Global DCODE's research!

The question was: "A man see you in the street and offers you money (3000 $ cash) to "sleep" with you for one night. Is a regular man.... not ugly, neither Brand Pitt!"

And some of the answers was...

Yes BUT only if i don't have to kiss him, He must be hygienic, he must wear a condom n once hes done its over hahaha am i naughty? it is 3000 lol


I BLOODY WOULD.


I'd try for a bit more cash, but if they don't cave then i'd settle for $3000. Times are hard ya know!


May be for £1,000,000, for a quicky!


I would ask him if I looked like a horr that could be bought. Then I would give him a dollar to go F*** himself!


I can sleep with a man for just one night only if I like him and feel attraction,but not for money


10000 $ and safe sex lol


No lol not even when I would really really need the cash never been scared to get my hands durty so that should do the trick


Only if i didn't have a boyfriend at the time or i knew for sure no negative reprecussions could come from it!!! Then again considering how much I could use the money I would probably say fuck it and just do it!!! :~)


Its not about the money for me i wud rather keep myself respect if u no wat i mean i wud be to scared of feelin dirty or regrettin it after xxx


Too funny! great survey! my answer is $20,000:)


Yes. no oral performances on my part though. HAHA!


Hmmmm..yea..if he wasnt bad looking or old or anything gross haha


If I were a single gal, sure I would do it. However .... My husband is my life and incredible in bed.... worth more then 3 grand thats for sure, lol.


Well, unless I am in a commited relationship I don't see anything wrong with sleeping with a guy for that amount of money. What can I say, I like shopping haha! Plus if the guys an average guy he might be cool anyway. As long as protection was used, the guy wasn't a creep and I didn't have a boyfriend I would definately do it.


Of course we had a lot of NO!!!...
All the global research will be in the first DCODE!


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Somaya Reece: Myspace myth!

Her music is POP but she LOVES to do all styles however it will always have a very unique signture STEEL-O to it that you will know oh snap that's a Somaya song. A BBOY BGIRL , POP love POP music, D.J scratching, Hip Hop, Reggae with a tone to it, Latin, with a get it CRUNK n punk rock feel to it.....It's UNIVERSAL not to be placed in one genre it's for WORLD! She co-produce the making of all my beats too.

Somaya Reece's debut song, "Mira Mi Pum Pum," has had over 6.2 million spins in only 11.5 weeks, breaking history and setting new records amongst all established Platinum selling artists on many of todays top music websites. All meanwhile holding her spot in the Top 5 ranked and a fluctuating NUM. 1 spot as a Top Ranked song on www.i meem.com with 25,000-65,000 daily plays.

A very popular in the Latin culture!

This song is a collaboration with Quba Libre, "Mira Mi Pum Pum" produced by M1


Who is she (according to her myspace profile)

First thing is FIRST I am NOT A MODEL. I am an actress n artist. I began acting while continuing the pursuit of my dream, to become an artist. Modeling has been something that followed me however I never aspired to be one PERIOD! Any type of modeling I do now is to promote my music, major ad campaigns or my music sponsorships.

I'm a bilingual Spanish speaking tasty mixed cocktail of Puerto Rican, and Salvadorian ! Island CARAMEL Latina with many flavors. I may sometimes be confused as the girl next door, but in reality I am the most fearless tomboy you will ever meet, independent with a REAL down home L.A feisty no holds barred tude!!! Not to be confused as rude ahah. Born and raised in the grimey streets of L.A, South Central and the Pico Union district i'm STREET smarter than the average boo boo bear. Yo I have my Puma tracksuit and shelltops with my phat laces tattooed to my body. I guess it's the back in the day b-girl in me :) I love my career!! If you are asking yourself, who is this Somaya girl??? If you don't already know then here we go. Let's make a long story short! I was discovered several years ago when I was working the front desk at a hotel in Beverly Hills. I was taking 3 different buses to get to work from my home in South Central to BH, working two jobs and going to college part time in the evenings. Believe me, I did not have it easy, I could go into detail but I won't. I'm not ashamed to say we moved around alot because well we couldn't always afford our rent in the hoods of L.A, Compton, Denker park area, the jungles, Pico Union district you name it I lived in the grimey areas. It was a dream to me to be given the opportunity to make a better life for me and my family. But it was more for my family they deserve it after all they did for me :)

I love you mom and dad!

When I was a child living in South Central I would sing in church, rap on the streets and was involved in many musical and dance after school programs, theatre, chorus and played the violin. YES I CAN play the violin. My dream was to become a great actress and musician. When I grew up hah kinda like a toys are us kid, I began to take theatre in college (UCLA) as becoming a sucessful musician, actress was my dream that turned into reality. I started out from the bottom and well I worked my way to where I am today and I continue to do that now. My career took off after 5 years of GRINDING, self promoting, tears, disapointments, but I hung in there and NEVER stopped believing in ME! Even when others didn't believe I kept on truckin. And well here I am today, 45 National commercials, 8 films, 3 songs that have hit the radio, 35 magazine cover or features, 4 television shows, later i'm stillt he same girl :)

DCODE MAGAZINE: COVER GIRL

She is Paola. She is the winner of DCODE' s contest for the first cover girl. Is she gorgeous or what?

Matching Mens Shoes with Suits or Pants

I have received many queries by readers on how to match their shoes against their other mens clothing, like suit or pants. Actually it is not as difficult as they think it is since the choices of colors for men's shoes are quite limited. Unless you have a taste for extraordinary colors, otherwise there should not be much problem coordinating dress shoes.

Always remember that formality of dress shoes begins from the darkness of its color. For example, black is always the most formal color while light brown is the least formal. So you should match your shoes against your suits or pants based on the occasion. If you are attending a formal business dinner, then naturally black shoes are your ultimate choice rather than brown shoes.

Of late, there are more men wearing light brown or camel colored dress shoes against their dark colored suits or pants. These high contrast creates a very trendy style which I personally like. However, we should also note that this combination gives a more casual feel toward it.

What if the suit or pants are brown-based colors like olive or chocolate colors? Must we definitely wear it against brown shoes? Not necessarily, black shoes are just as fine. Of course, brown shoes would let the color flow very smoothly but black is still a color that can fit nicely. Remember that black is the color for formal.

Lace-up shoes are one step better than slip-ons for their formality. At the same time, lace-ups are split into Balmoral and Blucher types. Refer to Mens Dress Shoes Styles for their differences. The latter is always considered less formal because of its open throat design.

So remember that whether you want a formal or casual look would depend on your choice of two criteria: the dress shoe style and its color. My brother actually has a gray shoe that is blucher styled with pointed tip and polished patented leather. Due to these various combinations, his dress shoe actually looked almost formal against dark colored pants and yet with a tinge of stylishness.

For more: http://www.mens-fashion-tips.com/

Randi Ingerman. Sexy!

Those who you wanted to know for the American woman that makes fracture in Italy with her naked shoots.

1. She is 36 years.

2. She was birth in the Philadelphia of USA.

3. Her dimensions are: 90-58-90.

4. Her height is 1.71.

5. Studied ballet up to the age the 15.

6. She abandoned the modelling in age the 23 in order to it studies hypocritical.

7. She took small roles in the "Miami Vice" and in the films "Chinatown" and "The Two Jakes".

8. The periodical Calendar, in October 2003, entertained her naked photographs. It was exhausted in his first ten days of circulation. His sales however went very well and the next month entertaining still her 6 naked photographs.

9. She is wedded with a Italian rock singer.

10. She moved in Italy afterwards the death of her father.

11. According to American magazines, went to Europe because a lot of agencies of models in the New York rejected her because she was short.

12. For her social relations in Italy it has declared: "The first time that remained in Italy, my alone friends were the friends of my man. Now anymore they are not nor these!"

13. She believes that it has gained the respect of Italians because, as it says, it is faith in the man... something infrequent in Italian showbiz.

14. Removed after shooting of television emission in October 2003. the reason of expulsion, according to Italian magazines, was that she learned for infidelity that had made her man.

Dior Homme AW07-08

Simple Luxury

Eight of the finer things in life that give joy in the owning -- or at least in the looking

There are certain things so well crafted or technically precise that they make you feel smarter just for owning them, others so wonderful to look at that holding them in your hands brings a smile to your face, and some so simple and useful that they become part of your daily life, even part of your identity. Here are a few we've discovered.

