Cote De Pablo loves her small breasts

At one time Shakira tried to get breast augmentation but now she has accepted that her breasts will be small forever. Ellen Pompeo loves her big chest.

I am wondering if Nicole Richie has gotten those new silicone implants. But one person who is not going to get any implants is Cote De Pablo. "I have small breasts and I love them," she tells Maria Neuman of OK!

Why is Sara Ramirez fat?

I know why even Hollywood celebrities get fat. Even Tom Cruise got fat right up to his wedding day. And I have no embarrassment in confessing that I do like curvaceous women provided the curves are in the right place - you know what I mean.

So what do you think of Sara Ramirez. Like many Latinas who enjoy all those yummy Latin dishes, she has a weight problem but in her interview with OK! she still doesn't seem to get it (and neither does David Thomson gets it who tells her that she is a "real woman with real curves." I mean are skinny women not real. Please!).

So Senorita Sara Ramirez, grow up. Being fat is nothing to be proud of or to blame anyone else for. You are fat because you eat too much and don't workout. So stopping saying that you love food and eat unhealthy. You can love food but still eat healthy.

How not to show your crotch?

Lindsay Lohan started it when she was recently spotted in Europe sans panties. Since then Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and Pink have all been spotted without their underwear for everyone to take a peek at their crotches.

Now while these women might claim that it was all an accident, the reality is that they knew what they were doing. In a country obsessed with nudity, THIS is news. But what if you genuinely do not want to show your crotch (with or without panties) and want to wear a short dress? Here is an excellent explanation:

Carrie Ann Inaba and boyfriend go on vacation

While Mario Lopez is getting cozy with Karina Smirnoff, there is another couple from Dancing With The Stars that is generating steam: Carrie Ann Inaba and her boyfriend Artem Chigvintsev.

The couple spent time at a spa resort in Arizona. There is the Mii Amo and Miraval. Which one did they go to?

Eva Longoria and Tony Parker engaged

When Eva Longoria and Tony Parker almost broke up, I was so disappointed. After all, Eva had learned a new language for his sake and underwent a Brazilian bikini wax. People has now confirmed that the couple is now engaged to marry in summer in France. I know that they like Bora Bora but will they return there for their honeymoon too? I will keep you posted.

Jason Alexander claims Britney Spears had tummy tuck

Speculation that Britney Spears had a tummy tuck has been around for a while. Now her husband (whose marriage with Britney can be counted in hours) is claiming that she went under the knife. How does he know? Yes, he was close to her at one time and even married her but he is no surgeon and has not really spent any time with her since her so-called marriage to Kevin Federline.

I think Jason Alexander is merely trying to be in the news and hope that his book will sell. In the meantime, Britney will definitely create even more buzz by probably going topless now that dressing without panties is her hobby.

Hillary Duff dumps Joel Madden

According to People, Hillary Duff and her rocker boyfriend Joel Madden have ended their relationship. What went wrong? Well, when age gap doesn't matter, a Chicago newspaper is saying that since he was 27 and she was just 19, things were not working out for them. I don't buy this.

To me it seems that Hillary Duff's self esteem issues must have something to do with it.

And like Kevin Federline who is enjoying his singlehood, Joel too has been hitting on girls already.

Women talk more than men

Dr Luan Brizendine, author of the book, The Female Mind, has found that women talk almost three times as much as men, speaking 20,000 words a day. They speak faster, use more brainpower, and get a buzz out of hearing their own voices.

But ladies, don't feel bad for it. God made the brains for men and women different. So next time when you say, Honey, are you listening to me, and get no response, you know why.

Isabelle Dinoire smiles after face transplant

Remember Isabelle Dinoire - the French woman who got a facial transplant? If you look at the picture here, she can now smile and looks so much more normal. Oh the wonders of plastic surgery, or should I say, reconstructive surgery. The doctors deserve all the credit.

Violent video games alter teenage brain

According to new research, teenagers who play violent video games show permanent changes in their brain. The worst affected is the area that manages self-control. In other words, they are more likely to indulge in behavior that they have no real control over. Scary; isn't it?

If you play violent video games, take a break, buddy. Watch some video clips instead or even better get a workout. And if you are a parent who liberally buy violent video games for your children, maybe you want to buy a book instead.

How to make corn tortillas?

I love taking pictures but have been afraid to take videos because my digital camera ran out of memory, until last week, when I added a memory card. So this week, I tried on my very first real movie (well I took two more short clips a long time ago - one on making coffee and another one on live outdoor music) since I edited it using Windows Movie Maker and also added background music.

Indian woman wins Miss Great Britain title

It seems that Indians are taking over the world. I mean Miss Great Britain is a woman of Indian origin.

I hope she can get a break in Hollywood and Bollywood too like Neha Dhupia did. So expect to see more of Preeti Desai.

Ellen Pompeo loves her breasts

It is still not confirmed that Nicole Richie got new implant, but the evidence is there. However, there is one celebrity that has real ones: Ellen Pompeo. She also tells Allure that she wouldn't mind even larger breasts. And in case you were discouraged that you can't date her - she has a boyfriend Chris Ivery - well, she tells us that all her sisters have curvaceous bodies like hers.

The bad news is that their breasts are sagging. That's too bad.

Underwear forgetting celebrities

Allure recently did a survey of Hollywood celebrities asking What do you forget when you travel. Iman and May Andersen both said that they forget underwear. And then May added, "...I like really expensive underwear."

I wonder if these women prefer the same lingerie as Christina Aguilera!

Brazilian model photo shoot

There is no doubt that Brazilian women are beautiful. Though it was sad to know that a Brazilian model died due to eating disorders.

Have you heard of Ellen Rocche? She is a model from São Paulo and has appeared in magazines and television programs. She has some great videos of her modeling photo shoots on the web.

Librarians are sexy

Stephen Colbert recently said, "Glasses can make ladies sexy as well, but only as they are taken off, followed by a slow-motion shake of the head to let her hair out of that librarian bun." Mind you, he does that sometimes on his show.

Can you seduce a librarian?

Breast implants for Nicole Richie?

Last week I was wondering if Nicole Richie would meet the fate of Ana Carolina Restona. But take a look at this latest photo of Nicole.

Do you think she has had a breast augmentation? For a woman who is supposedly suffering from malnutrition, those breasts are way too big.

What do you think?

Mario Lopez, Karina Smirnoff on vacation together

Exactly as I had predicted earlier about a developing romance between Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff, People magazine is now confirming that the two are vacationing in Mexico after celebrating Thanksgiving together.

Mario calls his friendship with Karina "a very special relationship." Yeah, we saw how you were smooching her on live television.

Paris Hilton and Britney Spears go wild

You must have heard a lot lately of Paris Hilton and Britney Spears partying together after her divorce from Kevin Federline.

This weekend, like Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton, Britney Spears was also spotted without her panties and braless - everyone had a good peek.

In case you were curious, like Eva Longoria and Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears also loves Brazilian bikini wax.

How close the two women have become is evident from this photo. It looks as if they are lesbians - a claim that Kevin Federline is making about Britney Spears.

Other notable trends - hair extensions for Britney Spears, dancing in fishnet stockings after taking her pants off, and flashing of underwear.

April Scott deserves to be the Daisy Duke

The television program "Deal or No Deal" has not only made Howie Mandel famous, it has also made the girls famous. One of them Ursula Mayes has made it big on the import idol scene and is launching Ursulina Lingerie.

Another briefcase model that is big is April Scott, who will play the role of Daisy Mae Duke for 2007's The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning. She also starred in "The Shield", "CSI:Miami" and "Entourage." She has appeared in dozens of international magazines, including Maxim, which named her as No. 76 on its annual "Hot 100 list" in 2006. She was also named to People's "Most Beautiful People" issue.

April recently spoke to Savvy, and she told a funny joke about her experience on the DOND episode. "Once I was daydreaming when I had to open my case, and I looked upset when I only had $10,000. Oops. I gave the wrong expression because it is good for contestant hoping to win a million dollars if the briefcase I have has a smaller amount," she said. Asked which movie part would be her dream role, Scott said she would love to put on the Wonder Woman costume.

How to add a memory card to your digital camera?

If you have a HP Photosmart E317 digital camera and you are trying to add a SanDisk SD memory card (1 GB), then do not follow the instructions on HP website - they are wrong. You will see the picture below and if you try to insert it like this, it will never go in; unless of course, you push it too hard - in which case, you will damage everything.

If you put the camera in the position shown, then flip the card so that pins face opposite you. It will slide right in and you will be able to then format the card without any problem. Just to make sure what card I used, the picture is below:

No Vioxx class action lawsuit in the United States

Merck had always promised to aggressively fight any chance of Vioxx class action lawsuits. It failed miserably in Canada but Judge Eldon Fallon has ruled in favor of Merck in the US. "In this case, the difficulties in class management overwhelm any efficiencies that could be secured through classwide adjudication," he wrote in his decision. I think he has victims' interests in mind - in more than two years since the Vioxx was recalled, Merck is yet to pay a penny to any of the victims.

Oil companies respond to climatic change

Not because they want to, but because they are afraid that Democratic control of Congress means that it will no longer be possible to argue that global warming is junk science or it is still debatable. Many experts have long said that global warming is a strategic, not political issue.

Was podcasting just a hype?

Research by Pew shows that not many people are listening to podcasts regularly. Just 1% of people say that they download a podcast on a typical day. That is very disappointing and simply means that podcasting will remain a niche despite the growth it saw from lower iPod prices. As iVideo becomes more popular, hopefully podcasts will become more interesting and more people might decide to join the fun - but are we reaching a point where we have too much content?

And just to confess, while I am technologically sophisticated, I don't download podcasts - I just don't have the time to listen.

Britney Spears sex tape does not exist

So this was a case of much ado about nothing. It seems that Fed-Ex (I like the new name for Kevin Federline) never intended to sell a sex tape of his honeymoon with Britney Spears because it doesn't exist. It was all made up by the tabloids. Now I am even starting to doubt if K-Fed really intends to write a book about Britney's alleged plastic surgery and lesbian relationships (she did make out in public with Madonna).

Hollywood celebrities honeymoon too far from home

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban went to Bora Bora. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes to Maldives. Bill Gates went to Africa. And while Brangelina may not wed any time soon, I predict a honeymoon in Namibia.

Americans hate breastfeeding

Americans are the world's largest consumer of porn and unless you close your eyes all the time, you can't miss breasts - they are everywhere (television, movies, magazines, billboard, and even real people go around displaying them)? According to CBS, Americans now spend somewhere around $10 billion a year on adult entertainment, which is as much as they spend attending professional sporting events, buying music or going out to the movies. And folks in the Bible belt are the biggest consumers contrary to what evangelical groups would make you think.

So why do both American women and men have problems with breastfeeding?

A Freedom Airlines flight attendant threw out a mother, Emily Gillette, simply because some idiot complained that she had not covered herself with a blanket while breastfeeding her daughter on a plane that was running late.

Guys and girls, grow up. If you are so concerned about watching breasts, don't get out of the house or close your eyes and let moms feed their babies.

When large breasts are a problem

While most women would do anything to have large breasts, it can be a problem for others, particularly for those women who do not appreciate the unwanted attention they get from men. Laura, a 26-year old, weighing just a little more than 120 lbs, says, "Because of my large chest, "I can't wear t-shirts or tight-fitted clothes. When people stare at me, I get so conscious, and this is affecting my self-esteem. I wonder if something is wrong with me. I have changed the way I dress and have even worn a minimizer bra. Is it possible to do some exercises?"

One of the ways to reduce breast size is to lose weight. You will see a reduction as the pounds melt off. Other than that, we know that there is no such thing as selective weight loss - you cannot lose or gain weight in a certain part of the body. The ultimate solution is to have plastic surgery.

And I would also say stop worrying about other people looking - people will look any way. That is no reason to change your appearance.

Will oil touch $100?

Experts at Explosive Speculations are currently stating that oil is going to reach $100/barrel over the next few years. Well, we already saw that the oil prices remained in the 60s for so long so a three-figure number is not going to shock me. "The fundamentals across the globe are telling us that the price of oil has no business at the current levels," says co-owner/investment analyst Mychal Raynes of Explosive Speculations. "With Chinese consumption increasing at a whopping 8 percent per year and global demand up about 2 percent from the past year, it is only a matter of time before we start seeing price increases reflected at the gas pump."

That's why Mr. Raynes recommends that people start thinking about building an investment base that can help hedge against rising energy prices which affect everyone's pocketbook. "If an average person can invest in the industries that produce these energies, then when the energies rise in price, the investment increases in value. This type of investment strategy can make higher energy prices more bearable." And if energy prices do go down? "Well, then you're happy because you aren't paying as much at the pump. It's really a win-win for everyone, all the way around."

Mr. Raynes admits that thinking about these volatile markets can be mind boggling at times so he recommends people learn as much as they can. "During markets that tend to swing one way and then the other stress levels can definitely rise. That's why it is important to develop an investment strategy that works for you and then stick with it." But it seems that we are still subsidizing the oil companies.

Are there 30 year old virgins out there?

While kids may be losing their virginity in their early teens, some people manage to stay virgins much longer (e.g. Jessica Simpson, Katie Holmes). BTW, we are talking about the G8 world here - it seems that in many parts of the world most people lose their virginity to their spouses - exactly the way the Catholics like it.

And oh, did you know that you can restore your virginity through a procedure called hymenoplasty - just in case you do not want to let your partner know that you were messing around or if you just want to let your man "break the seal" as the guys say.

Well, there are common folks too who fail to find a relationship not because they really believe everything the Pope says or what some ultra-right evangelicals would like to see, but that they just can't find the right person. Jane magazine recently featured one of such women.

Ana Carolina Reston dead due to eating disorder

We have our fair share of anorexic women: Nicole Richie, Katherine McPhee, and others. The really sad news is that Ana Carolina Reston (AP photo), a Brazilian model is now dead after weighing less than 90 lbs for a height of 5 feet and 8 inches (giving her a BMI of just 13).

I hope Ms. Richie is paying attention. An eating disorder is nothing to be proud of. Once we have everything in moderation, life is great. Extremes are bad. May Ana Carolina rest in peace.

First sexy president Segolene Royal

This was the best election in America for two groups of people: women and African Americans. We should be proud of the fact that we have more women in the Senate and the House and our first-ever speaker (Nancy Pelosi). It is also great news that we are talking about a female president: Hillary Clinton, Condelezza Rice, and there may be more, though Elizabeth Dole did really bad in the primaries (not that she deserved to be; she was just too boring).

However, countries like Britain, Israel, The Philippines, India, and many others already have had female heads of state. Now we might see a female French president (Segolene Royal). The biggest news is that she is a woman, and a pretty hot one too. I like the combination.

Who is Jenny Allen's daugther?

There is an article in the Novemeber 2006 issue of Vogue magazine in which some Jenny Allen talks about going to one of those swag parties (where celebrities get freebies just for showing up or posing for pictures) in what I am guessing at the Sundance film festival. The author is very discreet in not disclosing the name of her actress daugther.

A Google search shows nothing - after all Jenny Allen is such a generic name. Does anyone have any idea who this actress is? I am just intrigued by it.

If you know this, please link to this article, and blog about it - I know how to find the info once you put it up on the web.

Mario Lopez in love with Karina Smirnoff

Well, Emitt Smith and Cheryl Burke are the champions of Dancing With The Stars. But I think both Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff also put up a spectacular show and they deserved it as much as Emmitt.

Now did you guys notice it too or am I just dreaming? Doesn't it look as if Mario Lopez and Karina are developing feelings for each other. All those videos that ABC showed make both of them look so deeply in love (the words, the body language, etc.) - they are both single, similar in age, have great chemistry, and seem to like each other. So why not? I started to really think this when I saw Mario kiss her on the neck. Mario, maybe you lost the trophy, but get the girl, buddy - she is cute.

Nora Ephron does not like facials

Nora Ephron - one of the best writers of all times - is big on spending money on a hairstylist, but I was amused by her comments to Jane on facials. "They're so boring, lying there with that awful music," she says. Well, I don't know about that but I do like the attention.

Christina Aguilera lingerie preference

Not all celebrities disclose their lingerie preferences, but Christina Aguilera tells Jane that she likes Agent Provocateur.

Since XTina has been transforming herself into a modern-day Marilyn Monroe, the classic range from the company must come in handy.

How to woo a hard to get woman?

Charlie asks how to ask a woman out when she plays hard-to-get.

There are two situations in which women play hard to get.

1. When she is simply not interested. While you can still persist - even married women will leave their husband in some cases for the right guy - but in most cases, it is a waste of time.
2. When she wants to test how serious you are. Remember that women get asked out all the time and they have to say no very often. However, men that are patient and peristent often win. So when she says that she is busy on a certain day, ask her when she is not busy and you will try to accommodate her. Or if she says that she is not looking for a relationship, then tell her that you first want to know her better as person - so all you want to do is to go to an art gallery or have a cup of coffee with her. The downside in this scenario is that if she is genuninely not looking for a relationship, you may be wasting your time. In most cases, though, she is just using it as an excuse.

Video of how to seduce a sexy librarian

Have you always fantasized of having a secret rendezvous with that leggy, blonde librarian? Well, it takes a lot to seduce a woman. Remember that just because there is a charming, seductive woman ready to play, doesn't mean you get her - it is way more complicated than that. Seduction is an art and you learn it one step at a time even if you are Brad Pitt.

And if you fail the first time or the second or even the millionth time, relax; that is just the way it is. If you keep trying - or maybe resort to hypnotic seduction - eventually, you will find that love is not just a dream; it can be a reality.

The same thing applies to this game. If you do it right, you might get to see her fall for you. Read more on how to seduce a woman.

Botox or Paris vacation?

Believe it or not, nearly 40 percent of women over 30 would rather get Botox injections than spend a week in Paris.

Arguably the world's most popular travel destination, the fabled the City of Light may have met its match in the leading cosmetic procedure in the U.S., which was performed more than 3 million times in 2005.

Even the temporary nature of Botox, which typically suppresses crow's feet, laugh lines and forehead furrows for six months, isn't enough to send 38.9 percent of women scrambling for their passports. As one survey participant remarked, "Sure, Paris is a romantic destination -- in fact, it's always been a dream of mine to go there. But I'd rather have six months of looking my absolute best. We're talking about a couple hundred dollars and six months of results, versus thousands of dollars for one week."

A survey of 175 women asked about their attitudes toward aging and cosmetic procedures. The survey, conducted by Great Neck-based anti-aging medical center MesoBoutique, found that 80 percent of women ages 30 and up want to look younger, but only 36.5 percent would consider having a facelift, while 55 percent are interested in nonsurgical procedures such as Botox and microdermabrasion.

Sienna Miller and Jude Law breakup once again

Sienna Miller and Jude Law must love musical chairs - after all they keep splitting and getting back together.

While I am not sure that it is final, but the couple now announce that they are done. Maybe Jude has found another nanny!

Texas homophobes refuse to do business with gays

Two homophobes, Sabrina Farber and her husband Todd, own a landscaping business in Houston, Texas called the Garden Guy. They were so full of hatred towards gays, that they wrote to Gary Lackey and Michael that they wouldn't do business with them because they were gay.

I guess they better start looking more closely at everyone they do business with - for all we know their pastor could be gay. What is really sad though is the fact that American law allows discrimination against gays. And even worse, since the controversy, their business is booming. Is Houston really full of so many homophobes?

Britney Spears sex tape to go on sale

While it was very mean of Britney Spears to divorce Kevin Federline by text message (even if he is a loser - though it is still her fault that she married him; I mean the guy has always been a loser), it is even meaner of Kevin to threaten to sell (what I think is a private) video of their intimate moments during their trips to Hawaii. But I guess if the price of the film can be as much as $65 million, you stop thinking with your head.

I often wonder why couples get so nasty after divorce. Wasn't Britney happily married to this guy of her own free will and then she calls him a loser? Does that give him a right to be mean and cheap?

Pamela Anderson loses baby

Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock have some sad news to report: she had a miscarriage. While many people try to get pregnant after 40, the reality is that even in your late 30s (Pam is 39), pregnancy has its risks. In other words, have your baby as soon as you possibly can - if not, think adoption.

Cute Japanese woman video

It all depends on what you like but Japanese women are often simply acting cute even when they are grown up - and I mean really grown up like in their 40s and 50s. So it is not surprising to see their so-called Japanese idols to behave like giggling schoolgirls, but with a strong adult undertone.

Why was Joey Lawrence sent home?

Update on "Dancing with the stars." Well, of course, someone had to go home but I was afraid that it was gonna be Joey Lawrence. Why? He does not have the fan base of Mario Lopez and Emitt Smith. What I liked about him was the energy, enthusiasm, and humility - he was thanking the judges even when they were being critical.

I will miss you, Joey.

Give me my babies, says Kevin Federline

When Britney Spears filed for divorce from Kevin Federline, she assumed that getting custody of children would be a non-issue. Not so fast, Britney. Kevin actually wants sole custody of children.

So what entitles K-Fed to demand this? I say, experience. After all, he has fathered 4 children while Britney has had only two. Should it matter that from all accounts he has not been a great father so far?

Divorce by text message

The news that Britney Spears has divorced Kevin Federline was not shocking to me but it did shock me that she did it by sending a text message. And she must be rather happy to do it because immediately thereafter she was spotted in New York wearing a low-cut black dress with fishnet stockings.

And poor Kevin didn't see it coming - just hours before he was gushing how she treats him like a husband. Remember that the couple renewed their vows in Hawaii just a few months ago.

Democratic evangelical is no longer an oxymoron

Earlier, I used to think that "gay Republican" was an oxymoron - but I changed my opinion once Mark Foley, Ted Haggard, and so many others proved me wrong.

And today I am changing my opinion again - "Democratic evangelical" is also not an oxymoron either. As many as one out of three evangelican christians have voted for the Democrats.

Sweet!

Phill Kline loses to Paul Morrison in Kansas

Some victories are sweeter than others and one of the many that I enjoyed was the victory of Paul Morrison over Phill Kline. I think Kline went way over the top in his actions (particularly over abortion) and was clearly out of touch with what people of Kansas.

It is clear that some politicians forget that Americans are not as conservative as they would like them to be - just look at the pathetic support for abstinence-only sex education. It seems that only a few hard-right Christians like the idea.

My wife likes younger men

That is exactly what Tommy writes. "Is it fair to think my wife who is 50, petite, and very attractive, is attracted to younger single men? She's flattered by it, or is just curious. There's one guy - I think in his late 20s - that has his eyes upon her. Is that robbing the cradle?"

From the emails that we I get and people I have interviewed, indeed, this is the new trend. In the past it was just the older guys chasing younger women. For a variety of reasons, younger men are increasingly interested in older women and these women are taking advantage of it.

Why would a maried woman do it? She could be a flirt, seek attention to feel better about herself, find the idea very appealing because it scandalous, or is not satisfied with her current relationship.

Kirstie Alley the bodacious beauty

We all know that even Hollywood stars can get fat, but some celebrities actually get very fat and Kirstie Alley was one example, who became a 200+ plus BBW. She was always slim but several problems led to her eating unhealthy.

She took action. Like Anna Nicole Smith, who lost weight with the help of TrimSpa, Kirstie chose Jenny Craig. I am convinced that one can lose weight with a simple weight loss program (eat less calories and burn more by exercising), a formal diet program works for those people who do not want to do all the homework to figure out calorie content of each dish and keep track of it.

Yesterday, Oprah hosted the minus 75 pounds Kirstie Alley, and to prove that it was all real - she chose to show up in a cranberry bikini. For someone who was ridiculed by tabloids and the fact that she is 55 year old, she looked hot.

The message from all of this is simple: anyone can lose weight, if you try.

Brazilian women on Big Brother

Brazilian women are just way too beautiful but watch them on Big Brother (the Brazilian version) and you will realize that they have no privacy at all. I was watching a few episodes with a Brazilian friend and I was surprised to see that they had to wear their bikinis while showering because the cameras are everywhere, even in the bathroom. I am not going on a program like this one.

Canadian women fix their genitalia

I thought only American women were crazy enough to undergo labiaplasty (or making your private area look prettier by reducing the size of your lips down there) , but it seems that Canadian women are catching on to the trend. Dr. Behnaz Yazdanfar, a cosmetic surgeon in Toronto, is offering the procedure.

"There has been a sharp increase in the demand for this type of cosmetic surgical procedure," says Dr. Yazdanfar. "But it is actually not surprising. There are probably thousands of women in the city of Toronto alone who, due to genetics, childbirth or age, are ashamed of the physical appearance of their genital area. They may also experience levels of discomfort from the laxity of the skin in the area."

Kenny Chesney, the king of country music

The divorce of Renée Zellweger and Kenny Chesney was clearly an emotional setback for Kenny. However, that has not stopped him for dominating the country music scene and he won the Entertainer of the Year award at the CMA.

Congrats, Kenny; you are the best.

How to deal with less corrupt Indians?

There is a lot of hype about India as the place to be but to make money or to get cheap healthcare. However, the country has recently improved its competitiveness and has also lowered the prevalence of corruption.

So how to do business in India?

My experience shows that be prepared to bribe (though you must understand that laws in certain countries make it illegal to do so - for instance, for us here in the US, it is illegal to bribe anywhere in the world) almost anyone from whom you need help, particularly if they work for any kind of bureaucracy. While you may be able to get certain things done without bribing, but then, be prepared for long delays and frustrations.

Review of Austin Powers Goldmember

There is something ridiculously funny about the Austin Powers series. That is why when I am in mood for fun, I know that I will be entertained. And Goldmember delivers. As always, Mike Myers is is excellent. While I admire Beyonce for her great looks and music, I realized that she is a fairly talented actress too - I mean I do not expect her to dislodge Nicole Kidman or Gwyneth Paltrow or Reese Witherspoon any time soon with her acting, but she does a good job in this movie.

I had seen parts of the movie off and on before, but yesterday was the first time that I actually sat down to watch it. In summary, like always, Mike runs around saving the world and fighting the evil guys all over the world - yes, that's right. They even make a trip to Tokyo, Japan and it is hilarious.

And unlike The Pacifier, it is not suitable for children, but strongly recommended.

Review of the the movie The Pacifier

Like millions of other people, I watched the end of The Pacifier while killing time for my food to heat up. I didn't follow the plot and didn't have an opinion. Guess what? The very next day, the movie was on at the right time

So when I started to watch it, I did not realize that it was Disney movie - considering that there was Vin Diesel and all the Navy Seal stuff, I expected it to be an action movie. As the movie progressed, it is an action-comedy-family movie. I laughed all along. It is a light comedy with some really funny stuff and one of those family movies that adults can actually watch. Strongly recommended.

Ted Haggard the liar and deceptor in chief

After repeatedly talking like Bill Clinton, world's #1 hypocrite Ted Haggard has finally confessed to loving what he told everyone to hate. How sick can anyone be?

This case is a wonderful opportunity for evangelical Christians to stop their hateful agenda against gays, but from what I read, they have abandoned their darling pastor for now and will march on with their hatred in full glory.

"I realize that Ted Haggard has made a terrible mistake and I'm really glad for him, and for everybody that did come out in the open, because lies and deception are much worse than the truth," says Joyce Meyer (on ABC), a prominent evangelist from St. Louis. "But I don't believe what he's done has changed the stand on morality or the word of God. Nor do I think it should change our stand on gay marriage."

A sad day for Jesus Christ!

Joan Collins reveals secret behind juicy lips

When we first saw them we all speculated about the secret of those luscious lips of Jessica Simpson. Like most Hollywood celebrities, she denied the allegations but eventually confessed that she did get Restylane filler injections.

Now Joan Collins is refuting similar allegations. Her secret? Not a dermal filler - just lipstick. Hmmm!

Curry Leaf Indian Restaurant in Natick sucks

I went there today to have lunch. They have a slightly expensive buffet ($11), but I was fine with it considering that they make fresh nan bread for you and you can even order a South Indian dish called dosa. I am an average tipper and I generally pay 10% for buffet, 15% for regular meals, and 20% or more for exceptional service.

When I signed the check, the waiter actually came back to me and said that if I had any problem with the service. I gave a polite response that everything was excellent. Then he said that in order to motivate I should tip their recommended 18% (he pointed my attention to the calculation on the check). I immediately changed my tip to a little more than 18%.

I am never going back there. First, it is not a waiter's right to be tipped or to be tipped a certain amount - it is a privilege. The customer is the only one to decide if and how much to tip. I cannot imagine anyone not tipping (I have tipped even when the service was horrible simply because you want to be civil) but I have never had anyone begging for a tip either.

My recommendation: Avoid Curry Leaf Indian Restaurant in Natick, MA>

Ted Haggard, Neil Patrick Harris, similar but different

There is someone else who has flip-flopped on his sexuality: Neil Patrick Harris ("How I Met Your Mother"). When news first surfaced that he may be gay, instead of admitting right away, his publicist denied that was the case. In just 24 hourse, the story changed - he is indeed gay, he said.

"[I] am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest and feel most fortunate to be working with wonderful people in the business I love," he said.

Wouldn't it be nice if Ted Haggard would simply tell the world that he is gay and actually start a fight for acceptance of gays in the evangelical community? I am still having difficulty understanding why he keeps lying.

Brazilian samba dancers in barely there skirts

I am a big fan of dancing and have taken ballroom dancing lessons in the past but nothing beats the Brazilian samba dancers.

I was watching some television recordings of the Brazilian carnival in Rio de Jeneiro and it is amazing how they can get away with covering those Brazilian butts in those tiny, tiny thongs.

Cindy Margolis bares it all

Mid life crisis may not be a fact of life (experts still argue if it exists) but many people show signs of mid life crisis; even women. And I guess one of these people is Cindy Margolis.

She becomes 40, has a makeover, and then goes to Playboy to show it all. What she fails to disclose is that her bod is the work of plastic surgery.

Mel Gibson is a darling of the Latinos

For making Apocalypto. And they don't care if he made a fool of himself by getting drunk at Moonshadows and making anti-Semitic remarks. Hey, at least someone likes him.

Let's go to India; not to see Taj Mahal but to get healthcare

AP reports that "More and more patients... who had never held a passport or even tasted Indian food before her trip — are returning home and spreading the word about an alternative to America’s ailing health system. Businesses, insurance companies and even a state lawmaker are now also starting to eye the potential savings of outsourcing health from the world’s richest country to the developing world."

But not everything is rosy about the Indian healthcare system - experts think that it is totally broken if something does go wrong.

Shakira the Latin queen

When I saw Shakira last night performing La Tortura, wow, she knows how to move her small breasts. But let's not forget that she is a very talented singer and artist and no wonder she won four awards at the Latin Grammy in New York.

Bye Ted (Haggard)

As reported earlier, Ted Haggard has indirectly confessed his homosexuality by stepping aside. Over dinner I was wondering how you could leave this double life.

So you came home every night feeling good about fooling these millions of (should I say idiotic?) evangelicals who seem to live in a fantasy world in which gays don't exist. And you feel, wow, I must be really smart because I can have it all - a stud called Mike Jones, all the drugs that I want, and then have all these idiots literally hanging on to every word that I say. Some even went on the Jerusalem diet that he recommended.

A pastor who is so full of lies and hypocrisy is worse than a gay pastor. Christians, wake up!

Ted Haggard is gay, a man charges

Ted Haggard, the head of the Evangelical movement in the United States and writer of the book Jerusalem Diet has, for obvious reasons, trashing gays. A man, Mike Jones, now claims that he has had a sexual business relationship with the pastor. After the Mark Foley scandal, several Republicans that have consistently trashed gays for years are now being exposed as homosexuals themselves.

According to 9News, Jones started talking to "9 Wants to Know" two months ago. He claims Haggard has been paying him for sex over the past three years and used methamphetamine in his presence on several occasions.

More True.com girls

As you know I am documenting the hotties that they feature on True.com ads. Take a look at the first one with a tube top. Now here is one in a boy short.

Goodbye Monique

On Dancing with the stars, there was no surprise. Monique Coleman was kicked out and it was time for her to leave. The other three are clearly superior to her.

I just hope that we have a clear winner like last time and not have a dance-off of the first season. Though, I must say that I was disappointed not to see Kelly Monaco win.

Ryan Phillippe gets the girl and the money

Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe get a divorce and who is blamed: an Aussie chick by the name of Abbie Cornish. But now she says that she hasn't done anything. However, if it true that Ryan was cheating with Abbie and the divorce does happen, he has nothing to lose. He gets the new hottie as well as Reese's millions (oh the joys of having a rich wife!).

iTunes en espanol

That's right; after its success in English, the popularity of iPod, and completely redefining how we listen to music, Apple is now launching a Spanish version of iTunes.

Hey even I might log on since I do love the Gipsy Kings and Shakira.

Productivity growth sucks

Improvements in productivity are critical to growth of an economy, particularly ours, since our wages are so high. IHT reports that "The productivity of American workers slowed to a standstill in the summer while wage pressures were rising at the fastest clip in more than two decades, a combination likely to raise inflation concerns at the Federal Reserve." In other words, interest rates may remain high or even go up - not good for the poor American who is barely managing to keep up.

HP spying scandal consumes the company

The spying scandal at HP has been a disaster for the company. Now Greg Sandoval reports that HP CEO Mark Hurd probably knew more than he has admitted knowing. I wonder why corporate executives have to pretend that they are politicians.

Blockbuster lacks original ideas to survive

Clearly, companies like Blockbuster are in trouble. Millions of people have stopped going to Blockbuster. Now Bruce Mohl is reporting that you can rent online and return in stores. Is that a big deal? Probably not. VOD is such a big threat to these guys that no matter what they do they will struggle to survive as the technology moves from going to a store, searching for a DVD, dealing with poor customer service, coming home (even worse when the weather is bad), and then returning it (or paying fines, as I do, for being late).

uTube versus YouTube

Universal Tube & Rollform Equipment Corp, a small Ohio-based manufacturer that employs just 17 people, claims its website became a victim of YouTube's success after being engulfed by 68 million hits in August. It says the cost of maintaining its own website - utube.com - exploded when users mistook it for youtube.com, according to the Times. I can understand why that can be a problem but it seems that most of these guys just like the publicity of suing a large company. Just look at the number of idiots who sue Google.

Yahoo plays with food

So Yahoo is launching yet another service in a desperate attempt to survive. We all love food but how many of us will actually go to Yahoo to search for recipes when Google is the clear choice for anyone with a functioning brain. Like a lot of experts I believe that Yahoo business model has failed, particularly as a search engine. What the company needs is to give up its adventures in search and focus on what it does best: email.

True Girls

Have you ever noticed those girls for True dating website? They are always provocatively dressed and seem to invite you to do all those naughty things. I plan on featuring all of them as I see them. This is the first one.

How do I find my soulmate?

Daniel asks me if there is a way for him to know the location of his true soulmate and "when i will meet her?"

I wish that was possible, because then we just wouldn't have divorces and breakups. Life is full of coincidences and while chances are that you may meet your soulmate - maybe not. So the best thing to do to meet your soulmate is to be yourself, give your best to your relationship, and make her feel special. In most cases, you will get lucky.

Engage yourself

I often find that people are so detached from life around them. This is my way of getting people engaged. There is so much happening around us and we need to notice it, learn more about it, and react to it. So, welcome.