RIP!!!!!! Actress Elizabeth Pena Dies At 55

Elizabeth Pena died on Tuesday of natural causes after a brief illness at the age of 55 years old, according to the actress' manager, Gina Rugolo.

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In addition to numerous projects on the big and small screens over three decades, she was also just the fourth Latina member of the Director's Guild of America.

Among her many roles, Pena is known for appearing as the mother of Gloria, the character played by Sofia Vergara, in the ABC sitcom Modern Family.

Among Elizabeth Pena's other career highlights included roles in Down and Out in Beverly Hills, La Bamba, Rush Hour and The Incredibles.

Lou Diamond Phillips, who starred in La Bamba, Tweeted:

"I am stunned and heartbroken, just found out about the passing of my friend Elizabeth Pena. She was such a Life Force it's hard to believe."

"Elizabeth was not only an amazing actress, she was one of the most vibrant, wonderful people I have ever known. My prayers to her family," he said.

Born in Elizabeth, N.J., Pena graduated from New York's High School of Performing Arts in 1977. She is survived by her mother, a sister, her husband, and two children.

May God Accept Her Soul.....

Snoop Dogg Apologizes to Iggy Azalea

One of the most unexpected rap beefs in the history of hip hop has come to an equally surprising conclusion.

The Iggy Azalea-Snoop Dogg feud that began when Doggfather posted an insulting Instagram pic directed at Iggy has officially been resloved, with Iggy's mentor T.I. stepping in to play peacemaker.

"It's officially over," Snoop says to the camera. "No more bad talk. I apologize."

Of course, the stoned smirk that spreads across Snoop's face at the end makes us feel like the apology might be less than 100% sincere, but we're sure Iggy will take what she can get.

It's hard to remember a celebrity feud that escalated this quickly. In less than a day, things went from playful Instagram chiding to Snoop's crew threatening to sic Nicki Minaj on Iggy.

Iggy's boyfriend Nick Young got involved in the beef and before anyone realized what was happening, a full-blown inter-generational hip hop beef was afoot.

Anyway, it's all over now, and we're glad to see it peacefully resolved. But we have to say - no one recorded a diss track?! Come on, guys, you're rappers!

She took the name "Iggy Azalea" from her childhood dog and the street she grew up on.

 

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Why You Should Eat Lady Finger (Okro) Regularly

Lady finger, also known as okra or gumbo in English and bhindi in Hindi, is a green vegetable that is packed with nutrients. High in vitamins, minerals and fibre, it has several health benefits and is great for your hair and skin.

Here are some of the reasons to make ladyfinger a regular addition to your diet.

Helps your bowels

Ladies’ fingers have laxative properties that not only improve your bowel movements, but also soothe irritable bowels and heal peptic ulcers. They also trap any toxins and excess bile that are in your digestive tract and eject them from your system before they can be absorbed into your bloodstream.

 Ladies’ fingers contain plenty of nutrition while still being low in calories. In fact, they are among the lowest calorie vegetables and they contain no saturated fats, making them the perfect addition to your diet if you would like to lose weight. In fact, they even protect you from trans fats. Eating ladies’ fingers regularly is recommended to help ward off obesity.

Reduces cholesterol
Not only do ladies’ fingers not contain any cholesterol, they also help to lower your cholesterol by trapping it in your digestive system and preventing it from being absorbed. This helps to reduce atherosclerosis and lowers the risk of heart disease.

Prevents cancer
Ladies’ fingers contain plenty of antioxidants that boost your immunity, protect your body from harmful free radicals and prevent the mutation of cells that lead to cancer. Eating ladies’ fingers is thought to reduce the risk of developing lung cancer, colon cancer and oral cavity cancers.

Reduces gut flora
The fibre in ladies’ fingers helps to reduce gut flora by encouraging the growth of beneficial bacteria, which are known as probiotics. These bacteria are similar to the ones that are produced when you eat yogurt, and they help with the synthesis of Vitamin B.

Improves vision
Ladies’ fingers contain plenty of Vitamin A and flavonoid antioxidants like beta-carotene, xanthin and lutein, all of which improve your vision and prevent problems like cataract or glaucoma.

Strengthens bones
These pods are very high in Vitamin K and folate, which is a type of a Vitamin B. Both these nutrients improve bone health by strengthening your bones, increasing their density and preventing conditions like osteoporosis.

Reduces asthma
Eating ladies’ fingers regularly can improve your asthma and reduce the severity of attacks, because in addition to antioxidants the pods also contain plenty of Vitamin C.

Prevents cold and cough
The antioxidants and Vitamin C in ladies’ fingers also helps to boost your general immunity, protecting you from infections and preventing you from catching a cold or cough.

Improves pregnancy
The folate content in ladies’ fingers makes them a good food to eat during pregnancy, since this nutrient has been linked to a decreased incidence of neural tube defects in babies.

Prevents anaemia
Ladies’ fingers are high in iron, which improves the production of red blood cells in your body and prevents anaemia.

Improves mental health
Eating ladies’ fingers also helps to prevent fatigue, weakness and depression.

Things that Affect Menstruation and Period Flow

It’s your monthly visitor. Aunt Flo. The Crimson Wave. Whatever you call it, a menstrual period is just something with which most women must deal. But what if yours doesn’t come in that perfect 28-day rubric? The truth is, many factors can affect when your period comes and how heavy its flow is. Read on to find out why yours might be a little different.

Does your period come every 21 days? Every 30? Don't worry. It's normal, says Lissa Rankin.

"On average, women get their periods every 28 days, but all women are different. Technically speaking, a normal cycle lasts anywhere from 21 to 35 days," says Rankin. When should you worry about irregular periods? Rankin says that if your period timing swings wildly (such as 22 days one month and 35 the next), then you should talk to your doctor to make sure nothing is wrong.
If you are new to having a period, however, variations in your cycle are normal. "It may take a few years for the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and ovaries to mature fully and result in normal, regular monthly cycles," says Rankin.

Diet and exercise

Your diet and exercise practices can affect your oeriod (and your chances of getting pregnant). "If you're training for a marathon or not eating enough, your body will assume you're not fit to carry a pregnancy. Your estrogen levels may drop, and you may stop ovulating," says Rankin.
What does that mean, exactly? Well, if you work out a lot -- as an athlete might -- you could go years without a period. "This type of menstrual irregularity, called hypothalamic amenorrhea, most commonly results in infrequent or absent periods," says Rankin.

Weight

Much like diet and exercise, being too thin can make you skip periods since your body doesn't think you are healthy enough for childbearing.
But being overweight can be a problem, too. "If you're overweight, excessive estrogen can build up in the body, causing periods to be heavy and sometimes irregular (something we call 'menorrhagia' (heavy menses) or 'menometrorrhagia' (heavy, irregular menses)," says Rankin.

Birth control

Whoa, birth control. It's hard to lump the impacts of birth control into one neat package. Why? Because different forms of birth control do different things to hormone levels. But whatever form you use, you should know that it will have some effect on your cycles.
"Many birth control methods manipulate the menstrual cycle. For example, a woman on the cyclic birth control pill, patch or ring usually has a very predictable 28-day cycle because the hormones are forcing the body into an artificial cycle," says Rankin.
Other forms of birth control, such as getting an IUD can make periods heavier or lighter depending on the type of IUD. Meanwhile, some pills offer a continuous dose of hormones intended to leave you with just a few periods a year.

Labaran Maku, Onyebuchi, Five Other Ministers Resign In Abuja

This is coming after it was reported last week president’s directive that members of the cabinet and other appointees nursing political ambition should resign on or before the 20th of October.

According to Premium Times, among the ministers who resigned their positions in Abuja today are Ministers of Information, Labaran Maku; Trade and Industry, Samuel Ortom; State for Education, Nyesom Wike; and State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro.
Others are Ministers of Labour, Emeka Wogu; Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu; State for Niger Delta, Dairus Ishaku.

It was gathered that most of the ministers quit their posts to contest gubernatorial elections in their respective states.

Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner: Among The Most Influential Teens of 2014.

According to Time Magazine, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner are two of the Most Influential Teens of 2014.

This may be a depressing fact, but it's a fact nonetheless. And it's one the teenage sisters recognize as both important and flattering.

Kendall and Kylie Jenner: So Very Influential!

"We are so honored to be included on the Time magazine list of ‘Most Influential Teens,'" Kendall and Kylie told E! News not long after the prestigious list went viral. "There are incredible teens on this list and we are so proud to be in their company."

Other deemed noteworthy by Time editors include Malala Yousafzai, who just became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in honor due to her activism towards women's education.

She was actually shot in the head by the Taliban at the age of 15, but only used that experience as motivation to increase her very impressive, very brave efforts.

Sasha Obama, Malia Obama, Jaden Smith, Austin Mahone and Lorde were also featured by Time as Influential Teens, though, among these celebrities, only Kendall and Kylie have released a nail polish line.

They've also authored a novel and hosted many red carpet events, while Kendall's modeling career has taken off in recent months.

Some critics, of course, have disagreed with Time's decision to feature the Jenners, but talk show host Wendy Williams is fully behind the decision.

"They are influential to teens!" Williams said on her self-titled talk show Tuesday. “Either teen girls want to look like them…or dress like them. They follow them on Instagram. They should be on this list, that's all!"

Amber Rose Features Bootylicious Figure in a G-string Style Swimsuit - Photo

Amber Rose is making like Kim Kardashian in her latest Instagram photo.

Pretty clearly imitating the infamous butt selfie snapped by that reality star last October, Rose is placing her impressive rear end on full display in the picture, which featured bootylicious figure in a G-string style swimsuit.

We also see Rose's shaved head, which is accessorized with painted-on red hearts, along with her left arm full of tattoos.

Amber, of course, dated Kanye West from 2008-2010, putting a little personal twist on her Kim Kardashian imitation here. And perhaps hoping to start a little competition.

Last week, meanwhile, Rose opened up about the pain she has been experience in the aftermath of her decision to divorce Wiz Khalifa.

"The mornings are especially hard," Rose Tweeted. "The pain...I wake up every morning feeling like my best friend died..... I never knew what a true heartache felt like until now."

Sadly, though, it doesn't appear as if Khalifa shares this heartache.

He recently released a track titled "Pussy Overrated." It includes the line "be on Instagram and on Vine like a mothaf***er" and many interpret it as a direct slam of Rose.

The couple was married for 14 months before Rose filed for divorce amidst chatter that Khalifa cheated. 

They have a one-year old son together.

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Guys Corner: How To Win A Girl's Heart And Impress Her Effortlessly On The First Date

Winning a girl’s heart takes effort.

It isn’t about saying what’s on your mind to the girl you like.

In fact, it’s the other way around.

The art of winning a girl’s heart is all about making the girl you like fall in love with you without telling her that you like her in the first place.
You need to get to know her better, and then, you need to make her see you as a dating potential.
If you don’t know her yet, make sure you get her attention the right way.

And once you do get her attention, all you need to do is talk and charm your way into her heart.

How to win a girl’s heart effortlessly
Most guys make the genuine mistake of playing the game of winning hearts with their heart.
Of course, when you’re in love with a girl, you can’t do anything but think with your heart.
But if you really want to win a girl’s heart, you need to learn to still your heart, and play the game of hearts with your mind.
Don’t let your emotions control the things you do and the way you express yourself, especially when she doesn’t like you back yet.
You may end up portraying yourself like a clingy or creepy guy who’s desperately trying to win her attention.

Instead of trying hard to make her like you, just try to make her enjoy being with you.
Before you know it, she’ll be addicted to talking to you and spending time with you.

9 steps to win the heart of a girl you like
Ever wondered why some guys are such charmers? They seem to win the affection of all the girls all the time. You can be that guy too, as long as you understand what it takes to win a girl’s heart.

Use these 9 steps on how to win a girl’s heart, and you’ll surely be on your way to impressing the girl you like effortlessly.

#1 Be a great guy. Let’s face it, if you want to date a great girl who’s desired by several guys, you need to be a great guy too.
Here’s a great test to find out if you’re in the big league of guys. When you walk into a room full of guys, do you feel like you’re the coolest cat in the room? Or do you look at a few other guys in awe because they seem so much more awesome?
If you think another guy is cooler, or if you admire a few qualities about another guy you meet, it only means you’re lacking that quality yourself in comparison with that guy. Each time you see a guy who seems *cooler* than you, work on that particular trait so you can get better at it over time. It’s the safest way to improve your own personality in the direction you really want.

#2 Talk to her. Make her feel special when she’s around you. It doesn’t matter if there are several other guys who are trying to get her attention. All that matters is what you’re doing to win her heart. Talk to her warmly when you bump into her, and let her know that you’re happy to see her.

#3 Flirt with her. Flirting with a girl whose heart you’re trying to win is a subtle art. You can either make it obvious that you’re flirting with her, or you can be discreet and subtle. Flirt with her discreetly to begin with, and if she reciprocates by flirting back, you can start to get more obvious.
If you want to flirt with her, try to get some alone time with her whenever you can, and avoid flirting with her when there are others around. Flirting with her when her friends are around will make your flirty lines seem like a joke. Save the compliments and the smooth talking for private conversations.

#4 Don’t be clouded by emotions. You know you like her, but she doesn’t know it yet. If you feel like your chances are slipping or there’s no reciprocation from her end, don’t get reckless. Most guys think with their heart and end up professing their love for a girl when she’s just not interested in dating them. Don’t be that guy. Just make sure you stay out of the friend zone, and avoid telling her that you like her unless you know she likes you already.

#5 Don’t be threatened by the competition. Always think twice before you say something to her, especially if it’s not something pleasant or if it’s about another guy. If she’s been ignoring your calls, or if she gives all her attention to another guy in the cafeteria, don’t behave like a little brat and sulk in the corner. And most importantly, don’t confront her about it. She doesn’t owe you any explanations. Remember, winning her heart is a challenge, and every now and then, you’ll have to deal with other guys who want to impress her.

#6 Occupy her thoughts at night. The night time is the best time to build the intimacy. Start off by texting her now and then in the evenings, and work your way to calling her at night occasionally. Talk about things that interest her, and over time, she’ll warm up to you and even look forward to talking to you every night.
If you know another guy who calls this girl often, call her half an hour earlier and try to create an interesting conversation. If she likes talking to you, she’ll probably disconnect the other guy’s call if she’s having a great conversation with you.

#7 Open up to her. The best way to build a bond with the girl you like is by building a secret relationship that no one else knows about. By flirting with her only when it’s just the both of you and by talking to each other late at night, it would be a secret flirty affair only the two of you know about, and that would make the whole relationship so much more exciting and mysterious.
Now take that to the next level. When you’re talking to this girl late at night, tell her a few of your secrets that not many people know about, preferably about your past relationships *both of you will end up talking about sex within a few nights* or a few trivial difficulties you’re having with someone she doesn’t know about *she’ll give you advise on how to deal with that person, and would want an update every night*.
The more she knows about your personal details, the more easily she’ll start talking about her own secrets. And once she starts doing that, she’ll start to feel closer to you, and think about you often too. As long as you avoid talking about something sad or gloomy, she’ll always be excited to stretch the conversation with you.

#8 Win over her friends. If you do know most of her friends, try to be nice to them. This isn’t really necessary, but it can help you score brownie points if she ever does discuss about you with her friends.
So does the girl whose heart you’re trying to win have a best friend? If she does have a best friend, then that’s the girl you need to please. Be nice to her best friend and get friendly with her too. And when her best friend becomes a good friend of yours, *accidentally* slip the word out that you like the girl. As long as you’ve impressed her best friend, she’ll turn into your evangelist and convince the girl you like to start dating you because you’re such an awesome catch!

#9 Get her addicted to you. Unless you know she’s crazy about you already, don’t tell her you’ve fallen for her. Focus on having a good time with her, but at the same time, don’t try too hard to impress her. When you make it obvious that you’re trying to win her heart by buying her flowers or saying something romantic, you kill the mystery. Let her wonder about what you think of her. Compliment her, tell her you miss not having her around, and even tell her that you wish she was with you, but don’t tell her you like her just yet.

As long as you fall in love with your heart, and think with your head while impressing her, you could use these 9 steps on how to win a girl’s heart and make her fall in love with you in no time.

Good-luck.......