Tighe Meteorite 1/1 Fountain Pen - $10,000
In this age, when clipped e-mails and stick-on notes serve as long-form epistles, a man needs a fountain pen to make a statement. And often the statement is made even before putting pen to paper. Consider the conversation starter shown here: Its base was etched from 4-billion-year-old Gibeon meteorite by Grayson Tighe, one of the most highly regarded pen makers. "Something man-made could never duplicate this amazing material," he says. The nib is the most important component of any fountain pen. This one is made of 18-karat yellow gold and tipped with iridium and rhodium for durability and smooth ink flow. While this pen is one-of-a-kind, Tighe will offer limited-edition meteorite fountain ($7,500) and roller-ball ($7,400) pens (18 of each will be made). 905-892-2734, tighepen.com


2006 Harley-Davidson FXDI35 35th Anniversary Super Glide - $16,795
The motor company's firstborn factory custom cruiser became an instant icon of American motorcycle design. Thirty-five years later, Harley-Davidson is bringing it back through an exclusive run of 3,500 serialized remakes, updated with an electronic fuel-injected 1450cc air-cooled V-twin with a six-speed Cruise Drive gearbox. Cocky as ever, the commemorative Super Glide has a "1" emblazoned on its gas tank; the glacier-white-pearl paint, patriotic graphics, and chrome highlights that adorned the original body; a fat 160mm rear tire; and of course, Harley's trademark exhaust sound. 414-343-4056, harley-davidson.com


Zai skis - $3,500 (bindings and poles included)
In the Swiss Alps, in the town of Disentis, near the headwaters of the Rhine, a former Solomon and Völkl ski engineer named Simon Jacomet created the Zai alpine ski. From the Swiss language Romansh, zai means "tough," and this beautiful plank is that and more. The surface of the ski is hand-matched brown ash framed with lacquered Titanal (a light-weight blend of aluminum and titanium). It's eye-catching to say the least; you'll be the talk of the lift line. There are practical benefits, too: The natural flex of the poplar core makes the ski handle well over both hardpack and powder. The exclusive nano-carbon bottom coating developed by Zai allows for faster skiing and precision turning. (See zai.ch for more information.) For this season, only 1,000 pairs will be made, and the skis are available in the United States through just one retailer, Gorsuch,
in Colorado. 800-563-0629, gorsuchltd.com


Tasai Damascus Cabinet Chisels - $2,300 (set of 10); Hirotomo 10½-inch drawknife - $240
Any woodworker worth his sawdust knows how much easier it is to build furniture with
a quality tool designed for the task. For tongue-and-groove work, many craftsmen won't use anything but Japanese hand-forged tools. Among the best are those made by artisan Akio Tasai, a blacksmith for more than 50 years. Tasai uses a special high-carbon laminated blue steel for his chisels, which are tough enough to cut hardwoods without losing an edge.
He burnishes the metal to achieve a wood-grain appearance that distinguishes each chisel as a Tasai. For rough shaping, the ideal tool is the 10½-inch drawknife from Hirotomo. Hand-forged from high-carbon white steel, the sharp blade stands up to heavy use. The knife's handles are made from magnolia and balanced perfectly to transfer all the energy from your upper body into the cutting blade so you are not wrestling to keep it aligned. 800-537-7820, thejapanwoodworker.com


Corum Gold Bridge Watch - $18,000 (pink gold)
The first thing you notice about this watch is its guts. Visible through the transparent face, the movement looks, well, broken, or as if it's missing something important. Working parts in most watches are typically overlapping circular gears. Here, they are aligned linearly, as if someone squeezed them between the teeth of a vise. This creates a window on each side to view -- what's that? -- the hair on your wrist! The watch has been reintroduced after 20 years as part of Corum's 50th-anniversary celebration. What's new is the "slipping spring" winding system that prevents overwinding of the delicate movement. (You have to do the old-school twist only once every 40 hours.) Order quickly. Only 150 numbered timepieces, 50 each in white gold, yellow gold, and pink gold, have been made. 949-788-6200, corum.ch


Bowers & Wilkins 802d Loudspeakers - $12,000 per pair
Diamonds are superfluous on most luxury items -- watches, high heels, wedding rings -- but these gem-equipped speakers actually back up the bling. The technology: Tweeters move faster than any other part of a speaker and, as such, are highly susceptible to distortion. The softer the tweeter, the worse the trickle-down of corrupted sound. That's why manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins, which employs 20 full-time audio engineers at its "University of Sound" in England, crafted the tweeter dome of this speaker from some of the hardest stuff on earth, industrial diamond. The result: the cleanest, clearest tone in the audio industry, the company claims. And audiophiles -- such as the engineers at the Beatles' erstwhile studio, Abbey Road, and the technicians at Star Wars director George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch -- agree. 978-664-2870, bwspeakers.com


Ralph Lauren RL-CF1 Red Dining Chair - $13,500
It's a fair guess that designer Ralph Lauren would rather be driving his limited-edition McLaren F1 than doing most anything else -- except perhaps having a nice meal at home, where he can still feel as if he's in the driver's seat. Last year, Lauren took inspiration from the F1 to design this sleek yet comfortable dining chair, part of the new Black Mountain furniture series. The chair is handmade from 54 layers of carbon fiber and has a cushiony black-leather seat and back. Four fit nicely around the RLX Dining Table ($28,500). This is an experience to savor.
888-475-7674, rlhome.polo.com


Martin D-100 Deluxe Guitar, $100,000
C.F. Martin & Co. has been building guitars and ukuleles since the 1830s. In 2004, the company, based in the hills of eastern Pennsylvania, celebrated the making of its millionth guitar with a limited-series acoustic six-string. (Just 50 have been built, signed by chairman C.F. Martin IV, and numbered 1,000,001 to 1,000,050.) The D-100 Deluxe is crafted from hand-selected Brazilian rosewood and Adirondack spruce and adorned with Victorian- and Baroque-style inlays of herringbone pearl and abalone on its back, pickguard, headplate, fingerboard, and bridge.
Since this museum-quality flattop has Waverly gold hand-engraved tuners; an end pin topped with green-tourmaline dots bordered in 14-karat-gold settings; and bridge pins, nut, and saddle fashioned from fossilized ivory, one might be hesitant to pluck out "Turkey in the Straw" on it. But that's why the company, which has equipped the likes of Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, and Stephen Stills, and also offers custom-made guitars for any artistic inspiration and budget. Just add talent. 610-759-5757, martinguitar.com

The luxury and price of a villa can beat that of the best hotel

At St. John and other Caribbean hot spots, a week's stay at a villa can be cheaper and more luxurious than even the best hotel room

The benefits to renting a villa begin at the airport. There you will sit in the departure area and survey your fellow passengers, inevitably a kind of Peterson’s Field Guide to Caribbean flotsam and jetsam: the knots of senior citizens on their way to meet cruise ships; the frat boys in Señor Frog T-shirts; the would-be Jimmy Buffetts with leathery faces and thinning ponytails; the moms already applying sunscreen to their screaming kids and the dads already plotting their escape to a fishing boat or golf cart. You will look around at them and whisper to yourself, “After this flight is over, I will never see any of you people ever again. Not at the pool. Not at the reception desk. Not at breakfast. Never.”

While your cabinmates are checking in at the local upscale resort, you’ll be wandering through room after impeccably decorated room of your villa trying to figure out which one has the best view of the ocean from its private balcony. And if you’ve played your cards right, you and your handpicked companions may have paid less for your accommodations than the resort crowd did. With four bedrooms, St. John’s Hakuna Matata averages out to just $370 per night per couple—in the high season. Compare that to the nearby Westin St. John Resort, where the rack rate can be as much as $700 per night.

But beyond cost (and even beyond the undeniable tingle that saying the words “my villa” provokes), there’s a vast aesthetic difference.

A villa is somehow of a place—integrally part of the landscape—an authentic alternative to the McLuxury served up by even a well-meaning hotel chain. To stay in a private residence puts you in a community, not only of your neighbors and the locals you’ll meet at the market, but of a sort of “villa-ocracy” whose members have known how to travel right through the ages: from Italian counts relaxing in the hills of Tuscany to David Letterman taking a break on St. Bart’s.

As you may have imagined, the inaugural, stock-up trip to the liquor store is one of the great rituals of villa life. So are a host of other, usually boring, domestic chores. Like ending an evening of picking out constellations in the hot tub by throwing your bathing suit in the dryer, so it will be ready for the beach in the morning. Or telling the cook the snacks you had in mind for tomorrow’s poolside backgammon tournament.

Eventually, of course, you will deign to come down off the mountain and spend a few hours snorkeling across impossibly blue water or riding a horse over wild green hills or just lolling in the sand. And then, pleasantly sunburned and weary, you will return to your villa—up the dirt road and past the gate and up the long driveway—and, inevitably, someone will sigh happily and say, “Ah, home.”

And, for a week at least, they’ll be right.

