THE BIKINI

Ai Otsuka-Japanese singer pictures

2011-05-19T19:03:00.000-07:00

Ai Otsuka is a Japanese pop singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and actress from Osaka Prefecture, Japan. She is a popular artist on the avex trax label and is best-known for her 2003 hit Sakuranbo, which stayed in the Top 200 Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for 85 weeks.

Profile:
Name: Ai Otsuka
Profession: Singer and actress
Birthdate: 1982-Sep-09
Birthplace: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Height: 157cm
Star sign: Virgo
Blood type: O

Japanese singer-Ai Otsuka pictures

Ai Shinozaki-Japanese gravure idol pictures

2011-05-19T19:02:00.000-07:00

Ai Shinozaki is one of the youngest Japanese gravure idols. She is newly 18 years old although she has been modeling and releasing DVD’s since she was 14.

Profile:
Name: Ai Shinozaki
Born: 26 February 1992
Blood type: A
Nominal size (as of 2008)
Three sizes: 87 – 60 – 88 cm
Bra sizes: F
Shoe size: 24.5 cm

Japanese gravure idol-Ai Shinozaki pictures

Akina Minami-Japanese gravure idol pictures

2011-05-19T18:59:00.000-07:00

Akina Minami (born 15 May 1989 in Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese fashion model, gravure idol.

Profile:
Name: Akina Minami
Birthdate: May 15th, 1989
Birthplace: Kanagawa-ken
Height: 160cm
Bust: 80cm
Waist: 56cm
Hips: 83cm
Hobby: Collecting perfumes, playing Taiko drums

Japanese gravure idol–Akina Minami sexy pictures

Akane Suzuki-Japanese gravure idol pictures

2011-05-19T18:58:00.000-07:00

Akane Suzuki (born April 2nd, 1984 ) is a Japanese gravure idol and actress.

Profile:
English Name: Akane Suzuki
Birthdate: April 2nd, 1984
Birthplace: Akita, Japan
Blood type: B
Height: 166cm
Bust: 88cm
Waist: 58cm
Hips: 82cm
Hobbies: Cooking, manga

Japanese gravure idol-Akane Suzuki pictures gallery

Leggy Abbey Clancy figures out her lines in very short LBD for fashion feature on This Morning

2011-05-19T18:57:00.000-07:00

By Chris Johnson

Looking the part: Abbey Clancy preparing for a fashion slot on This Morning yesterday in London's South Bank

With her cue cards in hand, Abbey Clancy checks through her notes as she prepares for a live fashion segment on This Morning.

The swimwear model and television star was pictured outside the show's studios in London getting ready for the feature, showing off her marvellous figure in a LBD.

Wearing her blonde hair loose and teaming her look with a pair of stiletto heels, the fiancée of England footballer Peter Crouch looked just the part as she talked through a series of outfits worn by models.

She carried out the presenting slot alongside hosts Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes on London's South Bank where the programme's studios are based.

Abbey looked tanned and relaxed having recently returned from a break in Sardinia with Crouch.

During her break she was pictured donning a plethora of sexy bikinis - which will no doubt keep Matalan happy as she is running a campaign with the high street store.

Nice tan: The model and TV star wore a very short LBD which showed off her svelte figure as she talked through a series of outfits worn by models

Abbey was also spotted spending time with a friend's baby in the swimming pool of the Portocervo Hotel in Cala di Volpe on the holiday.

But despite Abbey and Peter looking more in love than ever, she has confessed she’s not ready for children just yet.

‘I’m only 24 and we’re not married yet. Obviously it is the next step and we definitely want kids, but we’re in no rush. I’ve got loads of things I want to do first,' she said recently.

The couple had to put their wedding plans on hold while Peter took part in England's World Cup campaign but now that is behind them they can concentrate on their big day.

source:dailymail

Hot and Sexy Desktop Girls Wallpapers 1600x1200

2011-05-19T18:56:00.000-07:00

Tina Yuzuki-Japanese idol pictures

2011-05-19T18:54:00.000-07:00

Tina Yuzuki also known as Rio, is a Japanese AV idol.In December 2006 she was called”the most talked about actress this year,”and the Japanese AV industry named her Best New Actress for 2006.

Porfile:
Name:Tina Yuzuki
Birthday: October 29, 1986
Body Measurement: 84-58-83
Nationality & Career: Japanese AV Actress

Sexy Japanese idol-Tina Yuzuki pictures

Ogawa Asami-Hot Japanese idol pictures

2011-05-19T18:52:00.000-07:00

Ogawa Asami was born in Tokyo, she is a famous actress, gravure model and adult video model in Japan.

Profile:
Name : Asami Ogawa
Birthday: 1985/4/11
Blood Type: A
Height: 167cm
Body Measurements: B:87cm W:59cm H:89cm
Cup size: E cup
HomeTown: Tokyo

Hot Japanese idol girl-Ogawa Asami pictures

Satomi Shigemori-Japanese gravure idol pictures

2011-05-19T18:50:00.000-07:00

Satomi Shigemori is a Jpanese gravure idol.

Profile:
Nickname: Sacchan
Date of Birth: 1988/09/04
Home: Fukuoka Prefecture
Blood type: B
Height: 152 cm
Measurements: 82 – 56 – 82 cm
Skills: Dancing, monomane & basketball
Hobby: Movies

Japanese gravure idol-Satomi Shigemori pictures

Yumi Sugimoto-gravure idol pictures

2011-05-19T18:48:00.000-07:00

Yumi Sugimoto (born April 1, 1989) is a Japanese model, actress and gravure idol.

Profile:
Name (romaji): Sugimoto Yumi
Profession: Model, actress and gravure idol
Birthdate: 1989-Apr-01
Birthplace: Naniwaku, Osaka, Japan
Height: 167cm
Star sign: Aries
Blood type: A
Family: Sister and brother
Talent agency: Tambourine

Yumi Sugimoto is one of the most beautiful Japanese girls!

Aya Kiguchi-Japanese gravure idol photos

2011-05-19T18:47:00.000-07:00

Aya Kiguchi is one of the most popular Japanese gravure idol, race queen, singer and actress in Japan. She was born on October 11, 1985 in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. Standing at a petite 5′1, she is the one of the most sexiest, most adorable girls out there right now.

Profile:
Name: Kiguchi Aya
Profession: Gravure idol, actress, singer and race queen
Birthdate: 1985-Oct-11
Birthplace: Miyamae, Kanagawa, Japan
Height: 158cm
Star sign: Libra
Blood type: A
Family: Brother

Sexy Japanese gravure idol–Aya Kiguchi photos

EXCLUSIVE: Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe drops to a size six after undergoing £2,000 liposuction procedure

2011-05-19T18:46:00.000-07:00

By Sarah Bull

Thrilled: Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe is amazed by her new figure after paying £2,000 for a vaser liposuction operation

She has always been famous for her enviable curves.

But after admitting she sometimes struggles with her shapely figure, Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe has undergone a £2,000 vaser liposuction procedure to remove excess fat from her upper thigh and bottom area.

The 26-year-old actress, who plays Mercedes McQueen Fisher in the Channel 4 soap, had the operation at Leicester's Beau Aesthetica salon two weeks ago, Mail Online can reveal.

Trim: Jennifer, seen out in Liverpool yesterday, went from a size 10 to 12 on her hips to a size six to eight after the procedure

Following the procedure, Jennifer has dropped from a size 10 to 12 around her hips to a size six to eight and says she is stunned at how effective the simple operation was.

She told Mail Online: 'I'm completely amazed at the results after just one operation. I feel like I've dropped a dress size - and I have!'

According to the Beau Aesthetica website, the LipoSelection Vaser procedure offers 'an alternative to the harsh techniques of traditional liposuction' and 'uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology designed to gently reshape your body'.

After the procedure, which took about two hours, Jennifer was told to rest for two days before doing anything too strenuous.

But yesterday, the actress was keen to show off the results as she went out for lunch with her Hollyoaks 'sister' Claire Cooper

Before and after: Jennifer looking slim in late June shortly after the operation (left) and showing off her shapely rear in a monokini on holiday in May

Wearing a cropped floral bustier top and high-waisted jeans, Jennifer appeared to be in high spirits as she enjoyed lunch with Claire at Liverpool's The Neighbourhood Cafe.

Before the operation, Jennifer had a 26in waist and 32in hip, but displayed her trimmer figure as she went out shopping yesterday.

The actress previously said she sometimes felt self-conscious about her shapely rear, although she had learned to opt for clothes which flattered her curvy figure

Screen star: Jennifer as Mercedes McQueen with co-star Glen Wallace in Hollyoaks

She said recently: 'My bum is certainly a big one. Me and my bum have a love-hate relationship.

'There's nothing I can do about it! It's quite a shelf, it's got meat, it wobbles and it sticks out.

'Me and my friends laugh about it all the time. It takes up nearly the whole dancefloor!'

source: dailymail

Azusa Yamamoto-Japanese bikini idol pictures

2011-05-19T18:42:00.000-07:00

Azusa Yamamoto (born April 24, 1981) is a Japanese bikini idol, actress, and tarento. Azusa is famous for her sexy “kubire”, the sexy dip in a girl’s waist and loves to ballet.

Profile:
Name: Azusa Yamamoto
Birthdate April 24, 1981 (1981-04-24)
Birth location: Funabashi, Chiba, Japan
Occupation: Bikini idol, actress, and tarento.
Measurements B:82 cm W:55 cm H:83 cm
Height 157 cm (5 ft 2)
Shoe size 23.5 cm
Eye colour Brown
Hair colour Black

Famous Japanese bikini idol–Azusa Yamamoto beautiful pictures gallery.

Japanese idol Rina Ishihara pictures

2011-05-19T18:41:00.000-07:00

Rina Ishihara ( born November 30, 1999 in Kanagawa ) is a Japanese av idol.She is 155cm tall and with measurements are B85D-W56-H84.

Japanese idol–Rina Ishihara pictures

Yayoi Shikatani-Japanese gravure idol pictures

2011-05-19T18:39:00.000-07:00

Yayoi Shikatani is a sexy Japanese gravure idol.She belongs to Vizumikkusuta member.

Profile:
Name: Yayoi Shikatani
Birthdate: Sep-26, 1988
Current age: 22 years old
Birthplace: Minami-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
Blood type: B
Height: 167cm
Weight: 50kg
Measurements: B83 – W57 – H83 cm A bra size
Occupation: female talent, gravure idol and actress

Japanese gravure idol Yayoi Shikatani pictures

Kwai Lun-mei

2011-05-19T18:38:00.000-07:00

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Name Kwai Lun-mei
Chinese: 桂綸鎂
Date of birth: December 25, 1983
Place of birth: Taiwan
Height: 164cm
Horoscope: Capricorn
Blood Type: O
Profession: Actress

Isabella Manjon: Headshots

2011-05-19T18:37:00.000-07:00

Name: Isabella Manjon

Country: Philippines

Pageant Joined:

-Binibining Pilipinas 2011

Photo Credits:

-Binibining Pilipinas Inc

-All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Nonami Takizawa

2011-05-19T18:36:00.000-07:00

Nonami Takizawa is a Japanese gravure idol, and a female talent.

Profile

Name: Takizawa Nonami 滝沢乃南
Nickname: Nonamin
rofession: Actress and 'gravure idol' (Japanese term: swimsuit/bikini model)
Date of Birth: 14 December, 1985
Birthplace: Saitama, Japan
Height: 155 cm (5 feet and 1.0 inch)
Measurements: B95 W59 H85 cm (B37.4 W23.2 H33.5 inches)

Yoko Matsugane

2011-05-19T18:34:00.000-07:00

Yoko Matsugane is a Japanese gravure idol. She is famous for her voluptuous figure.

She has released several DVDs and photobooks and has appeared on several TV shows in Japan. As of January 2006, Yoko left her modeling agency, but is still active in producing DVDs and photo sets. At the times of the release of her latest DVD she usually attends promotional events where her fans get to meet their idol and take a picture with her. These events are most often held in department stores in the Akihabara district of Tokyo.

Profile

Name: Yoko Matsugane 松金洋子
Birthdate: May 26, 1982
Birth location: Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Measurements: 95-(Metric H-cup)-58-88(cm)
37-23-35(inch) 32E (U.S.) bra
Height: 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight: 46 kg (100 lb/7.2 st)
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Brown
Natural breasts: Yes
Blood Group: B

Yabuki Haruna

2011-05-19T18:33:00.000-07:00

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Name: Yabuki Haruna (矢吹春奈)
Birthdate: December 18th, 1984
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Blood Type: A
Height: 162cm
Bust: 83cm
Waist: 58cm
Hips: 86cm
Shoe Size: 23cm
Hobbies: Watching movies, drawing
Ability: Badminton

Leah Dizon

2011-05-19T18:32:00.000-07:00

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Leah Dizon

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Leah Dizon is a model, singer, actress, and TV personality in Japan. Her ethnicities include Chinese, Filipino and French.

