Collecting Sports Posters As Autographed Art

Sports teams are a very popular part of today's culture. We can put our support behind these professional teams, which gives us the chance to live vicariously through their games. We can go to their games, support their players, stick with them through the good times and the bad. Professional sports teams give us the opportunity to regularly follow an event that we feel passionately about. We can bond with others over the sports teams and identify fellow comrades by those who display their support. It is only natural that we would want to decorate our homes with images of support for our favorite teams.

Posters can be a very common form of decoration for certain sports teams. Many sorts of posters exist for any given team, from shots of the complete team from a current year to individual players during some of their glory moments. You could find posters which proudly show all of the different uniforms which the team has worn over its existence to posters which highlight stats from the team's record over a certain time frame. There are a number of different approaches that one could easily take toward finding the perfect sports related poster. However, if one wants to make their collection of posters valuable as well, there are steps that the person could take to make it so.

Autographed art is something which many people consider to be a valuable addition to any collection. This holds true for sports posters as well. Some people may not want to classify sports posters as art at first, but this notion is unfair. One could consider art to be anything which produces a reaction in a person and sports posters can certain do this. They will often produce a feeling of pride in a person. This, in conjunction with the fact that sports posters will adorn a wall like other forms of art, fully classifies sports posters as art. Once these posters are autographed, however, their value can greatly increase.

These autographed posters will generally have a signature on them from someone who was in the photo. If the poster is of a certain player during one of their glory moments, having an autograph from that player on the poster can certainly increase the value of the poster. If the poster is of a team as a whole, having an autograph from any and all members of that team will help to increase the value of the poster.

The autographs on a poster will greatly increase the value of an item, although one must take into consideration the autographs which are put onto the work. If one had a poster of a certain sports team from a decade ago, getting the autographs of the current roster will not make the poster any more valuable. Additionally, autographs from any other celebrities will not make this sports poster any more valuable. Some discretion must be given when collecting autographs. Doing so, however, will not only give one a goal to achieve but will often fill a person with delight once the goal is achieved, for not only do they have a valuable piece of autographed art now, but they got to meet some of their favorite players to get those autographs.

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To put some names to the mentioned talents, the family consists of champions, including Gold medal and record breaking swimmer Michael Phelps, and some fine gentleman that share the pool with him and swim along side, including Ian Thorpe and Alexander Popov. Also an ambassador of Omega since 2001 is the great yachtsmen Dean Barker from Team New Zealand, and since joining the family in 1997, seven time World Champion Formula One driver Michael Schumacher, who many mark as the best racing driver ever. Omega is privileged to have all of these special gentlemen representing the brand. Their contributions and qualities are valued to the highest degree by Omega, and for this reason they have all been invited to become ambassadors of the fine watch making company, who provide the greatest, most precise watches you can buy.

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Another fine sporting personality joined with Omega in 2003, this was Sergio Garcia, nicknamed 'El Nio', named after the ocean-atmosphere phenomenon. Sergio became successful in his golfing career at the age of just 19, when he became the European Amateur Champion. He enjoys the relationship with Omega de to the company's history, and the dynamic and progressive image, and in return Omega value Sergio for his strong ambition, competitive spirit and the faith he holds in his capabilities. With this relationship from both sides, Sergio not only has a long successful time ahead of him ion golf, but also the Omega family.

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It is not just sports personalities that make up the male part of the family, others include the great, award winning Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, he joined the ambassadors in 2006, and is contributing greatly to the growth in the Indian market. Abhishek started his career in 2000, but it wasnt until his 4 consecutive hits in 2004 that his film career moved up to anew level, and has continued to grow since. He enjoys the quality of Omega in the De Ville, Constellation and Seamaster collections, where you can also find great benefits during and after buying your Omega watch.

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Life without mistakes is dull and utterly pointless, because in any case, we are always encouraged to learn from our mistakes. When it comes to teaching a child on how to do his potty, then there is so much need for us to be patient with them because, at their tender age, they are prone to make mistakes that may end up in unintended accidents.

Child toilet training may begin when the toddler is anywhere between the age of 18 and 36 months. This will however depend on the ability of the child to adapt to the changes from nappies to the potty. At this tender age, the child's mind is still not able to comprehend what is required of them and so accidents are likely to happen. As a parent and the child's caretaker, its only advisable that you deal with this with utmost calmness.

The worst mistake you could ever do is to scold your baby for toilet training mistakes. If you do so, it will affect the child's self esteem for days to come. If you show love and care to the child, then it will be easier for the child to come out of such situations as bed wetting. Punishing the baby is also no solution to the mistakes he is bound to make.

It is good to share ideas with other parents on how to deal with toilet training accidents. This way, you will be advised on what to do and you will see that you are not alone in this hard task. You might just discover that if your baby is having more rough times than smooth ones, he simply may not be ready for this training but do not give up as he will catch up with time.

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"Gran Torino" Movie

This is class.

With most movies, I feel that you care little about who's the director, what his/her background is, in what films the lead has starred, what the film is derived from -- all things that have nothing directly to do with why you bought a ticket, namely, to be entertained in the moment.

Clint Eastwood is the most profound exception. To say that "Gran Torino" is the culmination of this actor-director's career is to trivialize it. Eastwood is a walking culmination. He is and has always been the finish piece. We suspected that from his immortal "Dirty Harry." There is so much jarring force which radiates from his flinty, weathered face and measured words that he has created a reputation that sets up every scene, each action, each utterance. The statements he is making by his very presence, his very persona, are almost hypnotic. Not that they they are profound in themselves, no -- but that his total screen image, audio and visual, in the way that it selects, enhances and projects, is spellbinding.

Here he is, at 78, again the manly man who needs no feats of physical strength to vibrate masculinity. And his film itself? No need for modern styling, pounding close-ups and manipulative pacing for today's limited attention-span audiences.

No. He owns every scene. They are extensions and expansions of his essence. He plays here a man forgotten by a world he has lost; it won't ever wait for him -- it is gone. The film's strengths include a canny balance of compelling drama and innumerable laughs, especially early on. There are the catchy spontaneous performances by the amateur Hmong cast (from the mountains of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos who fled in panic when the Americans vacated in 1975) who elicit just the precise amount of sentimentality. There are the necessary shootouts. And there is Eastwood, who says, "I blow a hole in your face and sleep like a baby" leaving no doubt that he means it.

And there is the dangerous desperation of street gangs, confrontation their only measure of manhood..

Walt Kowalsky is now a bitter man, radiating hate for just about everybody everywhere.
He has just now seen the burial of his longtime wife.

He passes all of his time in anger and orneriness, hating his own "spoiled" family of two sons for their affluence, rejecting their offers of financial help. Here in a working class Detroit neighborhood of largely Asians he sits on his front porch, his hobby: beer chugging. His Labrador, Daisy, is his only friend. He steams at people -- democratically: no favoritism here, this unbridled bigot utters racist profanity at every faith and creed, equally. But it's a no-harm-intended diatribe, much like that of the immortal Archie Bunker.

But the world around him won't let him be. A family of Hmong immigrants lives next door in a rundown house. This is a grandmother, a mother and two teenagers -- a withdrawn boy Thao (Bee Vang) and more forthright girl Sue (Ahney Her).

The local Hmong gang, whose leader is Thao's cousin, is pressing him to join the gang. He shrugs OK but as a test of worthiness, he's required to to steal a car. He'll try that on Kowalski's prize 1972 Ford Gran Torino. But that fails and almost gets him killed by the armed owner himself.

Consistent with their code of honor, the boy's family demands that he do penance by working for Kowalsky for awhile. Neither is happy about that.

Kowalsky is to become a protector of Sue, whom he rescues from some menacing black street kids looking to a gangbang.

We'll recollect the immortal "Dirty Harry" scene in which he took on dangerous types, daring them in lethal scenes. And here he goes as the gangbangers return for revenge.

A tiny glimmer of good in Kowalsky surfaces as he dedicates himself more and more with the siblings, empathizing with their ambitions to better their lives. He says, "I have more in common with these gooks than with my own spoiled, rotten family."

We must abide the tragic ending. It is admirably well thought-out and even surprising. Sad but happy. It resolves so much.

"Gran Torino" (quality rating: 8 out of 10)
Director: Clint Eastwood
Screenplay: Nick Schenk, Dave Johannson
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang
Time: 1 hr., 56 min.
Rating: R (continuous vulgarity, some violence)

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Christmas Movies For 2008

The Christmas season has always been a period of anticipation, where fun and laughter is seen at every household. People also take their families to the cinemas to watch movie launched specifically for Christmas. Some families buy DVDs to watch it with the families in the comfort and warmth of their home.

The month of December never fails to have new movies to watch, as some are launched just for that month. Here are some movies that are launched during the December holidays.

Among all, one of the most anticipated is Marley and Me, starring two of the most popular stars of this times, Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston. Revolving around the couple and their dog, this is one of those casual movies that can give you a good entertainment that you don't want to miss, especially since it is released on Christmas Day.

Another movie released on the same day is Bedtime Stories, starring Adam Sandler, who sees the stories that he tells his niece coming true. This is a good film that viewers can expect some Christmas fantasy in.

Four Christmases is a movie that is released in November, although it is relevant to Christmas. Starring Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon, the film about the couple visiting their divorced parents, all four of them, on Christmas

Another movie in the season of Christmas, Valkyrie, starring the ever-so-popular Tom Cruise, is a good diversion form the happy and casual tones of Christmas. The film takes you into the plot of the assassination of Adolf Hitler.

The Revolution Road will be released on the 26th Of December, where movie goers can see Leonardo Di Caprio sharing the screen with Kate Winslet again.

Viewers will be spoiled for choice this Christmas as there are lots of movies that can be watched this December. Other movies include the The Tales Of Desperaux and Jim Carrey's Yes Man.

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American Idol or American Bully?

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Bullying is imbalance of power, one person uses their power to hurt or verbally harm another individual. A victim is someone who is weaker or lacks social skills and the ability to defend themselves. In this situation there is an imbalance of power because we have a so-called celebrity teasing a weaker regular person. The regular individual cant defend himself because the celebrity has the ability to control not only the situation but also the final product air on the Fox Network.The good news is that in the days following the broadcast, people called into radio stations around the country and have joined in on the discussion asking that Simon apologize to these individuals and for the Fox Network to not allow this kind of bullying behavior. Fox has listened to the concerns of their viewers and have tamed down the insults aired on American Idol. This proves that when we come together to stand up against the bully we can weaken their power.It is my hope that the bullies of the world arent using this program to validate their verbal/physical bullying and victims dont use this as another excuse to stay silent.

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Celebrity Beauty Secrets - What They Are and How You can Copy Them

You are probably wondering how celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Simpson & Hilary Duff look so gorgeous all the time?
How does their hair always look so perfect and well-conditioned?

Whats the Secret?

Well the secret is in the tools, the products and the stylist.

You can create these looks at home, and one of the best tips is:- the less time you spend on it the better it will look. Now you are probably wondering how, but if you think it takes 8-20mins to straighten your hair, you may start to believe me.

Heres some great tips that you can use at home that will help you to look even better. These tips come not only from personal experiences but also from the celebrity stylists, who help to create a great red carpet look.

So here we go, read on for the ultimate in celebrity hair tips.

How to get that Going to the Oscars Glamour

Whenever you see a picture of a celebrity on the red carpet, you are probably thinking how amazing they look. And what you can see is a hairstyle that has taken months of planning and trips to the stylists in order to look absolutely Hollywood perfect.

Before the big event, the celebrity will consult with their stylist about how they want to look, but also ask advice from their hairdressers on how to look up to date, but also very sexy and feminine.

Those who kept up with the times on the red carpet this year went for very large Hollywood curls, with an extra rich colour and shine. To recreate this look here are some tips on how to curl your hair so you can look just as elegant.
Create Great Curls

If you have just bought yourself some very expensive straighteners, or you are thinking about it, why not consider the idea of curling your hair with straighteners? You can get more controllable curls which are far easier to manage than your natural hair is!

Try:-

1. Make sure that your hair is semi-straight, or if not straighten it.

2. Spray on some heat-protection spray and then divide your hair into sections. The fewer the number of sections the tighter the curls will be.

3. Take the straightener and clamp it over the top of the section, then whilst pulling down the straighteners turn the straightener round. To produce a tighter curl clamp harder with the straighteners and pull harder when you bring it down.

4. Do not brush your hair after you have done this, but simply tease through with your fingers. And add some shine spray.

Another way to curl your hair that always creates great celebrity styles hair effect is to use some heated rollers. The type of rollers that you should get should depend on how long and thick your hair is, and how tight the curl that you want to achieve is.

I would recommend for short thin hair to use a straightener (the above method) or tongs, for thick medium length hair to use some medium sized heated rollers and for really long hair I would use some very large velcro rollers. Try using these on wet hair and then drying off with a hair dryer (be sure to have plenty of hair grips on hand however).

The most perfect thing about celebrities hair is that it always appears in perfect condition. Just think, can you remember every seeing Jennifer Aniston with her hair looking messed up?!

Many celebrities will have plenty of deep conditioning treatments at their salon before the big event. These treatments will vary from Damage Restructuring to Deep Conditioning and Detoxifying.

There are plenty of high street products out there that are suitable for home use and you can pick them up on the high street for reasonable prices. I would always recommend that you look on the back and see the list of ingredients, the more chemicals it has in it, the worse it will be for your hair in the long run.

You may wish to consider trying some organic haircare products, which are not always as expensive as you think, and with organic followers like Gwyneth Paltrow and Elle McPherson you will be in great company!

Or indeed for a special event such as a prom or a ball, why not go down to your local hairdresser or beauty salon and have a hair wrap or mask? These may be quite expensive but will definitely get you the look that you desire and its worth treating yourself for a special event.

Always check with the salon about which treatment they think will be right for you, because not all of them will be suitable for your hair type.

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The Difference Between a Baptism and Christening

Although the terms Christening and Baptism are often used interchangeably, there can be many differences between a Christening and Baptism. Many people believe Christening and Baptism to be the same thing, in spite of their differences. Traditionally, the two are much different.

Christening refers to the dedication of a child, usually an infant, to Christ and to the Christian faith. During Christening, traditionally, a child was reborn in Christ and received his or her given name. By Christening a child, the parents of that child are making a promise to God to raise the child as a Christian and to set a Christian example for that child as he or she grows up. Three main denominations that refer to infant baptism as Christening are the Catholic church, the Lutheran church, and the Episcopal Church.

In contrast to Christening, Baptism is traditionally the act of an "of age" child or adult dedicating themselves to God, as opposed to being dedicated to God by their parents. In Baptism, an individual is making a conscience choice to dedicate themselves to God - as opposed to Christening, where the decision is made by ones parents. A baptism is different than a Christening, in that, the person being baptized is generally submerged fully in water- as opposed to the sprinkling with water associated with Christening. Baptism comes from the act of John the Baptist baptizing Jesus in the river Jordan. Some Christian denominations consider a baptism the entrance of someone into the Christian faith, most denominations also view Christening the same way.

It can be confusing whether to call this event a Baptism or a Christening. To be on the safe side, when attending an event such as this - use the term that the parents of the child have chosen to use describing the event. While Christening is generally a term used for infants, and Baptism is a word generally used for older children and adults - it can be unclear which is which. One things is the same in both situations though - and that is, it is a dedication to Christ through an act of faith.

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The fashionable layered haircut called the shag hair style has been embraced by many stars and people have followed by the masses. The shag takes many forms and is basically a messy layered cut. Layers are more prominent towards and around the face with hair length ranging from short, medium and long. Shags can be curly, wavy or straight. The look is crisp, carefree yet still professional.

This hairstyle is so versatile that and potentially looks fantastic on anyone regardless of their age, hair length, texture or color. The short style gives elder women more flamboyancy and youthfulness in their appearance. Doesn't Lisa Rinna always look exceptional? Her short multi layered cut gives her a sophisticated yet I'm ready to play persona. The chocolate brown with blond highlights admiringly complements her facial features and is suitable for any occasion.

Paula Deen's Layered Shag

What about the beloved restauranteur Paula Deen? Paula's layered shag haircut speaks for itself - she doesn't even need to color her hair! Paula Deen has adopted a medium shag varying her layers from softly angled, straight and to beautiful waves always giving her that graceful radiant quality.

And of course who could forget the classic blond Meg Ryan shag, giving her that irresistible innocent charm. Other celebs with shags include Jodie Foster, Kate Micucci, Sharon Stone, Reese Witherspoon, HalleBerry, Jessica Biel and Sharon Osbourne.

Male celebrities

Famous men have also jumped on board the shag craze. Brad Pitt's just got out of bed look makes any woman go wild. Other shagsters include chef Gordon Ramsay, David Duchovny and Owen Wilson.

Stars with a shag radiate youth and trendiness. But what more do these styles say about the celebrities or more importantly what are they trying to convey?

No matter whether she's in the kitchen or the garden, Paula Deen always looks presentable. Being in an advisory position, if you will, Paula has gained our trust and our love for her. How did she do it? Not only through her priceless knowledge and charisma, but also with a hairstyle that says "with age comes wisdom and I still know how to be hip".

We know sadly David Duchovny has been trounced by his sex addiction but to his credit has sought rehabilitation assistance. His ever sexy shag haircut gives him a boyish innocent charm. Who would have guessed that such a stylish and poised Fox Moulder would encounter any such dilemma?

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz's long burgundy cut with shaggy side bang has given her a boost of freshness, perhaps a Bittersweet edge.

Owen Wilson's medium wavy layered cut is rather unique. It's still suitable for professional outings and for his age yet no woman can resist the young blond surfy guy look he presents. He says he's a trouble maker and his rugged sexy cut confirms that.

A celebrity that just exudes fun and enthusiasm, Lisa Rina's multi layered cut says I'm wild and ready for action, quite appropriate for her Chicago musical.

As you can see, the shag hairstyle is so versatile in terms of both the look and the persona that it can portray. Stylists of the above celebrities are miracle makers, capturing each of their personalities and presenting them in sophisticated fun loving shag styles.

Hopefully we'll see more and more celebrities take our breath away with their gorgeous shags.

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Various Shag Layered Haircuts

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5 Things All Pop Stars Do After They Became Famous

Did you ever noticed that all pop stars copy after each other? I mean they all have the same let's say "road" in their career. Wanna know the things they do in their "road"? Well, you will now.

1. The "sweet" first appearance

At the beginning every pop star has something special, something that makes you want to listen to them and to look at them. In this first "thing" they do, pop stars look like little kids brought for the first time in the park, they are "sweet", you can even say they have an "innocent" look.

2. Becoming a "party animal"

If you are a star, a celebrity with whom do you hang-out? With other stars, of course. And what do stars like to do? To party, and if you are a pop star, partying is a big part of your life. One night at a club with some friends, the other night with other friends, and so on until you are a "party animal".

3. Scandals

This is something which rationally comes if you are a "party animal". Scandals usually appear because of the paparazzi. And what do paparazzi like? Stars, especially pop stars who like to party. One wrong move from a celebrity and the first scandal appear, then the media wants more and more and finally a star has more to do with scandals than with its actual career.

4. A new look and style

After all of that scandals and with a lot of problems, pop stars try to reinvent themselves. Practically they just try to clean up their image a little. No more partying (at least for a while), a few charities, a couple of new songs, etc. For some it works for other it doesn't.

5. Not a pop star anymore

If the new look and style doesn't work out for a star then they are pretty much doomed. After a while, even their most loyal fans start to get bored with them so the media starts to loose interest for the pop star and finally we can say about him/her "Not a pop star anymore".

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Public spaces have been refreshed with new carpeting and guests in the computer lounges can get caffeinated at the new espresso bar. Entertainment onboard now includes a nine-piece band and newly inspired productions by "The Regent Singers and Dancers."

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Right from the starting point of building your website, you should have search engine optimization in mind. Its a lot easier to start out with SEO as a focus than to go back and make changes.

With that in mind, here are some tips that can help you to make sure that your site is ready to be listed in the top rankings of a search from the very beginning:

* Keywords: Your research should have included assembling a set of keywords for your site, even before you registered a domain name. Do some research and look at competitive sites it the same market to see what they are using.

You can either adopt these same keywords and hope to out-compete these other sites, or you can choose variations on these keywords in order to build you business.

* Domain Name: Its also a good idea to have your domain name include some of the keywords on your list.

* Think Of Spiders: In order to index your site, search engines employ programs called 'spiders' that 'crawl' over the code on your pages. You should understand that spiders only see the code, so if your website has lots of video and images, the spiders will overlook them.

If you do have lots of media files, make sure that each has a keyword-rich description accompanying it.

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Many feel that nail biting is perhaps the most innocuous amongst the so called bad habits. Most of the children and even adults have the habit of nail biting but nail biting should never be taken lightly. It has grave results.

Have you ever thought what the function of your nails is? Well, it has to protect your fingertips. It helps you to pick up small things and yes, how can we forget its function to relive itching. Now think about nail biting and the situation when you dont have those nails to help you out.

What is more, when you bit your nails you are actually breaking your skin and that becomes an entry point for germs. If you have seen any compulsive nail biting person you would find that they engage in nail biting so much so that they actually bleed the finger nails. And that is a sure shot way of getting infections.

Any expert would tell you that germs reside under your fingernails and nail biting results in the transfer of those germs from your nails to your mouth. And if that is not enough, try to visualize all the things you touched all through the day and now think about all those getting an entry into the mouth. Yes, I am talking about your smelly socks, slimy creatures for your lab work and what not?

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Extensions can help you in a variety of ways, whether you want to add length, volume, layers, texture or colour. You can basically use extensions in whatever way you want to. They can completely transform the overall look and feel of your hair and will give you whatever style you have always dreamed of. So what exactly are extensions and why are so many people going crazy for them?

Extensions are essentially clusters of hair that can be attached to your natural locks. They come in many forms; for example your extensions could be permanent (three to six months) or merely for a special day or night out. If you are opting for the more permanent method then the type of application used will be aspects such as bonding, gluing or wefts. If you are however looking into a more temporary method, such as just a night out then you may prefer to look into clip-in hair extensions.

When hair extensions first emerged it was back in the 1980's they were dismissed as being a fad that would never take off. This was true at the time as the extensions were made from synthetic fibres only and were limited in the style and colour that they were available in. This meant it was extremely hard for the extensions to be blended into natural hair. Well I think it's safe to say that extensions are well and truly back thanks to the trend sweeping the celebrity world.

Michelle Heaton is one example of a celebrity who can't get enough of extensions. After having them removed, Michelle Heaton soon wanted them back so had them re-applied. She is just one example of a celebrity of a celebrity who has repeatedly gone back to have extensions applied. Now, thanks to the continuing demand, you can not only get extensions put in; you are also able to opt to have the same ones that are used by some of the top name celebrities. For example there is a very popular type of extension known as great lengths, which are a favourite for celebrities such as Michelle Heaton. Now great lengths are available at salons all across the UK.

There are so many types of extensions available today that no matter what your hair type is or what you are trying to achieve with your hair extensions you are able to do so. They are no longer limed to being made from synthetic fibres. Most of the extensions that are on the market today are produced from 100% human hair, which means they can be treated just like your natural locks so the style and colour will be matched to your locks so the only person who will know you are wearing them is you and whoever you decide to tell.

If you are thinking of having extensions applied then my piece of advice to you is to do your research into the types that are available to make sure that you opt for ones that are most suited to your needs and your hair type. You should also book a consultation appointment with your stylist so you can talk over everything that is involved in the process to make sure that you are getting the most from the extensions.

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Limp Bizkit has decided to get back together and put aside their difference and make a new album that will drop sometime this year. They have decided to get back together and put out another album because they feel there is no good music out right now. One thing is for sure, Limp Bizkit's front man Fred Durst has a huge love for tattoos. Before his metal/hip hop band, Limp Bizkit made it big Fred actually worked as a tattoo artist. This probably explains why Fred has so many tattoos. It is unclear to exactly how many tattoos Fred has, he had nearly half of his body covered in them. He has both arms completely sleeved, half of his back done, some of his chest, as well as one on his neck, one on his hand and a few on his legs.

Below is a list of a few of Fred's tattoos:

1. A very large angle design on his back

2. A fairly large flower tattoo on the back of his neck

3. Some sort of spiral design on his left leg.

4. Two black x's on his middle right finger.

5. The Mona Lisa on the inside of his upper right arm

6. A portrait of Kurt Cobain and Elvis Presley on the left side of his chest

7. A moutain with the sun coming up from behind it on the top of his right shoulder

8. Barb wire around his right bicep

9. A fairly large portrait of Albert Einstein on his right calf

It is safe to say that Fred will be constantly adding to his tattoo collection.

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Darth Vader - Anakin Skywalker - Dark Lord of the Sith

The journey of the powerful Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader, begins the tale as a simple yet talented slave boy. Anakin's mother, Shmi Skywalker, knew that the boy was meant for great things. His miraculous conception without a father surely was the start of her realization that something was very different about this child. To this day the actual source of his conception is left for rumor and imagination as the story teller, George Lucas, has never revealed the story.

This boy's journey into the mastery over the force would begin with Jedi knight Qui-Gon Jinn. Qui-Gon could see from a young age that young Anakin had incredible untapped skill of the force. What he would observe of the boy would lead him to believe that this was surely the prophesied one who would bring balance to the force. At his death Qui-Gon, who would not train Anakin, got the word of soon to be Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi that he would train him. And so it would be.

Anakin's emotional attachments would eventually lead him to become Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith. It was his belief that the dark side presented him advantages that the good side of the force could not. In actuality it was his path down the dark side that lead him to lose those he loved.

Darth Vader would join the evil empire under the tutelage of the dark Emperor Palpatine. He would lead a great military campaign against the Jedi. Leading a genocide to destroy any future opposition. After successfully wiping out most of the Jedi and force sensitive population Darth Vader would subdue the entire galaxy and battle with rebel forces.

His undoing as Darth Vader would eventually come from the family attachments (Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa) he always desired to keep safe. His son, Luke Skywalker, would successfully lead him to turn on the Emperor and come to the realization that the good side of the force was the true path to take.

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5 Reasons Renting a Limo is the Best Option For a Night on the Town

So the big night finally arrives; your dress is flawless, your hair and makeup done to perfection, and you're ready to have one of the best nights of your life. Walking out you have to make sure you have your keys, and having to debate who's going to be stuck with driving, wondering if you have the right directions. You have to stop and think, "Why are we going through all this hassle? We should have just rented a limo." Limos are a great option for any night out on the town and really makes sense when you take into account safety and logistics.

Drinking and driving is one of the fastest way to hurt yourself along with putting innocent victims at risk. A death is caused by a drunk driver every 40 minutes on average. Renting a limo allows everyone the chance to go out and have a good time. No one has to sit out and be the designated driver so there is no fuss and nobody feeling left out. And this is fully insuring everyone on the roads can travel safely.

Renting a limo also eases your mind about knowing where the event is located. You won't have to worry about directions or the best route to take to get there. You can sit back and let someone else worry about that and start enjoying yourself much earlier. Run into heavy traffic you'll never notice as you talk with all the guests. Another benefit to the limo is that parking will not be an issue. Front door service is great and makes the choice of jacket or no jacket much easier.

You have done all the planning from your hair to your dress to where to eat. Go the extra step and rent a limo to make a special night out on the town into something memorable. Being pampered and taken care of fully by a professional limo service will be a treat for all your guests. After a night out on the town or get together it's the small touches that stand out in the future days and weeks. Limo service will be that special touch that is remembered and appreciated.

Part of going out on the town is getting noticed. Who gets noticed more than celebrities? Going down the road people will be wondering who is in the limo. And once the doors open, everyone will be checking out you and your group. Everyone will feel like a celebrity and be fully ready to strut their stuff when you reach your destination. Not everyone can be a celebrity but for one night, you can assure that everyone feels like one going out in a limo.

Using a limo service also allows everyone to be in one car together. This may not seem like such a big deal but when you are having a diverse group of people together, most of the bonding happens right off the bat and you don't want to deprive anyone of that opportunity. No one has to feel put out that they had to drive and can just relax and enjoy the ride. Also, you have to think about parking multiple cars and the headache that can entail. Not only the headache has to be taken into account but one has to think of the expense of gas and most downtowns only offer paid parking. A limo really does cut out all the headaches of multiple cars.

Looking at all the benefits of renting a limo for a night out on the town why would you not do it. Yes, it is an added expense but it's one of those luxuries in life that is well worth it. When you add in all the benefits, safety of your group and other motorists, easy navigation, one car verses multiple cars, you can still make it a memorable evening and come out feeling like a celebrity. Why would you not do it?

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How to Create a Celebrity Look and Style For Yourself

Oscar, Golden Globes and It's Influence on Our Style Look.

With the 2009 award shows such as the Oscars approaching and the Golden Globes just passing by, we wonder how the likes of Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett and many others stars who we like, manage to look stunning every time.

The 66th annual Golden Globes this year was absolutely Glam, Chic, and definitely The most Classy one. Women of any age were after simplicity, elegance and class. Take a look at best supporting actress winner for "The Reader" Kate Winslet, in Yves Saint Laurent and Chopard, Penelope Cruz in Giorgio Armani Prive and Chopard. The list would never end...

Every show commands a different style look, and every look is on full display for the critics to dissect. It's enough to make the average person crawl in a hole if put in the same position, while the star needs superhero powers to make it through - or at least a team of the best in the business.

You might think that if you had a crew to look after yourself, you'd look like a million dollar as well. Imagine if you needed to present an award at the Oscars, how would you want to look? Knowing that your stylist would have your best interest at hand, she would need to head to your favorite designer's studio to pick the most dazzling looks. While the jobs of Rachel Zoe and other stylists to the stars are surely stressful this time of year, it must be a dream come true to be the first to view some of these collections. Being a fashion insider like Zoe would be as inspiring as it is amazing.

It would be hard to choose the one outfit, but I know that sometimes three or more are set aside for the star to decide on, sometimes waiting up to the day of the event. Of course, fit is taken into consideration, and each piece will be ready, regardless if it is worn. There is sanctity in knowing that no one else will show up with the same dress. The jewels, the shoes, the handbag are all precisely chosen, ready to go.

On the day of the event, the assembled team will be ready to powder the star into precise form. She has most likely been buffed, waxed, and shined to perfection; her limbs bronzed the right shade to show off the lines of her sculpted body. All of this would be nothing without the perfect designer gown. The hair and makeup are faultless, and someone from the team will keep watch as she makes her way down the red carpet.

Who can forget the incredible vintage Valentino that Julia Roberts wore in 2001 to accept her Oscar? It was Valentino again on Cate Blanchett in pale yellow and burgundy when she accepted her Oscar in 2005. Or anytime Renee Zelleweger showed up in Carolina Herrera - it was perfection each time. These women know the power they hold over fashion during the awards season, and the designers cater to them, know that millions of women become spellbound. It doesn't matter if the piece comes from the latest collection or is vintage, the fashion has the authority to influence and create sales for designers everywhere. Each award show televised creates a fashion buzz for women everywhere.

This year, some of the style predictions are for lots of color in the dresses. The styles themselves will be simple, but played up by dazzling diamonds and statement jewels. The jewelry will not be of the costume variety, but of fine, unusual stones and unique mountings. The shoes will be the showstoppers, combining elite materials with towering heels - we will see feathers, ruffles, fringes, and sparkling embellishments.

Fashion designers everywhere use the influence of celebrities and their style to create sometimes one-of-a kind pieces.

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The sight of Zac Efron fully clothed in the High School Musical franchise is already enough to make a dozen of fan girls swoon with delight. Robert Pattinson doing his magic on screen whether as a Volvo-riding vampire or a broom-toting Quiddith player is readily considered by womankind as an ultimate symbol of male perfection. What more if these teen idols go shirtless on screen?

Let's face it - the greatest way to get a girl's attention is a man's rippled abs, beautifully formed biceps and smooth chest especially when these belong to drop dead gorgeous shirtless teen idols. They may look like the innocent and prude boys you can take home to mom, but underneath those shirts hide perfectly sculpted muscles that can rival those of Greek gods statues.

Aside from the fact that they can be used to repopulate the world during human extinction because of their amazing genetic structures, these teen idols offer something more than their looks - TALENT. Not only are they ultimate eye candies to women, they can also act, sing, and become truly avante garde. These teen idols are the total package. Take for instance the hottest heartthrob of 2008, Robert Pattinson. He is good looking and all, but it's this natural acting talent and the drive to make good movies that got him the roles of a lifetime like Cedric Diggory and recently, Edward Cullen. His appeal and acting skills are perfect for mainstream and independent films. This is why he always gets the best of both worlds in terms of movie roles. One time, he is a hunk sweeping Bella off her feet, the next he becomes the prodigious painter, Salvador Dali.

Another shirtless teen idols considered more phenomenal than their beautiful bare chest are the Jonas Brothers. Composed of Kevin, Joe and Nick, the trio has been around Hollywood since they were six years old. Through the years, fans have seen them mature into gorgeous young men. Their music and acting projects propelled their career into worldwide superstardom. Because of this, female fans are now fixated on every merchandise that has something Jonas on it.

Being a super hunk in Hollywood might not be as dandy as it sounds. At a very young age, these teen idols have already been thrown into the crazy world of popularity and fame. Girls are swarming around them, everybody's telling them how successful they could get, and then there is the squeaky clean image that they need to maintain. Most often than not, they could only go shirtless on films and photo shoots to uphold the wholesome reputation they project. They may not be able to fully enjoy the joys of being young, hot and loaded because paparazzi hound them wherever they go. When they are on the beach, these shirtless teen idols are photographed and almost everything about them is talked about. This is the price of fame.

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You can enjoy locally sourced seafood from one of the many quality restaurants situated along the beautiful Essex coast, to a mouth watering meal in one of the variety of restaurants set in the heart of our counties picturesque countryside.

One such establishment and part of the Milsom Group is The Pier Hotel & Restaurant in the historic town of Harwich. With wonderful views across the harbour, a unique feature of The Pier Hotel is that it has two restaurants. The Ha'Penny Bistro on the ground floor and the Harbourside on the first floor.

Established in 1978 and situated on the Stour and Orwell estuaries, much of the seafood is landed in the harbour opposite the restaurant.

Also part of the Milsom Group and one of the very popular restaurants in Essex is Milsoms. Located in Dedham and only a short drive from Britain's oldest recorded town of Colchester, you will find the restaurant set amongst the very beautiful scenery of Dedham Vale. For guests wishing to stay and explore the village and surrounding areas of Dedham, Milsoms also has to offer fifteen en-suite bedrooms.

If Indian cuisine is more to your liking, the award winning Jalsa Ghar restaurant situated in the ancient market town of Great Dunmow, could well be worth a visit.

Serving traditional Indian and Bangladeshi dishes since 1998, the restaurant is actually under the same thatched roof as the Queen Victoria pub.

Continuing with the Asian theme, if you are looking for oriental buffet & grill type restaurants in Essex, one of the modern Izumi restaurants in Brentwood or Maldon could be for you. With 30 or more dishes served for lunch and 60 or more dishes served for dinner, you will not be spoilt for choice.

What used to be The Three Horseshoes public house is now home to the Hoyzen Oriental Seafood Grill in East Hanningfield. Once you have decided on the type of fish or seafood you require, you can then choose the cooking style.

Part of the Masons Restaurants group is The White Hart at Great Yeldham on the banks of the river Colne. Awarded Silver Star & Four Star rating by the British Tourism Board and also Four Star AA rating, The White Hart is a relaxing place to wine, dine or stay. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies, The White Hart may be your ideal Wedding Venue.

There are Restaurants in Essex to suit every palate, budget or occasion. Whether you choose the coast, the countryside or a restaurant in one of our fabulous towns, come and see what Essex has to offer.

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But after "working" you also get to kick back, relax, and enjoy exploring different island ports.

On the other hand, if all you want to do is relax for the day - you can just kick back and the real staff will do all the jobs.

These cruises are wonderful because you feel as though you own your own boat and are just sailing with some close friends.

Your Options

And there are a lot of on activities available for you. You can book anything from sea kayaking to mountain biking as optional excursions through your on board Activities Mate.

Maybe you feel like being a pirate. Well, shiver me timbers - you can unwind at night with rum swizzles during Swizzle Time. And then you can gets some grinds in the galley and head to shore.

On the other hand, you can just batten down the hatches and kick back onboard if you choose.

These Sailing Cruises Are Great For the Entire Family

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As you enter A 16, named for Autostrada 16, a road
that spans from Naples to Tavari, you're greeted by
subtle greenery, rich chocolate wood, and a dozen or so
coveted high-back chairs situated at the Italian marble
bar and bay windows that look out onto Chestnut
Street (a great perch for people watching). A colorful
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its wide selection of wines.

The idea for the establishment was born from
a trip to the Campania region of Italy, where coowner
Shelley Lindgren fell in love with the region's
food and wine. Lindgren, local attorney
Victoria Libin, and chef Nate Appleman teamed up
to ensure that the grapes complemented the southern
Italian cuisine.

The Campania region, dubbed oenetria or land of wine,
by the ancient Greeks, has a long history of great
wines. First up, Lindgren poured a glass of Clelia Romano,
Fiano di Avellino, 2005-a dry white, with hints
of honey, almonds, and evergreen and a smokiness
from the still-present volcanic soil of the Mount Vesuvius
eruption, which destroyed Pompeii in 79 A.D., literally
creating a rich history in the wine itself.

We also tasted the Cantine del Taburno, Falanghina,
2005-a light, crisp, aromatic wine with hints of pear
and mango; the Benito Ferrara, Greco di Tufo, 2005, a
70-year-old vine Greco, grown from limestone "Tufaceous"
soil, also found in the Loire Valley in Sancerre
and Chablis-with stone fruits like white peaches,
nectarines, and a dry finish; and the I Favati, Taurasi,
2004-red currants, with lush fruits like plum and
cherry, medium tannins.

A 16's knowledgeable staff serves forty wines by the
glass and half-bottle carafes (assuring that no bottle
stays open for too long), mainly priced between
$8 and $14 per glass. The selections change
often with some staples of Campania there to stay.
Some of the varietals of Campania include Falanghina,
Fiano, Greco (whites), Casavecchia, Aglianico, and
Piedirosso (red).

Best of all, A 16 is not just a wine bar, it's also a
restaurant-which means you can pair your grape of
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When Beauty is Your Biggest Trump Card

Nothing is truer than the Shakespearean saying "the world is a stage and we are mere actors" than when you are someone in Hollywood. Here your beauty, the number of pouches you have under your eyes and how many wrinkles form when you smile are constantly noted by some eager beaver journalist and before you can say Jack Robbins, your not-so-handsome face is on the front cover of a glossy.

Your private or public world is nothing but an unending stage - where you are nothing but a mere pawn in the hands of others who are constantly assessing you not as a person, but your beauty, and your outward appearance. Of course, if you are a celebrity the media can make or break you, only on the way you looked the other day.

Unfortunate and unfair as it may sound, but the fact of the matter is that unless a celebrity looks good nearly every moment of the day and night, he or she is immediately branded as a 'has been'. Not only does your celebrity status go for a spin overnight, you can forget about any agent calling you for another brand endorsement!

Why is so much importance attributed to beauty, you may ask. The reason behind this 'branding' is nothing but commerce. Fees can be reduced substantially if you are not looking too good, roles can be negotiated when looks are no longer your plus point and your overall marketability in the industry goes down. Studios, agents and production companies are permanently looking for cutting down on costs, and your not-so-attractive cover photos can make you a liability and not an asset to the industry.

In short, your beauty is the only and the most valuable trump card you have to play the game according to Hollywood rules. Brutal may be the word, which is coming to your mind, but that's the way Hollywood and the world of showbiz runs.

Undoubtedly, celebrities have to pay a very heavy price for the name and fame. As a celebrity, even if you run across to the shopping center for getting some chocolates, you are hounded by the paparazzi, which may just appear from nowhere! They plant themselves with their long shot zoom lenses to catch some unwary celebrity who made the mistake of coming out without the famous eye make up or sunglasses. You cannot blame the poor guys - after all getting those rare and candid shots is their way of getting name and fame in their own world!

But then celebrities are also intelligent and street-smart people. They have also got used to the various strategies and tactics used by the ever-inquisitive media and never forget the most essential wears when they go out. And this includes the baseball caps, hats, sunglasses and everything else, which enable them to go incognito. They are devising new ways every day by which they can successfully hide the odd pimple, circles round the eyes or dark skin patches from the public eye.

Be that as it may, it is also a fact that most Hollywood celebrities want to look good, naturally. Once they are sure that even without make up or prior preparation, their skin would glow and hair look silky, their confidence in facing the media goes up. They do not mind when the sudden media camera shoots or a fan's mobile clicks even during one of their most unguarded moments, since they know that their skin, hair, lips, eyes and face are all in immaculately healthy condition, irrespective of the fact that they have no make-up on. And when such a candid shot is published either on the net, or on the cover of a glossy, their image gets upwardly mobile and their contracts keep pouring in.

With this as the backdrop, it is no wonder that Hollywood celebrities are searching for products and supplements, which add to their beauty and health naturally. The first thing they reach out for is a topical treatment, which can assure them a glowing and youthful skin and hair. They have discovered one such topical application in the innocuous and plant called Aloe Vera.

Time tested for centuries Aloe Vera has proven health and beauty enhancing properties. Of all the Aloe Vera plants, the most effective and by far the highest grade is a plant called Barbadensis Miller. Ask any biologist and you would get the same response. The good news is that the purest form and the most perfect derivative of this Barbadensis Miller is now available in the form of tiny capsules called Aloeride.

Each capsule of this wonder capsule contains over 300 of the most effective nutrients of the Aloe Vera plant. In case you are concerned about diarrhea being one of the common side effects, rest assured, this handles this problem effectively.

The most important feather in its cap is that Aloeride is the only brand of Aloe Vera, which has been recognized to follow pharmaceutical standards. Beauty as we all know, cannot be got or sustained only through external means. You have to cultivate and nourish it from inside.

The capsule, that contains 100% pure Aloe Vera, is full of nutrients and vitamins, which nourish both the body and the skin. It improves your digestive system as well as helps healthy skin cells to grow and flourish. This means that with regular Aloeride consumption, your skin would forestall the aging process and glow at all times. This attribute is something which anyone, celebrity or otherwise cherish the most.

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Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) - Shahrukh Khan and Anushka Sharma

The wait is over. After eight years Aditya Chopra is back to direct a film with Yash Raj Films production. Who would think that 13 years had passed since the first time this Jodi came together? At that time, the director was merely the scion of a great film making family and the star was best known for taking on negative roles that no one else would. Then the magic they conjured up in their first film together, redefined Hindi cinema and set them on their respective paths to the heights of glory.

After Deepika Padukone in Om Shanti Om, now, Anushka Sharma is the new Shah Rukh Khan heroine. Aditya Chopra is launching the 19-year-old Bangalore girl for his comeback film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. "We were looking first and foremost for someone who could truly embody the spirit of small town Punjab and we know we have found her in Anushka," said Yash Chopra. "And while she has no previous acting experience, we have seen that unique spark in her that makes us confident that she will be a standout even opposite Shah Rukh."

After directing his second film, "Mohabbatein", back in 2000, Aditya had taken a conscious break from direction to set up and develop India's first studio model making Yash Raj Films a name to reckon with. In the years that followed, YRF, under the keen eye of Aditya, produced such blockbusters as Dhoom, Dhoom:2, Hum Tum, Bunty Aur Babli, Salaam Namaste, Fanaa and Chak De India. While Aditya was the creative producer in all these films, he also kept up with his creative juices by writing his father Yash Chopra's directorial venture Veer-Zaara in 2004, as well as the stories of other films.

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is the third film directed by Aditya Chopra after eight years. His earlier direction was Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) and Mohabbatein (2000) in which Shahrukh Khan was in lead role, and all knows that both were super duper hit films.

"Starting the first day of shooting is what still gives me goose bumps like nothing else," said King Khan. "And to make films with Yash Raj, that too when Adi is directing, is an experience that is more than 100% exciting. Yash Raj Films is, and will always be, home for me and who doesn't love coming home? Yashji and Adi have always given me roles that have gotten me love and appreciation from fans all over the world. And this time Adi has again written a character for me to play that I think will become as beloved as Raj of DDLJ was. I am going to be trying as usual to hit it out of the park with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi."

The first official poster of movie Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is given in the following site in which Shah Rukh is looking quite different. The movie poster and the tagline of the film "There is an extraordinary love story in every ordinary jodi" is making the film more mysterious one.

For more exclusive information, news, poster and gossips of film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi visit the following sites http://filmsdunia.blogspot.com/2008/10/shah-rukh-khan-interview-on-rab-ne-bana.html

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Celebrity Jewelry - Long Pendants

Hopefully you were all extremely intrigued and astonished to learn the value of extremely large bracelets in last weeks entry. But on to bigger and better things. Now you may want to take a seat before you read this, it's that exciting. The latest trend in celebrity jewelry comes in the form of a very long pendant. You may now breathe again.

Just the other day I hopped on the 1 train in Manhattan heading downtown when I was accosted by a horde of NYU students. Now, if anyone in this country knows how to appropriately emulate a celebrity - it's the NYU (New York University, for you foreigners) and FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) students. They know what's up, that's for sure. But the best part about these youngsters is that they are designers-in-training themselves, so they often take modern style and elaborate on it or modify it.

Now the classic pendant exists on a long (usually somewhat thick) gold or silver chain with a large heart pendant. This heart can be decked out in bling, gemstones, or other materials. But I've even seen these pendants in the form of various creatures - such as dragonflies, butterflies, or even my favorite -- owls. And boy, they sure are a hoot (I'm so sorry)!

But as I mentioned before, these pendants leave so much room for creativity! They can come as fruit -- such as apples or strawberries -- or even with a large ring pendant that incorporates several shiny charms. From the fleur-de-lis to the classic lock and key, they sure are charming (I'm on a roll)!

Some jewelry stores even have exclusive, designer pendants that are imported from Israel and Brazil. These pendants combine tradition and contemporary by mixing pearls and leather, or crystal and brass.

Whether you're shopping for the classic conservative or the trendy hipster this holiday season - the long pendant gets two thumbs up.

Happy Chrismashannukwanzakah!

Alexandra Z

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Why Do We Love Celebrity Weddings?

It seems like Americans can't get enough of celebrity weddings. There are magazines, websites, and television programs all designed to give us the latest information on which famous couples have just been married. Why do we love celebrity weddings so much?

Many regular people just enjoy seeing how the rich and famous live. This is certainly nothing new. (Remember that old Robin Leach program Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous?) It can be good clean escapism to spend a few minutes oohing and aahing at the clothes, decorations, and locations chosen by celebrities for their weddings.

Another part of the attraction is to see if the famous person chose what you would have guessed they would. For instance, when James Gandolfini of the Sopranos got married this summer, he served cannolis for dessert at his wedding. A tv mobster serving an Italian favorite at his reception - it makes perfect sense, right?

It is also fun to see what celeb newlyweds did that you would have done differently. For instance when singer Jewel was married this year, she wore a traditional white bridal gown, but her groom, a rodeo champ, wore his favorite jeans and cowboy boots. If you were Jewel, would you have gone for that idea, or would you have wanted your groom to wear a suit? These are the types of things that regular brides have fun debating.

Probably the best reason to check out celebrity weddings is for inspiration for your own big day. It is always neat to see the latest and greatest in bridal fashion, flowers, appetizers, and more. Even if you cannot afford to replicate the look that you see (which you shouldn't do anyway, because you want your wedding to express your own unique style), it is a great place to get ideas that you can modify for your big day.

One of the number one things that brides want to know is what a celebrity chose for her wedding gown. After all, they can afford anything, so it is interesting to see what designer's creation they decided on. If you think about it, a celebrity bride has even more pressure to pick the perfect gown, because it will be seen and critiqued by millions of people. And you thought picking your gown was hard!

The gowns worn by famous brides will definitely have an impact on what the rest of America's brides will be wearing. If page after page of your favorite wedding magazine shows the top stars being wed in all-lace gowns, you can bet that many women will be inspired by that. It is fun to feel like you care bringing a little of that celebrity glamour to your own wedding day.

As well as the wedding gown, the bridal jewelry set is another fun thing to check out. Harry Winston may not be knocking at your door asking you to wear his designs for your wedding, but you can still get a great high fashion look for your wedding jewelry. Instead of diamonds and platinum, look for bridal jewelry sets handcrafted from Swarovski crystals and sterling silver. If pearls are more your style, you can get an impressive look by wearing trendy keshi pearls instead of costly South Sea pearls.

A little escape from reality is what we all need from time to time to lift our spirits. Looking over the latest celebrity weddings is a fun way to do this. Whether you are looking for ideas for your own wedding, or just looking for fun, celebrity weddings are always fascinating.

Finding the whole process of weddings and all the planning that goes into one fascinating, Laura writes about many of the considerations that brides have to deal with. Bridal jewelry sets handcrafted from Swarovski crystals and keshi pearls are a great way to get a fabulous Hollywood look on a budget.

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Celebrity Makeover Games For Girls

Every one of us is fascinated by the celebrities. The movie stars are really amazing. Their styles and glamour leaves us astonished. While watching a film in the theatre one would rarely move his eyes away from the screen. If he does so he would miss the glimpses of his favorite star. Nothing is more important for the die-hard fans other than their stars. Some fans make exclusive collections of their favorite stills, some have their collections of movies and some dress like them. Some wear their outfits like the celebrities. Every one of them wants to have something common with their favorites. People change their hairstyles when a new film is released. Many people shaved their heads in order to mimic their favorite stars like Vin Diesel and Bruce Wills.

A new style of attachment with the celebrity is by the means of online flash games. These games are the result of the creative and innovative ideas of the programmers. There is a whole bunch of sites that provides the youngsters with many wonderful flash games online. There are various types of such games available free of cost on the internet. The list includes games like cooking games that teach kids to cook, scary games that give you the goose bumps sensation, games filled with adventure and thrill that keeps you still at your sitting place, games for boys and games for girls that comprises of games like the fantasy games, the dress up games, the celebrity make over games, etc. These are free games available in many languages like Chinese, Arabic, English, Japanese, Spanish, French, etc. These are educational and can teach the kids a lot if used properly and under guidance. These require special flash software to run. But nowadays most the computers have them inbuilt at the time of buying. These games are educational that does not mean the kids don`t need the necessary school education. These are like extra knowledge gaining tools required in this modern world.

This in turn keeps the kids a step ahead of the various facts and makes them aware of things going on around them. For example the games based on tourism and travel updates the kid`s knowledge about various places of the world. The games associated to space and technology brings child`s interest in the growing technology. Yes but there is one more thing to keep in mind that every time you don't have to think of knowledge sometimes the kids must enjoy and have some fun. The games which are basically the tools of recreation relax the kid`s minds after the hard work they do at school. The celebrity games includes a variety of sites that offers games like dressing up celebrity dolls, several contests regarding the favorite stars, and so on. The girls can dress the dolls like the celebrity or can identify which one of them resembles the most with the TV stars. People can make their own wardrobes or collection of outfits on these sites.

If you want to knowmore about Celebrity Makeover Games then feel free to visit Makeover Games.

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Madoff's 6 Powerful Sales Persuaders

In the wreckage that was Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, a lot of people and charities that have fallen victim to what looks like the largest investment scam in history.

That said; there are lessons to be learned here for any business owner and sales professional. Let's take a broad brush look at the techniques Mr. Madoff used to get people into his web of lies and deceit. Here are:

Madoff's 6 Powerful Sales Persuaders

1. Celebrity--Madoff actually served as one of the Chairman of NASDAQ. He was a well known investor recognized throughout the Wall Street community. He was a board member of several high profile organizations and charities. Mr. Madoff parlayed that celebrity to become the undisputed expert in his field. The result--no cold calling from representatives of his firm. To get an idea of how bullet proof celebrity can be; one guy, Harry Markopolos, complained to the government in 1999 and 2005 it was a Ponzi scheme and was ignored!


2. Targeted the Rich--They had the money he needed to keep his Ponzi scheme running. In a good economy money flows from this class of customer. In a bad economy the rich feel any economic downturn last and least. The key for all of us--target people with money: The affluent and successful business owners.


3. Communication--Madoff Investment Securities LLC never missed a statement date, always kept their marks/investors informed and let the world know what they were up to. But, his communications with federal and state governments were cloudy and vague. In the former everything they did was a smoke screen but, still managed to build trust and confidence. All the news was always positive too. Lesson--communicate well, often and keep it positive.


4. Take Away Selling--Madoff Investment Securities LLC actually turned people away from being investors. Lucky them, but imagine being rich and then being told you're not rich enough for us. Take away selling goes right to the most volatile spot in human nature--the desire to be part of the group. Excluding people created the desire for more people to want to get in on the action. Does it work? Take a look again at the list of who's who out all their money.


5. Membership--This goes hand and hand with the take away. Nothing is so motivating as to become a member in a group with so many prestigious members. Add enough hoops and conditions to keep it exclusive and people moved heaven and earth to be involved. The firm even had people who acted as scouts and gatekeepers to ensure the line to get in was always full. The other affect was to have someone on the inside that could bring you in.


6. Affinity--Mr. Madoff is a Jew, many of his clients are Jewish and the charities he served and duped are Jewish. That's an affinity group--his instant common ground to quickly establish rapport. Other Jews were Mr. Madoff's target market. He was one of them, understood them and parlayed that position for his targeted sales efforts. All affinity groups share a lot of the same traits, are a great resource for referrals and allow you to exploit the benefits of membership and a shared identity.

The power to sell is the most important skill to your business. Like all power it must be used wisely. For the business owner or sales professional, the power is best used to stop or prospects pain on enrich their lives.

How you use that power is completely up to you. Choose well and prosper.

Tim Hayes is principal of Timothy Hayes Copywriting/Consulting. His practice provides marketing communications, direct response programs and consulting for B2B and B2C organizations. With over 23 years face to face selling and marketing experience you get an unfair advantage in all your marketing communications. Tim offers direct response marketing consulting through his Half and Full Day with Tim program. To get full details on the complete services for Timothy Hayes Copywriting/Consulting visit http://www.thayescopywriting.com. Tim can be reached by email at tim@thayescopywriting.com

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Twilight is Set to Be a Christmas Smash

At this time of year we all look at staying in and spending time with the family. Christmas is a great time to catch up with everyone and watch movies and soaps. What a lot of people do is visit their local cinema. So there are a variety of movies aiming for the Christmas top spot and this year it looks as though Twilight the vampire romance movie is going to succeed.

The story evolves around Bella Swan who has always been a bit different from the rest of the crowd; she didn't really care about materialistic stuff and what people actually think of her. The story begins when her mother remarries and instead she goes to live with her father in a small town. She resumes with her normal life as expected, until she bumps into Edward Cullen who catches her eye straight away. They then get brushed into a passionate relationship and all is going well. But! This is a movie so not is as everything seems, Edward Cullen has a dark secret, he is secretly a vampire. Bella then becomes a target of other vampires who want her blood, but Edward will do anything to protect her.

As you can see the film has a great storyline, it is actually about a vampire being nice rather than the traditional ways. The film which opened mid December in the USA has already been a smash by raking in $70 million in its first week. In the UK the movie has already raked in over 2.5 million which knocked off animated adventure Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa from the top spot. Alex Hamilton, director of E1 Films - the UK branch of Twilight's distributor Entertainment One Group - said the film's opening performance was a "great start".

The movie is based on Stephenie Meyer's novel and with the current way the film has earned in its first weekend; we are more than likely to see a second film be discussed in the future. Below is how the top 10 movies for the Christmas stand, these figures are all based on the pound.

The top ten films in the UK are: (last week's position)

1 Twilight - 2.5 million (-)
2 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa - 1.9 million (2)
3 Four Christmases - 1.1 million (3)
4 The Day the Earth Stood Still - 1 million (1)
5 The Tale of Despereaux - 560,870 (-)
6 Inkheart - 549,990 (4)
7 A Couple Made By God - 257,836 (-)
8 Changeling - 220,276 (7)
9 Quantum of Solace - 204,142 (8)
10 Transporter 3 - 174,470 (6)

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