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The Clear-Skin Makeover
Like high school pop quizzes and awkward prom dates, pimples are supposed to be distant bad memories. If only. But these days, even moms of teens are battling blemishes — and wrinkles, too. In fact, between 15 and 35 percent of women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s suffer from breakouts, according to a report published last year in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. And those numbers are on the rise, says dermatologist Richard Fried, M.D., Ph.D., author of Healing Adult Acne. Doctors attribute this increase to everything from skyrocketing stress levels and hormone fluctuations to today’s carbohydrate-heavy diets. If you’re tempted to treat your acne with a few old tricks from your teen years, don’t. Adult skin is more sensitive and less resilient than adolescent complexions, and it calls for treatments that also fight the signs of aging. Luckily, many of the best zit zappers out there happen to be top anti-agers, too. So whether your breakouts are an occasional annoyance ...

A Debit Card Diatribe
Why you e better off ditching this piece of plastic By Carmen Wong Ulrich RELATED STORIES Avoid tax rebate troubles Are you addicted to your Blackberry? 5 easy ways to save big bucks Trade like an insider How middle-class millionaires spend Remember the vegetarian uproar years ago when word got out that McDonalds French fries were flavored with a beef derivative which they have since changed? Im far—far—from a vegetarian, but what rankled me about the big reveal was; heres another industrial behemoth being sneaky about their products. I don like sneaky—especially when it costs consumers hard-earned dollars. And debit cards are some of the sneakiest little devils in the banking biz. It all started about 10, 12 years ago when banks decided to automatically send consumers debit cards, instead of vanilla-but-still-amazing ATM cards, to get access to money in checking or savings accounts. We marveled at the innovation: How convenient! But like bits of beef derivative in your fries, ...

UNIQLO UT PROJECT
No risk of looking the same with over 700 unique T-shirts to choose from The UNIQLO UT project is a boon to anyone who loves cut-price High Street clothing but hates it when they see someone else wearing the same thing. Having previously collaborated with the likes of Kim Jones, this summers UT project will feature a collection of over 700 unique T-shirts, which includes designs by Eighties artists Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Haring died of AIDS-related complications at 31, but not before working with everyone from Madonna to Andy Warhol, while Basquiats work continues to influence modern artists. Japanese export UNIQLO will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of two pioneering Manga magazines with a selection of Ts. Meanwhile, the High Street chain trawled MySpace to find candidates for a ten-day transatlantic shoot to produce 200 portraits of future visionaries from London and New York. The eclectic results will be published in this months issue of UNIQLO Paper, the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Signs You Don't Want The Job
You’ve heard it all before: When you have a job interview it’s important to come on time, dress right and project a positive attitude. What people always seem to forget, however, is that it’s crucial that you also use this opportunity to get a sense of your potential employer. After all, what good is an offer from a company you’d desperately want to leave after just a few days? The next time you embark on an interview for employment, make sure you watch for these signs you don’t want the job. The interview takes place off-site Obviously, if you’re applying for a field position abroad or in a different city, chances are the interview will have to occur in a public place. However, if the company has a local office and the interviewer still insists on meeting you at a bar or a restaurant, you should consider it one of the signs you don’t want the job. Some employers resort to this practice when they’re trying to hide something about the office environment, while others use the casual ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lemon/Limes
Although lemons and limes may not be what you would choose for an afternoon snack, we consider them as powerhouses when we want to bring out the flavor of other foods. While both are available throughout the year, lemons are in the peak of their season around May, June and August while limes are at their peak from May through October. Lemons are oval in shape and feature a yellow, texturized outer peel. Like other citrus fruits, their inner flesh is encased in eight to ten segments. Usually smaller than lemons, limes are oval or round in shape having a diameter of one to two inches with green flesh and skin. They can be either sour or sweet depending on the variety; however, sweet limes are not readily available in the United States. Sour limes contain citric acid giving them an acidic and tart taste, while sweet limes while lack citric acid and are sweeter in flavor. Food Chart This chart graphically details the %DV that a serving of Lemon/Limes provides for each of the nutrients ...

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 ...

euro 2008
UEFA has announced the make-up of the expert team who will study the UEFA EURO 2008™ technical and tactical aspects in detail. Nine technicians The UEFA Technical Team at UEFA EURO 2008™ will consist of nine football technicians, all of whom have vast experience in the coaching and technical field. They will be split into two groups - one based in Switzerland and comprising Jerzy Engel Poland, György Mezey Hungary, Morten Olsen Denmark and Holger Osieck Germany. The other group will be located in Austria, and consists of FIFA Technical Director Jean-Paul Brigger Switzerland, Roy Hodgson England, Gérard Houllier France and Jozef Vengloš Slovakia. UEFA technical director Andy Roxburgh will lead the groups activities in both countries. Analysing trends The role of the UEFA Technical Team is not only to select the Carlsberg Man of the Match award winners. They will also decide on the Castrol Player of the Tournament and select the UEFA Team of the Tournament. The coaching group will ...

Hemp Oil
Hemp seed and oil has been called Nature’s Perfect Food for Humanity - a wealth of health for everyone. The oil can be used as part of a nutritional programme to maintain and improve good health. With a pleasant nutty flavour, Hemp Seed Oil is ideal for use in salad dressings, mayonnaise, dips etc. It is not suitable for frying as this reduces the benefits. Hemp has had a long-standing relationship with humanity; modern science reveals that it contains all the essential amino acids and essential fatty acids necessary for human life, as well as a rare protein known as globule edestins that is very similar to the globulin found in human blood plasma. Four years after the Marijuana Tax Act passed in the US, a researcher writing for a 1941 edition of Science lamented the loss of access to the hemp seeds rare and important globule edistins; Passage of the Marijuana Law of 1937 has placed restrictions upon trade in hempseed that, in effect, amount to prohibition....” Hemp ...

Top 10: Tuner Models
You might be wondering what tuner models actually do. In short, they’re the hotties who grace the pages of auto magazines like Super Street and Import Tuner. They also appear in hot rod and dirt bike calendars, work as spokeswomen for auto part companies and can generally be seen prancing around in tiny outfits at big racing events. Unless you harbor a love of cars and their various parts, you may not have heard of some of these tuner models. Of course, some of them often cross over into other forms of modeling so there is a chance you may know them well from other areas. In any case these tuner models are the girls who we feel have made the biggest impact and turned the most heads in the tuner modeling biz. Ursula Mayes - Credit: Alexandra Wyman/WireImage.com Number 10 Ursula Mayes Ursula’s exotic look can be explained by the delicious mix of Korean, Native-American and German blood coursing through her body. In 2005, Ursula Mayes won the Miss Hot Import Nights title and since then ...

CRUSTY OR CRUDDY EYES
What May Be Causing It? Gunky, crusty eyes may be caused by an allergy or an eye infection. Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference, even for doctors. They tend to see more of those during allergy season, because people scratch their itchy eyes and can get an infection in the eye. How Can I Get Some Relief? Don’t tackle this yourself. If your eyes are crusty in the morning or you see crustiness throughout the day, you may have in-eye infection. Do I Need to See a Doctor? Yes. See your doctor right away. It may be much more serious than an allergy and is more of a medical emergency that needs to be treated promptly. Don’t delay treatment. Waiting could leave you with a serious infection in the eye that’s a lot harder to treat. ...

Gradual Tan by No7 For Men
It isn’t just the ladies that benefit from a little help on the tan front and, thanks to the new Gradual Tan range from No7 For Men, pasty faces on chaps are tipped to be a thing of the past. Pitched as more of a tinted moisturiser than a fake tan, this cream will give men a little colour while they moisturise every morning you do moisturise every morning, right?. The Gradual Tan range has a body and face cream both £9.50 that top up colour day-by-day and, more importantly, discreetly, so you needn worry about getting it wrong. And, thanks to the SPF 15 also included, you can benefit from added protection from the elements while your natural tan ...

Apples
The warm scent and flavor of baking apples is a sure sign that fall is just around the corner. In the Northern Hemisphere apples are in season from late summer to early winter. However, many varieties are available year round because they have been either kept in cold storage or imported from the Southern Hemisphere. Apples are crisp, white-fleshed fruits with red, yellow or green skin. They range in taste from moderately sweet and refreshing to pleasantly tart depending on the variety. The apple is a member of the rose family, with a compartmentalized core that classifies it as a pome fruit. Food Chart This chart graphically details the %DV that a serving of Apples 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 Apples can be found in the Food Rating System Chart. A link that takes you to the In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Apples, ...

