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Kevin Smith: Too Fat to Fly?
I wish I could say that I was shocked to hear that actor, writer, comic-stud and funny man Kevin Smith was asked to leave a plane for being too fat but I wasn't. In addition to all the health risks involved with being over weight... there's also the social challenges such as teasing, lower pay and dating dilemmas. One thing Mr. Smith's espiodes shows is that being rich and famous doesn't relieve any of the issues that heavy people face.
Best wishes Mr. Smith.
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The director and actor says a pilot ejected him from a Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to Burbank, Calif., saying he didn't fit properly in a single seat.
~The Daily Whisper Netscape.com
"I'm way fat, but I'm not there just yet," and "If you look like me, you may be ejected from Southwest Air."
Daily Whisper. (n.d.). Kevin Smith Ejected From Flight Over Weight - Netscape Celebrity. Retrieved March 2, 2010, from http://channels.isp.netscape.com/celebrity/whisper.jsp?current=25.
Smith, K. (n.d.). My Boring Ass Life. Retrieved March 2, 2010, from http://silentbobspeaks.com/?40ac1f78.
Fired for Being too Fat An Evening With Kevin Smith 2: Evening Harder Clerks - The Animated Series Uncensored My Boring-Ass Life (New Edition): The Uncomfortably Candid Diary of Kevin SmithI’ve had much of my humanity stripped away over the last week, as people discuss me as a concept, more than a person. The Southwest Air incident (or as it’s been called in the more polite corners of the internet, “ChubbyGate”) has hit home with folks, apparently.
Best Workout Ever
Funny video on how to train... like a poodle.
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Hey Mom! I'm Hungry!: Great-Tasting, Low-Fat, Easy Recipes to Feed Your FamilyThink You Train Hard?
I absolutely love this video. Gymnasts are some of the best trained athletes in the world with some of the hardest workouts ever concieved. Few sports require the speed, balance, agility, flexibility, creativity and endurance as those of gymnasts. Another about this videos that some might miss... is that the skills of gymnasts don't happen over night like magic but through daily devotion and practice in and out of the gym.
Gymnasts rock.
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International GymnastBreyer's Chocolate Ice Cream
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If you are more of a Chocolate fan, treat yourself to half a cup of Breyer's Chocolate Ice Cream. It's made with all natural ingredients so you don't need to worry about high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils...just cream, milk, sugar, and deliciousness!
Simply measure accurately, put it in a small bowl, then shove the carton to the back of the freezer so it makes it harder to get to when you finish your half cup!
1 Total Calories: 140McDonald's Soft Serve Cone
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There is nothing like a McDonald's soft serve cone. I can say this with authority because I know it to be a true, hard fact. I go through phases of foods that I am obsessed with. During my soft serve phase I tried all the soft serve available in town and McDonald's still came out on top!! A close second is the Tastee Freez cone at Weinerschnitzel, but that cone will put you back 230 calories. For just 150 calories, you can enjoy the best soft serve ice cream out there!!
List: 10 Sweet Ideas(Side note: if you are ever in New York, you *must* get a Mister Softee cone from the ice cream truck....it is worth every single one of the 371 calories that you will be consuming...but since you can't get it here, we'll still consider McDonald's the best! )
1 Total Calories: 371Pineapple Orange Smoothie
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Pineapple Orange Smoothie
List: 10 Sweet Ideas- 1 Cup vanilla almond milk
- 2/3 Cup frozen pineapple
- 1/4 Cup frozen orange juice concentrate
So the procedure to prepare this is a bit complicated so pay attention.... insert ingredients into blender, attach the lid to the blender jar, then using your index finger, press the button labeled "blend". When all the ingredients are incorporated to your desired texture, pour the finished product into a glass and enjoy!
For an extra 100 calories you can add a scoop of vanilla whey protein powder and get 18 grams of protein!
1 Total Calories: 170 Carbs grams:: 0 Fat grams:: 0 Protein grams:: 0Chocolate Raspberry Shake
Raspberry + Chocolate = YUM
Pineapple Orange Smoothie
- 1c vanilla almond milk
- 2/3 C frozen raspberries
- 2 tbs chocolate chips
All you have to do is put the three ingredients listed above in the blender and blend, pour into a cup, and eat it with a spoon! If you have the calories you may want to add more chocolate chips.
