Please let me know how you like this one.... I am hoping it's more feminine and calm...
Or simply fits my mood better today? "Women, hu?", as my ex-boyfriend would say....
formerly known as: Scent Of A Woman
August 25, 2010
August 24, 2010
The Water Cube
It looks like a fairy tale to me....The Water Cube, aka The Beijing National Aquatics Centre, has been revamped as a water park after the Olympics.The same cannot be said for the stadia of the 2004 Greece Olympics most of which are still lying unused.
August 23, 2010
men “don’t care” what a woman looks like naked
JULIA Roberts insists men “don’t care” what a woman looks like naked.
The actress — who’s married to Daniel Moder — was asked whether she agrees with her Eat, Pray, Lovecharacter, who says how you look naked doesn’t mean anything?
“Absolutely,” Roberts replied. “Men don’t care what a woman looks like naked.
“It’s more about, ‘There’s a naked woman here with me.’ And anyway, that’s what dimmer switches were made for!”
Roberts, 42, recently revealed she refuses to have plastic surgery — because she wants to grow old gracefully.
“I want my kids to know when I’m pissed, when I’m happy and when I’m confounded,” she told Elle magazine in its September issue.
“Your face tells a story and it shouldn’t be a story about your drive to the doctor’s office.”
“It’s unfortunate that we live in such a panicked, dysmorphic society where women don’t even give themselves a chance to see what they’ll look like as older persons. I want to have some idea of what I’ll look like before I start cleaning the slates,” she adds.
JULIA Roberts doesn’t worry about looking glamorous.
The Eat Pray Love actress — who has twins Hazel and Phinneaus, five, and three-year-old Henry with husbandDanny Moder – insists she is always too busy readying her family for the day to think about her appearance.
“When you’ve got four people to get dressed to get out the door you don’t really tend to spend a lot of time on yourself,” she said.
However, the 42-year-old actress — who is the face of French cosmetic company Lancome — insists she has never been too concerned about her looks.
“But that’s the way I roll anyway,” she said. “I was never one to do my hair and make-up just to go down to the market, so it’s really not that much different. If I get a little eye cream on I feel like I’m ahead of myself.”
And Julia revealed that she worries about the effects of using too many products or having beauty treatments.
“The body is a great machine and it knows how to take care of itself,” she said.
“I think more often than not the things we do to our skin or our bodies can hold it back from doing its proper job.”
Roberts, 42, recently revealed she refuses to have plastic surgery — because she wants to grow old gracefully.
“I want my kids to know when I’m pissed, when I’m happy and when I’m confounded,” she told Elle magazine in its September issue.
“Your face tells a story and it shouldn’t be a story about your drive to the doctor’s office.”
“It’s unfortunate that we live in such a panicked, dysmorphic society where women don’t even give themselves a chance to see what they’ll look like as older persons. I want to have some idea of what I’ll look like before I start cleaning the slates,” she adds.
JULIA Roberts doesn’t worry about looking glamorous.
The Eat Pray Love actress — who has twins Hazel and Phinneaus, five, and three-year-old Henry with husbandDanny Moder – insists she is always too busy readying her family for the day to think about her appearance.
“When you’ve got four people to get dressed to get out the door you don’t really tend to spend a lot of time on yourself,” she said.
However, the 42-year-old actress — who is the face of French cosmetic company Lancome — insists she has never been too concerned about her looks.
“But that’s the way I roll anyway,” she said. “I was never one to do my hair and make-up just to go down to the market, so it’s really not that much different. If I get a little eye cream on I feel like I’m ahead of myself.”
And Julia revealed that she worries about the effects of using too many products or having beauty treatments.
“The body is a great machine and it knows how to take care of itself,” she said.
“I think more often than not the things we do to our skin or our bodies can hold it back from doing its proper job.”
How Beauty Savvy Are You?
How Beauty Savvy Are You?
What's Your Beauty IQ?
1. Which of these are natural teeth whiteners?
A. Green tea
B. Strawberries
C. Lemons
D. Bananas
Who Knew?
CORRECT ANSWER: B and C. Strawberries and lemons are natural teeth whiteners.
2. What's the best kind of lip balm to prevent chapping?
A. Petroleum jelly
B. Flavored
C. Cocoa Butter
D. Tinted
CORRECT ANSWER: C, Cocoa butter. Some common ingredients in lip balm can actually have an adverse effect. Mineral oil (petroleum jelly) creates an artificial film on your lips, signaling your skin to stop producing lipids, while funky flavors, perfumes, and colors can also dry out skin. To prevent chapping, look for natural-oil-infused balms or those with shea and cocoa butter.
