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LIL WAYNE SPEAKS OUT ON SEIZURES, TMZ, & MTV’S ‘HOTTEST MCS’ LIST

Lil Wayne called into DJ Felli Fel on Power 106 for his first interview since being hospitalized for seizures earlier this month. He spoke out about his new album I Am Not a Human Being II and not making MTV’s “Hottest MCs in the Game” list.



He also cleared up the inconsistent reports surrounding his health, revealing that he’s had multiple seizures in the past.
“The bad news is I’m an epileptic. I’m prone to seizures,” said Tunechi, who’s feeling much better now. “I’m 100.”
Despite reports that he binged on codeine, Weezy attributed the seizures to “just plain stress, no rest, overworking.”

On his seizures: “The bad news is I’m an epileptic. I’m prone to seizures. This isn’t my first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh seizure. I’ve had a bunch of seizures, ya’ll just never hear about them. But this time it got real bad ’cause I had three of them in a row and on the third one, my heart rate went down to like 30 percent. Basically, I could’ve died, so that is why it was so serious.”


On the reason for his hospitalization: “But the reason being for the seizures is just plain stress, no rest, overworking myself. That’s just typical me though.”
On his past health issues: “I have people around me. I actually have [the seizures] so much they already know what to do. They already know how to handle it. Certain times I don’t even go to the hospital, but this time, it was real bad because it was three in a row, and I’ve never had three back to back like that.
“The third one was so bad and I live in the hills in L.A. So the reason why it was bad was that I live all the way at the top, so you know how hard it is getting down those hills. That was what was so scary about it.”




On TMZ’s report that he nearly died: “That’s what they do. I can’t be upset at that. I get upset at my kids when they do things that I tell them not to do. I can’t be upset at TMZ for doing what they do. They gon’ probably come out tomorrow and say something else about somebody else that ain’t true. That’s what they do. The truth isn’t good enough for them, so they gotta twist everything up.”


On his exclusion from MTV’s “Hottest MCs in the Game”: “I didn’t even check the top 10 list, but I’m glad I didn’t make it neither… I probably pissed some people off at MTV or something.”

Doctor’s Office Mistakes You’re Making

Stop talking on your cell phone while you’re in the exam room. Your health is an important thing…the phone call can wait.
Stop lying. From sexual practices to bad eating habits, many patients choose not to disclose the full truth to their physicians. Unfortunately, the only way a doctor can treat you to the best of their ability is if they have as complete a picture as possible about your particular health needs. Stop being so afraid that your doctor will judge you, and start telling them the truth.


Start describing what you’re feeling as accurately as possible. Is your pain sharp or dull? Is your headache more in your temple or towards the middle of your head? These details may not seem important, but they can help your doctor make the right diagnosis for you to start feeling better.
Doctors agree that if possible, you should describe the exact location of your problem, how intense the pain is, what may have provoked it and how long it’s lasted. To help you remember, write down your symptoms, as well as any questions that you may have for the doctor during your appointment.


Start telling your doctor the full reason for your visit. Believe it or not, many people don’t explain to their doctors exactly why they’re there. Even if you have a list of concerns, disclose them to the doctor as soon as possible so that they can plan your visit accordingly.


Start telling your doctor what you expect from them. If you have certain hopes or expectations, such as a particular prescription or getting rid of a suspicious-looking mole. This isn’t to say that the doctor will always be able to deliver on your requests, but at least they’ll have a better idea of how to approach your care and be able to clearly explain what they can and can’t do for you.


Start bringing in a list of your medications and supplements. Doctors would love for more patients to tell them exactly what they’re taking, so that when they’re considering a form of treatment, they have all the information they need to provide a more reliable course of action.

Stop leaving with unaddressed concerns. If you have a question, ask, even if you think the doctor is rushed. If you’re worried your headache might be a brain tumor, say it even if you think you sound like a hypochondriac. You never know what positive impact your questions can have on the success of your treatment.


Start keeping a copy of your medical records. You don’t bring your medical records or images with you. Unless you know for certain that your doctor, particularly a new doctor, has your records and images from another office, bring them with you. Again, having a more complete picture of what they’re working with can help doctors figure out the best way to treat you.


Stop being afraid to disagree with the doctor. Yes, so many people are programmed to agree with whatever the doctor says, but if your doctor suggests you should take a particular drug or see a certain specialist, and you don’t understand why or don’t agree with them, say so. Just nodding your head and then ignoring the doctor’s recommendation the second you’re out the door will not help you feel better. Doctors aren’t mind readers – they want to know what you’re thinking so that they can prescribe a healthy course of action that you’ll actually follow.

You don’t follow through with your treatment plan. If you ask questions, help the doctor paint a complete picture of your health and voice all of your concerns, the result should be a treatment plan that fits your needs. However, all of that is useless if you don’t actually follow it. Even if you forgot your pills, or had second thoughts about the treatment plan, contact your doctor and admit to it, so they can best advise you what to do next.

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5 exercises 2 do without a Gym

1) Walking – If you have stairs in your home, go up and down them a few times. Instead of waiting for the elevator, take the stairs. If you take a bus or train, get off a few stops earlier and walk the rest of the way. Whenever possible, just walk! It’s a great way to help tone up your legs.


2) Jumping Jacks – This calisthenic exercise works out your shoulders, back, thighs and calves. Start in a standing position with your feet together and your arms relaxed by your side. When you jump, move your feet apart until they are wider than your shoulders, while at the same time raising your arms over your head. Then jump back into starting position.



3) Leg lifts – This exercise can be done from sitting on a chair at your desk. Sit upright in the chair while lifting your legs until they are at a straight angle towards your hips. Lower your legs slowly and stop about 3 inches off of the floor. Hold your legs steady for about 2 seconds and then repeat.

4) Squats – Knowing how to do squats properly can firm up your butt and legs rapidly. Stand with your legs evenly apart while keeping your toes, hips and knees in a straight line. Slowly lower your body as if you were going to sit in a chair, bending the knees. Hold the position for 2 seconds and then return to starting position. Then repeat 10-15 times for an intense work out.

5) Dancing – Besides being lots of fun, dancing has many great health benefits. You will gain flexibility, strength, endurance and a sense of well being just by throwing on your favorite tunes and getting your dance on!

Top 5 Signs She is NOT the One

5. YOUR FRIENDS AREN’T FANS
Even if your friends have horrible taste in movies, music, or people they date, they’ll have a pretty good idea of whether or not she’s good for you. And if they don’t get along with her — or if she can’t stand them — you probably have some serious issues. You can probably sense how they feel about each other, but if you’re not sure, ask a few who’ll be relatively impartial. “Listen to what your friends have to say when you ask their opinion,” he says. “Just don’t let their analysis of your situation be your only basis for breaking it off.” In other words, it should just confirm what you already knew deep down.


4. YOU CAN’T DO NOTHING WITH HER
After the newness of the getting-to-know-you and getting-to-see-you-naked stage fades, the relationship will center on how well you two get along just sharing space and time together. And if doing nothing with her feels like you’re serving hard time, that’s, uh, not so great.

3. YOU FEEL GUILTY ALL THE TIME
Unless you’re truly an awful person, you shouldn’t feel like the bad guy all the time. So if you’re always made to feel like you’re doing something wrong, the real issue is probably either that the two of you are incompatible, or that she has some major issues of her own. Even when you’re made to feel lousy all the time, the thought of ending things can make you feel even more lousy, because she’s cast you as the bad guy. But that’s just going to breed resentment.

2. YOUR SEX LIFE IS LOUSY
It’s surprisingly easy to tell yourself that a less-than-enjoyable sex life is okay if everything else about your partner and relationship is great. After all, it’d be superficial and shallow to put so much emphasis on sex, right? Hell no. In fact, a recent study found that couples in secure and happy relationships have better sex lives than those in insecure, ambivalent, or detached relationships. In other words, a satisfying sex life is a key part of a good relationship.

1. SHE’S AMAZING — BUT YOU STILL CAN’T COMMIT
She’s smart, sexy, and doesn’t get mad when you go to grab a quick drink with your friends and accidentally road trip to Atlantic City on a three-day bender. What a gal! And yet even though you know she’s “perfect,” you can’t visualize yourself with her forever. It’s what psychotherapist Ken Page calls “the wave of distancing,” and it’s pretty common. “You’re with somebody who’s decent, kind, and available — and yet you get bored, judgmental, and annoyed,” he says. “So take a step back and let the wave pass.” Good advice — unless, of course, the “wave” lasts for six months. Then it’s probably not a wave, and either this relationship isn’t right, or you’re not ready for any relationship.

9 Things Men Find Attractive About Women Other Than Looks

Men are visual creatures. There’s no doubt about that. But when it comes to the potential for commitment and anything more than sideways pokey, there are several things we find attractive about women that have nothing to do with looks.


Confidence

A universal winner, but it’s not just about what you say and do. It’s also about what you don’t do. Confident people don’t need to make themselves known for the sake of being seen and heard. They don’t need to proclaim it from center stage at Summer Jam. They don’t need to offer unsolicited criticism and judgments about what others are doing, what they’re wearing, and/or who they’re with. Confident people don’t snoop or question every opposite sex friend. Confident people embrace both their strengths and weaknesses. They’re concerned with controlling what’s in their power, not what’s outside of it. That’s sexy

Sense of Humor

Let’s be real, the type of men you find interesting probably aren’t walking the straight and narrow. They’re not just rocking suits, processing paper, and talking about their education and career accomplishments. They’re probably funny. They know how to make you laugh. And when they see you laughing, they feel good. They think you’re fun. Men love fun women. We also love funny women. We don’t love women who are serious all the time. Because when we see that, it more than likely means we won’t be able to be ourselves. Who wants to be with someone like that? That’s not attractive. It’s a repellent.



Passion

Passion isn’t only infectious, it’s sexy. Men love hearing women speak passionately about the things and people they love (unless it’s about the ex they haven’t gotten over) and their dreams. Passion inspires. And inspiration is one of the key things that drives us toward you, to support you, to love you, and to become better ourselves. What’s even sexier is seeing you not just speak about your passions, but to display it through your actions. Seeing you pursue your dreams with determination is a definitely win.


Generosity

I’m not just talking about volunteering once a month at the neighborhood soup kitchen. I’m talking about generosity when it comes to family, friends, and acquaintances. Someone who’s willing to help others without provocation knows that there’s more to life than their own. We will need that generosity and support to help keep us going when things are going well or not well at all. And someone’s that’s generous is rarely called selfish. Who likes a selfish bear?


Independently Dependent

Contrary to what some people may tell you, men love women that are independent. We love women that have their own careers, can manage their finances, and don’t need a man to feel secure. But we also love the vulnerability that comes with being dependent on someone when necessary. One of the sexiest but least discussed traits is the ability of someone to admit that they need help or to ask for it. You don’t have to do it all, all the time. Men find it attractive when women understand that.

Treatment of Children

As men settle into the stage of life where they’re looking forward to the next chapter with someone special, this becomes more important…which means it becomes a more attractive trait. Most men plan to have kids and we want them to have the best mother possible. So it only makes sense that we’d find a woman that’s good with kids attractive.


Intelligence

You’d think this goes without saying right? Well, unfortunately it doesn’t. Intelligence here doesn’t just mean having a high IQ. It means the ability to carry a conversation about more than gossip, reality tv, and mundane shenanigans. It means being plugged into what’s going on in the world. It means understanding business, politics, and current events. It means reading. Men love women that read more than just magazines (but that’s a start). You can put us onto stuff. You can challenge us. Men love challenges. You knew that though.


Spirituality

Spiritually doesn’t mean going to church every Sunday (or Saturday). What about the other six days of the week? Are you living your life in accordance with what you believe? If you are, that’s sexy. We can see it in your attitude and hear it in the way you speak. Someone who actively believes in something is better than someone who believes in nothing. We don’t even have to believe the exact same thing.

Innocence

Nobody wants to date the loaf of bread that’s been open for 2 weeks. Nah, I’m kidding. Kinda.

I don’t mean innocence in the pure white dress or naivete sorta way. I just mean you don’t come off as having seen and done it all. When we feel that there are things we can show you, it becomes attractive. We like to feel like we’re improving something, even if it’s just in our own minds. You have an active role in that.

There are plenty of other things men find attractive, but these are just nine. Fellas, what additions would you make to the list. Ladies, what things do you find attractive about men other than their cheekbone structure, edge up, and height?


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5 Tips For Dropping 5 Pounds By Summer

Celebrity Fitness Trainer and author of 5 Factor diet Harley Pasternak suggests 5 simple tips to lose 5 pounds or more by summer.


1. Be Physically Active All Day
"From the moment you wake up to the time you go to bed, you should be moving," says Pasternak. That means walking up the stairs instead of riding in the elevator, walking instead of driving when feasible, gardening, cleaning anything that doesn't involve your butt being glued to a chair. "At the end of the day, all those calories that you burned periodically really add up," he says.

2. Eat Five Times a Day
"When you graze instead of gorge, you have more control over how much you eat and are less likely to make bad choices," he says. Each meal or snack should include a low-fat protein, a whole grain, fiber, a healthy fat (like olive oil or canola oil) and a sugar-free or low-sugar beverage.

3. Drink Three Liters of Water Each Day
"When you drink enough water, you increase the rate at which you burn calories," says Pasternak. And when you're dehydrated, you can often mistake thirst for hunger, meaning you'll eat more than you would have if you'd stayed hydrated all day.

4. Do Five Workouts Each Week
Combine resistance training with cardio and work up a sweat for at least 25 minutes in each workout. "Make sure your program changes from day to day, in order to make sure your body changes," Pasternak says.

5. Give Yourself a Free Day Each Week
"Indulge in eating a treat such as dark chocolate and sleep in late," says Pasternak. "It will motivate you to keep up a healthy lifestyle during the other six days."

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Marriage Won’t Make You Happier

If you’re living with your significant other, don’t worry too much about tying the knot, because it won’t make you any happier, according to a new study. The study followed 2,737 single men and women for six years, watching as 896 of them either got married or moved in with a lover, Science Daily reports. The results? Both married couples and cohabitators exhibited higher levels of happiness and fewer depression symptoms than single people—but married couples didn’t have an advantage over those just cohabitating.

“While married couples experienced health gains—likely linked to the formal benefits of marriage such as shared health care plans—cohabiting couples experienced greater gains in happiness and self-esteem,” the study’s lead author said. “America continues to value marriage above other family forms. However, our research shows that marriage is by no means unique in promoting well-being.” Jezebel’s take-away? “Go ahead and live in sin! Science says it’s okay.” If you’re living with your significant other, don’t worry too much about tying the knot, because it won’t make you any happier, according to a new study.

5 Foods That will Kill your Brain

1) Trans Fat

Look out for "partially hydrogenated vegetable oils." Trans fat alters metabolic processes and hardens your arteries. How much to have? Zilch


2) Saturated Fat

Leads to the buildup of fatty tissue on the inner linings of your arteries and turns on inflammatory genes. How much to have? No more than 4 grams per hour.


3) Added Sugar

Excess sugar causes the proteins in your body to function improperly, aging your arterial system. How much to have? Main dishes and desserts should contain no more than 4 grams of added sugar per serving. Side dishes should contain no more than 2 grams of added sugars per serving. Total should be less than 4 grams added sugar per hour.



4) Syrups

All syrups. Not just that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) -- the man-made sugar that does the same things as sugar -- all syrups, like all added sugars increase the risk of dysfunctional proteins, obesity and metabolic syndrome. Be wary of maple and malt syrups, as well. How much to have? Stay away! In total, you want to keep you added sugar count to less than 24 grams, or 6 teaspoons per day, and less than (when combined with added sugars) 4 grams of added sugar an hour.


