Emotional stress is what everyone thinks of when “stress” is mentioned, but stress comes in many different ways. It can be due to excessive exercise, lack of sleep, a fight with a boyfriend, or consuming too many sweets. The adrenal glands do not differentiate between any of these stressors. Whether it’s binge drinking or a […]
Many cultures chew substances made from Mother Nature, such as herbs, plants, and resins. The history of chewing gum actually dates back to the ancient Greeks, being their favorite hobby. However, it was a William Semple, not a Greek, who first patented gum on December 28, 1869, and a Susan Montgomery who popped the largest […]
Training and competing in a triathlon is a great way to help you lose weight. A triathlon consists of swimming, cycling, and running. Participants complete each leg of the event starting with the swimming leg and concluding with the running leg. The distance of each leg varies. There are very short events for novice athletes […]
When people ask me to think of my favorite restaurant, for whatever reason, I inevitably think of Gardens of Taxco first. I don’t go very often, really just for special meals, but my memory just doesn’t miss all the colors and flavors that this amazing West Hollywood spot has to offer. Unfortunately, I’m not the […]
I sit in the piazza after my lunch, dopo il pranzo, and I ask myself a question. Is there food on earth as sensual as an ice cream cone? I just sat on the plaza’s low brick wall, feeling the sun each day warmer this spring on my back, and savored a cone of half […]
As a preschooler’s aunt and aspiring voice actress (I knew all those hours of watching Bugs Bunny would come in handy), I know about every kid’s show, as well as every kid’s DVD out there. In my opinion, there is no better way for celebrities to get back their outrageous salaries than to entertain and […]
Most consumers know that negative items on a credit report can be disputed with the three major credit bureaus. Often times, this process can lead to a significant improvement in the credit score by removing the derogatory elements that were lowering the score. However, to achieve excellent credit, it is not enough to eliminate negative […]
Country Music Podcasts If you’re a fan of classic country music, then you’ve probably come across the Bobbycast podcast. Hosted by Bobby Bones, this nationally syndicated radio show has over 1 million listeners. It’s a personal account of the life and times of the artists and musicians that make up country music, from the perspective […]
“The best thing you can do for your children is to love their father.” Anonymous Maybe it’s because we’re leaving for Paris next Sunday. My two middle boys and I will be traveling with the Ridgefield Youth Symphony Orchestra on a seven-day tour, performing in medieval cathedrals for Parisians and tourists alike in three concerts […]
One of the most frequently asked questions regarding repair and exchange real estate investment financing is how to refinance recently listed investment properties with no season. This is especially true for those investors who have houses on the market that are not moving and that were bought with hard money. Real estate investors in those […]