Profile

Name: Leah Donna Dizon
Date of birth: September 24, 1986
Place of birth: Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Professional: Model, Singer
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 115 lbs
Measurements: 34B-25-36
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel

Yuma Asami

2011-05-19T18:31:00.000-07:00

Name: Yuma Asami, 麻美ゆま

Birthday: 1987, 3-24
Blood type: AB
Height: 158cm
Body measurements: B96cm W58cm H88cm
Cup size: H cup
Home town: Tokyo
Hobby: Perfume collection, English conversation and piano

Yuma Asami information
TV Shows
Shinjuku Swan (TV Asahi, 2007, ep5)
Shimokita GLORY DAYS (TV Tokyo, 2006)
Movies
Please list only non-adult films.
Trivia
Hobby: Collecting perfume
Specialty: English conversation and piano

Han Ga-in, korean sexy idol

2011-05-19T18:30:00.000-07:00

MISS EARTH 2008 BIKINI CONTEST

2011-05-19T18:28:00.000-07:00

The Miss Earth pageant for 2008 is scheduled this coming November 9. Beautiful women in sexy bikinis parading for nature, could we ask for more? National competitions and selections are already underway since July, with the following countries already scheduling theirs for the rest of August until October: Miss Earth 2008 beauty contestants walk at the Sabang beach in Puerto Princesa city the capital of western Philippine island of Palawan on October 25, 2008. Candidates of Miss Earth visited the Puerto Princesa subterranean river national park a popular tourist site located in the city's pristine forest as part of Miss Earth environmental campaign. The winner of Miss Earth 2008 will be crowned on November 9, 2008 from among the 85 international contestants

Bella Chen-Hot Taiwanese model pictures

2011-05-19T18:26:00.000-07:00

Bella Chen is a Taiwanese famous model.graduated from Chinese Culture University in 2004 and she won the title Miss Chinese Taiwan Beauty Pageant in the same year. In 2006, she was one of the finalist for Miss Chinese Taiwan and Hong Kong Beauty Pageant.

Profile:
Bella Chen Yu Hen
Birthday: February 18, 1984
Body Measurement: 36D-24-35
Height : 1.72 m
Weight : 51kg
Nationality & Career: Taiwanese Model & Singer

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MJ Lastimosa: Headshots

2011-05-19T18:24:00.000-07:00

Name: MJ Lastimosa

Country: Philippines

Pageant Joined:

-Binibining Pilipinas 2011

Photo Credits:

-Binibining Pilipinas Inc

-All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Maari Nakashima-Japanese model pictures

2011-05-19T18:22:00.000-07:00

Maari Nakashima is a sexy Japanese bikini model.

Profile:
Name: Maari Nakashima
Bloodtype: B
Birthdate: 01-08, 1992
Birthplace: Japan
Likes: Red things
Special Talents: Sleeping, impressions, snowboarding, long-distance running.
Charm point: Eyes and dimples.
Pets: A rabbit named Marty.
Height: 15cm
Bust: 78cm
Waist: 58cm
Hips: 80cm
Agency: Ohta Pro

Japanese bikini model Maari Nakashima pictures gallery

Japanese Twin Sisters Anna Aoi and Reina Aoi pictures

2011-05-19T18:20:00.000-07:00

Japanese twins sister Anna Aoi (蒼あんな) and Reina Aoi (蒼れいな) they have appeared on Japanese men magazine Sabra magazine.Here are sexy pictures collection of Anna Aoi and Reina Aoi.

Japanese Twin Sisters Anna Aoi and Reina Aoi sexy pictures

Sandra Seifert: Miss Air 2009

2011-05-19T18:19:00.000-07:00

Photo # 1 (Thanks to Sandra Seifert and her websites)Photo # 2Photo # 3Photo # 4Photo # 5Photo # 6Photo # 7Photo # 8Photo # 9

Name: Sandra Seifert

Age: 24 years old (at the time of the contest)

Birthdate: Feb 1, 1984

Place of Birth: Taipei Taiwan

Height: 5 ft and 9 inches

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Brown

Country: Philippines

Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming

Place of Residence: Negros Occidental Philippines

-New York

Pageants Joined:

-Miss Earth philippines 2009

-Miss Earth 2009

Titles Won:

-Miss Earth Philippines 2009

-Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism

-Miss Air 2009

-Elite Model Look Philippines

Modelling Experience:

-Colgate Mintirinsi-Minti Cool

-Philippine fashion Week

-Speedo

-Bennetton

-Lancome

-Bulgari Jewelry

-Mega magazine

-Speed

-A ands F

Television Shows:

-Mastershowman

-Campus Video

Photo Credits:

-Miss Earth Organization

-Daniel Tan

-Sol and Shari Villagante Photography

-All photos are copyright to its rightful owners.

Maki Utsunomiya-Japanese idol pictures

2011-05-19T18:16:00.000-07:00

Maki Utsunomiya is a very beautiful Japanese idol. She has an angelic face and a very sexy body.

Profile:
Name: Maki Utsunomiya
Birthdate: 1981/12/16
Home: Osaka
Blood Type: A
Height: 166 cm
Weight: 57 kg
Measurements: 88 – 58 – 89 cm

Sexy Japanese idol Maki Utsunomiya pictures

Sexy Spicy Blue Thong Babe wallpapers [4000 x 2678]

2011-05-19T18:15:00.000-07:00

Sexy Canadian Model Krsytelle Lacroix

2011-05-19T18:13:00.000-07:00

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Trương Thị May - Miss Earth Vietnam 2010

2011-05-19T18:12:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth Mosquera: Miss Venezuela International 2009

2011-05-19T18:09:00.000-07:00

Photo # 1 (Thanks to Elizabeth Mosquera and her websites)Photo # 2Photo # 3Photo # 4Photo # 5Photo # 6Photo # 7Photo # 8Photo # 9Photo # 10

Name: Elizabeth Mosquera

Complete Name: Ana Elizabeth Mosquera Gomez

Birthdate: March 16, 1991

Birthplace: Valera Trujillo Venezuela

Height: 5 ft and 9 1/2 inches

Hair; Brown

Eyes: Brown

Course:Civil Engineering

School/ University: University of Zulia in Maracaibo

Pageants Joined and Titles Earned:

-Miss Trujillo 2009- Winner

-Miss Venezuela 2009- Miss Venezuela International 2009

-Miss International 2010- Winner

-Reinado del Cafe- 5th place

Photo Credits:

-Rumberos.net

-missvenezuela.com

-All photos are copyright to their rightful owners.

Temptation Resort First Impressions

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Gowns of the Earth

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Los Cabos Golf

2011-05-19T17:39:00.000-07:00

Beyond the many sea-based activities in Cabo San Lucas, there is one land-based activity that particularly tempts travelers to the Mexican shores. Golfing in Cabo San Lucas is every enthusiast’s dream, with beautiful courses along the coast, the shimmering Sea of Cortez, and looming mountains in the background. This ideal environment has lead to the development of Los Cabos golf in recent decades, resulting in world-class courses at a few different resorts, and tee times are often booked far in advance to play these desirable courses. While scuba diving or snorkeling can be enjoyed any time of year, the best time for golfers to travel to Cabo is definitely from December through April. Avoiding the heat of the summer means a more enjoyable round of Cabo San Lucas golf.

The best Cabo golf courses are championship-level. Currently there are six championship golf courses in the Los Cabos area, providing an incredible variety for the golf enthusiast during a vacation to Mexico. Years ago, golf first came to the region in the form of a 9-hole course called Campo de Golf. Today, championship courses have been designed by some of the best names in golf, including Jack Nicklaus; Los Cabos golf offers 27 holes designed by Nicklaus at the famous Palmilla Resort. The development of these courses has quickly led to the skyrocketing of Cabo’s popularity on the North American golf scene, bringing in golfers from far and wide to play in this part of Baja.

Beyond the first 27 holes designed by Nicklaus, there are now two more courses of his design in Cabo, and the eighteen holes at the Eldorado Golf Club and eighteen holes at Cabo del Sol make golfing in Cabo San Lucas a real challenge. The area was envisioned to be a world-class golf resort by a man named Don Koll, a California property developer and golfer who saw the potential for Cabo and worked to develop the area. The excellence of the courses has been recognized, and since 1995 the annual PGA Senior Slam Tournament has taken place in Cabo. Los Cabos golf promises consistent weather, manicured courses, and a fantastic environment.

Cabo San Lucas golf can be intimidating and sometimes expensive, as there is a great demand to play the six championship golf courses, with price tags to match. It is evident to even novice players the skill and thought that contributed to the development of these courses. While they have similar terrain to courses in California or Arizona, golfing in Cabo San Lucas is defined by the presence of the Sea of Cortez. Varying shades of blue stretch out as far as the eye can see and are a beautiful accompaniment to a round of golf. If the heat doesn’t bother you and you’re thinking about traveling to Cabo during the summer, the area benefits from very little rain year-round, making for fine golf weather.

However, Cabo San Lucas golf doesn’t have to be expensive. Beyond the six championship courses, there are courses available to play that are more affordable and don’t need to be reserved so far in advance. The 25-mile corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo is home to a variety of courses, offering different challengers to golfers from across the world. The quality of Cabo golf has been recognized, as Golf Digest magazine has named it one of the top fifteen destinations to golf in the world. From the courses, gray whales can sometimes be seen swimming in the Sea of Cortez, creating a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience for lovers of golf.

Los Cabos, Mexico: A Travel Guide

2011-05-19T17:38:00.000-07:00

CRAZY CABO SPRING BREAK 07!!!

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Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, México

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Mizuki Akino is a hot Japanese Gravure Idol.

2011-05-19T07:49:00.000-07:00

Wakana Matsumoto is a model and actress from Tottori Prefecture. Enjoy these sexy photos.

Profile:
Name: 松本若菜 (まつもとわかな)
Name (romaji): Matsumoto Wakana
Profession: Actress and model
Birthdate: 1984-Feb-25
Birthplace: Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Height: 163cm
Star sign: Pieces
Talent agency: Office Walker

Japanese model and actress Wakana Matsumoto sexy photos

MISS AMERICA FLASHBACK - 1958

2011-05-19T07:47:00.001-07:00

Miss America 1959, Mary Ann Mobley of Mississippi, is welcomed back to her home town of Brandon, Mississippi. Mary Ann was the first Miss America from Mississippi, and while the state has never won the Miss USA title, it has won the Miss America title four times - in 1958, 1959, 1979, and 1985.

Thailand singer Anny Monthirapha pictures

2011-05-19T07:47:00.000-07:00

Anny Monthirapha is a Thai singer but has also done some acting, although she says she prefers singing. She did her first sexy photo shoot and talks a little about it as well as the usual question about what kind of men she likes.

Snorkeling in Cancun

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First Dates: First Date Do's & Dont's

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Tips to make your first date go smoothly

First dates can be nerve wracking, and they often render even the most experienced of daters shy, silent and prone to making awkward and embarrassing mistakes that blow the chances of getting a second date even before the initial meeting is over. Here are some pointers to help you put your most attractive foot forward and make a good impression.

Do's

1. Do be on time. The last thing you want to do is make a bad impression on your date by being late. Tardiness implies that you don't care. Even worse, the person you're meeting may not hang around to wait for you to turn up.

2. Do make your partner feel comfortable. We're all a bit on edge during a first date with someone. Trying to put your partner at ease and get him or her to relax will also help you stay calm and enjoy yourself.

3. Do be an interesting date. The worst thing you can do is show up for a date with someone and then sit there all night and talk about nothing -- or, even worse, stay so silent that they might as well have eaten dinner alone. Don't make yourself easy to forget.

4. Do laugh at their jokes. Even if you've heard the joke 100 times or more (or it just isn't funny at all), laughing along with your date will communicate that you are interested in them.

5. Do keep the conversation alive. That dreaded silence, during which you're both scrambling to come up with something -- anything -- to say, can seem to last for eternity and will make both of you think the other person is boring. Jot down a few questions ahead of time. Practicing for the date can make all the difference.

6. Do take an interest in your date. Listen when he or she is talking. Be interested in what they have to say, and show how interested you are by asking questions about what they like to do, read, eat for dinner, etc.

7. Do go somewhere unique. First dates don't have to be to the movies or to a restaurant for a nice meal. You will make a longer, lasting impression if you get creative.

8. Do be confident. Confidence says a lot about a person. Being more confident will help you get through that first date with ease and let your partner know you're comfortable with who you are.

9. Do be yourself. You won't fool anyone by pretending to be someone you're not. Also, if you're planning to continue seeing this person, the real you will come out eventually, so you might as well start off by introducing them to who you really are, flaws and all.

10. Do stay safe. Take your cell phone with you, plan to drive yourself and let a friend know where you're going, who you'll be with and when you'll be back.

Don'ts

1. Don't be late. First impressions count, and if you're late, this will make your date think you're lazy and didn't care enough to plan ahead.

2. Don't talk about yourself all night. There is nothing worse then a person that loves to talk about herself all the time. How vain can you get?

3. Don't talk about past relationships. Maybe that's how you lost the last one. Nobody wants to hear you drone on about your ex and what she did or didn't do. Concentrate on this new person, and see if you can get to the second date.

4. Don't eat with your mouth open. It's gross. Your date is there to see you, not your food.

5. Don't bombard your date with extremely personal questions. Like you, they probably don't want to reveal too much about themselves just yet. If you like each other and want to continue the relationship after this first meeting, there will be plenty of time to ask questions and delve deeper.

6. Don't try to be someone you're not. So he likes dogs, but you're a cat person. Pretending otherwise will only make the other person feel deceived and turned off when they discover the truth. Find someone who wants you for you, not for who you're pretending to be.

7. Don't forget to thank the other person for the date. This is not only good manners but also gives you a chance to end it, if you're not interested -- or to ask them out on another date, if you are.

8. Don't propose marriage or kids, unless you never want to see that person again.

9. Don't pursue sex after your partner has said no. Period. It's tacky, and it proves you're a jerk.

10. Don't get drunk! As much as drinking copious of alcohol to calm your nerves sounds like a good idea, think about how bad you're going to feel if you miss most of your date because you're in the bathroom revisiting your meal. Additionally, this kind of behavior will show your love interest that you can't control yourself and don’t know your limits. It also isn't safe -- getting drunk and lowering your inhibitions is likely to put you at risk of unwanted advances, and you won't be in the right frame of mind or body to do anything about them.

Swim & Snorkeling Adventure Tour Cancun, Mexico

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Paris Hilton

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Top Romantic Destinations: Favorite Places

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Where to go for your next romantic getaway

Romance can be found everywhere and anywhere, its in the air that we breathe, the smiles people give to us and in the things that make us laugh and be happy with our partner. But sometimes romance is in a special place too. We may have found love and romance at home and abroad, on vacation or just in a moment. Yet there are some places that smell of romance, that exude love and simply are romantic destinations and so here we discuss some favorite places that fit the bill.

Just what makes a place a top romantic destination is open to many factors. The first of course may be the weather, warm and sunny appears to be favored by most. Lingering on a soft white beach under swaying palms appeals to all of us who undergo annual cold winters. However, I have been to destinations that have been snowbound, only to find them gorgeously romantic. For me, winter is a great season and my top romantic destinations include some fantastic ski resorts. St Moritz at Christmas is a great example as is Valmorel after a snowfall, or Zermatt on New Year’s Eve. So clearly then it is not just the weather that feeds us romantic feelings about a place though it is a factor.

A top romantic destination has to look right. A pretty village in the Alps is romantic and appealing; a New England village in the Fall is romantic for walking, a walk on a deserted beach on the northern coast of Koh Samui is extremely romantic to hold hands. Where better perhaps that a stroll along the Seine in Paris in early spring to feel overwhelmed by love and romance as you walk hand in hand with your partner. The same may be said of Barcelona in Spring, walking through the squares before the heavy oppression of a hot Mediterranean summer sets in. And here we find more clues in my words, walking and Spring! Walking of course brings a sense of communion and togetherness in any location or destination. We remember walks together fondly in many places whilst springtime is our own regeneration after winter. Springtime is a good season to find romance in a place.

Springtime is for many of us a wake up call, an out with the old in with the new feeling. A time for Spring cleaning, for freshness, for renewal. Clean air, sunlight and flowers. The earth wakes up and so do we. So we are often drawn to romantic destinations that obviate these sensory factors. For example, I have never been so alive as on visiting Amsterdam one spring when the small lanes were alive with the rich color of tulip flower markets. I was overjoyed with a sense of the ability to find romance there.

Romance in a place can be found from its history and architectural properties, which is why so many of the ancient and great cities of the world are poplar romantic destinations for lovers. From the Great Wall of China, to Paris, Rome, Florence, Milan, Amsterdam, Sydney, New York and Vienna, all have a magnificent historical heritage that pervades all and leads us into a sense of historical romance that requires us to take someone’s hand as we breathe in all around us.

So I think that the key elements of top romantic destinations are:

Weather
Beauty
History
Company
Location

So whilst we live to find romance in the Caribbean and the South Seas, dreaming of white deserted beaches and swaying palms, trade winds and butterfly kisses at dawn or sunset, languid afternoons by the lagoon pools and tropical mischief on a languid evening, let us not forget that there are many destinations across the world that are not only romantic in themselves, but can emphasize the romance that already exists within each of us.

Here are 10 of my personal top romantic destinations and romantic places for myself.

Amsterdam in deepest winter
There are fewer places on earth more romantic than Amsterdam in deepest winter in my opinion. Ancient churches, frozen waterways, snow-heavy skies, shimmering shops all nestle along walkways through beautifully old streets in this most pleasant of cultural cities. Its a cultural melting pot where you can find romance on every corner. Combine ancient cobbled streets of lilting Dutch town houses, set against frozen canals, people scuttling along on cycles, starlit book shops crowding in sulky corners, fabulous food stores, eateries and restaurants, bars that are heaven-sent and the relaxed nature of the Dutch and it is a vibrant and exciting city ideal for a first break away with a loved-one. With bells tolling from churches at dawn, the shimmering waters of canals everywhere, ancient beautiful architecture, flowers on street corners, this city is most certainly picturesque. The winter and snows certainly add the topping to a place that already exudes history and you can imagine yourself with your loved on starring in your very own European cinematic romance set against a beautiful and vivid backdrop. Firmly recommended.

Hong Kong at Sunset
To many the romance of Hong Kong can be easily missed. A bustling metropolis acting as a gateway to a throng a different Asian cultures, Hong Kong certainly doesn’t stand still. But amongst it all are two of the most amazing sights on earth that should only be witnessed with your loved one. The first is sitting in the Peninsula hotel top floor bar on the Kowloon side watching sunset and darkness fall upon Honk Kong itself. As day turns to night you can take the hand of your loved on and watch as neon begins to light up probably one of the seven most wondrous views in the modern world. All taken with a Gin and Tonic. If this is how we find romance , then it's the best.

The other is to repeat the exercise of sunset but this time by taking the cable car to the top of the Peak. Go behind the peak café and restaurant to the viewing platform where you can watch sunset over Kowloon, but this time make sure that you kiss you partner for a long time. Because you will remember it forever.

Niagra Falls in Late Spring
Until you have seen the horseshoes falls from the Canadian side in late Spring, you haven’t lived. Spectacular this place is, beyond belief. Take your partner, book into the hotel at its side and spend the most romantic weekend of your life. Love and romance your partner here until they melt. I can’t add any more to this because you just have to take your loved one and go there – today. Why late spring? Well at this time of year the warm sun gives the entire falls a golden glow that makes it such a romantic place. Take a glass of champagne in one had and the hand of your loved one in the other ands find romance here for yourselves.

Anchorage Alaska on the longest day
Romantic destinations take many forms but I found the experience of Anchorage, a beautiful place in the summer, awe inspiringly beautiful. For me it is a place of love and romance as much as of breathtaking scenery. You may be surprised that I list it as one of my favorite romantic places but you just have to visit and relax in this beautiful place. There are so many things to do with your partner in this area that you will lose count, but I think that around June 21st when it remains light for most of the night is so much of an experience that it’s a time and place for something special. It is a top romantic destination for sure. It’s a place to feel alive and share something emotional and help that feeling of togetherness. A special place.

Bali in October
As far as romantic places go, this is perfect. This has to be one of the world's top romantic destinations, especially for couples. As it’s a tropical isle it doesn’t become romantic because of its climate, though it does reek of paradise after getting away from the airport. I’d point you and your chose partner straight towards the Bali Cliff resort at the southern tip of the island or Lovina Beach on the northern coast. Either places at this time of the year are quiet whilst the weather remains perfect. If I was to choose the perfect place for a date, to embody the love and romance of my relationship, or even maybe to propose, I’d choose Lovina beach at dawn in an outrigger canoe as the dolphins race past chasing tuna and the sun breaks the horizon. It doesn’t get any more romantic or special than this. Just save it to say 'I do'.

Paris in Early Spring

As far as romantic places go, Paris has to be a prime choice in my book. Traditional it may be, but romantic, it most certainly is. Spring time has to be the perfect season too. Culture, history, gastronomic delights, superb wine and walks beyond all walks. Take your partner to the top of the Eiffel tower, over to the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa and then shoot about the metro visiting Montmartre and the Left bank then take a long walk together along the many tree lined boulevards. The essence of Paris is the simple act of being together walking, visiting and seeing and finding romance in private. Its special, it is one of my favorite romantic places at any time of year but I loved Paris in early spring and I think you both will too.

The English Lake District in Early Winter
The English Lakes in north-western England is loved by many during the summer months but the things that brings it romance is the solace that winter brings. But I believe it is a top romantic destination at this time of year. I find romance here when the ancient villages are quiet, the restaurants available and we can walk where we please. There are a plethora of well-hidden Lakeland hotels nestling in trees ready to cater as a lovers paradise. If you are looking for log fires, thick rugs, four poser beds and romantic walks round local lakes then go in November or January and I’d go as far as saying that it’s the perfect place to fall in love.

New York in February
What hasn’t been written about New York may not be worth writing. But for me New York in February is the epitome of classic romance and one of the top romantic destinations for anyone. How many romantic movies have been made in this city – lots, and this is for a reason. Why is it romantic? Easy, combine cold, snow, superb shopping and ice skating in central park and you have everything that is perfect about close times together. Sightseeing is unlimited, restaurants with tables for two are everywhere and I believe there is something special about wrapping up warm and getting outdoors with the person you love. If you are going to find love and romance in a city, its possible it will be New York. Walking in Central park in the snow has got to be a life long memory of how love really should be.

Cyprus before Summer
It’s the birthplace of Venus, what more needs to be said about finding love and romance. Stick to the west side of this island around Paphos for perfect sunsets, sun for 360 days a year, remote bays and fresh seafood. Top quality hotels abound and this is essential for many romantic destinations. But the single thing that makes this island romantic for me are the lonely drives by car up into the fresh alpine interior. Seemingly unexplored valleys, high passes and the sweet scent of pine everywhere, this is a beautiful place. Open the door and breathe, then kiss each other. Deeply. Definitely one of my top romantic destinations of all to find romance in a sunset.

Koh Samui in November
Why not round the year off with one of my favorite romantic places on earth. The island of Koh Samui in the Thai gulf is more famous for its near-neighbor which is the inspiration for the book and movie, The Beach. But the reason I list this as a top romantic destination isn’t the quaint airport with wooden huts in a jungle clearing, or the Golden Buddha on the northern coast, it’s the simple delight at this time of year of taking a small beach bungalow with your loved one and walking bare footed on white sand beaches and treading the first footsteps of the day. Or using a fallen coconut as a drinking vessel and play ball. Watch endless sunsets and find romance in the moment, eat perfect food in quiet surroundings and imagine you are both lost at sea. It’s a place to be with someone, to be quiet, to be solitary and to feel very much the love and romance of the place.

Dating Ideas From Inexpensive to Expensive

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How to make a good impression without breaking the bank

The first date is not just about restaurants and movies. Here are some great first date ideas starting with the very cheap, more expensive to the extravagant:

1. Beach - Take a picnic, a bottle of wine and a rug, and spend the day catching the sun together. Or, you could take a dip together - all that splashing about is bound to be great fun.

2. Picnic by a river - Prepare a basket of goodies, a chilled bottle of wine and enjoy the day relaxing in each other's company.

3. The movies - Let your date choose the film. It will show good gesture if you don’t have the same taste in films.

4. Theme Park - Big or small, everybody loves theme parks. Triple loop roller coasters, dodgems, candy floss - the ideal date for the big kid in us.

5. Eat in - Show off your culinary skills and ask them round for dinner. Don’t overdo the candles and music, or you may frighten them away.

6. Indoor ice skating, or rollerblading in the park - You can lean against each other for balance and warmth.

7. A sporting activity that you both like.

8. Kite flying - My partner and I did this a few year back. It wasn’t our first date, but it was one of the best days we have ever spent together.

9. A trip to the zoo - Everyone likes animals so a trip to the zoo makes for a perfect date.

10. Local museum or art gallery - This is only a good idea if you are both interested in museums.

Expensive Date Ideas

1. Go to a concert - Take them to see their favorite band in concert and dance the night away.

2. Go for an expensive meal - Have her serenaded by one of the waiters with a bottle of champagne and a dozen red roses.

3. Go horseback riding - Take a trip to the nearest horse farm. Spend the afternoon horse riding and stopping to take in the scenery, and afternoon lunch in a local inn.

4. Candlelit dinner for two aboard a yacht - Take her out to sea. Put on the full works - captain sailing, champagne on ice and lobsters for dinner.

5. Take in a show - Get dressed up for the evening and go along to watch one of your favorite shows at a theater house. Or go to a premier of a big block buster movie.

6. Horse drawn carriage at night - Take a trip around the city and through the park, on a horse drawn carriage. Have it take you to a swanky restaurant and wait while you dine.

7. Under the sea - Go scuba diving.

8. Take to the sky - Go for a trip in a hot air balloon.

9. A trip to New York for the afternoon - Fly her to New York and back in an afternoon. This is the ultimate first date destination (especially if it is her first time there).

10. On top of the world - Prepare a basket of caviar, prawn cocktail, strawberries and cream, and champagne on ice, and take to the skies. Well, the top of the highest building you can get to.

Extravagant Date Ideas

1. Fly her to Paris and back - Take in all the sights that Paris has to offer. Finish the date with an expensive meal in one of the swanky restaurants in Paris.

2. Helicopter ride - Go for a flight over the city in a helicopter.

3. We're in the money - Dress up to the nines and go blow a fortune in a top casino.

4. Parachute jump - Take to the sky for the high of a lifetime. This one cannot be a surprise date, unless you are sure it is what they want!

5. Climb to the top of the world - Go mounting climbing on a clear summer's day. Don't forget the flag for when you reach the top.

6. Go swimming with dolphins - This has to be the ultimate experience of a lifetime and if you aim to impress, this is the way to do it.

7. Para-gliding - Take to the sea, have lunch, then the skies the limit.

8. Eating in - Hire a top chef and waiting staff, and have them round to your place for a meal they won’t forget.

Miss Tennessee USA 2011 Ashley Durham

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MISS AMERICA FLASHBACK - 1984

2011-05-19T07:34:00.000-07:00

Miss America 1984, Suzette Charles of New Jersey, with actor Harry Belafonte. Students in Prof. Chandni's class on "MAO's Role in 20th Century Culture" will know that Suzette was first runner-up to Vanessa Williams and reigned for a few short months as Miss America when Vanessa was dethroned after nude pictures of her were published in Penthouse magazine. Also, students will know that the Miss World 1970 and 1993 pageants and the Miss America 1983 pageant (for Miss America 1984) share a similar fact - both the winner and first runner-up in those pageants were black. This has never happened at Miss USA and Miss Universe, and as Prof. Chandni will tell you, "If it ever happens at Miss Universe, there will be hell to pay in Latin America."

