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- Did Rising Gas Prices Lead To Matthew Mcconaughey's Recent Car Sale? From: Wesley Berry. AAF
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- Valentine's Day: Grown-Up Style From: Clinton Douglas IV
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- For Better or For Worse -- Divorce Can Usually Be Prevented From: Cyndi Fortin
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- Train Like An Athlete Because A Watched Pot Never Boils From: Eddie Lomax
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- Elliptical Or Treadmill - Which Should You Buy? From: Helen Hecker
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- Should You Choose Lap Band Surgery Or Gastric Banding Over Other Wei From: Helen Hecker
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Did Rising Gas Prices Lead To Matthew Mcconaughey's Recent Car Sale?
Copyright (c) 2006-2008 Wesley Berry, AAF
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Actor Matthew McConaughey reportedly sold his 1971 Corvette
Stingray convertible on eBay for $61,600. But, it wasn't rising
gas prices that led to the sale; McConaughey sold the car for
charity, donating the proceeds to Oprah Winfrey's Angel Network
for Katrina and Rita relief. While gas prices may not have much
of an affect on the deep pockets of Hollywood stars, they have
hit the rest of us quite hard-including florists and those who
buy flowers from them.
Rising gas prices affect the florists on a number of levels, such
as deliveries to customers and shipments from wholesalers. The
affect on florists has been so profound that it's prompted some
to take their concerns before the House committee on Energy and
Commerce.
When John R. Wilkins, AAF, executive vice president of Delaware
Valley Floral Group in Sewell, New Jersey testified in May of
2006, he told the committee, "Other than labor costs, perhaps no
single factor has more power to impact the bottom line of floral
businesses than the cost of fuel. As you buy flowers for your
mothers, wives or daughters this coming weekend in celebration of
Mother's Day, I am estimating that up to 50 percent of the cost
of flowers is attributable to transportation costs. That's not
counting the percentage that might be attributable to other fuel
prices-heat for greenhouses and electricity for refrigeration."
Still other florists are taking matters into their own hands in
an attempt to reduce their costs and pass the savings on to their
customers. Many florists have begun to invest in new vehicles
that get better gas mileage. One such vehicle that some florists
are swearing by for their deliveries is the Toyota Scion xB,
which gets a reported 31 miles per gallon.
Janesville, Wisconsin florist Tom Carlson of Fairview Florist and
Greenhouses says he's cut his operating costs in half while
increasing his visibility in the area. His customers say they see
his Scion, dubbed "the chick magnet," all over town. Carlson
had this to say of the Scion he's owned for about a year now,
"Depreciation is less, insurance is less, maintenance is less
and gas is less."
Mesa, Arizona florist David Johnson, owner of Watson's Flower
Shop, reports that he's saved more than $6,000 in gas since
trading in his two Ford vans for two Scions last summer. The
enormous savings is enough to cover the cost of one of the
Scion's leases for twelve months!
Although the Scion is smaller than the traditional vans that most
florists use, there are ways around that, too. Tom Carlson uses
his larger van only when he has large deliveries while in
Melbourne, Florida Tina Stoecker, AIFD, PFCI (of Designs of the
Times Florist) says her little Scion has just as much space as a
van when she removes the back seat.
No matter what business they're in, people all over America are
looking for ways to beat the rising price of gas. Though the cost
may lead you to sell your old gas-guzzler, if you're like most
of us, you won't be able to donate the money to charity like
Matthew McConaughey did-you'll have to use it to pay for gas to
fill the tank of your new car! Or, you could use some of the
money to buy yourself flowers as a little pick-me-up.
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a successful multi-million dollar floral business that
was established in 1946. He is also the developer of
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Recently he also launched a website providing information
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At age five, you woke to the anticipation and thrill of paper
valentines and white doilies decorated with taped-on heart-shaped
lollipops. At age fifteen, your heart raced passing a folded note
to your high school crush. Now that you're an adult,
Valentine's day has taken on a whole new meaning.
Alone or attached, coupled or parenting, Valentines Day is the
ideal opportunity to spoil yourself and those you love. Chill the
bubbly, stock-up on chocolate delicacies, stop by the local
florist and plan one of the most spectacular Valentine's ever.
Here's a few tips for making 2008 the most memorable
Valentine's Day ever:
* Reserve a romantic Bed & Breakfast at a locale you've always
longed to visit. Research your options to find the ideal inn
exquisitely decorated, since you'll want to spend most of your
time indoors. Keep in mind, many popular suites book far in
advance and require a minimum three-day stay.
* Book a three- to five-day ocean cruise to Alaska, Hawaii or
the Caribbean. Day or night, the tranquil ocean waters and gentle
waves have lulled the hearts of lovers for centuries.
