LEONARDO DICAPRIO's classic short winter hairstyle & cut

We spoke to the stylist for our shoot with Leonardo Dicaprio, Natalia Bruschi, to get the scoop on how to achieve his signature brand of graceful messiness. "On his wet hair, I applied Oribe Gel Serum and then combed it through into a side part. Once the hair was partially dried, I broke it up a bit." Gel Serum isn't a hard product, so you won't get the kind of stiff helmet head that you could crack an egg on. Instead, once it's dry, your hair will loosen up and soften, leaving enough hold to give it a sort-of-orderly-but-still-sort-of-messy look.

Messi’s LoVe story

Lionel Messi is one of the most famous soccer players in the world. Like Maradona, he’s an Argentine. So is his girlfriend, Antonella Roccuzzo, a 24-year-old, gorgeous brunette.

She is extremely discreet, a student of nutrition and dietetics student and fan of Newell’s Old Boys soccer team back in their homeland, Rosario.

Antonella Roccuzzo is a simple girl who dislikes being in the limelight. Despite her relationship with one of the most famous soccer players in the world, Antonella guards her privacy.

She is the daughter of Jose Roccuzzo, a businessman in the supermarket sector, and Patricia Blanco, a devoted housewife. She is what you could call the girl next door.

Messi and Roccuzzo got engaged two years ago and are going strong. They have always been very discreet, and their public appearances are scarce.

An Argentine love story

The love story between Antonella Roccuzzo and Lionel Messi started many years ago. They met when they were just 5 years old, as their families are friends. Antonella is Lionel’s best friend Lucas Scaglia’s cousin, so they basically grew up together.

Lionel moved from Argentina to Barcelona when he was very young. He suffered from a growth problem that could not be cured at home, so all the family moved to Europe in order for him to have a chance.

And he did! Not only did he grow taller than expected, but he became one of the best soccer players in history.Meanwhile, Antonella remained in Rosario where Messi usually flew back to for the holidays. It was on Christmas vacation in 2009, that they met again and fell in love with each other.

Although they tried to keep a low profile, Argentine magazines kept showcasing the couple, publishing pictures of them walking on the beach or going about their everyday lives.When they were spotted together at a Sitges Carnival, the world buzzed with news of their budding romance. Still, they didn’t confirm it for another year.

Antonella Roccuzzo lives in Rosario, but she travels, from time to time, to Barcelona to be with her beloved “Pulga.” Sometimes it is Messi who flies to Argentina. They have an apartment in the best area of Buenos Aires, on the 34th floor of the Chateau Tower of Puerto Madero.

Source : http://voxxi.com/2012/04/lionel-messi-and-antonella-rocuzzo-expecting/

Awkward Christmas Family Photos

ow that Thanksgiving officially out of the way, it's time we all focus on that thing they call Christmas and the horrible family photos it always produces year after year.

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Merry Christmas 

Fall in Love Does it Take time ?

Did you know that when you’re in love, it actually shows on the outside? But for that happen, you really have to be in love. But really, how long does it take to fall in love?

“I’m so in love with him!”

“I’ve never felt this way about anyone… ever!!”

“He’s the one for me!!!”

Sounds familiar? I bet it’s something all of us have said at least twice in our lives.

How long does it take to fall in love?

We get into a relationship, and the first few months are all rosy and nice and we’re ecstatic, we’re in eleventh heaven and we get transported into a fantasy world.

All of us have been in love, but how many of us have actually been there? Think about it. Ask yourself this question, what exactly is love?

What is love?

Love doesn’t mean just romantic evenings by the seaside, having expensive lobster and wine, gifts or even 24/7 mush.

If there is anyone out there who thinks this is love, well, allow me to take those rose tinted shades off your face!

This four letter word, L-O-V-E, is probably the most over-rated over-used word in common languages. Most of us assume we’re in love already, but do we even know how long it takes to fall in love?

These days, people use it without knowing the actual meaning of the word. You’re with a person for two days, you think the two of you are meant to be, and the both of you move in together, get married, and BANG!

That’s it, you are in “true love”. Till now you've been seeing the world through those glasses. Once you take them off, reality hits you right between the eyes! You can’t compromise anymore, he snores in his sleep, and she nags so much she reminds you of your grand aunt who buried your uncle way before his time! Still in love?

