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With the most romantic day of the year on the horizon, it is time you started thinking about what to give your partner this February 14^th.  Each Valentines Day gives couples the chance to show how much they love and care for one another by offering a gesture of love in the form of a beautiful gift. Whether you have a boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife, there are plenty of different present ideas you could choose from to offer your partner.

Jewellery is a very common gift choice for many who want to opt for something special on Valentines Day, sometimes it could be as special as an engagement ring. But whatever stage you are in with your relationship, jewellery is always going to be a great choice for both a man or a woman. Designer watches and high end jewellery pieces come in the form of many different shapes, sizes, colours and styles. So you are bound to find the perfect item for your loved one on Valentines Day from a collection of classic watches and jewels.

If you are looking at high end watches as a gift idea, then there are a few designer labels from which you could choose from to pick the perfect timepiece. Casio watches, Fossil, Rotary and DKNY are all fantastic brands that produce outstanding watches. If you want to offer a special someone a romantic gift, then a timepiece from one of these designer names is ideal. It is an item they can keep and treasure for years to come.

When it comes to accessorising, there are many items you can choose from to add to your look. Whether you are wanting to dress casual and relaxed or smart and sophisticated, accessories can complete an appearance. You can easily make an outfit come alive with a hat, scarf, bag or jewellery piece.  If you want to dress more fashionable and stylish, then you will need to start accessorising wisely.

One thing many people accessorise their looks with is a watch. Adding a time piece to your outfit is a quick and easy way to add style, glamour or sophistication to your look. The type of watch you choose will determine this. If for instance you are going for a trendy appearance, then of course a trendy watch will be the best choice.

There are many designer labels and high end brands that create superb watches and timepieces. Casio, Fossil and DKNY watches are all great collections for you to choose from. Each range features a different selection of designs, styles and pieces for you to choose from. So whether you are opting for a classic design or a more on trend look, there is sure to be a watch designer out there that is suitable for you.

Now I’m not one for being completely and utterly biased, I’m also not one to slate a product into the ground, However when it comes to the two brands Pampers, and Huggies there is only one that comes out on top. I have been a father now for five weeks, and I have had the pleasure of using both these brands products extensively. Nappies, and baby wipes mostly, and I would like to explain why one beats the other hands down. But I also would like to highlight some of the downsides as well of the upsides to the products that both these brands manufacture.

Ok so firstly I want to start with the winner of the baby product battle, Pampers. I’m going to explain why as a parent, this should always take precedence when making a decision in your local super market.  Let’s start with the Pampers Nappies range, they appear to be generally larger than their Huggies counterpart, they absorb more fluid and generally look more comfortable to wear. I also believe that the material used in Pampers Nappies is also much kinder to babies’ skin, as Huggies nappies gave my son a nappy rash. Huggies nappies appear smaller; they also have a funky smell about them and do not retain liquid very well. When first using Huggies I found that my son would often be soaked through whilst wearing these non absorbent nappies. As for value for money Pampers are generally more expensive than Huggies, I recently found that on Amazon you can buy two packs of Pampers nappies (132) for less than £20, whereas Huggies was around £18 for 160. So really Huggies actually beats Pampers value wise. However if you want quality, endurance and generally nice smelling nappies you’ll want to invest a few extra pounds for Pampers.

So this week, I'll be taking a look at the world of acting with up and coming British actor, Austin Paul Hardiman.  I've worked with Austin before and I'll be interviewing him to find out what life is like working in films, and also in the lucrative world of commercials.

And music video reviews are on the agenda again, with some great stuff already featured on this site, but worth another look:

David Guetta - Without You ft. Usher

Flo Rida - Who Dat Girl ft. Akon

Flo Rida - Good Feeling

You know you're important when the most buzzed about topic of a Presidential inauguration is you. And by you, we are not referring to the President of the United States, but Ms. B.

Beyonce Knowles, Beyonce Carter, Sasha Fierce, or simply B, however you refer to her, there is no doubt that she stole the show. But this time her it wasn't her singing that caused all the attention, but her lack thereof. Not to say that Beyonce didn't sing, she did sing, sort of, well sang along, lip synced. Okay it’s confusing, so let’s pick apart all the arguments of what actually transpired and try to pick fact from fiction.

After her performance of the star spangled banner, more commonly referred to as the American National Anthem, Beyonce was accused of not singing live. The queen of r&b allegedly lip synced her way through the performance with the live orchestra. Rumours began to swirl about her lack of singing immediately after. It is even speculated that the person responsible for leaking the information to the media has been "dealt with". While that is still unclear, what’s apparent is that there is some truth to the whole drama.

Beyonce did in fact lip sync the anthem on the day of her performance. Speculators were informed that Ms. Knowles did not have the time to practice with the orchestra and as such had a pre recorded version play as she performed. Whether or not this explanation of the events or reason for them satisfied the critics is unknown.

Haters were silenced when Beyonce silenced them with her high notes in person. Ms Knowles, who is performing at this Sunday’s super bowl half-time show, made it her duty to address the issue at hand. She attended the press conference for the event this week and asked the audience of media personnel to stand. To their surprise Beyonce who seemed to call on her alto ego for this showdown, sang an acapella version of the anthem, completed by a simple "any question" addressed to the media present. She went on to explain that she was busy and indeed had no time to rehearse with the orchestra, so she took the decision to pre record a track and sing along with it. Ms Knowles pointed out that the day was about making the president and her country proud, and she could not afford to make any mistakes.

With or without this acapella rendition, the world already knew of the vocal capabilities of Beyonce. Did she need to do this, the jury is still out on that, however, I guess its better safe than sorry. She certainly silenced her critics, or at least forced them to move on to Sundays half time show and see her perform live.

There are many of us who share the ambition of building our own homes. Whilst it can be quite a costly thing to do, it is not impossible and just imagine the great satisfaction you will feel once it begins to take shape?

The estate houses that are being built today are very repetitive and have no character to them at all. By designing and building your own house, you are certain to have a building that is unlike any other and is designed exactly to your personal specification. However, there are a few things to consider before you begin to build your dream home to ensure you make the right choices.  

Prepare yourself

First of all, you need to mentally and physically prepare yourself for what you are letting yourself in for. If you think that the journey will be smooth and hassle free, you are most likely mistaken. From securing land to fixing nitty gritty problems, prepare to feel your stress levels rise.

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