J. Lo prefers all-white decor, Mary J. Blige demands a fresh toilet seat... and M.I.A. would like 3 young women dancing in full-body burqas, thank you During a 1982 world tour, Van Halen made the now-legendary stipulation that all brown M&Ms be removed from candy dishes in the rockers' dressing rooms. Ever since, fans and critics have made a hobby of perusing celebrities' often outlandish demands — called riders — for what venues must provide them during appearances. This week, "Paper Planes" singer/Super Bowl bird-flipper M.I.A.'s tour rider leaked — and it's a doozy.
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Celebrity tour riders: The most 9 ridiculous demands
10 Feb 2012 | 7:17 amJ. Lo prefers all-white decor, Mary J. Blige demands a fresh toilet seat... and M.I.A. would like 3 young women dancing in full-body burqas, thank you During a 1982 world tour, Van Halen made the now-legendary stipulation that all brown M&Ms be removed from candy dishes in the rockers' dressing rooms. Ever since, fans and critics have made a hobby of perusing celebrities' often outlandish demands — called riders — for what venues must provide them during appearances. This week, "Paper Planes" singer/Super Bowl bird-flipper M.I.A.'s tour rider leaked — and it's a doozy. -
How to put out a fire in space
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An interview with the Internet queen of cross-cultural communication
10 Feb 2012 | 7:12 amBoogers are a universal human condition, though you’re not likely to get a lesson in the finer points of body gunk vocabulary in any textbook. That’s where Jessica Beinecke’s OMG! Meiyu, a smash hit video series, comes in serving up American slang to Chinese speakers. The show was originally meant to be a monthly TV feature for China’s VOA, but Beinecke pitched the idea of a daily online version last spring and hit a viral chord with her show “Yucky Gunk,” discussing boogers last August. With more than 200,000 followers, she appears to be bridging a divide… -
Older flies with sexy smell turn on the males
10 Feb 2012 | 7:03 amChanges in pheromone production that occur with age can reduce sexual attractiveness, according to a recent study with fruit flies. Pheromones are chemicals produced by an organism to communicate with or attract another. The new study examines how pheromones play a role in the sexual attractiveness and aging process of the common fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, says Scott D. Pletcher, associate professor in the department of molecular and integrative physiology at the University of Michigan. “Our research showed this attractiveness was driven by the production of this cuticular… -
Writers remember “The Phantom Menace”
10 Feb 2012 | 6:21 amStar Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace debuted in theaters 13 years ago and, in case you missed it the first time around, the controversial flick is being rereleased in 3D this weekend. That’s right; it means Jar Jar Binks all up in your popcorn tub. Moviefone asked 13 writers to reflect back on their initial encounter with the first of the Star Wars prequels. Will Leitch, Contributing Editor, New York Like everyone else, I was so excited to see The Phantom Menace -- egged on in part by the public boosting of Kevin Smith, someone else I was dumbly a much bigger fan of 1999 than I am…
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High & Low Finance: Plan for a Greek Debt Bailout Puts the Banks First
10 Feb 2012 | 7:03 amA proposed financial rescue package for Greece calls for debt payments as the first priority, whatever happens to Greece itself.
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VIDEO: Afghanistan's first cartoon animation
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Blasts rock Syria's second city
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Life term for Frankfurt shooting
10 Feb 2012 | 6:58 amA Kosovo man who admitted shooting dead two US airmen at Frankfurt airport a year ago is sentenced to life in prison by a German court.
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Hedge-Fund Manager to Face Insider-Trading Charges
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How NYSE Will Go It Alone
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10 Feb 2012 | 6:22 amFormer Gov. Jeb Bush recently argued in an op-ed that Hispanic voters will represent the margin of victory in the 15 swing states that will decide who will win the race for the White House. Is his political intuition right? And if it is, how do both parties significantly increase their chances of winning the Hispanic vote? -
Blasts hit Syrian government buildings
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Prosecutors: Keep Sandusky inside
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Cancer drug fixes Alzheimer's in mice
9 Feb 2012 | 2:38 pmScientists say they "serendipitously" discovered that a drug used to treat a type of cancer quickly reversed Alzheimer's disease in mice.
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5 Essential Classroom Management Tools for Teachers
10 Feb 2012 | 7:49 am1. Edutopia This site makes it easy for you to see what other schools are doing around the country to motivate their students, with everything from technology integration to project-based learning. While incorporating real-life video to inform and improve learning, the site offers its best practices for development in student achievement with commentary and blogs from experienced teachers and curriculum experts.Click here to view this gallery.Classroom management is one of the most important tasks for teachers throughout the school year. With an organized and efficient workflow, and ways to… -
Hey Internet, Leave This Genius Crafter Alone
10 Feb 2012 | 7:33 amA woman who creates stuffed animals based on children’s drawings has defied Internet protocol by doing something really cool, posting it online, and then asking that nobody talk about it. As photographs of the heartwarming creations on her site, Child’s Own Studio, consistently pop up on Twitter feeds and Pinterest boards, their creator Wendy Tsao is begging her fans to not spread the word, but stop it: “My site has gone viral; people say that I’m on Pinterest; people are blogging about me,” she wrote on the Child’s Own Studio site. “But now I don’t… -
55% of Shoppers Are Uncomfortable Giving Credit Card Info to Social Networks [INFOGRAPHIC]
10 Feb 2012 | 7:17 amDespite the prevalence of social networks, consumers are still queasy about oversharing when it comes to credit card info. That, at least, is the crux of an online survey executed by digital marketing firm Digitas and conducted by Harris Interactive in early January. Canvassing 2,247 would-be online shoppers, showed a slight majority weren’t ready to use Facebook et al. as a buying platform. Predictably, older and richer consumers were even less apt to share such data. Other factoids that emerged in the survey: People are spending almost as much time accessing social networks via their… -
NASA Might Build a Deep Space Outpost Near the Moon
10 Feb 2012 | 7:03 amNASA’s dreams of a moon base may still be far from reality, but a deep-space outpost near the far side of the moon could be an intermediate step toward further space exploration. A recent NASA memo explores the possibility of building a human-tended, deep space outpost near Earth-moon libration point 2 (EML-2), a place where Earth and the moon’s gravitational pulls cancel each other out. Such a station could be a gateway for exploring the moon, asteroids and Mars, allowing robotic spacecraft to venture far into space and providing supplies for space vehicles, NASA says. It would… -
Siri Stars as Travel Guide, Music Coach in New iPhone 4S Ads [VIDEO]
10 Feb 2012 | 6:21 amApple may well have passed on the Super Bowl, but the brand hasn’t stopped trying to woo new consumers to experience the iPhone 4S and its key selling point, Siri. The company rolled out two Siri-focused ads Thursday night that present Apple’s voice-recognition software apparatus as an astute travel companion and font of musical knowledge. “Road Trip,” presented above, features a Gen Y couple that appear lost — literally — without Siri. The ad starts with the male half of the couple covertly asking Siri for the best way to Santa Cruz as his female companion…
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Raising Money: What Not to Say and What Not to Believe #OfficeandGuyK
20 Jan 2012 | 10:46 amOver the past two weeks via my partnership with Microsoft and Office Web Apps, I’ve provided templates of models for you to create enchanting PowerPoint pitches, Word business plans, and Excel financial models. They are all available for you to download from my SkyDrive account. I hope these documents and blog posts help you save a boatload of time and increase the quality of your efforts.I leave you with two sets of top ten lies: one of entrepreneurs and one of investors so that you know what not to say and what not to believe. Top Ten Lies of Entrepreneurs “Our projections are… -
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17 Jan 2012 | 1:52 pmThis is the third post in my Microsoft partnership, and it’s all about numbers. The topic is crafting your financial forecast to include in your pitch. Bill Reichert, my partner at Garage Technology Ventures, created an Excel model and wrote this blog post. There’s a lesson in this too: Get the best person for the job. His grasp of financial models and how to present them exceeds mine by two orders of magnitude. The Purpose of Financial Projections When it comes to financial projections, there are two types of entrepreneurs: first, the “visionary entrepreneur” who… -
How to Create an Enchanting Business Plan #OfficeandGuyK
12 Jan 2012 | 8:16 amHere is the second post in my series about planning, pitching, and launching a new business venture. In partnership with Microsoft and Office Web Apps, I’ve created a Word document that outlines a good business plan. It’s saved to my SkyDrive folder here. Feel free to download it and use it as inspiration. And if you’re working with a partner, you can use the free Word Web App to stay in sync. I provided the PowerPoint document before the Word document because a good business plan is an elaboration of a good pitch as opposed to a good pitch being a distillation of good business plan. -
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9 Jan 2012 | 8:01 amWelcome to the first in a series of blog posts I’ll be doing as part of a partnership with Microsoft and Office Web Apps. Over the next two weeks, I’ll cover everything a budding entrepreneur needs to turn an idea into an enchanting investment opportunity—from the perfect pitch to a killer business plan to financial forecasts. I’m going to start with a little dissertation on creating effective PowerPoint pitches for your company. I embedded the sample deck for you to click through by using the PowerPoint Web App. When you’re ready to get started, you can download the…
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Use WakeupDialer.com to Get Out of Bed On Time
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8 Feb 2012 | 3:21 pmNEW! DOG(Argentine Mastiff) BITES KYLE DYER ON 7AM HOUR SHOW RIPPING HER LIP OFF A dog rescued from an icy pond in the US may be put down after it bit a news anchor during a live television interview. Kyle Dyer was rushed to hospital after being bitten by Max, an Argentine Mastiff, on a Colorado's 9NEWS morning program on Wednesday morning. Max was on the show after being pulled from a freezing reservoir by a firefighter on Tuesday after it fell through the ice while chasing a coyote. Dyer suffering bite wounds to her face and is in a "fair condition" at Denver Health Medical…
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Locally grown food is only as good as the farmer who chooses not to poison you
9 Feb 2012 | 3:29 pmCreative Commons License photo credit: James Jordan by Vic Shayne, PhD There’s a huge movement now to buy locally. This seems to make good sense, especially if you care about the environment, which you should if you like to breathe. If you buy your produce from locally grown farmers, you’ll save the environment from extra fuel consumption, highway usage, trucking pollution and all sorts of other costs involved in transportation, refrigeration, spoilage,etc. Another advantage is that of economics. Buying from smaller farmers gives the little guy a chance to succeed against Big… -
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31 Jan 2012 | 1:00 amAs time marches on, more and more evidence emerges that grape seed extract is a super-healer. This is a major reason why NutriPlex Formulas includes it in a couple of their whole food formulas, including SuperGreens and VasCor. Yet another study recently emerged showing new promise for grape seed extract. With nearly 12,000 people dying of head and neck cancer in the United States each year and with worldwide cases exceeding half a million, the good news is that grape seed extract can turn the tide. Grape Seed Extract kills cancerous cells of the head and neck A study published in the… -
The Olive Oil Industry is Full of Fraud — you may not be eating the real thing
24 Jan 2012 | 9:04 amby Vic Shayne, PhD If you don’t know what goes on in the olive oil industry, chances are you maybe eating olive oil that’s not really olive oil. Massive fraud The olive oil industry is riddled with fraudulent practices. Most olive oil is a low-grade mixture of olive oil and canola oil that has been deodorized and artificially colored — even if the label states “extra virgin, cold pressed.” Even if (and most likely) the label states that it was made in Italy. Restaurant “olive oil” isn’t Restaurants the world over are offering their patrons a brand… -
Beans, beans…they’re good for your health?
20 Dec 2011 | 1:00 amCreative Commons License photo credit: bradleypjohnson by Vic Shayne, PhD Professor Maurice Bennink, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, says eating beans can reduce malnutrition and chronic diseases. Bennink says, “Chronic diseases (certain types of cancer, Type II diabetes, heart disease, and other diseases of the blood system) typically take many years (10 to 30 years) to develop. Chronic diseases are the most common causes of death in industrialized countries and they significantly lower the quality of life for millions.” But hold on a minute! -
Eating more fruits, vegetables and grains results in fewer strokes for women
15 Dec 2011 | 1:00 amSwedish women studied for antioxidant-rich diet Swedish women who ate an antioxidant-rich diet had fewer strokes regardless of whether they had a previous history of cardiovascular disease, in a study reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.Antioxidant foods inhibit oxidative stress and inflammation “Eating antioxidant-rich foods may reduce your risk of stroke by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammation,” said Susanne Rautiainen, M.Sc., the study’s first author and Ph.D. student at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. “This means people should eat more foods…
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Sauvignon Blanc...from Slovenia
9 Feb 2012 | 5:30 amWine is an adventure. At least that's what I've always thought. So many grapes. So many styles. So many countries to visit--even if it's only through the liquid in your glass.So when one of my favorite addictions--er, on-line retailers--Garagiste up in Seattle offered a three-pack of Slovenian whites to try, I jumped at the opportunity. The three-pack cost around $45, which meant there was a $15 investment per bottle for a Riesling, a Chardonnay, and a Sauvignon Blanc. Recently, I opened up the Sauvignon Blanc and was extremely pleased at my first foray into Slovenian wine.You might not think… -
Classic Cabernets for $15 or Less
6 Feb 2012 | 5:30 amThere are all kinds of Cabernet Sauvignon out there. Some are too fruity for me. Some are too green. Some are too expensive. Some are too huge, with big alcohol and palate-punishing tannins.I like my Cabernets to have a classic profile: plum and currant in the fruit department, pepper for spice, and enough acidity that I know I'm not drinking watered-down jam.Here are three bottles that fit my preferences--and none has a suggested retail of more than $15. If you like your Cabernets big and bold or fruity and sweet, these wines may not appeal to you. But if what you're looking for is a wine… -
Aromatic Food Calls for Aromatic Wine
2 Feb 2012 | 5:30 amIf you are fond of aromatic food--including Thai, Moroccan, or Indian dishes--you might find them difficult to pair with wine. All those spices can overwhelm an ordinary white or red, and very tannic or very acidic wines can clash with what's on your plate. Often, I recommend Gewurztraminer or Riesling when there are lots of spices in a recipe (and I mean spicy, not necessarily hot).There is another good option, however: Viognier. The grape is well-known among Rhone wine lovers, but may not be something you've tasted. Intensely aromatic wines made with Viognier can be wonderful with their… -
Warming up Winter with Syrah
30 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amI'm not sure why Syrah tastes like summer to me--but it does. And by 'tastes like summer' I don't mean it's the kind of wine you reach for in July: cool, fresh, and zingy. I'm talking, instead, about a wine that conjures up images of fruit ripening on the vine, dusty back roads, purple-and-red sunsets, and a garden full of herbs ready for picking.Now that we're approaching midwinter, a touch of summer might be welcome. If so, why not warm up your evening with a beautiful, affordable bottle of Syrah, like this excellent QPR bottling?The 2008 Andrew Murray Syrah Tous les Jours (suggested… -
Spicing Things Up With Zin
31 Oct 2011 | 5:30 amWhether you love them or hate them, the next eight weeks are widely regarded as something of a challenge. Holidays. Family. Bad weather. Trips to the mall. Schlepping kids all over creation. Lots of turkey and mashed potatoes.To survive, you need to keep some spice in your life. Start with some nice Zinfandel, and throw a pot of chili or pasta on the stove. It will keep you going during the darkening days of winter.Here are two highly affordable Zinfandels for you to consider:2009 Ravenswood Zinfandel Old Vine Vintners Blend (suggested retail $10; available in market for $7-$13) This very…
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2009 Penfolds Shiraz Thomas Hyland
9 Feb 2012 | 4:00 pm2009 Penfolds Shiraz Thomas HylandDeep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 Thomas Hyland Shiraz has an intense nose of creme de cassis and blueberry preserves over tar, aniseed and fennel. Medium-full bodied with a good structure of medium-high acid and medium level chewy tannins, it gives a good amount of expressive fruit and a long finish. Drink this one now to 2018. The first vintage of the good value Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet was 1976. Back then it was labeled as “Claret” in reference to the style rather than the grapes. In September 2011, Peter Gago put together a vertical of the…
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Osteoarthritis Pain, Mobility Improve With Video-Based Home Exercise
10 Feb 2012 | 1:00 amThe benefits of exercise in minimizing pain and improving mobility for individuals living with osteoarthritis has been well documented. In a new study presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), 107 individuals with diagnosed osteoarthritis in the knee were randomized to either a DVD-based exercise group, or a control group... -
Improved New Procedure For Fixing Damaged Cartilage
10 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amA new study has demonstrated that a procedure wherein healthy cartilage is transplanted to fix an area of damaged cartilage (osteoarticular cartilage transplantation or OATS procedure) is superior to the standard of care for repairing cartilage defects... -
Head, Neck Impacts Accumulate Fastest In Fighters Who Don't Wear Headgear
9 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amThe use of padded headgear and gloves reduces the impact that fighters absorb from hits to the head, according to newly published research from Cleveland Clinic. In their biomechanics lab at Cleveland Clinic's Lutheran Hospital, the researchers replicated hook punches to the head using a crash test dummy and a pendulum... -
Girls In Competitive Soccer At Increased Risk Of Injuries And Menstrual Dysfunction
9 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amIn the U.S., there are nearly three million youth soccer players, and half of them are female. New research presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that despite reporting appropriate body perception and attitudes toward eating, elite youth soccer athletes (club level or higher) face an increased risk for delayed or irregular menstruation... -
What Is A Healthy Weight?
8 Feb 2012 | 11:00 amAlthough most of us would love to be given a straightforward solution to calculate our healthy or idea weight, unfortunately it really is not that black and white...
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Bodybuilding.com Articles
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Body Transformation: Joshua Aurelius Owns The 2011 BSN Elite Physique Transformation Challenge!
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Body Transformation: Architect Elizabeth Berres Takes Home The BSN Elite Physique Transformation Challenge!
9 Feb 2012 | 5:28 pmA food sensitivity test showed Elizabeth Berres that her tipping point was near. With the test results and motivation from her boyfriend, she set goals that put her in an upper fitness echelon. -
Body Transformation: Crawling Out Of The Hole
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Prince Of Arms: Robby Robinson Exclusive Arms Workout
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Starting Strength: A Review Of Mark Rippetoe's Barbell Bible
8 Feb 2012 | 5:14 pmStarting Strength is a classic, one of the best barbell-based training books ever written. Now there's a new-and-improved edition that raises the bar even higher.
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CrossFit: Forging Elite Fitness
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Friday 120210
10 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pmRest Day Enlarge image Christopher Douglas. "A Whole New Person" with Irene Kolivas, free CrossFit Journal video, preview - [wmv] [mov] "The Little CrossFitter That Could", free CrossFit Journal article by Julie Kelly. LaLanne Fitness Plans for the Open - video [wmv] [mov] [HD mov] Register for the Open here. George Frideric Handel, Concerto in D, "Feuerwerksmusik". Wilfred Owen - Dulce Et Decorum Est. Watch "Peter van Uhm: Guns for World Peace", TEDx Amsterdam. Post thoughts to comments. -
Thursday 120209
9 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pmFive rounds for time of: Run 800 meters 9 Muscle-ups Lucas Zepeda 24:39, Russ Greene 25:44. Post time to comments. Enlarge image CrossFit Competitor's Course, CrossFit Park City. "Band Sprints" with CrossFit Football, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov] WOD Demo with Lucas Zepeda and Russ Greene video [wmv] [mov] [HD mov] "You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one." - Henry David Thoreau -
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8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pmFive rounds for time of: Run 600 meters 95 pound Squat clean thruster, 15 reps Post time to comments. Enlarge image George and Brooke Dobbins. "CrossFit for Swim Training" with Laura Matuszak by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov] "A Look At the CrossFit Coach's Prep Course" - video [wmv] [mov] [HD mov] WOD Demo with Laura Dziak - video [wmv] [mov] "Marne Division embraces CrossFit" by Sgt. Robert Schaffner Jr. -
Tuesday 120207
7 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pmFive rounds for time of: Run 400 meters 185 pound Deadlift, 21 reps Marc Simmons 15:58, Rachel Edwards 16:50 (135lbs). Post time to comments. Enlarge image CrossFit King of Prussia. "Pull-Up Virtuosity: Part 2" with Laurie Galassi, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov] "Lessons Learned", free CrossFit Journal article by Pat Sherwood. "What Are The CrossFit Games" - video [wmv] [mov] [HD mov] WOD Demo with CrossFit Vengeance - video [wmv] [mov] WOD Demo at the Air Force Academy - video [wmv] [mov] "Merely having an open mind is nothing. The object of opening the mind, as of opening the… -
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6 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pmRest Day Enlarge image CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Courses: 3rd Infantry Division, Ft Stewart, GA, CrossFit Coconut Grove, CrossFit Champions, CrossFit Scottsdale, CrossFit STHLM, Reebok CrossFit One, Rainier CrossFit. CrossFit Coach's Prep Course: Alamo CrossFit. "My CrossFit Story: Kevin Miller", free CrossFit Journal video, preview - [wmv] [mov] What is a brand? - video [wmv] [mov] Johann Sebastian Bach, Partita No.6 in E Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. Willa Cather - A Wagner Matinee. "Ad Age Names Several Small Businesses As Hottest Brands" by Alicia Ciccone, The Huffington Post. Post thoughts…
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Workout Mommy
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Have you run marathons?
8 Feb 2012 | 6:46 pmI’ve run three marathons and would love to do a few more but right now with my kids being so little (and sleepless!) and my foot issue, I’m not sure another one is in my future. Here are the ones I have run: 1. Marine Corps: my first and no one forgets their first, right? Pros: crowd support is awesome and you get to run with a bunch of attractive marines. Cons: I can’t really think of any! 2. New York City: everyone should run this one, it was amazing! (and I passed P. Diddy!) Pros: crowd support again is awesome. You get to see most of NYC by foot, which I thought was… -
5 ways to workout with your kids
1 Feb 2012 | 8:20 amWe know you like to workout, but how about your kids? Here are some ways to encourage them to get up and moving too! Invite them on a run (or walk) with you. Even if it’s just letting them out of the stroller for a block or two, it will improve their mood and involve them in your workout! Have a deck of cards? Kids can play along with this workout as well. Do it as a family! Push ups and yoga! My kids always want to get down on the ground with me and show me THEIR form. Such a great opportunity to be fit as a family. Dance Party! Gets my kids every single time. … -
Are you a MILF?
29 Jan 2012 | 7:05 pmI am! Are you? Never underestimate the power of a workout gang for both yourself and your kids. They are watching and learning from YOU! Picture source: I found this on Facebook but I cannot remember which fan page I got it from, if i is you, please let me know! copyright owned by www.workoutmommy.com Please do NOT reprint without permission. Are you a MILF? -
Get up and get moving with Kinect Sports (review)
27 Jan 2012 | 9:09 amYes, I refer to my husband as “Lazy Daddy”. He has starred in a few things on my blog but generally he likes to watch things from the comfort of the couch. He usually laughs at me when I test out some of the things I get for review, like this one. (no, I couldn’t make him get on it!) This time, however, the review package that arrived had his name written all over it: Kinect Sports Season Two. Enough said, right? Lazy Daddy and my oldest son (age 6) played the football game for hours! (seriously, I was sick of hearing them cheer!) It was fun though and got them… -
5 reasons why I love headbands from Sparkly Soul (giveaway)
25 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amOh Sparkly Soul headbands, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways: They do NOT slip. I know…you have heard that before….but these really don’t! See how they are stretchy ALL the way around? They really do stay in place! They do not squeeze my head to the point of a migraine! I have a big melon and therefore some headbands just dig into my head and hurt. These do not! They tame my wild hair without pain. Score! Sparkly Soul headbands come in two different sizes! I love the thicker one (5/8 inch) for everyday wear and found the thinner one (3/8 inch)…
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Get Fit Slowly
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A Few (too many) Words On Food
8 Feb 2012 | 5:00 amPam and I have been talking A LOT, ad nauseum you might say, about food these days. We recently had a dinner party where we threw healthy nutrition off the Smith Family Bus and replaced it with a week (and a half) of the “high everything” diet. That is high calories, sugar, flour, grains, alcohol, carbs, proteins, and fats. Yep, nothing was off limits and everything was on the menu for our 12 course meal—including Chocolate Martinis to end the night. The pendulum has since swung back to the other side, and I’m feeling much less uptight than I was a week ago—that’s… -
Really Training is Hard Work
5 Feb 2012 | 10:10 amMan I’m wiped out! Last Week's Miles--Not Too Shabby After one week, it’s become painfully clear (we’re talking REAL pain here folks) that while I say I’ve been “training” (with 4 crossfits per week and 20-25 miles on the roads per week) I haven’t actually been TRAINING! Last week I stepped it up big time. For training purposes, my week starts on Monday and ends on Sunday and during that time I went to crossfit two times and ran 41 miles. But if you count the Sunday before that as well, then I ran 53 miles—more than half on trails! That’s… -
The Good, The Bad, and The Plan
31 Jan 2012 | 11:35 amthe good… If you talked to me last week, you would have noticed I was on cloud 9. I was so happy with everything about my life—especially my fitness life. I was lean (down 6 pounds since Jan 3rd) and strong (PRs in every single max lift at CF since the 2nd week of January). My kids were the most beautiful, smartest, best behaved kids in the world. My relationship with my wife was perfect…her words, not mine! …the bad… Then the weekend came. And it was great too. We had an amazing dinner party on Saturday night. But in “testing” some of the recipes that we… -
100 Mile Club–Miles of Fun for Lots of Kids!
24 Jan 2012 | 9:22 pmIt’s been a long time since I hit my goal weight and achieved physical fitness. For sure there’s still room for improvement on the fitness front, but I’m really happy where I’m at. I feel strong and am getting my speed back. I’m also meeting my training goals both in terms of duration and intensity. And I think that this is the main reason why GFS has stalled for so long. I don’t really feel like I’m “getting fit” anymore; I feel like I AM fit. I’m proud of all that I’ve accomplished with GFS. And I’m proud of how many… -
When The Going Gets Tough…
22 Jan 2012 | 9:04 pmYesterday was my daughter’s seventh birthday. My kids’ birthdays are always causes for reflection. Afterall, they were the reason that I started this blog in the first place. Get Fit Slowly has definitely slowed down this past year, but I have not. I have a difficult time writing every post that appears here now and I’m not sure why that’s the case. Sometimes I feel like I should just write whatever comes out of my head and hit “publish.” Then I start writing and inevitably hit “delete” instead. I’m not going to do that this time because I…
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Zen to Fitness
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Simple Running Tips
7 Feb 2012 | 3:23 amWhile running shouldn’t be the be all and end all when it comes to exercise I feel that when used correctly it can be a great tool to relieve stress, boost your metabolism and generally feel better. I have gone from periods of running 4-5 times a week to others when I havent gone for a run in months, recently though a more balanced approach has worked best. I like to keep running simple – no set route, no times to beat or aim for and no strict quota for how often to should run. Running is supposed to fun, something we do when there is an urge to move or get out into the open. Not… -
From Nothing To Fit
3 Feb 2012 | 8:32 amEditors Note: This is a contribution from Jake O’Callaghan of Slow Change and Zenteen. Before my injury I was a pretty fit guy. I could knock out pushups and pull-ups and run a few miles with ease. Developing fitness wasn’t hard for me, so I thought people who weren’t fit were simply lazy. When I became injured I became sedentary. I went from working out everyday to laying in bed. It was weeks before I could even walk. Months past before I could run again. So I was starting out with Zero Fitness. My leg had no muscle and I had lost my endurance. It was like I was a couch… -
Life Lessons from a 5 Year Old
26 Jan 2012 | 3:59 amEditors Note: This is a Contribution from Eric Hulse. “No one has yet fully realized the wealth of sympathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure.” - Emma Goldman, Author Children are amazing. It’s a shame we have to “grow up”. I’m completely in favor of “Peter Panning” my way through life however, I am well aware that adulthood has fully set in and there is no turning back! So, to combat the inevitable, I have chosen a career which allows me to be around kids all day. Besides… -
Simple Sports Nutrition
15 Jan 2012 | 11:37 pmFor those of us who are very active – whether due to job or just by choice things change. nutrition and eating has to change as our bodies start to work in a different way. Usually this is as simple as following our intuition but for many people who are into health and fitness this intuition is spoiled by bouncing from theory to theory over how and what to eat. If you are doing lots of sports, cycling to and from work, have an active job or whatever it is that increases activity levels it is key first and foremost to eat more. And eat more calorie dense food. The alternative is to… -
3 age-old eating rules you can use to your benefit!
9 Jan 2012 | 11:39 pmEditors Note: This is a post from our contributor Megha Mehta Here’s a mini quiz to get you thinking about the rules we’ll talk about - if you’re a fiery ambitious easily irritable person who doesn’t take well to hot weather and ur in the middle of this desert town and have been eating spicy barbecued food for the last one week – guess how ur going to be feeling? - imagine a working executive who lives in a highly urbanised town surrounded by concrete most days of the week and feels burned out and has low energy levels. what food group do you think he will…
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Lose Weight Fast - Fitness Tips
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Food Journal and Menu Planner
7 Feb 2012 | 7:29 pmOne of the most important things that we can do for ourselves is to stay on track. This I have found is the toughest thing to ever do. We get so excited about making changes and then we realize that there are so many things to keep track of and it becomes very difficult. I want to try and help you through this of course and one of the things that I have always found about Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig is the tracking and accountability to yourself. To try and help you through this I have created a food journal and found a menu planner that should help you. Menu Planner We try to do menu… -
Type 2 Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
6 Feb 2012 | 4:36 amType 2 diabetes is a lifelong metabolic disorder characterized by high levels of glucose or sugar in the blood. Type 1 diabetes is when the body does not generate sufficient insulin while Type 2 diabetes is when the cells do not respond to insulin. This article focuses on the causes, symptoms and treatment of diabetes type 2. About Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes type 2 is the most common type of diabetes and affects 90-95% of diabetics. It is characterized by insulin resistance or a defective response by the cells to insulin. In some cases, production of insulin by the pancreas may be… -
Type 1 Diabetes – Symptoms and Treatment
5 Feb 2012 | 5:35 pmType 1 Diabetes is a life-long condition wherein a person’s blood sugar is chronically at abnormally high levels. The condition affects the body’s ability to use glucose in the blood for energy. Two types of diabetes are recognized: Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. In this article, you will learn about the symptoms and treatment of Diabetes 1. What is Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 diabetes can surface at any age but it is most often diagnosed in kids, teenagers, or young adults. For this reason, it was formerly known as juvenile diabetes. People with Type 1 diabetes produce… -
How Do You Get Diabetes?
5 Feb 2012 | 4:47 pmPeople who suffer from diabetes, and even those who don’t, often wonder and ask: How do you get diabetes? What is the cause of diabetes? Diabetes is a disorder wherein the body is unable to regulate its blood sugar level. The hormone insulin which is secreted by the pancreas plays an important role in controlling glucose levels in the blood. If the production of insulin is hampered or if the body becomes resistant to insulin, diabetes symptoms may appear. Types of Diabetes To answer the question “How do you get diabetes?”, it helps if you know what the main types of diabetes… -
Seniors Running Marathons
21 Jan 2012 | 8:00 pmRomauld Lepers and Thomas Cattagni, researchers from Inserm Unit 1093 “Cognition, Action and Sensorimotor Plasticity” at the Université de Bourgogone, have analysed changes in participation and performance of runners aged 20 to 80 in the New York marathon over the last 30 years. The results are largely unexpected: the best male marathon runners over 65 and the best female marathon runners over 45 have consistently improved their performance over the last 30 years. At the same time, the researchers also observed a strong increase in athletes over 40 participating in the New York…
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Trifuel
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Sudden Cardiac Death and the Endurance Athlete
9 Feb 2012 | 9:07 amWith the recent passing of our friend Chris Gleason, many here at Endurance Nation have been wondering whether we should be doing more to ensure that our participation in our beloved hobby is a safe, smart idea. To that end, a few of the MD’s in the haus have offered up a summary of the risks and recommendations specifically for endurance athletes.read more -
Four High Energy Meals For Triathletes
3 Feb 2012 | 9:15 amOne trick in triathlon is to figure out how to eat the thousands of calories necessary for fueling your body, without doing all the health, teeth and gut damage caused by sugary sports drinks, over-consumption of gels, huge portions of starches. read more -
Return on Investment Series, Part II: The Swim
2 Feb 2012 | 9:17 amIn Part I of this series we introduced you to the concept of using “Return on Investment” to make decisions on how you invest your limited resources of time, headspace, Spousal Approval Units, and money towards triathlon training. read more -
Triathlon Lingo 101
30 Jan 2012 | 9:52 amEver wish you had a quick resource to pick up some common triathlon terms that are frequently thrown around by veterans, but sometimes confuse newbies? Look no further - here are some common triathlon terms to add to your vocabulary... read more -
Crossfit, Is it a Safe Program?
19 Jan 2012 | 11:52 amWith the increase in popularity the past few years, Crossfit gyms are opening everywhere. People watch the "Crossfit Games" on ESPN and are intrigued by the great looking, physically gifted athletes that are competing. I have received numerous emails, texts and questions on my views on Crossfit and their workout protocols. Here’s my answer: read more
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Gear Patrol | Spirit of Adventure, Passion for Gear
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New Balance Minimus Trail – MT10
9 Feb 2012 | 3:16 pmThe barefoot running revolution is headed off-road and companies are scrambling for a foothold. The New Balance Minimus Trail or MT10 ($105) is just as the name suggests: minimal. As in only a 4mm drop from heel to toe; a traditional running shoe by comparison is about three times that. The Vibram designed outsole means you’re getting a durable and lightweight base to run on. We found the shoe to be amazingly stable given how little material was actually on our feet. A real plus on uneven terrain. To keep the shoe secured, New Balance uses an elastic band that runs across the forefoot. -
La Colombe Lyon Charitable Coffee
9 Feb 2012 | 2:10 pmPhiladelphia-based La Colombe Torrefaction has already captured the hearts of the coffee community and it looks like the charitable clique is next. Their new Lyon coffee ($13) is the result of an alliance with Mr. Amsterdam Vallon himself. 100% of all Lyon sale’s profits will go to the Leonardo DiCaprio foundation, which supports a variety of green projects, like land and ocean preservation, clean water, endangered species protection, disaster relief, and renewable energy. According to the press release, Lyon is “velvety, nectar like and sweet…a masterpiece of taste achieved… -
AT Action Camper for Jeep
9 Feb 2012 | 1:15 pmJeep’s are legendary for their ability to go anywhere, but what do you do when you get there?. The At Action Camper ($53,500) is designed for extended expeditions into the bush, and features 6’3? of interior headroom, a king-size bed, three-burner stove, sink, 40 liter top-loading refrigerator, integrated dining table, chemical toilet, plenty of storage space, and back access through the cab. Just in case you were curious about hygiene, the AT says the faucet may be pulled out to extend as a shower or bidet combination (oh so Euro). This also isn’t the type of camper you can… -
Viewfinder: The Derelicts by ICON
9 Feb 2012 | 11:39 amIf push came to shove, we’ve probably sell a kidney or two for one of ICON’s glorious vehicles. So when our friend Michael Williams at A Continuous Lean was kind enough to point out this excellent video on the brand’s latest pet project, dubbed The Derelicts, put together by the folks at eGarage, we had to share. The dilapidated exterior of these beauties may not appeal to all, but you have to admire the spirit behind it all. Now excuse us while we live vicariously for the next 6:32. Need more patina goodness? Check out our series on the topic here. -
Dahlgren Socks
9 Feb 2012 | 10:13 amWhile we prefer the warmer, sockless months, the colder ones are just a fact of life. And as such, the right socks are critical. You want to look good, maybe show some ankle flair, and most importantly keep your feet dry. Wicking moisture away from your feet actually keeps them warm in the winter, or cool when socks are called for in the summer. We’ve been wearing Dahlgren Socks ($19) on our feet the last few months and happy to report they’ve done an excellent job keeping the swampiness at bay. The key is a combination of merino wool (of which we’re already a fan) and…
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BMW News Feed
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BMW of North America Unveils Six Playful Digital Shorts
2 Feb 2012 | 1:18 pmBMW of North America Unveils Six Playful Digital Shorts as Part of National Advertising Campaign Launching the All-New BMW 3 Series Two Shorts to Appear in Ads During Super Bowl XLVI: One in the New York Tri-State Area; Other in Southern California-Los Angeles, Atlanta and Houston Areas Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 2, 2012…BMW of North America today unveiled a series of six playful digital shorts as part of a new national advertising campaign in support of the launch of the all-new BMW 3 Series Sedan, which goes on sale February 11. Two of the shorts will also air in ads during Super… -
INSIDETRACK February 2012: BEAUTY SELDOM SEEN: BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE
1 Feb 2012 | 12:39 pmA GRAN NEW CONCEPT IN POWER, COMFORT AND CONTROL Take the classic BMW 6 Series formula: a mixture of luxurious elegance, dashing contours and high-powered dynamism. Add a new four-door coupe design, new optional Adaptive LED Headlights, and a long list of driving and comfort innovations, and you’ve got the all-new 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe. A driver-centric cockpit and an optional 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen surround sound system complement the elegant interior trims and supple leather upholstery. While it borrows from the looks of its two-door siblings, the unique 6 Series Gran Coupe also… -
The BMW ActiveHybrid 5
27 Jan 2012 | 12:07 pmThe BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Full Hybrid Power comes to the 5 Series Sedan Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 27, 2012 … BMW takes the development of intelligent hybrid drive systems to the next level with the introduction of the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 – another series-produced model in which a combustion engine and electric motor join forces to enhance both efficiency and the brand’s hallmark driving pleasure. The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 brings together a BMW TwinPower Turbo in-line 6-cylinder engine, an electric drive system and an 8-speed automatic gearbox for the first time. The latest… -
2013 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe – now even more exceptional
27 Jan 2012 | 11:12 am2013 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe Still unique – now even more exceptional Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 25, 2012… BMW today revealed the first images and information about the newly updated 2013 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe which arrives in US BMW Centers this spring. The world's first-ever Sports Activity Coupe stills offers a unique combination of sporty dynamics, versatility and unmatched character. Select design updates and innovative features further hone the profile of the new BMW X6 as a distinctive model within the premium segment of all-wheel-drive vehicles. Its ongoing… -
2012 GRAND-AM Season Takes Green Flag at BMW Performance 200
20 Jan 2012 | 12:19 pm2012 GRAND-AM Season Takes Green Flag at BMW Performance 200 BMW Drivers Ready for 50th Annual Rolex 24 at Daytona Weekend Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – January 20, 2012…With the waving of the green flag to start the January 27th BMW Performance 200, the opening round of this year’s Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, the 2012 North American sports car racing season gets underway for more than 50 BMW drivers gathered for the Grand-Am Sports Car Series 50th Rolex 24 at Daytona weekend. The BMW Performance 200 will see the 16 BMWs entered in the Grand Sport and Street Tuner classes led to…
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Entrepreneur Update
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Five Tips for Retooling Your Business
10 Feb 2012 | 5:05 amIs your business feeling like an old jalopy? Here are strategies for getting the money-making engine humming again. -
Main Street Merchants Aren't Deterred by Red Tape
9 Feb 2012 | 12:01 pmAs politicians vilify regulations on the campaign trail, consider the results from a recent survey of small-business owners. It seems regulations aren't as onerous as some think. -
Eight Creative Marketing Ideas to Make Your Business Stand Out
9 Feb 2012 | 8:00 amIf your marketing could use a new twist, consider these new ideas to reach today's customers. -
Four Questions to Ask Before Setting a Price
9 Feb 2012 | 5:03 amBefore you figure out your pricing, figure out your business. -
Three Ways to Extend the Battery Life of Smartphones and Tablets
9 Feb 2012 | 4:00 amConsider these options for extending the battery life of your mobile devices.
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ESPN.com
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Jefferson: Play calls hurt LSU in BCS title game
10 Feb 2012 | 7:14 amLSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson believes the reason the Tigers suffered the first shutout in BCS title game history, losing to Alabama in a 21-0 rout on Jan. 9, is because of the offensive game plan. -
Belichick call: 'Make them go to Manningham'
10 Feb 2012 | 6:57 amAudio released by the NFL reveals that Bill Belichick dared the Giants to throw to Mario Manningham. -
Arsenal's Henry will return to Red Bulls on time
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Bucks' Jennings looking into big-market teams
10 Feb 2012 | 6:25 amBrandon Jennings, the Milwaukee Bucks' leading scorer, told ESPN.com Thursday he will strongly consider leaving Milwaukee for one of the league's larger markets once his rookie contract ends. -
Nowitzki, Pierce headline NBA All-Star reserves
10 Feb 2012 | 5:50 amDirk Nowitzki and Paul Pierce overcame slow starts to return to the All-Star game, but the lengthy runs of Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan are over.
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SI.com
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Game Recap
10 Feb 2012 | 7:30 amBOSTON (AP) Paul Pierce's shot rimmed out in the final seconds of overtime, and Pau Gasol knew the game wasn't over yet. The ball bounced to Ray Allen, who gave it a two-handed push back toward the basket. -
Nobody's perfect: Tenn. State clips Murray State
10 Feb 2012 | 7:30 amMURRAY, Ky. (AP) Tennessee State did what no other team had been able to do this season: beat No. 9 Murray State. -
Tiger off to solid start at Pebble Beach
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Kings capitalize on turnovers, rally past Thunder
10 Feb 2012 | 7:30 amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Playing on national TV for the first and only time this season, the Sacramento Kings and their rabid fans put on a good show - at the expense of the Oklahoma City Thunder . -
Report: Manning still unable to make most throws
10 Feb 2012 | 7:30 am
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Sky Sports | News
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Lennon wants Forster deal
10 Feb 2012 | 7:35 amCeltic manager Neil Lennon is eager to extend goalkeeper Fraser Forster's stay at the club and believes he warrants an England call-up. -
Ireland must learn lessons
10 Feb 2012 | 7:30 amIreland must learn from the defeat to Wales if they want to beat France in their Six Nations encounter, says hooker Rory Best. -
In a great place
10 Feb 2012 | 7:16 amEd Robinson catches up with Lennox Lewis and explains why the legend is in jovial mood these days. -
Injured duo in United squad
10 Feb 2012 | 7:16 amNemanja Vidic and Darren Fletcher have been included in Man Utd's 38-man Europa League squad even though both are out for the season. -
Evans - Time to deliver
10 Feb 2012 | 7:16 amMax Evans has re-iterated calls that it is time to deliver when Scotland take on Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday.
