Lifestyle

Sex gets better with age say scientists

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:57:00 -0500

Sex really does get better with age because older women get satisfaction from physical closeness, research has found.

Beyonce designs t-shirt for Obama campaign

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:57:00 -0500

First, she danced up a storm last year in a music video for first lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative. Now, the “Best Thing I Never Had” singer is selling clothes she designed to raise money for President Obama’s re-election campaign.

Married couples at a record low in US

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:16:00 -0500

The proportion of adults who are married has plunged to record lows as more people decide to live together now and wed later, reflecting decades of evolving attitudes about the role of marriage in society.

Catholic liturgy changes for first time in 40 years

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:03:00 -0500

After 40 years of praying in exactly the same way, English-speaking Catholics around the world had a challenge waiting for them Sunday when they turned up to Mass.

US restaurants plan DNA-certified premium seafood

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:20:00 -0500

Restaurants around the world will soon use new DNA technology to assure patrons they are being served the genuine fish fillet or caviar they ordered, rather than inferior substitutes, an expert in genetic identification says.

Parents Find Nothing Stylish About New Tattooed ‘Barbie’ Doll

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:37:00 -0400

The newest Barbie doll to hit store shelves is sparking controversy. The doll sports several tattoos, and some parents say it’s sending the wrong message to their kids, reports CBS 2’s Kathryn Brown.

Michelin Gives Booze-Free Brooklyn Fare, Eleven Madison Park Three Stars

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:56:00 -0400

Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare is in the annex of a supermarket. It lacks seat cushions, tablecloths and a liquor license, none of which prevented it from becoming, today, one of just seven New York City restaurants awarded three Michelin stars.

New York kids bring Kenzo new look

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:47:00 -0400

Kenzo's new design team, the founders of the New York fashion complex Opening Ceremony, unveiled a sporty spring-summer look built on bold primary colours and fisherman's net prints in Paris on Sunday.

Denmark Introduces ‘Fat Tax’ on Foods High in Saturated Fat

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:58:00 -0400

Denmark has introduced what’s believed to be the world’s first fat food tax, applying a surcharge to foods with more than 2.3 percent saturated fats, in an effort to combat obesity and heart disease.

Brazil mulls ban on lingerie-clad Gisele Bunchen ad

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:16:00 -0400

Brazil's Ministry for Women called Wednesday for the suspension of a television ad featuring lingerie-clad supermodel Gisele Bundchen, saying it reinforces the stereotype of women as sex objects.

Botched Breast Implant Surgery Leaves Mom with 'Uniboob'

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:16:00 -0400

A Los Angeles woman is speaking out about a botched plastic surgery that left her with symmastia, or a “uniboob.”

Mind-reading car could drive you round the bend

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:16:00 -0400

One of the world's largest motor manufacturers is working with scientists based in Switzerland to design a car that can read its driver's mind and predict his or her next move.

Central American food truck wins NYC contest

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:52:00 -0400

Central American corn patties have taken the top spot in a competition of New York City's street food vendors.

More youngsters having unsafe sex: global study

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:44:00 -0400

Young people across the globe are having more unprotected sex and know less about effective contraception options, a multinational survey revealed on Monday.

Study: Texting Preferred Over Verbal Conversation

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:59:00 -0400

Whether it’s a busy street or a stop light, texting has become a part of our life and has taken over conversations. With 83 percent of American adults owning a cell phone, a new study confirms that the majority of American adults prefer text messaging, with 73 percent using their phone to send and receive texts, according to a report from The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project.

Michelle Obama dazzles in New York, wearing diamond bangles by H-Town's Katie Decker ($42K cuffs)

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:59:00 -0400

That was no ordinary bling on the wrist of First Lady Michelle Obama at the DNC fundraiser in New York Tuesday night. Those fancy diamond cuffs were the creation of 23-year-old Katie Decker, whose namesake jewelry line has been making a serious splash since her graduation from Texas A&M two years ago.

Mystery of Colorado cat's trip to New York lingers, but generates interest in microchips

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:05:00 -0400

The intriguing tale of a Colorado cat that was missing for five years before being found last week in New York City, thousands of miles away from home, has boosted interest in the tiny embedded microchip that made a reunion with its owners possible.

'It's a potpourri that works': Marc Jacobs unveils his Twenties-inspired collection as New York Fashion week comes to...

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:34:00 -0400

He's tipped to be the new creative director at Christian Dior. But while the rumour mill turns, Marc Jacobs - who denies the move - made sure to put on a show for New York Fashion Week's grand finale last night.

All that's missing is the red carpet... Coco Rocha steals the show at Zac Posen's celebration of classic Hollywood g...

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:04:00 -0400

Just last year supermodel Coco Rocha told how she had been rejected by many top designers for being 'too fat'. But the Canadian beauty, 22, who is a tiny US size 2, had the last laugh yesterday when she starred in close friend Zac Posen's New York Fashion Week show.

McDonald's® New York Metro Introduces a New Automatic Offering of Fruit in Every Happy Meal®

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:28:00 -0400

McDonald's New York Tri-State area restaurants will launch a new Happy Meal this week in support of the company's recently announced "Commitments to Offer Improved Nutrition Choice" which strives to help customers - especially children and families - make nutrition-minded choices whether visiting McDonald's or elsewhere. All local McDonald's restaurants in the New York Tri-State area will have the new Happy Meal available by Friday, September 16.