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Saturday, 15 June 2013
Monday, 10 June 2013
Shoe Pick of the Week.. Thanks to Gheely
image source: instagram @ghleely
Gheely posted that she was in a Sex and The City mood
when they picked out these flirtatious 'Christian Louboutin Bridget
Strass Booties'. They were seen on Sarah J. Parker in the movie Sex and The City 1.
The red soles retail over $3,000 but you can get the look for less over AMIClubwear.com The strikingly similar 'Gold Faux Leather Mesh Floral Embroidery Heel' is currently only $26.99!
Is Ashton Kutch really set to be Married?
Just asking tho cos left for me, i'll say 'Lemme give it a second thought' but Awesome decision Kutch, we wish you all the very best
Tolu premieres new single 'NEVER'(On Set Photos)
Here's my take: he's doing his runs in the first 2shots...The second shot depicts TOLU appreciating God for inspiring him to this stage in his career.. In the 3rd, he pleads your assist in pushing him further and then finally He promises us he'll never let us down so
TOLU, We believe you 110% and we guarantee you full support all the way
Kudos Boss..Shouldn't i be a script analyst or photo depictor?
Whatever tho...ladies he's the trending bachelor in town ooo
No dulling
yeah! Google him for the song download and Youtube the song for streaming pls..
Pardon me, i forgot to attach the link
Saturday, 1 June 2013
BoyVig's exquisite Diva flaunts her super hot Body in Beach(Photos)
Jourdan Dunn Flaunts ‘Beach Bod’ In Florida
Jourdan Dunn showcased that body in Florida recently, sporting a Herve Leger piece in the company of friends.
Retailing at 500 British pounds, the
piece was rocked by Ms. Dunn shortly after becoming the first black
woman to cover Australia’s ‘RUSSH’ magazine, and almost a decade after she was scouted during a shopping trip in her hometown of London.
Reportedly based in NYC, Dunn’s sighting also comes after the launch of her MTV backed cooking show ‘Well Dunn’, which you can now tuck into below!
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Reflections from Hart..... 5 Reasons Why Your Ex Will Come Back
Hands up all those who’ve wanted their ex to come beating down their door once the relationships ended? I hold both hands up high. Is it just a female thing or do men secretly desire this too? I guess it has a lot to do with our ego as everybody likes/wants to feel wanted. Especially if they did wrong by you, there’s that gratifying sense that they want you back. After all the bravado it seems they are hurting too. It’s harder for women to gauge as we will openly express our emotions, some men don’t.
I recall when I split up with my
first boyfriend, I was truly devastated. He wasn’t a great partner but I
was young and naive at the time and thought he was the love of my life.
I recall my friend’s mom vehemently saying that he'll come back…they
always come back! In the back of my mind I thought no he won't. Not only
is he stubborn but we didn't break up on the best of terms. Surprise,
surprise a year and a half later he came back.
I assure you for the most part
your ex will come back on the scene. They may not openly say they want
you back but I guarantee they’ll reappear. Their words and actions will
indirectly say that they want to be around in some form. However the
motives behind their sudden return aren’t always clean cut. Is he
playing games with me? Does he want to give the relationship another go?
I read a great piece on Madame Noire website about exes coming back and
decided to add my two pence worth.
1. He misses you
Despite
the cause of your split you’ll definitely be missed. We all know the
saying you don't know what you've got till it’s gone. Unfortunately some
of us take our partner for granted and don't appreciate them as much as
we should whilst in a relationship. Once they've left you have time to
reflect on the, should a, could a, would as. Sometimes it takes you to
leave before your ex partner can recognize whether they can treat you
right and enable you both to have the relationship you want and deserve.
2. He knows you’ll take him back.
Your
ex knows you better than you think. If I had a pound for every time one
of my girlfriends said that they were done with their ex and that they
won’t be giving them the time of day again *yawn* I’m guilty of throwing
around that statement too. He's lost me for good….blah, blah. All it
takes is one phone call, you hear their dulcet tones and you’re back to
square one. All that strength you’d found to get yourself back on track
goes out the window and your back to an emotional wreck. Not sure
whether to consider giving him another chance. When we want things to
work we end up believing that this time it will be different. A good
friend of mine is convinced people don't change; I'm still undecided.
