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No More Excuses - Get Started Today

Submitted by Michael Bucy on June 18, 2013 - 4:06pm

I WILL STOP PROCRASTINATING
I recently listened to an episode of the "Expert and Multi-Millionaire Interviews", a podcast hosted by Kris Gilbertson. Her guest was Fran Harris, entrepreneur, author, TV personality, and former WNBA player, and their topic was 'How to Get Booked and Make it on TV'. I'm not sure how this particular episode grabbed my attention, but I'm glad it did because their discussion challenged me to take action and start the projects I've spent the last six months thinking about.

Here's what Fran said when asked about creating a television show, "Start it now. Do not allow the fact that you are bad at it...I was willing to be bad at it until I got good at it. You just got to get it going." Read more »

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World’s Hottest Pepper Donated To Cancer Research

Submitted by Maryglenn Boals on June 18, 2013 - 7:13am

An extremely hot pepper called the Carolina Reaper may bring hope to individuals suffering from cancer. The pepper took more than ten years to be developed by Smokin’ Ed Currie and is said to be 300 times hotter than the jalapeno pepper. The pepper’s active ingredient is called capsaicin, which may kill cancer cells. Currie donated half of his California Reaper harvest to cancer research labs last year. More here

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World’s Hottest Pepper Donated To Cancer Research

Submitted by Maryglenn Boals on June 18, 2013 - 7:13am

An extremely hot pepper called the Carolina Reaper may bring hope to individuals suffering from cancer. The pepper took more than ten years to be developed by Smokin’ Ed Currie and is said to be 300 times hotter than the jalapeno pepper. The pepper’s active ingredient is called capsaicin, which may kill cancer cells. Currie donated half of his California Reaper harvest to cancer research labs last year. More here

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Sunscreen May Prevent Photoaging

Submitted by Maryglenn Boals on June 17, 2013 - 7:44am

According to new studies, the regular use of sunscreen will not only keep you from getting sunburn and lower your risk of skin cancer, it will also protect against photoaging such as spotting, wrinkles and loss of skin elasticity caused by sun exposure. The study consisted of 900 participants, some of which were instructed to apply sunscreen generously for four years while the others were given no specific instructions. The study confirmed that sunscreen does protect skin from aging. The lead author of the study, Dr. Adele Green said, “skin surface patterns reflect the severity of the sun’s damage to the deeper skin, especially to the elastic fibers and collagen.” More here Read more »

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Sunscreen May Prevent Photoaging

Submitted by Maryglenn Boals on June 17, 2013 - 7:44am

According to new studies, the regular use of sunscreen will not only keep you from getting sunburn and lower your risk of skin cancer, it will also protect against photoaging such as spotting, wrinkles and loss of skin elasticity caused by sun exposure. The study consisted of 900 participants, some of which were instructed to apply sunscreen generously for four years while the others were given no specific instructions. The study confirmed that sunscreen does protect skin from aging. The lead author of the study, Dr. Adele Green said, “skin surface patterns reflect the severity of the sun’s damage to the deeper skin, especially to the elastic fibers and collagen.” More here Read more »

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Wine Pairing Dinner

Submitted by Laura McCormack on June 14, 2013 - 1:24pm

Green Papaya Salad, Sesame Dressing

Paired with St. Hilaire Sparkling Wine

Duck Cakes, Nopalito Cactus Sauce

Paired with Poppy Pinot Noir

Cashew Encrusted Lobster Tails

Terra D’ Oro Barbera

Assorted Fresh Fruit Granita

$55 per person

Friday June 28 2013

6:30 pm Read more »

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Smoking Increases Colon Cancer Risk

Submitted by Maryglenn Boals on June 14, 2013 - 7:08am

According to a new study, smokers have a lower chance of surviving and being cancer-free years after having colon cancer surgery than non smokers. Researchers have found that 74% of nonsmokers remain cancer-free 3 years after colon cancer surgery while only 70% of smokers remained cancer-free. Experts warn that smoking adds many health risks; the study’s lead author from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Amanda Phipps said, “I would say as we get further and further away from a colon cancer diagnosis, the impact from smoking is going to get greater.” More here Read more »

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Smoking Increases Colon Cancer Risk

Submitted by Maryglenn Boals on June 14, 2013 - 7:08am

According to a new study, smokers have a lower chance of surviving and being cancer-free years after having colon cancer surgery than non smokers. Researchers have found that 74% of nonsmokers remain cancer-free 3 years after colon cancer surgery while only 70% of smokers remained cancer-free. Experts warn that smoking adds many health risks; the study’s lead author from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Amanda Phipps said, “I would say as we get further and further away from a colon cancer diagnosis, the impact from smoking is going to get greater.” More here Read more »

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Why Does Champagne Bubble?

Submitted by Laura McCormack on June 13, 2013 - 3:13pm

Before the bubbles, champagne is just wine; it becomes sparkling wine with the addition of the bubbles.

It all starts after the first fermentation of the wine. Then, one of these three methods is used to put the bubbles in the bottles:

1. Méthode Champenoise: Also called méthode traditionelle.

This is the oldest and most time-consuming of the three popular methods of carbonation. If it’s not made in this way and in Champagne,France, it can’t truly be called champagne. Read more »

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Same Sex Adoptions

Submitted by Amy Smith on June 13, 2013 - 9:50am
Same Sex Adoptions

According to a 2012 Gallup poll, 3.4% of Americans identify themselves as being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. By all standards that is significant portion of the population. While those within this population deserve equal rights, it is not yet a reality in the United States. When it comes to co-parenting, for example through adoption, one partner is often left with little legal protection in the event his or her rights as a parent is challenged. Read more »

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