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Why Obama wants college kids to use #dontdoublemyrate hashtag on Twitter?

todd — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:31:21 +0000

President Obama asked college kids to use #dontdoublemyrate hashtag on Twitter to express opposition to a hike in interest on federal student loans. “Everyone who is watching or following online — call your member of Congress, We’ve got the hashtag. Here is the hashtag for you to tweet them: #dontdoublemyrate. All right? I’m going to repeat that. The hashtag is #dontdoublemyrate. You tweet! ” he said.

Twitter defines the hashtag as the # symbol. It is used to mark keywords or topics in a tweet.

Within moments after Obama finished his remarks, Twitter users had written more than 20,000 posts containing “#dontdoublemyrate” – enough for Twitter to declare it a Top 10 worldwide “trending topic.”

The concept of Twitter is to “tweet” updates of one’s life or thoughts to “followers.” With a 140-character limit, each update is short and sweet. Tweets post as a scroll on a follower’s account with the most recent on top, says Hannah Zimet, 17, Sarah Panfil, 16, and Rachel Gardner, 17 at indystar.

While Facebook allows many more forms of communication, it takes more time, not only to post, but to navigateWhat gives Twitter its outsize influence in politics is not how many users it has but who those users are – journalists, elected officials, campaign operatives.

Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon waiting in the wings- $11 billion Indian Air Force fighter jet deal

Amy Canter — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:37:21 +0000

Yet Another Delay in much awaited decision to award its $11 billion Indian Air Force Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) Competition fighter jet deal, Indian government official said it will not sign a multi-billion dollar deal to buy fighter jets before this fiscal year ending in March.

Indian Air Force Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) Competition will be one of the world’s biggest arms contracts. Four other contenders including F-16 and F-18(US), Gripen (Sweden) and MIG-35 (Russia) were rejected after grueling technical trials which had more than 600 parameters and Rafale and Eurofighter were selected as the final two contenders.

With both contenders clearing the technical trials, the decision will be based on which of the two is cheaper, not just in immediate capital costs but in long-term operating and maintenance costs. Only two defense manufacturing giants are left in the race, a four-nation consortium of EADS (EAD.PA), representing Germany and Spain, Britain’s BAE Systems (BAES.L) and Italy’s Finmeccanica (SIFI.MI) with its Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet and France’s Dassault (AVMD.PA) with Rafale.

Blue Ivy Carter, Jay-Z and Beyonce baby girl – the most anticipated celebrity child

todd — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:23:45 +0000

One of the hardest working women in show business, Beyonce gave birth to a daughter named Blue Ivy- the most anticipated celebrity child. Glad the baby is healthy. Jay-Z, originally Shawn Carter, released a newly recorded song “Glory” with a little accompaniment from his crying daughter, and New York tabloids celebrated with front-page spreads.

However, the rap mogul, the Grammy winning former Destiny’s Child star, and their A-list tot slipped past waiting paparazzi with a motorcade of black SUVs at 1:30 am, the New York Daily News reported.

The song, released on Monday on Jay-Z’s social website, LifeandTimes.com, followed the birth in New York on Saturday of daughter Blue Ivy Carter.

She is the first child of the music power couple, who are usually extemely private about their relationship – a reticience that makes the raw and emotional lyrics to Glory all the more powerful.

‘Last time the miscarriage was so tragic, we was afraid you disappeared,’ Jay-Z, 42, raps midway through the song.

He speaks of ‘false alarms and false starts … all the pain of the last time, prayed so hard it was the last time’.

Should Research in Motion needs to ditch its BlackBerry handset business to survive?

Amarendra Bhushan — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:07:37 +0000

With disappointing quarterly results, dismal outlook for Blackberry sales and word on streets Research in Motion would delay the introduction of new devices, technology experts and investors are asking Should Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) needs to ditch its BlackBerry handset business to survive?

RIM should sell its handset business and monetize its patent portfolio while retaining the high-margin services business. This is a easy way out for the company. Research in Motion’s spidery, data-crunching network, unique among handset makers, has been a great cornerstone of the BlackBerry’s growth – with email and IM routed through Research in Motion’s own enterprise servers and data centers, where it is encrypted and pushed out to subscribers.

Shares in the Canadian smartphone maker fell another 4 percent, gives RIM a market capitalization of less than $7 billion. That does not include long-term investments, property and intangible assets such as patents. RIM values those additional assets at about $7 billion.

Why should Research in Motion needs to ditch its BlackBerry handset business to survive? If you’re a BlackBerry customer — tell me the difference between the Blackberry Torch 9850, 9860, 9800 and 9810? There are so many models and features, nobody can clearly tell them apart. RIM itself, in a statement to the New York Times, acknowledged that it didn’t even know how many models were on the market!

How Tibetans are embracing new social media practices?

megan — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:47:09 +0000

In spite of Beijing’s systematic attempt to cut Tibet off from the rest of the world, Tibetans are embracing new social practices which gives ability to communicate ideas, share stories, conduct business, and express opinions. Beijing’s efforts to undermine the Tibetan language for the last half century Tibetans are now texting and tweeting in their language.

On December 14 at press conference in Dharamshala, India Dr Lobasang Sangay, the Kalon Tripa (political leader) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), relaunced the CTA’s official website, www.tibet.net. The website was dedicated to Lhakar – a spiritual movement in Tibet that aims to promote Tibetan culture, language, and solidarity.

Links to the new sites and social network pages:

Tibet.net
Tibet.net on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kalontripa
Tibet.net on Twitter https://twitter.com/drlobsangsangay
Association of Tibetan Journalists (www.tibetanjournalists.org)
Outlook Tibet on Twitter http://twitter.com/outlooktibet
www.outlooktibet.com
Potala Post www.potalapost.com
Potala Post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/tibettalks/

But does all this social media activity change anyone’s mind? Does all the social media activity help Beijing’s politicians to think again, and does it tell the rest of us anything democratically useful?

Please share this post to raise more awareness about Tibetans Movement.

Useful tips to help you be vigilant about your personal data while shopping online

Amy Canter — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:57:47 +0000

Here are few useful tips to help you be vigilant about your personal data while shopping online. To avoid identity theft and house break-ins, don’t publish your full vacation plans online at social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter. Use Paypal its safe and effecting payments system, with this you can keep your debit card or credit card details from complete strangers. Online holiday Shoppers have spent $30.9 billion online from Nov. 1 through Dec. 16, up from $26.9 billion at the same point last year.Shoppers have spent $30.9 billion online from Nov. 1 through Dec. 16, up from $26.9 billion at the same point last year, the number of online crooks trying to steal from you has grown, too

But if you are dealing with established retailer, remember paying by credit card is much safe than paying by charge card or debit card. Credit card companies are legally obliged to reimburse you if you are a victim of fraud. Add email scanning software to your must buy list to protect you and your computer from spam, junk mail, viruses and crooks phishing for your data, Two free anti-virus programs, AVG and Avast, have a solid reputation.

If you are online auction addict always use established sites such as eBay or iOffer. Always double-check the email address that shopping offers come from. Use a separate email account for your internet shopping, i find GMAIL much safer, so create a GMAIL Account and use it for online shopping sites. Make sure all of your security software is up-to-date before you do your online shopping.

Never order from a web store that doesn’t publish its postal address and the identity of the corporation or owner. Check the privacy policy of any website you plan to purchase from. Make sure they have a privacy policy. Never enter personal information into a pop-up screen. Never respond to emails asking you to “confirm” recent transactions after you shop.

No matter how official looking the email may be asking you to register or “re-register” your contact or credit card details, Never give personal info, This is the biggest No-No-NO-NO-NO.

Do you think we are rapidly headed into an exciting Mobile and Wireless future?

Amarendra Bhushan — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:38:25 +0000

With a vast array of applications, devices and services, 2011 was a great year for mobile and wireless consumers, report says in 2011 number of mobile subscriptions surpassed the number of people. I can’t predict with precision, after a year of progress and development: The mobile future has arrived, where everything from household appliances including washing machines, clothes dryers, refrigerators, freezers, ice makers, ice machines, dishwashers, cooktops, ovens, ranges, stoves to garbage disposals will be connected wirelessly and being controlled y mobile devices. Do you think we are rapidly headed into an exciting Mobile and Wireless future?

Few 2011 Pointers:

In the U.S., mobile subscriptions now outnumber the nation’s population
One billion apps are downloaded worldwide each month
103 million tweets are sent via mobile devices every day
There have been one billion check-ins on Foursquare to date
26 photos are uploaded to Instagram every second
8 trillion texts were sent in 2011
1800% increase in traffic on U.S. networks in four years
166% increase in Facebook Mobile users in the first half of 2011 alone
More smartphones are purchased than PCs in the United States
2 billion networked mobile devices by 2015

The mobile advertising industry is projected to reach$4 billion in revenues in 2015, according to a report from research firm BIA/Kelsey. To put that into perspective, in 2010, mobile ad revenues reached $790 million—or roughly the same as Groupon’s revenue for 2010. By 2015, local mobile ads will grow to account for 70% of all mobile ads, generating $2.8 billion in revenues.

The analysis expects to see that number increase steadily over the next few years, approaching complete market penetration in 2013, when it predicts 96.7% market penetration, or 308.7 million mobile phone subscribers.

Availability of finance holds key to a successful 2012 for UK hotel sector

Amy Canter — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:20:08 +0000

An improved outlook for the UK’s hotel sector into 2012 will depend largely on the availability of debt to fund hotel transactions and to complete long overdue refurbishments, according to hotel consultancy HVS London.

The sector has experienced mixed success through 2011 with a modest rise in trading offset by a continued dearth of available finance for transactions. HVS London director Tim Smith said investment was “vital” for hotel operators and may come from traditional sources such as banks or new sources such as institutional investors.

But he warned that unless the European economy experienced a significant upturn, traditional lenders were likely to continue taking a hard line on hotel investment, making it more important new sources of debt funding are found.

“Lack of available debt financing will be an ongoing constraint for many transactions, both in the UK and across the European market. New full service hotel openings in 2012 will be mainly limited to key gateway cities such as London and Paris.

“Banks with loans that need refinancing will either continue to ‘extend and pretend’ or lose patience and force a sale, possibly via insolvency,” he warned.

During 2011, trading in London’s hotels and in many of the UK’s regions improved on 2010 levels, with RevPAR (rooms revenue per available room) up 5.3% across the UK*, with a 1.7% increase in occupancy and 3.6% rise in room rate. Unfortunately the costs of operation rose at a similar rate, negating any rise in net operating income for many hotels.

Hotels in Edinburgh have had a particularly strong year. In August they outperformed those in the capital with RevPAR £16.28 higher as both occupancy and average rate far exceeded London. The city, which benefits from a 12 month a year-round trade, with the summer festivals and New Year celebrations attracting visitors when the commercial trade has fallen away, enjoyed the highest occupancy in Europe for several months. Edinburgh also benefits from a government that is proactive in attracting business to the city.

The only region of the UK hotel market (out of 24 sampled by STR Global) with a lower level of occupancy year-on-year was Gatwick Airport in the South East. Hotels at Gatwick suffered as airline passengers chose not to add extra nights to their holidays, irrespective of their flight times. Travel disruptions at the start of the year also affected bookings.

London has achieved an impressive occupancy level of 83% throughout 2011, with an average room rate of £133 and RevPAR growth of 9.7%. But while occupancy and room rate has remained fairly consistent this year, there are now signs that hotels in the capital, along with those in other European cities, have come off the boil in the run-up to Christmas.

In terms of hotel transactions, 2011 saw a similar number to 2010. Notable deals included the sale of the W hotel in London’s Leicester Square, which, when it was sold by McAleer & Rushe to Al Faisal Holding, achieved one of the highest prices per room of the year at around £1.05m. The sale of the Mint portfolio of eight hotels to Blackstone for £600m represented a good deal for all parties – including Hilton, which will rebrand and manage the hotels.

London’s luxury sector saw a further boost during 2011 with the opening of the Corinthia hotel. The building, which was originally a hotel but latterly government offices, was reopened in May following an extensive renovation.

This year has also seen hoteliers learning some harsh lessons over pricing – particularly in the capital where trading during the Royal Wedding taught many the perils of overpricing. Rather than being full, central London hotels saw occupancy levels of only 60% that weekend as they misjudged the appetite for expensive rooms. It is a lesson that will be tested again in 2012 during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the Olympics.

The year was also notable for the collapse into administration of von Essen Hotels, although most of the 28 hotels have now been sold, or are in exclusivity.

“No-one is safe from the recession, however big they are,” said Tim Smith. “Von Essen was a major victim this year, but I doubt it will be the last. The good news is that most of the hotels have found new owners – proof that it is more often the corporate entity rather than the hotel that fails.

“Now is a good time for hotel buyers to acquire assets, so there could be an uplift in transactions across Europe in 2012 – providing investors can get debt finance. Cash buyers hold an advantage and will try to force sellers to accept lower prices,” he added.

(Writing by Tim Smith and Russell Kett, HVS is the world’s leading consulting and services organisation focused on the hotel, restaurant, shared ownership, gaming and leisure industries.)

Top Ten most charitable cities in United States of America – Cities household who donated money

todd — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:48:24 +0000

Although United States of America has been in a recession since December 2007, here is a list of Cities household who donated money. Top Ten most generous cities in United States of America: As the report authors point out, many factors have made it easier for ordinary folk to give of themselves, from broad adoption by companies of social and environmental responsibility initiatives to support from local governments, faith-based and community service groups and much more.

Some of us are more generous than others. here is the List:

1) Salt Lake City, Utah – A whopping 68 percent of households give in Salt Lake City.

2) Minneapolis, Minn. – Coming in second, 65 percent of households give in midwestern Minneapolis.

3) Harrisburg, Pa. – In Harrisburg, Pa., 63 percent of all households donate.

3) Greenville, S.C. – Greenville, S.C. 63 percent of all households donate.

4) Washington, D.C. – Washington, D.C. takes fourth with 62 percent of adult households giving.

5) Detroit, Mich. – Detroit ties with D.C. for fourth with 62 percent of families donating money to do-good organizations.

6) Memphis, Tenn. – Memphis, Tenn. also comes in fourth with 62 percent of households donating.

7) Roanoke, Va. – The final city in the four way tie for fourth place, 62 percent of adult households in Roanoke, Va. also donate.

9) Green Bay, Wisc. – In a three part tie for fifth, 61 percent of Green Bay, Wisc. households donate funds to charitable organizations.

9)Birmingham, Ala. – An amazing 61 percent of Birmingham, Ala. households also give.

10) Greensboro, N.C. – Greensboro, N.C. also boasts an incredible 61 percent of donating adult households.

List of Top Ten albums, Music Videos and songs on the iTunes right now

megan — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:26:42 +0000

List of Top Ten Albums on the iTunes Store

1. “El Camino,” The Black Keys

2. “Christmas,” Michael Bublé

3. “Lioness: Hidden Treasures,” Amy Winehouse

4. “21,” ADELE

5. “Take Care,” Drake

6. “Undun,” The Roots

7. “Hats Off to the Bull,” Chevelle

8. “The Path of Totality,” Korn

9. “rEVOLVEr,” T-Pain

10. “Glee: The Music, Vol. 7,” Glee Cast

List of Top Ten Music Videos on the iTunes

1. Ours Taylor Swift

2. Sexy and I Know It LMFAO

3. Marry the Night Lady GaGa

4. Party Rock Anthem LMFAO

5. Dance for You Beyoncé

6. Mistletoe Justin Bieber

7. It Will Rain Bruno Mars

8. All I Want for Christmas Is You Justin Bieber & Mariah Carey

9. Red Solo Cup Toby Keith

10 The One That Got Away Katy Perry

List of Top Ten Top Songs on the iTunes

1. “We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris),” Rihanna

2. “We Are Young (Glee Cast Version),” Glee Cast

3. “Sexy and I Know It,” LMFAO

4. “It Will Rain,” Bruno Mars

5. “Good Feeling,” Flo Rida

6. “The One That Got Away,” Katy Perry

7. “Ni(asterisk)(asterisk)(asterisk)as in Paris,” Kanye West, JAY Z

8. “Red Solo Cup,” Toby Keith

9. “5 O’Clock (feat. Lily Allen & Wiz Khalifa),” T-Pain

10. “Someone Like You,” ADELE

Top 10 most popular smartphone apps in the Android market

Amy Canter — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:57:46 +0000

1) Google Voice – Place calls and send text messages showing your Google number. Listen to voicemail and read transcripts. Currently only available in the US.

2) Advanced Task Killer - It is pretty simple. Open this tool and take a look at the running applications list? Uncheck some apps you don’t want to kill (such as Advanced Task Killer and some system apps) Tap the button ‘Kill selected apps’, it will kill all applications checked.

3) Dropbox - Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. After you install Dropbox on your computer, any file you save to your Dropbox will automatically save to all your computers, your Android device, and even the Dropbox website! With the Dropbox app, you can take everything that matters to you on the go.

4) Evernote -Evernote is an easy-to-use, free app that helps you remember everything across all of the devices you use. Stay organized, save your ideas and improve productivity. Evernote lets you take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders–and makes these notes completely searchable, whether you are at home, at work, or on the go.

5) Taskos – Free, simple & intuitive to do list for android. Now you can add tasks by speaking to your mobile device. With Taskos to you can add, edit or delete tasks, share them with your friends, write notes, set alerts and even make calls!

6) DroidAnalytics – DroidAnalytics was built to give you a fast and intuitive way to visualize your Google ™ Analytics ™ data. Not only will you be able to see daily, weekly and yearly stats for your Pages Views, Visitors, Visits, Bounce Rate, Time, and Page per Visits, we have also included amazing graphs to make sense of all this data.

7) Documents To Go - View Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint Files – All in 1 App! FREE! View native Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files & attachments with Documents To Go Main App. Supported file formats include .doc,. docx,. xls,. xlsx,. ppt,. pptx.

8) Google Docs - Create, edit, upload and share your documents with the Google Docs app.

9) Tripit – TripIt “automagically” takes all your trip details and creates one truly helpful itinerary that’s there when and where you need it – on your on your smartphone or tablet, sync’d with your calendar, and online at tripit.com.

10) Amazon Kindle – Kindle books on your phone including thousands of free books. No Kindle required Read books on your phone, including thousands of free Kindle books. The Kindle app puts over a million books at your fingertips. It’s the app for every reader, whether you’re a book reader, magazine reader, or newspaper reader—and you don’t need to own a Kindle to use it.

What are your picks for the most useful, valuable, and productive Android smartphone apps?

MBDA, is offering MISTRAL ALBI system for USD 5.4 billion Indian tender for Very Short Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) systems

todd — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:07:17 +0000

MBDA, a world leader in missiles and missile systems, is offering its MISTRAL ALBI system for the USD 5.4 billion Indian tender (800 launchers and 5,000 missiles) for Very Short Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) systems. The Mistral system has already been selected for India’s Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH).

A MBDA statement says, ‘With Mistral having already won a competition to arm India’s ALH Dhruv helicopters, MBDA has also been keen to propose all the advantages that the missile offers as a ground-based air defense weapon’, calling the ‘supply logistics’, ‘service and maintenance benefits’ of a ‘multiple use missile’ to be ‘an added advantage’. The statement cites MBDA’s representative in India, Loïc Piedevache, as saying, “This could of course be a single Mistral production line in India for both the Dhruv and for the surface to air requirement should it be selected.”

MISTRAL ALBI is a lightweight, 360° turret, optimised for the protection of armoured or mechanised units as well as convoys and which, additionally, provides crews with an excellent level of protection Mounted on armoured vehicles, MISTRAL ALBI has been designed to carry out all the usual air defence missions such as point defence, local area defence and, more particularly, defence of mobile units.

MISTRAL ALBI benefits from all the advantages associated with the MISTRAL missile (Fire-and-Forget, ease of operation, unrivalled kill probability). The system is based on a lightweight foldable turret with 360° azimuth coverage, manually operated by the gunner. Two missiles are mounted on the turret, even when driving off-road.
MISTRAL ALBI can be easily integrated on nearly all types of Armoured Personal Carriers or Light Armoured Vehicles. Six or more missiles can be carried on the vehicle, including two on the turret.

The system can be operated autonomously, thanks to its thermal sight (passive sectorial surveillance) and IFF or integrated to a fire control and co-ordination system such as the MCP (MISTRAL CO-ORDINATION POST) or I-MCP (Improved Missile Control Post).

MISTRAL 2 is a man-portable, fully digital, heat-seeking missile, designed to meet the requirements of all branches of the armed forces. It boasts a 96% proven success rate and higher reliability than any other existing low-level air defence missile.

MISTRAL 2 integrates ultimate state-of-the-art technology to ensure the same effectiveness, in peacetime as well as in wartime conditions. The missile’s diameter (90 mm) permits the integration of a homing head 40% larger than that supplied by the competition and a 3 kg warhead (as compared to 1.2 kg provided by competing weapons).

Missile characteristics
• Weight: 18.7 kg
• Length: 1.86 m
• Diameter: 0.09 m
• Maximum Intercept range: 6.5 km
• Minimum intercept range: 600 m

Effectiveness
• High kill probability
• Very high speed (850 m/s and manoeuvrability (32 G)
• Efficiency guaranteed against all types of targets, including high speed
and highly manoeuvring combat aircraft as well as helicopters

Flexibility

• Day and night
• Deployable in stand alone or in co-ordinated mode
• Qualified in severe weather conditions (- 46°C to + 71°C)
• Easy to integrate on a large range of vehicles
Ease of operation
• Fire-and-Forget engagement mode
• Simple training with indoor simulator and in-the-field training system

MBDA, a world leader in missiles and missile systems, is a multi-national group with over 10,000 employees in France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany and the United States. MBDA has three major aeronautical and defence shareholders – BAE Systems (37.5%), EADS (37.5%) and Finmeccanica (25%), and is the first truly integrated European defence company. In 2010, the Group recorded a turnover of 2.8 billion euros, produced over 3,000 missiles and achieved an order book of 10,8 billion euros. MBDA works with over 90 armed forces worldwide.

Laptops with WiFi technology may cause sperm damage for men

megan — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:13:11 +0000

The future of computer and Internet connectivity, WiFi technology may cause sperm damage for men, Nascentis Center for Reproductive Medicine in Cordoba found, After four hours next to the WiFi-connected computer, 25% of the sperm had stopped moving and nine percent showed DNA damage, semen kept at the same temperature but away from the computer showed just a 14% drop in mobility and only 3% suffered DNA damage.

The culprit? Electromagnetic radiation generated during wireless communication, say Conrado Avendano of Nascentis Medicina Reproductiva in Cordoba and colleagues.

“Our data suggest that the use of a laptop computer wirelessly connected to the internet and positioned near the male reproductive organs may decrease human sperm quality,” they write in their report.

“At present we do not know whether this effect is induced by all laptop computers connected by Wi-Fi to the internet or what use conditions heighten this effect.”

The small Canadian study also found that sperm exposed in a laboratory to a laptop computer had lower levels of motility — the capacity to squirm toward eggs and start the reproductive process — than unexposed sperm. Being close to heat or other radiation from the devices seems to undermine the quality of sperm in some instances, possibly hindering fertility as a result, the research from Toronto and Argentina concluded.

Most Men in U.S. said they would not have a problem dating a woman with a higher income

todd — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:01:28 +0000

According to a recent study was featured in the December issue of Men’s Health magazine by, 73% percent of men said they would not have a problem dating a woman with a higher income and 45 percent of men said they wouldn’t mind staying at home if their spouses made more money. The study polled 1,511 men across the United states. In these times of fiscal uncertainty, men don’t care much about where the money comes from — as long as there is money.

