Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
samedi 4 juin 2016
Selena Gomez's Sexiest Looks of the Year Have This 1 Thing in Common
Confirmed: it's impossible for Selena Gomez not to be sexy and look drop-dead gorgeous at all times. We have seen proof in her Instagram, where she often poses seductively and even shows off her best bikini snaps, but we've also seen it on stage and on every red carpet. The singer and actress, who is currently on tour, uses her style to showcase her sensuality (and toned body).
We love that whether she's in a pair of high-waisted jeans and a white crop top or in a slinky dress with a thigh-high slit, she oozes confidence, so we've rounded up 13 of those moments where we lost the ability to speak because she just looked so damn good. Keep reading to see them, then discover the best GIFs of Selena being flirty.
Why Spending Time Alone Is the Key to Keeping Your Family Together
Dads shouldn't feel guilty if they want to take a personal time off from parenting. In a post originally featured by our friends over at Fatherly, experts explain the importance behind occasional alone time for men.
Everyone catches themselves at some point reminiscing about when they had friends, free time, and interesting hobbies. It lasts until your toddler smacks you upside the head and babbles something like, "Knock it off, I own you."
If only there were a way to carve out some alone time for yourself; a time to maintain your individuality and be a better husband and father and not a codependent sad sack. (Hey, nobody told you to stop folding socks!)
Famed couples therapist and TED rockstar Esther Perel has a way, and it involves drawing boundaries around your time, doing activities that are in your best interest (and not necessarily your kid's), and not feeling guilty about wanting to just run out the door screaming. Because while you may feel like being a good parent means setting aside your life because the kids need you, the truth is that it's better for everyone when, occasionally, you do you.
Are You the Front Row Parent?
Good parenting is like bad dancing - if you're doing it right, you and your partner are constantly switching leads. Perel says that most couples go through times when one person is the prima ballerina of diaper-changing (you look great in a tutu, by the way), while the other parent is the career-driven backup dancer.
"In every couple there's going to be a front row parent," says Perel. "It's the parent who, from the beginning, has an easier time letting go of their sense of time to fill the time of the child. One parent becomes the one who preserves the family."
If you're not that person, you need to be the other one: the one with the stiff drink, the back rub, the compliments, and the pushing them out of their responsible comfort-zone. What you don't need to be is right there with them, micromanaging the micromanagement.
"If you're able to appreciate being complementary, you get a system that can really survive those first five years," says Perel. "Those are the years with the highest rate of divorce, and if you get through them, you have a likelihood to actually stick it out."
Push Yourself Out
Sometimes you need to get your partner out of the house for their own benefit. "There is a certain energy that my family would see that I would get into. It said, 'I'm about to explode,' and they would just say, 'You need to go to yoga - go run, go swim.'
Perel said that when she came back from her version of a swimming yoga marathon, she felt like a different person and ready to reengage her family. "I have been thankful to them so much about that. At the time I would fight it, but then they learned to fight me more."
Don't Waste Your Time
Babies ruin everything, including how you prioritize your life. In the beginning, they're helpless humans that need you to do every godd*mn thing every godd*mn hour, every godd*mn day. But as they get older, they'll be fine if you skip a soccer practice or their best friend's Chuck E. Cheese extravaganza.
"Everything is defined by the needs of the child," says Perel, who recognized quickly that she wasn't the type to do the weekend circuit of soccer games and pizza parties. "There's judgment on people who are not marching in the ranks. I am not spending my Saturdays at these boring games, cheering for the first time [my kids] touch a ball in 47 minutes. I am not going to a birthday party for a 9-year-old in one of those screaming gyms with people that I have no connection to. The pressure was big then, and I think the pressure is 10 times bigger now." You kid's best friend will get over your absence.
Hey, Parents, Leave Those Kids Alone
So you want to go off and do you own thing (or something with your spouse), but your children haven't mastered the art self-reliance? Instead of peeling off cash for date night babysitters, why not just enlist some like-minded parent friends? "For most people in this country, having a child means a renewed isolation," says Perel. "It's the opposite of what it should be. Have a family of choice - a bunch of people so you don't feel like it's all on you."
For Perel that "family of choice" was a bunch of her friends who would take turns inviting the kids for a sleepover. If you don't have parents who live close by (or just wish they didn't live close by) and you hate being gouged by the local Babysitting Mafia, see if your parent friends will go for this sort of arrangement.
