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Eco style and the big, fat, green wedding
Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:48:00 +0000 The 100% Recyclable Celebration Has Arrived In The West And It's There To StayNew York: Kate Harrison's idea of a fairy tale wedding is like this: Gather 150 friends and relatives at an organic farm for a pre-wedding day of hikes and eco tours. Calculate the mileage guests will travel and offset their carbon dioxide emissions by donating to programs that plant trees or preserve rain forests. Use local and seasonal flowers for decorations, instead of burning up fuel transporting them. Design an organic autumnal menu. Find a vintage dress to avoid waste of a gown that will never be worn again."It's worth it to start your life together in line with your values," said Harrison, a student at Yale, who is to marry in October. "You don't want this event to come at the expense of the environment or workers in another country."People in the wedding business say the "green" wedding has arrived, its appeal expanded to spur a mini-industry of stores and sites offering couples biodegradable plates made of sugar cane fibre and flowers grown according to sustainable farming practices. The quality and choice of products has so steadily improved that the green concept is spreading to other kinds of parties, allowing hosts to embrace the earth without sacrificing style."People are making decisions based on environmental concerns," said Gerald Prolman, founder of online organic florist Organic Bouquet. "Whether it's food, cotton or flowers, people are asking questions: How are farmworkers treated? Who produced the product? How is the environment affected in that process?"Eric Fenster, owner of Back to Earth, an organic catering company, said when he started his business in 2001, his clients consisted exclusively of environmental groups. But the market has expanded to make weddings a third of his business.And few events offer as many opportunities to say "I care" than a wedding, whose average cost is $25,000 to $30,000. Bridal magazines, too, have recognised the trend, and a new site, Portovert.com, made its appearance last month, catering to "eco-savvy brides and grooms."Even the honeymoon can be green without roughing it. "You used to have to go camping," said Ted Ning, director of Lohas Journal, a guide for businesses serving the eco-conscious market. "Now you have these amazing luxurious spas in Africa or Fiji. You can look at different animals while getting a massage in a tree."But can weddings really make a dent in global warming? Janet Larsen, the director of research at the Earth Policy Institute, an environmental research group in Washington, said that every little bit helps. "All the actions add up," she said. "Anything individuals can do to reduce their overall environmental footprint can make a difference."Weddings are undoubtedly great fun, but it's the preparations that go into them that may drive one up the wall. Here are a few tips to make marriage preparations a real delight. |
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Online ads giving lost lovers a second chance
Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:54:00 +0000 New York: Ever locked eyes with a stranger on a train or in a store, become quickly intrigued, and later regretted not even saying "hello." In a fast-paced world growing ever faster online, the Web is replacing the newspaper personal ad as a place where people can act belatedly on that moment of magical chemistry - with some fleeting encounters even leading to marriage.At social networking and advertising site Craigslist.org, a subsection called Missed Connections, is rapidly becoming a destination for second chance encounters, and its ads tell tales of infatuation, hope, frustration and love.Craigslist's Chief Executive Jim Buckmaster said he had heard of several marriages forged through Missed Connections which was set up in 2000. Use of the site has surged in the past three years to 75,000 new postings a month from 18,000, with San Francisco the biggest market then New York. "It is a long shot but hope springs eternal - and people seem to have a weakness for long shots," Buckmaster said.Ads on the site read like this: "Birmingham girl with Stella Artois at Gristedes!!!! I do not know why I did not invite you to drink beers with me...! hope is not late, I would love to." Or this: "Confused Brunette On The A Train This Morning: You came into my A train, but quickly turned around and exited. I wish you stayed." But in New York - a city crammed with eight million people - what are the chances that the stranger from across the train will log on to the site that day, find the post and respond?Ask Mark Svartz. While standing in line for two hours to have a book signed by American writer Jonathan Safran Foer, Svartz, 27, chatted with the girl standing in front of him. They did not exchange even their names."The next morning I realized that it probably would have been smart to get a number," he said.Like the 15 million other people in the US and Canada who use Craigslist.org each month, Svartz, an advertising executive from Manhattan, sometimes reads the Missed Connections posts for kicks. Now he had a reason to make the leap from voyeur to participant. |
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Board that loveboat...
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 20:00:00 +0000 Looking for love? Waiting for the right one to come around? Then stop dreaming and start doing. We tell you how to get going...Be adventurousStuck in the routine rut? Bust them out by taking a new hobby, a new sport, a new restaurant or a new makeover. Rekindle the spirit to try something new and go put yourself on the map where you'll get to meet new interesting people.Pamper yourselfTake a drive to the nearest spa and pamper yourself silly. Get massages, eat better and sleep better. Looking for love often makes you overlook the fact that a healthier person will obviously make you a better mate.Look around carefullyMaybe that someone special you are set to find, is already there in fron of your eyes. Then all you need to do is adjust your glasses and get a new perspective altogether.Love is all you can giveDon't save up your love for that someone special, instead distribute it freely among everyone around you. It will surely give you a lot of love back in your life. Remember, what goes around, comes around. |
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Long Distance Relationships: Distance No Bar for Love Birds
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 06:26:00 +0000 For couples staying apart this Valentine's Day, it is a tough week indeed! Now, you know why lovers count their happiness in hours, minutes and secondsLove alters not with his brief hours and weeks, but bears it out even to the edge of doom. So said the Bard. And it holds true for today's couples too. Ask those who will be away from each other on this Valentine's Day. With the V-Day falling on a week day this year, many couples who are in a long distance relationship are feeling the heat, a bit too much. With the Gen Y becoming more and more conscious of having a well settled career before say settling down, many young men and women today are going out of the city to study or work, leaving their partners to do their own bit.For some like Darryl Dimeck who is presently in Boston working with a software company, it was a well thought, conscious decision to move out. "My girlfriend is in New York pursuing her Management studies. We have been in a relationship for two years now. When an opportunity came for me to work, we gave it a serious thought as to how important are our careers for us and how the distance would affect our relationship. Thankfully, so far we have been doing pretty well."With both the partners busy with their own circle of friends and not having to share everthing with each other does lend a sort of independence. But then you can't reach out to your partner anytime you feel like. You have to be mindful of the other's time and space. Hance, many feel that the fun and spontaneity of the union does get affected by the distance.Junita Paul, working with an NGO in Florida, was in New Jersey for two years to work, leaving behind her boyfriend to concentrate on his studies. "There were problems. For instance, if I was working, I wouldn't attend his calls and vice versa. This led to differences. But I guess both of us managed to keep it going. We would plan our trips in such a way as to meet each other whenever possible."The distance also has its ugly head. That of distrust. The loyalty of each partner is questionable. Junita's lawyer boyfriend Steve says, "There were communication gaps, no spontaneity in the relationship and of course we weren't meeting regularly. But we had to eliminate the distrust. I believe how much trust you can put into your partner is the key to a successful long distance relationship."The pressures of long distance are very tough to cope up with. So sometimes it ends in heartbreak and sometimes in weddding bells. Says Fred Waters who bumped into his wife on phone, met her after a month, dated for another ten months living in different cities before finally proposing her, "We knew the relationship could become stale with no fun. But we always tried to keep the relationship alive with humour and surprises. We could crack jokes on phone, share the day's happenings, send surprise gifts or cards to each other. It did help."Stephanie, currently in UK with her husband James lived apart for an year post marriage. With her being in Canada and him being in UK it was a 'high maintenenace relationship'. But the 'extra efforts put in for constant reassurance of one's presence in the other's life made the going little less tough' she says.But not all is as comfortable as it seems. Apart from understanding and love you've got to be quiet lenient with your purse strings. Explains Martha, working as a consultant in California, "My relationship is a long distance one. My boyfriend is based in Montana. We have to keep shunting between California and Montana on weekends. And then to keep in constant touch, a lot of money goes into paying heavy telephone bills."Now that surely hurts!Distance does not spell the end of a relationshipLoving Your Long Distance Relationship by Stephen Blake is a Proven Step-By-Step Guide on how you can manage your Long Distance Relationships effectively.After reading Loving Your Long Distance Relationship you'll be able to avoid potential relationship problems ... and realize how easy it is to stay together while you're apart from the one you love! |
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Forget Mr Right, women actually prefer Mr Medium
