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contents 20
pg.
Icon B’s Hot list of the most
interesting trends trends
by Brandi Kamenar

Hot Topics 18
Miscellaneous news & notes

The IADT Sessions 20

What’s HOT was in the studio
with Paul Pelak for a sexy
swimwear session

Elite Traveler 32
The Sexiest Beaches-
Near and Far
by Tammy Levent

Fashion Forward 36
Bathing suit tips for all body
sizes
by Ro Martinez

Bunny Couture 42
What’s HOT features the
sexy & stylish designs of
Bunny Couture Adam vs. Eve 62
Adam thinks woman
shouldn’t drive SUV’s. Eve
Lifestyle • Health • Art • Fashion • Sports • Entertainment owns an SUV. It’s on!

Millionaire’s Minute 64
pg.
36 Volatility’s Grand Return?
by James Cordier

pg. Swimwear from

42 Saks Fifth Avenue
68 72
76 78

Publisher Ian Beckles

Editors Dave Norrie, Audrey Woods
Art Director/Lead Designer
Ruben Carbonell
Fashion director Ilka Figueroa
Webmaster Drew Satmary, Spectra Marketing Solutions
staff Photographer Jim Burkett
videographer Don Shepard
Publicist Brandi Kamenar
Sales & Marketing David May, Billy Castro
Controller Dayle Urquhart
contributors Ten Minute, Jason Johnson
printer Done Right Documents

ON THE Cover
ELIZABETH GORMAN

contact us at
info@whtbmagazine.com
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shots
Fisker comes to Tampa Bay and brings good Karma
World’s first luxury plug-in hybrid electric car unveiled
on May 12, 2010 @ Fisker of Tampa Bay. The event was
part of a 43-city tour celebrating California-based Fisker
Automotive’s new North American retail network. A full
tour schedule and images are available online in the News
section of www.fiskerautomotive.com.
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WILL YOU PLEASE PASS THE GIRAFFE?! 17 WhTBmagazine.com

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killer view of Mt. Kilimanjaro and
the Ngon Hills…and, well of course, is now bringing you a relaxing way
to visit the “facilities”. The Toto

by Brandi Kamenar, Icon B. Marketing & Publicity Group
I HAVE TO STOP BY THE ATM TO WITHDRAW
SOME GOLD
Withdrawing cash is so last
administration! The Emirates
Palace Hotel has unveiled the
first gold-giving ATM. This
steel idol-of-gold is the first
one of its kind, giving out
10 gram 24-karat gold bars
instead of lackluster cash. Abu
Dhabi claims they turned to
gold in order to replace money
with their gold-dispensing ATMs, blaming the ‘uncertain economic times’.
Oh, woe is me, the rich Arab with nothing but gold bars in my account…
damn this economy! If your goal is to really be money baby, the bars can be
engraved, just to prove your net worth. Can’t wait till SATC2 is released so
I can find out if Carrie and the girls will be paying for their shoes in gold!
GOT GAME?
Xbox got nuttin’ on this. We’ve
brought you the best when it comes
to technological advancements. Now
the A List is going even further…
to Augmented Reality (AR). AR by
definition is the term for “a live direct
or indirect view of a physical real-
world environment whose elements are augmented by virtual computer-
generated imagery”…did anyone get that? After four years of research and
development, the wireless products manufacturer company based in Paris,
Parrot SA, has created the first “quadricopter” controlled by the iPhone
and the iPod Touch. BTW, this “i” Stuff is taking over the world! The
Wi-Fi helicopter truly bridges the gap between video games and the real
world, as video streaming from the iPhone or iPod Touch puts you in the
pilot’s seat…and since this new ‘copter comes equipped with two video
cameras, you see everything IT sees. Cross the threshold of unexplored
universes; visit the tops of buildings; fly over fields and treetops or spy
on your neighbors, well, just because you can. This groundbreaking toy is
set to launch sometime in 2010 and even though no price as been set yet,
individuals from all over the world are eagerly awaiting their chance to
grab a piece of the video-gaming future.
http://ardrone.parrot.com/parrot-ar-drone/en
WAY
MYTH OR MENACE
What do the Honeymoon Fly, Telephone Bug
and Kissy Bug all have in common? The correct
answer is they are the same insect, the LOVE
BUG, along with an apparently long list of sexual
innuendo nicknames. And if you’ve resided in
the Tampa Bay area for at least one late spring
or one early summer season, then you know exactly what we’re talking
about. We know how much you just love them, so we’re here to give you
some insider info on these pesky little buggers. Once Love Bugs pass their
“puberty” stage, they spend almost the entirety of their remaining life
attached to their partner, mating forever. Awww, how romantic. However,
it turns out these little sex-crazed insects have more of a story than just
community complaints. Have you heard a little something called the Love
Bug Myth? It’s been rumored that University of Florida scientists were
attempting to genetically engineer a female species of insect that would
be able to mate with the male mosquito, yet be sterile so as to produce no
offspring. This was supposed to help curb the number of mosquitoes in
the area, but according to the myth, their little plan backfired, creating the
male Love Bug. They were mistakenly let out into the wild and since these
“experimental creatures” had no natural predators, they OBVIOUSLY
reproduced and their numbers exploded into the millions. This myth has
been disputed many times since its release, critics saying that the Love
Bugs were just inspired to migrate to Florida from Louisiana around the
late 1940s. Whatever the truth may be, the next time you find yourself
surrounded by copulating Love Bugs, I hope they give you something
more to think about than just sex…are they really just an invasive species
that migrated to Florida, or a science experiment gone wrong?! We’ll let
you pick a story and stick to it!
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in694
140 CHARACTERS FROM SPACE
You think what you’ve put out there in the
world of tweets is “newsworthy”? I bet you
can’t compete with a tweeting satellite. The
CubeSat XI-V was developed by Nakasuka
Lab at the University of Tokyo and is the
world’s first satellite to post real-time
location information and is the world’s first
satellite on Twitter, thank you very much! The tweets are in Japanese and
we found one that translates to “Where are you in now over”…hmmmm,
perhaps it needs a little help with the English language. It even throws in
a Twitpic to keep things interesting. Whatever Mr. CubeSat is tweeting
about people are reading. At this time there are 2,729 followers. Yeah, but
can it tweet, “I’m at Taco Bell ordering a Bean Burrito with extra beans”?
resident giraffes. The Giraffe Manor is an elegantly exclusive hotel that
boasts one of the most out-of-this-world attractions to all of its inhabitants,
and that is the interaction among people and animal. Your wakeup call
each morning is a black-tongued 18-foot giraffe, which also happens to
love joining you at the dinner table. Built in 1932, this hotel served as a
home for its owners until the “Rothschild” giraffe lost extreme amounts
of its natural habitat and was on the verge of extinction. In 1974, two
of them were moved onto the estate and owners founded and built the
Giraffe Center (AFEW Kenya) onto the property to educate Kenyan
school children about conservation, wildlife and ecology. Now, since 2009
and its new owners, The Giraffe Manor is a part of the Tamimi Portfolio
of camps and lodges in Kenya and resides as one of the most beautiful
and innovative hotels in the world. Check me IN so I can get up-close and
personal with those long-neck lovelies!
http://www.giraffemanor.com
“HI, I’M CALLING ON BEHALF OF TooHotToHandle813”
We all know that meeting that
someone special is difficult. Finding
Mr. Prince Charming or the girl
of your dreams can be a long road.
With all the sharing of stories and
biographical info, the list of hobbies,
likes and dislikes, trying to find your
compatibilities or lack thereof…
that’s just sooo exhausting! Doing it
over the internet and through online
dating sites can feel like a full-time
job to sift through hundreds of profiles, trying to distinguish the catches
from the creeps… who has time these days? Now, thanks to online dating
concierges, you can outsource that search to someone else! Companies,
like Virtual Dating Assistants, create your profile, search the sites for
possible matches, communicate with those potential suitors and even plan
the date. So if you are one of those busy singles who doesn’t have the time
or may not be the best communicator, this is for you! Who knew that third-
party logistics could be so romantic?
http://www.virtualdatingassistants.com/
4 LEGGED AND FAR OUT
This is truly an exciting time in the
medical industry! Researchers at
New York’s Columbia University
have created a molecular robot
made out of DNA. These “Spiderbots”, as they are righteously named,
are the 10,000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair and run,
create tiny products, build computer components, and even help surgeons
clean human arteries…if they’re that talented, maybe they can help clean
my house! This is the first time that nano –machine systems have been
utilized to perform operations creating an astonishing advance progress of
DNA technology. Scientists may call them DNA, but we like to call them
Dexterously Nano Amazing!
Neorest 550 is the mac-daddy and
pinnacle of the porcelain god that other toilets can only strive to be. Toto
plays sound effects, like a babbling stream or crashing waves, to cover
up your own… ah, natural… sounds. The lid opens and closes automati-
cally and it even has a nightlight, a remote control, a warm air dryer and a
built-in air purifying system so you will never have to buy air fresheners
again! The Neorest costs a pretty penny, ranging from $5,460 to $6,280,
but how can you put a price on toilet luxury?
http://www.totousa.com/Neorest/Neorest550.aspx
KILTS FOR A CAUSE
Florals. Yes. Side braids. Check. Clogs.
Although scary, we got it covered. But
kilts? I never thought I’d see kilts as a
trend, strutting their plaid-selves down the
runway, but if anyone can make it happen,
it’s the legendary and always in style, Mr.
James Bond. Scotland’s best export and
ultra sexy no matter his age (he’s like what,
80, 90?), Mr. Sean Connery, was respon-
sible for putting celebrities, like Mike
Myers, Al Roker and Joan Jett in kilts for
a benefit fashion show. “Dressed to Kilt”
brought out celebrities, athletes and wounded war veterans together to
walk the runway in modernized kilts, capes and hats from top Scottish
designers…a good sheep skin I recognize as Scottish, but fashion from
Scotland…hmmm. The show raised money for Connery’s charity, Friends
of Scotland, which donated proceeds to Wounded Warriors, the Paralyzed
Veterans of America and the Scottish equivalent, the Erksine Hospital.
And of course, mega-celebrities, like Donald Trump, were in attendance,
making kilts the hautest fashion statement around. Take that, sombreros!
www.dressedtokilt.com
MY CAR SEES PEOPLE
Cars are getting downright
ingenious. The Über smart guys
and gals over at Germany’s Freie
Universität Berlin, together
with SMI SensoMotoric Instru-
ments, have created the eyeDriver
software. eyeDriver allows the
driver to actually control the
steering wheel with his/her eyes. With simple eye movements, one can
control where the car goes. If the driver looks to the left, the car steers to
the left. If they look to the right, the car steers right. And if they close their
eyes, the car stops. Does this software sound genius? Yes! Would I get in a
car with someone that was steering it with their eyes? Ah, no.
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Dave Norrie
From the Editor
After one of the coldest winters
in Florida history, things are
beginning to heat up. In fact it’s
getting downright HOT!!
And the timing couldn’t be better
for the release of What’s HOT
Tampa Bay’s Inaugural Swimsuit
Issue. With a discerning eye for all
that is beautiful, our fashion editors
hand-picked an assortment of the
Bay area’s most vibrant and tanta-
lizing bikinis while the Sommelier
of Swimsuits, Publisher Ian
Beckles, did his part by selecting
the very attractive ladies whom
you see modeling them.
If you’re new to What’s HOT
Tampa Bay, then welcome. If
you’ve been following us since our
first issue in January then we thank
you for your continued readership.
Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weenie
Factoids about Bikinis
Much like Pavlov’s dog, one
might assume a salivating effect
from men at the mere mention of
the word “bikini”. You could be
having the worst day at the office
and in the distance the whisper of
the word suddenly opens your eyes
and sends you off and running to
investigate.
What you may not know is that
the term bikini gets its name
from Bikini Atoll, an island of the
Pacific Ocean, which was used as a
nuclear testing site.
In 1946, French designer Louis
Reard, in a race to design the
world’s smallest swimsuit coined
the name days after the first nuclear
test was performed there, as the
island was often in the paper. Intro-
duced weeks after rival designer
Jacques Heim’s one-piece staked
a claim to the “world’s smallest
swimsuit”, named the Atom,
Reard’s two-piece triangle top and
bottom was cleverly said to have
“split the atom.” He even said “a
bikini is not a bikini unless it can
be pulled through a wedding ring.”
Since its inception, the tiny
garment has become somewhat of
an American icon, symbolizing all
that is free and beautiful about our
country.
In August of 1960, the song Itsy
Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow
Polka Dot Bikini hit No. 1 on the
Billboard Top 100. In 1964, the
bikini made the cover of Sports
Illustrated for the first time and in
1993 the bikini became the official
beach volleyball uniform of women
when the Olympic Committee
officially recognized the sport. And
now, in 2010, it’s impossible to
check out your groceries without
seeing Kim Kardashian on the
cover of a magazine in one.
Yep, a wise man once said, “A girl
in a bikini is like having a loaded
pistol on your coffee table, there’s
nothing wrong with them but it’s
hard to stop thinking about.”
An even wiser man added, “I love
bikinis, because like a parachute,
you pull that one string and
suddenly your breath is taken
away.”
Enjoy the ride!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to What’s HOT
Tampa Bay Fitness Columnist
Ryan Watson, Mr. Southern USA.
“Great spirits have often
encountered violent
opposition from weak minds”
Thanks to all of my support network
for their enduring encouragement,
thoughtfulness and prayers during
my contest prep!! Everyone who
has my back, and you know who
you are, thank you and God Bless.
I ask for your continued support as
I go to Vegas in July to compete in
the U.S.A’s.
Congratulations also go out to Jim
Burkett. The What’s HOT Tampa
Bay staff photographer has penned
a novel, Declaration of Surrender.
Believing that either Germany
or Japan are about to win World
War II in early 1945, several
members of the United States
Congress conspire to protect their
own personal wealth by secretly
creating a document that would
turn ownership rights of all U.S.
properties and land over to the
leading country before the end
of the war is actually declared.
Inadvertently, no country is
identified during the creation,
leaving any country possessing the
document, then or in the future, to
own the United States. For nearly
seven decades it remained hidden.
DHS agent Nick West becomes
the prey of foreign government
assassins, and sought after for
treason by his own country when
he discovers the location of
the missing sixty-five-year-old
document, but refuses to disclose
its whereabouts in order to protect
his own men. When Nick’s wife
is taken hostage, he must form an
alliance with an enemy Russian
assassin in order to find and
protect the document from ‘what
is coming’ before time runs out for
them and for his country.
Declaration of Surrender is an
edge-of-your-seat thrill ride from
beginning to end.
Buy it on Amazon.com for your
Kindle today!
Available soon through Lulu.com
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Morgan Day
Tiffani Powers
in a suit by:
in a suit by:
Reborn Couture
Bahia
www.bahiswimwear.com
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Melissa Jo Berry
Health & Fitness Expert
www.berryfittraining.com
in a suit by:
Teeny B
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Morgan Day
in a suit by:
Bahia
www.bahiswimwear.com
Photo by: Paul Pelak
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Tiffani Powers Erika Byrd

in a suit by: in a suit by:
Reborn Couture Bahia
www.bahiswimwear.com
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Elizabeth Gorman
in a suit by:
Bahia
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The Sexiest
Beaches –
Near and Far
By Tammy Levent
I t’s summertime and when the weather heats up, hot bodies hit the beach. Beauties sporting strips of barely-there bikinis
and men in Speedos showing off months spent in the gym make their summertime pilgrimages to worship the sand and
sun. But for the highest ratio of hot bodies to beach blankets, there are a few beaches that guarantee gorgeous views (and
I’m not talking about the landscapes).
South Beach, Miami, Florida
During the day, South Beach is among the number one sites worldwide
for fashion photo shoots. Models and celebrities wander the streets,
and the wealthy mix with 20-something spring breakers in the bars
and pricey boutiques. But when the sun sets, South Beach becomes
the ultimate getaway for scenesters and nightlife lovers with over
150 bars and night clubs, not counting the exclusive private parties
on yachts and in beachside resorts.
The historic Espanola Way, a preserved art-deco street of boutiques
and cafes, gives insight into the early years when Desi Arnaz played
the risqué Rumba at the Clay Hotel. Music is a huge part of what
makes South Beach sexy, and not just because hot stars like Jennifer
Lopez and Ricky Martin have their homes there. Latin rhythms and
DJ dance music pound late into the night from places like Mango’s
Tropical Café, Nikki Beach, Mansion and B.E.D.
Ibiza, Spain
Las Salinas, at the southern tip of Ibiza, attracts the rich and famous
with its happening party scene. The intoxicating mix of clubs, wine,
women and music make every night a party-till-you-drop event.
Nurse your hangover on the long crescent-shaped beach, and when
you feel up to it, dip into the clear water – the beach is in Ibiza’s
conservation area. Nearby Playa d’en Bossa is the longest beach on
the island and, in the evenings, is another high-energy party desti-
nation. During daylight however, sip coffee in one of the trendy and
relaxed cafes along the strip, or play a game of pick-up volleyball
with other beautiful people.
All over Europe, skin is in, and as the summer progresses, bikinis
get progressively smaller and sexier. In some places they disappear
altogether.
Saint-Tropez, Cote d’Azur, France
In Saint-Tropez, you have to make a choice: stare at topless bathing
beauties, or watch for A-list celebrities like Beyonce, Leonardo
DiCaprio, the Olsens and the Hiltons. Sometimes you may not even
have to choose. Almost every beach along France’s coastline is
clothing-optional, and tanning sans bikini top is de rigueur.
St. Tropez is another stretch of sand where the party doesn’t stop –
it only pauses to admire the view. For those who want to drink and
dance all night, Nikki Beach hosts one of the hottest beachside party
scenes for VIPs and celebrities. Just don’t wear silk, or anything else
that would be ruined by champagne fights.
Ipanema, Brazil
Think of a bikini. Now think of a string bikini. Now picture a few
wispy threads crossing over perfectly bronzed skin – this is the
micro-bikini. When Brazilian beachgoers wear anything, they wear
the tiniest bathing suits possible – both men and women. But, once
off the beach, locals sport fashionable beach cover-ups; you’ll look
like a tourist if you don’t. But, why leave the beach when everything
you need is there: beer, fresh off the grill snacks, cold coconuts and
sliced fruit are all sold by vendors who walk along the sand. It’s like
having your own cabana service.
Compared to U.S. party cities like Miami, New York, and Las Vegas,
Rio’s nightlife is relatively inexpensive with drinks ranging from
$3-$8. The Caiparinha is a national cocktail of Brazil and the mix
of rum, sugar and lime is enough to keep you partying late with the
“cariocas” (locals).
Bondi Beach, Sydney Australia
For people watching, sunbathing and beer-drinking, Bondi Beach is
one of the best places to be in Australia. But, with 16,000 miles of
coastline, it’s hard to call it the sexiest beach on this island continent
– there is just too much competition. Bondi beach, however, is
known for its high density of beautiful people; Hugh Jackman, Kim
Kardashian, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have all been spotted
here. And even if the A-listers don’t show up, the surfers crowding
powerful waves make for great offshore entertainment.
You can’t go to Bondi without having a drink at Icebergs Dining
Room and Bar. It’s a bar, it’s a restaurant, it’s even a health club, and
it’s a favorite hangout of actors, models, surfers and beachgoers.
I recommend it for people-watching in style: sitting on the deck,
sipping white wine, and watching the action on the beach below.
Tammy Levent
CEO, Elite Travel
Tammy@elitetravelgroup.net
www.elitetravelgroup.net
For more information, visit www.elitetravelgroup.net or call an Elite Travel agent,
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Photo by: Ross Krison www.itsross.com
Katta poses in a neutral-colored bikini that
is fashion forward, teamed with beautiful
handmade jewelry inspired by the water.
Follow the ordering instructions on how to measure yourself for correct sizing. These
diagrams will show you where to place the measuring tape. Have someone else measure
Kimberle is ready to go for a swim with the
kids in this athletic one-piece maillot. It offers
support in all the right places.
Molly did not forgo style for comfort. Our plus-size
model is expecting and this one piece skirted suit is
an excellent choice because of the stretch
By: Ro Martinez
Bathing Suit Season
Photos by: Ross Krison
www.itsross.com
“Check catalogues such as JC Penney, Sears and Spiegel.
you to get an accurate measure.”
Modeling At Any Age
Ro Martinez, (Seaside Publishing, Copyright 2008)
The welcome warmer months mean more
time spent outdoors enjoying the longer days.
With higher temperatures we shed layers of
clothing. We are fortunate here in Florida
because of comfortable conditions most of the
year. Other parts of the country can’t say the
same.
When we think of bathing suit season, we
conjure up images of warm summer months.
I personally wear a bathing suit from May to
September, although the beaches are filled at
other times of the year with tourists enjoying
an escape from areas that have colder climates.
Locals have a need for bathing suits too at other
times of the year, such as when they choose
to go to the gym or pool, on a cruise, or on
vacation in exotic destinations.
Some live in their suits doing yard work,
jogging, biking and enjoying their favorite
outdoor activities. Their suits will have to do
double duty as workout gear and swimsuits.
The less athletic types may look forward to
soaking in their hot tubs at the end of a long day.
Regardless of our body type, we all need a
properly fitting swimsuit. This does not have
to be an impossible task if we know our body
type. Instead of giving the standard body
types such as apple, pear or hourglass shape,
I am providing a different breakdown; the
young athletic fit or thin body, mature body, and
plus-size body.
Young Fit Body or Thin Body –
Those fortunate few who have a very
fit physique or are naturally thin can choose
to wear almost any type of swimwear. They
don’t have to worry about camouflaging
figure flaws so they can wear a suit that
covers less and shows more of the body they
may have worked hard to build. Women
can choose a two piece halter, strapless or
string bikini and men can wear a Speedo or
trunks of their choosing.
Mature Body –
As we age what happens to our body
is something we want to keep under wraps.
Fuller hips and thighs, a fuller middle,
cellulite or flabby skin makes us want to run
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from the fitting room and not look back. A
good fitting suit and cover-up will give you
the confidence to spend the day on the
beach. A tankini is a more conservative two
piece that covers the midsection. For those
with a long torso, it is more comfortable.
Choose a conservative bottom or boy shorts
for the most coverage. A skirted bottom or
sarong are stylish options. For men, loose
fitting trunks with a cotton or linen button
down shirt are good options.
Plus-Size Body –
This body type is the most difficult to
fit because the larger the size the more
difficult it is to be in proportion, so we may
get a suit that fits our upper part but not
the lower half of your body. This can lead
to frustration when looking for a swimsuit.
The size clothing we wear can be a guide
but we should adjust up or down as needed.
Too many people hold on to a number
not recognizing that the size may vary by
manufacturer or style. A one-piece skirted
suit is a good choice because it covers hip
and thighs with a flirty skirt, allowing you
to go from the grocery store to the beach.
The sun dress look comes in a variety of
styles such as spaghetti straps, strapless or
tank top. Plus-size men can follow the same
recommendation as for the mature body.
Care –
Because it can be so difficult to find a
proper fitting swimsuit, you’ll want to
protect your investment once you find a
favorite. During the bathing suit season
spent on the boat, at the beach, or in the
pool, suits take a beating. Make them last
by hand washing after each use. Stuffing
your wet suit in a bag and leaving it for
hours can cause it to mold, stain, or the
molded cups (on some women’s suits) to
become disfigured. The chlorine or salt
water when not properly rinsed out is not
good for the life of the suit. Use cold water
and a gentle detergent (Woolite is safe on
most fabrics), avoid wringing, and hang to
dry. The heat from a dryer may cause your
suit to lose its shape or damage it so it only
lasts one season.
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saying about their favorite bathing suit: have a different style, but I like
(continued) to play rough in the pool with
the kids and need to make
sure when they tug on
me that my suit stays
“Make sure that after you swim you put. Sporty styles that
rinse your bathing suit off to help function well and
maintain it.” provide coverage work
Caring for your suit need not be difficult. Here are some easy for me. Different
to follow care instructions from Kay Dean, eHow Contributing Gianna Borst suits cover different
Writer
(www.ehow.com): needs.”
1. Step 1
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Check the care label of your bathing suit before laundering. Make
sure to find out what type of material the bathing suit is made
of; spandex and lycra hold their shape longer, polyester can last
under heat a little longer and chlorine-resistant fabrics are safer,
the only ones which can tolerate pool water better. Also check to
see if your bathing suit has any special care instructions. Certain
bathing suits have attached decorations that need to be removed “What do I look for in
before laundering. a bathing suit? Ideally a “It is difficult to
bathing suit must fit my find a cute bathing suit
2. Step 2
Hand-wash your bathing suit. Fill the sink with cold water and lifestyle, which can pose that is flattering and
add a small amount of mild liquid fabric detergent. Never use any quite a challenge. Running, that offers the support I
other liquid soap on your bathing suit--the chemicals can adversely
affect the content or dyes of the fabric. Swish the water with your biking and water sports need it to. If I do find a
hand to mix in the detergent. are but a few things that suit that is attractive and
require durable water wear. hides my figure flaws, it
3. Step 3 is either cheaply made
Turn the bathing suit inside out. Submerse it in the soapy water Equally important are its
allow it to sit for several minutes. Squeeze the material to make looks, because who wouldn’t and doesn’t hold up, or
sure all of the bathing suit gets soapy water; don’t rub the material like to look their best while it is way too expensive!
together. Rinse thoroughly with cool water and gently squeeze to
remove excess water. Do not place the bathing suit in a towel to walking the beach with that I’ve also had the problem
wring out excess water. special someone? Having many times where I find a suit
such a versatile bathing that claims to be my size and
4. Step 4
Dry the bathing suit flat unless the care label indicates it can be suit allows me comfort and when I get it on it is cut way
drip-dried. Lay it on a large towel or on a mesh drying screen. freedom during all of my too small and uncomfortable
Replace the towel if it becomes wet. This will prevent mildew. Keep
seaside endeavors. “ in a few places, but the next
the bathing suit out of sunlight, as that will cause the bathing
suit to fade. Allow it to dry for 24 hours in order for the suit to size up is way too droopy.”
completely regain its shape. Derek Perryman
Molly Stiglitz
5. Step 5
Fold and put your bathing suit away only when it is completely dry.
Don’t wear your bathing suit when it’s still wet; wearing even a
damp bathing suit can cause the material to lose its shape.
.
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but what they don’t tell you is that more than likely it’s a female SUV driver who
caused the collision.

Eve
Drive-by Hey Adam, what can I say, SIZE MATTERS to us women.

And it seems as if we’re just getting a bad rap when it comes to our SUVs
and driving habits. I know most of you men don’t know how it feels to try and fit
something big into a tiny spot but we can’t help it that parking spaces, like your

Divas
brains, seem to be getting smaller.

Where safety is a concern, the fact is that men have a higher tendency to engage
in aggressive behavior on the road and be less patient than women. And that, my
friend, is the reason why the number of men killed in car accidents is almost 70%
higher than that of women. That and you guys slamming on your brakes because
you’re gawking at every female running on Bayshore.

Anyway, it’ll be a cold day in hell before you catch me driving a station wagon
Back and forth. Turn the wheel or a minivan. Thankfully they are a thing of the past (at least for my fashion sense,
Adam and pull in a bit. Forward and reverse.
Cut the wheel and pull out just a tad.
anyway). But more importantly they just don’t have the space that the SUVs are
known for. I have a friend who has three kids and when I asked her why she chose
Immigration reform. Then try to pull in again and quickly to drive a Suburban over the other “family friendly” cars she said it was because
straighten out without hitting the her kids would be too close to each other in those other cars and they need their
Cap and trade. bumpers of the cars in front and behind space.
her.
Health care reform. She’s got a point. Once Tristan’s toe touches Spencer’s leg then all hell breaks
Oh, and that’s just front in parking. loose and mom’s gotta slow down and do the classic “reach back” to calm the
There are many issues gripping Parallel parking? Are you kidding? chaos.
our nation, however there is one more Come on, we don’t have the time or the
pressing than all others combined in my page space to get into that. And while Mom is exercising her parenting and refereeing skills in the SUV,
opinion. what’s dad’s excuse for driving an oversized Hummer? Hey General Schwarzkopf,
Women at the helm of SUVs give I know you’re in a hurry to get to the battlefield but you’re driving too close to my
It affects each and every one of us on a whole new meaning to defensive troops in that phallic symbol you call transportation.
a daily basis. And in terms of the lives driving for the rest of us. Between the
at stake and the money on the line, this hot coffee in the lap and popping in a And there lies the real problem in these tough economical times. Gas prices are
particular problem needs immediate new Dora DVD in the back seat, the high and Global Warming is no longer a liberal scare tactic, yet there are men out
attention and it needs it now! last thing they are paying attention to there who feel the need to drive these gas guzzling monstrosities that hog up the
are the surrounding cars. street and parking spaces. What’s the point? Are men buying Hummers because
Yes, I’m talking about women they can’t get one at home or are their biceps just that big that they can’t squeeze
driving SUVs. Yep, that’s mom in the Expedition, them into a normal SUV?
sitting in the left hand turn lane on a
Susan B. Anthony was never meant green light, yappin’ away on the phone How dare you try to school us on parking? What kind of a tool finds it necessary
to cross paths with Henry Ford. That’s and reprimanding the kids. There’s a to back into a spot or take up two spaces? Sometimes men even park on the curb
why they made trucks and SUVs so break in oncoming traffic long enough and that’s just obnoxious!
high off the ground, so you women for her to recite all the ingredients in
couldn’t get in them. I mean, we gave her Amy Grant Salad but don’t bother Oh, and did you say something about SUVs not being made for women?
you the Volkswagen Beetle with the honking because she’s set to go when Because I was too busy trying to figure out why they make a royal blue and yellow
cute little flower holder on the dash. the light turns red leaving you with Toyota FJ Cruisers then?
But no, you want to be seated up high, your @!*$# in your hand in the middle
She’s in her early 40s, the wife of biggest worry is which Starbucks she’s of the intersection. Anyway. While I was engaging in this deep thought I was applying mascara,
with a little horsepower and see how it
an executive or doctor and a “stay at meeting the girls at for coffee. painting my toes, talking on my cell and attempting a 3 point turn at the same time.
felt to have some torque between your
home” mom (AKA housewife). She’s And God forbid you get caught
legs.
just tall enough to ride the Montu but She loves to keep the speedometer behind a SUV soccer mom in a drive It’s called multi-tasking. Something that you guys missed out on in the gene
a lil’ too short to get on SheiKra. And, slightly faster than a high powered thru ATM because then you’ll want to pool.
And the automakers acquiesced,
most identifiable, she always keeps one electric golf cart and other than an kill yourself. You’re stuck looking at
going away from real names like
hand against the ear with a cell phone occasional glance in the rearview to the stick figures stickers of the family Seriously though, I, like many women, feel I’m a safe driver with my hands
Wrangler and Tahoe in lieu of the
in it. check on the kids or to apply lipstick, lining the back window (oh when they firmly at 10 and 2. Maybe we don’t go as fast as you men but unfortunately you
Traverse and the Santa Fe.
she really doesn’t have much use for include the family cat and dog it’s so men do most things too fast.
She hates Bluetooth or handsfree those silly mirrors on a vehicle. cute) while she decides how much
Eve, I know you drive an Explorer.
talking ’cause that would leave both cash she’ll need for the scrapbooking How ’bout we strike a deal? You lay off on our driving SUVs and we’ll try not
Can you even name me one damn
hands available for steering and that Since she has six hours to kill each sale at Michaels. Once the transaction to chuckle every time we see one of you balding idiots driving down the street in
female explorer?
would be too logical. day, circling the parking lot or waiting is complete they typically go through your convertible sports car you think of as a time machine.
in the middle of the street for a space to a longer checklist than a NASA space
I’ll wait…
Of course she needed the SUV for open isn’t a problem. Unless there is a shuttle pilot before pulling up five feet. Wake up men, while we’re hauling your kids to school and play dates you’re
the kids (that’s what station wagons are hair appointment or manicure involved, It truly is the ultimate test of one’s jetting around like you’re the second coming of Bruce Willis. But driving an early
And while Arizona police may not
for) and she wanted to be safe (check time factors into no equation between patience. model corvette or thundering Harley Davidson by day doesn’t mask the fact that
be encouraged to profile, allow me to
out Volvo’s safety ratings). 8:30 am and 2:30 pm each day. And you’re moonlighting as a real Mama’s Boy once you pull it in the driveway.
paint a picture of the person I think
once she locates her spot, that’s where Eve, statistics show that men are
needs to be taken off the road.
Other than getting Spencer and the real fun begins. twice as likely to die in a fatal car crash, How’s that for a dose of reality?
Tristan to school on time, her next