The fact is things seem nice and sweet for the first few months then old
habits return and your back where you started.
3. He's Bored.
This
is why you must be careful not to jump straight back into the arms of
your ex. The reason behind your separation will determine whether you
want to give things another go. For this reason you should proceed with
caution there's no rush. Don't let familiarity cause you to make any
hasty decisions. Your ex may have a selection of people he's
entertaining but their not quite cutting it. You’d be surprised how that
one phone call spirals into a rendezvous. Don't mistake his boredom for
wanting to get back into a serious relationship with you.
4. There’s No One Else Around.
If
your ex hasn't found a new beau don't be surprised if your phone starts
ringing. It may just be that you’re wanted for intimacy nothing more,
nothing less. As I mentioned in point 2 when we're used to peoples
traits and once sex is added to the equation it's easy to go back to
what you know. No one wants to be alone at the best of times and you may
be there to fill the gap until someone new comes along.
5. You've moved on.
Is
it just me or do you find your exes always come back once you've moved
on, what is that? Not necessarily within a new relationship but you've
washed your hands of your ex and have no intentions of getting them
dirty again. The love has well and truly gone. The thing is once you've
moved on from the heartbreak and state of depression you return to a
state of happiness. Your more confident and have learnt from the
experience When your ex sees you content and positive it reminds them of
the person you were when you first met. Before things got deep and
heavy and before nagging Norah emerged. More than likely your ex will be
drawn to your renewed confidence and will end up coming back within
your radar. Maybe it’s the challenge of wanting what they can’t have?
Our Pick......Celebrating ERIC CANTONA: The Most Influential footballer of the last 12years
Wow, We believe that Eric Cantona is the most influential footballer of the last 12 years. Unfortunately for a website with the comments enabled, this isn’t an opinion: it is indisputable fact.Awesome!
Eric Cantona won five titles in six years. Being French, he had a year off. Being Cantona, he had a year off because he broke the fourth wall of football, in a valiant attempt to break the face of a particular vermin at Selhurst Park. Now, to anyone with any sense of justice, which cannot be separated from misanthropy, that’s better than winning a title.
Cantona brought justice and violent retribution to football in the most irrepressible and undeniably fair manner that football has seen. Football in the late 1980s and early 1990s in England had an accepted violent streak. Roy Keane could do this to Neil Pointon. Gordon Strachan could exist. Cantona has influenced what we get now by carrying this into the late nineties, but highlighted the failings in the modern footballer by just doing it so much better. Admire his blackout rage funks on YouTube, and compare it to the sullen self-pitying vengeance of David Beckham at the World Club Championships in 2000 or John Terry and Jamie Carragher in their whole lives.
I don’t want to be down on football, and life, all the time, but Cesc Fabregas is the only footballer in the Premier League who has taken his team from one era into another – the only worthwhile constant from the notoriously quiet arse end of the Invincible Highbury Gunners to the notoriously quiet posh seats (every seat) of the Emirates. Cesc is no stranger to the Footballers’ Arrogant Funk. How has he defined his rage at injustice and the existence of other people? He’s kicked a fan in the face. Hang on, that should read: He’s thrown pizza at an old bloke and gobbed at Brian Horton. Well done Cesc!
Of course Le Funk wasn’t just deserving of whole-hearted adulation for chinning idiots. He was a fantastically adept footballer without this. He possessed such technical brilliance that he played with just one arm for balance, using the other to flick insouciant Vs at The Whole World. He was unlike Wayne Rooney (mentor – his own idiot savant), Robbie Fowler (mentor – Roy Evans) or Paul Gascoigne (mentor – self-destruction) where people argue that to take away their mojo would make them less effective. He had his own advisor, who saw past the troubles the world would enforce upon him for his self-conviction, to see an effectiveness that meant Jean-Pierre Papin named him as his favourite team-mate. His mentor was a man of such talent that he was a member of the second best midfield of the modern era – the French midfield of the 1980s – Michel Platini. How does that compare, ‘Robbie‘?
The best midfield of the modern era, to clarify, was the three geniuses – Giggs. Scholes. Keane.
The notion of his important form is the most compelling reason to accept – and you have to accept – that Cantona is the most influential footballer of the last ten years. Without his form in the preposterous 1-0 Cantona/Schmeichel victories, you wouldn’t have Manchester United as the overarching force in The Premiership. For Newcastle United, you wouldn’t have Kevin Keegan’s self-implosion or Alan Shearer’s disgusting and demonstrably unjustifiable, in comparison, self-belief. For Arsenal, you would not have the template of arrogance backed up by ability of Thierry Henry or the notion of a talismanic player uniquely reflecting an entire club’s values in Fabregas. You would not have the persistent attempts of fans to indulge the most grotesque personalities of the lowest of the low, Terry and Lampard, if it wasn’t for the knowledge that once there was a remarkable spiritual connection between one footballer and thousands in a crowd. You would not have all the good of English football, and you would not be aware of the consistent shortcomings of every player, and every other human being you will ever meet, if it wasn’t for Eric.
Lastly, he did this.
Actually, that's why we selected him
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
E Creek Celebrates the Most Passionate Coach in the World
Never have i seen a Coach who celebrates like a Player....He's the first i've seen tho..
The Passion is just Intriguing....What do you think?
The Passion is just Intriguing....What do you think?
Saturday, 4 May 2013
The Most Valuable American Coins of All Time
The vast majority of coins in circulation today are worth exactly face value. If the coin says "ten cents," it's probably worth exactly that much. On the other hand, there are some coins that are worth more. Much, much, much more. Obviously, in order to be extremely valuable it helps if a coin is also extremely rare. One such rare coin was sold earlier this week by four lucky siblings in Virginia. The coin that came to auction this week is a 1913 Liberty Head nickel, one of only five in known existence. This specific 1913 Liberty Head nickel was last sold in 1940 for $3750 to a collector named George O. Walton. Walton died in a car accident and left the coin to his sister Melva Givens. For decades, the coin sat in a closet as the family believed it was a fake. In 2003, Melva's heirs had the coin appraised and were dumbfounded to learn that it was 100% authentic and potentially worth millions of dollars. It was expected to fetch $2.5 million at auction. In the end, the final sales price was $3.17 million. That's enough to make it one of the most valuable American coins of all time. So what are the 10 most valuable coins? Click the gallery below to find out…
Are you Aware that Mothers are responsible for their Children's Obesity cases?
Moms who eat junk food while pregnant or during breastfeeding are
setting up their babies to be addicted to a high-fat, high-sugar diet, a
new study has warned.
Researchers from the University of Adelaide suggest that such mothers while pregnant have already programmed their babies to be addicted to a high fat, high sugar diet by the time they are weaned.
In laboratory studies, the researchers found that a junk food diet during pregnancy and lactation desensitised the normal reward system fuelled by these highly palatable foods.
Led by Dr Bev Muhlhausler, Postdoctoral Fellow in the University's FOODplus Research Centre, this is the first study to show the effects of maternal junk food consumption at such an early stage in the offspring's life.
Opioids are produced by the body as a reward response, including in response to fat and sugar. These opioids stimulate the production of the "feel good" hormone dopamine, which produces a good feeling.
"We found that the opioid signalling pathway (the reward pathway) in these offspring was less sensitive than those whose mothers were eating a standard diet," Muhlhausler said.
This means that children being born to a mother who ate a diet dominated by junk food would need to eat more fat and sugar to get the same good feeling, increasing their preference for junk food. It would also encourage them to overeat.
"In the same way that someone addicted to opioid drugs has to consume more of the drug over time to achieve the same 'high', continually producing excess opioids by eating too much junk food results in the need to consume more foods full of fat and sugar to get the same pleasurable sensation," says Muhlhausler.
