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I Want to Lose Weight

2011-03-15T12:08:00.000-05:00

We all know that talking about loosing weight and doing it are two entirely different things. We plan a diet and begin. Missing are some of the foods we enjoy and then we notice that we start to lose energy. At first we lose a few pounds. But soon our metabolism declines and we stop loosing. Then we get discouraged and quit the plan. Isn’t that the way it works?
Loosing weight is a matter of calories in and calories out. When you burn more than you consume, you will lose weight and you will continue to lose as long as you continue to burn more than you consume. Don’t we see that clearly on the reality series: “The biggest looser”?
So the solution to loosing weight is to find a physical activity that you enjoy, is fun, and will be pleased to continue. A few years ago I had a sedentary high stress job – no activity, high goals, business meals and cocktail parties. Over the years the pounds accumulated until I finally recognized I needed to do something.
At the time we were living north of Detroit. I enjoyed tennis and bike riding, but I was not doing either. So I joined a tennis league and arranged to play on Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. On days I was not playing tennis I rode my bike in our subdivision for an hour before dinner. I did not change my diet and I made a point of not eating more. The riding was relaxing. It took my mind off the stress of the day and helped me relax. In a matter of six months I lost 40 pounds.
I did it. You can do it. It is a matter of finding a physical activity that you enjoy and the will to do it regularly. Write down on a piece of paper: “What activities do you like to do?” --- walking, gardening, swimming, biking, mowing the lawn with a push mower, tennis, golf (no cart), the gym, the “Y”, line dancing, jogging, etc. Plan to do it at least five days a week for an hour. Remember calories in, calories out.
If you want to exercise indoors in the privacy of your home inside instead of outdoors in public, there are excellent machines available. On-line you can find very good prices. I like ellipticals and exercise bikes over treadmills because they are easier for the joints. Likewise, I prefer walking or biking over jogging for the same reason.
Article by
Will Keeney

Keep Your Skin Beautiful

2011-03-04T12:54:00.001-06:00

People notice when your skin is smooth and radiant. It says something about you. I am seventy, but people continually tell me that I look fifteen years younger than I am. Over the years I have discovered ways to keep my skin looking young and healthy.
I never smoked. If you smoke, get professional help and stop now. If is apparent that smoking will age you and injure your skin. The chemicals absorbed through your lungs from smoke decrease the flow of blood by narrowing the tiny blood vessels in your skin. This deprives the skin of oxygen and vitamin A, which is crucial to healthy skin. Smoking also damages collagen and elastin, which are the fibers that keep your skin strong and elastic. Smoking also significantly increases your chance of cancer and cardio vascular disease. Cessation of smoking may not be easy. So enlist the help of a physician who can prescribe aides to help you break this nasty habit.
As a teenager, I worked as a lifeguard. My fair skin was damaged and now I have need for semi-annual checks for skin cancer. I learned my lesson. Now I never go outside into the sun to work, play, swim or boat without applying high quality sun protection. There are such wonderful products on the market today. Generously apply water resistant protection every two hours. Your radiant tan will be a complement to your complexion.
Use common sense when you bathe. Hot showers or baths day after day strip your skin of important oils. It would be wise to decrease the temperature and to spend less time in the shower or bath. Use gentle cleaners, which contain moisturizers instead of strong scented soaps. When you shave, use a moisturizing shaving cream or gel, which allows the razor to glide over your skin. A blunt razor used with no cream or gel damages the skin removing essential oils, leaving cuts and nicks. After you bathe, shower and/or shave, dry your self by patting your skin rather than rubbing hard. The gentle patting allows some of the essential oils to remain on you skin.
Fad diets are damaging to the quality of you skin. Your body was designed to regularly receive a balance of protein, carbohydrates (particularly fresh fruits and vegetables) and fats. Along with those food items comes a supply of vitamins, minerals and trace elements, which are essential for good health and healthy skin. If you live in a cold climate and have periods of the year when your body is exposed to very little natural sunshine, vitamin supplements are a good choice. Healthy skin requires vitamins A, D3, and C.
The modern world is a fast paced world and with smart-phones, computers and ibooks getting faster. With the fast pace come stress. Some stress is good; it brings us to action. But too much stress damages our health and wellbeing. It damages the skin as well by changing the chemical balance of a healthy body. Adrenalin levels are raised when we experience acute stress or even chronic stress. When the adrenalin is flowing, it prevents other chemicals and hormones from flowing. (The old "fight or flight syndrome). Find ways to decrease your stress - (a daily exercise program, ten minutes of deep breathing when stressed, a relaxing hobby, yoga, a hour or two when you get totally immersed in something other than what causes the stress --- if necessary, discuss stress reduction with your physician). Your body and your family will thank you.
Article by
Will Keeney

