Archive for March, 2009

Maria Menounos, a journalist by trade but hottie by nature, possesses great looks and the poise of a TV veteran. As a Hollywood correspondent, she often draws more attention than her famous interviewees do. We might have to “sign off” to go and find this former beauty queen…

Before Menounos established herself as an Entertainment Tonight correspondent, she was a well-known international reporter for Channel One News, which broadcasts to schools across America. Things are really looking up for one of the most beautiful hosts on TV.

Maria Menounos Fast Facts:

* Speaks Greek fluently.

* Avid sports fan and have her own tennis and basketball courts.

* While at Emerson wrote, produced and broadcast news segments for WERS-FM, one of the largest college radio stations in the country.

* As a Channel One correspondent, Menounos interviewed President George W. Bush, numerous celebrities, and traveled the world to cover such tragedies as the 2001 earthquake in El Salvador and the AIDS epidemic in South Africa.

* Co-founder of Take Action Hollywood, an organization that raises social awareness and enlists the help of the entertainment industry.

* Attended the 2004 Oscars wearing a diamond-studded Randi Rahm dress worth more than $2 million.

Although Maria can still be seen as a correspondent on NBC, she will continue to pursue her acting career. She already has a role in the feature-length comedy kickin It Old Skool (2007) with Jamie Kennedy and Vivica A. Fox. And since Maria is quite happy with diversity in her career, you can expect to see more of her everywhere. ? A lot of people criticized me at a young age because I wanted to do a lot of different things, she says. “And that’s just how I am. I’m happiest when I’m doing a million things. I don’t see my career going in any one direction. I see myself doing a potpourri of things.”

When Maria quit her job as a correspondent for entertainment tonight to focus on her acting career in 2005, many of her fans were disappointed that they would no longer get to feast their eyes upon her on a daily basis. Fortunately, later that year, Maria had a change of heart and became a correspondent for both The Today Show and Access Hollywood. But that hasn’t distracted Maria from her acting goals. She has landed several roles in popular TV series and movies since her departure from ET, including one in Fantastic Four (2005) alongside Jessica Alba.

Making her grand entrance on June 8th, 1978 in Medford, Massachusetts, Maria Menounos was a shining star at birth. By the time she was a student (and a good one at that), her sights were set on a career in journalism. Some days, she would even arrive late to school after watching the morning news on CNN for too long.

In 1995, thanks to the encouragement of her friends and family, Menounos began to enroll in beauty pageants. The following year, she won the title of Miss Massachusetts Teen USA. Though she did not win the Miss Teen USA crown, her involvement in such a big production helped her gain a lot of experience, not to mention pave the way for her career. In fact, she boldly told pageant host and Entertainment Tonight reporter Bob Goen that she would love to work with him at ET. Her six years of foresight seem quite prophetic today.

Is knitwear still HOT in 2009??

Refinement and sophistication is representative of every woman. Fashion provides more variety every year with winter styles that add more meaning to daily lives. This seasons clothing is not limited to shrugs and jackets, and broadens to accessories, boots and headgear.

There is a lot left to discover in the cosmetic area of skin and hair. An overall look is necessary to take away the winter blues.

The high street is already brimming in every corner with jumpers, knit dresses and cardigans and it’s only January! Cozy woolen cardigans in a number of colours and styles flatter everyone, no matter their size or shape. For example, if you are an ample busted woman who has always found it hard to find cardigans to fit, it’s time to cheer!

Comeback fashion of the past and a variety of current yet royal looks is the trend of the season. Forest greens, browns, rusty orange, fiery reds or common grays – the collection varies every year. Capes, pea coats and knee length coats command this year’s trend.

Strong trends can be assumed in plaid designed over coats with a long muffler that hangs loose. Ponchos are popular for the casual wearer, jackets for the bold look, and dainty designs in cashmere and cardigans. A stole can adorn a garb and scarf tying is a true talent. Necklines are seen in a lot of designs – there is open and lace collars, V-necks and polos.

Comfort is fundamental with lining/layers that are breathable. Body stretch fabric is feminine. The perfect look is achieved with zipper T-shirts in wool patterns. There are stylized caps – Isle hats with tassels in the end, braided designs, poppy hats, camel hair hats and earflaps. Not compromising on the comfort is the idea behind the completion of the look. Pockets with inner layers in wool or silk are regular detail. Ornate gloves are crucial and well designed to accentuate lady-like fingers.

Knitwear is timeless in fashion. There were a lot of tiny mini skirts, leggings and leather partnered up with ample long jackets this year. Designs need to be lightweight and wind resistant for aviation experts. Anyone going on an expedition to the polar locations must have water resistant gear for the melting snow or unexpected blizzards and polar boots which give a powerful and stable grip. Headgear and goggles are crucial as well.

The secret is in the fit and the ability to carry it. Every style needs to be experimented with, whether it is the grunge look with heavy denims, tweed jackets or roadie boots with headband. Putting together jeans, a cropped jacket and pumps is a good idea. There are also women knitwear available made with warm and comfy fabric.

With the more recent designs of sweater dress and its wide range, one soon comes to the realization that FUR is not even necessary. If you have bold makeup and the ideal hairstyle, you can melt the snow.

Where to buy women knitwear? One-Off Designer Knits online store is now open. Award yourself with a nice knitted sweater.



World Environment Day, which is commemorated each year on June 5th, is one of the most significant mode through which the United Nations stimulates the global awareness of the environment. It is by this way that the United Nations attract political attention and enhances action to shape a better global environment. Each year the World Environment Day is celebrated in recognition of unique theme. Norway was honored to host International World Environment Day 2007 celebrations in recognition of the theme — ‘Melting Ice – The Hot Topic’. Over a hundred nations across the globe celebrates the World Environment Day with highly relevant theme each year.

The slogan for World Environment Day 2008 is ‘Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy’. With an understanding of the fact that the change in climatic condition is gradually becoming one of the most defining issue of the age, UNEP is requesting the nations, companies and communities to put special focus on the greenhouse gas emissions and to put spare thought over how to reduce them. The World Environment Day 2008 is going to highlight resources and focuses on promoting low carbon economies with a view to shape a better and healthier future. Promoting a low carbon economy involves steps towards improved energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, forest conservation and eco-friendly consumption. The chief international celebration of the World Environment Day 2008 is going to be held in New Zealand.

The Heads of State, Prime Ministers and Ministers of Environment deliver statements and commit themselves to care for this only green planet of the universe. Serious pledges establish sound and non-transitory governmental policies related to environmental management and economic planning. bicycle parades, tree planting , recycling campaigns, clean-up campaigns, street rallies, school level essay and poster competitions etc. are organized all over the world on June 5th to celebrate the World Environment Day.

Here are some information on World Environment Day for the last ten years regarding where the WED celebration was held at and what were the respective themes each year:

Places of celebration:

World Environment Day 2007 – Tromsø, Norway

World Environment Day 2006 – Algiers, Algeria

World Environment Day 2005 – San Francisco, U.S.

World Environment Day 2004 – Barcelona, Spain

World Environment Day 2003 – Beirut, Lebanon

World Environment Day 2002 – Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China

World Environment Day 2001 – Torino, Italy and Havana, Cuba

World Environment Day 2000 – Adelaide, Australia

World Environment Day 1999 – Tokyo, Japan

World Environment Day 1998 – Moscow, Russian Federation

Themes of celebration:

World Environment Day 2007 – Melting Ice – a Hot Topic?

World Environment Day 2006 – Deserts and Desertification – Don’t Desert Drylands!

World Environment Day 2005 – Green Cities – Plan for the Planet!

World Environment Day 2004 – Wanted! Seas and Oceans – Dead or Alive?

World Environment Day 2003 – Water – Two Billion People are Dying for It!

World Environment Day 2002 – Give Earth a Chance

World Environment Day 2001 – Connect with the World Wide Web of Life

World Environment Day 2000 – The Environment Millennium – Time to Act

World Environment Day 1999 – Our Earth – Our Future – Just Save It!

World Environment Day 1998 – For Life on Earth – Save Our Seas