Saturday, April 30, 2011

Mind Relaxing Ideas

Mind Relaxing Ideas


New "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" Poster & Trailer

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 04:36 AM PDT

Checkout the latest poster and Theatrical trailer for Michael Bay's "Transformers: Dark of the Moon", third installment in the Transformers film franchise.

Starring Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Malkovich, Patrick Dempsey, Ken Jeong, John Turturro, Frances McDormand and Peter Cullen.

The highly anticipated 3rd installment hits the theaters on July 1st, 2011



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Skinny VS Curvy

Skinny VS Curvy


Jessica Simpson Brings Today’s Quote

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 07:51 AM PDT

Jessica Simpson Brings Todays Quote | celebrity quotes

"I have a wedding date — I'm really excited! I am going to dance around my bedroom and hopefully lose some weight — and lift some weights and do what I can! I just have to work out on my own. There is no regimen I need to follow. There's no diet I need to follow. I just need to do some things for myself and that's it. And that will make me feel the happiest. But I'm still trying to figure out what to wear! I don't know if I want the big boom, or the curvy thing, but it will be something beautiful.”

… says Jessica.


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Knock, Knock! Who’s There?

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 07:11 AM PDT

Knock, Knock! Whos There? | take a guess

Knock, Knock! Who’s There?

Turn the page to see this girl!

 

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Kralix

Kralix


Watch Game of Thrones Episode 3 Online

Posted: 29 Apr 2011 08:38 PM PDT

So we all had a blast watching Game of Thrones episode 2 that we can barely wait for the next installment of this awesome series from HBO. This week’s episode is entitled “Lord Snow” and from the title alone, we know that this will be all about the bastard son of Ed Stark, Jon Snow. I am a fan of the books and I have read them all but watching the characters come to life in the tv screen is simply breath taking. I can’t wait to watch Game of Thrones episode 3 online this week.

Game of Thrones is the latest tv series from HBO that is based on the best-selling novels by George R.R. Martin. This is the first book of the series and one of the best fantasy books there is. If you haven’t read it yet, go read it before you watch Game of Thrones online to better understand the plot of the story on the series. But if you instead would like to watch Game of Thrones episode 3, then simply click on the link below.

Here’s a shorty synopsis of this week’s episode:

Arriving at King's Landing after his long journey, Ned is shocked to learn of the Crown's profligacy from his new advisors. At Castle Black, Jon Snow impresses Tyrion at the expense of greener recruits. Suspicious that the Lannisters had a hand in Bran's fall, Catelyn covertly follows her husband to King's Landing, where she is intercepted by Petyr Baelish, aka "Littlefinger," a shrewd longtime ally and brothel owner. Cersei and Jaime ponder the implications of Bran's recovery; Arya studies swordsmanship. On the road to Vaes Dothrak, Daenerys finds herself at odds with Viserys.

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"I will"


I am exhausted. I have officially ODed on everything Royal Wedding related for the last three days that I've had to ban myself from looking directly at Union Jack flags, bunting or watching and reading anymore wedding coverage. Sad but true I've watched about 11 hours+ of yesterday's events - well I had to see both the BBC and the ITV coverage!! But now I fear that my head will actually implode....... Very briefly, yesterday I stood for seven hours in Parliament Square for perfect glimpses of the action - which was simply fantastic - the crowds, the TV interviews, the procession, the atmosphere and the very entertaining policemen lining the route, not to mention all the Royals and pomp of the occasion - I really feel like I was a part of history - even in just a very, very miniscule way.

My shot of the royal couple - last time I saw Kate was when we were in the Younger Hall at St A's sitting an end of year Art History Exam on Capability Brown and Horace Warpole's Strawberry Hill
..... WEIRD FEELING but so, so cool. 

Seeing Duchess Kate looking so stunning reminded me that if I get my butt properly into gear - I too could look foxy and find a Prince Charming of my own!! Although perhaps one with a tad more hair please ;-).

Plus I officially need Pippa's McQueen dress, {Kate's dress was also fabulous but I am VERY unlikely to ever need something quite that stately ;-)) but Pippa's dress is delectably wearable}  in fact I would never take it off - it's just so fabulous but so, so slinky but unforgiving..... which reminds me ...... back to the official business of this blog.......

Every night about from 9pm my energy levels start buzzing and I typically end up staying up til about 12.30pm - 1am - working, interneting, youtubing and dancing.  In fact I am writing this now during one of these late night buzz sessions. But since my alarm goes off daily between 5am-6am - depending on my schedule - this is a recipe for disaster.  Functioning on c.5 hours sleep is making my life unnecessarily difficult.

In short my cortisol levels are all out of whack - low in the day and rising in the evening when it should be the other way around. Principally my sugar consumption and lack of discipline is to blame. But feeling so knackered makes it hard to resist eating junk and a catch 22 situation arises. But this stops here.

Tomorrow 1st May - I am commencing PALEO for the full 30 day challenge as recommended by Robb Wolf - Paleo CAVEking and as part of that I will be getting to bed each night by 10.30pm.*

*I have two exceptions to my PALEO/ exemplary snooze fest - both are challenge days - as a) food - very definitely starchy carbs, is supplied which won't be paleo compliant and I don't want be rude/ die of hunger ;-) and b) I will still be eventing late into the night on both occasions so the sleep thing will be disrupted. So really this is the 28 day Paleo challenge.

Some of you may recall I went Paleo prior to my birthday last November and it really made a difference shedding those seemingly reluctant pounds. It's amazing what is possible when you stop eating junk! Essentially Paleo is a high protein and vegetables nutrition plan and requires cutting out wheat, grains, dairy and sugar and limiting yourself to one piece of fruit a day. For more info - check this post.

My last non-paleo supper for thirty days
- Chocolate Milkshake and Sizzler Burger courtesy of Gormet Burger Co.
Completely Delic and like 2000 kcals!

The paleo regime should also ensure that I am in excellent form for all my May activities. Just as well as I have not one, but TWO challenges on the books, plus a hardcore run training schedule to stick to in preparation for the 10km race in early June. Both of my May events are very special to me: I have the 60km charity walk next Saturday with Challenge Hannah and I am already hyper about it!  It is going to be EPIC. Then the following weekend - 'the bra' is coming back out for a surprise second Moonwalk appearance on the 14th May. (Moonwalk = 26.2 mile power walk commencing at midnight)

Unfortunately the lovely Trainer Sarah broke her toe in two places waterskiing last weekend (the girl is seriously unstoppable) and so asked if I could fill in for her - and in the words of  Kate and Will I of course said 'I will'. Apparently there are very few people who are marathon power walk ready at a moment's notice. Finally, the last 15 months training has paid off - I am useful for something - HURRAH!!!

Sarah had been planning to do the London Moonwalk with her Mum but due to her injury I will now be attempting to fill her shoes. I am slightly scared as Sarah is a big act to follow and Sarah's Mum is a PE teacher and still demonstrates cartwheels to her pupils. I cannot even do a handstand. From my memory of Sarah's Mum at the Santa Run in December, I will have my work cut out keeping up with Mummy Sarah!  I can't tell you how shocked my abs are by this surprise Moonwalk news ;-) Hopefully the month long Paleo endeavour will allow me to shed some much needed pounds, as healthily as possible, for my vanity and for my abs' sake!! Else my public appearance on the 14th will definitely have none of the majesty of Kate's royal debut yesterday.

Busy, busy month. So now to bed! Must practise going to bed before twelve. Oops missed it by twenty three minutes. $&*% xx

Hayden Panettiere ::Sang Movie’s Title Track

Actress Hayden Panettiere got a taste of being a kid again.

The actress, 21, who also sings, lends her voice on the track "I Can Do It Alone" for the animated flick Hoodwinked Too.

Hayden clad up in a grey tee, black suspenders and white pants, belts out the rock-themed tune in the music video.

Hayden Panettiere of “Hoodwinked Too: Hood versus Evil”, sang the movie’s title track, entitled ‘I Can Do It Alone.” The movie opens in theaters April 29, as reported by entertainment sites, April 29, 2011.

The 3-D animated movie is about Red Riding Hood and her adventures with the Sisters of the Hood. The movie features the voices of Hayden Panettiere as Red, Glenn Close as Granny, Bill Hader as Hansel, and Amy Poehler as Gretel.


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My online 'The Body Shop' order

Hello beauties,
On Thursday I was browsing The Body Shop's website, and I realised they have two offers going on at the moment - both of which are pretty amazing. The first is buy one get one half price and this applies to absolutely everything (they don't have to be the same item either). So basically, if you buy anything you get get something else for half price. The second deal is in aid of the Royal Wedding that went on yesterday. If you put in the code ROYAL30 at the checkout you'll receive 30% off your entire order. OH, and Standard Delivery is free - this always draws me in!

My order got here this morning (Saturday) which is impressive seeing as though I ordered on Thursday and Friday was a Bank Holiday! Anyways, here's what I got...

























Cucumber Cleansing Milk, £4.00 + Cucumber Freshening Water, £4.00
My current skincare didn't blow me away and it's also on it's last legs. I really like The Body Shop skincare ranges, they're great quality and all of the ingredients are sourced really well. I thought I'd go with this Cucumber duo because I reasoned that it would be super gentle on my skin and really refreshing in the Summer. Excited to use these! They're also really cheap for Body Shop skincare. It was a toss up between these and the Vitamin C range.


