A s stocks continued to climb the proverbial
“wall of worry” through late April,
global commodities markets found themselves
in a soft bed of complacency. The US economic
recovery seemed to be in full swing, (deficits?
What deficits?) money was pouring back into
stocks. We even saw a few positive blips on the
real estate front. Gold, Silver, Oil, all had settled
into quiet trading ranges. But like a lively forest
when Bigfoot approaches, things began to take
on an eerie quiet.
On May 6, that all changed. As equities collapsed
on what some called the “fat finger trade,” gold
and silver prices soared while energy prices
crashed. S&P, Oil and Gold VIX indexes
exploded.
Markets have not been the same since. What a
difference a month makes.
As Europe wrestles not only with its sovereign
debt quagmire, but the very existence of the
European Union itself, the Euro has fluctuated
wildly. This has had a correlated effect on the
dollar, gold, silver and most other commodities
to one degree or another.
Investors are nervous and are once again looking
for cover. Where to go?
Bargain Buying or Hedging with
Gold
Is gold the answer?
Volatility’s Grand Return?
By: James Cordier, Michael Gross, OptionSellers.com
Using Volatility to Your Advantage
At the risk of introducing a slightly sophisti-
cated investment, professionals often turn to
selling option premium in times of heightened
volatility.
As a whole, option premiums rise and fall in
tandem with volatility. In times of heightened
fear or anxiety, option traders tend to price in
a “worst case scenario” initially, and then let
the market play out. This can result in option
premiums on both sides of the market (puts
and calls) surging initially after a large move
(as they did the week of May 6). Most of the
time, the worst case scenario is not realized and
the option premiums recede back to “normal”
levels. In time, if their strike prices are not
exceeded, the options will expire worthless
altogether.
Option traders who “sold” these options at
elevated levels simply keep the premiums they
For a few weeks in May, it was. And it may
be for much of 2010 as well. However, it may
not be the safe haven many wished it was. It is
I have also heard the argument that oil may be
a bargain now. This argument may have some
fundamental basis. We are heading into the peak
collected if the options expire.
Many investors are familiar with options on the
now a real possibility that continued European demand US driving season, manufacturing is on S&P. However, many are not familiar that these
struggles are putting the global economic the upswing and oil prices have fallen over $20 same derivatives are also available in oil, gold,
recovery in peril. per barrel in just the last three weeks. Buying silver and other commodities.
crude oil here could be a good value play with
While short term weakness in the Euro has seasonal support. While difficult to explain the strategy in the
brought strength to the gold market, a defla- course of a few paragraphs, it may be easier to
tionary environment (brought on by double However, the same risk that exists for gold and illustrate in an example. You want to buy gold
dip recession), or the fear of one would almost equities could hamper oil prices as well. If a but fear a correction if you buy too high. Instead,
certainly pressure gold prices along with every- double dip recession becomes the focus of fear, why not sell a February Gold 850 put option and
thing else. Industrial commodities such as oil oil still looks expensive. collect a $400 premium for every one that you
and copper are already suffering mightily due in sell? As long as gold is anywhere above 850 per
no small part to this very fear. Flight to quality The Only Certainty ounce at option expiration, the option expires
buying has saved gold prices from the same worthless and you keep the premium.
fate thus far. However, any signs that the US None of this is to say prices in any of these
recovery could be stalling out this summer could markets will move one way or another. The Granted, the explanation is a bit rudimentary
easily force gold to follow suit – especially given oldest market cliché is to say that markets are in and there are risks. However, in today’s state
the massive spec long positions now present in a “period of uncertainty.” Markets are always in
of heightened volatility, it’s a strategy whose
the gold market. a period of uncertainty. The only people certain
odds seem a lot higher than trying to guess what
about market direction or returns are Bernie
happens to the Euro tomorrow.
Perhaps stocks. After all, the S&P has taken it Madoff and Gordon Gecko.
on the chin lately. Is it really warranted? In the
US, the recovery still appears to be in full swing. Instead, it may be better stated that markets are in
Selling Calls in Uncorrelated
Consumer confidence, earnings, spending, a state of “heightened anxiety.” In other words, Markets, ie: Coffee
manufacturing, all are up. Have stocks corrected there is more fear than normal in the market.
too far to the downside? Wouldn’t it be nice to be in an investment
And fear is measured by the VIX. Volatility is a
where headline issues like Greece, debt crisis
reflection of fear.
Maybe. But if the crisis in Europe deepens, you or stock market liquidation were not a major
haven’t seen anything yet. Fear is rampant now Therefore, the only certainty in the market right factor? -Where basic supply and demand were
on Wall Street and maybe you can buy your now is that fear and volatility are at elevated the main determinates in longer term price
favorite stock “on sale” now. It is said that Provi- levels. direction?
dence rewards the bold.
Welcome to the 2010 Coffee market. Sure,
Why not use a strategy that capitalizes on
That being said, I’m not that bold. coffee trades on an open exchange, just like
heightened fear and volatility?
stocks, with investors bidding prices up or
down. However, these prices are based on what
coffee roasters are willing to pay coffee farmers
for their product. There are no P/E ratios, no
earnings, and no Greece.
As we have noted on occasion throughout the
past few months, May is the time of year in the
coffee market when all eyes turn to Brazil as
the 2010 coffee bean harvest gets underway.
As the world’s largest producer and exporter of
coffee beans, the size of the Brazilian harvest
can have a major impact on price.
It is interesting to note that coffee is one of the
few crops where the actual amount of product
harvested is subject to who is doing the counting:
The Brazilian government, the USDA or private
forecasters. Brazil is infamous for understating
the size of its crop (the smaller the crop, the
higher the price). The country states that this
year’s crop will reap between 45.9 and 48.7
60kg bags of coffee beans. Yet many private
forecasts (including Liberty Trading’s) had the
crop pegged at 51-55 million bags – potentially
an all time record. This would be a substantial
increase over last year’s 43 million bag harvest.
On May 19, the USDA Ag Attache’ in Brazil
(typically the most reliable source) came out
with its official estimate of the 2010 Brazilian
crop – a whopping 55.3 million bags.
Brazil has already begun harvesting what could be
an all time record coffee crop – 55.3 million bags
according to the USDA.
Whichever estimate you use, Brazil is going to
produce a lot more coffee this year than last.
Adding to the supply surge, Columbia, Costa
Rica and other Central American producers are
also seeing production recover this year after
last year’s shortfalls.
As the new crop begins to come out of the
fields and flow onto the global market, prices
often begin to reflect this new supply influx.
This is known as “harvest pressure” and can
apply to many agricultural commodities. (past
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performance not indicative of future results)
In past years, it has not been uncommon to
see coffee prices rally in the weeks or months
leading up to the Brazilian harvest. This is
typically the time of year when supplies are
tightest and the world relies on Vietnam to fill
most of its coffee supply needs. While there
were no crop problems in Vietnam this year,
farmers will often hold out for higher prices in
the Spring, knowing they are the “only game in
town” until Brazilian beans begin to show up.
That didn’t happen this year. Instead, Brazil and
Columbia began harvesting beans in early April
as ample rains and hot weather allowed many
coffee beans to ripen early. Coffee prices have
been under pressure ever since.
While Vietnamese farmers are now attempting
to hold product off the market as a result of the
lower price, they are fighting an uphill battle.
The bulk of the Brazilian harvest will be
flowing onto world markets over the next 30-90
days.
Coffee prices could have a hard time staging a
sustained rally with Brazilian harvest pressure
ahead
Technically oversold, coffee prices could use
the Vietnamese issue as a reason to rally in the
coming days and/or weeks. However, the timing
and sheer size of the Brazilian crop should keep
any price rallies from running too far.
We would see any price rallies in coffee during
June or July as opportunities for selling deep
out of the money call premium in Coffee.
Remember that in selling calls, you do not
necessarily need prices to move lower to benefit.
You only need prices to avoid a sharp rally. With
a potentially record crop now emerging out of
South American coffee fields, that scenario
appears unlikely to us.
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