Dress Your Lips!
Dress Your Lips!
In what must be a bit of a first, Max Factor and (one of our favourite lunchtime pastimes) My-Wardrobe, have teamed up to match a selection of their most fabulous Autumn Winter 2011 dresses to the brand new Colour Elixir Lipsticks, previewed by Pat McGrath at the Autumn Winter 2011 Gucci show no less. For 7 days only, starting next Monday 25th October, the lovely lippies will be gifted with said dresses from three uber-cool my-wardrobe trends (namely Modern Fetish, Love Story and Come Fly With Me, FYI) at www.my-wardrobe.com. Think fierce body-con cocktail dresses, seventies vintage chic and 60s inspired shift dresses of pretty pinks, corals and oranges for the latter trend. Mmmm. Lipsticks, meanwhile are set to include the punchy Ruby Tuesday, delicious nude Pink Brandy and irresistible Mulberry, hot of that Gucci catwalk. Talk about a perfect capsule wardrobehellip;And a perfect excuse to shop too.
Today were using our finger-tips to pat the divine Bewitching Coral Colour Elixir, pound;7.99 onto our lips for a modern, laid back take on a bright liphellip;Now if youll excuse us we must get onto thinking about choosing that dresshellip;
Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick is pound;7.99.
Putter King Adventure Golf Brings Miniature Golf to iOS
Whether it be growing up, a high school get together, college date or on a road trip, miniature golf is one of my favorite pastimes. Putter King, Japans first indoor miniature golf franchise, has taken my love for challenging themed holes and packaged it into the Putter King Adventure Golf app.
The app features 3D miniature golf gaming in what the developer says is high definition graphics. I must say, Id have to agree. The goal of the game is to help the games character Putty become the Putter King of all Putter Kings. The game promises to test the gamers creativity and imagination while testing their putting skills in very nicely themed courses all over the world.
Putter King Adventure Golf brings the player on a jetsetter-esque tour around the globe to exotic locations such as the Great Wall of China and the Pyramids of Egypt. One of my favorite locations was Mt. Fuji in Japan.
Four game modes are included in the game including championship, time trial, practice and multiplayer. And while the the player can select Putty as the would be king, they can also select several other players. Once the character is selected, the user can then select the course as mentioned above. The Adventures in Japan course features 24 holes sporting Mt. Fuji, Sumo wrestlers and many other Japan themed designs. One really neat aspect of the game is that there is a Putter King hole design contest where the winners design will be featured in a future update.
The game mechanics are straight forward, but take some time to become familiar with the amount of swing necessary to put the ball in the hole. Its very similar to real life miniature golf in that the player will find themselves overpowering the shot quite a few times. I found it took me a few rounds before I got the hang of it. To swing, the player must pull back the golfball on the power meter positioned on the right side of the screen. Be easy or the ball will go flying out of bounds.
The game also features a digital score card to keep track of birdies, eagles, pars and of course the evil bogey, double bogey and just plain number because there were two many strokes to name it. There are some really cool features in the game like right before putting a popup will appear and tell the gamer to shake for their fortune. One fortune that they can plan on seeing is the Great Curse in which the gamer has to tee off with their eyes closed. Literally, they cant see the hole when they tee off.
Putter King Adventure Golf contains very creatively designed holes and includes a variety of really fun courses. This makes for an easy recommendation to buy this app.
Putter King Adventure Golf on YouTube
Eufrat Named Twistys Treat of the Month for October
LUXEMBOURGIn conjunction with its anniversary, Twistys has named Eufrat as its Treat of the Month for October 2011.
The beauty from the Czech Republic has been in the industry for seven years. Her fans agree that she enchants not only through her looks, but that her personality and natural beauty are also captivating, according to Twistys.
Being a Twistys Treat is a big, big compliment, Eufrat said. I love the travel I get to do, and I love playing with so many hot girls from around the world.
As part of her pastimes, she enjoys spending afternoons on a motorbike, and says she would love to live in Canada one day because of the nature there.
Eufrats motto is: Live every day like its your last day.
For any special promotional enquiries email nancy@twistys.com.