Don’t mean to be cynical here, only realistic Just because you are with a person for two months and there are no glitches except the occasional lovers’ tiffs, doesn't mean it’s true love and he’s your Prince Charming. Perhaps, he or she may be the one, but only time will tell. Attention doesn't mean love. Many people mistake attention for love.

College infatuations and love

For instance, when you first enter high school or college, you tend to “fall” for the first person who showers you with the slightest of attention. For all you know, that person could just be genuinely nice and probably wouldn’t be thinking of anything other than a platonic relationship. You jump to conclusions. That’s the reason most of us end up being disappointed. Because of free-wheeling assumptions.

So stop assuming, be certain about that flutter in your heart before completely losing yourself in this emotion. It makes life much better, simpler and fun!

So how long does it take to fall in love? Well, when it really happens, you’ll know. But here are a few pointers that can help you understand it better and stop you from falling in love fast.

source : http://www.lovepanky.com/love-couch/sweet-love/dont-fall-in-love-with-the-wrong-person

This Corn Maze Is Riskier Than You Think

call your friends to find your way

Apparently there is such a thing as Guinness World Records status for the planet's largest corn maze, and walking through it might be more of a challenge than you would expect.

A farm in Dixon, Calif., boasts the world's largest corn maze, which is in fact so large that some maze-goers are finding themselves in need of emergency rescue.

In the month and a half that the maze has been open, seven calls have been placed to the local sheriff's office — including three calls to 911 —from people unable to find their way out. 

Matt Cooley, one of the owners, says the 911 calls might be a sign that the maze may be getting a little too big for its own good.

Cool Patch Pumpkins, the company that runs the maze, previously set a world record in 2007 for its 40-acre live-action puzzle. This year, though, it has expanded to a whopping 63 acres.

Cooley says the company provides a map for everyone entering the maze. The maps have explicit instructions not to call 911, but when it does happen, the calls have been directed back to the staff at the maze company — who know the layout like the back of their hand and who are able to show their customers the way out.

One tweet about the maze drama says people should know that it takes about three and a half to four hours to get out. But that's just the average. 

If it takes you longer, you need to remember: You did pay to get lost in a maze of corn. 

From : http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/trending-now/the-world-s-largest-corn-maze-is-riskier-than-you-might-think-212533223.html?soc_src=copy

Rocket-powered bicycle breaking world speed record

A French daredevil broke the world speed record on a rocket-powered bicycle, reaching 333 kilometers per hour, which is equal to about 207 miles per hour. François Gissy, 32, blasted off into the record books on Nov. 7 in the South of France, and he did it in just 4.8 seconds! 
 
While that may be impressive, Gissy can't take credit for the design of the rocket bike. That distinction belongs to his friend Arnold Neracher, who created the lightweight contraption using engines that were fired using highly concentrated fuel that's 90 percent hydrogen peroxide. With all that power, Gissy was even able to beat a Ferrari F430 on the same day he broke the record.  
 
Gissy has already said that he wants to try and beat the record he just set. When asked how dangerous the ride was, he said, "Yes, there is a risk. That is why I am lying on the bike, to conduct a mass balance. The track also plays a very important role; it must be really smooth because if there is a bump, I could fly away." The speed demon added that beating the record wasn't as "fun" as most people would think because his heart was "pounding" so much. We don't blame you. Bravo François!

From : http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/trending-now/french-daredevil-breaks-world-speed-record-on-rocket-powered-bicycle-192205436.html

21 Ways to Be a True Friend

“Don’t wait for people to be friendly. Show them how.”

The other night I called an old friend I hadn’t talked to in a while. As we caught up, shared stories, and laughed over private jokes that would sound ridiculous had the phone been tapped, I wondered why I let so much time go by since I’d last given her a call.

We don’t live close to each other, so grabbing a drink or hitting up a yoga class isn’t an option. But really connecting with her, sharing pieces of my life, and receiving the pieces she wants to give doesn’t require specific geography.

We can be great friends to each other, despite the distance, if we choose to make the effort. If we remember to make the time, we can have those types of meaningful, fulfilling conversations that make us feel seen, understood, appreciated, and supported.

Then I started to think about all the times when I’ve gotten busy and lost touch with friends who live right down the street—times when I got caught up in everything going on in my life and forgot to nurture my relationships.

We need meaningful connections with other people.

Not everyone has to be a close friend, but it’s integral to our happiness that we show people who we truly are, allow ourselves to know them in return, and then remind each other through actions—small or large—that we care.

We never need to be or feel alone in this world, but it’s up to us to create and allow opportunities to be together, enjoy each other, and be there for each other. It’s up to us to make our relationships priorities.

With this in mind, I recently asked on Facebook page , “What does it mean to be a true friend?”

I compiled some of the ideas that resonated strongly with me (some of them paraphrased or slightly altered for ease of reading).

Here’s what my friends had to say:

1. Always be there, even in silence.

2. Be kind and listen. Be fun and light. Be serious when needed, love extensively, and forgive always.

3. Don’t be scared to tell each other the truth no matter how difficult it may be.

4. Guide each other in times of need with your honest opinions.

5. A true friend is someone who always listens and is genuinely interested in the good and bad, and someone who calls or writes just to say hello.

6. Be loyal in confidence and character, always open and inviting to share concerns, always honest even if you disagree.

7. A true friend tries his best to cheer you up when you are upset and makes you feel special.

8. Try and improve their life though your friendship.

9. Be who you truly are—be that vulnerable–and provide the other person the space, safety and choice to do the same.

10. Be genuinely happy when they get, receive, or achieve something you truly desire. 

11. Share the truth in your heart, without the fear of misunderstandings.

12. Be loyal and forgive but above all: love and respect.

13. Accept the person as they are, as an individual, without conditions. Also, as important as it is for you to be there for them, sometimes you have to be willing to let them be there for you.

14. Remain friends despite a person’s choices in life and don’t bail on them when they aren’t who you want them to be.

15. A true friend always supports the person but doesn’t feel compelled to support the situation. A true friend knows how and when to say the firm, “No.”

16. Help yourself and those closest to you grow. To live means to grow, and a true friend is someone that you can honestly say has helped define you as an individual.

17. Celebrate the wins and being there to support the losses. Keep your word and acknowledge it when you don’t.

18. Walk in to a friend’s aid when others are walking out. 

19. Don’t hold grudges over petty disagreements. 

20. Show up! You can pretend to care but you cannot pretend to show up.

And I’ll add the last: share how honest appreciation every chance you get.

I don’t know all of you, but I’ve gotten to know quite a few. To all the beautiful, inspiring people who come here and share pieces of themselves, thank you for being you and for taking me, just as I am.

Do you have anything to add to the list?

Post your comment .

Thank you .

Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi win 2014 Nobel peace prize

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenage education campaigner shot on school bus in 2012 by a Taliban gunman, has won the 2014 Nobel peace prize.Malala won along with Kailash Satyarthi, an Indian children’s rights activist.The two were named winner of the £690,000 (8m kronor or $1.11m) prize by the chairman of the Nobel committee - Norway’s former prime minister Thorbjoern Jagland - on Friday morning.Speaking after finishing the school day at Edgbaston High School for Girls, in Birmingham, Malala said: “My message to children all around the world is that they should stand up for their rights.”She added: “I felt more powerful and more courageous because this award is not just a piece of metal or a medal you wear or an award you keep in your room.“This is encouragement for me to go forward.”

nice story about friendship

One day, when I was a freshman in high school ,

I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school.

His name was Kyle.

It looked like he was carrying all of his books.

I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday?

He must really be a nerd."

I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.

As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him.

They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt.

His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him.

He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes

My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him as he crawled around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his eye.

As I handed him his glasses, I said, "Those guys are jerks. "

They really should get lives.

" He looked at me and said, "Hey thanks!"

There was a big smile on his face.

It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude.

I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived.

As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before.

He said he had gone to private school before now.

I would have never hung out with a private school kid before.

We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books.

He turned out to be a pretty cool kid.

I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends

He said yes.

We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him, and my friends thought the same of him.

Monday morning came! , and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again.

I stopped him and said, "Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday!

" He just laughed ! and handed me half the books.

Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.

When we were seniors, we began to think about college.

Kyle decided on Georgetown , and I was going to Duke.

I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem. 

He was going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football scholarship.

