The March issue of Glamour Magazine features an article on scary celebrity diet tricks that no woman (or presumably, man) should try. The article gives a run-down of some pretty insane weight-loss tactics, and then suggests alternatives for each them. The alternatives, however, basically just negate the aforementioned trick (ex: instead of using laxative teas, don't use laxative teas). So while I didn't find the article very useful, it's always a bit fun to glimpse the absurdity of lifestyles of the rich and famous. I mean, $3,000 for cleansing supplements?My favorite diet-trick of the article was to "obsess over the tabloids," because I know that's what I always do when I feel like shedding some pounds. And remember, it's important to eat solid foods.

Consumers in India may be asking themselves that very question soon. In their effort to achieve world coffee-selling domination, Starbucks has been planning expansion into India for some time now. However, Indian entrepreneur Shanhaz Husain is hoping to claim some of the java-seeking market for herself with the introduction of "Starstrucks" - a glamour-themed coffee chain complete with posters and memorabilia of Hollywood stars. 