Romney’s yard and illegals
Dave Granlund has been an editorial cartoonist published in daily newspapers since 1977. Born in Ware, Mass., Granlund began drawing cartoons in grade school and at age 16, he was published on the editorial pages of local weekly newspapers. His eight-year enlistment in the USAF included assignments with SAC HQ and with Headquarters Command, where his duties included work as head illustrator for the Presidential Inaugural Subcommittee and providing briefing charts for the White House and support for Air Force One. As part of NATO in Operation Looking Glass with the Airborne Command Post, he was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal. Daves newspaper honors include awards from UPI, New England Press Association, International Association of Business Communicators, The Associated Press and Massachusetts Press Association. His work has been nominated numerous times for the Pulitzer Prize. His pastimes and interests include history, wood carving, antique tractors and Swedish language studies.
Forest Piano? New Age Music Video Passes Quarter Million Views
Forest Piano? New Age Music Video Passes Quarter Million Views
By Top News Reports
Oct. 20, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
New Age music… it?s seen better days. But now it?s making a comeback – thanks in no small part to pianist/composer Edward Weiss.
Weiss, who owns and operates Piano Lessons by Quiescence Music, posted a video on YouTube titled ?Forest Piano? in 2008. This video has slowly been gaining in popularity and now has passed over 270,000 views.
Weiss says?
?I?ve always enjoyed playing piano and being in nature. Both are peaceful pastimes that help me relax. That?s why I created this short video, It combines my two loves, nature and music into one.?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17ud3x2-lm4feature=channel_video_title
Weiss, no stranger to the piano himself, teaches something called ?new age? piano online. Soothing and relaxing, the New Age piano style has been around and growing strong since the 1980s.
Weiss explains:
?I think many adults want to be able to go to the piano, sit down, and just play what they feel. But there aren?t many (if any) courses or lessons that teach this. Once I could easily do it myself, I wanted to share this beautiful style of music with the world by teaching others how to do it as well.?
A free piano lesson ?Summer Morning,? and report are available at Weiss?s website http://www.NewAgePianoLessons.com
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The 7 Deadly Hobbies: Pastimes Your Insurer Hates
Its often said that active hobbies promote healthy living. Some people, however, take their fun to the extreme, engaging in pastimes that put their health — and even their lives — at risk. Insurance companies refer to such activities as hazardous vocations, and charge higher premiums to those who engage in them. Sometimes, they even deny such people coverage altogether.
24/7 Wall St. compiled data from government agencies and the organizations associated with these extreme activities to determine which had the highest rates of accident and death. We also looked at several insurance estimates to determine how much premiums would increase for those who listed these activities among their regular hobbies. (We excluded risky activities that are generally performed by professionals, rather than as hobbies, such as rodeo riding or racing sports.)
In terms of strict numbers of fatalities, these hazardous vocations are less likely to get you killed or seriously injured than riding in a car or on a bicycle. Nevertheless, insurers consider them high risk factors.
7. Scuba Diving
Deaths: 150 a year in the US
Causes of Death: Equipment failure, improper ascent/descent, cardiac arrest
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors estimates that there are between 1.6 and 2.9 million active divers in the US In order to dive using scuba gear, a license is required, and training can take anywhere from a few days to several months. According to Larry Harris Taylor, PhD, a biochemist and diving safety coordinator at the University of Michigan, there are about 150 deaths each year in the US from scuba diving mishaps, which comes to about 1 death for every 200,000 dives. Life insurance companies usually inquire about an applicants diving history. People who dive to 100 feet or more can pay as much as $5 more for every $1000 on their life insurance premiums. People who dive deeper than 150 feet are usually declined coverage.
6. Motorcycle Riding
Deaths: 4,462 (2009)
Causes of Death: Failure to wear helmet, intoxicated drivers, excessive speed
Even when excluding motocross and dirt-biking, motorcycling is extremely widespread in the US As of 2010, the American Motorcyclist Association had over 230,000 members. Unfortunately, fatality rates for riders are high. In 2009, 4,462 people were killed while riding motorcycles. This was down from 5,290 in 2008. According to the Helmet Law Defense League, only 20 states have full helmet laws for all motorcycle riders. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1,483 lives were saved by motorcycle helmets in 2009. An additional 732 lives would have been saved if all drivers and passengers wore helmets.
5. Recreational Boating
Deaths: 736 (2009)
Causes of Deaths: Alcohol, poor weather conditions, captain error
Recreational boating is surprisingly dangerous. In 2009, the Coast Guard reported 4,730 recreational boating accidents, resulting in 736 deaths, 3,358 injuries and approximately $36 million in property damage. Drowning was a factor in 75% of boating fatalities in 2009, and most of those were likely preventable, as 84% of those victims werent wearing life jackets.
