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Kylie Minogue‘s battle with breast cancer may have cost her the dream of becoming a mother — but there is still hope on the horizon!

The 42-year-old singer, who is in a longterm relationship with Spanish model Andres Velencoso, admits she would consider using a donor egg to have a baby.

Obvi, Kylie really wants to be a mother. she says she’s open to trying any method that would work:

“I don’t know if I’m going to go down any of those roads yet, but I do need to look at what might be potential paths that lead to a family. they can do incredible things now, especially in America.”

We wish Kylie and her long-term BF nothing but luck in their journey to parenthood!

Tags: egg donor, Kylie Minogue, mother, parenthood, relationship

Posted: January 28, 2012 at 8:00 am

There is lots of advice on the web about running. you can find pages and pages on different training programmes, the importance of having the right trainers and other major considerations when embarking upon your journey into the world of running. there isn’t though, a list of the little things that you might have to think about or the tiny annoyances that some runners face on a daily basis. so, because of our helpful nature, we thought we’d put together a small list for you.

1) Key Jangle-
the phenomenon that is the noise generated when two or more keys are placed inside a pocket and are then jostled whilst the individual runs.

Having your keys jangle at the start of your run when you’re out on a quiet pathway without your mp3 player can begin to irritate. An hour later and failed attempts to modify your running style to keep the keys still and that little irritation will have turned into a constant grind.

Key jangle prevention is simple, only take one key or keep keys separated by soft material that won’t make the jangle sound. Don’t ruin your run with the key jangle.

2) Drink Transportation -
the method by which the runners carries their replacement fluids. Methods can include backpacks with water bags, tiny bottles in a Batman style utility belt and the good old-fashioned bottle in the hand.

Plan ahead how you want to carry your drink. A bottle in one hand can put you off balance, the utility belt may not feel comfortable and the backpack may feel unusual. there are good products out there and something for everyone.

The alternate to carrying your drink is to leave it on the ground a pick it up as you do circuits. one of the outcomes of this, though, can be turning the corner to see someone’s dog licking the bottle, only for the dog walker to smile and apologise.

3) Runner’s etiquette -
a code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within the running community (how runners should behave towards other runners).

When running past a fellow runner it is important to acknowledge them without disrupting their run. Casual nods, hellos and smiles are fine but high fives and bum pats are a no-no and trying to stop them to start a conversation is an act worth punishment.

If being taken over; do not disrupt your run to avoid being overtaken, you may ruin your run and the run of the overtaker. If you try to keep up with your fellow runner you may struggle to finish your run.

If overtaking a fellow runner you should do so respectfully; avoid laughing, cheering and turning round to gloat. that runner may be a slower runner but all runners are equal. Also, watch out as that runner may be on a recovery run and might wipe the floor with you at your next race.

4) Noisy headphones -
wearing headphones that are playing audio files at a volume at which others can hear.

This is sort of a sub-section to runner’s etiquette. before you start your run, turn on your mp3 player and listen to the headphones from an arm’s length away. If you can clearly hear the music, it needs to be turned down. otherwise be prepared to not only be deafened but for everyone you pass to hear that cheesy Rocky theme tune you’ve got on repeat.

5) Windswept hair -
an undesirable look that involves the individual’s hair being messed up due to windy conditions.

It is difficult to go for a run and look good. Celebs in magazines or the person on the front of Runner’s World do not represent what most people look like when out on your run. Combine the effect of the wind with your sweaty brow and you have the makings of a bad look.

But don’t sweat, or do sweat but only on the run, you may not look great when you’re out on your run but your body will have everyone grabbing for their running trainers.

6) Needing the loo -
the desire or requirement to go to the lavatory to empty your bladder.

When your run is going great the last thing you want is the sudden urge to pee. make sure the last thing you do before you leave the house is go to the toilet to get that bladder good and empty. then only drink the amount of fluid that you need on your run and avoid overfilling.

In case of weak bladders or long runs, plan a running route that has loo stops. These should be somewhere hidden to offer you some privacy and avoid arrest (so not in the middle of the street).

Most races have designated loos on race routes but if PB’s or positions are on the line, you may have to consider peeing on yourself. this should never happen on a training run.

There you have it, a few things that you may not have thought about, about running. it would be great if you could add some of your own or let us know about your experiences with any of these.

This weekend Phish will continue their 2011 summer tour at the aptly named Gorge(ous) Ampitheatre in George, Washington. with a first leg down and a festival that surpassed most people’s expectations, the band looks to continue the good fight with nine shows in August at some historic venues in the West and Midwest.

