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ADIDAS GRUN
Save the planet in style with the German sportswear firms new eco-friendly line As if hugging a tree wasn enough to demonstrate your green credentials, now you can wear one as well, thanks to the new adidas Grün range. Bamboo is just one of the eco-friendly fibres used by the German sportswear firm for its Made From line, which also includes clothing from hemp such as this tracksuit top, top right as well as more traditional cotton. And should you find yourself pursued by hungry pandas, a pair of Indoor Super Hi-Tops middle should help you make good your escape. All the apparel in the adidas Reground range, meanwhile, is fully biodegradable, even down to the zips - a world first from the Teutonic conservationists. Finally, the Recycled line bottom is exactly that - made from reused materials such as old tyres. At last, a way to save the planet without looking like Swampy whatever happened to him, by the way?. ...

Golfing With The Boss
Sooner or later, youll find yourself strolling the fairways with the very man you spend 51 hours a week trying to avoid: your boss. These tips will help you be an engaging, affable golf partner whos still employed after the back nine. Do you suck? If you usually spray drives onto adjacent highways, warn your boss beforehand or itll be an annoying surprise. Two things will help you stay respectable. First, use a 3-wood on tee shots; its easier to hit straight than a driver. Second, when gauging a putt, mime tossing the ball into the hole; then swing the putter the same distance you moved your arm. Don spare him Lousy golfers despise weenies who show their pity by underplaying, so don worry about coddling his ego. Go out there to tear him up. He won respect you unless you try to beat him. Skip the shop talk. Don start jabbering about your lucrative new account, or anything else pertaining to the salt mine, unless your boss does. He might want this day on the links to be R&R, not ...

8 Kinds of Sex Every Couple Should Try
Sure, you and your guy have good sex. Ideally, you have fantastic sex, as often as possible. But theres more to a solid sex life than just straight-up great sex. A truly amazing sexual connection encompasses lots of different kinds of sex — maybe even ones you wouldn expect. After all, your relationship isn one-note, so why should your sex life be? You change, you age, and you grow as a couple in an emotional and an intellectual way, says Laura Meers, Ph.D., a psychologist in family practice in Columbus, OH. Hopefully you e growing and changing sexually too. And the more dimensions there are in a relationship in general, the more you will see those dimensions reflected in your sex life. See which kinds of sex you and your other half have hit so far. As for the ones you haven , well...you know what to do. 1. Pushing-Your-Boundaries Sex Theres nothing like the moment when you e lying naked with the man youve known and loved for a long time, panting and puffing, thinking, Wow, weve ...

Brown rice
In some parts of the world, the word to eat literally means to eat rice. All varieties of rice are available throughout the year, supplying as much as half of the daily calories for half of the worlds population. The process that produces brown rice removes only the outermost layer, the hull, of the rice kernel and is the least damaging to its nutritional value. The complete milling and polishing that converts brown rice into white rice destroys 67% of the vitamin B3, 80% of the vitamin B1, 90% of the vitamin B6, half of the manganese, half of the phosphorus, 60% of the iron, and all of the dietary fiber and essential fatty acids. Fully milled and polished white rice is required to be enriched with vitamins B1, B3 and iron. Food Chart This chart graphically details the %DV that a serving of Brown rice provides for each of the nutrients of which it is a good, very good, or excellent source according to our Food Rating System. Additional information about the amount of these nutrients ...

The Sex You Deserve
5 NEW PLACES TO DO IT On the Washer Your washing machine produces more vibration than any other appliance in your home. Problem is, most people don use it right. You should be the one with your butt on the lid. The motion will be transmitted through your pelvis, essentially turning your member into a life-size vibrator. Run a warm-water load so the top won be cold. In the Vault To really add some spice to your sex life, make a quick stop at your bank. A safe-deposit-box room is quiet, the door is locked, and theres no camera. Its a great place to make a deposit and withdraw. At Victorias Secret The best dressing rooms for sex are at Victorias Secret. Sometimes they have love seats in there. Ask the saleswoman if you can go in to make sure you like what your girlfriend is trying on. In a Beanbag Chair A beanbag chair is great for sex. You can contour it to any shape, and itll support you in ways you e not accustomed to. Doggy-style sex works great when shes on her ...