Sat, 10 Feb 2007 09:30:00 +0000 It has long been assumed that when women look for love then a large salary, a fast car and a high-flying job will make a gentleman more attractive. But scientists have found that women actually prefer a man of medium status rather than one who is a soaraway success.This is because they think attractive successful men are "too good to be true" and the relationship won't last. They also fear such a man is more likely to be unfaithful and will lack the time and dedication to help raise children.The new study looking at what women want from a long-term partner was conducted by researchers at the University of Central Lancashire. They took a series of photographs of 60 men in their twenties and asked students to on a physical attractiveness scale. Six from the good-looking group, six considered average and the same number judged unattractive were then selected.Alongside each photograph was information on the man's age, what he was looking for in a partner, and a randomly chosen profession.The 18 different occupations included highest status jobs such as architect and company director, medium status position such as teacher or travel agent and finally low status roles such as waiter, postman and gardener.An example of the kind of "personal ad" that accompanied each photograph was: "Easy going architect, 25, good sense of humour into socialising would like to meet understanding girl for fun and friendship." Another read: "Amusing male, 25, teacher, outgoing, likes fun times, seeks down to earth girls for fun relationship." The psychologists took 186 female students with an average age of 23 and asked them to rate the attractiveness of each man as a long-term partner.The study, published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, found that purely on looks, the best-looking men were rated highest. But within this group, when socio-economic status was taken into account intriguing differences emerged. Those who were good looking and had a medium status job scored more highly than attractive men with more high-flying jobs. Meanwhile low-status males came out worst of all.The researchers led by Simon Chu concluded: "While women might prefer men who score highly on both attractiveness and resource-holding potential, it remains possible that these men might be perceived as being too good to be true."In other words, a high level of physical attractiveness coupled with high status may be an especially attractive package to other women as well and men in this position may be more likely to pursue a mating rather than a parenting strategy."He suggested another explanation could be that women, especially those who hope to have their own career, are also subconsciously considering how much time could devote to raising children. "While increasing status brings clear resource benefits, this may also bring a trade-off with the amount of child-rearing time that high status individuals have available," he said."It is likely that high-status individuals can afford less time to devote to childcare than individuals of lower status." |
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Single? Be Your Own Valentine
Fri, 09 Feb 2007 07:34:00 +0000 If you think you will be the only person without a concrete Valentine's Day agenda, then you are wrong, chances are that there will be many more who'll be without a date.Dine with friendsDon't make any plans weeks in advance. Call your friends or classmates who are also single and plan to meet at a restaurant. This sure will be better than sitting at home and surfing dating websites.Watch a movieNeither do theatres shut down on Valentine's Day nor is your single status an issue. Go entertain yourself by watching a new flick and if you don't have company you can buy yourself a single ticket. Choose to enjoy your own company for a couple of hours.Pamper yourselfGift yourself a book or book yourself a massage. Show yourself a little love this Valentine's Day.The other sideYou'll be pleasantly surprised at all the other single people if you happen to visit your local bookstore or cafe. Cuddle up with a good book and a cup of coffee. Strike a conversation with people around and enjoy good company.It's party timeCheck your college campus for events on Valentine's Day. You can go enjoy parties and it'll be a good way to find good friends too. |
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Women put cells before sex: Poll
Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:35:00 +0000 Mobile phones have invaded our personal spheres to an extent that women would be happy to give up sex than their phones.A recent survey by Dial-a-Phone, a leading UK mobile phone retailer, revealed that 21st Century dating has indeed entered the mobile fast lane and nowhere more so than in the bedroom. When given the choice of being celibate for a month rather than giving up their mobile phone, almost a quarter of women said they would - compared to zero men.Dial-a-Phone relationship expert Filc Everett comments: "For women, a month without sex would certainly be a punishment - but for some this outweighs the nightmare inconvenience of never having a mobile phone. However, if this was a decision for life - I'd predict that women would choose sex every time."However, according to the online survey, both men and women are more than happy to bring the mobile into the bedroom - with 30% of men and 42.5% of women claiming they'd answer the phone during sex!Flic Comments: "There's a time and a place for mobile phones! Turning them off occasionally or even switching them to silent will make your loved-one feel as though they have your attention. Never ever answer your phone during sex. People will leave a message or call back later if it's urgent." Many are using their mobile to take saucy snaps much too rude to get developed at the chemist. 4 in 5 have taken a personal pic of their partner on their mobile. Flic says: "Sending a flirty text or better still a sexy picture message in the middle of the day will surprise and delight your partner, they will begin to anticipate a night of passion ahead, it's a great way to keep a flagging sex life alive."Singletons consider their mobile phone their most valuable dating weapon - arranging dates and getting to know prospective partners through SMSes to relay the success of the date during the event to their mates. BEDROOM INVASIONIN LOVE WITH THE GADGET- 30% of men and a staggering 42.5% of women would consider answering their phone during sex- 24% of women would rather give up sex than their mobile phone for a month- 4 in 5 people have used their picture phones to take intimate pictures of their partners- Brits send on average of 12 texts before they go on a first date- 11% of under 34s have been dumped by SMS |
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Relationships: Jealous, Huh?
Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:09:00 +0000 If your partner's close association with a co-worker has left you feeling envious, here's how you can deal with it...Trust your PartnerEvery relationship should be based on trust. Trust is basically a mutual understanding between two partners. If there is no trust, it leads to jealousy.Involve your PartnerIf both are in different professions, there is some uncertainity. Try and involve your partner in what you do. Let him/her see the kind of work you do.Be Open and CommunicateMaintain a certain amount of transparency in the relationship. If there is something important, talk to each other. Avoid hiding things from your partner. Be careful, however, for too much transparency can make a relationship monotonous and dry.Face the ProblemIf jealousy does creep in, don't avoid the topic discuss it with your partner. Ideally you should have a thorough discussion about the issue.Check your EmotionsJealousy is a healthy feeling. Everything about jealousy is not negative. You just need to accept that you are getting jealous and deal with it. It can make you a better person. A high amount of jealousy however could lead to destruction.Simple, Easy To Follow Ideas That Help You Overcome Jealousy NOW! |
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'Hear out my side too!'
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:27:00 +0000 The issues of generation gap and the susequent handling of a teenager has always created problems in almost every household. We find out if there is a way out or does the argument have to continue?The relationship between parents and their teenage children has been one where clashes and differences in opinion are commonplace since time immemorial. The generation gap makes it difficult for both sides to appreciate each others' point of view.Adolescence, the transitional period between youth and maturity, is the time when trouble starts brewing in the parent-kid relationship. Throughout life, many developmental changes take place. Parents need to adapt themselves to the situation. An adolescent goes through changes that are physical, emotional as well as social. They are trying to crave an identity for themselves.Reena Jones, who is the mother of two teenage daughters says that she definitely feels the generation gap between her elder daughter, and herself. "Today's kids, want to move very fast. Freedom is the main issue of discussion between my elder daughter and me. She wants to go out every evening and have male friends. It's just not acceptable to me. I suggested that she meet a counsellor, but she does not want to do that either."Amanda, who is 19 years old, says that clashes in opinion happen very regularly between them and that irks her. "Nowadays she even has problems with my going out with boys. I have been in co-educational institutions all along. Going out with friends is important for me. She doesn't even try to see things from my point of view."Another parent, Wendy Scott, who has an 18-year-old daughter, says that at times, making her understand things is a difficult task. "It was difficult to explain to Lisa, my daughter, that she should not start doing summer jobs or work at call centres like her friends. We explained to her that this is the time for her to relax and spend her free time studying rather than to start working right away. But nothing seems to help."How parents tackle their adolescent children thus become important here.Parents shouldn't be too pushy. They should give their children more space but at the same time should be involved in their activities.But it's not just the parents who need to understand their children. Teenagers too have to put a step forward. They need to empathise with parents. They should be more objective and not have a negative bias towards their parents. An open communication between the two is the key to resolving all issues.The familiar ego clashes and the verbal skirmishes will continue to spice up a parent and teenager relationship generation after generation. But perhaps if a little window of communication were opened in that dark room of egos, the light of understanding strengthen one of the most beautiful and caring relationships in the world. |
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Can men handle a break-up?
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:18:00 +0000 Nick, a 25-year-old marketing executive broke off with his girlfriend. Since he wanted to handle the break-up on his own, he stopped meeting his friends because he did not want any sympathy from them. But it was only a matter of time that he became frustrated and started losing his cool on practically anything and everything.Moving on is difficult for many, but since women can talk more openly about their sorrow and find no harm in crying about their pain, they are able to handle this sort of stress better, unlike men."How should you cope with break-up stress:- Accept that you are not at ease with the break-up- Identify the core beliefs that are upsetting you and replace them with positive ones and seek help.- Cry if you feel the need to do so. Don't suppress your feelings. |
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