Dolphin Swim & Snorkel Tour in Cancun, Mexico

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Dating Advice and Top Dating Tips

2011-05-19T07:27:00.000-07:00

Romantic Articles for Single Women and Men

Match? Match I hear you cry, is there such a thing? It makes it all sound like a game of Snap. Well yes I think there is such a thing. Who do we match with? I think the first issue is to know who we are and what we are about. Once we know this then we can work out who we can possibly match with. That innocent comment is where a lot of people fall down. I am often surprised how little people take a good look at themselves. You may feel that you perfectly suit Brad Pitt or Pamela Anderson but then do you really know much about them?

Sure we often want to match ourselves with people of certain look and physical properties and that is entirely natural. However if we weigh 300 lbs and have never seen the inside of a gym then I think its fair to say that we may not be the perfect match to a sportsman or a model. Why? Well simply because nature tells us that we match with likes. On a base level we are here, says nature, to procreate and so we select accordingly.

That of course on its own would be too shallow a premise to write this article but the first element of any match is physical compatibility. Matching with someone on a purely physical level is not enough to last. Sex is a part of any relationship to some degree so looks do matter, even if to a small extent. After all you must be able to wake up next to that person for months or years to come, and you must want to be able to make love to them in some form, even if its simply kissing. I often here some people say that appearance is not important to them and I am always impressed. What they really mean is that looks are not important as along as you like the look of that person already. Looks are only ever important if you do not!

Many relationships fail where sex is missing or unsatisfactory, where physical contact in many forms is lost. When that occurs the foundations of a relationship can be rocked so we must say that appearance and therefore physicality in any match is an important factor. The first thing you may look at when you meet someone may be their eyes, smile, teeth, hair, handshake, kiss and physique etc. They are all physical attributes.

The other problem about matching physically is that we may not truly know how physically attracted we are until much further into a relationship we are. It may be sometime before physical intimacy is shared and sexual contact occurs. Therefore an emotional, even love, match may have already developed further. But we do try matching with people, look at fashion. The way we dress and the way we appear in daily life speaks volumes about who we are. Maybe money is tight and we don’t have the cash to look our best. That is true. But what we can do for ourselves by way of presentation comes through loud and clear. Not making an effort is the biggest criticism I hear about guys on a first date. If a woman makes a great deal of effort then a man should respect himself and his date enough to look as good as he can do too.

Okay so we also know that in time appearance and the physical aspects of a relationship become far less important as we get to know a person emotionally and that mental contact with someone becomes far more powerful an influence. Yet initially matching with someone it is still extremely important. We all discuss, chat, talk, debate, joke, laugh, speak etc and it is all because we are identifying with each other and building the foundations of an emotional connection. It may be found in a shared experience or hobby, activity or event. It may be found in opposing powerful views discovered in conversation accompanied by profound respect and deep seated desire to extend this connection further. It may be that we share the same type of pet, a similar liking for certain foods even similar books we read, but they are emotional connections that are essential in establishing any connection. As we can see, initial matching is a complex scenario.

The next important factor in any match is location. I could match with someone right now in Australia, but unless I am in Australia then it doesn’t help me begin a relationship. I may consider flying to Australia to meet my match but then can I sustain my match and help us grow? Well of course that depends on the two individuals involved, their circumstances, position, age, regularity of meeting and planned future. The reality as we know for single people is that long distance matches tend not to work unless both parties come together quite quickly after meeting. I agree that some long distance matches do and will work really well, but it is not the norm. So what I am arguing here is that when we look at who we match with, let’s be reasonably certain that our locality to those we meet and match with allows for a relationship to develop. Whilst I may meet someone in Los Angeles who is perfect for me, unless I am prepared to move, visit often or relocate then maybe my match is not my best choice for me.

One thing often overlooked in matching with someone is humour. Yes we often specify that someone must have a great sense of humour. And everyone reading this will say, yes they have a great sense of humour. To them! And that’s the killer qualifier. The sense of humour in a high quality match between two people is where it is shared and unquantifiable. Where the humour is at a subtly understood level is essential. What makes one person laugh does not make another person laugh. And yet I watch so many people co exist without every laughing together and it makes me sad. A solid relationship will have moments where common laughter is essential, where the sense of humour between two people is almost unspoken. That I believe is one of the key ingredients in any true match. You may really be attracted to someone but of they don’t make you laugh you may be wasting your time.

Background sometimes has an influence in a good matching scenario because it has prepared you both with similar social experiences and belief systems. This may be true of schooling, parental experiences, locations lived in, travel undertaken, or even just activities and sports accomplished. This is a wide area and there are no definites but we do know from decades of surveys and evidence that people do tend to stay romantically within their own social strata. This means that people stay with those who they feel most comfortable with. This may be because their common experience and understanding promotes the feeling of a good match.

Outlook on life really is underestimated. If you both have the same goals in life you may make a great match. If you have differing career goals, travel plans, ambitions and personal goals, you could be wasting your time together. There is a huge temptation to offer to compromise when you really meet someone you feel you match with. This may be the wrong thing to do. Because what you are doing is compromising for now. You haven’t solved anything that is important to you, you have simply put it on hold. It may come back to haunt you. Then again you may feel terribly happy to move to San Diego, relocate to Seattle, or cohabit in Anchorage. Often life has no set paths and so this could be perfect to allow the match to develop properly. But the reality is that you both should hold some common opinions and values, maybe in terms of religion, social beliefs or simple views on life and children. Whatever it is, the more you share, the stronger your match is likely to be.

So in the end we meet someone. We like the look of them and they like the look of us, we laugh and chat together, we build an emotional link through conversation and knowledge and we are attracted to each other on multiple levels. We find we have a shared experience through our backgrounds and we share similar outlook on life and oh yes, we live in the same neighbourhood. Match made in heaven? Possibly and possibly not. Love is not just about matching, it is about instant chemistry, something enigmatic and mysterious, not quantifiable. For all the right reasons we can fall in love in an instant with the wrong people and then again, we can simply not find it within us to love someone who appears so right.

And for that, I have no answer.

Arranging A Date: Prepare With Quick Dating Tips

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Our list of tips to prep for your next night out

1. Arrive before time, especially the guy, and be prepared and in an excellent frame of mind. If you are a little late apologize or call your date in advance. Sometimes these things happen. Being late is only the prerogative of the lady generally.

2. Once you are both there, relax and get a drink for both parties and settle in to some great conversation.

3. Be prepared to do a lot of listening. Everything you need to know is being told to you both verbally and non-verbally so by listening and watching for body signals you will know how things are going.

4. Stop thinking of the evening as one of huge importance. You are both there to get to know each other as well as having fun so be prepared to have some funny stories at the ready.

5. Do not love the sound of your own voice too much. Interrupting and dominating the conversation isn't always the right way to go. Let them tell their stories as much as you.

6. Do not discuss ex partners, previous relationships in detail or your views on sex. Particularly for guys, the subject of sex needs to be avoided, however much she tempts you. Less is more.

7. Remain enigmatic to a limited degree and do hold some information back whilst building up the mystery and levels of desire.

8. Look at your date and hold eye contact at all times. Giving singular attention is extremely desirable and exciting. The fact that there is someone on the next table whom you desire even more is not something you must recognize.

9. Lulls in the conversation are entirely natural and people will ebb and flow in a conversation. Having said that, it is your responsibility to be dynamic, interesting and witty.

10. Do not tell lies and do not try and stretch the truth. You will get found out eventually so do yourself a favor and keep to the facts that you can substantiate. You may have an overwhelming desire to impress but it is amazing how much people can sense about your truth telling.

11. Do not get drunk as you could ruin everything. There is nothing wrong at all with sharing wine or champagne but try and keep things sensible unless you really are both desperate to tear each others clothes off.

12. Always keep your date wanting more, so a first date shouldn't be a drawn out affair. A second date can always build on the success of the first.

13. Avoid being controversial or overly opinionated. Whilst you may have some very good reasons for your beliefs, they may not be shared, may present you in a bad light or simply be unnecessary at this time. Keep things light and entertaining. Avoid deep and serious discussions at this stage.

14. Never ever argue with a waiter, member of staff or appear aggressive or rude to others. This will not impress anyone or endear you to your date. Ever. Arrogance is to be despised.

Blind Dates: The Basics of Meeting A Stranger

2011-05-19T07:20:00.000-07:00

Tips to help you actually enjoy your next blind date!

Your friend has just set you up with a guy you have never met and know nothing about, except what she has told you. You have those fears. What if I don't like him or what if I like him but he doesn't like me.

Well don't worry, we are here to help:

Be Open Minded

Remember this is a blind date. You have never seen this guy before. Don’t form a mental image of him or have high expectations. You will only be disappointed if he is not how you imagined. You will know within the first few minutes whether you are attracted to him or not.

Keep it Short but Sweet

Don't arrange to meet at the cinema, for dinner, or any where else that could keep you together for more than an hour. Arrange to meet up for a coffee, or during your lunch break. If you are not interested in the guy, then you can make a quick exit if you have only agreed to meet for half an hour or an hour, and if you do like him then you can stay where you are or arrange to meet up again.

Your Exit Route

It is crucial when on a blind date that you have an escape route. You could get a friend to call you 30 minutes into the date and if you don’t like him you can make an excuse and leave. If you do like him, you can tell your friend to call you back later. (Remember to always let someone know where you are). Or you could tell him that you promised your friend you’d go shopping an hour after you and he planned to meet. If the date is going well, pretend to go call her to let her know that "you’re not up to going shopping". Go shopping if you aren't interested. You could get some friends to turn up at the meeting point and if things aren’t going well you can leave with them. If things are going well, tell them you will meet up with them later.

Be Yourself

One of the biggest mistakes people make when going on a blind date is trying to be someone they aren’t.

When meeting someone for the first time, be yourself. Whether that means going all out, or remaining casual, your personality will shine through only if you’re not trying to be something you aren’t. While first impressions are important, do not feel the need to wear heels on a Sunday if you’d normally wear flip-flop sandals. He wants to know who you are; not who you think he wants you to be.

Better Safe than Sorry

Whilst going on a blind date can be exciting and fun, remember that you have no firsthand knowledge about the person you are meeting. If you have been set up through mutual friends, they will most likely have a rough idea of your plans. But just in case, make sure someone knows exactly where and when you’re meeting.

If the person you are meeting is a complete stranger, however, you need to take even more precautions. Make sure someone knows your whereabouts, knows the name of the person you will be meeting, and how long the date is scheduled for. You may want to have a friend join you, or "run into you" about 15 minutes into the date to check up on you.

Who's Paying ?

Make it clear from the start if you intend to pay for half of everything. You may not want to feel like you owe the guy anything.

Saying Good-bye

Parting after a blind date has the potential to be very awkward, but it doesn’t have to be! Should you kiss him, if you like him? Should you tell him you aren’t interested? It’s always best to do whatever you think feels right. If you are interested in going out with him again, make sure he knows it and tell him that you will call. If you aren’t interested in seeing him again, make sure that you let him know. It’s better to be honest then stringing him along to false hopes.

Getting to Know Him

Pay close attention to the things he says, which can reveal a lot. Discussing taste in music, film, food, and art can be a great way to find out if you two have common interests - or nothing in common at all!

You should also look for common "warning signs" when on a blind date. If the guy does any of the following, watch out!

Talks about his ex-girlfriend throughout the date
Doesn’t offer to pay for the first date (or the second, or third…)
Speaks badly about his mother or ex-girlfriends
Treats the waiters and/or staff rudely, or doesn’t tip
Remember not everyone's tastes are the same, and there will be things about a guy that you do not like, such as lack of hygiene etc..

These are your own warning signs, so don’t ignore them!

Miss Ao dai tittle of Thuy Linh revoked

2011-05-19T07:19:00.000-07:00

Mr Le Canh Nhac, the head of judges panel of the Miss Vietnam World 2010 Pageant announced that the tittle of Miss Ao dai of Pham Thi Thuy Linh has just been revoked due to her violation of the Pageant terms and conditions. Thuy Linh had her nose modified be cosmetic surgery 5 years ago. Moreover, Thuy Linh will not be allowed to attend the upcoming Finale in Vinpeal Land. The organizing committee is choosing another candidate to replace Thuy Linh at the finale.

Miss Ao dai tittle of Pham Thi Thuy Linh has been revoked

Thuy Linh had cosmetic surgery 5 year ago and this is a violation of terms and conditions of the Pageant

Mayan Ruins Maya Encounter Tour Cancun, Mexico

2011-05-19T07:16:00.000-07:00

Tips for Safe and Successful Online Relationships

2011-05-19T07:13:00.000-07:00

How to make your Internet-based relationship work in the real world

At Top Dating Tips, we are here to help you be successful in dating and meeting new friends. It's what we do best. We want to take this opportunity to provide you with some hints and tips on helping you date safely, and successfully find that special person. You may wish to make and meet a new friend. Your main interest may be in dating online or dating in person, you may wish to find love and romance, perhaps the person you dream of marrying. It could be that you wish to travel or play sport or an activity and need a companion or other activity partner to come along.

The key to meeting new friends is to have fun, relax and enjoy. Find a dating site environment in which you can do these things safely and without any pressure. If you decide to meet someone there or in the outside world, then we feel there are some basic ideas you should follow for your personal comfort.

Okay, so what can you do to help yourself?
First you need to get replies to your emails and messages. Here are some tips you may find helpful:

Think about how your profile is written. Ensure there are NO spelling mistakes in your profile or your emails and messages.
Keep your description short but be completely honest. If you are not being truthful then when you meet, you will be discovered, if not before.
Add fun and humor to your profile, and don't be too serious at first.
Don't be afraid to state who you wish to meet and why. Most adults know the kind of person they are attracted to, even if they are not sure why.
Tell people what you like and perhaps things you don't. Don't be offensive though.
Change and edit your profile occasionally to keep it fresh, and try to be original.
Add a photo to your profile. We find that a member with a photo can get anything up to 9 times the amount of replies, in comparison with those that do not include one.
Be polite with messaging, and don’t make judgments about the length of time to get a reply.
Please don’t feel you need to block someone just because they are too busy to chat this time. Be cool.
Keep your first email short and to the point, perhaps humorous and interesting. Don't include too much detail at this point, and just a few things that you have in common. Make the email talkative and allow it to flow. Don't be too serious at this stage or too emotional.
Do NOT include you personal details in an introduction email. Leave that until a relationship is established, and you feel very comfortable with the other person.
Try and contact a few people at the same time, but always those who you have matched, not those who you have nothing in common with as they will not welcome your contact.
Be honest and stick to the truth. It is all too easy to add things that at this stage are not checkable. However, you may get caught out later and ruin a fantastic friendship or romance.
Always reply quite quickly to any messages.
Don't talk about money or possessions at this time. Most people like or love someone for who they are, not what they have. We assume you do not want to find someone who simply wants you for what you can provide.
Do not apply any form of pressure in an email, whether it be for a reply or a meeting. Do not be critical of their profile or photo. This will create a negative response.

Once you have mailed other members and are receiving their emails, then you may wish to consider the following:

Ensure Your Privacy is Protected
The information you supply when you register at dating sites is completely confidential. Your registration details are kept secret from all members and under no circumstances are made available to any third party. No member of staff should ever ask you for your password. They must NOT use your contact or email details for marketing purposes. Any member who matches you in their searches can only see what you have told them in terms of your personal profile, nothing more. Therefore, remember not to include you actual email address or telephone number in the text of your profile or in emails unless you are sure that you would like to take your friendship further. Dating sites generally cannot access your emails and do not have any control on what information you supply to another member. If someone you are in contact with is not giving much away then perhaps you should err on the side of caution.

Listen to Your Intuition
Don't overlook any gut feelings that come your way. Intuition is the thing we all use on a daily basis and we all trust our intuition often. It’s easy to get carried away when someone appears to be interested. Remember the rule, if you suspect something, you are probably correct. Trust your judgment. Listen to what you are being told. Ask many questions. Don't give too many details away if the other person tells you very little. If someone is being honest, they will be happy to tell you about themselves and their lives.

A key point is to make sure that you are enjoying your online dating. Never ever let someone pressure you. If you don't want to explain something or provide certain details then do not. A real friend will behave in a patient and relaxed way. After receiving an email, sit back and think about what you are being told, take your time and try and sense the person behind the email. And read their profile thoroughly.

When the Time Comes
At some point you may wish to meet in person the friend you have made. Remember the rule, you only have to meet someone if you really want to. If you feel uncomfortable about meeting, then don't agree to meet. Even if you have agreed, you can change your mind whenever you like. Perhaps you need to chat for longer, perhaps it would be better to use the phone first. Do not give out your home number, address, or personal details unless you are sure about the person you wish to meet.

If you do decide it's time to take your friendship a step further, then here are some things to think about. It may save you a great deal of time and effort:

Ask yourself these questions:
Do you feel you know the person well?
Have they answered all your questions?
Are they patient, good humored and fun?
Do you trust them?
Have they applied any pressure on you?
Do you know what they do for a living, and the area they live in?
Do you know about their background and family?
Have you seen their photo and have you more than one photo of them in different situations?
Have you spoken on the phone?
Are you sure they have described themselves truthfully?

If you can answer YES to these happily then maybe it is time to meet. Only you can decide that. Think about these general dating rules, and act upon them if you think they are a good idea :-

Tell a person close to you about the meeting. Tell them where you are going, when you are meeting them, where the meeting will take place, what time you will be returning. Give a person close to you as much information as you can. If you have a mobile phone or are close to a pay phone then perhaps call to say you are fine and that everything is great.
Agree to meet in a public place first. Perhaps a restaurant or bar or somewhere where there are plenty of other people. Agree to meet somewhere that you know, in familiar surroundings where you can relax and enjoy the meeting. You could arrange to have other friends in the same place but at a distance, so you feel more relaxed.
Do not agree to be collected from work or home, and make your own way there and home on the first occasion. Perhaps get a friend to take you there and collect you afterwards.
Restrict the time of the first meeting. Perhaps a lunch hour or a short time after work. This is useful if you decide that the situation is not favorable and you need to leave.
If at any point you wish to leave then do so. Do not feel obliged to stay and find yourself feeling awkward. If you do not feel relaxed then you will not enjoy the date. You owe it to yourself to feel happy and relaxed, and it is possible that it may take a few meetings with different people before you find that special person.

Long Distance Relationships
Online Dating through most sites means that you can easily meet people from all over the world. This is a fantastic way of dating and perhaps very soon you may find yourself emotionally involved with someone who lives a long way away. Perhaps that may be part of the attraction even. However you should try and be practical. If the person lives overseas then ask yourself the question as to are you serious that you will travel a long way to see that person? If you do travel and find yourself more than happy, then how easy will it be to keep up the relationship? If you are content with this situation, and you decide to meet then there are some other things you may wish to consider:

ALWAYS stay in a hotel you have arranged yourself, and never stay at their accommodation, however generous. This will allow you both to feel less pressure, to relax into the situation and find some common ground. You may have both made promises in mail or on the phone that may be harder to keep once a meeting has occurred. If possible, arrange the hotel in a secure area of the city you are visiting, and arrange the hotel yourself. It's always easier to escape a date that's not going well, when not staying with them.
Provide the details of your hotel and travel arrangements to a best friend at home, and make an arrangement to contact them when you arrive, after you have met your new friend and when you are returning. Take a mobile phone if possible and keep in contact.
Always be cautious if in any doubt, and never be uncomfortable about changing your mind and returning home at any time should the situation cause you any concern.

The Bottom Line
The bottom line? Be yourself and enjoy your dating. We know that online dating can be great fun, safe and immensely enjoyable. We have found that as long as the basic precautions are followed, then it is possible to travel locally, or indeed, anywhere in the world to meet a special partner or make new friends. The beauty of dating online is that the whole world is open to allow you to meet fantastic new people. Just use a little intuition and common sense. We hope you don't mind us offering some basic tips and wish you every success.

Dating Ideas - Great Places to Date

2011-05-19T07:12:00.000-07:00

Tips on selecting the perfect place for your next night out

When faced with the prospect of coming up with dating ideas, it is always amazing how quickly one's creative energies can take on the attributes of the Sahara Desert. Yes, Saturday and Sunday need to be filled as does Tuesday evening. What have you thought of so far? Zilch!

Ironically, while our minds are buzzing with ideas, they are usually and not appropriate in this instance. You could have thought of flying to Niagara Falls for dinner, ballooning over Paris at dawn or swimming naked together by moonlight in your local pool. But weeks later, with a new date on the phone, you can think of absolutely nothing at all. Worse still, you have no preference, and start using phrases like, "No, that's fine. Whatever you like. It's up to you. You decide."

Stop right there. There is a danger here of appearing completely useless and about to fall at the first hurdle, so it's time to get your thinking caps on. It's time for dating ideas. Of course dating ideas differ depending on whether it is first date, second date or so on. Maybe you are hoping that the third date will be spent in bed, but lets not get ahead of ourselves. For now, we will stick to social functions and activities our parents would approve of.

The key to dating in the early stages is keeping it manageable, relatively inexpensive, and within manageable timelines. Particularly on a first date, you may wish to leave early, or so may they. An exit plan for both guys and girls is always useful. After the initial date, the key to good dating ideas is to make them sociable, relaxed, fun, public and open-ended. Let's face it -- why stop a date that is really going well. That is why I favor lunch for first dates. Lunchtimes are good because they have predetermined time restrictions and can be abandoned if necessary with little harm done. Saturday afternoons are great for a second date because that allows both parties extra time if things are going really well.

So with this in mind, here are some ideas for keeping things fun, real and enjoyable. Make your own list for your own city so that you have some ideas in advance. Always have a good food guide and know some nice daytime places to visit.

First Date

Lunchtime convenient coffee shop
Lunchtime restaurant
Early evening restaurant

Second Date

Weekend walk in the park and lunch
The zoo and lunch
Ice skating or bowling
Dinner and a movie
Ballgame or sports event and lunch
Art gallery or museums

Third Date

Amusement or adventure park
Water park
Beach visit and lunch
Tourist attraction
Theater and dinner
Adventure activity

Fukiishi kazue

2011-05-19T07:09:00.000-07:00

Name: fukiishi kazue, 吹石一恵, ふきいしかづえ

Nickname: Fukki
Profession: Actress and gravure idol
Birthdate: 1982, 9-28
Birthplace: Kashiba, Nara, Japan
Height: 169cm
Weight: 49kg
Star sign: Libra
Blood type: A
Family: Father/former Kintetsu Buffalos baseball player Fukiishi Tokuichi, and two younger brothers

fukiishi kazue information
Education: Osaka Women's Junior College High School, Taisho University (literature major)
Hobbies: English conversation, horseback riding
Special abilities: Karate, she has a black belt (first degree)

fukiishi kazue TV Shows
ROOKIES (TBS, 2008)
Loss Time Life (Fuji TV, 2008, Story 1)
Full Swing (NHK, 2008)
Tengoku to Jigoku (TV Asahi, 2007)
Yamada Taro Monogatari (TBS, 2007)
Bambino! (NTV, 2007)
Karei naru Ichizoku (TBS, 2007)
Yuuki (NTV, 2006)
Hyouheki (NHK, 2006)
Meitantei Akafuji Takashi (NHK, 2005)
Rokusen Nin no Inochi no Visa (YTV, 2005)
Shinsengumi (NHK, 2004)
Kaettekita Locker no Hanako-san (NHK, 2003)
Shin Yonigeya Honpo (NTV, 2003, ep9)
Densetsu no Madam (NTV, 2003)
Yoiko no Mikata (NTV, 2003)
Ichigen no Koto (NHK, 2001)
P.P.O.I. (NTV, 1999)
Yanchakure (NHK, 1998)
Love Generation (Fuji TV, 1997)

fukiishi kazue Movies
Naisu no Mori: The First Contact (2006)
Noriko's Dinner Table (2005)
One Missed Call (2004)
Toki no Kaori (2002)
Jyu Nana Sai No Koi (2001)
Ashita wa Kitto (2001)
Tokimeki Memorial (1994)

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2011-05-19T07:08:00.000-07:00

Great Places to Date: Ideas for Dating

2011-05-19T07:07:00.000-07:00

What to activities to plan for your next date

Where are the best places to go on a date someone asked me the other day and I had to admit I didn't have a ready reply so I decided to give it some thought. I suppose we take it for granted that when someone likes us enough to agree to spend time with us that we just know where to go for some social company. The fact is most of the time we don't. As we are put on the spot we have some quick thinking to do to look decisive and original. Where shall I meet you, he asks and you are saying "ehm ehm -let me think". Well it occurred to me that we need a little planning here if we are serious about dating.

Usually I would just suggest my favorite bar or coffee shop or somewhere nearby as a great place to date, but without really thinking how that will affect the date and how it may help things go well. I can concentrate on my dress , on my chat, on my appearance, but the place itself is often ignored. And yet the place can make the date so it is time to think about this one.

Okay the first thing is, do you date at lunchtime or after work? If you date at lunchtime then I am supposing it is close to your place of work. If it is, then what establishments are near enough to be practical and at the same time atmospheric? Clearly some cities are better at providing great places than others. For example when I lived in Paris there were a million cafes to meet in, but when in Singapore I usually had to meet in food halls which lacked the same ambiance. I would always recommend dating at lunchtime if possible for a first date as there is a fixed time limit and an escape route implied. You can grab a coffee for 30 minutes and you don't need to worry about looking smart as much as you may be in work wear.

If this makes sense then spend a few lunchtimes going to a few places with friends to see which would suit you best as a work venue. Remember never to let on where you work in the early stages of dating. Keep safe. Try out a few small restaurants, tapas bars, coffee shops, diners and sandwich bars and see which you think would make a great place to check your new date out.

If you are dating after work then maybe it will be a bar downtown or an early evening restaurant etc. I would always advise somewhere informal to begin with so that you can both relax over a drink. A formal evening dinner for a first date is a recipe for letdowns in my opinion. There is a great build up, a lot of effort, expense only to find the date lasts 20 minutes. So don't bother initially, get into the groove of short snappy dates that are relaxed and a lot of fun. This will demonstrate your creative part.

Almost every major city has some kind of cool art gallery. In my opinion these are tailor made for dating and great places to date. You can appreciate the finer things in life, or look like you appreciate them, whilst at the same time spend time in the presence of your date whilst at the same time have a distraction in the art itself. Popping to the toilet also acts as the perfect escape route if you have made a grave mistake!

Comedy clubs are a great place to date. You can meet for a drink beforehand and relax and have a chat. You then have the marvelous facility of built-in comedic entertainment that rubs off as showing you as being funny too because the whole atmosphere lends itself to humor. Although you can't chat as much throughout the show it will quickly demonstrate sense of humor levels and you will be able to sense if you are on the same wave length. If you can laugh together you may be on to a winner.

I love going on dates to Zoos, particularly out of season. I don't necessarily agree with keeping wild animals in cages but as they are there and zoos are trying to keep species from extinction that it is the least we can do to try and help. But as animals show our softer side and are interesting to go see then they are the perfect backdrop for a date. There are plenty of discussion points, plenty of things to chat about which relate to past experiences and lots of walking together. There are small cafes dotted around and places to sit and talk.

Sports activities are great fun, especially if there is lots of physical involvement. Going bowling or ice skating are perfect dating activities. I have never been anywhere so romantic as ice skating in Central Park in the snow one winter. The great thing about bowling is that you have a challenge from the first moment. The man can show his masculinity by dealing with the ridiculously complex scoring computer whilst the lady can show her adept handling of a 12lb ball, usually in orange. No kidding, its fun and its a great place to chat as well as grab a coffee. Ice skating allows you to fall into each others arms and therefore I think it speaks for itself. The worse you are, the better the date!

So rather than depending on my list of places to date, grab a good food guide, and start looking around you at the places that would be great for a date. When someone agrees next time you will be fully armored with lots of choices that you have tested out. By being prepared you will reduce your stress levels by 50% before your date even begins.

Choosing the Right Person from the Dating Scene

2011-05-19T07:05:00.000-07:00

How to put out signals that will attract the right partners

Okay, so you date people hoping that one of these days you will come across the right person -- the one you will make the greatest romantic connection with. But does it ever feel like you are going nowhere? Feel like you are lost and doomed in this whole dating business? Stop feeling sorry for yourself!

The reality of your situation is that luck has nothing to do with it. If you are like many people, you are probably dating blindfolded, without even realizing that you are doing so. If you feel unsuccessful and dissatisfied with your dating patterns, then it is time for you to take a few steps back to see where things went wrong for you. Think you have been doing everything right? Think again! If you look back, you might be surprised to learn that you got so caught up in just the whole dating experience that you neglected your true desires. What are you really looking for in a lover? What are your needs? What qualities are important for a person to have? What qualities are you willing to compromise with and accept?

Getting back in touch with what you are really looking for will help prevent you from staying in the dating scene forever. It is essential that you observe your actions and decisions, making sure that you do not continue to date certain people in the name of dating. If you find that you are not sharing the connection you crave with a person, then you must discontinue dating that person. Sure, you might feel bad for hurting that person's feelings, but what you must remember is that there is nothing too personal or emotional between the two of you anyway, so break it off. This is where so many get stuck, mistaking casual trial dates with a personal and emotional relationship. This may sound too businesslike for your taste, but this is the way it goes in the real world of dating. If you spend your time trying to spare people hurt or disappointment, then you have been doing it all wrong. This does not mean that you have to be harsh and rude, but it does mean that you have to make finding the right person a high priority.

This brings us to the next essential point in dating. While it is normal that you fix yourself up to make a great impression on your date, it is not the most important thing that you should focus on. In fact, so many dating singles out there worry so much about what their date will think, that they totally forgot the purpose of the date -- to find out whether or not they will find the connection they are seeking. Shift your focus. Observe everything about your potential mate. Do you like their appearance? Does their personality appeal to you? Do you feel that you are making a good connection? It is what you think that is important here, because you are the one looking for the right person. Leave what they think, up to them!

The fear of being single forever can cloud your good judgment, causing you to continue seeing a person who you know you are not entirely satisfied with. You will do this because you will try to convince yourself that maybe you have been too picky. You might think this person is better than nobody. Stop lying to yourself! You do not have to get stuck with someone you are not entirely happy with, nor do you have to be single forever. Being honest and up front from the beginning is what will get you where you want to be. Do not worry that you may scare off someone by telling him or her exactly what expectations you have. Look at this way: If they get scared that quickly, then it's a sign that they are not looking for the same thing as you are. This saves you time so you can move on to dating someone else.

As long as you get real with yourself, stop making excuses, know what your really want, stick to it and make it clear to the people that you date, then you will be safe from too many mixed messages, misunderstandings and frustrations. When you treat your goal of meeting the right person seriously and important, then you will stay motivated to find him or her. And when you do, you will finally be able to begin the kind of relationship that you have always longed for, needed and deserve.

Koharu Kusumi-Japanese J-pop singer pictures

2011-05-19T07:03:00.000-07:00

Koharu Kusumi (久住小春) is a Japanese J-pop singer and a voice actress.She was born on July in 1992 and she has released numerous singles and albums.Enjoy these hot pictures of Koharu Kusumi.

Japanese J-pop singer Koharu Kusumi (久住小春) pictures

Mexico Guadalajara Travel: Exploring Guadalajara

2011-05-19T07:01:00.000-07:00

Dating And Self-Promotion: Believe In Yourself

2011-05-19T07:00:00.000-07:00

Boost your self-esteem and date more often

Life, my friend, is not fair. Instead life is one giant advert and in your case you are the creative director and subject of your own advert. No one else is going to do it for you. Get it right and you reap the rewards. Get it wrong and you will be ignored and forgotten. And such is the premise of life for the single dater. Life shouldn't be like this, people should love us for who we are and what we are. They should be able to see our hidden depths immediately and focus in on everything that we know to be good about ourselves. But like any product in the world today, you don't know about it unless you sell it.

Self promotion begins with the basic product for sale - you. If it is no good, no one will buy into it. You may be able to fool the odd one or two but that's about it. So the first step has to be to sort out your product and make sure it is as appealing as possible. Whilst I get lots of comments about how one has matured and is able to look below the surface, the surface is the first thing we encounter so it needs to be presentable.

You have to remember when promoting yourself that first appearances count, however much you hate that truth. And worse still another cliché, people do judge a book by its cover. Almost everything in our daily lives is marketed to us and its rare we get much for free (well this site being one of those rare exceptions!). So in short, you need to go into the bathroom and strip and take a good hard look at yourself. Once you have done that go and put your best clothes on and take another long hard look. The be ruthless about your judgment. You will never see yourself as others do but do be brave enough to ask closest friends what they think too.

Now at this juncture you must concentrate. You already know your good and bad points but be realistic, I know people should love you for everything you are, but lets get to that later. First of all, what can you change about yourself that you can live with and that is possible and that will help you appeal to your chosen market. Don't sell yourself short though. You want to be appealing to as wider an audience as feasible. The also make sure you know your market. If you are 50 and overweight you may not appeal to 21 year olds however much you wish you did. People generally date within a 10 year date range maximum. Beyond that and you are generally in rarity territory.

Okay so you know what can be fixed and you know your market and so the next thing is to go and do something about it. Good intentions never solved anything so get on that treadmill, join that diet class, get yourself out shopping, do get your hair cut and sort out your image. Once you have upgraded and maintained your image, your self confidence will soar. In doing so you willbelieve in the product you are offering - you !. If you believe in yourself you can do anything. Positive mental attitude is the most ignored and underrated thing you can achieve. You can turn yourself around in days and weeks buy feeling good about yourself.

Okay so a few weeks down the line you have recreated your product and you have selected your market and you know it will sell so now its time to go out there and market yourself. Self promotion is the name of the game. In the same was that faint heart never won fair lady, so staying at home in front of the TV never won anyone. Unless you talk to as many people as possible and socialize and join clubs and attend social functions and parties and events you won't meet people. If you don't meet people you won't be able to make impressions on them and allow them to see what you have to offer. Marketing and self promotion isn't just about image, its a numbers game. The more people you meet, the more chance you will encounter someone who wants your product - you!

You will find it easier to approach people because you believe in yourself and the more people you meet who express an interest so the more you will feel good. It is a self fulfilling prophecy. Keep at it and you will never look back. But whilst being sociable and meeting people keep in mind that your self promotion plan has a goal. That goal may be a new relationship. It may be many dates , it may be company or it may even be marriage and children. But whatever it is, part of your overall promotion plan must be to set attainable goals and then go after them. Everything in life takes time and effort to achieve. I know to all of us, some people appear to have it all, but apart from looks which we can't control, the difference between us all is largely down to pure effort. Talents don't mean much unless we use them.

These are some common traits in successful, well-liked people:

They are happy
They are fun
They are reliable
They make people feel good
They have a good sense of humor
They are organized
They are confident
They have direction
They are good listeners and can assist
They have goals and ambition
They are dynamic and spontaneous

And remember that if things do take time, your life has already changed for the better and you are well on your way to meeting the person of your dreams. I am sorry to suggest that we view ourselves using the language of commerce as it is somewhat tasteless but it is a simple truth about our modern society. Learn from the world about you to make yourself the most attractive you can be.

When you promote yourself to people when dating try and do the following to assist you in being a successful dater:

Be nice to all the people you meet
Meet as many people as you can
Learn to be sociable and willing
Learn to smile at people naturally
Be kind and considerate and generous
Learn to listen and be open minded
Lean to like yourself
Change the things you don't like about yourself
Give yourself a makeover and be ruthless if necessary
Don't stay indoors unless necessary
Learn about what makes people popular and copy their methods
Try to be happy and content with who you are as a person
Remove negative aspects and influences in your life permanently
Set attainable goals for yourself
have a mental image of how you see yourself in 3 years time and work towards it every day
Don't suffer fools gladly though. You are not a fool either.

Does Your Perfect Soulmate Actually Exist?

2011-05-19T06:59:00.000-07:00

Thoughts on finding

I have a real difficulty with the subject of 'The One' at the moment because I am hearing the phrase mentioned daily yet I think it really has got out of control. I think we are mostly guilty of secretly setting our sights on the perfect person for a relationship and acknowledging anything at all resembling second-best as simply not acceptable at all. In fact we probably discount most people we meet without a second glance. No chemistry! Well not acceptable for us anyway - that's because we are special. The trouble with this contemporary outlook is that it is based on a completely unrealistic set of expectations with goalposts that move by the day (or second - Ed.!).

Let is say that you are 30 and you have had two or three relationships previously. You have a semi decent career that is providing you with a reasonable lifestyle. You have a good set of friends, certain financial independence and a wide and varied set of ideals and tastes that are sophisticated and intelligent. You know what you are about and you know where you may be going. Okay great. So the problem is that you are looking for 'The One'. You are looking for the person who will compliment your lifestyle, your outlook, will be able to bring something to your already hectic lifestyle but will never ever ask you to compromise.

You are in charge of your own destiny and you don't need to compromise so why should you. After all if he is The One, it will all fall into place perfectly. Well you are in for a nasty shock my friends. Life isn't perfect, just switch on the news and look. Marriage isn't perfect as anyone married 40 years+ will happily relate. Everything in life needs working at, and everything in life comes with catches and hitches. There are a couple of key words I will come back to - 'compliment' and 'compromise'.

The problem is our current generations are growing up with expectations that are far exceeding availability. You are looking for the perfect man or woman, you are looking for that 'one' special person and yet amazingly it appears that those who are so selective appear to have heavily overvalued their own 'relationship wealth'. Who says that they have so much to offer. Who says that they are truly nice people who deserve someone. I constantly encounter the word 'compliment' on the profiles of my own dating sites. Women in particular are adept at stating that they are very choosey, that they can be difficult, that they don't suffer fools gladly and that they are very specific as to who they are looking for.

Ask people to describe their perfect mate and they struggle. I have seen a lot of pseudo-spiritual comments lately particularly from women when describing their ideal partner. Think of phrases such as "soul mate" and how often they are used (see below). Its almost like there is a cerebral match that is not defined in physical terms that allows some form of 'communion' or 'union' between 'two souls' at an intellectual and emotional level. Many women friends have said that there needs to be a deep 'connection' or 'chemistry' between them and their partner. Nothing definite there then.

I asked a friend how she defined "The One' and this is what she said:

"The one is a meeting of two minds, bodies and souls, whereby both persons find themselves drawn to each others auras. We want to find the text book mate - everlasting love - our spiritual ideal. As women, we can be easily kneaded like dough and can be moulded as we still have this feminine desire to be needed and loved. We love men's eyes because eyes are the gateway to your soul, piercing yet intuitive."

This statement is extremely interesting not only because of the spiritual notions expressed in a woman's definition of The One but also because she states that women still have a desire to be wanted by men. This leads me to think therefore that a man is still expected to act like a man.

Another girlfriend expressed this view about The One:

"mind you, we have a lot more to lose which is why we harp on about the 'one'. Well, you know about the biological clock, well we have to invest time to find out about a guy to see if he worth our while."

Ah, now things are becoming clearer. Women are looking for the perfect man to make a commitment with because they would like to start a family and don't want to risk getting it wrong. This makes much more sense. To this end I admire the search for a spiritual match and can see its fundamental existence may be critical. Well, except for one thing:

You may remember in a previous article that I tested this spiritual connection and its primary importance out. I simply registered with a well known Internet dating agency and posted my profile with my photo. My profile was genuine and kind and loving and gentle but had a lot added about soul mates and partnerships etc. I am an average to quite good looking guy and received a few matches and emails and messages along the way. After a few months I then altered the photo on the profile from my own to one of a male catalogue model. In the space of one week I had around 180 email, offers of a date and letters with some women almost throwing themselves at me. What horrified me though was that some of these women had already seen this profile with a different photo and ignored it and more importantly the women who got in touch talked about how "spiritually alike" we were and how I appeared to be "their ideal soul mate".

They didn't know me, we had never chatted to me yet they thought I was ideal. These girls had clearly read my profile but the fact was, over 180 women were simply swayed by the way I looked. It had nothing to do with my personality and outlook or any of the details about me whatsoever. Yet to them I was The One. It doesn't feel good to be found out does it! So consequently I have come to the conclusion that many women are indeed searching for "The One". They are looking for that spiritual connection - as long as you are gorgeous and handsome and have a great career.

It is not fair to be too critical of this state of play because I believe the concept of 'The One' has been borne out of a modern liberation of women where they are now able to pick and choose exactly who they want to be with. No woman has to 'make do' anymore and society has evolved and rightly so. The main contention I have is that it is as ruthlessly shallow and misguided as men have ever been accused of in the past. Women do want a good looking man who is in shape. They do want someone who is fun and sexy and a good career and they do want a man who understands commitment and responsibility. But whether they in fact find him is another matter altogether.

I am often told by girlfriends that 'I am happier single than accepting second best'. What is second best? Second best appears to be everything that isn't perfect in the eyes of the beholder. Maybe that means I am second best and if so maybe I should start to feel I have issues! One friend told me this week that she was willing to lower her sights ever so slightly as she gets older but in general she would not be lowering her standards.

Again it ties in with 'the One' who epitomizes all the characteristics of the ideal man. When setting a precedent of standards in dating, people set themselves up to be constantly let down. It is unlikely in the short term that anyone will match their checklist because however great the date has just been, there may be someone waiting who is even better, who is 'the One'. Dating is a chemical reaction. It isn't about checklists, it isn't about computer date matching, it isn't about predetermined ideas about people. It is about communication and intellect and physical chemistry and instant emotions.

The truth is, we are beginning to have a dangerously lonely generation of ThirtySomething women with few partners and absolutely no willingness to compromise. You can blame men all you like, but seeking perfection doesn't guarantee happiness either. The issue ultimately is how these maturing generations will deal with lack of children in their early 40's after leaving things too late. How will they deal with a half lifetime of being single. How will they deal with the fact that their looks are fading and their attitudes have simply left them isolated and unmarried. What we are about to get in my opinion is a potentially troubled generation of people in their 40's and 50's who are still single and who have lost their sense of reality about relationships.

Japanese Model Yuko Ogura Super Hot Photos-Guy Always Looking At Me !

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Getting Ready for Your Date

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Run through our checklist as prep for your next big night out!

1. Keep things in perspective, it is only a date. Your life does not depend on it, whatever you may be thinking.

2. Give yourself enough time to get ready so that you can soak in the bath or shower and contemplate.

3. Make sure you know what you will be wearing some time before you get ready and do make an effort to look nice.

4. Play some nice music that gets you in the mood and makes you feel good. Accompany this with a single glass of wine to mellow you out.

5. Make sure you know where you are going and what time you need to be there and make sure you know where you are going and how you are going to get there. Book a cab with time to spare.

6. Quality Aftershaves, colognes and perfumes only please and do not over do things. Whilst your own nostrils may not be able to detect the half a bottle of Hugo Boss you have just drenched yourself in, your date will not be able to see you though the vapor cloud. The same goes for the girls.

7. Give some though to what you are going to talk about and what things you would like to avoid. It isn't quite an interview situation and should never feel like one, but some of the same rules apply. Preparation is everything.

8. Especially for a woman, tell a good friend where you are going and carry a cell phone and follow all the safe dating rules that apply. It is your responsibility to feel safe and secure.

9. For men, ensure your shoes are sparkling and that you have remembered the accessories such as nice belt, watch and wallet. The details may not be so important to you, but they speak volumes about you.

10. Try to eradicate any feelings at all that this date has to work. It doesn't, it is just a night out. If things do work out then great, but as I said at the beginning, be cool. Your date will spot any subtle signs of desperation on your part a mile away which is why before arriving on a date you should do everything to make yourself relax.

11. As a guy, if you wish to take flowers along, that's nice but keep the proportions small and make things subtle and stylish.

12. Do not imagine you are going to have sex this evening even though it may not be far from your mind. By the same token, do make sure that your bed sheets are fresh and the place is tidy, just in case.

13. Whilst bathing spend some time thinking about all the things you would like to ask your date and what humorous stories you can tell. Picture the person you think you are about to meet and what you have to say about yourself, particularly with reference to any questions they may ask you.

14. Even at this early stage remember that you will not be telling anyone that you love them this evening.

15. Think about your body signals in advance as well as remembering how to read theirs so that you can pick up all the standard interest signals. It makes dating fun when you can read what they are thinking about you.

From The Hills to the beach, Audrina Patridge leaves little to the imagination for FHM bikini photoshoot

2011-05-19T06:52:00.000-07:00

By Carol Driver

red: Audrina dons a scarlet bikini for the cover shoot

As the star of a reality TV show, Audrina Patridge is no stranger to revealing all.

But these daring photos leave little to the imagination, as the 24-year-old poses on a sun-streamed beach for FHM.

Coinciding with the sixth series of The Hills, which boasts viewing figures of more than three million, Audrina is the face of the magazine’s Girls Of U.S.TV special

The TV star dons a siren-red bikini as she poses against a cliff wall. She then shows off her toned curves in a stylish black swimsuit complete with chic platform heels.

For her final shot, Audrina looks raunchy in a white vest top and bikini bottoms as she crawls across the beach.

Reality lifestyle: Audrina, 24, shows off her curves in a stylish black swimsuit

Audrina, who was spotted leaving celebrity haunt Greenblatt's Deli in West Hollywood today, wrote on her blog: ‘Love to all my British fans! I’m on the cover … I’m the opening girl. So honored!’

Although she confesses that it wasn’t all plain sailing, adding: ‘It was so cold being in the water.

'But I hope you guys like the photos!’

Racy: Audrina is the cover girl for this month's FHM magazine

Audrina, who is dating rock star Ryan Cabrera, also reveals that securing the part in The Hills – in which she stars alongside Heidi Montag, Lauren Conrad, Whitney Port and Spencer Pratt - was down to being in the right place at the right time.

The Californian, who also starred in last year’s slasher flick Sorority Row, joined the show in series three after being spotted lying by a swimming pool outside her apartment in LA.

‘I was sunbathing with my friend and this guy came over,’ she said.

Audrina Patridge leaving Greenblatt's Deli in West Hollywood today

We’ve had guys coming up to us and asking for our numbers so we just assumed he was one of those.

‘But it was The Hills creator Adam DiVello and he started talking to us and said I had a great look and would I be interested in being in his show.

‘When he mentioned it was reality TV, I was like, “No thank you, I’m not headed in that direction”.

'But then he said it was more of a soap documentary and I thought, “Well, it would be a good experience and get me used to being in front of the camera, so why not?”.

‘Five years later I’m still doing it.’

For the full interview with Audrina, see this month’s FHM Magazine, which goes on sale on Thursday.

source: dailymail

Dinner Dates:Choosing the Right Locale For Romance

2011-05-19T06:50:00.000-07:00

How to select the destination for your best date

You know what? People get dinner dating so badly wrong that its almost the curse of relationship startups. When you first ask someone to dinner or are asked out to dinner, immediately you enter an opulent scene in your head from James Bond; black tie, chandeliers, black dresses, jewels, exclusive eateries, credit card melt down. True, it may be opulent, it may be desirable, it may even be romantic but more than likely it will lead to dating disaster? Why, because you are not concentrating on your date!

You first few dinners should be very romantic I think so you should take note of where you are asking or being asked to attend. However if you are doing the asking you have to think about the absolutely number ONE ingredient of the night - being relaxed. If both of you guys are not relaxed over dinner then its not going to work out. Conversation will become fraught, concentrate will waiver onto the formality of surroundings or menu choices or intruding attentive waiter service and the next thing you know, the moment is lost.

Formality is a killer so avoid it, if is a place you can both get up and dance later to an in-house band then good. Certainly you should be able to retire to the bar or pop along to another place for a drink afterwards if necessary. The maitre 'd should be discreet and so I don't expect a man to walk in as if he had been therefore the last 50 years and pop a $20 bill into the man's top pocket. Its comes across as flash, crass and unsophisticated.

If you know the restaurant is good or have dined there already then it all helps relax the process. If you are a guy, unless discretion is assured, don't take consecutive dates to the same place as you are risking disaster from some unthinking comment. Make sure the restaurant you select has very good food, irrespective of price. After all, you are trying to show that you have taste and judgment. If you fancy yourself as a wine expert then ensure you do know what you are talking about. If you simply order Bollinger on the way in or a Chateau La Tour '55 then make sure you have an idea that this will go down well with your date. An opulent display of cash is generally off-putting to all except the most mercenary of people.

Although the food and ambiance is very important, the date is about interaction and conversation. As a man ALWAYS turn up on time, if not before and ALWAYS look at your date when speaking. If you want to check out the breasts of the woman at the next table then do it some other time. Show respect buddy but getting her chair and showing your class. It is not unmanly to take care of a woman. And ladies, it is not chauvinist or sexist for a man to show he cares either so get used to be treated well.

Don't order everything on the menu and don't go for anything that will splash or requires breaking such as spaghetti or lobster. If you make a mess you will look a mess too. If you date often then at least try to keep up with modern food trends such as knowing what fusion cuisine is. Extolling the virtues of mom's apple pie will get you nowhere chum. If you don't know how to work your way through the cutlery set up in a good restaurant or know which glass is for what or which side your bread plate is then you are reading this on the Internet so use the web to answer these questions too. There is absolutely no excuse for ignorance.

Try and select an establishment that doesn't require a two hour drive to get there. The best dates are quick, easy, relaxed, have spontaneity and romance. So keep that in mind when you are making plans. Never keep a lady waiting and remember that should the woman be forced to arrive first she prefers an establishment with windows so that she can see who is coming and going.

If you are a man who feels he likes to show his prowess by arguing with 'minor' staff like waiters and get people fired then that is fine at your place of work but leave it there. In a restaurant you are there to show your good side so don't start showing off how powerful you are. It is embarrassing to make a scene and there is no excuse. Occasionally things do go awry and if so things can be worked out. But causing a battle due to a spilled drink etc. just makes you look foolish and your date will want to crawl away out the door. Humor is almost always the answer to such situations.

When the bill comes the man simply pays it without checking amounts or asking questions about who had what. If you want to look cheap and remain single then carry on and get your calculator out. A woman may offer to split the bill but she rarely means it. If she does mean it, this can normally be read as indicating that though she enjoyed the date, she won't be wanting any concept of debt and is likely to not be calling you further. If the woman insists on paying the entire bill and you let her then you should be ashamed of yourself and you deserve to remain single. Its not about who can afford what, it is about displaying some chivalry and respect.

Enjoy your dinner date, enjoy the music and dancing and candlelight conversation and try and find romance. If things don't work out its okay, you simply keep dating. More nice dinners and more nice company. One of these days you will be hit by that thunderbolt.

Points to consider:

Your dinner location should be relaxed and informal or semi informal
The restaurant should not be too expensive or too flash
Research your restaurant in advance and try to ensure you have eaten there before
Above all things the food should be good
A restaurant with a lively atmosphere and an inviting host will help
Never ever argue with a waiter on a date and do tip
Always make sure you have booked a table in advance
Don't try to impress with wine unless you know what you are talking about, other wise you will look like a fool
The restaurant should not be too specialized unless you have advance information on your date's likes
Do not order for your date but make recommendations can show confidence
Any place with candlelight and soft music will help
Don't have a late dinner date unless it is convenient for both parties
A Friday night diner date opens up more possibilities than a Monday night
Never argue about the bill, if you are the man you will automatically pay. If she offers to pay half she means there is nothing owing and you will probably not see her again as its platonic
Ordering oysters and champagne on the first date makes you look like a fool
Ordering massive quantities of food will make you look greedy and uninviting and will not enamor you to your date, especially if you are not paying. A free meal ticket he may be but don't make it obvious
Never order spaghetti or lobster on a first date or anything that requires you to wear linen around the neck to prevent mess, its cools the ardor!
Feeding each other food is a mating ritual as old as the hills, its about how you will provide for each other
A restaurant too formal will prevent relaxing conversation
Leave the booze and alcohol until later, some wine or champagne is fine. Guys leave the beer in a restaurant, it shows a distinct lack of taste
Attend to your lady's chair and always sit opposite, not besides
Do not smoke in restaurants as it shows poor taste
Do everything you can to avoid coming across as conceited or arrogant in a restaurant.
If you find yourself out of your depth in an establishment tell you date and laugh about it
As a woman make sure a friend knows where you are eating and make sure you have thought of an exit strategy if required
Remember that a dinner date is primarily about eye contact, body gestures including signals and good conversation. Anything that detracts is unnecessary
A dinner date is also about socializing, so even if you are not meant to be together, enjoy the food and the company because it could have been that ubiquitous meal for one instead
Burping loudly after a meal maybe a sign of thanks in some countries but should generally be avoided unless you want to remain single
Never abandon your date to pay the bill whilst you sneak out of the fire exit. If you have to leave then say so and at least offer some explanation, even if untrue.

Beautiful Nuestra Belleza México 2010 Karin Ontiveros

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Karin Ontiveros 22-year-old Nuestra Belleza México 2010 stands 1.80 m (5'11") and will represent Mexico in Miss Universe 2011 pageant.

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2011-05-19T06:43:00.000-07:00

Miwa Asao-Japanese beach volleyball player pictures

2011-05-19T06:40:00.000-07:00

Miwa Asao is a female Japanese beach volleyball player. She has helped to popularize beach volleyball in Japan while herself becoming a national celebrity through her numerous appearances on television and in magazines and newspapers.

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Arranging A Date: Prepare With These Quick Dating Tips

2011-05-18T12:42:00.000-07:00

Our 15 top tips for making sure your date goes smoothly

Once your love-interest has said yes then it may be down to you to arrange where and when. Follow these quick dating tips to get things on the right footing from the outset:

1. Ensure that the date occurs sooner rather than later. Waiting weeks for a free day in their diary will only increase your expectations and stress levels to an inordinate degree. So try and make the date happen within a few days of asking.

