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6 Celebrity Women Who Out-Earn Their Mates

Yahoo! ShineAugust 14, 2011 //
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What do the following celeb couples all have in common—besides the fact that they’re gorgeous, famous, and/or way richer than we’ll ever be? All of the women earn more than their men. In some cases, much, much more.
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My Body Gallery: Finally See Other Women Who Are Your Size

Yahoo! ShineAugust 13, 2011 //

Have you ever tried to size up other women and determine if they wear the same size as you? Or if their bodies look the same as you? Many of us do this subconsciously and it doesn’t have to be a negative thing. This morning we discovered a new site called My Body Gallery that promotes a positive body image and we’re kind of obsessed. Basically you plug in your height, weight, shirt and pant size, and body type to browse ladies with similar stats. You can also upload your image into their database anonymously. Keep reading »

Wine Is A Natural Sunscreen?!

Yahoo! ShineAugust 7, 2011 //

#320 on the list of things I’m thankful for: studies on the benefits of wine. The latest cause for popping a cork: it’s liquid sunscreen. Researchers at the University of Barcelona have discovered that grapes have the power to protect your skin from UV rays, the cause of sun-related skin cancers, premature aging and temporary burning.

Flavonoids found in wine (particularly Cabernets, Petite Syrahs, and Pinot Noirs) act as shields for cells at risk of breaking down from UV exposure, according to the research. Keep reading »

Woman Accused Of Murder By Stiletto — Are High Heels Deadly Weapons?

Yahoo! ShineAugust 7, 2011 //

This week, high heels became exhibit A in a crime scene. A Georgia woman allegedly murdered her boyfriend with the pointy heel of her shoe. 46-year-old Thelma Carter is in custody after her live-in partner, Robert Higdon was found dead in their trailer with stab wounds believed to have been caused by her spiked high heel.

Here’s where it gets stranger: this is not the first stiletto attack of 2011. In fact there have been at least five by my count.
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Do Sitcoms Hold The Key To A Happy Marriage?

Yahoo! ShineJuly 30, 2011 //

What can we learn from marriages on situation comedies? For starters bowling teams and in-laws mean trouble. And if your spouse wants to talk to you in the kitchen, you’re screwed. But the real secret, according to a new study, has to do with an epic sitcom formula: chubby husband, skinny wife.

A new study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, suggests that marriages are more satisfying for both husband and wife when the woman is skinnier than the guy. After four years, surveying 169 newlyweds, researchers claimed that a woman with a lower BMI pleased both parties ultimately.
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