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Wanna Free Boob Job? February 28, 2008

Posted by Anita in Advice for Women, Cosmetic Surgery.
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So… have you heard about Karla-Rae Morris?

She’s a 26-year-old Canadian woman who has received $8,000 (yes, $8000!) in donations (yup! DONATIONS) to have her breasts enlarged!

“How did she manage that?” you ask.

By joining MyFreeImplants.com: a website catering to women who “have a strong desire to enhance their physical appearance through cosmetic surgery” and to “benefactors who wish to help these women improve their self esteem and confidence.”

And what do the women have to do in exchange for these generous donations?

Well… not much really, other than “prostitute” themselves.

Okay, maybe that’s a bit harsh. But they do chat with the men online and supply them with “naughty” photos and videos, of course.

I can (sort of) understand doing this if you’re single, but what I find strange is that Ms. Morris is married! She must have one heck of an understanding husband! She’s also a stay-at-home mom with two young children.

The five-foot-six, 98-pound redhead (98 pounds at 5′6″ – now that’s thin!) told Sun Media that a few years ago, her husband gave her the choice of either fixing her teeth or enlarging her breasts. So she decided to get braces. But shortly after having her teeth straightened, her wisdom teeth pushed them back out of alignment!

In light of the above, I wonder if she’s worried about her breasts deflating too.

If You Back Out of a Wedding, Should You Have to Pay Your Ex’s Expenses? February 26, 2008

Posted by Anita in Dating & Relationships.
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A new Mexican civil law is waiting for approval—one that will hopefully make a person think carefully before becoming engaged.

Jose Antonio Zepeda, a city deputy for the National Action Party, proposes that when someone backs out of a wedding, he or she should have to pay the wounded party’s expenses made in connection with the planned matrimony (such as the cost of gowns, tuxedos, bands, flowers, caterers, church and hall rentals, etc.)

I think it’s a great idea!

The threat of having to financially compensate the person you dump may serve to prevent some hasty and inappropriate engagements.

On the other hand, if the law is passed, I suppose it could back-fire, by scaring people into getting married, when they know in their hearts they should break it off.

[click here to read the full article]

Safety Tips to Protect You from Muggers and Abductors February 20, 2008

Posted by Anita in Advice for Women, Miscellaneous.
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I received an e-mail today that I felt compelled to share with you. It has nothing to do with dating and relationships, but it does have to do with your personal safety. Please read the following carefully; it could save your life some day.

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do:
If you need to fight someone off, your elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!

2. Tip from a tourist guide in New Orleans:
If a robber asks for your wallet or purse, DO NOT hand it to him. But DO toss it away from you. Chances are he is more interested in your money than you, so when he goes for it, RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION!

3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car:
Kick out the back tail lights, stick your arm out the hole, and start waving like crazy. The driver won’t see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.

4. Don’t sit in your car:
Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, working, etc., and just sit there (balancing their checkbook, making a list, etc.) DON’T DO THIS! If a predator is watching, this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, and put a gun to your head. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE. If someone is already in your car with a gun to your head, do not drive off as requested by your abductor. Repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead, gun the engine and speed into anything you can, wrecking the car. Your air bag will save you. If your abductor is in the back seat, he will get the worst of it. As soon as your car crashes, bail out and run.

5. When getting into your car in a parking lot or parking garage:
a) Be aware. Look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor, and in the back seat.
b) If you are parked next to a van, enter your car from the other side. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans, while the victims are attempting to get into their cars.
c) Look at the cars parked on either side of your vehicle. If a male is sitting alone in a car next to yours, you may wish to walk back into the mall or wherever you came from and get a security guard or police officer to walk you back out. It is better to be paranoid than dead.

6. Take the elevator:
ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect spot for a crime. This is especially true at NIGHT!

7. He’s got a gun!
If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! It is very difficult to hit a moving target. If you are running, your chances of being shot are 4 in 100. And, even then, it’s unlikely the shooter will hit a vital organ. So, RUN… preferably in a zig -zag pattern!

8. Think twice before helping a stranger:
Women tend to be sympathetic and helpful. But this is something that could get you raped or killed. Serial killer, Ted Bundy, was a good-looking, well educated man, who played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked “for help” into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.

9. The crying baby ploy:
This is likely an urban legend, but still, it makes you stop and think. A woman allegedly heard a crying baby on her porch. It was late, so she didn’t open her door, but called police instead. The police told her “Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.” The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried it would crawl to the street and get run over. Again she was told, “Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.” Apparently, a serial killer was using the recording of a baby’s cry to coax women out of their homes.

Well, there you have it. Hopefully, none of us will ever be in a position to need these tips. But, you never know. It’s ALWAYS better to be safe, than sorry.

Seeing Red: The Marketing of Valentine’s Day February 12, 2008

Posted by Anita in Dating & Relationships, Holiday Dating.
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With Valentine’s Day only two days away, it’s impossible to ignore the aggressive marketing associated with this emotionally charged holiday.

No matter how hard we try, we can’t seem to get away from all those pink and red “gift suggestions.” From teddy bears, chocolates, and candies to satin lingerie, jewelry, and greeting cards, there’s absolutely no avoiding those colors, unless you live in a deep, dark cave somewhere in Alaska.

Yet, by next weekend, all the come-hither crimson and pastel hues will have been unceremoniously replaced by all things green, as St. Paddy and his leprechaun friends kick St. Valentine and his arrow-slinging cupids off the shelves for another year.

So what’s so special about pink and red anyway and why are these colors the ‘hallmark’ of our society’s official day of love?

The Color Red:

• is typically associated with hot, sizzling passion and sex
• symbolizes heat and fire
• can increase a person’s respiration and increase their blood pressure
• is thought to provoke hunger (as in buy these chocolates!)

The Color Pink:

• is considered delicate, romantic and charming
• is traditionally associated with women and little girls
• is known to have a tranquilizing effect

And… depending on your mood, you and your special Valentine can go out and “paint the town red” or just stay in and be “tickled pink.”

So, What’s in a Card?

There’s no denying that Valentine’s Day is a “Hallmark Holiday.”

According to the Greeting Card Association (GCA – a trade organization representing greeting card and stationery publishers) 190 million Valentine cards are sold every year. That’s right folks, one hundred and ninety million—which is 63% of the US population!

In fact, according to the GCA, “Valentine’s Day is the second most popular card-sending holiday in the United States.” And “greeting cards traditionally rank as the number one Valentine’s Day gift among American adults—ahead of flowers, a night out, or candy.”

Who’s Buying What?

A survey of 1030 adults, conducted by the GCA in January of last year revealed the following about the card-buying habits of men and women:

1. What kind of Valentine’s Day card are you likely to give?

• 40% of those surveyed prefer to give humorous cards that make you laugh, with more women (49%) than men (34%) likely to give such a card.

• 32% prefer to give romantic cards, with (surprisingly) more men (35%) than women (30%) indicating this preference.

• Only 7% like to give cute and adorable cards, while sexy and naughty cards lagged behind at 6%.

2. What kind of Valentine’s Day card would you prefer to receive?

• Again, humorous cards that make you laugh are preferable to all others. 46% of the men and 44% of the women prefer to receive funny cards.

• Romantic cards aren’t nearly as popular as you might think! Only 25% of those surveyed prefer to receive romantic cards (22% of the men and 28% of the women). Take that Cupid!

• While 9% like to receive cute and adorable cards and 6% are okay with cards that are sexy and naughty.

3. Marital Status

Of those surveyed:

• 40% were married for more than 7 years
• 12% had given up on dating!
• 11% were married for 7 years or less
• 11% were exclusively dating one person
• 9% rarely dated
• 6% were playing the field
• 5% were living together

But I’m Not in a Relationship—What About Me?

Sadly, the commercialization of Valentine’s Day causes many single folks to feel lonely and unloved.

But you know what? According to the United States Census Bureau, almost 50% of American adults are either widowed, divorced, separated, or never married! That’s a whole lot of single people!

So, just because you don’t have a significant other for February the 14th, rest assured you are definitely not alone!

Remember, Valentine’s Day is primarily all about the hype and not the least bit indicative of your success or failure in—or out of—a relationship.

However, if you simply can’t resist the urge to partake in those pink and red commercial offerings, there’s no reason why you can’t be your own Valentine! Send yourself some flowers, write yourself a love letter, buy yourself a chocolate heart and some satin pajamas, then spend the night cuddling your cat, eating bon bons, drinking champagne, and watching some of those romantic movies I suggested.

After all… a little heart-felt self-love can go a long, long way!

10 Romantic Movies to Inspire You February 10, 2008

Posted by Anita in Dating & Relationships, Holiday Dating, Online Dating.
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of us are (reluctantly) taking stock of our love lives.

Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, just dating, or still looking for that special someone, we could all use some inspiration. So, in an effort to assist you, I’ve taken the liberty of selecting ten of my favorite romantic movies for your viewing pleasure.

If you’re single… feel free to watch them on your own with a big bowl of popcorn and some tissues for the sappy moments.

If you’re an online dater… you should take this opportunity to do some research for your profile! Have a pen and paper handy to jot down some of the cool lines from the films. The more creative and compelling your profile, the better the results… and profile headers with intriguing quotes are definite attention-getters!

If you’re seeing someone… snuggle up on the couch and spend some quality time together. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, even the most diehard “man’s man” will usually succumb to the charms of a “chick flick” if there’s a little something in it for him (wink wink). In fact, a study conducted by Kansas State University Psychology Professor, Richard Harris, revealed that, contrary to the stereotype, many guys do in fact like romantic films (perhaps not as much as women do) but they don’t find them as irksome as you may think.

And no need to wait until February the 14th either. Why not rent a few now and create some ambiance before Cupid makes his appearance on Thursday.

So without further ado… here they are (in no particular order):

1. You’ve Got Mail
Tagline: “Someone you pass on the street may already be the love of your life.”
Plot Line: “Two business rivals hate each other at the office but fall in love over the internet.”
This romantic comedy, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, stripped away many of the taboos associated with internet dating and showed us that it’s entirely possible—and perfectly acceptable—to fall for someone you’ve met online. I’ve seen this film numerous times and I’m not sick of it yet!

2. Sleepless in Seattle
Tagline: “What if someone you never met, someone you never saw, someone you never knew was the only someone for you?”
Plot Line: “A recently-widowed man’s son calls a radio talk show in an attempt to find his father a partner.”
Starring: Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan (again!)
I love this film and cry every time I watch it!

3. The Wedding Singer
Tagline: “He’s gonna party like it’s 1985.”
Plot Outline: “Robbie, the singer, and Julia, the waitress, are both engaged to be married, but to the wrong people. Fortune intervenes to help them discover each other.”
Starring: the delightful Drew Barrymore and perpetual nice guy Adam Sandler
If you love 80’s music as much as I do, you’ll enjoy this film and the soundtrack too!

4. Jerry McGuire
Taglines: “Everybody loved him… Everybody disappeared”; “Show me the money!”
Plot Outline: When sports agent Jerry McGuire has a moral epiphany and is fired for expressing it, he decides to put his new philosophy to the test as an independent. Only two people stay with him as he ventures out on his own: single mother Dorothy Boyd, the staff accountant who’s secretly in love with him, and football player Rod Tidwell.
Starring: Tom Cruise, Renee Zellweger, and Cuba Gooding Jr.
I have to admit, I’m not too fond of Tom Cruise these days, but I did like this movie. Renee Zellweger is lovely in it and Cuba Gooding Jr. brings tremendous energy to the film. And of course, who doesn’t remember Zellweger’s famous line: “Shut up. Just shut up. You had me at ‘hello’.” Guys will like this film because of the sports theme.

5. My Best Friend’s Wedding
Tagline: “Julianne fell in love with her best friend the day he decided to marry someone else.”
Plot Outline: “When a woman’s long-time friend says he’s engaged, she realizes she loves him herself… and sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding.”
Starring: Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz, and Rupert Everett
One of my favorite scenes is the one at the restaurant, where everyone bursts into song. Check it out here.

6. Sweet Home Alabama
Tagline: “Sometimes what you’re looking for is right where you left it.”
Plot Outline (from amazon.com): “New York fashion designer Melanie Carmichael suddenly finds herself engaged to the city’s most eligible bachelor. But Melanie’s past holds many secrets, including Jake, the redneck husband she married in high school, who refuses to divorce her. Bound and determined to end their contentious relationship once and for all, Melanie sneaks back home to Alabama to confront her past, only to discover that you can take the girl out of the South, but you can never take the South out of the girl.”
Starring: Reece Witherspoon and Josh Lucas
Ah, the chemistry.

7. Titanic
Tagline: “A woman’s heart is a deep ocean of secrets.”
Plot Outline: “Fictional romantic tale of a rich girl and poor boy who meet on the ill-fated voyage of the ‘unsinkable’ ship.”
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet
I never saw this film on the big screen, but thoroughly enjoyed it on DVD. The theme song will haunt you forever (even if you can’t stand Celine Dion!). Highly recommended! (Note: There are several films called “Titanic.” Make sure you select the one released in 1997, directed by James Cameron.)

8. 50 First Dates
Tagline: “Imagine having to win over the girl of your dreams… every friggin’ day.”
Plot Outline: “Henry Roth is a man afraid of commitment up until he meets the beautiful Lucy. They hit it off and Henry thinks he’s finally found the girl of his dreams, until he discovers she has short-term memory loss and forgets him the very next day.”
Starring: Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler—together again.
To be honest, I was expecting this film to be somewhat boring. After all, how many first dates can the same two people go on before the viewer loses interest? But I was pleasantly surprised by the creative plot and the clever, happy ending.

9. I.Q.
Tagline: “Think Love.”
Plot Outline: Auto mechanic Edward Walters falls for the intelligent and beautiful Catherine Boyd, who is engaged to another man. But Catherine’s uncle, Albert Einstein, schemes to make his brainy niece fall in love with Ed, by helping Ed pretend he’s a great physicist.
Starring: Meg Ryan, Tim Robbins, and Walter Matthau
I’d completely forgotten about this film, until I recently saw it on television and remembered how much I loved it! It’s such a sweet story and “Albert Einstein” is simply adorable. A feel-good romantic comedy. Guys will like it too!

10. 9 ½ Weeks
Tagline: “They broke every rule.”
Plot Summary: This cult classic is a kinky, erotic story about an art gallery assistant who begins a whirl-wind affair with a mysterious stock broker. Things get weird, complications arise, and…
Starring: Mickey Rourke (before he destroyed his face) and the, always sexy, Kim Basinger
This film isn’t for everyone, so watch it at your own risk.

Can’t Decide?

For more information, movie trailers, and photos, check out www.imdb.com: the “Earth’s biggest movie database.”

Enjoy!