18.6.11

Top celebrity fitness regimes

PA - Cheryl Cole says she keeps fit in the gym by hitting the treadmill for 30 minutes and then doing an hour of resistance work. She's onto something here - combining short bursts of cardio with weights is a great way to burn fat and improve muscle tone at the same time. She was also rumoured to have used a Hypoxi therapy bike (which will set you back a cool £36,000!) earlier in her career. Relax, a simple spin class (still this writer's favourite way to burn away jelly belly) is just as good. Training for performances doesn't hurt her figure either, but Cole has said she likes to set aside one day a week for pigging out. Good lass!

6.6.11

Amazing art cars

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Art cars are pretty special. Their owners/designers are known as Cartists and they're reflections of their owners' personalities.
Some are brilliant - original and elegant in design. But as with all art, some of them can be pretty ropey. Still - we're not here to look at the terrible ones, we're looking at some of the all-time greats.
Whether they're bright and bold, subtle and slinky or plain ol' pretty, it's worth taking note of the work that went into creating these gorgeous cars. And if you ever get the opportunity to see them in the metal, do take it - they tend to be once-in-a-lifetime type sightings.

Cars with two engines

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The 6.0-litre V12 in the Aston Martin Vanquish is often unfairly described as two Ford Duratec V6s bolted together, just as the Volkswagen Group's mighty W12 is likened to a pair of narrow-angle VR6 blocks coupled to a common crankshaft.
Cy nics have also questioned the environmental credentials of petrol/electric hybrid techology, on the grounds that a car with two motors is unlikely to be greener than a car with only one.

Top Tips for saving fuel

Arabian Automobiles' Top Tips for saving fuel
In light of the recent fuel shortages faced by residents of Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Arabian Automobiles, the exclusive dealer for Nissan, Infiniti and Renault in Dubai and the Northern Emirates shares few tips which can add up to fuel savings:
1. Make sure your tires are correctly inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended pressures – especially after desert driving where they may have been purposely deflated for traction.
2. Make sure your vehicle is well maintained.  Older vehicles with engines that have not been regularly serviced can use up to 50 per cent more fuel.

2012 Ford C-Max first drive

2012 Ford C-Max first drive
Ford bets big on all-new Euro compact people-mover

Nice, France - What we have here is a flat-pack car review with some assembly required. It involves driving two different vehicles, neither of which is coming to Canada exactly as we experienced them.
But major portions of them are destined to cross the Atlantic, and will play important roles in future Fords.
The unifying element in all this is Ford's new global C-car architecture (C1MCA). This is the platform that underpins the all-new Ford Focus that recently went public in all its versions - sedan, wagon and five-door hatchback - at the Paris auto show.

2012 Nissan Leaf first drive

2012 Nissan Leaf first drive

Nissan charges into an all-electric future

Nashville, Tenn. - The future of driving is upon us, and yes, it has a scary side.
The ground-breaking 2012 Nissan Leaf electric vehicle features no engine, no tailpipe, no transmission, and a strict fossil fuel-free diet.
Its futuristic silence, comfort, refinement and ambitious global production plans appear set to make it the first mainstream all-electric vehicle in the world, the four-wheeled prophet of EVs for the 21st century.

أفضل خمسة تمارين مصورة للتخلص من الحجم الزائد للفخذ


لاشك أن زيادة حجم الفخذين عند البدناء أو زائدي الوزن يعود بالدرجة الأولى إلى تراكم الدهون فيها، والخطوة الأولى لحل هذه المشكلة هي الحمية الغذائية وبعد الحمية أو معها يمكن أن تقوم المرأة بالتمارين الرياضية التالية؛ لأن القيام بالتمارين فقط قد يعطي نتيجة ولكنها أقل مما لو صاحبتها الحمية الغذائية.
ويرى الكثير من الخبراء أن قلة النشاط الرياضي يعد سببا رئيساً من أسباب السمنة بشكل عام وسببا مهما في تراكم الدهون في منطقة الفخذ؛ نظراً لارتباط هذه العضلات في نشاط الإنسان وحركته، لذلك اعتبرت الرياضة أحد العوامل المعالجة لهذه المشكلة لأن ممارسة تمارين رياضية معينة بشكل يومي تساعد على تنسيق الجسم وتخفيف نسبة الشحوم في هذه المنطقة الحساسة من الجسم.

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer AnistonJennifer Aniston makes a good case for proving that acting talent can be absorbed by osmosis. From her father John Aniston's stardom on Days of Our Lives to her godfather Telly Savalas, the actress was surrounded by plenty of inspiration from an early age. As Aniston attended the Rudolph Steiner School as a child, she was interested in many forms of art and proved to be a talented painter, eventually having one of her pieces displayed at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Acting also appealed to her, and became her primary focus after graduating from New York's prestigious High School for the Performing Arts in 1987.

The 2 Things Women Look For in a Man

He Walks the Walk
American human behaviouralist David Lieberman says men who walk with amanly strideooze sex appeal. Henotes flexibility is what makes peoplelook young when they walkand looking young is always awinner in the sexy stakes.



5 Tips to Healthy Arguments

Argue Well
You're going to argue about things. Thats inevitable. The tip is to do it in a stress free way. The second that a critique or demand comes into play, stress is sure to follow. Its best to discuss the situation in a neutral tone of voice and with an open mind towards your partners views . Then try to come up with the best solution possible.

10 Longest Lasting Hollywood Marriages

10. Dustin Hoffman/Lisa Gottsegen
29 years
Oct.12, 1980
Although Hoffman, 73, has said that marriage seems strange to him, hes done a pretty good job at making it work. Theres something unnatural about marriage, he said in an interview. These two people are not going to be the same people in a few years. Luckily, though, the Academy Award-winning actor and his wife Lisa Gottsegen, have gone through their changes together as they raised their four children: Jacob, Rebecca, Maxwell and Lydia. Besides being an attorney, Gottsegen launched a successful skin-care line in 2007. The trick, Hoffman has said, is to live your own life while sharing your space.

2011 MTV Movie Awards Winners!

2011 MTV Movie Awards Winners announcedMTV's 2011 Movie Awards kept its tradition as Hollywood's most atypical and irreverent awards show with surprise appearances, raunchy roasts, exclusive sneak peeks and even a few #laserboners. The LIVE telecast got off to a hilarious and celeb-studded start with host Jason Sudeikis spoofing The Hangover Part IIas he gets drunk with Justin Bartha, losesTaylor Lautner, wakes up to a tattooed Eva Mendes sleeping in a bathtub and receives some tough love from the straight-shooting Chelsea Handler. Jason Sudeikisthen launches a no-holds-barred monologue in which no one and nothing is off limits - even himself -- riffing on everything from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Justin Bieber to rumors the SNL star may soon be a "baby daddy."

The 66 most overrated women of 2011

66 most overrated women 2011 The 66 most overrated women of 2011It’s back! The list you love to hate to love. What a difference a year makes. Several of the ladies who appeared on the 2010 version of this list have been removed. The reasons for several of them not making the list this year is that apparently people out there agreed with us and stopped paying attention to them. We see that as a sign of progress. Unfortunately there was a whole new batch of ladies waiting in the wings to take their place as those undeserving of the praise they receive.

5.6.11

Megan Fox : Latest News


Megan Fox Struggled as Sex Symbol, Says Shia LaBeouf

Megan Fox Struggled as Sex Symbol, Says Shia LaBeoufMegan Fox famously feuded withTransformers director Michael Bay, once saying, "He wants to be like Hitler on his sets, and he is." 

Fox's former costar Shia LaBeoufexplains the actress, 25, struggled with the "sex-driven role" and bristled under suddenly being "told she was the sexiest woman in America." 

"She had a hard time accepting it," LaBeouf, 24, tells the Los Angeles Times. "Mike films women in a way that appeals to a 16-year-old's sexuality. It's summer. It's Michael's style." 