8/5-8/6 ~ The Gorge Ampitheatre

It’s called breath-taking for a reason. Walk over the hill, shed a tear, then let Phish take you on a journey amongst the cosmos. never has a venue evoked such a strong reception from this author. in 2009 at the Gorge, Phish played arguably the best jams of their return year. There aren’t many replay-value (RV) shows from 2009 but the “Bathtub Gin,” “Sneakin’ Sally,” “Light,” and “Rock and Roll” from 2009 all evoke the “This is what I follow the band for” reaction. it had the same quality of 2003 and earlier gems in ’97 and ’98. I’ll take another stretched out “2001″ second set opener! with the band at peak form, and most likely rehearsing as they did for the Bethel run (some of which contained the best jams of the first leg), I wouldn’t bet against these shows taking on a different feel than your average “opener.” There are very few things one can count on — Death, Taxes and Phish at the Gorge. how about another “Hood” in the dark or maybe a fog machine “Steam” for it’s West Coast debut?

Notable Videos from the last time they played there: Sneakin’ Sally Jam, Tweezer at Sunset

8/8 ~ Hollywood Bowl

Wait, really? After years and years of off and on again rumors…Phish will make their long awaited debut at the Hollywood Bowl in 2011 — one of the venues you can’t help but admire for it’s location and history. The stage’s architecture is the outspoken gem and obvious allure of this venue. one person who will hopefully utilize the “shell”, a set of concentric off-white arches is Phish’s lighting director, Chris Kuroda (Happy Belated Birthday!). After the “same-old” in stage architecture at most outdoor amphitheaters, there is a little more room for creativity on the 2nd leg. The Hollywood Bowl is unfortunately the ‘skip show’ for some since it’s a big leap down south, on a Monday, and then no off-day before Phish rolls into Stateline, Nevada. Bottom line, the audience will know once they set foot inside, take the escalator up into a hillside…this won’t be “just another show.” Situated in the Hollywood hills for the first shows in the proper Los Angeles area since 2003 (Goodbye Forum!) fans are ready to go! either the band plays it safe and pops off the classics for the tinsel town agents or we get something special, “Tube” opener or not…

8/9-8/10 ~ Lake Tahoe

Ironically this destination is one of the smaller places they’ll play in 2011 but has been maligned with the fact that it is situated in a casino “parking lot”. I don’t know about you but if you told me Phish was playing for 7,000 fans in Lake Tahoe on flat ground, I’d still circle it as a place I’d want to be. Tahoe has also been infected with the Jaded Vet Syndrome (JVS), something that was first exposed at Telluride. so much hype and not much musical pay-off are what some are expecting. with the band already three shows in at this point, these two nights could hold the make or break music for the “they better not repeat anything” fan base. Amongst the silent trees and a just announced webcast reaching thousands more, lets see how Phish treats Tahoe. Keep it Blue & Type II.

8/12 ~ Outside Lands

If there were ever two sets of music in 2011 that most fans are completely overlooking, no buzz, no “what will they play”… it’s these. outside Lands Festival in Golden Gate Park is the setting for Phish’s return to San Francisco. they headline the first night of a 3-day festival with two sets (6:30-10pm) of music on the Main Stage. Phish’s multi-band festival sets get a bad wrap as “throw-aways”…but if we’ve learned a few things with Phish, once you count them out of a certain situation they usually make you regret it. with MGMT somewhat “opening” for Phish on the Main Stage, I wouldn’t put it past Trey Anastasio to tip his cap with a cover of “Kids”. Turn the hipsters on their heads, then play “Fuck your Face > Ride Captain Ride.”

8/15-8/17 ~ UIC Pavilion

The unofficial “fall tour”. It’s an interesting way to end a Summer 2nd leg — inside the sweaty confines of the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. These three shows have “tour closer” written all over them yet the band plays to a Colorado soccer-stadium sized crowd just two weeks later. Nothing sounds better than Phish indoors so if you are craving some Cactus I’d make these shows a top priority. six sets of CK5′s lighting rig doesn’t hurt either. I love the outdoors but we don’t get to fully enjoy Chris Kuroda until 8:30pm, usually well into the 1st set…not so with UIC. with 6/18/94 dancing in our heads we can only hope the band conjures up something like that UB40>Mind Left Body>UB40 mid-west masterpiece.

With such a short second leg the band doesn’t have much time to waste. as they did with Bethel, my opinion is that they’ll come out swinging with a “You enjoy Myself” Gorge opener (oddly absent at SuperBall) and then it’s off to the races. The bust-out list is getting shorter with each tour but some interesting ones do still exist in the form of “all Things Reconsidered” (last played in 1997), and my personal favorites “Shafty” and “Spock’s Brain” (Last played in 2003). It’ll also be interesting to see if new covers like “no Quarter” or Undermind favorites, “Scents & Subtle Sounds” (w/ intro) and “a Song I Heard the Ocean Sing,” stay in the rotation. The @LiveMusicBlog crew will be present at each one of these shindigs so come buy us a drink. before 1pm — Bloody Mary, After 1pm — Whiskey/Ginger or Pliny the Elder. 2 days, 4 hours, 42 minutes….but who’s counting right?

Follow me (@phortin) starting tomorrow for my coverage from the trip. off to pack some more…