A. Green tea
B. Strawberries
C. Lemons
D. Bananas
Who Knew?
CORRECT ANSWER: B and C. Strawberries and lemons are natural teeth whiteners.
2. What's the best kind of lip balm to prevent chapping?
A. Petroleum jelly
B. Flavored
C. Cocoa Butter
D. Tinted
CORRECT ANSWER: C, Cocoa butter. Some common ingredients in lip balm can actually have an adverse effect. Mineral oil (petroleum jelly) creates an artificial film on your lips, signaling your skin to stop producing lipids, while funky flavors, perfumes, and colors can also dry out skin. To prevent chapping, look for natural-oil-infused balms or those with shea and cocoa butter.
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August 16, 2010
20 Secrets Men Keep
20 Secrets Men Keep
MC's male dating blogger, Rich Santos, reveals what men really think about sex, dating, relationships, and you.
What He's Thinking
We like to cuddle. Cuddling is all about mood and ambience. It's peaceful to lie in someone's arms in the dark with great music or even the low buzz of the TV (although that tends to distract me) in the background. It's nice to hear nothing but your lover's breath against the backdrop of the evening or early morning. Holding someone close in bed also makes you feel very secure with one another and the relationship.
more.... 20 Secrets Men Keep
13 Flat-Belly Foods to Beat the Bloat
13 Flat-Belly Foods to Beat the Bloat
Oranges and Watermelons
Because water flushes waste and excess water out of your system, enjoying water-rich foods is ideal. Watermelons, as their name suggests, are almost all water — 92 percent. Oranges too are approximately 80 to 90 percent water.
Because water flushes waste and excess water out of your system, enjoying water-rich foods is ideal. Watermelons, as their name suggests, are almost all water — 92 percent. Oranges too are approximately 80 to 90 percent water.
Yogurt
Not only does yogurt have a high water content, but it promotes the growth of good bacteria in the stomach. This bacteria is responsible for the reduction of excess gas that accumulates in the organ over time.
Not only does yogurt have a high water content, but it promotes the growth of good bacteria in the stomach. This bacteria is responsible for the reduction of excess gas that accumulates in the organ over time.
Garlic
This plant helps reduce the levels of fat in the liver, whose main functions include detoxification and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion — major aspects of the prevention of bloating.
This plant helps reduce the levels of fat in the liver, whose main functions include detoxification and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion — major aspects of the prevention of bloating.
Bran Cereal and Oatmeal
Fiber helps relieve constipation, which is an all-too frequent cause of bloating. By adding bulk in the form of certain cold or hot cereals, everything moves through the intestines more quickly. Because women need at least 25 grams of fiber daily, eating a bran cereal with at least five grams of fiber per serving helps reach that goal. Just be certain to not add too much fiber to your diet too fast, or worsened bloating can occur.
Fiber helps relieve constipation, which is an all-too frequent cause of bloating. By adding bulk in the form of certain cold or hot cereals, everything moves through the intestines more quickly. Because women need at least 25 grams of fiber daily, eating a bran cereal with at least five grams of fiber per serving helps reach that goal. Just be certain to not add too much fiber to your diet too fast, or worsened bloating can occur.
Strawberries and Blueberries
Fiber also takes the form of certain delicious fruits and berries. Snacking on high-fiber foods such as strawberries and blueberries, as well as dried apricots and dried plums, can help clean out one's system regularly.
Fiber also takes the form of certain delicious fruits and berries. Snacking on high-fiber foods such as strawberries and blueberries, as well as dried apricots and dried plums, can help clean out one's system regularly.
Grapefruit
Like other fruits with high water content, grapefruit is nearly 90 percent water. An added benefit of snacking on this pink treat: It's high in fat-burning enzymes.
Like other fruits with high water content, grapefruit is nearly 90 percent water. An added benefit of snacking on this pink treat: It's high in fat-burning enzymes.
Broth-Based Soup
Soups based on broth — not chowders, purees, or cream soups that are high in saturated fat — have an extremely high water content yet can be filling. Plus, the sodium levels should not be high as long as the soups are made with natural ingredients and don't come from a can. Canned soups often have as much as 1,000 milligrams of sodium, which is half of the daily recommended limit, in a single serving.