Hot Property

Climate change will affect real estate values all across America. Is Vancouver the next Napa?

The view from the terrace, 11 floors above Miami's trendy South Beach, is dominated by a sweep of Atlantic Ocean that edges along a narrow arc of beach and stretches out to a flawless horizon. It is the kind of view that has enticed millions to invest in a booming South Florida real estate market. Now, after three years of devastating weather events, that boom has gone bust, and even after carefully pricing the condominium to undercut several others for sale in the building, the owner had to cut the price not once but twice before it sold. At a loss. "The market is flooded with properties," says Phyllis D. Hugunien, a Realtor for FX Realty Corporation. "They aren't selling. We're seeing price reductions of $20,000, $50,000, and more. Buyers are nervous about the future."

So it goes in post-Katrina Florida, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. While scientists and politicians quarrel over just how much impact climate change is having on the planet, the market has made its own decision. Anyone who owns property in these regions has watched his investment wither. And anyone thinking of buying property there will have to pay a "global warming premium" in the form of higher insurance rates.

Homeowners elsewhere shouldn't feel particu­larly secure either, according to Andrew Logan, director of insurance at Ceres, a nonprofit network of investors concerned with environmental sustainability. "The hot spot for now is Florida and the Gulf Coast, but looking to the future, climate change is going to be a huge issue in the whole country," he says. Insurance rates are already rising, and some companies are limiting coverage all the way up the Eastern seaboard to Massachusetts. Why? There's an increased risk posed by rising sea levels coupled with the prospect that unusually destructive hurricanes will be drawn northward as the Atlantic Ocean grows warmer.

What of these other hot spots? Suppose you want to buy property and you're looking at a 30-year ­mortgage. Should you consider the impact climate change might have on its value three decades from now? Insurance companies do. "Anyone thinking of making an investment in a property should consider what it will look like in 20 to 30 years," says Robert Muir-Wood, Ph.D., chief research officer at Risk Management Solutions. Will there be snow at your ski chalet? Will the shoreline stay put under your beach house? What about storms and the overall ecosystem? "If you don't find out, someone else will," says Muir-Wood, "and he'll use that information to devalue your property if you ever want to sell it."

Thanks to a report released in February by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the information that would devalue your property is easy to get and quite authoritative. The report states unequivocally that the earth is heating up as a result of the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Over the past century, average temperatures increased 1.4 degrees, and they're projected to rise 3.5 to 8 degrees over the next hundred years. Sea levels rose by six to nine inches in the 20th century and are projected to rise anywhere from seven inches to two feet over the same time frame going forward. And these numbers are on the conservative side, because the panel is barred from considering hypothetical conditions. Estimates of sea-level rise, for example, do not include the levels that would be reached if, say, Greenland's ice sheets continued to melt at an accelerated rate. Just two feet in sea-level rise would engulf much of South Florida and the Keys, Texas's Padre Island, and barrier islands along the coast from Maryland to the Carolinas. At 15 feet, it's good-bye Florida, Cape Cod, Long Island...you get the picture.

The effects won't be uniform around the globe. The poles are likely to grow disproportionately warmer than the planet's midsection. Precipitation patterns also will shift poleward, exacerbating drought conditions in temperate regions. And the warming will produce more extreme weather conditions everywhere, more powerful hurricanes in the Gulf, more flooding along rivers in the middle of the country, less snow in some areas, more in others. The time to assess the relative risks of buying a cottage on Lake Michigan or a Miami Beach condo is now--before the next storm hits.

South Florida and the Keys

Okay, this may seem like piling on, but if there were ever a place where the risks of freaky weather should be factored into real estate decisions, this is it. Even scientists who won't swear that climate change guarantees more hurricanes that are more powerful do believe rising sea levels and run-of-the-mill storms could make Florida a challenging place to own property, if for no other reason than the insurance costs. Most companies won't write homeowners policies here, and those that do have been raising premiums at double- and triple-digit rates. To take up the slack, the state was forced into the insurance business. In fact, the largest insurer in Florida is Citizens Property Insurance, a state-owned corporation that holds the policies on 1.3 million households. Citizens couldn't hold the line on premiums either, and Florida found itself in a crisis that state lawmakers tried to solve by legislating a premium cap. The plan would increase subsidies for both private insurers and policy­holders. How? By transferring more risk to Floridians. "There are limits on how much liability the state can take on without being overwhelmed financially," says Ceres's Logan. "If Miami were hit by a major hurricane, the state would be on the hook for most of that damage. Where are those tens of billions of dollars going to come from? The taxpayers."
Barrier Islands Along the Atlantic Shore

Hop on a boat in New York City and you can cruise down the coast to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, without venturing outside an inland waterway created by a chain of barrier islands. These slivers of sand have, for centuries, taken the brunt of whatever mischief the Atlantic threw at the coastline. But with its new climate-change-driven ferocity, that mischief is beginning to take its toll. Most vulnerable are the heavily developed islands from Atlantic City, New Jersey, to Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach, in Delaware.

The problem for all the barrier islands--and the beaches of Florida--is erosion. For decades, these communities have been fighting a more or less successful war to save their shorelines, but climate change is tipping the balance in Mother Nature's favor. Take Rehoboth Beach. "In the last hundred years, erosion on the Delaware coast has eaten up about three feet of shoreline a year," says Stephen P. Leatherman, Ph.D., director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University, in Miami. "If the rate of erosion doubles, which is possible with current climate-change projections, erosion losses would jump to six feet per year." Roll those numbers out over the life of a 30-year mortgage, and Rehoboth Beach loses a whopping 180 feet of shoreline. "Right now, most of the houses along the shore are within that 180 feet," says Leatherman. Buy a house on the beach and you could easily lose it before you've paid for it.
New England Ski Resorts

The relationship between warming climates and skiing seems obvious: no freezing temperatures, no snow. "Even if you're making snow, the temperature outside has to be less than 32°F," says Robert Mendelsohn, Ph.D., a professor at Yale University.

And even if you didn't mind trudging across grassy fields and up the lift to get from your ski chalet to a trail covered in man-made snow, simple economics threatens these operations. Bruce McCarl, Ph.D., regents professor of agricultural economics at Texas A&M University, coauthored a report in BioScience that states the cost of making snow at -12ºC is five times cheaper than at -2ºC. A big resort can spend more than $100,000 a night making early-season snow. Shorter, warmer ski seasons and significant increases in snowmaking costs add up to an economic double whammy. In the next few decades, many ski areas will become more expensive to operate and may have to be abandoned, says McCarl.

Wine Region of Northern California

Growing grapes is easy. Growing grapes that make good wine is hard. Since the 1970s, one of the most productive regions for good wine grapes has been the Napa and Sonoma valleys of Northern California. Ironically, part of the reason for that success has been global warming, according to Rama Nemani, a research scientist at NASA's Ames Research Center at Moffitt Field, California. As warming moves northward, it can push marginal climates into a sweet spot that is beneficial for a while. In Northern California, the climate trends that began in the 1970s ushered in a period of high-quality vintages. In those 30 years, the frost-free season expanded by about 40 days. "That's an incredible amount of warming," says Nemani, "and it allowed the growers to leave grapes on the vine a lot longer so that the berries could be harvested at the optimum moment."

As the warming continues, the sweet spot moves farther north, and Napa and Sonoma's time may be coming to an end. Last year, the area suffered through periods of 103°F temperatures. "The vineyards can handle temperatures in the mid 90s," says Nemani, "but not that high." What if extreme weather becomes more common over the next 10 to 20 years? "If you look at the spread of vineyards, you see every decade that more are moving north, no doubt about it. Washington and Oregon are beginning to produce the quality of wines that Northern California does." A study published in the 2006 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences estimates that the number of American vineyards will drop by 81 percent by mid-century, with most of the wine production limited to the Northeast, Northwest, and a narrow strip along the West Coast.

And now vineyards in British Columbia are making good wines. "The Canadians are rubbing their hands together over the prospect of wineries on Vancouver Island and the Okanagan Valley. They think they're going to hit the jackpot with global warming," says David Graves, one of the owners of Napa's Saintsbury vineyard. There goes that sweet spot.
Rocky Mountains, Colorado

One of the most beautiful excursions in the United States is along Trail Ridge Drive over the Continental Divide. The road starts on the front range of the Rocky Mountains and climbs above the tree line into the rarefied air of the 11,000-foot Milner Pass. Once across the divide, the road winds down into a high valley where Grand Lake, the state's largest, is surrounded by mountains blanketed in thick, green pine forests. At least, that's how it was a decade ago. Today, those slopes aren't green. They're covered by dead, rust-brown trees, all killed by an onslaught of the mountain pine beetle.

