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Iphone Killers

2010-03-30T13:19:00.000-07:00

The Iphone has become one of the most popular mobile phone in the world. Its popularity has crossed international waters and has reached all corners of the world. And since we live in a capitalist world, people will capitalize on this success and launch their own version of the popular gadget in hopes “killing” the current Iphone and becoming the next one in the process.

It has been tried countless of times but the Iphone has always battled its way free from these “killers” and turning the tables on them. No mobile phone has succeeded in their goal of replacing the Iphone but the there have been some that have come agonizingly close. HTC Magic might be one such “killer.”

HTC Magic’s Good Points

This Taiwan- based communicator manufacturer’s mobile phone is something that can give the Iphone a run for its money. First of all, the HTC Magic weighs less than the Iphone, weighing 118g as opposed to the Iphone’s 133g. This is certainly a plus for the Magic but is not a deal breaker for the Iphone.

Secondly, the HTC Magic has a lot more camera-related capabilities than the Iphone, which is limited to taking still photos. The Magic is equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera that has auto focus, a secondary camera and also some video capturing capabilities.

Third, its Android operating system is definitely a plus for the Magic. This mobile phone operating system certainly rivals that of other systems like Mac OSX or the symbian. It is able to access a range of Google services that include Google Maps, Youtube, Google mail, and Google searches.

Fourth, it also comes in a very sleek and stylish look that can at least be considered as at par with the look of the Iphone.

Where the HTC Magic can improve

Where the HTC Magic can improve by adding a few other features including a 3.5-millimeter jack for the headset, and more internal memory. Although 3G speeds are fast, the HTML browser interface is not as impressive and could certainly use some refinements. Also, the camera editing capabilities of the Mobile Phone is sub par and could really have used an upgrade.

The HTC Magic is a good effort on the side of HTC but as an Iphone “Killer,” it still has a lot of ground to cover in order to be spoken in the same breadth as the incredibly resilient Iphone. It is a good step forward but HTC can do a better job at taking a stab at Iphone’s market. Fix all the problems of this mobile phone and maybe, it will stand the chance to at least dent Iphone sales.

iPhone Applications

2010-03-30T13:18:00.000-07:00

Apple constantly has applications specifically made for their iPhone brand. These are not quite the same as Cellular Accessories, think of them more as downloadable iPhone accessories. Some of them can help you to keep organized while others are used for entertainment. Either way, these applications will allow you to use them for what you want. There are also some apps for the iPhones that you may not have known about.

Garage Sale Mobile - this iPhone application, like many great iPhone accessories, begins with a database. This database allows you to find out where the local garage and estate sales are. There are plenty to choose from and you can go through the list to see which ones you would be interested in.

iTrailers - If you enjoy movies, using this application will allow you to look at the most current movie trailers available. You can do that on your iPhone. There are various categories including "Most Watched", "Weekend Box Office" and "Coming Soon". One of the best parts about using this application is that it stores your most recent searches.

Time2Time.me - This application is an organizational tool that you can use to keep up with how long it takes you to complete a project or a task. The good thing about this is if you have more than one project, you can track all of them at the same time.

iTranslate - If you are looking to become multilingual, this tool can provide translation for foreign languages such as Spanish, French, German and Russian. Of course, the English language is included for those whose native tongue is something other than English.

Roadtrippr - If you are planning a trip, this application can help you to find out where you can go in the area. You'll want to know the best local hang outs, places to eat, etc. The information stays current thanks to the locals that live in these areas. This is a web-based application.

Pricecheckah - you can learn to comparison shop on your iPhone while you are out and about. You can use ISBN and UPC codes to check and compare prices. You can find a store selling the best cellular accessories on the web. You will be able to study these prices with those of other retailers online.

These iPhone applications, remember not exactly cellular accessories, are innovative and fun to work with. You will be able to find something that will tickle your fancy. These are applications that not many people know about. You being one of the first to know about them can provide you with a head start and test them out.

Softwares for iPhone and iPad

2010-03-30T13:17:00.000-07:00

Gone are the days when people used their mobile phones to simply communicate with others. With advancements in telecommunications we can now check our stocks, listen to music, and read our emails all from our smart phone. So when will the day come when we can run our entire business from our cellular phone? For those of you in the salon industry that day is today.

Several applications are available in Apple's iTunes store that makes it possible for salon professionals to manage their salon appointment software from their iPhone/iPad. Currently the honor of Apple's most downloaded and highest rated beauty salon software application belongs to the Vagaro Pro, a product of Vagaro.com, which is an up and coming salon and spa software company based out of Pleasanton, California.

So, why would a hairstylist choose to abandon their paper scheduling books to keep all of their precious business information in their cell phone? Well, for starters their appointments and records are much safer when stored inside their mobile phone. Companies maintaining the salon and spa software backup all of their customer's information in their servers, so if their phone is lost or stolen, the information is safe and can easily be accessed by the stylist. This is not the case for paper scheduling books, where in most cases if you lose your book, you're out of luck.

The second advantage of running your salon appointment software from your smart phone is accessibility. Most people keep their cell phone with them at all times which is not always the case with salon stylist's paper books. You never know when you will bump into a client, so it is always nice to have your beauty salon software handy, just in case.

These are just two of the numerous basic features that many of the beauty salon software companies offer their customers, but many of these companies offer other convenient options for their salons and spas as well. For example, the aforementioned Vagaro.com provides their customers with the ability to charge credit cards from their iPhone/iPad and they also give their salons a webpage where customers can book appointments online 24/7. Clients also receive confirmation emails and text messages to remind them of their appointments, a handy option that saves stylists time and energy. To find out more information on Vagaro.com you can visit their website at www.vagaro.com/iphone.

Reliable salon software that is always by your side is an offer that can't be beat, right? So by now you must be asking, what's the catch? Well, some companies may try to charge you an arm and a leg for something this great, but trust me it is possible to find salon and spa software that can fit your budget, you just need to look for it. Google searches for, "salon software iPhone" is a great place to start looking for your beauty salon software or the iTunes App Store is a guaranteed place to find an application that is dependable and affordable.

So, with all of the benefits to running your business from your mobile phone it appears that the salon industry is setting the trend for the next wave of the future. Only time will tell who will be the next to follow, but with certainty we can say there will be others.

How To Get Rid Of Man Boobs? The Real Cause Behind Them!

2010-03-17T07:26:00.000-07:00

Have you ever tried to notice other men? Well, almost everyone does that. True. Most of the women who notice men might simply look at them and turn away or notice them carefully. Men, too, notice other men to confirm if they are more fit or attractive than them. But have you ever come across a guy who is moving around having man's boobs. Well! In other words, is it easy to spot men who are obese so much so that their protruding chest seems more like man's boobs. Before we get into details of how to get rid of man boobs, let us know why this problem occurs.

This situation, in medical terms is known as gynecomastia. When boys start growing up, it might be possible that they get to witness some undesirable changes in their body. Teenage boys, especially in the age group 12 to 18 are the ones who might face situations where they witness some undesirable hormonal changes in their body. These changes might cause pain in the nipples and the surrounding area might feel painful or extremely tender to touch.

These hormonal changes are caused because of fluctuations in the female hormone, oestrogen during the puberty stage. In most of the cases, these changes are completely normal and not a cause of worry. However, if a man, who is old enough, notices development of man's boobs in his body, then he needs to take it a little more seriously and find out the ways to get rid of man boobs.

In most of the cases, obesity is the main reason, for making the male breasts appear large. Apart from this, development of man's boobs can be an indication of many other health problems and that is why it becomes very important to get rid of man boobs. Some of the other causes behind man's boobs might also include liver disease or an overactive thyroid gland. Most of the doctors advise their patients to lose chest fat in order to get rid of man's boobs.

There are several ways in which one can seek to get rid of man boobs. After getting down to the real cause of the problem, one needs to decide whether he will need to lose chest fat or will they deflate on their own over a period of time. If none of this helps, there are certain drugs available as well to lose chest fat. How to lose man boobs effectively requires you to identify the route cause of the problem and then opting for the right cure.

Michael Jackson

2009-07-08T07:33:00.000-07:00

Michael Joseph Jackson spent a lifetime surprising people, in recent years largely because of a surreal personal life, lurid legal scandals, serial plastic surgeries and erratic public behavior that have turned him -- on his very best days -- into the butt of late-night talk-show jokes and tabloid headlines. But when his career began to take off nearly four decades ago as a member of the pop group the Jackson 5, fans and entertainment industry veterans recognized something else about the pint-size musical dynamo that was unusual: He was in possession of an outsize, mesmerizing talent.

The introduction to his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame entry seemed apt as a global audience followed reports of his hospitalization and then death:"Michael Jackson is a singer, songwriter, dancer and celebrity icon with a vast catalog of hit records and countless awards to his credit. Beyond that, he has transfixed the world like few entertainers before or since. As a solo performer, he has enjoyed a level of superstardom previously known only to Elvis Presley, the Beatles and Frank Sinatra."

Mr. Jackson was born in Gary, Ind., on Aug. 29, 1958 and began performing professionally at age 5, joining his three older brothers in a group that their father, Joe, a steelworker, had organized the previous year. In 1968 the group, now five strong and known as the Jackson 5, was signed by Motown Records.
By 1969, Mr. Jackson had already spent years in talent shows and performing in seedy Midwestern clubs under the aegis of his dictatorial and ambitious father and Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records. They were the singer's twin mentors during his early career.

The Jackson 5 was an instant phenomenon. The group's first four singles - "I Want You Back," "ABC," "The Love You Save" and "I'll Be There" - all reached No. 1 on the pop charts in 1970, a feat no group had accomplished before. And young Michael was unquestionably the center of attention: he handled virtually all the lead vocals, danced with energy and finesse, and displayed a degree of showmanship rare in a performer of any age. The Jackson brothers were soon a fixture on television variety shows and even briefly had their own Saturday morning cartoon series.

Mr. Jackson had his own recollections of those years. "When you're a show-business child, you really don't have the maturity to understand a great deal of what is going on around you. People make a lot of decisions concerning your life when you're out of the room," he wrote in "Moon Walk," his 1988 autobiography. "Berry insisted on perfection and attention to detail. I'll never forget his persistence. This was his genius. Then and later, I observed every moment of the sessions where Berry was present and never forgot what I learned. To this day, I use the same principles."

In 1971 Mr. Jackson began recording under his own name,

while also continuing to perform and record with his brothers.

His recording of "Ben," the title song from a movie about a

boy and his homicidal pet rat, was a No. 1 hit in 1972.

The brothers (minus Michael's older brother Jermaine, who was married to the daughter of Berry Gordy, Motown's founder and chief executive) left Motown in 1975 and, rechristened the Jacksons, signed to Epic, a unit of CBS Records. The following year Michael made his movie debut as the Scarecrow in the screen version of the hit Broadway musical "The Wiz." But movie stardom proved not to be his destiny.

Music stardom on an unprecedented level, however, was. Mr. Jackson's first solo album for Epic, "Off the Wall," yielded four No..1 singles and sold seven million copies, but it was a mere prologue to what came next. His follow-up, "Thriller," released in 1982, became the best-selling album of all time and helped usher in the music video age. The video for the album's title track, directed by John Landis, was an elaborate horror-movie pastiche that was more of a mini-movie than a promotional clip and played a crucial role in making MTV a household name.

Seven of the nine tracks on "Thriller" were released as singles and reached the Top 10. The album spent two years on the Billboard album chart and sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. It also won eight Grammy Awards. Such accomplishments would have been difficult for anyone to equal, much less surpass. Mr. Jackson's next album, "Bad," released in 1987, sold eight million copies and produced five No..1 singles and another state-of-the-art video, this one directed by Martin Scorsese. It was a huge hit by almost anyone else's standards, but an inevitable letdown after "Thriller."

It was at this point that Mr. Jackson's bizarre private life began to overshadow his music. He would go on to release several more albums and, from time to time, to stage elaborate concert tours. And he would never be too far from the public eye. But it would never again be his music that kept him there.

Sales of his recordings through Sony's music unit generated more than $300 million in royalties for Mr. Jackson since the early 1980s, according to three individuals with direct knowledge of the singer's business affairs. Revenues from concerts and music publishing -- including the creation of a venture with Sony that controls the Beatles catalog -- as well as from endorsements, merchandising and music videos added, perhaps, $400 million more to that amount, these people believe. Subtracted were hefty costs like recording and production expenses, taxes and the like.

Mr. Jackson's pre-expense share of the "Thriller" bounty -- including the album, singles and a popular video -- surpassed $125 million, according to a former adviser who requested anonymity because of the confidential nature of Mr. Jackson's finances. Those who counseled him in the "Thriller" era credit the pop star with financial acumen and astute business judgment, evidenced by his $47.5 million purchase of the Beatles catalog in 1985 (a move that served to alienate him from Paul McCartney, the Beatles legend who imparted the financial wisdom of buying catalogs to Mr. Jackson during a casual chat, only to see Mr. Jackson then turn around and buy rights to many of Mr. McCartney's own songs). Acquaintances from that period say that he would occasionally borrow gas money, and he still lived in the Jackson family home in the suburban Encino section of Los Angeles. It wasn't until the end of the 1980s that Mr. Jackson began to exhibit more baronial tendencies. In 1988, he made his $17 million purchase of property near Santa Ynez, Calif., that became Neverland.

At the same time, Mr. Jackson was redefining the concept of spectacle in pop music. He hired Martin Scorsese, the film director, to direct a video for "Bad," a clip that one adviser with direct knowledge of the production budget said cost more than $1 million. The same adviser said that Mr. Jackson netted "way north" of $35 million from a yearlong "Bad" tour that began in 1987, and that heading into the 1990s Mr. Jackson was in sound shape financially. By the mid-90s, though, Mr. Jackson's finances were under strain. He retreated from working regularly after the release of "Dangerous" in 1991 and settled a child-molestation lawsuit for about $20 million. More significantly in terms of his finances, he had to sell Sony a 50 percent stake in the Beatles catalog in 1995 for more than $100 million, which one adviser said helped shore up the singer's wobbling accounts. Mr. Jackson wouldn't produce another studio album of completely new material until 2001.

In June 2005, he was acquitted today of all charges in connection with accusations that he molested a 13-year-old boy he had befriended as the youth was recovering from cancer in 2003. Mr. Jackson's complete acquittal ended a nearly four-month trial that featured 140 witnesses who painted clashing portraits of the 46-year-old international pop star as either pedophile or Peter Pan.Along with the verdict, the jury gave a note for the judge to read out in court. In it, they said they felt "the weight of the world's eyes upon us all" and that they had "thoroughly and meticulously" studied all the evidence. The note concluded with a plea "we would like the public to allow us to return to our lives as anonymously as we came."The case arose from the February 2003 broadcast of "Living with Michael Jackson," a British documentary in which Mr. Jackson admitted sharing his bed with young boys, calling it a loving act unrelated to sex. The boy who later became the accuser was shown holding hands with the singer and resting his head affectionately on his shoulder. He was described as a 13-year-old cancer patient whom Mr. Jackson had decided to help.

On March 5, 2009, Mr. Jackson announced that he would perform a series of concerts in London in the summer, in what he called a "final curtain call." Mr. Jackson, 50, revealed the details of the concerts at a news conference in London, where he said he would perform 10 shows at that city's O2 Arena, beginning July 8. "When I say this is it, I mean this is it," Mr. Jackson said. "I'll be performing the songs my fans want to hear."

For Timeless Play

2009-05-18T00:54:00.000-07:00

Premature ejaculation is one of the oldest and most troublesome problems in the bedroom, dissolving a supremely romantic moment into awkwardness and embarrassment. One usually learns how to last longer with practice and experience. Familiarity with your partner helps a great deal. Besides the old standby of thinking about baseball, however, a number of moderately easy methods can help you to last longer in bed without a great deal of of fuss.

Step 1
Wear a condom. You should be practicing safe sex anyway in order to prevent disease or unwanted pregnancy, but a condom can be a great way to extend your sessions. It numbs the sensation in your penis while still allowing you to remain aroused. Try to look for condom brands that don't advertise their sensitivity.

Step 2
Get circumcised. Men with circumcised penises can last 2 to 3 times longer than those without. The procedure is very simple: urologists can perform it using local anesthesia, and the patient can usually go home the same day.

Step 3
Masturbate to ejaculation before your engage in penetration. This can become a part of foreplay very easily. If you engage in it deliberately, you can be ready to go again without breaking the mood. It invariably takes longer to reach orgasm the second time around than the first.

Step 4
"Practice" by masturbating with your partner's needs in mind. Work on holding off ejaculation for at least fifteen minutes...or however long she requires to be satisfied. The more you work at it, the easier it will be when you're with her.

Step 5
Keep your thrusts shallow. Don't penetrate more than 2 or 3 inches into the vagina. The area contains a great deal of sensitive nerve endings to help stimulate her, while the lack of penetration will keep your penis from becoming overly aroused.

Step 6
Practice Kegel, an exercise centered around tightening and loosening the muscles in the pelvic region. It works by contracting the pelvic floor muscle, holding it for 3 seconds, and then releasing it for another 3 seconds. Repeat the process 10 times per session and engage in 3 sessions every day. You can do it anywhere and it doesn't draw attention to itself. The increased control will allow you to hold off ejaculation more readily.

Tip: Communication is a vital part of sex. Regardless of how you intend to last longer in bed, talk to your partner about it. She may have ways to help, and the two of you can work together to keep your sessions enjoyable.

Best six

2009-05-17T10:31:00.000-07:00

Most men are always looking for new ways to pleasure their woman in bed.

