For some general managers, entertainment is a critical element in their facility’s success. David Tostado, general manager of Gold’s Gym in Ventura, Calif., believes that a majority of his members really need the distraction of entertainment. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Wellness’ Category
Why Entertain
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Considerations for a Successful Plan. Part 2
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012Self-Medication
If you have ever noticed that you experience a chronic mild or severe depression or anxiety whenever you have reduced or quit your tobacco use, you may have been using nicotine to self-medicate this condition.
In addition, depression or anxiety can result from the process of withdrawing from nicotine. (more…)
Considerations for a Successful Plan. Part 1
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012While creating your Tackling Tobacco personal profile, you might want to give extra thought to the following issues that often arise when a tobacco user decides to reduce or quit.
By addressing these concerns in your early planning, you can prevent many common problems from occurring, and effectively handle the ones that do arise when you change your tobacco habit. (more…)
Government Warnings on Cigars Will be Hazardous to the Public’s Health
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012Responding to the dramatic increase in cigar smoking in the United States in recent years, the Federal Trade Commission recommended last week that Congress mandate health warning labels on cigar packs — similar to those on packs of cigarettes.
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Yup. She Really said Sacred Ass Remnants
Friday, January 6th, 2012But some of you may not believe me. She DID, however, say this in the episode after the old people were discussing the younger idiots. “…because this place can just FILL our spirits so much… There’s so much that can be taken away from here and just, you know, try not to let them get to you because that’s what they want to do.”
Maybe my biggest problem with this crap is that I’ve always had a problem with people giving advice. Most of the time, it’s just useless. Try not to let them get to you. “Oh wow! Thanks Linda. Until you said that, I was planning on letting them get to me. Thank you SO much!” (more…)
Buying a Sewing Machine
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011Are you looking to buy a sewing machine — but donЖt yet know how to sew? The first step to choosing a machine is to decide what kind of sewing you want to use the machine for. Are you are looking for a machine to sew clothing or home decorating (curtains, etc.), do you want to be able to do machine embroidery, or are you just planning to mend? (more…)
Cell Phone or Feng Shui
Friday, September 2nd, 2011In an article about the cell phone/brain cancer debate, the Los Angeles Times quoted a sign at a tea house that read ‘Feng shui master’s warning: the use of cellular telephones inside the teahouse is damaging to our feng shui. If you must make or receive a call, please do so outside. Thank you.’ (more…)
The Tragedy of Losing Someone Young Finding Beauty in Death
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011After my mom’s death almost two years ago, I realized that death can be beautiful. Watching someone that we love die is sad and unbearable, but death has a way of bringing the best out in people.
The human spirit of those who survive is somehow renewed after a death of a family member or friend. I think this is why so many people celebrate after a person’s death, honoring their loved one’s life. (more…)