Few powerful findings:

54% of unmarried men are not currently in a relationship.
25% say stress is a major problem in their life
46% are okay with dating somebody significantly older than themselves.
58% watch television or surf the Internet to relax. Only 24% play a sport or exercise to relax.
Less than 1% spend time with their family to relax.
29% strongly agree that it’s OK to cry as a man.
11% put importance on improving their sex lives.
68% agree that men have to find a career in a field they enjoy.
51% of men in a relationship say it’s their responsibility to take care of the bills.
57% of men in a relationship enjoy grocery shopping.
89% agree that protecting your family is a vital characteristic of being a man today.
Women under 30 are making more money than men in the same age group in country’s biggest cities.

The survey, done in conjunction with Spike TV, also found that 45 percent of men are “very willing” to stay at home and take care of the house if their wives have the bigger salary, and 19 percent are doing it. 44 percent of men in relationships agreed they did more work around the house than their fathers, though only 22 percent said they did more than their mothers.

Top 10 jobs with great perks that aren’t perfect- Dream jobs that sucks

todd — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:42:29 +0000

1) Celebrity Assistant – an assistant to Hollywood celebrities and business powerhouses seems glamorous but “Difficult for you to find, maintain and grow in your own character, personality and identity”

2) Travel Writer – interfere with her personal life, miss things in town like birthday parties and weddings

3) Matchmaker – acts as a serious deterrent for your personal relationship

4) Bed and Breakfast Owner – amount of work involved is big

5) Sporting Event Producer – long hours and the event planning process is very tedious

6) Private Investigator – long hours and not every hour is paid

7) Social Media Manager – a lot of behind-the-scenes analysis and planning

8) Jewelry Designer – an extensive product assortment creates stress throughout the business

9) Conference and Meeting Planner – very busy life, sometimes you’re lucky if you are able to change clothes every day

10) Blogger – Not having the structured 9-to-5 routine, difficult to separate work from my personal life

List of Top 10 Best U.S. Cities where People planning to buy new homes

todd — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:58:46 +0000

In the midst of the real estate and financial crisis, there are many U.S. Cities where People planning to buy new homes, here is the list of Top 10 Best U.S. Cities where People planning to buy new homes:

10. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida
Median home price: $142,000
Home value decline from peak: -53.4%
Unemployment: 10.2%
Forecast change in home price through 2Q 2012: -11.4%

9. Las Vegas-Paradise, Nevada
Median home price: $135,000
Home value decline from peak: -59.2% (8th biggest decline)
Unemployment: 13.6% (13th highest)
Forecast change in home price through 2Q 2012: -15.9% (2nd biggest decline)

8. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, California
Median home price: $400,000 (9th highest)
Home value decline from peak: -39.9%
Unemployment: 10.1%
Forecast change in home price through 2Q 2012: -6%

7. Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas
Median home price: n/a
Home value decline from peak: -5.9%
Unemployment: 8.3%
Forecast change in home price through 2Q 2012: +2.7%

6. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, Florida
Median home price: $205,000
Home value decline from peak: -50.2%
Unemployment: 11.1%
Forecast change in home price through 2Q 2012: -9.6% (19th biggest decline)

5. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida
Median home price: $106,000
Home value decline from peak: -59.3% (7th biggest drop)
Unemployment: 11.2%
Forecast change in home price through 2Q 2012: -12.2% (6th biggest decrease)

4. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, Florida
Median home price: $199,000
Home value decline from peak: -48.4%
Unemployment: 10.6%
Forecast change in home price through 2Q 2012: -9.2%

3. Charleston-North Charleston, South Carolina
Median home price: $200,000
Home value decline from peak: -23.3%
Unemployment: 9%
Forecast change in home price through 2Q 2012: -1.6%

2. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, California
Median home price: $180,000
Home value decline from peak: -55.4% (14th biggest decline)
Unemployment: 13.4% (15th highest)
Forecast change in home price through 2Q 2012: -14.8% (3rd biggest decline)

1. North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida
Median home price: $170,000
Home value decline from peak: -51.4%
Unemployment: 11%
Forecast change in Home price through 2Q 2012: -6.5%

Top 10 Best Face Creams & Moisturizers (Health and Beauty Products)- Famous Face Creams & Moisturizers Brands Reviews

todd — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:15:58 +0000

1) Clarins Multi-Active 1.7-oz Day Cream ($72) - Combats premature aging and appearance of fine lines, Combines protective botanicals, Time release moisturizer regulates daily stresses.

2) DermaGenes Ultimate Face Lift Sculpting Cream ($52) - Get a face lift in a cream. A cosmetic alternative to facial injections, this face cream smoothes wrinkles and fine lines, increases skin firmness and elasticity, reduces pigmentaion and deeply hydrates.

DermaGenes was founded in 2008, in Draper, Utah, by Dawn Kaufman. She has always had very sensitive skin and was forced to buy expensive department store skin care products that didn’t quite perform to her anti-aging expectations. So she decided to create her own line of anti-aging skin care. She worked with a lab to create a luxurious line of products that contain peptides, hyaluronic acid and patented French formulas. She ensured that all of the DermaGenes products be free of harmful chemicals, colors or fragrances (using only essential oils).