Cranberries
A cousin of the blueberry, this very tart, bright red berry can still be found growing wild as a shrub, but when cultivated, is grown on low trailing vines in great sandy bogs. The American cranberry, the variety most cultivated in the northern United States and southern Canada, produces a larger berry than the wild cranberry or the European variety. Cranberries have long been valued for their ability to help prevent and treat urinary tract infections. Now, recent studies suggest that this native American berry may also promote gastrointestinal and oral health, prevent the formation of kidney stones, lower LDL and raise HDL good cholesterol, aid in recovery from stroke, and even help prevent cancer. Fresh cranberries, which contain the highest levels of beneficial nutrients, are at their peak from October through December, just in time to add their festive hue, tart tangy flavor and numerous health protective effects to your holiday meals. When cranberries short fresh season is ...

Cruise Holidays - Malta
For centuries, the port of Valletta has been regarded as one of the finest and safest natural havens in the Mediterranean. The imposing bastions surrounding this magnificent port enfold Malta’s rich heritage of archaeology, history, architecture, art and culture - all dating back to 6000 years ago. Today, they welcome through their gates cruise passengers who are eager to explore the palaces, churches and streets of the cities they guard, or to venture inland into the quaint villages and countryside to visit the numerous sites. Nowadays, the Grand Harbour has become an irresistible scene for over 250 cruise ships visiting every year, with more than 400,000 passengers, who disembark and enjoy the Islands for the day on their Mediterranean itineraries. Malta’s size also contributes to its cruise advantages. It’s easy for day visitors to get a good taste of what the Islands have to offer in a small quantity of time. Many are so impressed that within a few months they come back for a ...

Bananas
Wonderfully sweet with firm and creamy flesh, bananas come prepackaged in their own yellow jackets and are available for harvest throughout the year. The banana plant grows 10 to 26 feet and belongs to the same family as the lily and the orchid. The cluster of fruits contain anywhere from 50 to 150 bananas with individual fruits grouped in bunches, known as hands, containing 10 to 25 bananas. Food Chart This chart graphically details the %DV that a serving of Bananas 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 Bananas can be found in the Food Rating System Chart. A link that takes you to the In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Bananas, featuring information over 80 nutrients, can be found under the Food Rating System Chart. * Health Benefits * Description * History * How to Select and Store * How to Enjoy * ...

How to Have a 1-Night Stand
Heres what I remember about the best one-night stand of my life: everything but his name. He was a bartender-slash-actor who rode a beat-up motorcycle, but I didn find that out until after his jeans came off. It started in a bar. He sat down next to my girlfriend and me -- we were having a giggly girls night out -- stared in the other direction, and didn say a word. After 10 minutes, he asked if I would watch his stuff while he went outside to make a call. When he came back, he grimaced like De Niro and thanked me very politely. By that point, I was already curious about whom he had called, what was in his faded leather bag, and why he wouldn smile. So I asked if he was having a bad day. Within a couple of hours, we were naked in bed together. And then he was gone. To this day, I have to admire how smooth he was, because great one-night stands are tough to pull off. Plenty can go wrong between the first long look and the next-day e-mail. This is what you need to know to do ...

Fruit biscuits
They don’t go off during long trips and they’re rammed with altertness-activating sugars. Plus each biscuit contains around 100 calories, offering soldiers an instant hit of energy. ...

Why We Fight DVD
More than three years after its first appearance at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Grand Jury prize, documentarian Eugene Jarecki’s polemic against the American way of war at last makes it to DVD in this country. Jarecki’s film attempts to map the influence of big business on US foreign policy. It takes, as its starting point, President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s warning, in his 1961 farewell address, about what he called “the military-industrial complex”: the alliance of military professionals, arms industry executives and politicians who together stand to benefit most from continued overseas military activity. This is a partisan history of the second half of the American century and the beginning of this one, but some facts are indisputable: since WWII, the US has lurched from one conflict to another. Our closest ally really is an exceptionally bellicose nation. To hear Jarecki and many of his interviewees tell it, this aggression is motivated by the greed and ...

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 ...

