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Jersey Shore star Snooki is known for her fake persona. Well, she's not necessarily fake, but her makeup and hair certainly are .

And her hair and makeup aren't the only things she likes to keep artificial: The reality star and new mom told xoVain that she plans to get breast augmentation surgery to keep her breasts perky and round.

I've always wanted a boob job because I have big boobs, but when I take the bra off, they sag. I hate that," she told the site.

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However, it's not going to happen until she's finished having children with fiancé Jionni LaValle.

"Everyone's telling me to get them done after I have my kids," she continued. " So I’m going to pop 'em out and then get a boob job. I love Jenni's [JWoww] boobs, and I want boobs like that. And I think Jionni does too."

But that's the only surgery the pint-sized pickle lover is willing to have done to her body. She added that the worst part of pregnancy is the dreaded "mommy pouch" — or lower part of the stomach.

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"It takes a while to get rid of the stretch marks, too. Stretch marks suck. They came the ninth month. I was like, really?! I thought I was free from them, but I wasn't," she continued.

But, what does Jionni think of a wife with breast implants?

"He loves boobs like Jenni's," she said.

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Lindsay Lohan's troubles in court keep mounting, and she wasn't even there to cause the trouble. This time, it was her lawyer who was reprimanded.

On Friday in a Los Angeles courtroom, Lohan's current lawyer, Mark Heller, found himself being lectured by Judge James Dabney over his lack of knowledge about California law. It all started over paperwork that Heller filed on Lohan's behalf saying that her case should be thrown out. He claimed that the police didn't inform the actress of her Miranda rights before questioning her in the June 2012 car accident.

However, in California, it isn't required by law to read the Miranda rights in a situation like Lohan's. Heller should have done his research on the state's laws before he filed the documents.

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Judge Dabney told Heller, "Somebody needs to come to assist you who has some experience in California law or procedure or Miss Lohan is going to have to come in here to waive her right to have attorneys who are competent in California law and procedure to go forward."

The gaffes kept coming when Heller then asked for a delay in the March 18 start date for the trial. The judge informed the New York lawyer that April 1 is a holiday in the state of California. It's Cesar Chavez Day, in honor of the noted civil rights advocate and labor leader, and the courts are closed.

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In her most recent court appearance in late January, Lohan was not too thrilled with her new lawyer. However, the Liz & Dick star had fired her longtime lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley, and he refused to come back to the case even after Lohan changed her mind.

This drama will all play out in court in two and a half weeks. Let's hope Lohan is prepared to face the music because her freedom is now at stake.

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Can't a gal just sit back, relax and enjoy her Oscar win? Apparently not, if your name is Anne Hathaway.

Since her Sunday win at the Dolby Theatre, the Les Misérables actress has been plagued with criticism about her acceptance speech, the last-minute dress switch fiasco and now a reported meltdown during Oscar rehearsals on Saturday.

US Weekly is exclusively reporting that the Oscar winner was very upset when she learned that her co-star Amanda Seyfried's Alexander McQueen gown was very similar to the custom-made Valentino that Hathaway planned to wear to the ceremony.

A source reported to US Weekly, "Anne was like 'WTF?!' She started throwing a fit!"

While the newlywed "never told Amanda she had to change the dress," it still bothered Seyfried, who left the rehearsal after the incident.

Hathway's uncertainty over the gown similarities spilled into Oscar Sunday, when her entire beauty team was left waiting in the wings for the final choice.

Another source for US Weekly said, "Anne made the fashion, makeup, hair and jewelry teams wait at her home for hours as she decided what to do about the dress debacle."

Perhaps nerves for the big night got the best of the star since she asked the entire team helping her get ready "for silence so she could rehearse her singing for the Les Mis tribute at the Oscars. It was a painfully long experience."

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Once Hathaway hit that red carpet, we all know what happened. Her dress received mixed reviews, and she even issued her own public apology to Valentino after their publicist had sent the media information on the dress she was supposed to wear on the red carpet.

The first source from US Weekly weighed in on the dress issue: "I kind of can't understand why Anne didn't wear the Valentino gown, anyway. She was the one winning the award, not Amanda. Who cares?"

Do you think Anne Hathaway should have worn the Valentino gown instead?

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Fans of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills are in for rude surprise come reunion time — Adrienne Maloof bailed on the end-of-season Housewives' chat with Andy Cohen.

TMZ reports Adrienne Maloof failed to appear at the RHOBH reunion taping citing legal reasons — a bit ironic given the show's "lawsuit" theme. Sources for TMZ say Adrienne was advised not to attend or participate in the RHOBH reunion show because Maloof and ex-husband Paul Nassif agreed not to discuss each other, their kids or the divorce as part of their settlement. Because clearly, those would be the only topics of conversation at the RHOBH reunion. Adrienne, Adrienne, Adrienne!

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TMZ reports Adrienne's lawyers advised her to skip the RHOBH reunion to avoid delving into such off-limit topics. Bravo was furious, likely since the drama over who filed a lawsuit against fellow housewife Brandi Glanville and how much money and power Adrienne Maloof has were a big part of the RHOBH season.

We want answers: Did Adrienne Maloof sue — or threaten to sue — Brandi Glanville because Glanville told the other housewives Maloof had lied about giving birth to her children? Now we suppose we'll never get to see the two verbally duke it out on those velvet couches.

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And big surprise: TMZ says Adrienne Maloof will not return to RHOBH next season. TMZ reports Maloof told Bravo the show "ruined" her life, but not because of the fame or drama from the other housewives. So, we're not really sure what "ruined" her life if it wasn't the cameras or fighting.

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No one actually takes what Star magazine prints seriously, right? No sane adult, at least. However, a 5-year-old is another story, as Tori Spelling recently learned.

Normally, Spelling would let rumors that she is on the verge of divorce roll off her back — after all, she knows it's not true — but when her son freaked out when he read a tabloid headline at the grocery store, she said enough is enough.

Spelling explained her anger on her website, in an open letter to Star magazine.

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"My son Liam is turning 6 in a couple weeks. His proudest achievement so far in his young life is that he is learning to read," Spelling wrote. "Until now, when that pride turned to sorrow thanks to Star magazine. He first spotted me on the cover, then Dad, and then a picture of himself and his 3 younger siblings. He was able to read two things out loud, the word DIVORCE and the caption above his picture which read 'Who will get the kids?' He became terrified."

"I had to hurry him and his confused 4-year-old sister Stella out of the grocery store and into our car. By the time he was fastening himself into his car seat he was asking, 'Why is someone getting us?? Where are you and Dad going?' He was anxiously biting his lower lip and his big blue eyes were filled with tears. My heart sank. How would I explain to my children that what these 3 writers who have never even met us but who claim to know the ins and outs of our relationship and have proudly put their names on this article are flat out writing lies?"

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"It's the downside to this business but I've built up a pretty thick skin to the lies and trash talking at this point," she continued. "But my children are another story. Keep them out of it! I wonder if any of those 3 writers have children? How would they feel if their child had to read something so hurtful and confusing as what mine had to read? How do they sleep at night knowing they've potentially emotionally scarred and if nothing else terrified innocent children."

"Our children should never have to bear witness to lies and fabrications that affect their lives so that a media outlet can make money. That will always be wrong!" she finished.

Go get 'em, girl!

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You've heard the phrase about women running backwards in high heels, right? Minus the heels perhaps, running in reverse isn't a joke after all.

Turn your back
on running

Backward running is not only a fun way to burn calories, it also offers strength and posture benefits that regular running doesn’t.

If you’ve seen those “crazy” people running backward at the track or on the treadmill at the gym, you may be wondering if it’s some newfangled way to work out. Believe it or not, reverse running is not new. It surfaced as an activity in its own right almost 40 years ago, when sports doctors began recommending the method to rehabilitate injured athletes.

Run backwards for efficient fitness

According to Dr. Barry Bates, professor emeritus at the University of Oregon, backwards running is a more efficient way of moving compared with runners who run forward. The human performance expert has conducted research on backwards running that indicates that reverse runners need to move at only 80 percent of the speed of those who run in the conventional direction to get the same fitness benefits. A pioneer in the field of biomechanics and neuromuscular development, Dr. Bates says he stumbled upon retro running in Runner's World, which reported that many athletes use backward running to recover from injuries. "Athletes have used it as part of their training for years, but not as an exclusive activity. It is often used in combination with forward walking/running to create a better-balanced body," he says. Reverse running decreases the impact on your joints. So it's not surprising that it's often recommended for knee and back problems.

And there are hidden advantages to this novel approach. Running in reverse motion is said to make you fitter than running forward. Another backward-running expert, James Bamber, says reverse running benefits include strengthening your foot muscles and improving your posture.

In addition, the very nature of the backward movement targets your posterior muscles. Running in reverse is a great way to tone and strengthen your calves, hamstrings, glutes and back.

How to get started with reverse running

Are there any downsides to reverse running?

Other than the obvious fact that you can't see where you're going, there may be a bit of pain in the neck if you strain to look over your shoulder. "Safety is a critical issue with this sport,” Dr. Bates warns. “Find a good hard surface that you don't have to worry about and where you don't want to have to keep turning your head.”

He also advises running with a partner if you want to run in a public place such as a park. Hold hands and take turns, with one of you running/looking forward and the other running in reverse.

No matter which technique you use to practice running in reverse, you'll achieve your fitness goals faster. Bates says that physiologically, the demands of running 4 miles an hour backward are the same as running 5 miles per hour moving forward! So backward is onward and advancing.

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What the heck is it?

Good question. South by Southwest is a ginormous multi-media event held in one of the nation’s music capitals: Austin, Texas. Here is a breakdown of how the coolest festival in the country works:

Music

If you’re the kind of person who loves to listen to live music at breweries or in your city’s park, SXSW will make you think you’ve died and gone to that big stage in the sky. SXSW features all the incredibly talented bands that typically only super-cool people know about. Obscure and legendary acts meet in one place for a melting pot of the best music you’ll ever hear live. Stevie Nicks and Green Day will appear in the same venue as talented acts you’ve never heard of. Here’s a roster of who will perform at SXSW.

Film

For those who thought SXSW was only about music, you thought grievously wrong. If you ever wished you could go to Cannes or Sundance, the SXSW film festival is something you don’t want to miss. Here documentary and independent filmmakers come together to showcase their talents in one place. The film aspect of SXSW isn’t just a showcase — it’s a full-on competition and the lineup is extensive, and impressive. There are documentaries and narratives, and also “Visions” featuring “audacious” and “risk-taking” documentaries, “Midnighters” for the sexy, scary and provocative features and SXGlobal showcasing international works. Those are just a few of the many categories. Are you starting to get a feel for why this event is so cool?

Comedy

If your funny bone hasn’t been itched in a while, SXSW can cure that too. Before you get overwhelmed with all that SXSW has to offer, remember the festival runs from March 8–17, giving you lots of time to enjoy everything that's important to you. Like all the other categories, SXSW is bringing the country’s best comedic talent to the stage and is featuring a parody of The Bachelor-type dating shows. That’s some good clean fun right there.

Interactive

The rest of the event hosts categories like gaming, a trade show and “PhotoCamp.” SXSW is much more than a display of the country’s most talented performers. It’s part conference, part networking and part trade show combined with music, film and comedy acts. It’s unbelievable that the producers of SXSW are able to pull all this together in one place, but they have, and it’s all yours for the taking. Even if you can’t attend, at least you now know what it is when all the cool kids at work are taking about it, and you can Google it during that week in March to keep up on all the SXSW news.

Sunday dinner is a great time to serve this Greek-inspired lasagna. The flavor combination is spot-on, and it's an easy way to switch up a standard lasagna dish. Get the family involved to make building this dish more fun!

The recipe notes that you will need to trim off a portion of the lasagna noodles. Don't toss the remains. Instead, cut them into strips and refrigerate. When you need a quick lunch, heat them up with your favorite pasta sauce and some cheese!

Greek-inspired lasagna recipe

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 9 lasagna noodles
• 2 cups prepared marinara sauce
• 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives, plus 6 whole olives as garnish
• 1/3 cup onion, diced
• 6 ounces ricotta cheese
• 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 ounces feta cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Nonstick cooking spray

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with the nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain, lay them flat on a baking sheet and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, while the lasagna noodles are boiling, add the olive oil to a saute pan over medium heat. When hot, add the onions and cook until they turn translucent.
4. Remove the onions and mix them in a bowl with the marinara sauce, spinach, chopped olives, onion, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and set aside.
5. In another bowl, combine the ricotta and mozzarella cheese and mix well. Put the feta cheese in a small bowl.
6. When ready, begin to assemble the lasagna by adding about a tablespoon of marinara sauce to the bottom of the baking dish. Add a layer of lasagna noodles . Note: You may need to trim a bit off the lasagna noodles.
7. Next add a layer of the spinach-sauce mixture, then dollop the ricotta-mozzarella cheese mixture all over the top. Sprinkle a pinch of the feta cheese on top. Continue adding layers until the noodles are all used, ending with the cheese mixture on the top. Garnish with the whole olives evenly placed on the top.
8. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through. Allow the lasagna to cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy the layers and layers of flavor!

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Dee Snider

Frontman of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister, Dee Snider has rocked many hair misses over the decades — he’s hit the stage in a mullet , a skullet , the Steven Segal , and what we like to call the Top Ramen . Perhaps his sketchy hair history makes the Trumpster’s comb-over look tame, because we actually think this look is an improvement over his current style.

Penn Jillette

One half of the magician duo Penn and Teller, Penn Jillette should employ some slight-of-hand to make this hair Don’t disappear. Typically, we’re not ones to advocate the long ponytail on dudes… but, hey, Penn’s got his style and, in this case, we think he should stick to it. Trump’s caramel-colored comb-over dulls down this feisty fella — he looks less like the Vegas showman he is and more like Drew Carey dressed as an investment banker. Besides, the comb-over clashes with Penn’s goatee, and that’s totes a no-go.

Gary Busey

Gary Busey’s hair, much like Gary Busey, doesn’t abide by conventional mores. And much like the man it grows atop, it's slightly askew. His wacky ‘do — which appears to be under siege by static electricity — is a unique marriage of unkempt and over- or under-styled . So, similar to Dee Snider, Busey actually looks okay in Trump’s signature hairstyle. Not to mention, the kooky actor kind of looks like he could be Trump’s kin! Perhaps he’s the hotel tycoon’s “hair” apparent?

Stephen Baldwin

He may have the least acting notoriety of the Baldwin brothers, but Stephen Baldwin — the youngest bro — does have a pretty fabulous head of hair. It’s thick, full of body, and generally styled well . Ditching his decent ‘do for the comb-over does baby Baldwin no favors. If we were privy to the boardroom drama, we’d do Stephen a favor and give this hot mess of hair the ol' "you're fired."

Nothing will get you more excited for the premiere than a big glass of Wicked Witch of the West brew or an "escape to Oz" hot air balloon cookie, right? These adorable and easy recipes will have you clicking your ruby red slippers together in no time!

