Paying for the Forbidden Apple

Strike 1 Summary :
>Vivid Entertainment wants to pay her a million dollars to star in a prn flick.

> Pink Entertainment wants to supply her a year's worth of diapers to not be in the industry in the first place and be a good mum.

The mother of octuplets born last month in California was targeted by rival bids from adult entertainment companies Thursday, including an offer of one million dollars to star in a porn movie.

Nadya Suleman, who has been at the center of a fierce debate in the media and medical arenas since giving birth to eight children last month, is now embroiled in a public relations spat involving rival purveyors of porn.

Los Angeles-based Vivid Entertainment, the world's largest adult film producer, announced that it had offered Suleman one million dollars plus a year of health insurance if the unemployed 33-year-old starred in a porn movie.

"There is a tremendous amount of interest in Nadya and we can help her capitalize on that interest and put some real cash in her bank account," said Vivid co-chairman Steven Hirsch.

But rival porn company Pink Visual has responded by urging Suleman not to participate in the Vivid movie -- and offered her a year's supply of diapers for her octuplets if she turns down the offer.

But get this, it ain't out to pull her to be in front of their cameras instead but to totally dissuade her from being part of the adult entertainment industry in the first place.

Pink Visual's manager Kim Kysar said in a letter to Suleman that the company's offer was being made as a gesture of "social responsibility."

"It simply isn't in your best interest, and more importantly, in the best interest of your children, for you to become a porn star,"

Kysar wrote.

"As you know, there's a great deal of stigma attached to being a porn star. It's not something that a mother should take lightly, as this decision will most assuredly affect the lives of your children, and not in a positive way."

The company said it was offering Suleman one year's supply of "real cloth diapers."

"It's not a million dollars but accepting our offer will directly benefit your children in two ways: they will be assured of having clean, dry diapers and their mother will not become the subject of endless ridicule," Kysar wrote.

Suleman was not immediately available for comment.
~AFP

Ah.. the wonders of a pornographer with a heart. ^^p

Q ... Seriously, dear Mama of so many kids, pls don't let your kids suffer the life long trauma of going " isnt' that Mum?!"

Fit for Granted. Fat By Choice.

Paul "PJ'" James piled on the kilos despite the adonis that he is just so to relate better to fat people.

Having the kind of body most of us will die for and seeing him throw it all away seems ludicrous. (Yes, I do still feel it that way! )

But seeing his reasoning behind it and firstly, you think he is crazy, secondly, you think he is brave , thirdly, you see him being self-sacrificial bordering self destructive but ultimately, and lastly , just totally making sense.

The former model and current trainer made it his New Year's resolution to pack on the pounds so he could better relate to his clientele.

The Daily Mail reports:

'I was finding it difficult to relate to my overweight gym members so I have decided to crank up my weight to experience life as an overweight person,' said the 32-year-old,

who trains at a gym in Melbourne.

After an inaugural meal of four doner kebabs, the Australian trainer has stopped his daily routine of exercise and is fattening himself up on a carbohydrate-heavy diet which includes pasta, cream sauces and chocolate.

The former teetotaler now drinks a couple of beers every night to help gain weight.

He hopes to hit 20st by the end of March.

He then aims to spend the following three months at the same weight, to show overweight people that it can be done.

Finally, he plans to resume exercise so that he will be back to his former trim self by October.

'I have always been telling my clients who have come through the gym's doors that weight loss shouldn't be difficult, but it has reached the point where I can't relate and by doing this it should make me a better personal trainer,' he said.

Very inspirational. *

There are a slew of comments saying negative things about him being
'condescending' , 'having an unhealthy ego' and stuff but common, really, I'd love him to become an examplary social and physical experiment to show us all that IT CAN BE DONE.

Makes him my prime choice of a gym trainer anytime. ^^



Q .......Clap clap clap~~!!!!!!!


*My thoughts : Very inspiring. Some trainer who's really putting his all for the clients and not a vain pot himself secretly counting his blessings while thinking why his client(s) is so fat and useless.

Bullish Ambition

Introducing : The 2010 Ford Taurus.

This executive car remains one of the biggest selling executive sedans in the world , right up there with the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.

These 3 titans constantly wrangled for the top spot in the US automobile market; itelf the biggest in the world.

With impressive size, robust technology, great handling, cutting-edge design and good affordability, it was a natural choice for the up-and-coming being a more viabily sensible alternative to the usual European premium brands.

That is until the world got crazy with soft-roader SUVS and MPVs.

Suddenly even a sedan this big ain't big enough. They were seen as frumpy even with a design so sharp.

Still,

Ford is not letting a legend die of any trendy circumstance so next year, we'll see a long overdue replacement to the iconoclast swoopy. Ford Taurus.

Indeed , it was a child hood fantasy of mine to ever take a ride in it. Or own one.

Ford is reviving its aging legends like the Ford Ka as well. Times like these call for desperately creative measures.

When it ain't broke, don't fix it. When you ARE BROKE (as in literally) FIX IT!!!!

Q... Just don't revive the Ford Model T, please.

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ORYX Concept Bike: Standing Out From The Rest! - Auto Motto

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Baby Quasar Photo Rejuvenation Light Therapy Facial Laser

Keeping one's face glowing, smooth and youthful complexion at all times is very important for most people. Say goodbye to botox, microdermabrasion, injectable fillers, Fraxel lasers and thanks to "Baby Quasar" Rejuvenation Light Therapy Facial Laser - the highly coveted newest addition to home laser skin care treatments.

Baby Quasar is a portable, at-home device that uses the same wavelengths and frequencies as a professional photo rejuvenation model but is designed especially for the individual who wants to do his/her own treatment. The Baby Quasar is the perfect solution for someone trying to achieve a more youthful look without having to spend both time and money on a Skincare Therapist. This Light Therapy treatment is gentle, painless, safe, non-invasive and non-abrasive and most patients find it relaxing and easy. The benefit of the Baby Quasar for maintenance treatments and home use is the size in diameter of the healing LED head. Its small size helps to easily treat and concentrate on the areas you are most concerned with.

An effective treatment for visible signs of aging (wrinkles and lack of firmness), acne, discoloration, inflammation and other skin problems on the face and body. With over 90% of light-therapy (photo-rejuvenation) and clients receiving instant results, this safe and pain free treatment is a truly remarkable answer to some of life's most common skin care problems. Used by aestheticians, cosmetologists, spas and salons to fix the effects of sun damage, age spots, acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis, this miniature version of professional models is easy to use, pain-free and without negative side effects.

The Baby Quasar offers the following benefits and more to give you a more youthful and radiant skin:

• firm facial skin
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• smooth out fine lines via sun damage
  
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Baby Quasar is a great product, one of the most popular skincare light therapy device, and made of the highest quality and it retails for US$449.

Burj Dubai - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The building is part of the 2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) development called 'Downtown Dubai', at the 'First Interchange' (aka 'Defence Roundabout') along Sheikh Zayed Road at Doha Street. The tower's architect is Adrian Smith who worked with Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) until 2006.[6][7] The architecture and engineering firm SOM is in charge of the project.[6] The primary builders are Samsung Engineering & Construction and Besix along with Arabtec.[8] Turner Construction Company was chosen as the construction manager.[9]

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O LG-X120 também é equipado com a tecnologia “Smart-Link” que pode ser usada para transferir arquivos ou instalar programas a partir de outros computadores usando o cabo USB."

Olympus' E-620 raises the bar for entry-level DSLRs - Engadget

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Read -- Press release
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Read -- DigitalCameraInfo first impression"

Sleek new Studio XPS 435 materializes on Dell website - Engadget

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[Thanks, Chris]

* Read"

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Hello Kitty ! Paint Me Pretty :)

MAC and its latest Hello Kitty make up range.

They have had their Dolls association for quite awhile now.

Barbie was once Cover girl.

So were the Fafi Dolls.

The Bratz Dolls and the Blythe dolls could well be next .

Especially the Bratz with their sultry-pout come hither cross-ethnic looks.

Watch this space. ")


Q ... Meow.^^

PS: After all, humans aren't perfect. Only Dolls are. Slap it all on hoping you'd turn into that elusive perfection. So c'mon , don't be afraid to live that sultry Catwoman fantasy and crack that whip hot!