Soups based on broth — not chowders, purees, or cream soups that are high in saturated fat — have an extremely high water content yet can be filling. Plus, the sodium levels should not be high as long as the soups are made with natural ingredients and don't come from a can. Canned soups often have as much as 1,000 milligrams of sodium, which is half of the daily recommended limit, in a single serving.
Lettuce and Spinach
These green leaves, in addition to kale and chard, require ample chewing and provide a healthy dose of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They also help with acid indigestion, constipation, and urinary tract infections.
These green leaves, in addition to kale and chard, require ample chewing and provide a healthy dose of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They also help with acid indigestion, constipation, and urinary tract infections.
Peppermint and Ginger
Carminative herbs, which include peppermint as well as chamomile and ginger, are gas reducers and can be enjoyed in tea form. In addition to these herbs, bitter herbs, despite their taste, are effective at stimulating the digestive tract as well as the flow of saliva.
Carminative herbs, which include peppermint as well as chamomile and ginger, are gas reducers and can be enjoyed in tea form. In addition to these herbs, bitter herbs, despite their taste, are effective at stimulating the digestive tract as well as the flow of saliva.
Chili Peppers
Not just a spice to heat up a meal, these peppers reduce the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease. Capsaicin, an active ingredient found in the peppers, can also increase metabolism and curb food cravings, especially for sweets.
Not just a spice to heat up a meal, these peppers reduce the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease. Capsaicin, an active ingredient found in the peppers, can also increase metabolism and curb food cravings, especially for sweets.
Broccoli and Cauliflower
Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, break down harmful forms of estrogen for safe elimination from the body. Still, they do contain sugars that are sometimes difficult to digest and thus should be eaten in moderation (a half-cup serving at a time).
Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, break down harmful forms of estrogen for safe elimination from the body. Still, they do contain sugars that are sometimes difficult to digest and thus should be eaten in moderation (a half-cup serving at a time).
Cucumbers
This veggie may not have much nutritional value, but it serves as a natural diuretic, helping to increase urination and the flushing out of toxins from the body. Cucumbers are rich in sulfur and silicon to stimulate the kidneys into better removal of uric acid. Because cukes are low in both sodium andcalories, they're also a favored vegetable in most diet plans.
This veggie may not have much nutritional value, but it serves as a natural diuretic, helping to increase urination and the flushing out of toxins from the body. Cucumbers are rich in sulfur and silicon to stimulate the kidneys into better removal of uric acid. Because cukes are low in both sodium andcalories, they're also a favored vegetable in most diet plans.
Pineapples
This tropical fruit, which is approximately 85 percent water, also contains bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down proteins, promotes good digestion, and helps to eradicate some stomach problems.
This tropical fruit, which is approximately 85 percent water, also contains bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down proteins, promotes good digestion, and helps to eradicate some stomach problems.
June 8, 2010
Scent of a woman: Men's testosterone responses to olfactory ovulation cues
Scent of a woman: Men's testosterone responses to olfactory ovulation cues
Women around the world spend billions of dollars each year on exotic smelling perfumes and lotions in the hopes of attracting a mate. However, according to a new study in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, going "au natural" may be the best way to capture a potential mate's attention.
Smells are known to be critical to animal mating habits: Animal studies have shown that male testosterone levels are influenced by odor signals emitted by females, particularly when they are ovulating (that is, when they are the most fertile). Psychological scientists Saul L. Miller and Jon K. Maner from Florida State University wanted to see if a similar response occurs in humans. In two studies, women wore tee shirts for 3 nights during various phases of their menstrual cycles. Male volunteers smelled one of the tee shirts that had been worn by a female participant. In addition, some of the male volunteers smelled control tee shirts that had not been worn by anyone. Saliva samples for testosterone analysis were collected before and after the men smelled the shirts.
Results revealed that men who smelled tee shirts of ovulating women subsequently had higher levels of testosterone than men who smelled tee shirts worn by non-ovulating women or men who smelled the control shirts. In addition, after smelling the shirts, the men rated the odors on pleasantness and rated the shirts worn by ovulating women as the most pleasant smelling.
The authors note that "the present research is the first to provide direct evidence that olfactory cues to female ovulation influence biological responses in men." In other words, this study suggests that testosterone levels may be responsive to smells indicating when a woman is fertile. The authors conclude that this biological response may promote mating-related behavior by males.
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