The losses are staggering. In each of the past two years, the beetles killed up to 80 percent of the lodgepole pines on almost a million acres in the northern Rockies. Some of these trees are 70 to 80 years old, so it will take a hundred years to get things back to where they were. "There have been insect outbreaks as long as there have been trees, but the outbreaks we're seeing today are unusual," says Bill Romme, Ph.D., of Colorado State University's forestry department. "The beetles' life cycle has sped up, which means there are many more beetles emerging. They've spread farther north and to higher elevations. It's all being driven by the increased temperatures."

The impact goes well beyond the unsightliness of dead trees. As more pines are felled by the beetles, ski slopes at Rocky Mountain resorts will find their runs unprotected from wind. Wildlife could be decimated by a loss of habitat. And, of course, there's the risk of fire. "If someone is trying to sell you a mountain cabin, and 80 percent of the trees around it are standing dead, I think you'd ask yourself what would happen if a lightning bolt hit nearby," says McCarl, of Texas A&M. Indeed.

The IPCC's 2007 report made headlines around the world because it stated "with 90 percent certainty" what the pine beetles in Colorado and vineyard owners in Napa Valley have known for some time: Global warming is a reality, and it's playing havoc with the pocketbooks and investments of ordinary people all across the country. The only uncertainty is how quickly the world will respond to the warnings and what the planet will look like in the end. "If the warming is held in check, on the lower end of the range that we think is possible, good things are going to outweigh the bad, by and large," says Mendelsohn, of Yale. But if nothing is done and the warming is allowed to become more severe, "it's clearly going to be very harmful."

By: Nancy F. Smith for Best Life

One Night Stands

In our modern dating society, the term ‘one-night stand’ is used loosely. Millions of people are getting together for a one-time romp in the sack. I don’t know about you, but I’m a little confused as to what a one-night stand really is.

In my opinion, one-night stands occur when people meet for the first time, experience an instant sexual attraction, and in a few hours (or maybe at the end of the night) are having sex. After it’s done, they say ‘sayonara’ and never see or hear of each other again.

But when I talk to men and women and tell them I have never had a one-night stand, no one believes me. And usually, men and women have different takes on what a one-night stand really is.

One guy told me that a one-night stand is a fling. He said that a one-night stand occurs when you meet someone, have sex with them for a short period of time (in his case a few weeks), and then you split up and never talk to each other again. I told him that’s no one-night stand, because he talked to her after the fact and continued having sex with her for the next couple of weeks. In my book, that’s a full-out fling. A one-night stand is a one-time deal.

Let’s get it straight, a one-night stand is exactly what it states: one-night of sex with a relative stranger, and the next day you go your separate ways. Let’s not get it confused with a fling, where you have sex with someone repeatedly, even if you then cut it off and never see each other ever again.

The majority of single men and women I know have had at least one one-night stand in their lives. I do find this is more common with men than women. However, more women have likely had one-night stands than care to admit it. Meanwhile, men are often known to brag about their one-night affairs. Regardless, here are some tips and warnings about one-night stands.
Don’t Forget the Condoms
Bottom line: If you’re going to have a one-night stand, make sure you have condoms on hand, because you probably don’t want a cold shower to replace a night of drunken sex.

Check your one-night stand list
We all have our standards; in dating, the clothes we wear, and even with the food we eat.
So why not have standards when it comes to one-night stands? It’s wise to choose someone whose name you will have a hard time remembering, have nothing in common with, and who has the cash for their own cab fare.

Don’t give out your phone number
Imagine having sex with someone you barely even know, then asking for their number so you can “keep in touch”. Kind of late to be getting to know each other, don’t you think? Sure, we all want to be polite after a one-night stand, but let’s face it, it’s only out of courtesy. So forget it. Save the courtesy for your acquaintances and just leave without a phone number; your one-night stand has been accomplished.

Truth or Dare?

By Eric J. Leech

Up for a game of Truth or Dare? We certainly don’t play as often as we should now that we’re adults; so let’s play a few rounds for old time sake. You might just remember what used to be so fun about it:

Truth or Dare?
Truth- 70% of all men who earn over $60,000 a year cheat on their partner, while only 16% of men who make less than $5,000 a year cheat.
Dare- Send your partner into a strip club with $60,000; if they come out with less than $50,000, you can probably assume they weren’t faithful.

Truth or Dare?
Truth- The bedroom has been found by surveys to be the most creative room in the home for the truth to be stretched.
Dare- Give your partner permission to party all night with their wildest single friends. Upon stumbling drunk into bed wearing a condom on their ear, ask them where they have been and then ask them the same question in the morning at the breakfast table. It’s guaranteed the two stories won’t be the same and the yarn around their cereal bowl will probably be the most truthful.

Truth or Dare?
Truth- Per capita, there are said to be more twenty year old virgins today than there were back in the late 1950’s.
Dare- Find one of them… I dare you… I double dog dare you!

Truth or Dare?
Truth- Statistically it’s been found that both men and women have their first orgasm while alone.
Dare- Define ‘alone’ using today’s sexual standards? Probably somewhere along the lines of three midgets, a donkey, one shaved hamster, a cardboard toilet paper roll and three web cams… just to name a few!

Truth or Dare?
Truth- An unnamed British doctor was quoted as saying an Olympic athlete’s peak performance should occur within 90 minutes of sexual intercourse. He further hinted that this practice should follow every event for maximum gold medal achievement.
Dare- Convince your current boss to initiate a similar standard to your own work/office duties, stating that it would boost your current performance output by ‘leaps and bounds’ or more appropriately by ‘shrieks and wobbly office equipment sounds.’

Truth or Dare?
Truth- Statistics show that 67% of men prefer women who shave their pubic region. The Brazilian (everything goes) bikini wax was the most preferred method of hair removal.
Dare- I dare any man to get a full fledged Brazilian bikini wax… there are two kinds of people that touch a man there and a man wouldn’t want anything to do with either of them!

Truth or Dare?
Truth- Dr. Nicolae Adrian Gheorghiu of Romania has developed an electric pulsing device that is capable of giving a woman as many as 16 orgasms a minute. He boasts its inevitable replacement of the human male within the next several years.
Dare- I dare Dr. Nicolae to walk outside of his office building after hours, even with as many as five stout bodyguards protecting him. These bodyguards would then proceed to kick the living crap out of him once they got him outside the door (assuming they were all men of course).

Truth or Dare?
Truth- A man’s appendage is proven to shrink in the presence of watching sports; especially when their team is victorious.
Dare- I dare any man to get laid while watching a winning hockey game naked on the couch with a beer in one hand and a bowl of chili in the other!

Truth or Dare?
Truth- Sir Isaac Newton, the brain tank who theorized about earth’s gravitational pull, is claimed to have died a virgin at the age of 85.
Dare- Abstain from sex for anything over a year and see if you can even vocalize the word ‘gravity’, much less theorize about it.

Truth or Dare?
Truth- Statistics show that 40% of all people at house parties, who use the restroom, snoop around the inside of the medicine cabinet for any signs of personal/sexual artifacts.
Dare- At your next party, dump out your medicine cabinet except for a cucumber, banana, carrot stick, bottle of hot sauce, ear of corn and a jar of K-Y Jelly. Throw a cattle prod underneath the cabinet to really get the rumors flying…

Source: umm.ca

Five Tips For Buying a Home Entertainment System

By Ross MacIver

Looking for a new home entertainment system? Here are five tips for choosing the best model for your home environment.

1. Choose a system that can be expanded. Most of your music collection may be on CDs, but with the growing popularity of DVD audio you don't want to be left behind. Even if you are only interested in stereo sound make sure you buy a system that can be adapted to new technologies. This includes video as well as audio mediums. Buy a stereo system for now, but make sure it has surround sound capabilities.

Also consider whether you want your home entertainment system accessible in different parts of the house. An expandable system allows you to place speaker systems and playback modules in different rooms so that you can enjoy home entertainment throughout the house.

2. Buy a system with enough power. This goes hand-in-hand with the previous tip. Don't buy a unit which has just enough power for your current needs, but rather, think about how you will be expand it in the future. Surround sound speaker systems require more power than stereo, and satellite speakers systems installed in other rooms also require extra power.

Dedicated power amps for different parts of your home entertainment system can make a vast difference in the quality of sound. For example, a subwoofer amp can take the load off the rest of your system will providing massively deep bass sounds.

3. Choose a system that matches your entertainment preferences. If you are mainly interested in DVD video a surround sound speaker system can add amazing authenticity to your viewing experience. On the other hand, if you mostly listen to classical music, divide your budget so that you can get a good set of stereo speakers. If you like rap or hip-hop you should choose speakers designed for bass heavy music -- a subwoofer is a necessity.

4. Make it backwards compatible. Many people still have a sizable collection of VHS tapes and vinyl records. Rather than throwing out these valuable sources of entertainment, make sure your new entertainment system can handle them. 5. Buy the best you can afford. It's a waste of money to buy inferior components for your home entertainment system. You will quickly become dissatisfied with them and end up ditching them. If you have a limited budget, divide it up wisely. Rather than starting with a full-featured audio and video home entertainment system, concentrate on a few components. As long as your system is expandable, you can continue adding new features as your budget allows.

About the Author
Ross MacIver is an audio enthusiast and author of the Audio How To Section of the http://www.selected-audio-reviews.com/.

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Female Sex Secrets

There are many things that men don’t know about women’s wants in the bedroom. It’s not because men don’t care, it’s just because the subject either hasn’t come up or she’s too shy to offer you this information. While every woman is different, there are some things all women can generally agree on when it comes to sex.

Because couples who communicate their needs and desires have far better sex more often, you should encourage her to talk about the things she wants. In the meantime, to get you started, we’re giving you five feel-good secrets she’s been hiding.

SECRET 1: She likes period sex
Generally, this is true, but there are rules. It can tend to get very wet very quickly; throwing a sausage down Niagara Falls may be a more appropriate description. And make sure you are both showered and clean. The other problem you may face is temporary vaginal dryness. If she uses tampons, expect a little uncomfortable friction after she removes it to have sex, and prepare by having some lube handy. She will warm up pretty quickly, but dry sex is painful and unpleasant, so don’t blow your future chances by being too forthright in the entering department. The bonus of period sex is she is likely to be quite randy -- hormones make this a positive (but obstacle-laden) time for nookie. Don’t try to go down on her unless you have a death wish or share morbid vampire fantasies because she will knock you out of the way faster than you can say “What’s that taste?”

SECRET 2: She doesn’t like never-ending sex
This is faking-it territory. Don’t believe the hype: Being the man means being a man and knowing when to just sit back and relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. A happy girl on your hands is great, so don’t blow your own rep by trying to prove yourself. Yes, love machines exist, but aren’t they wired to just keep on pounding away? Aren’t they made of plastic and rubber? Women want a lover, not a love machine. Women adore orgasms as much as the next man, but one is good -- just make it count. Two is a bonus (but the bonus need not include strenuous and lengthy attempts to achieve) and after that, well that all depends on the situation. Know when to relax into her arms and enjoy the smell of her hair. No doubt, if she is still up for it she will -- in no uncertain terms -- let you know.

SECRET 3: She thinks fingers can be unpleasant
When using your digits to pleasure your woman, just remember that the entrance to the vagina has a large number of nerve endings compared to deeper inside the vagina -- use this knowledge to your advantage. The point is to give her pleasure, so keep to the pleasure zones: the outside entrance to the vagina, just inside the vagina and the G-spot. When manually stimulating her start off with one finger, and after tickling the outside entrance, gently and wetly enter her body. Start stroking in a come-hither motion on the front wall of her vagina. Here you will find her G-spot. Be gentle; if she wants you to go deeper or harder she will show you by pushing herself onto you. It can get a little uncomfortable for her to have half a hand jamming and slamming away, so always ask before putting another finger in and avoid trying to reach her cervix. Clean, trimmed fingernails are lovely; mucky claws and paws need not apply.

SECRET 4 : She likes trying new things
There are many things she has always wanted to try, but may never have felt comfortable enough to ask for or to initiate. Things she may be afraid of include: anal sex, anal fingering (you or her), bondage, fisting, outdoor sex, and role playing. None of these are as hard core as you both might think; ordinary people do them all the time with very nice results. A fun and easy way to find out what new things she wants to try out is to swap a sexual to-do list with her. Each of you writes a list of things you would like to try together, then swap it and get busy.

SECRET 5: She’s horny in the morning
Guys and morning wood have been waking sleeping women since the dawn of time. Generally, it can be safely ignored by the not-so-keen woman by pretending to be asleep. If you want to try a different tack, try sliding your moist erection gently between her thighs, just brushing her vaginal lips. Take a little bit of time, and sure enough, just like a beautiful flower, she will (hopefully) open up and let you in because you are unobtrusively enticing her. The trick to morning sex is getting her from sound asleep to highly aroused before 8 a.m. Oral sex also works very well, but the thigh trick is less effort; do what works best for you. A tip is to moisten your penis before doing anything with it. Saliva or lube works; it takes the hard work out of it for you and replaces that “I just woke up and you're mauling me” feeling with “Oh, that feels nice.” Not everyone is a morning-sex fan, so if your girl isn’t too keen on an early morning rise and shine, there are some easy steps you can take to encourage her without making a scene.

Source: askmen.com

Who is Reon Kadena?

Reon Kadena was born February 19, 1986, in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Naturally busty from an early age, Reon entered the world of modeling in her late teens under the stage names Yukira and Minamo Kusano.

Despite her youth, many of Reon’s earliest jobs were in revealing nude photo shoots, although she eventually made the transition into more conventional bikini modeling in 2003 with the release of her first film, Triple-H. The low-budget production featured Reon posing provocatively in a wide variety of arousing outfits and swimwear.

The film proved to be a big success and Reon delighted her fans the following year with two new productions, including Leon and Girl’s Desire. The titillating films, which followed the same format as Triple-H, instantly vaulted Reon into the same stratosphere as legendary Japanese idols like Kaori and Toshimi Horiguchi. Girl’s Desire was an especially big hit thanks to the film’s steamy bathroom tub scenes and risqué costume play.

2005 proved to be another big year for Reon as she starred in the films Style and the provocatively titled Virginity. Her growing popularity also landed her guest spots on some of Japan’s most popular game shows, as well as appearances in men’s magazines like Mecha ii, Urecco Gal and Pent-Japan.

Reon capitalized upon her growing popularity by further entering the mainstream in 2006. In addition to appearing in Make You Happy and My Reflection, two more of her intimate low-budget films, she also made her big-screen debut in God's Left Hand, Devil's Right Hand, a terrifying horror film helmed by accomplished Japanese director Shusuke Kaneko. Glimpses of Reon can also be seen in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, a popular computer game littered with digital posters of Japan’s most alluring models.

Porsche Panamera

The Supervisory Board and the Board of Management of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, gave their approval today for the development and production of another Porsche model line. To be called Panamera, the new car will be a premium-class sports coupe with four seats, four doors, and a choice of front-mounted engines driving the rear wheels.

Scheduled to enter the market in 2009, the Panamera will be the fourth model line from the Stuttgart carmaker following the 911®, the Boxster® and the Cayenne®. The new car's name is derived from the legendary Carrera Panamericana long-distance race.

Production of the Panamera is to be in Leipzig, where Porsche already builds the Cayenne SUV and the Carrera GT® supercar. The final decision will require further detailed talks between the Board of Management of Porsche AG and the Management of Porsche Leipzig GmbH with representatives of the employees. Porsche's total investment in the new model line, including development, will be more than Euro 1 billion and will come entirely from the company's own funds. Expected sales are at least 20,000 units a year.

'The Panamera is a perfect fit for Porsche,' said Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking, the President and CEO of Porsche AG. 'It has all the typical DNA characteristic of a genuine sports car. In terms of performance, design, and driving dynamics, it meets Porsche's high standards in every respect. Through this sports coupe we are making our customers a highly attractive offer in the top performance segment.'

Porsche will develop and build the Panamera using the company's own resources. 'We will be developing a separate platform for our fourth model line at our Weissach R&D center,' said Wiedeking. 'There are no plans for a joint venture with another car maker, but to ensure the profitability of this new model line we will cooperate more closely than so far with selected system suppliers.'

Production of the Panamera in Leipzig would potentially create some 600 new jobs there. In the course of the project, approximately 400 more new jobs will be created at Porsche's original plant in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, where the engines for the fourth model line will be built, and at the Weissach Development Center.

Like the 911, the Boxster and the Cayenne, the Panamera will bear the 'Made in Germany' stamp of quality. Domestic share of the Panamera's overall assembled value will be approximately 70 percent.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 300 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 208 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.

Colleen Shannon, The World's sexiest DJ

Playboy Magazine's 50th Anniversary Playmate - Colleen Shannon - " The World's sexiest DJ" has been popping up all over the place these day's, starring in major motion pictures, television, magazine covers, major print modeling campaigns, and DJing the biggest superclubs, venues, and events all over the world. In addition to prominent roles in the motion pictures "Sci-Fighter" and "Miss Castaway", Colleen is the female lead in the upcoming theatrical release "The Passing", which also stars Paul Gleason (Van Wilder, Not Another Teen Movie, Die Hard).