Make only one serving at a time to avoid over eating. Not that I have ever...
Raspberries (cup): Calories 64, Fat 1g, Carbs: 15g, Protein 2g
Chocolate Chips: 1 tbsp (15g), Calories: 70, Fat: 4g, Carbs:10g, Protein: 1g
Milk (cup): 170 calories, Fat 3g, Carbs: 26g, Protein: 8g
1 Total Calories: 304 Carbs grams:: 111 Fat grams:: 8 Protein grams:: 11Picking Tomatoes and Avocados
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Absolutely Avocado (Cook West)Not Worth the Risk: World's Largest Arm Explodes
Watch what happens when getting big becomes a blinding obsession that over rules common sense. Gregg Valentino's use of steroids and steroid like supplements enabled him to build his biceps to 28 inches on his 250, 5-6 frame only to have them exploded...
Warning - Video has graphic images of a serve medical infection. Not for faint of heart.greggvalentino.net. (n.d.). 19 years old | GreggValentino.net | Home of the Biggest Arms in the World. Retrieved March 1, 2010, from http://www.greggvalentino.net/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=819.
When Winning Costs Too Much: Steroids, Supplements, and Scandal in Today's Sports World Steroids, Sports, and Body Image: The Risks of Performance-Enhancing Drugs (Issues in Focus)American Red Cross Save A Family
American Red Cross Save A Family – Local Relief Fund Donation Drive
Thursday, Feburary 25 – 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
The American Red Cross Save a Family - Local Relief Fund donation drive is planned for Thursday, February 25th and Thursday, March 4th. Volunteers are needed for collections on both days.
Volunteers from the Fresno-Madera Chapter of the American Red Cross respond to families in a five county area offering help during times of disaster. This local relief includes emergency food, on site response, temporary shelter, CPR & First aid training and military communications. In addition to local aid, our local Red Cross chapter has raised money for disasters in other parts of the world, including the recent earthquake in Haiti. Our local chapter needs help now to continue supporting those in our community who have experienced some type of emergency. All money raised during the Save a Family campaign will stay in our community.
The drive on February 25th, in conjunction with Peak Broadcasting and KSEE 24, will take place from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the intersection of Cedar and Shaw. There will also be a collection site at "Radio City", just west of Palm and Shaw Avenues. Volunteers are needed to help collect cash.
The drive on Thursday, March 4th will take place at the Fresno State men’s basketball game. Volunteers will receive free admission to the game.
Last year the efforts of Fresno State faculty, staff and students helped raise over $14,000 during this event.
All volunteers will need to attend one of the orientations, which will take place on-campus. The orientations are scheduled for Tuesday, February 16 and Wednesday, February 17 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in Thomas Administration, room 117. All volunteers will receive a Save a Family t-shirt at this time.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Dana Regier at the Fresno-Madera Red Cross by calling 559-455-1000 or by e-mailing her at dana@fresnomaderaredcross.org If you have other questions please contact the Richter Center at 278-7079.
Pursuant to our MAPP Policy G-10.1, Dr. Welty is encouraging staff to utilize the “Release Time for Staff Volunteers for Community Service” to help on this date. For complete details on the policy, please click on the following link: http://www.csufresno.edu/humres/MAPP/II/G/G-10.pdf. If you have questions specific to the policy, please contact the Human Resources Department at 278-2364.
Fresno State Bulldogs host Nevada in their 4th Annual Pink Zone
Be sure to wear PINK as the Fresno State Bulldogs host Nevada in their 4th Annual Pink Zone game Saturday, February 20th at 5 pm in the Save Mart Center. One dollar from every ticket sold will be donated to the Central Valley Affiliate for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. For more information visit gobulldogs.com.
Members Area: myfresnofitness.com :: CafePress : www.myfresnofitness.com :Grand Re-Opening of the Wellness Lounge
University Health & Psychological Services is happy to announce the Grand Re-Opening of the Wellness Lounge @ the USU on Monday, February 8th at 11:00 a.m.
