April 2009 Blog Posts (16)

DIETING HAS GONE TO THE DOGS!

Has one too many lazy winter days left your pooch packing a bit of a paunch? Is your hound looking a little round? Does his belly rival Buddha's (or maybe John Goodman)?

Well, we've always been one to embrace our canine's copious curves, but if your portly pup's more Perez than Paris then your dog may need some weight loss help.

Obesity is on the rise for canines. The reasons are simple: too much food and too little exercise. Just like humans, packing extra pounds can… Continue

Added by Michelle Sampson on April 30, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Join a discussion regarding Healthy Lifestyles, Healing Foods and Weight Loss

A Forum for the latest on Optimum Health and Weight Loss

Dr. Gerry Davies, owner of Lonjevity Superfood Café & Bar www.lonjevity.net

What’s causing our obesity epidemic?

It’s no secret that the majority of the population is now overweight and the trend is accelerating. The cause of the epidemic is now clear but the association with diabetes means there is a heavy price to pay, in pain and suffering and health care costs of chronic diseases. We are talking about much… Continue

Added by Gerry Davies MD on April 29, 2009 at 2:44pm — 1 Comment

Tasty Recipe for Weight Loss

If you’re like me, you refuse to allow your love of food to be reflected in your weight. Yet there are times when every foodie can’t resist the urge to eat a little too much; the temptations are just too enticing. So over the years, I’ve employed multiple strategies to make sure no one ever looks at me and thinks “Boy, she must love food.” My strategies for ensuring I’m able to continue enjoying the foods I love include sharing courses with dining companions (that way I get to have more taste… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on April 28, 2009 at 10:12pm — No Comments

Relationship Tip of the Week: Focus on the Positive

This week, I’m going to begin a series of relationship tips by asking you to do something harder than you think --- to focus on the positive. For one week, each time you open your mouth to say something negative to your partner, close it. There may be lots of negatives in your relationship, and I absolutely want you to address them. But first of all, I invite you to become more aware of the positives in your relationship. Try to find the good things in it and comment on them. You may still… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on April 27, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Winefest's Gala Dinner: A Foodie's Heaven

If I was a bit disappointed in the food at the Florida Winefest's Showcase Wine and Food Tasting, I couldn't have been more delighted with the delicacies at the Winefest's Gala Dinner and Dance. The night began bayside at the Ritz Carlton with hors d'oeuvres including lamb chops and mini tempura fish sandwiches. That was only the beginning of a night that would gratify any foodie.

Once inside the ballroom, I was delighted to spy a beautiful lobster waiting for me at the table atop a… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on April 26, 2009 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

Florida Winefest Showcase Food and Wine Tasting

The Florida Winefest Food and Wine Tasting is one of my favorite events of the year, and the profits are donated to worthy children's charities. I always count on the luncheon to serve excellent wines and offer a multitude of delicious bites to eat. The wines predictably included some of the cream of the crop, with some of my personal favorites being Flowers, Chalk Hill and Saddleback. However, the food this year definitely seemed to reflect the state of the economy. Instead of the usual… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on April 26, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Pet Insurance is the BOMB!!!

What if your pet becomes sick or is critically injured and needs care that is expensive and you can't afford?

What can you do?

This is a common problem that Veterinarians face. And trust me, it is not a problem that they enjoy. Veterinarians would rather work on making your pet better, not deal with the financial issues that involve good pet care.

So, what can you do if your pet has a problem that you can't afford? I'll give you some tips.

1. Credit… Continue

Added by Michelle Sampson on April 23, 2009 at 10:32pm — 1 Comment

Big Sugar was Sweeter the Second Time Around

On my first visit to Big Sugar after Pedro Flores, the former chef from The Table, took over as chef, my meal which included pasta with a brown butter sauce was one of the worst meals I've ever attempted to eat in a restaurant. The "sauce" was more like a curdled brown butter soup which was greasy enough to make me be glad I was near the hospital in case I needed a cardiologist. I couldn't believe anyone would let such a flawed and unattractive dish be delivered to a table. I'd eaten multiple… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on April 21, 2009 at 5:22pm — No Comments

Ingredients Of Intimacy

Most people associate being “intimate” with sex, but true intimacy consists of much more than sex. Intimacy has also been referred to as “into-me see” meaning that in order to be intimate with another person, you must allow them to see who you truly are. Therefore, a prerequisite for intimacy is knowing oneself. Developing a sense of self includes knowing what you like and don’t like, having interests and goals in life that are not determined by someone else, and knowing what you feel. So… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on April 19, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Don't Waste Time With Mr. Wrong

If you're looking for Mr. Right, then don't waste time with Mr. Wrong. If you are a woman who wants to get married or wants a committed relationship, then don't continue to date a man who clearly doesn't have the qualities you want in a life partner. If you have a relationship goal, then stay goal-focused. You wouldn't keep working at a job that wasn't in line with your career goals. Therefore, why would you continue to date a man who clearly isn't husband material?

Too many women… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on April 17, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

SCENE UpClose tonight at 8 pm on Channel 21!

This evening I'll be hosting SCENE UpClose TV from 8 - 8.30 pm on BLAB TV, Sarasota Local Channel 21. In addition to talking about various new events going on this week in town and looking at the new issue of SCENE Magazine, I'll be welcoming as my guests Leslie Jones & Stacey Corley from the Junior League as well as Philip Tavill & Angie Stringer of Children First.

Don't worry if you can't see the show live - the edited clips will be available for… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on April 14, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Join me LIVE every Sunday from 12 - 2 p.m. on 1280 AM WTMY!

LIVE on the airwaves, I'll be hosting "Cliff On Sundays", a 2-hour show with the Best Guests On Radio every Sunday from 12 - 2 pm! It's also available via the the Live- (and Video-) stream at http://www.wtmy.com!
You can then listen to the show from the 1280 website, my website http://www.cliffroles.com, my newsletter & my Facebook page!

So join me LIVE every Sunday from 12 - 2 p.m. on 1280 AM WTMY!

Added by Cliff Roles on April 12, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Sarasota Film Festival Award Winners Announced at Filmmaker's Tribute Event

The shift of the Sarasota Film Festival's Tribute Event from a pricey black-tie gala to an event that was accessible to just about anyone was a commendable metamorphosis. The Sarasota Opera House was the perfect backdrop for the annual awards ceremony. Stanley Tucci told the audience that the festival "is quickly becoming one of our favorita festivals." Presenters included Richard Schiff of West Wing and Steve Buscemi. And the winners are...

Audience Awards:

Best Short Film: Second… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on April 5, 2009 at 9:49am — No Comments

Lookin' To Get Out" Has Been Lookin' To Get Out for a Long Time

The 1982 version of the film "Lookin' To Get Out" which was released was not the version Jon Voight and Hal Ashby intended. At Friday night's World Premiere of the Director's Cut, Voight indicated that there were tensions with others which prevented Ashby from originally following the film to culmination. Voight was notified by Ashby's biographer Nick Dawson of his discovery of a director's cut of the film which was bequeathed to UCLA. Voight was elated to learn that the movie he had always… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on April 4, 2009 at 10:09am — No Comments

Big Love for Bill Paxton at Luncheon Under the Banyans

Although the sun didn't shine its usual light on the Luncheon Under the Banyans, the rain stopped just in the nick of time and spirits refusedd to be dampened. The rainforest-like setting of Selby Gardens remains the perfect backdrop for this favorite luncheon of the year which honored Bill Paxton with the 2009 Regal Cinemas Career Achievement Award.

The Children's Rainforest Project at Selby was introduced by committee chair, Susan McLeod with a short film. When the vision becomes a… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on April 4, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Lots of Laugh at the Film Fest with TJ and Dave

The audience at the Historic Asolo Theater was in stitches during the improv performance of TJ and Dave. The characters of men at a divorce support group were only developed after they walked on stage. From Chicago, TJ and Dave have been performing together for 7 years. The characters they play will never be utilized again, making for a truly spontaneous and creative experience each time you see them. Following the performance, TJ and Dave answered questions from the audience, which included a… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on April 1, 2009 at 2:56pm — No Comments