S: Is a overwhelming lack of Social Graces!

I have never been very good at relationships. I either fall for the wrong guy or some guy who is completely wrong for me decides I'm the love of his life. The later never ends well and then you become the person who used them and of course has problems galore. Recently I have begun to realized the extent of how much we do not communicate, and how much it can scar our souls. At first I thought I was alone in this epiphany until I started to share my most recent experience with others, only to find that this is an epidemic of which the portions seem out of control. Men think women are gold diggers because they take them out to dinner or on a date, when the girl who is completely straight forward about her feelings has them dismissed. When the guy assumes that his generous offer of food and company demands payment, the girl is suppose to quiver with joyous delight even though there was never any negotiation. Great if there's chemistry, for it becomes a mutual win, win. However, when did going to lunch or dinner with someone, when they were the one that wanted your company, mean sex? Did I miss this lesson of life? But it seems I am not the only one that's missed it, my best friend who is extremely beautiful has it happen to her all the time. She becomes wounded because the communication that she so clearly set into motion before the indebted meal was procured, ends up having unwanted advances from someone who never will understand english or more importantly choose not to hear. And it never happens the first time they ask you out, it sneaks up on you as they say and do things that have you trusting them. They start to become your friend which is what you offered and then without notice, pounce. Girls are not cars, we do not go from 0-60 in 7.7 seconds. When you go to kiss us and it is like the bumper car ride, hard and tight lipped, we think it was just a hit and run and was a motion better left for an amusement ride. If you have not held our hand, put your arm around us when we are cold or kiss us like you mean it, we think you are gay, or hung up on someone else, or just not that into us. It never dawns on us that though you tell us" how beautiful we are", or shake like a dog almost peeing yourself in the process that you are working up the courage for that one precious act. It becomes words that have no meaning. So when the demand for payment due is decreed, the shock and girl in head light effect that occurs has us deep in an overwhelming sadness later. When on the set of Kings I made friends with three women who also had the same experiences though my most recent had them all amazed with the apparent lack of social graces. Please do not think this strange lack of understanding is strictly geared to the straight world. It is not. I just had a women I know go through this with a childhood friend, a women and a male friend of mine who is also gay. Is something in the air that is turning people rabid? and please can somebody find a cure! There is a happy ending to this. There are some people who are exactly what they seem. Understand that friend means friend and are willing to give you time if the chemistry isn't immediately there. There are men upon meeting you who do all those motions that make you know that lightening has just struck and throw caution to the wind. I recently watched that happen and it is a thrilling F.A.C.T. to know it still exists.

T: Is for triggering an electrical savings!

Sherlock Holmes has done it again or should I say Wattson and Holmes.These household energy monitors not only save you space, but also add a splash of style and color to your home, making energy consumption more intuitive. Wattson, is a sleek, aesthetically pleasing device that shows homeowners through numbers and colors how much energy they are using in their home. You begin by attaching the devise to a fuse box which can measure both single and 3-phase systems. That, in turn, beams your information to the device anywhere in the house. Instantaneously the current usage is displayed. Wattson's LED display can represent energy use in euros, dollars, yen or pounds, while it pulsates, colored lights. Now how smart is that? The wireless wattson display is portable, and when appliances are switched on or off, it indicates how much energy they use. Homeowners can store up to 4 weeks of energy-use history on the device and download it for analysis on software that is included; a forthcoming community feature will let wattson owners compare their usage. Wattson and Holmes were listed in Stuff Magazine's "Cool List" of the top 10 gadgets of 2007. To see more on this innovative company log onto www.diykyoto.com

ConsumerPowerline (CPLN) is a full service strategic energy asset management firm and a leading provider of demand response solutions in the United States with more than 750 MW’s under management. Currently they operate in the nation’s largest energy markets including New York, California, New England, Mid-Atlantic, Texas, and more. Helping large energy users gain greater control over both their energy expenditures and assets. ConsumerPowerline clients pay no fees; and merely share in the incremental revenues or the savings generated. Clients include Fortune 1000 companies, some of the nation’s largest commercial, residential and institutional facilities. To learn how you and your company can save log onto www2.consumerpowerline.com

Last but not least Ambient's beautiful Energy Orb, which also emits different colours of light to represent pricing information. This time, however, the device emitting the light is an egg-shaped orb that plugs into an outlet. The Energy Orb has been adopted by Pacific Gas & Electric and other US energy companies, and is priced at 149.99 at www.ambientdevices.com

With energy prices heading nowhere but up, so, too, will demand for devices like these and that is a sad F.A.C.T.

C: Is for cosmetics that go the distance!

I was working on the set of Kings a new TV series so I apologize as I am a little late. Last week I went to the cosmetics show and discovered a few interesting products that have captured not only my attention but space in my medicine cabinet. The first product I'd like to highlight is an innovation that fundamentally changes the way eye shadow can be used. ColorOn is a press-on eye shadow that takes the guess work out of how to apply, that perfect enhancement to your eyes. Applying traditional eye shadow requires a skill, which I sadly regret I lack. Matching colors and blending them into the right combination is a talent. How many times have you had an eye shadow open and spill leaving a mess that has even the calmest of people screaming and swearing in frustration? This is a new press-on eye shadow that allows instant professionally created designs without applicators or mess. Each single-use kit is applied to the eyelid using a preprepared strip that contains a variety of matched and blended colours. Pressing the strip to the eyelid transfers the colors onto the eyelid in just the right shades, creating a look much like one a professional make-up artist might have created. ColorOn is available in a variety of color schemes and is priced at $18 for a set of 5, or $30 for a pack of 10. Eight color schemes are available including animal prints, with zebra and leopard designs. These products are available through select retailers or directly online. Log onto www.coloronpro.com to see more. I wish to God I had had this on for the past couple of days as this product lasts and I have been filming 12 hour days.

The next two products come from Make-Up For Ever Professionals. The first is Super Lip Gloss which models claim they can't do without. Packaged in a transparent mini tube that's perfect for slipping into your pocket or handbag. The highlights are it is waterproof, non-drying so your lips get that added volume that lasts longer than any product I have ever tried. Infused with a rich vanilla scent which makes this truly irresistible! My friend Tyler gave this to me and I swear this is the best gloss on the market. Your lips will have that glamorous, sexy kissable look. Priced at $16 this one goes on and on.

Next on the list is glitter and this is no ordinary brand. Diamond Powder combines both the pearly iridescence of Star Powder and the brightness of Glitter. It is almost entirely composed of pure synthetic mother-of-pearl and the feel is silky. The particles are finer and literally radiate extreme brilliance as soon as they are applied. They can also be mixed with liquid or a powdery texture, including foundations, makeup bases and lipsticks. For longer-lasting hold, Diamond Powder can be dabbed on with a brush over a creamy surface. With 15 colors such as Baby Pink, iridescent, white gold and Smoky you can create any kind of magical effect that has you ultra sparkling!

In a world that at times seems to have gone drab these products all add a spark and that is a F.A.C.T.

F: Is for Fashion Up-Dates!

Since it is Memorial Day and everyone is away here is an up-date on two fashion events I have written about before. First up is Big Drop New York City (www.bigdropnyc.com). Big news here: They are opening up at the Gansevoort South Hotel (www.gansevoortsouthhotel.com) in Florida. I attended an event held at the Soho location last week that was VIP studed. Braving the drizzle, the crowd included new Gansevoort group CEO Susan Alper and Big Drop owner Shy Iland, as well fashionable socials and gents-about town including Emma Snowdon-Jones, David Gruning, Lucia Tait and Amanda Doll Sheppard of Coup de Coeur, Douglas Marshall and Melissa Foss. Attendees were treated to a sneak preview of the new Big Drop store, opening in Miami in June and raffle prizes included a weekend for two at the hotel, a shopping spree at Big Drop, a Cut/Color at Cutler Salon and a personalized shopping tour from Coup de Coeur. Yours truly won the cut and color. Don't worry Stacy I am loyal to you. I loved the skinny white jean by J brand $170 and the hyper color mood dress in stone and pink $70. All you do is blow and it changes color. Now that can add to some fun in the sun.

On the 11th I wrote about Michele Negri collection for the Spring and Summer. I am adding some photo's of that collection along with some details so you can do some on-line shopping. The Black and White striped dress is a mixture of cotton and Lycra and is available at $535.00. This is the perfect business meets afternoon tea dress. The Multi-Colored Floral Floor Length Dress is made of Silk and is available at $725.00 and is beautiful in person. The Beige and White Wrap Sweater is made of linen is available at $630.00 The White Shirt with Beige Floral Embroidery is available at $475.00. This out fit falls in the must have category for it's versatility. And the Black and White Floral Cropped Jacket is made of cotton and is available at $485.00. The Black and White skirt is available at $265.00. Women will want to be you and men are sure to have visions with you in this fetching ensemble. Michele Negri is located at 1015 Madison Avenue between 78th and 79th.

Fashion is sure to please at both of these locations and that is a F.A.C.T.