Wicked Witch of the West brew

Recipe slightly adapted from Betty Crocker

Serves about 16

Ingredients:

• 1 can frozen limeade
• 1 quart green-colored sherbet
• 1 liter ginger ale
• 1/2-1 cup vodka
• Gummy worms

Directions: 

1. Mix the frozen limeade, sherbet, ginger ale and vodka together. Mix well . Add additional vodka to taste. Serve immediately or chill until serving.
2. Garnish glasses with gummy worms.

Escape to Oz hot air balloon cookies

Recipe slightly adapted from Pillsbury

Yields 12 cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 roll of refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 4 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 4 teaspoons water or milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red, blue and yellow/orange food coloring
• Paintbrush

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out dough to about 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface. Using a balloon or hot air balloon cookie cutter, cut out shapes. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 7-9 minutes, or until slightly golden. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
2. Meanwhile, make icing by mixing the sugar, corn syrup, water/milk and vanilla until thick and creamy. Separate the icing into 4 bowls and dye them their respective colors.
3. Using the paintbrush, carefully paint the cookies to look like balloons . You can also outline where you want to place the colors with white icing gel and fill in that way.

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EVNTLIVE

Set to officially launch at SXSW on March 16, EVNTLIVE couldn't be better suited to the multimedia event. Dubbed an interactive concert arena, the site makes it possible to be in two places at once — you can catch a band in one arena while streaming live an artist playing in a different arena. If you do happen to miss a few shows you were hoping to catch, EVNTLIVE will most likely have them in their library of past shows. The site is also enmeshed in social media, so you can follow your favorite artists or share those artists with friends.

TuneWiki

If you're just in Austin for SXSW, TuneWiki can help you home in on the native music scene so you can don't seem like an outsider — its song map zeroes in on any given location and shows what the locals are listening to. And if you're in the market to make music-minded friends, this app is ideal for SXSW. You can connect with fans of your favorite bands, allowing you to sync up your playlists and see each other's musical recommendations. TuneWiki also allows you to see the lyrics of any song you are listening to and watch coordinating music videos.

Swackett

The weather thus far this year has been all over the charts — blame it on global warming! Swackett is the weather app to download for SXSW fans. Why? Yes, it gives you up-to-date temperature and climate conditions. But, even better than that, it tells you how to dress for the conditions in whatever area you're in. If Swackett's cleverly crafted "peeps" are decked out in puffy jackets and snow boots, you best don something similar. Unlike other apps, this one makes checking the weather fun with forecasts like "sunny with 100% chance of shades."

Twitter

Part of the fun of SXSW is the festival's inherent level of unpredictability — oftentimes, performances aren't announced until the band is about to hit the stage. If you don't want to miss any major sets, keep your phone's Twitter app handy. Follow the official SXSW Twitter feed to keep track of any last-minute updates or even follow the bands on your agenda to get the inside scoop. And, naturally, being the ridiculously cool friend you are, you can chronicle your night — complete with pics — using the hashtag #SXSW so your homebound friends can get the vicarious experience.

SoundHound

Chances are you'll be partaking of music by a few bands you are completely unfamiliar with — and you're going to want to remember the songs that struck a chord with you. Enter SoundHound. Just hold your phone in the direction of the music, and this ingenious app will determine the name of the song and who sings it. And it doesn't stop there. Once you've pinpointed the tune you love, you can share, bookmark and buy it. SoundHound's LiveLyrics component scrolls the lyrics along to the song, too. Another bonus? If you're too far away from the stage for your phone to pick up the music, it will recognize your singing or humming... no matter how out of tune you are!

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Mary-Kate Olson is engaged? That's the recent rumor floating around gossip sites after Olsen and her much older boyfriend Oliver Sarkozy went heavy on the PDA at a New York Knicks game and it appeared Mary-Kate was showing off a little jewelry: a gold band on her left ring finger.

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Olsen and Sarkozy began dating in May 2012 and despite their nearly 20-year age difference — Olsen is 26 years old and Sarkozy is 43 years old — the couple seems madly in love.

Mary-Kate and Oliver were spotted ring shopping in Paris in January and she began wearing a gold band just a short time later. At the time, Mary-Kate Olsen's rep denied the engagement rumors. Now, after Olsen and Sarkozy showed up at the Knicks game, fans are not yet convinced the couple remains simply boyfriend and girlfriend.

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Upon further inspection of the pictures of Olsen and Sarkozy at the Knicks game, though, it appears Mary-Kate is also wearing either the same or a very similar gold band on her right ring finger.

Yahoo!'s omg! reports Oliver Sarkozy just split from his wife of 13 years in 2012 and that rumors the two are engaged remains speculation since Mary-Kate's rep has yet to return calls on the rumor.

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The FBI announced Monday that it is releasing its files on Whitney Houston in response to Freedom of Information Act requests.

The 128-page file details three investigations conducted on behalf of Whitney Houston during her peak years of fame, 1988 to 1992.

Two of them involved spooky fan mail, which Houston's people sent to the FBI for investigation.

One fan sent almost 70 letters to Houston, NJ.com reports, which started out with praise but then got creepy.

One letter said, "I might hurt someone with some crazy idea and not realize how stupid an idea it was until after it was done."

Another said, "I am in love with Miss Whitney Houston. I have been in love with her since March of 1986."

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In a separate incident, a 1992 letter was sent to the FBI that was marked "extortion,"USA Today reported.

In that letter, a female writer demanded $100,000 or she would reveal "certain details" of Houston's "private life."

A subsequent letter which threatened that the writer had "intimate details" of Houston's "romantic relationships" demanded a total of $250,000.

The files detail an interview conducted with Houston at the New Jersey offices of her management company; these files are "heavily redacted," says The Huffington Post.

They do, however, reveal that Houston's father paid off the writer of the letter, the New York Post says; the FBI's investigation concluded that no crime occurred and closed the case.

The FBI did not investigate Houston's 2012 drowning in a Beverly Hills hotel bathroom. The Los Angeles coroner, who autopsied Houston, revealed that the singer had cocaine, marijuana and several prescription medications in her system, yet drowning caused her death.

Heart disease and chronic cocaine use were listed as contributing factors in her death.

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The relationship you have with your reproductive endocrinologist is critical! Being treated for infertility is an emotionally intense situation. Trusting your RE and keeping the lines of communication open with her and her staff is crucial.

When to ditch your RE

Obstacles are sure to arise from emotional issues and expectations on both the part of the patient and the part of the doctor. Don’t be afraid to question authority or hurt anyone's feelings by considering going to a different doctor altogether.

I've had two reproductive endocrinologists. My first was a referral from my OB-GYN and I liked her very much, but when our second attempt at IVF didn't work and she didn't have any concrete answers, I was desperate for a second opinion. I was also nervous about how to let her know we were going a different route. In the end she was professional and bid us good luck with a promise to let her know how our journey ends.

A fresh perspective

Another set of trained eyes on my medical history; a fresh perspective was just what I needed. The new doctor took the time to gather all of my medical records from two previous OB-GYNs and the first RE and discovered that I had never had a recurrent miscarriage work-up, a panel of tests used to rule out serious conditions such as infectious diseases, anti-cardiolipin antibodies, thyroid problems, etc.

I had never been an infertility patient before and was still learning the terminology and right questions to ask. While my issues in conceiving remain "unexplained" to this day, I realized I needed a doctor that was going to be invested in me.

My second and current reproductive endocrinologist was a referral from a friend. My friend had success with her and surely I will too... eventually.

Doctor-patient relationship

More than having a comforting bedside manner, I believe your RE should be invested in your particular case, your health, your body and your desire to conceive a child. You also need to be able to really talk to your RE and never feel as though you're wasting her time or asking a stupid question. Statistics and success rates are also important and should be made available upon request.

If the thought of getting a second opinion or having a consultation with a new RE has crossed your mind, it can poison a good doctor-patient relationship and you should act upon it by either making an appointment with a different doctor or having a very frank conversation with your current one.

No regrets

Serena H. Chen, director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey says, "I think it is critical to have no regrets. A second opinion never hurts and a good physician will never resent a patient who seeks one — in fact the physician should support it."

Chen goes on to explain, "You cannot take care of a patient that does not feel comfortable with you and if you are on the right track and the relationship can work, a second opinion usually will strengthen the original doctor-patient relationship. If it does not — it was not meant to be and both the patient and the RE are better off ending a relationship that for whatever reason was not working."

Chen says that medical professionals are used to working in a land of second, third and fourth opinions. "It is difficult having so much competition but I think it makes our practice stronger, keeps us on our toes and ultimately serves our patients better."

Patient choice is a good thing and you should exercise your right to have the very best RE for you.

To find a reproductive specialist, please visit theSociety for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

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"Worst birthday." That's what Justin Bieber tweeted after his 19th birthday party at London's Cirque du Soir was unceremoniously cut short.

A source "connected" with Cirque du Soir told Us Weekly that the problems occurred after the "Beauty and the Beat" singer brought 14-year-old Jaden Smith, the son of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, as a guest.

The underage Smith, the source continued, "caused problems."

Bieber, current girlfriend Ella-Paige Roberts Clarke, Smith and others were asked to leave the club after a fracas ignited between Bieber's people and club security, The Huffington Post reports.

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Bieber fought back on Instagram, posting a blank, black image with a comment referencing "the funny moment when people believe I brought underage people to a club.. U think Will [Smith] is letting his 14 year old in a club, I don't think so.."

Bieber then went on to attack Cirque du Soir: "2nd I love how the club wanted to give the press another reason to why we didn't stay at their weak a** club so they wouldn't look bad for me walking in and right back out.."

So Bieber dumped Cirque du Soir, they didn't dump him. Got it?

Finally, Bieber's addressed the comments he got on Twitter after the "worst birthday" tweet; things like, "I think @justinbieber needs to stop bitching about having a bad birthday. He is a billionaire and drives exotic cars. People are homeless."

"i said m 'worst bday' but that was due to dummies pushing over my fans and being overly aggressive. Btw it wasn't the worst bday cuz all my friends from back home flew in I was just mad in the moment," Bieber said in his Instagram post.

The Huffington Post also reports that Bieber buddy Lil Twist was pulled over on Friday while driving Bieber's Fisker Karma on California's 101 freeway.

According to TMZ, Lil Twist was pulled over for making an unsafe lane change; that charge was dropped but he was ticketed for the tinted windows on the fancy sports sedan, which The Huffington Post says cost over $100K.

Gossip watchers will remember that Lil Twist got a ticket in Bieber's Ferrari on Jan. 1, the same day a photographer was struck by another car and killed while he was attempting to get a shot of a Bieber ticketing in progress.

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Who doesn't love a good bowl of noodles? We do! But what we don't love is how awful and guilty we feel after indulging in this delicious pasta dish. Traditional Alfredo is heavy, loaded with calories and doesn't offer much for the health conscious. Taking away the heavy cream saves tons of calories. Adding lots of sweet juicy roasted tomatoes and garlic magnifies the flavor. Enjoy a pasta dish for once and never feel guilty again.

Skinny roasted garlic tomato Alfredo recipe

Serves 6

Ingredients:

For the roasted garlic tomatoes:

• 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 head fresh garlic, cloves separated and peeled
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the fettuccine:

• 1 cup roasted garlic tomatoes
• A handful of fresh basil, julienned
• 1 box whole wheat fettuccine pasta or any pasta of your choice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated low-fat Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. To a large bowl add the tomatoes, olive oil, garlic cloves, seasonings and salt and pepper if using. Toss to mix well and spread evenly on a large baking sheet. Roast the tomatoes for 1 hour and set aside.
2. Prepare the fettuccine per the box directions. In a small saucepan, stir together milk, vegetable broth, 3 tablespoons of flour , salt and pepper and the nutmeg and simmer over low heat until smooth and thick. If you desire the sauce to be thicker add in the additional tablespoon of flour. Stir in the 1 cup of roasted garlic tomatoes and the Parmesan cheese.
3. Cover and allow the sauce to rest for 5 minutes to help thicken it up. Add the cooked pasta to a serving plate and pour the sauce over top of the noodles. Top with the fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

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St. patrick's day Baby names

From Jade to Emerald, green baby names are a unique and fun choice for your St. Patrick’s Day baby. Whether you are looking for a name that is a shade of green or perhaps an eco-friendly name — or even names with “green” meanings, you are sure to get lucky with your baby name decision.

Whether you go gaga for the color green or are expecting a baby in the month of March, we have rounded up the best baby boy names and baby girl names for your St. Patrick’s Day bundle of joy.

Fifty shades of green! We consulted for the color wheel for these unique and fun green baby names.

For girls, the following names are a pretty choice:

For boys, you will love the unique sound of the following:

You can also consider names that mean “green,” including the following:

• Denver: English boy name meaning “green valley“
• Yarkona: Hebrew boy or girl name meaning “green“
• Oran: Celtic boy name meaning “pale green“
• Verdell: French name meaning “green; flourishing”
• Ezmeralda: Spanish girl name meaning “the prized green emerald gemstone”
• Jaida: English girl name meaning “the gemstone jade; the color green”

If your idea of green is not about the color, but being earth-friendly, perhaps the following eco-friendly baby names are right up your organically-grown alley.

For girls, there are many nature-inspired names, such as Willow or Starr. You can also choose a freshly-picked flower name, such as Tulip, Daisy or Delilah.

For boys, you can consider the cool names Kale, Acai or, if you are really feeling adventurous, Prius. Many animal names have an edgy and cool sound to them, including Hawk , Falcon, Talon or Kat.

Many green names are unisex, including:

If your idea of a green baby name brings to mind four leaf clovers and shamrocks, perhaps these St. Patrick’s Day baby names are the perfect choice.

St. Patrick’s Day started in Ireland— which also happens to be a gorgeous baby girl name! In fact, Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin named their daughter Ireland.

Clover is an adorable name that will totally make your friends jealous that they didn't think of it! This cute girl name first caught our eye when actor Neal McDonough named his daughter Clover Elizabeth.

We aren’t suggesting you name your son leaf, but the name Leif is a unique choice. This Swedish name has a great meaning as it means, “dearly loved.”

The name Patrick is an obvious choice. This Irish name means “patrician or noble” — or for girls you can pick Patricia, which is a Spanish name that also means “noble.”

Lastly, Irish names are unique and melodic and a great choice for your St. Patrick’s Day baby.

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Eat your way to more energy

When feeling tired, it's so easy just to cruise through the Starbucks drive-thru or grab a Red Bull for a quick pick-me-up. Does it work? Yes. But is it healthy? No, and, worse yet, the sudden burst of energy is short-lived. From now on, let's eat right for more energy!

Choosing the right, healthy foods can make all the difference in the world when it comes to our energy levels. We know we should avoid sugar to prevent crashing later and try to limit our caffeine intake. Instead of just eating right, though, let's choose a diet rich in foods that will provide long-lasting energy. Whether you need a quick pick-me-up or energy that lasts all day, we've got the foods to keep you going strong.

Sandwiches aren't just for lunch anymore, they're for energy boosts! If you're not super hungry, just have half. Turkey is naturally lean and, of course, loaded with protein. Whole wheat bread contains fiber and complex carbohydrates. The combination should be just what you need for some instant energy.

Salmon should be a staple food for those living an active lifestyle. Eating salmon regularly increases energy in the long run. Salmon also helps prevent cancer, is good for your eyes, skin and hair and decreases your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

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