Brady recovered from Super Bowl loss, ankle injury
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady joked on Saturday about the lingering effects of his ankle injury from late last season. “The ankle feels great and I’ve been able to do pretty much everything that I normally do, the NFLs Most Valuable Player told Patriots.com following the second day of the three-day mandatory minicamp. I’m still slow, I can’t jump and I don’t lift very much. That hasn’t changed,” he said with a smile. Brady, who turns 31 in August, first injured his ankle against San Diego in the AFC Championship Game. News of the injury broke when he was first photographed in New York wearing a protective boot two weeks before the Super Bowl. Tom Brady, QB New England Patriots 2007 Statistics: Touchdowns: 50 INTs: 8 Yards: 4,806 The passing combos of Brady to Randy Moss and Wes Welker helped the Patriots go unbeaten in the regular season and two playoff games. But they were stunned in the Super Bowl by the New York Giants, 17-14. Brady says the ...

Flashbacks Of A Fool
In an scene sure to delight blue-swimsuit lovers everywhere, Flashbacks Of A Fool opens with a flash of Daniel Craig’s naked form as he romps with not one but two nubile ladies, incongruously set to a soundtrack of Scott Walker’s “Jacques Brel”. But pleasures of the flesh aside, all is not well with Joe Scott Craig , a coke-snorting, wayward Hollywood actor whose age and behaviour makes him increasingly less hireable. After a heated meeting with his agent, Joe cools off in the Pacific Ocean. Cue the titular reminiscences, as the teenage Joe Harry Eden indulges in his own Seventies summer of love and eventual tragedy on the English coast, set to a toe-tapping soundtrack of Bowie and Roxy Music. Penned by writer/director Baillie Walsh for his friend Craig several years BB Before Bond, there’s a delicious irony in watching the latter send up the leading man reputation he now enjoys. Flashbacks has its flashes of brilliance, not least the scene in which the young Joe and his first love ...

Player Etiquette
There are some lessons men can learn that will instantly improve their chances; here are a few techniques on Player etiquette that will show her you’re a class act. Bad habits Chewing your nails, picking your teeth, picking your nose, smoking -- it happens all the time, and I’ve seen more guys do it involuntarily than a Player should. Displaying your bad habits when you’re picking up a woman is going to instantly kill your game; your little nuances are as glaring as the skin flakes on your shirt. Really, is that appropriate? I think not. A Player has to be prudent about the little things he does. While on the surface it may seem harmless and subtle, to her it’s an obtrusive turnoff that’s going to net you a handshake good-bye rather than the desired fervent lip-lock. Be mindful of what your intuition wants you to do, and think about the consequences if you fall back into your bad habits. Then, think about what kind of benefits you’ll get from her if you suppress your otherwise ...

Ex-Steeler star Dwight White dies at 58
PITTSBURGH -- Dwight White, the Steel Curtain defensive end known as Mad Dog who helped lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl titles in the 1970s, died Friday. He was 58. The Steelers said White died at a Pittsburgh hospital. The cause was not disclosed. The team said White was released from the hospital after having back surgery, but then was readmitted with complications. White is the second member of the original four-man Steel Curtain to die this year. Defensive tackle Ernie Holmes died Jan. 17 in a car accident in Texas. More on Dwight White: » Rooneys, Pennsylvania Gov. on White » Dwight Whites career synopsis White, a two-time Pro Bowl player, was chosen as one of the 33 members of the Steelers 75th anniversary all-time team last season. White was best known for climbing out of a hospital bed to play in the Steelers first Super Bowl victory, 16-6 over the Minnesota Vikings in 1976. White lost 18 pounds after being diagnosed with pneumonia and a lung infection, yet ...

