fully stocked fridge and pantry and a gourmet kitchen but if you’re too tired to cook, the restaurants will still be calling your name.

2. Try thinking about the little negatives that come with going out to eat the next time you are tempted to stop in and grab a bite. Perhaps you don’t like the noise in restaurants or having to wait for the server to get you another glass of water when you’re thirsty. It can be a hassle to find parking and by the time you’re done half the night is gone. Maybe you always get heartburn or feel stressed about getting back to the office in time.

Take note of the obvious too: restaurants cost a lot of money, the food is often less healthy than homemade and the portions are too large. Remember, it is almost always easier to make a decision based on the short term effects rather than the long term ones, but the long term effects are much more important!

3. Be creative in finding a way to eat home cooked food that works with your schedule, preferences and habits, not against it. For some people, it’s menu planning or once a month cooking. Others stock their freezers with Lean Cuisines or live on sandwiches, salads, fruit and cold cereal.

Don’t feel bad if you have no idea how to organize and plan a week’s worth of meals. It’s definitely a skill and many of us were not taught. You can find a wealth of resources to walk you through it, including shopping lists and recipes.

If you don’t like cooking, there is nothing wrong with assembling. There is no rule that food has to be hot to be nourishing, so why not stock your fridge with fixings for sandwiches and salads? Many Crock pot recipes take very little effort and would work both for those who hate to cook and those who are simply too tired.

Restaurant food is delicious but remember that they generally use much more fat, salt and sugar than we do at home. The more you get used to the more subtle flavors of home cooking, the less you’ll crave your favorite restaurant dishes.

4. Find the right balance in your life. Modern life is exhausting, believe me I get it! That said, there are few things more important than making sure your body has adequate nutrition so it should be a priority. If you don’t have the time or energy to prepare food for yourself and your family, it’s time to look at your schedule and find out what you can cut to get that time and energy back.

Of course, if you are happy with how often you eat at restaurants, then ignore the above.

If you have a partner and older children, there is absolutely no reason why all of the burden should fall on one person. Even if they are not able to cook, they can certainly take on some of the other household chores to give you and let you rest.

5. Take care of yourself. If you’re not getting enough sleep and working too hard, then it’s going to be difficult for you to find the willpower to resist the temptation to eat out and to have the energy to make smart food choices. Many times we look at eating in a restaurant as a small treat for ourselves or a respite from our responsibilities. We don’t have to cook, serve or clean up or do much else besides say our order and pay the bill. It’s not easy to give that up, especially if you’re up to your ears dealing with work, family or school.

It’s important to have things in our lives that make us feel good and taken care of. If restaurants filled that role for you, you’ll want to find something else to take its place. Be aware of that need and make choices that are good for both your wallet and your health.

6. Remember that it’s still okay to go to restaurants. Just in a way that fits into your goals for spending and healthy eating. Knowing that it’s not completely off limits can make it easier to delay gratification.

You’ll get more satisfaction if you choose places that are memorable and offer you a new experience. Don’t settle for eating over-priced reheated food at mediocre restaurants for an inflated price.

Do you have a tip or secret for avoiding the temptation to eat out?

Original Source

http://moneyning.com/better-yourself/6-ways-to-avoid-the-temptation-to-eat-out/?utm_medium=feed