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To Mammogram or not to Mammogram

Now that the dust has settled on the mammogram issue, I’ve had time to digest all of the news. In as much as I am from 3 generations of breast cancer survivors and carry the BRCA2 gene, I may be too biased to see any other perspective other than the pro-early detection side of the mammogram debate BUT I’m not too biased to be confused by the conflicting reporting of the last week. The new recommended standard of not having mammograms until the age of 50 (and then every two years) and the report… Continue

Added by Susan Beausang on November 27, 2009 at 12:28pm — 1 Comment

A Different Reason for the Season: You

Today is Thanksgiving, and I want you take a new twist on it this year. Be thankful for YOU, and how far you've come so far in your journey. Give yourself some props! If you're like me, you spend so much time throughout the year struggling with the day-to-day stuff. Then, come holiday time, when you should be celebrating, we're so tired we can barely get through the day! Listen, you know how much I love pushing you guys to the max, but the whole reason I do what I do is so that people can… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on November 26, 2009 at 1:15pm — No Comments

Social Etiquette Tip of the Week - "Making Introductions with Ease"

Sweaty palms, not remembering someone’s name, awkward silences...for many people, making an introduction can be one of the most uncomfortable aspects of etiquette.

When you are in an uncomfortable situation, and you lose your self-confidence, it’s reflected in your posture, facial expressions, and demeanor. To avoid feeling socially awkward, and to present a poised and polished image when making introductions, all you need to remember is precedence…the order in which people are… Continue

Added by Maria Brady on November 26, 2009 at 11:43am — No Comments

Landers Family Give Their Support

The Landers family have always loved animals. They also live a vegetarian lifestyle. You can read more about the family and their animals here. I hope everyone has a fabulous Thanksgiving!

Added by Punum on November 25, 2009 at 11:05am — No Comments

Interview with Mario-Max Prince Schaumburg-Lippe

German royalty in Sarasota this week

Here's the interview link - click to listen: Mario-Max Prince Schaumburg-Lippe

Dr. Mario-Max Prince Schaumburg-Lippe is the son of His Highness Prince Waldemar Prinz zu Schaumburg-Lippe-Nachod, Cousin of Danish Queen Margreth II., and his wife from Salzburg, Dr. Gertraud-Antonia Wagner-Schöppl. He… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on November 24, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

Interview with author Anne Hillerman about her book “Tony Hillerman’s Landscape”

“Tony Hillerman’s Landscape – On The Road With Chee And Leaphorn”

Here's the interview link - click to listen: Tony Hillerman's Landscape

This book is a photographic journey through the landscape immortalized in bestselling author Tony Hillerman’s beloved seventeen-mystery series featuring the legendary Navajo police officers Lieutenant Joe… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on November 24, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

Interview with Liz Welch about her book “The Kids Are Allright”

“Perfect is boring.”

Here's the interview link - click to listen: The Kids Are Allright

Well, 1983 certainly wasn’t boring for the Welch family. Somehow, between their handsome father’s mysterious death, their glamorous soap-opera-star mother’s cancer diagnosis, and a phalanx of lawyers intent on bankruptcy proceedings, the four Welch siblings managed… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on November 24, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

Interview with author Frank McKinney about his new book “Dead Fred, Flying Lunchboxes, and the Good Luck Circle”

Here's the interview link - click to listen: Dead Fred

Imagine walking to school and seeing a 50-foot prehistoric Megalodon shark living under the old drawbridge, discovering a 3-inch dead talking shiner fish, witnessing lunchboxes escorted by flying fish, all after stepping into the Good Luck Circle…

The… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on November 24, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

7 SURE FIRE WAYS TO SNEAK IN A HOLIDAY WORKOUT

7 Ways to Sneak in a Holiday Workout

With the holidays and New Year around the corner, Americans have travel on their mind. Many people find that during holiday travel, their workout regimen seems to get thrown out of whack.

Fortunately, with a little proactive planning, you can maintain your fitness level, no matter where you are. According to IDEA, a membership organization for health and fitness professionals, the key is to… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on November 22, 2009 at 8:49pm — No Comments

Marketing and the Golden Rule

The golden rule in a nutshell is to treat others how you want to be treated. Think about now many networking groups you are in. Are you in one that is "exclusive" and where you made a promise (contract) to be loyal to group members? If you have any scruples at all you might be a little uncomfortable with such a promise. You might have an excellent, reliable person you want to work with outside the group and that you've already promised your loyalty to... the bottom line is IF you aren't true to… Continue

Added by Frank Gomez on November 20, 2009 at 2:17pm — No Comments

RELATIONSHIP TIP OF THE WEEK: He' s Really Trying to Make Things Better

When your partner speaks to you about something he is unhappy about in your relationship, he isn’t trying to make the relationship worse. In actuality, he is trying to make your relationship better by speaking about the problem. Although since he may not be well-versed in how to speak cherishingly and relationally, it may come across as anger or sound like a complaint or criticism to your ears. But, instead of reacting with anger or defensiveness, let your guard down, look at it differently –… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on November 20, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Sweet Potato Souffle

This recipe for Sweet Potato Souffle submitted into our Thanksgiving recipe contest by Jane Barr is her son's favorite dish. It sounds so yummy, it just might become your favorite, too. Submit the recipe you crave the most each Thanksgiving in our contest, and you may win dinner for two at Longevity Restaurant!

1. Boil 6 sweet potatoes for 45 minutes or until soft.

2. Peel potatoes and mash. Mash into the potatoes

- 2 beaten… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on November 20, 2009 at 8:14am — No Comments

Relationship Decorating

The relationship between an interior decorator and client is a very human one and while not always defined as "friendships" they are often intense and personal. Like a friendship, though, a good working relationship between decorator and client involves a commitment to respect, communication and understanding.

When working with your decorator keep these tips in mind:

You… Continue

Added by Debra Bowis on November 19, 2009 at 8:36pm — No Comments

Facials and Spa Holiday Packages questions to ask your spa

Spa gift certificates are becoming more and more popular and are right at the top of everyone's holiday wish list. Spas offer stress-relief, pampering, and results. Spa gift certificates are a wonderful way to show someone special how much you care.

Visiting a day spas web site for a spa can give you an idea of the spa's environment, their experience, and philosophy. The spa experience begins when a guest enters the door.

Important Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Spa Gift… Continue

Added by Kim Hill on November 19, 2009 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

Did You Know November Is....

1. Go Vegan Month?

2. National Pet Diabetes Month?

I didn't. Learn more about this month and the celebrities/ athletes who are vegan. click on this… Continue

Added by Punum on November 19, 2009 at 12:48pm — No Comments

Is image really everything?

What do Stanley Tucci, Bruce Willis, Ben Kingsley, and Patrick Stewart, Sean Connery or Samuel L. Jackson all have in common? They are famous fallen follicle ambassadors or bald… Continue

Added by Susan Beausang on November 19, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Personal Leadership

The Secret to Success (Part Three)

You have taken inventory of yourself and of your business. You have fearlessly examined the facts and know what you have to work with, what you need to eliminate and the tools you will need to truly move toward your goals and objectives. You know where you are and where you want to go. You are on the road to success…however this road is just that, simply a road and being on it guarantees nothing.… Continue

Added by Sara Hand on November 18, 2009 at 4:08pm — No Comments

"Sally Field, Say It Ain't So!" -- OSTEOPOROSIS

Osteoporosis is a disease of bone disintegration occurring when the components for bone maintenance don't occur in the diet or are not used by the body. It's what happened to grandma, that pathetic old woman bent over double in a wheelchair with the Quasimodoian hump in her ruined back. It is what Sally Field, new front-woman for Boniva®, is trying to avoid, herself, presumably...

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Added by Dr. ZZ on November 18, 2009 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

In Search for Energy?

Whole Body Cleansing is the fastest and the most effective way to get energy!

Energy gets into our system from different sources, such as, air, water and food. In addition, the body uses and produces energy as well.

So why do you feel tired, laziness and unwillingness to move? The reason is that energy given to your body is wasted on the war against internal toxicity. You immune system is constantly fighting toxins, parasites and blockages, which form in the digestive system,… Continue

Added by Elena A. Rybak on November 18, 2009 at 9:16am — No Comments

Cocktails Making You Chubby? (How to enjoy the party without looking like a flotation device)

Why do we spend all year long working out to look good on the beach, only to sabotage ourselves with cocktails? The answer is that's it's fun and social, and it even makes us feel a little bit better about being scantily clad.

Thanks to the dozens of different diet crazes, we are all abundantly aware of carbs, protein, and fat, and we all have different opinions on which is the most evil. But we forget that alcohol has calories too, specifically 7 calories per gram—more than carbs or… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on November 18, 2009 at 8:38am — No Comments