Warm Bodies Trailer: Romantic Zombie comedy

Romantic comedies often follow the same plot: boy meets girl, boy likes girl, conflict ensues, and finally, after much weeping and playing of Coldplay's "Fix You," love conquers all. Now, throw in zombies -- what happens?

"Warm Bodies", due out Feb. 1, 2013,  is trailblazing an entire new genre of movies: the zombie romantic comedy. Based on a widely popular novel by Isaac Marion, the movie stars Nicholas Hoult as the main zombie, R, and Teresa Palmer as his very human love interest, Julie.

"What am I doing with my life? I just want to connect. Why can't I connect with people?" Hoult questions himself in the trailer. "Oh right ... it's because I'm dead."

Much of the country is inhabited by zombies and the living humans are fighting to protect themselves. R begins to fall for Julie which, as he is a dangerous zombie, is very problematic. As R connects with Julie, she starts to believe that the love is healing all of the zombies.

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Square Enix confesses to making up a fake videogame journalist to promote their games

In a shocking turn of events, Square Enix has announced that Lauren Wainwright, a supposed video game journalist, is fictional and that her love of everything Square Enix was just a marketing ploy.

Recently, Eurogamer posted an article that condemned sponsorship in video game journalism and had briefly mentioned Wainwright. The article was eventually edited to remove her mention in the article. It sparked a firestorm that caused many to look for more information about Wainwright. A notable detail that was discovered is that she was once employed by Square Enix and has written extremely positive reviews about their games.
Today, a Square Enix representative has publicly admitted that Wainwright is not real and was created to promote Square Enix games. Robert Peeler, Square Enix community manager, responded to a series of posts on its forums asking about the employment of Wainwright:

“I don’t think I have permission to post this, but I will do so anyway. Lauren is not a real person and is actually a character created by Square Enix’s marketing department. I deeply apologize for anyone who was swayed by her commentary or reviews.”

Many were in disbelief by this revelation, but Peeler continued to explain, “In the Eurogamer article, they mention she tweeted the following: ‘Urm… Trion were giving away PS3s to journalists at the GMAs. Not sure why that’s a bad thing?’. This was marketing’s way of convincing people that this was not bribery, but just something innocuous. In the marketing circles of many video game companies, they watch each other’s backs.”

“Her love of everything Tomb Raider, as evidenced by her Twitter account, was the real reason she was created,” Peeler explains, “Square Enix knew that Tomb Raider was dead and had to find a way to promote hype for the series again. Her love of Tomb Raider is not genuine and the actress who played her was coached on what to do say when going out to conventions and other public events.”

At this point, the thread was deleted by Square Enix and they have not officially commented on the situation. Robert Florence, the author behind the original Eurogamer article, has said on Twitter, “I knew it! Fuck Square. They haven’t made a good game since they merged.”

But it is Cloud... disappointed in Square Enix
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Stacey Dash & Paul Ryan

Actress and outspoken Romney/Ryan supporter Stacey Dash has taken a great deal of heat from the Left over her desire for a Republican victory in next week’s election. Today, she proudly tweeted a photo of herself with Paul Ryan.



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Hurricane Sandy: Alec Baldwin Walks Tiny Dogs Through Storm

Who's afraid of Hurricane Sandy? Definitely not Alec Baldwin.

Sans rainy-day gear, the newlywed 30 Rock star braved some seriously icky conditions in NYC Monday afternoon in order to give his pets some exercise before Sandy really began to unleash her wrath on the East Coast.

For his outing, the 54-year-old Baldwin -- who wed love Hilaria Thomas over the summer -- skipped the raincoat, galoshes and umbrella to walk his dogs. (Images courtesy of BuzzFeed).

As Baldwin relieved his pets, plenty of other celebrities took to Twitter to talk about their Frankenstorm fears, wish their friends and family well, and share how they're getting ready for the storm:
 

Bette Midler: Getting a little nerve wracking. Storm has Hulaweenets stuck in strange places. Soldiering on!

Ana Gasteyer: I'd like to thank @Costco @OldNavy and @jcrew for their frequent Emails during this stressful time. #Sandy

Fergie: Hello #Sandy. Please be nice.

Lauren Conrad: “@LoBosworth: Last minute store run - lines are still 45 ppl deep. #Sandy” Take cover girl!

Emma Watson: I take it that the irony of a massive storm holding up the production of Noah is not lost @DarrenAronofsky@russellcrowe @MattyLibatique

Justin Bieber: Everyone dealing with the hurricane up north be safe

Mindy Kaling: On the west coast we never get to bond over weather panic. We're like oh no an earthquake for 2 seconds, then go to spin class or whatever

(Baldwin, for his part, didn't mince words when tweeting about the massive, slow-moving storm system. "Sandy, that b---," he wrote Monday morning).

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Britney (and Simon) on Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Britney and Simon just filmed their segment for Jay Leno which airs later tonight on NBC.

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Six foods you'll find in Taylor Swift's fridge

If Taylor Swift's Twitter feed is to be believed, she's as skilled at chowing down as she is at writing hit songs: Think late-night doughnut runs, cheeseburger-fueled songwriting sessions, and candy-bar binges. She's not too shabby as a cook, either. "I've been my mom's kitchen helper since I was a little kid," says the 22-year-old. Swift uses her touring schedule to stock up on obscure ingredients--like the cranberry balsamic vinegar she recently discovered in Germany. Show days kick off with a whopper of a breakfast (eggs, sausage, biscuits, and "anything else I can get my hands on"), but she doesn't sit down for another proper meal until almost midnight. Swift knows what you're thinking. "It's not good to eat late! But on tour there's dancing, and tight dresses, and I get shot out of a catapult-like lift," she explains. "You make up your own rules." At home in Nashville, it turns out, things are a little more tame. We asked the singer--whose new album, Red, is out now--to reveal what's always in her fridge.

Not everything Swift had to say made it onto the napkin. Here are a few other things she told us about cooking and eating:

You spend a lot of time on the road. What food is always in your dressing room or in the studio? Has it changed over the past few years?
Taylor Swift: I have so much water in my dressing room--because I drink, like, ten bottles of water a day. That's pretty much all we have in there. I think we used to have veggie trays. Now that I think of it, I have no idea why I don't have dressing-room food anymore. Now I'm angry! I have to make a few calls...

We heard you like to cook. What's the most challenging thing you've made, and how did it turn out?
TS: I tend to try out new recipes for dinner parties--but not ones that intimidate me too much! The added pressure of cooking for people makes me choose simple recipes. Recently, I was at my friend Ashley's house and she made this amazing honey-mustard salmon on rice. I got the recipe from her and made it for a dinner party with coconut rice. I'd never tried making fish before, so I'm still pretty proud to have that in my repertoire.


What six foods are always in your refrigerator?
TS: 1. Eggs. I love making buckwheat crepes with ham, Parmesan cheese, and a fried egg on top. It's my go-to breakfast.
2. Thinly sliced ham and chicken from the deli. I like to always have the option to make someone a sandwich.
3. Orange juice. I drink it with breakfast every morning.
4. Diet Coke. Because it understands me.
5. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
6. There's always some sort of binge food--like a tube of cinnamon rolls or a giant tub of cookie dough. Because I'm that girl.

What about home? What's the favorite dish your mom makes?
TS: Her brisket and pot roast are out of this world. She also makes toffee with brown sugar, chocolate chips, butter, and Saltines. Those are high-calorie days for me.

Do you have a go-to dish that you make when you want to impress friends and family?
TS: If we're in Nashville, I'll make chicken and dumplings. It's very southern, and I like a good theme. Sometimes I make my own pasta and I'll do a lemon-Parmesan sauce with pine nuts.

Biggest food revelation you've ever had?
TS: When I figured out how to work my grill, it was quite a moment. I discovered that summer is a completely different experience when you know how to grill. I love to make burgers, grilled chicken with different marinades, garlic green beans, carrots and broccoli.

Do you have a favorite meal in Nashville?
TS: My absolute favorite meal in Nashville is sweet-potato pancakes at Pancake Pantry. A close second is the margherita pizza at City House. Or anything else on their menu.

What are some of your favorite dishes to whip up in the middle of winter?
TS: Winter is my favorite season because of the food and the smells and the spices and how everyone is feeling everything so intensely and giving each other things. I love nutmeg and cinnamon. I bake pumpkin bread for everyone I know and make ginger molasses cookies and hot chocolate and chai. It's the most perfect time for baking for people you love.

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New Blog

Hello Everyone!

I have started a personal blog that deals more about lifestyle, beauty, clothes. The name of it is "Emmy Does..." and I would really appreciate if you all can take the time to take a look and give your critiques!

Love you guys!

AnnaLynne McCord with no makeup

Every now and then, a Hollywood beauty decides to bare it all — her face, that is.

Now we can add 24-year-old AnnaLynne McCord to that list.



The green-eyed actress posted a twitpic today of her fresh face with the caption, "I woke up this morning and decided I'm over Hollywood's perfection requirement. To all my girls(and boys) who have ever been embarrassed by their skin! I salute you! I'm not perfect - and that's okay with me!"

Amen, sister! And frankly, what she calls not perfect looks pretty gorgeous to us.

Still, it's always nice to get a reminder that Tinseltown's finest are also human, too, don't ya think?

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MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme Perpetual Flame Lipstick Review

Brand New MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Perpetual Flame

 This is a very long lasting lipstick Perpetual Flame is a rich, fuchsia raspberry. The closest permanent shade would be Impassioned (without the iridescent fuchsia sheen), but it’s not too similar.  It is a deeper red and more of a raspberry color. It’s not as bright as Prolong. This is a cream finish.






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White Noble's Earl Grey Tea (Japan) Mitsui Norin Co. Review

On my trip to Japan, I got hold of this tea which is only available in Japan.

Earl Grey tea, sometimes spelled as Earl Gray, is a tea blend with a distinctive flavour and aroma derived from the addition of oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange, a fragrant citrus fruit.

Brand: White Noble
Company: Mitsui Norin Co.
Flavor: Earl Grey


A single package of the tea:



The actual tea bag:



I used steaming water which you can see in the image:



With flash:



Flavor: Strong (You can actually taste the bergamot oil in this tea, so it has a somewhat of a oily taste)
Aroma: Strong
Steeping: 2-3 minutes  (212°F / 100°C)
Try it with: a Splash of milk and lemon as it will mask the strong bergamot oil if you're not a big fan.  Which brings up a interesting question.... if you mask the bergamot oil, why drink Earl Grey?

This product is not available in the United States or anywhere else for that matter. I manage to get a hold of this while in Osaka, Japan. You may find this tea at Japanese grocer stores such as Kenko (which does do international delivery but albeit with high shipping fees).

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Celestial Seasoning: Decaf Green Tea Review (With White Tea)

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Celestial Seasoning: Decaf Green Tea (With White Tea for Smooth Taste)

the package:


back of package:


side:
(it says:
BlendMaster's Notes
Green tea leaves come from the same plant as traditional black tea, but are quickly dried to preserve their vibrant color and natural antioxidants. We've blended in our authentic decaf green tea with delicate, decaffeinated Bai Mu Dan white tea - one of the rarest and youngest of tea - to create a smooth, balanced cup with a pleasantly mild flavor - Charlie Baden)


nutrition (it doesn't tell you how much of each it contains, but it taste like 60-70% green with 30-40% white):


bottom:


Close-up of tea packet:

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Thai Kitchen: Thai Ginger Soup Review (Instant Rice Noodle)

Thai Kitchen: Thai Ginger Soup Review

Safety Information
Manufactured in a facility that uses peanuts.

Ingredients
Rice Noodles (Rice, Water, Tapioca), Seasoning Packet (Sugar, Salt, Maltodextrin, Spices [Garlic, Onion, Galangal (Thai Ginger), Green Onions], Coconut Milk, Sodium Caseinate, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Autolyzed Yeast, Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavor, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Citric Acid, Soybean Oil), Oil Packet (Soybean Oil, Chili, Garlic, Shallot, Tocopherol [Vitamin E]).

Directions
Cooking Time: 3 Minutes. Boiling Water Directions: Step 1 - Carefully peel back lid to open bowl halfway. Remove and empty contents of seasoning packets and oil packet into bowl. Step 2 - Add boiling water, filling bowl up to lower inside ridge. Cover with lid and let stand 3 minutes. Step 3 - Remove lid, stir well and enjoy. Microwave Directions: Step 1 - Remove lid completely from bowl. Remove and empty contents of seasoning packets and oil packet into bowl. (Metalized lid is not microwave safe. Do not microwave with lid attached). Step 2 - Add water, filling bowl up to lower inside ridge. Step 3 - Cook on high temperature for 2 to 3 minutes or until water is hot. Stir well and let sit 1 minute before serving.

front of packaging:



Back of packaging:



opening up the packaging reveals:



the oil (Soybean Oil, Chili, Garlic, Shallot), herb (Garlic, Green Onions), and powder (Garlic, Onion, Galangal (Thai Ginger), Green Onions, Coconut Milk), seasoning:


the ingredients on the noodle before adding water:


filling up with water (must be filled to the lowest rim):


the used up packaging (be careful getting the oil on your clothes, as it does stain!):


After 3 minutes in the microwave:


1 minute cooling, swirling with a spoon:


close up:


Finish Bowl: (don't bother putting this soup in another bowl, as it leaves a greasy residue that its not fun to wash out)


Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 bowl
Amount Per Serving
Calories	260
Calories from Fat	40
Amount Per Serving and/or % Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.5g (7%)
Saturated Fat	2g (10%)
Cholesterol	0mg (0%)
Sodium	1460mg (61%)
Total Carbohydrate	51g (17%)
Dietary Fiber	1g (4%)
Sugars	3g
Protein	4g
Amount Per Serving and/or % Daily Value*
Vitamin A	0%
Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	2%
Iron	4%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs.

Verdict: Mild Ginger slightly buttery taste with just a hint of a Thai sweetness undertone, this soup looks ugly, but trust me, it taste much better than it looks!

The sodium content is a little too high.

Noodles: Firm (these were microwaved, boiling will make them more tender)

Make it better by:  Add a  little sliced chili pepper, scallion and/or cilantro for a special kick!

Fun fact: Thai Ginger isnt the “ginger” most westerners know. Its actually a different ingredient somewhat related to the ginger plant, but has a different taste. The real name for it is called “galangal” (which can be found in the ingredient list).

Grading: A-

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How to Focus

Take time to reflect and review what you want to do today
You only got 24 hours

First thing in the morning: What are the 3 most important things to do today?
(don't check your email until you complete this task! otherwise you will lose your focus)

At the end of the day:

• 1) What did I do?
• 2) What will I focus on tomorrow?
• 3) What can be improved?

Create Rituals /Habits
Mornings: If you are starting to forget to brush your teeth in the morning, we have a problem here.
Create everyday morning habits and always do them in a specific order.

• 1) shower
• 2) have a healthy breakfast
• 3) go for a walk

Make sure you wake up with enough time so that you can read or meditate, (i.e. write your morning pages that were mentioned above!)

By creating morning habits, you are allowing your mind to have a sense of stability so that you may focus on other things.

at Bedtime, create habits that are good for your brain, body, and apartment such as:

• read 10 pages from a book, 
• wash your face face (will help with any acne), and 
• clean all your dishes/empty your sink (this will tremendously improve any mice/cockroaches problems)

Improving your life will help you improve your focus.


Manage your space

1. Stop with the multitasking! If you are reading a book, make sure it is the only thing in front of you!
2. spend 10 minutes each day decluttering
3. use an intray for incoming paper at your office/work space
4. clear away all distractions (you don't need that many tabs on your browser, if you are done with a website, close it, don't keep refreshing it every hour)

How to Work

• work in focused bursts (use a timer) and make sure you reward yourself. 
• 50 minutes of intense work (no distraction) = 20 minutes of break (the average netflix tv show with no episodes is about 21-22 minutes)
• get away from the computer (for five minutes, let your eyes wander about to relieve eye strain)
• Go to an area with no internet (this will help with any future internet withdrawals, you can't use the internet if its not there)
• use only a notepad and pen (remember a time when we JUST use paper and pen?)

Managing Email

• Create disconnection time (i.e. 8am -10 am) so that you can perform your morning rituals without interruptions
• Make sure to check email at set points in the day (2-3 times per day) [Unless you are the VP of some facing company, must you check your email every half hour after work if you were checking your email every half hour DURING work?]
• Turn off email alerts (the point is to get rid of interruptions which causes loss of focus)

take a Digital Technology Detox
Remember:

• Say Yes to People when its... Creating, Spending Time with Family & Friends, Reading a book
• Say no to time additions like Twitter, email, and Facebook

Help for Internet Addicts
Use Blocker programs to block websites mentioned above
you will gain more freedom and self control by either locking yourself out of specific websites or better yet, locking yourself out of the entire internet.

Need to write? That's not an excuse to go on the internet:
 Find a write room, use pen and paper, hell, buy a typewriter from Etsy and type from there.

You lose focus when you are constantly interrupted, by creating rituals to stabilize your mind, and by removing the stranglehold that Facebook, email alerts, the general internet has on you, you will slowly but surely gain more focus to clean your apartment, read a book, focus better on your study.

good luck!

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Essie "Sand Tropez" & Essie LuxEffects "A Cut Above" Review

Essie "Sand Tropez" is a gorgeous nail polish color that looks great on ANY skin tone. Essie "A Cut Above"is from the luxeffects line and it is a glamorous manicure match!