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What is Kriya Massage?

KRIYA MASSAGE

Kriya Massage, developed by Kamala Renner in 1970, is different from any traditional bodywork training. Kriya is defined as spontaneous energy movement; an art form that integrates the universal, life-affirming flow of energy between the practitioner and client. There is an emphasis in this style of massage in the intuitive abilities of the practitioner being able to "flow" with the Kriya movement while performing "the dance."

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Added by Diane Lane on August 26, 2010 at 8:43pm — No Comments

This Week’s Recipe: Welcome Home Sweet Potato Fries

This recipe welcomes Kim “back to the office” from her trip. Our weekly business lunches at Longevity Restaurant used to habitually include the sweet potato fries. Now that Longevity has closed, here’s an even healthier version -- sweet potato fries that are baked instead of fried -- to satisfy the craving.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Slice sweet potatoes into whatever size fries you prefer.

Mix in bowl with at least…

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Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on August 26, 2010 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Where to Find Safe Eggs

Licensed Acupuncturist Josh Zimmer, AP

Harmony Health Acupuncture and Herbs - www.harmonyhealthsrq.com

What brand names can you trust for safe eggs?

Health Castle, a nutrition-oriented website with a strong natural, holistic bent, has compiled a list of reliable egg producers. Some of them, such as Eggland's Best, Publix' Greenwise brand and Organic Valley, are easily found in Sarasota stores. For the entire list, visit… Continue

Added by Josh Zimmer on August 25, 2010 at 1:17pm — No Comments

Instant Gratification - Do we really want it?

INSTANT GRATIFICATION – Do we really want it?

The old adage “measure twice, cut once” as it applies to woodworking and sewing, could be equated to the instant communication world we are living in now i.e. texting, cell phones, email, im, Facebook etc…

All of those wonderfully beneficial methods of keeping in touch instantly should come equipped with a device comparable to the apparatus installed in a car after a driving under the influence conviction.

How many… Continue

Added by Tamara Owens on August 23, 2010 at 11:58am — 2 Comments

Tips For Parents:Back To School

Help your children get organized for their return to school and ease any first day nerves.

With the children heading back to school, it’s a time to get organized and back in a routine again after the relaxed summer holidays. For many children, the thought of school isn’t entirely pleasurable and for those going to new schools, they may well be feeling nervous. We’ve gathered together some helpful tips to help everyone prepare for the forthcoming term and… Continue

Added by admin on August 23, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Don't Forget to Vote!

This week on Tuesday, August 24th Sarasota County is holding primary elections. With the kids going back to school on Monday, with the upcoming holiday and the rain we are supposed to experience all this week....Tuesday is likely to be a busy day. Despite the busyness...make a commitment to get to the polls. The decisions we make this week will determine our choices down the road. Those choices will…

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Added by Sara Hand on August 22, 2010 at 9:51pm — No Comments

Marketing Tip: Don't put your eggs in one basket, and don't break the eggs you have.

Recently I've had a couple of clients who asked: "Do I have to have a Facebook page for my business?"

My response was absolutely not. If you DO have one then you should use it to your advantage. If you DON'T WANT ONE then you probably aren't going to use it anyway.

Marketing should include efforts on several fronts but not necessarily all of them (spend money on what your target audience will notice most):

In person communication…

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Added by Frank Gomez on August 20, 2010 at 2:12pm — No Comments

ODE TO THE BALD CHICK!

India…

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Added by Susan Beausang on August 19, 2010 at 4:53pm — No Comments

The Louisiana Gulf Coast, YOU Should Care

I just returned from a trip to New Orleans. I attended the Gulf Coast Strategic Planning Conference, Assisting…

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Added by Punum on August 18, 2010 at 9:52pm — No Comments

My new Love

In May I joined The Pampered Chef. I love the products and the people I work with.

It's a great side job to earn extra money.

Now all I need is to book more cooking and catalog shows.

If your interested, email me or visit my web site…

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Added by Linda Dalton on August 15, 2010 at 11:22am — No Comments

Marketing Tip: Brand Ambassadors

Any company would love to have several brand ambassadors: People who know and love your brand that will represent you and your company well. There are three types:

INFORMAL

Unpaid people who are so passionate about your business that they know it well and tell everyone about it
FORMAL

Paid employees or contractors
YOU

if you are the owner of a business

Wait a minute! If you already have employees they can be…

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Added by Frank Gomez on August 13, 2010 at 8:52am — 1 Comment

If You are Normal You only have About 21 Weeks to get it Right...

It’s hot. It’s rainy. The kids are getting restless as the time to go back to school approaches and so are the parents. Business owners have been playing phone tag around summer vacations and long weekends. In Florida, on August 23rd that will all change and everything will begin to get back to normal…

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Added by Sara Hand on August 11, 2010 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

Sarasota Brides & Formalwear - Summer Blow Out Sale!

Sarasota Brides & Formalwear is having a Summer Blow Out Sale! From now until Labor Day we will be selling Wedding Gowns from $99.....Formalwear and Cocktail Dresses from $49! Mother-of-the-bride and Special Event Gowns from $49....

We need to make room for new gowns on their way and…

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Added by Diane Warmbier on August 10, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Inspiration comes in many forms and from many different sources. But when it comes to fashion, more often than not, our inspiration for the clothes we buy and the style we choose comes from the gloss…

Inspiration comes in many forms and from many different sources. But when it comes to fashion, more often than not, our inspiration for the clothes we buy and the style we choose comes from the glossy pages of a fashion

magazine, glamorous images from web pages, or from the television and movie

screens. We are constantly surrounded by endless images of beautiful

celebrities and models promoting the latest fashion and beauty trends.

But have you ever asked yourself why we…

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Added by Susan Beausang on August 10, 2010 at 2:33pm — No Comments

August at K2 Scrapbook Studio

August = Back To School

August has arrived and I'm sure some of you parents are excited cause it's BACK TO SCHOOL time!!

This month we have a few sales to keep the creativity a flowin!

ALL GLIMMER MISTS are 50% OFF and all of our CLEARANCE PAPERS are 4 for $1.00 for the entire month of August.

We'll also be having a special BACK TO SCHOOL SALE where all product is 20% OFF or 30% OFF for Teachers. Monday, the 16th -… Continue

Added by Kathy Shanley on August 10, 2010 at 11:15am — No Comments

Make Relationships Last

Is he the ONE? How do you know? How much do you have to know to be sure? Is marriage a possibility?

In my newly revised book, Make Relationships Last: A Man's View (available on amazon) I cover attraction, intimacy, soul mates, chemistry, long distance relationships, and a provocative Q and A that helps understand many gender based issues. I also point out that there is a "fundamental relationship error" many of us make over and over again. There are some wry wisdoms about men,… Continue

Added by Doug Ross on August 9, 2010 at 10:38am — 1 Comment

Interview with actor Katherine Abbruzzese, star of FST’s “Sylvia”

Here's the interview link - click to listen: SYLVIA

Sylvia, a comedy about a middle-aged man and the two women in his life, his wife and his dog, opened off-Broadway to critical…

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Added by Cliff Roles on August 9, 2010 at 7:00am — No Comments

This Week's Recipe: Very Berry Corn Muffins

Berries rich in antioxidants and whole grains make these muffins a bit more guilt--free than your usual bakery muffins. Enjoy for breakfast.

11/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour

1 cup cornmeal

1 Tbsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

2 free range eggs

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup raw sugar

1 cup buttermilk

6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

1 cup raspberries

1/2 cup…

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Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on August 6, 2010 at 4:35pm — No Comments

Marketing Tip: Make your website work harder

Over the years website SEO has gotten a lot of press. Usually with mystery and high costs involved.

Unless you are selling nationally or internationally your website just needs a few tweaks to perform better in your market.

You can make your website work harder today by changing just a few things. If you need your webmaster's help ask them to do it for you. It should only take an hour or so so make sure you establish the cost for the work ahead of…

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Added by Frank Gomez on August 6, 2010 at 3:47pm — No Comments

Teaming Health with Relaxation

Imagine being able to improve your health, detoxify and burn calories while in a state of deep relaxation. With infrared sauna therapy, all these goals can be achieved and more. Infrared heat therapy has been used for thousands of years in China and Japan. In recent years, infrared sauna therapy has begun to be prevalent in the United States. Doctors recommend it to patients, athletes use it, and people purchase the saunas for their homes. These saunas are a totally different experience than… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on August 5, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments