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2009-04-29T12:20:00.003+06:00

Hot Actress

2009-04-24T00:14:00.004+06:00

What Fats Are Healthier?

2008-10-22T18:23:00.002+06:00

It is considered that fats should make 30% of daily calorie intake. But fats are not equally healthy. Monounsaturated fats help neutralize harmful effects of triglycerides. It makes monounsaturated fats especially beneficial for our heart and cardiovascular system. Even those who want to lose weight need fats in their diet. So, before saying no to fats, one should distinguish between “good” and “bad” fats.

Best Age for Motherhood

2008-10-22T18:20:00.002+06:00

Many U.S. women, as well as women in many other countries, delay the birth of the first child to the age of 30 due to some reason. But is it healthy for women to delay parenthood till this age? And what makes women behave so? Most women want to have children, but when – this is the most wide spread question and problem. Well, it was a problem. Since now the scientists have found the best age for motherhood.

Beauty Tips

2008-07-15T18:22:00.006+06:00

Foundation:
Do not keep liquid foundations longer than four to six months. Powder foundations can be kept for as long as a year.

Blush:
Powder blushes can be kept for a year.

Eye Shadow:
A year to two years is the time limit for eye shadows.

Mascara:
It is easy for bacteria to settle in mascara and that leads to the possibility of eye infections or irritation. Mascara needs to be replaced every four weeks.

Lipstick:
This item may last up to three months, but if it smells funny, throw it out.
Makeup Pencils (Eye Liner, Lip Liner, etc.):
Sharpen your pencils before each use and keep the caps on all of them and they should last up to six months.
Keeping your makeup tools clean will also help your makeup last for its maximum time. Now that you know how long you should be keeping your beauty products, it's time to clean out that makeup bag!

Amazing Cooking!

2008-07-12T11:19:00.000+06:00

PIZZA

2008-07-09T09:57:00.002+06:00

Prep time: about 25 minutes

Ingredients:

1 12" pizza base (a large Boboli shell is excellent)
1 14-oz. can chopped tomatoes
fresh basil leaves, sliced finely
2 or 3 pieces of prosciutto or Parma ham, sliced very thinly (you can find it at the deli counter)
4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
1 tbsp. olive oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius).
Place the pizza base on a baking sheet and spread it with a layer of tomato.
Sprinkle the basil over the tomato.
Tear the prosciutto or Parma ham into small pieces and lay the pieces over the pizza.
Sprinkle the pizza with the feta cheese.
Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza.
Cook in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cheese browns and bubbles.
Cut into 8 slices, share, and enjoy!

2008 Jewellery Trends: What to Buy

2008-07-08T10:48:00.000+06:00

2008's trends will be all about wearing less jewelry - but being bolder and more unique. Think statement pieces and one-off show-stoppers. If you want to get yourself some new jewelry for 2008, here are the top 5 things you should be hunting down:

A one-of-a-kind chunky cocktail ring. Cocktail rings in the coming year shouldn't be about bling - but about colour. Think jewels and stones in bright, deep colours - the more exotic the better.
Diamond-studded geometric shapes. Forget trashy bling - if you're a diamond girl, go for sparkle in classic Art Deco geometric shapes, like sharp diamond cuffs or geometric brooches. Stars are also a big motif, so cute diamond or marcasite stars will also get plenty of wear.

An exotic show-stopper. Ethnic influences will be big in 2008 - from oriental inspired to egyptian elements. To stand out, look for a big brooch or pendant with an exotic animal or ethnic design - again, bold jewel colours work perfectly, for example turquoise against gold.

Crest and coat of arms symbols. Heraldic elements will again be big - for men and women. They can be in the form of badges and embroidery or engravings. Also go for chunky signet rings as an alternative to the cocktail ring.

Statement bangles and cuffs. These can be worn at the wrist or on the upper arm. As with everything else, go for jewelled, chunky silver or gold, lucite or wood. Motifs like serpents and exotic animals will be particularly strong in summer.

DIAMOND AND ITS ROLE, TYPES, COLORS AND SHAPES

2008-06-29T00:33:00.000+06:00

DIAMOND AND OUR SENTEMENTS

Diamond is only a single gemstone which is closely touch our sentements.

Especially women are so crazy about the diamond jewelry, the reason is that the love with jewelry is include in the nature of every woman.Another reason may be that the diamond is a precious metal and it is so costly, so that a woman feels keen interest to wear such a diamond jewelry.