Williamson working on improving hands with new team
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Receiver Troy Williamson was the last player on the field during minicamp Saturday, spending extra time with his position coach. Getty Images After three disappointing seasons in Minnesota, WR Troy Williamson is looking forward to being a part of a revamped Jaguars receiving corps. He wasn doing any speed drills. He wasn working on getting off the line of scrimmage. And he wasn running routes. He was catching passes -- the thing that haunted him in Minnesota and caused him to seek a fresh start with the Jacksonville Jaguars. But guess what? Williamson caught them all. In fact, he has caught just about everything thrown his way during Jacksonvilles two-day camp and since the team began offseason workouts last month. Its just a big weight lifted off him, all that pressure, receivers coach Todd Monken said. Its still early, but weve been pleasantly surprised. The Jaguars traded a sixth-round draft pick for Williamson, the seventh overall pick in the 2005 ...

Jones never worried about Jets' flirtation with McFadden
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Thomas Jones heard all the talk and refused to let it bother him. In the months following the New York Jets dismal 4-12 season, many fans and members of the media insisted running back Darren McFadden would be a perfect fit for a team needing a big-time playmaker. Honestly, I never was concerned about it, the Jets starting running back said tersely. Thomas Jones, RB New York Jets 2007 Statistics: Rushes: 310 Yards: 1,119 Touchdowns: 1 After Oakland selected the Arkansas star with the fourth overall pick -- two spots ahead of the Jets -- many assumed Jones felt relieved. No, he said, shaking his head. Who cares? Thats not my job. Ive been through it all before. My job is to play football. The coaches and the management, thats their job. Ill leave their job up to them, and Ill do my job. Jones split time with Cedric Benson and the two were less than friendly, despite helping lead the Bears to the Super Bowl in 2007. A few weeks later, Chicago traded Jones to New ...

College Sex Pointers for Better Sex
Read on for five college sex rules to better sex... College Sex Rule 1: Claim a new campus Consider the cafés, library nooks, and grassy quads where the average American college student spends most of the day. These public spaces foster a sexual vibe by design. The most successful designs provide cozy spaces where small groups of students with common interests can interact, says Fred Dust, a senior partner at the design firm Ideo who works on university, commercial, and urban design projects. Both the physical comfort of a space and the sense of belonging put you at ease. So student lounges, flower-filled quads, coed dorms -- these settings are all designed to encourage intimacy and exclusivity. Okay, so you e not going to sidle up to a hot sophomore in the coffee shop now. But seek out places with long tables or low, comfortable couches, suggests Laura Gimpel, the facilities manager at Googles New York offices, which were outfitted purposely to mimic the college environment ...

Bears RB Benson charged with driving while intoxicated
HOUSTON -- Cedric Bensons rocky tenure with the Chicago Bears got murkier Saturday after the running backs arrest on drunken-driving charges in Austin, his second arrest in just more than a month. Cedric Benson, RB Chicago Bears Height: 5-11 Weight: 220 College: Texas Experience: 3 Games/Started: 35/12 Bears officials said they would treat the matter seriously. Bensons attorney said the former Texas star had had a few drinks with dinner but didn think he was intoxicated and cooperated with police. Still, attorney Sam Bassett acknowledged, Hes probably in trouble with his team for breaking curfew and having anything to drink under the circumstances. Authorities said Benson was arrested early Saturday after he failed a field sobriety test. The former first-round draft pick was charged with driving while intoxicated and released on bond. The arrest comes a month after Benson was charged with boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest. He has said neither charge is true, and ...

LB Thurman's future uncertain following indefinite suspension
NEW YORK -- Former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating its substance-abuse policy and will miss the 2008 season. Odell Thurman, OT Free agent Height: 6-0 Weight: 235 College: Georgia Experience: 1 Games/Started: 16/15 Under terms of the suspension, the free agent will not be considered for reinstatement until after the season, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Saturday. Its the third consecutive season Thurman will miss. Thurman was suspended by Commissioner Roger Goodell the last two seasons after he skipped a drug test, was arrested for drunken driving and failed to meet the leagues expectations for reinstatement. He was allowed to resume working out at Paul Brown Stadium in January and was fully reinstated April 21. The Bengals released him last ...

