'This Is 40' - movie trailer

'This Is 40' - I LOVE this movie... so many quotable quotes, so many hilarious, close-to-the-bone scenes.

Here is the trailer:



And, these fabulous bloopers"

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'Miserable Men' Instagram: PHOTOS

Bahaha!

I saw this on 'The Today Show' a few days ago and thought... genius!

It's the new Instagram account called 'Miserable Men.'

And it's be-yond fantastic!

Behold, some examples, below.

But first, do you shop with your man?

My short answer is... NO.

Not now, not ever.

Okay... maybe once.

Just married, I said, let's go shopping together! Just for groceries, it'll be fun! In my shopping nirvana which is the grocery heaven called 'Woolies', I checked out the specials, I planned meals in my head, I stopped to feel up the fruit... and I looked over and saw the new husband looking bored. And decidedly shitty.

Right there and then I made a decision - which I expressed out loud - I will never grocery shop with him again. And I never have. These days, I STILL think a solo grocery shop is the highlight of my week. No, really.

A year or so later I STILL must not have learned my lesson, and I STOOPIDLY thought hanging out at the post-Christmas sales would be a kind of bonding experience.

Again, bahaha. WHAT A JOKE.

He was almost dragged along and not surprisingly, haaated it!

Again, have NEVER done it again. I mean, what for?

My greatest indulgence is shopping solo... for anything. Trying on clothes, not being rushed, just looking, being indecisive, or deciding super-quick... it's MY business, my thing, my pleasure. Who wants to be rushed through anything?

Just today I braved the sales with my six year old twins. It went okay, but yes, at times I WAS that mother you look at a tad horrified at the shops as I tried to reign them in/scold them for opening the change room curtain/ask them to give me a few more minutes before we were really, truly, definitely leaving (yeah, THAT mother you swear you will never be 'When I Have Kids One Day.' Feel free to get back to me on that when you do...)

And so, here we are, some examples of some very miserable men.

Feel free to LOL and share:

For more 'Miserable Men' fabulousness, and to follow them on Insty, click here.

So, what's your shopping style? With partner (willingly or dragged?), or solo?

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Movember 'Body Mo': Jonathan Burnside

Movember is over... but... not so fast!

This dude right here is either a bit of a ledge... or totes a tool. Actually, I think he's kinda cool... just doing his own thing.

Jonathan Burnside from Florida, USA took part in Movember (the charity, raising awareness for men's health, originated in Australia. Go Aussies!) in a big way. Here's a sneak peek:

Here's what he said about his work of art on the US version of the Movember website:

MY MOTIVATION

IS TO GROW A RIDICULOUS MUSTACHE THAT MAKES ME LOOK LIKE A TOOL, AND TO CHANGE THE FACE OF MEN'S HEALTH

Okay, are you ready?

Here's what Jonathan's full mo looks like:

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Cleo December 2013: Cover + Sarah Ranawake Dating Story

The latest issue of Cleo magazine is out, and as usual, the magazine's approach to stories takes on a more investigative bent. Here is the December edition cover, showing Mila Kunis… no, wait! That's Sarah Hyland from TV's 'Modern Family':

This story, below, by the fab features director Sarah Ranawake on what dating is really like is an excellent read (her last day at the mag happens to be today, after several years there. She's an excellent writer and my old work buddy).

Here's the opening photo for the piece, in which she asks: do men really ever make the first move when they see you solo at various hotspots around town? Get the edition - out now - to find out what Sarah discovers about dating and men… (looking HOT Sarah):

What are your dating experiences around town? Tell...

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Orgasm Flash Mob: Katz's Deli

This just-posted video has already scored over two million views... we'll let it tell the story:

Staged by 'Improv Everywhere', here is what the YouTube video description says about it:

"For our latest mission we recreated the famous fake orgasm scene from When Harry Met Sally with actors dressed as Harry and Sally and 20 additional couples in Katz's Deli. When Sally's fake orgasm began, 20 additional women (on dates with 20 men) joined in one by one, creating an over-the-top surprise for the Katz's employees and patrons. This was staged without the knowledge of the restaurant, though thankfully they all seemed to love it."

For more, click here.

You can sign up to the Improv Everywhere mailing list here.

And subscribe to their YouTube videos here.

Here is a behind the scenes video:

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PONS Avarcas: The Shoes Of The Season - Spring/Summer 2013 Collection

Shoes, shoes, shoes. SO many choices, especially for spring/summer when feet come out to play and pretty-painted toes complement strappy footwear.

Meet the PONS Avarcas shoe: a line of shoes for men, women and children that are 100% handcrafted on the Mediterranean island of Menorca from high quality leather.

It's as classy as you expect when you meet the gorgeous PONS face to face - if you are a little shoe-obsessed like I am, you like to get up close: slowly taking in that new-shoe scent, inspecting its quality, looking close-up to admire how perfectly it's made...

The shoes will exceed the expectation you have when it's delivered, after you've gone over the myriad Pons choices online. Here is a Pons Avarcas shoe close-up. Zoom in to your hearts' delight:

When delivered, expect the PONS Avarcas classiness to continue: your choice of shoe comes beautifully wrapped in brown paper and string... so stylishly old school!

Says Noelia Pahissa, co-founder of PONS Avarcas: “When I first arrived in the US, I was surprised by how many requests I received for where I got my Avarcas,” It only took a few dozen compliments for me to realize there was an unmet demand for this Spanish product in the U.S. market. Through a partnership with the original Menorcan family of artisans, my husband Jose and I are thrilled to bring handmade artisan sandals to Americans through our new PONS Avarcas label.”

The PONS Avarcas is actually a favourite of Spanish royalty (it's such a classy, well-made shoe... you can see why), and it's perfect as your everyday sandal. If 'everyday' to you means sparkle as it does for me, you'll love the shoe I was gifted. Behold, gold glitter!

Each PONS Avarcas shoe is 100% handcrafted on the Mediterranean island of Menorca from high quality leather and rubber soles that features a wide range of colors in flat and platform styles for men, women and children.

Can you believe, due to the huge popularity of Avarcas, some manufacturers have begun to produce fake imitations that are far from the authentic, artisan and top quality measures and materials used in the genuine avarcas. Imitation may be "the sincerest form of flattery" but this is plain annoying... and no doubt hugely uncomfy on your feet!

In an effort to protect the traditional Avarcas handcrafted in the island, the local Menorcan government (Consell Insular) and the Shoemaker Association of Menorca (Associacío de fabricants del Calçat de Menorca) have developed the official "Product of Menorca" seal that ensures the high quality standards found in the authentic Avarcas sandals. I think that's pretty darn cool, and ensures you're getting the real deal, always.

Here is has just released their Spring/Summer 2013 collection. This is the second season for PONS Avarcas in the US market:

The Spring/Summer 2013 line is divided into men’s, women’s and children’s lines.

The women’s collection features a range of flat and platform styles with myriad straps. From classic neutrals to animal prints, there truly is something for everyone. This season features a range of on-trend spring and summer shades, such as aqua blue, coral, forest green, French blue, fuchsia, peach, purple, red, saffron, sand, taupe and crisp white.The collection also features a fun array of glitter styles in gold, silver and black. Click here for the women's range.

The men’s collection features the classic low-profile style. Neutral masculine colors include sand, brown, French blue, taupe, lava and forest green. Click here for the men's range. This is the pair the man in my life is taking for a spin:

The kid’s collection for both boys and girls offers the same fashionable features as the men’s and women’s line but for babies, kids and youth. Flexible, durable and comfortable, these sandals are a stylish option for a child’s active lifestyle. In addition to classic neutrals, this season features a range of on-trend spring and summer shades, such as aqua blue, coral, forest green, French blue, fuchsia, peach, purple, red, saffron, sand, taupe and crisp white. In addition to neutrals, the collection also features glitter styles in gold, silver and girlish prints such as flowers, ocean and butterflies. Click here for the kid's range. Here is the pair my daughter will be wearing:

PONS Avarcas Spring/Summer 2013 collections are available now at www.avarcasusa.com

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Fifty Shades of Grey First Photo: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson Together - Entertainment Weekly

This just in: the first photo of the Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele coupling, on the cover of US magazine 'Entertainment Weekly.'