* Plan a camping trip in the southwest and remember to schedule
time for a warm, crackling bonfire under the stars, with blankets
optional. Bringing the kids? Just pack the ingredients for warm
s'mores.
* Book time at a spa for a day or weekend filled with luxury and
indulgence. Today's spas offer the best in skin and body care
plus health and wellness. You'll return to work - and life -
vibrant, glowing and rejuvenated.
* Arrange for a romantic Valentine weekend at home. Secretly
arrange childcare with friends or family members. Stock-up on
candles, campaign and truffles. Then prepare a candle lit dinner
for two, complete with a mouth-watering chocolate cake and a
fresh flower arrangement. Then wake early to cook a hearty
breakfast in bed.
* Miss time with your family? Take this opportunity to show
everyone in your life how much you love them. Plan a family
vacation to DisneyWorld, the Mall of America or a historical
landmark the kids are learning about in school. Remember to bring
pink and red cards and gifts for everyone.
* Feeling the creative muse? Draw or paint a portrait of your
paramour, buy an elaborate frame to showcase a photo of the two
of you, or craft a clever love poem using secret memories shared
by only you. You might even conjure up a few lyrics to sing to
him or her on that special day.
* Ready to take your relationship to the next level? Thousands
of couples pop the question during this special holiday. If
you're one of those brave souls, carefully ponder your approach
in advance. You might opt for a private moment or one with a bit
more visibility, such as a YouTube video proposal for the world
to see.
* Solo? Don't mope. Valentine's Day is a perfect chance to
reconnect with your friends. Visit your old college buddy on the
East coast or plan a fun-filled girl's night out.
Valentine's Day is a great day to treat and spoil yourself. Plan
ahead and make it a holiday you'll talk about for years to come.
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For Better or For Worse -- Divorce Can Usually Be Prevented
Copyright (c) 2008 Cyndi Fortin
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Ask a few comedians - or for that matter, anyone whose marriage
failed - what the top cause of divorce among married couples is,
and a fair number of them are going to say that the answer is
obvious: marriage. It may be because of this assertion that more
and more couples are opting to not get married at all; if you
aren't married, there's not any reason why you would have to
get divorced.
The rate at which couples are taking the plunge and getting
married is decreasing even though the overall population is
continuing to grow. Based on a recent study on marriage, 7.5 of
1000 individuals get married during the course of the year; 3.6
of 1000 individuals will get divorced. Though this still seems to
give credence to the idea that half of the marriages that take
place in a year end in divorce, the reality is that the number of
people who are divorcing has decreased during the last twenty
five years.
It's likely that the number of couples who do turn to divorce
because they feel as though it's just not possible to resolve
their disputes have not really looked closely at all of the
options that are available to them. If a couple on the brink of
divorce were willing to make an effort to improve their
communication with the help of relationship counseling, then
divorce could possibly be averted.
It's not that couples are unable to communicate without marriage
counseling so much as it's the case that many people are better
able to fully express themselves when they're prompted by a
marriage counselor - someone who serves in part to facilitate the
conversation, in part as an objective observer and in part to
help the husband and wife to work though the conflicts that they
are facing.
For example, in many cases, the couple is considering divorce
because they are finding that the time they have together isn't
like it was before the marriage. Therapists can help the husband
and the wife to talk about the ways in which they feel isolated
from their partner, to discuss possibilities that could help to
break down the barriers that are between them.
In many cases, these barriers include one spouse bringing too
much work home from the office or simply working long hours. In
many other cases, a husband and a wife who, while they were
dating, saw each other only a few nights each week or who still
had an evening to go out with friends outside of the relationship
have trouble adapting to spending so much time with one another.
When the challenge that a couple is facing relates to the time
that they have, the time they spend together and the time that
they wish they had for themselves, a marriage counselor is able
to work with them to uncover what they are missing and to work
out ways in which they can stay together and have their needs
met. Similarly, if the issue that the couple is facing has to do
with money, relationship counseling can create a neutral ground
where the issues can be brought up with less anxiety and
frustration.
In most marriages there are struggles around money. Maybe the
husband believes he needs the most up to date technology and
spends extra money on the latest accessories. Maybe the wife is
concerned about spending or maybe she tends to go out and spend
money on things that she doesn't need because she's feeling
isolated, lonely and does not know how to process it. A
relationship counselor can help the couple to work out a
solution, and can work with the couple to discuss both the
surface issues and those that are deeper down.
Unresolved hurt is another frequent cause of divorce that family
counseling can help to resolve. When the wife feels that she
needs more help with the kids or when the husband feels that his
needs are in some way being ignored, it's easy for resentments
to build - resentments that, if left unacknowledged, could lead
one or both partner to look for companionship and intimacy with
someone else.
Marriage counseling, on some levels, can help couples to address
their problems while they are still manageable - before the lines
of communication become so shredded that there's nothing left
connecting the husband and wife. It can also serve couples who
are considering divorce because there has already been hurt or a
breach of trust; talking it out, learning to communicate - to
talk and to not only hear but also to listen - can be the first
step on a path to a stronger, healthier, better relationship.
If marriage were easy, "for better or for worse" would not be
included in a couple's wedding vows. However, just because there
are challenges for those who are married doesn't justify
throwing in the towel - at least not before you've tried to work
it out. Remember that you love one another and wanted to share
your lives; things may not work out, however at least you'll
know you've tried your best.
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Most men and women start resistance training and aerobic training because they want to change the way they look. They want to build muscle to change the shape of their body. They want to lose fat to reveal a tighter, harder physique. Normally, they want to do both to get the most physical changes for their efforts. So they go out and look for muscle building and fat loss workout programs.
And that's their first mistake!
Bodybuilding programs combined with long, slow aerobic exercise has failed time and again to produce the strong, lean, athletic bodies most men and women are after. Don't believe me? Just walk into any commercial gym and see how many people there have successfully reached their physique goals. I guarantee you it won't be much, because they are using the bodybuilding and aerobic exercise duo.
To get a better understanding of what I mean, let's reverse engineer your workout program. By that I mean, let's look at the result you want first, and then figure out how to get it. This approach promises to be revealing.
Now, in order to make this process as simple as possible I'm going to use some generalizations. When I ask most people what they want to end up looking like as a result of their workout program, very few say bodybuilder or marathoner. And when I say very few, I mean almost NONE.
The fact is, most people want to look like some form of athlete. They want a strong, muscular, lean, athletic body. They want the kind of muscle and low body fat that exemplifies a high performance physique.
So, why are they training like a bodybuilder and marathoner? Good question!
I propose your train like an athlete to get the good looking body of an athlete. Sounds like a simple solution, but I can't tell you how hard it is to get "regular" people to adopt athletic training. They would much rather focus their efforts on things they can see, like building muscle and reducing fat. And this ultimately leads to failure in reaching their physique goals.
Have you ever heard the expression, "A watched pot never boils". If you've ever been in hurry and tried to cook pasta you know what I mean. If you stand over the pot waiting for the water to boil, it seems like it never boils. However, when you are busy doing other things, the next thing you know, the water is boiling.
The same thing happens when you are trying to transform your body. If you focus on the things you can see (building muscle and fat loss) it seems like you are not making any progress. However, if you concentrate on something else (performance), the next thing you know the physical changes you wanted are staring back at you from the mirror.
So, here's what you need to do to finally reach your fitness, fat loss and physique goals: train like an athlete. And by that I mean, train for performance. Train to get stronger, more powerful, faster, more flexible, more agile and coordinated... and the next thing you know, you'll have the body you want. Athletic training is not just for athletes. It is for every man and women who what the physical attributes of an attractive athlete. (And in my experience, this is most of us!)
So, stop watching the pot by training like a bodybuilder and marathoner. Divert your attention to performance based training and focus on improving your athletic performance. You body will naturally make the physical changes you can see in order to improve performance. This means, building strong muscles and burning performance robbing fat. And that, my friends, is how you finally get the body you've always wanted.
Don't you want the strong, lean body of a champion athlete?
Coach Eddie Lomax wants you to start training like an athlete and finally reach your fitness, fat loss and physique goals. Check out his step-by-step plan at: http://www.athletic-body-workout. com
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Elliptical Or Treadmill - Which Should You Buy?
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Fri Feb 1, 2008 11:23 pm (PST)
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Article Title: Elliptical Or Treadmill - Which Should You Buy?
Author: Helen Hecker
Category: Equipment, Fitness
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Are you thinking about investing in a piece of home exercise equipment and are wondering what the differences are between a treadmill and elliptical? Are you wondering if you should get the one that is the better value or cheaper? Or are you wondering if there are any health differences based on your lifestyle?
The biggest difference between an elliptical and a treadmill it that an elliptical is a "no impact" machine which is important for some people and it works your upper body too. And a treadmill allows a more truly realistic running movement, which may be important if you're working on being a better runner.
But a major advantage to a treadmill versus an elliptical is that the elliptical only allows you to have a stride length that is fixed along with a forward and backward motion. The elliptical trainer is thought by many heart conscious people to be a good machine for cardio fitness. However, it really doesn't address biomechanics and the proper timing of the ankles, knees and hips. When using this machine the function of the foot muscles is limited. Treadmills allow you to control the overlap of your feet, whereas the elliptical trainer keeps the feet a set width apart.