5) Any Grain But 100 Percent Whole Grain

Whole grains contain a lot of fiber, which helps preventing arterial aging. How much to have? Nada. Never have any -- why age unnecessarily? Why forget what your ideal hunk looked like? Anytime you can swap simple carbohydrates for complex carbs with 100 percent whole grain, go ahead

NICK CANNON in Hospital

Last night, singer Mariah Carey tweeted a photo of her husband Nick Cannon laid up in a hospital bed in Aspen, along with the news that he was hospitalized with a “mild” form of kidney failure.
“Please pray for Nick as he’s fighting to recover from a mild kidney failure,” she tweeted early Wednesday morning.
In a subsequent tweet, she added: “We’re trying to be as festive as possible under the circumstances but please keep Nick in your thoughts because this is very painful. They tried to kick me out of the hospital but here I am pon de bed with Mr. C.”
So what is “mild” kidney failure, you ask? Mariah might be referring to Acute Renal Failure, or the beginning stages of kidney failure. But then again, Nick might not be in kidney failure at all (Nick and Mariah are such drama queens).
Most healthy humans have 2 kidneys, 1 each located in your flank area. If you place your hands above your hips and slide each hand a few inches toward your spine, that’s where each kidney is located.

Your kidneys act as a pump filtering out all the chemicals in the food and drink that you take in. Your kidneys also filters out the bad toxins and waste in your blood that results from actions performed by your liver, spleen, and intestines, for example.
Your kidneys are attached to your bladder (located above your groin area) by way of two thin tubes called ureters. The toxins and waste is excreted by the kidneys through your ureters into your bladder and expelled from your bladder as urine.
Therefore, if your urine looks like apple juice (amber or yellow) you’re good. But if your urine looks like coffee, tea or blood, your should consult with your doctor or go to an emergency room.
If the kidneys are impaired by low blood volume, high blood pressure, an infection, illness (diabetes), an accident, or violent trauma, they can’t filter out the toxins and waste from your body. So the toxins and waste backs up in your blood. Your urine will also slow to a trickle, or stop flowing altogether. There might also be changes in the color of your stool, and your feet and legs will swell from water retention in your body.
When this happens you are probably in acute (recent) or chronic (long-term) renal failure or kidney failure.
But there are cases where doctors diagnose people with renal failure yet they look healthy and their urine looks normal. For instance, athletes and bodybuilders are frequently diagnosed with renal failure due to their high protein diets and their use of performance enhancing drugs.
Even though these patients appear to be healthy and they are urinating okay, their blood tests tell a different story.
If the doctor suspects acute renal failure (the beginning stages of kidney failure) or chronic renal failure (long-term kidney damage) he or she will run a battery of blood tests on you, including BUN (blood), Creatinine clearance (urine test), Serum creatinine (blood), Serum potassium (blood), and Urinalysis (urine test), among others.
If your blood work comes back abnormal the doctor will order an ultrasound scan and/or x-rays of your kidneys and abdomen.
Signs (what you see) and Symptoms (what you feel) of renal failure include:
Feeling fatigued or tired all the time
Bad breath
Breathless or short of breath
Bloody stools
Dark or bloody urine
Decreased appetite
Dehydration
Flank pain above your hips toward the back
Dry metallic taste in your mouth
Dry or cracking skin
Nosebleeds or bruising all over your body
Seizures
Swelling in your feet, ankles and legs (not alleviated by elevating your legs)
Excessive urination (especially at night)
No urination
Mental changes, confusion
In Nick Cannon’s case, his blood Creatinine level was probably a little high, and his doctor hospitalized him as a precaution to find out why

7 Ways to get some Me Time

1. Listen to music.
Studies show that listening to the music you like can have a positive impact on your life and happiness. “Plus, music can trigger memories, give a sense of youthfulness and nostalgia, and take people into different places,” says Karol Ward, L.C.S.W., author of Find Your Inner Voice. “So put on your earphones and let those sounds take you from restless to restful.”

2. Start a blog.
Start a simple blog on something you’re passionate about. Blogging is a great outlet for channeling your thoughts while connecting and sharing your interests with others. “I love blogging during my ‘me’ time,” says Sunny Sea Gold, Glamour health editor and founder of healthygirl.org. “The stuff I blog about is body image and overcoming emotional eating, two things that are super close to my heart. The fact that I’m so passionate about it is what makes the writing so enjoyable and therapeutic. That and getting to know the amazing women who read and comment.”

