Nick Cannon Reveals Why the World Needs Amber Rose

In addition to slaying Instagram on the reg, Amber Rose is transforming herself into an entertainer we just can’t quit. At yesterday’s NBC Upfronts in New York, Amber’s manager Nick Cannon told us that the Sister Code actress and How To Be a Bad Bitch author has even more projects in the works, including a TV gig. If you didn’t know that you needed Amber in your life, Nick is here to tell you why: She’s liberating. She’s free. She represents someone who’s unashamed and unapologetic about who she is. We all need that because sometimes we cower within ourselves. She’s one of those people that says, “No, be you. Be happy to be you.” And obviously, “She’s a MILF.” Nick, who will soon star in Oxygen’s new series Next Generation Boss, assures us that she’s in good hands. “[I’m] definitely a nicer boss [than Donald Trump ]. I’m a friendly boss,” he said. “I expect excellence but I’m not forceful.” This is what dream team looks like.

10 toxic side effects of pornography use

1. Creates emotional bond with artificial worldAll people have a critical need for human intimacy and emotional connection with others. When someone views pornography, they end up creating an intimate bond with an artificial, fake world and canactually lose the ability to bond with real people.2. Sex without intimacyPornography is about sex being used for the wrong reasons. Because it is sex without emotionalcloseness, the underlying hunger remains unsatisfied. The viewer starts wondering what is wrong with their relationships and gets irritated or depressed. They end up feeling emotionally empty and disconnected from those around them.3. UnsatisfyingWhile pornography use may result in a short term high, it eventually results in feelings of emptiness, low self-esteem and deep loneliness. It ultimately creates emotional distance in relationships. Because the world ofpornography is artificial and cannotsatisfy the need for emotional intimacy, this basic need remains unmet, creating an appetite for more and more.4. Triggers addiction cycle in brainStudies show that actual brain function changes in someone who has an addiction – and the changes are the same in all addiction: alcohol, drugs, or pornography. Because pornography use can become an actual addiction, viewers are not able to stop through their own will power. Pornography addicts will need to engage in the same difficult recovery process a drug addict has to go through.5. UnfulfillingUsing pornography to feel pleasureand escape feelings of low self-esteem, anxiety, boredom and frustration creates a gateway for addiction. When the rush of pleasure disappears, the feelings a user is trying to escape from reappear stronger than ever, and they are compelled to repeat the cycle. Over time, their brain chemistry is altered and a full-fledged addiction occurs.6. Great deceptionInitially, you were attracted to pornography because of the positive things it did for you. ("I love the rush I feel," "This is my favorite pastime," "I feel lonely,""This is my reward to myself for making it through a rough day...") Eventually, it will do just the opposite. ("I no longer feel an emotional response to anything,""There is nothing in my life I enjoy doing," "I feel totally isolated from the world," "My anxiety and stress levels are at an all-time high...").7. Imitation of the real thingWith pornography, we use sex as a substitute for nurture, intimacy, and love. Sex is no longer a wonderful source of connection between our deepest selves and a beloved partner; it becomes a commodity used to avoid intimacy and mask needs that should be met through human connections.8. Always hungryBecause this is an addictive substance, it creates an appetite for itself. This appetite increases over time as you spend more and more time viewing pornography. The time spent viewing pornography can jeopardize work, relationships and interest in healthy pastimes.9. EscalationOver time, the pornography we first started viewing becomes mundane. We escalate to view things which we once would have considered as going too far or totally wrong. We feel increasing desire to do things which will damage our reputation and relationships.10. Blunt truthIn the long run, pornography will not shore up a shaky ego, will not fill the emptiness left from childhood wounds or abandonment, will not save a shaky relationship or failing marriage and is not satisfying. In fact, it will magnify each emotional wound from the past and cripple your ability to meet your essential emotional needs, damage your ability to have a healthy relationship and leave you unable to sexually or emotionally respond to your partner.

Liquid engineering: Meet the man who builds houses with water

Hungarian architect Matyas Gutai believes that water is the perfect material for keeping a house at a comfortable temperature. And while that doesn't mean that he can do away with traditional materials like bricks, cement, and plaster, his system promotes a whole new idea of engineering. Gutai built a prototype house in his hometown of Kecskemet, south of Budapest, with his high school friend Milan Berenyi, after years of research and development. The house was built with a grant from the EU, and showcases the "liquid engineering" concepts Gutai has written about extensively . How does it work? Panels, some of steel, and some of glass, make up the structure of the house and a sheet of water is trapped between the inner layers, which equalizes the temperature across the building. The house is actually able to reheat itself, when its hot excess heat is stored either in the foundations of the building or in external storage, to be brought back to the walls when the temperature drops. The indoor temperature can also be modified using a monitoring system similar to central heating. This is a very efficient and sustainable system: the house can produce its own energy and be more independent of energy suppliers, which could reduce carbon emissions. "Our panel can heat and cool the building itself -- the water inside the panel does the very same job as heating," says Gutai. "It saves energy, when you compare it to a similar building with large glass surfaces -- it's a very clean and sustainable solution." The initial idea While studying sustainable architecture at the University of Tokyo, in 2003, Gutai got the idea for his water house from a visit to the open air hot baths. Despite the snowfall outside the pool, Gutai remained comfortably warm inside it -- it was then he realized the importance of water's surface temperature and its potential use in architecture. A sheet of water moves around in between the inner layers of the house which equalizes the temperature across the building. "As an architect I think it's really important that this building tries to redefine permanence, which has been a key concept in architecture for thousands of years. Our approach to permanence hasn't changed much at all, but now instead of making something very strong that tries to resist everything, we are making something that adapts to its environment. "Architecture is really changing in our time. We've reached our limits when it comes to solid architecture, now it's reasonable to look for a new system." Risks "This research dates back seven or eight years," explains Gutai. "I started it at the University of Tokyo and it took us almost six years to get the building done. There are plenty of structural problems involved -- a lot of important questions were raised such as what happens if it's so cold outside that the water freezes or what happens when one panel breaks." "We now mix the water with natural solvents, that do not cause pollution but lower the freezing temperature to an acceptable level. This practically means, that even if the reheating technology fails, the water cannot freeze." "In case of cold climates, like in Hungary, we also add some external insulation to the structure, to protect it from freezing." And if a panel were to break? "We designed special joint units. The joint elements allow slow flow, but block faster flows," he explains. This means that if one panel breaks, it will be sealed from the remaining ones instantly. This effect is based on fluid dynamics, and not computers or monitoring system -- which minimizes the chance of failure. Gutai has worked in cooperation with universities and manufacturers to make sure the building is viable, and while the prototype house is only a small space (eight square meters in total) it demonstrates the power of this new technology. Future plans "Our goal should be to use less energy and materials, and take cities off-grid as much as possible. The water house is one way to do that," said Gutai, who currently works as a researcher at Feng Chia University in Taiwan. Constructing houses in this way is moderately more expensive than traditional designs, but this prototype aims to slash our energy needs and Gutai is working with factories and companies across Europe on projects using this technology. To make water the building material of a greener future.

Anal sex has alot of risks to your reproductive system.

There are a number of health risks with anal sex, and anal intercourse is the riskiest form of sexual activity for several reasons, including the following: The anus lacks the natural lubrication the vagina has. Penetration can tear the tissue inside the anus, allowing bacteria and viruses to enter the bloodstream. This can result in the spread of sexually transmitted infections including HIV. Studies have suggested that anal exposure to HIV poses 30 times more risk for the receptive partner than vaginal exposure. Exposure to the human papillomavirus (HPV) may also lead to the development of anal warts and anal cancer. Using lubricants can help some, but doesn't completely prevent tearing. The tissue inside the anus is not as well protected as the skin outside the anus. Our external tissue has layers of dead cells that serve as a protective barrier against infection. The tissue inside the anus does not have this natural protection, which leaves it vulnerable to tearing and the spread of infection. The anus was designed to hold in feces. The anus is surrounded with a ring-like muscle, called the anal sphincter, which tightens after we defecate. When the muscle is tight, anal penetration can be painful and difficult. Repetitive anal sex may lead to weakening of the anal sphincter, making it difficult to hold in feces until you can get to the toilet. However, Kegel exercises to strengthen the sphincter may help prevent this problem or correct it. The anus is full of bacteria. Even if both partners do not have a sexually-transmitted infection or disease, bacteria normally in the anus can potentially infect the giving partner. Practicing vaginal sex after anal sex can also lead to vaginal and urinary tract infections .