Colleen has also just completed her role as a DJ in the new Shannyn Sossamon (40 Days and 40 Nights, Rules Of Attraction, The Order, A Knights Tale), Gary Busey, Michael Madsen motion picture "Chasing Ghosts". Her next role will be in the Film "The Gene Generation", being produced by Dean Devlin (Independence Day, The Patriot), and Kim Winther (The Day After Tomorrow, Daredevil, We Were Soldiers, Freddy got Fingered), and directed by two time New York Film Festival winner Pearry Teo. And in very hush hush news Colleen has been tapped to play a featured role in a new major motion picture based on a 80's-90's hit television series. More on this to come. In the way of television, Colleen has wrapped shooting her role in superproducer Barry Josephson's ("Like Mike", Tom Hank's "The Lady Killers", "Hide and Seek", Wild Wild West) new TV project "FCR". Colleen has also been hosting several shows such as the Showtime Network's new series "VIP Access", and "The Red Carpet", interviewing some of the biggest stars in the world, and will be hosting several episodes of "Wild On E!".

She has also been appearing on numerous television shows ranging from ABC, MTV and FOX, through ESPN, HBO, and the Style networks, and has shot several shows for Much Music in Canada, as well as many music shows in Mexico. Over in the UK she has become a hit sensation due to her staring role on the hit television show "Love Island". She has also been appearing on and will continue to make appearances on dozens of TV series in the UK. She has just started shooting her roll as the new host of the brand new network series "VIP Passport". She can also be seen as the lead in several TV commercial campaigns ranging from AT&T to Bacardi, and music videos from Dido to Smashmouth. There is big modeling news as well. Since being named Playboy Magazine's 50th Anniversary Playmate, a lot has been happening. Colleen has just signed with the prestigious European Premiere Modeling Agency who also represents super models such as Naomi Campbell and Vendela, as well as movie star/celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Kate Hudson, Lucy Liu, Kelly Brooke, Nikki Hilton, and many, many others, and Identity One PR for PR in the UK. She will be releasing a 2007 and 2008 worldwide distributed calendar and poster with the same company that produces calendars for sexy stars such as Tera Patrick, and musical giants such as Bob Marley.

She has shot a 6 page feature for Maxim, and will be featured on the magazine's cover insert, and she will be the featured model on the cover of Maxim's "Behind the Scenes" DVD that will be releasing attached to the issues cover. She has just been featured in Zoo Magazine's (FHM's sister mag in the UK) 100 Sexiest Women in the World pictorial along with superstars such as Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez, Pam Anderson, and Carmen Electra. Colleen actually debuted in the top 20 along with stars such as Halle Berry and Christina Aguilera! Add to that full features in several international mags such as "Loaded" Magazine "OK" Magazine, "Playboy", and "FHM", and many covers including "SuperStreet" (making history as the first female ever to grace the magazine's cover), "IN", Canada's "MUM", and a major event's deal with Mac Cosmetics, and it safe to say that you will see her gorgeous face and physique just about everywhere you look. And as if that all wasn't enough, Playboy will even be releasing a Colleen Shannon, stand alone, International Special Edition magazine, to be followed by an International tour early next year!!! On the musical side of things, there is a lot going on. Having become known as "The World's Sexiest DJ", Colleen has been receiving features in some of the music industries top magazines, including "XXL", and "Music Connection" just to name a few. She has headlined with Sting in Atlantic City, Snoop Dogg in Vegas, Fat Joe in Trinidad, and Lloyd Banks in Barbados among others, and has shared the stage with some of the biggest DJ's in the industry including: The Crystal Method, Paul Oakenfold, DJ Rap, Donald Glaude, Funk Master Flex, Jazzy Jeff, Beej, Bad Boy Bill, and many, many others. She has become the industries foremost female celebrity DJ, headlining events coast to coast ranging from the Beverly Hills star studded gala launch of the new fashion line by top designer Joyann with DJ AM (Nicole Richie's fiancé) covered by every one from Entertainment Tonight, to Access Hollywood, to star studded events thrown by entertainment giants such as Warner Bros.

Colleen was the headline DJ at this years Pamela Anderson hosted Mac Cosmetics Fashion Week launch party in New York. Speaking of DJ AM, Colleen has just joined AM, Mark Ronson, Samantha Ronson, and GrandMaster Flash, as the newest resident DJ at the #1 rated celebrity hot spot in the US, Las Vegas's Pure Night Club. Colleen was the focus of several entire episodes of the new Spike TV series "The Club". This show goes behind the scenes of club life. Colleen was the focus of the "DJ episode" in which the cameras followed her from the moment in which she got off the plane in the morning, until she performed at the Vegas superclub "ICE" that night. During the episode, 15 of the worlds best DJ's were flown in to participate in a DJ battle/contest. Colleen judged the contest for world famous producer/DJ Paul Oakenfold and chose the three finalist. Colleen then returned to the show to introduce the finalists to Paul Oakenfold, and she and Paul judged the finals together. The cameras followed Colleen and Paul as they talked business deals, hung out at the club and judged the finals. The winner of the contest opened up for Paul and Sandra Collins at the club in a later episode. The newest major development is that Colleen has just accomplished something that no other female DJ in history has ever done before. She has just inked a deal with top Performance DJ cartridge and needle/stylus manufacturer ORTOFON to release her very own signature cartridge. To date only a couple of the industries biggest superstar male DJ's have ever had this honor. Last year, Ortofon (who reps legendary DJ's such as Grandmaster Flash, and is the official and only cartridge used yearly during the prestigious DMC DJ World Championships) released the "Q" signature cartridge designed and endorsed by Iconic World Champion DJ and turntablist DJ Q-bert. This year Ortofon will unveil the "CS" co-designed and endorsed by Colleen. The set will feature Colleen on the box, and a special surprise inside. In addition, ortofon plans an extensive marketing campaign that will include an international tour, major print campaign, TV spots, and cross promotions with some of their other superstars including Q-bert. The deal is even more impressive when you note that her deal with Ortofon is exclusive, meaning that Colleen and her DGI Artist labelmate/touring partner Tamara Sky will be the only North American based female DJ's to be given endorsement deals by Ortofon for some time to come. They will also be the only female DJ's to be repped by ortofon on a world wide level!!! At this years Winter Music Conference in Miami, Colleen was seen everywhere (literally). Her new deal with Mackie meant that her image and name (along with DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill on the other side) was used in all it's glory on no less than 100 taxis which ran up and down the city for the duration of the conference and beyond. Billboards and posters of Colleen representing the brand were also all over the city, and on the backdrop of the stage during the International Dance Music Awards, where Colleen presented along with other lady DJ's of note including Kelly Rowland (Destiny's Child), Rhiannon, Sandra Collins and DJ Rap. In addition to shooting her new roll as the host and DJ of the brand new network series "VIP Passport", Colleen is currently working on the title track to two motion pictures with her producing partner "Poet Name Life" (Black Eyed Peas, Fergie's solo album, Justin Timberlake, Travis Barker/Blink-182, Will.i.am., Mya, David Foster), and is in the middle of negotiating her first major record deal with one of the industries biggest labels. Her 1st album, which features superstars like Will.i.am (of Black Eyed Peas), Seth AKA Shifty Capone (Crazytown), Bad Boy Bill, Donald Glaude, and many others soon to be announced. Colleen was also a headline performer along with many major recording artist's and DJ's at this years ESPN X-Games. Colleen recently presented an award along with the Crystal Method, world famous producers Don Was (Rolling Stones), and JJP (No Doubt) at the DTS Surround Sound Awards, honoring such artists as Beck, BT, Elton John, and Herbie Hancock. Colleen has just returned from the UK where she played 7 of the hottest clubs in London including a performance at China White attended by many celebs including Janet Jackson and Jermaine Duprie, and several venues in Ireland. The press was enormous. She will even be presenting an award at one of the UK's biggest and most prestigious award ceremonies, the MOBO Awards which will feature performances by Beyonce and Justin Timberlake. You'll be able to see her spin at DJ dates throughout the new Year that include Japan, Australia, Germany, Spain, Paris, London, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Sweden, Puerto Rico, Europe, Switzerland, Indonesia, Ireland, Ibiza, Mexico, South Africa, as well as the US. Exclusively managed worldwide by DGI Artist Management, who has enlisted many of the world's top agencies, including Chaotica (Paul Okenfold, The Chemical Bros, Prodigy, Roger Sanchez, Dirty Vegas, Sandra Collins, Perry Farrell, Adam Freeland) out of the US, Concorde (The Prodigy, Above and Beyond, Girls Aloud) out of the UK, and Brad Entertainment (Armin Van Buren, Beyonce, Usher, Pink, Benny Banassi, Darude, Mark Oliver, Warp Bros, BK, BT, Remy, Tommy Lee, Funk Master Flex, DJ Whoo Kid, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Pink, 50 Cent, Method and Red, Chingy, D12, Outkast, Fat Joe, Twista, Kanye West, Ludacris, Black Eyed Peas, Ja Rule, P Diddy, Ciara, Lou Bega) out of Canada, Colleen looks to be going places where none of her peers have gone before. All this, and it's been less than 2 years. Can you imagine the possibilities?!!!!

Visit her myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/djcolleenshannon

Myspace Hot Girls No 1: Kim Loan

"I'm more than just a model; I'm a business woman with drive and ambition." -KimLoan

She wrote at myspace:

I am an average girl who grew up in a small and conventional town in Louisiana. To be raised by a conservative family who values traditions, life seemed to be fairly simple and to dream was a reality out of reach and not being able to work towards your dream became just a daily routine. At a young age, I witness my parents struggle so hard in life and yet earn so little, which has prompt me to set goals far beyond anyones imaginations in that little town. As hard as it was for me to sacrifice my haven, which I have called a home for many years, I have yet to learn about the hardships of life. I had to leave my hometown in an attempt to search for bigger and better opportunities. I found myself greatly involved in doing promotional works and absolutely enjoy it! Being in the business at such a young age and be perceived as somewhat naive, I had to be cautious of allowing others to take advantage of me or being manipulated by people who have been in the business longer. With such an abundance of work, my childhood life was non-existent. The pressure of working makes me feel as if I never experienced my teenage life, and at times, I feel as if life has unfairly burdened me with responsibilities beyond my age. Nevertheless, I feel fortunate to be given the opportunities to do what I do!

Growing up was never an easy task for me. As strange as it may sound, I did not have that comfort of having any girlfriends around. My height and weight had contributed to my feeling somewhat inferior to the rest of the girls who had this ideal slender body image. I felt like a recluse who had been excluded from many events that most teenagers go through in life. At one point, it ruined my self-esteem and my self-confidence faltered tremendously. They succeeded in making me feel so unimportant, but they have not tarnished my sense of self. Being surrounded with constant negativity, I took upon a task to fulfill my need of self-recognition and autonomy. I promise myself to take criticisms as motivational factors to achieving my aspirations. I was careful of selecting who my true friends are, and many times, I found myself being alone and handling ordeals on my own! It was hard for me to trust any girls that I ended up establishing closer friendships with guys than girls. This has helped me understand this male-dominated world. It has enabled me to interact and negotiate from a male perspective. So watch out guys, I know every step and move you make! =)

I have now instituted my promotional business in New Orleans for over nine years. I am constantly working on organizing and producing special events. My company, which is now known as D & D Media, LLC, has become a national phenomenon from producing events nationwide to establishing the infamous Psychotrance DJ Battle Competition tour. I am now situated in Houston, TX & Brooklyn, NY which has become my winter and summer homes! I just recently attained my commercial real estate license. I am now getting a step closer to making my dream a reality. Prestigious Models, as well as my media company, was originated in, New Orleans. I began my agency in 2002. It started out as a small car show, and I gathered many of my girlfriends to be the models for that show. Little had I known that it was a start of a wonderful experience for both me and my friends. I decided to take it up to a higher level by producing my first Exotic Imports Calendar! I was greatly astonished by its success! I feel extremely fortunate that it took off the way that it did, and I never expected for it to go this far! I am so grateful for the continuous love and support of my family, friends, and my fans. Without you guys, I would have not made it to where I am at today. You have given me a chance to live out my dream!!! In return, I hope to reach out and inspire others to not be afraid to dream and go for it, because dreams do come true! I know, because I am living mine! Always believe in yourself. With a little faith in yourself, you can accomplish your biggest dreams! Dont let anyone dictate your self-confidence nor let anyone dictate what you are capable of! I have learned through experiences that if you ever come up with an idea, as silly as it may seem, dont be afraid to pursue it. You never know what difference you can make or the impact you can leave on other people until you try! Dont be afraid to fail, because God would not give you anything you cannot handle!

She is perfect and elegant.

Dress for success

The guys in the lab coats are hard at work on your suit coats, and the results deliver new levels of comfort and class.

Science improving style? Yes, sir, and the future looks comfortable. Take the word of men whose lives depend on what they wear: U.S. servicemen. Recent army studies have shown that uncomfortable clothing can interfere with soldiers' short-term memory and mess with their reaction times. That holds true whether you're literally under fire or only metaphorically dodging grenades. Mark Newton of Gore-Tex brand calls it the comfort correlation: "The psychological and physiological states are inseparably linked." Here are new uniforms for the everyday soldier, judged by their wrinkle and stain resistance, moisture wicking, breathability, and comfort. Why not put every advantage to work for you?

The Job Interview
You flash the suit, they show the money
So it's your second interview for that position with the six-figure salary and the five-star office space. High-tension moment? Not really, if you can ensure that they literally won't see you sweat. The worlds of fabric technology and traditional tailoring meet in this slideshow. Perry Ellis and Hart Schaffner Marx are pioneers in using lightweight, high-tech fabrics that look cool, and feel cooler. Pair them with the Air Clifden split-toe shoes on this page, for the sole (and comfort) of a running shoe, and style straight from the craftsmen of Florence, Italy.

The Workday
If your clothes work hard, you can take it easy
Nanotechnology, the science behind Perry Ellis's Nanotex suit, works on a microscopic level--a nanometer is 3 to 5 atoms wide--to create fabrics that repel and resist stains. So there's no reason to cry over spilled milk (or coffee). Tip: Don't bust out a new suit for a big meeting; wear it a few times first, so you feel comfortable in it. The ease you'll display will encourage people's confidence in what you have to offer. For the rest of your body, remember that fit is as crucial to comfort as fabric. Brooks Brothers, for instance, offers body scanning that can deliver custom clothing to your door in 3 weeks.

The First Date
Underwear can seal the deal, or break it
After weeks of IM innuendo, she agrees to go out. Now it's time to look the part you've been playing electronically. That begins with the layer closest to your skin. The new Calvin Klein Flexible Fit line is made from 91 percent cotton and 9 percent Lastol XLA fabric, for better shape and stretch. Advanced fabric technology helps, but natural cotton is tried and true. In tests by the military, soldiers wearing cotton scored the highest on memory-related tasks--second only to those who wore nothing at all. Keeping your mind sharp and your body cool (nothing breathes like cotton) will make it easier to remain your charming self all night long--until it comes time to remove even the last layer. And as the last stitch comes off, your memory kicks into a higher gear, as the military has shown us. Good thing, too: There's so much worth remembering then, after all.

The Weekend
Kick-back cool
A weekend's activity--that mix of errands, kick-back time, and socializing--can stretch any man's ward-- robe. It comes down to versatile styles in fabrics that stay comfortable during every stop on the to-do list. "In the industry right now there's an enormous focus on improving the 'hand' of fabric--how it feels to the touch," says Maureen MacGillivray, Ph.D., a professor of apparel merchandising and design at Central Michigan University. Her colleagues have used thermal cameras and other technology to measure the "microclimate" between the body and clothing. Combine go-anywhere style with touch-me fabric--and make it moisture wicking--and you have this sweater from Zegna Sport. Your personal microclimate has never felt so temperate.

A porn star confession

From maximonline.com an interview of Dana DeArmond

MF: What was your first foray into the porn industry?

I started with girl/girl films, then moved on to getting tied up and whipped. It was fun, and a good way to experiment with my own sexuality.

MF: Your new film, Chemistry, is part of a new genre of "reality" porn, in which scenes aren't scripted and you do what you want. Was it fun to make?

Definitely. Porn should be more about reality than fantasy. The industry is growing and becoming more mainstream. I think it's making people more comfortable with their sexuality. A movie like Chemistry is just people having a good time.

MF: How about your personal life? Does working in porn have an effect on your relationships?

Without question. I go through phases where I get really super interested in certain things. Like I'll be really into getting slapped around. Then I'll just want to do really vanilla stuff, or I'll want to have sex in the shower all the time, or I'll get interested in something really kinky.

MF: Last question: You look amazing on film. Do you do anything specific to keep in shape?

If you have sex regularly and with a lot of enthusiasm, it's pretty easy to stay in decent shape. Reverse cowgirl position is really good for your legs. [Laughs]

I like this girl!

Hamann Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

- Aerodynamic-components provide impressions of racing motor sports
- double-pipe stainless steel rear silencer
- Wheels 'Edition Race' in 20 inch
- Carbon-look interior set
- Complete interior kits to customer preferences on individual basis

It looks like a Stealth-Bomber on four wheels. It is one of the most masculine looking sports car and it is fast. The Lamborghini LP640 through its appearance gives a clear impression it's not just for show. Hamann decisively set its goal to send a clear message and sharpened the Italian steer's horns. Hamanns modifications through look, driving dynamics and sound create a distinct difference.

Maintenance of road contact is most essential when one is pushing a super sports car to the limit. To achieve greater downforce on the front and rear axle Hamann offers a front spoiler as well as a rear wing. Whoever prefers to show their affiliation to motor sports can order the parts in Carbon-Kevlar instead of the fiberglass version.

Hamann applies further aerodynamic components in form of a two-part rear diffuser with additional air hoses for the extendable side air intakes, side sills as well as a two-part front wing and Carbon-pendants for the original side intakes in the sills in front of the rear wheels. Furthermore, a central running air box on the roof brings back memories of past Lamborghini Diablo GT-R days. Naturally, these parts are also available in Carbon-Kevlar or fiberglass.

Impressive sound and stunning rims

The Hamann double-pipe stainless sports rear silencer (2x120mm end pipes) emits a sound similar to that generated from race tracks announcing the arrival of the blood-curdling steer. Positive side effect; an even sportier rear look. Export customers can extend their exhaust system with a Hamann sport metallic catalytic converter.

Also for individualization of vehicles within this high performance calibre, a choice of new wheel design is inherent. Hamann suggests its own creation 'Edition Race'. This multi-pieced, forged light alloy metal wheel with black wheel spider, 'Y' spoke design, Titan bolts and high polished rim flange utilized for Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 comes in the combination 8,5Jx20' front and 13,0Jx20' rear. As expected, Hamann also offers here a complete wheel set with typical tires sizes 235/30 ZR 20 (FA) und 325/25 ZR20 (RA).

Hamann prepares the cockpit of the Super-Lambo providing even more sports racing atmosphere. For this, the tuners from Laupheim, Germany offer an 8-part carbon-look interior set. The race car look is established through instrument cockpit bordure, the air bleed jet, the gear shifting panel as well as the cigarette ashtray console. Naturally, Hamann offers each Lamborghini customer preferred alterations on an individual basis. For instance, extravagant leather furnishing in a variety of colours is possible or additional of multi-media articles.

Story by Hamann at: supercars.net

Beyonce

Ask Beyonce what she wants people to hear when they listen to Dangerously In Love, her debut solo album, and the multi-platinum-selling pop/urban recording artist answers, "My range. I want them to hear all of the musical influences from hip-hop to rock to jazz, there's even a Shuggie Otis sample. I want them to really hearthe talent. I know that folks love me as a pop star. Now I want them to understand me as an artist."
That they will. Musically challenging and lyrically honest, Dangerously In Love is more than just a solo CD from a superstar. It is everything you'd expect from Beyonce and more than you could have hoped for. Another side of someone we've loved for years, Dangerously In Love is equally divided between seductive mid-tempos, lush ballads and fiery club bangers, providing a sharp focus on who Beyonce is right now: as a performer, as a woman, and as a creative force to be reckoned with. The vibe is more mature, more playful, more deeply passionate and sexually aggressive. Dangerously In Love is the sound of a grown woman clearly staking her claim in the world and, in the process, redefining expectations of who she is.

A 21-year-old Houston native, Beyonce Knowles is a founding member and chief songwriter of Destiny's Child, one of the biggest selling female acts of all time. With many of the group's hit songs co-written and co-produced by Beyonce, Destiny's Child has sold more than 33 million records worldwide. When Beyonce won the 2001 ASCAP Pop Songwriter Of The Year Award, she became the first African-American woman -- and the second woman ever -- to receive that honor.
Led by founding members Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rowland, Destiny's Child burst on the scene in 1997 with their multi-platinum single, "No, No, No," from their self-titled album. That success was dwarfed when Destiny's Child's The Writing's On The Wall was released in 1999. The album would go on to sell more than 10 million copies worldwide, driven in part by three Top 10 hits: "Jumpin, Jumpin," "Say My Name" and "Bills, Bills, Bills," which spent 9 weeks at ..1 on the Billboard RandB singles chart.

A year after Michelle Williams joined Destiny's Child in 2000, the group recorded Survivor, which debuted at ..1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Survivor was certified double platinum four weeks after its release and has gone on to sell more than nine million copies worldwide. In 2001 Destiny's Child took home two Grammy awards: Best RandB song ("Say My Name") and Best RandB performance by a Duo or Group ("Say My Name"). Destiny's Child has won numerous other awards, among them Billboard Artist of the year, NAACP Image Awards, American Music Awards, Nickelodeon Kid's Choice and The Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year at the Soul Train Awards. The group has toured worldwide and performed at many high profile events including The Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Concert Special and the Concert For New York City.
Given the fact that the general public is so familiar with chart-topping songs such as "Say My Name," "Independent Woman, Part I" and "Survivor," it's fair to enquire how Dangerously In Love differs from a Destiny's Child project. "Naturally the songs on my album are going to share some similarities," Beyonce admits. "But this time because I only had to write for myself, my songs are much more personal. I also wanted beats that were harder and to be able to collaborate with other people. Basically this record was a chance for me to grow as a writer and a singer. There are more ballads. The vocals aren't as precisely produced and because it's just me, there aren't as many harmonies. The experience was very liberating and therapeutic. I felt free, because I could go into the studio and talk about whatever I wanted, but in many ways it was actually harder to be on my own creatively. I depend so much on Destiny's Child (Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams) to tell me if they like something or not. I'm so critical of myself that it's scary to have to depend on your own instincts."

Helping Beyonce trust those instincts are an impressive array of musical collaborators, among them Missy Elliot, Jay-Z, Sean Paul, Mark Batson, Mario Winans, D-Roy and Mr. B, OutKast's Big Boi, Rich Harrison, Fanatic, Scott Storch, and the legendary Luther Vandross on "The Closer I Get To You." Beyonce shares co-executive producer credits on Dangerously In Love with her father and manager Mathew Knowles. She took an active role in all aspects of the album: from writing and choosing material to producing, mastering and mixing the tracks. Beyonce pays tribute to her father on the hidden bonus track, "Daddy," which was produced by Beyonce and Mark Batson.
The sexy first single, "Crazy In Love," featuring Jay-Z, was co-produced by Beyonce and Rich Harrison. Jay-Z returns the favor for Beyonce's part on his hit "Bonnie and Clyde 03." With a beat that Beyonce says is "so hard it makes your heart hurt!," "Crazy In Love" is about that moment when you realize you're falling into love and looking crazy but you simply don't care. The abandon continues on "Speechless," produced by Fanatic. "As soon as I heard the track it inspired me," she admits. "It's very sexy, very sensual. The sort of ballad that I've never done before. This song is definitely a population increaser!"
Laced with an Arabic ambience, fused with a ghetto-fied edge and encompassing a sample from Donna Summer's "Love to Love You Baby," "Naughty Girl" is uptempo and party perfect: a sexy fantasy about having that one night where you lose all your inhibitions, head to theclub and work it like a naughty girl. "Many of the songs on the album examine aspects of relationships, and this is one element."
Also sexy is the dancehall-Arabic flavored "Baby Boy," featuring the red hot Sean Paul. "I knew Sean had to be on my album because I love his approach," she says. "'Baby Boy' is another song about a fantasy and it's one of my favorites."

Such unabashed and upfront emotions might come as a surprise to long time fans but make no mistake, Dangerously In Love isn't a rejection of DC's sound. "I love Destiny's Child and I am a member of the group, "she asserts. "We haven't broken up. We're going to continue to tour and record and be a group. We've recorded a song, 'I Know,' for "The Fighting Temptations" soundtrack. We all decided a long time back to explore solo projects and I'm the third member of the group to release my own record. Things like working apart keep the fire going and keep the fans eager for you. I'm not trying to get away from DC or the legacy we have. I just wanted to show a different approach and the growth I've experienced. "
That growth is evident in Beyonce's burgeoning acting career. In 2001 she starred in MTV's "Carmen." In 2002 she appeared as Foxy Cleopatra in "Austin Powers in Goldmember." This year she will co-star with Cuba Gooding Jr. in "The Fighting Temptations." She has two more features currently in production and can also be seen on the small screen in a series of Spike Lee-directed commercials for Pepsi-Cola. She is also the spokesperson for L'Oreal.