Indiana Jones 4
Who? Harrison Ford old, Shia LaBeouf greasy, Karen Allen mumsy, Cate Blanchett bobbed, Ray Winstone Ray Winstoney Background: Close to twenty years, it took. Nearly two full decades, apparently, to perfect a script. To gather its peerless troupe of main players, to synchronise impossibly busy schedules and to hone a suitably astonishing final chapter to one of the greatest film franchises ever. Then 79 filming days to commit a genuine world cinematic event to celluloid: the fourth Indiana Jones movie. And what do we get? We’ll tell you. CGI gophers with surprised expressions, that’s what. Infantile, clunking dialogue. Green-screen sub-XBox action sequences. Elderly people kissing. The only human being ever to survive a nuclear detonation at point-blank range. Later, CGI monkeys with expressions. And your worst nightmares confirmed – aliens and flying saucers. Yes, it’s worse than you could possibly comprehend. A more stultifying disappointment, arguably, than The Phantom Menace. ...

About DRACULA-TRANSILVANYA
FICTION Vlad Tepes /vlad tzepesh/, the prince of the Wallachia the southern part of todays Romania, known in legends as Dracula, has fascinated and continues to fascinate the whole world. Vlad Draculas tumultuous life as well as the harshness of his punishments entered long lasting legends that were immediately spread all over Europe, first in Romanian and Slavonic and then in German, the latter being most exaggerated. Most of these legends are scareful stories presenting the hero as a fair but very cruel man. So his fame was very much amplified by the people imagination. His life and unbelievable actions tempted many writers. A real fashion of Dracula the vampire voievode, books, was born, with great success, being printed edition after edition, in millions of copies. The subject was over taken noisily in cinematography in more than a hundred movies, awaking in film fans a vivid curiosity. The action of the books and movies about Dracula vampire is placed in Transylvania, for many ...

Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Judd Apatow is justifiably being lauded as the saviour of mainstream American comedy. After the combined brilliance of The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up and Superbad, the man undeniably has the Midas touch. Following the relative misfire of Owen Wilson vehicle Drillbit Taylor, Apatow is back on top form here and anyone who cast doubt over his decision to cast Russell Brand in a leading role will be sorely disappointed. Against all odds, the louche Brit almost single-handedly walks away with the entire film. Long-term Apatow collaborator Jason Segal wrote the script and also plays leading man, Peter Bretter, who is unceremoniously dumped by the titular Sarah Marshall Kristen Bell, as seen in last month’s GQ. This being a Judd Apatow film, she dumps him as he stands there with his cock out one is obliged to use the Apatow vernacular when reviewing his films, don’t you know. To overcome the humiliation, Bretter heads to Hawaii only to find Miss Marshall holidaying in the same resort ...

The Incredible Hulk
Who: Edward Norton calm, angry, repeat, Liv Tyler loving, Tim Roth psychotic, William Hurt in charge, Robert Downey Jr. cool Background: Aside from its fine comic heritage, 2008’s The Incredible Hulk has no ties to Ang Lee’s 2003 effort Hulk. Which is A Good Thing. Instead, director Louis Leterrier has cleverly sidestepped Lee’s brooding shots of, er, moss to produce a unexpected verdant treat. A smart opening title sequence establishes Edward Norton as the new Bruce Banner in much the same way that Christopher Nolan did with Christian Bale in Batman Begins. And that is a fair comparison, because The Incredible Hulk is great. Not Batman great, but it’s certainly saved the Hulk from ending up in the superhero retirement home alongside Elektra, Ghost Rider and Spider-Man circa three. The story: After ‘Hulking up’ by testing his gamma raygun thing, and nearly killing his girlfriend Betty Tyler, Dr Banner Norton goes on the run from Betty’s dad, Gen. Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross Hurt. Gen. ...

