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Tuesday, 19 August 2014

Nicki Minaj's Anaconda Video Teaser


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UK's Celebrity Manliest Man

Jason Statham named as UK's celebrity manliest man
Jason Statham has been named as the UK's celebrity manliest man beating likes of David Beckham and Gerard Butler for the title.
The 'Transporter' star topped the national survey by getting 24 percent votes, whereas Ray Winstone slipped into second spot with 18 percent votes, Contactmusic reported.
Tom Hardy grabbed the third spot in the survey with 10 percent votes in his kitty.
Butler and Beckham secured their fourth position with 8 percent votes. 

Love, Sex and Money

The love, sex and money problem

These three factors are mainly responsible for relationship troubles. Here's how to tackle them

One problem or the other plagues all relationships at some point. While many people decide to ignore their issues and keep hanging on to the relationship, others give up without making any attempt to work it out. While you may feel that you are the one with all the problems, the other person may also have complaints about your behaviour. Here are some problems that are bound to figure on your list and the way to go about solving them.

Sex
If you feel men are the ones who have issues with their sex life, think again. A recent survey says that more than 64% of women are unhappy with their partner's performance in the bed. To keep the chemistry in your relationship intact, talk it out.

- Don't feel shy to admit your issues to your partner. It is likely that your spouse/partner doesn't realise that you are unhappy.
- Spice it up. Ask your partner what he/she would want to be more happy with your bedroom behaviour.
- Consider consulting a therapist. What might seem like a performance issue may actually be a serious problem. Go to a therapist and see if it helps.

Money
Should it be my money or our money? Whether it's before or after marriage, cash can cause a lot of trouble. A recent survey states that more couples now prefer to have separate bank accounts. Is this a healthy trend? Most experts think it is, as long as they pitch in equal amount for household expenses. Here's how you can sort your cash worries:

- Give you partner a clear indication of what you expect out of him/her every month.
- Try to work a system when one can be the saver and the other the spender. Or put aside equal amount for savings.
- But be flexible in case of a cash crunch.
- Don't hide debts from each other.
- Plan your short-term and long-term goals.

Lack of love and communication
Most couples feel that their partner is not affectionate and doesn't listen to them. That's often because neither party wants to sit down and sort out their problems. Talking about relationship issues never seems very important to most people. So, how do you communicate?

- Don't try to fit in your relationship talk between chores. You can't be checking your email or phone while talking to each other.
- To avoid disturbance when you are talking to each other, decide on a time mutually.
- Set some rules. If you feel that either you or your partner can't discuss problems because of anger, find some ways to get through those. Decide before hand that you won't shout at each other; ban words that you feel will hurt you or your partner.
- Be attentive when talking. Don't roll your eyes or slouch when your partner is talking. Your body language should indicate that you are interested in resolving the issues as much as your partner.
- Like your issues seem important to you, your partner, too, needs to get what he/she wants out of the relationship. Don't trivialise his/her issues.

4 Accessories Girls fail to Play With


Women fail to realize that there are several accessories apart from neckpieces and earrings that they can play with when it comes to styling.From quirky head bands to fashionable armlets, there is a plethora of accessories to choose from. Here are a few options you can check out.

Finger rings: Not many of us like wearing rings. But fancy rings amp up the glam quotient of your fingers than just a nail paint.

Go stylish with hairbands: Girls could also choose from a range of quirky hairbands to highlight their hairdos instead of going plain.

Accessories for your back: A low back dress or a backless gown is sure to reveal your toned body. But accessorizing them with shimmer tattoos or jewellery is the way forward. 

Armlets: Most women love wearing a sleeveless outfit. But you could tighten your arms with an armlet.

Secrets to Looking Younger

Beauty gurus share their unusual advice and tips for fighting wrinkles

Secrets to looking younger

From headstands and honey to gurning and grapes, these experts share their own personal secrets for fighting off the signs of ageing. Moisturisers and SPF creams aren't the only way to avoid wrinkles. Here, beauty gurus share their unusual secrets.

Exercise your neck
The neck is a big age giveaway and needs help to keep it taut, toned and firm. Lie on your back with your head hanging over the edge of the bed, then lift your head towards your chest. Repeat 10 times daily.
— Noella Gabriel, director of a cosmetic company

Use an ice pack
To stimulate my skin cells, shrink fluid retention and reduce redness and visible capillaries, I wrap ice in a muslin cloth and roll it all over my face. It leaves you with a rosy, youthful complexion.
— Sarah Chapman, facialist Drink from a flask

I try not to drink from plastic bottles as it causes wrinkles around the mouth. Use a flask with a cup attached instead.
— Marcyanna Legan, MD of a skincare company

Change your cleanser
Use an oil-based cleanser that won't strip away natural oils and massage make-up off with plenty of product. Apply pressure across your frown lines — try a zig-zag motion under the eyes when massaging.
— Facialist Su-Man

Practice facial yoga
Facial yoga helps to support the contours of your face, delays wrinkles and improves deep-set lines. Place your fingers on the edge of your jaw and pull towards your ears. This disperses fat around the jaw.
— Wren Holmes, urban skincare consultant

Eat face foods
Wild salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids that moisturise from within for smooth, soft, flexible and glowing skin. I eat two to three servings of wild (not farmed) salmon a week. Avocados are also full of monounsaturated oil, vitamin E and B complex vitamins that repair and protect skin from free radical damage. I eat avocados three to four times a week.
— Nigma Talib, naturopathic doctor

Pack in the powder
I never put powder in the crow's feet around my eyes. It just makes wrinkles look bigger.
— Kirsten Carriol, creator of a beauty product

Do a headstand
Headstands are great for getting the blood to flow to the face, oxygenating your complexion and helping to remove wrinkle-inducing toxins.
— Esther Fieldgrass, founder of a spa

Massage back-handed
Dot a small amount of cream on the backs of both hands, then, with the backs of your hands, massage your neck upwards and outwards in long strokes until the cream is fully absorbed. This won't 'drag' at the skin, like fingertips do, and helps prevent ageing signs on the backs of the hands as well as your neck.
— Liz Warom, founder of a spa

Drink green tea
I drink green tea daily and keep blueberries at my desk to nibble on. They provide a powerful dose of protective antioxidants that keep wrinkles at bay.
— Kristy Cimesa, founder of a herbological healing company

Say yes to serums
To fight inflammation and ageing free radicals, I use an antioxidant serum, and to hydrate I drink 1.5 litres of water a day. I follow my antioxidant serum with a good hyaluronic serum, which can absorb up to 1,000 times its weight in moisture.
—Jill Zander, founder of a skin rejuvenation clinic

Give gurning a go
I do facial gymnastics daily to tackle wrinkles. Puff out your cheeks and move the air from one to the other. Do this three times. Then, with your lips slightly pouting, gently blow as if you're blowing bubbles. Smile widely, hold for three seconds and release. Repeat thrice.
— Donna Tait, skincare expert

Enjoy a smoothie
My secret to good skin is a daily smoothie of spinach, kiwi, banana and unsweetened almond milk. Spinach is an excellent source of iron. Without it, you can't transport oxygen efficiently, which can leave you with pale skin. The vitamin C in kiwis helps make collagen for new skin cells and the vitamin E in almond milk protects the skin.
— Sharon Hilditch, founder of a skincare company

Pinch yourself
I pinch my skin to keep it plump and youthful, as pinching stimulates the fat cells under the skin to keep it firm, full and tight.
— Dr Terry Loong, skin energy doctor

Tuck into honey
I'm a great believer in using natural ingredients. Getting more honey in your diet is great for the face. It's good at helping the skin absorb moisture.
— Helen Ambrosen, co-founder and beauty product inventor

Serve tea and cucumber
When my eyes look puffy or tired, I soak camomile tea bags in cold water and place them over my eyelids for 10 minutes. It leaves me with pepped-up peepers. To temporarily tighten the complexion, I place chilled slices of cucumbers on my eyes and cheeks.
— Rivka Rose, founder of a natural skincare company.

How to look Taller in Photos


There are times when your pictures don't really come out the way you want them to. People end up complaining how they look shorter. Here are a few ways to help you look taller...

- The best way to look a little taller, is to turn partially to your side and place one foot in front of the other. Point your toe to the camera and place weight on back foot.


- When you are clicking a picture, make sure that the camera is positioned at a lower level — the waist height should be just fine.


- One of the easiest way to look tall is, of course, wearing heels, especially so when you are in front of a camera. But, make sure that you are wearing a comfortable pair of heels.


- Playing with colour can act as a mirage too. Maintain the same colour for the top and bottom. Darker colours work well to lend a slimmer and taller frame.


- Pull your shoulders back, your chest forward and gently suck the stomach in.


- When you are posing for the camera, make sure to stand tall with a shallow curve in the small of your back.


- Wear bottoms that are high-waisted. High-waist pants give the impression of longer legs. Flares help too. The more flared the better.

Top 10 Risks of Fast Weight Loss

Top 10 risks of fast weight loss

The wish for fast weight loss is everybody's dirty little secret. After all the excesses of December's merry-making, your New Year resolution is to shed those extra pounds, and all of a sudden you notice a huge poster saying,' lose weight in 30 day.' 

It is tempting to fall prey to this promise of fast weight loss but what are you risking? Quick solutions can cause severe detrimental effects on your health. Even if you leave physical harm aside, fast weight loss may cause mental stress and depression as well. Therefore, before believing any fast weight loss advice, take a moment and have a look at the top 10 risks that fast weight loss brings with it.

Fast weight loss risk # 1: Fast weight loss is not a permanent solution

According to Priya, Nutritionist from Mumbai: "Before adopting fast weight loss methods, you have to be very cautious. Though it might help you lose some weight, the results are not sustainable for a long time. Since your body is not trained to the temporary changes, it will fail to adapt to the changes and more likely you will get back all the weight that you had lost."

Fast weight loss risk # 2: Fast weight loss means dehydration

The most famous technique to lose some quick pounds is the dehydration technique. Since most of the body weight is water; people dehydrate themselves to lose weight. This technique is totally unreal and harmful.

Depriving yourself of water is not healthy at all. It can lead to various serious health problems like fainting, dizziness, and heart palpitations. Sometimes, it can further lead to muscle damage and also death. Plus, you will get back to your old weight very quickly as your body is known to restore fluids naturally.

Fast weight loss risk # 3: Poor sleep

Quick weight loss can make you tired very quickly and very often. When you get into a weight loss schedule, many individuals engage in lessening the amount of calories intake instead of burning fat. Due to low calorie intake, the metabolic rate goes down, which further means less energy and a more tired you.

Fast weight loss risk # 4: Formation of gallstones

Gallbladder is present in your abdomen. It is a small sac present below the liver. This gallbladder helps in storage of fat until it is needed. Priya says - rapid weight loss can produce gallstones. Gallstones are hardening of cholesterols which looks like stones. These tiny stones can cause severe damage as it can cause infection due to obstruction in the normal flow of bile from the gallbladder to the small intestine.

Fast weight loss risk # 5: Nutritional deficiency

When you adopt a quick weight loss plan, you restrict yourself only to certain food. Due to this restriction, you are cutting yourself from various nutrients that are necessary for the upkeep of your body and you.

Fast weight loss risk # 6: You are increasing your stress level

Staying away from certain food or starving yourself to lose weight fast, can lower the metabolism rate in your body, which will further increase the stress hormone - cortisol. Due to the high presence of this hormone, you will feel mentally, physically and emotionally stressed and lost.

Fast weight loss risk # 7: Hair loss

When you start the fast weight loss journey, you are depriving yourself from essential nutrients. Your hair needs protein to grown and to be healthy. But due to your diet plan, you are avoiding adequate protein intake. This makes your hair dry, brittle and this eventually causes hair fall.

Fast weight loss risk # 8: Fat storage

When you are in starvation mode to lose weight fast, your body signals itself about it and stores food. Due to this problem, when you get back to your normal diet, you not only gain what you had lost but also gain some extra unwanted weight and fat.

Fast weight loss risk # 9: Metabolism disruption

When you are on the fast weight loss diet mode, your body gets its signal and in order to survive, it slows down the metabolic rate. But when you come back to your normal eating routine, you experience weight gain due to a slower metabolic rate.

To beat this, you may again go into a crash diet, and with this your body starts a cycle of losing and gaining weight. These frequent changes can cause severe disruption in your metabolic rate and on your body.

Fast weight loss risk # 10: Various health problems

Due to lack of adequate supply of essential nutrients in your body, it can bring you closer to various health problems like muscle weakness, anemia, constipation etc. If these symptoms are not treated timely, it can cause serious damage to your health.

Finding Your Man with A Kiss

An Oxford University research suggests that kissing on the first date may determine the longevity of the relationship. 

Kiss to find your man
The involvement of two important senses in kissing — the olfactory (smell) and the gustatory (taste) — leads to instant approval or disapproval of the person being kissed, in the subconscious mind.

Here's all you got to do to find out your man.

Don't be First-Date-Kiss-Shy
Hesitance will have to take a backseat. After all that flirting, initiate the first move, suggest a casual kiss. Keep the kiss light yet tasteful.

Nostalgia can be a cue
Lady, if you pull this off decently, hug yourself. Next, just go home and recall the kiss. Still getting goose flesh? If yes, you're already ready for the second date! If not, don't be generous to bad kissers (unless 'you' were the bad kisser).

Relax On second date
Now that you have done the job of being the dream-date on the first outing, just sit back and relax. Your man is sure to take charge and let you have your due generously this time.

Benefits of a Good Laugh

A good laugh can help you feel energized and refreshed. Laughing boosts your oxygen intake and releases endorphins, the feel-good hormones that make you happy. 


Benefits of a good laugh















As Charlie Chaplin rightly said - 'Laughter is the tonic, the relief, the surcease for pain'. Here go few more benefits of laughter:

Laughter makes you feel better
If you are feeling super stressed and somebody cracks a hilarious joke that makes you laugh hard, it will make you feel better, especially if it is totally out of the blue.

Laughter increases immunity
Negativity and stressful situations causes chemical reactions in your body that decreases your immunity, making it more likely you to fall sick. A hearty laugh fuels your immune system with disease-fighting powers that will help you stay healthy and energetic.

Laughter improves blood flow
Laughter reduces blood pressure and improves blood flow, which will in turn reduce your chances of suffering a stroke or heart attack.

Laughter boosts confidence and mood
People who are confident have an ability to laugh at themselves no matter how badly they mess up. They take any mistake in their stride and move on with a hearty laugh by minimizing stress, wasting time or causing any damage to oneself.

Laughter burns calories
Laughter could help you in your fitness plan. It raises your heart rate and can burn about 10-40 calories in 15 minutes according to a study.

Google's Self-driving Car Test


MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA: The car stopped at stop signs. It glided around curves. It didn't lurch or jolt. The most remarkable thing about the drive was that it was utterly unremarkable.

This isn't damning with faint praise. It's actually high praise for the car in question: Google's driverless car.

Most automotive test drives (of which I've done dozens while covering the car industry for nearly 30 years) are altogether different.

There's a high-horsepower car. A high-testosterone automotive engineer. And a high-speed race around a test track by a boy-racer journalist eager to prove that, with just a few more breaks, he really could have been, you know, a Nascar driver.

This test drive, in contrast, took place on the placid streets of Mountain View, the Silicon Valley town that houses Google's headquarters. 

The engineers on hand weren't high-powered "car guys" but soft-spoken Alpha Geeks of the sort that have emerged as the Valley's dominant species. And there wasn't any speeding even though, ironically, Google's engineers have determined that speeding actually is safer than going the speed limit in some circumstances.

"Thousands and thousands of people are killed in car accidents every year," said Dmitri Dolgov, the project's boyish Russian-born lead software engineer, who now is a US citizen, describing his sense of mission. "This could change that."

Dolgov, who's 36 years old, confesses that he drives a Subaru instead of a high-horsepower beast. Not once during an hour-long conversation did he utter the words "performance," "horsepower," or "zero-to-60," which are mantras at every other new-car test drive. Instead Dolgov repeatedly invoked "autonomy," the techie term for cars capable of driving themselves.

Google publicly disclosed its driverless car programme in 2010, though it began the previous year. It's part of the company's Google X division, overseen directly by co-founder Sergey Brin and devoted to "moon shot" projects by the Internet company, as Dolgov puts it, that might take years, if ever, to bear fruit.

So if there's a business plan for the driverless car, Google isn't disclosing it. Dolgov, who recently "drove" one of his autonomous creations the 450 miles (725 km) or so from Silicon Valley to Tahoe and back for a short holiday, simply says his mission is to perfect the technology, after which the business model will fall into place.



Not winning beauty contests, yet


Judging from my non-eventful autonomous trek through Mountain View, the technology easily handles routine driving. The car was a Lexus RX 450h, a gas-electric hybrid crossover vehicle — with special modifications, of course.

There's a front-mounted radar sensor for collision avoidance. And more conspicuously, a revolving cylinder perched above the car's roof that's loaded with lasers, cameras, sensors and other detection and guidance gear. The cylinder is affixed with ugly metal struts, signaling that stylistic grace, like the business plan, has yet to emerge.

But function precedes form here, and that rotating cylinder is a reasonable replacement for the human brain (at least some human brains) behind the wheel of a car.

During the 25-minute test ride the "driver's seat" was occupied by Brian Torcellini, whose title, oddly, is Lead Test Driver for the driverless car project.

Before joining Google the 30-year-old Torcellini, who studied at San Diego State University, had hoped to become a "surf journalist." Really. Now he's riding a different kind of wave. He sat behind the test car's steering wheel just in case something went awry and he had to revert to manual control. But that wasn't necessary.

Dolgov, in the front passenger's seat, entered the desired destination to a laptop computer that was wired into the car. The car mapped the route and headed off. The only excitement, such as it was, occurred when an oncoming car seemed about to turn left across our path. The driverless car hit the brakes, and the driver of the oncoming car quickly corrected course.

I sat in the back seat, not my usual test-driving position, right behind Torcellini. The ride was so smooth and uneventful that, except for seeing his hands, I wouldn't known that the car was completely piloting itself — steering, stopping and starting — lock, stock and dipstick.

Google's driverless car is programmed to stay within the speed limit, mostly. Research shows that sticking to the speed limit when other cars are going much faster actually can be dangerous, Dolgov says, so its autonomous car can go up to 10 mph (16 kph) above the speed limit when traffic conditions warrant.



'Not a toy'


In addition to the model I tested — and other such adapted versions of conventional cars — Google also has built little bubble-shaped test cars that lack steering wheels, brakes and accelerator pedals. They run on electricity, seat two people and are limited to going 25 mph (40 kmph.) In other words, self-driving golf carts.

Google's isn't the only driverless car in development. One of the others is just a few miles away at Stanford University (where Dolgov did post-doctoral study.) Getting the cars to recognize unusual objects and to react properly in abnormal situations remain significant research challenges, says professor J Christian Gerdes, faculty director of Stanford's REVS Institute for Automotive Research.

Beyond that, there are "ethical issues," as he terms them. "Should a car try to protect its occupants at the expense of hitting pedestrians?" Gerdes asks. "And will we accept it when machines make mistakes, even if they make far fewer mistakes than humans? We can significantly reduce risk, but I don't think we can drive it to zero."

That issue, in turn, raises the question of who is liable when a driverless car is involved in a collision — the car's occupants, the auto maker or the software company. Legal issues might be almost as vexing as technical ones, some experts believe.

Self-driving cars could appear on roads by the end of this decade, predicted a detailed report on the budding driverless industry issued late last year by investment bank Morgan Stanley. Other experts deem that forecast extremely optimistic. 

But cars with "semi-autonomous" features, such as collision-avoidance radar that maintains a safe distance from the car ahead, are already on the market. And the potential advantages — improved safety, less traffic congestion and more — are winning converts to the autonomy cause.

"This is not a toy," declared the Morgan Stanley research report. "The social and economic implications are enormous."