Posing as their character, Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson in a tight embrace, the telling tie in the hand of 'Christian.'

Dakota has dyed her blonde locks brunette, in prep for her role as Anastasia.

The E.L. James book adaptation is set to debut on February 13, 2015 in the US. (Universal Pictures just announced that it's original release slated for August 1, 2014 had to be pushed back).

Are you pleased with this new coupling? Can you 'see' it now on screen?

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Man sues 'ugly' wife for 'ugly' children: hoax

You've probably read the story by now. Man sues 'ugly' wife for producing 'ugly' babies. You've wondered about it authenticity. The audacity. The accuracy.

The story is accompanied by this picture:

Guess what, guys?

It's a beat up.

Here's what urban myth debunker site Snopes has to say:

This item has now been circulating on the Internet for the better part of a decade, periodically resurfacing when some news outlet unaware of its background picks it up and runs it as a current and true news story. Recent outbreaks of this tale typically reference "children" rather than a single daughter and are accompanied by a purported photograph of the family in question, comprising three children: 

And here's an example of a version of the story:

"A Chinese man divorced and then sued his ex-wife for giving birth to what he called an extremely ugly baby girl, the Irish Times reported. 

Initially, Jian Feng accused his wife of infidelity, so sure that he could never father an unattractive child. 

When a DNA test proved that the baby was his, Feng's wife came clean on a little secret — before they met, she had undergone about $100,000 worth of cosmetic surgery in South Korea. 

Feng sued his ex-wife on the grounds of false pretenses, for not telling him about the plastic surgery and duping him into thinking she was beautiful, The Huffington Post reported. 

The kicker? He won. A judge agreed with Feng's argument and ordered his ex-wife to fork over $120,000. 

"I married my wife out of love, but as soon as we had our first daughter, we began having marital issues," he told the Irish Times. "Our daughter was incredibly ugly, to the point where it horrified me.""

Continues Snopes:

Clearly this photograph has nothing to do with the story to which it is now attached, as the Fengs supposedly divorced after the birth of their first child, a daughter, but this family portrait includes three children, the eldest of which is a boy. Indeed, this image actually originated with an advertisement for a Taiwanese plastic surgery center:

What do you think of this picture? A handsome father and pretty mother surrounded by three children who very much resemble each other all smiling in front of the camera — it looks like a happy picture of the perfect family, doesn’t it? But wait, is there something about this family that doesn’t quite look right?

Well, this picture is an ad for a plastic surgery center in Taiwan, and you can see that the children in the picture don't look like their parents at all. The ad features the line, "The only thing you have to worry you about after plastic surgery is the explaining you'll have to do to your children."

So, is any aspect of this story true?

According to Snopes, "Probably not, as it apparently originated as a single-source item printed in a Chinese newspaper (the Heilongjiang Morning Post) known for publishing urban-legend like tales without verification, such as its recent fictitious story about a man who arranged to meet his online girlfriend for their first "real" date only to discover that she was his son's wife:

The Heilongjiang Morning Post apologised for publishing a false story without verifying the facts. 

The newspaper published the story "Man's online date is daughter-in-law," saying that a 57-year-old man in Muleng, Heilongjiang province, asked his online girlfriend out for a date only to find out that she was his own daughter-in-law. 

The story became a web hit after it was published. 

The newspaper published an apology, saying that the police of Muleng had confirmed that the story was false and was fabricated by Wei Hongji, a reporter with Muleng Television. 

The newspaper said it had asked Wei to help provide photos but did not verify the facts any further.

Read more at http://www.snopes.com/media/notnews/uglybaby.asp#ogC475kyyOr88iVx.99

You guys... don't believe everything you read. Especially on the ol' inter-webs. Stories can be... made up. I know, I know...

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