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Chakra Power
2008-02-26 22:35:00
My dear friend and Reiki master Jane Young in Spain has come out with yet another beatiful short film using her photographs and a friend's harp music. The Nature of Chakras. See the movie below and for more information go directy to Jane's Joy To the World website. Enjoy! Tags: Reiki, Videos, jane young, chakras, lynda lippin
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Customize Your car
2008-02-25 22:27:00
There are many fun things you can do to customize a car and make it a bit flashier. Great paint, funky rims, spinners, new headlights, custom plates, window shading...all of these are options. However, one of the easiest and least expensive ways to add to your car is to add car spoilers. Let the experts at Wood Dash Experts, Inc. help you choose the best spoilers for your car. they offer factory style rear spoilers, custom spoilers, universal spoilers, lip spoilers, rear deck spoilers as well as rear roof wings and do in house Dupont® painting. What more could you want?Tags: car spoilers, spoilers, lynda lippin

Confessions of a Carb Queen - The Lies You Tell Others and the Lies You Tel
2008-02-24 21:54:00
If you are a regular BlogCritics reader then you have read about weight loss and personal stories of weight loss, such as <a href="http://blogcritics.org/archive s/features/dan_nied's_fortress_of_wei ght_loss.php" target="blank">Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss</a> and several of <a href="http://blogcritics.org/writer/ lynda_lippin" target="blank">my own diet related articles and reviews</a>.  So on the face of it I was not too thrilled about this Confessions of a Carb Queen memoir, figuring "What else could I possibly learn?"It turns out that I could learn a lot, both about Susan Blech's astonishingly surgery-free and high carb/low fat 250 pound weight loss and about how she gained over 300 pounds in the first place.  I learned about emotional eating, about lying and hiding your eating, about losing sense of yourself, about waking up and not even believing that it is your body that you li...
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Dog Supplies
2008-02-23 21:47:00
Readers of this blog may know that Tony & I have a great dog, Smiley the potcake (island stray). And yes, Smiley made the move with us over to Parrot Cay! While my groomer and the SPCA do keep a decent supply of pet goods, I am always looking for good on line sources of dog supplies that I can have shipped to Miami and sent here. Jeffers Pet has a great selection of discount dog supplies, offering everything from collars to toys and training aids, and at prices as low as .99. I can spoil Smiley even more!Tags: Jeeferpet.com, pet supplies, dog supplies, discount, lynda lippin
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Black Ships by Jo Graham
2008-02-22 13:10:00
My review for BlogCritics.org:I really wanted to love Black Ships because I have advanced degrees in Philosophy with specializations in Ancient Greek Philosophy. I was one of the only undergraduates in my class to really enjoy reading Homer's Odyssey and Iliad and later Virgil's Aeneid. I found the Trojan War fascinating both historically in terms of its epic battles and strong characters, and philosophically in how it has been utilized to create certain thoughts and images in our collective consciousness (like Nietzsche's controversial discussions of the overman archetype in terms of the heroes Agamemnon and Achilles).Black Ships author Jo Graham has also been interested in this period since high school. She decided to retell the story from the standpoint of a woman, Gull, daughter of a slave and ultimately Pythia, oracle of the Mistress of Death. Gull is born in Greece to a Trojan slave working the flax fields. She has an accident early on that cripples her foot, thus making he...

Golden Nugget
2008-02-21 13:03:00
This week i4vegas.com is featuring a venerable Las Vegas hotel, the Golden Nugget. This luxurious property offers over 1900 guest rooms spread over three towers, 45,000 square feet of casino gaming space, a live shark aquarium, restaurants, entertainment, and a great spa. Each room is full of amenities and offers a spectacular view of either the pool, The Fremont Street Experience, Downtown Las Vegas, or the beautiful Nevada Mountains. i4vegas.com will give you the best rates, so go and enjoy!Tags: las vegas hotel, golden nugget, casino, fremont street, nevada, lynda lippin

Bad Diets Part II
2008-02-20 12:59:00
The rest of the list from Diet Overkill. Includes more popular diets such Eat Right for Your Type, Kimkins, and the infamous Master Cleanse (lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup--YUCK!)13. The blood type diet: This confusing diet requires that you eat according to your blood type. For example, if you're a blood Type A, that means vegetables are your ideal food. The main reason why this diet works at all is because-you guessed it-you're limiting what you eat. Of course, this can be achieved through portion control, and you can eat what you feel like whether you're a "hunter," "nomad," "cultivator," or any combination thereof. 14. The Hollywood diet: It should be obvious that drinking nothing but juice is bound to leave you hungry and unsatisfied, but many continue to attempt to use this quick-fix detox program as a way to permanently lose weight. Unfortunately, that's just not going to happen. This juice has a high sugar content, and nearly all of the weight you'll los...
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Wilmington, NC
2008-02-19 12:48:00
If you're going to buy property in the falling economy and real estate market in the US, you need to choose wisely. Location is everything. Wilmington , NC is a lovely port city in the southeastern portion of the state, very close to Wrightsville Beach with a moderate year round climate, great historic preservation, a university, annual events such as Riverfest and the Azalea Festival, and numerous championship golf courses. This is a great time to look at Wilmington real estate!Tags: wilmington nc, wrightsville beach, cape fear, lynda lippin

The Nurse's List of Bad Diets I
2008-02-18 12:41:00
From Rncentral.com, the Diet Overkill: 25 Of the Most Ridiculous (and Ineffective) Popular Diets Part One:Taken from Jessica Hupp's article, these first twelve diets are some of the worst for your health. Readers should note that Atkins and tapeworm ingestion are in the same list! 1. Atkins: Although wildly popular, and quite effective for some people, the Atkins diet is just not sustainable for most dieters. This diet cuts out healthy foods like fruit, and adopts a limited list of foods that are often high in fat and otherwise unhealthy. Above all, this diet's extreme restriction makes it incredibly difficult for most people to stick with it. 2. The Subway diet: Substituting large, unhealthy meals with a wholesome sandwich is certainly an effective way to lose weight. However, the execution of the Subway diet is what makes this one a failure. This may come as a surprise to some, but not every sandwich at Subway is a dietary winner. You can't eat 14 meatball subs a week and ...
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Teak Outdoor Furniture
2008-02-17 19:53:00
Teak is the perfect wood for outdoor furniture such as teak benches, tables, and chairs as it wears well through all kinds of weather conditions. Plus it's solid, beautiful, and quite comfortable. As with most products, quality can be an issue as manufacturers do not all utilize the same quality wood. The best teak furniture comes from Java and is made from Grade A wood.Now there is a web source for high quality teak garden furniture that offers quality wood furniture at low prices with free shipping. They accept all major credit cards and Paypal, and their Grade A plantation teak furniture comes directly from Java!Teak Wood Patio Furniture offers a wide range of items including teak benches, adirondack chairs, loungers, tables--basically anything you might want for your yard or patio. All of their Teak Furniture is manufactured through the use of sustainable forests and they donate money from each purchase to rainforest preservation.Quality, great customer service, great prod...
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Another Vacation
2007-11-20 20:56:00
We are off to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic for a week. No posts the 28th of November, so have a great Thanksgiving and see you then.Tags: lynda lippin
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Alcohol, Belly Fat, and Weight Loss
2007-11-18 12:47:00
I received a refreshingly honest question this morning from an admitted alcoholic requesting fitness advice. As the question was not marked private I will share it with you here as I believe it is useful.Dear Lynda,I'm a 6 feet tall male, weighing 96 kgs(overweight). I have stubborn pot belly which I want flattened. I don't look particularly fat otherwise. I also want little more wider shoulders with little more bulky arms, along with that flat stomach.Regarding my diet, I eat little(juice for breakfast with a banana, some rice with mashed potato for lunch, and something light for dinner)However I'm an alcoholic requiring 3-4 drinks of rum daily with my dinner.My question to you is-1)Will I have to stop drinking completely? Is it not possible to get a flat stomach and great shape by doing ab/weight & aerobic exercises along with diet control WITHOUT QUITTING ALCOHOL?2)I do not have the money to go to the gym and in my part of the world, not everyone can afford it (it's expensiv...
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Truly Free Checking Accounts
2007-11-18 12:40:00
My biggest problems with checking accounts have always been the high opening deposit and fees you end up paying if you maintain a lower balance with high activity. Now WaMu (Washington Mutual Bank) is offering truly free checking accounts with only $1 needed to open. Free checks, free ATM withdrawals, free debit mastercard, free outgoing wire transfers, and no monthly service charge. What more could you want? Tags: checking accounts, wamu free checking, washington mutual bank, banking, lynda lippin

How's the Diet Going?
2007-11-16 12:34:00
Nicole recently left me a comment asking how Diet Directives was going for me, as it was getting a bit more difficult for her. About me, I still stray but think this is the best diet plan I've used. Just the idea of eating regularly in smaller quantities to maintain blood sugar levels and avoid insane hunger pangs is useful to me.Nicole, if you are bouncing up and down a few pounds I would add just a bit more exercise and maybe a bit more complex carbs to your meals. Good luck!Tags: Diet Directives, Bite Diet, Diet, news, lynda lippin
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A Treadmill For Your Home Gym
2007-11-12 16:48:00
Walking is one of the best forms of lower impact weight bearing exercise anyone can do. It's easy, inexpensive, and helps strengthen and tone your lower body, build bone density, and increase your cardiovascular fitness. Due to weather, bad roads, or simple convenience, many people prefer to walk on a treadmill rather than outside on a track or road. HealthRider is the leading brand of home exercise machines, including a line of treadmills priced as low as $399. Tags: news, treadmill, fitness, cardiovascular fitness, exercise, walking, healthrider, home gym, lynda lippin
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It's My 500th Blog Post
2007-11-12 16:43:00
WOW! When I started this blog I had no idea that I would have subscribers, regular visitors, and the ability to not only communicate but earn a little money. 500 posts later I am just thrilled at the evolution of this blog and of its role in my life and marketing. Blog ging has brought my work into the public eye in ways that I would never have imagined and I have even started some consulting work with other bloggers to expand their platforms and possibilities. All this from a free blog--wonderful!Tags: blog, weblog, blogging, news, turks and caicos islands, lynda lippin
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Natural PMS Relief
2007-11-12 16:35:00
It is amazing to me that a decade after my hysterectomy I can still recall how horrible my menstrual cycles were. Horrible PMS, pain, irritability, bloating, upset stomach, etc. I sought out any form of PMS relief that I could, including prescribed pharmaceuticals and herbal formulations. What helped the most were the natural formulas. Now you can order the highest quality effective formulas on line! Try naturalformulations.net today and see if their products can help you calm your PMS symptoms. Tags: PMS, natural formulations, herbal remedies, news, lynda lippin
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Pilates and Yoga: What's the Difference?
2007-11-12 16:20:00
Marguerite Ogle is the About.com Pilate s Guide, and she does a great job. People ask me what makes Pilates different than yoga, and I usually point out basic differences: Pilates emphasizes core strength above all, in Pilates there is more moving and less holding, and the focus is more functional than spiritual. Still, they are very complementary disciplines. In her article Pilates vs Yoga Exercises Ogle compares 5 basic yoga and pilates exercises to highlight the differences. Very interesting and easy to understand.Tags: Pilates, Yoga, core strength, exercise, about.com, marguerite ogle, news, lynda lippin
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Costume Jewelry
2007-11-11 12:53:00
Most women (and many men) love jewelry. Unfortunately the cost of real designer jewels can be quite prohibitive. Now we can have the bling that we want. Quantabella Jewelry sells beautiful and inexpensive costume jewelry that is based upon real designer items. We're talking necklaces and bracelets for only $26 that look great and will make you feel great (especially when you remember how much money you saved!). From watches to engagement rings, Quantabella Jewelry has what you want at great prices.Tags: costume jewelry, lynda lippin
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RE Broker Stein Killed with Pilates Bar
2007-11-11 12:38:00
According to the NY Post, New York realtor Linda Stein was murdered by her personal assistant Natavia Lowery. In her confession, Lowery revealed that she beat Stein to death with Stein's own "Yoga stick" or "Pilate s bar". Now, I always thought that if someone broke into my studio and tried to harm me I could beat them off with a stick, but this takes that thought to a whole new level. Tags: pilates, news, Linda Stein, murder, ny post, natavia lowery, lynda lippin
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Plasma Cutting
2007-11-09 12:40:00
If you want a sharp edge on just about anything you need a plasma cutter. And the best supplier, the company that breathes plasma cutting, is Kaliburn. Kaliburn has been creating plasma cutting technology for 20 years and offers the most cutting edge conventional and high current density plasma cutting products in the business, along with great service. Why go anywhere else?Tags: news, plasma cutter, kaliburn, lynda lippin
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Another Rant About Pilates
2007-11-09 12:22:00
Today I came across a post titled, Winsor Pilate s : All You Need Is You by Rob Bernabe. Needeless to say, I have some rsponses. My answers are in brackets []..."If Pilates is the exercise of the elite, then Winsor Pilates is the elite of exercise. Developed by Mari Winsor, Winsor Pilates employs the Pilates techniques of toning the body and burning fat, whipping into a fast-paced frenzy that effectively speeds up the process. Favored as a mighty tool in Hollywood, Winsor Pilates has helped to elevate the popularity of this already proven exercise, and has become a famous form of workout in its own right."[There are several Pilates teachers in the LA area who train the Hollywood elite, of whom Mari Winsor is one. Pilates was meant to be done in a controlled manner, with speed only developing as one attains control. A "fast-paced frenzy" is the exact opposite of Pilates.]Winsor Pilates picks up the pace above conventional Pilates, using the tried and true exercises in a new and exc...