The Wellness Lounge is a satellite office of the Student Health Center to educate and empower Fresno State students to form and maintain healthy lifestyles. It is located on the bottom level of the USU.
This semester, the Lounge will be open on the following days & times:
Mondays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesdays -Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed on Friday
This semester, we've added a few new activities including:
FREE chair massage twice a month from the Milan Institute
The Career Cafe, hosted by the Career Center
Karaoke during Happy Hour hosted by the Alcohol Safety Council Student Subcommittee
And much, much more!
Today will feature our two Partners in Wellness:
11 a.m. Student Recreation Center
12 noon FREE Chair Massage by the Milan Institute
Please encourage your students to come by for a visit to get well!
Kathy Yarmo, M.P.H.
Coordinator, Health Promotion & Wellness Services
University Health & Psychological Services (Student Health Center)
California State University, Fresno
5044 N. Barton, Mailstop HC81
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-6739 (phone)
(559) 278-7602 (fax)
(559) 269-6109 (cell)
kyarmo@csufresno.edu
www.csufresno.edu/health
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Please encourage your students to come by for a visit to get well!
Wellness@Work. (n.d.). Welcome to Employee Assistance & Wellness. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from http://www.csufresno.edu/eaw/.
The Integration of Employee Assistance, Work/Life, and Wellness Services The Employee Assistance HandbookSoda and Pancreatic Cancer
A recent study by the Karolinska Institue in Sweden of nearly 80,000 men and women from 1997 to 2005 showed that there might be link between soda drinkers and pancreatic cancer. Out of the test group 131 contracted cancer. The institute released a statement to report that drinking soda twice a day increases your chance of getting cancer by 90%; 70% for sugary foods and 50% for fruit juice drinkers. Drinking fizzy, sugary sodas and colas produces too much insulin in many people and may cause cancer.
The type of cancer you would most likely contract by drinking too much soda? Pancreatic. For those of you that don't know; pancreatic cancer is a deadly form of cancer because it is difficult to diagnose and treat. Most people who contract pancreatic cancer face a serious and life threatening disease. The possible signs of pancreatic cancer include jaundice, pain in the upper or middle abdome and back and weight loss.
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"Soft drinks are linked with a higher risk of pancreatic cancer."
The pancreas has two main jobs in the body:
- To produce juices that help digest (break down) food.
- To produce hormones, such as insulin and glucagon, that help control blood sugar levels. Both of these hormones help the body use and store the energy it gets from food.
Fizzy drinks increase risk of pancreatic cancer - Pressroom - Karolinska Institutet. (n.d.). . Retrieved February 8, 2010, from http://ki.se/ki/jsp/polopoly.jsp?a=19441&d=2637&l=en&newsdep=2637.
Gardner, A. (n.d.). Soft Drinks Could Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk - US News and World Report. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from http://www.usnews.com/health/diet-fitness/diabetes/articles/2010/02/08/soft-drinks-could-boost-pancreatic-cancer-risk.html.
Kage, B. (n.d.). Soda warning: High sugar intake linked to pancreatic cancer. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from http://www.naturalnews.com/021031.html.
Karolinska Insitute. (n.d.). Fizzy drinks increase risk of pancreatic cancer - Pressroom - Karolinska Institutet. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from http://ki.se/ki/jsp/polopoly.jsp?a=19441&d=2637&l=en&newsdep=2637.
National Cancer Institute. (n.d.). Pancreatic Cancer Treatment - National Cancer Institute. Retrieved February 8, 2010, from http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/pancreatic/Patient.
100 Questions & Answers About Pancreatic Cancer, Second Edition The Five Soft Drink MonstersIt is important to note that the research did not differentiate from regular sodas and diet/sugar free sodas. The research was conducted in Singapore were soda drinkers typically consume regular cola beverages.
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A Ketchup Miracle - Heinz New Packets
“Americans love Heinz Ketchup, and now the Dip & Squeeze product makes it easier and more fun for them to enjoy it on-the-go."
~Dave Ciesinski, Vice President of Heinz Ketchup
Ah, a ketchup miracle! Today I read that Heinz has created a new packet to dispense their ketchup. It looks to me, a bit like the BBQ tubs that MacDonalds uses but who cares? I have long wished for this to happen... I typically eat on the go... and simple sauces and dips making eating easier on the run. I am happy to find too, that Heinz was first out the door with its new product. They're my favorite brand. Thanks guys. The tub seems designed perfectly for busy people.
Oh, yeah, the healthy part? Heinz has lowered the sodium content in its base ketchups products which makes them healthier too...! As for the taste.... that's yet to be evaluated. I'll let you know when I my hands on one of the new tubs.
Awesome.
The Heinz Tomato Ketchup Cookbook Mustards, Ketchups and Vinegars
Heinz.com. (n.d.). Heinz - Press Release. Retrieved February 4, 2010, from http://www.heinz.com/our-company/press-room/press-releases/press-release.aspx?ndmConfigId=1012072&newsId=20100204005923.
Heinz.com. (n.d.). Heinz - About Heinz. Retrieved February 4, 2010, from http://www.heinz.com/our-company/about-heinz.aspx.
wiki.answers.com. (n.d.). WikiAnswers - What ingredients are in heinz ketchup. Retrieved February 5, 2010, from http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_ingredients_are_in_heinz_ketchup.
- tomato concentrate made from red ripe tomatoes
- distilled vinegar
- high fructose corn syrup
- corn syrup
- salt
- spices
- onion powder
- natural flavors
"Heinz Dip & Squeeze dual-function package gives ketchup lovers two ways to enjoy Heinz Ketchup: either peel back the lid for easy dipping, or tear off the tip to squeeze onto favorite foods."
Now with Lower Sodium
To help in the effort to reduce consumers’ sodium intake, Heinz will reduce sodium by 15 percent in its core line of ketchup beginning this summer.
One package of new Heinz Dip & Squeeze equals three, nine-gram ketchup packets.
~Heinz Press
Delish.com - Spicy Tacos
Fresno Fitness LLC and www.myFresnoFitness.com Copyright
We made this recipe..! And we loved it. We modified the recipe a little to our personal tastes but honored its spirit. It took roughly a half an hour to prepare but I didn't mind. About ten minutes in, the aroma of the food filled the kitchen much to my delight. However, I don't know how authentic the recipe is... many reviewers at Delish.com commented that the recipe was authentic enough for them... maybe... but it did taste great.
I used it for dinner and then as a breakfast side too...! Easy to make... but a little messy. Definitely not an eat on the run meal. Good though.
Coffee Lessens the Pain of Exercise Tacos: Authentic, Festive & FlavorfulEatingWell.com. (n.d.). Spicy Chicken Tacos - Chicken Soft Tacos Recipes - Delish.com. Retrieved February 4, 2010, from http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/spicy-chicken-tacos-recipe-9999?click=recipe_sr.
- 8 corn tortillas for two tacos per person - I used wheat ones
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and cut into thin strips (beef can be used too)
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, or to taste - go easy on the salt.
- 2 teaspoon(s) canola oil
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper sliced
- 3 garlic minced - or to taste
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon(s) ground cumin
- 1/2 cup(s) prepared hot salsa, plus more for garnish - (I used Pace Medium)
- 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro - (I added more)
Garnish With:
- Sliced scallions
- chopped fresh tomatoes
- reduced-fat sour cream
From Delish.com
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Wrap tortillas in foil and bake until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. I recommend using a timer.
- Before your timer goes off; season the chicken (or beef) with salt. In a large skillet heat 1 teaspoon oil and then add the protein and cook. Cook for 6 minutes
- Reduce the temperature to medium and add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to skillet. Toss in your diced and minced onion and cook until browned. 3 to 5 minutes should be enough time. Finish by adding the peppers, garlic, jalapeño and cumin. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to keep the veggies firm.
- Top off with your favorite salsa, Pace for me, for 2 minutes.
- Garnish and serve.
Try:
- limes instead of sour cream if your counting calories.. and who isn't?
- as a side; refried beans
- baked chips
Nutritional Information
(per serving)
Ten Things You Should Have or How do you not have these things already?