Scarlett Johansson


Report: Scarlett Johansson and Sean Penn Have Split

Scarlett Johansson and Sean PennIt has been reported that Scarlett Johansson and Sean Penn have split.

PEOPLE is quoting a source who is saying that the Johansson and Penn are no longer dating.

The reason for the split is not known and the reps of the stars declined to comment when asked about the breakup.

CHRISTINA AGUILERA


The Voice' Fave: Why I Picked Adam Over Christina

Javier Colon, a favorite to win NBC's hit talent show 'The Voice,' visited my talk show to explain just what it's like to work with a huge star like Adam Levine and gives his reasons for picking the Maroon 5 singer over vocal powerhouse Christina Aguilera.

"I picked Adam because in this competition where your coaches keep you on the show you want to go with somebody that's really enthusiastic and passionate about what you did on stage," Javier tells me. "If you watch the episode he was jumping up and down in his chair and enthusiastic about what I did. I really felt he would be a great coach and so far he's been amazing."

JUSTIN BIEBER


NBC's 'The Biggest Loser' is undergoing some major changes, and the latest addition to the training staff is Justin Bieber's personal trainer Dolvett Quince.

According to Us Weekly, Quince will join 'BL' vet Bob Harper and tennis pro Anna Kournikova as trainers for the fitness show's twelfth season, which is set to begin production this week.

"I couldn't be more excited about joining 'The Biggest Lose as their newest trainer," Quince, who has also worked with Janet Jackson, told Us. "This amazing opportunity allows me to use my expertise to change lives one rep at a time, and encourage contestants -- and viewers -- to find strength beyond muscle."

Quince, who is based in Atlanta, not only trains Bieber, but also developed a fitness and diet plan for the teen star for his intense 'My World' tour.

The next season of 'The Biggest Loser' premieres next fall on NBC.

Legendary ‘Gunsmoke’ Actor James Arness Dies At Age 88


Legendary star of television’sGunsmokeJames Arness, has died of natural causes at the age of 88 in his Brentwoodhome in Los Angeles, California. Arness was best known for portraying 6-foot-7 Marshal Matt Dillon for 20 years on one of the longest running weekly episodic television dramas in history, which aired from 1955-1975 for a record-breaking 635episodes. After his appearance on the hit CBS drama came to an end, he then appeared in made-for-television Gunsmoke movies in the late 80s and early 90s.
Arness is survived by his second wife Janet Surtees, whom he was married to since 1978, and his son Rolf, age 59. His son Craig, a photographer forNational Geographic, died in 2004, and his late daughter Jenny died back in 1975 at the age of 25 as a result of suicide. Arness’ death comes just after a year after his brother Peter Graves of Mission Impossible fame died in March of 2010. Both were born and raised in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area.

MTV Movie Awards Preview: Big Names, Sneak Peeks


During tonight's MTV Movie Awards, hosted by Jason Sudeikis, what celebs and surprises can we expect? Our friends atMoviefone have it covered:

Sure, we're all deeply invested in who wins a Golden Popcorn trophy for 'Best Kiss' (our bet's on Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis for their 'Black Swan' smooch). But we're also really amped to see new, exclusive 'Harry Potter,' 'Breaking Dawn' and 'Super 8' trailers.

And don't forget the parade of big names: This year, look forKristen StewartRobert PattinsonTaylor LautnerShia LaBeouf,Ryan ReynoldsLeighton Meester, Emma StoneBlake Livelyand Cameron Diaz, for starters.

Mariah Carey has ‘diva’ daughter

Mariah Carey has ‘diva’ daughter
Mariah Carey’s month-old twins are already developing personalities, with her daughter displaying 'diva' tendencies while her son is 'chill'.
The singer gave birth to Monroe and Moroccan on April 30 and even though the babies are only a few weeks old, they are already proving to be very different from each other. Mariah’s husband Nick Cannon admits he was surprised to discover his children have started to show their individuality and has joked his daughter is going to be a 'handful'.

Amr Diab: richest Arab singer

Amr Diab: richest Arab singerThe fortune of Egyptian singer Amr Diab is beyond USD $37 million dollars, making him the richest Arab singer, as published by "ArabianBusiness.com"

The list revealed that the Lebanese superstar Fairuz came in second with a fortune of about $34 million dollars.

Amr Diab also tops the list for the most expensive Arab singers in terms of singing fees. 

Besides his fortune, he owns many estates in some of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Cairo as well as a villa in El Mansoureya in which he shot his latest video "Wayah" (with her). Also notable is his collection of Hummers...YC/ATC-TCL.com

What your signature says about you

What your signature says about you
We sign cheques, contracts, tax forms and all sorts of other important and not-so-important documents.
We also tend to sign letters, even if the body of text is printed. And the finest writers of love letters in history tended to end with the flourish of a flamboyant signature.

The superstar vitamin you should be getting more of

The superstar vitamin you should be getting more of
Vitamin E is set to make a big comeback as a powerful protector of your health. But if you're someone who takes or has taken supplements containing vitamin E, you likely won't recognize it as it's not the same old face you may be used to.

Top 10 a-must Healthy Seeds in your diet


A seed is the part of a plant that contains the embryo of a future plant. To provide the embryo with a good source of energy, the seed often contains stored nutrients and oils that make the seed high in fat (good). Seeds are excellent sources of fiber, selenium and vitamin E, and fairly good sources of protein, zinc, and iron. Because they contain a concentrated source of fat and calories, it is best to enjoy them in small amounts (1/8 - 1/4 cup), 3-4 times a week.
There are several varieties of seeds, which come in all different colours, shapes, and sizes.

Here we cover top 10 needs a must in your diet.
Top 10 a-must Healthy Seeds in your diet
1. Flax Seed:  Also known as linseed, is noted to have high nutritional value, making it a priority choice of food for health conscious people. Flax seed has the natural properties of fiber, lignans and omega-3 fatty acids that provide preventative and restorative abilities to your diet. There are two types of flax seed. One type is grown for the seed use and considered an oil seed variety. The other is grown specifically for fiber production to be utilized in the texture industry. The immune-enhancing omega fatty acids 3, 6, and 9 are balanced in flaxeed in the combination your body requires for optimal health. Also loaded with vitamins and phyto-nutrients, and an excellent source of protein and fiber, flaxseed is nature's gift to health! They can be ground or baked, sprinkled on cereal, in a smoothie, on top of salads, or added to granola. Also use them to replace eggs in baking recipes.

Facts about marriage that’ll make your feet cold

Facts about marriage
Marriage, the only institution that managed to remain successful even though people didn’t think highly of it! As the famous quote says, “Marriageis like the army. Everybody complains, but you'd be surprised at how many re-enlist”. Take a look at this week’s marriage facts:

1. A wedding ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand relating back to ancient Egypt, where it was believed that there’s a vein running from this finger directly to the heart (aka the vein of “love”).
2. Octavio Guillen and Adriana Martinez held the longest engagement on record. They dated for 67 years and finally got married when at the age of 83.

The End Of An Oprah


The End Of An OprahWhether you're a religious watcher or avoid it like the plague, "The Oprah Winfrey Show" has become an American staple. The self-made billionaire who launched the show in 1986 has since beaten out her competition, done exuberant charity work around the world and has influenced pop culture in almost every way. As such, Oprah's wealth digs much deeper than her mere dollar value. In 2003, Oprah became the world's first female African-American billionaire (the second overall, following BET founder Bob Johnson).

With "The Oprah Winfrey Show's" 25-year run at an end, and the launch of the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) last January, her public interest is currently at its high point.

Facts from All over the World

Facts from All over the World
We are all human beings, we eat food that falls from a tree, drink water that comes out of a river, and our bodies are all made out of the same thing. 
We inhabit this world, not knowing that we could all be very much alike in many ways for example, we all seek happiness, success, and love.

Whether you’re in Africa, Americas, or even Australia, you and I aren’t that much different.
This week’s facts are meant to point out differences rather than similarities, check them out: