Thursday, 31 January 2008

7 ways to get over an ex for good

Get productive by throwing yourself into your work, focus on all the horrible things he said and did and throw away all existing reminders of your ex that he left behind...

These are just three of the seven ways to get over an ex for good suggested by Caitlin Ascolese in this article for MSN and Match.com.

Thursday, 24 January 2008

Cancer-proof your life

Broccoli Piles of steamed broccoli, 15 minutes of sunshine per day and keeping your house clean (well, strictly speaking, it's the exercise involved in keeping your house clean). These are just three of the thirty tricks, tips and strategies to help you cancer-proof yourself in Cancer Proof Your Life, an MSN Health article.

Monday, 21 January 2008

I believe I can fly...

Are you looking for a new hobby? Try this on for size:

Sunday, 20 January 2008

Study shows that heavy cell phone use boosts tumour risk

Mobile_phone_keypadAccording to an Israeli study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, regularly using a cell phone for more than 22 hours a month increases a person's risk of developing a parotid gland (located near the ear) tumour by about 50 percent. Get more details here.

Saturday, 19 January 2008

How did our idea of beauty become so distorted?

Beauty_distortedAccording to skin care product manufacturer, Dove, 67% of all women aged 15 to 64 withdraw from life-engaging activities due to feeling badly about their looks (among them things like giving an opinion, going to school, going to the doctor).


Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty asks the question: 'How did our idea of beauty become so distorted?' and then goes on to answer it with this short film which shows what's really involved in producing the images of perfection we see around us on a daily basis.

Friday, 18 January 2008

The 10 richest women under 30

Just who are the 10 richest self-made women under 30 years of age? Unlike Paris and Nicole, there's no daddy's money here - they did it all themselves using their talents... (although I think Coleen McLoughlin may have had a bit of help getting started from Wayne Rooney.)
Check out this slide show from MSN Money.

Where do hair extensions come from?

Ever wondered where the hair for hair extensions comes from? Check out this video. You may be surprised...

What's your cappuccino factor?

Do you wonder whether the small savings you would make by giving up your daily cappuccino/latte (or packet of cigs, or magazine, or lottery scratch cards...) would really make a difference?

Check out the Cappuccino Factor Calculator and discover exactly what investing those small, daily savings would do for you and your finances in a few years' time... If you're reading in the US, just double the amount shown in pounds.

Thursday, 17 January 2008

Calling all fashionistas!

Think you can come up with a fabulous, original dress design?

Find out if you've got what it takes by entering the MSN/Glam 'Design a Dress Contest'. The organisers are looking for a sundress, evening dress or something in between. The initial judging will be carried out by Glam.com readers who will vote online for their favourites and the resulting top 8 finalists will then create their dress.


The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges and flown to New York, where they will have the opportunity to apprentice in the studio of Adam + Eve designer, Adam Lippes.


Everything you need to know to enter the competition is here

Safety Text

Most women and girls know that they need to keep an eye on their own personal safety when they're out pubbing and clubbing. But did you know that by logging on to www.safetytext.com, it's possible to set up a delayed text message from your mobile which could raise the alarm if something happens to you? The message is confidential, and you can cancel it when you're safely home. The website includes a video of how to set up a safety text.

Not sure if this service is available outside of the UK - I suspect not.

Wednesday, 16 January 2008

The iPod generation and the property ladder

Secret Millionaire, Wealth Coach and founder of the Wealth Company, Gill Fielding, often writes about major myths in the current UK property market today. The one that particularly caught my eye was the myth that ' young people can't get started on the property ladder'. Gill writes

A think tank has done some research into what they call the iPod generation – our current 18 to 34 year olds, who apparently feel that they are saddled with debt from their student days, have no job security and no hope of ever getting on the property ladder. On the other hand, says the research, this may be because they spend their 20’s partying, chasing dreams and moving from job to job. One 27 year old (who was drinking a £9 cocktail as she spoke) earning £22k despaired of owning her own home but admitted to spending £30k in 5 years on drink, shoes, CD’s and other ‘non essentials’.

So it’s not that they can’t get on the property ladder – they just chose not to.

Makes you think, doesn't it?

Tuesday, 15 January 2008

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the UK's leading authority on personal safety for women. Visit their website, www.suzylamplugh.org for factsheets on subjects such as alcohol and personal safety, keeping safe whilst travelling for work, personal safety whilst driving and parking your car, and safer travel abroad for independent travellers which has been developed to fit into a rucksack pocket - perfect for anyone who's about to set off on their gap year travels!

Monday, 14 January 2008

Choosing and using credit cards

A website offering an impartial guide to choosing and using credit cards has been set up by APACS, the UK payments association. The URL is www.choosingandusing.com. If you are financially savvy you probably know all this stuff already, but their downloadable advice pack could be useful to anyone who is just about to go to Uni for the first time or anyone you know who either struggles with credit or who is thinking of getting a credit card for the first time.