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	Way too high High heels can permanently change the way women walk and put them at greater risk of strain injuries, scientists have determined. Short fibres in women’s calf muscles and can change the position of joints and muscles in the feet. While it does not take a bio-mechanic to reveal that sometimes women suffer for their shoes, the study, inspired by the sight of tottering women walking around the researchers’ university campus, is the first to analyse the ongoing effects of high heels on the way people walk. The study, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, found that women who wore heels on a regular basis walked differently than others, even without their heels on, using shorter, more forceful strides. The muscles in the feet become fixed in a flexed position with the toes pointed, long after a pair of heels have been kicked off, researchers found. Scientists at Griffith University in Queensland attached electrodes to the legs of nine women who regularly wore heels to analyse their muscle activity. The results were compared with those from a group of 10 women who rarely wore heels. The heel-wearers - who had all worn heels over 2in high for more than 40 hours a week for two years - were made to walk over a plate that gauged the forces generated by their footsteps 10 times with heels on, then 10 times without the heels. The flexed position of the foot puts greater strain on the calves, shortening the fibres in the muscle. A heeled gait strains the muscles instead of the tendons. Dr Neil J Cronin said he began the study after noticing women in high heels looking “uncomfortable” around his campus. — Agencies
	An ace pop star and a top-notch businessman? Michael Jackson’s evolution as an artist and a person went beyond his talents as a musician, a new book on the singer’s life has claimed. Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson has been written by music writer and University of Rochester instructor Joe Vogel. In an exclusive interview Vogel talks about the late singer’s legacy as an entertainer, businessman and innovator and what lessons he offered all of us. “One of Michael Jackson’s greatest qualities was his ability to envision something in his mind – something bold and different and innovative – and then have the willpower and work ethic to realize it,” Live Science quoted Vogel as saying. “He was constantly challenging himself and those around him to push beyond the ordinary. He often had friends and collaborators read Jonathan Livingston Seagull, a fable about refusing to conform and striving for excellence. You see, even with his This Is It concerts at the age of 50, he wouldn’t accept mediocrity. He wanted the shows to be unlike anything people had experienced before,” he said. Vogel also said that the King of Pop made “very good business decisions”. “Michael made very good business decisions for the first 10-15 years of his adult career, and very bad ones in his final 10-15 years. “His smartest decision was to not only retain the rights to his own master recordings (before him, there was a long history of exploitation in the music industry, particularly of African-American artists), but to also actively acquire other publishing rights, including the Beatles catalog. “His worst decisions came when he had a lot of money and not much consistency or oversight. His management, beginning in the early ‘90s, became a revolving door. — ANI
	The world is on sale As Markets offer sale, we find out how and why some shoppers cannot control the urge to pick up things Jigyasa Kapoor Chimra Once bedecked with smart clothing and fine trimmings the windows of most showrooms wear a ‘Sale’ look these days. Though it’s hard to find a piece that you would like to take home in the sale spree, but that does not stop the shopper in most of us and we end up picking stuff weather we need it or not! The word sale triggers the shopping bug in all of us and makes us stereotypical shopaholics darting from one store to another to pick up anything and everything while racking up a hefty credit-card bill! “Though sales leave a hole in the pocket and we end up buying stuff which we would normally not need, but shopping is a great mood enhancer and an effective stress buster,” says Preeti Dhillon, a business woman from Mohali. She adds, “But some extra shopping is justified as we all wait for sales to pick certain branded items, which can be expensive in a regular shopping spree.” Well, there is no denying the fact that super-shoppers spend to boost self-esteem and researchers too say that buying behaviours can range from frivolous fun to serious addiction. But that’s some extreme cases and what we are refering to how much justified is over-shopping in sale. "There are very few rational consumers; they buy what's on sale, or what they need and nothing else. On the other end, there are compulsive shoppers who buy to their own financial ruin and to relationship problems and then there are the rest of us somewhere in between who shop just because things are on discount,” says Neha Vohra, counselor in a local school. On overspending she says, “Money is not an issue with lot of people these days and above all they have a legitimate reason for spending more: Discounts!” “While like many other addictions, shopping fills some kind of void and going out for shopping makes you feel better. Some might argue that it is just an attempt to bolster your self-esteem but it's undeniable that shopping is a mood enhancer and sale is a definite time to splurge as you get branded stuff on great discounts, which otherwise are overpriced for the middle class.” “Shopping is also a kind of celebration and at the end of it though sometimes you feel you have overspent but it is worth it as you can shop for double the stuff with the money you would have spent on a single item,” says Ridhima Arora who runs a botique in Mohali. Agreeing that we tend to overspend in sales Prabhjot Kaur a homemaker from Mohali says, “Sales are an exciting time to buy. Though the stuff that is put on sale is from the past season and most of us are aware of the fact but that does not stop us from shopping and we do it on massive scale. But buying in sales cannot be wholly termed as useless because the stuff that is bought is always used even if it is for gifting alone!”
	Friends Forever Having supportive friends can mitigate the effects of bad experiences and confer psychological benefits. "Having a best friend present during an unpleasant event has an immediate impact on a child’s body and mind,” says study co-author William M. Bukowski, psychology professor and director of the Concordia University Centre for Research in Human Development. “If a child is alone when he or she gets in trouble with a teacher, we see a measurable increase in cortisol levels (hormone produced by the adrenal gland in response to stress) and decrease in feelings of self-worth,” says Bukowski. “Excessive secretion of cortisol can lead to significant physiological changes, including immune suppression and decreased bone formation. Increased stress can really slow down a child’s development,” adds Bukowski, the journal Developmental Psychology reports. A total of 55 boys and 48 girls from grades five and six in local Montreal schools took part in the study. They kept journals on their feelings and experiences over the course of four days and submitted to regular saliva tests that monitored cortisol levels. These results have far-reaching implications. “Our physiological and psychological reactions to negative experiences as children impacts us later in life,” explains Bukowski. — IANS
	Men take the plunge In a surprising challenge to age-old stereotypes, researchers have discovered that it is the man, not the woman, who is most likely to be the first to say ‘I love you’ in a blossoming romance. Scientists conducting the research have found that young men are three times more likely to take this plunge than their girlfriends. Researchers at the Pennsylvania State University interviewed 171 heterosexual students under 25. 87 per cent said they believed women fell in love first, while three-quarters said they expected women to say ‘I love you’ first. But when asked about their own experiences, men said it took them a few weeks to realise they had fallen in love, compared with a few months for women. However, researchers say that men are simply trying to get their partners into bed. “Any strategy serving as the means to a sexual end would be beneficial to men, including declarations of love,” researchers said. Some 64 per cent of men admitted they had said ‘I love you’ first, compared with just 18 per cent of women. “This shows that women tend to be more cautious about love and the expression thereof than is commonly believed. It can be argued that men’s falling in love and exclaiming this love first may be explained as a by-product of men equating love with sexual desire,” said researchers. The study was published in the Journal Of Social Psychology. — ANI
	stress buster Heal through the written word Renee Singh Writing is one of the basic principle's, which empowers people. Even as a form of self expression, it is the most powerful tool. In several circumstances, stress builds up within us because we don’t find the right kind of time to express ourselves. It is our conditioning, our socio-cultural background and sometimes our own inhibition that stops us from doing so. Being a part of the recently concluded Jaipur Literary Festival was a great experience, a true example of creative expression. Most of the author's expressed a keen desire for self expression and how they had managed to free themselves from the average mainstream stresses and become leaders in the field of self expression. I remember listening to Javed Akhtar reciting poetry wah kya andaaz hei and just listening to him turned out to be a de-stessing experience. Of course all of us cannot turn into writers but some form of self exploration is always necessary for all of us to de stress and writing contributes greatly as a medium and form of creative expression. Coping with the challenges of life does make it hard, but writing a journal daily helps alleviate a whole lot of stressful problems, makes you move into a new arena of thought and action. Studies have shown that healing through writing is a great way to emotional and spiritual growth. George Mallory, professor at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has written a book on healing stress through writing and given some great strategies to facilitate those seeking self awareness and self growth through this super path. Words represent a small fraction of true self expression yet as wisely used, they can lead to a fulfilling experience. The unconscious mind, which governs behaviour uses symbols images and pictures which are also very effective means of expressing oneself. One great way of using writing as a stress buster is writing some great quotes and putting them up on the wall across your bed so that the moment you wake up, a positive thought is what you see and your day starts beautifully. When you can clearly see and organise your thoughts you can see how to better manage them. Try not letting stress ever get the better of you. Make your day a joyful one. Being in control and having realistic expectations about your day to day challenges is the key to stress management, which is perhaps the most important ingredient to a happy healthy and rewarding life! Get the best of you by knowing who you are understanding your potential and then making the most of it. Each one of us is unique in ourselves as individuals and accepting our individuality and uniqueness is our most coveted quality. So just be yourself and let stress never be a part of your life.
	the ‘in’ side Green space Sukhmani Growing plants in containers is a great way to beautify your outdoor space and is one of the hottest trends. Container gardening requires less time, space and energy than in-ground planting and is just as much fun. First of all decide what plants work well together, and are best suited for a particular season. The best way to do this is to consult a nursery. Decide the effect you want to create. Opposite colours on the colour wheel, like red and blue will give you a dramatic effect. Monochromatic colours such as various shades of one colour will give a more tranquil effect. The effect you want to create depends largely on the background. For example, the rigid, repetitive pattern of a brick wall can be tiring on the eye. But when blurred by lush masses of foliage and colourful flowers, the lines recede. Now pay attention to the size and structure of the plants. Having at least one tall plant, one trailing plant and one filler plant in a container will create the right look. Be innovative in choosing your containers to create the drama. It can be anything from an old metal bucket, a terracotta or hand painted pots, old shoes, baskets, discarded tyres etc. As long as you make a hole at the bottom for drainage, you can plant in almost anything. Remember to balance the size of the plants with the container. The right placement of these containers is what will bring out the real beauty of your outdoor space. A triangle always works best if you are unsure about their placement. In this you have one dominant plant flanked by components of smaller structure. The opposite of having nothing to look at is to have too much to look at. Make sure you create a focal point and create coherence in mixed plantings. You must unify the landscape by spreading colour evenly all around. (Sukhmani is a Chandigarh-based interior and landscape designer)
	Master Chef Wow them with waffles! Kandla Nijhowne I really am a little kid at heart. Show me a crisp, freshly baked, golden hued waffle, topped with bright bits of fruit and a trickle of syrup and I could devour it greedily! Electric waffle irons, as they are called, are easy to come by in our stores. In winter we relish all foods warm and comforting. Nothing fits the bill better than waffles laced with melted butter, chocolate sauce or honey. Fresh seasonal fruit makes things even better. So, go on then. Wow them all with wonderful waffles. Waffles with strawberries and cream 2 cups maida 3 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp sugar ½ tsp salt 3 eggs, separated 1½ cups milk 5 tbsp melted butter Chopped strawberries Cream or ice-cream to serve Method Sieve together the dry ingredients. Combine the beaten egg yolks, milk and butter. Add to dry ingredients, beating until smooth. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour a ladle full of the batter into each section of a hot waffle iron. Cook waffles until crispy and browned. Transfer to serving dish and top with sliced strawberries. Serve accompanied with cream or ice-cream. You can play around and use bottled strawberry crush as a sauce, and replace the berries with sliced bananas. Haven't acquired a waffle iron yet? Use this batter to make gorgeous, crispy pancakes instead! (Nijhowne is a Chandigarh-based culinary expert)
	Several feathers in the cap After the success of Shor In The City, Nikhil Dwivedi has donned the avataar of a don for his next flick, Tamanchey Nikhil Dwivedi has donned a new avatar. For his next under production film Tamanchey, he has almost doubled up as an Executive Producer, helping out the first time producer Suryaveer Singh. Since the director of the film is also a first timer, Nikhil has been personally involved in assembling a worthy technical crew and specialists for the film. So much so that many corporate honchos are now taking note and talking of how Tamanchey is being shot with precise planning and looking like an A-List film despite a modest budget. Tamanchey also boasts of a visual director from Hollywood. A visual director is a principal technician in Hollywood films but it will perhaps be the first time that such a technician has been appointed for a Hindi Feature film. In addition to the camera crew, which is from Hollywood as well, the film has a song director who is leaving no stone un-turned to make the songs look visually appealing. Sources say in Tamanchey, which is an intense love-story set against the backdrop of crime, Nikhil Dwivedi (who after the success of Shor in the City is suddenly back in the solo lead bracket), plays a character loosely inspired from the Underworld Don Abu Salem, though the producer vehemently denies any such inspiration or association. — HRM
	Missing out on the Oscars? Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp is planning to snub this year’s Oscars over rumours of his relationship problems. The Pirates of the Caribbean star is expected to present an award at the ceremony but feels his appearance will only put his personal life with partner Vanessa Paradis under more scrutiny, reported a website. “If he turns up with Vanessa it just looks like they are trying to make a point of being seen together while if Johnny goes on his own it furthers the rumors. Johnny is now unlikely to go to the Oscars at all,” a source said. Reports earlier this month claimed Depp and Paradis have been living separately and are parting ways after being together for 14 years. “Johnny isn’t handling anything well right now. People around him are worried about how Johnny is doing because he and Vanessa seem so fractured right now. Their relationship is heading towards the end. Johnny has started reaching out to lawyers, probably to quietly discuss how to get out of the relationship. They’re not married but they’ve been together for years and have kids together so it isn’t as easy as just breaking up,” the source added. — PTI
	Saif and secure Kareena Kapoor doesn’t get jealous easily. The actress says she is happy and content in her relationship with beau Saif Ali Khan. She says that nothing makes her feel insecure. Kareena shared her sentiments in a casual tete-a-tete with her friend and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu producer Karan Johar for A date with Ek Main aur Ekk Tu, a show to be simulcast on February 4 on ETC, Zee TV, Zing, Zee Cafe, Zee Studio, Zee Trendz and Zee Khana Khazana. Johar asked Kareena “How do you feel when you see Saif in an intimate scene with another hot actress? Say in Race 2, Saif has a bare-body scene with Deepika in bikini, what would be your first thought?” To which, Kareena replied, “I’d be like ‘Wow! How hot Saif looks,” and added, “I know how he looks bare bodied!” On a serious note, she said, “I am quite secure in my relationship with Saif and though I don’t want to say too much too soon, I am quite content!” Recently Saif admitted how he thinks Kareena looks best only with him, and not with any of the other Khans of Bollywood that she has worked with. — IANS
	Gimme more The awards season is here and having already bagged two trophies for his performance in Rockstar, actor Ranbir Kapoor says he is hungry for more. His winning spree in Bollywood began with Best Male Debut for Saawariya, after which he went on to win a few Filmfare Critics awards for Best Actor in the ensuing years. “My first award was for Sawariya and then later on I won entertainer of the year award, best actor award. It feels good to receive awards. It’s been four years or so in the industry and I have so many awards. I hope it does not stop...I hope I win more,” he said. Critics especially liked his performance in Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar, which has got him a Filmfare best actor nomination this year. — PTI
	Party donation Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio is giving Sean Penn’s Haiti charity a boost by auctioning off the chance to party with him at a Hollywood bash. The Titanic star has donated two tickets to one of his upcoming red carpet premieres, as well as passes to the after party, reported a publication. The winner will get the chance to pose for photographs with DiCaprio during a brief meet-and-greet session. The Charity Buzz auction, which ends on February 9 is expected to fetch as much as 15,625 pounds for the J/P Haitian Relief Organization. Penn founded the charity to help Haitian families rebuild their lives in the wake of the devastating 2010 earthquake. — PTI
	Voicing credit Hollywood actor Gary Oldman doubts even an Oscar win will surpass his biggest claim to fame, the Call of Duty video game series. The 53-year-old, who has been nominated in Best Actor category for his film Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, said he gets more recognition for his voice acting role on the game series than he does for any of his movies, reported a website. “The thing I’m most famous for is the Call of Duty video game. I’m more famous for that than I am for Batman. The kids love it and it’s given me real notoriety with them. I’m the cool dad with the kids at school now,” Oldman said. The actor has been four times and has three children. — PTI
	I’ m very boring: Vanessa Hudgens Actress Vanessa Hudgens says she is very boring. The 23-year-old believes she has not been lured by the dark side of Hollywood thanks to her love of being dull. “That kind of thing isn’t really my scene; my scene is honestly sitting around at home, hanging out with my mom and my sister. I think I am kind of boring like that. I would rather be out on the beach than going to a bar,” a website quoted Hudgens as saying. — IANS
	Romantic at heart Deepali Pansare aka Payal from Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? is a romantic at heart and can never get enough of romantic movies. So it is no surprise that when we asked her about her all time favourite movies, the romantic ones topped the list. Read on to find out more. Titanic Titanic is the most romantic movie that I have seen till date. I have seen it many times but can never get enough of it. The love story is just amazing. Leonardo Dicaprio and Kate Winslet really charmed me with their acting and talent. Life is Beautiful This movie has been directed brilliantly and all the actors have done a fantastic job. The movie is a classic. I love the poignant story and narration really touched my heart. The theme of never give up hope was truly spectacular. A Walk to Remember I remember crying continuously for about 30 minutes after watching this movie. The love story was so touching. Even though I have seen the movie so many times, I won’t mind even getting up in the middle of the night to watch it again. Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge Unlike most girls Shah Rukh Khan is not my favourite actor, I love Shahid Kapur and John Abhrham instead. However, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge is one Shah Rukh movie that I absolutely love. Raj and Simran’s love story is eternal. Stanley Ka Dabba I loved the little kid Stanley’s performance in Stanley Ka Dabba. The direction and screenplay is also brilliant and the story touched my heart.
	CHATTER BOX Gautam says bye Vineet (Gautam Rode) who was Richa’s (Mona Wasu) pretending fiancé in Balaji’s Parichay on Colors will soon exit the show. Richa convinces Kunal (Samir Soni) that Vineet broke her heart and the engagement. She hopes that Kunal will sympathise with her and fall in love with her again. Gautam claims he enjoyed the stint. Rough and tough Eijaz Khan will be seen in a rustic avatar in Sony Entertainment Television's upcoming show Shubh Vivaah. The handsome dude, Eijaz portrays a desi boy and he will be seen in a rugged earthy look in the show. The promos of the show have received great reviews. Eijaz was last seen in Sony's Bhaskar Bharti. Game over: Gautam Rode Blooming love stories As mature love stories are in demand on telly, with Bade Achhe Lagte Hain and Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, Life Ok’s Hum Ne Li Hai…Shapath will also be a mature love story between Inspector Abhigyan aka Piyush Sahdeva and an older woman in the show. The inspiration is from Akshaye Khanna-Dimple Kapadia’s love story in Dil Chahta Hai. Time for love: A still from Hum Ne Li Hai… Shapath Friends no more Once they were good friends and were there for each other even during bad times. But now Sara Khan aka Mona of Zee’s Ram Milayi Jodi and Pratyusha Banerjee aka Anandi of Color’s Balika Vadhu are not even in talking terms. Wonder why their friendship went kaput! Break up:Pratyusha Banerjee On a roll Balaji is on a roll. After announcing their new show on Sony Kyaa Hua Tera Vaada which will launch on January 30, producer Ekta Kapoor is working on another show, this time for Zee TV. With Pavitra Rishta not doing as well as before, she plans to come up with a Punjabi show The same is slated to launch in March end. Out in the open? Amy Jackson and rumoured boyfriend Prateik walked the red carpet together at the Apsara Awards. She is gorgeous and sexy so Prateik is obviously smitten by her. Their film Ek Deewana Tha releases in February. HAND IN HAND: Prateik & Amy Jackson Sharing wisdom Shilpa Shetty urges her fans to live for today. Forget the past and have no fear for tomorrow. She also talks about forgiveness. All we need to do is be willing to forgive and love ourselves as that creates miracles. Bad girl Is Priyanka Chopra becoming a Diva who throws tantrums? She has had a very professional yet friendly image but is she ruining it now? We have heard that she makes her co-stars wait for interviews and is always the last one to turn up at events. She even acted pricey on the sets of Barfee recently. We hope she changes her behaviour. ACTING PRICEY: Priyanka Chopra Delayed The shooting of Krrishh’s sequel has been delayed by four months because of Hrithik Roshan’s double slip disc. He went to Delhi over the weekend for costume fittings. BACK LOG: Hrithik Roshan Camaraderie Take a look at Karan Johar and best buddy Farah Khan hosting the Apsara Awards. Expect it to be a laugh riot, or so we hope!
