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Doctor's Orders: Relax! Do You Need a Health Break?
Written on February 22, 2012 at 3:46 pm , by Marianne Magno
Last week, America's Got Talent host (not to mention actor, radio personality, DJ, rapper, and dad — phew!) Nick Cannon announced that he was stepping down as host of "Rollin' with Nick Cannon" at the 92.3 NOW New York radio station. Cannon was hospitalized in January for kidney failure and faced another health scare this February, this time involving blood clots near his lungs. Cannon tweeted that his doctors told him to slow down and stop working so hard.
I don't know about you, but when I think about my fitness, the mental checklist I go through usually involves: How many times have I worked out this week? What nutritious meal can I have for dinner? Did I take my multivitamins? Am I getting a cold? Whether I'm feeling too stressed or getting quality sleep is usually last (if at all present) on that list.
But Nick's diagnosis reminded me just how important it is to slow down and relax, too. To add a little more balance to my lifestyle, I'm promising myself at least one yoga session a week and a walk in the middle of every day as a health break. It's no vacation on the beach, but I'll take it!
Try these 3 simple ways you can relax whether you're at home, work or on the go:
- Release tension while at work with these 5 easy stretches.
- Get glowing with 5 DIY relaxing beauty rituals.
- Loosen up with this 15-minute yoga-dance workout.
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Categories: Celebrity, Health, The Fit Stop | Tags: health news, nick cannon, stress
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5 Ways to Relax and Recharge in 15 Minutes
Written on January 20, 2012 at 11:47 am , by Marianne Magno
Now that the holiday decorations are down and our daily routines are back to normal, it's easy to get caught up in our hectic schedules. Which is why when we heard about Aura Cacia's plan to have a 15-minute "National Moment of Chill" at noon this Monday, January 23, we let out a sigh of relief.
You don't need to hit up a spa to give yourself some zen. Try these five DIY recommendations from Aura Cacia to recharge inside and out.
Energize with: Peppermint Essential Oil
Apply three or four drops into your socks to achieve that extra pep in your step.
Other energizing recommendations: Energize Aromatherapy Body Oil, Peppermint Aromatherapy Stick
Feel balanced with: Rose Absolute Essential Oil
Diffused Rose Absolute at your desk creates a stabilizing atmosphere during times of stress.
Other balancing recommendations: Geranium Essential Oils, Clary Sage Essential Oils, Renewing Rose Aromatherapy Spritz
Meditate with: Neroli blended with Jojoba
Massage tension points—such as your temples—to alleviate stress and negativity.
Other meditative recommendations: Purifying Sandalwood Soak, Frankincense Essential Oil
Soothe away stress with: Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Rinse off the day with an after work steam shower boosted by four drops of eucalyptus on the shower floor.
Other purifying recommendations: Cleansing Tea Tree Stick, First Response Essential Oils
Relax with: Lavender Essential Oil
Combine 18 drops of Lavender with 1 ounce of water in a mister. Spray four times on your pillow a few minutes before bedtime to carry you off to sleep.
Other relaxing recommendations: Lavender Harvest Aromatherapy Bath, Chamomile Roman Essential Oil, Pillow Potion Mist
You can also join Aura Cacia on Facebook to pledge to take the time to chill out and invite your stressed-out friends to take part.
Tell us: What are your tips and tricks to de-stress?
Categories: Health, The Fit Stop | Tags: massage, national moment of chill, spa, stress
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Fit Links: Half-Marathon Basics and the State of Stress in the U.S.
Written on January 13, 2012 at 4:19 pm , by Karla Walsh
This week's fit links from around the web:
- Thinking about signing up for the MORE/FITNESS Half-Marathon coming up in April? Steal tips from a recreational racer here. — Peanut Butter Fingers
- Nappers may be on to something…Here are five reasons why sleep should be a priority (even if you have a busy schedule). — Fit Sugar
- Instead of a fast or cleanse, try just one "detox lite" meal. — MizFit
- The keg stands may have stopped after college, but the excessive alcohol? Apparently not. One in six Americans binge drinks, on average, weekly. — The New York Times
- Here are how most Americans cope when they're stressed about money, work and relationships. — American Psychological Association
More from FITNESS: Learn more about (and sign up for) our half-marathon!
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7 Tricks For Stress-Free Travel
Written on December 8, 2011 at 1:10 pm , by Karla Walsh
John DiScala, or Johnny Jet as road warriors know him, is no amateur when it comes to hitting the road. The Travel Channel expert has flown 127,467 miles this year alone! Since a day at the airport can be more exhausting than a day at the gym, we screened Johnny Jet for his secrets to book, fly and sleep—minus the stress—just like an expert jet-setter.
- Be flexible! "I just bought a ticket to Florida a couple days ago and only paid $168 because I left a few days earlier than planned (the 21st). You can sign up for airfare alerts to be notified when the best deals are available."
- Go postal. "Ship bags and gifts ahead of time via FedEx or UPS ground five to seven days before your trip to make it affordable. If you do pack presents, don't wrap them, because there's a good chance the TSA will unwrap them."
- But do come bearing goodies. "Bring a box of chocolates for the gate agents and flight attendants! You will get the best service and possibly even an upgrade."
- Come early, come prepared. "You might have to sit around at the airport longer if you leave extra early, but it's so much better than getting stuck in traffic or long lines and rushing. Bring something to keep you busy after you make it through security, like a computer, book, magazine or knitting project."
- Try self check-in. "Always print your boarding pass at home so you are already checked in. You won't miss the cutoff point, but I still recommend arriving two hours before domestic flights at large airports or 75 minutes at smaller airports."
- Eat well on-the-go. "Your best bet is to go to a supermarket before you leave and bring non-liquid eats. But you can find some healthy options at major airports. I always get a shot of wheatgrass from Jamba Juice."
- Mix it up. "When booking a hotel, try doing so with loyalty points and cash. For example, Hilton HHonors members can book a standard rooms with the a Points and Money reward. It's a great option for those looking to save on a room who haven't accumulated enough points for a free stay or prefer to save their points for future use."
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8 Steps to Put Yourself on Your Priority List
Written on September 20, 2011 at 9:00 am , by SparkPeople
How often have you found yourself thinking or saying the following?
- "I wish I had more time for myself."
- "I'm so busy! I don't have a moment to breathe."
- "I need more hours in the day."
- "I don't have time for that."
We lead crazy, busy lives. And the one thing we never seem to have time for is ourselves. This problem seems even more pervasive as we work harder to meet the challenges of this new economy.
Creating more personal time tops the list of goals many people want to accomplish. Here are a few ways you can make "me" time a reality:
1. First, decide that you deserve some time to yourself each day. Stop feeling guilty for taking time out for you, and realize in the long run, it's a win-win for everyone. When you are tired, stressed out and pulled in too many directions, it is hard to give your best to all you must accomplish. Remember, self-time is not selfish—it's a necessary dimension of self-care!
2. Decide how best to spend "me" time. How each of us chooses to spend free time is as individualized as we all are. If you had an extra 15 minutes, a half hour, an afternoon or an entire day, what would you do to make yourself feel rejuvenated, relaxed and happy? Write a list and keep it handy when you begin scheduling time into your calendar.
3. Evaluate the things that are wasting your time each day. Do you check your emails constantly and end up spending more time on your computer than you planned? Run to the supermarket daily to pick up dinner rather than plan in advance and shop once? If this sounds like you, you must take the time to organize your responsibilities, and you will gain more free time.
4. Learn to say "no" to requests to do things that you don't really want to do, don't value, or don't bring you satisfaction and joy.
5. Ask for help with chores that don't necessarily have to be completed by you alone.
6. At the beginning of each week, take a few minutes to designate specific time slots for all that must be accomplished—including "me" time. Treat your personal time like you would any other appointment and make it non-negotiable.
7. Commit to a minimum of 15-20 minutes of "me" time every day. Do something (or nothing) that completely lets go of responsibilities and releases your mind, allowing you to be alone with your thoughts.
8. Create a daily ritual. This can be a bath, listening to music, taking a walk or meditating. You will find yourself looking forward to this time!
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How to Tame Wedding Planning Stress
Written on August 11, 2011 at 4:10 pm , by SparkPeople
So you've joined the ranks of your friends on Facebook and are planning a wedding, too? Congrats! But we know the planning can at times wreak havoc on your mental health, so check out this post from our buddies at SparkPeople…
It's a gross understatement to say that planning a wedding is stressful. With all of the coordination, timing and numerous things to prepare for (not to mention family politics!), it's no wonder that nice, normal people turn into grumpy grooms and bridezillas. However, you don't have to become a stressed-out stereotype on your big day. In fact, it is possible to plan a wedding and keep your healthy cool—no matter the situation.
The Stressor: You and Your Fiancé Want Different Types of Weddings
One of the biggest wedding stressors occurs when you and your fiancé have very different ideas of what your special day should be like. Traditional and in a church? A tropical destination wedding? The options are limitless and stress can be high from the get-go, if the soon-to-be-wed couple can't agree on what kind of ceremony to have.
How to de-stress: Before you plan any wedding details, sit down with your fiancé and make a list of the top three things that are important to each of you as far as the ceremony and reception are concerned. Then, calmly and patiently compare lists to see where you can compromise. If he wants a small wedding but you want a big one, you can always hold a small ceremony and then a big after-party. Marriage is all about give and take!
The Stressor: Overbearing Family Members or Friends
Almost every bride and groom deals with at least one or two overbearing (yet well-meaning) family members or friends while planning a wedding. Whether it's a future in-law, your own parents, or even a bossy friend, everyone seems to have an opinion.
How to de-stress: Remember that this is your wedding—not everyone else's. It may be hard to tell your loved ones "no", but if you want your wedding day to be truly special and unique, you must stand your ground. Politely and firmly state your decisions with the support of your partner. Think of it as if others are trying to derail or sabotage your diet—it's really none of their business!
The Stressor: Fear that Your Dress Won't Fit
Of course you want to feel confident and healthy on your wedding day…but stress only hurts your weight-loss efforts.
How to de-stress: First, make sure that you aren't being unrealistic about your body image on the big day. Your wedding weight-loss goals must be realistic, especially since planning takes a lot of time and you may not have as much time as you think to exercise and cook healthfully. Second, be sure to drink enough water, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and get that beauty rest. These three things will really give you that wedding-day glow. Lastly, visualize yourself walking down the aisle with confidence on the big day. Picturing yourself in a positive light helps squash stress and can give you the energy to plan, plan, plan!
Keep Reading: How to tame stress from the budget, guest list, and more!
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The Most Stressed Out Women in the World (Literally!)
Written on July 13, 2011 at 2:15 pm , by Colleen Travers
Before I even read this CNN article, I thought I knew the answer (it's me, but of course!). Apparently not, according to a study released by the Nielsen Company. It turns out that women in India are the most stressed out in the world. That's quite a claim.
The study, done by Women of Tomorrow, followed 6,500 women across 21 different nations from February through April 2011. An overwhelming 87 percent of Indian women said they felt stressed most of the time, with 82 percent claiming they had no time to relax.
So it turns out that I'm not as stressed as I thought I was, and the same might be true for you. The United States ranked #11 out of the study, with 53 percent feeling constantly stressed. Coming in to the runner up spots were Mexico (74 percent) and Russia (69 percent).
Both Sweden and Malaysia tied for the least stressed countries at 44 percent. Not surprising, white sandy beaches and Swedish meatballs leave me with a smile on my face too!
Tell us: Does this study surprise you?
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Fit Links: Celebrating Summer with Yoga, Strawberries and a Hammock
Written on June 24, 2011 at 3:11 pm , by Marianne Magno
This week's fit links from around the web:
- Turns out the 10 percent rule for increasing your mileage when running doesn't prevent injuries, according to a new study. — NYTimes
- This strawberry pizza looks amazing— and just in time for summer! — FitSugar
- As if we needed another reason to want a hammock…Scientists found that the rocking motion improves sleep quality. — The Body Odd
- How did you celebrate the start of summer? This yogi did downward dog in the middle of Times Square.— Ladies' Lounge
- Not so shocking: City dwellers respond more to stress than those who live in rural areas. — The Chart
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Give Yourself a Reality Checkup
Written on May 19, 2011 at 9:15 am , by SparkPeople
Perhaps the biggest reason that permanent weight loss is so difficult is that it is stressful—for your mind and your body. And when you're stressed out, you just don't function at your best, mentally, emotionally, or physically.
The best way to minimize the negative effects of these responses to your weight loss efforts is to minimize the degree to which your diet stresses you out.
5-Point Reality Checkup
The following reality checkup can help you determine whether your expectations and your attention-focusing habits are realistic, or if you need to work on them to stop unnecessary stress from hurting your weight loss efforts.
Decide whether you agree (True) or disagree (False) with each of the following five statements. At the end, you'll find out if you're guilty of the most common (but unrealistic) expectations associated with weight loss stress.
- True or False: Weight loss is all about the numbers. You lose weight when you eat fewer calories than you burn.
- True or False: Will power is the foundation of weight loss success. You have to force yourself to do the things you don't like doing until you do like them or until you lose weight, whichever happens first.
- True or False: The best motivation for losing weight is being unhappy about your present weight and appearance.
- True or False: Being brutally honest with yourself about your problems, bad habits, and character flaws is the best way to overcome these problems.
- True or False: Your own body is your worst weight-loss enemy. To lose weight, you have to constantly fight cravings, urges, and desires that are biologically based.
Keep reading: Find out what's true and what's false…
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It's Magic! Here's How You Can Make Your Small Apartment Look Bigger
Posted on April 29th, 2011 by Renaldo Smith
You love everything about your recent move to Covington, KY, don't you? Your new job is just as fast-paced and rewarding as you thought it would be. The neighborhood that you live in is safe and cozy. And great restaurants like Otto's (521 Main St) and Greenup Cafe (318 Greenup St) are an added plus. Now, if only you would've settled on a more spacious apartment, everything will be just perfect, right? Since you can't turn back the hands of time, MovingCost.com is here to help you do the next best thing. Let's find some ways to make your cramped space look bigger.
Before we get into some of the decorating and design tricks, the first step should be a simple one. Get rid of all the things that you don't use! If you still have boxes and wrapping paper laying around since your apartment movers left, it's time to do some spring cleaning. Donate some of your old clothes to charity, put your college textbooks in your closet or in a bookshelf on the corner, and sell the extra bar stools that are clogging up your walkway.
After you create some extra space, use curtains or blinds to create different sections. If you have a studio apartment, nothing will make it look smaller than just having a room with a bed and a television all in the open. However, when you put up a divider to separate the bedroom from the living room area, it will immediately appear to be more spacious. By turning your couch away from the door and using a mid sized coffee table, your hangout area will seem larger than ever before.
Now that you have an idea of how you should arrange your apartment, you should make sure that you have the right pieces of furniture. Since your place isn't the biggest, try to invest in a large comfortable couch, and then put small ottomans and side tables around it. By making the couch the focal point of your apartment you will create more of a lounge type feel as opposed to one where your guests feel trapped in a tight space.
If you follow these steps, you should begin to see drastic improvement in the overall appearance of your apartment. If you have a balcony, keep the blinds pulled back during the day to let some light in. You may also want to look into adding a wall mirror to your living room area. By combining these two tips with a light shade of paint on your walls, your studio will look more like a spacious one-bedroom apartment before you know it.
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Tablet Original Fiction: When a man of science loves a woman of God, what lies between them?
"As if there's a line!" she said. She released the herd of stuffed animals into the kid toy pile.
"But one prayer could edge out another prayer," he said.
"I don't see how," she said.
"It's just logic!" he said. He felt the sweat beading up, on his forehead. All those sweaters, all that wool. It was May. They were doing a clothing and toy drive for some holiday. Tu B'Shvat? Or was that January? Wasn't that about trees? Who needed sweaters now?
"If I'm … praying," he said, growing a little impatient, "and there are people across the world who pray five times a day, well, I think their prayer should be heard first, before my prayer, because they have, well, 'earned' their prayer spot in line, just as I would earn my place in line if I attended a museum opening and arrived at noon with a sack lunch for a three pm opening. There!" he said, sitting back, folding his arms.
The rabbi leaned in. She seemed to have forgotten about the piles for the moment. Her eyes were beams of light. "But there's no line," she said.
"How do you know?"
"Well, I don't know," she said. "But you're using an example that doesn't fit. An example that is of this daily world. You have to think differently."
"All we know is of this world," he said.
"True," she said. "True."
The doctor sniffed. "Or don't you think the prayer lines get scrambled, with too many people praying?"
"I don't think it's like the phone system," she said.
"Why not?" He held himself tight. "Six billion people on the planet, right? Some of them pray every day. Several times a day! All day!"
"But—" she said.
"I have no interest in cutting in the queue," he said.
"I don't think it's a merit system," she said. "Or a queue."
"But it would have to be, right?" he said. "There has to be some linear order. A way for whomever is supposedly listening to decide what to listen to first?"
She pushed her hair off her face. "I'm not sure God even has ears like that," she said.
He laughed. "Well, then it's even more pointless than I thought!"
She paused. She was looking in the middle distance, gathering. He could see she did not want to flood him. So much flooding, alone, pouring out of her eyes.
"Go ahead," he said.
"OK," she said, slowly. A leftover giraffe fell on the floor.
"Here," he said, picking it up.
She furrowed her forehead, thinking. Took the giraffe, absently stroked its back.
"The best way I can think to describe it," she said, "is the way, when you're driving on the freeway at night, how everyone can see the moon in their window. Every car, on the road. Every car feels the moon is following that car. Even in the other direction, right? Everyone in that entire hemisphere can see the moon and think it is there for them, is following where they go.
"You've had that experience?"
"Many times," he said. "I see the moon right out my window."
She kept petting the giraffe, as if it were a cat. Petting the little giraffe ears.
"That," she said, "is a little closer to how I imagine it works. Whether or not you pray has absolutely nothing to do with the person to your left. It's like saying you shouldn't get the moon in your window, or else the other cars wouldn't get the moon in their windows. But everyone gets the moon. It's not an option, to not have the moon in your window. You just see it. It's there."
She paused. The window in the office grew golden with late afternoon.
"Half the world can't see the moon," said the doctor.
"It's not the greatest example," said the rabbi.
"Plus, the moon is far," the doctor said, brushing lint off a T-shirt. "That's why everyone has access."
"True," said the rabbi.
"So, is God far?"
"I don't think those distance terms apply in the same way," she said.
"Then I don't understand the example."
"It's not—" she said, clasping her hands together around the giraffe. "It's not so literal."
"I am literal," he said. "I think literally. The moon is also unresponsive."
She shook her head. "I'm sorry," she said. "It's hard to find the right example. I'm not saying pray to the moon," she said. "Truly. I'm just trying to think up a way to talk about why there's no queue, you know?"
"You don't think God has ears?"
She sat back in her chair. "Not like our ears."
He laughed, short. "I'm a doctor," he said, putting all the folded T-shirts into a tidy stack.
She re-settled herself. Her face was warm, flushed.
"And are these prayers to be answered?" he said.
She seemed to be resting now, the urgency quieting, and he could see her shifting modes, back to her regular rabbi self, her teacher self, returning to the statements she said maybe once a week, twice a week, to different audiences. "In Judaism we pray for a variety of reasons," she said, gently tucking the giraffe next to a few worn teddy bears. She closed her eyes. "Out of gratitude. Out of despair, asking for comfort. Out of confusion. Out of anger, in defiance. To be with. To share oneself. Not for results, tangible material results, especially on Shabbat—isn't that interesting? We're not to ask for anything tangible on Shabbat, which is, I think, one of the nicest times to pray all together."
He flashed on an image of a hamburger, at a drive-through near his home, in a tinfoil pocket.
"Right now it might be helpful," she said. "That's all I'm saying."
He wiped his hands clear on his pants. "I still think it's hokum," he said.
"OK," she said. She opened her eyes. Her forehead relaxed. "That's OK. I'll stop. I just wanted to talk it through with you. I'm glad you stayed."
He wiped his forehead with his sleeve. It was hot in her office.
"I apologize for being so stubborn."
"You weren't stubborn," she said, leaning over and unpeeling the tape to open up a new box. "You were actually pretty open. In a way, in my book, we just did it."
"Did what?"
"Prayed, in a way," she said. "Wrestled with it."
"Why do you say that?" He sat up taller. For some reason, the thought made him angry.
"Because you're leaning in," she said, unfolding the box flaps. "Because I am tired, in a way that I recognize. Because you seem to be fighting up from under some water. Into what, I don't know. Into something. Because we were talking about it deeply," she said. "I could feel it."
"We were having an argument!" he said. He stood up, but her office was too small to pace so he turned away, and stepped away, and found himself going through the door and going down the hall to use the bathroom. Down the long dark narrow hallway, with its closed office doors, and framed yarn art telling stories of the Old Testament. Once inside the bathroom, the motion sensor light clicked on; it was the end of the day, and no one had been in for over an hour. The space held the loneliness particular to an unused bathroom, the glare of fluorescent lights, the echo of sink and crumpling paper, the tired isolation of one person in an office building, alone, at night, working too late. He used up 10 paper towels on his face and neck until he was sufficiently dry. He washed his hands carefully in the sink. He took the back exit.
The rabbi sat in her office for 45 minutes, unpacking the last donation boxes, to see if he would return, but he did not return, and so she shouldered her bag and walked the seven blocks home.
The doctor found his car in the parking lot, one of the last three there, and joined the flow on the street. He drove with his air conditioner fan on full blast, into traffic as the sun set, into dusk, with the full moon rising in his rear view mirror, almost taunting him with her big presence in his car alone and every car around and none of it being how he liked to think or was interested in thinking. And yet. Why did he love the rabbi? He loved her. He got home, and looked through the mail, and he had driven past the drive-through, so instead he sent out for a meatball sandwich, which he ate in pieces, because it was too unwieldy to eat all at once, and even the bread he cut into bite-sized parts. He could feel it, just feel it, the glimmer of something that he did not understand. He would never call it God. He would not call it prayer. But just beyond his sandwich, and the four TV shows he watched back to back, and his tooth brushing, and his face washing, and his nighttime reading of a magazine, and his light switching off, just the faint realization that there were many ways to live a life and that some people were living a life that was very different than his, and the way they lived was beyond him and also didn't interest him and yet he could sense it. Comfort and fear rose together inside him. Like standing in the middle of a meadow, where no one had his back.
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What do we need to teach our kids about healthy eating and exercise?
Is it enough to be teaching our children about what foods are good and what foods are bad or do we need to do more than that, do we need to take the leap into leading a healthy active life ourselves and leading the next generation by example.
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Feb 28 2012: Certainly to lead by example but that is only a part of the childs environment. Kids spend 6 hours (or more) a day at school. Teachers become role models not just by words but also by actions. Probally the most influencial people in your kids life is their friends and their parents. They go to their pals house and snack, play, and learn. If you restrict soda pop, intendo, and TV to minimums they will sneak them at Tommies house. The best we can do is to expose them to good habits and practices and influence their associations in a positive way. Parenting ain't easy.
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the sunrise of your sacred love,
paints the hollow desert in my mind,
scattered grains of windblown thoughts,
frozen remnants from another time,
your liquid brush scrape shards of pain,
from deep within my dark terrain,
and like a scarlet phoenix I rise again,
I climb your thighs,
and stroke your breasts,
I kiss your luscious, tender lips,
drink your luminescent eyes,
and dive right in,
such a surprise.
I didn't realize,
that your love would be like this,
you've raised me from a dark abyss,
and placed me deep within your heart,
I'm warm, content and gently smiling,
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We thought the Satin panties and bustier pattern from 01/2012 would make an excellent bikini and this is the result. We love the retro feel of this bikini and it was really easy to make.
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Gilbert Melendez Talks Pat Healy Fight and Eddie Alvarez Call Out.
SF needs to die!
gil vs eddie would be sick fight but u can tell hes still pissed at SF
eddie alvarez vs gilbert melendez would be awesome, although unlikely anytime soon
He was holding back from saying that he wishes he was in the UFC.
This fight has already been made.. Gil will fight Pat Healy for the title
i feel bad for gil.
he should be in the ufc fighting the top lightweights. i think that everyone can agree that he is somewhat wasting his prime fighting in a lower-level organization.
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A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel small molecule, orally-administered drugs, known as pharmacological chaperones, for the treatment of a range of human genetic diseases.
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I'm looking forward to this change, if for any reason just so people no longer have an excuse to not have any idea what their threat is. For that matter maybe this will point out to people the fact that maybe they shouldn't be taking aggro from the tank (I honestly think a lot of people don't get this at all).
My only issue is that this actually doesn't explain what aggro is. If I just started playing WoW then how am I supposed to know what this option is for, or if it should be turned on or not?
Also looking forward to replacing omen
I'm really looking forward to it being there. It won't replace Omen for raids by any means as it really isn't that sophisticated, but it will mean for 5-mans and heroics there are no excuses.
Of course the new mechanics to threat sound to me like (and I could be wrong) that people shouldn't be pulling threat as easily as they have before.
Omen leaves a lot to be desired. I find it rather obtuse and I think there is a much better way to display your aggro. ZThreatMeter looks far superior for what I want. Omen had the defacto threat guessing library and everyone used it because everyone used it. Now at least people can start to innovate on that front. HUD integration comes to mind.


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Hunger Games star Elizabeth Banks has welcomed a son Magnus Mitchell Handelman.
She now has two boys under two!
"As 2012 winds down and Thanksgiving approaches, I have much for which to be thankful – personal, professional, and Presidential. However, nothing can match the joy and excitement my husband and I felt when we recently welcomed our second baby boy.""Magnus joins older brother Felix, thus commencing a decade or more of close hand to hand combat.""Like Felix, Magnus was born via gestational surrogate. This experience has exceeded all expectations, taught us a great deal about generosity and gratitude, and established a relationship that will last a lifetime," she added."I am also so very thankful to our family and friends for their support throughout this process, as well as the Center for Surrogate Parenting for helping make all this possible.""I now turn my attention to managing two boys under two. For which I am thankful. And all their poop. For which I am less thankful," she joked. "Wish me luck."
Read more...She sure will have her hands full!Being a mum of two boys with 5yrs between them is bad enough, they always plot against me!What age gap do you have between your children? Hunger games star called obese!
Two under two when our second was born.
I will have 3 under 5 plus an 11 year old :)
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Revenge is Bittersweet in The Other Woman
- Friday, April 25, 2014
DVD Release Date: July 29, 2014
Theatrical Release Date: April 25, 2014
Rating: PG-13 (for mature thematic material, sexual references and language)
Genre: Comedy/Drama/Romance
Run Time: 109 min.
Director: Nick Cassavetes
Cast: Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Don Johnson, Kate Upton, Taylor Kinney, Nicki Minaj, Victor Cruz
With gross-out humor reminiscent of Bridesmaids and a storyline that heavily borrows from The First Wives Club, The Other Woman is a revenge tale that often feels like a shameless retread. Surprisingly enough, what prevents it from being a total dud is a bit of inspired casting with the unlikely comedy duo of Cameron Diaz (The Counselor) and Leslie Mann (This is 40).
Like Matthew McConaughey before Mud and Dallas Buyers Club, Diaz has been stuck in a rut for a while now. At first blush, The Other Woman looked like more of the same from her. Once again, Diaz plays a brittle blond with a fantastic career, a killer wardrobe and no apparent need for lasting love. But when her character Carly meets Mark (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Oblivion), she even surprises her straight-talking assistant (pop star Nicki Minaj) with her unabashed love for just one man. Proving the relationship has staying power after two wonderful months together, Carly is even planning to introduce Mark to her dad (Don Johnson, Django Unchained).
Unfortunately, the screenwriters never bothered giving dear ol' Mark any redeeming qualities beyond the superficial (good looks, fat wallet), so between that and the film's title, well, we already know Carly's relationship is doomed. When Mark makes up a whopper of an excuse for why he can't meet Carly and her dad the next evening (he claims the basement of his Connecticut home is flooded), he confirms everyone's suspicions about being too good to be true. As angry as Carly is initially, she decides to do what's been so difficult for her in the past and give the guy another chance. Trouble is, when she shows up in Connecticut with a plunger and her forgiveness speech, Mark's wife Kate (Mann) answers the door. End of story, right?
Not when simply meeting her husband's mistress isn't enough for Kate. She wants answers, and she goes to great lengths to get them. After stalking Carly for the better part of an afternoon, Kate winds up knocking on her door later that evening. But instead of the typical response, you know, intense hatred for the woman who messed up her seemingly perfect life, the increasingly unhinged Kate finds an unlikely friend in "the other woman."
Despite any grounding in reality (the film is standard-issue Hollywood wish fulfillment), it's at this point where The Other Woman ultimately finds its feet. Diaz and Mann play off each other so well that one can't help wondering how well they'd fare with far better material.
Considering that adultery is hardly a laughing matter, The Other Woman does have its rare moments of appropriate seriousness, too. When forced to wrestle with uncomfortable questions such as still loving a man who hurt her so much and whether to dissolve their marriage or give him another chance, Mann gives a performance that lends glimpses of real pathos to what's mostly disposable entertainment.
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Shower turn on faucet.
I am having water shoot out of the handle on the shower turn on. Both bathrooms. Also they both feel like when I turn them on I am going to pull it right through the wall. Should I higher someone or have a friend help me fix the problem. And how do I fix this?
If your friend knows how to tighten the valve stem on the faucet, you might try that first.
If the valve cartridge is shot, it will have to be replaced. That requires shutting off the water to the shower -- or maybe the whole house -- and then removing/replacing the cartridge. This is not hard if you have the skills. Go to a Home Depot and get help.
Last resort, call a local handyman (see Craigslist) and have somebody do it while you watch. You can learn a lot and save money next time.
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Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy share what they learned on their boat trip.
The executive producers explain what it was like to be on the boat.
Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy reverse roles and play out their typical fights.
The electronics on the boat has gone down and they need an escort to bring them into safe harbor.
Jason Hoppy hasn't gotten his sea legs yet and feels a bit queasy on the boat.
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Update to the Airplane Crash in Leslie County
Date of News Release: 04/29/2010
(Hazard, Ky) -- On April 27, 2010 at approximately 1:00 p.m. Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard received a call from the Federal Aviation Administration in reference to a possible airplane crash in or near the Leslie and Clay County area. After an extensive search by volunteers, local, county, and state agencies at approximately 7:40 p.m. the crash site and wreckage was located in a remote mountainous area in Leslie County. The victims Stephen James Reardon age 68 and Beverly Ann Reardon age 59 both of Woodbine, Maryland were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Leslie County Coroner.
The victims were removed from the scene by the Leslie County Coroner and assisted by the Rowan County Coroners Office. The crash site was turned over to the FAA and NTSB. The victims were transported to the medical examiner's office for an autopsy. The investigation is continuing by state, federal, and local agencies.
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Date of News Release: 04/28/2010
(Hazard, Ky) -- On 4-27-2010, at approximately 1:00 P.M., Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard received a call from FAA, in reference to a possible plane crash in the Leslie or Clay County area. After an extensive search by KSP and several assisting agencies and volunteers, the wreckage was located in a mountainous area, at approximately 07:40 P.M., in a location believed to be in Leslie County. No other information will be released at this time, pending further investigation by NTSB, FAA and other agencies.


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Chaste While Being Chased - The young women bring cars made from cardboard boxes. They sit in a half-circle in their cars like they are at a drive-in. Have a speaker come and talk to them about chastity. Serve root beer floats.
Fashion Show - Each girl could
dress up as her mother and present a spotlight on her mothers background,
interests, etc. To prepare them for their participation each girl could
fill out in advance a Spotlight on My Mother form to plan what she would
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gloves with a garden tool, book about a hobby, etc.
Ancestor Night - Have the girls
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Tips on getting started selling photographs as art?
I have taken a decent body of landscape/still life photographs that a growing number of people (not just friends) have suggested that I should sell as art. I am not a professional photographer - just an amateur with a decent eye - and I don't work with high-end equipment, and am basically clueless about how I would go about doing this. Would Etsy be the way to go here? I've browsed Etsy quite extensively, but there doesn't seem to be any way to tell if anyone is actually selling anything, or who the more popular/best selling artists are.
I'm sort of ambivalent/dubious about doing this, but it's becoming increasingly clear that there is some population of people out there who at least claim they would pay money for a print of my work, and we could certainly use even a small amount of extra income. I do have a great local shop that does great quality prints for me (so far just to hang in my own home) at a reasonable price, but I don't have a ton of start up money to invest in a big inventory, so doing the craft fair circuit (or even coffee-shop shows, as lots of photographers around here seem to do) is right out.
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I don't know if Etsy's a good outlet, but assuming it is, I don't see why you would need to limit yourself to one. Etsy, ebay, maybe boilerplate on Flickr pages indicating each print is for sale, with your e-mail address ...
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on October 14, 2011
Just off the top of my head (I noticed you're in Portland, too)--I would start by asking around some coffee shops (Bard, Hilltop Coffee) that display art to see if you can get some work shown there. This would definitely involve some cash up front, but it's a good place to start.
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on October 14, 2011
why do you need an inventory? Just print them as requested.
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Also--maybe try to get into the farmers' market at Monument Square/Deering Oaks? I sometimes see photographers selling framed prints there.
On preview--I'm working off the assumption that you'd need to build a name/following before trying to set up an online presence.
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on October 14, 2011
why do you need an inventory? Just print them as requested.
For Etsy/on-line I would not, but I'm not sure that anyone really buys landscape photos that route. For other venues where I actually see photos being shown/sold (coffee shop shows as mentioned above, craft fairs) I would need either framed prints or a fairly large inventory of matted prints.
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I've browsed Etsy quite extensively, but there doesn't seem to be any way to tell if anyone is actually selling anything
Just so you know, this is the wrong way to look at this question. A percentage of sales will come from people just browsing etsy for nice prints to hang on the wall, but the supply is vast. The best way to look at Etsy is as the provider who deals with the website address, web hosting, layout design and ecommerce for you. They make it easy for you to sell online. They do not do the selling for you. That is
job in this arrangement. Generally, who sells on Etsy is not down to Etsy but to the individual sellers/artists/creators.
In your case I would open an Etsy store, print Moo cards with your Etsy address, and hand them out to all those people telling you that you should sell your prints. Ace; now they can buy them. If your local print shop is good and takes less than a week, tell people in your listings that prints ship in seven days. That means no upfront investment. If you don't sell, you don't sell - but at least people
Also, just FYI, you can tell who is selling on Etsy.
This seller
has sold at least 1,400 cards and prints from her photos because that's how many buyers bothered to leave feedback.
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My mom is a little further along in her journey, but in a similar situation.
Not to get all philosophical here, but you need to do a self-inventory. Why might you want to sell stuff? Do you want to make a little money? Do you want to get your name out and be recognizable? Do you want to take a little personal risk and see where it goes? Be honest with yourself.
The most difficult thing is realizing that when your art leaves your hands, or even gets displayed publicly, it is out of your hands. You'll be judged by a different standard than you're used to. It's up to you to decide how to deal with that. In my mom's case, she wants to be thought of as an Artist, not just a dilettante, but she doesn't want to be judged by the same standards as people who take it more seriously (even at that coffee-shop level). That's not the way to go.
Example: my mother will say, "Would you spend $20 on this pen-sized papier-mache peapod?" and my response is, "Um, no; I would not spend any money on this papier-mache peapod, because I am not in the market for such a thing." But that is what she likes to do. Some of her photography is very popular; some of it merely makes people go, "Aww!" and move on. You have to decide whether the effort you put out in one area is worth it for the satisfaction you'll get out of it.
That standard is up to you.
1. Make an inventory of all of your photos. Make yourself a blog or some other online display thing, so when people say, "Ooh, that's nice! I want to show your stuff to my cousin..." you can do that.
2. Do your research. What else is out there that's like your stuff, especially locally? What makes yours different and/or more awesome? What are the prices?
3. You don't have to do the craft show circuit, but you should probably do the coffee house and/or libraries/restaurants/shops/galleries your friends own circuit. Spend some time and money getting your work framed in a way that's easy to display. Spend some time and money making good labels, an artist's statement, a price list, and some flyers/postcards/etc. Spend some time making a press kit, with easy-to-email copy that will be applicable no matter where you have a show.
This is your "kit." You can take it where it needs to go; you will find a way to display it that works with your budget/aesthetics and can be adapted to different spaces.
4. When you display, people might then want to buy. Hooray! As some have mentioned, you can then do print-on-demand. You might also be able to offer a framed or matted print by building a little bit into the cost.
5. Get advice from other people like you. Go to craft fairs, etc. when you're doing your research and chat people up. Be realistic.
6. Etsy: Personally, I think Etsy is super difficult to get a hold in, given the sheer volume of people in there. But if you make a name for yourself locally, you can then send people to an Etsy store, and then they'll tell their friends, etc. etc.
(Wait... is "etc." where they got the name? OMG. Can't believe I just thought of that.)
It will get easier as you become more familiar with the scene and find cheaper/faster/easier ways to do things. But it will definitely take a while to find your groove. That's okay :)
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Consider donating a print to
in Westbrook. Obviously you won't make money on the donation, but you'll get your work in front of a lot of people and you'll see just how much someone might pay for your work at the auction.
Even if you decided not to donate a print, come to party! You can make a lot of good contacts there.
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If you are just looking at selling low cost prints then "gallery quality" isn't that important but you don't want prints that will look like crap after a few years and you don't want flimsy frames or crappy matting. Get all of the elements from decent sources and try to buy those in bulk to save some costs. Note that if the costs for materials and on-demand printing are too high people will not buy them unless the quality of equipment and images is high.
Promotion is going to be key to getting people interested and promotion will cost money initially whether it is printing cards, advertisements, or having a dozen mounted and framed prints on display somewhere. If you feel confident that it will sell then you will have to be willing to spend a few hundred dollars upfront.
posted by
on October 14, 2011
Why not sell them as stock photos?
is a good place to start--and a whole lot easier than making prints. Advertisers pay more than people looking for something to hang on their walls.
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Anecdata: I've been photographing for several years now and have heard "oh man I'd totally buy prints of your stuff" many times. I've found multiple ways to sell prints online, at various price points - pricing them as "art" for strangers, deep discounts for friends and family, etc. I've tried different services, alerted everyone various ways, promoted myself, ad nauseum.
Everyone always says they would buy prints, but when the prints are available ... no one buys prints.
To clarify, I don't want to come across as bitter. I don't care one bit if someone does or doesn't buy my prints. Selling them is a hassle to me. That's why I was willing to sell them at cost to my friends, even through services where I wouldn't have to be involved at all. Many times I've even sent them the link to the highest-res version on Flickr and said, "Here! Do what you want with it!" and I'd say at
95% of the time nothing ever comes of it.
I have come to believe that "Oh, I would totally buy some prints if you sold them" is the public's way of saying, "I really really like that but I can't just say "I really really like that" because it's not emphatic enough and / or I believe everything relates to commerce so telling someone that their output has commercial value should make them happy."
Me? I just like taking pictures. That's why I no longer bother with offering to sell prints in any way. I'd rather just give them all away than deal with try to make any money off of the situation. Your mileage will totally vary.
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It's 10% taking really good photos and 90% hustling your ass off. Photography has never been high on the "art" scale and these days with a camera on every cell-phone and Instagram making everyone think they're Ansel Adams, .... no, you're not going to sell anything unless you hustle, hustle, hustle. If you don't like hustling, just enjoy it as a pastime.
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I would totally agree with Komara. Even when the pictures are in a gallery setting, getting people to part with discretionary income is difficult at best. One exception to this is donating your pictures for cost, in conjunction with a non-profit event, particularly if the pictures have a connection of any kind with the non-profits issue. People will buy my work if they can write it off. This gets your name out there and allows people to feel comfortable contacting you when and if they want to buy more of your work.
Also, think of submitting your work and joining a local photography organization like
Vermont Center for Photography
where admission is juried and selective. Once your are in you may display your work alongside other great photographers.
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Maybe you deserve a little more of an explanation.
Physical artwork is a commitment. It's
that is brought into the house. Buying art means you have to hang it somewhere. Where everyone will see it. Instead of a wall or curtain or window. It takes up visual space. It takes up mental space. People will say they love it. That means they love it right now. They will say they want to buy it, do you sell prints? That means they love it a lot right now. But they haven't turned on the "I AM SHOPPING FOR ART TO HANG IN MY HOUSE" part of their brain yet.
As soon as you show them a dollar sign, your friend who loves your art turns into a SHOPPER and that whole part of their brain lights up that says: "how much is it? have I paid my bills this month? Do I want to go out to eat instead? I'm saving for a nicer car/house, this is just some picture that I will have forever, right? What if I hate it next week? What if my partner hates it? What if it doesn't match my couch? Where the hell will I hang it? Is the frame extra? How much is that? Are other sizes available? How much are those? But I hate that frame, I want another frame, or maybe I want another kind of print? Do you have it in green? Well I kind of like it really but maybe this other print is better? Well she is taking pictures all the time so I think I will wait and see if something better comes along." So maybe they spend five bucks on an art card instead so you're not offended by their indecision but it's going to wind up in a pile of papers in the den and they'll look at it in five years and smile.
What I suggest is if you really really really want to sell prints for people's houses, you want to introduce yourself to local interior decorators and show them some prints and say you'll cut them a deal then you can work together. Other than that, just make great photos and share them with your friends and maybe put them in some coffee houses for some egoboo. But don't expect to sell anything (like as a profession) unless you're willing to hustle, hustle, hustle.
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Wait... is "etc." where they got the name? OMG. Can't believe I just thought of that.
No. It was the shortest domain name available to buy when they were in the market, lo those many years ago when you could still get semi-meaningful 4-letter TLDs.
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I think seanmpuckett just nailed the disconnect between "I would buy a print of that!" and the reality of the situation far better than I've ever seen it said before. I'm gonna have to copy and save that one for future discussions.
posted by
on October 14, 2011
I've been told similar things, and I'm pretty sure I'm nowhere near as good a photographer as you. I just take better pictures than the average person because I take a little more care than most people - that's it. I think the average joe's criteria for a "good photograph" is pretty low - some of my friends rave about the stuff I've posted on flickr, and tell me I should do something with my skills, but honestly, I just think they haven't really thought about the difference between a pretty good snapshot, and an excellent photo. This may not be your case - you very well could make saleable prints out of your work. But if you're feeling ambivalent about it, I wouldn't put all that much into the hustle - like a poster further up, I'm just happy to give people free prints from my printer when they want them, and to leave small prints in library books when I return them (I use them as book marks).
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