1. Explore your wife's sexual potentials

2. Tease your wife. Anticipation makes the act even more pleasurable.

3. Explore your wife's fantasies

4. Listen to your wife. Give more than you take.

5. Don't play by any rules. Create your own world. Do what works for you . . . what excites and satisfies your wife.

6. Mind your wife.

Understand her body language. Be there when she needs you. You will notice that these sex tips do not say anything about sex positions or even the procedure or method of sexual intercourse, as most experts do. The reason is simple. Sexual positions and 'special methods' of sexual intercourse suggested by sex experts are not the things that lead to sexual satisfaction. Sexual satisfaction and better sex are emotions that your wife feels after sexual intercourse. They have nothing to do with your sexual positions. In fact, many 'state of the art' sexual positions recommended by sex merchants are far from practical. Don't waste your time. The six sex tips above are really all your need to satisfy your wife sexually. Look at it this way. Your wife is your customer. To keep her coming again and again, you need to satisfy her yearnings, her wishes, her wants and desires. And more importantly, you need to see things from her perspective. No matter how well intentioned you are, you won't satisfy her sexually if you don't listen to her and see sex from her perspective. Remember . . . she is your customer. And the customer is king.
Offer her what she asks
Listen more than you talk
See things from her perspective
Tease her
Break the rules
Explore her fantasies
Live for her
Be present when she needs you She will love you for it. And . . . she will keep asking for more. That's sexual satisfaction. Never again will you have to worry about her looking elsewhere.

Better Sex

2009-05-17T09:53:00.000-07:00

1. Breathing

Correct breathing can greatly enhance your sex life and lead to better sex and its easy to learn how to breathe deeply – It will relax you and increase sexual satisfaction.

A simple tip is :During intercourse learn to synchronise your breathing with your partners. This is a great way of feeling a total connection and union with your partner. When you do it, it can lead to fantastic, mind blowing orgasms.

2. The art of foreplay

You should always have plenty of foreplay before sexual intercourse and it provides the following: - It will relax both you and your partner. - It's fun.- It will make orgasm more satisfying when you are “warmed up” for sexual union and intercourse. It’s a known fact that most women find foreplay essential for orgasm and it also applies to men as well.

3. Target the less obvious erogenous zones

We all know the obvious ones, but there are many others you can explore and you should do so. Consider these as examples: The neck, this is one of the most significant erogenous zones for women and a kiss, lick or nibble on the neck, is one of the best ways to turn a women on and men love it to. Other great erogenous zones are the hair and scalp – Stroking, tugging or running your hands over the scalp, is extremely erotic for both men and women. Finally, don’t forget kissing!In a recent poll 90% of both men and women wanted more kissing from their partner. It’s not just for teenagers! We communicate with our mouths and a passionate kiss is one of the best ways to show love and affection for both men and women.

4. Learn the art of massage

If you want to enjoy better sex then you need to learn the art of massage and its not difficult. All you need are some sensual oils and massage the shoulders, back and base of the spine. There are many oil that are sensuous, relaxing and it’s a proven fact we enjoy sex more when we are relaxed. We then can concentrate on just sex and free our minds and massage with oils helps achieve this.

5. Communication

We all have things we like and don’t like about sex, just as we do in all aspects of life.So what? Well, unless you communicate with your partner and vice versa, you will never reach sexual harmony. Speak frankly and openly, don’t make judgements on what your partner may want and tell her not to in reverse. Your adults and adults should be able to talk freely about sex and not be judged. If you communicate you will know what your partner wants and what you want and enjoy better sex.

6. Talk

Talk during sex! Sex is communication. Let your partner know how much you want them and how much you are enjoying yourself. We all like appreciation for our efforts and sex is no exception, if we feel we are pleasing our partners it turns us on even more.

7. Variety & Surprise

If sex is the same every time then it becomes boring, so add variety to your sex life. There is plenty to learn and practice (and practice can be fun) we all love surprises and sex is no exception.

8. Whatever you do remember …

To do it with passion and desire. Show your partner you want them and they will love you for it.Sex will not always be perfect but thats not the point! You may come early, you may not orgasm at all, but do you know what? Your partner will be understanding, if they know you desire, want and love them.

How to Communicate with women

2009-05-13T23:01:00.000-07:00

One of the most common complaints women have about men is that we don't communicate with them very well.We don't share the details and emotions associated with our experiences and tend to have a "just the facts ma'am" approach to communication.

1. Make time to talk with her. Just as you make time to watch tv, to eat, to go out, you need to make the time to sit with her and talk. This is called making an effort and even if you only discuss the very basics -- work, friends, what you're doing on the weekend, it will be noted.

2. Be an active listener. Pay attention to what she says and acknowledge what she says without judgement. This requires patience and concentration, which is again something we guys are not known for. Make the effort to try.

3. Let her know you care. If she had a bad day at work, she needs to know you are on her side. Telling her she should just quit her job if she doesn't like it is not the answer. Think about how you would feel in a similar situation and even relate a similar experience if you've had one. She has to know you care about her.

4. Emotions and details. When talking with her, put your ego aside and use emotions and details when describing an experience. She will certainly relate to what you say having felt the same thing herself and by offering the seemingly pointless details, she will know you care about her.

Basic Requirements for Male Models

2009-05-12T22:15:00.000-07:00

Skin care is one of the most important things if you want to become a model. Basic care is surely not enough. Male models must forget standards that concern hairy body. Your body must be hairless and your skin has to be smooth.
There are no special requirements concerning hairdos. Yet, if you have fashionable hair style, it's a great advantage. Don't forget that hair is a very important part of your body and style. Take care of it. Beautiful hair may be key to getting into the industry.

Don't forget to take care of your nails. As far as your body is your working tool, you must look perfect, yet manly. Every small detail is important, especially when you are presenting yourself to a new client. Yet, a well-cared body is a great benefit not only in work but in your daily life too.
Although modeling agencies are always searching for male models and the demand is great, your character is also very important. You have to be pleasant and easy to work with, and learn fast. Although sometimes work may seem exhausting, never show anger or nervousness. Be friendly to people you work with and you'll surely make new contacts, which are vital in the modeling industry.
There are lots of cases that models with less picture and experience get booked then high profile experienced models just only because of their talent and personality. Looks and beauty are becomes the secondary requirement for the modeling agency. Agency wants a personality from the person rather then looks.
Costing and pricing of the top models always makes the modeling agency to search for new faces for casting and modeling. Sometimes if they get the quality from the average looking male for female then they will not try to search for top models.

Never waste too much money on a portfolio because there are many photographers who makes your portfolio in minimum rate or may be free for their experience. You need a good photographer as he gives you a perfect look according modeling agency requirements.
Your portfolio must contain a high quality head shot with two different expressions- one smiling and one serious, or one in the studio and one outdoors. The head shots should also display the type of work you want to persuade. For instance if you want to become a model then you require two fashion shots- one casual and one a little more formal or if you want to be a swim wear model, have swim wear shots, etc. Whatever be your persuasion you need to stick to it. It is good to be versatile but trying every different thing at one time will make you â€œJack of All and Master Of none.â€� Take your own space; make some research on yourself as well as on different modeling agency and select that, which suits you.
Try to make Black and White head shot with minimal makeup because Black and White photograph is effective in conveying the different moods that the model wants to portray. Black and White photographs do not get the same priority in our album but it is highly valued in the modeling industries still even though it may sound little different to your ears where the whole industry is so colorful in itself.

Confidence is a most noticeable factor for the new upcoming and aspiring models. Agencies are looking for the person with ‾no fear’ personality and enough confidence in them. Talent agency and scout judges the models in very few second so models have to show all of their talent in just a fraction of minutes. If by that time, you attract the agency and give them a long lasting impression, you are the queen or king of the fashion and glamor modeling worlds.

2009-05-12T21:46:00.000-07:00

Lots of modeling opportunities are available for fashion models of different ethnicity.Let's start with age, which varies from 15 to 50 and plus. The strongest market is 25-35. Yet, the biggest call is for the male models between 30 and 40. If you have a very strong look and good body, be sure you'll get a lot of offers. No matter what age you are, as far as industries lack male models, you will get a job without facing many difficulties.

The height ranges from 5'10 to 6'2. Although the range is reasonably wide, most fashion models are from 6 to 6'1. Just as with female modeling, there are various types of male modeling (body part, face, petite, teen, adult etc.). Therefore, it doesn't matter what your height is, you are sure to find something suitable for yourself.

Clothing size is standard around 40reqular - 42long. You must have a good body as well. Muscle and tone with strong abs is surely a great advantage and in some cases necessity, but you must also have smooth skin. Any male model must work out; it's very helpful for your career. You are surely more likely to have better offers if you have a muscular body.

There are no special requirements concerning hairdos. Yet, if you have fashionable hair style, it's a great advantage. Don't forget that hair is a very important part of your body and style. Take care of it. Beautiful hair may be key to getting into the industry.

Don't forget to take care of your nails. As far as your body is your working tool, you must look perfect, yet manly. Every small detail is important, especially when you are presenting yourself to a new client. Yet, a well-cared body is a great benefit not only in work but in your daily life too.

Although modeling agencies are always searching for male models and the demand is great, your character is also very important. You have to be pleasant and easy to work with, and learn fast. Although sometimes work may seem exhausting, never show anger or nervousness. Be friendly to people you work with and you'll surely make new contacts, which are vital in the modeling industry.

There are lots of cases that models with less picture and experience get her booked then high profile experienced models just only because of their talent and personality. Looks and beauty are becomes the secondary requirement for the modeling agency. Agency wants a personality from the person rather then looks.

Never waste too much money on a portfolio because there are many photographers who makes your portfolio in minimum rate or may be free for their experience. You need a good photographer as he gives you a perfect look according modeling agency requirements.Try to make Black and White head shot with minimal makeup because Black and White photograph is effective in conveying the different moods that the model wants to portray. Black and White photographs do not get the same priority in our album but it is highly valued in the modeling industries still even though it may sound little different to your ears where the whole industry is so colorful in itself.

The way you organize your portfolio counts a lot. It should be well organized and visually appealing. Always keep in mind, as face is to your mind similarly your portfolio is to your personality. Therefore loose photos, torn or bent photos, loose slides, cut up contact sheets, etc are signs of a poor and sloppy portfolio presentation.

Find those web model sites which gives you free sign up facility for a free account and proper information where auditions are. Many websites say that they have talent scouts but in reality they are not, they are just sales people. So the initial advice is tried to keep away from websites that charge you for bookings that you could have found on your own.

Confidence is also another most noticeable factor for the new upcoming and aspiring models. Agencies are looking for the person with ‾no fear’ personality and enough confidence in them. Talent agency and scout judges the models in very few second so models have to show all of their talent in just a faction of minutes. If by that time, you attract the agency and give them a long lasting impression, you are the queen or king of the fashion and glamour modeling worlds.

Top 10 Best Bollywood Actors 2008

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10.Rajeev Khandelwal

It requires crazy level of talent to carry an entire film, offbeat one at that, on one's shoulders single-handedly, especially if it happens to be your first film. Television star Rajeev Khandelwal's believable anxiety and mounting trauma as he goes through a day full of horrors in the sometimes merciless city of Mumbai is spellbinding to say the least. Considering the entire premise of Aamir depends on its titular hero's charisma, to keep the audience hooked through this ordeal, Khandelwal does astonishingly well.

9.Vinay Pathak and Abhay Deol
It's a tie between the two of the most underrated actors of Bollywood. It's rather heart-warming to watch Vinay Pathak shift tracks from supporting characters to main lead with Dasvidaniya. The actor showcases his amazing range from a smart alec comic to a mini-Anand, smoothly slipping into the skin of the role he essays with incredible honesty, compelling you to forget comparisons with The Bucket List and enjoy the simplicity of his performance. Though Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! didn't garner the audience it expected or deserved, those who saw it only had nice things to say about Abhay Deol, his understated charm and smooth realism as the con man with supreme poise. A master of subtlety, Deol has, on more than one occasion, demonstrated what he can do with oddball roles. Only here, he outdoes himself.

8.Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar could easily make a lousiest scene the best thing about a movie with his swashbuckling magnetism and finely-tuned comic timing. And so whether it was as the golden-hearted don Happy Singh in Singh is Kinng or the gaudy-and-loving-it Bachchan Pandey of Tashan, Akshay's celebrated earthiness was on a roll. Having said that, the actor's fast-nearing a point where he needs to stop doing his usual jig and aim for something radical.

7.Imran Khan
There's a terrible deficiency of talented young faces in the film industry. And so Imran Khan's friendly-as-a-Care Bear turn, as Jai Singh Rathore aka Rats, found a smitten admirer in viewers of all ages. Imran's unassuming, breezy aura and tangible niceness coupled up with an emotionally contained and confident performance contributed immensely to Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na's stable, sweet appeal. Although the same cannot be said about his premature-action-hero follow-up in Kidnap, Imran is, without doubt, a biggie-in-the-making.

6.Farhan Akhtar
He came. He saw. And he rocked. While his capabilities behind the camera were never really in question, Farhan Akhtar took everyone by surprise with an effective display of histrionics and wacky playback skills, in front of it as well. The transformation from a charged-up lead singer of a blossoming band to an impassive cabin-holding shark in an investment firm wasn't limited to wardrobe alone. In a performance laced with tremendous conflict on the surface, lingering regrets in his snappish tone and the subsequent realization of its futility, Farhan came out on tops.

5.Naseeruddin Shah
As the representative of the much-harried common man in the face of terror, Naseer's potent baritone and seething presence leaves an indelible mark on the viewer who can relate with his frustrations, more than ever. Fortunately enough, A Wednesday didn't turn out to be one of those critically acclaimed flops. It struck a chord in all the right places and clicked at the box office as well. While he was proficient as ever in Maharathi and Mithya, one role he appeared to having a blast doing was a frame-sized cameo as Amar Singh Rathore, advocating his three essential requirements to qualify for manhood, in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na. Super stuff, this!

4.Shah Rukh Khan
Ideally, it would have been fabulous to have Shah Rukh Khan play Surinder Sahni all the way. But Raj being Raj had to somehow squeeze himself into the proceedings. It's not the same though, because Raj isn't iconic any more, he is Suri's interpretation. To his credit, Shah Rukh Khan plays both the dissimilarity and connection with the flamboyance of Raj and earnestness of Suri. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi works primarily because of SRK's simplicity rendered to the latter. Moreover, despite the implausible premise, he has us convinced and routing for him. A-one, hai ji? You bet!

3.Aamir Khan

After a really long time, one saw a film solely resting on the puffed-up shoulders of Aamir Khan. Fanaa was as much about him as it was about its comeback star, Kajol. Taare Zameen Par didn't revolve around him. In Rang De Basanti, the issue was much bigger than his presence. And so a full-bodied turn in Ghajini was long overdue. Beneath all the hype and muscles, however, lies a high-voltage, physically exhausting performance. The violence in his expressions is as dynamic as the sound of his clobbering. Even those who had a problem with its anterograde amnesia roots couldn't help but acknowledge the visceral grit of Khan's most action-packed performance ever.

2.Amitabh Bachchan
There's nothing more elevating than watch an actor deliver a challenge, without any compromise, in all his enthused glory. Amitabh Bachchan's breathtaking transformation into The Last Lear is all that and more. Playing a mercurial, ageing actor consumed by Shakespeare and a tantalizing imagination, Bachchan's Harry is eccentric yet fascinating, stern yet child-like, a novel-like personality, a reluctant legend. To achieve this, AB lends intriguing layers and slender detailing to his part with untiring brilliance, natural candor and exaggerated eloquence. It's his masterpiece on all counts.

1.Hrithik Roshan
Playing a one of India's greatest rulers isn't as easy as it looks. It's not about adorning rich brocades and ornate kundans. It's not about raising your sword and charging at the enemy. Hrithik Roshan gets that perfectly. Instead of treating Jodhaa Akbar like a costume drama, he tackles his character like a multi-layered individual with an important designation. He recreates a certain grace, restraint, vigor and might of a celebrated historical figure through a precisely-modulated delivery and persuasive etiquette. It's an inspiring, original accomplishment which bears no semblance to other actors in similar roles. What's more Hrithik's delicately nuanced performance, despite a wobbly script and sketchy narrative, is impressively consistent.

Top Bollywood Female Actress of 2008

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10. Prachi Desai (Rock On)Her foray into the big screen was much welcomed with ‘Rock On’. An unconventional way to begin her Bollywood innings, what with playing the part of a married woman and no romantic angle per se, Prachi Desai was courageous enough to take a plunge into a film that had a director (Abhishek Kapoor) with a flop tag (Aryan - The Unbreakable) to his name. Still, with people like Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Shanka, Ehsaan and Loy attached to the project, she got herself a start with ‘Rock On’. The ploy worked and how! With a restrained performance, she was the person who got a certain ‘thehrav’ to the rocking proceedings of ‘Rock On’. The million dollar question is - ‘Will she be able to be a part of the glam brigade from here on?’

9. Ehsaas Channa (Phoonk)The youngest of the lot, Ehsaas impressed one and all with her performance of a girl who was possessed due to black magic at work. Coming up with one of the most intense performances of the year, Ehsaas was a revelation as a girl actor after working in quite a few films where she was required to portray a boy. One wonders how she would have worked upon her psyche after being a part of cinema where her character was required to go through tumultuous times. Director Ram Gopal Varma yet again succeeded in extracting a brilliant performance out of an actor and one now looks forward to how this girl would announce her arrival as a lead actress a decade from now.

8. Adah Sharma (1920)It was the year when possessed females made an impression on the big screen. If Ehsaas was psyched, Adah Sharma was indeed scary, what with her character being almost a cannibal in appeal. Made to play a part which could turn violent, riotous, frightened and ferocious at regular intervals, Adah surprised in this horror flick by Vikram Bhatt. Not just she helped the director break the jinx of a dozen odd flops that he had delivered before 1920, she also announced an arrival, albeit a low key, to Bollywood. Though she was mostly non-glam in 1920 and was made to wear the costumes that were in vogue a century ago, one looks forward to see her look entirely different in the upcoming films of hers that are set in contemporary times.

7. Asin (Ghajini)She has worked in more than a dozen odd films down South but had to wait a while before the best opportunity came her way in the form of ‘Ghajini’. Though she had to recreate the emotions of the original ‘Ghajini’ in which she had already starred, she did it with full gusto in the reprised version as well. Going through a gamut of emotions that required her to be naughty as well as emotional at heart, she didn’t disappoint. Her most remembered scenes would the light hearted ones that she shared with Aamir and her death scene. However, one waits to see many more histrionics from her in her upcoming films. A little more touch of glamor would only help the cause.

6. Bipasha Basu (Race, Bachna Ae Haseeno)While newcomers like Prachi, Adah and Asin were busy knocking the doors of Bollywood, Bipasha Basu continued her femme fatale act in films like ‘Race’ and ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’. She proved that girls would be girls and women would be women! No wonder, she approached her part in ‘Race’ with such style and sensibilities that one didn’t mind her playing the gray character at all. Some more sizzling dance numbers later, she was the darling of ‘Race’. As for ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’, she was indeed such a ‘bit%^’ (as she proclaimed in the film too) that one wouldn’t mind being her slave at all, as did Ranbir Kapoor in the film.

5. Kajol (U Me Aur Hum)It’s a pity that ‘U Me Aur Hum’ didn’t go the distance that it deserved. Though the film did reasonably well at the box office, one would have expected much more buzz around Kajol’s act in the film. As a troubled woman suffering from Alzheimer disease, she was near perfect in the film which was directed by her husband Ajay Devgan. The usual spunk was missing from her performance, as per the demand of her character since she was required to be all tense and pensive for most of the film’s duration. As for her future films too, expect some more serious/meaningful/hard hitting characters to be played by her, something that she seems to be opting for considering her status of being a ‘veteran’ actor already.

4. Anushka Sharma (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi)It is not every day that one sees a debutant leading lady being offered an author backed role in a commercial Yash Raj film outing where she is seen in almost every frame of the film. This way Anushka Sharma was really lucky since she didn’t just get an opportunity to be a part of a film which told a new story and allowed her to display her acting talent; it also made her stand next to Shah Rukh Khan in almost every scene. Anushka grabbed the opportunity provided to her with both hands and went all out in coming up with a sparkling act. Add to that her modeling background and some good dancing skills and we could be looking at yet another star material in the offering.

3. Aishwarya Rai (Jodhaa Akbar, Sarkar Raj)While it is hardly a breaking news that Aishwarya Rai looks beautiful in every outing of hers, what is turning out to be a pleasant surprise are some consistently good performances from her year after year. In 2007 it was ‘Guru’ and this year, the films where she came up with some good performances are ‘Sarkar Raj’ and ‘Jodhaa Akbar’. Though her ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ turned out to be a good money spinner and got her quite some accolades, it is ‘Sarkar Raj’ where she impressed even more in the role of a businesswoman. Watch out for her scenes with Amitabh Bachchan and you know that she is confident enough to be standing in front of the best of the talents and still make her presence felt. Credit must go to Ram Gopal Varma who went beyond her beauty, made her wear business suits for most of her scenes and still made her performance noticeable.

2. Genelia D’Souza (Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa)The ‘home coming’ award for the year 2008 should go to Genelia D’Souza who came back from hibernation (as far as Bollywood is concerned since she was busy with her work down South) and came up with a flawless performance in ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa’. Even though the film took close to 2 years in the making, spark in Genelia’s performance could be witnessed in each of her scenes. Simply brilliant and the heart of ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa’, she impressed on all quarters, whether it was her delivering her dialogues, being natural in front of the camera or looking just like the character she was required to portray. A powerhouse of talent, she should be much more visible in Bollywood from here on.

1. Priyanka Chopra (Fashion, Dostana)And this would well be the comeback of the year! With as many as six flops behind her - ‘Salaam E Ishq’, ‘Big Brother’, ‘Love Story 2050′, ‘Chamku’, ‘Drona’, ‘God Tussi Great Ho’ - any other actress would have just given up. But not Priyanka Chopra who just looked at ‘Fashion’ and ‘Dostana’ as the opportunities that could bring her back into the reckoning. While most of her flops were long in the making, she concentrated completely on these two films which promised to present in a different light altogether. While Madhur Bhandarkar gave her a author backed role in ‘Fashion’, Karan Johar ensured that she turned out to be the scorcher of the year with ‘Dostana’. She impressed on both counts, whether it was acting (Fashion) or looking beautiful (Dostana) and announced loud and clear - ‘I Am Back’

World's Best

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Hand's up - those of you who thought foreplay was just that 'Before Play', i.e. not the real deal. Many of us rush through foreplay with a few kisses, gropes and fumbles - if you're lucky! 15 minutes later it's all over and it's the rush to orgasm and roll over.
If you are one of those people, then you could be missing a whole chuck of the seduction, arousal, and climax process. Getting foreplay right - makes the journey more fun, pleasure more intense - and orgasm - well - just MIND BLOWING. If you want to be an expert, or atleast the desire to 'fake' expert lover status, now's the time to get your notebook out.

India : Home of the Kama Sutra

1. The small of a woman's back really is very sensitive. It's even mentioned in the Kama Sutra. Take the time to gently kiss this area.

2. The lower lip is supposed to be connected to the clittoris. Gentlemen - get sucking!

3. A man's Perinuem (the spot between the Testes and Anus) is referred to as the 'Sacred Spot'. Use gentle and rythmic pressure on this spot to increase his arousal.

4. Hands on a woman - are an important erogenous zone in their own right! Start by kissing her hand, the fingers and her palm, and then slowly suck on one of her fingers. We think the pinky works best!

5. The triangular patch of skin on the underside of the penis head is incredibly sensitive to touch. Rubbing this area with the hand, or tongue will create great sensations.

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6. Don'f forget to kiss her neck, as well as the back of the neck. Start with the back of the neck, and then turn and face your woman, and kiss the sides of the neck. The sides of the neck are more sensitve so it's best to work your way slowly there.

7. The inner thighs - for both sexes, are very sensitive. A great place to rub gently, kiss slowly or nibble

8. Some of us are blessed with incrediblly sensitive ears - so make the most of this! Don't chew or knaw - just start by gently sucking on them, followed by a gentle nibble.

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9. A litte ice on a nipple - never hurt anyone! Give him or her (especially her) a variation on the suck and slobber. Gently rub some ice over the nipple for a few minutes, and then apply your hot warm mouth over the cold errect nipple. Lovely.

10. The slippery slide effect. Get hot warm oil over naked partner and gently rub self over the body. This works best if the slide is slooowww...and luxurious

11. Keep some clothes on! This may seem a bit strange, but leaving a few clothes on (until the very very end) can make the sensations more relaxing and sensual and the excitement so powerfull!

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12. Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot. Take a few sips of some warm liquid.., and then place mouth over his or her nether regions, to give an amazing warm sensation

13. Don't forget the boys! Many women over look the Scrotum - as it seems to be overshadowed by an errection. Apply firm yet gentle finger tip pressure (in circles) now and again, and especially just before take off.

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14. Women love having their breasts massaged - and never ceases to amaze me how often men forget about this. Before rushing to suck and slobber, stop and pay homage to the lovely beauties, by gently massaging for atleast 10 minutes

15. Male chests have feelings too! A gentle layering of kisses and nibbles will always be appreciated

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16. Men - if you're worried about lasting the night - a bit of garlic, chilli and ginseng should do the trick

17. Smell heightens the senses! And that means more pleasure and arousal. After bathing, apply small drops of perfume/cologne to the following areas: behind the ears, sides of the belly, tailbone, and behind the knees. Don't ask me why - but it's supposed to work.

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18. Men - relieve yourself before hand, if you're worried about premature take off. You be less stressed, more aroused, and will last much longer.
19. When going down on a woman - don't forget the neighbours! Do not lunge straight for the clittoris, it looks very amateurish. Gently lick and nibble the lips, the pubic mound, and inner thighs. Wait atleast 15 minutes before approaching her clit.
2o. The skin underneath a woman's breat is very sensitive to a loving kiss and nibble.

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21. Kissing a woman's back - from the neck down - is send to stir up wild passions!
22. Men should drink a glass of warm milk before a long night. This is said to increase stamina.
23. Women allow your hair to flow over his body and manhood as you kiss and work your way down. This creates a tingling sensual experience

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24. Suck the tip of the tongue. This is a very sensitive area. Best done inbetween gentle warm up kissing.

25. As her to ride your fingers. This has the effect of loosening a woman's body, and is a great turn on!
26. Kiss his or her eyelids - of course very gently! This is very soothing, and relaxing

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27. Nibble and suck on her toes - to heighten clittoral sensations
28. Place hands around penis and move slowly up and down the shaft, and finish off with a gentle massage of the head.

29.Massage him or her ...with or without oil.. Erotic Massage relaxes the body, heightens sensitivity and arousal, and is of course very pleasureable

Secrets to Sending Your Lover Into Overdrive

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1. The Element of Surprise
Ok, so you're both used to Sunday morning when the kids are glued to the cartoons, or Friday evenings when you know you can both have a bit of a lie in.
Well how about mounting a surprise attack?
Shuffle the kids off to the grandparents or the neighbours, and pretend that you're expecting guests. At the last minute explain to your spouse that they have cancelled, and then proceed to act inappropriately.
Ladies pin him to the couch. Gentlemen caress her from behind and take her then and there.
Don't just leave it to the evenings, try mornings or afternoons, in the shower in the garden, in the kitchen. Just do something different and make sure it's a surprise!
2. Introduce new Sensations
Can you imagine the feel of cool yet soft silk on your skin? The cold of a leather strap or ice cube?
Instead of the usual grope and fumble in the dark, change the sensations!
Introduce some heat.. sip some warm water and then proceed to her nether regions. The warmth of your mouth will drive her wild.
Take some ice-cream and drop it onto his body. Proceed to lick it off very slowly.
If you're worried about the mess, simply book a hotel room.
3. Give them a Tantric Massage
Ok you may be thinking - 'Well I touch them intimately anyway!'
But ask yourself how you really touch your lover's body.
*Is it a quick grope?
*Are you completely focused on them?
*Can you describe how their skin feels?
*Have you touched their genitals in a very slow and sensual way?
Probably Not.

But there's no time like the present to learn the Art of Sensual Massage. It will send your pleasure and orgasm intensity through the roof, as is a great way to spoil, indulge and pamper your lover, not to mention a great way to increase the intimacy in your relationship.
4. Take the Time to Kiss
The Kama Sutra has listed 19 different types of kissing. So keep this in mind before you give him or her a sloppy wet one, lacking any passion or finesse.
Focus on each of the lips, explore their mouth, alternate between light caresses and more intense pressure. The Kama Sutra also states that sucking on the lower lip, results in stimulation the clitoris. The lips are sensitive, so less is always more, especially where the ladies are concerned.
Remember variety is important.
5. Tie Me Up - Tie Me Down
Granted this is not for everyone, and requires trust between lovers.
So if you are comfortable with your lover / spouse, then a bit of 'Power Indulgence' could just be right for you
The essence of Bondage is that one person is in control and the other person is to be completely indulged. The thrills come from one partner being able to do what ever they like to the submissive person, and the submissive person surrendering to the other and allowing themselves to be completely pleasured.
Speak to your lover about your thoughts or concerns, and exactly what and how much you're comfortable with.
So there you have it ladies and gents, 5 exciting ways to add the sizzle into your bedroom. So relax and have fun, talk and discuss things with your lover, and always ask for feedback!

Basic Hair Care Tips

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Hair Care Tips for Oily Hair
This condition stems from over secretion of the sebaceous glands.
Eat: Lots of green leafy vegetables, salads, fresh fruits, yogurt, baked and grilled dishes.
Avoid: Fried and greasy foods, milk products and red meat.

Hair Care Tips for Dry Hair
Increase intake of low cholesterol, polyunsaturated oils such as margarine, sunflower oil, fruits and foods rich in Vitamin B.
Eat: Foods rich in vitamin B, raw vegetables, pulses, wholemeal bread, brown rice, liver, bananas, nuts and oily fish. A supplement of Vitamin E capsules will also help.
Avoid: Salty and fatty cheeses.

Hair Care Tips for Normal Hair
Eat: Low fat fish, chicken, pulses and sprouts

Hair Care Tips for Mixed Condition Hair
Eat: Plenty of vegetables and fresh fruits. Avoid: Butter, cheese and deep fried foods.

Hair Care Tips for Dull Hair
Eat: Foods rich in minerals - green vegetables, nuts, lentils, whole grain cereals, shrimps, oily fish and milk.

Daily Hair Care Tips and Advices -
To have healthy and beautiful hair, you need some hair care tips as below,
1. Choose natural shampoo - Natural shampoo is safer than chemical shampoo. Use a shampoo that is pH balanced and that is formulated for your hair type. Conditioner should be nourishing but not heavy. Rinse with cool water for extra shine.
2. Avoid rinsing hair so often - We tend to rinse our hair so often in the hot season. The risk to rinse hair so often, make your hair become dry and affect your head skin.
3. Avoid excess use of dryers - Blow dryer is commonly used to dry hair. This makes your hair broken. Use the tool properly to avoid your hair broken.
4. Scalp massage - Massage the scalp with the oil regularly to encourage oil production. Hot oil treatment is very beneficial in preventing hair loss.
5.Never brush wet hair, which can lead to breakage; instead, use a wide tooth comb after you shampoo.
6. After swimming, wash your hair with fresh water as soon as possible to remove chlorine residue.
7. Color your hair perfectly - To cover grey hair it is better to go a professional salon for coloring than doing yourself. Use the special shampoo; do not rinse your hair after 72 hours coloring.
8. Consult your stylist - We usually want to have new hair stylist. To do hair style, it must have chemical process. Consult your stylist the better way to choose, because your hair needs special care before or after chemical process.

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

How to Create a Good Hair Care Routine for Men?

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Whether you're more of the "Classic" type or into the latest and trendiest hairstyles, a thorough yet simple hair care routine is critical to keeping your manly locks looking great.

STEPS
Shampoo:
Choose a nice, soothing aromatic shampoo that is appealing to one's taste. The flavor doesn't matter, as long as the shampoo is ph balanced to ensure clean and healthy hair. Shampooing daily with the rinse and repeat instructions is not a ploy to sell more products. A second shampoo gets the job done. The first shampoo prepares the scalp to be throughly cleaned by loosening up all the "cool" products that make hair look and feel great!

Tone:
Gently massage your scalp as you shampoo. Use the balls of the fingertips in a "spider doing push-ups" fashion. This is an often skipped part of everyone's hair care routine. It's too bad because toning for a few minutes -- even after shampooing, not only feels great, but helps the scalp release natural oils from one's sebaceous glands (that's a good thing). There's no special way to massage, although, try to avoid a circular pattern on long hair. Most of the oil is near the scalp. If no conditioner is to follow, gently towel dry the hair by squeezing to avoid tangles. A light, BB-sized dab of a moisturizing conditioner works miracles.

Condition: Moisturize your hair. Conditioner is an essential hair product if your hair is dry. An herbal rinse is better for those with oily hair. You can make both products yourself but they can be purchased for a few dollars at any popular pharmacy or salon supply store.

Groom: Get the right tools. You'll likely need the following:
*brush (natural bristles are best)
*comb (wide-toothed if you have curly hair)

Style:
Find a comfortable style that you can easily maintain on your own daily in less than five minutes. The better you know hair products, the faster you'll get your hair done

Tips
Don't be cheap about the styling products. Cheap ones will either dry out your hair or grease it up. Find good quality gel, pomade, mousse, and whichever other products that are best for your hair type. They may be a bit expensive, but you only need to use a little to do a lot.

Get regular haircuts and trims from your trusted barber.

Massage your scalp with your fingertips or the pads of your fingers--not with your fingernails

The Best Sex Positions - and the Top Mistakes Men Make During Sex

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We all want to make sex as good as it can be for our partners. But there's more to good sex than choosing the best sex position - you have to know which sex positions and techniques to avoid! So here is a list of things for men to avoid during sex, along with some advice about the best sex positions - the ones that will make sex great for both of you!

First Sex Position Mistake: Pushing your partner to do anything she isn't comfortable with. So, if you've been thinking of trying the outrageous sex positions adopted by some porn stars, forget it! Start from a more realistic place. Being comfortable for a woman involves two things: first of all, she has to be physically comfortable. That might mean she isn't going to feel too happy if you ask her to put her ankles behind her ears while you have sex. It might also mean that you have to avoid any position that gives you the deepest penetration, since your penis might bang her cervix and give her some serious discomfort. Second, she has to emotionally comfortable.So if you treat her like one of those porn stars, she isn't going to be too happy either, and you're not likely to be invited back to bed. This includes: wanting to ejaculate over her without her whole-hearted agreement, using dirty talk that is disrespectful to her, wanting to slap her butt if she isn't into it, and generally treating her like a sex object rather than a person.

Second Sex Position Mistake: Being too much of a gentleman. There's an old saying: "A gentleman takes his weight on his arms." If you think this is the best way to behave during sex in the man on top position, did you ever try asking your partner what she wants? A lot of women like to feel the weight of their man on top of them during sex - they say things like: it makes them feel safe, secure, loved, or that they just like to feel the energy and power of their man in this position. Sure, if you're a lot heavier than she is, you might squash her, so exercise some judgement, but generally, in the man on top position, let her feel your weight!

Third Sex Position Mistake: Don't just lie there all the time when she's having fun. If she's on top, riding you, remember that you can still move during sex in this position, even if it's only a little bit. You can thrust your hips to match her movements, raise your knees to alter the angle at which your penis enters her vagina, and caress her breasts and clitoris if she's facing you while you have sex. Remember - you don't like it if she lies motionless during man on top sex, so in this position, return the favour and move about yourself!

Fourth Sex Position Mistake: Being too aggressive during sex. Sure, some women like rough sex, either all the time or once in a while, but for a woman, sex tends to be something special and she'd like you to treat it that way too! That means not pumping away aggressively without her encouragement, not being selfish (i.e. having an orgasm yourself but not bothering to make sure she has one too), and not moving her around roughly during sex. If you want to show how much of a man you are by being a bit dominant, do it with firmness and kindness, rather than flinging her around the bed like a rag doll. Needless to say, this advice applies whatever sex position you are using!Fifth Sex Position Mistake: Sticking to the same old sex positions every time you make love. Sure, you don't have to try all the adventurous and challenging positions you can find on the internet, but a bit of variation really adds spice to your sex life. Even if you're extremely fond of the man on top position, for example, sex in the rear entry or side by side positions will let you see things very differently, may well get you much more aroused, and will certainly give you both some different sensations!

Top ten sex tips

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Here's the top ten sex tips.Use it at your own discretion.Remember ... this is only a demonstration.Please, no wagering.

10. Commit to fitness
As your fitness level increases, so does the amount of sex you’re likely to have and the enjoyment you get from it. When researchers at the University of California, San Diego, enrolled healthy but sedentary men in their late 40s in a strenuous aerobics class for nine months, the men reported an increase libido, more frequent sex, more satisfying sex and fewer sexual problems.
9. Don’t smoke
Smoking accelerates the cell damage that leads to the arterial clogging responsible for heart disease. That includes the penile arteries, some of the smallest in the body, meaning that less blood can enter the organ. Less blood means greater risk of erection impairment.
8. Eat less animal fat and cholesterol
Like smoking, a diet high in animal fat and cholesterol may clog the arteries, including the ones that carry blood into the penis. Researchers at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine studied 3,250 men ages 25 to 83. Those with the highest cholesterol levels reported the most erection impairment.
7. Drink moderately
In Macbeth, Shakespeare wrote that alcohol, used worldwide as a bedroom aid, “provokes the desire, but...takes away the performance.” If people of average weight drink more than two beers, cocktails or glasses of wine in an hour, alcohol becomes a powerful central-nervous-system depressant that interferes with erection and brewers droop can follow. Drink too much, and all you’ll do in the prone position is pass out.
6. Eat more fruits and vegetables
Plant foods are rich in both fiber and antioxidant nutrients, which help prevent the cell damage that narrows the arteries and increases risk of heart disease and erection impairment.
5. Manage your stress
Stress is a major contributor to sex problems at any age. Reduce stress, and you’ll have more fun in bed. In addition to regular exercise, try meditation, biofeedback, massage, yoga and listening to music.
4. Get enough sleep
A recent report from Australia and New Zealand shows that sleep deprivation causes as much sexual performance impairment as drunkenness. If you’re reeling from lack of sleep, you’re less likely to get it on in bed and more apt to slip into slumber.
3. Be open to sexual experimentation
No, you don’t have to do it while skydiving. But sexual ruts can be libido and erection killers. Try something different. Make love in a different place, at a different time, in a different way. Enjoy a romantic getaway weekend. Try incorporating a vibrator or some other sex toy into your lovemaking.
2. Nurture your relationship
Do bachelors really get more sex than spoken-for men? No way. In the University of Chicago’s Sex in America survey, married and cohabitating men had sex considerably more often than single guys. If you want more sex, find someone to have it with on a long-term basis.
And the number one...
1. Extend foreplay
There are two compelling reasons for this. First, women prefer playful, whole-body, massage-style caresses to the old wham-bam-thank-you-ma’am. In addition, as you get older, it will take longer for you to raise erections and become fully aroused. If you’re experienced with extended foreplay, you’ll have more fun too

Mens Hair styles Tips

2009-05-06T01:37:00.000-07:00

There are a variety of mens hair styles that can look good on any face types. Some men are sensitive about their hair, while others like to spruce things up and try many different looks and styles. With so many hairstyles to choose from a man can never go wrong with having a bad hair day.
Men have now made it a point to maintain their hair by keeping it trimmed and styled. No classic cuts anymore as there are a variety of ideas a man can get when it comes to styling his head. There are punk hairstyles to long haired rocker hairstyles or simple every day hair that can be worn from the office to the cocktail party. Men hairstyles can be easy to maintain or may require a lot of maintenance depending on the length and the style of the hair as well as other factors such as if the hair naturally curly, thick or oily.

Mens Hair styles Tips
.Mens hair styles - do not be afraid to go to a salon rather than a barber shop, you might be very happy with the result
.Ask a girl friend what she thinks, a girls opinion is good for a man's hairstyle
.Keep your hair healthy and soft, treat it well with the best shampoos and conditioners
.You do not have to conform to certain mens hair styles, go with a different look now and then
Value your hair, imagine yourself going bald
.Do not wear caps or beanies to often, show off your nice hair as much as you can
.Coloring hair is not just for women, men can do it as well to give them the best mens hairstyles

Men's Fashion Tips

2009-05-06T01:29:00.000-07:00

Looking good means more than having a fit, cut body. It also means possessing a style that's all your own. Mens fashion can be everlasting using permanent and classic styles. Men’s fashion and style interest men more today than ever as they realize that looking good is an asset in every aspect of their lives: business, personal, or social. Some men feel confident enough to do this for themselves; for those who are less confident an image consultant can be employed to give help and advice.
If the look is perfect on the runway, that doesn’t mean that it’s perfect for you as a complete copy. While you should use designer’s best trends to guide your look and give it some style, mix-and-match your basics.

Use your favorites from seasons before for a more affordable style that’s completely on-trend. Men’s interview dressing has been fairly static over the years. Many men want fashion freedom, but what they want to wear is a big step from what they wear daily today. It is best to start slowly and build up to total fashion freedom.
Don’t be a slave to flashy branding. Your clothes can have more defined style without necessarily having a logo on them, and when your pieces are subtly stylish, you can wear them more often. This is essential for those of us who tend to hang onto our favorite pair of jeans. A good collection of basics will help you highlight major fashion finds, and can give your trendy pieces more polished style.

A fashion victim is someone who wants to follow all the latest men’s fashion trends regardless of whether they suit his body shape, looks, or age. If you love fashion, that doesn’t mean you need to layer on the accessories. Choose a simple pair of shades, a man bag and a great pair of shoes to round out your wardrobe. There’s no need for a watch, bracelets and necklaces worn all together. Don’t try and make so much of an effort to look fashionable that you end up overdoing it. Keep a good balance of basic and fashionable clothes in your wardrobe. As a rule of thumb, not more than half of your wardrobe should consist of trendy clothes, or worse, clothes that are out of style.

Men Fashion Tips
1. Wear what you think looks good, not what others believe is trendy.
2. Don’t try and make so much of an effort to look fashionable that you end up overdoing it.
3. Keep a good balance of basic and fashionable clothes in your wardrobe.
4. Don't base your look solely on what you see in magazines and on TV.
5. Using the right shampoo will help reduce hair loss and improve the look of any hairstyle

Special Tips for Men who has a Big Stomach

2009-05-06T01:08:00.000-07:00

- Go for light fabrics and dark colors if you want to slimline your torso.

- Use a belt to nip in your waistline. As long as your stomach does not hang over, contrary to what you might think, this will make you appear slimmer.

- For an instant slimming effect, go monochromatic. Wear a dark color shirt/top and pants with a different color blazer or jacket over the top.

- Horizontal stripes are your enemy rather than your friend. Vertical stripes (although not too wide) will elongate your body, but diagonal ones will also draw attention to your torso, having a widening effect. Pinstripe shirts can be slimming, especially when teamed with dark color pants.

- Large, busy prints in shirts and tees will only serve to accentuate your stomach. According to The Style Bible, look for a smaller (but not too small) print, which is spaced quite a way apart.

- Avoid bulky knits and go for something more slimming like a dark-colored cashmere sweater.

- Long-sleeve T-shirts and shirts will make your body look more proportioned than sleeveless or short-sleeves, which will draw attention to your middle.

7 Timeless Fashion Tips for Men

2009-05-06T00:58:00.000-07:00

Men have made mistakes in fashion ever since wool was first found. And that’s a long time ago.
Follow these 7 fashion tips and you’ll be on your way to a more stylish life.

Don’t tuck your shirt in your pants

Only if you’re going to wear a tie or a formal jacket. Shirts tucked in jeans are a big no-no.
Always iron your shirt

Even if you’re going to wear a suit, unironed shirts just look awful. Who knows if you on an occasion have to drop the jacket? Don’t take that chance.
Make it fit

Nothing is more important in fashion than to wear your clothes with the right fit, and in the right size. Women are usually better to judge that than we are, so take help from them while you’re in the store. Fitting size is Alfa-omega for jeans. Too big and you’ll look like a fool, and vice versa if they’re too small.
Match shoes with belt

This is an old one, but I still think it’s relevant. If you’re wearing black shoes, please wear a black belt too. It’s just a sign of good style.
Dress shoes require dress socks

No athletic socks allowed.
Dress for your age

No matter how cool a shirtless hoodie looks, it’s just wrong on a 50+ man. No offence to older (or younger) people, but dressing for one’s age is one of the most important rules in fashion.
White and black

As these should be timeless tips, it should be said that white and black will always be in style.

Follow these 7 easy fashion tips, and you’ll be in style for the rest of your life. Or, at least you’ll be in the right direction.

Foldable Universal Bluetooth Keyboard

2009-05-06T00:19:00.000-07:00

The MSI has a Foldable Universal Bluetooth Keyboard and it is convenient if you travel a lot, because the low Keycap Notebook Keyboard has 65 keys and does an excellent job if you need to get things done. The frequencies are 2.40GHz and 2.483GHz with 79 channels so it doesn’t matter how busy a connection is, it will be useable even in a crowd of users. It uses 2 AAA Triple A batteries and it’s durability is astounding and for $54.00 you just can’t complain about that convenient price tag, especially in this economy.

SmartFaucet

2009-05-05T04:38:00.000-07:00

What is it with these common, everyday devices with “smart” at the beginning of them? Case in point, the SmartFaucet, which is a spigot that knows who you are.
The SmartFaucet has some sort of face-detection technology that can see who a user is, and then will automatically adjust to the water temperature and flow. I’m guessing that you will have to pre-program it, of course.
Not only can it do the whole face-detection thing, but the SmartFaucet comes with a touchscreen interface so the user can check his or her email, calendar, or view anything else online, I would imagine.

Genius G-Shot HD520

2009-05-05T04:25:00.000-07:00

Most people these days not only have a digital camera, they also own a digital video camera of sorts to make sure that still shots aren’t the only thing they can pass down to the next generation with video footage of their ancestors also being an important part of one’s history. Video archives have gotten more and more complex for the mass consumer market, and the advent of High Definition has brought about a slew of new players who want a slice of the growing pie. Genius is often on the periphery of computer accessories, but this time round they have dived deep into the world of digital video cameras by offering a new compact, pocket-size high-definition model that is not only capable of preserving your favorite memories at 11 megapixels, but is also capable of shooting and storing high-definition video at 5 megapixels in MPEG-4/H.264 format. Just in case you were wondering whether this is going to cramp your style, rest easy as the Genius G-Shot HD520 won’t weigh more than 6 ounces.

Samsung 6 and 7 LED TVs

2009-05-05T04:00:00.000-07:00

From its pebble stone like remote control to the television set itself. Not only are the two new Series 6 and 7 LED TVs thin (1.2″) but are also superior in just about every other way imaginable. Instead of multiple parts molded together, these LED TVs are one solid, piece of advanced technology, elegantly supported by a unique crystal neck.

Particularly impressive is the spec that Samsung have been able to cram into these 12″ “Crystal TVs”, the Series 7 for example boasts built in woofer, gaming mode, a range of connectivities including internet tv, wireless LAN, 2x USB, DTV tuner, 4x HDMI and weighs round about 22.2 kg. The LED range is no exception to sporting luxurious features such as Mega Contrast Ratio, Wide Colour Enhancer Pro with LED Gamut and 100Hz Motion Plus technology, all of which assists in delivering the best and most vibrant detail and colours possible.

Electronic Cigarette

2009-05-05T02:33:00.000-07:00

If you’re smoking, you know how it to flight more, then two hours when you cannot smoke. Also, you know hw it feels when outside is cold or rainy, but you should come outside to smoke. When you’re in pub with friends and a pint of good beer, but you cannot satisfy with your drink, when each 10 minutes you need to go outside to smoke. This why, I ordered electronic cigarette, that so far become my favorite gadget.

It’s absolutely perfect device. It produce odorless warm smoke and filled with real nicotine. It much healthier, then real cigarette, while you have a feeling of real smoke. And the most important thing, that you can smoke it in all places, where smoking prohibited.

The pack contains of two rechargeable batteries, charger, inhaler and nicotine cartridges. All you have to do it so mount cartridge and start smoking.

It feels like regular cigarette, tastes like regular cigarette, smells (for smoker, not for all around) like regular cigarette, but it is not regular cigarette, thus you can smoke whenever you want and where ever you want.

Seven 3D Mobile games

2009-05-05T02:29:00.000-07:00

7Seas Technologies Limited, a Hyderabad-based independent IP-based Game Developing Company, today announced the launch of Seven 3D Mobile Games globally across genres including puzzle, action, adventure and racing.The games include 3D Sudoku and Planets of Sudoku 3D, Neetu – The Alien Killer and Great Elude, Treasure Trove3D, and Derby 3D and Kraze. Of these, the racing games – Derby3D and Kraze – are both single and multi player.Great Elude,Planets of Sudoku 3D and Derby 3D are multi-lingual and are available in English, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish and German.The seven 3D Mobile games, targeted at high-end mobile phones like Nokia,Sony Ericsson and Motorola, are available through leading VAS infrastructure and services provider IMIMobile, which has over 100 mobile operator partners globally, and Telco Games of UK besides other leading online portals.To download these games,all a gamer needs to do is to send an SMS as ‘GAMES’ to 56263 through IMIMobile network. Along with the seven 3D mobile games, Ringtones and Wallpapers of the games are also available. ‘Neetu-The Alien Killer’, in which Bollywood actress Neetu Chandra plays the lead character, revolves around the character by killing different aliens who try to eliminate the human race. Neetu Chandra, a trained martial arts expert and a Kathak dancer acted in Hindi runaway hits like Garam Masala and Traffic Signal and in Telugu film Godavari. Her next Telugu film -Satyameva Jayate, starring Rajasekhar, is currently under production. Neetu-The Alien Killer will offer exclusive wallpapers, screensavers and images of the actress for her fans to download.The global Mobile Gaming market is forecast to exceed USD 2.2 billion, and the Indian Mobile Gaming market is forecast to exceed USD 193 million by 2010. Around 50 per cent of mobile gamers are in the age group of 22-35 years, followed by 13-21 years and 35+ years.7Seas Technologies expects to garner around USD 3 million from the newly launched seven 3D mobile games in the first one year. The Company has registered revenue of Rs 7.67 Crore during the 2007-08 financial year. Its forecast for the current fiscal is Rs 20 Crore.

Nokia E71 Grey

2009-05-05T02:02:00.000-07:00

Nokia's newest handset of E-series, Nokia E71 Grey would gain popularity among the business users. The range of features offered by the handset include 3.2 megapixels and GPS navigation Wi-Fi, QWERTY keyboard, A2DP Bluetooth and a 110 MB of built in memory. The phone is equipped with email, PIM software and other office applications. The slim and easy to use Nokia E71 also includes stereo Bluetooth, GPS with Nokia Maps and microSD expansion.The phone is complemented by a 2.4-inch LCD screen that supports 16 million colours. The keyboard makes it easy to type and compose emails. Some of the interesting features include 110 MB memory which can be expanded via optional microSD memory card. The easy-to-use professional and personal email can be accessed by the user. Enjoy access to documents like Word, Excel, PowerPoint or PDF documents. The integrated A-GPS helps you explore and locate new places easily. Listen to your favourite radio programs through the FM radio. The Visual Radio feature lets you view the details about the songs or artists. The handset offers up to 18 hours of music playback. Some of the organization tools of the handset include calendar, alarm clock, to-do list, active notes.

Nokia E66 Grey

2009-05-05T01:58:00.000-07:00

The Nokia E66 Grey is a slider phone and an enterprise focused smartphone. The phone supports an array of connectivity options like quad band GSM, dual band WCDMA (900/2100), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Apart from these features, the device is also endowed with a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera, an integrated GPS, a, microSD card slot, accelerometer, FM radio, 2.5mm audio jack, USB and Bluetooth. The phone is powered with strong personal information management features and is a voice-centric device. It has support for VoIP and push email. The on-board software included with the handset are Zip Manager, PDF Reader, usual Quickoffice, and Active Notes. The Switch Mode application lets the users have a number of pre-configured idle screens. The Nokia E66 Grey is a business phone and an alternative for business users. The phone has a support for Exchange server, robust Office suite, etc. The phone has a solid built and a classic design. The Symbian S60 browser that this handset supports is one of the best on the market. The key features of the handset include an integrated GPS with support for Assisted GPS and integrated FM radio. The phone consists of Nokia Maps 2.0 for car and pedestrian navigation.

Adobe® Director® 11

2009-05-05T01:47:00.000-07:00

Adobe Director is a multimedia design tool for creating all kinds of online media and standalone applications. It can be used for creating applets, games and e-learning programmes in Shockwave, though these can include Flash and other formats, too. It can produce sprite-based animations, but with a lot of extra effects and now has 3D abilities, too. Version 11 adds a number of useful extras to its feature-set.
Director uses a film or theatre analogy, so your main development window is the Stage and you have a Cast of available characters, keeping track of them on a timeline known as the Score. It's probably just coincidence that parameters are shown in a palette called the Properties (Props) Inspector.
Improvements in Director 11 are useful, but hardly revolutionary. There's support for DirectX 9, so you can use the power of modern GPUs to execute Shockwave code and the PhysX engine from Ageia is included, to improve the physics of collisions and implement gravity and other forces in a more realistic way.
The Bitstream font engine is also new, improving the quality and rendering of typefaces, and Adobe has built-in Unicode support, so you can build in foreign language support with a wider variety of accents and non-Roman scripts. There's no support for right-to-left fonts, though, so no Hebrew or Arabic.
If you want to program Director 11, rather than working with it interactively, you can do so in JavaScript or in the program's own Basic-like language, Lingo. There are now code snippets throughout the Lingo reference file which can be cut and pasted directly into your own scripts. These bits of example program are a huge help to fast coding and it's surprising that snippets haven't been included before.
Other improvements include bitmap filters, like drop-shadow, glow and assorted bevels, and a better publishing process, which copies dependent files to the correct sub-folder for the Projector standalone player to find. There's support for Intel Macs and Windows Vista, though again, these things have been quite long in coming.
With a typical Internet price of £859, it's quite a leap of faith to start creating with Director 11. For those already using an earlier version, the upgrade price of £253 is more reasonable, but you still have to weigh it against writing in Flash. Flash has a higher take-up than Shockwave, which is estimated to be installed on only around 50 percent of European PCs. Although the Shockwave run-time is free for download, it still presents a barrier to immediate take-up.

Blackberry Bold 9000

2009-05-05T01:25:00.000-07:00

Blackberry Bold 9000 come with a 2 MP camera and video recording, you can capture and share the imags and videos. It has 128 MB flash memory,1 GB storage memory and 624 MHz processor. Dimensions are 114 x 66 x 14 mm and Weight is 133 g. It supports GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP and USB. Also supports SMS, MMS, Email & Instant Messaging. BalckBerry 9000 comes with an integrated organizer, it can help you stay on top of your day
The 3G enabled BlackBerry-Bold-9000-Black sports the biggest and brightest display of any other BlackBerry to date. Key features include a 2.0 megapixel camera, GPS, Wifi, media player with improved stereo speakers, super fast 624MHz processer, MicroSD slot and "push"/attachment. With the release of the Blackberry 9000, Blackberry has mad the move from a brand that benefited utilitarian needs to one that has the design and features of many high-class cell phones.
The 3G connection makes sure that your download and multimedia steaming speeds lightning quick.The 480 by 320 resolution screen is a definite increase over the 8000 models. Images and text are now extremely sharp and legible even in direct sunlight.
The new user interface gives all the icons you know and love a clean edge without changing the initial theme of the pictures. The newly designed keyboard ha a great tactile feel that respond to your touch making for an intuitive typing experience. The trackball brings back the familiar easy to use navigation of scrolling through the menu by using your finger. With the Bold the trackball gets improved lighting that will surely light your path. Other great features include a slot for MicroSD cards, wi-fi, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Hair Tips:

2009-05-04T21:56:00.000-07:00

Sleek and sexy hairstyles don’t have to take hours to create. If you are comfortable working with your hair, you can design beautiful new styles for yourself in just minutes. Once you know how your hair responds to heat, humidity, rain, styling products and other factors, you can quickly and easily style your hair for any occasion.

Even if you don’t know what to expect from your hair, try these unbeatable tips for a quick fix or a lasting style!

Washing and Drying Hair Tips:

Avoid over-washing your hair. If you can stand it, try not to wash your hair with shampoo every single day. For days that you do not wash your hair, apply a fragrant mist designed especially to refresh tresses.

Don’t apply shampoo directly to the top of your head. Apply shampoo from the nape of the neck first, and then work it through the rest of your hair.

Distribute cleansing and styling products evenly through your hair. When you apply conditioner, use a comb to spread the product evenly through your hair.

The Ten Most Dangerous Mistakes YOU Probably Make With Women–And What To Do About It!

2009-05-04T04:35:00.001-07:00

MISTAKE #1: Being Too Much Of A “Nice Guy”

Have you ever noticed that the really attractive women never seem to be attracted “nice” guys?

Of course you have.

Just like me, I’m sure you’ve had attractive female friends that always seemed to date “jerks”… but for some reason they were never romantically interested in YOU.

What’s going on here?

It’s actually very simple…

Women don’t base their choices of men on how “nice” a guy is. They choose the men they do because they feel a powerful GUT LEVEL ATTRACTION for them.

And guess what?

Being nice doesn’t make a woman FEEL that powerful ATTRACTION.

And being NICE doesn’t make a woman CHOOSE you.

I realize that this doesn’t make a lot of logical sense, and it’s hard to ACCEPT… but GET OVER IT.

Until you accept this FACT and begin to act on it, you’ll NEVER have the success with women that you want.

MISTAKE #2: Trying To “Convince Her To Like You”

What do most guys do when they meet a woman that they REALLY like… but she’s just not interested?

Right! They try to “convince” the woman to feel differently.

Well, I have news for you… YOU WILL NEVER CHANGE HOW A WOMAN “FEELS” WHEN IT COMES TO ATTRACTION!

Never, ever, EVER.

You cannot CONVINCE a woman to feel differently about you with “logic and reasoning”

.Think about it.

If a woman doesn’t “feel it” for you, how in the world do you expect to change that FEELING by being “reasonable” with her?

But we all do it.

When a woman just isn’t interested, we beg, plead, chase, and do our best to change her mind.

Bad idea. One that will never work.

MISTAKE #3: Looking To Her For Approval Or Permission

In our desire to please women (which we mistakenly think will make them like us), us guys are always doing things to get a woman’s “approval” or “permission”.

Another HORRIBLE idea.

Women are NEVER attracted to the types of men who kiss up to them… EVER.

Don’t get me wrong here.

You don’t have to treat women BADLY for them to like you.

But if you think that treating a woman well means “always getting her approval and permission for things”, think again.

You will never succeed by looking for approval. Women actually get ANNOYED at men who seek their approval.

Doubt me? Just ask any attractive woman if Wussy guys who chase her around and want her approval annoy her…

MISTAKE #4: Trying To “Buy” Her Affection With Food And Gifts

How many times have you taken a woman out to a nice dinner, bought her gifts and flowers, and had her REJECT you for someone who didn’t treat her even HALF as well as you did?

If you’re like me, then you’ve had it happen a LOT.

Well guess what?

It’s only NATURAL when this happens…

That’s right, I said NATURAL.

When you do these things, you send a clear message:

“I don’t think you’ll like me for who I am, so I’m going to try to buy your attention and affection”.

Your good intentions usually come across to women as over-compensation for insecurity, and weak attempts at manipulation. That’s right, I said that women see this as MANIPULATION.

MISTAKE #5: Sharing “How You Feel” Too Early In The Relationship With Her

Another huge and unfortunate mistake that most men make with women is sharing how they “feel” too early on

Attractive women are rare.

And they get a LOT of attention from men.

Most men don’t realize this, but attractive women are being approached in one way or another ALL THE

An attractive woman is often approached several times a DAY by men who are interested. This translate into dozens of times per week, and often HUNDREDS of times per month.

And guess what?

Attractive women have usually dated a LOT of men.

That’s right. They have EXPERIENCE.

They know what to expect.

And one thing that turns an attractive women off and sends her running away faster than just about anything is a guy who starts saying “You know, I really, REALLY like you” after one or two dates.

This signals to the woman that you’re just like all the other guys who fall for her too fast… and can’t control themselves.Don’t do it. Lean back. Relax.There’s a much better way…

MISTAKE #6: Not “Getting” How Attraction Works For Women

Women are VERY different from men when it comes to ATTRACTION.

You need to accept this fact, and deal with it.

When a man sees a beautiful, young, sexy woman, he INSTANTLY feels a sexual attraction.

But does the same apply for women?

Do women feel sexual attraction to men based mostly on looks? Or is something else going on?

Well, after studying this topic for over five full years now, I can tell you that women usually have their “attraction mechanisms” triggered by things OTHER than looks.

Have you ever noticed that you see a lot more average and unattractive men with beautiful women than the other way around?
Think about it.

Women are more attracted to certain qualities in men… and they’re attracted to the way a man makes them FEEL than they are to looks alone.

If you know how to use your body language and communication correctly, you can make women feel the same kind of powerful sexual attraction to you that YOU feel when you see a hot, sexy young woman.

But it’s not an accident. You have to LEARN how to do this.

And ANY guy can learn how…

MISTAKE #7: Thinking That It Takes Money And Looks

One of the most common mistakes that guys make is giving up before they’ve even gotten started… because they think that attractive women are only interested in men who have looks and money… or guys who are a certain height… or guys who are a certain age.

And sure, there are some women who are only interested in these things.

But MOST women are far more interested in a man’s personality than his wallet or his looks.

There are personality traits that attract women like a magnet…

And if you learn what they are and how to use them, YOU can be one of these guys.

YOU DO NOT have to “settle” for a woman just because you aren’t rich, tall, or handsome.

Let me say this again: If you know how to use your body language and communication correctly, you can make women feel the same kind of powerful sexual attraction to you that YOU feel when you see a hot, sexy young woman.

MISTAKE #8: Giving Away All Of Your Power To Women

Earlier I mentioned that it’s a mistake to look to a woman for approval or permission.

Well, another similar tactic that a lot of guys use is GIVING AWAY THEIR POWER to women.

Said differently, guys try to get women to like them by doing whatever the woman wants.

Another bad idea…

Women are NEVER attracted to men that they can walk all over… Women aren’t attracted to Wussies!

MISTAKE #9: Not Knowing EXACTLY What To Do In Each Type Of Situation With Women

Now I’m going to blow your mind…

A woman ALWAYS knows what you’re thinking.

Women are approximately TEN TIMES better than men at reading body language. That’s ten TIMES.

I know, it might be hard to believe. But for example, if you’re out on a date with a woman, and you want to kiss her, she knows it.

And if you don’t know exactly what to do and exactly HOW to kiss her, and you just sit there looking at her and getting nervous, she won’t help!

And this goes for ALL aspects of women and dating…

Approaching a woman, getting her number, asking her out, kissing her, getting physical… everything.

If you don’t know what to do in each situation, you will probably screw it up… and LOSE EVERYTHING.

And you KNOW it.

It is VITALLY important that you know EXACTLY how to go from one step to the next with a woman… from the first meeting, all the way to the bedroom.

MISTAKE #10: Not Getting HELP

This is the biggest mistake of all.

This is the mistake that keeps most men from EVER having the kind of success with women that they truly want.

I know, guys don’t like to make themselves look weak or helpless. We don’t like to ask for help.

Hey, I’ve been there myself.

Let me tell you a little about me and how I figured out how to be successful with women…

About five years ago I became fed up with the fact that I didn’t know how to approach, meet, and get dates with women that I was attracted to.

It frustrated the hell out of me.

One night I was out with a friend, and I saw a woman I wanted to ask out, but I just couldn’t get up the nerve to do it. I can still remember that night… right on the spot I made the decision to do whatever it took to learn how to be successful with women and dating.

Well, after a lot of hard work and trying all kinds of crazy things, I finally figured it all out.

I can now approach just about any woman and get her number almost instantly. I’ve dated models, I’ve dated actresses, and I’ve dated nice, normal, regular girls as well.

It has been a very rewarding experience. I no longer feel that sick, insecure feeling… like I don’t know how to meet women… and I might wind up alone.

About the AuthorDating expert, James Brito, author of “How to Be Irresistible to Women

Hair Loss Remedies for Men and Women

2009-05-04T04:25:00.000-07:00

By: Rudy Silva

Regardless of your age, you need to be concerned about your hair. The appearance and quantity of hair that you have is a reflection of your internal health. You can use natural hair loss remedies to save your hair.Of course, when you are young you have plenty of hair. But, there are even some of you at an early age, twenties, start to lose your hair.

The appearance and quantity of hair that you have is a reflection of your internal health.

Aside from a having a serious illness, your hair loss is affected by scalp cleanliness, stress, diet, and excess DHT. Knowing this, you can check out many hair loss remedies available to you.

Scalp cleanliness

If you have dandruff, you need to get rid of it. Dandruff can be a source of hair loss when it combines with dirt, shampoo chemicals, excess sebum follicle oil. Over time this combination of chemicals can create a film on your scalp that hardens and start to plug up your hair follicles. Once plugged, your follicles can't support hair growth.

Dandruff can be caused by excess stress, dry scalp, or chemical irritations. Look to see if you have excess stress in your life and find a way to reduce it. Chemical irritations can come from the shampoos that you are using.

Look for shampoos and conditioners that have natural ingredients. Start moving away from those hair products that have so many petrochemicals and dyes. Petrochemicals are those ingredients that you are not familiar with on the ingredient label - propylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, and FD&C colorings.

Stress

Stress is a major contributors to many illnesses. It can also be the main reason you can experience loss of hair. Many years I was under a lot of stress at my new job. During the first 3 month there I experience excessive hair loss on the top of my head.

When you have hair loss due to stress, you can recover this hair if you take action right away. First look at your high stress level and start reducing it. Next, start supplementing your diet with a good hair loss nutritional supplement.

Diet

What you eat feeds your body. The type of body you have is based on what you eat. If you do not provide enough nutrients to your body, you hair will not receive enough nutrients to grow and be healthy. Your hair is last in line for the nutrient you supply your body. One way to improve your diet is eat more fruits in the morning and more vegetable for lunch and dinner. You can consider eating natural food hair loss remedies.

DHT (di-hydro-testosterone)

When excessive amounts of testosterone are converted to DHT by the enzyme 5 alpha reductase, this DHT accumulates at the hair root where it blocks blood circulation to that hair follicle. This decrease in blood to the hair root weakens it and it loses its health.

DHT also accumulates in the follicle and starts to plug it, thus further inactivating this hair follicle. The result is your hair start to thin out.

For women, DHT formation is not a major activity until menopause. Before menopause, estrogen blocks the formation of DHT. When estrogen decreases after menopause, DHT starts to form causing hair loss in women.

There are now shampoos that help to clean off accumulated DHT from the scalp and from within the hair follicles. Use them to stop hair loss and to recover some of the hair follicles that are still alive.

There are also some pills that block the formation of DHT in the blood, but I don't recommend them since it is not known what the longer term effects are of this blocking.Go to google to find out more about DHT (di-hydro-testosterone) shampoos.

Author
BioRudy Silva is a nutritionist that writes about different health issues using natural remedies.

Gift Ideas For Your Girlfriend

2009-05-04T04:19:00.000-07:00

So, is it her birthday? Your anniversary? A gift for valentine’s day perhaps? Or simply, is it a simple yet meaningful token of your expression of love for her?

Sometimes, one does not have to wait for a special occasion to give that loved one of yours that present that will last her the whole year or her whole life through. The following are creative and unique ways to tell your girlfriend how much she means to you.

Choose what you think is best for your girlfriend, the tips and advice below range in budget, style and originality. The sky’s the limit, or better yet, your choices are only limited by your imagination.

Surprise her with a limo

No, you do not have to buy it for Pete’s sake. You could have one rented out.

Set a date with your girlfriend. Tell her you’ll pick her up. When you knock on her door, she will be surprised or probably be elated with the vision of that stretch car outside her house, or better yet, with the vision of her sitting inside it with you.

Then, take her out to dinner. Imagine her thrill of having to get off and ride in again in that limo. Of course, nothing still beats gentlemanly sincerity. Make sure you are doing this out of your expression of love for her and not primarily for the purpose of being flashy. Or maybe a little, but ensure that that is not your principal reason.

Keep it simple

It really does not matter if you do not have that much money. The cliché: it is the thought that counts, actually rings true. Your thought peppered with your creativity and genuine sincerity is all it takes to make that gift for your girlfriend memorable and extremely likable.

If your girlfriend likes flowers and stuffed toys, it would not hurt if you give her the following. Give her with a bouquet of flowers when you see her. Then, if both of you are to go to your house, fill your room with scented candles. Plus, take a stuffed toy animal she likes – a monkey perhaps or a bear? Place it on your bed and have it hold a single red rose.

She will definitely swoon. Or keep it hot and airy

A very different and exciting gift you could give to your girlfriend is a hot air balloon ride. Make sure though that she is not afraid of heights and is as equally adventurous as you, or at least willing to try something new. You can catch a romantic ride on a hot air balloon. Sail on the air over rolling green hills or catch a sunset or a sunrise with your significant other. It is very romantic and quite beyond the ordinary.

Gift her with a great and memorable experience
Make her breakfast, for a change. Wake up early and prepare a breakfast that you know she likes. Make it a little bit different too from the usual stuff she used to see. If she likes pancakes, make her one or two. Make adorable cookie cutter pancakes and a fresh bowl of various fruits for the dessert.

Give her something that glows in the dark

Nope, it is not what you are thinking. Remember those glow in the dark toys that comes in various shapes, sizes and forms. They have stars, space ships and the letters of the alphabet to name a few.

Try sticking the glow in the dark letters forming the words I LOVE YOU on the ceiling above her bed. When she turns off the light to go to sleep, imagine her delight and surprise seeing those words from you.

Give her something that makes her bubbly

If your girlfriend loves fun and seems to savor being the bubbly life of the party, there is a gift that is perfect for her personality. A Cosmopolitan Kit will help your girlfriend learn the do’s and don’ts of mixing that great cosmopolitan. This handy kit also consists of a drink guide, a mix for drinks as well as a CD to set the right mood.

All in all, these gifts are mere suggestions. You alone know what works best for your girlfriend and your relationship. Remember to not be afraid to try out something different, yet sincere. Unique but also familiar.

6 Gifts You Should Never Give Your Girlfriend

2009-05-04T04:17:00.000-07:00

It’s your girlfriend’s birthday or your first Christmas together, and you want to get her the best gift she’s ever had. Gifts mean a lot to women. The right gift tells her you’re thoughtful, observant, and you really understand her. The wrong one, however, can tell her just the opposite. Don’t get stuck in her Bad Boyfriends Book of Records. Here’s a list of the six worst gifts to give your girlfriend.

Exercise equipment. Nothing says, “I think you could stand to lose weight” like a Stairmaster. The same goes for a set of barbells, a Pilates instructional video, or a gym membership. Even if she’s talked about getting fit, this kind of gift will make her wonder whether you like her body the way it is.

If you really would like to see her exercising more, lead by example. Join the gym yourself. Chances are, when she sees how great you look and feel, she’ll be inspired to join as well. You could also take up a physical activity you could do as a couple, such as cycling, jogging, or hiking. To increase the chances she’ll get into it, pick an activity she’s expressed interest in before. It should also be one you can do relatively easily. Don’t decide to take up sea kayaking if you’re two hours’ drive from the ocean, for example, and don’t pick one that you need a lot of expensive equipment to get started in.

Cookware. The subliminal message here is “Get in the kitchen and make me some supper, woman!” This is a bad gift even if she’s expressed interest in cooking—or if you’d like her to. If you have a master chef for a girlfriend, it’s especially important to pass on this kind of gift. It’s likely she has everything she needs already, and most high-level cooks are picky about their equipment.

If you really would like to encourage her to cook more, start with some positive reinforcement. Praise the meals she does cook. If you tell her you see her as a great cook already, she’s more likely to take more of an interest in the culinary arts.

A vacuum cleaner. The same goes for feather dusters, mops, bottles of Pine-Sol, oven cleaner, Lemon-Scented Joy, and any other household cleaning products. These gifts tell her that you see her as more of a maid than a girlfriend.

A puppy. Animal gifts are tricky. Sure, puppies and kittens are adorable—but they’re also a lot of work. Food and vet bills can be expensive, and many pets require a change in lifestyle to take proper care of. For these reasons, it’s best not to surprise your girlfriend with a new pet.

Part of the fun is choosing the pet yourself. If your girlfriend has told you she wants a dog or cat, offer to take her to the local animal rescue shelter instead and pay for the pet she picks.
Something you want for yourself. You know you’ve been tempted to buy her that subscription to Fly Fishing magazine, new set of golf clubs, or Playstation II. Don’t do it! She’ll see through it instantly.

Jewellery. Jewellery has a great deal more meaning for most women than other gifts. If you give the right one, she’ll see it as a sign that you’re the right guy for her. If you get it wrong, however, at best she’ll laugh about it with her friends for ages. At worst, she could see it as grounds for doubt about the relationship. If you’re going to give her jewellery, you’d better get it right the first time.

What makes giving jewellery so difficult is that every woman has distinct tastes. The jewellery you pick could be too chunky, too eccentric, too classic, too delicate, too cheap-looking or expensive-looking for her. Some women never wear gold, some never wear silver, and most women have a preference for certain precious stones over others. If you really do want to give her jewellery, casually take her into a few stores. See how she reacts to the merchandise. Make note of any pieces she especially likes. Then go back later to buy them.

Most women don’t want practical gifts from their boyfriends. They want gifts that send a positive message about how you see them. A sparkling diamond bracelet tells her you see her as precious and beautiful. Elegant lingerie can tell her you see her as sexy and desirable. A book about something she finds fascinating tells her you take her interests seriously. However, it’s important to take her unique tastes into account before buying her any present. If you do, and if you follow our tips, you should be able to find her the perfect gift.

6 Gifts You Should Never Give Your Girlfriend

2009-05-04T04:16:00.000-07:00

10 Things To Do When Looking At Your First Job

2009-05-04T04:13:00.000-07:00

You are in the final year of your residency or fellowship. The anticipation of finishing and moving on to a "real" job (like working 80 hour weeks isn't a real job...) is mounting. You've gotten through med school, internship and years of residency; so how tough can it be to find the perfect job?

A surprising number of all doctors don't stay at their first job. Most have no idea what to look for as they cruise the job market. Here are 10 tips:

1) Find out what they want. When you speak to them, ask what type of skills, interests and procedures they want their ideal candidate to have. If they want a pediatrician with genetic counseling background and you don't have it and don't like it, don't try to fake it.

2) Be honest about your needs. There are 3 things to look for in a medical job - location, practice style, money. You'll probably only optimize 2 of the 3. Sit down and figure out what you need and want.

3) Be honest about your skills. When you apply and interview, make sure you are absolutely clear about what you can do, and what you want to do. If you are a general surgeon and absolutely hate trauma, really consider whether it is worth taking that job at a trauma center just to be in the city and in the salary range you want.

4) Look hard at the area. Not only should you take a realtor tour, but try to spend an additional day driving around the region. Look at nearby cities and recreation. Regional factors may turn a drab opportunity into an acceptable one.

5) Find out where you have to live. Never take a job without clarifying this. Certain medical staffs and accreditation agencies may require docs to be available within a certain amount of time. Don't be surprised when you arrive.

6) Be wary of any group that offers to parallel train (train you in a procedure with an existing member of the group. They may mean well, but it just rarely happens. They're busy, you'll be busy; how realistic is it that someone will stop his clinical practice to stand with and proctor you for a dozen cases?

7) Look at subtle clues - growth in the city; maintenance of physical plant of the hospital. Is it clean? Freshly painted? Are shopping and dining opportunities in line with your expectations? For example, if there are closed down fast food franchises, is that a sign of a robust local economy?

8) Do some homework before you arrive. Know something about the geography of the region, local industries, other hospitals. Look at a map to see what is in the region so when you are talking with potential colleagues about recreation and housing you'll have an idea what they are talking about.

9) Be wary of citations, accreditations, and awards influencing your decision. Bus advertising touting America's Best Hospitals or media ads featuring smiling nurses are created by the same type of media minds that market Swiffer dusters and Oxyclean.

10) Next tip? Wait for my next article; when I'll include the single most important question you can ask when you are sizing up a possible job.

by:
Joseph UllmanDr. Joseph M. Ullman is an American Board of Radiology Certified General and Interventional Radiologist with 16 years of practice experience. He is the author of Getting Down to Business: The New Doctor's Guide: What you need to know to find the ideal job and practice.

Fifty Mistakes Men Make When Having Sex

2009-05-04T01:54:00.000-07:00

Just in case you thought the route to sexual bliss was straightforward, here's a list of things to avoid. They're all pretty much guaranteed passion killers for a woman - and if your check list contains more than ten of these, you've got some serious work to do on your sexual etiquette!

1 Going straight for the naughty bits

You've got to be sensitive to the fact that a woman is more likely to be irritated than aroused when a man dives for her breasts and vulva after a few minutes' perfunctory kissing. While you might get to feel the goods, you're not going to be invited back.

2 Not knowing how to kiss sensitively

Passionate or sensitive, firm or gentle, good kissing is an art form which lubricates the wheels of sex and gets everyone in the mood for more intimacy. Learn how to kiss, and do it well. That doesn't mean sticking your tongue in her mouth and wiggling it around like you're trying to floss her teeth.

3 Being too rough when you touch her erogenous zones

Men like a firmer touch than women, especially when it comes to our penises. So if you touch her clitoris with as much force as you apply to your penis when you masturbate, she's most likely to howl with pain - and then kick you out of bed. Remember: the clitoris has twice as many nerve endings as the penis, in a much smaller area. Treat it with respect. It's the only organ in the human body that has no function other than to provide pleasure.

4 Not stroking and caressing her

A woman's second biggest sex organ is her skin. (The first is her mind.) You can make your touch on any part of her body into a sexy caress, but you have to focus on what you're doing and put some sexual energy into your fingers while you caress her. That means not thinking about the baseball game while you're giving her a sensuous massage.

5 Locking onto her nipples like a suckling child

Yes, we know it's fun for you. To her it just feels like she's got a teething infant hanging off her breast. Lick and kiss around her whole breast before you go for the nipple, then flick your tongue gently across the nipple and around the areolae. If she likes what you're doing, you'll know by her moans of pleasure.

6 Biting on her earlobe because you think it's sexy

She may not agree with you. In which case it will just be irritating for her, not a prelude to her turning into the sex goddess you thought you were summoning up.

7 Leaving a hickey on her neck like a teenage badge of honor

If you're over sixteen, this is a no-no. If you need to know why, you're obviously under sixteen.

8 Not shaving before sex

When you're in the throes of passion, having your beard stubble brushing back and forth across her face isn't so sexy, but at least it'll produce a red rash she can remember you by.

9 Not washing your pits and bits before you have sex

If there's one thing that turns women off, it's a lover whose personal hygiene isn't up to scratch. Even though men have a higher smell threshold than women, keeping yourself clean - especially in the more intimate corners of your anatomy (like under your foreskin) - is not just a matter of courtesy, it's a ticket back to the bedroom.

10 Forgetting she has a sensuous body waiting to be stroked

Pretty much the same point we already made up above, but worth remembering: touch doesn't just have to be in the bedroom, a prelude to sex. In fact, if you touch her a lot in a loving way during the day, she'll be ready to melt into your arms by bedtime.

11 Trying to get your fingers in her underwear before she's ready

This is the mark of a gauche teenage lover who wants to get to fourth base just so he feels more accomplished as a lover. Take your time, let things evolve naturally, and apply a little sensuous touch on the fabric covering her vulva before you dive under the elastic. The hint of what's to come is often more erotic than diving straight in there.

12 Dropping the condom on the floor

Must we say why this isn't the most popular move post sex? Dispose of the condom tidily in a tissue - put it in the bin rather than down the toilet, or it's likely to float there for some time to come as a reminder of your sexual encounter.

13 Going straight for the clitoris during oral sex or masturbation

Like we said above, most women just find this irritating - and, if you press too hard, bloody uncomfortable too. Your first caresses should be on her labia, the lips of her vulva, then as she gets more aroused, you can work nearer the clitoris itself. But even when she's aroused a soft touch along the sides of her clitoris may be more acceptable for her than any pressure on the head of her clitoris.

14 Breaking off just as she's getting to the point where she wants you to keep going at all costs

Women often get so lost in their sexual arousal that they forget to give feedback. In reality, the fact that she's lying there quietly may actually mean she loves what you're doing; if so, you should feel her pressing her vulva against your mouth or fingers, or shifting like she wants more touch, rather than giving you a sense that she'd rather be out shopping.

15 Undressing her clumsily

Listen up guys: you don't have to be able to take her bra off with one hand, behind her back, while kissing her. In fact, in my experience, it's better if you don't try. She probably puts it on by fastening it first and pulling it over her head anyway. Let her take off the garments you don't understand, and whenever you do lend a helping hand, undress her gently and sensuously rather than pulling at her clothes like you're ripping the paper off a birthday present.

16 Undressing yourself inelegantly - which includes taking your socks off after your underwear

Nothing is more comical (or pathetic) to a woman than a man in his socks and pants. Except possibly a naked man wearing socks. If you don't understand why, just accept that it is so.

17 Expecting her to shave for you

You might like the baby smooth look around her vulva, but she's more likely to see this as a prickly route to itchy stubble. Ask her nicely if you'd like her to go smooth. If she says "no", accept that graciously.

18 Sticking a finger up her vagina before she's ready, willing and able

In general, women do like to be penetrated just as much as men like to penetrate, which, considering how much men like to stick things up there, is just as well. However, she'll only want you to do this when the time is right - i.e. when she's aroused enough to enjoy it. If you're giving her clitoris attention, there'll be a point where she might like to have a finger or two inside her. If so, be gentle, and start with one finger on her G-spot. Make sure she enjoys this before you put another one up there. Two fingers on her G-spot is probably as much as she will want. And be just as firm with your touch as she finds pleasurable. If you don't know what the G-spot is, then do some Google-ing before you get into bed.

19 Entering her without asking her first

What is it with men and these dark, wet places? Just keep in mind that she decides how far sex goes, and if she doesn't want to enjoy intercourse then don't press the point. This applies especially to any strategy that involves nudging your penis into position and then pressing forward without her consent, verbal or otherwise! Having said that, you don't always need to ask "May I enter you?" though it can be a romantic and sexy thing to do if you're looking deep into her eyes. Needless to say, that's most likely to happen in the man on top position, which, by the way, remains everyone's most popular position for sex.

20 Pecking away around her vagina with your penis if you can't find the way in

This is, by all accounts, many women's least desired sexual moment. If for any reason you can't get in, don't pretend you're in control and keep trying. Simply ask her to guide you in with her hand. That way you'll save a lot of embarrassment, not to mention time.

20 Pumping away without regard for her pleasure

When you've achieved your most desired objective, and your penis is inside her, you'll want to show a certain consideration for her pleasure. She may want hard and fast thrusting, but it's best to start slow and shallow. While you're making love, she'll most appreciate your efforts if you're masculine and strong - which is to say, if you act like you know what you're doing, you're considerate and gentle at first, and work up to firm and strong thrusts if she likes them.

21 Expecting her to make love bottom up

Yes, we all enjoy rear entry. But she may be more self-conscious of her butt, she may feel like a sex object, and she may not like the rather impersonal nature of this position. If you really want to do it, and you explain to her why you like it so much (i.e. "It's incredibly exciting to see your gorgeous bottom as we make love", rather than "I get so turned on fucking from behind") she'll probably co-operate from time to time, even if it's only on your birthday and hers.

22 Thrusting too hard

If you happen to be well-endowed, or she has a short vagina, and you thrust too hard, you may end up banging her cervix. This can make her shriek, though sadly not with sexual pleasure.

22 Coming before she's got excited or begun to enjoy sex

There aren't many men who can last long enough to really satisfy a woman who enjoys vaginal intercourse and G-spot stimulation. If you can't be bothered learning how to be a long lasting lover, then at least have the decency to keep going for a few minutes so she gets some pleasure. This isn't hard, and there are plenty of ways you can learn to extend intercourse and not come so quickly. Do some research on Google for "end premature ejaculation". See also number 26.

23 Not coming at all - or losing your erection when you put the condom on

If you're one of that rarer breed of men who has trouble coming during intercourse, may we respectfully suggest you see a sexual therapist? You can then deal with this problem, learn to come more quickly, and avoid giving her a numb vagina and an intimate knowledge of the exact shade of color you painted your bedroom ceiling. If you're one of the many men who lose their erection when the condom comes out of its foil wrapper and onto the head of your penis, it's back to Google for a search on, surprisingly enough, "losing erection when putting on a condom".

24 Asking her how it was for her

This is not the mark of a confident lover, so if you really want some feedback, phrase it thus: "Did you prefer it when I did X or Y?"

25 Not going down on her when she wants oral pleasure

Since oral sex on a woman is so pleasurable for most men, this seems unlikely. But if it's a question of the smell or taste being a bit much for you, try taking a shower or bath together before sex. If you just want her to fellate you and you simply can't be bothered to reciprocate with cunnilingus, then reading these tips isn't going to help you much anyway.

26 Failing to give her pleasure if you come quickly

Remember the motto: "Women come first!" As a man, you're probably going to lose interest in sex once you've ejaculated - at least for a while. In which case, make sure she comes through oral sex or masturbation before you enter her. That way, she gets her pleasure and so do you. (With the added bonus that it doesn't matter so much if you shoot quite quickly.) Just to enter her, thrust a few times, come, roll over and forget about her is the mark of a boorish lover, and you wouldn't want to be one of those, now would you?

27 Trying to force her head towards your cock

Let's face it: she's either willing to give your oral sex or she's not. Trying to persuade her to get her lips around your glans by edging her head towards your groin is a bit crass, to say the least. If she doesn't seem to be heading that way as things hot up, just ask her: "There's something you could do that'd give me so much pleasure....."

28 Trying to force her head further down on her cock when she's giving you oral

Yes, once again we know it feels good, but you have to be considerate about it. She's not likely to be a deep throat expert, and there's no reason why she should be, since most of the pleasure of oral sex comes from the action of her tongue on your glans. Keep your hands away from her head unless it's to gently stroke her hair, and you won't feel the temptation to encourage her to go deeper.

29 Holding her head when she goes down on you

Pretty similar to number 28, but this time, holding her head and moving it up and down on your penis is the no-no. If you think that's acceptable sexual etiquette you've been watching too many of the wrong kind of films.

30 Coming in her mouth without asking her if it's OK

The taste of semen is very much an acquired taste; unfortunately it's one that few woman ever acquire. If she doesn't like it, ask her to keep going until the last minute, then tell her when you're going to come so she can move back and finish the job with a well-lubed hand. You'll get just as much pleasure, and she won't have to gag or spit your semen out. By the way, accidentally forgetting to tell her you're going to come is not permitted.

31 Thinking that a porno movie has anything to do with real life

Porn is not good for men's egos. Real life isn't like that, OK?

32 Switching on a hard core porn film without asking whether that's OK with her

Even if you find it arousing, she's not likely to, for the simple reason that much of the porn available today is fairly abusive to women. Ask her first, and if you want to share the erotic thrill of watching people have sex, get hold of some romantic sex movies that will appeal to her emotions as well as her sex drive.

33 Apologizing for the size of your penis

Just in case you ever feel inclined to apologize for not matching up to the guys in the wrong kind of movies, just remember: 98% of women would rather have a sensitive lover than one with a big penis. If you're with one of the other two percent, you need to find a new lover.

34 Answering honestly when she asks you what your last lover was like

Guys, when a woman asks you if her butt is too big, do you tell her the truth? Enough said. Your current lover is always the most gorgeous, sexy and desirable woman around. Even if she doesn't really believe it, that's what she wants to hear.

35 Asking her if she'd mind if her girlfriend joined you

Threesomes can be exciting, but they usually just cause jealousy and upset when one partner unexpectedly finds they don't want their partner making out with another person. Needless to say, this usually happens to the woman. So be sure, be very sure, you know what you're doing before you try this one.

36 Making her do all the work

Changing positions is all very well, but asking her to ride you each time you have sex seems a bit one sided. Vary the positions, have fun, and take equal shares of the work. Don't just settle for one favorite position and flog it to death.

37 Trying to slip it in the back door by "accident"

Anal sex is something that a lot fewer couples have tried than you'd believe from what you read on the internet or see in porn. It's something you might like to try, but you both have to want to do it. She's not likely to respond with warmth if you keep pretending you're poking her anus by accident. And she won't believe you if you tell her you just didn't want to ask for directions, even if that's how you are when you're driving around lost, looking for somewhere.

38 Photographing or videoing your lovemaking

Unfortunately, as many jilted lovers can testify, taking pictures while you enjoy sex is putting power in the hands of the person who has the pictures. A good compromise is to link your video camera direct to your TV without recording the images. That way you can have the erotic thrill of seeing yourself during sex without having to worry about seeing yourself having sex on the internet in a few years' time.

39 Getting into the same old same old routine every time you have sex

Above almost everything else (except possibly being deeply in love), ringing the changes when you make love is the thing that will keep your sex life fresh and passionate. You'll be surprised just how exciting it can be when you try a new position. This is simply because every position puts a different pressure on the penis and vagina, or gives you a new perspective of your partner's body, or perhaps allows you to see entering your partner's body, and so on. Exactly which sex position feels most pleasurable will depend on the shape and size and shape of your penis and her vagina.

40 Not romancing her

Women love romance. Men put up with it, or do it to get sex. True or false? Probably true, but the romantic "chase" is deeply rewarding for most men (i.e. seducing and winning a woman makes us feel deeply fulfilled), and romance is an essential part of that process. If you're able to continue being romantic once you're an established couple, then you set yourself head and shoulders above the rest of your fellow men, and you stand that much greater chance of getting regular, passionate sex.

41 Slapping her buttocks without checking if she's into a little dominance play

No mater how exciting you may find the idea, don't land a heavy slap on her butt without trying a few lighter ones first and seeing how she reacts. If you do, you may get a slap in the face. Or a kick in the balls.

42 Trying to do sex by the book (or the film)

Don't copy the moves you see in porn films. They lack a certain something. Consideration for the woman, that would be.

43 Playing with her anus before she's excited enough to appreciate it

When you're masturbating her clitoris, and you have a finger inside her vagina, you may find that she responds well to a little anal play. If you have the position right, you can use your little finger to tickle gently at her anus as your forefinger plays with her G-spot. This may well add to her excitement - especially if she's on the verge of orgasm. If you try this before she's really excited and has stopped caring what's happening to her, you might just turn her off completely, so it might not be a bad idea to check it out with her in advance.

44 Deafening her by shouting in her ear when you come
An easy mistake to make, especially if you like to have sex in the man on top position lying close to your partner, and you like to let the world know when you come. Unfortunately she won't let you do it a second time, so bury your face in the pillow or something if you're prone to uncontrollable vocal ejaculations as well as physical ones.

45 Talking dirty without checking if she likes it

Generally a little consensual dirty talk between adults adds to the excitement. The first time your partner tells you to f*** her hot wet c*** you'll see what I mean. If that hasn't happened yet, and you'd like it to, encourage her to talk dirty to you when you're making love, and see what pops out of her mouth. You might be surprised. Remember legend has it that the quiet ones are often the most surprising in bed!

46 Lying on top of her without supporting your weight on your arms

Always remember: a gentleman takes his weight on his arms. Or elbows, or knees, or something.
47 Ejaculating on her without asking permission

Coming between her breasts or on her vulva or bottom can be incredibly exciting, but it's nice to ask her first. She may see it less a mark of your ejaculatory prowess or manhood than a mess to clear up.

48 Not controlling your ejaculation

Like we said before, a good lover makes the effort to make sure his partner is satisfied before he is.

49 Not spending some time with her in your arms after sex

A man who gets up after he's done the business and sets about his daily routine is probably top of most women's sexual dislikes. For her, this is a special time when a woman feels very close to her partner. She takes much longer to come down from sex than a man does, she wants to know she's loved and special, and she wants to feel adored by the man to whom she has just given her most precious asset. The very least you can do is to spend a half hour or so cuddling her while you relax after making love, even if you're not going to spend the night with her.

50 Not cleaning up after sex

And since sex inevitably involves a certain amount of fluids, keep the tissues handy for afterwards. If you feel like being chivalrous, offer her a warm towel to clean herself, especially if you aren't using condoms.
There you go! And if you've got any more sexual tips for sexual success, send them to us at the email address in the box below.

Approaching Women, Building Confidence

2009-05-04T01:38:00.000-07:00

How To Start Building The Self Confidence You Need. Approaching And Dating Women Successfully Starts Here.

So now that you have all the tips you need to start dating women, what do you do next? Start approaching and asking women out for dates of course! If you are having problems approaching women then there are a few things you need to pick up before you can be truly successful at dating women.

Firstly, approaching and meeting women is easy once you have the confidence to do so. In fact, you could even say that women are naturally attracted to confident men. So if you want to start approaching women and getting dates more successfully there is definitely one thing you need, self confidence.

It’s actually a known fact that women are attracted to men who are confident. (Do note though that confidence is very different from arrogance. Arrogance is a big turn off. Confidence is not.) So before you start dating women you have to ask yourself, are you a confident guy? If the answer is maybe or no, then you have to build up your confidence if you want to truly enjoy dating and women.

If you are not naturally confident it’s okay because like everything else, confidence can be faked or built. Building confidence isn’t hard but you will have to understand that it’s not something you can achieve overnight. Having self confidence is like a habit that you cultivate until instead of making an effort to ‘pretend’ to be confident, you will become naturally confident.

For example, when you first started riding a bike you were not confident of going to fast because you were afraid of falling. But after time and practice, you can now take on bumps and turns at speeds you weren’t able to before. This is because you are now more confident of your skill at riding the bike. This same example applies in real life.

Building up your confidence in approaching women isn’t a piece of cake. But it’s not as hard as you would imagine either. You can try building your self confidence by walking up to any woman and trying to make small talk with her. This can be a granny at the park or a lady at the store. Whether or not these are women you’d even think of dating, try just getting the courage to walk up to them to start up a conversation. Practice this every single day and the more you do it, the better you will be at it. And as you get more confident in yourself and your abilities, start to meet and talk with women who are more and more attractive!

It’s not a confidence building method that will work overnight but this way you will soon be confident enough to approach absolutely gorgeous women! Approaching women and asking them out for dates will be easy after all this practice. And if you’re as confident as you can be, don’t be surprised when you naturally attract women without having to lift a finger.

Men Take Care of Your Skin

2009-05-04T01:05:00.000-07:00

More than ever skin care for men is starting to become more important. Gone are the days of a quick wash, shave and a dab of aftershave. The skin care regimens for men are aimed at educating men, not only of the benefits gained in having younger healthier looking skin but also of the health benefits as well.

Not only is a man’s skin 20% thicker and firmer than most women’s skin due to extra collagen and elastin found in their skin but it also tends to be more oily with larger pores which tend to collect sweat and dirt more readily. Add to this the dehydration caused through daily shaving and this can have a serious affect on the skin.

In order to avoid dehydration, skin problems and the early signs of aging such as wrinkles, good skin care is vital.

Besides just washing your face, your pores need to be cleaned out which will help keep the oils down and help prevent acne.

Also needed for skin care is a good cleanser specially formulated for your skin type is the best way rather than a bar of soap which can be made of harsh chemical that as well as clean also strip your skin of vital oils and have a scouring effect as will alcohol based after shave products.

Using a swivel-head razor rather than a disposable razor is a good habit to get into.

Next on the list for men’s skin care is a moisturizer, again using one that is made for your skin type will rejuvenate your skin. Many men with oily or trouble skin are afraid to use moisturizer but the right one will not cause you any problems for your skin.

What you are replacing into your skin is moisture, not oil. At this point it is appropriate to mention that most men’s skin care ranges are formulated especially for men which means no “girly” fragrances.

One much overlooked part of men’s skin care is sunscreen. You wouldn’t go for a day at the beach or a picnic with applying sunscreen. Yet your face is exposed to the sun and the other elements every day, apart from the drying effects of the sun, research has shown that skin cancer on the face is increasingly common.

So the skin care program should include protecting your most exposed parts of your body, your face and hands with at least a 15+ SPF sunscreen is something that should become as automatic as shaving.

Many moisturizers now have is built in sunscreens or alternatively, you can use any brand of sunscreen with the required level of protection, remembering to reapply at regular intervals.

It is not too hard to find a men’s skin care range to suit your skin with many leading companies developing good quality products to clean, moisturize and protect your skin.

It’s time to clear a spot in the bathroom for the new skin care products to help protect your skin and keep you healthy.

What Does Your Woman REALLY Want?

2009-05-04T00:33:00.000-07:00

The behavior of women is as much of a mystery to men as that of men is to women. However, one thing is certain. The women love to be wooed. They want to be pursued. They want to be courted. They want men to try and win their affection. It’s a great psychological game that both men and women play. The winners enjoy it; the losers end up wondering what went wrong.
To end up as winner men need to understand what women want. Here is a list of seven qualities that every woman expects to see in their men:

1. Well groomed Do women pay attention to the way a man is dressed? Do women want men to open doors for them?

Just as men like their women to be pretty, women like their men to be well groomed. They expect their men to be courteous, well behaved and well mannered. Among other things, they expect them to know the social graces. They also expect them to be well dressed, and in tune with the fashion of the day. Men who are loud or bawdy are unlikely to win the attention of sensitive women. The same applies to those men who don’t pay sufficient attention to the way they look.

2. Good listener Should men do what women want? Listen carefully to what a woman says

All women want their men to pay attention to what they are saying. Men may not agree with their thinking but they should not make the mistake of looking bored or causal. They must pay attention, even if they don’t intend to do what their women want. The very fact that their point of view was considered before a decision was taken is enough to make the women happy. It is the basis of a strong relationship.

3. Good in bed What do women want in bed? Do women like to be forced? How can women be made happy?

Every woman wants her man to be good in bed. They want to be aroused, and to be sexually fulfilled. The relationship has to be equal in the bed. The man must make an honest effort to fulfill the sexual needs of his women He should, however, not take advantage of a relationship. But he should respect those days when the woman wants to stay off. Women don’t like to be pushed into sex unless they are in a mood to do so. They would much rather prefer being cajoled and cuddled instead of being rushed into sex.

4. Honest and sincere Do women want to know everything about their men? Should men tell everything to women?

Two qualities that women value in their men are honesty and sincerity. They don’t want their men to cheat on them or to hold back anything from them. They would like to be equal partners in both the joys and sorrows of their men. Very often men try to hold back their problems related to work or their finances. This is not a good policy. Women feel more wanted and involved when their men take them into confidence. Men should also not try to delude women into false notions. They must gently inform them of their problems without being blunt or cruel. No woman wants to be told that she is ugly, fat or dumb. But, at the same time, they would not like their men to lie to them about their looks.

5. Stable career How important is financial stability? Are women after successful men?

Women want stability in their lives. They don’t want to be in a situation where they are forced to scrounge for favors. They would like their men to take care of all basic necessities of life. They would therefore prefer men who are successful and well organized. However, this does not mean that they want to hook the rich and the well placed. This is a wrong notion. Money and success alone is not enough to satisfy a woman.

6. Love for surprises Should men give lavish gifts to win the love of women? Gifts that women cherish the most

No woman wants to be tied to home and children. She would like some excitement in her life. This is where men need to be imaginative and thoughtful. The surprises need not be big; they can be as simple as enjoying an evening at the theatre, followed by a dinner at her favorite restaurant or it can be driving down to a resort at the weekend. The joy is multiplied if these bonuses come unannounced.

7. Intelligent and witty Are witty men more charming? How does intelligence matter in a relationship?

Women like their men to charm them. They would like them to be intelligent and witty, who can liven up the evenings and make a room come alive. Men who are dull and boring or too obsessed with their own musings are unlikely to enchant women. Women like men who are willing to chat with them on their wavelength.

Smoking and Drinking are Sources of Male Sexual Health Disruptions

2009-05-03T20:12:00.000-07:00

Studies published by the medical and health community are unanimous. As much as forty percent of men in North America experience some form of sexual health dysfunction. Because many men refuse to face the truth, several experts believe the true figure to be much higher.

Health diseases, such as cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes, are common causes for erectile dysfunctions. However, lifestyle choices like drinking and smoking are also a major factor causing sexual health disruptions and are often overlooked. In reality, drinking and smoking have a negative effect on the normal flow of blood and directly interfere with male sexual performance.

Various studies have established a direct correlation between a quality sex life and a healthy blood flow. While diet, exercise and appropriate supplements effectively promote the sexual performance of men by maintaining and enhancing their level of libido, sperm production and motility and sexual activity, they do not guarantee positive results for people who smoke and drink large quantities of on a daily basis. Not to mention men that consume drugs such as cocaine, heroine and ecstasy which interfere even more with their blood flow or their stamina.

A recent study conducted by the Section of Endocrinology of the Lahey Hitchcock Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, revealed that smoking causes an important reduction in the number of spontaneous erections occuring during sleep. These erections are one of the most significant indication of a quality blood flow and good sexual health. A drop in the frequency or intensity of erections indicate a risk that some form of erectile dysfunction may develop in the short run. The study has also shown that refraining from smoking for as little as 24 hours brought about a dramatic increase in the quality of spontaneous erections. Needless to say, smoking also has several other "side effects" such as high blood pressure and lung cancer.

Another study conducted by the Department of Psychiatry from the University Medical School of Lubeck, Germany, concluded that heavy drinkers suffer more often from erectile dysfunction than those having an occasional drink. Alcohol tends to induce a pleasant state of relaxation and is generally thought to have a positive effect on the libido. Nothing is further from the truth. It is a suppressant and has a major negative impact on the libido. It also reduces the ability for men to achieve and maintain a quality erection.

13 Things Women Want in a Man

2009-05-03T10:12:00.001-07:00

How to Attract a Girl – Amazing Advice to Attract the Girl of Your Dreams

2009-05-03T10:03:00.000-07:00

Many men have difficulty in attracting girls and starting a romantic relationship with them. You have to know how to attract a girl fittingly before you can really expect her to return your interest. Apply these cool tips on how to attract a girl and start charming your way to her heart.

Think attractive. How would you attract that gorgeous woman if you don’t think you are attractive? Appreciate your looks and your body as they are now. If you feel attractive, a girl would most likely pick up on this; but if you feel ugly, she will also sense this.

Of course, this does not mean that you do not have to improve yourself physically if you find you can still lose some weight or work out for physical fitness. However, feeling attractive as you are now will help you draw women in.

Confidence is key. A confident man is very appealing to women. And it does not have to be a “loud” kind of confidence. A man who exudes quiet confidence in things he does is far more attractive than a man who boasts of his accomplishments. In fact, a man who boasts may actually have an underlying sense of insecurity, and thus, is not confident at all. This is definitely not how to attract a girl.

So, when you talk to a girl, exude confidence. If you have to talk about your accomplishments, mention them only briefly and lightly, in the context of a personal story.

Chivalry still wins! Even in this age of equality of the sexes, being a gentleman is still in, but recognize that you’re doing so not because women are inferior, but because you respect and cherish them. Open doors, pull chairs for a girl, and let her feel you respect her.

Be captivated. When you’re talking to her, show that you’re interested in every word she says. Make eye contact. Lean forward. Nod at appropriate moments. Do not check out other people, especially other women, while talking to her. Give her your full attention.

Give sincere compliments. A girl likes being appreciated. Find something you really like about her (it may be what attracted you to her in the first place) and compliment her on it. The more specific the compliment is, the better.

Never, ever give fake compliments. The girl will eventually see through you if you do. And besides, if you like her, why would you need to fake a compliment?

Make her laugh. A good sense of humor is one of the best assets a man can have in attracting a girl. Laughter can bring instant connection in a conversation. In addition, the girl will most likely be sure to remember you. Recall any previous experience when another person made you laugh and feel good, then apply that experience to the girl you’re attracted to.

Sometimes, you don’t exactly need to make her laugh, but keep the conversation light and fun.

Apply these great tips on how to attract a girl and you’ll find meeting women enjoyable rather than nerve-wracking.

How To Buy A Man's Custom Dress Shirt?

2009-05-03T09:46:00.000-07:00

How to check if your custom shirt fits?

While the shirt is buttoned, you should be able to slide two fingers between your neck and collar

When you move your arm in your custom dress shirt, the sleeves should be long enough so that cuffs do not ride up your wrist.

The cuffs of your custom made shirt should just be tight enough that they do not hang over your hand. You should not be able to slip into shirt sleeves without first undoing buttons on the cuff.

To make sure your custom fitted shirt is comfortable and not too tight, check that the shirt does not pull uncomfortably across the shoulders, chest or waist.

Check the buttons of your custom shirt; they should be secure, no loose threads and well-placed with no gaping holes exposing your chest or waist.

To check the proper shirt length of your custom shirt, raise your arms and make sure that shirt tail does not come out of your pants.

Tip:

It takes up to 9 washings for a custom dress shirt to fully shrink. For this reason, make sure the collar of a brand new shirt has a half inch extra room or it will become too tight.

How to check the quality of a custom shirt?

Check the fabric content of your custom shirt. Finer dress shirts are made of two-ply, which make the fabrics stronger, softer and wrinkle less.

Inspect the seam running down the side of the shirt for smoothness and make sure it does not pucker. A high-quality custom shirt has only one line of stitching visible on the side seam, while most commercial shirts have two visible rows of stitches.

Examine shirt sleeve a couple of inches above the cuff for a gauntlet button that closes up the sleeve. A gauntlet button and a horizontally placed buttonhole also usually indicate good craftsmanship.

In Custom striped shirts, check how stripes are aligned. They should match making a straight line.

The collar of a great fitting custom shirt should be firm and crisp. It should not be limp and under no circumstances it should have any wrinkles or bubbles (puckering)

The design of the fabric should match where any two pieces of fabrics meet. For example where sleeves meet the shoulder.

A well made custom shirt should have removable stays or built in stays for a crisper and firm look.

The collar of a fine custom dress shirt should be constructed in two pieces and hand turned.

The buttons of a high quality custom shirt should be sewn with a cross locked stitch to ensure your buttons stay firmly attached.

Tip:

Two-piece yoke

Top quality custom men's shirts have a two-piece yoke (the part that covers the shoulders). This creates more work but allows for a better fit and more natural drape.

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The Top 3 Things Every Woman Wants For Valentine’s Day

2009-05-03T09:35:00.000-07:00

Valentine's Day is around the corner. So what do you get her this year? Maybe you're tired of doing the same old "red roses and a box of chocolates" thing and you want to make this year a Valentine's Day she'll remember without spending a fortune.
Here are the top three things every woman wants for Valentine's Day. You may be surprised!

1. A Show of Effort

Women want to know that their man has put some thought and energy into making their Valentine's Day special. They want to see that there was time spent in preparation for the evening. It's not about how much money you spend. In fact, it's better to have spent more time than money on Valentine's Day.
Plan an evening that requires a little forethought, and preparation. Women know if you just stopped at the local convenience store to pick up some roses on your way over. Give her a night dedicated to her wants and desires - not just something thrown together at the last moment.

2. Proof You Listen to Her and Know What She Likes

As a man, one of your most important jobs in your relationship is to listen to your woman. Women drop clues on a constant basis in everyday talk. For example, if the two of you are out shopping, she might see a bunch of tulips, and say "I just love tulips! Pink tulips are my favorite flower." One of the best things you can do is hear that information, remember it, and use it at a later time.
Then on Valentine's Day buy her pink tulips instead of the standard red roses. Chances are she will be so impressed that you even knew she likes pink tulips, because she forgot she said it, or even that you remembered all this time, and that you went to the trouble to surprise her with her favorites.
This can apply to anything including a certain food she loves but never indulges in, a hotel or retreat she'd like to take with you, a piece of jewelry she adores but would never spend the money on herself, or maybe something off beat like she's always wanted to learn ballroom dancing - Sign the two of you up for lessons. There are many ways to make Valentine's Day memorable if you just listen.

3. Pamper Her

All women love to be pampered. Some may not be used to it, or not even know what they like, but I promise you all women will love it. A gift certificate to the spa is not the same. Here's why - When you pamper a woman you are taking care of her, you are making her feel good, and by you doing the pampering you are showing your love. So how should you pamper her? Every woman likes different things more than others, so don't be afraid to ask her ahead of time. Here are some suggestions to get you started.
You could make a bubble bath for two complete with candles and champagne. If she's not a bath girl, you might consider buying a small bottle of massage oil, have her get into her bath robe and give her a back massage. If she's a woman that spends her days on her feet, you may want to give her a pedicure.
Remember that however you pamper her it should be done for her enjoyment alone. It should not be used solely as a way to get her warmed up for sex. If she leads it that way, then all the better, but go into it with the intention of just making her feel good. Women can sense when they are being primed for sex, and when it is a genuine act of kindness.
The key is to listen to her, find out what she really likes, and plan an evening that caters to her. Surprise her with her favorite things instead of the typical Valentines roses, chocolates, and teddy bears. And, spend time and effort to make this Valentine's Day a night she will remember and brag to her friends about

Choosing The Best Aftershave

2009-05-03T06:41:00.000-07:00

You want to smell nice, and you’ve thought about buying some cologne, but wouldn’t it be better to get a multitasking product so your hygiene routine stays streamlined? Check out aftershave. Most of them are scented, and some of the most popular men’s fragrances have aftershave products available. But as a bonus, aftershaves also will usually contain moisturizer, to soothe skin irritated by shaving, and an antiseptic, to keep clean those little nicks and cuts so they can heal faster. Some are liquid, much like a cologne, while others will be more like a lotion. Now that you’re sold on the idea, here is some guidance for your aftershave selection.

Do you have a significant other? If so, your choice should be easy. Ask her what she likes, because after all, isn’t that who the fragrance is for in the first place? Many fragrance lines have complementary his and hers fragrances, so asking what she wears can be a good place to start. If she doesn’t have a favorite brand, maybe she can at least narrow down types of scents for you. Then you can find a fragrance that fits her preferences, with the other ingredients that are best for your skin type and particular problems (sensitive skin, razor burn, etc.). You can also find aftershaves that are suited for the whole face that not only moisturize but include sunblock.

Your scent should be one that you like, too. Don’t worry about feeling uncomfortable going to the fragrance counter at the department store. The most manly of men wear fragrance these days, plus you’re likely to find a knowledgeable sales assistant who can help you find the best fit for you. Too shy for that? Try your local drugstore, and check out testers yourself.

Prices will range widely. Some men prefer to go basic. A good pick here would be Gillette Series After Shave Gel. Formulated particularly for sensitive skin, it has a cooling sensation (thanks to alcohol and menthol) and a light fragrance. If you’re looking for something a little more complex, Calvin Klein’s Escape combines amber, lavender, and fruit scents. Boss from Hugo Boss has a warm, long lasting scent. If you are looking for something light, crisp, and clean, Clinique’s Happy for Men aftershave is a good pick. Clinique products are also great for people with sensitive skin.

Whether your tastes are drugstore or designer, you are sure to find an aftershave for your budget and your style.

Three Factors that Cause Hair Loss

2009-05-03T06:37:00.000-07:00

Most of us have heard that too much hat-wearing or poor circulation to the scalp can cause hair loss. Theses causes all have been proven to be myths, and the real causes of hair loss are stress, health, and hormones.

Stress can cause your hair to literally fall out. Usually the hair loss occurs 3 months after you`ve gone through the stressful period. Then you will need another 3 months after you begin losing hair for your hair growth to begin again ( if the stress has been diffused ). Your bodies built in healing process considers your emotional problem so important, that it ignores your hair putting it into a resting phase. This resting phase is known as Telogen Effluvium. Stress can also trigger genetic hair loss. If your already losing hair stress will cause you to lose hair even faster. So stress plays a big role in hair loss, keep your blood pressure down!

Health is also a factor in hair loss. Damaged blood vessel linings can inhibit your hair growth. This is because these blood vessel linings normaly produce endothelium-derived relaxing factor (E.D.R.F.) or nitric oxide (N.O.). Studies also show that there is a strong relationship between people with heart disease experienceing hair loss. Also, diabetics have a higher risk of experiencing hair loss.

Lastly, male hormones called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is known to be the most common reason for male pattern hair loss. DHT is produced from testosterone which is produced by the enzyme 5-apha reductase. DHT has a very high affinity being up to ten times more potent than testosterone. Your DHT hormones can be balanced which medication, these medications will resurrect your hair follicles bringing them out of their resting phase and your hair will begin to grow again. The most popular hair loss medication is Propecia, Propecia can be bought through the online pharmacy I will link to at the bottom of this article. An inbalance of DHT triggers and autoimmune response in pattern loss, which initiates an attack on your hair follices. Gradually your hair follices will become inflammed putting your hair in a resting phase which causes hair to only fall out not grow.

Half of the men and women in just the U.S. suffer from hair loss. The good news is hair loss is no longer something you have to live with. There are many treatments out there, some will correct the inbalance of DHT in your body to allow you to grow your own hair again, some simply need patience or counseling, and of course you can turn to expensive hair transplant surgery. But why get to this point, just know the three factors that cause hair loss and your chances of having a full head of hair, go way up!

Facial Care Tips

2009-05-03T06:29:00.000-07:00

Men usually don’t care about our skin. It’s a simple fact.
We tend to think we are made from an indestructible material, and that our skin is made of iron. And so, we go on in life, shaving everyday, standing in extreme weather on our vacations, and eating junk food. But hey, our skin is actually deteriorating each passing day, and it’s not a matter of attitude, “machismo”, or whatever you’d like to call it. It’s a matter of health. And in today’s world men facial care is even a matter of social life.
You may not know this, but we men, have very sensitive skin. I used to ignore this also, until I notice my skin was getting too dry, now I have to use baby’s soap because the doctor told me that my skin type is very sensitive. He went on saying that a large portion of men have this same type of skin, and it is due to bad eating habits, lack of exercise and basic men facial care treatment . But what is most disturbing is that most men also ignore this, or they do not take proper action.

So what is proper action?

There are certain habits to take in consideration when you start caring about your facial skin care. Here are some tips that will help you get started in men facial care:

* Drink water, a lot. Water is good for overall health; it is a common advice to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.

* Buy vitamin supplements. To have a healthy skin you should include in your diet multi-vitamins. Particularly helpful to your skin is the Vitamin E.

* Exfoliate your face twice a week. Exfoliation helps removing the dead cells on your facial skin, the result will be a skin free of impurities.

* Protect yourself from the sun. Keep in mind doing it in a healthy way, for example if you’re staying too much time outdoors with a hot weather. Don’t use too much, because sun blockers contain chemicals. Nowadays even some moisturizers have sun protection.
Remember this is all men facial care basic stuff. People have different skin types that have their own issues. You should visit your doctor if you notice anything strange in your skin. However this tips will help you in having a healthier, better looking skin. Bottom line is, start taking care. The web has plenty of information regarding these issues and is a good place to start.

Tips Every Man Should Read

2009-05-02T00:38:00.000-07:00

It is unfortunate that most men are not born with or do not acquire through life, the innate ability to dress well in any situation. Do not worry if this is you, as we are here to help with some important fashion tips for the workplace, although they are easily applied to outside the office as well.

First, never wear sneakers to work, even if your company has a relaxed dress policy, sneakers are off limits. Have you ever met someone in your workplace wearing sneakers and though wow, he sure dresses smart. Exactly, and the key to advancing in the workplace, or with women, is to be noticed for all the right reasons, not the wrong ones. Go for a comfortable, smart looking pair of Italian loafers instead, they are just as comfortable and look fabulous

Dark socks? No matter what you wear to work, never, ever wear white socks with your shoes, it just looks stupid. Not to mention it draws the eye down to your feet, and generally you want people looking at your face, or at least admiring your suit. Belts are beautiful and not only do they keep your pants up, they also make a great fashion statement as well. A good belt will pull your outfit together and make it look classy. Go with simple design in good quality leather for work, and then feel free to express your creative side while out on the town

Smelling nice is not really a fashion tip per say, but smelling great is one way to make yourself noticed. Likewise, so is smelling bad so tread this ground carefully. Avoid the heavy, spicy colognes like Old Spice or Brut, instead aim for a scent that is lighter and less offensive in close quarters. Your number one work wear accessory should be a few great looking ties. There is a lot of flexibility here in terms of colors and patterns, and as long as you don't go crazy with color combinations you should look fantastic. Note that chicks dig ties, so start wearing one when you are out to see what kind of reaction you get

Keep it formal if you want to make an impression in the work place, you need to dress like you belong there. No matter what the dress level of your company is, you should try to remain on the top tier as far as the dress code. If everyone wears jeans, then wear khakis. Or if you are surrounded by suits, make sure yours looks better. It does not cost very much to invest in a few key pieces that will keep you looking great at your job. The same goes for off work hours.
Mind the dew, because your hair is a very important fashion accessory, and should be given as much attention as anything else you wear. Make sure it is always neatly styled, and use mousse or gel to keep it in place. Power suits are the single most important piece of clothing in your work arsenal is the power suit. Wear it to as many meetings as you can to convey the impression that you are serious about your work and are there to get the job done.
Getting the right cut in anything you wear, to work or not, should flatter your body style. All your clothes should be comfortable but not baggy. If you want to look taller and thinner, get pinstriped pants, and if you are a bit on the short side try out some shoes with a heel. Take it easy, because a man must look good no matter where he is, this includes when you are just hanging out.

Sense of Priceless Humor

2009-05-02T00:07:00.000-07:00

A good sense of humor does a lot of good things for a person. It makes them more likable and increases their attractiveness. Also, people with a good sense of humor tend to be very natural at starting and leading a good conversation.

The thing is, it is quite easy to develop a good sense of humor. Each and every one of us can cultivate our inner sense of humor to a level that people would admire. Here are some priceless humor tips on how to cultivate yours.

1. Project a light, humorous air. How you view things affects your ability to see humor. View the things happening around you as funny and comical. Find the funny in everything, positive and negative.

2. Get together with people who are fun and humorous. If you are not a naturally humorous person, it helps to see it in action. Hang around with people who are humorous and you will begin to see how humor works. Also, some of their wittiness is sure to brush off on you.

3. Don’t be afraid to poke fun at yourself. It is o.k. to use yourself as the subject of the humor or joke. Don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself. It helps add that light, humorous air to your personality.

4. Read up on funny jokes. Read comic strips in the news paper and jokes in joke books. Take the ones you like or think are funny, and use them as a basis for other jokes. Try to select certain jokes for specific situations. Collecting good jokes is a great way to expand your mind and ability to develop priceless humor.

Humor is wonderful. It leads to happy thoughts, adds spark to a relationship, and it makes a miserable person feel better, at least for the moment.

So, use these tips to develop your own sense of priceless humor.

Apply it everyday in your life. Humor is great laughter therapy. It can really lighten things up in your workplace, in a relationship, and anywhere else

Men out do Women in chitter n chatter

2009-05-01T09:38:00.000-07:00

We will put this as straight as possible—do men gossip more than women? Yes, you read it right. The question isn't do men gossip or not but do they do it more that their female counterparts. The answer is yes—men can ‘out gossip’ women any day of the week and twice on a Sunday.

How did this happen? How did the delicate balance of the world resting on women’s capacity to chatter and gossip tilt towards men blabbering? It would suffice to say that weather permitting both sexes gossip as much as possible. So since when did men start gossiping? While everyman seems to be an authority on the subject of woman’s gossiping skills, there are few who would accept that men seem to be doing it better than their subjects. Men and women gossip about different things and needless to say it’s the notion of what one gossips about that makes it ‘acceptable’.

While women may gossip about the neighbour or everyday things, it’s men who indulge in gossip to boost their egos. Sure it sounds strange but hey it's been scientifically proven. In a survey conducted for the American Psychological Society results shows that women are or inclined to pass on tittle-tattle to bond with friends and build a closer relationship with colleagues but men were a different story altogether. While men don't confess but they enjoy gossiping as much as women, they definitely get more out of gossiping than women. Men try and get a kick out of gossiping as they feel superior and better when they criticise someone else's actions.

Deriving a sense of moral one-upmanship, gossiping allows men to indulge in banter about secret liaisons, inept lovers or even overpaid colleagues providing them with an opportunity to illustrate the difference between right and wrong. Men pooh-pooh women’s gossip saying that usually it’s trying to bitch about the third missing friend and her atrocious taste in clothes, accessories or even men. It’s just trying to win reciprocal trust and nothing more than that. But men have cracked it. For them it’s entertaining each other without meaning any harm, influencing one another’s opinion without meaning any harm, exchanging important information without meaning harm, setting the rules right without meaning any harm and last but not the least learning from one another’s mistakes... without meaning any harm.

So why does gossiping, such a powerful and beneficial thing, evoke a more negative image when it comes to men? Why in spite of the sheer numbers is it still considered a bad thing? Most people would agree that lying is incorrect and usually gossip begins with the classic ‘have you heard…’ line. Gossip thrives on other people’s misfortunes and that’s what men seem to have gotten a drift of, ergo men gossip more. Universally men propagated the notion of women’s gossip being just an indulgence or centuries; which wise men knew it’d work against them when they traveled the same path?

Men always gossiped more than women. Historically men are the original I-can-do-it-better-than-you species. So to think that this a new phenomenon would be fooling ourselves. Understanding the benefits and the advantages of the grape wine, men have made gossiping as art. After all don’t we call it social networking nowadays.

2009-04-30T19:09:00.000-07:00

dESIGN SOFTWARE

Software design is a process of problem-solving and planning for a software solution. After the purpose and specifications of software is determined, software developers will design or employ designers to develop a plan for a solution. It includes low-level component and algorithm implementation issues as well as the architectural view. The software requirements analysis (SRA) step of a software development process yields specifications that are used in software engineering . If the software is "semiautomated" or user centered , software design may involve user experience design yielding a story board to help determine those specifications. If the software is completely automated (meaning no user or user interface ), a software design may be as simple as a flow chart or text describing a planned sequence of events. There are also semi-standard methods like Unified Modeling Language and Fundamental modeling concepts . In either case some documentation of the plan is usually the product of the design. A software design may be platform-independent or platform-specific , depending on the availability of the technology called for by the design. There are many aspects to consider in the design of a piece of software. The importance of each should reflect the goals the software is trying to achieve. Some of these aspects are: Extensibility - New capabilities can be added to the software without major changes to the underlying architecture. Robustness - The software is able to operate under stress or tolerate unpredictable or invalid input. For example, it can be designed with a resilience to low memory conditions. Reliability - The software is able to perform a required function under stated conditions for a specified period of time. Fault-tolerance - The software is resistant to and able to recover from component failure. Security - The software is able to withstand hostile acts and influences. Maintainability - The software can be restored to a specified condition within a specified period of time. For example, antivirus software may include the ability to periodically receive virus definition updates in order to maintain the software's effectiveness. Compatibility - The software is able to operate with other products that are designed for interoperability with another product. For example, a piece of software may be backward-compatible with an older version of itself. Modularity - the resulting software comprises well defined, independent components. That leads to better maintainability. The components could be then implemented and tested in isolation before being integrated to form a desired software system. This allows division of work in a software development project. Reusability - the modular components designed should capture the essence of the functionality expected out of them and no more or less. This single-minded purpose renders the components reusable wherever there are similar needs in other designs.

DESIGN SOFTWARE

2009-04-30T19:01:00.000-07:00

DESIGN SOFTWARE

2009-04-30T12:01:00.000-07:00

Below is the list of The Zoom TOP 20 Most Desirable Indian Men:

1. John Abraham
2. Salman Khan
3. Abhishek Bachchan
4. Shah Rukh Khan
5. Saif Ali Khan
6. Akshay Kumar
7. Hrithik Roshan
8. Omar Abdullah
9. Irfan Pathan
10. Milind Soman
11. Arjun Rampal
12. Amitabh Bachchan
13. Sanjay Dutt
14. Fardeen Khan
15. Rahul Dravid
16. Aamir Khan
17. Yuvraj Singh
18. Zayed Khan
19. Shahid Kapur
20. Dino Morea

2009-04-30T11:53:00.000-07:00

John Abraham - The most desirable man alive

Courtesy: Goher Iqbal PunnWednesday, January 25, 2006

He is sexy?he is stylish?he is brawny?he is an actor of perfection?.he's got women of all ages falling on him?he's made the world mad for his sexy looks. Yes he's the guy with dimples on cheeks?.John Abraham, who's been voted the Most Desirable Man Alive recently by Zoom TV. Thanks to his drop-dead good looks, John Abraham has been declared the undisputed winner of the Zoom - 50 Most Desirable Men - Red Hot Countdown show that has been keenly followed by those within and outside the film industry. The list also encompassed personalities from different fields, from sports to politics. John has trounced fifty men on the list and topped the position like his girlfriend, the sultry Bipasha Basu, who won the title of the Most Desirable Woman Alive by Zoom last week. The duo has achieved the titles due to their exceptional acting prowess and the impressive image on the people. They have left behind the likes of gorgeous bombshells Aishwariya Rai, Sushmita Sen, Priyanka Chopra and the dashing Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, etc. The fact seeps and depicts the truth that they are natural actors, swathed with splendid acting skills. And all this leaves a strong impact on the people who love the pair with the bottom of their hearts. Move over Khans, now there is a new king of desire in town. John Abraham and Bipasha Basu the hottest couple in India today - a parallel that can only be drawn with the craze generated by Jennifer Aniston-Brad Pitt off screen pairing at one point of time. The winners list threw up quite a few surprises, and as many disappointments. Although the Khans may have been 'displaced' from the most wanted list, Salman Khan still managed to come in second, while the new hottie on the block, Abhishek Bachchan, who will slowly but surely be take over the mantle from dad Amitabh, came in third. Shah Rukh and Saif Ali Khan were fourth and fifth on the most desirable list. So now with Bipasha being voted as the most desirable Indian woman by Zoom, last week and John, the most desirable Indian male, the handsome duo could well be hailed as the 'hottest' Indian couple in the world. John promptly replies, "In mathematical terms two positives always make a positive. But I guess Bipasha and I are poles apart in terms of personality. She is the positive and I the negative and that is one formula that doesn't always give a positive. So, I can't vouch for the fact that we are the hottest couple. But if people do insist that we are, let me tell you Bipasha gets accredited 99 % for that, while I am responsible for just the measly." So Junior Bachchan is giving the Khans sleepless nights. Amitabh Bachchan, at the phenomenal age of 63, still manages to turn women's knees to jelly - the veteran was declared the 12th most desirable man in the country today. Omar Abdullah, scion of one of the most distinguished families in Kashmir, came in 8th, was at the highest position attained by a non-film personality. It's interesting to see the younger brigade steadily beating the old timers at their own game. The Big B, being the only ageless icon, who stands unbeaten, a beacon and testimony to India's greatest cinematic legend to date.