Properly Washing Your Hair

2011-03-04T11:43:00.000-06:00

The way you wash your hair affects how healthy your hair is. Washing your hair improperly can actually damage your hair.

An important fact: every strand of hair is a living cell coming a single follicle. When you wash your hair, you don’t want to break the strands, chemically damage the hair or the roots and clean the dirt and oil from the follicles.

When washing your hair, gently comb all of the tangles out before wetting it. The brushing not only clears the tangles, but it massages your scalp. Be patient and gently. You don’t want to break the hair. One might think that wet hair is easier to untangle. It is not. Wet hair knots tighter that dry hair increasing the chances you will break strands as you brush.

After brushing out the tangles, thoroughly wet your hair using warm water. You want every strand wet from the tip to the follicle root. Warm water opens the hair follicles making it easier to reach the oil and dirt. When it comes time to rinse, use cool water to help close the follicles the warm water opened. Rinse not just one, but enough to be certain that you have taken away all of the product that you have used.

When you apply the shampoo for washing, make sure that you can spread it evenly across the entire head getting the full length of every strand. Start by applying shampoo to the palm of your hand, add a little water and then spread it evenly. While you are washing, don’t forget to wash your scalp. You would be amazed how much oil and dirt can build there. Washing your scalp also helps to moisturize your scalp. If necessary, repeat the process. Remember the purpose of shampooing is not just cleaning you hair and scalp, but also to treat it and build strength in you hair and hair follicles. After each washing rinse thoroughly with cool water.

If you apply conditioning, the same principles apply. Start by applying conditioning to the palm of your hand, add a little water and then spread it evenly. Gently work it in and give it time to penetrate the strands. And then rinse thoroughly to remove the excess chemicals.

Consistent proper care will lead to vibrant beautiful hair.

Article by

Will Keeney

Improving Your Lacrosse Skills

2011-02-11T09:05:00.001-06:00

Mat Ward, a three time All-American Lacrosse player at the university of Virginia, says that playing wall ball is one of the best ways to improve your skills. He says for him the skills did not come quickly. He had to work at it. He remembers that it took him “a month or two” to just learn to cradle the ball. So his advice is stay with it. Practice daily giving an hour or more to it if you can.
Once you can run, stop, turn and reverse direction with out loosing the lacrosse ball start drills to increase your accuracy. Start as far as your field or at least fifty yards from the wall by scooping the ball from the ground. Charge the wall dodging, turning, changing direction until you get ten twenty yards from the wall, and take your shot --- over hand, side arm or under arm, same for the off hand. Place a target on the wall. Keeping practicing on that spot until you can hit it nine out of ten times. Then move the target. Cover all locations of the goal. Then catch the ricochet.
Practice catching ricochets – high, low, in the middle, right, left, straight at you, anywhere a lacrosse teammate might throw it. Practice catching bounces --- in every possible location. Pay more attention to the off hand. We usually have better coordination in the strong hand. So pay attention to the off hand.
Change the distance between you and the wall when catching ricochets. Start twenty - fifteen yards away. When you handle that well, move forward five yards, etc. It is a great exercise for improving your reaction time.

Ward says, “Patience is the key. It won’t come easy, and it didn’t come easy for me. It took me … months to get the hang of it, but once I did, my skills started to improve dramatically.”

Article by
Will Keeney

If you coach beginner through intermediate boys or girls lacrosse, I have found that PlaySports TV’s has a collection of training videos.

Lacrosse, Fastest Growing Sport in U.S.

2011-02-01T12:32:00.000-06:00

Lacrosse, a combination of hockey, soccer, rugby and basketball, is a fast-paced, full of action exhilarating sport. Long sprints with abrupt starts and stops, precision throws and dodges are just a routine part of both men's and women's lacrosse. The diverse action what makes it the fastest growing sport in the United States. Today's lacrosse is played with ten players per side on a field 60 yards wide and 110 yards long. Generally, but not necessarily, the women's field is larger, 120 by 70 yards.
Like hockey the object of the game is to send the ball through the goal posts of the opposing team. After the starting face off, teams move the ball by throwing it and/or running with it. Quickness is a desired skill. So is accurate passing and catching with the lacrosse stick head (a "basket" on the head of the lacrosse stick). Hands are not allowed to touch the ball. The lacrosse stick must be used to move the ball. Men's lacrosse involves a lot of body contact --- pushing, shoving, hitting the opponent's lacrosse stick, maneuvering to get the ball. The rules are different for women's lacrosse and it is a quick passing running game with less body contact.
Today lacrosse is played by professional leagues, colleges, high schools, amateur clubs, youth clubs and pewee clubs. A recent count names over 600 colleges and 2,000 high school programs. Not all of these are a varsity sport; some a cub sports. But there is a movement growing to increase the number of varsity programs. In 2009 more fans watched the National Lacrosse finals than the NCAAB finals.

About the author
Will Keeney owns www.slingshotlax.com

Valentines, Express Love and Well-Being

2011-01-27T11:33:00.000-06:00

There is magic in the story as to how holidays and customs get established. Often times the true story is not known. Saint Valentine’s Day, commonly shortened to Valentine’s Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14^th celebrating love and affection between companions. The day is named after one or more martyrs named Valentine and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 500 AD.
The Early Medieval document, Legenda Aurea, states the St. Valentine of Rome, a priest in the church there, was persecuted as a Christian and interrogated by Roman Emperor Claudius II in person. Claudius was impressed by Valentine and had a discussion with him, attempting to get him to convert to paganism in order to save his life. Valentine refused and tried to convert Claudius to Christianity instead. Because of this, he was executed. On the night before his execution Valentine healed the blind daughter of a particularly kind jailer. At the same time he left a farewell note for the jailer’s daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it “From Your Valentine.”
The first recorded association of Valentine’s Day with romantic love is in Parliament of Foules (1382) by Geoffrey Chaucer. (modern translation: “For this was Saint Valentine’s Day, when every bird comes there to choose his mate.”) Chaucer wrote the poem to honor the first anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II to Anne of Bohemia. Shakespeare wrote of St. Valentine’s Day in Hamlet Act IV in 1600-01. John Donne used the legend of the marriage of the birds as the starting pint of his piece celebrating the marriage of Elizabeth, daughter of James I or England and Frederick V, Elector Palatine. In 1797, a British publisher published The Young Man’s Valentine Writer, containing many suggested sentimental verses for young lovers to pen to their love. Factory produced paper Valentines became popular in the early 19^th century. An industry was born. In the United States the first commercial Valentines were produced and sold in 1847 by Esther Howland of Worchester, MA. A custom was established. It was estimated that about 15 million Valentine’s were sent in the United States in 2010.
The holiday began with St. Valentine, who facing death, wanted to extend to the blind jailor’s daughter a gift of love and wellbeing.
Above all else, I want the same for the ones I love — that they know love and possess wellness. I am sure you do too. So among the card giving, the roses and the bon-bons, I suggest that you mutually give a gift that when used can produce a healthier body, perhaps a longer life and increased years to share with the one you love. Vow to each other that you love is so deep that you want them to join you in health eating and a regular exercise program.