3) Clarins Total Body Moisture Set 7-oz Moisture Rich Body Lotion, 3.5-oz Hand and Nail Treatment Cream ($51) - Clarins Moisture-Rich Body Lotion with natural botanicals and shea butter to intensively moisturize and instantly soothe dry skin, Hand and Nail Treatment preserves the smooth, supple appearance of hands. Big black root stimulates, revitalizes and softens

4) Clarins Men UV Protection SPF20 Oil Free UVA/UVB 1-oz Sunscreen ($45) – Men UV Protection SPF20 Oil Free UVA/UVB by Clarins is a superb protective sun screen for day time. This sunscreen has a non-greasy texture that resists premature skin-aging.

5) L’Oreal Collagen Filler 0.5-oz Eye Treatments ($42) - This collagen filler by L’Oreal is an instant line filler with collagen biospheres and hyaluronic micro-spheres. This eye treatment will instantly fill in crow’s feet.

6) As Seen On TV Re-Gen Oil Skin Therapy ($41)- This Re-Gen oil helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks caused by pregnancy and weight loss. This special blend helps skin’s elasticity and contains vitamins A and E.

7) Dior Bronze Women’s #001 Blond 1.3-oz Sun Glowing Moisturizer ($38) - Dresses face with light gives an immediate healthy glow , Ultra-light and fresh cream-gel texture, Protects skin from harmful UV rays with SPF 10

8) Olay Women’s Definity Intense Hydrating 1.7-oz Cream ($30) - Creates a powerful yet luxurious experience you’ll indulge day and night. Helps with brown spots, dull skin, fine lines/wrinkles, uneven skin color/tone, uneven skin texture and dry/flaky skin. Leaves your skin luminous and more flawless.

9) Nivea My Silhouette 7-ounce Redefining Gel-creams ($29) - Nivea My Silhouette Redefining Gel Cream features the Natural Bio Slim Complex for unparalleled performance. This gel-cream treatment helps redefine the appearance of the body’s contours.

10) Olay Total Effects 1.7-oz 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer ($25) - Provides the total anti-aging power of moisture fused with vitamins and anti-oxidants, Visibly younger looking skin with an appearance that’s more resilient to aging, Hydrates for firmer skin appearance, Helps prevent damage to skin’s surface and Moisturizes the face and neck to prevent signs of aging.

Top 10 Best Deodorants and Antiperspirants (Health and Beauty Products)- Famous Deodorants and Antiperspirants Brands Reviews

Amy Canter — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:39:07 +0000

1) Medline Deodorant, Pump Spray, 2-oz, 48ea ($60) – Available in roll-on or pump, this formula provides protection against wetness and odor. Will not affect normal skin or stain clothing. Alcohol free. Pump Spray, 2 oz

2) Lavilin Arm Deodorant 12.5-Grams ($55) – This herbal deodorant treats the problem of perspiration at the source by killing the bacteria which cause perspiration odor. This deodorant is free of aluminum and harsh chemicals. unique herbal antiperspirant deodorant, free of aluminum and other harsh chemicals, just one application can eliminate perspiration odor for days without the need to re-apply even after showering, Treats the problem of perspiration odor at the source, kills the bacteria which cause perspiration odor, Free of aluminum and other harsh chemicals and Herbal.

3) Cool Water Men by Davidoff 2.4-oz Deodorant ($45) - Fragrance was launched by the design house of Davidoff, Cool Water deodorant makes a great gift, Men’s scent is fresh and crisp with notes of lavender, menthe, iris and musk.

4) Weleda 3.4-oz Citrus Deodorants ($45) - Biodynamic lemon peel oil has invigorating properties and also serves as a purifying disinfectant in these deodorants by Weleda. These deodorants work without risky antiperspirants such as aluminum salts. Ingredients: Alcohol, water (aqua), fragrance (parfum), citrus medicalimonum (lemon) peel oil, limonene, linalool, geraniol, citral, farnesol

5) Loewe for Women 5.1-oz Aire Loewe Deodorant Spray ($40)- Light and crispy scent, Brand: Loewe, Ingredients: Petitgrain, mandarin, musk, vetiver and lily of the vally

6) Thai Crystal 4.25-oz Deodorant Stick (Pack of 6) ($38) - Thai Crystal Deodorant is a natural containing only crystallized natural mineral salts. This deodorant stops body odor by killing the odor causing bacteria. Contains no aluminum and no harmful chemicals, oils, perfumes or emulsifiers. Stops body odor at the source by killing the odor causing bacteria. Recommended by both Walter Reed Army Hospital and the Mayo Clinic for patients with dermatitis and post operative cancer patients.. Stick shaped crystal formed from the natural mineral salts

7) Sicily by Dolce & Gabbana Women’s 1.7-oz Deodorant Spray ($36) - Fragrance was launched by the design house of Dolce & Gabbana in 2003, Sicily by Dolce & Gabbana women’s deodorant spray is classified as a spicy oriental, Women’s scent is recommended for evening wear.