DIAMONDS ROLE

A high quality diamond is a marvelous sight. No synthetic can quite match it. But with all the possible treatments out there it can be hard to know whether or not you really have a high quality diamond naturally, or one that has been treated to look better than it really is.

DIAMOND PRICES
As treated diamonds are cheaper, they can be nice for the more

budget-minded shopper. It's a basic fact of gemstones that higher

quality stones are rarer and more expensive. A lower quality stone

that has been made to appear like a better one is not deserving of the

higher price.

HYBRID DIAMOND

The hybrid diamond uses a technique that sees tiny diamond

crystals bonded by using diffusion or brazing to a wedge shaped

steel support results in what’s referred to as a hybrid diamond.

The process creates the first almost flawless simulated diamond,

and the market is certainly ready for such an option.

The hybrid diamond has become very popular with the consumer looking to

purchase a diamond much to the controversy with the diamond market.

The hybrid diamond will take the moissanite every time in all aspects.

The hybrid diamond is graded at 5-G, which is a rating that even the

majority of diamonds don’t reach. You’ll not only have the color of a

hybrid diamond you will have the durability too. This latest technique

of brazing or diffusing the hybrid diamond bonding methods does an

excellent job of attaching the steel wedge shape to the diamond disk.

The biggest concern with the hybrid diamond is this attachment, which

is difficult at best. The hybrid diamond costs a fraction of a diamond. It’s

beautiful, brilliant, and affordable, and it comes without the guilt of blood shed.

How to judge diamond colors
Diamonds are not all truly colorless, but it's the colorless,

often called white, which are diamonds that other shades

are judged against.
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has devised

a set of guidelines to grade diamond color. The color of

graded diamonds is compared to the color of control stones,

preselected gems of a specific color.

Diamond Grading Procedure
· Graded diamonds must be loose stones, because the color

diamonds in settings can be affected by the metal colors

used in the mountings. Diamonds are placed table-down,

pavilion-up and viewed with a 10X loupe. A lettering

system from D to Z is used to identify the amount of color

present in each diamond, with D awarded only to rare,

totally colorless diamonds

Diamond Color Grades
Colorless diamonds and diamonds that are yellow or

yellowish brown are grouped into the categories shown below.

D-E-F

Colorless.

G-H-I-J

Nearly colorless.

K-L-M

Faintly tinted, usually yellow.

N-O-P-Q-R
Lightly tinted, usually yellow. Tint can be seen with the naked eye.

S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z

Tinted, usually yellow, may progress to brownish. Tint visible to

the naked eye, even when mounted.

Other Factors Affect Diamond Color
FluorescenceGIA diamond reports and many other lab reports

indicate whether or not a diamond exhibits fluorescence, which

means the diamond's color changes when it is exposed to

ultraviolet radiation. Since UV radiation is a component of

daylight and is also present in fluorescent lit rooms, diamonds

with this characteristic can appear to change color quite often.
· Diamonds that produce a blue reaction usually appear whiter,

or more colorless, under UV light.
· Stones that fluoresce yellow appear even more yellow under

some lighting conditions.

Diamond Color Treatments
The color of a some diamonds can be dramatically changed by using

HPHT (high pressure/high temperature) processing. Unlike

diamond treatments used in the past, HPHT changes appear to be

permanent. Coatings are sometimes used to temporarily enhance a

diamond's color.

WHY WOMEN LIKES AND HATES TO HIGH HEEL

2008-06-29T00:32:00.001+06:00

Five Things to Love About High Heels (And A Three Things to Hate)

Some women love high heels, and other women hate them.

But I believe that most of us fall somewhere in the middle,

having a love/hate relationship with high heels -- we know

how painful they can be, but we can't resist the call of a

pretty pair of pumps, even if they do have horrible, horrible

four inch heels. Over the years, I've tried to use moderation

when it comes to high heeled shoes. I opt for chunkier heels,

and don't go in much for stilettos, thinking that while they

may be just as bad for my feet, at least I'm less likely to injure myself while wearing them. I mix my high heels in with a lot of flats, sneakers, and lower-heeled shoes, and I never wear high heels for very long, or do a lot of walking in them. I also try to find the most comfortable high heels that I can, make sure they fit well, and never wear a heel over about 4 inches. Because let's face it, no matter how pretty or sexy the shoes are, nobody looks good teetering on a pair of ill-fitting stilettos that they can barelywalk in.

Thus far, I've sustainedno major injuries, and I don't have any heel-related problems that I'm aware of. This could be that my moderation methodis working, or it could just be dumb luck. I suspect that the debate over whether or not women should wear high heels will continue long after I've retired my platform sandals. In the meantime, I've compiled this list of things to love about high

heels, and to keep things balanced, I've included a few things

to hate about them.

5 Things to Love About High Heels

1) High Heels Make You TallerVertically challenged

women everywhere will tell you how they love their

heels. But, even if you don't need extra height, having

it can make you feel good. It's truly a heady feeling to

slip on a pair of shoes and instantly be 3 or 4 inches

taller, and reaching things on the top shelf, well, it's

a high like no other.

2) High Heels Don't Make You Look FatUnlike skinny

jeans, cropped leggings, or whatever other torturous

styles are appearing on the runways, high heels won't

make you look fat. Granted, some styles are more

flattering than others, but as a general rule, heels

are more slimming than flats.

3) High Heels Can Make an OutfitEven a pair of jeans

and a t-shirt can take on an entirely different look

when a pair of heels is added, and nothing can make a

plain skirt pop like the perfect pair of pumps or sandals.

Heels add a feminine touch to suits as well.

4) High Heels Make You Feel (and Look!) SexyJust

putting on a pair of sexy high heels can make you feel

sexier, but they also can make you look sexier. High

heels change our body stance, making our calf muscles

more pronounced, and forcing our butts and chests

out -- it's nearly as if high heels force us into better

posture ... and good posture is always sexy.

5) High Heels Don't Have to Cost a FortuneWhile

it's easy to spend a fortune on high heels, even

inexpensive brands can look great. In fact, there

are few things that can cost as little and make you

feel quite as happy, as a pair of killer heels.

Three Things We Hate About High Heels ...

1)High Heels Wreak Havoc on Our Bodies

In addition to making your feet sore, wearing

very high heels too often or for too long can

cause knee and back pain, as well as a host of

FASHION BUG- FASHION WORLD

2008-06-29T00:28:00.000+06:00

FASHION AND FASHION WORLD

As we say or read the word 'Fashion', immediately an image of a young lady or girls comes in our minds, A beautiful and charming teen girl who wears a short dress, like mini sceret,or short jeans with a short upper which covers only her boobs, the cloths of teen girl is brand named and she is showing her body rather then the fashion cloths. She also covers her face with a lot of moisturizing lotions, make her eyes colored and fill them with a kajol. Know when we discussed about her shoes, we find that she wore a red shoes with fashion of high heels, another thing we see in teen girl personality that is fashion of jewelry,she not wore soo much jewelry, but she is looking beautiful with a gold ear tops,diamond ring and with a gold bresslet. She also hang's up a mini handbag which proves teen girl personality as a hot fashion's girl. In her right hand she may wear a gold watch with diamond keys, as she is showing the fashion of fast growing lives which has no time to waste and you should do much work in a short time.

Are you know who this fashion teen girl is?
She may be your dream teen girl......
She may be a fashion women of hollywood........
She may be a Fashion girl of bolly wood ...........
She may be a Queen Ellizabth...........
She may be a one which do Fashion only to promote sales and she also may belongs to a young lady detective.
As we grow up and our lives becoming most professional and busy Fashion becomes an important part of our lives in different shapes.
We can describe fashion under the following fields,
Fashion covers all of our lives field like modeling 2- School girls Fashion
3- Teen girls Fashion4- Women Fashion 5- Men Fashion 6- 40's Fashion 7- 60's Fashion 8- 70's Fashion 9- House wife Fashion
10- Fashion during Pregnancy

As we describe different fields of Fashion or different stages of Fashion you may read all about these stages in my next posts to the bolg. Nice to see you and read from other resources on these topics of Fashion and then my article or posts on these topics and then feel the difference.

LONDON DESIGNERS FASHION SHOW

2008-06-20T17:57:00.000+06:00

Event Name: Event Location: ExCel Exibition Centre, London
Event City:London
Station/Stop: Canary Wharf
Event Date 16-Jul-09

London Designers Fashion Show(LDFS), this is the new event for London designers to be discovered, it also gives unique opportunities to all those who do not get a chance to show case their product at any event. London Designers Fashion Show is a company that promotes new and established designers at one of Londons premier events, attracting a target audience of key fashion leaders, retailers and press who attend this bi-annual showcase of British designer fashion. The first London Designers Fashion Show (LDFS) in London will take place from 16th-20th July 2009 at Excel Exhibition Centre. These are LDFS Vision and Objectives. Vision The LDFS Collection Show is a platform where up-and-coming designers can present their new collections; the LDFS Designers’ Exhibition will provide many business opportunities. LDFS will play a role in creating a gateway into the world’s fashion industry for young talented designers, which is one of the LDFS’s aims. Moreover, we are working on raising general consumer interest in fashion as well as holding business-to-business events. Objectives: 1.The LDFS in London will fundamentally strengthen the London Collection to increase Londons reputation to the world, creates many substantial business opportunities and creates a gateway into the world’s fashion industry for up-and-coming designers. 2.The LDFS in London will develop closer cooperative ties among Designers (Creativity), Manufacturers (Craftsmanship) and Apparel and Retail Industry (Trading). 3.The LDFS in London will boost Londons attractiveness by focusing on town and collaborating with local communities.

2008-06-20T11:20:00.000+06:00

Lamb Steaks with Mixed Bean Salad

1 Preheat the grill to high. Drain the sun-blush tomatoes, reserving the oil. Crush the garlic and put in a large shallow dish with 1tbsp oil from the tomatoes. Snip the rosemary leaves into small pieces and add half to the dish. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then add the lamb and toss to coat.

2 Grill lamb for 3-4min on each side until cooked but still just pink. Finely slice the onion and roughly chop the tomatoes. Drain the beans and rinse under cold water. Put into a pan with the tomatoes, onion, remaining rosemary, rocket and a further 1tbsp oil from the tomatoes. Warm through until the rocket starts to wilt. Serve the lamb steaks with the salad on warmed plates.

Miscellaneous (Tips&Tricks)

2008-04-13T20:51:00.000+05:00

To remove permanent marker ink from any hard surface, spray it with deodorant and rub hard with a soft cloth.
Next time you take the hair from your hairbrush, don’t throw it away; sprinkle it over your lawn and the birds will pick it up and use it to reinforce their nests.
An easy way to clean your leather bag is to use Nivea on a clean cloth; the result is great.
A quick and easy way to stick a tile back on the wall is to mix 1tb.sp flour and 1tb.sp salt to a thick paste with cold water, then secure it back to the wall. It sets hard and saves buying a whole packet of tile fixative.
If you have run out of shoe polish, you can clean your leather shoes with cleansing face cream.
To bring faded black clothes back to life, hand wash them in warm water with a little vinegar. It strips away the fading properties of washing powder and softener.
If your tippex (corrector) dries up, add a little nail varnish remover and it will last a few more days.

FASHION TIPS

2008-03-10T23:01:00.000+05:00

Frequent Fashion Mistakes women should avoid:-

Anyone can present a stylish fashionable look, as well as anyone can make mistakes, but some fashion mistakes are just unforgivable. Are you in danger of being a fashion victim? Here is a list of 14 tips how to avoid fashion faux pas that are common for women, even for those who are ‘professional’ fashionistas.

1. Do not wear colors that don’t match your skin tone. Wearing the wrong colors will make you look pale and will accentuate your wrinkles. On the other side, your colors will give you a healthier and joyful look.
2. Do not wear fabrics that don’t match. For example winter fabrics tend to be heavier, denser and rougher, while summer fabrics are mostly made of natural fibers, single-layered and airy. They rarely match so; do a selection so you avoid accidents.
3. Do not let your bra and panty lines show. Always wear proper fitting undergarments under your exact size clothing to avoid showing the lines.
4. Do not get too comfortable with definite clothes. Is more important to dress appropriately for the occasion, than feeling good in your favorite pear of jeans. Don’t fall in love with your accessories. They’re only meant to spice up your wardrobe. The latest styles in handbags, shoes and jewels will bring your look into the current season.
5. Do not wear to much shine (especially if you wear it in areas that you don’t necessarily want to highlight-like a beaded chest sweater for a busty gal).
6. Do not buy clothes that don’t fit hoping you’ll loose weight or jackets with sleeves way below the wrist bone. Trust me; you’ll loose your interest quickly after. So, you better not buy them in the first place. (Unless you know how to adjust it yourself).
7. Do not mish-mash your wardrobe. Buying odds and ends on sale really helps you save money, but it may as well kill your personal style. Having a lot of different unmatchable stuff in your closet won’t make you a fusionist (I don’t mean to imply that buying on sale is always a mistake).
8. Do not overdose on a single fabric. Head-to-toe denim or velvet, for example, is ridiculous.
9. Do not get rid of your most flattering clothing cuts that is best suited to your body shape, when you decide to change your look.
10. Do not wear too much make-up. Makeup overdose creates an aggressive look and accentuates your lines. Try to come up with at least 2 makeups: a light and simple one for daytime and a bolder one for the evening.
11. Do not wear chipped nails. We’re supposed to use nail polish to make it look better, but after it fared it would only give a neglected hygiene impression.
12. Don’t wear an outdated hairstyle. Your hairstyle can be an information source for people about your age, social status, education and so on. All these are instinctive presumptions (not necessarily accurate).Visit your hairdresser on regular bases so you can notice it he/she got stuck in typical haircuts. Change your hairstylist if necessary.
13. Don’t wear mismatched shoes. Your shoes must match with your look and your outfit.
14. Don’t wear pantyhose that don’t match your shoes, pants or skirt. Do not wear hose it with sandals (if you’re not comfortable doing that try to find a super sheer, nude color, so it will look like you’re not wearing any).

2008-02-02T16:44:00.000+05:00

Chicken Masala

Ingredients

1 kg Chicken ,4 tomatoes ,5 onions ,1 whole garlic ,a medium piece ginger
3-4 green chillies ( as per your taste) ,1 tsp turmeric ,2 tsp red chili powder ,1 tsp garam masala
6-7 tsp oil ,1 dalchini ,1-2 teez patta ,4-5 curry leaves ,salt to taste

Method
1. First clean chicken well
2. grind onions and tomatoes to paste (seperately)
3. grind Green chillies/ ginger/ garlic/ curry leave to paste
4. Take a vessel, add oil
5. add dalchini and teez patta
6. then add onion paste , mix well till it turns light brown
7. Add green paste,mix till it leaves aroma
8. Then add chicken, let it cook with the oil itself
9. Once chicken is half cooked, add tomato paste
10. add all powder masalas and salt too
11. fry nicely, later on add water ( depends on how thick gravy you want )
12. add corriander leaves on top.

2008-02-01T21:29:00.001+05:00

Beauty Tips for Cosmetics

The best tips for maintaining a beautiful complexion come from people that use cosmetics everyday. Women who apply foundations to the skin will often rely on common sense because to be naturally beautiful a person only needs to keep the facial areas clean and moisturized and the woman will look more beautiful if they maintain a strict regimen of getting enough sleep each night. Proper nutrition is another secret to keeping skin healthy and gorgeous.Most women worry about aging but do not take advantage of beauty products that will keep fine lines from forming. Use facial creams with hydrating formulas and any lines that exist will be less noticeable. The body is comprised mainly of water and using products with hydrating properties will replace moisture lost throughout the day. Consuming eight glasses of water or more per day will remove toxins from the body that encourage aging. To keep fine lines from forming while outdoors, use sunglasses to help reduce eye damage and the squinting that produces wrinkles around the eyes.
Women should use makeup foundations that are formulated with vitamins and nutrients to meet the needs of normal, dry, extra dry or oily skin types and facial skin that has reached a certain age. Older women can benefit from facials once a week to remove impurities that remain in the skin after a vigorous cleaning regimen. People with oily skin types can use oil-free foundations to remove the shine and to help keeps pores free from blackheads and free from bacteria that could cause acne blemishes.Women can perform facial exercises any time during the day to tighten skin. Common areas for sagging facial skin are around the mouth and along the cheeks. By forming an O with the lips, a woman can exercise those sagging skin areas and lessen the visible effects of the aging process. To heal skin on several body areas, the use of sandalwood has been proven to be very efficient. Facial skin can become red and irritated from facial masks and sandalwood will make the skin look calm and relaxed, with no signs of irritation after the facial treatment is finished.Aloe vera has been used as a moisturizing agent in lotions and as a healing agent on skin abrasions.

Aloe gel can be used as a pain reliever when the skin has been overexposed to sunlight and the moisturizing properties of the aloe plant will keep skin from peeling off. Aloe has been proven to repair skin damaged from chemical peels and keep scarring to a minimum for those women who have recently had a baby. Any topical lotion product that contains collagen will help replace elasticity and firmness to skin areas on the stomach and breasts.Many women accumulate a great deal of cosmetics during a year. To keep skin healthy and vibrant, facial powders, mascara, eye liners and eye shadows should be replaced often because bacteria will form on these items from regular use. This simple act will often solve some beauty problems that people are experiencing such as skin irritations, acne and rashes. Cosmetics that contain antioxidants are best because these agents prevent free radicals from surviving on the skin.

A Free Coffee Maker Is Good

2008-01-30T15:28:00.000+05:00

When you think of what the idea of the perfect coffee maker do you think of one that cost hundreds of dollars? What do you think of when you think of that perfect cup of coffee? To me the concept of a free coffee maker sounds best because its - well, free. Stop and ask yourself what a $500 coffee pot can do for you that a cheaper free coffee pot can't do? Hopefully you answered; nothing.

I've seen hundreds of coffee pots and coffee maker deals that I simply cannot understand. The idea of a coffee pot costing hundreds of dollars to me just seems absurd. Don't get me wrong I understand that art of a classic espresso machine with all the bells and whistles. I also understand the concept of a French press coffee maker as it allows the coffee to become silky smooth. What I could never figure out is why someone would buy a coffee maker that costs hundreds of dollars outside the specialty pots. I mean what can an expensive regular coffee maker do that a regular free coffee maker couldn't?

The concept has been around for years, mark up sells. You might be asking, what do I mean? Its a noted value and thats merely it. It is believed that a free coffee maker must be useless and cheap. The belief also holds true that an expensive coffee maker makes better coffee. Again barring specialty coffee makers, a coffee maker is simply a coffee maker. Whether free nor paid they both would achieve the same results. You pour the coffee into the coffee pot add water and brew the coffee withing 10 minutes as there is no difference.

We are taught at a young age about perceived value. Perhaps we've seen all the scams out there and are simply afraid that something labeled as free really isn't free. You may even feel that a free coffee maker is going to somehow be sub-par from the expensive ones. Could it be the design of a coffee maker that could be the draw?

Look at Gevalia a company that has been around for years giving away a free coffee maker. Gevalia offers stainless steel coffee makers that match the look of the fancier expensive coffee pots. Or even look more recently to companies like cafe Belmondo that bring value and a good coffee pot to the table free and have thousands of customers a year signing up to get theirs. No matter how you look at it a free coffee maker is just as useful as a expensive coffee maker. Besides in todays market everyone offers a refund if you don't like something you purchased - even if its free.

The internet has opened doors for everyone and many times forget certain deals at one time did not exist. The ability to get face to face with suppliers of high quality free products is now there. To get a free coffee maker, it used to be time spent flipping through a catalog,selecting multiple kinds of coffee or even spending much more than it was worth in the beginning.

Exercises For Your Tired Feet

2008-01-23T14:47:00.000+05:00

Exercise 1.

A.Sit on the edge of the stool.

B.With legs raised, clasp your hands around your bent knees.

C.Rotate your feet, first outwards and then inwards, then upwards and finally downwards.

D.Repeat 30 times.

Exercise 2.

A.Sit on the edge of a stool.

b.Place a talcum powder container on the floor.Put your right foot on it and roll it backwards and forwards from the tips of the toes to the heel.

C.Repeat with other foot.

D.Do it 10 times with each foot.

Exercise 3.

A.Sit on the floor.Bend your knees and keep back straight.

B.Clasp the right foot with the right hand and left foot with the left hand.

C.Raise left and right feet alternatively.

D.Repeat 10 times.

Exercise 4.

A.Lie on your back with your legs raised resting against a wall.

B.Try to form a right angle between your legs and your body.

C.Stay in this position until you feel refreshed.