Article by Will Keeney,

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Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions

2011-01-17T15:54:00.000-06:00

It is an American tradition to make New Year’s resolutions, but it is oh so hard to keep them. Getting into shape or loosing weight are common resolution that appear on many of our lists as to what we are going to do in the new year. Some people will be successful, but many will not. Why?
There are many reasons to the why. A common one is that we are totally unrealistic with the goals that we set. A goal that is too high or beyond achievement is not realistic at all. We will get discouraged and quit. An example would be to say you will loose one hundred pounds this year. The chances of that happening are probably a million to one. A realistic goal is to say you want to loose a pound a week. That is realistic and achievable. Fad diets are not a good way to loose weight. The sensible way is to eat four small meals a day for a total of 1800 calories for a woman and 2100 for a man. The four small meals tricks your body and maintains your metabolism. Your body knows when you skip a meal or severely skimp on a meal and adjusts (i.e., slows) your metabolic rate. This you do not want; you want a normal or accelerated rate. The four small meals also prevents you from feeling starved and wanting to binge.
Another example of an unrealistic goal is to say you will walk/run a hundred miles a week. A realistic goal is to say you will improve your walking/running endurance by five percent a week. So if you are able to walk a mile a day five days a week (5 miles), a realistic goal would be to increase your distance by 5% a week (week 1 – 5 miles; week 2 – 5.25 miles; week 3 – 5.5125 miles; week 4 – 5.7881 miles, etc increasing by 5% each week). It may not be practical to measure these calculations, so get in your car and measure a tenth of a mile. Is it five houses, a block, half a block --- you get the idea. Or buy a treadmill for your home. There are a lot of nice ones on the market. While exercising you can read a book or watch TV.
The four small meals, each between 450 – 525 calories depending on your gender, should be eaten around 8 AM, Noon, 4 PM and 8 PM. At a minimum this will maintain your normal metabolism and prevent you from being hungry when you go to bed. Your walking/running routine should be at the same time each day, preferably in the morning before a meal. The exercise will raise you metabolism not only when you are involved in it, but also for many hours afterwards.
If you belong to a fitness club or the “Y”, three days a week get involved in an exercise class. It is a social event. You will make friends. And your new friends can become a part of your “coaching” team offering compliments and encouragement. On the two alternate days, walk or run. I recommend walking because there is less impact on your joints. What is important is the distance you cover. You burn about the same amount of calories no matter whether it is walking or running. It is the distance that is important. If you use an exercise machine you have in your home, I recommend an elliptical trainer. There is little impact on your joints and many will get your legs and arms moving. An alternative to the elliptical trainer is a recumbent exercise bike.
Don’t weigh yourself every day. Don’t record your distance every day. Instead make a chart and record your weight and distance walked/run every week or two weeks. You will be pleasantly surprised with the results, which becomes a reward for “well done.”
I believe you can do it. Believe in yourself and hold yourself accountable. Don’t be discouraged if you back slide. Just restart where you are and keep your eye on the goal.

Article by

Will Keeney

Winter and Dry Skin

2010-12-13T15:22:00.000-06:00

Winter and dry skin are like two peas in a pod. When you have one, you generally have the other. As the temperature and the humidity go down, your skin dries out and begins to itch, flake and chap. Diabetics have an even more difficult time since their condition tends to make the skin dry no matter what the weather is like. Much of the dryness, itching and chapping can be prevented with simple steps.
Often people make the situation worse by trying to treat their skin with long, hot baths or showers. Unfortunately, prolonged or excessive bathing will remove the natural oils, which are necessary to protect the skin and to reduce the rate of water evaporation from the skin.
Another common mistake is the use of soaps, bubble bath, washcloths and scrubbing gloves. Soap and bubble bath remove the natural protective oils and washcloths and scrubbing gloves scrape away what nature intended to keep your skin healthy. Unless your skin is particularly dirty, plain water is the only thing you should use. Never apply hand sanitizers to any part of your body except the surface of your palms and fingers. The alcohol in these products is very drying to the skin. Some companies have made body cleansers, which contain moisturizers. Experiment with these body cleansers to see if they work for you. And use them sparingly.
After you bathe or shower, use a soft towel to dry yourself and then apply a moisturizing cream to the areas that give you problems so that you lock in residual moisture and prevent drying and scaling.
If your skin condition worsens to the point that you develop eczema, see your general practitioner or dermatologist.
Article by Bill Keeney, owner of Beauty Creams and Lotions

Lacrosse --- the Fastest Growing Youth Sport

2010-12-13T14:47:00.000-06:00

Lacrosse, truly an American continent game, is the fastest growing sport in the United States.
Its origin, around 500 AD, was with the tribes of the Native American societies. Then the game was played to resolve conflicts, heal the sick, develop strong, virile men and prepare for war. Legend tells of games with more than 100 players from different tribes taking turns to play. It could be played on a field many miles in length and width; sometimes the game could last for days. Early lacrosse balls were large and hairy made of deerskin, clay, stone, and sometimes wood.
Today the game is quite different. It is a team sport, which requires skill, strategies, finesse, endurance and determination. Today the game is played with safety padding and helmets, a rubber ball, a stick with a mesh "head" atop a stick used to throw, catch and run with the ball. The object is to get the ball into the opponents net. Rather than the field of play being miles long, present day lacrosse is played on a field 60 yards wide and 110 yards long.
Lacrosse during the 1990's had primarily been a regional sport centered in and around the east coast, more common in areas such as Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia. In the last half of the 20th century, the sport continued further growth west of this region in smaller areas, including the Midwest, such as Ohio and Texas as well as the west coast, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington.
In the past ten years a number of youth programs in every region of the United States have developed. The game demands teamwork, co-operation between players, athleticism, endurance, determination and skill. Like soccer the player is constantly on the move. It is very fast paced and great exercise. It gets kids away from computer games, outside and involved with other kids.
If you child or youth is interested, get him a good training stick, a practice ball and a rebound net. Soon his friends will be asking their parents for a lacrosse stick.
Article by Bill Keeney

Maintaining Your Weight during the Holidays

2010-12-13T12:11:00.001-06:00

The holidays are here and with it comes parties, luncheons, special dinners and sweet treats we may not normally have. There are steps that you can take to make sure the holidays are healthy and happy for everyone.
The holidays are not a time to make weight-loss a goal. Save that for January 2. Instead be realistic and strive to maintain a healthy weight and attitude about the temptations. Also, be regular with your exercise program. Walk daily; make the gym or "Y" a part of your shopping trip; continue to spend at least 30 minutes daily on you home exercise equipment. Not only does the exercise burn calories, but it helps you deal with the holiday stress, which, in turn, helps improve your mental health.
Maintaining weight is easier said than done, given the bountiful food and drink available during all the festive activities. There are some surprisingly simple tips and tricks people can use to keep holiday weight gain in check without skipping sampling all the goodies.
Eat regularly (breakfast, lunch and dinner) throughout the day. Don't starve yourself in anticipation of a big meal. It may seem like it is good sense to save room, but skipping a meal usually leads to overeating. Being extremely hungry may lead to gorging yourself. Use a smaller plate when enjoying a buffet or snack trays. The smaller plate will help you take smaller portions.
If you are doing the cooking or giving the party, reduce the amount of butter, oil or shorting by half by replace it with an equal amount of apple sauce. Use artificial sweetners instead of sugar. You won't know the difference. Serve punches made with artificial sweetners instead of sugar or corn syrup solids. If your recipe calls for eggs, substitute two egg whites for every required egg. Using egg whites can reduce cholesterol significantly.
Serve light beer instead of regular. Serve punches instead of mixed drinks. My favorite is a mulled wine made with red wine, cranberry juice (1 to 1 ratio) and spices. The spices give a festive aroma to the whole house.
After eating a big holiday meal, go for a walk. Ask others to join you as you walk around the neighborhood. Do something active as a group. Play several rounds of a Wii compute sports game. Be on your feet moving.
Mentally plan your holiday and have a wonderful time with family and friends.
Article by Bill Keeney

Fitness and Nutrition

2010-12-02T09:12:00.005-06:00

Fitness requires not only a good exercise program, but also sound nutrition. Most people exercise because they want stamina, a trim body and/or weight loss. The human body is a marvelous machine that needs a balance of the right minerals, vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates, fats and exercise.
Those who are most successful with a fitness program have a set time, which they devote to their exercise routine. You need to evaluate your own lifestyle and decide what is best for you. Some like to rise and exercise before showering and preparing for the day. Others use their lunch break for their program. Others will set aside forty-five minutes after work and before dinner.
You also need to choose where you will exercise: outside, inside, gym, or at home. Runners and walkers have their favorite trails; you are outside enjoying the scenery around you as the seasons change. Others prefer the socialization of a gym or the Y; you are around others and it adds to the discipline. Exercising at home provides convenience and economy of time, and you do not need a special wardrobe. You can choose from treadmills, exercise bikes and elliptical machines. The advantage of elliptical machines do not stress the joints the way running, jogging or walking do.
Daily your body needs a balance of the right minerals, vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Recent studies have shown that most people do not get enough Vitamin D3, which benefits the immune system, the health of the colon, and the health of the skin. Studies are also showing that a daily supplement of Omega 3 fats is beneficial for cholesterol control and brain acuity. Too much protein puts a burden on the kidneys and too many of the wrong carbohydrates cause spikes in hunger and can lead to weight gain. Diabetics need to avoid simple sugars, fructose corn syrup solids, potatoes, rice, white bread, and pasta. Of course the best foods are fish, chicken, turkey, pork, fresh vegetables and fresh fruits. It wise for every one to avoid simple sugars and fructose corn syrup solids. (If you find it on the perimeter of the grocery store, it is probably good for you.)
If you are interested in loosing weight or excess body fat, the best regime is to eat four or five small meals a day keeping your total caloric intake around 1800 for women and 2400 for men. The small meals "trick" the body into thinking that it is being nourished and prevent the hunger pains. With exercise and a controlled caloric intake, the body will shed pounds, usually around one or two per week.
There is one other important thing --- hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. If you get thirsty while exercising, you are already behind the hydration curve. A sip every ten minutes while exercising is a good routine.
Author: Bill Keeney

Exercise Tops

2010-11-24T07:45:00.000-06:00

Looking for the right gifts for the person who exercises?

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Debeer Gait Icon Lacrosse Stick

2010-11-24T07:25:00.000-06:00

Debeer Gait Icon Lacrosse Stick
Model: AC-1071399
Product Details: Top load offset provides ultimate feel when developing skills. Exceptional durability and strength-to-weight ratio.Modern lacrosse stick at an affordable price. This is an excellent stick for the young developing player.

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Why Pearl Cream

2010-11-24T07:16:00.002-06:00

Why Pearl Cream

Why Pearl?

China's forefather in Medicine, Doctor Li Shizhen, who lived during the Ming Dynasty, wrote in his Classical Chinese Materia Medica these directions for pearl cream use: “Spread on face, lubricate skin and give good complexion. Spread on hands and feet, smooth skin· and relieve chaps. Remove face acnes... "

Once applied, it is absorbed by the under layers of the skin, improving metabolism, which reduces the fat content in the tissue. It externally forms a thin protective film to avoid contact with air and to reserve a suitable quantity of moisture for the skin, protecting it from elements that would make the skin feel chapped and dry.

Pearl powder contains 9 kinds of protein amino acids (Aspartic acid, Threonine, Serine, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Alanine, Cysteine, Valine, Methionine) and other microelements. Working together, they aid in relieving skin fatigue.

Studies have shown that a shortage of branched chained amino acids, coupled with increased physical demands on the body or skin, can lead to a break down of skin and muscle tissue to respond to the body's need for nitrogen. Visually it makes the skin look coarse, dried, wrinkled and old.

Once you begin to use our pearl cream, you will immediately experience the vitality returning to your skin.

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Wonderful Day at the Lake

2010-11-23T15:40:00.000-06:00

On Tuesday we closed the boat for the season. That sounds as if it could be a so-so day, but it turned out to be totally different. We had a very pleasant drive to the lake. Once there, we discovered that the entrance to our pier was blocked because they were making a new sidewalk and ramp. One of the men ferried us to our boat. It was like being in Venice. Once on board Nancy did her thing and I did mine. We paused for a very nice lunch and then resumed what needed to be done. When finished, we radioed for our ferry, which returned us to shore. After changing, we finished the day by strolling around Patti's and enjoying smoked pork loin, fried apples and decadent Derby Pie. After the sun set we had a very pleasant drive home. I love the sailboat and look to re-opening her April 1st.

Fotball Ends, Lacrosse Begins

2010-11-04T07:46:00.000-05:00

While visiting our grandson, his football team played for the Freshman championship in his conference. The very next day he started lacrosse practice. In his school district the sport is a club, not an official varsity sport (We are working on that). I had a great time slinging shots at him while he protected the goal. What a great sport and what a physical work out. His travel team will head to Tampa for a post Christmas tournament. He and his dad are the reasons I developed http://www.SlingShotLax.com There is a need for quality equipment at wholesale prices.

Back to Our Exercise Routine

2010-11-04T07:31:00.000-05:00

Traveling totally messed up our exercise routine. It is good to be back home and back to our regular schedule. It is amazing how your body lets you know when you out of sink. Browse us at: http://npkfitness.com

Bouquet Of Love™

2010-10-28T13:14:00.001-05:00

This is a must try!!! Bouquet Of Love™ body oil candle. This aroma is oh so fresh and beautiful! It combines warm greenery and delicate flowers to achieve a soft, romantic aroma. Extremely alluring!
It is a scented soy oil candle that liquefies when burning. Just dip your finger in and moisturize your skin with the most alluring aroma.

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Working of Facebook and Twitter Commercial Pages

2010-10-27T10:12:00.001-05:00

I have added Facebook and Twitter Commercial Pages for three of my eCommerce Stores:

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http://www.wmkfitness.com

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I would appreciate you visiting can comments related to design. I am open to suggestions.