A treadmill is the natural way physiologically of walking or running. To live a longer and healthier life you want to make sure you have what is called "specific activity." It can give you specific and usually necessary feedback about your proper foot placement and technique, for example - the sound of each footfall should be very quiet, an elliptical cannot do this. If you'd like to get some instant feedback with a treadmill, place a mirror in front and to the side of the unit and work on the increase in your stride. This will help reduce any harmful stress while still maximizing the lymphatic flow and drainage in the body.
An elliptical and the treadmill both stimulate the lymphatic system and its flow which is a good thing, of course, but opinions differ due to the natural function of the foot on the treadmill, where it may be deemed better. It also allows more variety, intensity and depth to workouts, for example, working both the adductors and abductors of the hips as in side-stepping. Side-stepping helps to develop both the total inner and outer functions of both legs. It also reduces any possibility for overuse issues.
Muscles of the buttocks, thighs, legs and feet are used. You can also walk backwards which is good for people who have a history of shin splints and stress fractures-- this will enhance the muscular timing and biomechanics of your legs. For people who want more intensity and a challenge, try leaping high.
One very significant difference between the machines is the issue of balance. A person's balance is not a factor on an elliptical machine as it is on a treadmill and it's even possible that balance will improve over time. Professionals have recommended using tubing on a treadmill, attaching it behind or in front for more arm strength and upper body fitness. If you're familiar with cross-crawl patterning, it can help with it too.
If cost is a factor, of course there are many ways to save money on these machines. From discounts to wholesale prices, low cost or cheaper equipment can easily be found online.
In the end it all depends on which machine you like and more importantly which machine you will use more. Both the elliptical and treadmill are excellent pieces of exercise equipment and only good if you use them consistently and don't let them gather dust. In any event no matter which you choose you're sure to benefit making them an important part of your personal health plan.
For information on saving money on elliptical machines and best buy shopping for elliptical trainers online and offline, go to a nurse's website http://www.Best-Treadmill- for elliptical trainer tips, and resources, including info on elliptical machine reviews and ratingsTips.com
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Should You Choose Lap Band Surgery Or Gastric Banding Over Other Wei
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Fri Feb 1, 2008 11:29 pm (PST)
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Article Title: Should You Choose Lap Band Surgery Or Gastric Banding Over Other Weight Loss Surgeries?
Author: Helen Hecker
Category: Health, Diseases and Conditions
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If you've been thinking about lap band surgery or gastric banding or adjustable gastric banding then the following facts may help you decide whether or not it would be the best weight loss solution for you. Generally candidates for this surgery have failed on many diets and may or may not have significant co-morbidities and need to take a more drastic approach or risk serious health consequences or problems that would shorten their life.
The lap band system for weight loss surgery is much better known in parts of the world other than the United States. In the US, other types of weight loss surgeries have been performed more so than lap band surgery. There have been more than 220,000 lap band surgeries performed in all countries combined and it is rapidly becoming more popular in the United States.
The lap band surgery has numerous advantages over other weight loss or obesity surgeries. It's the least invasive of the weight loss surgeries with no intestinal re-routing, thus very little trauma to obesity surgeries. Small and keyhole incisions are made so there is very little scarring. Because of these techniques there is a much reduced amount of pain for the patient and the hospital stay and recovery time are very much shortened.
There are much fewer risks, side effects and complications and a much lower mortality rate compared to other weight loss surgeries. With gastric bypass surgeries there is a bigger risk of having nutritional deficiencies and often vitamin b12 injections have to be given. Also with other obesity surgeries there are dietary intake restrictions that are related to the "dumping syndrome."
Because the band is adjustable the surgeon can decide just how much to tighten it to help with the longer term weight loss rate for the patient. These adjustments are done without having to have any additional surgery. For pregnant patients the stomach outlet is opened wider for the ever increasing nutritional requirements.
The lap band is removable at any time that the patient wishes. The stomach and other parts of the body that are involved are usually restored to their original state and function.
Compared to gastric bypass surgery, recent studies have shown a significant improvement in diabetes and high blood pressure is usually reduced, helping return the patient to a better state of health.
The lap band system can be an effective long-term weight loss surgery for most obesity patients. It's reported that more than 55% of the excess weight loss is maintained for five years at least after the surgery.
So if you're considering lap band surgery, there is a criterion that must apply or qualify you for the surgery also. Make sure to see a bariatric surgeon to get an explanation of the procedure and be aware of all the risks and complications that you may encounter. Check to see if you health insurance plan covers it. Some people travel to other countries for the surgery because it's not covered under their health insurance plans in the United States.
For information on lap band weight loss surgery and lap band surgery complications go to http://www.Lap-Band-Surgery- a nurse's website for tips on lap band surgery, adjustable gastric band surgery, medical travel for low cost lap band surgery and cost of lap band surgeryInfo.com
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