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Using a Shed for More than Just Storage

We all know that a shed is the perfect place to store a lawnmower and yard tools, but a nicely outfitted shed can serve a multitude of other uses as well, making your life more organized and less stressful. Following are some uses for sheds that you may not have considered:…

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Added by Jo-Anne Peck on February 8, 2010 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

Detoxing? Is it Healthy?

by Whitney Cabrera

Detoxing is a popular concept. I challenge ALL of my clients to begin their training with me by following very strict eating parameters to get the ball rolling for all of the changes they are fixing to experience. Do you need a special “miracle-cleansing” product to really “do it right”? My short answer is “no.” Your body was designed to… Continue

Added by admin on February 7, 2010 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

The Real St. Valentine And Other Valentine Traditions

by J. Lenora Bresler

Yes, there was a St. Valentine! He was a bishop in the 3rd century AD. in Italy. At that time, the Roman emperor decreed that soldiers could not marry, believing that they did not fight as hard or take as many chances once they had families to whom they wished to return. This decree was used by many to justify pre-marital… Continue

Added by admin on February 7, 2010 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

RIDE FOR STRIDES POKER RUN - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - sponsors and vendors needed!!!!

JOIN THE RIDE TO HELP FIGHT BREAST CANCER!!!

MY TEAM (The Legal Eagles of Norton Hammersley) has organized a Poker Run to raise money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!! Come RIDE FOR STRIDES!!

***BREAKING NEWS***

SAVE THE DATE, SATURDAY JUNE 19, 2010***

The Legal Eagles proudly presents… The 1st Annual RIDES FOR STRIDES POKER RUN!!! Bikers start your engines. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. at Rossiter’s Harley Davidson on…

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Added by Sarah Wakefield on February 5, 2010 at 7:12am — No Comments

“Loving Our Bald Selves!”

“If we can face life challenges feeling good about ourselves, we can often meet those challenges with more clarity, more determination, and more understanding. At no time is such love of self more important than when fighting cancer. Yet many women find their love of self becomes compromised by the emotions stirred when they find a bald, sick-looking person staring back at them in them mirror.”

The above is an excerpt of an article I… Continue

Added by Susan Beausang on February 4, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Live Like You're Dying

" We only got 86400 seconds in a day to turn it all around or throw it all away. We gotta tell the ones we love 'em while we got the chance to say. Gotta live like we're dying." - American Idol Chris Allen song

Can you imagine how different all of our lives would be if we were totally in the present moment all the time?

*We would all leave our past behind and react from a "clean slate" point of view.

*We would stop projecting our thoughts and actions…

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Added by Michelle Teyke on February 4, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Data Entry Work At Home No SELLING-Get $$$ Paid to Record License Plates $50 for first 10 GUARANTEED!!

Data entry-Get $$$ paid to Record License Plates. $50 for first 10 GUARANTEED!!

Make money from home for just recording license plates. Texas based company Narc Technologies is looking for individuals to record 10 license plates per month on their database. What NARC is doing in other terms is known as CrowdSourcing. Essentially using a large group of people to do a task…

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Added by Jessica on February 3, 2010 at 8:46pm — No Comments

How To Get Really Shiny Hair

Gleaming hair is a sign of youth and vitality, so I cringe when I see a woman with lackluster hair—it ages her. Pollution, harsh chemicals, and heat styling can all turn hair dull, but a few extra steps will ensure your head shines.

• Start in the shower. Look for shine-enhancing shampoo and conditioner with ingredients like olive oil, jojoba, and rice proteins. Alternate these with your regular formulas to prevent buildup. Be wary of clarifying shampoos; they can deprive hair… Continue

Added by Kayse Weamer on February 3, 2010 at 8:44pm — 2 Comments

Hair Color Center Salon February Specials

New Clients: FREE Haircut and Blowdry with any Color Service
Existing Clients: Try something new from the menu and receive 25% OFF

Call and make your appointment TODAY! 941-923-1070

Added by Kayse Weamer on February 3, 2010 at 7:55pm — No Comments

A WEEKEND OF FORKS AND CORKS

Even though it’s only February, I’m already certain that because of the Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival, last weekend will rank as one of my favorite weekends of the year. With delicious food, fine wine and even an education in wine on the menu, local restaurateurs united with wine makers and representatives to produce a weekend that would thrill any food and wine lover. With every event selling out, there was no shortage of food and wine… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on February 3, 2010 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

The Hero's Journey...

2009 was a challenging year. Everyone was presented with change of some sort. Yet the challenges presented, did not produce the same results in each person. How did you respond? Did you jump up and down and embrace change joyfully? Did you initially resist? Are you still resisting? Did you climb back into bed and pull the covers over your head? Did you shut down? Did you… Continue

Added by Sara Hand on February 3, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

February Acupuncture Special - Free Treatment Tuesdays

My February free treatment special at Harmony Health Acupuncture and Herbs continues for another Tuesday. Slots are being filled already, but 3 p.m, 5:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. appointments remain available. This offer is good for all NEW patients. Call Josh Zimmer, AP, for details at 941-330-5355 and visit www.harmonyhealthsrq.com. Looking forward to seeing you.

Added by Josh Zimmer on February 3, 2010 at 1:18pm — No Comments

Cancer Research and Acupuncture

Harmony Health Acupuncture and Herbs (330-5355): www.harmonyhealthsrq.com.

When it comes to treating major diseases, Integrated care is becoming standard practice at more institutions around the country. Acupuncture is one of the major complementary medicine tools in use, and it’s winning increased acceptance for helping manage cancer.

A middle-age Hodgkins Lymphoma patient under my care for several weeks believes he is… Continue

Added by Josh Zimmer on February 3, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Larry Robinson (NHL) and Jaymie Klauber (Restaurateur) Rescue Horses

There are lots of horse issues rearing their heads. From horses being bred then discarded for not performing, to horses being roundup in the wild, captured and kept in corrals.

This past weekend I asked my local TV station go with me to our local polo fields. I wanted to do an interview with a local Restaurateur, Jaymie Klauber, who is a polo player but also rescues horses that need a home. If she did not adopt them, they would be… Continue

Added by Punum on February 3, 2010 at 12:30am — No Comments

RECIPE OF THE WEEK FROM FORKS AND CORKS: The Colony's Spicy Tuna Sliders & Wasabi Slaw

Of the many delicious offerings at Forks and Corks Grand Tasting, I heard more than one person pronounce these Tuna Sliders from The Colony Restaurant their "favorite." Try them; I think you'll love them!

Tuna Sliders:

7 oz Tuna Steak, Diced Small

2 Tbsp. Fresh Grated Ginger

1 Jalapeno, Seeded and… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on February 2, 2010 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Interview with Shannon Warren & Julie Kaminer on the “Warren Backpack – Feeding Hungry Kids” Program

Julie Kaminer & Shannon Warren

Here's the interview link: Warren Backpack

Robert and Shannon Warren have been funding and running the program since fall 2008 and have been fortunate to have found additional financial support for the program in Sarasota allowing it to grow to serve all title 1 elementary schools in… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on February 2, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Interview with ballet guru & author Robert de Warren about “Destiny’s Waltz – In Step With Giants”

Here's the interview link: Robert de Warren

Amazon Description: In a memoir both fascinating and amazing, Robert de Warren recounts his life and career as a distinguished ballet dancer, director, choreographer and designer. It is a life in which art and a driving need to create opened doors to… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on February 2, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Interview with author Alex Berenson about his novel “The Midnight House”

Here's the interview link: Alex Berenson

Alex will be signing and discussing his new novel “The Midnight House” at Kobernick House, 1951 North Honore Avenue, Sarasota FL 34235 on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

“Alex Berenson is one of the best writers in the espionage genre… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on February 2, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Interview with playwright Ken Ludwig

Here's the interview link: Ken Ludwig

It was a great privilege to be able to chat with acclaimed Washington-based playwright Ken Ludwig on the occasion of the revival of his Tony award-winning play “Lend Me A Tenor” on Broadway (it’s being directed by Stanley Tucci and stars Anthony LaPaglia, Tony Shalhoub, Jan Maxwell, Mary Catherine Garrison,… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on February 2, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Has anyone seen Katie or Suri Holmes in a Certain Headscarf?

At four years of age the majority of kids have conquered some of life’s most important skills: talking, walking, potty training and maybe even a bit of reading and writing! If your parents are Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, however, your four year old skills may include a keen fashion sense which has reportedly fueled the collection of a pint-sized wardrobe valued at over 3 million dollars! There has been considerable backlash from the Hollywood… Continue

Added by Susan Beausang on February 2, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments