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Top 5 stunning Celebrities homes

2010-09-08T04:44:20Z

Celebrities are famous people with tons of panache and style and every single thing they do becomes public knowledge. We all love to love our celebs. But when they have so much to live up to, of course, even their homes must live up to our expectations. All celebrities have houses that are comfortable, luxurious and expensive. Many celebs have houses in foreign countries; most have multiple gorgeous homes, each one an architectural masterpiece.

When you are rich and famous, your home must look like it belongs to a “star” as well. Celebs do everything in a grand way; they party big, they talk big and they even live life king size. Celeb houses have style, glamour, comfort and luxury with huge manicured lawns and multiple fireplaces as well. Nothing is “too much” for our celebrities. The most famous place for celebs to live is in Hollywood itself. It is the heart of showbiz where all stars dream to live.

A house worth mentioning in the area belongs to Barbara Streisand. This stunning celeb home is a huge mansion surrounded by lush manicured gardens. So huge is the property, the gardens are paved with brick walkways and have small streams running inside. So big is the property, that she maintained 5 different houses inside it! Each house was decorated differently and was unique in its own self and also independent from others. The celebrity herself doesn’t live here anymore though, as she donated the house to Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. “The Barn” was her favorite house, covered inside and out with ‘aged’ wood. She lived here for over 20 years and got installed beautiful stained glass windows to go with the whole look. The ceilings are 30 foot high and the house is complete with a rock fireplace. She also maintained a “Peach House” which was peach in color and was used as a guest house. Her “Art Deco House” was a project she undertook due to her love for Art Deco style of designing and was featured even in Architectural Digest. She had a fourth house named “Barwood” with a wooded look and a stone fireplace. This now works as the office for Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. The fifth house was the caretaker’s home where the rangers live today.

The next stunning house on the list belongs to the actor Mel Gibson. His house in Greenwich is built on the lines of Mediterranean Architecture and is surrounded by well landscaped outdoor spaces. The house optimises every inch of the space by including tennis courts, front yards covered with greens and even a football pitch, heated pool to enjoy and relax and even a garden astronomy observe. The house screams “star material” with its 15 huge bedrooms and 18 bathrooms. The villa is a 1400 sq meters of luxury with beautiful furniture which make it clear that this celebrity has a style worth appreciating. The dining area is built to host a party of 14 and the house has a very luxurious library which makes sure the celeb even reads his books in style!

Another celebrity couple who are loved by everyone is Victoria and David Beckham. They own several properties but the house they occupied while living in the USA was star material. The celeb couple bought the huge house in Los Angeles in 2007 for over 22 million dollars. It had 6 bathrooms and 9 bedrooms. The house included a gigantic swimming pool for parties and a high brick boundary. It even has a garage that can park three cars. The reason they bought this mansion was that it was close to the best schools in the area and for Victoria Beckham, her sons’ education is a priority. Build in Italian style, the mansion is large and stylish and has a character of its own. Their neighbor was none other than the famous Hollywood star, Tom Cruise, and it has been rumored that Mr. Cruise had his eyes on this house as well, to convert it to a guest house.

Everybody loves George Clooney; the sexy actor makes news whenever he does something. So when he bought a house in Italy, of course it had to make news too. This stunning celeb home is called “Villa Oleandra” and is situated near Lake Como. The actor has owned this house for over 6 years and though this is not where he resides throughout the year, it is his favorite home. Clooney feels relaxed and peaceful in its picturesque surroundings. He is so famous with the locals that it does get annoying sometimes for the star but he still feels too close to this house to consider selling it. In fact, the actor filmed parts of the movie “Oceans Twelve” at this famous Villa. His close friends, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie love this house so much, that they are contemplating buying a home for themselves in the vicinity.

Finally, the celebrity who touched many hearts with his music and his controversies left behind a legacy with his home. Michael Jackson’s ‘Neverland Valley Ranch’ is a dream house for anyone. The celeb named the property after the fantasy island in the Peter Pan story and it is located in Santa Barbara County, California. It served as Jackson’s home and private amusement park which had its own zoo, floral clock and various rides for kids. Families were allowed to visit the Neverland with their children and enjoy it. For children, there was no other place like Neverland. This 2700 acre property is a dream come true for any child with its own amusement park. The house itself is magnificent and houses the famous book collection. Neverland offered a larger than life experience and Jackson was extremely proud of his home until it became a part of the controversies that accused Jackson of child molestations.

Every celebrity lives life in luxury. Though many other stars have homes that are unique and tastefully done, these 5 stunning celeb homes take the cake simply because they are brilliant reflections of the celebrities’ personalities.

25 Funny Pictures of Sleeping Animals

2010-09-06T14:06:24Z

One of the basics to learn in photography is to choose the best moment for your shot. Therefore, one of the good practice in photography is to take as many shots as you and filter it to reach the best shot. Animal photography is one of the photography subjects that require good timing sense to push the camera button in the right moment. These sleeping animals are just so funny that I can hardly restrain myself from running my fingers across its fur if they are besides me. I hope you enjoy looking at these sleepy animals as much as I did finding them. And I also have reason to believe animals can sleep at any place as long as they want. Don’t believe me? Check pictures below.

15 Brilliantly Designed Chess Board Sets

2010-09-06T03:41:38Z

The game of chess takes cunning and intelligence and can sometimes be incredibly intense. But your standard Chess Set just doesn’t reflect the same intensity. Today, chess is one of the world’s most popular games, played by millions of people worldwide at home, in clubs, online, by correspondence, and in tournaments.

The game is played on a square chequered chessboard with 64 squares arranged in an eight-by-eight grid. At the start, each player (one controlling the white pieces, the other controlling the black pieces) controls sixteen pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. The object of the game is to checkmate the opponent’s king, whereby the king is under immediate attack (in “check”) and there is no way to remove it from attack on the next move. If you prefer to play on a board that’s as mighty 15 Brilliantly Designed Chess Board Sets to blow your mind.

Alien movie chess board

Auto Part Chess Set

Rustic Warriors Auto Part Chess Set

Lego ultimate chess board

Alien Chessman

Kamasutra chess board

Artistic chess board

Air Chess

Intuitive Chess Set

Wooden steve vigar chess set

Hand made chess board

Futurestic chess board

Zjzha chess board

Carbon Fiber Chessboard

Fetish Typographic Chess Board

Yes, she wants to marry you! 7 Signs that says she is ready

2010-09-05T08:20:27Z

Women are unpredictable. Yes, they are. They can be emotional, irrational, and illogical. But they can also be loving, caring, and understanding. And men can not live without them. Admit it! You men just cannot get enough of women. A women need a man by their side as well, which apparently leads to the life-long constitution we call marriage. However there is a common misconception that women are rather programmed to be married and say ‘YES!’ even before you start asking her the big question. But if you are smart, you will have already identified that as a myth and start asking more serious questions and look for signs. Well, one thing’s for sure, women are really good at giving hints. It’s just a matter of uncovering the hints and you’d have the answer you are looking for. So, here are the some of the most clear cut signs that a woman is really ready to get married:

1. She likes to discuss the virtues of marriage

She talks about the good and bad of marriage, the ‘good’ being mentioned several times more than the bad. She tells you about her ideas of a successful long-term relationship, and that she’d like to be in one someday. If she is really up and ready for it, you’d know by the way she fondly refers to marriage as being a bond that lasts forever. Now, if she weren’t ready, she’d probably avoid the entire discussion where marriage comes up and would not want to say anything about it. Avoidance in the matter is one of the crucial signs that she is not ready for marriage, yet.

2. She loves to be around you

She likes to be with you, and says she’d like to be with you for a lifetime. She cleans your room, wash your dishes, or setting your clothes right. She even cooks for you. Sometimes she nags at you (like a typical wife would) because you just cannot keep your living room clean, despite all her subtle efforts. But she then sets the room right (again, like a typical wife). These are obvious signs that she really wants to live with you, and, supposedly, as being your wife.

3. She wants you to meet her family, and shows interest in yours

She invites you to have dinner together with her family, and insists that you talk to her dad about stuff in common, perhaps play golf together, or watch a (common) favorite game. She asks you to accompany her to family picnics, so that everyone gets to know her man better. She also makes inquiries about your family, and wants to know what kind of women they like. If that is the case, you are in the right track. She really wants your relationship to be a long one.

4. She talks about the future

If she’s been using ‘we’ instead of ‘I’ when talking about the future, chances are that she already has a vision of your life together as a couple. She asks about your future plans, shows genuine concerns regarding your work life and where it is leading, and also gives you suggestions on what would be the best thing to do next. She perhaps even consults you for advice on her career and life ahead. Chances are that she has perhaps set her mind on marrying you.

5. She mentions are married friends, and notices other married couples

She let you know what a wonderful proposal her office-colleague or her friend has experienced, and how romantic she thought it was. She has been talking to you about how her friend looks so good together with her husband, and muses over the idea that perhaps you two will make a great couple too. Did she point out to a married couple recently and say – ‘They look happy, don’t they?’ Maybe it’s time you ask her if she’d like to be happy like ‘them’ too.

6. She looks affectionately at wedding dresses on display of stores

When you two are out in the town, shopping together or just walking by, she stops in front of window displays of wedding gowns and awes at the beauty of one. And by her look, you know she wants it. She is perhaps imagining herself in the white fluff as well. And you in a tuxedo. And the wedding bells are perhaps also ringing in her ears. So do not be late to tell her that she would look beautiful in it… and perhaps you would love to see her in one of these.

7. She asks you about your idea on kids

She likes kids, you know that. She loves the idea of being a mother. She says that she wants a lot of them, plus, she also asks you about your opinion on children. All of these mean the same thing– she wants to have children with you. Now that being decided, there is really no doubt that it’s you she wants to share her life with.

With all these signs popping up every now and then, in conjunction with your anticipation being building up about when to ask her the BIG question, do not get over-excited and hasten the procedure. Do take the time to ponder on the hints she’s been giving you and think about the things that she has mentioned – a particular romantic fantasy (suggesting how she’d like to be proposed), or a place she loves very much (suggesting where she wants to be with you at that moment). If she has mentioned her preference of rings, something like ‘I do not like huge stones on rings’ – or something similar to that, make sure you have made a note. After all, the more detailed the ambience and the atmosphere is, the more attention you give to make sure everything is perfect (especially the ring), the more are the chances that she will stand in an alter and say ‘I do’ to you, someday.

Ways on keeping your body healthy

2010-09-04T10:40:19Z

Your favorite health guru would say “always keep a healthy lifestyle.” But what does it mean?

There are several things that comes to mind when we talk about health. Some would see fitness as an indicator of healthiness. Some would say low fats, low carbs, low sugar are the key elements for a healthy body. There are actually 101 kinds ways to choose from but not all could be good for you.

More and more people develop serious illnesses because they failed to listen to their bodies. A seemingly healthy executive who does not have a history of high blood pressure suddenly falls to the ground due to heart attack.

Keeping yourself healthy doesn’t have to be rigid, numbered or something only the gym can provide. You just have to know what is best for you and live the lifestyle needed to maintain or achieve wellness. Sometimes just going back to the basics can already get to your goal. Here are some ways to achieve a healthy body:

Keep a healthy mind - The mind is so powerful that it could dictate what the other parts of the body should do. It can also define the well-being of the body. If it thinks positive, the body becomes energized. If it is in the negative, it can self-destruct. If it thinks healthy, then most likely a shield of wellness will protect your system from catching even the deadliest of all sickness. With a positive mind you will only do what is best for your body.

Know your body - know what your body and mind can achieve, and also what they cannot. Just accept the fact that people are made differently. Someone’s strengths could be your weakness or vise-versa. To have a healthy body play with your strengths. Ask the doctor or nutritionists to help you identify your deficiencies and what you need to do to strengthen you weaknesses.

Exercise - identify the type of exercise routine is best for you. Not everyone could do running or jogging like those with hypertension or obviously those who does not have the capacity to do so. Walking is a good for the heart. Swimming is stamina building. To best identify which exercise to do that fits your physic and objectives, consult your doctor first.

One of the most recommended stress-busters is exercise. It relaxes the muscles and shakes off the negative energies from your body. After a good amount of exercise the body produces endorphine in the brain. It is a natural way of bringing back the good feeling in you.

Eat the right kind of food - as they say “you are what you eat”. If you eat junk food you are most likely to get sick – really sick like having kidney problems, diabetes and the like. The body needs vitamins and minerals to perform well. Many experts nowadays are recommending organic food. Lots of fiber helps detoxify your body. Fruits give you the needed glucose. Fish one of the best source of omega-3. To know more about your diet that is best for you, consult a nutritionist.

Choose your battles - Everyday you encounter people, activities, information, traffic, time and more. All these give you the adrenaline rush. When you encounter a hot headed driver in a traffic jam, take a step back to assess whether it is worth the fight or not. Classify your source of stress according to importance. Drop the most trivial and give your energy to the most important tasks of the day.

Sigh – current psychotherapy studies show that sighing or taking a wistful deep breath reboots respiration and works as a stress management strategy. Stress makes the breathing irregular. Although sighing spontaneously happens whenever muscle tension build-up, it is important to give yourself a break and enjoy a moment of such breathing.

20 Awesome lesbian kisses of celebrities

2010-09-03T03:40:07Z

In recent years there’s been an increasing trend in when females kiss each other. I tell ya, no better shocker is when you see two chicks you never thought would lock lips start sucking face. It’s a sure winner. There’s a very simple formula for making any Hollywood occasion or film much much better. Here’s a fun collection “Awesome lesbian kisses of celebrities”.

Zoe Lister and Loui Batley

From: Hollyoaks

Angelina Jolie and Elizabeth Mitchell

From: Gia

Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie

From: Girl, Interrupted

Piper Perabo and Jessica Paré

From: Lost and Delirious

Sharon Stone and Ellen DeGeneres

From: If These Walls Could Talk 2

Michelle Ryan and Brooke Kinsella

From: EastEnders

Selma Blair and Sarah Michelle Gellar

From: Cruel Intentions

Mischa Barton and Olivia Wilde

From: The O.C.

Nikki Reed and Evan Rachel Wood

From: Thirteen

Naomi Watts and Laura Harring

From: Mulholland Dr.

Alyson Hannigan and Amber Benson

From: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Erin Karpluk and Anna Silk

From: Being Erica

Angela Gots and Olivia Wild

From: House M.D.

Heather Graham and Bridget Moynahan

From: Gray Matters

Amanda Seyfried and Julianne Moore

From: Chloe

Jessica Lowndes and Rumer Willis

From: 90210

Lauren Collins and Deanna Casaluce

From: Degrassi: The Next Generation

Jennifer Garner and Natassia Malthe

From: Elektra

Hannah Murray and a figurant

From: Skins

Lisa Ray and Sheetal Sheth

From: I Can’t Think Straight

Top 5 Reasons Speidi Should Be Banned from Existence

2010-09-03T01:56:42Z

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt – or Speidi, as you may also know them – are walking, talking examples of ‘reality’ TV gone horribly awry. I’m sure there are those what will jump all over my implication that The Hills was stages. I suspect those are also the people that believe Santa Claus is real and there really is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The Hills was faker than Heidi’s ridiculous breasts. Need proof? Listen to Audrina Patridge talk about the show now that the spectacle is over. If you believe for a second the Speidi divorce is real, you need to wake up and smell the silicone. If you believe that, you probably The divorce is no more real than anything else this bleach blond duo has ever done which means it’s a complete and total sham. Is Spencer the ring leader? Has he manipulated and used Heidi until she is incapable of thinking for herself? Well, that one I’m not sure of, but one thing is clear. She’s definitely in on it. Pay attention. The clues are there.

The sex tape. Oh my, the sex tape. First, I’m not entirely sure I believe a sex tape exists, but if it does, I am willing to bet every penny I have (don’t get too excited, I’m a writer, I don’t have many pennies to bet) Heidi knew about it and knew full well it would someday see the light of day. If the sex tape does exist, especially if it features Karissa Shannon who is no stranger to using her body to make her more famous, than it was probably recorded with the sole intention of someday being sold. Were people shocked that Heidi left Spencer? They sure were, but that shock only lasted so long. As their names disappear from the headlines, one has to wonder about the timing. With all that said, let’s take a look at the top five reasons Speidi should be banned from existence.

5. Speidi make celebrities everywhere look bad.

Speidi invite the press into every moment of their lives. They welcome the attention. They thrive on it. Not all celebrities would see out their home life for a chance at extending their time in the spotlight. The press can be invasive and unwelcome. Most celebrities, the ones that are in show business because they love acting or making music, don’t want the press trying to pry into their personal lives. Speidi makes them look ungrateful. They aren’t. They just know they don’t have to be fame whores to me famous. Big difference and one that Speidi can’t seem to grasp. Maybe that’s because they don’t have a lick or talent between the two of them and couldn’t get famous any other way. Either way.

4. Speidi is by far the stupidest of all celebrity couple monikers.

Speidi? Really? Spiderman was Spidey – not this train wreck of a couple. Brangelina, Bennifer, Robsten, Gyllenspoon, Mayerston… all very lame and pointless. All infinitely better than Speidi. I have to admit it’s somewhat appropriate as, much like spiders, these two creep me out.

3. Spencer Pratt should just be banished from existence in general. He might as well take Heidi with him.

I don’t want anything bad to happen to Spencer Pratt. I mean, I’m not a cruel person and I’ve never met the guy. I’m sure somewhere out there someone actually cares about him at least a little bit. I’m just saying he should be banished somewhere far, far away to a place so remote and distant, we will never have to worry about hearing his name or seeing his face again. It doesn’t have to be punishment though. Just give him lots of mirrors and Heidi to offer constant attention, and he’ll be fine.

2. The world has far too many fake Christians for its own good and these two are about the worst.

I’m not a religious person, but it sincerely bugs me that these two morons use religion as a way to expand their fan base. Sure, other celebrities have done it, but these two are especially bad. I mean, really. Who devotes their life to religion and follows it up by posing for Playboy? It’s just sad. And pathetic. Thinking about it, it’s absolutely perfect for Speidi.

1. Without Speidi, Heidi and Spencer are just Heidi and Spencer.

Alone, Spencer Pratt is a bigger boob than the fake ones strapped to Heidi’s chest. Alone, Heidi Montag is the living punch line to every blond joke you’ve ever heard. Alone, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are mildly annoying but easily ignored. When they join forces as the monster known as Speidi, they are unavoidable. For some reason, the press shows up for every event they stage. The attention only makes Speidi stronger but hungry for more. They will stop at nothing, alert the press to their every move, knowing full well, the press will arrive with cameras in hand. Before long, you can’t pick up a magazine without seeing this disease spreading on every page.

E! Online got it right. They banned the names Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag from their website. They saw them for what they are and refused to allow the beast to grow. What a wonderful world it would be if all entertainment sites continued that trend. I’m getting on board with that right now. This is the last time I will ever use the term Speidi or the names Heidi Montag or Spencer Pratt in anything I write. To their fans, I only have one appeal. Open your eyes. They’re lying to you and they’re making you look foolish. To those who share my feelings for ‘those who shall not be named’ – join the boycott. Don’t write about them in your blogs. Send e-mails to the websites that do. They’re like bullies on the playground – ignore them and they’ll go away. Let’s make it happen, people!

Top 10 Celebrities with No Talent

2010-08-31T01:39:52Z

The dictionary definition of “celebrity” is a person who is easily recognized in society. Usually someone is a celebrity because of something she or he has done. They may receive attention for talent, lack of talent, for doing something heinous, for marrying someone rich, or even for dying young. Some celebrities, however, leave us scratching our heads and wondering, just why is this person popular? Here are ten so-called “celebrities” whose so-called “talent” is questionable, to say the least.

1. David Hasselhoff

David Hasselhoff got his start in the 1970s on the popular daytime drama, “The Young and the Restless,” playing Dr. Snapper Foster. Even though his acting chops didn’t set the world on fire at the time, Hasselhoff went on to play Michael Knight on the 1980s program “Knight Rider,” and Mitch Buchannon in “Baywatch.” In addition to “wowing” the viewing public, Hasselhoff also became a singing sensation… mostly in Europe, which is strange as I always thought Europeans had more taste than that. Two of his songs went to number one in Germany. Hasselhoff’s lack of talent was recently solidified as he was the subject of a Comedy Central Roast… that’s when you know you’ve really hit rock bottom, when celebrities who are worse no-names than you are making jokes to an international television audience about your lack of talent!

2. Paris Hilton

She’s famous for being rich….. what bigger waste of space could there possibly be than Paris Hilton? When you look up the word “overrated” in the dictionary, Hilton’s photo practically leaps off the page as a prime example. Give the girl some credit, she has attempted to have a few “real” careers, like modeling (at which she wasn’t half bad), singing (to the dismay of dogs everywhere who started howling as soon as the first notes of “Stars are Blind” were played – what an appropriate title for a Paris Hilton song, by the way), and acting (at which she was truly horrible).

3. Taylor Hicks

“And the new American Idol is…. Taylor Hicks!” These eight words put fear in the hearts of music lovers everywhere in 2006, when Hicks won the fifth season of the reality television show. Granted, the talent wasn’t very competitive that year, with Kat McPhee as a runner-up, but many feel that Chris Daughtry, who came in fourth place that year, should have been the clear winner. Hicks certainly hasn’t wowed the public since 2006, only releasing two albums – thankfully!

4. Rosie O’Donnell

I’ll have to admit, there was a time, long ago, when Rosie O’Donnell was actually relevant… and funny. She was a stand-up comedian in the late 1970s-early 1980s, and appeared on the reality show “Star Search,” which was sort of the 1980s answer to “America’s Got Talent.” Since then, however, O’Donnell’s career, and talent, has gone downhill. She hosted a popular daytime television program in the 1990s. Then she began to slowly, gradually morph from the “Queen of Nice” into the “Queen of Mean.” Now, O’Donnell is seen as a militant, anti-gun lesbian who rarely has a smile on her face.

5. Rush Limbaugh

Conservative radio host, prescription drug addict, author… this no-talent windbag has done it all. Rush Limbaugh has embarrassed himself (apparently not enough) and his listeners through some of his thoughtless antics, such as the time he made fun of Michael J. Fox for his twitchy Parkinson’s movements, saying he was exaggerating his disease (which was not true); the parody of “Puff the Magic Dragon” he came up with entitled “Barack the Magic Negro;” and his calling soldiers who criticize the war “phony soldiers.” Someone needs to stop this waste of space from ever opening his mouth publicly again.

6. Justin Bieber

He sings a song called “Baby,” and looks like a baby… how appropriate. This untalented Canadian teenager took the pre-teen world by storm in 2008 when he was accidentally discovered online. Too bad the person who discovered Justin Bieber didn’t just leave him there to flounder on the Internet. Instead, now we’re treated to that song day and night, because if you hear it during the day, against your better judgment you find yourself humming it in your head in the middle of the night when you can’t sleep. His voice is more effective than No-Doz at keeping you awake in the middle of the night! Guess that might be his talent, after all.

7. Tom Cruise

Like any red-blooded heterosexual female, I must admit that there was a time in the 1980s and early 1990s when I thought Tom Cruise was a sexy young actor. He didn’t have the greatest acting talent, as he’s been nominated for acting awards but has never won. My problem with Cruise started when he publicly criticized Brooke Shields for using an antidepressant following the birth of her first child, and claimed that there was no such thing as a “chemical imbalance.” Then, of course, he did that whole weird thing on the “Oprah Winfrey Show” when he jumped up and down on her couch gushing about his love for Katie Holmes. This guy has gone from being a hot commodity to a cold, opinionated, strange, unappealing bore.

8. Sarah Silverman

Is there a female comedienne today who is less funny than Sarah Silverman? I’ve never seen the appeal of this waste of time and space. Not only is she unfunny, she’s also been accused of bigotry against Asians and blacks, and, in a documentary, accused radio/TV host Joe Franklin of raping her. Even though it was said in “jest,” apparently Franklin didn’t take it that way, as he considered suing her for her remarks. He finally said, “the best thing I could do is get Sarah better writers so she’d have funnier material.” I couldn’t agree more, Joe.

9. Victoria Beckham

Once she was a Spice Girl, now she’s the wife of a hunky soccer star. Why, pray tell, is she still famous? Even when the Spice Girls were big, they weren’t all that talented. Victoria Beckham herself admits to having no talent, telling Elle magazine, “It became very obvious from the start that I was never going to be the best singer or the best dancer or the best actress. I was never a ‘natural.’ You know, I’ve never been that good at anything, to be completely honest.” Finally, an untalented celebrity who recognizes the fact that she’s a waste of space!

10. Jesse James

Reality television stars are people who should never have been celebrities in the first place, but for some unknown reason, they were given their own television programs and many of them became huge stars. James didn’t really fall into that category, although I suppose his shows “Monster Garage” and “Motorcycle Mania” appealed to a certain segment of the viewing public. No, James achieved the most fame for something far worse: cheating on his wife, actress Sandra Bullock. He’s the worst type of celebrity, the type who becomes famous from hurting others. Let’s hope James fades back into the woodwork now that he and Bullock are kaput, but don’t count on it – another so-called reality television “star,” Kat Von D, is claiming to be dating him. What a way for two talentless media whores to stay in the limelight.

A must have Michael Kors handbag

2010-08-23T16:21:54Z

A handbag doesn’t just complete an outfit, sometimes it can even define an outfit and bring out its colours and its class. That is what a good handbag can do. Though there are a million different designer brands to choose from, a Michael Kors handbag is in its own league altogether. Michael Kors is one of the best designers in the world today and his handbags have been sported by the top celebs. His designs are trendy and stand out from others by being beautiful as well as unconventional.

Michael Kors handbags are filled with smaller details. Multiple pockets, chains and a lot of ornamentation, this is a handbag that will be an asset to any outfit. His designs are neither flirtatious nor overtly feminine, these are handbags you can carry every single day with a variety of different outfits. Whether it is denims or a summer dress, each bag goes beautifully with any kind of clothes. The colours are mostly muted and neutral so that you may carry a single handbag the entire week with whatever you are wearing! That is a luxury no other designer can offer you.

Michael Kors handbags come in various styles so that any woman may carry them, no matter what her personal style is. Whether it is flap bags, hobos or clutches, the designer has an exquisite collection in each style to choose from. These bags are available at various stores and can even be ordered online. The designer comes up with a new line each season which is a brilliant way to ascertain what’s fashionable this season and what’s not. The brand’s growing popularity is due to the fact that the bags are luxurious as well as affordable. Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Catherine Zeta Jones have been spotted sporting these bags. The variety gives the brand an added charm. Whether it is a tote or a clutch, each different piece has a class appeal of its own.

This season, the Michael Kors bag that caught everyone’s eye is the Lily tote in gold. This season, most of his bags have been finished in neutrals and gold, including creams and whites. However, this particular small purse is fashionable and extremely stylish. Made of metallic gold leather, this bag is both elegant as well as durable. Like all Michael Kors handbags, this one has top handles in the same material as well as a thick golden chain which makes it a perfect bag with party wear. A versatile little tote, you may actually use the handles to sling it on your shoulders to carry this small purse under the arm. The bag is a perfect size, quite capable of fitting all the little knick-knacks ladies love to stuff in their handbags. Whether it is your lip gloss, blackberry or even a small umbrella, this beautiful yet practical bag from Michael Kors will fit all your basic necessities. The small purse is made glamorous by the Michael Kors logo and the color adds to the glamour. This is a bag which screams elegance and can easily be carried to office for a big meeting day paired with a power suit in cream; to lunch with all your girlfriends with a gorgeous summer dress in orange or beige and also to dinner teamed with your classic little black dress.

A well chosen small purse defines elegance. They make a statement of style and sophistication. They are not meant to be stocked with things you might need through the day but are just there to accentuate or complement the outfit. A perfect little small purse can hold some money, a few cards, your mobile phone, your basic makeup and keys. These look feminine and complete your look. Most women wait for a long time before they buy the perfect clutch. Unlike a handbag, a small purse is a thing of elegance, something that must represent your personal style, instead of just stocking your basic necessities. A small purse must be something you carry boldly with any dress, something that accentuates the dress as well as your personality.

That’s the true beauty of Michael Kors handbags. He has the best designs in small purses which are practical and versatile. If the price tag on one of his bags is your concern, you can buy it at many leading stores available at discounts. the price tag however, is justified, keeping in mind that a single bag from Michael Kors can accentuate so many outfits that it really is a must have.

Top 10 Weirdest Diet Crazes

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People, and women in particular, have been known to try just about anything to lose weight. If there’s a so-called “easy” way to lose weight fast, we’ll try it. Throughout the years, there have been some rather strange diet fads bandied about. Some of them have even been deadly. Here are ten of the weirdest diet trends ever tried.

Baby Food Diet

This one’s been in the news lately as a celebrity favorite. None other than Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston and Madonna have tried this diet, created by celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson. A book is expected to be released soon so that the general public can follow it if desired, but what it really boils down to is, eating jars of baby food. Most baby food is free of additives, preservatives and fillers, and much of it is organic, which might be why the idea became so appealing and trendy among celebs. We all know (well, us moms who have been known to sample Junior’s sweet potatoes from time to time know, anyway) how bland baby food is. Do you really think eating Gerber during the day is going to satisfy you enough to keep you from bingeing on Rocher later? Time will tell, I suppose.

Last Chance Diet

Invented by Dr. Robert Linn in the 1970s, the Last Chance Diet involved eating nothing but Prolinn, a liquid protein elixir created by Linn (hence the name, Prolinn). It was supposed to be made up of such tasty and nutritious morsels as pre-digested animal hides, tendons and slaughterhouse byproducts combined with sweeteners and artificial flavors. Yummy! However, the diet wasn’t all it was cracked up to be: after many Last Chance Dieters died, the FDA yanked Prolinn from the market. For those unlucky dieters, this really was their Last Chance.

Parasitic Worm Diet

You might find this hard to believe, but this diet craze is currently all the rage in Hong Kong, where obesity has been increasing in recent years. Seems thousands of Hong Kongians are ingesting parasitic intestinal roundworms, the idea being that these worms will eat your food for you, helping you to avoid any of the nasty fat and calories usually incurred when eating. In addition to eating your food, however, these worms inject toxins into the human body, and have been known to cause diarrhea, vomiting, malnutrition, pancreatic duct obstruction, lung invasion, and death. Perhaps not the smartest way to lose weight after all…

Man Juice Diet

No, this isn’t just a ploy by men to get women to give them blow jobs. In 2002, a porn star named Kim Kelly became famous for publicizing the fact that she planned to eat nothing but “man juice” (aka semen) for 30 days. She planned to have six servings of man juice per day, and had more than 1000 men offering to donate “meals” for her to ingest. Because she could not “raise” enough funding to keep the diet going, Kelly only was able to attempt it for 8 days. The idea is so appealing to the providers of “man juice,” however, that it will probably rear its ugly head again one day.

Breatharian Diet

Based on the spiritual concept of fasting, the Breatharian Diet assumes that food is not necessary to sustain life, and that the human body can subsist on air, sunlight, and Prana, or life force. Many Breatharians exist just on water, herbal tea, air and sunlight. Some just practice it for a few days, which makes a bit of sense, but others claim to follow it religiously, often to an early grave.

Lunch Box Diet

Popular in the United Kingdom, this diet invented by a fitness trainer is simple: buy a lunch box, fill it with vegetables, proteins and fats, and graze on the contents of your lunch box all day long. You’re supposed to be eating healthy foods all day long, in order to satisfy your hunger without bingeing. The creator will sell you the diet plan for $21 USD, or you can go to Walmart, buy a cheap lunch box and fill it with food on your own. If you can adhere to the plan, this one makes a little bit of sense. But c’mon, how realistic is it to only eat foods you’ve placed in that box all day long? I’d probably be sneaking a Twinkie or two in there for good measure, thereby wrecking my entire day’s diet.

Japanese Banana Diet

This diet from Japan emerged about two years ago. Adherents to the Japanese Banana Diet ate only bananas and room-temperature water for breakfast, and claimed that this jump-started weight loss, regardless of what they consumed for the rest of the day. Really? Anything I want? Well, they did say no dessert, but other than that, anything was fair game. Other variations on the banana diet say eat 2 bananas before each meal, then whatever you want after that. Proponents of this diet do say that weight loss isn’t fast, possibly because constipation is a side effect of eating so many bananas….

HCG Diet

Followers of this diet eat just 500 calories daily and inject themselves with the HCG hormone, one that most women who have been pregnant are quite familiar with because it’s produced during pregnancy by the placenta. It has been called very unhealthy by doctors, and by the FDA, who has not sanctioned the use of HCG for anything except fertility treatments. On the plus side: if you’re trying to get pregnant, this might be the diet for you.

Cotton Ball Diet

Ok, this one’s just too stupid for words. The premise is self-explanatory. You are supposed to eat cotton balls to give a false feeling of “fullness.” It’s been practiced by supermodels and dancers (apparently ones with low intelligence) and has occasionally caused death. Duh!

The Master Cleanser Diet

Also called the “Lemonade Diet” or the “Liquid Diet,” this diet was made popular by Stanley Burroughs in 1976. It consists solely of a liquid diet of water, lemon or lime juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper. Followers may only drink lemonade about 6-12 times a day, a glass of salt water, and an herbal laxative tea once or twice a day. It’s supposed to detoxify the body, and was originally intended for that purpose, but re-emerged in 2004 as a weight loss diet. It might be safe for a day or two, but most doctors say following this diet for any length of time greater than that may be hazardous to your health.