Haunted White House
Dave Granlund has been an editorial cartoonist published in daily newspapers since 1977. Born in Ware, Mass., Granlund began drawing cartoons in grade school and at age 16, he was published on the editorial pages of local weekly newspapers. His eight-year enlistment in the USAF included assignments with SAC HQ and with Headquarters Command, where his duties included work as head illustrator for the Presidential Inaugural Subcommittee and providing briefing charts for the White House and support for Air Force One. As part of NATO in Operation Looking Glass with the Airborne Command Post, he was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal. Daves newspaper honors include awards from UPI, New England Press Association, International Association of Business Communicators, The Associated Press and Massachusetts Press Association. His work has been nominated numerous times for the Pulitzer Prize. His pastimes and interests include history, wood carving, antique tractors and Swedish language studies.
Lady Gaga Breaks Bread with Terry Richardson
Its a weekday, which means its time for one of my favorite pastimes: making fun of Lady Gaga. Party time! And on this special day we get to double the mockery, double the fun, because Gagas latest project is an art book with Terry Richardson.
One of the skeeziest men alive today, pseudo-pornographer Terry Richardson has joined forces with Gaga in the past, to great effect: he photographed her in the infamous raw meat dress for Vogue Hommes Japan, he goaded her into posing on top of a trash can (too easy, stop!) for Rolling Stone, and shot some pin-ups of Gaga teetering around in her staggering heels and welding a firearm. In short, they make magic together.
Their spectacular new title, Lady Gaga X Terry Richardson, is coming out on November 22, and if you can hardly wait, Ive posted some promo shots right here. The cover (right) features Lady Gaga from the back, wearing a leather jacket with diamond embellishments spelling out her name, lest anyone be fortunate enough to forget it for a few short moments.
The other released photo pictures Gaga dining at some fine establishment, eating steak and potatoes and greens. Its all so delicious she cant even keep her top on! I believe that part (mmm, food!) but Im not buying it. Who would? At least when Madonna came out with her obnoxious art book, Sex, she had the chutzpah to give people their moneys worth at the expense of her reputation: we got to see Steven Meisel photograph Madonna straddling a dog and now we have to be excited that a charlatan photographed Gaga noshing? No thanks. Id rather take myself out to dinner.
[via MTV Style]
Fortune Lounge releases three new casino games
(PRESS RELEASE) — New casino games are always a welcome addition to any casino’s gaming portfolio. Fortune Lounge casinos like Royal Vegas use Microgaming as their service provider. Microgaming releases at least three new games on a regular basis. The bulk of these games are usually slot games. These are the most popular casino pastimes and there are many of these games are available at Royal Vegas online casino.
In June 2011, Fortune Lounge added three new games that broke the mould. These games are Sterling Silver 3D, Riviera Riches and Reel Play Poker – Jacks or Better.
Sterling Silver 3D is an adaptation of the popular Sterling Silver video slot, which can now be played using 3D spectacles. This creates a more realistic visual appeal in the game, adding that extra dimension of believability to the simple and elegant silver symbols.
The second game to take an existing feature and add to it is Riviera Riches. This is a new video slot that incorporates the game of roulette as a bonus feature inside the game itself. Players will be able to play the game like they would any video slot, but will be taken to an online roulette table for additional rewards and perks within the bonus game setting.
One of the biggest adaptations is Reel Play Poker – Jacks or Better. This is actually an online video poker game that has been given the same graphics treatment as a video slot. Another feature is that players of the game will be able to ‘hold’ the reels on selected poker hands in order to increase the chances of winning more within a single round. Reel Play Poker is the first time that two of the most popular casino games types are combined into one new game type.
For more information on these games, go to Royal Vegas online casino.
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Gadling and AOL Travel Announce Cross-country Travel Blog
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AOL Travel today announces “Traveling
the American Road,” from Gadling, an AOL Travel Blog, launching June
1, 2011, from Chicago. Chronicled at TravelingTheAmericanRoad.com,
the summer-long journey of blogger Eva Holland illustrates resurgent
towns and cities across the country through real-time updates, video,
geo-tagged photos, and interviews. The trans-America travel blog also
highlights classic Americana and big American road-trip scenery, as well
as showcases the people behind American tourism attractions.
AOL Travel and Gadling worked with a variety of Huffington Post Media
Group sites to bring this story to life
“From new interests and new norms to old favorites and remembered
pastimes, travel and travel-like experiences have changed dramatically
in the last two years,” said Grant Martin, editor of Gadling, Huffington
Post Media Group. “AOL Travel guides already cover many domestic and
international destinations, so we wanted this series to delve much
deeper into the successes and failures brought on by the country’s
socio-economic challenges.”
Holland discovers the country in a fuel-efficient, 2011 Ford Explorer,
engaging followers by allowing them to vote on points-of-interest within
her itinerary such as restaurants and activities, provide
recommendations, and share their opinions on the trip. Followers of the
journey will be able to enter to win giveaways, meet the blogger along
the way and get engaged in several other ways, including:
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The Visa Memory Mapper: Watch as Eva chronicles her
latest adventures with Visa’s new Memory Mapper Facebook application.
Using photos, videos, captions, music and geo-location technology, the
Visa Memory Mapper creates a visual story of her travels. - Gowalla: Find the latest stops from Holland’s Gowalla passport
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Twitter: Get up to speed with live Tweets from Hollands stops
along the way, and suggestions from followers using hashtag
#americanroad -
TweetUps: Connect with other followers by following AOL
Travel and Gadling to learn when and where tweetups are happening -
Giveaways: Qualify for exclusive giveaways throughout the
entire trip -
MapQuest Map Builder: Discover where Holland is heading next
with the interactive map
Holland was chosen to tour the country for “Traveling
the American Road” given her background as a lifelong road-trip
enthusiast and acclaimed writer.
“‘Traveling the American Road’ inspires on so many levels,” said
Holland. “Travel preferences and purpose are so individual, so personal,
yet we see where communities grow and connect with visitors around the
hospitality arena. I’m eager to help tell that story and perhaps inspire
new travel by those who have had their dreams on the shelf for some
time.”
Holland’s itinerary includes a variety of towns and attractions that
offer a unique glimpse of Americana, including:
- Asheville, NC
- Baltimore
- Boston
- Cleveland
- Detroit
- New York
- Newport, RI
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- St. Louis
- Washington DC
“Traveling
the American Road” also showcases a variety of new travel essentials
courtesy of its exclusive partners.
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Visa Memory Mapper: Available at www.facebook.com/visa,
the Memory Mapper application allows users to upload photos and
videos, input the locations in which each image originated, write
captions, and add music to create a virtual keepsake of their
adventures to share with family and friends via Facebook, email and
Twitter. -
2011 Ford Explorer: Holland will be driving the all-new 2011
Ford Explorer, featuring best-in-class highway fuel economy of 25 mpg
and SYNC® with MyFord Touch technology. As Holland travels
across the country, she will use the features and technology in the
Explorer to help her find her destinations.
Additionally, a number of AOL properties are providing access for their
audiences and helpful tools on the site itself.
“AOL Travel and Gadling worked with a variety of Huffington Post Media
Group sites to bring this story to life,” said Jared Smith, general
manager, AOL Travel and Gadling. “This cross-platform program
illustrates the seamless integration we work hard to provide our
partners, advertisers and sister properties.”
About AOL
AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) is a premier global media company with a suite of
brands and products serving consumers, advertisers and publishers
worldwide. The AOL Huffington Post Media Group is a leading source of
news, opinion, entertainment, community and digital information
comprised of a wide range of destination websites, including AOL.com, The
Huffington Post, TechCrunch,
Moviefone, Engadget,
Patch,
AOL
Music, StyleList
and MapQuest.
The AOL Advertising.com Group includes Advertising.com,
ADTECH,
Pictela,
Video, inclusive of goviral
and 5min
Media, Content Solutions and Sponsored
Listings and serves a combined content and advertising market at
scale through video, brand advertising, content and ad serving. AOL is
focused on engaging consumers and providing online advertising services
and solutions on both AOL Huffington Post Media Group destination
websites and third party websites, in addition to serving consumer
platforms including AOL
Mail, AIM,
about.me,
and mobile experiences. AOL also operates one of the largest Internet
subscription access services that serves as another distribution channel
for its consumer offerings.