3. Reorganize your life.
Living and working in a sea of clutter can stress you out without your even realizing it. Each week, spend a few hours clearing out your office or reorganizing your apartment. “Cleaning is therapeutic,” says Elizabeth Kari, 21, from Chicago. “It creates order in my life, and I always feel ready to begin the next day with a fresh, clear start.”

4. Take a power nap.
That’s right. Sleep doctor Michael Breus suggests spending your “me” time sleeping. Just a quick 25-minute power nap and you’ll wake up refreshed and ready to get up and go. To get the most out of this time, try spraying a lavender mist on your pillow. “The smell of lavender eases anxiety and helps you fall asleep,” says Dr. Breus. “In the end it’s about the quality, not quantity, of your sleep.”

5, Send your mind on vacay.
Can’t get away? Visualize it! Imagining yourself in a place that has brought you peace and happiness is a quick, free and clinically proven way to cleanse your mind and enhance your mood. “Picture all the sights, smells and sounds of that wonderful spot,” says Amy Spainhower, director of creative services at metime.com, a company aimed at spreading the “me”-time message. “Just enjoy the feeling of pleasure that comes your way from ‘visiting’ your vacation destination


6.Make an appointment with yourself.

Whether you’re at home reading a book or giving yourself a manicure, scheduling your “me” time is imperative. The key is to make this time a commitment you have to honor, just as you would any other appointment or meeting.


7.Exercise.

Do as the Obamas do: Pick a time each day to work out and stick to it. The physical and mental health benefits of exercise are endless, and it’s the perfect time to spend refocusing, unwinding and concentrating only on you. Plus, you’re not multitasking during Pilates.

Traits Attractive Women Look For In A Man

No.10 Intelligence
Flaunt this trait at your own peril. Intelligence can be very attractive to beautiful women, but only if used in the right way. In other words, a way that’s humble and interesting. Use your intelligence to surprise an attractive woman with off-the-wall, fun ideas, fantasies and unexpected things, and you’ll charm her. Formal education, however, is only attractive if it’s used in this interesting way. If you’re an expert in an area that’s cool, present it from an “I know a lot about this, let me show you” perspective, and not an “I’m so smart and you’re not” angle. Also be aware that some attractive women are actually intimidated by a man with a deep education, so step carefully.
No.9 Challenge
No doubt about it: Attractive women are used to being held up on pedestals and pursued by men all day long. So, if you want to stand out from the 1,000 other guys who hit on her all day long, challenge her. If you act indifferent and aloof to beautiful women, if you make them think that you’re only calling because you’re bored, and act almost disinterested sexually, they’ll often do their very best to get your attention. Again, this drives attractive women crazy — it practically makes them obsess over a guy — even though they’ll never admit it.

No.8 Attentiveness
This one goes hand in hand with No. 9: More than gifts and compliments, attractive women want to know that you’re thinking about them. Even if you just tell a woman that you don’t like it that she’s out with another guy, she’ll love it, because it means you were thinking about her. Remember: A beautiful woman doesn’t wear that sexy outfit by accident. If her hair is done nicely, it wasn’t a fluke. Women are very impressed and attracted to men who notice these details. Plus, it’s much more powerful than listening to her complain to get your attention. Right?
No.7 Generosity
This one’s your secret weapon. Attractive women can get almost anything they want in life from men, so don’t try to impress them with gifts. Impress them by showing that you spend your time thinking about the welfare of others. Make a donation, help out someone less fortunate, donate time at a soup kitchen, and invite her along to see you in action. All of this will send her heart a-fluttering. And by the way (and much more importantly), you’ll be doing good for the world too.
No.6 Sexual mastery
What do I need to say? Women love sex just as much as men do. But just like everything else in life, a great lover is not easy to find. Women become instantly addicted to skillful lovers who know how to make them feel ecstasy and teach them new ways of feeling incredible. So read some books. Watch some “educational” movies. Do whatever it takes to get some moves down.
No.5 Romance
Most guys think it’s obvious, but here’s the real fact: Romance is powerful for creating attraction in a way that goes way beyond the whole prince-on-a-white-horse routine. Learn how to come across as the kind of man who knows how to connect with a woman emotionally and you’ll be golden. Instead of just looking at the surface of a woman, look within her to find the beautiful parts. Use your imagination to see opportunities for poetic comments, interesting stories, fascinating history, and emotional interpretation to everything, and you’ll sweep her right off her feet (and into bed).
No.4 Dominance
OK, big fella, listen up: It’s a scientific fact that attractive women have an unconscious attraction to “dominant” men. In fact, the dominant males in some primate groups account for up to 75% of all the matings with desirable females (while less dominant apes go home and watch Skinamax alone). Same goes for humans. Attractive women love men who know what they want and go after it. But, I’m not talking about the kind of assertiveness that makes her feel intimated or uncomfortable, or oversteps her boundaries. I’m talking about the kind of assertive stance that’s all about setting a goal and then going after it with passion. Women get turned on by that kind of dominance.

No.3 Class
If you show just a touch of class and culture (in other words, not so much that it’s boring) attractive women will pick up on it fast. So what exactly is “just a touch” of class? Well, maybe you know something about different types of wine or foreign movies. Do you understand something about fashion? Do you like Frank Sinatra? Maybe you enjoy exotic foods. How about opening doors for her? All of these are good for serving up just a “touch” of class without being a bore.
No.2 A sense of humor
It’s true; humor is an aphrodisiac to attractive women. If you can keep her laughing, everything will go your way no matter how you screw up otherwise — all because attractive women are magnetically drawn to men who crack them up. Now, this is a tough one to explain to some guys. Many men take this to mean being overly arrogant, which is not what I mean at all. I suggest you watch Pierce Brosnan in The Thomas Crown Affair, Clark Gable in Gone With The Wind or Tom Cruise in Top Gun, to get the idea of the kind of humor I’m talking about. The Cocky & Funny trait is really mild overconfidence combined with an awesome sense of humor. It drives women wild.
No.1 A sense of fun
This is the big one: Absolutely nothing is a bigger turn-off to attractive women than a buzz-kill. All women — especially the most attractive ones — are looking for men who like to have fun and do adventurous, unusual, even dangerous things. It’s instantly intriguing. It’s immediately enticing. It’s an escape from the humdrum of every day. Women will absolutely obsess over a genuinely fun guy who flirts a little, shows them a good time, and then doesn’t call the next day. So remember: Predictability is attractive to some women — ones looking for a husband. But when it comes to choosing their next date, fun wins out every time.

Top 10 Healthiest States In The U.S.

United Health Foundation has released their annual report on America’s Health Rankings today and not surprisingly…we’re (NY/NJ) nowhere near the top 10…but we’re not in the bottom 5 either! So that’s a plus! Check out the rankings below. Did your state make the cut?


Top 10:
1. Vermont
2. New Hampshire
3. Connecticut
4. Hawaii
5. Massachusetts
6. Minnesota
7. Utah
8. Maine
9. Colorado
10. Rhode Island


WORST 5:
46. Alabama
47. Arkansas
48. Oklahoma
49. Louisiana
50. Mississippi

MGK inspires Kid to Walk

New Bad boy Records signee MGK met a wheelchair bound Kid Ryan Yex while he was tailgating @ a Blink 182 concert. It shows the strength of the EST movement and how MGK's music has had a positive influence on so many of his fans lives.




This video is very inspirational and influential

LEBRON & K.D Striving for Greatness - Episode1& 2

In Episode One, LeBron James & Kevin Durant worked out with trainer Mike Mancias at the University of Akron. It gives you an inside look at how they’re keeping in shape during the lockout.




Episode 2

FAT JOE on CNN

In an interview with CNN's Sanjay Gupta on Tuesday, Fat Joe further opened up about his obesity and the diseases associated with it. The Bronx native revealed that he's now lost 100 pounds in an effort to maintain a healthy life.

He said, "I was talking to my trainer yesterday and he asked me, 'When was the last time you were slim?' I swear to God I think when I was a month or two months old. That was it, I was Fat Joe ever since." As a successful rapper, his lavish lifestyle led him to splurge on food, he explained. "[I felt like] 'I'm rich now. I can go to Mr. Chow's and eat all the steak and lobster I want.'"

But with the death of his biggest influence and friend Big Pun in 2000 as well as the deaths of six of his friends in the past year due complications with obesity, he said he felt his own life was in danger.

"I think I weighed about 450, 460 at my heaviest. I always took pride in being fat. That's why my name is Fat Joe. And I always represented for the big people. But I realized at a certain point all my big people were dying…My best, best, best, best friends don't even know this but I was diabetic for 16 years--since I was 14. And being that I lost weight [I have] no more diabetes."

Fat Joe's current weight stands at close to 250 pounds after the weight loss.

GQ Man of the YEAR

Jay-Z has been crowned “King of the Year” by GQ in the magazine’s annual “Men of the Year” issue, sharing the cover with Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon, and Mila Kunis, among others. The dad-to-be opens up about his love for art, dealing with Kanye West’s perfectionism while working on Watch the Throne, the emotional scars left by his “superhero” father, and whether he’ll be putting a car seat in the Maybach.

On Kanye’s obsession with perfection: “I think he just can’t help himself. He puts so much into everything, and he’s like, ‘You have to treat it like I treat it.’ It drives you crazy sometimes—like when you’ve put seventy-five versions of a snare on one song and he’s like, ‘No!’ and you’re like, ‘Come on, man.’”


On the concept of “Ni**as in Paris”: “It’s not, like, ‘We’re here! We’re balling harder than everybody. It’s like, ‘I’m shocked that we’re here.’ Still being amazed, still not being jaded. Having so much fun and then stopping and saying, ‘What are we doing here? How did we get here?’”



On announcing his child at the VMAs: “It was actually Bey who wanted to [announce] it. You want to be in control of your life.”


On his relationship with his late father: “If your dad died before you were born, yeah, it hurts—but it’s not like you had a connection with something that was real. Not to say it’s any better—but to have that connection and then have it ripped away was, like, the worst. My dad was such a good dad that when he left, he left a huge scar. He was my superhero.”


On whether he’ll play his music for his child: “There will be a lot of that. And a lot of other records, all pivotal, important records. There’ll be Ready to Die, there’ll be Illmatic.”

On changing diapers: “Of course, of course. One hundred percent.”

On putting a car seat in the Maybach: “Yeah. Wouldn’t that be great? That would be a great picture.”

T.O pays Up

Terrell Owens is no longer a wanted man ... because he's anted up on his back child support payment ... TMZ has learned.

As we first reported, a California judge issued an arrest warrant last week after T.O. was a no-show at a child support hearing. T.O. -- who was behind child support -- had been trying to reduce his payments, claiming he just doesn't make the big bucks anymore.

The lawyer for Monique Reynolds, the baby's mother, tells TMZ, "Terrell Owens has today paid his child support obligation to Monique Reynolds, and Ms. Reynolds has requested that the Court dismiss her contempt motion and recall the associated warrant that was issued."

We're told the arrest warrant will be recalled today. As for reducing T.O.'s child support payments, that hearing is pending.


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DMX Interview on Dr. Drew's Lifechangers

We first heard about the possibility of DMX appearing on VH1’s Celebrity Rehab while he was still in prison. That never happened but Dr. Drew finally got to DMX earlier this week. On his show Lifechangers, the doc was able to have some heart to heart convo with X. Earl revealed more details about his tough childhood, specifically the physical abuse he was subject to from his mother. (Thanks to B.Dot)

X also shared an incredible story about how he escaped from a medium security prison in Upstate New York in 1988. Mind you, it was the middle of winter at the time. This dude really said he was inspired by the movie Runaway Train. Now he didn’t exactly go through some grueling task to break out but simply ran off the prison bus and into the woods.

Ultimately, Dr. Drew helps Earl understand how getting beat as a child really contributed to his problems as an adult