8) Thierry Mugler ‘Angel’ Women’s 2.2-oz Deodorant Spray ($35) - Created by the design house of Thierry Mugler in 1992, ‘Angel’ is classified as a refreshing, oriental, woody fragrance. This women’s deodorant is available in a 3.4-ounce spray. Features a blend of vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli, citrus, melons, peaches, and plums

9) H2O+ Night Oasis Oxygenating 1.7-oz Rejuvenator Cream ($35) - Night Oasis Oxygenating Rejuvenator by H2O+ is an oil-free, moisture-rich skin care that nourishes and revitalizes your skin. This treatment fosters the essential parts and does the repairing process at night. Nourish and revitalize skin, Foster the essential repair process at night, Enhance cellular respiration and reduce impurities

10) Oscar de la Renta ‘Oscar’ Women’s 5.3-oz Body Powder ($31) - Features a blend of basil, jasmine, lavender and sandalwood notes, Body powder is available in a 5.3-ounce size. Design house: Oscar de la Renta

Top 10 Best Clinical Skin Care, Health and Beauty Products- Famous Clinical Skin Care Brands Reviews

todd — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:08:36 +0000

1) Omnilux Clear-U LED Light Acne Treatment Device ($150) – This Omnilux Clear-U LED light acne treatment is clinically proven to treat mild to moderate acne. This light device comes with a power supply so no batteries are needed.

2) Ansr Handheld Phototherapy Device and Acne Care Starter Kit ($145) - This acne care kit treats acne blemishes while helping to reduce redness and scarring. This three-step program includes the Ansr: Beam, a safe, convenient handheld device suitable for all skin types to help reduce signs of acne. Prepares the skin for recovery and exfoliates dead skin cells. The cleaner the skin, the deeper the Ansr: Beam will penetrate to accomplish its restorative work

3) Peel Rx Acid 2-oz Salicylic Daily Exfoliator ($20) – Great treatment for facial ingrown hairs, acne prevention and seasonal oil control, Formula cleans out pores, dissolves oil, refines the skin surface and combats blemishes, Exfoliator is effective Beta Hydroxy Acid daily treatment.

4) Nutraluxe MD Infrared LED Massager Lipo Reduction Anti-cellulite Kit ($100) – This anti-cellulite kit leaves your skin smoother and healthier-looking for a more youthful appearance. This kit from Nutraluxe includes an infrared LED massager, creme and carrying case.

5) ANSR BEAM Rechargeable Phototherapy Acne and Wrinkle Treatment Device ($85) - The ANSR:BEAM puts clinical results at your fingertips. By utilizing precise high-intensity red and blue light waves that penetrate the skin, this anti-aging and acne care product treats skin problems and rejuvenates the skin’s surface.

6) Saian Acne Try-Me Kit ($60) – The SAIAN Acne Try-Me Kit contains everything you need to effectively treat problem skin. This kit is ideal for travel and stores with ease. 1 ounce Emeraude 10-percent AHA cleanser 1-ounce Salicylic Acid 2-percent, 0.25-ounce Acne Spot Treatment and Paraben-free

7) Microderm Rx 2-oz Alpha Beta Microdermabrasion Cleanser ($40) - Exfoliating facial scrub deeply cleanses and purifies skin. Formula refines skin surface and stimulates collagen. Microderm treatment combines Alpha and Beta hydroxy acids with microdermabrasion crystals for smooth, radiant skin. Ingredients: Deionized Water, Neopentylglycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Aluminum Oxide Crystals, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Polyacrylamide, iso-paraffine, Laureth-7, Salicylic Acid, Diazolidinyl Urea, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol, Phenol, Camphor, Fragrance, FD&C Red#33.

8) Aromaland 2-oz Hair and Scalp Treatment ($30) – Treat yourself with this hydrating elixir for hair and scalp, Personal care appropriate for all hair types , Used in salons and spas around the world, Scented and enhanced with an exclusive blend of pure essential oils of geranium, lavender, ylang ylang and rose geranium, 100-percent natural award-winning formula .

9) Obagi CLENZIderm Pore Therapy ($30) - Enhance your skin’s protection from the sun with this sun screen, Skin care boasts a natural zinc oxide that forms an impenetrable barrier that protects your skin, Beauty product can protect you from the treat of UV rays.

10) Black Tai 3-pound Medium-grade Himalayan Bath Salt ($30) - Your skin will love the benefits of medium-grade king exotic Himalayan salt, Personal care item is packaged in an animal-friendly black faux crocodile container, Pack includes 3 pounds of salt.

Top 10 Best Body Lotions and Moisturizers Skin Care, Health and Beauty Products- Famous Body Lotions and Moisturizers Brands Reviews