Garlic
Although garlic may not always bring good luck, protect against evil or ward off vampires, it is guaranteed to transform any meal into a bold, aromatic and healthy culinary experience. Fresh, dried and powdered garlic are available in markets throughout the year, however, fresh varieties from California are in season from June through December. Garlic is arranged in a head, called the bulb, averaging about 2 inches in height and diameter consisting of numerous small separate cloves. Both the cloves and the entire bulb are encased in paper-like sheathes that can be white, off-white or pinkish. Although garlic cloves have a firm texture, they can be easily cut or crushed. The taste of garlic is like no other-it hits the palate with a hot pungency that is shadowed by a very subtle background sweetness. While elephant garlic has larger cloves, it is more closely related to the leek and therefore does not offer the full health benefits of regular garlic. Food Chart This chart ...

GMC Acadia SLT AWD
Listen up. GMC, which dates to 1909, was formerly GMC Truck - appropriate, since thats what this General Motors division made: trucks and buses. The story goes back even farther, to the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company, one of Americas first commercial-vehicle concerns, established in 1901 by Max Grabowsky and sold to GM in 1909. So if you sort of forgot about GMCs dropping the Truck part on becoming part of the Greater Pontiac Co-Prosperity Sphere in 1996, don worry. We did, too. CarAndDriver.comIn any case, the change was fortuitous, because the Acadia is not a truck. Not in the traditional body-on-frame truck sense. It looks sorta like a truck, and the EPA calls it a truck, but the bones are front-drive unibody. They call it the Lambda architecture, designed for GMs big new front-drive utility vehicles. The result is one of those new-breed rides we call crossovers - neither car nor truck, and a first for GMC. Related Links * * * * * * * * * * ...

Fine Living Top 10: Steaks
he best steaks aren’t always the top-dollar buys in the worlds finest restaurants. While Kobe and Wagyu beef are excellent, they have their share of competitors. Look for restaurants who obviously go above and beyond in their attention to detail. Do they age on the premises, for example? And who selects the cuts of meat for sale? The finest steaks are those that are aged, seasoned and cooked to perfection. Number 10 Prime Porterhouse Metropolitan Steak House, Seattle, WA Metropolitan’s main focus is on prime beef and the restaurant has built its reputation on delivering the best of the classic cuts: filet mignon, New York peppercorn steak, porterhouse, and Delmonico. Chefs here personally select each cut that will be served and choose only the best corn-fed USDA prime meat that has been dry-aged. The meat is then seared over high heat using imported mesquite charcoal -- the Iron Wood of the world. Metropolitan’s prime porterhouse is a combination of the best, most tender and ...

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 ...

Exactly What You Might Want to Know About Omega 3
The Top 3 Omega 3 Sources You Can Find Omega 3 sources may seem elusive but the truth is you can find Omega 3 in many foods and dietary supplements. The question is which is the best one for you? I’m going to countdown the top Omega 3 sources for you, letting you know from bottom to top which ones are the best. Omega 3 Sources #2 -- Fish Fish is another great source of Omega 3 fatty acids. However, you need to be careful what fish you eat and how much of it you eat. Fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel are all rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, but they may also be high in contaminants like mercury and dioxin. However, fish like Hoki are high in Omega 3 with little risk of toxins. When looking at consuming fish for your Omega 3 sources, just be sure that you don’t ingest too many toxins along with your meals. Omega 3 Sources #1 -- Fish Oil Supplements Top on our list of Omega 3 sources is fish oil supplements. Fish oil supplements are easy to take and have effective concentrations of ...

Samsung Soul
Available exclusively from the Carphone Warehouse, the Soul marks a departure for Samsung from its usual number-based nomenclature D500, D600, U600 and so on. Whether it has “soul” is a moot point, but the U900 to use its more prosaic title has an undeniably great body: all brushed metal and just 12.9mm thick at that. As you’d expect from Samsung’s flagship handset for 2008, the Soul has some nifty tricks up its super-thin sleeve, not least its “Magic Touch” interface on which the icons change depending on whether you’re playing music or composing a text. Touch-screen interfaces will infuriate as many as they impress, but Samsung’s goes one better by vibrating when pressed, making it feel much more responsive than most. The 5-megapixel camera, meanwhile, is more than serviceable, with face recognition, anti-shake and ISO settings. The Soul also boasts fast 3.5G connectivity with download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps but alas, no WiFi, and it’s tri- rather than quad-band. But it’s about the ...

Your Summer Fling Starts Here
Nine out of 10 women are open to friendly overtures at the beach, according to our poll of 2,257 women. So shes mostly naked and willing to engage, which helps explain why 72 percent have had a summer fling. Your game plan . . . Set Your Stage Don strut like a peacock, but if theres higher ground, stake it out so you e seen. Use a solid-colored blanket -- women subconsciously associate stripes and patterns with children, says Marc Salem, a body-language expert. Meet Her Needs Bring sunscreen, water toys, sports gear, a cooler of water bottles, and shade. Youll be a greater source of aid and comfort than the lifeguard is. Go au Naturel If it looks like you showered and gelled your hair to go to the beach, it comes across as desperate, says Brittany Besler, a surfer and former lifeguard. Don sweat your physique: 68 percent of the women polled said being confident is more important than being ripped. Wait Your Turn Don intrude while shes sunning. Instead, say hello ...

Signs make Fan Zones unmissable
Special pictograms have been developed to ensure that fans can find their way to UEFA EURO 2008™ Fan Zones regardless of their command of local languages. Pictogram system Hundreds of thousands of fans are set to descend upon the Fan Zones in June to watch live matches on big screens, watch live entertainment and enjoy the atmosphere of the tournament, and concerned that some fans might find it hard to find their way around the host cities, the organisers have developed a pictogram system to help supporters get their bearings. Guests can now expect to find the Fan Zones easily, even if they have no command of German or ...

Tough times reward smart thinking and sticking to a Plan
I have a strange affinity for remembering every recession this country has had since I could read. It probably wasn due to my quirky preoccupation with the news, but more so with how strongly each recession affected our family. So, as a kid I made a passionate pledge to ensure that in the future my own family wouldn suffer so stingingly from market turbulence. Theres something to be said for keeping past economies—and family financials—in mind when managing your money. Here are a few lessons from the rear-view mirror of history to keep you steady despite the markets Patagonia-like peaks and valleys: The markets gonna do what the markets gonna do. Its one thing to watch the Dow gyrate up and down every day, but why torture yourself by regularly sneaking peeks at your investment portfolio? Its like picking at a scab. Unless you e going to retire in less than five years, that tiny return or big loss you e looking at this year needs to become background noise, not cause for panic. ...

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, ...

Exotic Rides: Lexus IS F
In the not-so-distant past, there was a time when the Toyota Motor Corporation’s amenity-laden American affiliate, Lexus, was heavily scrutinized -- not for the grade of the vehicles produced, as most car manufacturers are, but for the catalog itself. This barrage of criticism was spurred by the complete absence of a single performance model rolling off of Lexus assembly lines. Enter the Lexus Intelligent Sport series -- code name: IS. Although the first two generations of 200/300 and 250/350 were well received and a formidable foray into the arena of high-output luxury sedans, rivals like Infiniti, Mercedes, Acura, and specifically BMW were beefing up their offerings to previously unheard of proportions, putting the heat on Lexus to remain competitive. And Lexus took on the challenge with gusto -- thank the vehicular lords. If the IS 430 prototype was to serve as any indication of Lexus performance capabilities, not even that could prepare us for the unveiling of the supremely ...

Muscle Chow
6:30 p.m. postworkout Chocolate Almond Recovery Shake The carbs in this shake trigger a hormonal surge that drives nutrients into your muscle cells, speeding their growth. They also replenish energy stores, ensuring youll perform your best at your next workout. 1/2 cup milk 1 Tbsp instant coffee 10 unsalted almonds 1 Tbsp lecithin granules 2 packets 2 g stevia or other sugar alternative 1 cup crushed ice or 6-8 ice cubes 2 level scoops chocolate whey protein powder How to Make It Put all of the ingredients except the ice and protein powder into a blender. Blend on high until fully mixed. With the blender on medium, add the ice and protein powder. Increase the speed to high and blend until smooth. Makes 1 serving Per serving: 393 calories, 47 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates, 10 g fat 1.5 g saturated, 2 g fiber, 55 mg sodium 7:30 p.m. Mahi Mahi Wraps Theres no better way to cap your day than with a low-carb, high-protein fish burrito loaded with heart-healthy ...

Rockstar Original (16 oz can)
280 calories 62 g sugar Energy drink makers might feign a level of health by fortifying their products with a cocktail of vitamins and minerals, but don be fooled: Any minimal benefit they might provide is snuffed out by the blanket of sugar and calories each can contains. Want energy? Try a cup of homebrewed black tea. It nearly zero calories and contains a deluge of disease-fighting ...

RED OR BLOODSHOT EYES
What May Be Causing It? Typically, it’s allergies. If you only have it at certain times of the year, it’s probably a seasonal allergy to outdoor pollens. If it’s an ongoing, year-round problem, it’s more likely an indoor allergen—dust mites, animal dander, mold. How Can I Get Some Relief? If it’s just seasonal, try over-the-counter allergy eye drops like Naphcon-A. Skip the gets the red out type of eye drops because they only work for a short period of time, they don address the allergy, and they constrict the blood vessels thats why eyes look less red. But, over time, your body gets used to that and youll wind up with rebound that may be worse than the original problem. Do I Need to See a Doctor? Yes, if you’re getting eye swelling and discharge from the eyes. And even for mild symptoms, prescription medicines work so much better and longer than over-the-counter products that it’s probably a good idea to see a doctor and get a prescription to keep on ...

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 ...

The 20 Unhealthiest Drinks in America
Americans have a drinking problem, and not the type you might think. As the authors of the best-selling book Eat This, Not That!, David Zinczenko and co-author Matt Goulding get e-mails all the time from readers who claim they eat carefully, they work out consistently, but they still can get the needle on the scale to budge. What gives? goes the collective, exasperated refrain from the stagnant dieter. What most people don know is that the biggest roadblock between you and the body you want isn found at the end of a fork, but at the bottom of a glass. As a country we take in 21 percent of our daily calories from beverages and, according to the FDA, the average American takes in 82 grams of added sugars every day. Thats 20 teaspoons, which contribute an empty 317 calories to our already calorie-saturated diets. Sure, some of that comes from soda, but even if youve traded regular Coke for diet, whole milk coffee drinks for low-fat lattes, and you barely touch the booze, you could ...

Addicted to your Blackberry?
Go-anywhere e-mail connectivity is a boon, and a bane Forbes.com Staff Slideshow: How to stay close to loved ones while traveling Slideshow: 10 ways to survive a workaholic spouse Slideshow: How to juggle 2 job posts Slideshow: Most annoying office habits Its nickname, CrackBerry, says it all. There is no recreational use of Research in Motions BlackBerry. It is a compulsive addiction, or you e not a user. Academic studies back up the notion. One, by David Vance, assistant professor of accounting at Rutgers-Camden university, and Nada Kakabadse, professor of management and business research at the U.K.s University of Northampton, found that a third of BlackBerry users show signs of addiction similar to alcoholics. Slideshow: Rules to Blackberry by Many companies would give a kings ransom for such customer dependency. Research in Motions quarterly results announced April 2 show that, regardless of the slowing economy, there is no letup in the demand for the companys push ...

MR START BOUTIQUE
A new menswear emporium is added to the stylish Start stable Some men shy away from the whole bespoke suit thing, believing that they e not smart enough for Savile Row. Well, I have two pieces of advice for the men among you who think like that: 1 Don be so daft: a trip to Savile Row, and the start-to-finish bespoke experience, should be a right of passage for every right-thinking man. 2 If you still can face Mayfair, then take yourself to the Mr Start bespoke boutique on Rivington Street in East London. The latest in the Start store stable, a business run by Woodhouse founder Phillip Start and his wife, former Fall member Brix Start-Smith who this Editor warmed to immediately due their shared love of pug dogs, Mr Start specialises in both bespoke and off-the-peg tailoring. And having spent a happy half hour wandering around this stylish space, I can confirm this would be one of the most relaxing, not to mention unstuffy, places to come for your first bespoke experience: comfy ...

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. ...

POPPING EARS OR HEARING PROBLEMS
What May Be Causing It? Allergens spur fluid changes within the ear. They can cause negative or positive pressure in the middle ear, triggering the same kind of popping or plugging sensation you feel when a plane changes altitude. Fluid bulging against the eardrum causes positive pressure; no fluid plus a vacuum pulling the eardrum inward causes negative pressure. Hearing distortions typically are caused by fluid plugging the Eustachian tube that normally vents the middle ear. How Can I Get Some Relief? Try over-the-counter antihistamine-decongestant combination medicines to curb the allergic reaction thats triggering the symptom and to reduce congestion fluid build-up. Do I Need to See a Doctor? Yes, if your symptoms persist and over-the-counter remedies don resolve ...

Island Attractions - Malta
Malta has had such a rich history that the country is practically saturated with attractions and places of interest. The capital city of Valletta host to regular plays and concerts, as well as scores of exhibitions and street events. The Museum of Archaeology in Valletta houses an exceptionally rich collection of prehistoric artefacts. The War Museum at Fort St. Elmo is home to a Sunday military parade in period costumes re-enactment and the capital also possesses the impressive Grand Master’s Palace and St. John’s Co-cathedral. With 7,000 years of history, the sites to visit are endless – the Megalithic Temples including Ggantija, the oldest freestanding temple in the world, the underground St Paul’s and St. Agatha’s catacombs, The Knights of St. John’s significant sites, such as Fort St Angelo and Fort Rinella home to the world’s largest canon. WWII significant sites, such as the Mgarr war shelter, Mtarfa ex-British military buildings, The Armoury and the Maritime Museum in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

FRED PERRY BLANK CANVAS
Dazzle your peers with Freds latest eye-catching polo collaboration Fred Perry continues to serve up eye-catching collaborations, not least their latest team-up with &Sons, the creative practice formed by stylists Simon Foxton and Nick Griffiths. Foxton is a consultant to the likes of Levis, Converse and Mandarina Duck, while Griffiths has contributed to American GQ, among others. For the spring/summer 08 Blank Canvas, Fred Perrys seventh such project, &Sons came up with these limited-edition polo shirts based, unbelievably, on actual naval camouflage patterns from the two World Wars intended to confuse rather than conceal, apparently. The Blank Canvas styles are taken from cubist designs emblazoned on British battleships designs which became known as Dazzle, for obvious reasons, and are limited to 250 each at £110 a pop. Not exclusive enough? Londons Dover Street Market has three exclusive hand-painted styles at £160 and just five of each shirt. Whatever coats your boat, as they ...

Strawberries
The fragrantly sweet juiciness and deep red color of strawberries can brighten up both the taste and aesthetics of any meal; it is no wonder they are the most popular berry fruit in the world. Although strawberries have become increasingly available year-round, they are at the peak of their season from April through July when they are the most delicious and most abundant. While there are more than 600 varieties of strawberries that differ in flavor, size and texture, one can usually identify a strawberry by its red flesh that has yellow seeds piercing its surface, and the small, regal, green leafy cap and stem that adorn its crown. In addition to strawberries that are cultivated, there are also varieties that grow wild. These are much smaller in size, but feature a more intense flavor. Food Chart This chart graphically details the %DV that a serving of Strawberries provides for each of the nutrients of which it is a good, very good, or excellent source according to our Food Rating ...

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 ...

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 ...

RUNNY NOSE
What May Be Causing It? Most runny noses are related to an allergy, but there are some other conditions that need to be excluded. How Can I Get Some Relief? Give over-the-counter allergy medicines like Claritin, Claritin-D, and Zyrtec a try. If they work for you, you probably have allergic rhinitis and taking over-the-counter antihistamines for these seasonal spring or fall allergies is perfectly fine. Do I Need to See a Doctor? Maybe. The rule of thumb is if you have this more than one season a year or if it is a continual problem, you should see a doctor for testing to find out what you’re allergic to and use other medicines to control your allergy. ...

HGH Facts - The Dirty Truth About HGH
I wonder what it is about HGH Human Growth Hormone that makes people want to know more. It seems to Interest both men and women of all ages. It could be because HGH promises many benefits for both men and women, the main benefit being reverse aging. Some of the other claims made about HGH is that it can help enhance your metabolism, or Increase muscle mass. Let me tell you that where health is concerned, it’s bad to get into something without doing a whole lot of research first. Never ever go by the hype created by the companies selling them. It’s pretty obvious that when one is selling something, they will always say their product is the best. Can you take such risks with your health? The answer is obviously NO. Now getting down to the nitty gritty of HGH I will save you a lot of trouble by letting you in on the results of my research on HGH. Remember, I am here to help you and bring facts in front of you, so that you can make an ‘informed’ decision. Having said that, lets ...