Coconut Oil Hair Shine, £4.85 + Facial Brush With Lid, £3.00
The Coconut Oil Hair Shine appeared on this Month's Most Wanted so I just had to get it. It was the first thing I pulled out of the package and I took a long sniff... it doesn't disappoint! It melts onto your finger and is just gorgeous. Love the tin too, is that strange? I really like the idea of gentle exfoliation each day so I ordered the Facial Brush With Lid because I've heard great things about it. I was really shocked by the fact that it's actually really soft. Review to come?

So in all, my order would've come to £15.83 but because of the two current offers, my order total was £8.64 with free delivery, I was very smug ;)

Definitely get on to The Body Shop website, I'm not sure how long these deals are going on for so go and grab yourselves a bargain now! And let me know what you get! Request any reviews below if you want them :)
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Interview: ‘Jason Dark’ Author Guido Henkel

Posted: 29 Apr 2011 07:58 PM PDT

By Darkeva

Guido HenkelOriginally a game designer behind such titles as Realms of Arkania and Das Schwarze Auge, Guido Henkel was born and raised in Stuttgart, Germany and now calls Southern California home.

In recent years he has turned his attention to writing speculative fiction. Rather than creating full-length novels, he wanted to create a series of horror pulp fiction novellas in the style of Sherlock Holmes and the John Sinclair series, and to make each volume short enough that readers could finish one in a day. Inspired by the gothic horror dime novels he read in his youth, he created the Jason Dark: Ghost Hunter series, which follows the exploits of the eponymous detective who investigates supernatural matters in Victorian London. There are nine volumes in the series to date, with many more planned, and each involves a different paranormal menace, whether it's a ghost, a vampire, a demon, or a crooked doctor.

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Henkel about the Jason Dark series, how he came up with the concept, and the design behind his new book covers. Continue reading to check out the interview! [...]

DVD Review: Rubber

Posted: 29 Apr 2011 04:14 PM PDT



Rubber
Directed by Quentin Dupieux
Starring Stephen Spinella, Wings Hauser, Roxane Mesquida, Robert The Tyre
Released 11 April 2011 on DVD | Blu-ray
(UK), June 7, 2011 DVD | Blu-ray (U.S.)


Just when I thought I'd seen every type of serial killer movie, along comes Rubber. We've all seen those horror films where the man in the mask stabs his young victims to death with a big knife, or creatures from outer space chomp on their human victims, or even elaborate devices are created to kill those who have sinned or are otherwise morally tainted. Rubber, however, is about a murderous car tyre with psychokinetic powers.

Robert (the tyre) shakes to life somewhere in the California desert. Robert takes his first tentative rolls, toppling over like a newborn calf and we discover he has a taste for breaking things – bottles, tin cans, scorpions. If he can't roll over something to destroy it, he uses his powers of telekinesis to make it explode. Robert happily wheels around among the plants and the discarded rubbish until, soon enough, he rolls into town seemingly fascinated by Sheila (Roxane Mesquida), a mysterious young woman. After blowing up rabbits with his mind, now humans' heads start to explode. [...]

Starz Releases New Teaser Video For ‘Torchwood: Miracle Day’

Posted: 29 Apr 2011 01:55 PM PDT

Torchwood

Starz USA has released a new online teaser video for the upcoming series of Torchwood: Miracle Day. John Barrowman and Eve Myles return as Captain Jack Harkness and Gwen Cooper respectively in this fourth season of Torchwood, which takes them from Cardiff and London to the United States in an adventure that may "change what it means to be human forever." You can view the teaser video at the bottom of this post.

Joining the cast this year is Mekhi Phifer, who portrays CIA Agent Rex Matheson investigating a global conspiracy intertwined with the Torchwood institute. Bill Pullman will also be appearing in the new series [...]

Title Character In New Film ‘Hesher’ Inspired By Cliff Burton From Metallica

Posted: 29 Apr 2011 07:08 AM PDT

Metallica

The title character of Hesher, in the upcoming movie produced by Natalie Portman and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, was inspired by the late Metallica bass guitarist, Cliff Burton. Gordon-Levitt revealed the inspiration during a recent interview, in which he discussed how he based his performance of the iconic metal god's behavior.

Apparently, according to Gordon-Levitt, the current members of Metallica weren't informed of the basis of the character before seeing the film, and were surprisingly reminded of the much-loved but long lost band member from years gone by. Burton is highly respected and lovingly remembered by the fans as well, so it will be interesting to see fan reaction to the performance as well [...]