Based on the other articles/blogs (have I ever mentioned how much I hate the word "blog"?) that I've written for MyFresnoFitness.com, one might assume that all I think about or have opinions on is different diets and health and fitness-y type stuff. Maybe you think something like "That girl who writes stuff on that fitness website...she must spend her life dieting and working out and grocery shopping....I wonder if she does anything else...?" Of course, this is assuming that anyone out there gives a second thought to anything I've written.... Anyway, I can tell you that I do indeed have other interests! For one, I love gadgets and helpful tips and basically anything that can make life a little easier. So now, I'm going to share with you 10 Must Have Items That Will Make Your Life Easier (listed in no particular order, because they are all awesome in their own ways!!)
1) Swivel Sweeper G2
The Swivel Sweeper maneuvers smoothly around chair and table legs thanks to its 360 degree swiveling ability and picks up just about everything off your hard surface floors thanks to its "quad brush technology". It's not great on shaggy carpet but who cares? That's what the Shark (see below) is for!! Now don't get me wrong, the first generation Swivel Sweeper was amazing too, but the G2 is just....wow! The second generation Swivel Sweeper has a few distinct improvements over the first version. The most important change is the hands free dirt tray emptying feature. With the old Swivel Sweeper cleaning it out was just gross...but now I just squeeze two little buttons and the dirt tray hinges open and voila!...it's empty!!! (Just make sure you open it over a trash can!!!) The second improvement is the hinging handle which allows you to get under low furniture without having to bend over...I haven't found this too helpful, but some people might.
2) The Shark
The Shark is a great little cordless floor sweeper! It's fantastic on carpets and fair on hard floors...and totally necessary if you have kids who tend to get crumbs and bits of paper from who knows where on your front room floor multiple times a day. Who wants to drag out the big vacuum all the time? Not me! The Shark is small, easy to store, and super convenient!!!
3) The Hoover Impulse Cordless Power Mop
The Hoover Impulse Cordless Power Mop is the third (and final, I think!) floor cleaning apparatus that I love love love!!! It's the little brother to the bigger and more expensive Hoover Floor Mate, which is also a great appliance, but like I just said more expensive and bigger. The Impulse does the job better than the big guy and costs less! It is a must have for anyone with more than 100 square feet of hard floors in their home. This thing cleans and dries your floors lickety split! Gone are the days of slaving over the loathsome chore of mopping! Gone are the days of spreading dirty mop water over your floors in an attempt to get them clean! Gone are the days of finally finishing the mopping only to have to wait for them to dry as you guard the wet floors from the feet of kids, spouses, and pets! The Hoover Impulse is just awesome...get one...it will change your life...I'm not kidding!!
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...it may just be a matter of common sense
~Liz
I love gadgets and helpful tips and basically anything that can make life a little easier. So now, I'm going to share with you
10 Must Have Items That Will Make Your Life Easier
~Liz
4) Folex Carpet Cleaner
I know I said that the Impulse would be the last floor cleaning apparatus I would talk about, but in all fairness, this is not an appliance or an apparatus...it's a spray! It's an awesome miracle spray in an unassuming spray bottle. When you go to the store to buy Folex Carpet Cleaner (and you'd be a fool not to!), you'll see what I mean when I call the bottle unassuming. It doesn't have any flashy colors or big statements claiming to be the best, it's just a large white bottle with purple letters spelling out exactly what it is: "Instant carpet spot remover" followed by a list of the many stains it removes. Take my advice, go to Savemart (that's where I always find it!), drop seven-ish bucks and get a bottle of Folex. You'll thank me the next time someone spills coffee or red wine on your carpet, or tracks in mud, or whatever! Do it!
5) DVR
Whether you have TiVo or a system from your cable/satellite provider, you must already know the miracle of DVR. If you have neither of these, you are missing out...unless you are one of those people who just doesn't watch TV...then you can skip this little section because you won't be able to appreciate it! However, if you are an enjoyer of television (as am I) and you have that constant struggle of "I want to watch Grey's Anatomy, but so and so wants to watch The Office" or "I wish I could watch Grey's Anatomy AND The Office"...well, get a DVR and your problems will be over!! Set it to record all your favorite shows then go about your business of paying bills, putting the kids to bed, going to the gym, going to bed early...whatever...then on the weekend or a free weeknight, sit down, relax, and watch your shows commercial free. I need a bumper sticker that says "TiVo changed my life" because I am so much more productive now that I only watch TV when I have time to do so instead of constantly thinking "I should be doing something else right now" (I can save that thought for all the time I spend on Facebook!).
