Where to Stream

I have Netflix, and I love it! But it is missing some of my fav stuff. So where do I go? I'm sooo new at this, and thanks to Askmen.com I now have a few more options.

1- Netflix: The Reigning Monarch

Cost: $7.99 a month for unlimited streaming, $9.99 and up for plans that include disc by mail.

Content: Netflix boasts 20,000 titles and has deals with major content partners that ensure a supply of new and old titles are constantly being added to the service.

Quality: Good to great. Netflix has begun offering streaming HD on some titles, and while it's not available for everything, the normal quality is acceptable. Netflix is also bringing 5.1 surround sound streaming to the market. It's already available on the PS3, with more devices to come.

Device support: All three major gaming consoles support Netflix streaming; dedicated streaming boxes like the Roku are well under $100; and there are set-top boxes, DVRs, Blu-ray players, and even “Smart” TVs that all have built-in Netflix support. There are dozens of ways to get the content to your home TV, and Netflix has also gone mobile. The streaming app for iDevices is already released, and a leaked (nonworking) copy of the Android version has already hit the web.

Amazon.com: The Challenger

Cost: Amazon's big gamble is pricing. At $79 for the year, Amazon's pricing model is $6.58 per month. Netflix's cheapest plan of $7.99 comes out to $95.88 per year, and while that's hardly expensive, there's no denying Amazon's price advantage.

Content: It only offers 5,000 titles. Amazon needs to shore up more content to compete. To be fair, Amazon is doing that, and given its good relationship with the studios as far as paid streams and downloads, so the company will probably get it worked out.

Quality: Not much is offered in HD (300 at this writing), and most is in 480p. That'll look fine on your computer or a tablet, but in the living room? Not so much. Amazon's paid rentals are offered in HD, so this may change soon.

Device support: It's possible to hook up an older device to your computer using your computer's media ports, but the new generation of internet-ready TVs and set-top boxes makes it dead simple. If your TV is older and doesn't have a web connection, pick up a Roku Box if you're committed to Amazon's service. Cheap, highly regarded and the easiest way to sling Amazon content to your TV.

The trick(s) up its sleeve: First, while Prime streaming includes only 5,000 titles, Amazon's pay-per-rental streaming library has over 75,000 titles. With new releases hovering around $3.99 and older content even cheaper, it's a good option if you can't find something free. Amazon is also forever running sales and offers on this paid content, so good deals are easy to get. Amazon's second value-add is the Prime service itself. In addition to unlimited streaming, Prime also gives customers free two-day shipping and dirt-cheap one-day shipping on everything Amazon sells or fulfills (note: third party sales through Amazon's site don't qualify). While bundling free, fast shipping with video streaming is an odd pairing, there's no denying that both for $6.58 a month is a great deal. Maybe Amazon hopes to lure more subscribers, or maybe it hopes Prime subscribers will buy more things through Amazon. Either way, its prices are lower than Netflix's, and the provider throws in fast, free shipping all over the site, to boot.

iTunes: Have You Heard Of It?

Apple is trying to do for movies and TV what it did for music: fast, one-click shopping in a huge marketplace that's available from any computer and most of Apple's other devices.

Cost: $3.99 for new release rentals, and $4.99 for an HD copy. You can also purchase movies outright, but at $19.99 for a digital copy, it's no cheaper than a physical copy. TV shows are 99 cents an episode to rent, the same price Amazon charges to own.

Content: It has loads of current TV shows and movies. Movie selection is good, and because of Apple's relationship with Disney, Disney content appears on the iTunes store before anywhere else.

Quality: SD or HD depending on what you pay, but the HD is only 720p. So you can't get full 1080p, though it's not as big a deal as you'd think. Bit rate is more important than resolution when it comes to streaming Apple's slinging a high bit rate to the device, and the average viewer is going to be duly impressed with the picture quality.

Device support: Besides allowing you to watch on your computer, an Apple TV device will sling it to your TV. You can also watch from your iDevice, and Apple's smart system means your rental time won't start till you start watching. True downloads instead of streaming also means you can watch on an airplane or anywhere else where streaming isn’t possible.

The trick up its sleeve: Apple is aggressively building its AirPlay framework, which will let you sling media from one compatible device to another. Go from watching your movie on your iPad to your big screen, quickly and seamlessly.

What Guys Think of Our Make-Up Habits

Eye Makeup
Guys prefer darkly lined eyes, the smoky look makes your eyes seem bigger, which men find more appealing.

Eyelashes
If you're not skilled with faux lashes and glue, you may want to rethink falsies. Men don't like anything that looks fake, they want to see the real you.

Lip Color
A guy takes one look at bold shades and thinks, 'Is that going to kiss off on me?' That's why he's not into wild colors or anything with a slick finish.

The Right Amount of Makeup
Way too much or bad makeup is a real deal breaker for most men. But some lip gloss and black eyelashes are better than au natural because they find it feminine, and it shows that you care about how you look.

How His Mind Really Works
In a recent study, researchers found that women use both sides of their brain to perceive beauty, while men use only their right side. As a result, women pay attention to small details (like a tiny smudge), but men view the overall effect ("she's hot"). So don't stress over tiny flaws!

Flushed Cheeks Are Hot
Another study shows that boosting blood flow to your face makes you more attractive.

First Impression
We asked 100 guys on the street, "What do you notice first on a girl: her eyes or lips?" 81% said eyes!

What He Finds Weird
An eyelash curler looks like a medieval torture device. And what's up with foot lotion? Is what goes on your face or hands not good enough for your feet? Also, upper-lip-hair bleach makes your hair white, not invisible.

Bitter About Glitter
52% of men surveyed want you to banish this beauty product from your stash. Why? Because it gets all over them, their apartment, and clothes!

Ewww!
Which beauty habit freaks him out the most? When you pop a pimple. 56% of dudes agree that this act is straight-up scary.

Top 10 Polluting Vehicles for 2011

10. Audi R8 5.2 FSI
Sheesh, with a name like that, no wonder it made the list! When it comes to German performance cars, few can touch this supercar that can be used year 'round, thanks to the fact its 525 horses are harnessed by quattro all-wheel drive. The downside is its thirst. The R8 breaks into the top 10 list, with city fuel consumption 19.1 L/100 km and CO2 emissions of 7,300 kg.

9. Aston Martin V12 Vantage
This 6.0-litre V12 engine cranks out 510 horsepower. It's good for a 0-100 km/h acceleration time in the low fours, and can touch 300 km/h given a long enough straight. In-town fuel economy is an eye-wincing 19.1 L/100 km, and yearly CO2 emissions are 7,314 kg.

8. Mercedes Benz G550
Modeled after the German Panzer tank, this is one of the best off-roaders in the world, but also the thirstiest and most polluting. The 5.5-litre V8 churns out 382 horsepower, but thanks to its weight and terrible aerodynamics, it can scarcely manage 18.7 L/100 km in the city. CO2 emissions? Try 7,590 kg per year.

7. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Its looks turn heads, its shrieking V10 could wake the dead, and it handles like a genuine supercar. But for this list, we'd sum it up with this word: gluttonous! 7,636 kg of CO2 per year, and a 20 L/100 km fuel economy rating in the city - but only when you're not testing the factory's claim of 0-100 km/h in four seconds.

6. Bentley Mulsanne
Acting as the successor to the Arnage, it features a long list of opulent luxury features, and a big, powerful turbocharged V8 engine to move it around. Although Bentley slashed carbon dioxide emissions of the Mulsanne considerably, it still produces 7,636 kilos of CO2 per year, downing more than 20 L/100 km in the city. That's the price you pay for 752 lb.-ft. of torque at your disposal.

5. GMC Yukon Denali AWD
When equipped with an optional permanent all-wheel-drive system, it consumes more than 20L/km in the city. Its all-American 6.2-litre pushrod V8 releases 8,000 kilograms of CO2 into the atmosphere during a year of normal use. For those with a bit more of an environmentally friendly conscience, GMC also offers the Yukon Denali in hybrid form, which consumes far less fuel, and produces far fewer tailpipe emissions.

4. Maybach 62
(In my opinion, one of the ugliest cars out there!) Built by Mercedes-Benz, the 62 grand limo is opulent beyond belief and is usually driven by chauffeurs. No doubt, the twin-turbocharged 5.5-litre V12 and the vehicle's excessive weight are responsible for its enormous fuel consumption: 21.1 litres per 100 kilometres, no less! This sedan spews more than 8,004 kilos of CO2 annually, based on normal usage.

3. Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG
The G-Class is the only vehicle to be on this list twice. The G55 ranks third due to its performance-upgraded engine, which has been enhanced with a supercharger that force-feeds the engine more fuel and air. This one burns close to 20L/100km when tooling around in the city. Its CO2 count trumps the cruise-ship-like Maybach at 8,050

2. Mercedes-Benx ML63 AMG
This hand-built AMG engine downs fuel as if it's going out of style. 20.4 l/100 km in the city, and 14 on the highway. Annual CO2 emissions exceed 8,000 kilograms! But it's not the worst offender on this list.

1. Bugatti Veyron
Sure it's a top-performer in many regards. It is a technological marvel, and in Super Sport guise, is the fastest production automobile in the world. It also happens to be the country's top polluter, knocking back 26 litres of premium unleaded per 100 km of city driving. Drive it the national average, and it belches out 9,798 kilos - nearly 10 tons - of CO2. And what, you expected Prius-like economy from a car generating more than 1,000 horsepower in base form?

Found on MSN Autos

Music Testing Your Chastity

Music can be an aphrodisiac, but it can also reinforce abstinence.

According to a recent survey done by a music-based dating website 'Tastebuds.fm', fans of Coldplay are the least likely to hit a homerun on the first date. Why? You don't need a scientist to figure out that listening to sappy ballads turns you into a lover, rather than a one nighter. If you listen to Kings of Leon, Katy Perry, Lady gaga or Adele, you're also on the long waiting list.

However, fans of Nirvana top the list of getting it in the net on the first night, apparently the grungy - dirty rock is still a turn on! Also, those who listen to the Gorillaz, Kanye, Linkin Park or Metallica are known to 'rock-out' on the first date.

How to Successfully Sell Stuff on Kijiji

Use Pictures!

It’s super easy to post photos and free! It enhances your sales by 70%I won't buy anything if I can't see it first, and this goes for on-line purchases too.

Post the Price

It's a pain in my butt to email you for a price, so just get it over with and post it right away.

Price Reasonably

If you're going to throw it out anyway, why charge a crazy price that no one will pay? Think... if you saw that item at a garage sale, what price would you pay to buy it?

Research Your Stuff

I had a series of books I didn't want anymore. So I went on Amazon to see what other sellers had priced the item at. I posted that price in the description, and my price as well. It also helps to know your item. Don't just say 'computer for sale'. Tell people what it's running, the processor, memory etc.

Smoothing Hair Products Causing Problems!

Health Canada says it has discovered almost a dozen more hair smoothing products that contain formaldehyde above the accepted limits. These products are being used at salons, but aren't sold directly to the public.

Formaldehyde is permitted as a preservative in cosmetics at levels of no more than 0.2 per cent.

Health Canada says formaldehyde is a known irritant, and has been linked to cancer in people when inhaled chronically over a long period of time.

The federal agency says it has received complaints of burning eyes, nose and throat, breathing difficulties and hair loss associated with use of the products.

Stylists who use these professional hair smoothing solutions are advised to stop immediately.

Adverse reactions to cosmetics can be reported using a form available on the Health Canada website.

The following products are listed in the warning:

—Keratin Complex Express Blowout by Copomon (Coppola) 1.70 per cent

—Brazilian Keratin Treatment (Mint) - Royal Keratin Professional Line by Keratin Connection (also available in Chocolate and Strawberry) 1.54 per cent

—Veloce by La Brasiliana 0.35 per cent

—Zero (Apple) by La Brasiliana (also available in Clear and Mocha) 0.76 per cent

—Moroccan Hair Treatment by Inoar 2.84 per cent

And the following products contain unacceptable levels of formaldehyde based on data submitted to Health Canada:

—Original by La Brasiliana (also available in Original Chocolate)

—Domani by La Brasiliana

—Spruzzi by La Brasiliana

—Brazilian Keratin Treatment by Pro Skin Solutions

—Marcia Teixeira Chocolate Extreme De-Frizzing Treatment EU by M&M International

—Marcia Teixeira Brazilian Keratin Treatment EU by M&M International

A previous advisory named the following products:

—Brazilian Blowout Smoothing Solution by Brazilian Blowout 8.4 per cent

—Brazilian Keratin Treatment by Marcia Teixeira 1.8 per cent

—Advanced Brazilian Keratin Treatment by Marcia Teixeira 1.7 per cent

—Chocolate Extreme De-Frizzing Treatment by Marcia Teixeira 1.6 per cent

—Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy Treatment by Copomon (Coppola) 1.8 per cent

—Global Keratin Taming System Strawberry by Global Keratin 3.0 per cent

—Global Keratin Taming System with Juvexin Strawberry Resistant by Global Keratin 4.4 per cent

—Global Keratin Taming System with Juvexin Strawberry Light Wave by Global Keratin 1.4 per cent

—Pro-Collagen RX Keratin Treatment 2.8 per cent

—IStraight Keratin (Advanced Keratin Treatment) by IBS Beauty 2.3 per cent

—Brazilian Thermal Reconstruction by Cadiveu 7.0 per cent

Found on yahoo.ca news

Fiddle Head Season is Here!

Fiddle-head season is here, and before I moved to this beautiful place, I had never
heard of them! They are quite the delicacy here, so that's why Health Canada wants
to remind us of the importance of properly cooking fresh fiddleheads before eating
them.

If ya don't know what a fiddle head is, they are curled, edible shoots of the Ostrich
Fern and collected along the banks of rivers and streams, then sold at markets,
roadside stands and even some grocery stores.

There have been numerous cases of illnesses in Canada associated with eating raw or
undercooked fiddleheads, however studies have shown no cause of the illness

So if you're going to delight yourself with these this year, make sure
you...
  - remove as much of the brown husk as possible
  - wash numerous times in cold water
  - cook them in boiling water for 15 minutes or steam them for 10-12 minutes
  - Then if you want, saute - fry - or bake
  - Lastly, if you want to freeze them still follow these cooking rules
  - And DON'T can them, as safe process times have still not been established

Get Back in the Game!

Break-ups suck, so here's how to get over your ex!

Take them off that pedestal

Stop acting like your ex was God’s gift to mankind! They clearly weren't perfect if you're done with eachother! Make a list of their annoying traits. Let your buddies bad-mouth her. Do whatever you have to do.

Get closure

When you end it, make sure you’re both on the same page, and for Pete's sake, be honest about why you're breaking up!

No contact

Go cold turkey. Seriously. Even if you break-up on good terms, saying you'll “always be there for each other,” but forget it. You need a few months grace period so you don't experience the on-again-off-again uncertainty. Imagine seeing their picture on facebook with a new flame, it's going to suck, so break it off for a bit!

Work out

It’s a healthy way to work out all of that post-breakup frustration. Getting in shape is also a good way to boost your self-esteem. And don’t forget: The gym (or wherever you decide to work-out) is a great place to meet other people.

Avoid their friends and the places they hang

This helps to avoid awkward conversations, terrible feelings and bumping into your ex. Yes, you may have to give up a great mutual friend, but if you don't, imagine the drama that will start!

Throw away anything that reminds you of them

The sooner you get all that junk out of your house the sooner you’ll get over it! However, it is ok to keep items that don't evoke any emotional connections.

Don't try to get your stuff back

Forget about all that stuff you left at their place. Consider it gone. The $50 you’re going to have to spend to replace a few things is a small price to pay to avoid an ex who could be either desperately needy or irrationally angry.

Hang out with your friends

One of the things you had to sacrifice when in a committed relationship was time with your friends. Now that you’re single, you can reconnect with the buds you left behind.

Exercise your newfound freedom

Being single should be about doing whatever the hell you want. So stay out until four in the morning, hop on a plane to Vegas with your brother, or just sit on your ass and watch whatever they wouldn't let you watch.

Remember the bad times

Focus on the fights and the problems. Recollect their bad habits and shady behavior. It’s like taking a cold shower.

Try your luck with someone else

It’s the fastest and most efficient way to get an ex out of your system. One of the reasons we equivocate about leaving an ex behind is because we worry we won’t find someone new. That’s what sends us crawling back to our familiar, comfy, dysfunctional exes time and time again. Finding a new love interest, even if only for one night, is the best method of countering all those self-defeating thoughts.

Found on Askmen.com

Shelter from the Storm

The Canadian Women's Foundation has launched their annual Shelter from the Storm campaign. The fund raised support more than 450 shelters for abused women and their children across Canada.

Shelter from the Storm launched yesterday and runs until May 8! It features limited edition items at Winner and HomeSense that include:
T-Shirt $12.99
Umbrella $12.99
Rain Boots $29.99
Re-Usable Totes $1.49
Decals - various prices
Plus you can enter to win cool prizes!

61% of Canadians personally know a woman who has been in an abusive relationship. If your not interested in the items, but still want to help out, there are other ways....

• Text 'STORM' to 45678 to donate $10
• Donate on-line shelterfromthestorm.ca

Excuses for getting a massage!

Neck pain
Ten neck massages over 10 weeks. Sound good? People with chronic neck pain reported a 55 percent improvement after this regimen, according to a 2009 study in the Clinical Journal of Pain. They even scored 39 percent better on the worst-sounding test ever, the Neck Disability Index. (It assesses the pain's impact.)

Athletic performance
"Musculotendinous" massages target muscle-tendon junctions, and a 2010 study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that even a 30-second round improved hip-flexor range of motion. Try it: Find where muscle meets tendon just behind and above your knee, and rub the spot in small circles with your thumb.

Stress
You don't need a full-body rubdown to feel good. In a 2010 study from Sweden, one 80-minute hand-and-foot massage significantly lowered people's heart rates, cortisol levels, and insulin levels—all of which help lower stress.

Depression
Take your pick: Swedish, shiatsu, and other massage types may ease depression, a 2010 meta-analysis in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry found. How? Massages reduce stress hormone levels, heart rate, and blood pressure, and boost mood and relaxation by triggering the release of oxytocin and serotonin.

High blood pressure
A study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that after people with normal blood pressure had deep-tissue massage for 45 to 60 minutes, their BPs fell—specifically, by an average of 10.4 millimeters of mercury (mm/Hg) systolic, and 5.3 mm/Hg diastolic.

Lower-back pain
Back problems can be complex. One solution is simple: Common massage techniques can help you relax, and trigger an endorphin release that raises your threshold for pain. And that might help people with all sorts of lower-back pain, notes a 2009 meta-analysis in the journal Spine.

Constipation
Would you like an abdominal massage with that laxative? Yes, you would: A 2009 Swedish study found that people who received a massage along with traditional constipation treatment felt significantly better than those who stuck with just laxatives.

Found on Mens Health

What Your Face Shape Says About You!

Round: A person with a round face is considered to have a more emotional personality and may be sensitive and caring. Apparently, you guys have very strong sexual fantasies and enjoy being in stable, long-term relationships.

Oblong: Oblong types are considered to be very practical, methodical and with a tendency to overwork. You are most likely to have a muscular or athletic physique, which some equate to narcissism and may lead to problems in relationships.

Square: A square face is linked to fire and you may appear as aggressive, ambitious or domineering. You have a sharp, analytical mind and are decisive.

Triangular: These face shapes are traditionally associated with a thin body and an intellectual persuasion. Chinese face readers associate this face with creativity and sensitivity, as well as a fiery temperament.

Found on askmen.com

Gorge Road Sugar Bush!

Yesterday I went to the Gorge Rd. sugar bush! It was a perfect day for a trek through the woods! I have come up with a checklist you should remember before heading there yourself.

• Wear rubber boots. We probably could have filled a glass from wringing out our socks!

• Have camera ready at all times. The paths are slippery and I witnessed 2 successful wipe-outs! Also, snow was falling from the tree limbs landing in peoples coffees or on their heads!

• Take a bottle of water. There's sweet treats at every stop, and you'll be begging for some detoxifying water!

• Take a baggie to store your stick. While maple syrup on snow is delicious, carrying the stick gets annoying after awhile. If you put it in your pocket, it gets covered in lint because it's sticky. Lint and maple syrup just don't go well together!
• Don't eat much before you go, the all-you-can-eat pancakes at the end are to die for!
  

So now that you have the checklist, head to the sugar camps on Gorge Rd., 9-3 only open for the next 2 weekends!

Thanks to FireFly Photography for the pictures!

Sneaky Little Ways to Save Cash

Found on Cosmopolitan.com

Razors
You're told to toss them after: 6 weeks
But they can really last for: 4 months

Keep your blade sharper for longer by dipping it in rubbing alcohol after each use. And rather than leaving the razor near the shower head, where it will get sprayed with water and is more likely to rust, place it at the other end of the tub.

Running shoes
You're told to toss them after: 6 months
But they can really last for: up to 2 years

Keep them at room temperature when they're off your feet. Leaving them in the garage or in a car overnight in the winter, or packing them in your checked luggage (where they'll sit in the freezing underbelly of a plane) lets cold air in, breaking down the sole and screwing up the air pockets.

Mascara
You're told to toss it after: 3 months
But it can really last for: 5 months

We toss it because it dries out or it gets contaminated. So don't pump the wand up and down because it forces bacteria and also air into the tube. Instead, swirl the brush as you pull it out. And if it starts to seem cakey, experts recommend dipping the tube in boiling water for about 15 seconds. It will make the makeup gooey again and may even kill some of the bacteria!

Mattresses
You're told to toss them after: 7 or 8 years
But they can really last for: up to 11 or 12 years

The Better Sleep Council revealed to us that there are three tricks to getting it to last longer:
1. Rotate it 180 degrees every 6 months. This helps keep the mattress from wearing out in the same spot and crapping out after a few years.
2. As soon as the bed starts to feel saggy, buy a mattress topper, which can extend the life of it up to a year.
3. Keep the mattress and box spring on a bed frame. Sure, putting it directly on the floor seems sturdy and supportive, but it can put strain on the mattress where it's not supposed to be.

Perfume
You're told to toss it after: about 2 years
But they can really last for: 5 years

Direct sunlight makes perfume lose its scent or even start to smell funky, but keeping the bottles in the original box or in the medicine cabinet can get you three extra years out of the spray!

Nail Polish
You're told to toss it after: 8 months
Extend the lifespan to: 2 years

Since heat and sunlight destroy nail polish by separating the ingredients and causing discoloration, keeping the bottles in the fridge will more than double their lifespan.

You might be a Trekkie if....

…you’ve submitted corrections to KLI.org .

you’re certain that the shooting star you just saw was an exploding borg cube.

you and any of your friends have a discussion over which is more correct “Trekkies or Trekkers.”

you actually saw the movie “Trekkies” in the theater.

you’ve built a life size replica of Captain Pike’s wheel chair.

Nurse Chapel / Deanna Troi / Beverly Crusher / Dax is your Dream Woman.

you know who Ashley Judd is, because of her appearance on The Next Generation.

you can name the bridge crew for the original series.

you can name the members of each bridge crew and their rank for the Next Generation series.

you can name the bridge crew, their rank, and their species for Voyager.

you know the different classes of starships.

you also know the top warp speed, inertial damper tolerances, and standard weaponry of each class.

you own a Star Fleet manual…

you read The Physics of Star Trek and came up with counter arguments to the mentions of General Relativity as it applies to Star Trek.

you’ve had more Gene Roddenberry sightings than the Enquirer has had Elvis sightings.

you’ve ever worn a pair of Vulcan Ears..