1. Sprinkle on some sunflower seeds
This perfect salad topper is packed with memory-preserving vitamin E and folic acid, which offer significant protection from cognitive decline, according to a study in the Archives of Neurology. Keep a stash of shelled seeds in your purse for snacking emergencies - just 1/8 cup provides over 25 percent of your daily vitamin E requirements.2. Order in curry instead of pizza
Turmeric, a traditional Indian spice that's rich in the antioxidant curcumin, may help prevent the buildup of a protein that can clog neural pathways in the brain. Just be sure to ask for the sauce on the side.
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A New Tasty Way to Keep Your Skin Healthy
How can you protect your skin this summer? Wear sunscreen, avoid tanning salons, and eat chocolate. Yes, it's true. Research published on the National Institute of Health site explains that subjects who regularly consumed 20 grams (about one bar) of certain kinds of chocolate every day over the course of three months were better protected from harmful UV effects than those who didn't eat the sweet treat.The scientists believed that the added protection could be due to a compound found in cocoa called flavanols. But don't run to the vending machine quite yet because flavanols aren't present in all types of chocolate. In fact most candy bars are stripped of this healthy ingredient during manufacturing. The one exception is dark chocolate, specifically the kind labeled, "preserved with HF (high flavanol) levels".
Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge visit Wimbledon
Newlyweds Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge sat in the royal box Monday at Wimbledon to watch Andy Murray, Venus Williams and Rafael Nadal play on Centre Court. They were joined in the box by six-time tournament champion Billie Jean King.
William's mother, Princess Diana, was a fixture in the box during the 1980s and 1990s and sometimes presented the winner's trophies at the All England Club. There's been speculation in England that Kate could take over those duties this year.
Legoland staff prank boss with life-size Lego replica of car
Legoland staff may not have a TV show like Ashton Kutcher, but that doesn't mean they can't pull a great prank on their general manager.When Peter Rochetti walked out to his car at lunch, his car was gone, but there was something very similar in its place. In the same parking spot, employees put a life-size model built out of Lego of his Volvo XC60 SUV.
He was texting as he walked toward the car and didn't initially notice, says park spokeswoman Beth Chee to NBC San Diego. "Then he finally looks and sees his car and he stops dead...there's almost no expression, then there's almost relief as he sees his (own) car parked further down the lot."
Sunday Is a Great Day
Today is a great day to do emager obtum all day long. If not for this kind of ugly weather I wouldn't have a problem to do so. Is this a summer already or some kind of fall day? I'm really tired to wake up to the rain and wind. Wish the summer come so we can enjoy it.
Wedding gifts: How much should you spend?
How much you should spend on someone else's big day? Etiquette advice and budget-friendly tips to get you through wedding season with your finances in tact.
You’re invited to a wedding this year — or perhaps to multiple weddings — but once the initial joy wears off the numbers quickly start to add up. Even if you’re not involved with the wedding the expenses for new clothes, travel and accommodations can put a real dent in your budget.
And then there’s the often controversial question of how much you’re supposed to spend on a wedding gift. How much is enough (or too much!), and what should you know before you hit the stores?
Rules of thumb?
How much should you spend? It depends on who you ask, and there’s no shortage of opinions out there. We scanned the internet looking for solid numbers, and here are the results for Canada and the U.S.:
- The bare minimum: For co-workers, distant relatives, distant family friends and people you aren’t that close to many sources say you shouldn’t spend less than $50. However, some put the price tag a little lower ($25-$35) and some aim higher ($75).
Alberta senior gets second chance to meet royalty 72 years late
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Frances Miller is shown in this handout photo as a nine-year-old in 1939 with the …
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - It's been 72 years since Frances Miller was left standing on a train station platform where she clutched the bouquet of flowers she was supposed to present to a queen.
It was 1939 and King George and Queen Elizabeth, the mother of the current monarch, were scheduled to stop briefly in the tiny southern Alberta community of Walsh. They were on a cross-Canada train trip and dozens had gathered to meet them.
Miller was the town's nine-year-old chosen ambassador. With her best dress on and her dark hair falling in curls, she clutched a dozen long-stemmed roses half as tall as she was.
But the girl was left heartbroken when the train carrying the royal couple didn't stop as scheduled. Royal watchers could only stand and wave at the King.
Now 81, Miller is getting a second chance to meet royalty. The plan is for her to meet Prince William and his new wife Kate when they visit Calgary next month.
Build-it-yourself ‘Lego-apartment’
You certainly won’t be disappointed to make the 100-stair climb to Christian Schallert’s “Lego home”. The Barcelona apartment is just 24 square metres (258 square feet), but can be transformed into an infinite number of spaces, depending on his needs.
Formerly a pigeon loft, Schallert says he was inspired to create the living space by the fold-out elements of boats he saw on his childhood vacations, as well as the clean lines of Japanese living. To him, having things tuck into every nook and cranny seemed like an obvious idea.
“At the end of the day,
10 Things You Should Always Buy in Bulk
When it comes to buying in bulk, savings can be hit or miss. Stocking up on the wrong things can lead to waste and spoilage. However, if you pick up the right items and find the right coupons for these purchases, bulk buying can save you a small fortune. Here are ten items you should buy in bulk whenever possible.
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1. Toilet Paper
We all need toilet paper. So why not buy it in bulk? Buying in bulk can be up to 50 percent cheaper than just buying a few rolls at a time. So find a place to store some extra (try under your bed if you run out of cupboard space in the bathroom) and save yourself a few bucks.
2. Soap and Shampoo
Soap and shampoo are two more things everyone needs. Buying these items in bulk saves a few cents an ounce on shampoo or per bar of soap. While this may not seem like very much, over time it definitely adds up.
3. Alcohol
Would you rather pay $8 for a 6-pack or $14 for 20-pack? Definitely go with the 20-pack so you can save some money and don't have to hit up the grocery store the next time you want a beer (and also save money on gas because you will be making fewer trips to the store).
21-year-old Californian wins Miss USA crown
A 21-year-old auburn-haired California model won the Miss USA crown Sunday night and will represent the nation in this year's Miss Universe pageant.
Alyssa Campanella of Los Angeles topped a field of 51 beauty queens to take the title at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. She strutted across the stage in a blue bikini with white polka dots and a dark turquoise Sherri Hill evening gown with beading on its top.
She also answered a question about legalizing marijuana by saying she didn't think it should be fully legalized as a solution to help ailing economies.
Campanella told reporters in a news conference after the pageant that the win validated her decision to quickly move to Los Angeles from New Jersey after losing an apartment.
"The downs happen for a reason," she said. "The path that I'm on now is the path that's been meant to be."
Campanella, a former Miss Teen USA runner-up from 2007, when she represented New Jersey, said she has been competing in pageants since she was 15 because of her mom.
"I was going through a tough time in high school and she thought it'd be a great way for me to meet other girls throughout the state," she said. "It's Mom's fault."
Originally from Manalapan, N.J., Campanella began modeling at age 16, graduated from high school a year early and received a scholarship to the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, according to her personal website.
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Success & savoir faire: Five women who made their millions after age 40
We can't seem to go a day without news of a tween singing sensation signing a record deal or a toddler selling her finger paintings for thousands of dollars. From those young whippersnappers who founded Facebook to the latest viral video sensation, it sometimes seems as though if you haven't made it by the age of 20, you're nowhere and no one.
If you are in your fourth or fifth decade (or even just thinking ahead), and still planning to make your millions, we have some inspiration for you. These fearless, foxy and over-40 women used their wisdom and savoir-faire to carve out their own places in the world — and were handsomely rewarded for their efforts.
1) Ursula Burns (Born 1958)
Early life: Joined Xerox in 1980 as a summer intern. She took time off to pursue her Master's Degree, but continued to work at Xerox's corporate office in various roles throughout her 20s.
The turning point: In 1990, a male senior executive at Xerox offered her a job as his executive assistant. No doubt, anyone might have thought of this as a dead end for career aspirations. However, Ursula took the job and then went on to climb the ladder of executive assistant-dom, working for the Chairman and CEO within a year. Finally, at the age of 41, she was appointed vice-president and then senior vice-president.
Kindle Reader On Amazon
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Airline seat secrets revealed
Back in the glory days of commercial air service savvy travellers realized that they could get a ton of extra legroom by arriving early and sweet-talking their way to an emergency exit seat. Those were the days. The airlines soon realized that such preferred seats have value and now we have to pay extra for every extra inch we get.
Most airlines are now charging an additional $40 to $60 to book a preferred seat in economy class on a transatlantic flight, so the stakes are higher. Luckily, there are now websites such as SeatGuru.com and SeatExpert.com to ensure that you'll never have to make your seating decision alone. Each site has tons of useful information on the drawbacks and benefits of every seat on the plane. You just have to enter the details of the aircraft you're booked on, or in many cases, just the airline and flight number.
French village seen at threat from Apocalypse sects
PARIS (Reuters) - The tiny southern French hamlet of Bugarach has drawn scrutiny from a government sect watchdog over droves of visitors who believe it is the only place in the world that will survive a 2012 Apocalypse.A report by the watchdog, Miviludes, published on Wednesday said the picturesque village near Carcassonne should be monitored in the run-up to December 21, 2012, when many believe the world will end according to an ancient Mayan prophecy.
Miviludes was set up in 2002 to track the activity of sects, after a law passed the previous year made it an offence to abuse vulnerable people using heavy pressure techniques, meaning sects can be outlawed if there is evidence of fraud or abuse.
Surrounded in legend for centuries, Bugarach and its rocky outcrop, the Pic de Bugarach, have attracted an influx of New Age visitors in recent months, pushing up property prices but also raising the threat of financial scams and psychological manipulation, Miviludes said in its report.
"I think we need to be careful. We shouldn't get paranoid, but when you see what happened at Waco in the United States, we know this kind of thinking can influence vulnerable people," Miviludes president Georges Fenech told Reuters.
New Job Titles and Larger Salaries
Newest Professions, Growing Salaries
By Mark Swartz
Monster Senior Contributing WriterLooking for jobs that are on the cutting edge? Canada’s directory of job titles, known as the National Occupation Codes (NOC), is being updated for 2011. It will include a range of new professions. This reflects the changing nature of our workplace and technology.
Until then, here are some of the newest types of positions being hired for. The info below is from Monster’s jobs database and Salary Wizard™.
Green (Environmental) Employment
You might be surprised to learn that nearly 700,000 workers in Canada spend 50% or more of their time on environmental activities at work. These “Environmental Employees” are found most frequently in the following industries:
- Education/Health/Social Assistance: 122,000
- Wholesale/Retail Trade: 93,000
- Construction: 89,000
- Manufacturing: 72,000
Green jobs run the gamut from highly technical to the more generalized. A few examples follow.Wind Turbine Technician l
The Technician I uses their technical skills and training to perform maintenance and/or installation work on assigned wind turbines at a basic level. The Technician follows specific schedules and procedures including safety protocol, and turbine service or installation processes.
Kate Middleton recycles outfit for royal birthday
This weekend, Kate Middleton wore a blue brocade jacket to Prince Philip's 90th birthday that looked very familiar.Kate Middleton (Getty Images)
The Duchess of Cambridge attended the church service and reception on Sunday at Windsor Castle in a blue jacket with a matching dress and fascinator. But we knew we'd seen the coat before—she wore it to a friend's wedding back in 2009. Look out Michelle Obama, we have another thrifty trendsetter on our hands!Related: Pippa Middleton's changing style
Middleton in August, 2009
Kate Middleton (Getty Images)
Here the Duchess is wearing the same blue coat to the wedding of Nicholas van Cutsem and Alice Hadden-Paton at The Guards Chapel in London. It's a gorgeous coat, so we can't blame her for wearing it to another big event, and it certainly maintains her accessible image.Related: Kate Middleton's dazzling dress
Kate and Pippa attend a wedding
How to get sexy abs and a strong back
1. Flat-Back Hinge
Sit with arms extended, shoulders back, spine straight and feet on the floor. Breathe in, then lean back to a 30-degree angle as you exhale. Hold position as you breathe in for one breath. Return to starting position as you exhale deeply. Do six to eight reps.Perfect your form: Draw your navel toward your spine to keep your core engaged.
Dial it down: Return to starting position without pausing for a breath.
Amp it up: Pulse arms 20 times after you lean back.
2. Side Leg Lift
Lie on side with legs and arms outstretched, as if you were diving into a pool. Lift feet so that only your hips and shoulders touch the floor. Keeping both legs raised, lift your top leg up and down 10 to 15 times. Switch sides and repeat.Perfect your form: Engage the glute muscle of the top leg as you lift it.
What does a $500 million golf course look like?
Even Jules Verne could not have seen this one coming.
Dutch Docklands, a player in the world of floating technologies - or making land where there was no land - has announced its plans to build a golf course on the ocean in the Maldives. There are lots of golf courses that claim to be "on" the ocean, but this one would quite literally be "on" the ocean.
The concept is a series of manmade islands with one or more holes on each, linked by transparent undersea tunnels through which golfers walk or ride, sort of a golf course meets Moonbase Alpha ambition.
In Pictures: What Does A $500 Million Golf Course Look Like?
Besides the sheer audacity of building the thing, which is scheduled to open in 2015 (they have already signed on industry leader Troon Golf, the gold standard of international high-end golf course and club management, to run it), the cost is historic - so historic that in a declining industry (golf), it is impossible to see a scenario under which it could be profitable. Some of the most lauded courses in the world have plenty of demand and still lose money, and they didn't cost half a billion dollars to build. There is going to be a resort, but it is hard to imagine selling much real estate when there is no real estate to sell. Such is the unfortunate state of golf that for the last several years more existing courses closed in the U.S. than new ones opened, and the supply of golf is shrinking, though not quickly enough.
Still, I have to root for this to work out. It's too bizarre to not be endearing and besides, I'd want to play it. Plus, if it does get built someone will want to outdo it, maybe on top of Mt. Everest, maybe a moving course on a flotilla of boats. Whatever kind of one-upmanship follows, it is surely going to be fun to watch. Because it will be by far the most expensive golf course ever built.
Let's put the project in historic terms. You can build a pretty solid golf course for $5 million, even today. Including the land.
But the paradigm shifted for the first time in 1990, when Las Vegas wunderkind Steve Wynn built Shadow Creek. To say no expense was spared in construction is a gross understatement. It is said Wynn gave architect Tom Fazio a blank cheque and a blank desert canvas, and the numbers are daunting. Earth moving on the 320-acre site upped the elevation change from less than six feet to more than 213 feet. Over 21,000 fully mature trees, mostly pines and cottonwoods, were transplanted. The cost elements have been dissected by architecture critics, and while no numbers were released, best guess in the business is that Shadow Creek cost about $40 million to build, then the most expensive course in history. That's about $70 million today. Or to put it another way, less than one-seventh of the proposed cost of the Maldives course.
The 10 most-photographed places on Earth
Mining data from 35 million Flickr photos, scientists at Cornell University made some surprising discoveries: Not only did the world's most photographed cities (and the most captured landmark in each) emerge, but also so did the most common angles for shooting each place. So what do the results say about us as travellers? The findings suggest that through our cameras, we "vote" for our favorite places, things, and the best representation of them-and, by and large, we agree. We reached out to the researchers to see if the results had changed since the study was released in April 2009, and they crunched the numbers for us again - with a few exceptions (the Lincoln Memorial, for example, has replaced the Washington Monument as most photographed place in D.C.) not much had changed.
But how can you photograph world wonders in a way that makes something special out of the overly familiar? We showcase the most commonly shot landmarks from the top 10 cities - with tips from our photo editors on how to put your own unique spin on these iconic destinations. Consider this your photographer's guide to the Flickr Wonders of the World.
No. 10: Amsterdam
Landmark: Dam Square
Created in the 13th century as a dam around the Amstel River, this expansive plaza is now flooded with street performers and tourists (and pigeons). It's hard to capture the frenzied feeling in a wide shot.
Standard shot: Wide, with buildings and lots of space
Tip: Try keeping other people in the frame. There's a natural temptation to shy away from shooting photos of strangers, but including people can give viewers a contextual clue about the relative size of the subject you're photographing. Plus families and groups of travellers can make a space seem more alive. Here, the photographer has used the plaza as a backdrop to capture its local talent.
3 Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
When you were in your 20s and 30s, you probably ignored random aches or other minor physical annoyances, and they usually went away. But in your 40s and beyond those symptoms can come back — often with a different cause, and calling for more serious attention.Symptom: Heart Palpitations
What it may have meant in your youth: You were in love
What it may signal now: Fluctuating hormonesYou expect hot flashes and "senior moments" in the years leading up to menopause, but many women are surprised to find they also have palpitations — their hearts pound or beat irregularly. In one 2007 study of more than 1,000 women in four countries, for example, 12 percent said they'd had this sensation. Yet experts aren't sure why it happens. "It's amazing how little research there is," says menopause researcher Susan D. Reed, M.D., professor of ob-gyn and epidemiology at the University of Washington in Seattle. Shifting hormones — the estrogen-progesterone ratio changes at menopause — likely play some role.
If this happens to you: Such palpitations are usually harmless, but even if yours are mild or occur only once in a while, you can't be sure they're nothing until a doctor checks you out, Dr. Reed cautions. Your physician can test your heart rhythm with an in-office EKG, and may suggest you wear a portable monitor for up to three days. In addition, you'll need to rule out other conditions, such as an overactive thyroid, that can also cause palpitations. If you're a serious coffee or cola drinker (young or old), a switch to decaf might also solve your fluttering-heart problems. And of course, regardless of your age, if your irregular heartbeat is accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, feeling faint, or any other sign of a heart attack, call 911 right away.
Leonard seeks catharsis through new book - Boxing
Sugar Ray Leonard’s depiction of himself in his upcoming autobiography is hardly flattering. He describes himself as a philandering husband, an absentee father and a substance abuser. Perhaps most shockingly, he revealed he was sexually abused by a prominent, but unnamed, boxing coach while preparing for the 1976 Olympics in Montreal.
He was hardly the All-American boy that his carefully crafted image portrayed him to be.
“I’ve done a lot of things in my life that I’m not proud of,” Leonard said soberly during a telephone interview.
Sugar Ray Leonard easily handled foes like Donny Lalonde. But out-of-the-ring battles were something altogether different.
(AP)He goes into great detail about them in his new book, “The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring,” co-written with Yahoo! Sports writer and editor Michael Arkush, not out of any sense of duty, but out of a desire to lift a burden from his own back.
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Are Extra-Hot Summers Here to Stay?
Expect extra-toasty summers to be a mainstay if greenhouse gas levels continue to rise, according to a new report suggesting the tropics and the Northern Hemisphere may see an irreversible bump in summer temperatures within the next 20 to 60 years.
In the study to be published later this month in the journal Climate Change, Stanford University researchers conclude that many tropical regions in Africa, Asia and South America could see "the permanent emergence of unprecedented summer heat" in the next two decades.
The middle latitudes of Europe, China and North America, including the United States, are likely to undergo extreme summer temperature shifts within 60 years, the researchers found.
"According to our projections, large areas of the globe are likely to warm up so quickly that, by the middle of this century, even the coolest summers will be hotter than the hottest summers of the past 50 years," said lead study researcher Noah Diffenbaugh, an assistant professor of environmental Earth system science and fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University.
Though no single extreme weather event can be linked to global warming, scientists say that as the planet warms, we should expect more extremes, such as heat waves. Diffenbaugh and Stanford research assistant Martin Scherer wondered whether one extreme pattern — heat waves — would become more normal. "At what point can we expect the coolest seasonal temperatures to always be hotter than the historically highest temperatures for that season?" Diffenbaugh said in a statement.
Parents of ‘genderless’ Toronto baby surface to talk about unwanted media attention
Two weeks after news of their "genderless" baby made headlines around the world, the Toronto parents of baby Storm took to the airwaves to talk about the attention they've received.A photo of baby Storm appears on ABC's Good Morning America.
The story of Kathy Witterick and David Stocker's decision to raise their baby without revealing the gender to anyone but close family relations appeared on the front page of the Toronto Star over the Victoria Day long weekend. Since then, an avalanche of media attention has driven them into silence.
Until Monday, when they consented to an interview with CBC Radio.
"Because the more that we try and prioritize our family, and step back from the media," Witterick explained to "Q" host Jian Ghomeshi, "the more the media seems to be creating a story that doesn't really exist."
Storm's parents revealed that, after the Toronto Star published its front page feature about the "genderless" baby on May 21, media outlets who doggedly pursued a follow-up included People magazine, the Oprah Winfrey Network, and the Australian "60 Minutes."
The attention motivated the couple to grant one audio interview with a relatively quiet Storm in tow.
The global hype around the story has taken Witterick and Stocker by surprise. While reporter Jayme Poisson asked to spend a day with the family after an initial chat, and many photos were taken, they still didn't expect such a prominent article in the Star.
7 cheap purchases that will make you pay
There's a big difference between being cheap and being thrifty. There are times when it's appropriate to save a buck and purchase the least expensive product, though there are occasions when it's in your best interest to spend the money and get the very best you can afford. Quality should play a huge role in what you purchase, because sometimes buying the cheapest item will cost you more money in the long run. (For additional reading, see Expensive Purchases That Can Save You Money.)
1. Footwear
Your feet are what keep you mobile, so you have to take care of them by wearing proper shoes. Though the health benefits of wearing good shoes may be obvious, wearing cheap shoes can also hurt your pocketbook. Inexpensive shoes will require more frequent replacement, and could lead to costly trips to the podiatrist if you develop foot injuries. You can also save money when buying dress shoes by focusing on quality over quantity. A good pair of shoes with a timeless design can last you a lifetime. Good-quality shoes that have been properly constructed are typically worth repairing if they're damaged or if the soles wear out, and they're probably a lot more comfortable to wear. Cheap shoes that are uncomfortable will likely end up in the trash, and that's just a waste of your money. The exception? It's probably more money-wise to buy inexpensive footwear when buying shoes that you only expect to wear once or twice for a specific occasion.2. Mattress
You sleep on your mattress every night. And what's a good night's sleep worth to you? It is suggested that mattresses are replaced every 10 years, so if you'd like to get the full lifespan of your purchase, you should avoid cheap mattresses that won't hold up as well as the more expensive models. Springs can start to creak and the mattress can sag in the middle, only requiring a premature replacement.3. Electronics
Even though the world of electronics may seem like it's ever-evolving, there is something to be said for buying higher-quality electronic products. There's no sense in buying the cheap knockoffs that can't be serviced. Even if you can't afford to keep up with the cutting-edge technology all the time, ensuring that you're buying from reputable companies that produce products which can be easily serviced will save you money in the long run. Try to make a couple of years commitment to your electronic purchases. You don't want to buy products that will be obsolete a year after you buy them.4. Food
10 First-Date Mistakes
The best thing about bad dates is that we walk away with a great story, and little doubt that the perpetrator is not the person for us.I was thinking about some of the common errors made on first dates. I came up with 10 common mistakes that could kill the chances for a second date:
1. Arriving Late
Even five minutes of lateness is inexcusable on the first date. People are already anxious on these excursions, so making someone wait and think more about everything is pretty rude. Seems like the trend in NYC is to be late for things regularly. On one date, I texted the girl and told her I was running late. She said she was too. We ended up just having the date ½ hour later than planned and technically no one was late because we were both ½ hour late together.2. Having a Wardrobe Malfunction
Make sure you cater what you wear to what you're doing. I try not to make a girl walk too much if she's in heels. Also, I've seen girls wear pearls and a nice blouse to trashy outdoor drinking events, or heels to sporting events.
What are some renovations that add value to my home?
A good investment in a renovation should increase the value of your home by at least the amount of money you spent, or close to it. A bad one doesn't get you much of your money back. Here are some investments that have proven to return their value, or close to it:
- Low-cost improvements that make your home look better: Painting, new wallpaper, and items like new rugs and curtains help to brighten and improve the look of a home, and add value to your house if they are done close to the time of sale.
- New or improved kitchens and bathrooms: Improvements to your kitchen and bathroom seem most likely to increase the value of your home. Keep in mind that these improvements lose value over time.
- Improvements to the living room and the master bedroom: These are also good investments and will usually return most of the money you spent, if not more.
- Investments in more efficient use of energy: Oil, gas, and hydro costs continue to go up. That's becoming more of a concern when people are looking to buy a home. You can make your home more energy efficient as an investment in its value. Some government programs help reduce the costs of these projects. Also, consider buying appliances that waste less energy.
4 secrets of skinny people
Do you ever wonder if that skinny woman on the subway was just “born that way”? It’s possible—after all, weight is influenced by a lot of factors, including genetics, lifestyle…even how much we fidget. But it’s also possible that she acts like a thin person. As a registered dietitian and associate nutrition editor for EatingWell Magazine, I’ve come across research on skinny secrets—habits that can help you get slim and stay slim. (And I’m not talking about eating micromeals or crazy exercising.) Here are 4 small actions you can start taking right now that can keep you trim.Related: 6 Slim-Eating Secrets to Try Now
Skinny Secret 1: Step Away From the Screen
One of my favorite things about lunchtime is that it gives me a break from my desk. And stepping away from the computer during lunch has an added health bonus, according to recent research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: it may help you eat less. Participants in the study either ate lunch while playing solitaire on a computer or ate without any distractions (no computer). When quizzed on their feelings of fullness 30 minutes later, the undistracted eaters reported feeling fuller than the group that ate in front of a computer screen. Not only that, when they snacked later on, they ate less.
The good weed: Health benefits of dandelions
If you can’t beat ‘em, eat ‘em?The dandelion, long considered an obnoxious weed deserving nothing more than pesticide-induced death, is no longer seen as evil.
The National Post reports that attitudes nation-wide are shifting. Pesticides are the new bad guys and dandelions are everywhere. In Halifax, a dandelion festival celebrates the bitter green. In Vancouver, dandelions are listed as “agricultural commodities.”
[Related: The best way to be healthier]
It’s not just tolerance of a harmless weed, either. The early bloomers attract pollinators, and their deep taproots bring up nutrients for shallower-rooted plants nearby, making dandelion-covered lawns healthier ones.Nutritionists spout the benefits of the lowly dandelion. Instead of just pulling weeds, consider picking this good-for-you “free food” for dinner. Just make sure your weed-turned-dinner is chemical- and dog-urine free before you begin.
1. Dandelions stimulate digestion and detox the liver. “Bitters” have been used for centuries by non-Western cultures before meals as a digestion stimulant. Dandelions contain the bitter substance taraxin that promotes the flow of bile from the liver and hydrochloric acid from the stomach. This also often resolves constipation issues.
How to Deal with Eclipses
The following report will give you points to consider when you are preparing to undergo the experience of an eclipse. I have studied eclipses for years, for they are the most dramatic tools that the universe uses to create change. They are fascinating to watch because they always bring a twist that you won't expect. Some eclipses are challenging while others bear gifts and opportunities. Few cosmic events are capable of bringing such dramatically good news, too.
First, however, let's define two terms. What are a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon stands between the Sun and the Earth, cutting off the light of the Sun. A solar eclipse is always a new moon and in astrology tends to mark new beginnings.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth stands between the moon and the Sun, cutting off the light of the Sun from the moon. A lunar eclipse is always a full moon and usually marks endings or culmination points. They bring up memories, dreams, and emotions, so they often pack a big punch.
An eclipse of the Sun will more likely focus you on a prominent male in your life (father, husband, boss, or other key man).
An eclipse of the moon will center more on the prominent women in your life (mother, wife, or female boss, for instance). This is not always the case, but you will find this will be a good rule of thumb.
Solar eclipses work somewhat differently than lunar eclipses, and emphasize beginnings - that is why they are so exciting. Most of the time they make us happy! (Occasionally something may end too, but the accent will be more on the start than the finish.) The changes could come gradually or suddenly. Still, the news or timing of those changes often comes as a surprise. If a solar eclipse falls on or within a few days of your birthday, you will certainly feel the effects of it over the course of the year. Changes will be complete by the time you reach your next birthday.
Although most solar eclipses are almost always positive, if they form hard angles to other planets, the effect on you can be jarring and difficult. This is not usually the case, but it can be at times. As you see, eclipses are not like other aspects, for they can work in a variety of ways. I will let you know if I see something you should watch in your monthly report on Astrology Zone. Keep in mind that all eclipses are there to help you mature and grow, and that the eclipses are ultimately on your side.
Eclipses come in pairs, always as a new moon and full moon two weeks apart and come up every five-and-a-half months in one family of signs, for example Cancer-Capricorn, or Leo-Aquarius.
Very interesting and great info if only to read.
The 10 oddest places the Stanley Cup has ever visited
The first team to win the Stanley Cup was the Montreal Hockey Club in 1893. The silver chalice has been handed to the National Hockey League's champion each year since 1927. The number of players who have touched, hugged, lifted, dropped, partied with and drank from the Cup is well into the thousands.
Which is to say that Stanley's gotten around.
Each offseason, the Hockey Hall of Fame has "Keepers of the Cup" travel with the most famous trophy in sports to destinations around the world, as each member of the winning team gets his time with the Stanley Cup. Some destinations are a bit more exotic than others, however.
Here are the 10 oddest places the Stanley Cup has ever visited.
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