6) Cascade Dishwasher Tabs
Into the kitchen we go!!! Cascade dishwasher tabs are one of the best little conveniences I have stumbled upon! I no longer have to wonder how much Dishwasher detergent is left in the bottle...and I refuse to use dishwashing powder because it never rinses right and leaves gritty things on my glasses. I love that I can see how many runs of the dishwasher I have left before I need more detergent! Also, I can let my two year old help because there is nothing to spill! The tabs are a bit more expensive than the liquid or powder detergent, but so worth it!!!!
7) Dawn Hand Renewal with Olay Dish Soap Did you know that not everything can go in the dishwasher? It's a shock, I know, but it is advisable to hand wash fine china and crystal, Teflon pots and pans, and all the stuff that doesn't fit in the dishwasher after you have neglected dealing with the kitchen for a day and a half. I have only recently discovered that hand washing does not have to result in dish pan hands! Who knew? Yes, there has always been Palmolive which has promised for decades to leave your hands soft after soaking them in dirty dish water everyday, but there was something about the bottle of Dawn that I was drawn to...maybe it was the font on the packaging, or the soft color of the soap (as opposed to that lovely Palmolive green), or the price (which I can't remember now, but I know it wasn't outrageous because I wouldn't have bought it!). Whatever it was that made me put that soap in my shopping cart, I'm glad I did! First, Dawn Hand Renewal is not antibacterial unlike so many liquid soaps on the shelves. (I won't get on my soap box -haha- right now about how awful antibacterial soaps are...just know that I never buy any of that stuff!) Secondly, the fragrance is very mild and not overwhelming at all. Third, it really has improved the skin on my hands!! I can wash the dishes and not be left with dry flaky hand skin....fantastic!!
8) Bounce Laundry Bar
Let me start by saying that I have not always used fabric softener. I grew up with dryer sheets and used them for a long time as an adult until I ran out one day and just never bought more. I thought I didn't miss the fabric softener, that it didn't really make a difference, and that the lack of fluffiness in our towels was a small price to pay for not having used dryer sheets all over the house (how do those things manage to get everywhere...or maybe that is just my house...??)...but boy was I wrong!! After hearing about the Bounce Bar from a friend I decided to give it a try, so I bought the small 2 month size, stuck it on the drum of the dryer as instructed and kept washing and drying our clothes and towels. My first reaction was "How could I have gone so long without fluffy towels?!" My reaction after a couple weeks was "There is no way this thing is going to last 2 months!" The Bounce Bar looks and kind of feels like a big bar of soap. I suppose what happens is that the heat in the dryer softens it up and the clothes tumble around in there and bump into the bar and get soft...I don't know the science behind it, but that sounds good. Anyway, I guess with three kids and two adults in the house, I do a lot of laundry...maybe the thing would last 2 months in a smaller household, but the 2 month size bar lasted me about 3 weeks. Now I have the 4 month size, and I'm hoping it lasts at least 6 weeks.
9) Eggsact Egg Timer
A long time ago my friend bought this for me as a joke because she knows how I cannot for the life of me grasp the concept of how long it takes to properly boil an egg. (I also can't figure out the right amount of rice to cook...I always end up with way too much or not nearly enough, but I have not yet found a gadget to help me with this problem...it may just be a matter of common sense.) Just throw the red egg into the pot, put the eggs in, fill the pot with water, and put it on the stove. When the red egg turns purple, the eggs are done! If you prefer a soft or medium boiled egg, watch for the timer to turn purple to the appropriate line then take the eggs out. I still use my egg timer every single time I boil eggs! There's a link at the end of this list that will show you what it looks like and where you can get one!
10) Baking Soda
I love baking soda!! It does everything!!! You can make clay out of it, you can do fun science experiments with it, you can bake cookies with it, you can exfoliate your skin with it, you can brush your teeth with it, you can remove tarnish from your sterling silver jewelry with it, and you can clean with it!! Here are some things I do around the house involving baking soda: To clean the scorch marks off your stove make a paste of baking soda and water and scrub. To freshen your drains and disposal sprinkle a good amount of baking soda down the drain then pour vinegar in after (also works as a cool thing to show kids on the kitchen table if you are prepared to clean up the mess! My teenage brother says it is also fun to put baking soda and vinegar in a water bottle, cap it, and throw it down the street while crossing your fingers that it doesn't explode on someone's car. I am not recommending this one, so don't hold me liable!!) Mix baking soda with a little water and exfoliate your skin...just make sure to moisturize well afterward! Finally visit this website http://www.armhammer.com/myfamily/kids/play_clay.asp for instructions on how to make clay with baking soda.
Did I miss anything? Does anyone have anything that their household couldn't run without? Let me know! I'd love to try it!!!
Meet Your Bulldog - Jennifer Jory
BSN Student-Athlete Feature on Fresno State Equestrian's English senior rider Jennifer Jory.
~http://www.youtube.com/user/csufbulldogs
Go Dog! - Bernard Berrian Vikings PlayoffsCineculture Film Series: FRESH - Discussion Clip
Jeremy Lane of RipeNow, Feliz Musqiz of the Vineyard Farmer's Market and Tom Willey of TD Farms suggest one action an individual can take to change from the current food system to a system with greater focus on variety of locally grown food. The views expressed in this clip are those of the discussant and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of Fresno State or the Cineculture film series.
This video was created by Katie Johnson at CSU Fresno to promote a series of events. You can visit her www.youtube.com/KatieJohnson559
Related Articles: Heart group urges daily limit on added sugar - CNN.com References:Clough, B. (n.d.). Social media experts join Valley companies - Business - Fresnobee.com. Retrieved February 2, 2010, from http://www.fresnobee.com/business/story/1802086.html.
Johnson, K. (n.d.). Facebook | Katie Johnson. Retrieved February 2, 2010, from http://www.facebook.com/katiejohnson2003?ref=nf.
The Social Media Bible: Tactics, Tools, and Strategies for Business Success Social Media Marketing: An Hour a Day YouTube for Business: Online Video Marketing for Any BusinessFresno's Gold Gym Closes
Late last night my cell phone was a buzz with fellow gym trainers and instructors calling me and texting me about the sad news that Gold's Gym in Fresno has closed it doors because they failed in their struggle to find a buyer to take over the club. The club had been pursued by Sierra Sport & Racquet Club/Woodward Park LLC. However, late last night the deal fell through because of unresolved issues with the landlord.
What's real s#!-%y is that the employees at the Ft.Wash location were sent a text message last night informing them not to return to work, as the business has closed indefinitley. Wow. Imagine waking up to a text that tells you you are out of a job. EEEK!!
~Anonymous (Former) Gold's Employee
Surprisingly, KMPH reported that many of the clubs employees did not know the club was being closed until late last night, when they received the information by text message. Additionally, memebers were informed of the closure by a handwritten note on the front door this morning.
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"We were totally shocked this morning when we learned they closed."
DeQayne Zinkin Jr quoted from Fresno Bee
Clough, B. (n.d.). Former Gold's Gym in Riverview closes - Afternoon's top stories - Fresnobee.com. Retrieved February 1, 2010, from http://www.fresnobee.com/1100/story/1805106.html.
KMPH. (n.d.). Gold's Gym Closes Its Friant and Fort Washington Location - KMPH Fox 26 Central San Joaquin Valley News Source in Fresno, California Entertainment, News, Sports and Weather |. Retrieved February 1, 2010, from http://www.kmph.com/Global/story.asp?S=11913825.
SierraSportAndRacquetClub.com. (n.d.). Sierra Sport & Racquet Club. Retrieved February 1, 2010, from http://www.sierrasportandracquetclub.com/custom/splash/splash.html.
The Glo Bag - The Ultimate Gym Locker Organizer: Gold Aquis Adventure Microfiber Towel, Graphite, Medium (15 x 29-Inches) Gold's Gym Mass Building Training and Nutrition SystemMembers found the doors locked this morning at the gym at Friant and Fort Washington roads.
The gym, located at Friant and Fort Washington, had a hand written sign on it's doors announcing the closure.
~KMPH
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