Top 10: Exclusive Adventures
While sprawling on a beach for two weeks with a chilled margarita is certainly preferable to a hard-day’s slog in the office, more and more of us are looking for a side portion of something a little more challenging for our vacation time. That said, just because we’re up for a little adventure Indiana Jones style, it doesn’t mean we’re prepared to skimp on creature comforts; yes, we still expect world-class customer service and five-star accommodation while we’re trekking up the side of a mountain or exploring the coral reefs deep beneath the ocean’s surface. Indeed, more companies than ever are catering to the well-heeled adventurer like ourselves, and we’ve tracked down the top 10 exclusive adventures you can book for your next stint away from the burdens of office life. Number 10 Gorillas in the MistUganda, Africa - Credit: iStockPhoto.com Uganda, East Africa Home to over 300 birds and the greatest concentration of primates in East Africa, Uganda begs to be explored. If you don’t ...

Drink Yourself Skinny
No calorie counting, no carb watching. For half a century, meal-replacement shakes have been a no-brainer way to drop pounds. Why? They work For Rob Nager, the epiphany occurred at Abercrombie & Fitch. He was picking through a stack of cargo pants and asked a clerk if they were available in a 42-inch waist. Dude, the kid sneered, we don make pants that big. Nager, 38, faced a choice. He could ask the little weasel to step outside, or he could do something about his 250-pound frame. He opted for peace and a new waistline. He tried Weight Watchers, then Atkins. Both plans helped him slim down, but the flab always returned. Finally, Nager tried a weight-loss strategy thats been around since TVs were black-and-white; a strategy so old-school that one of the studies showing that it works went on for a decade. His throwback approach: meal-replacement beverages MRs, in the weight-loss world. Nager just said no to solid food. Instead, he quaffed shakes in place of meals, eventually ...

The Money Talk
Any relationship that makes it past the initial stages has to deal with one very sensitive issue and that issue is money. The tricky thing with money is that everybody has peculiarities about what it means and what it does to him/her. Every person tends to have money baggage depending on how their parents raised them and how much money is in their past, but also how they currently handle their cash and what they think their financial future will look like. Money talk can become a necessity at different points in a relationship. If the two of you are planning a vacation together, buying major appliances together or if you’ve been arguing over the issue, the subject should definitely be breached. The only thing to remember is that when the money talk does come up, deal with it right away instead of putting it off. Any procrastination could lead to feelings of resentment or guilt toward you or your partner. The dreaded money talk is such a sensitive issue -- even if both parties are ...

Bigger Is Better
Take your look to soaring heights by turning up the volume on your lashes, lips, and hair. Get ready to go over the top. Photo: Michael Williams Youve heard the expression Go big or go home. Translation: As long as you’re putting the time into something, invest as much effort and passion as possible for the most awesome results. Its a motto that works these days not only in life and love but also in beauty. We e more confident than ever, and we want our hair and makeup to take us to the next level, says trend and lifestyle expert Jane Buckingham, CEO of the Intelligence Group. In other words, big is beautiful. So think ultrasexy lashes, lips with major impact, and supervoluminous hair. Because if you aren going to take it to the max tonight, why bother? Get Superbig Lashes Lush lashes have an innocent yet flirty effect, says Chanel makeup artist Kate Lee, who created the looks seen here. Dust loose powder over your lashes first — itll absorb oil and help your mascara stick. Then ...

Cabbage
Sturdy, abundant and inexpensive, cabbage is a longstanding dietary staple throughout the world and is so widely cultivated and stores so well that it is available throughout the year. However, it is at its best during the late fall and winter months when it is in season. Cabbage is round in shape with layers of superimposed leaves with the inner leaves often lighter in color than the outer leaves because they are protected from the sunlight. They belong to the Cruciferae family of vegetables along with kale, broccoli, collards and Brussels sprouts. Food Chart This chart graphically details the %DV that a serving of Cabbage provides for each of the nutrients of which it is a good, very good, or excellent source according to our Food Rating System. Additional information about the amount of these nutrients provided by Cabbage can be found in the Food Rating System Chart. A link that takes you to the In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Cabbage, featuring information over 80 nutrients, ...

Death Race - Cars With Guns
What? Remake of seventies B-movie Death Race 2000 David Carradine and Sly Stallone. Plot? Ex-con Jensen Ames Statham drives in fight-to-the-death anything-goes death race. The reward? Freedom and his life. Failure? Death, it turns out. Luckily for him, it just so happens he’s an ex-Nascar racer. And hes been convicted for a crime he didn commit... Do we smell a plotline? Any good? Ian McShane Lovejoy provides a passable American accent for his straight-off-the-rolodex one-liners “Now that’s entertainment!” and a number of hire-a-hotties fill in as the racers’ navigators. Oh, and the cars get guns. And armor. And lots of other cool shit. When? This big bundle of explosions, napalm and miniguns will hit our screens September ...

Seduction, Fast and Easy
Jack remembers the moment vividly. His fiancée, Tamara, pulled the sheet over her head, afraid to face him. She blurted it out: Jack, I don come when we do it. His head spun. Theyd been having sex for 2 years. She seemed, well, satisfied. To his--and her--credit, they talked about it; they didn let this bombshell wreck their relationship. And they tried everything: vibrators, romantic weekends, oral sex--until my jaw ached, Jack says. After a month of effort, he came to my office, desperate and distraught, not sure what to try next. Maybe you have to stop trying so hard to turn her on, I said, and learn how to turn her off. Jack looked at me. Who was I, Yoda? I switched from Zen-speak to sex-therapist mode, explaining that a womans arousal depends on deep relaxation and an absence of anxiety. Ive counseled countless women, and its universal--when they e relaxed, it happens. There are brain scans to prove it. Fun in the Lab In the Netherlands, scientists used ...

Golf Tips from Camilo Villegas
Last September, Camilo Villegas was driving his black, 500-horsepower Porsche Cayenne Turbo to his Atlanta hotel after a PGA tournament when he saw flashing lights behind him. He pulled onto the shoulder of the road and waited as a policeman sauntered up to his window. You been drinking? the cop asked. Officer, I just got off the golf course. I was playing in a tournament, replied Villegas. So youve had a few drinks. Officer, like I said, I just got off the course. Thats exactly what I mean, countered the cop. You golf, you drink. Thats what its all about. After Villegas explained he was a professional golfer, the officer relented and let him off the hook for creeping above the speed limit. I thought that was pretty funny, says Villegas. Lots of people still don think of golf as a sport. Villegas pronounced bee-JAY-gus is a 26-year-old from Colombia who turned pro in 2004 and finished last year with nearly $4 million in career earnings. Although he has yet to ...

Papaya
Deliciously sweet with musky undertones and a soft, butter-like consistency, it is no wonder the papaya was reputably called the fruit of the angels by Christopher Columbus. Once considered quite exotic, they can now be found in markets throughout the year. Although there is a slight seasonal peak in early summer and fall, papaya trees produce fruit year round. Papayas are spherical or pear-shaped fruits that can be as long as 20 inches. The ones commonly found in the market usually average about 7 inches and weigh about one pound. Their flesh is a rich orange color with either yellow or pink hues. Inside the inner cavity of the fruit are black, round seeds encased in a gelatinous-like substance. Papayas seeds are edible, although their peppery flavor is somewhat bitter. The fruit, as well as the other parts of the papaya tree, contain papain, an enzyme that helps digest proteins. This enzyme is especially concentrated in the fruit when it is unripe. Papain is extracted to make ...

Boost your own distance and durability with Vijay Singh's golfer's workout
Vijay Singh spends lots of time in the public eye -- contending for titles nine wins last year, accepting checks nearly $11 million in 2004, and battling Tiger Woods for the worlds number-one ranking. But its his behind-the-scenes training program on the range and in the gym that keeps him on top of the game at age 42. Singhs high-intensity regimen features twice-a-day workouts with golf-specific moves that hone his physical, mental, and tactical game. At this age, Im the strongest Ive ever been in my life, he says. The idea about playing golf used to be, ‘Hey, you don need muscles, theyll interfere with the golf swing. In this day and age, the golf game has evolved into something totally different -- who hits it the farthest, who lasts the longest. You can do that by just hitting golf balls. You have to do it by working out, getting strong. Singhs trainer, Joey Diovisalvi, C.S.C.S., designs workouts to focus on rotational power and flexibility. The following three ...