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Rock-a-Baby

Mónica Boixeda Istanbulite, Only-Be

The children of famous rock stars perhaps belong to one of the most envied species in the world: in addition to being rich, gorgeously blessed with their beautiful model mother’s genes, they embody the glamour of rock, with its air of abandon and rebellion better than anyone else. Born and raised under public scrutiny, it’s not surprising that these enfants terribles have sought to bathe in the glow of the stage lights and the camera lens. They parade down the red carpet, mingle with the most interesting celebrities at the coolest parties, and serve as a nice accessory for every event. They don’t need to prove their place in society or stand out for their merits; their attention and adulation are guaranteed; as illustrated perfectly by the “Paris Hilton phenomenon,” they are the century’s perfect celebrities. Known and loved by millions, for being rich and not for doing much else. However, the name of their famous parents may also be a curse. The son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Sean, so far has not been able to remove the label “son.” Despite multiple attempts to establish himself as a musician, this guy stands out for his weakness for pretty girls and his exclusive pedigree. For years we saw him walking hand in hand with the “it” girl of the moment, like the model Irina Lazareanu, or his current squeeze, extra-cute Charlotte Kemp Muhl. The couple has turned a blitz of media coverage from curse to profitable blessing. With their eccentric outfits and nonplussed expressions, they stand strong before any camera that promises to bring more media attention. Apparently,... read more

All About Redheads

Aina Solé Rankings, Travel Tips

Mark Twain was a redhead and he said it best: While the rest of the species are descended from apes, redheads are descended from cats. Love ´em or hate ´em, there is nothing quite like a redhead. Sometimes adored, occasionally feared, these misunderstood creatures are a breed apart. Here´s the skinny on gingers. Everyone´s basic hair pigment is red Yep, if you are one of the crueler types who make fun of our ginger friends, the joke´s on you. From the darkest African hair to the lightest Scandinavian hair, everyone is a redhead to the core. This is why you will occasionally see a brunette man growing a ginger beard. It´s also why a blonde who wants dark hair will need to dye his or her hair red before adding the brown. Redheads handle pain differently to other people Redheads process anaesthetics very quickly. This means that they are more at risk of waking up mid-surgery, are far more quick to wake up after being under general anaesthetic, and often need a higher dosage of local anaesthetic to numb the area. Redheads possess a gene called MC1R, which gives them a much higher pain thresh-hold than others. That means that if you want to hurt a redhead (and live), you better put more force into it than you would with a blonde or a brunette. On the other hand, redheads bruise more easily, so your handiwork will show much faster. Redheads were once burnt at the stake During the witch-hunts, red hair was seen as the mark of the devil, making redheads much more prone to being condemned and... read more

Body Language: What They’re Really Saying

Mónica Boixeda Istanbulite, Only-Be

If words only account for ten percent of what we say, where does the other ninety come from? The tone of our voice has a lot to do with it, but by far the biggest communicator we have is our bodies. Unless we are pathological liars, our bodies signal pretty much everything we are feeling. It´s not just the way we stand, it´s our hand gestures, eye movements, everything. The person you´re talking to does it too – and if you know what to look for you, you can spot it. Lying The body is an honest thing, and lying puts it into a state of stress. The heartbeart becomes more rapid, adrenaline floods the system, and the body wants to ´catch´ the lie before it´s out. Kids even cover their mouths when they lie. Lack of eye contact, sudden smoking, scratching the nose or upper lip, looking downwards and away are all signs of lying. Be careful with these though! Any kinds of stress can produce the same results, so if you accuse someone of doing something, they may show all these same signals even if they are innocent. Job interviews are another time that people often look like liars. It´s not just because they´ve padded their Cvs – its just plain old interview stress that makes them look shady. Love Well, not really love. Sexual attraction. In men: There is a difference in men´s body language when they want sex, and when they are attracted to a woman as a potential partner. Men are pretty transparent when it comes to sexual body language: They talk sex, they... read more