2. Decide on a relaxed venue that most people will like which is adaptable to the situation. In other words choose a less formal fun location (even if it is a restaurant) for your first meeting.

3. Ensure the location is in an easy to reach location for all kinds of transport and is one that is especially convenient for the lady on this first occasion.

4. Ensure the date will occur early enough in the evening to allow for things not to be rushed. However the first date should be short and sweet to encourage the feeling of the need for things to continue. I advise at lunchtime if possible.

5. Do not allow things to become overly formal or complex on the first date. You want to concentrate on the person not the location. But allowing yourself to be prepared, then allows for you to think more about your date and less about what food you need to order etc.

6. Ensure you put effort into your style, dress and presentation and make an effort. Informality does not mean scruffy.

7. Leave your apartment clean and tidy and presentable because you really never know what may happen later. You never know, this may be the start of something incredible so be prepared.

8. Don't try and impress by wealth. Selecting the most exclusive restaurant and insisting on flashing a Platinum credit card doesn't show you in the best light.

9. Do not consume vast quantities of booze to stead your nerves in advance. By the end of the first bottle of wine you may end up smashed so keep things steady in advance.

10. Remember why you are dating, you are there to meet someone nice and have fun so when getting ready, play some great music and get yourself in the mood and remember to have fun.

11. Give yourself time before arriving for your date. Make sure you have enough time to prepare yourself and get yourself into the right frame of mind if you need to.

12. Be organized. Remember your wallet or purse and know where you are meeting. Struggling with directions in the rain will do nothing to assist the occasion.

13. Don't be late!

14. Don't start ringing your date to check they are going to arrive; panic will endear you to no one. But never stand someone up either. If you can't make it, rearrange in plenty of time.

15. Be ready to have fun! Put on your positive attitude and the night will instantly be better.

Mexico's Travel Guide

2011-05-18T12:40:00.000-07:00

Dating to Make Friends: An Alternative View

2011-05-18T12:39:00.000-07:00

Use dates as an opportunity to broaden your social circle

Dating is one of the best friend finders there is. I read recently some advice from an elder statesman who said that we should all try and make one new friend every five years. What excellent advice. When we are very young we collect friends like sweets. As we get older we lose some along the way kind of like natural wastage. We fall out and we fall in, we change and adapt and we end up with a core group of our best friends, usually quite small but reliable and close. I think its fair to say that most of us will never have more than a handful of extremely close friends as we grow older simply because its not possible to have very close relationships with so many people. Best friends require maintenance.

Where dating comes into its own is in it's simplest form - introducing us to new people. We meet on a one-to-one basis to chat and discuss and basically find out if we get get on well enough to become friends. Dating often misses out on this aspect, the fact that to become lovers we should become friends too. It's not just about if we are attracted to their hair, face, breasts, legs etc. It's about how we get on, what we have in common, if we share the same belief systems, skills, laughs, humor, outlook, background and passions. If we do then this may well be the very basis for a great relationship.

If that certain X factor is missing we often discount the whole deal as if to say well they weren't good enough to date so I will discount them completely. What we are missing here is the fact that in every other way we got on. We made a new friend. Then people will say, yes but I am not looking for another friend. Well let me tell you my friend, we can all do with extra friends. Yes, okay, our closest friends are often our longest friends who we have shared everything with, but there may have been a time when we didn't know them either so who is to say. My point is, nice people are hard to find so let us not just discount people because they fell at the first hurdle.

I am not suggesting that we gather every failed date as out next new closest buddy. I am suggesting that amongst all the people you do date, there will be one of two people who may not be your ideal match, but who could be your ideal friend. So try and keep an open mind. Maybe you can suggest that although you don't feel you would make it as a couple you would like to stay in touch and then actually do get in touch to do something. Make sure you have defined this as a fact and are clear though and don't string someone along and have them thinking there is some romance in the air.

We must try and remember that one of the best facets of any perfect match is friendship. People often say that they would like to marry their best friend. In other words, your partner should also be your best friend. What we mean but that is that the concept of "best friend" means the person we can rely on, trust in full measure, turn to when in need and talk to about everything in the world. It is a beautiful notion and one that should be kept in mind.

Really, dating is all about making friends and then loving them even more than that. It is about forming close bonds in a fairly short space of time and then building upon them. This is why a purely sex or physical relationship doesn't often hold much long terms hope. It is surprising how many good friends also become lovers too. I have read some good true stories about people who had been best friends and went on to get married.

I think these days that dating has become such a clinical and organized subject that the basic elements are in danger of being lost. To love someone you have to trust them. To trust them you need to open your heart to them very early on and take the risk included. Opening your heart means a willingness to trust. It is a willingness to make that person your friend. Trust and friendship are the building blocks of every proper relationship and therefore there are no quick paths to eternal happiness. Date and find a friend. Make friends and then fall in love.

Yoko Matsugane

2011-05-18T12:38:00.000-07:00

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2011-05-18T12:37:00.000-07:00

Yoshioka Miho

2011-05-18T12:36:00.000-07:00

Yoshioka Miho Photo

Yoshioka Miho Sexy Pose

Yoshioka Miho

Yoshioka Miho Picture

Profile

Name: Yoshioka Miho 吉岡美穂
Profession: Actress and model
Date of birth: 1980-Feb-03
Horoscope: Aquarius
Place of birth: Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan
Height: 169cm
Weight: 48kg
Blood type: A

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2011-05-18T12:35:00.000-07:00

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2011-05-18T12:34:00.000-07:00

Yuko Ogura

2011-05-18T12:32:00.000-07:00

Yuko Ogura so pretty

Yuko Ogura Cute Picture

She is hot

Yuko Ogura Photo

Profile

Name: Yuko Ogura 小倉優子
Birthdate: November 1, 1983
Zodiac: Scorpio
Birthplace: Chiba
Blood type: B
Height: 162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Weight: 43 kg (95 lb)
Measurements: 80-56-83 cm (31-22-33 in)
Cup: C
Shoe size: 23 cm
Hobby: Karaoke
Special skill: Piano, flute

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2011-05-18T12:31:00.000-07:00

Opening Lines and Chat-Up Lines

2011-05-18T12:29:00.000-07:00

How to start a conversation and flirt without scaring them off

The phrase "dating approach" means walking up to someone you have never met or don't presume to know and then speaking to them to introduce yourself romantically. In other words - chat-up lines. The opening words you may utter will speak volumes and volumes and volumes. In less than 10 seconds you will either have set yourself up for life, have a definite date, or be going home alone - again. Yes it that simple, or it can be. Psychologists tell us that people make their mind up within seconds and I think most of us who are truthful will agree that we know pretty much instantly if we are attracted to someone or not.

If that is the case why is speaking important at all? Well, although we may like the look of someone, these looks are confirmed and heavily underlined by their approach to us, their words, their voice and even their accent. Therefore, by initiating communication we form judgements very quickly. Another article in this series speaks of the attraction of confidence. Well this most certainly plays a part. The more confidence you have in your dating approach, the more likely your opening lines, whatever you say, maybe have some effect. However, let us be honest. Making an initial approach can be nerve wracking and spine tingling for many. Dry mouth, palpitations, a sudden stutter from nowhere, a blank mind, no idea what to say. Yes its all part of the dating game, but it is also all part of the problem.

Many of us will have hear the theory that many attractive men and women are single and never approach because the assumption is that they are so attractive they must be attached. In which case no one talks to them! This in some cases is true but more often that not, whatever our level of looks, we like chatting to new people and it is more likely that most of us lack confidence or simply the verbal dexterity off the cuff to simply talk entertainingly to strangers. Yes, that is right we believe we should entertain when we begin our opening gambit.

It is often said that women are attracted to men who are witty and amusing. How often in personal ads do we see the request "must have a good sense of humor". A good comedic talent will always assist in the opening approach. However most women in a small survey I undertook agree that the regular dating approach by a man works far better than trying to be this years entertainer. It is not what you say, but how you deliver it that really matters and even more amazingly, for many, opening lines do work.

For some people an opening line is very stressful, like public speaking. They come across as aggressive and foolish simply because their anxiety levels are sky high. Under such stress, they simply clam up or are unable to communicate as they can for 99% of the rest of the time. This is where practice and confidence levels can help. The more people you speak to and the more sociable you become, the better you will be. However a word of warning - do not mix opening lines and lots of alcohol!

Rude and crude opening lines do not work and never will but a simple request to buy a drink for someone will get a response in 5 out of ten people. This is probably because people prefer the direct and open handed approach. To break the ice, one clearly needs to use the tried and tested methods and not seek the realm of leading edge comedy. Women use lines as much as men you may be surprised to hear and thinking back, I agree. A woman's approach may be direct and honest but a line is a line. I think we can agree though, that should a woman decide to use a carefully selected opening line, she is likely to have more success than a man in a similar situation.

To this end it may be useful looking at the good and bad opening lines below to give you some ideas. You may think they are all bad, but at least some are amusing.

The Best Opening Lines:

Can I buy you a drink?

I have lost my phone number, can I have yours?

Did it hurt when you fell from heaven ?

If I could rearrange the alphabet I would put you and I together

Do you believe in love at first sight or should I walk past again

The Worst Opening Lines

Get your coat, you've pulled

How do you like your eggs? Fertilized?

Do you sleep on your front? Do you mind if I do?

Is that a mirror in your pocket? Its just that I can see myself in your pants!

Are your legs hurting because you have been running through my mind all night

Cancun, Mexico from a Helicopter

2011-05-18T12:28:00.000-07:00

Yuma Asami

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Name: Yuma Asami, 麻美ゆま

Birthday: 1987, 3-24
Blood type: AB
Height: 158cm
Body measurements: B96cm W58cm H88cm
Cup size: H cup
Home town: Tokyo
Hobby: Perfume collection, English conversation and piano

Cancun, Mexico

2011-05-18T12:24:00.000-07:00

Things To Take With You On A Date

2011-05-18T12:23:00.000-07:00

Our top 10 list of things never to leave home without!

1. Wallet, purse, handbag and money or/and credit cards. It may be the guy's task to pay but the woman should not appear empty handed just in case.

2. Condoms for both men and women. We are living in a modern age, so modern thinking is required, whatever your morality and outlook. Stay sensible.

3. Mobile or cellular phone. For women this is an essential security device as well as an aid to keeping in contact with your date should arrangements go awry or the cab is late.

4. A piece of paper with directions and address of the restaurant or location you are meeting together with your date's cellular number if they have one. That way you won't find yourself in the embarrassing situation of not knowing where you are going.

5. A sense of humor. Okay it's not a thing but it is the one factor that ruins dates more than anything else, the inability to laugh and enjoy. Going on a date in a bad mood is not going to make anyone feel special.

6. A flower. A nice touch for a guy to show he has thought about his date by bringing a single flower that he has actually gone and purchased rather than stealing from a local garden.

7. If conditions require it, take an umbrella. There is nothing worse than spending hours getting ready, only for a rogue shower to ruin everything. This is particularly true towards the end of the evening, so be prepared and do not allow yourself to feel cold or wet. Discomfort can ruin everything.

8. Take some trust and common sense in equal amounts. You have to trust people from the outset otherwise you are fooling yourself. Remember that people are innocent until proven guilty so don't take along an attitude that your new date is as bad as your ex until proven otherwise, otherwise love will elude you. By the same token common sense will ensure you can spot danger signals and warning signs in your date and whether you are or are not indeed compatible.

9. Carry a small pocket diary and pen, especially the guy. This will make you look organised and professional and allows you to arrange a second date together as well as make a note of his or her number. Try not to have lots of other girls/boys names on the pages you are liable to be writing in.

10. If you are attending some event, make sure you have the tickets in advance and that you have them with you. Trying to gain entry for a concert, theater, movie or gig on the day may backfire so don't leave things to chance and disappointment.

And finally, make sure you haven't left your personality at home either. Whilst first dates can be quite daunting for many, there is no excuse for forgetting yourself. So many people feel overawed by the moment that they suppress who they are, forget themselves and find themselves tongue tied. It is as much your date as theirs so remember that this is quality time for you to have fun and relax, yes relax. Enjoy the conversation that flows.

Temptation resort, Cancun Mexico

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Temptation Resort First Impressions

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Elizabeth Hurley

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The highlight of Hurley's professional life has been her association with the cosmetics company Estée Lauder. The company gave Hurley her first modeling job at the age of 29 and has used her as a model for its products, especially perfumes such as Sensuous, Intuition and Pleasures, since 1995.Her best known cinematic work was as Vanessa Kensington in Mike Myers's hit spy comedies, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999).Hurley currently models and designs an eponymous beachwear line. She became the mother of a son in 2002.

Japanese Model Yuko Ogura Super Hot Photos-Guy Always Looking At Me !

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Swim & Snorkel Xel Ha Tour Cancun, Mexico

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Anri Sugihara-Japanese gravure idol pictures

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Anri Sugihara was born in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, and she is a famous gravure and av idol in Japan.

Profile:
Name: Anri Sugihara
Born: 1982 June 12
Hometown: Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Blood type: A
Three sizes: 89 – 56 – 80 cm
Bra size: G

Japanese gravure idol Anri Sugihara sexy pictures

Nagasawa Nao in bikini pictures

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Nagasawa Nao is a famous Japanese idol.She is famous in various fields such as actress, singer, model and even TV MC. Enjoy the pictures of Nagasawa Nao in bikini.

Japanese idol Nagasawa Nao in bikini pictures