Fashion Tips

2008-01-23T12:27:00.000+05:00

Hair Care

Low Cost Ideas For Lovable Locks:
1.Choose hair styles that goes naturally with your hair type and lasts a while between cutting so that it is easy to maintain and does not require a lot of styling products.
2.To make shampoo last longer, keep am empty bottle in the shower next to the bottle of the shampoo in use.When you are ready to lather up, squirt a small amount of shampoo into the empty bottle and then add a shot of water and shake it lightly.This distributes the shampoo over the hair more evenly, while using less of it.It also lathers up much faster than doing it the conventional way.
3.Collect complimentary and sample bottles and packages of hair care products and then take them along when going on short trips.
4.Give up perms, hair colouring and highlighting.It only goes onto reduce your hair into a haystack.The ideal hair length is till shoulders and you can tie it in a French braid or up in a bun.This way you will be saved from the hassle of blow drying or curling.
5.Instead of using the expensive detangling products from the store, make a homemade version using 1 part conditioner and 10 parts water.Then put into a recycled pump hair spray bottle.It works wonders for hair.

2008-01-23T10:02:00.000+05:00

Aerobics

If you've been eating a low-fat, balanced diet consistently, and have been doing aerobics 3-4 times per week, but you still aren't getting the results you'd expect, you may want to check the intensity of your aerobic sessions. For maximum benefits, you must train continuously for 20-60 minutes per aerobic session in your target heart rate zone. The activity can be anything you choose that raises and maintains your heart rate to the training zone for 20-60 minutes. But you should check your heart rate periodically to make sure you are in your training zone. Don't cheat by "taking it easy" for 10 minutes, then sprinting for 30 yards and then taking your heart rate! Your heart rate should be steadily maintained in the zone for the entire 20-60 minute aerobic session for maximum effectiveness.

2008-01-23T09:58:00.000+05:00

10 Ways To Get A Good Night's Sleep

1. Listen to soothing music.
2. Set up a routine. Go to bed at the same time every night.
3. Read a book of your choice.
4. Do some light exercise.
5. Consider aromatherapy.
6. Shower before bed.
7. Don’t eat sugar or caffeine before you sleep.
8. Try to avoid heavy meals before bedtime.
9. Don’t face the clock while you try to sleep so it doesn’t distract you.
10. Use breathing exercises to relax you.

Recipes

2008-01-23T09:31:00.000+05:00

Hot and Sour Soup

Ingredients:
6 dried black mushrooms ,1/4 lb. boneless pork loin ,1/2 tsp. cornstarch , 1/2 tsp. salt ,1/2 tsp. soy sauce ,6 oz. bean curd/tofu ,4 c. chicken broth ,3 tbsp. white wine vinegar ,1 tbsp. soy sauce ,1/2 tsp. salt ,1/2 c. bamboo shoots, chopped ,2 tbsp. cornstarch ,2 tbsp. cold water ,1/4 tsp. white pepper ,2 eggs, slightly beaten ,2 tbsp. chopped green onion ,2 tbsp. white wine vinegar ,1/2 tsp. sesame oil ,1/4 tsp. white pepper

Method:
1. Soak mushrooms in water 30 minutes; drain. Discard stems, cut caps into julienne strips.
2. Trim fat from pork, cut into julienne strips. Toss pork with next 3 ingredients, cover and refrigerate 15 minutes.
3. Cut tofu into 3/4" cubes.
4. Heat chicken broth with next 3 ingredients in 3 quart saucepan.
5. Stir in bamboo shoots, mushrooms, pork and bean curd. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Combine cornstarch, water and white pepper. Stir into soup. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Slowly pour eggs into soup, stirring constantly with fork until egg forms shreds. Stir in green onion, wine vinegar, white pepper and oil.

2008-01-23T09:19:00.000+05:00

Hot and Sour Beef Salad

Ingredients:

1 1/4 pound flank steak or reserved cooked flank steak from broiled flank steak recipe; coarse salt; Cracked pepper; 1/2 cup lime juice divided; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon Vietnamese chili paste; 1/2 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped cilantro leaves; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 mango, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 large head butter lettuce, washed and spun dry;

Method:

Season flank steak with salt and pepper and 1/4 cup lime juice. Heat oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add flank steak and cook to medium rare, turning once, about 6 to 7 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and let rest.In a large, non-reactive salad bowl, whisk together remaining lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, chili paste and cilantro. Add cucumber, mango and lettuce leaves to dressing. Toss until combined. Divide among 5 serving dishes. Slice flank steak very thin and divide slices among the salads. Place over greens.

2008-01-23T09:11:00.000+05:00

Bean-sprouts and Fruit Salad

Ingredients:
Bean-sprouts 1cup ,Baby tomatoes 8 ,Oranges 2 ,Pineapple 2 slices ,Mango(ripe) 1
Apricots 6 ,Peach 1 ,Apple 1 ,Lettuce leaves(shredded) 6 ,Olive oil 4 tbsp ,Balsamic Vinegar 1 tbsp ,Salt As per taste ,Peppercorns 1/2 tsp ,Fresh orange juice 2 tbsp

Method:
Cut the baby tomatoes into two.Peel the oranges,separate the segments,remove the pips and slice them.Cube the pineapple slices.Peel mango,cut slices and then into cubes.Soak apricot in warm water for few hours, if dry or else wash and use as such.Cut apple and peaches into cubes.Put all the above in a salad bowl.Add shredded lettuce leaves,baby tomatoes and bean-sprouts.Prepare the dressing by mixing together olive oil,balsamic vinegar,salt,freshly ground peppercorns,fresh orange juice.Mix well and chill till use.Just before serving add the dressing to bean-sprouts and fruit mixture and serve.

2008-01-23T08:07:00.000+05:00

Biryani with fish.

Ingredients :
Rohu Fish 450 grams ,Vegetable Oil 1/2 cup ,Cumin Seeds 1 level teaspoon ,Zeera 1/2 level teaspoon ,Garlic 1 clove ,Ginger 1 inch piece fresh ,Ajowan (carum) 1 teaspoon ,Green Chillies 4 pcs ,Red Chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ,Salt As per taste ,Green Cardamoms 10 ,Black Cardamoms 4 ,Cloves 6 ,Black Pepper 10 pieces ,Cinnamon Stick 1 inch piece ,Bay leaves (taze patta) 2 ,Dried plums (aaloo bukharay) 10 ,cooking oil ,Green Chilis 6 pieces ,Coriander Leaves 2 tablespoon ,Yellow Food Color 3 Pinch

Method :
1. Wash the fish and pat dry. Cut into 1 inch pieces. In a blender grind the garlic ginger and chillies to a fine paste. Mix the paste with salt, chilli powder and ajowan. Smear the fish pieces with spice paste. Set aside for at least 2 hours
2. In the meantime heat the oil in a shallow frying pan, add the cumin and mustard seeds;they should pop and splutter at once. Add the chopped onions and , stirring frequently, fry them to a rich golden colour.Add the chopped tomatoes, still stirring frequently, fry the onions for about 10 minutes until the tomatoes are reduced to a pulp. Add a little water, if necessary, to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottomof the pan. Keep frying until the oil begins to separate.
3. Add the fish and stir well to coat it with the tomato mixture.Reduec the heat to low, cover with a tight fitting lid and cook for 15 minutes until the fish is tender. Sprinkle with finely chopped coriander.Keep warm.
4. Soak the rice in water for half an hour.In another pan boil the rice with 2-3 tsp. of salt and plenty of water .when the rice are 3\4 cooked drain the water. Add 1\4 cup oil or butter and fluf with a fork to prevent the rice to stick each other. Keep rice to one side.
5. In a large pan place 2 inch layer of rice at the bottom, then a layer of fish mixture and dried plums on top,repeating this until the fish and rice have been used up. sprinkle the coriander and mint leaves over the top layer of the rice Pour 1\2 cup water and seeds of cardamom over the rice. Do not stir. Mix the food colour with a little water and sprinkle over the rice.
6. Cover with a tight fitting lid and allow to cook for 20 minutes until the rice are cooked.
7. Once the dish is cooked, leave it covered for a few minutes then remove the lid, fluff up the rice with a fork.
Serve with Raita

2008-01-17T17:28:00.000+05:00

Chicken Kasuri Boti

Ingredients
Boneless chicken 250 gms. Salt 1 tsp. Turmeric powder 1 tsp.
Red chilli powder 1 tsp. Hot spices 1 tsp. Sesame seeds 1 tsp.
Kasuri methi 2 tsp. Yoghurt 80 gms. Lemon juice 2 tsp.

Method
- Mix all the above ingredients together.
- Marinate them for some time.
- Cook over hot charcoal until tender.
- Garnish it with ginger.

Expert:- Nasra Zahir
Chicken Kasuri Boti - a delicious Hyderabadi dish. It's dry but could be enjoyed both with bread and rice (along with some spicy riata). Make sure you serve it hot and steamy. This easy-to-make Hyderabadi treat from Karachi Sheraton is perfect for those who are watching their weight but are tired of bland recipes and want to try out some spicy, unique flavours. Enjoy cooking...