Archive for December, 2009

  • It’s what we do on those days after Christmas that can set the course for a new year of health, wellness and happiness. So baste that turkey with pride, slip that pie into the oven with glee and strap on your New Years party hat with pride … then follow these 12 simple steps to jump-start your 2010 fitness goals.

    The 12 Days After Christmas … and Beyond

    It’s what we do on those days after Christmas that can set the course for a new year of health, wellness and happiness. So baste that turkey with pride, slip that pie into the oven with glee and strap on your New Years party hat with pride … then follow these 12 simple steps to jump-start your 2010 fitness goals.

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  • When glaciers meet the ocean they put on yet another show. Seeing and hearing their ice walls crumble into the water is quite a spectacle and boat trips to see this happening in the fjords can be added to some specialist holidays. Iceland is always in flux it seems, whether it is melting, moving, exploding or growing, it makes itself a prize destination for seeing this world’s geological phenomena in force.

    Iceland Is Getting Bigger – Holidays To Iceland, A Geological Wonder

    When glaciers meet the ocean they put on yet another show. Seeing and hearing their ice walls crumble into the water is quite a spectacle and boat trips to see this happening in the fjords can be added to some specialist holidays. Iceland is always in flux it seems, whether it is melting, moving, exploding or growing, it makes itself a prize destination for seeing this world’s geological phenomena in force.

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  • Unfortunately, our culture (movies, songs, romance novels, soap operas, romance comedies) teaches us that this is how it’s supposed to be. “Falling in love” is the norm – the implication being, that if it doesn’t happen, or if it goes away, something is wrong – with you, your spouse or the marriage. A good relationship must first unlearn a great deal.

    Infidelity Excuse: I Fell Out of Love… And Just Love Being In Love

    Unfortunately, our culture (movies, songs, romance novels, soap operas, romance comedies) teaches us that this is how it’s supposed to be. “Falling in love” is the norm – the implication being, that if it doesn’t happen, or if it goes away, something is wrong – with you, your spouse or the marriage. A good relationship must first unlearn a great deal.

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  • With all the talk of oil prices and climate change, the most visible difference must surely be the weather. There once was a time when the British Isles actually had recognizably distinct seasons, where summer would bring long sunny days and the winter months would bring bracing cold weather. A time where you could virtually guarantee more than a smattering of snow. You could literally bet money - and be confident of winning - on Christmas Day being coated in a beautiful and sparkling frosting of snow.

    Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future: How Christmas Has Changed Over the Years

    With all the talk of oil prices and climate change, the most visible difference must surely be the weather. There once was a time when the British Isles actually had recognizably distinct seasons, where summer would bring long sunny days and the winter months would bring bracing cold weather. A time where you could virtually guarantee more than a smattering of snow. You could literally bet money - and be confident of winning - on Christmas Day being coated in a beautiful and sparkling frosting of snow.

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  • These days, everyone's a fashion expert. From Fashion Week to celeb sightings, we're being constantly inundated with updates on the latest trends. If you're like most of us, your own personal style may be due for a little pick-me-up. Whether you're short on time, pinching pennies, or just plain clueless, having an image that doesn't work for you can make a big difference in how other perceive you, and even worse, in how you think about yourself.

    Your Wardrobe Wish List: Six Style Solutions for a New Image This New Year

    These days, everyone's a fashion expert. From Fashion Week to celeb sightings, we're being constantly inundated with updates on the latest trends. If you're like most of us, your own personal style may be due for a little pick-me-up. Whether you're short on time, pinching pennies, or just plain clueless, having an image that doesn't work for you can make a big difference in how other perceive you, and even worse, in how you think about yourself.

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