"Mothers eating a lot of junk food while pregnant are setting up their children to be addicted.
"Although our research shows that many of the long-term health problems associated with maternal junk food diets can be avoided if offspring carefully follow a healthy diet after weaning, they are always going to have a predisposition for over consumption of junk food and obesity. It's going to make it much more difficult for them to maintain a healthy body weight," Muhlhausler said in a statement.
Researchers from the University of Adelaide suggest that such mothers while pregnant have already programmed their babies to be addicted to a high fat, high sugar diet by the time they are weaned.
In laboratory studies, the researchers found that a junk food diet during pregnancy and lactation desensitised the normal reward system fuelled by these highly palatable foods.
Led by Dr Bev Muhlhausler, Postdoctoral Fellow in the University's FOODplus Research Centre, this is the first study to show the effects of maternal junk food consumption at such an early stage in the offspring's life.
Opioids are produced by the body as a reward response, including in response to fat and sugar. These opioids stimulate the production of the "feel good" hormone dopamine, which produces a good feeling.
"We found that the opioid signalling pathway (the reward pathway) in these offspring was less sensitive than those whose mothers were eating a standard diet," Muhlhausler said.
This means that children being born to a mother who ate a diet dominated by junk food would need to eat more fat and sugar to get the same good feeling, increasing their preference for junk food. It would also encourage them to overeat.
"In the same way that someone addicted to opioid drugs has to consume more of the drug over time to achieve the same 'high', continually producing excess opioids by eating too much junk food results in the need to consume more foods full of fat and sugar to get the same pleasurable sensation," says Muhlhausler.
"Mothers eating a lot of junk food while pregnant are setting up their children to be addicted.
"Although our research shows that many of the long-term health problems associated with maternal junk food diets can be avoided if offspring carefully follow a healthy diet after weaning, they are always going to have a predisposition for over consumption of junk food and obesity. It's going to make it much more difficult for them to maintain a healthy body weight," Muhlhausler said in a statement.
Lil Wayne Loses Pepsi Co Endorsement(Details)
Young Money's Star Lil Wayne will need to remove the entry Mountain Dew endorser from his resume now that PepsiCo has dropped him from their roster. The decision came within just a couple of days after the Cash Money Records boss issued a formal apology letter to the family of Emmett Till for his derogatory lyrical reference to the slain civil rights icon in the track "Karate Chop".
In a statement released to the press on Friday, May 3, Pepsi Co announced that it's cutting off its ties with Wayne over his "offensive reference to a revered civil rights icon" which "does not reflect the values of our brand." Earlier this week, the Tills had urged the soda company to end its endorsement deal with the New Orleans rapper for his disparaging lyrical reference.
The YMCMB leader is apparently taking it in stride, with his publicist saying it was an amicable parting of ways between him and Pepsi Co. Although his apology letter was not favorably received by the Till Family, Weezy had acknowledged the hurt he had caused them and had promised "not use or reference Emmett Till or the Till family in his music."
Just a few days ago, Pepsi Co pulled their latest Mountain Dew ad developed by rapper Tyler featuring his hip-hop collective Kill Them All for depicting racial stereotypes and making light of violence against women. In a similar lyric-related controversy, Maybach Music mogul Rick Ross was also recently dropped by Reebok for his date rape lyrics on Rocko's track "U.O.N.E.O."
We just wish and hope that our popular stars keep to the good trends that bought our
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
it's official Michael Jordan married to Yvette
Hoops legend Michael J wed his model girlfriend Yvette Prieto in Florida on Saturday.
Ex-Knicks center Patrick Ewing and Jordan̢۪s former Chicago Bulls teammate Scottie Pip were among the 500 guests who watched Jordan tie the knot inside Bethesda-by-the-Sea, an Episcopal church in Palm Beach, according to People magazine.
Tiger Woods was also reportedly in attendance, but appeared without his Olympic skier girlfriend Lindsey V.
A reception for 2,000 guests was held afterward at the Bears Club, a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course in Jupiter, Fla.
Ex-Knicks center Patrick Ewing and Jordan̢۪s former Chicago Bulls teammate Scottie Pip were among the 500 guests who watched Jordan tie the knot inside Bethesda-by-the-Sea, an Episcopal church in Palm Beach, according to People magazine.
Tiger Woods was also reportedly in attendance, but appeared without his Olympic skier girlfriend Lindsey V.
A reception for 2,000 guests was held afterward at the Bears Club, a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course in Jupiter, Fla.
Courtney Cox (Our Cutie of the Day)
The $5million dollar Woman we tag the Incredible is doing Awesome and all we can do is celebrate her
Ashley Tisdale spotted with Musician Boyfriend 'Christopher F.' Lovely and Cute
Ashley Tisdale holds hands with boyfriend musician Christopher French(What a Name) while out for a walk in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon (April 27).
The adorable couple met up with the 27-year-old actress’ family for the 2013 Renaissance Faire held in Irwindale, Calif.
“Face painting + Flower crowns = Happy Princess #renaissancefair,” Ashley posted with a pic of her face painting. So pretty!
Ashley also posted a pic of Christopher with her niece Mikayla. “Best. Picture. Ever.” she wrot
Wow! Best Pic ever....That's nice
The adorable couple met up with the 27-year-old actress’ family for the 2013 Renaissance Faire held in Irwindale, Calif.
“Face painting + Flower crowns = Happy Princess #renaissancefair,” Ashley posted with a pic of her face painting. So pretty!
Ashley also posted a pic of Christopher with her niece Mikayla. “Best. Picture. Ever.” she wrot
Wow! Best Pic ever....That's nice
But Honestly..Really cos i've seen better super pics of her on stage tooooo
Just saying tho
Interesting Health Tip of the Month ; Lack of Sleep Reduces a Man's Sperm Drastically (Details)
Lack of sleep can reduce a person's sperm count by up to a fourth in addition to reducing their quality, a new study warns.
Researchers found that men who slept poorly had lower sperm counts and fewer sperm that had formed correctly, compared with men who slept better.
"Given the facts that approximately 20 per cent of all young men may have reduced semen quality, and that sleep disturbances are common and increasing in industrialised countries, the results of this study may have important public health implications," researchers said.
They said future studies should look at whether interventions aimed at improving sleep might also improve semen quality, 'MyHealthNewsDaily' reported.
The researchers used data from 953 young men who were mostly in their late teens and early 20s.
They asked the men how well they had slept in the previous four weeks, conducted blood tests to measure their hormone levels and analysed their semen.
As many as 15 per cent of the men said they had found it difficult to fall asleep, and 13 per cent of them reported sleeping restlessly.
In general, the worse that men slept, the poorer the quality of their semen was.
Men who had slept the poorest had a 25 per cent reduction in sperm count, and had 1.6 per cent fewer sperm that were morphologically normal, compared with men who reported low levels of sleep disturbances.
The researchers accounted for factors that could affect the results, such as men's alcohol consumption, smoking and age.
They said there were no differences in hormone levels across the groups.
The study does not prove that there is a cause-and-effect relationship between sleep quality and sperm counts, researchers said.
However, there are plausible ways to explain the link, the researchers said.
The researchers said it may be that sleep disturbances alter nighttime testosterone rhythms, without affecting overall testosterone levels.
So what should i do Ladies, I miss Sleep a lot
Researchers found that men who slept poorly had lower sperm counts and fewer sperm that had formed correctly, compared with men who slept better.
"Given the facts that approximately 20 per cent of all young men may have reduced semen quality, and that sleep disturbances are common and increasing in industrialised countries, the results of this study may have important public health implications," researchers said.
They said future studies should look at whether interventions aimed at improving sleep might also improve semen quality, 'MyHealthNewsDaily' reported.
The researchers used data from 953 young men who were mostly in their late teens and early 20s.
They asked the men how well they had slept in the previous four weeks, conducted blood tests to measure their hormone levels and analysed their semen.
As many as 15 per cent of the men said they had found it difficult to fall asleep, and 13 per cent of them reported sleeping restlessly.
In general, the worse that men slept, the poorer the quality of their semen was.
Men who had slept the poorest had a 25 per cent reduction in sperm count, and had 1.6 per cent fewer sperm that were morphologically normal, compared with men who reported low levels of sleep disturbances.
The researchers accounted for factors that could affect the results, such as men's alcohol consumption, smoking and age.
They said there were no differences in hormone levels across the groups.
The study does not prove that there is a cause-and-effect relationship between sleep quality and sperm counts, researchers said.
However, there are plausible ways to explain the link, the researchers said.
The researchers said it may be that sleep disturbances alter nighttime testosterone rhythms, without affecting overall testosterone levels.
So what should i do Ladies, I miss Sleep a lot
Alexandra Burke As You've Never Seen Her Before At The Royal Albert Hall From 4th To 8th June 2013..This is Massive
Alexandra Burke As You've Never Seen Her Before At The Royal Albert Hall From 4th To 8th June 2013
From Tuesday 4- Saturday 8 June 2013, X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke takes residence in Royal Albert Hall's Elgar Room for her own unique concert version of Lady Sings The Blues. Following in the footsteps
of her idols Billie Holiday and Diana Ross, Alexandra will perform,
with a full jazz band, her own take on the legendary 1972 film
soundtrack of the same name.
Starring the queen of Motown, Diana Ross, and nominated for 5 Oscars, Lady Sings the Blues is the classic film and soundtrack that followed the life and career of legendary jazz singer and songwriter Billie Holiday from late childhood to the latter stages of her career and included many of her famous songs. This live concert version, for the first time ever, will revisit this soundtrack as Alexandra and her band put their own spin on these remarkable jazz standards and the life and career of the one of the world's most cherished performers. Very much in homage to both Billie Holiday and Diana Ross, it seems only fitting that Alexandra performs this show at the Royal Albert Hall nearly 60 years after Billie Holiday made her only appearance at the venue for a special one-off concert in 1954.
Alexandra Burke said, "I am so excited to be performing these concerts in such an iconic venue. It is an honour to be able to sing Billie Holiday's songs and I feel a very strong emotional attachment to them. Music is my life and I love doing different and surprising things, so I can't wait to get on stage and sing these amazing and timeless songs"
Since emerging as victor of the X Factor in 2008, Alexandra's career has gone supernova. Her debut single 'Hallelujah', became the Christmas No.1 and the fastest selling single by a female artist in UK chart history. A further two No.1 singles followed, 'Bad Boys' and 'Start Without You', alongside a double platinum No.1 debut album 'Overcome', that has to date sold over 2 million copies worldwide. After touring the UK with a string of sell out gigs, Alexandra returned last year with the No.2 single 'Elephant' and her second album 'Heartbreak On Hold'. She recently recorded a cover of 'Live and Let Die' for use on The X Factor USA. However, this live concert adaptation is sure to present Alexandra in an entirely different way and as you've never seen her before!
This event is part of the Royal Albert Hall's More At The Hall series which presents a diverse range of excellent value events outside of the main auditorium including jazz, comedy, classical and world music. The Hall looks to provide memorable visitor experiences for all and, as a charity, these own-promoted events form a part of its extensive public benefit remit.
Jasper Hope, Chief Operating Officer at the Royal Albert Hall, said "No other artist has held a residency in the Elgar Room but when we heard what Alexandra wanted to do it we simply had to make it happen. Seeing any artist in such an intimate space is an incredible experience but to be able to enjoy Alexandra's cabaret performance of those incredible songs is going to be a knock-out start to the summer."
Alexandra Burke - Lady Sings The Blues:
Tuesday 4 - Friday 7 June 2013 at 9pm
Saturday 8 June 2013, 10.30pm
Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP
Tickets £37.50 (booking fees apply)
MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.alexandraburkeofficial.com
Starring the queen of Motown, Diana Ross, and nominated for 5 Oscars, Lady Sings the Blues is the classic film and soundtrack that followed the life and career of legendary jazz singer and songwriter Billie Holiday from late childhood to the latter stages of her career and included many of her famous songs. This live concert version, for the first time ever, will revisit this soundtrack as Alexandra and her band put their own spin on these remarkable jazz standards and the life and career of the one of the world's most cherished performers. Very much in homage to both Billie Holiday and Diana Ross, it seems only fitting that Alexandra performs this show at the Royal Albert Hall nearly 60 years after Billie Holiday made her only appearance at the venue for a special one-off concert in 1954.
Alexandra Burke said, "I am so excited to be performing these concerts in such an iconic venue. It is an honour to be able to sing Billie Holiday's songs and I feel a very strong emotional attachment to them. Music is my life and I love doing different and surprising things, so I can't wait to get on stage and sing these amazing and timeless songs"
Since emerging as victor of the X Factor in 2008, Alexandra's career has gone supernova. Her debut single 'Hallelujah', became the Christmas No.1 and the fastest selling single by a female artist in UK chart history. A further two No.1 singles followed, 'Bad Boys' and 'Start Without You', alongside a double platinum No.1 debut album 'Overcome', that has to date sold over 2 million copies worldwide. After touring the UK with a string of sell out gigs, Alexandra returned last year with the No.2 single 'Elephant' and her second album 'Heartbreak On Hold'. She recently recorded a cover of 'Live and Let Die' for use on The X Factor USA. However, this live concert adaptation is sure to present Alexandra in an entirely different way and as you've never seen her before!
This event is part of the Royal Albert Hall's More At The Hall series which presents a diverse range of excellent value events outside of the main auditorium including jazz, comedy, classical and world music. The Hall looks to provide memorable visitor experiences for all and, as a charity, these own-promoted events form a part of its extensive public benefit remit.
Jasper Hope, Chief Operating Officer at the Royal Albert Hall, said "No other artist has held a residency in the Elgar Room but when we heard what Alexandra wanted to do it we simply had to make it happen. Seeing any artist in such an intimate space is an incredible experience but to be able to enjoy Alexandra's cabaret performance of those incredible songs is going to be a knock-out start to the summer."
Alexandra Burke - Lady Sings The Blues:
Tuesday 4 - Friday 7 June 2013 at 9pm
Saturday 8 June 2013, 10.30pm
Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP
Tickets £37.50 (booking fees apply)
MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.alexandraburkeofficial.com
BoyVig talks football : Who wins the EPL Player of the Year this season?
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Left for BoyVig, We love Fellaini's impressive and superb form this season.
Everton's Marouane Fellaini was simply superb through the
opening half of the season and was instrumental in the Toffees' strong
run towards the top of the table.
Through his 18 appearances for the Merseyside club, Fellaini bagged himself eight goals, three assists and five man-of-the match awards, and was one of the best go-to attackers in the league.
Yet, one momentary brain-snap on Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross which saw him suspended for three matches (per The Independent) means that the Belgian simply won't win the award. There's just no way that the league would give it to him—not after that action.
Plus, eight goals through 18 games isn't completely unheard of either.
Through his 18 appearances for the Merseyside club, Fellaini bagged himself eight goals, three assists and five man-of-the match awards, and was one of the best go-to attackers in the league.
Yet, one momentary brain-snap on Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross which saw him suspended for three matches (per The Independent) means that the Belgian simply won't win the award. There's just no way that the league would give it to him—not after that action.
Plus, eight goals through 18 games isn't completely unheard of either.
We're few games away from the climax of the current English Premier League season
and already we've been witness to several breathtaking performances
from a number of players.
Names that we expect to succeed like Robin van Persie and Steven Gerrard have done just that, but we've also seen the emergence of several players who we hadn't quite expected to do as well—names like Michu, Christian Benteke, Santi Cazorla,Theo Walcott, Eden Hazard and Fellaini.
