text: Danielle Collins 2014-09-23T18:35:23-04:00 Danielle Collins http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/author/index.php?author=danielle-collins Copyright 2008, HuffingtonPost.com, Inc. HuffingtonPost Blogger Feed for Danielle Collins Good old fashioned elbow grease. Why We Should Exercise the Face as Much as the Body tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2013:/theblog//3.4024778 2013-10-01T14:25:16-04:00 2013-12-01T05:12:02-05:00 Danielle Collins http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle-collins/ 1. The face is made up of muscles Just as your body needs regular exercise to stay toned and firm, the 57 muscles in the face and neck also need to be exercised. As they become stronger through exercise they are lifted and firmed and the skin attached to the muscles is also lifted and tautened, therefore reducing lines and wrinkles. As the muscles are much smaller than those in the body, it takes a lot less time for them to increase in strength and tone. 2. A healthy face matches a healthy body By regularly exercising and massaging the face using Face Yoga, you will increase the circulation, lymph flow and remove toxins. This will reduce poor skin tone, puffiness, dark circles and allow the skin to look healthier and more youthful. The massage techniques will also increase the collagen and elastin, the natural plumping agents which will mean a firmer and healthier complexion. You can even train the face whilst doing body exercises. So if you have a body which is in great shape, your face will now match that. 3. Training the face can release stress Relaxing tension in the face will help to reduce and prevent the deep sets lines and wrinkles caused by stress, squinting or grimacing, giving it a more open, youthful look. Also, exercising the face daily will also do wonders for your overall health and happiness. Taking time to relax and do something for you, knowing you will look and feel better as a result, may mean you also notice yourself feeling calmer and more energised as well as looking younger and healthier. What happens on the inside, radiates on the outside. 4. Our faces are always on show We spend time exercising our body which has amazing health benefits. However, if some parts of the body aren't as toned as we would like, we can just wear clothes to cover them up. Our faces, however, are always on show and this is a great reason to start adding some face exercises to our exercise programmes. To learn more about how you can do Face Yoga in just 10 minutes a day, Danielle has launched a new DVD, '10 Minute Natural Facelift', as seen on Channel 4's 'How Not to Get Old' with Louise Redknapp. For more information visit www.faceyogaexpert.com]]> Juices and Smoothies for Younger Skin tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2013:/theblog//3.3599574 2013-07-15T12:53:22-04:00 2013-09-14T05:12:02-04:00 Danielle Collins http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle-collins/ I am going to share with you my three top nutrition tips for younger, healthier skin. As I share each tip I will also show you how to make an anti-ageing juice or smoothie using a juicer and a blender. These take just minutes to prepare and are great as a snack or can even be used as healthy breakfast ideas. I have not included exact quantities as I am a great believer that quantity of ingredients for juices and smoothies should be varied according to taste, number of people served or simply what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. The recipes are not designed to be meal replacements but rather an additional health boost based on fresh, natural ingredients. In order to eat a healthy, balanced diet it is important to vary your food each day to get a full range of nutrients. Use these recipes as suggestions and inspirations. These smoothies and juices do not take in to consideration any personal food intolerances, preferences or allergies so please consult your doctor or healthcare practitioner before embarking on any new way of eating. Hope you enjoy making and tasting these delicious and nutritious recipes. Tip 1: Eat Antioxidants This Super Green Antioxidant Juice is high in antioxidants which can help reduce free radical damage caused by pollution, stress, sun and poor food choices. The result is firmer, clearer and more youthful skin. The juice contains spinach which is known to help keep the eyes healthy and the brain young. It is also full of the super food, kale which is the secret of many celebrities and is packed full of carotenoids. Eating carotenoids like the ones found in kale helps with a healthy skin colour. The added fruit in this recipe not only adds some great taste but the vitamin C in these fruits helps the face to manufacture collagen for firmer skin. Super Green Antioxidant Juice Recipe Spinach Kale Grapes Apple Orange Tip 2: Cleanse the Internal Organs This Cleansing Juice helps the skin glow from the inside out by detoxifying, cleansing and nourishing the internal organs. It contains carrot which is high in Vitamin A and antioxidants which protect the skin from sun damage preventing premature wrinkling and uneven skin tone. The Vitamin A also assists the liver in flushing out toxins from the body. It reduces the bile and fat in the liver and cleanses the colon. The ginger in the juice is full of anti-inflammatory fighting substances nourish the stomach to aid digestion. Ginger contains chromium, magnesium and zinc which can help to improve blood flow inhibiting fatty deposits from the arteries. Drink at any time in the day but particularly helpful in the evening. Cleansing Juice Carrot Apple Ginger Tip 3: Eat Protein This Protein Smoothie works well after your 10 Minute Face Yoga Workout. Protein helps to heal and repair, and gives us stamina and energy. The almond milk is high in protein which can improve the condition of our skin, hair and nails and along with regular face exercise, can help the face appear toned and firm. The organic bio live natural yogurt in the smoothie is not only high in protein but also helps with digestive health. A blocked digestive system can clog our skin so it is essential to keep it healthy. Add a scoop of protein powder to the smoothie for an extra protein boost. It is important to understand that if we were to stop eating protein, our body and face would start to breakdown muscle for protein, leading to weakened and less defined muscles in the body and face. The berries in the recipe not only add some great flavour to this smoothie but are also full of ingredients which can help fight wrinkles. Protein Smoothie Almond Milk Rice Milk Organic Bio Live Yogurt Blueberries Raspberries Banana Protein Powder For more smoothie recipes, natural skincare tips and face yoga techniques, Danielle has launched a new DVD, '10 minute Natural Facelift', which is out now.]]> How to Make (and Keep) New Year's Resolutions tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2012:/theblog//3.2387404 2012-12-31T06:53:45-05:00 2013-03-02T05:12:02-05:00 Danielle Collins http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle-collins/ The key to sticking with your New Year's resolutions is to take small steps. Follow these simple guidelines to ensure that this year is the one where you achieve your goals. Have a Vision A vision board is a great way of understanding what you really want out of life. Over the next week collect photos, pictures and words from newspapers, magazines and the Internet. Everything you collect should represent your perfect life and the way you want to be as a person. There is no need to think about why or how, just go ahead and collect them. Then, get yourself a large piece of card and stick all these pictures, words and images on the board. If you need to write any inspirational sentences or notes to yourself then do so. After you have done this you will be much clearer about where you want to be in your life. Also, when your dream life is there in front of you, you may even be surprised how much more achievable it seems. Break it Down Get an A4 sheet of paper and write down these four titles: My One Month Goal; My Three Month Goal; My Six Month Goal; My One Year Goal. Then go through each of these titles and underneath write down what you would like to achieve by these milestones. Try to make the goals measurable. For example, instead of writing that you would like to be more flexible, you could write down that you would like to touch your toes. That way, when you do this it will be obvious you have reached your resolution. Give Yourself Praise When you have achieved your bite sized goals, keep an achievement diary. Write at the top of a piece of paper 'What I am Most Proud of'. At each of your goal milestones, write down what you have achieved. Even if it is not one of your original goals, or if you are only half way towards a goal, still just write it down. This is guaranteed to motivate you moving forward and keep your resolutions going throughout the year. Just Enjoy Most importantly, enjoy every step of achieving your goals. Keep smiling, keep positive and live in the present moment. This is way, 2013 will be your best year yet. For more motivation and to receive an inspiring tip every fortnight, sign up for the newsletter on the homepage at www.faceyogaexpert.com]]> Face Yoga Acupressure Techniques for Younger Skin tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2012:/theblog//3.1864890 2012-09-09T12:17:15-04:00 2012-11-09T05:12:01-05:00 Danielle Collins http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle-collins/ • Increases blood flow and oxygen to the area which gives a younger and more relaxed appearance. • Helps to clean the facial lymph system which removes toxins and therefore reduces bloating or bags under the eyes. • Stimulates the underlying collagen and elastin of the face which can help to plump and firm, reducing lines and wrinkles. • Frees up any blockages in energy. This is a subtle 'energy' which is known as 'chi' or 'prana'. The benefits of this can be seen and felt in the face and the head as well as the rest of the body and the mind. This is hard to measure but can be described as a feeling of 'wellbeing' or 'clarity'. There are many acupressure points which have anti- ageing and wellbeing benefits. The following points are not only effective at promoting younger looking skin but I believe can help with specific health issues as well. Use your index finger(s) to hold each point for between 20- 50 seconds. Start with gentle pressure and then gradually build up. If possible aim to feel for a pulse. This is an indication that the energy is now flowing freely. Then lightly massage this point in a clockwise direction for 20 seconds and then an anti clockwise direction for 20 seconds. The cycle can be repeating twice more if needed. • Midway between the eyebrows - calms the mind, reduces headaches, helps insomnia and anxiety. • In the middle of the eyebrows directly above the pupils - helps eye problems, frontal headache and migraines. • On the outer end of each eyebrow (temples) - reduces headaches, stress, eye diseases and sore eyes. • On the edge of the inner orbit of each eye socket - helps eye diseases, sore eyes, eye strain, insomnia and headaches. • Next to the bridge of your nose on both sides - clears nasal congestion, sinusitis and rhinitis. • Either side of your nostrils - reduces bags under the eyes and clears nasal congestion, sinusitis and rhinitis. • On the midline directly below your nose - revival point after fainting or shock, and good for helping nausea. Practice these points daily for best results. For more information on Face Yoga, visit www.faceyogaexpert.com]]> Face Yoga to Reduce Eye Wrinkles tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2012:/theblog//3.1838595 2012-08-29T04:58:45-04:00 2012-10-28T05:12:04-04:00 Danielle Collins http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle-collins/ Try these four exercises, once a day for the next month, and your eye muscles will become stronger, your skin will produce more collagen and elastin and your circulatory system will become more effective at eliminating toxins. The 'V' Put both your middle fingers together between your eyebrows then apply pressure to the outer corners of your eyes with your index fingers. Look up and start to move the lower eyelids upwards, making a strong squint. Then relax and repeat six more times. To finish squeeze your eyes shut for ten seconds then relax. Flirty Eyes Cover your teeth with your lips and make your mouth into an 'O' shape, pulling your top and bottom lip away from each other. Then place your index fingers horizontally under your eyes and look upwards. Start to flutter your upper eyes lids and lashes. Keep this going for thrity seconds. Shifty Eyes Without moving the head, neck or face start to move the eyes to look at the right hand side, then to the left, up to the ceiling and down to the floor. Then close your eyes for five seconds and repeat one more time. Next, open your eyes wide without wrinkling the brow. Focus on a point in front of you and take four deep breaths and finish by closing the eyes. Circle the Eyes Place your index fingers at the edge of your eyebrows. Start to gently tap around your eyes following the top of your eyebrows and then continue under your eye. Then repeat the opposite way. Next, using the index fingers, very gently stroke just under the eyes from the nose outwards, four times. For more Face Yoga techniques, visit the online shop at www.faceyogaexpert.com]]> My Top Five Natural Beauty Products tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2012:/theblog//3.1765079 2012-08-10T13:43:35-04:00 2012-10-10T05:12:15-04:00 Danielle Collins http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle-collins/ 1. AMK Organics Chemical free and packed full of essential oils, the body oils in this range are great for hydrating skin and particularly suitable for pregnancy, post pregnancy and babies. www.amkskinorganics.co.uk 2. Forest Secrets Skincare A tailor made face moisturiser for every skin type. Just simply mix up a few drops of the serum and the oil in your hand according to how your skin looks and feels that day, and apply to the face after cleansing and toning. Naturally anti-ageing and leaves your skin with a dewy glow. www.forestsecretsskincare.com 3. Jason A range of natural body washes which feel as good as they smell. Use a flannel to lather up the gel and skin feels clean but not over-dry after use. www.jason-natural.com 4. Naked Rescue One of my newest discoveries for haircare. An affordable, natural range of shampoos and conditioners which help to hydrate and repair hair without harsh chemicals and over-powering smells. www.nakedbodycare.co.uk 5. Burts Bees A real classic that is gaining more popularity. The deep cleansing face wash smells good enough to eat and gives you peace of mind knowing you are using essential oils and plant products on your delicate facial skin. www.burtsbees.co.uk For more information on Danielle's tips for natural anti- ageing visit www.faceyogaexpert.com]]> Five Inspirational Qualities of Olympic Athletes tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2012:/theblog//3.1718061 2012-07-30T05:07:57-04:00 2012-09-28T05:12:10-04:00 Danielle Collins http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle-collins/ Although we may not all be competing in sports at World level, we can definitely take some inspiration from the Athlete's mind sets and apply them to our own lives. 1. Dedication A quality which seems to shine brighter than any other is the Athletes' dedication and commitment to their training and competition. They know that in order to be World class they must train everyday and stay completely focused on their discipline. If there is something in our own lives that we really want, even a small thing, dedicating ourselves to it and committing to achieving it can be the difference between success and failure. 2. Visualisation Every Athlete uses visualisation before and sometimes even during competing. They go through, in their minds, exactly how they want their performance to go and vividly see every detail of this. We can use this same technique in many day to day situations and it can help to prepare our mind and body to perform the very best they can. 3. Ability to set goals Some Athletes say it is to get to the Olympics, others say it is compete in a final and some focus on that big prize of the gold medal. Whatever their plan, each Athlete has a goal. This is a pre-designed procedure which starts as a dream and is gradually cultivated in to a structured plan. In our own lives, we can take inspiration from this. We just need to start by writing down our ultimate dream and then decide on small day-by-day steps we can follow to bring us closer to achieving that dream. 4. Self belief A quality which every Olympian seems to have is unquestionable belief in themselves and the confidence that they are the very best. This, as many of them often comment, is essential as if they want the World to believe they are the best, they must believe this themselves first. Many of us feel that it is 'wrong' or 'selfish' to have a belief in ourselves but self belief can allow us to feel more confident, achieve our dreams and feel happier with our lives. 5. Healthy body attitude Athletes are living proof of the mantra 'my body is my temple' and they always treat their bodies as a finely tuned machines. They eat correctly, exercise often and even take regular recovery periods to rest and recharge. If we all do this on a smaller scale then we will give our bodies the chance to be in the best health and the best shape they possibly can and as a result will live longer, healthier lives. Finally, as a last inspiration, one of the best quotes of the games so far has to be from a swimmer who said 'If you dream as big as you can dream, anything is possible'. This is certainly a mantra which we can all learn from.]]> Four Easy Tricks to Look and Feel Slimmer tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2012:/theblog//3.1637302 2012-06-29T09:59:00-04:00 2012-08-29T05:12:05-04:00 Danielle Collins http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle-collins/ Perfect Posture Posture makes a significant difference to how we look and feel. Just by knowing the right way to hold yourself, you can look leaner, fitter and more confident. How to get the perfect posture In a standing position, bring your legs hip width apart and have your knees slightly off lock. Gently tuck your pelvis under and pull in your abdomen. Relax your arms by the sides of your body and bring your chin parallel to the floor. Then to position the shoulders, hunch them up towards your ears and as you exhale let them drop down. Repeat a couple of times and then finally let your shoulders relax, not to far forward or back. Finally, visualise a string attached to the ground, moving up your body and reaching towards the ceiling. Feel this pulling you upward and enjoy your lengthened, lifted posture. Tummy Control If your stomach area is your problem zone, particularly when wearing a tight dress or t- shirt, then learning to hold your tummy correctly can make it look slimmer. It can help your middle to appear instantly flatter and also has long term muscle toning benefits. How to have tummy control First, locate the area about 2 inches below the navel. Then, imagine you are zipping up tight jeans and pull the tummy in. As you do this you should feel the lower abdomen being pulled upwards and inwards. Whilst you hold this area in, use the side and the back of your lungs (about 2 inches above the navel) to breathe, leaving the chest as still as possible. Try to check yourself at points in the day, so this tummy control becomes a habit. This technique was designed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920's and gives the illusion of a flatter tummy straight away, tones the muscles long term and strengthens the back as well. Visualisation Gordon Ramsey uses it to create his food and David Beckham uses it to score the perfect goal. Visualisation is a trick used by some the most successful people in the world as the ultimate way to achieve what you want. By imagining yourself how you want to be, you already know what it feels like so it makes it much easier to get there. Try using this visualisation technique and not only will it make you feel you are already slimmer but it will train your mind to ensure it knows just how to get there as well. How to use visualisation Close your eyes for a moment. Then picture yourself at your optimum health and size. See that image as clearly as you can in your mind and make it really bright. Then start to engage more of your senses. Imagine stepping into that body and really feel what being your optimum health and size is like. Then start to imagine the way people are responding to you at your optimum health and size, Feel it as though it is happening now. Repeat this as many times as you can until you truly know what it feels like to be the way you want to be. Then, you will have no doubt you will be able to get there. Confidence We all know someone who seems to attract their perfect job, their perfect partner and always seems to be full of confidence. That person isn't always a supermodel with the perfect body either. The key to why they have it all is simple. They have confidence. Confidence at any size is important but often we think that when we become our perfect weight, then we will feel instantly fantastic. However, confidence is something which is in your head, not in your body. So by learning to be confident, you will appear more attractive and more importantly, will feel happier and healthier. How to boost your confidence Grab a pen and a piece of paper. Just take a moment to notice how you are feeling right at this moment. Jot it down if you need to. Then follow these 6 steps: 1. Write down all the things you love about yourself 2. Write down all the achievements you have made in your life 3. Write down 5 things you are grateful for about today 4. Write down 5 positive things your best friend would say about you 5. Write down 5 things that makes you different/special/unique 6. Write down 5 things which make you beautiful Now notice how you are feeling after completing this exercise. Remember and enjoy this feeling and use it when you need a feel-good boost. Practicing this exercise regularly will allow you to look and feel the very best version of you. For more information on Danielle's tips and advice visit www.faceyogaexpert.com]]> Is Stress Ageing You? tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2012:/theblog//3.1609733 2012-06-19T14:56:26-04:00 2012-08-19T05:12:08-04:00 Danielle Collins http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle-collins/ So let's look at how stress can affect the face. On an internal level, stress can affect the natural production of the plumping agents collagen and elastin in the face. These are what give the skin plumpness and suppleness and low levels of these can lead to a sallow, aged appearance. Stress can also be a contributor to dehydration, poor circulation and the inability to remove toxins from the skin. When high levels of the stress hormones are prominent the lymphatic system can't do it's job properly meaning the waste products are not been moved out and the goodness is not being let in. One of the main ways in which stress affects our faces is on an external level. It is the frowning, the grimacing and the squinting which we can all do without thinking when we are stressed. It is fine to hold the face in certain positions for a while with no negative affects but it is when we hold the skin and muscles in this way for years and years that we contribute to those really deep set lines and wrinkles. Maybe you can picture yourself sat at your computer squinting and furrowing your brow or can you see yourself in a busy traffic jam permanently having your eyes brows raised or your jaw locked really tight. Although holding the face in this way is a huge contributor to deep set lines and wrinkles, this is actually very easy to put a permanent stop to. So lets start with understanding your face. If you have ever done Yoga for your body you will know that awareness of yourself is key to bringing relaxation and a toned, strong body. Face Yoga works with the same principles as Yoga and gives you the ability to let go and relax. Try this quick exercise to be aware of how stress may be ageing you and how to put a stop to this: • Take a look in a mirror now and notice where you have lines and wrinkles. Make a mental note of this or write it down if you like. • Then close your eyes and focus your attention on your face. Are you wrinkling your brow or raising your eyebrows? Or maybe you are squeezing your eyes too tight, pursing your lips or tensing your jaw? Ok what did you notice? Did you surprise yourself how much tension you are holding on to or how many deep set lines you have. If so, don't worry! Just try this: • Close your eyes again and take a deep breath in through your nose. Then take a deep breath out through your mouth and make a sighing sound and motion with your mouth and the rest of your face. Do this 5 times and each time feel you are relaxing your whole face with each exhalation • Next, take both your index fingers and both your middle fingers and place on your forehead. Now, gentle tap all over the forehead with the fingertips, move down to the eye area, then the cheeks, around the mouth, the jaw line and then all over the neck. As you tap feel that any tension on your face is being released. This will also boost the circulation and encourage production of elastin and collagen. • Lastly, keeping your eyes closed bring your attention to each part of your face one by one. Imagine the forehead smoothing and relaxing and really feel this happening now. Move through your face until you feel it is completely relaxed and you can visualise your face as smooth and calm. When you have finished open your eyes and take another look in the mirror. How does your face look? You may notice an immediate change or you may just feel a little more relaxed. Either way you are helping to remedy the problem. Remember that this technique needs to be used regularly to prevent any further deep set lines. As a final point, remember dealing with stress mentally and physically is important too. Taking regular exercise, eating well and relaxing is vital for good skin and staying young. Looking after you genera; health is key to a great complexion as what's on the inside can show on the outside. For more Face Yoga techniques visit www.faceyogaexpert.com]]> Natural Tips to Look Great in Your Bikini tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2012:/theblog//3.1584606 2012-06-10T11:52:23-04:00 2012-06-11T08:35:18-04:00 Danielle Collins http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle-collins/ Follow these tips over the next few weeks and by the time your holiday is here you will look and feel great and be ready for the debut of your bikini. 1. DO YOGA Regular Yogi's will know that Yoga really is the secret to looking and feeling great. Many celebrities thank their slim yet curvy figures to regular practice. The combination of postures and movements promote strength and suppleness meaning a leaner, firmer body. So, why not contact your local gym or Yoga centre and ask about Yoga? As well as being great for your mind and spirit, it can bring you one step closer to achieving the body you want and fitting in to that bikini. 2. BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE We aren't all the same size and shape and however much exercise and healthy eating we do, we never will be. Although it is great to make a plan to be healthier and happier, the most important part of looking great in your bikini is confidence. We all know people who are not conventional beauties but radiate an inner confidence which makes them very attractive. To boost your inner confidence, try this NLP technique. First take a look at yourself in the mirror. Have a look at your whole body. What happens? Do you instantly start criticising yourself and picking at your 'imperfections'? If so, take a pen and paper now and write down every negative thought or feeling you have about your body. Then, write at the bottom of the piece of paper 'I let go of this negative self image'. Then throw the piece of paper away. Rip it up and literally throw it in a bin so it is out of sight. Then, get a fresh piece of paper, write down everything that is good about your body. Even if it is small parts like your eyelashes or ears, write it down. However hard it may be, aim for 10 'likes' (if you really struggle get a friend or partner to help you). Then read those over again twice more. Next, look in to the mirror and say to yourself 3 times 'I love and accept who I am'. Even of you don't believe it at first, keep saying it (you are tricking your brain in to believing it!). 3. UP YOUR ANTIOXIDANTS The word 'antioxidants' is everywhere at the moment. It really is the new health buzz word but are you still wondering what it means and how it can help you? Antioxidants are nutrients found in some food which help to prevent or slow down damage from free radicals in our body. Free radicals can be caused by pollution, poor food choices, alcohol, smoking, too much sun, stress and all the things you know are bad for you. These baddies can cause many internal health problems as well as external issues such as cellulite. However, eating foods high in antioxidants can help to neutralise and reduce this free radical damage and therefore reduce cellulite and improve your health so you look and feel great in even the tiniest of bikinis. Some foods high in antioxidants are berries, green leafy vegetables, walnuts and oats. 4. PRACTICE DAILY FACE YOGA Regular exercise and massage are the best way to tone up the body and improve skin tone. The same principles apply to the face. The more often we exercise the muscles, the more toned they become and the firmer and tighter the skin attached to these muscles become. By massaging the face we can increase circulation, remove toxins and increase the collagen and elastin. The result? A younger, healthier appearance and a face which looks as fabulous as your body. Face Yoga should be practiced for 20 minutes a day, 6 times a week for best results. If you are pushed for time, just a few techniques daily can quickly relieve tension, headaches and smooth lines and wrinkles. Visit www.faceyogaexpert.com for Face Yoga wall charts and CD's. Start now and practice over the next few weeks so your face looks fresh and youthful on the beach this year. 5. BODY BRUSH Next time you are popping into your local pharmacy or beauty store, pick up a body brush. Studies show that brushing your skin, before a bath or shower, can increase circulation, skin tone and boost energy. Doing this 3 times a week can help to shift the toxins which cause cellulite or poor skin tone. Start from the soles of the feet and always work towards the heart, paying particular attention to the bottom and thighs. Lastly, remember to smile, stand tall and wear a bikini which makes you feel your best. Happy summer holidays.]]> Get Back That Holiday Feeling This Autumn tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2011:/theblog//3.982741 2011-09-27T06:46:01-04:00 2011-11-27T05:12:02-05:00 Danielle Collins http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle-collins/ It is easy to lose that relaxed feeling you stepped on the plane with. Remember that the reason you felt so relaxed on holiday was partly because you didn't have the responsibilities of everyday life, but primarily because of changes in your mind. It is important to remember there are ways in which you can transfer that relaxed holiday feeling in to your home and work life. Here are 5 of my top tips: 1. Take your fave holiday photo and set it as your screen saver, homepage or desktop. That way, every time you put on your computer your mind can be instantly transferred back to how you felt when you were there. In the neuro linguistic programming (NLP) field this technique is called 'anchoring' and it is simply about linking your thoughts to something to bring about certain positive feelings. 2. Wear something brightly coloured. On holiday we tend to go for very different colours to what we would choose at home. This is partly to do with the weather but mostly to do with our mood. Every day this week why not try wearing one item which would be a colour you would wear on holiday? Colour therapists use this tip all the time and it is guaranteed to brighten your day. 3. Do something every day, which makes you feel as though you are on holiday. Whether this will be going to your local pool for a swim, having a large bowl of tropical fruit or going for a stroll by the river or sea. The more you can 'treat' yourself in this way, the more you will feel positive and happy and recreate that holiday feeling. 4. Connect with inner self. On holiday we tend to have time and space to think about what we want out of life and enjoy some peaceful reflection. Each day, try to allocate some time for yourself to do this. Doing some daily Face Yoga allows you to enjoy a nurturing touch, to free up tension and to pamper yourself. As you go through the gentle exercises and massage, tune in to how you are feeling, enjoy the present moment and take long deep breaths. Very soon you will replicate that calm feeling you had on holiday. 5. Laugh a little...or a lot! On holiday we tend to be carefree and let ourselves find humour in things. Laughing releases endorphins, the feel good chemicals in the brain, boosting the mood. To recreate this joyful feeling, spend time with friends who make you happy, watch comedy films or even tray a Laughter Yoga class. Whatever works for you, just let yourself relax and enjoy the lighter side of life! ]]>


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Students Lie, Cheat, Steal, But Say They're Good
Associated Press: In the past year, 30 percent of U.S. high school students have stolen from a store and 64 percent have cheated on a test, according to a new, large-scale survey suggesting that Americans are too apathetic about ethical standards.
Educators reacting to the findings questioned any suggestion that today's young people are less honest than previous generations, but several agreed that intensified pressures are prompting many students to cut corners.
"The competition is greater, the pressures on kids have increased dramatically," said Mel Riddle of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. "They have opportunities their predecessors didn't have (to cheat). The temptation is greater."
The Josephson Institute, a Los Angeles-based ethics institute, surveyed 29,760 students at 100 randomly selected high schools nationwide, both public and private. All students in the selected schools were given the survey in class; their anonymity was assured.
Michael Josephson, the institute's founder and president, said he was most dismayed by the findings about theft. The survey found that 35 percent of boys and 26 percent of girls -- 30 percent overall -- acknowledged stealing from a store within the past year. One-fifth said they stole something from a friend; 23 percent said they stole something from a parent or other relative.
"What is the social cost of that -- not to mention the implication for the next generation of mortgage brokers?" Josephson remarked in an interview. "In a society drenched with cynicism, young people can look at it and say 'Why shouldn't we? Everyone else does it.'"
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So, on the weekend we did the following (in no particular order):
- Had lunch at Brighton with the grandparents, where they were severely berated for forgetting my birthday, and then we enjoyed a nice stroll on the beach. Oh, and if you squint really hard at the pic you can see that somebody had graffitied 'no dog sh*t' on the sign. Whoever did it was obviously on some sort of community announcement mission, because we counted it 7 more times.
- Laughed ourselves silly as Grumbles clunked around the house wearing my red heeled boots. The kid has quite the cowboy swagger going on!
- Drove throught the city in the rain. How I love a rainy cityscape!
- Enjoyed a movie and a pint with my pal (the movie, Wah Wah, although excellent, was a little too close to the bone in relation to my own teenage years, so I did end up feeling kind of disturbed by it)
- Watched a rather scary episode of Four Corners which talked about the peaking of oil supplies, and how dooooooooomed our energy-hungry society is going to be when it alllll ruunnnnns ooooouuuuutttt! Top viewing.
- Finished the main section of my yoga wrap, which is proving to be wonderfully warm, a good thing considering that in a few years we're all dooooooooomed! I, however, will be warm and dooooomed.


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Why does this stuff always happen on a weekend, and a holiday weekend at that?!
I remember when the electric company accidentally turned our power off. I didn't realize it until I got home after 5:00, and coincidentally it was a Friday. When I called them and they determined they made a mistake, they actually said that no one could come out till the following Monday to turn it back on.
I threw a fit and demanded someone come back out, immediately, or there would be heck to pay. They did.
I confess I'm posting from my brand new iPad. My I survived deployment present from DH. Love it, but I might need to buy a keyboard attachment for APA - I touch type and I'm fast so this thing is slowing me down!
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Just like that. Easier to use than I expected, but I can't touch type.
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This doesn't have the small size issue, at least.
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They are kind of magical. I feel like I am living in the future when I use mine.
"Any idiot can face a crisis; it is this day-to-day living that wears you out." -Anton Chekhov
So far I am in love.
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Ugh gag yuck yuck! Just drive to Dallas with JoJo and the dog. JoJo threw up all over herself halfway there and I had nothing but some wipes to clean up. And we couldn't go to a bathroom to wash because the dog would have suffocated since it is so hot. 90 minutes of driving in vomit car. Yuck.
"Any idiot can face a crisis; it is this day-to-day living that wears you out." -Anton Chekhov
I posted this in new moms but I'm not sure if you all venture out there so I hope you don't mind me posting it here.
I feel like I have to say everything at least twice to Josh for it to sink in. Like I will ask him to get his shoes on so we can go to Target. He'll get his shoes on and then I'll say "ready to go?" and he'll say "Go where?"
Or if I ask him to take this trash and throw it away in the kitchen he'll take it and wander aimlessly and I have to remind him to take it to the kitchen. It drives me batty, I feel like all I do all day is repeat myself. Or I'll ask him not to run and 5 seconds later he'll be running again. Is this average behavior for a 4 year old?
Belch about the vomit car!
Kate, one of the things I look at when testing is the ability to follow multi-step directions. I wonder if he is getting the first half of what you are saying, but can't hold on to the whole thing. So he heard you say put on your shoes, and he did, but the second half was too much information so he thought he did what you asked. Same with the trash. He got it, but didn't know what to do with it. Try giving him one step at a time instead of asking a few things and having to repeat yourself.
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That's exactly what it's like when he rides his bike! Josh, stay near the sidewalk! (our sidewalk breaks up in some parts so he has to ride in the street) Josh, wait! Josh, look where you're going! Augh! I must look like a terrible mother to anyone watching us go by. Today he rolled into the middle of the street even though I told him to stop like 4 times. Luckily we live on a pretty quiet street, but cars still go up it sometimes.
I am going to sound so grouchy, but ugh...I just have to vent. And maybe get some help! Sydney is so demanding and I don't know what to do about it. And she bugs constantly when she wants something. I don't give in if I've said no, and I never did. But she still persists. She's 12. When will this end?
Today I talked about possibly going to Owego to go for a walk like we used to when we lived there. We had a lot to do first, though, so I said it would have to wait. I wish I never said anything about it because I don't think 30 minutes went by when she didn't ask, "Are we going to Owego?" "When are we going to Owego?" As I said "later" or "I don't know" she got really angry with me. At one point, she even 'bugged' me about it on Facebook.
She simply wore me out to the point where I didn't even want to go any more. She always does this. I'm hot and frustrated, and no, we didn't go. I told her maybe tomorrow because we have nothing to do, but I'm dreading her asking me the moment I walk out of my bedroom door in the morning.
Chrissy that does sound frustrating. Have you ever flat out told her that it's annoying behavior and that it wears you down?
I had a mini meltdown today after spending hours working in the kitchen while juggling Sawyer and getting it all cleaned up. I walked in and Savana and Kai were standing in a box that had plastic bags full of all my bulk grains. I had already asked them to leave it alone. The tapioca had opened so there were tiny white balls EVERYWHERE. I said, "Noooooo!" and they started laughing. I felt defeated. It sounds stupid but I don't know how else to describe it. I was just exhausted, sweaty, and overwhelmed. I started crying and went in my room with Sawyer for a few minutes. When I came out with the vacuum Savana said she would do it and she did a really nice job. Afterwards we were sitting at the table, she patted my back and said, "You're a good mom."
She honestly astounds me sometimes.
I was up at 2am to nurse Sawyer and just happened to check facebook where I see a post from my brother that he was robbed at gunpoint outside his apt building! They took his phone so I can't even call him. I could hardly sleep last night. If anything ever happened to my brother i would be devastated. I am so glad he's ok.
omg Bridget how awful! I hope you get a chance to talk to your brother soon. I think you're amazing with your kids. A mess like that has made me cry in the past too.
I don't really do anything by a schedule. I mean, I go shopping every Saturday but I can leave anywhere between 9 and 2. It depends on what needs to be done at our house, and how I feel. Sometimes I'm just too lazy to go before early afternoon. Generally, if I say we might do something spontaneous, I'll go within 4-5 hours of saying it. I don't think I could manage sticking to a schedule.
I've told Sydney repeatedly that her constant badgering me about stuff is exhausting. At one point I even told her if she asked me again then we wouldn't go at all because I was tired of hearing it. She still persisted.
We had thunderstorms last night so she didn't get much sleep, so she's still sleeping right now. I tried to nail down a time for her and said that if we went today, we'd probably go around 2 or 3 o'clock. I'm dreading her waking up because I fear she's going to start harping on it again. It does sound like a silly thing to get worked up about.
It turned out to not be bad at all. I guess that's what I get for worrying about something Sydney didn't ask about going to Owego at all today.
She went to a friend's house for a few hours, as did Bobbie. Jesi went swimming with her bf. So we just had Conner all day. It's very strange to only have 1 child around all day long. Strange in a good way.
I talked to one of my good friends from years ago. Her oldest daughter (whom I used to babysit when I was a teen) graduated college and they're having a celebration next week. Bonnie (my friend) told me she only has one (out of 3) home and he's 17. It made me think about how fast time goes. And I kinda had a moment where I felt like I almost can't wait for that period in my life!! Not that I'm wishing my life away or want my kids to grow up any faster, but I know it doesn't have to be a bad thing to have 'empty nest'.


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Deciphering cell phone family plans
Line add-ons and phone requirements make it tough to get a good deal.
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Cell phones have joined the ranks of back-to-school necessities, and if it seems like the family cell phone bill gets pricier each year, it's not your imagination.
Sprintrecently notified account holders on family plans that it will no longer extend employee discounts to additional phone lines or add-on services priced at less than $30. The discounts still apply to primary family plan charges, which cover the first two lines on a plan. Post continues after video.
As a result of the change, which goes into effect in late August, customers could pay as much as $24 to $648 more annually, depending on the plan, discount and number of lines. A spokeswoman says the change was done to allign the carrier's plans more closely with those of competitors AT&T and Verizon.
The elimination of the discounts marks one way carriers' family offerings have become more complex.
"These plans are very simple if you have your Ph.D.," says Carl Howe, director of Anywhere Consumer Research at the Yankee Group, a Boston-based market research firm. Feature creep on phones has pushed more consumers into plans with text and data add-ons. That's a good source of profit on the otherwise low-cost additional line plans, which can be as cheap as $5 per month, he says.
Carriers are also trying to make family plans attractive for retention purposes. "Once you're on a family plan, it's really hard to switch everyone over," Howe says. Most people on the plan will be on different contract cycles because they have been added at different times. Switching almost certainly entails an early-termination fee or three.
Family plans may be complicated to choose, but pooling minutes is an advantage that can cut hundreds of dollars from the household's annual bill. Here's what to look for:
Handset requirements. Be cautious giving in to teens' pleas for the latest handset. Many, especially smart phones, come with voice and data plan requirements, says Schwark Satyavolu, president of cell phone comparison site BillShrink.com. Depending on the carrier, those strings can effectively force consumers into a more expensive family plan.
On T-Mobile, for example, buying a smart phone requires a Family Talk + Text + Web plan, which starts at $140 per month for two lines and 750 minutes, and charges a per-phone unlimited Web fee of $10 to $30. (That's at least $40 more than the same number of minutes on a Family Talk + Text plan.)
Even if a new phone isn't on the table, review requirements on family members' current handsets to get a sense of the minimum coverage needed.
Individual vs. total usage. Carriers may offer a choice of add-ons such as text and data on a per-line basis, or as coverage for everyone on the plan. Look at recent bills to gauge the family's usage as a whole, as well as each individual's, says Allen Keiter, president of comparison site MyRatePlan.com. That can help you decide whether to cover one line or everyone.
Sprint tacks on a per-line fee of $5 for 300 text messages, $10 for 1,000 and $20 for unlimited on its $70, two-line family talk plans with 700 minutes. Or consumers could trade up to a $100, 1,500-minute plan with unlimited texting.
"Family" definition. For some plans, "family" includes anyone living in the same household, Howe says.
Minutes required. An unlimited plan isn't necessarily the best deal, Keiter says. "Any family plan is already going to have unlimited mobile-to-mobile in network and unlimited nights and weekends," he says. Consumers have a relatively small window to actually use plan minutes, and adding lines to an unlimited plan is significantly pricier than adding them to a limited-minute plan, he says.
On AT&T, additional lines beyond the first two in a family plan cost $10 per month on plans with up to 2,100 shared minutes and rollover. On unlimited plans, they cost $50.
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What's awful: I think it's quite obvious but, the line work is really quite abysmal the design itself is poor and the colour is pretty shoddy.
How it can be fixed: Hopefully a reputable artist would be able to fix this mess, if not a cover-up is literally the only option (apart from laser removal) Moderator comment:
I think a good tattoo artist would be able to rework this into something much better looking than it is now. The flowers look wilty and sad and, yeah, the linework is awful, but hopefully someone better could work over it and give it new life.
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NORFOLK - Students put the finishing touches on an outdoor mural at a Norfolk school.
Students at Norview Elementary School created self-portraits and then members of the Art Club at Norview High School enlarged them.
It was a way to improve the look of the portable classroom and change the look of the community.
"The planning and the design all started back in the fall and we worked over the winter and we waited for the spring to come so we could all start painting," explained Danielle Arrington, one of the artists.
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CUBA: Photography and Cuban Culture (closed)
Havana, Cuba
- Summer 1 Semester - May 5 - June 4, 2014; May 5 - May 11 in Boston, May 12 - June 4 in Havana (dates subject to change)
Application Deadline
- Summer 1 Semester - Priority Deadline: November 15, 2013
Priority deadline is November 15th with a final deadline of January 26th. Program accepting applications until filled and is subject to close at any time.
Come view the Summer 2014 Cuba Dialogue Exhibition! Monday, September 29, 2014, 5 pm, West Village H.
Faculty Leader: Luis Brens (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Information Session: November 5 at 6:00pm, 305 Ryder Hall
Term: Summer I
- ARTE2500 Art + Design Abroad: Studio - Photo Basic OR ARTE2500 Art & Design Abroad: Documentary Photography
- ARTE2501 History - Cuba Cultural History
All Students in the Cuba Dialogue will be enrolled in Cuba Cultural History, a class with a focus on the culture, music and visual arts, while engaged in an intensive photographic program. Weekly assignments that encourage engagement with the local culture will be assigned.
Students will take either Photo Basics for Majors and Non-Majors or Documentary Photography. Photo Basics will cover current photographic software and digital camera usage and is open to the entire university. It is designed for students with no prior knowledge of photography. Documentary Photography students must show a portfolio to be take this section. This class is designed for students with significant background in photography. A final portfolio is required for successful completion of both classes.
- ARTE2500 Art & Design Abroad: Studio - Photo Basics OR ARTE2500 Art & Design Abroad: Documentary Photography (students will take one or the other)
- ARTE2501 Art & Design Abroad: History - Cuban Cultural History
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Interview with faculty leader will be required as part of application process.
- This program is open to students from any major and college.
Application Procedure
- Online Dialogue of Civilizations application (available on OISP website and myNEU)
- $500 non-refundable program deposit paid through NUPay.* Be sure to select the appropriate summer term.**
- One copy of passport ID page – to be given directly to your faculty leader after acceptance.
- 2-3 page essay answering the following questions (copy and pasted into online application):
- What are your personal and academic reasons for wishing to participate in this Dialogue of Civilizations program?
- How will the program further your academic and career goals?
- What is your previous travel and language experience, if any?
- What courses have you taken which are directly relevant to the program?
*If you are not accepted into your Dialogue program, the $500 deposit will be credited to your student account.
**Applications are not considered complete until deposit is received. This deposit will be applied to the full cost of the program.
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Tuition: $10,195
DOC Fee: $2,000
Tuition and DOC Fee cover 8 Northeastern credits, round-trip airfare from Boston, housing for program duration, International SOS assistance, as well as some local transport, excursions and group meals.
This program will begin in Boston on the Northeastern campus. Students will be provided on-campus accommodations (typically a freshmen residence hall) between Sunday, May 4, 2014 and Sunday, May 11, 2014. Students will depart for Cuba on Sunday, May 11, 2014 for the remainder of the program. Please note that meals are not included and students will not have access to kitchens. Students may opt to use on-campus dining facilities during this time, but the cost will be the student's responsibility.
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The wait is over for Olathe residents who have been wondering if they'll get Google's ultra-high-speed internet services.
On Tuesday night, the City Council unanimously voted to approve an agreement with Google to deploy Google Fiber. The move makes Olathe the first major city in Johnson County to qualify for the high-speed, fiber-to-the-home network.
"We are excited to work in partnership with Google to bring this next-generation fiber optic system to Olathe homes, schools and businesses," Mayor Michael Copeland said in a written statement.
Google Fiber offers an internet connection speed 100 times faster than today's average broadband, paired with crystal clear, high definition TV.
As in area cities, Google will build the Olathe Google Fiber network by demand, meaning that determined "fiberhoods" will get Google Fiber service once pre-registration goals are met.
"Olathe residents have embraced innovation and technology like few others," Copeland said. "Our vibrant community spirit is truly second to none, and I'm pleased Google recognized this in choosing Olathe as the largest Johnson County city in which to invest thus far."
Copeland said that Olathe has always been a tech-savvy community and the Google partnership creates new possibilities for the future.
"Technology has influenced the way we live and work in Olathe," he said. "Tonight's announcement is about our future and the endless possibilities for Olathe students, businesses and entrepreneurs who will no doubt leverage this technology and connectivity to achieve things that are truly innovative and transformational."
Google Fiber is already being installed in neighborhoods in Kansas City, KS, and Kansas City, MO.
Copeland isn't sure when the network will be up and running, but the plan will be similar to KCK, in that neighborhoods will have to band together and get pre-registered to qualify.
The agreement calls for free service to various city owned buildings including the rapidly expanding school system, Copeland said.
"We have the second largest school district in the state with big demands for technology. This type of infrastructure with the internet super highway can make a big difference in the educational opportunities for our children," Copeland said.
For more about Google Fiber, including a map to track its status in Olathe, visit www.google.com/fiber.
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What Your Choice In Tablets Says About You
Since the release of the iPad 2, the tablet has been continually sold out the minute an Apple store gets them in stock. It seems like everyone has to have the new iPad. However, is it the best tablet to suit every tech users' needs? We decided to take a look at three competing tablets and break them down by user lifestyle to determine which tablet suits what type of personality best.
Blackberry PlayBook (16GB WiFI) $499
RIM's "PlayBook" (an interesting name for an enterprise-friendly device) is catered towards the corporate businessman and BBM addicts. Running on the lighter side of the weight spectrum, the PlayBook is more subtle and comfortable to carry, a must-have for busy executives to transport on the go. The battery life can last you a couple days, especially if the main functions you're using on the PlayBook is running PowerPoint presentations (which it does very well) or browsing the latest in the stock market or accessing PDF files (another thing it does well with its own Adobe Reader built in). The interface is intuitive and user-friendly and apps are responsive. With all the improvements and updates the PlayBook has undergone since its release, it's quickly becoming the best tool for the businessman but still has a ways to go to appeal to the average consumer. The PlayBook is best for the Pragmatic White-Collar Exec.
iPad 2 (32 GB WiFi only) $599
There are two types of people who get the iPad: techie die-hard Apple fans or people who aren't familiar with most tech but want to jump onto the Apple bandwangon with a sleek new toy. Similar to when the Wii was first released, the iPad is user-friendly and intuitive, which opens the doors to a wide age range of users from 1- year olds to people in their late 50s. In terms of usefulness, the iPad can be a very productive tool depending on your profession. For teachers, people in real-estate or customer service, the iPad's "social" aspect of being able to be passed around for easy group viewing of charts or images makes it much more functional than a laptop or smart phone. The new PhotoShop apps that were just released for the iPad are a significant new toolset for designers, graphic artist and photographers. However, for the rest of us, I guess you could argue a better Angry Birds or Fruit Ninja experience than the average smart phone. I like to call this group of iPad users, Apple Fanboys and Chic Geeks.
Motorola Xoom on Google's Android 3.0 $800
Deemed the only true competitor of the iPad, the Motorola Xoom tablet running on Google's Android 3.0 is the perfect tablet for serious tech users, namely developers and people who prefer Android to iOS. Nicknamed the "Honeycomb" by Google, the tablet's responsiveness and multitasking features can give the iPad a run for its money. With features like the ability to run 3D graphics and create high-performance 3D effects for applications and more so developers can achieve more realistic shading and textures with 3D models. The new keyboard was redesigned to suit a larger tablet screen and provides a better experience for typing with the whole hand and certain hot-keys installed for quicker navigation. The Honeycomb is great for the super user who needs to get work done, but less appealing as an easy entertainment toy with its mediocre apps. This group is made up of serious Techie Super Users.
Do you fall under one of these tablet personalities or are you still waiting for the next best tablet invention?
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wow... didn't know those are the only 2 types of people that use ipads. Fanboys and people who doesn't use tech...wow. Ipad 2 sales figures are a bit hard to find, but as of the end of march their were a range of estimates from around 5 mil to 9 million already sold. And it has only been out for around a month.
This is a nice general article outline 3 different tablets but at the same time a pretty vague lumping of the types of users they devices have.
Considering I've seen the iPad used by everyone from teachers to internet cafe patrons to database administrators to doctors and nurses, Id say your characterization of iPad users is simply very wrong. I don't see it as a fanboy and geek phenomenon at all. I think Apple marketed it very well and people really saw the potential of tablets thanks to the iPad, and went out and bought what seemed to be the default choice.
I agree with the article completely. There is a reason the sales figures aren't out there, they aren't that impressive. Are you really surprised that you would find them at internet cafe's and used in the places shown in the commercials? I sure am not and do not know people other than those described in the article who have them.
Where were all the apple fans in the other article about his and hers? They seem to have congregated here to challenge the general ipad personality type by saying that the ipad has universal appeal. Yes and no, because when it comes down to it, there's just two groups: apple lovers and apple haters.
"Nicknamed the 'Honeycomb' by Google"? Check your facts noob, the OS - Android v3.0 - is called Honeycomb, not the tablet.
really the sales figures aren't that impressive? The ipod probably wasn't that successful of a product in your eyes either was it?
"Similar to when the Wii was first released, the iPad is user-friendly and intuitive, which opens the doors to a wide age range of users from 1- year olds to people in their late 50s" -
That's just a hilarious (and pathetic) statement. I'm sorry, but I'm guessing you're what, 22? Someone who sees people in their 50s as old, anyway. Since we're getting an iPad for my mom (who is in her 70s) for mother's day, you might want to consider revising your statement, or at least making your biases less obvious.
@jmorey you really think comparing ipod sales to ipad sales is even fair to the ipad. I'm not sure I understand how that comparison helps your cause.
In my company, if you aren't in the technology group, if you want a tablet, you get an iPad. I am sure there are many reasons, but saying you see people of different professions using an iPad doesn't necessarily mean they personally chose it, but that someone(s) at their company chose that direction.
I gotta say I love my (non-Xoom) android tablet, but with its current quirks, I don't think I'd want my doctor or database admin using it for anything important! (yet!)
I must be in that rare group that isn't a true Apple Lover or Apple Hater - I love my macbook pro, but really do not want an iPad or an iPhone...


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Has the last three years had a health business and before that he was five years at Qbrick, Scandinavia's most successful company in streaming media. At Qbrick he increased sales from 10 MSEK to 70 MSEK and developed and established new sales offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo and Malmoe.
Anders has solid competence of marketing, sales and business development, combined with a strong project drive. Contributes to making tasks executed in a powerful and professional way. Foremost strength is his experience and knowledge about making businesses succeeding in establishing sales channels online and mobile platforms.
He is an energetic, colourful and constructive doer, who can combine new ways of thinking with structured planning and economic analysis.
John Nilsson, Founder
John is a creative and innovative person, who more or less single handedly has driven his jDome-project, to where it is today. John has not only designed and developed prototypes of the jDome, but also directed and edited the YouTube movies, a new cost effective way John understood could build awareness around the concept and the brand jDome. John has attended numerous events he has been invited to, both at home and abroad, and could do so thanks to the portability of the jDome. He also made the jDome homepage and even designed the jDome logo.
John has always been creative and made his first computer games at 12 years of age, on the first computers around. His special work at high school was about 3D-projection (matrix calculations). His C-paper was about Virtual Cooperation in Computer Generated Environments (94, Umeå Universitet). In 95 he was awarded the "Most Creative Homepage" in Sweden, which had over 300 000 visitors between 95-98. In 2002 John finished editing a feature length movie, to which he designed a DVD (package and content), which gave him high acclaim in the business.
John has a background as a Systems Engineer (15+ years) and has been a consultant at companies such as Siemens-Elema, Nordea, Eniro and Ericsson.
Peter Nilsson, Chairman
Main external investor and chairman. Private business angel since 99. Previous experience as CPA KPMG Stockholm, CFO early Swedish Private Equity Company 1980ties, CFO and other positions for International Educational and Travel Company , lived in California and Massachusetts, USA 1980-1990ties. Co -Founder of Swedish IP Carrier , exit 2001, Co-Founder of US based Culture Tour Operator for students, investments, exits and fold ups in various startups in Sweden , Co-Founder of Stockholm Affärsänglar (Business Angels) AB. Activist for a better Swedish startup climate and environment.
Jenny Jansson, Director
Jenny works as Investment Manager at Innovationsbron AB. She has a passion for business and innovation and she continuously works with many early stage companies concerning investment decisions and business development. Jenny has been a part of forming the national business incubation program and has experience from working with the best incubators in Sweden. In addition to Division by Zero she is also a board member in Percepio AB and Edeva AB


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