by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Prepare the sorbet and cook the chicken the night before or at least five hours before serving. Before they arrive, put on some music, finish preparing the food, slice a loaf of great bread and enjoy the time with your friends. Fresh Grape and Sparkling Wine Sorbet Ingredients: 4 […]
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Do you know if your antioxidants are working?
March 31, 2013
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by Dr. Mark Force — Your body, in every moment of life, produces compounds that can damage cell walls, tiny organs (organelles) and even the nucleus in every cell in your body. These compounds, called oxidants or free radicals, are byproducts of energy-producing cells. The only way to stop the production of these dangerous compounds […]
Love is in the hair
March 23, 2013
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by Brittany Piracci — Valentine’s Day is certainly a time to think about date-night hair, but what about the rest of the year? What woman does not want to surprise her significant other or new beau with a sexy, new hairstyle that will keep him coming back for more? Begin with the cut and color. […]
Ten ideas to live by
March 23, 2013
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by Ada Porat — Living your best life is all about making the most of what you have right now. Sometimes we need to clean the cobwebs from our thinking to do just that. Here are 10 thoughts to motivate, challenge and encourage you so you can make the most of your life now: Nobody […]
Know all the facts before you sign the documents
March 15, 2013
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by Emily B. Kile — Sometimes it is easy to look back and see bad decisions we’ve made. With hindsight, we can review the facts and see all the “signs” that existed, signs that should have made it obvious that we should not move forward with the deal. However, the best time to determine whether […]
IM=X Pilates offers results fast
March 4, 2013
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by Laurie Breeden — The IM=X Pilates program blends the best of Pilates with strength training and cardiovascular conditioning — a combination that provides faster results. Sessions combine resistance training, stretching, aerobic activity and muscle strengthening to achieve fast, consistent results. IM=X, which stands for Integrated Movement Xercize, incorporates principles of Pilates along with more […]
Four simple cardio programs to burn fat fast
February 28, 2013
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by Scott White — The following simple cardio programs are easy and inexpensive to do and will help you burn fat super-fast. Jumping rope — This playground game provides a number of health benefits: not only is it a great cardiovascular exercise that burns calories and fat, but it also develops good coordination between the […]
The solstice is finally here
February 17, 2013
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by John English — It is nice for all of us to have a chance to connect around the time of a planetary alignment. Some of us have been waiting many years for this, and in some cases, our entire lives. The alignment of our solar system with the center of the Milky Way galaxy […]
Thrive in the New Year
February 15, 2013
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Thrive in the New Year by Dr. Larry Wilson — The end of the year can be a time of rebirth and renewal. Some people also believe that, according to the Mayan calendar, December 22, 2012, is the end of an age or the beginning of a new stage of life on earth. Here are […]
Food or gas? The battle begins for the world’s grains
February 10, 2013
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As oil prices continue their upward spiral, there is a call to convert millions of acres of food crops to fuel crops. In the U.S., ethanol plants are being constructed on a mass scale. In Iowa alone, 55 ethanol plants are operating or have been proposed. According to Iowa State University economist Bob Wisner, if […]
Venture capital from the SBA
February 5, 2013
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by Bruce L. Hodgman — Emerging entrepreneurs absolutely must have access to capital in order to identify their prospects and achieve their goals. While many other tools and skills are indispensable to entrepreneurial success, the ability to access capital when required is supreme among them. One of the many ways the U.S. Small Business Administration […]
Ayurveda and the six tastes
January 30, 2013
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by Ambaya Pilar Martin — Ayurveda, translated as the science of life, is an ancient science that can easily be adapted to modern life for the purpose of maintaining optimal health. Ayurveda is based on the ancient Vedic understanding of the laws of nature. Our alignment to these basic laws, as well as our understanding […]
Financing your business
January 29, 2013
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by Bruce L. Hodgman — While poor management is cited most frequently as the reason businesses fail, inadequate or ill-timed financing is a close second. Whether you are starting a business or expanding one, sufficient ready capital is essential. Of all the business skills that must be mastered to be a successful small business entrepreneur, […]
April 3, 2013
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