THIS MOTORIZED SKATEBOARD MIGHT KICK SEGWAY TO THE CURB

When it comes to visions of the future in transportation, there are two versions we just can’t get out of our heads: the flying cars from The Jetsons and the amazing hoverboard that Marty McFly rode with so much style in Back to the Future Part II . Face it: Our reality is far more mundane. But a new “personal motorized transporter,” unveiled at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in January, just might make us feel like we’re living in the future. Available in red, white and black, the IO Hawk is essentially a two-wheeled, platform-only scooter that runs on electricity and has a range of about 10 to 12 miles on a full charge. Remember when McFly MacGyvered a skateboard from a wheeled wooden crate in the original Back to the Future? Well, if he’d done the same thing to a Segway, it would look like an IO Hawk. John Soibatian, the IO Hawk’s creator, says that it was designed for people of all ages to improve and increase their personal mobility. “All ages” might be pushing it, but Soibatian is confident that anyone — up to a weight of 280 pounds — can get comfortable on the IO Hawk in three to five minutes, and become fully proficient within 20 to 30 minutes. Just stand on the footboards, and then let your muscles do the rest. Much like the Segway, the IO Hawk responds to the way your body leans, whether that’s forward, backward or to the sides. Unlike the Segway, which has an upright, elbow-height set of handles to help with fatigue, the IO Hawk has no such allowances for those who might not have the strongest core muscles. In fact, riding it can be “strenuous” Soibatian warns, as your body gets acclimated to standing on the device. But once you relax and get used to it, the IO Hawk’s full range can be comfortably achieved, he says. Topping out at 6 mph, riders won’t run the risk of breaking any posted speed limits, but there may be other considerations when whizzing about — like making sure you “do not collide with state laws limiting or prohibiting its use,” says Kenneth Padowitz , a criminal defense attorney in Florida. Segway laws vary by state, and each region or municipality may have its own rules. And some countries don’t allow Segway use at all . Until the laws are rewritten, there will be confusion when it comes to applying them to new technology like the IO Hawk, Padowitz says, and “confusion in the law can lead to a collision with local law enforcement.” Soibatian suggests checking with local authorities before you buy. If you do want one, you can pre-order it for $1,800. Of course, if flying cars and hoverboards are more your thing, you might want to try Dr. Emmett Brown.

seven facts you did not kno about music sales last year

1) For most of last year, Iggy Azalea's The New Classic was the best-selling rap album released in 2014, and Eminem 's The Marshall Mathers LP 2 was the best-selling rap album of 2014, according to Nielsen Music. Until J. Cole dropped 2014 Forest Hills Drive on Dec. 9. In less than a month, his latest album surpassed The New Classic and MMLP2 to become the best-selling rap album of 2014, period. 2) Of the 10 best-selling albums in 2014, only two of them notched No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100 . Taylor Swift's 1989 earned two No. 1s (so far) with "Shake It Off" and "Blank Space," and Lorde 's Pure Heroine lodged a single in the top slot last year with "Royals." Of the remaining 10 best sellers, only three scored recent top 10s on the Hot 100: Beyonce 's Beyonce , Sam Smith's In the Lonely Hour and the Frozen soundtrack (the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack includes several hit singles, but they're all from the '70s). Barbra Streisand 's Partners , Pentatonix 's That's Christmas To Me, One Direction 's Four and Eric Church 's The Outsiders complete the top 10 best-selling albums list -- but none of them earned top 10s (although Church scored three top 20 singles on the Hot Country Songs chart). 3) Adele's 21, which came out in 2011, continued to be a blockbuster in 2014. 21 sold more copies than new albums from Mariah Carey, Sia, Future and Skrillex. The Year in Music: 2014 Charts 4) Eighteen of the year's 25 best-selling albums were actually released in 2014. Five came out in 2013, and two -- Florida Georgia Line's Here's to the Good Tim es and Imagine Dragons' Night Visions -- dropped in 2012. 5) Barbra Streisand's 34th studio album Partners outsold One Direction's new album Four in 2014. Of course, Streisand's album dropped Sept. 16 and 1D's hit Nov. 17, but it's still funny to think that Babs outsold the world's hottest boy band last year. The Year in Emerging Artists: Hozier, Bobby Shmurda & More 6) While the Frozen soundtrack was the best- selling album for most of 2014, Taylor Swift's 1989 surpassed its 2014 sales total with just days to go before 2015 arrived. Swift's pop triumph moved ahead of the Disney soundtrack for the week ending Dec. 28. 7) The best-selling 'best of' compilation in 2014? Bob Marley and the Wailers' essential comp Legend, released 30 years ago. The reason is simple enough: A high school education isn't complete without it.