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    Kylie to Launch 
   Swimwear Line
She's turned her hand to underwear, now Kylie Minogue has taken on the role of bikini babe for European fast fashion giant H&M, putting the finishing stitches to a new swimwear line. 
Minogue has been spotted visiting the Swedish headquarters of the fashion giant. 
After jetting back from a two-week trip to Melbourne, Kylie was back to work on the 15-piece collection of costumes and kaftans. 
"It has been a great experience to work with H&M on creating this summer range," she said. 
"To me it is all about summer indulgence, effortless chic and lots of fun." 
The range is expected to be hot property on internet auction sites, like the trend set by designer Stella McCartney's limited edition range for Target last month. 
H&M set the pace with designer collaborations when McCartney first created a line for the chain two years ago. 
Since then, "cheap and chic" stock by Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld, Viktor & Rolf and most recently Madonna have set sales records for the label around the world. 
Model Kate Moss is the next celebrity set to start her own fashion frenzy with a line for UK chain store Top Shop next month. 
The limited H&M Loves Kylie line will also go on sale in May, with Minogue to front the label's advertising campaign.   


5/12

The Man Rules
At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down 
Finally , the guys' side of the story. 
We always hear " the rules" from the female side. 
Now here are the rules from the male side. 
Please note.. these are all numbered "1 " ON PURPOSE!
1. Men are NOT mind readers. 
1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down. 
1. Sunday sports It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be. 
1. Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that way. 
1. Crying is blackmail. 
1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: 
Subtle hints do not work!  Strong hints do not work! 
Obvious hints do not work!  Just say it! 
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question. 
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for. 
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. 
In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days. 
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us. 
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one 
1. You can either ask us to do something Or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself. 
1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.. 
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we. 
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. 
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is. 
1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that. 
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle. 
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear. 
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really . 
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball or golf. 
1. You have enough clothes. 
1. You have too many shoes. 
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape! 
1. Thank you for reading this. 
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight; 
But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping. 

 
         
3/12                       
Magic Pulp Panties
Thanks to a fashion magazine, a Charlotte lingerie boutique has been a haven for women seeking a little more "junk in their trunk."
Since mid-February, I.C. London, with stores in Dilworth and Ballantyne, has been the exclusive purveyor of the new low-rise Magic Pulp panties by Huit, a French lingerie maker.
The $62 panty is padded in the posterior to provide curves that you may not have been born with, says store owner Shelly Domenech.
She's shipped hundreds of orders to destinations such as Japan, Hawaii, Canada, California and Florida.
The calls started after the panties appeared in InStyle magazine. The magazine's Figure Flattery section recommended it for women "who'd like a non-surgical boost in the derriere for a shapelier rear view" and then listed I.C. London's number and Web site.
The number of calls and orders quickly escalated. Staff members routinely come to work and find more than a dozen calls on the answering machine, and the phone rings all day long.
The "Magic Pulp" panty may be appealing because of the more modern "boy short" cut. It's simply a panty with foam pads that add a slight curve and make clothes fit better.


   12/24  
Phthalates, CAHPA & Manufacturer's Oh My!
The Certified Adult Home Party Association (CAHPA) will be 
researching the concern of phthalates in the adult party industry. With recent scare tactics and concerns running ramped, the board has determined a need to address these issues at a round table setting with members at the upcoming International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas. 
The concern started when Cory Silverberg, an AASECT certified sex educator, author, media contributor and researcher, was quoted saying "The main reason sex toy manufacturer's likely use phthalates is that is inexpensive, and that's the way they've always done it. 
Unfortunately the industry is rarely proactive about the health of 
their customers and instead responds only when there is strong 
pressure to do so."
CAHPA is concerned that the manufacturers, vendors and party plan companies are being put into a category that disregards consumer health. Why attach the Adult industry over their lack of concern if there is no proof since most studies have been shown as inadequate of the effects of phthalates on humans? Even Mr. Silverberg says "There is simply not enough data to answer this question directly". 
Why then all the panic and fear until we have substantial and factual information? Could this be a way for some manufacturers and party plan companies to jump on the band wagon for higher profits?
"My biggest concern is that misinformation could drive the market. 
We are definitely concerned for the customer as well as our 
businesses, but the real concerns are for the facts," Rina Valan, 
president of the CAHPA Board of Directors and founder of Fantasia Home Parties said in a statement to CAHPA board members. "We need a dialog between manufacturers, suppliers and anyone in the adult industry."
"I would really like to see the myth that all associated with the 
adult toy industry are not concerned about consumer health and safety be put to an end. Though we are under the assumption it would be nice for us all to combine theories, my personal concerns are that there could be a few opportunistic fanatics instilling fear for profits."
The round table discussion will include current members of CAHPA in an open forum to discuss the effects on the industry and how to put out the fire. CAHPA was formed to address issues such as this.
In 2006 CAHPA was found by five of America's major adult home party plans. They are an advocate for the adult party industry. 
Membership consists of adult home party plan companies that have been in business for a minimum of five years and vendors/manufacturers supporting the adult home party industry.
For additional information contact:
Rina Valan, CAHPA Board of Directors 570-620-1700
Bobbi Nolan-Hill, CAHPA Board of Directors 215-444-01333


10/15/05
Kimberly Stewart Angers
 Father Over Ultimo Deal
Rod Stewart will most probably be seeing red thanks to his model daughter Kimberly, and all over her choice of underwear.
Kimberly has just closed the deal to become the new face of lingerie giant Ultimo, who's relationship with rocker Rod has been chilly at the best.
The bad blood between Ultimo and Stewart started when the lingerie giant dropped the rocker's fiancée Penny Lancaster in favor of his ex wife Rachel Hunter - something that caused Rod to call the company's boss Michelle Mone a "manipulative cow".
Adding salt to injury were Mone's remarks that while Hunter was like soccer ace Ronaldo, Lancaster on the other hand, was like a player from an unknown club like Falkirk.
A source revealed that Kimberly was expecting her dad to go ballistic once he comes to know about the 100,000 deal pounds deal she has signed with Ultimo.
"She is well aware Ultimo upset her dad. He'll go mad," a source was quoted as saying.
And, her new modeling deal is not the only thing that is sure to make Rod see red, for Kimberly is also threatening to 'go wild'.
"She's threatening to go wild, strip and do a raunchy dance," the source added. 


9/24              

Offensive T-Shirt Pulled
UK supermarket retailer Asda has shelved a T-shirt deemed offensive to females. 
The T-shirt, which has the message "If at first you don't succeed, buy her another beer", was considered inappropriate by a number of people who complained.
A spokesperson for Asda said: "Our range of comedy T-shirts are exactly that, simply a bit of fun and are very popular with both male and female customers.
"Even though we have had only a small number of complaints we have decided to withdraw this particular T-shirt from sale. Of course, we are sorry if we have caused any offence."
              
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