"It calmed me to know that other people can take care of them and that they're fine. At 2, 7, or 10 - The minute I saw my kid in somebody else's arms I thought, 'Okay, if ever something happens to me, they could live.' That's just a personal thing," she says.
Trust Everything Will Be Fine
If you feel like you can't leave the house because your spouse is going to start feeding the baby dishwasher packs and using the microwave oven as a hand dryer, maybe you should stay home. But that's not going to happen.
"Can you accept that you're important but not indispensable?" asks Perel. "That it doesn't all revolve around you and your identity will not be diluted because you actually were not so essential, and that they managed perfectly fine even if they did it differently than you." If the answer is yes, then what are you doing still hanging around? Get out there and be yourself for a minute.
The 1 Product That Cleared Up My Skin in a Big Way
Since age 11, I've had problem skin. I remember a photo taken of me at the Fall seventh grade dance that ended up, to my great misfortune, in the back of the school yearbook. The picture (which used flash, mind you) zeroed in on my frizzy hair, my rainbow clothing, and, perhaps most embarrassing, an ultragreasy T-zone and preadolescent pimples dotted along my forehead and cheeks, aggravated by the sea of sweaty bodies in which I was engulfed. Good times.
The next year, my acne issues only intensified. As an inexperienced preteen - this was before YouTube hit the social media market, so beauty tutorials were virtually unavailable - I had no idea how to apply makeup. Every morning, I used Physicians Formula to powder my face to certain death. Needless to say, it didn't help matters much. (Note: after years of practice, I currently adore Physicians Formula - it makes a mean bronzer.)
I eventually signed up for an appointment with a dermatologist, where I was prescribed an acne pill that I took every day until my late teens. The appearance of my skin noticeably improved, though I still battled bouts of angry zits here and there. And the redness issue never really went away.
Fast forward to 2016, and I'm a 21-year-old with a mild yet constant case of adult acne. Some days, it's viably worse than others (usually the week before that special time of the month). Though I don't have as many big blemishes as I did in seventh and eighth grade, smaller breakouts frequently pop up along my jawline and the sides of my cheeks. And by the end of the workday, you can bet my face is shinier than a freshly polished disco ball.
That said, I make an effort to stay away from unnecessary pills - especially when there are topical solutions out there waiting to be tested. I've recently become a big fan of Etsy skin care. The wide selection of all-natural products tend to work better than big-name brands, and I can actually pronounce the ingredients!
In the hunt for a solution to my difficult skin, I came across this rose essential oil apple cider vinegar toner. I use apple cider vinegar for other health purposes but had never thought to apply it to my face. The product is under $10, and I love supporting small businesses, so I ordered it in the sprayer style without another thought.
After more than three weeks of misting the stuff on my face morning and night, I can safely say it's worked wonders for me. ACV balances the pH levels of your skin, which prevents it from getting too dry or too oily. It removes dead skin cells, opens up your pores, and contains antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. You can even substitute it for your face wash or shampoo!
Altogether, I've noticed diminished pimples and redness, and my skin immediately feels tighter and cleaner after a couple spritzes. Apple cider vinegar has also improved the dry patches beneath my jawbone, which I could never seem to get rid of. The only downside? ACV naturally smells a bit sour, but the scent fades after a minute or two.
If you struggle with acne or any sort of problem skin, I suggest giving apple cider vinegar a go. You can mix your own solution or swoop some up from Etsy. Here are a few more of my favorite picks containing ACV:
17-Year-Old Burn Survivor Named Prom Queen
Eighteen months ago, Kilee Brookbank nearly died when her house exploded. Now, she's doing better than ever - and she was even named prom queen!
Warning: This video contains graphic images.
26 Above-Average Father's Day Gifts For the Dad Who Has Serious Style
We've typically got a one-track mind when it comes to Father's Day gifts: something stylish, because even the most low maintenance of men love to be spoiled from time to time. Ahead, we've rounded up items any dad will likely love to add to his wardrobe - especially since it's coming from fashion-forward you! - from versatile accessories to a new pair of kicks. Scroll through to shop or get some ideas, then check out the dad clothes taking over fashion blogs.
Get Psyched for Orange Is the New Black's Return With Season 4 Pictures
Orange Is the New Black's fourth season pictures are quite revealing. Piper (Taylor Schilling) seems to have gotten herself in some hot water, but we do get to see the fate of Alex (Laura Prepon), as well as a devastating look at Laverne Cox's Sophia. With mere weeks until the SAG Award-winning comedy makes its triumphant return to Netflix on June 17, these will no doubt help fill the Big Boo-sized hole in your heart. Keep reading to see every exciting moment, and then check out everything we know about the new season - so far!
Reboot Your Sleep Schedule With These Useful Tech Gadgets
Sleep - it's kind of a big deal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 50 to 70 million Americans have issues sleeping. Thankfully, technology can serve as a reboot on counting sheep. And if you missed feeling your best the entire month of May, which was "Better Sleep Month," here are the gadgets that can help you get better Zzz's year-round.
vendredi 3 juin 2016
18 Hilarious Sext Message Fails That Will Make You LOL
No matter the stage of your relationship, one thing about sending a sexy text message stands true: sexting is a lot harder than it seems. While you may try to be cheeky with your boo, sometimes things just come out wrong, resulting in painfully hilarious conversations.
But if you're terrible at sexting, the good news is you are not alone. We've gathered some incredibly awkward screenshots that prove being a bad sexter is nothing to be ashamed of - in fact, it's actually pretty funny. Read on to check them out.
Worried About Zika? These 12 Plants Naturally Repel Mosquitos
If you're the type of person who can't stand outside for an hour without gaining a host of new bug bites, then this article is for you. Don't let another Summer pass by in itchy despair - instead, rid yourself of the mosquito problem once and for all! Using only your green thumb and a bit of time in the garden, you can create a pest-free oasis free of buzzing and biting. Here are 12 mosquito-repellent plants that you can incorporate into your outdoor living space.
The Property Brothers' Craziest Fan Encounter Will Haunt You
Jonathan and Drew Scott have encountered everything imaginable since they became HGTV stars, from antique Playboys hidden in the walls of a reno on Property Brothers to overzealous fans. But nothing could prepare them for what Jonathan told us was their craziest fan encounter to date.
"Quite recently, when we did our book tour, we had somebody show up who was carrying two plastic dolls and claimed that they were my children," Jonathan shared. As if that wasn't strange enough, the fan then insisted that he tend to his children. Yowza!
As far as bizarre fan antics go, most are much tamer, more along the lines of strange autograph requests. "We'll be doing a book signing or something like that, and people will bring in an entire length of hardwood or they'll bring a giant chunk of marble counter and they'll want me to sign that," said Jonathan, in disbelief that they lugged the heavy material around all day. It begs the question of what the fan does with it afterward; do they then install the material as to have an autographed floor or kitchen?
While there are the extreme fan run-ins, most, fortunately, are positive ones. Single Jonathan (brother Drew has been dating Linda Phan for years) even says that while he's never dated a fan before, he wouldn't rule it out. "I never have, but depends on who the person is," he said, adding that the biggest romantic dealbreaker for him is having a date be more interested in his design advice than him. "A lot of times friends will call me and be like, 'oh hey, you've been so busy on the road and everything, why don't you come over, I'll cook you dinner' . . . and then I'll show up and they'll have flooring samples laid out and paints out, and I have a feeling they're using me for my design savvy."
Until he finds that special lady who wants more than flooring tips, he'll keep third wheeling with Drew and Linda - and keep demanding DNA sanity tests from all fans claiming to have mothered his doll children.
7 Unexpected Costs of Buying a House
You've got your eye on a prime piece of property and just enough money in the bank to cover the down payment. It's meant to be, right? Before you submit an offer, consider this: the real price is much higher than the real estate listing would lead you to believe. There are a smattering of fees, charges, and expenses associated with purchasing a home that most first-timer home buyers have never heard of - and they add up to serious money. Check them out below.
Closing Costs
Loan origination fee, recording fee, attorney fee, underwriting fee; it seems like there's a fee for everything when you're buying your first house. These small charges add up to a substantial 2-5 percent of the home purchase price. Yowza! That's definitely worth budgeting for.
Home Inspection
It's a drag to pay for in the short term, but it's worth every penny to ensure that the house you're buying doesn't have any major issues. Just be sure you have a few hundred dollars to dish out so you can pay for a certified home inspector during the negotiation process.
Appraisal Fee
Before the bank will agree to loan you money to purchase your home, it wants to make sure that the home is actually worth the amount you're purchasing it for; thus, it requires you have the home assessed by an independent certified appraiser who determines its value. This is done at your expense to the tune of a few hundred dollars.
Escrow Account
You've planned for your mortgage payment and even added interest into the monthly cost equation - but this likely will not be the only money you send your lender each month. Most require you have an escrow account into which you pay your home's property tax and home insurance fee.
Property Taxes
Don't overlook the property tax line in the real estate listing, because you're responsible for paying it each year (likely into your escrow account). Perhaps the scariest thing about the property tax is that it can be raised based on a variety of factors, many of which you have no control over (local school funding, resurgence of the area, government need, etc.), and you're responsible for the increase. Depending on the tax increase, your monthly payments could go up dramatically.
HOA
Be it an apartment building or single family home, if the property you're buying has common areas (lobby, pool, club house, etc.), then you can expect to pay some form of HOA or Home Owners Association Fees. These cover the upkeep of these shared spaces and must be paid on top of your mortgage payments. Sometimes they must even be prepaid before you move in.
Insurance
You probably think you have a good grip on the cost of insurance because you've been paying renter's insurance for years. Bad news: home owner's insurance is a whole different ball game. In addition to covering the cost of replacing your belongings, it also covers the cost of rebuilding your home. Needless to say, it's much more expensive than renter's insurance. Depending on where you live, you may even need to pay for supplemental insurance, such as flood or earthquake. Ka-ching.
Assisted-dying bill won't pass Senate before Monday's deadline
There's now no way the federal government is going to meet Monday's Supreme Court deadline to enact legislation on doctor-assisted dying.
Assisted-dying bill won't pass Senate before Monday's deadline
There's now no way the federal government is going to meet Monday's Supreme Court deadline to enact legislation on doctor-assisted dying.
Re-examine Zika risk of Rio games, WHO asks experts
The World Health Organization's chief says she has convened an expert committee to consider whether the Rio De Janeiro Olympics should proceed as planned, following recent concerns raised about the threat of the Zika virus.
Re-examine Zika risk of Rio games, WHO asks experts
The World Health Organization's chief says she has convened an expert committee to consider whether the Rio De Janeiro Olympics should proceed as planned, following recent concerns raised about the threat of the Zika virus.
Mandy Moore Is Parting Ways With the Home She Shared With Ex Ryan Adams
Mandy Moore has just listed the Los Angeles abode she lived in both prior to meeting her now ex-husband, musician Ryan Adams, as well as during their almost-six-year marriage.
The "Candy" singer purchased the Mediterranean-style, five-bedroom home way back in 2002 for $1.725 million, and she just put it on the market for a little over $3 million. Located in the trendy neighborhood of Los Feliz, the rustic pad features hardwood floors, a fireplace, and a beautiful outdoor patio.
Though Moore has lived there for quite some time, it's likely that she's hoping to move past her tumultuous divorce and start anew with her new boyfriend, Dawes singer Taylor Goldsmith. Keep reading for photos of the cozy abode.
Gender-confirming surgeries will now be covered in New Brunswick
Health Minister Victor Boudreau says the New Brunswick government will make medically necessary gender-confirming surgeries insured procedures in the province.
Gender-confirming surgeries will now be covered in New Brunswick
Health Minister Victor Boudreau says the New Brunswick government will make medically necessary gender-confirming surgeries insured procedures in the province.
14 Times Pandas Were the Cutest Animals on the Face of This Planet
Let's be real here: pandas are possibly the cutest animals we've ever seen. The National Zoo's Bei Bei is recent evidence of that. Baby pandas are so fluffy and cuddly, and they grow up to be even bigger, fluffy, cuddly, goofy creatures. They roll around and tumble about and often appear to not have a care in the world. Don't believe us? Scroll through to see 14 times pandas proved that they are, in fact, the cutest animals ever.
14 Times Pandas Were the Cutest Animals on the Face of This Planet
Let's be real here: pandas are possibly the cutest animals we've ever seen. The National Zoo's Bei Bei is recent evidence of that. Baby pandas are so fluffy and cuddly, and they grow up to be even bigger, fluffy, cuddly, goofy creatures. They roll around and tumble about and often appear to not have a care in the world. Don't believe us? Scroll through to see 14 times pandas proved that they are, in fact, the cutest animals ever.
15.5 million Americans now surviving cancer: report
Many cancer survivors have to cope with long-term physical and psychological effects of their cancer treatment.
15.5 million Americans now surviving cancer: report
Many cancer survivors have to cope with long-term physical and psychological effects of their cancer treatment.
Listeria concern prompts recall of certain Spitz, Quaker and CLIF Bar products
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued recall warnings for Quaker Harvest brand quinoa granola bars, Spitz brand sunflower kernels and Sierra Trail Mix CLIF energy bars due to possible Listeria contamination.
Listeria concern prompts recall of certain Spitz, Quaker and CLIF Bar products
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued recall warnings for Quaker Harvest brand quinoa granola bars, Spitz brand sunflower kernels and Sierra Trail Mix CLIF energy bars due to possible Listeria contamination.
The Easy and Affordable Way to Cover a Popcorn Ceiling
If you own a home with popcorn ceilings, you've probably spent some time fantasizing about having them disappear. While you can find online tutorials for scraping off the textured surface, it's a tedious and incredibly messy endeavor.
For an affordable DIY alternative that also adds character, consider covering your popcorn ceiling with wooden planks!
After scraping off some of the popcorn ceilings in her 1970s French country home, Edith & Evelyn Vintage blogger Cindy decided to go the wooden-plank route, and the result is pretty stunning. Her only regret? Not doing it sooner!
For tips on pulling off the look, check out Cindy's tutorial on Hometalk!
How Pet Insurance Saved This Sick Dog's Life
For me, pet insurance is one of those things that you're aware of but never actually take advantage of. Even though I have two cats, I've never even considered getting insurance because I just think they'll always be fine. (Something I regretted when my cat got sick last year.) But Pets Best Insurance is there for if I ever change my mind, and the pet insurance company has a whole host of success stories to show for itself to convince the nonbelievers. Take, for example, this story about Rex, as told by his human, below.
Nov. 20 was just like any other day in my household with work, gym time, and dinner for myself, my daughter, and my dogs. My Great Dane, Rex, had the hiccups and looked "off" to me after dinner. He began to wretch non-productively and started to drool uncontrollably. I suspected the worst - bloat. Bloat is a life-threatening condition that occurs when a dog's stomach distends with gas and fluid. I rushed Rex to the vet and soon enough, he needed surgery to the tune of $1,800. This amount would take up all of the Christmas money I had saved for my daughter, and I began to panic, until the reality of having insurance had set in. About six months prior to this incident, another one of my dog's had spinal cancer and I spent $4,000 to save his life. I had just finished paying off the debt. Being a single mom at the time, it was really hard for me to afford this. I couldn't be happier when I realized that this time I wouldn't have to pay an outstanding amount to keep my dog alive. Plus, I'd be able to give my daughter the Christmas she deserved!
How Pet Insurance Saved This Sick Dog's Life
For me, pet insurance is one of those things that you're aware of but never actually take advantage of. Even though I have two cats, I've never even considered getting insurance because I just think they'll always be fine. (Something I regretted when my cat got sick last year.) But Pets Best Insurance is there for if I ever change my mind, and the pet insurance company has a whole host of success stories to show for itself to convince the nonbelievers. Take, for example, this story about Rex, as told by his human, below.
Nov. 20 was just like any other day in my household with work, gym time, and dinner for myself, my daughter, and my dogs. My Great Dane, Rex, had the hiccups and looked "off" to me after dinner. He began to wretch non-productively and started to drool uncontrollably. I suspected the worst - bloat. Bloat is a life-threatening condition that occurs when a dog's stomach distends with gas and fluid. I rushed Rex to the vet and soon enough, he needed surgery to the tune of $1,800. This amount would take up all of the Christmas money I had saved for my daughter, and I began to panic, until the reality of having insurance had set in. About six months prior to this incident, another one of my dog's had spinal cancer and I spent $4,000 to save his life. I had just finished paying off the debt. Being a single mom at the time, it was really hard for me to afford this. I couldn't be happier when I realized that this time I wouldn't have to pay an outstanding amount to keep my dog alive. Plus, I'd be able to give my daughter the Christmas she deserved!
'Spoon bending' workshop for doctors withdrawn at University of Alberta
A controversial spoon bending workshop at the University of Alberta has been withdrawn.
'Spoon bending' workshop for doctors withdrawn at University of Alberta
A controversial spoon bending workshop at the University of Alberta has been withdrawn.
Money-Saving Tips For Decorating Your First Apartment
Sure, graduation and your first job are huge steps towards adulthood, but what's the true sign that you've officially made it? When you get the keys to your very own apartment. Moving into your first (or second) place is a big deal, but we all know it can come at a high price. It was a rude awakening the day we realized our Pinterest-fueled dreams didn't exactly fit our budget. But don't give up hope! Having an apartment that's chic and affordable is totally possible. The key is knowing the tricks and hacks that will help you save money without skimping on style. That way, you'll save your money for what's really important . . . the housewarming party.
Take a Tour of Prince's Mysterious Paisley Park
Prince's famed Paisley Park in Chanhassen, MN, was the first of its kind – a compound containing two recording studios, a dance rehearsal hall, a performance space, offices, and even living accommodations all under one roof, all for one artist. He could record his music, film his movies, and store his costumes here without ever having to go outside. Tragically, it is also where Prince's body was found. Architect Bret Thoeny was tapped by Prince to build Paisley Park in 1983, spent nearly three years building the structure, and today is opening up about Prince's sacred space, so long shrouded in mystery. Check out CNN's video above to get a tour of Paisley Park and see where Prince created his music and spent his time.
Megan Fox Just Revealed the Hilarious Reason She's Moving
We were very surprised to see how normal Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green's Sherman Oaks, CA, home was - but we're even more surprised to hear the reason the couple is moving their family. Megan hilariously revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live that they're moving because the child she's pregnant with told her to. "This baby wanted me to live somewhere else, so we're moving to a whole different place in Los Angeles because I feel like that's where this baby wants to be raised," she told Jimmy. While her statement is undeniably funny, it's also pretty relatable to the many other moms who feel they have a near-psychic connection with their baby in utero. As for how husband Brian feels about the reason for the move, Megan says he's cool with it. "He trusts me at this point because I've made so many good calls." Considering how adorable the couple's first two children, sons Noah, 3, and Bodhi, 2, are, we say he has plenty of reason to go along with her instinct. The only question now is what home will the growing family move into? We can't wait to see.
20 Most Popular Cat Names This Year
So you think your cat's name is something original, right? Well, if her name is Lucy or Cleo, think again. Rover.com just released its annual survey of the most popular cat names, taken from data collected from its users. The site pulled together the 10 most popular names for male cats and the 10 most popular names for female cats. My Sherlock and Watson are in the clear for being original, but check the list to see how your cats' names fared!
Top Male Names
- Oliver
- Leo
- Charlie
- Milo
- Max
- Jack
- George
- Simon
- Loki
- Simba
Top Female Names
- Luna
- Chloe
- Bella
- Lucy
- Lily
- Sophie
- Lola
- Zoe
- Cleo
- Nala
20 Most Popular Cat Names This Year
So you think your cat's name is something original, right? Well, if her name is Lucy or Cleo, think again. Rover.com just released its annual survey of the most popular cat names, taken from data collected from its users. The site pulled together the 10 most popular names for male cats and the 10 most popular names for female cats. My Sherlock and Watson are in the clear for being original, but check the list to see how your cats' names fared!
Top Male Names
- Oliver
- Leo
- Charlie
- Milo
- Max
- Jack
- George
- Simon
- Loki
- Simba
Top Female Names
- Luna
- Chloe
- Bella
- Lucy
- Lily
- Sophie
- Lola
- Zoe
- Cleo
- Nala
11 Apartment Styling Lessons We Can All Learn From Gigi Hadid (and Her Mom)
Gigi Hadid is all the rage in the modeling world, with legions of fans fascinated by her every move and outfit. It turns out that Gigi's good taste extends to the home, too. Her New York City apartment reflects the same understated yet chic aesthetic she rocks on the red carpet, on the runway, and when hanging out with her reported new boyfriend, Zayn Malik.
Gigi's Manhattan space, which she decorated with the help of her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star mom Yolanda Foster, is an overwhelmingly white jewel box with a number of personal touches. Thanks to Gigi and her friends' big presence on social media, it's easy to understand a few of Gigi's key interior decorating rules.
Wanna Be on Top? Snag Tyra Banks's Beverly Hills Mansion
Tyra Banks has just relisted her stunning, Spanish-style home in Beverly Hills in what seems like an effort to acquire a larger family home to share with her son, York - although the current home does boast four bedrooms, which would be plenty of space for the normal family. But the host of America's Next Top Model is far from your normal mom.
Banks originally listed the sprawling mansion for just over $7 million in September and has since listed it at a slight discount of $6.5 million. Built in 1926, the home features a gym, relaxing pool area, an outdoor kitchen station, and a firepit. What's interesting is that the decor and interior feel slightly traditional and quaint, which comes as a surprise given Tyra's fun and quirky personality.
Look ahead for photos of this top-model-approved pad.
jeudi 2 juin 2016
Proof That Britney Spears Had the Best Memorial Day Weekend Thanks to This Beach House
While we spent our relaxing Memorial Day weekends relaxing at the beach or by the pool, it seems like Britney Spears spent hers the exact same way - except the beach she went to was just steps away from a $30 million Malibu, CA, beach house. And while most would have to pay tens of thousands of dollars a night to stay in a swanky pad like this, Ms. Spears stayed for free courtesy of Airbnb. It's good to be Britney.
The perennial pop goddess spent her weekend with family and friends at the five-bedroom oceanfront property that's appropriately located in an area called "Billionaire's Row." Aside from the stunning views, the estate featured a sizable pool, a hot tub, and various chic trappings and decor. If Britt and co. felt like venturing out for a stroll around the block, they might run into A-list neighbors such as Mariah Carey, Charlize Theron, and Halle Berry.
Take a virtual tour of the over-the-top beach house with some stunning photos, ahead, and a few of Britney's Instagram snaps from her fun-filled weekend.
Outdated restrictions 'barrier' to fixing B.C.s overdose crisis, report says
A new report blames B.C.'s College of Physicians and Surgeons for not lifting "barriers" to Suboxone, a prescription drug that could dramatically reduce overdose deaths amid a public health emergency.
Outdated restrictions 'barrier' to fixing B.C.s overdose crisis, report says
A new report blames B.C.'s College of Physicians and Surgeons for not lifting "barriers" to Suboxone, a prescription drug that could dramatically reduce overdose deaths amid a public health emergency.
Here's the Video of What Really Happened in the Property Brothers Bar Fight
Jonathan Scott, the tool-belt-wearing half of Property Brothers, got mixed up in a scuffle at Dempsey's Public House in Fargo, ND, in the early hours of April 24. And while many reports imply that Jonathan was a perpetrator in the bar fight, the facts (and video footage) tell another story. Authorities seem to agree, having just announced that they will not be filing any charges. The Fargo city attorney told the Minneapolis Star Tribune, "Upon review of the police report and associated evidence, I found there was not sufficient evidence to establish a violation of either simple assault or disorderly conduct."
So what actually happened? We break down the facts below, and you can take a look for yourself in the bar security footage above. While watching, we couldn't help but notice that the same bouncer seems to be removing another patron via chokehold (to the horror of his female companion) earlier in the video, so perhaps Jonathan fell victim to an overly aggressive bar employee.
- Jonathan and Drew visit Fargo to be the keynote speakers at the Eco Chic Design Conference.
- Jonathan visits the local bar Dempsey's Public Ale House.
- The bar begins clearing people for the 2 a.m. closing time.
- Jonathan is ushered out of the bar but then returns through the back door.
- Bouncers rush the bar's back door.
- A fight allegedly breaks out between patrons.
- Jonathan happens to get in the middle of the altercation but has nothing to do with it, according to him and a source close to him.
- A bouncer places Jonathan in a chokehold and removes him from the bar.
- Jonathan calls 911 at 1:57 a.m. claiming he was assaulted by the bouncer.
- After investigating, authorities announce that there is not enough evidence to press any charges.
Have a Stylish Summer Season With This Month's New Picks
When we think of Summer, we think of fun and carefree days, so we wanted to pick out a few new or awesome products that embody those aspects of this season. We've got toys and treats for your cats and dogs and maybe even a little something for you. Scroll through to see what has us excited for Summer and shop it all for yourself!
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Have a Stylish Summer Season With This Month's New Picks
When we think of Summer, we think of fun and carefree days, so we wanted to pick out a few new or awesome products that embody those aspects of this season. We've got toys and treats for your cats and dogs and maybe even a little something for you. Scroll through to see what has us excited for Summer and shop it all for yourself!
What I Wish I Had Known Before Buying a Brand-New Condo
When my husband and I were house-hunting, I had one demand: new construction. I'd spent most of my adulthood in "charming" apartments with "character," which is real estate code for tiny apartments with decades-old appliances.
For our first home, I wanted something brand new, and we lucked out: we found a condo that was so new it wasn't even built yet. The construction zone of a building had a model unit primed for viewings, and we went to look at it twice in two days before putting in an offer just 48 hours later.
The whole time, I'd been wearing rose-tinted glasses, confident that we'd avoided all the hiccups that come from buying an older home. No hidden lead paint for us! No replacing the furnace in the next 10 years! No creaks in our wood floors!
Sure, there were some serious benefits to a never-before-lived-in abode, but as a novice homeowner, I wasn't prepared for some of the surprises that revealed themselves along the way. Here, some of the biggest lessons learned after buying a newly minted condo.
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How candy makers shape nutrition science
It was a startling scientific finding: Children who eat candy tend to weigh less than those who don't.
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Why Moving Across the Country After College Was the Best Thing I Ever Did
I was working my restaurant hostess job after my shift at my unpaid magazine internship in South Carolina when I got the text from my boyfriend: "I got the job." My heart raced as I rushed to the bathroom to sneak a moment of texting. "Oh my god," I wrote. "Let's move to San Francisco." It was the September of 2014 and I had graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill the previous May with a B.A. in Communication Studies, a minor in English, and a major dose of anxiety about what I was going to do with the rest of my life. The goals I had for myself only existed in my imagination as far-fetched dreams that I convinced myself wouldn't come true. I knew that I wanted to land my dream job in the journalism industry, but I didn't know quite how to get it - I did, however, know where I had to go, and that was anywhere but where I was. It was time for a change.
So approximately three weeks after my boyfriend sent me that text, we packed every inch of his 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit, hugged our parents hard, and started on our 2,701 mile drive from our hometown in North Carolina to California. I had no job, we had no place to live, we didn't know a single person in California - I had never even been before - but we did it anyway. The decision was terrifying, exhilarating, and without a doubt, the best one I have ever made.
Fast forward to now, and I still have to pinch myself when I think about what my life is like. I did get my dream job. I live in an apartment with a view in San Francisco (yes, SF has the most expensive rental market in the US, so yes, I live in a studio with my boyfriend, but that's another story). The point is that now I have the life that Post-Grad Me would have laughed at and said "yeah right" if Current Me would have told her two years ago. But somewhere between graduation and now, I realized three things. The first is that confidence is key (you know that "comparison is the thief of joy" quote? It's 100 percent true. Stop envying others' success and focus on your own). Two, you really can do anything you set your mind to. And three, your happiness is the most important thing and if you're unhappy, you have the power to change that. Who says you have to take a job in the city closest to you? Or buy a house by the time you're 30? Think about what really excites you, and do that instead.
I know that making such a huge move isn't something everyone can just do on a whim, and of course it helps that my boyfriend landed a job that allowed us to make the move in the first place, and I'm forever grateful that we got that initial opportunity. I'm proud that I worked hard to get to where I am now, and the first few months after such a big life transition didn't come without its fair share of struggles. I applied to jobs for months while I was completely broke and living in an apartment with nothing but an air mattress on the floor (thankfully, Taylor Swift's 1989 came out in October 2014, which is what got me through that). But every moment of frustration was worth it.
I say all this not to brag about my experience, but to encourage you to take the risk if you have a voice in the back of your head telling you to make a big change in your life after college graduation, whether that's a cross-country move, a gap year of traveling, or quitting your unsatisfactory job to try to land your dream one. The best part of fearing the unknown is discovering the amazing opportunities that are waiting for you. Just do it while you're young and you can. It might the best decision you ever make.
Guess How Long It Took For A Child To Completely Destroy This $15,000 Lego Statue
It doesn't take being a parent to know that kids are not only clumsy, but they also have poor impulse control. So bringing a child to a Lego exposition could be a tad bit tricky - especially since children are taught to actually play with the plastic building bricks. Unfortunately for one artist in China, a child's curiosity got the best of him and the artist's $15,000 Lego masterpiece paid the price.
After spending three days constructing a massive character from Zootopia out of thousands of pieces, the artist, named Zhao, was eager to show off his creation. Despite security ropes surrounding the statue, it only took one small child (within the expo's first hour!) to walk by and knock it over. The little boy climbed under the ropes to get a better look (sound familiar?) and accidentally pushed it. In a matter a seconds, all that was left of the impressive display was a heartbreaking pile of bricks. The child's parents offered to pay the artist for the damage, but Zhao declined any compensation.
20 Dresses That Confirm Salma Hayek's Forever Sexy Status
Salma Hayek is a natural beauty who just so happens to have access to some of the most stunning dresses in the entire world. And ever since she gained global fame in the 1990s thanks to roles in films like Desperado and From Dusk Till Dawn , she's been regarded as one of the sexiest women alive.
It's a designation that's pretty hard to argue with, though Salma herself tends to poke fun at her sexy status. One look at these 20 gorgeous looks from the last 20 years confirms that when it comes to sex appeal, Salma has it in spades. When you're done scrolling through the hotness, check out Salma's secret to the perfect marriage.
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