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With Valentine's Day right around the corner (my favorite holiday), I wanted to do a little article on something love related. It got me to thinking- being in a (healthy) long term relationship has taught me a lot of special and important things, not only about companionship but about myself. This is the list of things I have learned during this long process. I hope some of you can relate or at least enjoy.
1.) You're not always right.
I'm an incredibly stubborn and headstrong person, to say the least when it comes to my passion and view and what's right and wrong. In the past I had a hard time dictating how people should live their lives, spend their money, and see the world. Whether it is in good nature or not, it took me a long time to realize that part of loving someone is loving how different they are and how they will not have the same thoughts or mannerisms as you do. Being in a relationship can be hard, and sometimes you will be wrong.
2.) You adopt habits of theirs.
You never notice it either, it's always someone else pointing it out. Whether or not it's good or annoying, you will adopt one thing, usually very small that your partner does and do it all the time without noticing. This will happen when you're around someone so much, and it's not a bad thing. Unless it's actually bothering other people or yourself, then adjust, otherwise it's natural and you shouldn't worry.
3.) Things get boring sometimes.
The whole point of being with someone, if you plan on staying with them for the long run, is understanding that not every part of your relationship will be exciting. Unless you have the money and time to go travel and do crazy things with each other constantly, there will be times when you both run out of things to do for each other and together. This could last a week or months or even years with some people, but it's not a reason to panic. Being in a relationship isn't about always entertaining each other, but being committed. Learn to be okay with doing nothing with them, or even doing your own thing just in each other's company.
4.) Your business isn't your friend's business.
There are somethings that should be kept between a couple and a couple alone. It's okay to ask for help and advice from those whom you are close to, but there are also matters where a problem includes something personal with your partner. This shouldn't be shared among others unless they said it was alright. This also largely includes oversharing on social media.
5.) Money/Status shouldn't matter.
Money matters in the sense that you both need to have an understanding on how you take care of bills and each other (if you live together) but it shouldn't matter as far as what you think of the other person. If your partner makes more money than you, that is okay. If your partner makes less money than you, that is okay. Unless you have an understanding on who pays certain funds and they don't pay them or they don't try to help out, money shouldn't be as much of a concern of judgement. If your partner is holding their social status or their income above your head to make you feel bad about yourself or to belittle you, I'd leave them now. That's abusive behavior.
6.) You aren't embarrassed anymore.
Most- not all couples adopt this during a long term relationship. It's when you stop caring about hiding or being embarrassed about bodily functions such as going to the bathroom or having health issues or being on your cycle. Like I said, most couples. Some couples prefer to keep those parts of their lives separate because it's what makes them comfortable, or they don't like their partner knowing about those things even if they've been together awhile. There's not much else to explain other than the fact that you can be gross around them with being embarrassed and they won't judge you because you are a human being.
7.) Knowing the difference between being unhappy or annoyed.
When you're with someone for awhile, the things you originally thought were cute will eventually turn out to annoy the living hell out of you. This happens so many times in relationships and to me, it's personally funny. Me and my partner laugh about how much we annoy each other sometimes. But if you constantly can't stop thinking about how much someone irritates you and you constantly focus on the negative, you start to resent the person you're with. Take time in these moments to remember why you originally were so attracted to them, remember how good of a person they are and all the things that made you love them in the first place. It's okay for them to annoy you, but there's a fine line between having a bad day/week and actually being unhappy with them. If you can't remember why you enjoy being around them and can't fix the issue or talk out your feelings, the relationship is probably not going to work out.
8.) Their friends aren't always your friends.
Unless you guys met in a group of friends and have known each other awhile and hung out with the same people, you will most likely have different friends and different groups of people you associate with. For the most part people assume that because they're dating their boyfriend or girlfriend, their partner's friends are immediately their friends. It's always good to get along with their friends and be nice with them- if you impress them and are cool with their friends, that's usually a plus when dating someone. However there are some boundaries that should be set, and your partners friends is one of them. Their friends are the people they go to when they are upset or mad, including with you and they should have that separate outlet where they can vent and share their feelings. It's good to be a part of your partner's life, but they should have an area of their life where they can escape when feeling suffocated or want time to themselves.
9.) You don't have to like everything they like.
This one should be self explanatory but for the younger ones reading, this is incredibly important. You shouldn't need to change yourself or your interests to get someone's attention. They should enjoy you for both the things you have in common and your differences. It's a good thing to explore their hobbies and past-times because you evolve as a person through new experiences, and it's cool to understand why they like it- but you don't always have to like or be interested in what they like. And this is OKAY! If you and someone mesh well anyways, this shouldn't be an issue. If you're forcing a relationship and always have to do what they like in order for you guys to work out (which I've been there before, ugh) then it's probably your best bet that it's not going to be as great of a relationship as you hoped.
10.) Being with them feels good.
This one is nice, and was a relief to learn. In the past I've had some pretty ugly and forced relationships that were just cringy to think back on. My exes thought we were doing awesome but now that I'm in a relationship that just, I don't know, works? It's been such a fresh breath of air. This isn't to say that you won't have fights or problems. No couple is perfect. But to be around them and just fall into step and feel comfortable after that crazy passionate honeymoon phase, it's really nice. Yeah, like I said earlier, things get boring. But I'd rather do nothing with someone I love than always feel the pressure to be entertaining or mushy with each other. Me and my partner are best friends, and loving him is like breathing- it comes naturally. And that's how it should be.


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Established by David Gravel in the early 90's, Fountain Court Florist remains a family-run business that has continued to provide the town of Epworth and it's surrounding areas with high quality, beautiful flowers for all occasions. We are ICSF certified and are highly experienced in providing the very best service.
Our shop is situated down the quaint 'Fountain Court' area in the historic market town, made famous for being the birthplace of Methodism. It is here you will find both our original shop 'Fountain Court Florist' and our sister shop 'Designs by Reflections' both run by Toni Gravel. Toni has been a professional florist for 20 years and prides her business on its good service that puts them in the running for 'Best Florist on the Isle'.
Both shops offer a first class professional service and bespoke designs for individual tastes and needs. Emergency is also undertaken where possible to provide our customers with the flowers they require when little time is available.
Our flowers are now available to order online, but you are also welcome to come and visit us on 'Fountain Court' where you will be able to view a wide range of displays on show. In 'Designs By Reflections' we specialise in all wedding flowers including table displays, centrepieces and church flowers. Please see our Wedding Page for more information.
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We all want bouncy and shiny strands but the regular routine along with the weather conditions make the hair tangled and dry. Taking care of tangled hair is not the same as regular hair and can be tricky if you are caught unaware.
Though it is tricky, it is not impossible and with proper care and knowledge the process can become simple, easy, and effective.
Hair Care Tips for Tangled Hair
Of course there is more than one tip that can help you deal with tangled hair problems. While there are general hair care routines to follow, there are basic home remedies too that can help you deal with tangled strands.
Shampoo and Conditioning
It is very important to shampoo your hair at least once a week to avoid tangles. Also, accompany your shampooing with a moisturizing conditioning treatment that can be left onto the hair for at least ten minutes at a stretch. For best effect, use conditioners that contain shea or cocoa butter. These are perfect hair ingredients that lubricate the shaft of the hair making it easier to detangle. Also, one can also opt for a leave-in conditioner that is formulated for tangled hair.
The most important thing about washing tangled hair is to avoid tangling it more by rubbing a towel onto the hair. Instead, dab a soft towel while concentrating on the individual sections of your hair. For best results, let the hair dry naturally instead of using blow dryers.
Hot Oil Treatment
To hydrate the tangled locks, apply hot oil onto the hair before shampooing. You can use any essential oil such as jojoba oil or coconut oil. Preferably, apply the oil overnight and let the hair get moisturized. The following morning, wash the oiled hair with warm water and comb to detangle the hair. Done once a week, your tangled and dull hair can be restored.
For tangled hair, one must detangle it by combing the hair with wide-toothed comb when it is still wet. Comb but do not brush as it may break the hair and cause damage to the texture of the hair. To comb the hair strands, simply pull the comb through the tangled strands as gently as possible.
Avoid using bobble tipped brushes as they cannot remove knots as effectively as a wide toothed comb. Once the hairs are detangled, use a boar bristle brush to protect the hair and make it smooth. If the hair is free of any tangles, avoid scrunching your hair and wear caps in windy conditions to avoid further tangling of hair.
Detangling Products
The market is filled with detangling products ranging from conditioners, hair sprays, hair serums, and so on. Opt for products that contain silicone ingredients that help in making the entire combing process easy. The use of these products also helps in resisting new tangles. Also, one can use products that are made for baby hair as these products have no negative side effects while they restore the hair texture and the roots immediately.


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Is gold a good investment? If you're looking for some stability for your portfolio, the answer is a resounding yes.
Conventional wisdom holds that gold is a good safe haven. When markets look wobbly, a bit of gold can help steady your portfolio.
And it's not always the case, but here, the conventional wisdom is in fact correct.
Conventional wisdom is often wrong. Take the idea of diversification, for instance. The cliché is "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." Is this good advice for everyone? Not necessarily, according to investing legend Jim Rogers. And viewing diversification strictly in terms of asset allocation – rather than a function of your "personal equity" – is maybe even more dangerous.
Another bit of conventional wisdom is that investors should follow their investments closely – watching prices like a hawk, tracking the latest news and developments. However, fixating on the "noise" in your portfolio can lead to bad and emotional decisions.
And here's another bit of conventional investing wisdom we often hear (from me as well): In times of panic, gold is a safe haven. Gold in your portfolio can help insure against losses when the stock market falls.
As it turns out, this is one piece of conventional wisdom that's correct. A recent study proved it.
Precious metals are safe havens
Two researchers in Ireland recently wrote a paper entitled Reassessing the Role of Precious Metals As Safe Havens – What Colour Is Your Haven and Why? They conclude that relative to many other assets, and in many countries, precious metals – including gold – act as safe havens in turbulent markets.
The researchers found that precious metals can indeed be portfolio "insurance" against unexpected events or "fat tail risk". Fat tails are statistically rare events with bad consequences – like a hundred-year flood, or a once-in-a decade market crash, for instance. Even worse are Black Swans – catastrophic events with no precedence. Because they've never happened before, they blindside investors, causing extreme losses.
Especially during times of stress, gold marches to its own drummer
The researchers confirmed that gold is generally uncorrelated with most other financial assets. Correlation refers to the degree assets or securities have similar price moves. When two assets have a positive correlation (approaching 1), their prices tend to move in the same direction at about the same time. When assets have a negative correlation (approaching -1), they tend to move in opposite directions. A correlation close to zero means two assets move independently. As you can see in the chart below, gold's correlation with other assets is very low. That's exactly why gold works so well in a portfolio when markets are weak.
The researchers' work confirms decades of academic research that gold and the other precious metals are uncorrelated both during normal times and during times of economic and market stress. Gold is a hedge – its price doesn't usually follow other assets during normal times. It is also a safe haven – during abnormal times, when the prices of other assets crash, precious metals tend to rise.
Gold is a good investment, particularly in times of political uncertainty
The researchers studied different kinds of economic and market events that cause precious metals to become safe havens. They identified three general types of market stress indicators: financial market stress, political stress and consumer sentiment.
They found that political and policy risk is "a positive and robust determinant across countries when precious metals are safe havens against stock and bond markets tail events." In other words, in the many countries studied, precious metals tend to rise the most – offering the strongest safe haven protection – during market distress triggered by government policy uncertainty.
Both last year's Brexit and the 2007-2008 global economic crisis are recent reminders of the value that gold holds during economic earthquakes.
Last June, Britain's vote to exit the European Union caused unexpected, extreme economic policy uncertainty. On June 24, 2016, the day after the surprise vote, London's FTSE 100 fell 12.5 percent, German DAX skidded 6.8 percent, the broad Stoxx Europe 600 index fell 7 percent and France's CAC 40 was off 8 percent. Meanwhile gold was UP 5 percent.
During the global economic crisis, gold was also a safe haven. From June 2007, when the financial crisis first broke, to the March 2009 bottom, the U.S. Dow Jones Industrials dropped about 45 percent. Many global stocks markets were down over 50 percent. However, during that period, the price of gold rose from about US$670 to US$938, for a gain of about 40 percent, as shown below.
The winning metals
You might be surprised to learn that while gold, silver, platinum and palladium all typically provided safe havens against severe market declines, silver was often a better safe haven than gold.
According to the researchers, in many countries, silver has been the best safe haven against stock and bond market falls, followed by palladium, then gold and platinum. As we've written before, when gold goes up, silver tends to rise even more. Likewise, when gold declines, silver tends to fall more. (Not long ago we wrote a special report about investing in silver that you can access… here.)
We've discussed both platinum and palladium in the past. These metals also provide safe haven during turbulent times. However, given their easy accessibility and superior liquidity, gold and silver are probably the better options for most investors.
Why gold is golden during periods of uncertainty
While this paper establishes that precious metals have been a good place to park your money during turbulent times, it doesn't address why this should be the case. Why aren't – say – oil or wheat safe haven assets?
The main reason for this is that physical gold has been used as a currency for thousands of years – whereas paper, or "fiat money," is a historically recent experiment. In 1971, the U.S. abandoned the gold standard – the last country to do so. Since then, all global currencies are backed by nothing more than faith in the government that prints the money.
Thus, when there's heightened uncertainty about global economic policy, and faith in government falls, gold as the unofficial world currency rises. Contrary to paper currencies, gold is a tangible asset which cannot be printed or destroyed. To use yet another saying that is (true) conventional wisdom, gold is a "currency of last resort."
Should I invest in gold now?
As we wrote about recently, fear among investors has recently hit all-time lows. This is in sharp contrast to rising uncertainty related to economic policy in the world. Now is a good time to purchase some gold insurance for your portfolio.
This latest piece of research confirms what wise investors have known for hundreds of years: In times of trouble, precious metals are safe havens.
(In the latest issue of the Asia Alpha Advisory – which was released yesterday – I delve into gold… and talk about two ways to invest in gold. One of them even allows investors to buy gold at a discount to its market price. If you're not a subscriber, click here to learn more.)


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Assess Your Personal Values And Become A Better Employee
Company culture is an important part of success.
At Design & Construct, we see the impact of culture every day.
The companies we work with know that maintaining a quality work environment leads to higher production, better output and happy employees. When everything in the office or on the job site is working in harmony the business succeeds.
When things are bad, the business can quickly unravel.
When we work with jobseekers we notice that some look past company culture. And it's not just a matter of fitting in at a company. It starts with the jobseeker assessing their own values and knowing when a job is not just about the potential salary and benefits.
Personal Values and Your Career
Every jobseeker wants to work for the perfect company, but today it seems more difficult than ever to find the perfect job.
It's not that design and construction firms aren't hiring. They are. The difference today is that firms have become more careful with every person they hire. These companies know that hiring is a long-term investment in the business.
In order to get your ideal job you have to align your values with those of the company.
It starts with assessing your personal values. Knowing where you stand as you search for the ideal job will give you a better idea of potential companies to work for instead of only looking at potential salary and benefits.
Here how you can assess your values:
- What are the top three most important things in your life right now?
- How do you want your life to turn out in 5, 10 and 30 years?
- What would be your biggest loss right now and tomorrow?
These are difficult questions, but the answers will give the insight you need to understand your values.
For many people, the answers lead to understanding that family, security, stability and peace of mind are more important than anything else. Others look at specific things that make them happy like taking vacations, being able to take off for appointments and other items.
Some of these are money-related, but others have more to do with time.
Once you understand what is most important in your life you get a different perspective on your career. You know that you don't only have to look at the salary and benefits. While these are certainly important there are other things a company can provide that will provide you with a happy life.
What Companies Have To Offer
Some of the things we see from great companies in our work include:
- Flexible vacation and time off
- Stability in sales and success
- Security and long-term relationships with employees
Knowing that your values align with your employer's will give you more peace of mind that you could ever find just chasing salaries.
And companies are looking at your values too. They want to know that you're going to be a long-term employee because for them you're only worth the investment if you're happy and satisfied for the long haul.
To find your happiness, assess your personal values.
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Burglar disguised herself as employee at retirement community
Lee County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman for stealing money from senior citizens living at the Fountain Crest Retirement Community in Lehigh Acres.
Lee County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman for stealing money from senior citizens living at the Fountain Crest Retirement Community in Lehigh Acres.
Deputies arrested Kelly Lockard for posing as a cleaning lady and rummaging through at least four victims' apartments in the senior living community.
Management for the facility's corporate owner, Sunshine Retirement Living, said Lockard gave legitimate information for tenants when she would sign in as a visitor.
Sunshine Retirement Living said there is a security monitor at the front doors of Fountain Crest 24 hours a day.
After a few times, staff eventually realized Lockard didn't know the people she claimed to be visiting. On August 12 deputies arrested Lockard for burglary.
Victims reported a woman matching Lockard's description stole money from them or entered their rooms after swiping their keys.
"She knew that nothing was going to happen to her. She knew that it was easy for her," Lehigh Acres resident John Llamas said.
On the day deputies arrested her Lockard's name showed up on the visitor log, and she told investigators she was a hired cleaning lady.
"Those are places that other people put their own people that they love inside there you know, and they are counting on they're being taken care of the right way," Llamas said.
Lockard is now out on bond.
NBC2 spoke with her at her home, but she declined to do an interview for this story.


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At 34 weeks with Kee, I had gained a total of 9.3kg. But now at 32 (and a half) weeks with Lisa, I've already hit 82.3kg – making the total pregnancy gain a hefty 12.3kg! WHAT.THE.HELL. Hopefully the doc is right on the point that most of the weight being "water weight" since I don't seem to have grown much anywhere except the belly. Though it isn't hard to believe that bulk of the fat accumulation could just be in the middle…
I blame the constant hunger, leading to the more than occasional bad food choice (high carb, empty calories, the shizz) and the undying girly hormone-driven sweet tooth! Come to think of it, I had a major sweet tooth when expecting Josh, and now he's a sugar crazy preschooler who can't go a day without asking if he can have something sugar laden. Kee on the other hand isn't as mad for sweets, though he does enjoy a candy every now and then. This might mean Lisa will have some serious fights with me over her daily sugar quota!
I really should get some photos taken of my HUGE belly at this point, because I have reason to believe it's even larger than when I had Kee. Pfffft. Explains why I can't find any tops that fit comfortably anymore. My burgeoning middle has even outgrown my maternity tops!!
Dear Lord, may all the weight fall off effortlessly postpartum so that I will not need to work out and count calories like mad just to pass my own standards. May all jiggly bits be toned up with minimal – or no – effort. AMEN!


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Volunteering for WBGL "Share-A-Thon"
Apr 10, 2012 - Joseph Borreggine
Dr. Borreggine, pictured here with WBGL DJ Pam Peoples, served as volunteer answering phones this week in WBGL's annual "Sharathon" which raises money for this totally listener-supported Christian radio station. This was Borreggine's 10th year volunteering. Funds raised are traditionally used to support missions, the poor, special projects held throughout the year sponsored by the station, and to help supplement operating expenses.
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Grand Tradition 30th Year Anniversary – San Diego Wedding Officiant
Through the years, I have been honored to be listed as part of The Grand Tradition's Preferred Vendors. But it is indeed an even greater honor, and quite thrilling, to have been chosen to perform the Vow Renewal Ceremony for The Grand Tradition's 30th Year Anniversary. They have invited one Wedding couple from each year to participate in the Ceremony. We will be adding another layer of McDougal Family history, to be woven into the magic that is The Grand Tradition! It will be a night of much love and great joy! To the McDougal Family: "Thank you so much for this tremendous honor! And thank you so much for putting on this spectacular celebration!"
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Other lists can be compiled which include top bankers, mega-corporate heads, leading politicians in virtually every country on the planet, religious fakes and media deceivers. Often refereed to as the elite, the Illuminati or new world order enablers, all of these people have names and faces. The faces of our true enemies. Name the names. Demand justice.
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Belmont Village, Philadelphia
Belmont Village
Tudor-inspired homes on Sherwood Rd, Belmont Village
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Belmont Village is a middle class neighborhood located in the West Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Belmont Village encompasses the area from City Avenue to the north, Fairmount Park to the south, the Bala Golf Club to the west, and Belmont Avenue to the east.[1]
Belmont Village is separated from its closest neighbor to the west, Wynnefield, by the grounds of the Bala Golf Club and SEPTA's Cynwyd Line (formerly the R6). Belmont Village is separated from its closest neighbor to the east, Wynnefield Heights, by the Belmont Water Treatment Facility. Belmont Village borders Fairmount Park to its south. Its northern border is City Avenue.
Along with East Falls and Manayunk, Belmont Village is part of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 194 and Pennsylvania Senate, District 7. The civic association for the neighborhood is the Belmont Village Community Association.[2]
Belmont Village is located in Census Tract 121 which is classified as middle-class with a 2009 Median Family income of $75,168.[3]
According to the 2000 U.S. Census, Belmont Village's census tract is 59.0% Black, 33.5% White, 3.2% Hispanic, and 2.8% Asian.[4]
Belmont Village is accessible to Center City via West River Drive and SEPTA's Cynwyd Line. The Bala Station sits directly across the street from the northern end of Belmont Village. The neighborhood is also accessible to several major roadways such as Route 1, I-76, and I-95.
Belmont Village is served by the Philadelphia School District. Students in the neighborhood attend William B. Mann Elementary School. In May 2010, after years of failing to meet state standards, the School District turned operation of Mann over to Mastery Charter Schools.[5] Mann will continue to be run as a neighborhood school and is one of Mastery's first elementary schools.[5][6] Retrieved on 08-29-2010.</ref>
The area high school is Overbrook High School.[7]
Belmont Village is close to a number of private elementary and secondary schools, including Friends' Central School on City Avenue. Two colleges also flank Belmont Village, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) to the east and Saint Joseph's University to the west.
Local points of interest[edit]
Along Belmont Village's northern border is the City Avenue Business District, home to several stores and restaurants.[8] The Bala-Cynwyd Shopping Center is located across City Avenue from Belmont Village and contains a department store, a large grocery store, shops, and restaurants.
Along Belmont Village's southern border is Fairmount Park, which contains points of interest such as the Carousel House and the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. Nearby East Parkside is home of the Philadelphia Zoo and Memorial Hall/Please Touch Museum.
Every July, the Greek Picnic draws over 100,000 people to an adjacent area of Fairmount Park, celebrating African-American college fraternities and sororities.[9]
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- ^ "FFIEC Geocoding/Mapping System Redirect". www.ffiec.gov. Retrieved July 8, 2010.
- ^ Bureau, U. S. Census. "American FactFinder". factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved July 8, 2010.
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- ^ "City Ave Special Services District | Work Here | Live Here | Grow Here | Explore Here". www.cityave.org. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
- ^ Belmont Village Community Association, "About Us".
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Project location: London | Lambeth
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Our important and timely campaign, Vehicle Idling Action is tackling London's high levels of air pollution and is being commissioned through the Mayors Air Quality Fund.
If you want to learn some valuable behaviour change skills, and help to improve the London air too, this is the project for you!
By volunteering for this project, you will:
- Learn all about behaviour change methods
- Teach people about air pollution and its impact on human health
- Learn how to facilitate and engage the public in a fun, purpose made Snakes and Ladders game
- Be part of an essential environmental campaign, improve the air quality in your local London community, lower air pollution levels and improve the health and wellbeing for you and your neighbours
What is the vehicle idling action project all about?
We are establishing a team of enthusiastic volunteers to become our Clean Air Champions in the borough of Lambeth.
As a Clean Air Champions you will take part in one or more of our monthly Action Days (each day lasting two hours only).
Some Champions may be located at a central hub for the event, where they will interact with the public and encourage them to play a giant size Snakes and Ladders game which will teach them about air pollution and health.
Other Champions may visit idling hotspots in pairs and engage with drivers, informing them of the negative impact of engine idling on human health.
We have a friendly and positive approach to talking to drivers, and to thank them for switching off, they will be rewarded with a mini air quality Snakes and Ladders game which has all the facts and figures about engine idling.
We will provide training events to all of our volunteers to supply all the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective Clean Air Champion for Lambeth.
Please sign up and join us
Click "Join Us" in the top right hand corner and be part of a campaign to bring much needed positive and environmental changes to our local communities. Together, lets spread awareness about the negative impacts of engine idling and create long term behavioural changes in drivers to immediately reduce localised air pollution, improve health locally and help improve the respiratory health of our younger generation.
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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's book:
Title: P.S. I Still Love You
Author: Jenny Han
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Publication Date: May 26th, 2015
Pages: 288
Summary (from Goodreads):
Lara Jean didn't expect to really fall for Peter.
She and Peter were just pretending. Except suddenly they weren't. Now Lara Jean is more confused than ever.
When another boy from her past returns to her life, Lara Jean's feelings for him return too. Can a girl be in love with two boys at once?
In this charming and heartfelt sequel to the New York Times bestseller To All the Boys I've Loved Before, we see first love through the eyes of the unforgettable Lara Jean. Love is never easy, but maybe that's part of what makes it so amazing.
Thoughts: First of all, I just love the cover for this book! It is so gorgeous. I know that this book is going to be as amazing and witty as Jenny Han's first book in the series, To All the Boys I've Loved Before. It is a perfect choice to wait on!


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Frosty's Follies
Today Frosty suggested that we go out shopping like we use to while we lived in Dallas. To just go out all day to get among the Christmas crowds and hit the local Starbucks for a gingerbread latte and see what Santa has out this year on display. It was then that I suggested that … Continue reading


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Britney and Iggy: Haunted by the ghost of Charli XCX?
Pretty Girls – leaked at the weekend, and officially released yesterday – rides the same rhythmic pulse as Fancy, and co-vocalist Britney Spears' bratty sing-speak is a pure lift from XCX's pop-punk stockpile.
It's also Spears' most engaged vocal for years – as she delivers a sassy lecture on her enduring allure: "Every time I walk out of my house it's like, 'Hey baby!'" she deadpans. "They don't see me rolling my eyes".
Produced, like Fancy, by the Invisible Men, the track was co-written by Little Mix. Yes, that Little Mix. Who'd have thunk?
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The Sunday Telegraph has revealed that a number of NHS cancer screening results have come under review when it has emerged that the rate of error was exceptionally high. At the moment the lab in Essex has reviewed 900 of its total cases and found that 17 women were incorrectly told they were cancer free when they did, in fact, have cancer.
The lab has been responsible for screening a total of 60,000 women and if the rate of error remains the same then over 1000 women may have been erroneously told they were free of cancer. The implications for delayed treatment, survival rates, and just sheer psychological trauma are hard to fathom.
So far the investigation is limited to 2,500 women but 900 tests in and the results are already shocking. At the moment it is looking very likely that all 60,000 test results may have to be reviewed.
Speaking to the press an NHS spokesmen said,
"We are looking at 2,500 samples because that is the right robust sample size to give us an indication if we have to do more work or carry out further investigations. Once the outcome of that work is completed it will be possible to see if further tests are required."
The investigation came about because of concerns raised about the lab's capacity to function while it was undergoing a merger with another service nearby. Inspectors, who visited in September last year, were disappointed by some of the procedures and ordered test results to be reviewed. It is those test results that are currently being re-examined.
The women who were wrongly informed they were cancer free have already been contacted and told they should seek out another test as soon as possible.
One can hardly imagine what it must be like to receive that kind of news.


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The Hard Tackle lists five of the most awe inspiring saves from the year gone by, featuring the likes of David De Gea, Jan Oblak and others.
Rafael believes that his career at Manchester United was brought to an end because Louis Van Gaal did not like him
French League side Lyon are set to sign Manchester United's Brazilian rightback Rafael for A?2.5m as per reports in the Guardian.
With Manchester United looking to invest heavily this summer, which players face the axe at Old Trafford?
Manchester United are likely to be without Rafael, who missed training with a thigh injury, while Patrice Evra serves his suspension.
All eyes would be at Old Trafford to see Chelsea travel to The Theatre of Dreams, in what has turned out to be the potential title decider. TheHardTackle presents the match preview and other details.
Chelsea and United meet in what could prove to be this season's title-decider. Chelsea have a tough task ahead of them, requiring nothing short of a victory at Old Trafford while United have the small matter of facing off against Barcelona at Wembley. TheHardTackle's resident authors, Nipun Malhotra (NM, Man Utd) and Sanish Fernandez (SF, Chelsea), meet up for lunch to talk up their team's chances of walking away with all 3 points.
Manchester United host an in-form Everton side in a bid to take maximum points out of the game and keep themselves adrift of Chelsea and Arsenal. Can Everton provide another title twist? THT has the preview.
Manchester United are ever closer to the record 19th title with Arsenal failing to win their latest match. Can Red Devils keep their title charge on or will Magpies provide another twist to the title race. THT gives the preview.
Chelsea will travel to Manchester under immense pressure to progress to the semi-finals. United, on the other hand, are favorites to progress now, having won the first leg at Stamford Bridge 0-1. Will this be Carlo Ancelotti's best match as a Chelsea manager in Europe or his last?


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For productive and enjoyable lifelong reading, these recommended reading skills will turn poor readers into good readers, and good readers into great readers.
Reading Skills for 4-Year-Olds to Kindergartners
Children at this age learn letter recognition, beginning phonics, and easy Dolch Sight Words. Children learn to read simple words and short sentences, and develop a love of books and reading.
Recommended Reading: Nicholas, That's Ridiculous!, Jilli, That's Silly!, and Little Miss Grubby Toes, Steps on a Bee!
Reading Skills for 1st and 2nd Graders
Children at this age become independent readers. Phonics, Dolch Sight Words, and reading fluency and comprehension are key. Building confidence and cultivating a love of books and reading continues.
Recommended Reading: Dinosaurs Living in MY HAIR!, Parts of Speech Parade, New York City, A Hand Truck Named Dolly, Jace's Adventure in the Forbidden Forest, Jace's Adventure at Crystal Lagoon, The Rocket Ship Bed Trip, and The Afternoon Moon.
Reading Skills for 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders
Children become skilled, enthusiastic readers. Long-word decoding, reading fluency, and strong comprehension skills are developed. Reading comprehension in both fiction and non-fiction helps children be more successful in school, and reading becomes enjoyable.
Recommended Reading: Mayflower: Fly on the Wall Series, Voices in St. Augustine, Trouble on the St. Johns River, Adventures on Amelia Island, Ghosts on the Coast, and Lost in Boston.
Reading Resources for the above recommended reading are noted on the respective book description page.


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It's all consuming isn't it, farming?
It has to be, just to keep it together.
How long have you been doing it?
I don't think there's a number. During my education years, I worked on the farm, potato packing. When I graduated from the University of Guelph, I went out west for a while, then I actually worked as an account executive for a commercial sign company. I really liked marketing, marketing and sales, I've always been an inventor, product development.
I worked a lot with creative people, designers, manufacturers, and that's where the creativity around potatoes came in. So when I went back to the potato business, I realized that there was a really good opportunity to take a product, a mature product, and really market it.
The perception's always been…
… that the potato's a commodity. And my challenge for the last 15 years has been to take this commodity and put as much creativity behind it as I can. Look at different varieties that are available around the world, see what we can grow up in Canada and Ontario, and what's been grown in the U.S., and really discover more about this.
People are so creative out here…
One thing that's really interesting about the Headwaters is that there's so much talent. I don't have to go to Toronto and hire a design firm. I think a lot of creativity comes out of the authenticity of the area.
Tell me about your day.
I'll drive through Mulmur on 17 side road, see a beautiful view, rolling hills, and then I'll climb up and I'm in the Whitfield area, where it starts to plane out… then I cross the town line and I'm in the Melancthon township, where there's nice plains of land that are the sources of agriculture. It's a nice way to go to work every day.
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What do you tell your city friends?
You need some space. You need to look at a new picture. Nature on its own, go listen to it. Go listen to a bird. See a coyote and gather your thoughts. Start tapping into the authenticity of the area.
If a buddy came up and you wanted to sell him on Headwaters, where would you take him?
I'd jump in the pickup truck, head throughout the top of 17, go through the back country and the side roads, and take him for a beer at the Terra Nova Pub. He'd be sold. All my friends who come up from the city, they all go, "Man, I feel so relaxed." They're yawning!
Everyone has a favourite spot here.
I have a lookout, just off of 100-acre farm, up in the bush. It belonged to my uncle. I've got the Pine River, a couple of ponds, and a point from where I can see from the tip of Melancthon and all over Mulmur. I can see the Shelburne water tower, I can even see Hockley.
Headwaters people: what's the common trait?
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On Tuesday afternoon, Crystal Palace announced they had parted company with Freedman in order for him to replace Owen Coyle in the Reebok Stadium hotseat.
Wanderers were not forthcoming in rubber-stamping the move, with caretaker manager Jimmy Phillips told to prepare the team for Saturday's trip to Middlesbrough.
But a statement on Bolton's official website announced the appointment.
Freedman said: "I am delighted to join Bolton.
"The club is geared up to getting back into the Premier League. There is an impressive set-up and structure in place, and a first team squad of undoubted quality.
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Former Palace striker Freedman took charge at Selhurst Park following George Burley's departure in January last year and led the club to the semi-finals of the League Cup last season.
The 38-year-old's star continued to rise in the current campaign as he led Palace to fourth place in the Championship on an eight-match unbeaten run at the time of his departure.
That run included a 1-0 win at Bolton, one of the results which contributed to Coyle being dismissed after the Trotters won only three of their first 10 league matches following relegation from the Premier League.
Ahead of this weekend's trip to the Riverside Stadium, Bolton lie 16th in the table.
Talking to his club's website about the appointment, Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside said: "Dougie is young and ambitious. When we met his enthusiasm and knowledge of the game was evident.
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In this tutorial you will learn to draw arms in a few easy to follow steps. Understanding how to properly draw the arms and the legs can dramatically improve your fashion sketches and give you a big advantage in the presentation of your designs. This is a simplified tutorial on arms, because you do not need to know how to draw anatomical arms for fashion sketches. I hope you'll enjoy and have fun!
Step 1: Draw the guidelines
Begin with fully prepared torso. Check out the "How to draw female torso" tutorial if you have issues drawing it.
Mark the shoulders with circles. Add a center to each circle and pull horizontal guidelines. One where the waistline is and one at pelvis level. These are needed to determine where to place the elbow and the wrist.
Step 2: Begin drawing the arms
Once you have marks to guide you, it's time to add straight lines to indicate the direction of the arms. Start from the center point of the shoulders.You can play and change those lines however you want, as long as you keep the proportions.
Step 3: Draw the elbow and the wrist
Having the size of the shoulder circle in mind, draw a smaller one for the elbow and another, even smaller, for the wrist. Be careful with the sizes- the arm should taper gradually. Use the guidelines you've already set to place the circles correctly.
Draw an ellipse bellow the wrist circle to indicate the hand.
Step 4: Draw the arms
Connect via straight lines the shoulder, the elbow and the wrist circles.
Notice the arrow? It shows where the arm should begin from so it doesn't look separated from the torso in a weird way.
Step 5: More realistic arms
If you leave the arm drawn like this it won't look believable. Separate the forearm in 3 equal parts. In the section closest to the elbow add some volume (more to the inner side and less to the outer). Blend gradually with the second section and leave the 3rd section the way it is.
You can also hint the knuckles of the outer side of the wrist.
Step 6: Adding the details
You already have the arms of your model. Now just add tiny dashes to indicate where the arm contracts and draw the hands. Nothing more is needed!
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Panthers win boys' title at NCS meet; girls just miss
On a brutally hot day in Stockton, several members of the St. Mary's track & field team didn't have a chance to take a break at the Bayshore Regional championships. With qualifying spots for the Northern California Meet of Champions next week on the line, the Panthers' top performers had to be at their bests. -more-


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Adding stings to your guitar cake completes the look of the cake. The strings of the guitar can employ the same icing used to ice the rest of the cake. You can make the strings any colour you like using food colouring and create the icing strings using icing bags. Icing strings do not require time to dry or set, so once you add them to the cake it is ready to serve.
Remove the ring from the coupler by unscrewing it.
Place the coupler inside the bag and push it down towards the closed end of the bag. Push the coupler as far down as possible without tearing the bag.
Cut the bag just below the screw threads on the coupler, if necessary.
Place the icing tip over the coupler, and place the ring over the tip and screw it into place.
Fill the bag no more than halfway with icing. Pack the icing well so that there are no air bubbles.
Close the bag by twisting the open end shut.
Squeeze the bag with even pressure until icing begins to come out the tip. Place the bag over the cake where you would like to start your guitar strings.
Squeeze icing onto the cake and move the bag up or down toward the end point of the strings. When you have reached where you want the strings to end, stop squeezing the bag. Lift the bag up to end the string.
Move the icing bag to the point where you want the next string to begin. Perform the steps again until you have created the desired number of strings.


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Anyway, hop in the car and head to Montauk. It's time for the annual seal migration and the best place to see them hanging out is The Montauk State Park seal haulout site. It's easy to get to but you have to go during low tide. Seals love low tide apparently, who knew!?!? Check the tide tables for a low tide at Montauk Point's north side. Then check the weather forecast for wind strength and direction; avoid anything too severe unless it's from the southwest, south or southeast… I have no idea why.
The best access is to park at the south end of Camp Hero Road (near the Point Woods Trailhead), walk across the highway (Route 27) and head north on the well marked "Seal Haulout Trail." In less than a mile you will reach the low bluff overlooking Block Island Sound and a view of all of the glacial boulders that comprise the playground on which the seals bask.
Although seals can rest, and even sleep, in the water, basking behavior is an important energy conservation strategy. If you want a guided tour check out the COASTAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION SOCIETY OF LONG ISLAND INC.'S website. They frequently run tours in Montauk and in Westhampton.
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You can eat them for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
You can make enough for a week and grab one or two on the way to work or school for a no-cook breakfast that is certainly better and healthier than drive through breakfast meals…….and a whole lot cheaper too!
Use any ingredients you like.
Not only are these easy to make you can use up lots of leftovers.
I found this lovely and very creative recipe on Facebook a month or so ago. I assume that the Facebook page – Deserve Better Fitness – and the authors – Karen van Wyk and Sandra Fahy – are the original creators of these muffins.
Use only cooked meat in these muffins.
This is what I used today
Red and yellow peppers
Green onions
Ham cubes
Leftover roasted potatoes
Left over broccoli
Swiss and Cheddar cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste
You will also need eggs and salt and pepper. See directions below on how many, since it varies due to what ingredients you use and how high you fill your muffin cups. I give a suggestion in the direction for how to estimate the number of eggs you will need.
You will also need at least one (1) muffin pan.
Here is what you do:
Preheat oven to 390 F.
If necessary lightly grease your muffin tin. My muffin tin does not need grease but if I had to use it I would use spray oil.
Wash, dry, and chop, slice, and dice what ever foods you are going to use in your egg muffins. Make the dice as small as possible. I shredded the zucchini.
How Magical is this for most families? Cuts down on the, "I don't like that," Syndrome.
Place the ingredients you want into the muffin pan. Another cool thing is that you do not have to make all of the muffins with the same ingredients. Each person can have the ingredients they want and like.
Add some cheese on top if you so desire. I put cheese in some muffins and not in others.
Beat your eggs adding salt and pepper to taste.
NOTE: The Facebook recipe does not say how many eggs are needed. For a 12 cup muffin pan I start with 7 eggs – one egg for every two cups – plus 1 more egg. I had to use three more eggs today.
The number of eggs changes depending on how many and how much goodies you pile into the muffin cups.
Ladle or pour beaten egg mixture on top of the goodies.
Place in the pre heated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until muffins are light brown, puffy, and the eggs are set.
Let muffins cool for a few minutes before removing from the muffin pan or cups. Also, insert a toothpick to make sure the egg is cooked through.
If any of the eggs spilled out of the muffin cup – as they often do – just cut the over flow off and eat them. At least that is what I do.
Loosen the muffins gently with knife if they seem to be sticking to the pan. I have never had any problem getting the muffins out.
If you have leftovers or are like me just single you can store these in a plastic bag in the fridge for about a week. I have not tried freezing them.
Eat immediately or let cool completely and store in plastic bag in refrigerator or freezer. They can be reheated in the microwave.
I have never frozen them. So I can't tell you how that goes.
Bon appétit!!!
10 eggs $1.24
Red pepper $0.33
Yellow pepper $0.33
Chives $0.05
Green onions $0.36
Carrot $0.16
Zucchini $ 0.67
Tomato $0.25
Mushrooms $0.30
Shallot $0.16
Ham cubes $0.30
Leftover potatoes ——-
Left over broccoli ——-
Swiss & Cheddar $0.36


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A new year brings new stops on the journey across West Virginia for our traveling exhibit, Robert C. Byrd: Senator, Statesman, West Virginian. You can view these upcoming exhibit venues on our website here >> We hope that you are able to join us as the exhibit makes its way across West Virginia!
Our first stop for 2017 is Pierpont Community and Technical College's Advanced Technology Center in Fairmont, located in the north-central region of the state.
The Advanced Technology Center is a brand- new facility, dedicated last October and now welcoming its first students. The center is located in South Fairmont's technology park and provides state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms which support the many programs offered by Pierpont Community and Technical College, including healthcare, energy extraction, and advanced manufacturing.
When visitors enter the Advanced Technology Center campus, they are able to view the work taking place in the labs while also learning about the history of manufacturing and industry in West Virginia. A display case in the lobby holds unique artifacts of the state's industrial history. As you walk down the hall and observe the activity in classrooms and labs, one can see how this institution represents Senator Byrd's vision for West Virginia's future where students are trained in the latest technologies which will support, improve, and diversify the state's economy.
The Byrd exhibit is prominently displayed at the heart of the center in a large conference room along the main hall. Visitors are greeted by the reproduced portrait of the senator as they enter the exhibit space. Pierpont Community and Technical College plans to host a reception for the exhibit on Wednesday, January 25th at 2:00 pm. We encourage all visitors to leave their feedback on cards provided near the entrance to the exhibit. Your comments and suggestions are very helpful as we continue our journey with the Byrd traveling exhibit!


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How Women Can Create an Aura of Beauty to Attract Men
An Aura is the distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person.
Attracting men has everything to do with our "aura" or the quality we emanate. In fact, whenever you come across a man whose attention you want to attract, you may be surprised to discover that you don't have to do all that much when you're around him. It's all about how you do whatever you're doing in that moment when an interesting man is nearby. As the French say, it's all about your "je ne sais quoi," (that indefinable, intangible quality that makes something distinctive or attractive) The truth is, most men are going to sum you up in a few short seconds, before you even have a chance to say, "Hello." Consequently, it is important that you maintain an awareness of the image you are projecting in each given moment.
More often than we know, some of our habits are encouraging his indifference rather than his interest. So, before we begin, first know that we all do certain things unconsciously. Sometimes our mannerisms and ways of being act against us. Consequently, you must ask yourself, "What is it that I might be doing unknowingly to keep men at bay?"
For example, I've known women who constantly point their forks at the person they're sitting across from while dining. I assume they do this automatically, out of habit. What I do know is that this pointing the fork thing is really distracting, not to mention "tacky." No one wants a fork pointed right at their face. It's annoying. This may seem like a nitpicky, tiny thing, but it really does matters how you eat, how you talk, and even if you point.
Anyway, the most important factor to keep in mind when we wish to attract a man is to create an "aura of intrigue" in a such a way that it leaves a positive and subtle impression on the observer. In other words, you never want to be too obvious or seem as if you are desperate for attention. Subtlety is the key.
Time for Change
The first step is to change our undesirable habits. We do this by reminding ourselves that we are being noticed, even if for a split second. Frankly, it matters that we emit a positive and interesting vibe. By developing an aura of natural confidence we are also more likely to weed out undesirable men. How so?
Insecure men do not like engaging with women who actually like themselves. In a way, this is a good thing---you won't have to bother with such men because your self confidence will threaten him. Thus, he will fade away into the background, where he belongs. Therefore, it is worthwhile to do some self-tweaking and fine tuning by noticing our habits, whether bad or good, so that we can pare down our habits to those which only give impressions that always work in our favor. The vibes you give out are crucial if your are to pique the interest of a quality man.
Tweaking your habits is simply another step in developing a positive aura. There will come a time when you will not have to think about how you are being perceived by others---your improved habits will have become second nature, and you will do things quite beautifully, naturally and easily. You will have developed an understated sensuality which, in turn, will generate a "perfect aura" of attractiveness.
The following six qualities will allow any woman to catch a man's attention in a subtle and powerful way:
Shoulders Back
In keeping your back straight and your chin up, you radiate an air of self assurance. We all know that confidence is an exceptionally appealing trait. Even if you don't feel sure of yourself, keep that spine straight! Long story short, great posture always makes you look more fascinating. If you are not used to holding your head high, do it anyway! Having beautiful posture is a non-negotiable; it is also, without question, one of the traits that men say they notice most about a woman---besides a nice body. But right now, we're talking about your bearing and your essence, not your lean or curvy body.
A quality man has no interest in a woman who slouches. He regards her as lazy, and if there is one thing men hate, it's a lazy woman. It makes sense. Are you attracted to lazy men? Basically, if a man sees a woman whose body language seems to indicate that she doesn't care about herself, he will be turned off within 2 seconds or less. So straighten those shoulders ladies; he is noticing more about you than you may realize. Again, it is imperative that you make those first seconds count in your favor.
Watch That Stride!
I've heard men say, "It almost seemed as if she floated across the room, and I couldn't take my eyes off of her." That is the kind of attention you want to aim for. Wherever you happen to be, when you are walking, if you're not owning that space, something is wrong. Walking well gives you "presence" and charisma. A quality man is attracted to a woman who walks beautifully. When you are in "best walk" mode, rest assured, you are turning heads. A focused, yet relaxed stride is a valuable and easy tool you must use to get him to notice you right away. Do not walk too slowly, or too fast... just a good even stride.
You might even decide to pause, and turn here or there, just pivoting a bit... something unusual has caught your attention, or maybe you have to check the time or adjust your bracelets. In other words, you are providing your admirers with a quick snapshot---a moment in time for them to savor. You are providing him with a small mini-movie and leaving him with a memory he will not quickly forget. You will feel fairly confident that the next time he sees you, he will remember you, and he'll do more than just watch you walk by. By this time, he is eager to introduce himself.
How's Your Body Language?
Your attitude shows up on your face and in your body language. Do you seem like someone ho finds life interesting? This is important. In order to look as if you find life remarkable and enjoyable, it is always a good idea to practice maintaining a slight smile, the kind that makes your eyes crinkle ever so slightly. Think Mona Lisa, or bigger if you like. Mona Lisa looks as though she finds life rather amusing; she is infinitely calm, yet mysterious---and that is a striking combination. No man wants to be around a woman who is bored, agitated or unfriendly. Depressed or angry women drive men away in droves.
Another way to practice excellent body language is to have awareness of your hands. Are they relaxed, or are they clenched? Tense hands indicate a closed, stubborn, or unhappy personality. Women who seem inflexible make men crazy, and not in a good way. However, if your palms are open and your wrists exposed, this small thing projects a more welcoming aura. In other words, an aura of calmness draws men toward you. Women too, are attracted to men who are relaxed and have who an easy way about them. In fact, everyone is drawn to people whose body language is quietly confident, reassuring and warm.
Own Your Space
.....like you mean it!
Whether you are walking, standing, or sitting, it is essential that you become comfortable in making the space you occupy all your own, whether you are alone or with others. To do this, you must not give any impression of discomfort, i.e., downcast eyes or self hugging. Instead, be "in the present" and enjoy your surroundings right now. This is what it means to own your space. It's all about stopping to smell the roses, so to speak. Another way of putting it is: You have to become totally at ease in choosing to make yourself the queen of your space. Frankly, in any given moment, the area you occupy really does belong to you, so use it generously. You are much more likely to attract the right man if you appear to be someone who feels relaxed in her own skin.
Initially, you might not feel confident with the idea of taking up any extra space, but it doesn't really matter---just act like you do anyway. Eventually your discomfort will disappear. Just keep your chin up, and most people will not suspect your anxiety. In any event, it is natural to feel a bit of shyness in taking up your given space when you first begin practicing this important art of attraction. The good news is, in time you won't even remember why your once felt any nervousness about owning your space. So begin now. I encourage you to first learn to appreciating any small, but pleasurable detail about your surroundings---the crispness in the air, the smell of herbs in your food, the beauty of a clear sky, whether you are surrounded by a plethora of people or none at all.
A specific and very useful example of owning your own space is when you choose to dine alone. Many women will not do this, but what better way to make yourself available to an interesting admirer than for you to enjoy a perfectly comfortable, leisurely lunch alone. I saw a man do this once when I was dining with my brother and other family members. Both my brother and I, who were teenagers at the time, were awestruck by this this unique man who dined as if he had all the time in the world. He was a master at owning his space. He wasn't checking his watch or devouring a novel. He was eating, slowly. He savored his wine and then sat back to better appreciate the quiet hubbub of the servers and guests on the patio; He was incredibly relaxed. Somehow, he was impressive and charming at the same time. I have never forgotten the impact this stranger made upon me. I was just out of high school, but this stranger changed me forever.
Preen, A Little Bit . . .
Preen: to dress or smooth oneself. (Merriam Webster)
Preening goes back to taking up your space – sort of, but it's a highly female thing to do. Men truly love seeing a woman preen a little, not in an overly obvious or vulgar way. Ever. Good preening requires subtlety. No need to overdo it. You're simply "smoothing your feathers." Indeed, preening gets to the heart of flirting and in creating an aura of mystique.
For example, suppose you're sitting somewhere, say at a cocktail party, and plenty of interesting men are milling about. Now is your time to preen. You can decide to smooth your skirt... simply run your hand from thigh to knee (while he's watching, of course), or you might adjust the strap of your high heel ever so slightly, and then gently splay your fingers softly from ankle to mid-calf. Just checking, you know... to see if everything is in place. You're preening a little.
Whatever you do, be natural. After all, you really do have to smooth that skirt or adjust the strap of your high heels. Now… can you picture him peering at you out of the corner of his eye, his eyebrow raised in awareness, curiosity… and desire? Of course you can. Now we're getting somewhere. Whatever preening you do, don't rush, and don't look around to see who's watching. Simply own your space, mind your own business, and smooth away. This is an excellent way to draw men toward you. You are creating anticipation "in the air" and causing him to be pulled toward you.
Preening is great fun. Use your imagination. There are a million ways to preen "a little." So, whenever the opportunity presents itself, take advantage of this newly acquired attraction skill. A word of warning. Never be overtly sexual. You want a man to realize that you have a mind, not just a body. You never want to attract the wrong kind of men, so be a class-act. Always.
Another tip: Applying makeup (of any kind) is best left for the powder room. Lining your lips in public is not sexy; it's actually sort of tacky---so don't think you'll draw the worthwhile man's attention that way. You won't. However, if you preen well, you will definitely pique his interest and desire... in a good way. At the end of the day, he'll be thinking of your poise, intelligence, and yes, your sex appeal---and that, after all, is your goal.
Knowing How to Do . . . .
This is part of preening, except that it is what you do on your own, before you go out into the world where you'll likely run into that special man. First of all, you must have a good hair cut, even if it means having to spend a little extra money on a stylist who knows what he is doing. A good hair style will do wonders for your self esteem, besides bringing out the symmetry of your face. Once we've done everything we can to take care of our outward appearance, we become more confident and our "inner spark" casts an almost magical spell, which then makes us more approachable.
Secondly, always try to wear clothes that are somewhat form fitting, but not too tight and never baggy – you don't want to look like you're revealing too much or hiding too much. In other words, give the sweats and the shapeless dress a break every now and again, and wear something pretty. Also, don't worry if you are carrying some extra weight. You can still show your curves!
Finally, always look polished. Wear that bright nail polish on your toes - maybe a luminous hot pink, a blazing orange, or a bright torquoise. Put on those beautiful bracelets that give off a pleasant sound when you gesture with your hands. I'm serious... men ache for these little touches of femininity.
It's all about developing some "Savoir-faire" which literally means, "knowing how to do." And once you do, you will have no difficulty in getting the attention of desirable men. You don't have to bend over backwards or flutter your eyelashes to attract him. Rather, you simply have to create a tiny bit of mystique to draw him in.
Long story short, please realize that meeting worthwhile men is not so complicated after all. Catching the attention of men has everything to do with our way of being, our mannerisms, our enjoyment of life, and our femininity. This is what it means to create an "aura of beauty." Today, you can begin attracting men the natural, uncomplicated way. You don't have to wait another day. Start exploring your natural charm. Be a class-act. Trust me when I say that he is dying to know the "beguiling you." He would love nothing better than to be drawn in by your lovely self, the one who is as natural and fascinating as the space you so graciously inhabit.
And by the way, once he approaches you, look him straight in the eyes, show some teeth...and smile.
Happy knowing....Yves
Questions & Answers
How do l keep a man's interest?
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Very good article Yves,
I need to make use of many of these tips. I honestly never really think about how I carry myself or how I appear to others. I found myself sitting up straight as I read this. Very good information. I'll be making an effort to apply these tips to my life. :)
Yes! There you go...."Podcasts!" I hadn't even thought of that. Way too high-Tech and TODAY for my old brain!! LOL
Another fascinating article by you that I totally missed somehow. I know I've told you this before, but let me say it again...
You belong on stage, girlfriend.....get your smart self on the public-speaking circuit! Reach all the thousands who would benefit so greatly from your wisdom & self-education you have to offer.
You are perfect for that career. I just know it! Peace, Paula
Pointing the fork! Ha! Not that I should be laughing.
I have been known to "own my space" by plopping on the floor in the midst of hundreds of commuters, laptop in lap, typing away obliviously. Savvy, what say you to this? Sure way to never get a good guy, or excusable city dweller behavior ?
My boyfriend does 28 out of the 50 tips
Thank you for your answer, much appreciate. In my office there are narrow walkways / paths and the accepted practice is to walk on ones right hand side. The particular woman is not known to be rude at all, however, I once walking on what I perceive was the right side to walk on and had to get out of her path a split sec before we could collide. Since then I decided to always move out of their path. I once had to speak with her for some work related reason and found her very pleasant and cooperative. I work in Riyadh (KSA) and there are a lot of brave Arab / Western women working here and teaching us men some office manners :-). Thanks again for your feedback.
I always wonder why some women walk down the pathway the wrong side (in the office or elsewhere, I notice that behaviour mostly from women), should a gentleman get out of her path Or make her move over to the other side? What do women think of men who let them have their way and those that don't move over to accommodate them?
Hello, thank you for the article, its very interesting. What does it indicate if a woman flips through her hair while talking to you?
Just kill me now. So...I have to be fake and over the top to get men to notice I exist. I really want to laughcryrage at this world.
Knowing the top secret of the opposite sex will give a chance of knowing the good from the pretenders. lovely articles
This is a brilliant article, thank you. My whole life I had plenty of male attention I took for granted until a couple of years ago - I was broken hearted after a break up. Ever since then, all the male attention I previously thought I would always have completely evaporated. I realise from this article that I lost the natural happy and feminine things I used to do as I lost touch with myself a little. I used to walk slower, take my time with things, wear jewellery that would give that tinkle etc. Since my break up, I filled the void with work and projects and as a result am rushing around everywhere, thinking business. Although I take care of my appearance, I miss the little touches as always thinking about how to best utilise my time, to fill it up so I don't spend time dwelling on the past, rather than taking and owning my time. Thank you so much for making me realise what it is so clearly. This article is a blessing.
Great tips! I have come across many articles that have give all kinds of advices, but none that talk about the aura and owning our space.. these are critical in attracting the right kind of people. You have described everything very clearly and precisely, loved reading your hub! :)
Hmmmm! Good tips, thanks :)
I've been looking into things to keep my marriage solid, and I figured I should keep him attracted to me. I ended up here. You reminded me of just how important confidence is! He used to tell me all the time when we started dating how much he loved my confidence. Love these tips! :)
Preening is cool. It's a subtle touch and gets me interested.
I enjoyed this hub tremendously, as it reminds me of the importance of confidence in the dating scene and in other circumstances. You have great ideas of the subtle things women can do to get the attention of men. Some women are naturals. but others must work at it. Thanks for sharing your ideas, Pinning hub. Blessings, Audrey
I love your emphasis on confidence and owning your space. Women need to be cognizant of the signals they're sending. It'll pay off in dividends.
I loved this I have been doing allot of research on how to people have that certain quality that attracts men and think this is the most helpful. Many websites make you watch an hour long video to find out in the end that you have to pay money for the real secrets which is not right. This gives you simple steps with an effect. Thanks for some great tips! :)
A smile surely attracts men and most men, How Women Can Create an Aura of Beauty to Attract Men has a great list attractions to men and all works perfectly great hub! Voted up and useful.
Savvydating, nice job! Interesting, practical and informative. Thanks to tell these things.
I love the idea of owning your space--any space I'm in will be MY space from here on out!
Fierce stuff Savvy!
Great advice. For me the problem is posture. I have poor posture because I have been sick most of the winter and lost a lot of muscle. I am going to have to figure out which exercises will fix my posture!


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BGO Review: Jim Gehman's "Then Gibbs Said to Riggins..."
Heading out the door on a recent 2 day jaunt to Buffalo, I impulsively snatched up the copy of Jim Gehman�s �Then Gibbs Said to Riggins�� I�d recently obtained, and threw it in my overnight bag. I knew I�d have some airport time to kill, and what better way to kill it than by reading a book full of �the best Washington Redskins stories ever told�.
I�ve always had good impulses. Gehman has written one helluva little book.
Gehman�s book is chock-full of �I didn�t know that� moments. As a rabid and lifelong Redskins fan, I consider my knowledge of Redskins history, of the players, coaches, and games, pretty damn solid. If the history of the Washington Redskins were a gourmet meal, Gehman provides some tantalizing and unexpected appetizers whetting your appetite for the main course to come, and even offers a private tour of the kitchen and glimpse into the minds of the chefs who�ve created so many great meals.
Want to know how Mark Moseley became a Redskins fan? In his introductory foreword, Moseley reveals his childhood love of the Houston Oilers. His youthful hatred of the Dallas Cowboys would lead him inexorably to a future as a Washington Redskin, and provide him countless opportunities to put a dagger in the hearts of their fans.
Any Redskins fan is well-familiar with the QB controversy that dominated the George Allen era. Many of us may have had our own personal �I love Sonny� or �I love Billy� bumper stickers. Such knowledge is requisite for a real Redskins fan.
But how many of us know how Sonny and Billy felt about each other, George Allen, and their competitive relationship? How did their teammates feel about the two rival quarterbacks and who did they favor? �Then Gibbs Said to Riggins�� provides those answers in the most direct and honest way possible � through the words of the players who lived those moments themselves.
Gehman expertly weaves the tapestry of Redskins history, spanning 50+ years and thousands of players and coaches, with the words of the men who made it.
A child of the 60�s and 70�s like Gehman himself, my fandom blossomed during the most glorious period ever in the history of the Redskins franchise. I watched Riggins throw his famous forearm shiver to break out for a historic Super Bowl run. I saw Joe Theismann�s ill-fated sideline pass in the waning first half seconds dooming the Skins to a Super Bowl defeat to the Raiders. But what a pleasure it was to hear, feel, and experience those moments all over again through the eyes of the players and coaches who were immersed in them as they occurred.
The reign of success and NFC East dominance that began within a year of a nearly unknown Joe Gibbs arrival in D.C., and that was sustained for nearly a decade, is rich with legend. Gehman gives us a backstage pass to experience it all over again, courtesy of the hundreds of players who blocked, ran, passed, threw and kicked the Washington Redskins to Super Bowl glory.
Interspersed with hundreds of player quotes, stories, and narrative, Gehman delivers a comprehensive lesson in Redskins history in the form of essays that put the quintessential moments into perfect context. He navigates well-travelled territory, reviewing the great coaches, quarterbacks, and stars of Redskins past. But Gehman delivers something unexpectedly delightful as well.
One of my favorite aspects of �Then Gibbs Said to Riggins�� and one which sets it distinctly apart from other Redskins history offerings, is that we learn not just about the expected heroes and dominant figures of Redskins legend, but about the guys in the trenches, specialty players, blue-chippers, the �less-remembered�.
Guys like Don Warren, Len Hauss, Doc Walker, Rich Milot, Martin Mayhew, Joe Jacoby, Dave Butz, Perry Brooks, Mike Bass, and a hundred others you may not have thought about in years, add their recollections and memories to the canvas of Redskins history. We know what happened. Gehman gives us a glimpse at what our Redskins were thinking about while it was happening.
Redskin�s fans are a fortunate lot. For beloved followers of one of the NFL�s most storied franchises, there is no shortage of Redskins history books. A wealth of talented, prolific writers has produced a veritable smorgasbord of delicacies for Redskins fans to dine upon. I hope Redskins fans have saved some room, because dessert, Jim Gehman�s �Then Gibbs Said to Riggins� is on the way.
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Jim Gehman has also authored �Then Levy Said to Kelly�� and has covered sports in print and on television since he was a teenager in the late 1970�s. He has written articles for numerous organizations and publications including the NFL Alumni Association, Warpath! Magazine, Shout! Magazine, Silver & Black Magazine, and Hail! Magazine. Jim has also been an active contributor for numerous NFL-related websites and has been a columnist for the New England Patriots Football Weekly and Dallas Cowboys Star Magazine.