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  • 15 Beauty Trends that Men Find Unattractive
    15 Beauty Trends that Men Find Unattractive

    We strolled around NYC and asked real men what beauty mistakes really drive them away. Hint: Most, no matter what their profession or where they are from, believe less is more when it comes to makeup.

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  • Barbie vs. Real Women: Artist Shows Shocking Differences
    Barbie vs. Real Women: Artist Shows Shocking Differences

    Lucky for us, Pittsburgh-based illustrator Nickolay Lamm has focused his attention to Barbie once again. He recently turned his artistically critical eye on the 54-year-old icon's makeup, stripping down her face with much more grace than another recent effort. Now Lamm, also a blogger for MyVoucherCodes.co.uk, is going after Barbie's oft-criticized physique. In order for an average woman to look like Barbie, she would have to grow two feet taller, extend her neck length by 3.2 inches, gain five

  • 8 Tips to Get Pink Lips Naturally
    8 Tips to Get Pink Lips Naturally

    Lips are one of the most basic features that define your face and expressions. Your lips give the ultimate appeal to your face. But, if lips are such an important part of your overall charm then why do you pay such little attention on their care? Without proper care your lips can become dark and dull. To get a natural pink colour on your lips, it is very important to follow a proper lip care regime regularly. So, here are few effective tips that will help you get that natural pink

  • Eggplant parmigiana
    Eggplant parmigiana

    If you're hankering after meat, this delightful vegetarian dish can be served alongside grilled lamb chops. Add layers of wilted spinach to this dish, if you like.

  • Salmon & watercress linguine
    Salmon & watercress linguine

    This attractive pasta recipe makes an ideal spring or supper dish that's great for entertaining. Salmon and watercress compliment each other beautifully.

  • Yummy spiced chicken
    Yummy spiced chicken

    This simple chicken recipe is perfect for a fast midweek meal.

  • Instant noodle are hot
    Instant noodle are hot

    Global sales of instant noodles have topped 100 billion units annually, an industry group said Friday -- more than one monthly serving of the portable meal for every person on the planet.

  • 5 Tricks to Help You Power Through the PM Slump
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    5 Tricks to Help You Power Through the PM Slump

    By Locke Hughes, Refinery29

    We all know that 3 p.m.-on-a-workday feeling: your eyelids start drooping, your computer screen gets blurry, and the floor beneath your desk looks like the perfect place to curl up for a nap. As it turns out, there's a scientific reason for your slumping shoulders: "Between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., a drop in body temperature naturally occurs in most people, which releases melatonin, a hormone that makes you feel sleepy," says Dr. Michael Breus, sleep expert and author of

  • World's best Universities: Computer Science & Information Sytems
    World's best Universities: Computer Science & Information Sytems

    If you have the aptitude to pursue a career as an IT genius, here are the best places to learn at. QS World University Rankings by Subject 2013 lists the best places to study Computer Science & Information Systems.

  • Occupational Wisdom: 7 Life Lessons My Toddler Can Learn from My Office Job
    Occupational Wisdom: 7 Life Lessons My Toddler Can Learn from My Office Job

    This Thursday is Take Your Child to Work Day. I remember as a little girl dressing up to go to work with my father; he was the CFO of a research company and always made time for Take Your Daughter to Work Day. I felt so grown-up to be attending his office with the suits and the important-looking people and the big desks. These days, I have my own office and big desk and coworkers. I sit at a desk from 9 am-5 pm each workday, working in Online Strategy & Services. I adore my job and my company

  • Career lessons from 7 female CEOs
    Career lessons from 7 female CEOs

    Commentary about high-powered female professionals is often dichotomous. Praise for their empowering mantras couples with eye rolls at their advantages and wealth. Applause for their efforts to break the mold meets with cries of privilege being the reason they're able to do so. This isn't a column to continue that dialogue; this is a chance to highlight their achievement while also drawing some lessons from their career that can be applied universally to anyone's professional path.

  • 5 Tips For an Eye-Catching Side Table
    5 Tips For an Eye-Catching Side Table

    Side tables are a necessity - without them, where would we set our drinks while on the couch or put our books before turning out the lights in the bedroom? - but making them look good is another matter entirely. These five simple styling tips will help you spruce up your space, beginning with the basics. With ideas that touch on proportion, color, and curation, we're highlighting side tables from a few of our favorite retailers to illustrate simple styling guidelines. Take a look at these

  • All that Glitters: 10 Must-haves for Your Kid's Own Barbie Dreamhouse
    All that Glitters: 10 Must-haves for Your Kid's Own Barbie Dreamhouse

    Raru is a huge fan of Barbie and all things glitter and pink. Since I am still on the hunt for the perfect bedroom decor, I wanted to see what's available as far as tasteful bedroom decor that would incorporate Raru's interests. There is so much that I love about the Barbie decor. It's fresh, bright and happy and while there is the potential to go on pink-overload, there are some simple and easy ways to bring this theme into the bedroom look without having to buy everything new. Check out these

  • A Green Sweep: 7 Easy Ways to Garden Indoors
    A Green Sweep: 7 Easy Ways to Garden Indoors

    One of the best ways to boost your mood is to grow something green indoors. This is a collection of easy, quick, and foolproof ways to get something growing on your kitchen counter ASAP so that next time you feel claustrophobic or miss going on vacation, you can look at your little garden for good cheer. Click through for 7 easy ways to garden indoors! -By Meagan Francis

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