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Lighting Showplace
2007-11-08 14:55:00
LightingShowplace.com offers a large selection of indoor and outdoor lighting. Authorized dealers for name brands such as Progress Lighting, LightingShowplace offers great customer service, including free shipping on orders over $75. Progress Lighting has been in business for 90 years and is the largest supplier of residential and commercial lighting. Names you can trust!Tags: news, lighting showplace, lightingshowplace, progress lighting, lynda lippin
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And More Blog Carnivals
2007-11-05 18:19:00
OK, my fabulous article on Homeostasis and Moderation as the keys to health has been picked up by two more Blog Carnivals ...The Middle Age Shed Carnival of Dieting Tips which puts me in the company of some great health bloggers that you should check out, andthe November 4, 2007 edition of Anything Goes & General News (6th Edition), which has articles on everything from finance to health.Enjoy! Tags: Blog Carnivals, health, diet, weight loss, news, lynda lippin

Migraine Relief
2007-11-04 18:53:00
The NY Headache Center offers an array of treatment options for chronic headache sufferers, including Botox for migraines. As a former migraine patient who could not use the injections due to the cardiac side effects, I would have jumped at Botox. (My migraines stopped when I had my hysterectomy and stopped hormonal cycling.) The NY Headache Center is great place for migraine treatment, so please check out their site and stop suffering asap. Tags: migraine, botox, headache, lynda lippin
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Weight Loss Blog Carnival
2007-11-02 22:30:00
My post on moderation in diet and exercise as the true path to weight loss and health has been featured in yet another blog carnival.This time I have Weight Master to thank for featuring me in their 4th Weight Management & Fitness Forum. Another great collection of blog articles! Tags: Blog Carnival s, weight loss, blogs, fitness, lynda lippin
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Promotional Pens
2007-11-02 05:38:00
Back in the states I loved to promote my Pilates studio using promotional pens. They are inexpensive, hold all your pertinent contact information, and people use them and pass them around. Pens rus.com has a great selection of name brand pens at great prices, and if you order now you can save $25 on a $250 order (that's 10% off!).Tags: pensrus, promotional pens, advertising, lynda lippin
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A Response to Michael Boyle & Ryan Lee
2007-11-01 14:14:00
I am impressed with the personal training work of Ryan Lee and Michael Boyle . Here I respond to an article in the new Ryan Lee newsletter... [My responses are in brackets.]This was originally published at Mike Boyle's site.“I personal train a couple of pilates instructors. It's a great learning experience for all of us. One of the discoveries that I found with the pilates instructors that I work with is that they have over activated abdominals and hip flexors and under activated glutes and hamstrings. [That is typical of Pilates teachers who do not understand body balance and strength training principles. Pilates itself is full of exercises involving Russian squats and single leg squats while standing and sometimes on a sliding reformer carriage with resistance from springs.] I'd bet that very few pure pilates/yoga people could do a good single leg squat or dead lift. They just don't get the hip stability work on a machine or lying on the floor. It's also pretty tuff to r...
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Debt Advice
2007-10-31 20:18:00
From some of my latest posts you know that I have been through bankruptcy, bad debt, and bad credit. Somehow through all of it there was always a lender somewhere who was eager to lend us more money. Too many credit cards, too many small loans, too much credit! The Thrifty Scot offers debt help and money saving advice that is useful whether you live in the UK or not. For those in the UK the site offers debt consolidation and IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) which are two possible avenues to clearing your debts and repairing your credit.Don't get scared, don't keep borrowing, just go to The Thrifty Scot and research your alternatives today before it's too late.Tags: bad credit, credit repair, iva, uk, lynda lippin
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A New Blog Carnival
2007-10-31 20:08:00
Thank you to Cindy of the Go Workout Mom blog for hosting the 3rd Fitness For Moms Carnival featuring my article on Moderation as the key to weight loss and health.There are a bunch of great articles, including information on acupuncture for acne, beauty through breathing (pranayama), and why diets don't work.I support blog carnivals as they give all of us a chance to see other's work, visit some new blogs, and get some new visitors and readers. All good.Enjoy!Tags: Blog Carnivals, weight loss, diet, fitness for moms, lynda lippin
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