Kyle was valedictorian of our class.

I teased him all the time about being a nerd.

He had to prepare a speech for graduation.

I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak

Graduation day, I saw Kyle.

He looked great.

He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school.
He filled out and actually looked good in glasses.

He had more dates than I had and all the girls loved him.

Boy, sometimes I was jealous!
Today was one of those days.

I could see that he was nervous about his speech.

So, I smacked him on the back and said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!"

He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled.

" Thanks," he said.

As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began

"Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years.

Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach...but mostly your friends...

I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them.

I am going to tell you a story."

I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met.

He had planned to kill himself over the weekend.

He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home.

He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile.

"Thankfully, I was saved.

My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable."

I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment.

I saw his Mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile.

Not until that moment did I realize it's depth.

Never underestimate the power of your actions.
With one small gesture you can change a person's life.

For better or for worse. 

6 Ways to Learn a Foreign Language Fast

Here's a series of both online and offline tools that you can use to learn a foreign language and make your next trip abroad better.

Being able to communicate with locals can significantly enrich your experience abroad. Not only are you less likely to get ripped off, but picking up a few local phrases can also immerse you more fully into a foreign culture. If you make an effort, speaking the local lingo can provide you with unique insights into the residents' customs, gastronomy, history, architecture, and much more. Are you eager to get started but don't know how? Here's a series of both online and offline tools that you can use to learn a foreign language, fast.

1. Join an online community

"The best way to learn a foreign language is to visit that country and immerse yourself in the culture and language, but for many traveling across the world isn't an option," explains Michael Schutzler, CEO of Livemocha (www.livemocha.com). Livemocha is an online community that pairs language learners with experts in that language. Members can use video, text, and chat to communicate in a fun and engaging way. "In order to master a language, you must engage in conversations," says Schutzler. "Livemocha brings cultural immersion to you in the comfort of your home, office, library or coffee shop."

2. Use computer software

Rosetta Stone (www.rosettastone.com) prides itself as being the "#1 language learning software." In contrast to other softwares, its philosophy relies on "a natural method that teaches the new language directly, without translation." While Rosetta Stone is especially useful for beginners, advanced speakers and/or those who want to perfect their business terminology will particularly benefit from softwares that specialize in such skills, such as TellMeMore (www.tellmemore.com)

3. Take advantage of apps

Thanks to smartphones and tablets, you can learn languages on-the-go. Take advantage of a long layover to brush up on your vocabulary or pronunciation skills. The Pocket Languages apps for iPhone and iPad (www.innovativelanguage.com/products/Pocket) include 10 complete lessons with audio tracks, vocabulary lists, flashcards and more. You can even record your own voice and compare it to that of a native speaker. The apps are currently available for Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Russian, English, and English for Japanese.

While you're on the road, you can consult apps such as iTranslate (www.sonicomobile.com/itranslate-iphone/) which translates over 50 languages instantly. In fact, you don't even need to know what the source language is; the app will recognize it automatically.

4. Talk via Skype

If memorizing vocabulary on your own sounds monotonous why not go for something more interactive? Via Skype (www.skype.com), you can not only take private classes, but you can also participate in discussion groups. Consult The Mixxer (www.themixxer.com), a free educational website for language exchanges via Skype, to find a language partner. After that, you can talk to him or her via Skype, and write a blog to receive corrections and feedback -- all from the comfort of your own home.

5. Find a language school abroad

Technological tools can only get you so far. Should you want to move beyond the virtual, it's time to take a class in person. Transitions Abroad (www.transitionsabroad.com) serves as a very comprehensive resource for finding language schools abroad, as it continually features first-hand reports from participants who evaluate the courses they took. Before you sign up for a particular program, be sure to inquire about the language levels offered, how long the classes are, and whether extra-curricular activities and/or housing is included in the price.

6. Attend local events

Ultimately, the goal should be to take your skills beyond the classroom. Local events are a unique opportunity to practice, learn and at the same, pursue your other interests. For example, if you're a cinephile, why not attend an independent film screening in Buenos Aires to envelop yourself in Argentine Spanish? Or if you're a gourmet traveler, you could sign up for a cooking course in Paris to perfect your French?

There are a myriad of opportunites, it's just a matter of finding one that is useful, fun, and interesting for you

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