Either way, it's been a spectacular season to date and the player who walks away with the Premier League Player of the Year Award will certainly have to have done something special.
Last season, it was Vincent Kompany, who captained Manchester City to their first league title in 44 years; who will be the EPL's Player of the Year in 2013?
I really think and wish that more arsenal players fill the spots on the Awards list next season
Names that we expect to succeed like Robin van Persie and Steven Gerrard have done just that, but we've also seen the emergence of several players who we hadn't quite expected to do as well—names like Michu, Christian Benteke, Santi Cazorla,Theo Walcott, Eden Hazard and Fellaini.
Either way, it's been a spectacular season to date and the player who walks away with the Premier League Player of the Year Award will certainly have to have done something special.
Last season, it was Vincent Kompany, who captained Manchester City to their first league title in 44 years; who will be the EPL's Player of the Year in 2013?
I really think and wish that more arsenal players fill the spots on the Awards list next season
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Rethinking stress may help overcome stage fright
Learning to rethink the way we view our shaky hands, pounding heart,
and sweaty palms can help people deal with stage fright and perform
better both mentally and physically, a new study has found.
Before a stressful speaking task, simply encouraging people to reframe the meaning of these signs of stress as natural and helpful is a surprisingly effective way of handling stage fright, found the study published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science.
Stress feelings just mean that our body is preparing to address a demanding situation.
"The problem is that we think all stress is bad," said Jeremy Jamieson, the lead author on the study and an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Rochester.
"We see headlines about 'Killer Stress' and talk about being 'stressed out,'" Jamieson said.
Before speaking in public, people often interpret stress sensations, like butterflies in the stomach, as a warning that something bad is about to happen, he said. "But those feelings just mean that our body is preparing to address a demanding situation," said Jamieson.
"The body is marshaling resources, pumping more blood to our major muscle groups and delivering more oxygen to our brains," he said. Our body's reaction to social stress is the same flight or fight response we produce when confronting physical danger.
These physiological responses help us perform, whether we're facing a bear in the forest or a critical audience. For many people, especially those suffering from social anxiety disorder, the natural uneasiness experienced before giving a speech can quickly tip over into panic.
"If we think we can't cope with stress, we will experience threat. When threatened, the body enacts changes to concentrate blood in the core and restricts flow to the arms, legs, and brain," he said.
Such calming techniques, researchers said, may be helpful in situations that do not require peak performance. But when gearing up for a high-stakes exam, a job interview, or a speaking engagement, reframing how we think about stress may be a better strategy.
Before a stressful speaking task, simply encouraging people to reframe the meaning of these signs of stress as natural and helpful is a surprisingly effective way of handling stage fright, found the study published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science.
Stress feelings just mean that our body is preparing to address a demanding situation.
"The problem is that we think all stress is bad," said Jeremy Jamieson, the lead author on the study and an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Rochester.
"We see headlines about 'Killer Stress' and talk about being 'stressed out,'" Jamieson said.
Before speaking in public, people often interpret stress sensations, like butterflies in the stomach, as a warning that something bad is about to happen, he said. "But those feelings just mean that our body is preparing to address a demanding situation," said Jamieson.
"The body is marshaling resources, pumping more blood to our major muscle groups and delivering more oxygen to our brains," he said. Our body's reaction to social stress is the same flight or fight response we produce when confronting physical danger.
These physiological responses help us perform, whether we're facing a bear in the forest or a critical audience. For many people, especially those suffering from social anxiety disorder, the natural uneasiness experienced before giving a speech can quickly tip over into panic.
"If we think we can't cope with stress, we will experience threat. When threatened, the body enacts changes to concentrate blood in the core and restricts flow to the arms, legs, and brain," he said.
Such calming techniques, researchers said, may be helpful in situations that do not require peak performance. But when gearing up for a high-stakes exam, a job interview, or a speaking engagement, reframing how we think about stress may be a better strategy.
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