Bill Keeney

Fall Hair Styles

2010-10-14T15:08:00.000-05:00

Fashionable hairstyles in Autumn 2010 these are voluminous hairstyles. Many hairdressers in Milton Keynes and other hair designers have been in favour of shaggy hairstyles, also in fashion wavy voluminous long hair.
Time is not stopping; summer is quietly and unnoticeably approaching to the end. Autumn will come - time of sadness. Trees, plants, grass, all will loose their bright colours and melancholy will fill the soul. However, the new fashion trends in hairstyles and haircuts will not let a gentle female fall in to despondency. Let's get ourselves familiar with the key fashion innovations in hairstyles of autumn 2010.
The main principle of choosing autumn hairstyles expected to become unlimited imagination and a maximum brightness. Each hair finish has to be some sort of fairy tale, and all kinds of hair accessories will compliment it with feel of joy.
At the top of the fashion of hairstyles this autumn will rise over the avant-garde. Suddenness will lie in wait everywhere. This and every violation of the aspect ratio, long slanting bangs, non standard fleece, a sharp contrast of individual strands, smoothed temples.
When choosing hairstyles, hairdressers in Milton Keynes strongly recommend highlighting the naturalness of hair, by appropriate usage of gels, waxes and shine. However is also worth paying attention to the amount of scenery as thoughtless excess can hide the natural beauty of hair.
Retro-style, as in the past, will not remain without attention. Curling and paddles are unlikely to collect dust on the shelves; ponytails, perfectly straightened hair, air swirls and curls will certainly be part of the autumn fashion.
It will not hurt to prepare a hair spray as well, since for the evening hairstyles and prom hairstyles, massive hair will still be quite popular. For example, it could be a hair-up option with a voluminous fleece and clipped bundle at the top.
For taking care of long hair, hairdressers from Buckinghamshire suggest highlighting its naturalness. Flowing hair to shoulders looked very impressive and beautiful at all times, and so carefully chosen accessories will add sparkle in to the finished hairstyle.
With autumn yellowing of leaves, an incredible force of fashion will find red hair, sometimes with a golden hue. Dark chocolate colour or chestnut colour would suit brunettes a lot, while bleached on one or two tones of highlights would suit blondes. Besides the beauty and effectiveness in fashion for hairstyles, hairdressers from Milton Keynes put an emphasis on the health of hair. Autumn rains, winds and dust adversely affect the condition of hair. Therefore, the use of quality cosmetics can apply a natural shine to your hair, strengthen it and prepare for the winter cold.
It is almost nothing left until the season autumn 2010 and fashion will start dictating its trends very soon, and this is a clue to start thinking about your new image and your hairstyle.
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Lacrosse Gear for the New Player - Great Gift Idea

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Onyx Lacrosse Battle Series Gear Pack - Youth, Protective Gear, Men'S Products, Onyx Lacrosse
The Battle Series Performance Pack features all the pads a player will need to get started in the game. Each pack contains a pair of nylon gloves, arm pads and full sternum protection shoulder pads. Neatly packaged in a Onyx Lacrosse backpack with enough room to carry all of your pads, a helmet, cleats, a water bottle and your stick, making it easy to get to and from practice.
For more information go to

http://www.slingshotlax.com

Tank Tops

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Tank Tops. A great gift idea for causal wear or athletic activities. Go to

http://www.npkfitness.com for more information.

Americal Flag Baggy Pants

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American Flag Baggy Pants. A great gift for causal wear or sports activities. Go to

http://www.npkfitness.com for more information.

SlingShotLax Launched

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This was an exciting adventure. A grandson and granddaughter have become very involved with lacrosse in the Cleveland area. His father, an all American, helped organize a new league as well as coach both a girls and boys team. They commented that there were few choices for equipment on the Internet. So after contracting with a wholesaler, http://www.slingshotlax.com came into existence. It features quality equipment for the novice player at the youth and high school level.

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Semingdi Pearl Cream

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Simengdi Pearl Cream and Simengdi Silk and Pearl Cream series are one of the most famous national skin care brand in China and the Pacific Rim.

Simengdi Pearl Cream is available in international travel boutique stores in major cities in China and the Pacific Rim.

Ingredients of Simengdi Bio-Gold and Pearl Cream are: Biogold, Extracts of Ginseng, ganoderma, Hydrolyzed Pearl Essence, Vitamin E. and Hyaluronic Acid. Bio-Gold Pearl Cream improves skin quality by correcting and repairing color and keep original brightness of skin. It rejuvenates and smoothes the outer layer of skin, leaving it incredibly soft, moistened, and flexible. You can feel the difference. Give yourself a treat, use the magic Simengdi Bio-Gold Pearl Cream. Biogold Pearl Cream contains gentle hyaluronic acid, moisturizing Vitamin E, and rich in esstial amino acids from hydrolyzed pearl liquid. Biogold Pearl Cream rejuvenates and smoothes the outer layer of your skin, leaving it incredibly soft. Biogold may provide maximum levels of beneficial antioxidant and anti-aging effect especially during the evening restoration period.

Semingdi Pearl Cream products are available at

http://www.beautycreamsandlotions.com