	ASTRO TURF P Khurrana ARIES: Self- employed and business owners may feel like putting in a few hours to supervise property ventures. Conditions at home will be pleasant enough. Do not speculate. The day will end on a low key. Tarot message: You need to act for yourself. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 28 TAURUS: House work and chores can be handled efficiently. Consider helping a relative with their domestic needs. You will have more freedom of action at work place. Romance will be exciting for students. Tarot message: Focus on your goals. Lucky colour: Violet Magic number: 36 GEMINI: Do all in your power to get agreements settled with your co-workers. A close rapport may be developing between you and a colleague. Spending time together with your partner will help develop understanding. Tarot message: Don’t be dismissive of advice from youthful origin. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 62 CANCER: Dreaming big! Yes, this is a first step to become successful. Many of you have been working constantly. Older people may create certain problems for you. Club & social activities are favoured. Tarot message: You will be happier if you retain the fruit of your hard work. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 56 LEO: The crowning fulfillment of achieving your goals and gaining recognition may arrive soon. Stay focused on your goals. Consult professional people for legal worries. Property matters are highlighted. Love life is controversial. Tarot message: Work towards your goals. Lucky colour: Bottle green.Magic number: 59 VIRGO: Like a game of snakes and ladders, you should step back and retrace your steps again. Get on with any job in hand. A secret love affair will bring you an added pleasure. Do not get involved in any land deal. Tarot message: It is no longer necessary to take risks. Lucky colour: Rust Magic number: 44 LIBRA: The Page of Swords reveals a good time and take care of precious details with absolute perfection. You are in for a mixed day. Lunar position highlights your service matters. As the day progresses, you will feel more comfortable at home. Tarot message: Lucky colour: Blue Magic number: 49 SCORPIO: Searching a soul-mate? You will be able to make the right connection effortlessly. All in all interesting & stimulating day. Someone you care about will see you in a totally in new light. Good business opportunity comes your way. Tarot message: Trust your heart and intuition. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 61 SAGITTARIUS: The door to profound knowledge and insight may open through a wise acquaintance. Love blossoms in the workplace. Little would be achieved by a show of force at this stage. Friends will be helpful. Tarot message: Do not let anyone take your advantage. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 31 CAPRICORN: This can be a day that starts calmly and uneventfully, lulling you into a false sense of security. Go all out to improve your position at work. Financial transactions are likely to be larger. Tarot message: Balance in all aspects is recommended. Lucky colour: Grey Magic number: 27 AQUARIUS: Minding your business is a good choice. Live and let live is a good motto currently. If a task seems over-whelming break it down into smaller, simple steps. Concentrate all your energy and efforts towards concluding the task at hand. Tarot message: Strive for perfection at work. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 38 PISCES: Life seems full of contention at the moment and it is hard to get along with others. The postponement of a certain deal could cause you anxiety. Your social reputation is on the rise. Tarot message: Don’t be too certain about obtaining a clearance. Lucky colour: Purple Magic number: 40
	THE YEAR AHEAD Madan Gupta Spatu If your birthday is January 30... In the evening, you may dine out at an expensive restaurant in the company of your family. Remain optimistic in the relationships, which matter to you. Life doesn't always run smooth and this may be one of those small bumps in the road. Make the most of the situation. Idle chit-chat may open new avenues for consideration when it comes to your creative expression and talent outlets. Young people can offer you new inspirations. Why not take a short pleasure trip now? Put a little romance in your life and spend quality time with a special someone. A little imagination will go a long way and produce the desired results when it comes to a creative project. June to September will be a stagnant phase where not much news is on the cards. Do not let this get you down as things will soon go smoothly once more. You'll have to take important decisions for your future. You partner will set ultimatums but you'll try to escape. You must learn how to wait without accelerating time. It is not the right moment to act. You must wait patiently for events to occur until the exact moment for acting has come. Your wait will be useful for relaxation and collecting together your strength. Your self-assurance gets a boost in your business when you succeed in clinching a prestigious deal, or set out on a travel plan which had earlier seemed impossible. It will be wiser to work independently in your present business. You may experience some annoying moments caused by imprudence. By keeping calm you'll be able to solve everything quickly and without any consequences. Those born in the first decade will be satisfied at the way their career is going although will have to face yet another difficult time. Married women desirous of progeny are likely to conceive. Those already in an advanced stage of pregnancy are advised to seek constant medical advice to avoid any complications at the time of child's delivery. Financially a beneficial phase begins bringing in its wake huge monetary rewards. Listening to friends may not be the wisest thing when it comes to romantic matters. Mood : Clear and Insightful. Compatible signs: Aries, Leo, Libra. Lucky colours: Navy blue and Grey. Lucky days: Tuesday. Lucky numbers: 9, 15, 21, 22, 29. Lucky gem: Hiddenite (Spodumene). Lucky flower: Glory Lily Wilmer Valderrama (Wilmer Eduardo Valderrama January 30, 1980) is known for the role of Fez in the sitcom That '70s Show, hosting the MTV series Yo Momma, and voicing the character of Manny in the children's show Handy Manny. In 2010, Valderrama guest-starred on Disney Channel's series Wizards of Waverly Place playing the role of Theresa Russo's brother, Ernesto. In 2011, he appeared in two episodes of USA Network's Royal Pains as Eric Kassabian, an art dealer.