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So we’re off on our great adventure. My wife Eva and I sold and gave away all our stuff over the last couple of months, packed our bags and took our kids and left Guam.

We’re now in San Francisco and looking for a home.

We arrived in the Bay Area last week Tuesday, to a chilly, foggy, windy city. Pretty much what we’d expected, but the cold was a bit of a shocker to a bunch of islanders from Guam. The first day we went into the city, we were freezing, with our jeans and T-shirts and hoodies. We immediately bought slightly warmer clothes, but it wasn’t enough.

Still, we were thrilled to be in the city, and ready to start house hunting. We saw seven houses the first day, all in the Haight/Cole Valley area, and fell in love with the neighborhood. Since then we’ve looked at five other great neighborhoods (Nob Hill, Mission, Castro, Duboce Triangle, Marina), but none compare to the first.

We want something really walkable, not too spread out and residential, as we’ve given up our cars (for good, we hope). We want to be within a couple blocks of transit — preferably a train — and restaurants, parks, coffee shops, bookstores, libraries, shops and more.

Anyway, we’ve found a few places and are applying. We’ll see how it turns out — cross your fingers for us!

I thought I’d share a few notes on our visit here so far:

• We watched the Gay Pride Parade (officially the San Francisco Pride Parade) and it was a blast. I lived in San Francisco as a teenager, so I’d seen it before, but it was new and very interesting to Eva and the kids. We got a bit bored when there was a long string of politicians, and left early to explore other parts of the city.
• There are an amazing number of good little restaurants with charm. We’ve enjoyed a bunch, from Herbivore to Squat & Gobble to Crepes on Cole and more I can’t remember. There seem to be hundreds I still want to try out.
• We’re staying with my cousin Dominic and his wife Adeline and their beautiful daughter Cordelia in Alameda, which I’ve found to be a great little town. We’re right across the street from the beach, and it’s just lovely.
• I also stayed for a couple days in Walnut Creek with my Aunt Erin, Uncle Randy and two “kids”, who are actually grown human beings. Last time I saw them, they were kids. We had fun playing basketball, ping pong, foosball, Risk, and watching Giants baseball (lost to the Dodgers!) and World Cup soccer. They’re great people.
• The last few days have given us just gorgeous weather. Absolutely fantastic. In Walnut Creek, it was over 100 degrees, which apparently is unusual, but in San Francisco it’s been great.
• We’ve walked or taken transit everywhere. From BART to AC Transit to Muni, everything is clean, fast and on time. I don’t think we’ll have any problems going car-free. We’re learning the systems, and when we need routes or schedules, it’s all on my new Android phone.
• I got the phone mostly for calls and maps, and don’t tweet or email or Facebook or text very often at all while we’re out on the town. While everyone else seems to like being always connected, I like being disconnected.
• We’ll adjust to the cold days. I actually love the fog, and have since I was a teenager. It’s magical and gives the city a mystical feeling. It’s a welcome change for me from the sweltering humidity where running in the midday heat was out of the question.
• Still, I miss Guam. Especially our family members. There was a heartbreaking scene at 2 a.m. in the Guam airport when we left, as dozens of family members came to see us off. I believe they were mostly there because of our kids, but they said goodbye to me too because I happened to be there. There were enough tears to grow crops. I have to admit I cried on the plane, thinking about not seeing my family every day.
• We did the tourist thing and walked through Chinatown — down the main drag on Grant. It’s fun being a tourist, as much as locals all over the planet sneer at tourists. We haven’t done the Fisherman’s wharf bit yet, but you can be sure we will.
• My Uncle Randy got us all Giants caps, so we’ll start to blend in with the locals. I used to wear a Giants cap every day as a teenager, imagining myself as Will Clark or Kevin Mitchell or Jose Uribe or Robby Thompson. I hated the A’s back then (especially after they beat the Giants in the ‘89 World Series), but I love them now. I can’t wait to go to ballgames for both teams.
• We’ve found so many little shops we love. Swankety Swank, near Haight Street, is perfect. We met Yabette, who takes well-made used furniture made of good wood, and paint beautiful things on them. She turns what some might consider junk into art. There are 20-plus other local artists and artisans represented there, from comic book art to T-shirts to hand-made furniture by a collective of craftsmen.
• The Mission seems so alive. Bursting with colors from murals on nearly every street, it’s filled with energy, with great food, a little grittiness. While the Marina is pristine, the Mission has an edge. I prefer the edge, Eva prefers safety (at least for living — she wants the kids safe, for some reason).

Lots more I could write, but I’ll fill you in later. For now, I’m headed back out on the streets of San Francisco. If you see me, say hi.

If you’re trying to lose weight but finding it nearly impossible, it may not be that you are to blame. Is your diet really the culprit? In many cases, failing on a diet doesn’t mean that you have no willpower or that you are incapable of losing weight. It just means that you may not have picked the diet plan that was right for your needs.

Each body is different and requires different nutrients and a different balance. This is why one person can lose 100 pounds on a low carb diet, and another may gain five pounds. It all boils down to knowing your body, and knowing which kind of diet will work best for you. In most cases, this means consulting with either your physician or a dietitian that will be able to assist you in finding the balance that your body needs. However, there are some basic guidelines you can follow that will help you find the right diet.

1. Are the food choices simply abhorrent to you?

Every year, thousands of people go on specialized food plans with prepackaged meals and then wonder why they fail. Unless the food tastes good, it’s going to be very hard to adjust. It’s simply too easy to chuck those prepackaged cardboard meals and head for the real food. Bottom line – if you can’t stand the food, you won’t be able to stand the diet. This goes for chalky shakes, nasty protein bars and every other kind of awful diet food out there.

Find a diet plan that uses foods you like, or at least foods that you can grow to like. For example, if you have a fondness for fried chicken, you can probably develop a taste for some low fat lemon chicken. If you like chocolate cake, there are little 100 calorie snack choices out there that will soothe your sweet tooth. The key is finding a diet that is easy to stick to, especially at first. When you actually enjoy the food, it’s a lot easier to get mentally pumped up about the diet.

2. The exercise is simply impossible.

A lot of diet plans integrate workout routines that may not be suited for those that are just getting started on the road to fitness. It is just too easy to say “I can’t,” when in reality, you can, just not at that level. It is vital to find a workout routine that is graduated, allowing you the time to get used to the exercise the healthy way.

3. There is no support system.

A diet plan that leaves you feeling alone in the wilderness, while you watch your family and friends feasting away is not a diet plan you are going to be able to stick to. Look for a support system or find a way to get your family to join in your quest for health. You’ll all be better for it and it will be much easier to stick to the plan when you aren’t staring down the barrel of a prime rib dinner everyone else is eating.

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Originally posted 2008-10-02 05:21:54. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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The referees blew another call at the World Cup on Sunday. This time, it was during the match between England and Germany. WIth England trailing 2-1, a Frank Lampard shot from just outside the penalty area hit the crossbar and then bounced down. It had obviously cross the goal line. However, the referee Jorge Larrionda didn’t see it that way and didn’t award the goal.

After landing, the ball spun back to the German goal keeper Manuel Neuer. On the replay on television, it was an obvious goal, having crossed the line by several feet. It shouldn’t even have been a questionable call.

The goal would have tied the game at 2-2. However, who knows if it would have made a difference in the final outcome, as Germany came away with a 4-1 victory.

Following the England-Germany game, the Argentina-Mexico match kicked off and it wasn’t long before the controversy continued. Carlos Tevez scored on a short-range header midway through the first half to give Argentina a 1-0 lead. However when reviewing the replays, it showed Tevez was clearly offside.

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We are always against fad diets that never truly work, so this new book from the American Heart Association was a welcome addition to our library. It’s refreshing to see a book that covers a whole host of issues while helping the reader get ready to lose weight the sensible way. It covers not only weight loss but also how to make those lifestyle changes that will keep you healthy as well as slim for years to come. This book is definitely worth the read and you’ll be able to glean quite a lot of information from it.

The main focus of the book is one three tenets: Eat well, think smart and move more. These three are the best recipe for success when it comes to losing weight over the long term and the tips contained in here are good not only for keeping your weight down but improving cardiac health. If you want to avoid the risks of having a heart attack, there is no time like the present to get started on a good diet. The damage that we do to our internal organs through bad eating habits can be undone, and with patience, you can end up with a heart that is not only strong but also incredibly healthy.

It was a little disappointing to see that the book focused on BMI, since this is not always an accurate representation of fitness. However, the book starts out with finding your right caloric intake and the steps you need to take to reach your goals. The BMI issue is relatively small and since so many dieters use it as a benchmark, there is some use to it. It’s more important to focus on finding that healthy weight for your frame and you should always remember that BMI does not adjust for muscle mass.

The book also focuses on removing negative thoughts that can jeopardize any diet. This is always an appreciated component to any diet book and it should help readers target their mental issues that are contributing to their health problems. By getting rid of all of those negative thoughts and predispositions, it’s a lot easier to stick to a healthy diet over the long term.
The move more premise is illustrated with example activities that just about anyone can do. While they may not be incredibly difficult, they are useful, especially if you are just getting on the track towards fitness. As you get better however, you will need to ramp up your activity to avoid hitting a plateau.

The best part of the book is that it was written by a trusted authority. You’re not dealing with an author trying to make a quick buck off of an unhealthy diet plan. You’re dealing with an organization that is committed to reducing the prevalence of heart disease and getting people truly healthy. That right there is worth its weight in gold and overall, this is a diet book that belongs on anyone’s shelf, regardless of their current weight.

Originally posted 2008-11-30 00:09:41. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’ ~Lao Tzu

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Chris of Zen to Fitness.

The quote by Lao Tzu above rings true for nutrition as well.

It is a shame that so many people are obsessed with fad diets in order to quickly shed pounds and reach their desired weight. And yes extreme dieting of any form does work in the short terms but only for the weight to rebound back on and the body to regain its original weight or the weight it is comfortable at.

I see people fighting their bodies all too often dieting one week then bingeing on junk the next. This is fighting the bodies natural homeostasis in every sense, one week it is getting less than it would like and releasing stress hormones to cope and the next week the body is being overburdened with processed or overly sweet foods in order to compensate for the previous starvation again putting stress on the body as it tries to cope with the overflow of food and chemicals. Others chronically under eat.

Sadly this process takes its toll on your body and while it could handle it in your teens and younger years as we age the damage goes deeper and effects our metabolism leaving us on a gradual path to more and more weight gain.

Contrast this with the people you know who eat practically whatever they want and stay lean and healthy — what is their secret? It is quite simply that they have never fought their bodies, never made themselves feel deprived or starved, their metabolisms never got damaged and this allows for good levels of energy and a stable healthy body weight.

This is not something out of reach but rather something that we can all achieve by having a healthy relationship with food. Some readers may already have this and hopefully this article will help you stay that way! This is not to say we should eat anything we like as certain foods can damage your body and should be avoided when you can, but I do not preach a diet of deprivation rather a way to eat wholesome foods which your body has evolved to deal with.

The first step is to stop seeing food as something special or magical and this can be achieved by feeding yourself well on a consistent basis starting with 3 solid meals per day. How many people do you know who skip breakfast have a mid morning cappuccino, graze for lunch then eat fatty meats, fried foods and sugary desserts for dinner.

The truth is when we eat healthy, wholesome meals 3 times a day our bodies reach a level of nourishment they may have not seen in years, cravings disappear and food stops being so special it becomes something we enjoy and look forward to but not something to live for. You will naturally eat less at meal times, you will feel fuller quicker without any effort, that ferocious appetite will disappear and you will eat more mindfully. It is just a result of your body being well fed and nourished rather then having to force any portion control …

The next step is to add live foods to your diet, especially if you tend to eat mainly cooked or white foods. Rather than depriving yourself of the foods you like introduce more healthful foods alongside them. I am talking about making a big salad with your meals:

• Chopped Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Carrots
• Zucchini
• Celery
• A nice dressing of sea salt, pepper, lemon and olive oil

Have this at the start of every meal you have a chance, you may not like it at first and it maybe an effort to get down but this will soon change. You will develop a taste for fresh raw foods and you will continue to nourish your body. Try and do this for at least one meal per day.

Conclusions

This is not about ramping up your “metabolism” by eating regularly but rather feeding your body adequately allowing health to fall into place. Once you start nourishing your body good things will start to happen. Your energy will increase, cravings for sugar and stimulants like coffee will disappear and your appetite will regulate. You will start to crave healthy and natural foods …

Eating Healthfully should always be a long term vision, never look for quick fixes when it comes to health – Consistency is key . Building a good relationship with food will leave you with more time and drive to do the things you love.

Chris is the author of A Simple Guide to Eating Well and writes about staying fit while living life at Zen to Fitness.

Khloe Kardashian wanted to give her husband, Lakers forward Lamar Odom a really cool present for winning the NBA Championship. So…she got him a Rolls Royce priced at $400K.

“It’s a brand new 2010 Rolls Royce …drop-top coupe, white on white,” mom Kris Jenner tolds E! News. “It was a Lakers championship present. Fabulous!”

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The couple were spotted in the car on Sunday leaving BOA steakhouse after celebrating Father’s Day with family. The vehicle is a Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe with a 6.75 liter, V12 engine. It goes from 0 to 100 km (62 miles) in 5.7 seconds.

Though Lamar has a lot of cash and could have bought himself the car, it’s cool that his wife but him such a hot present. I wonder what she’s expecting for her birthday later this month.

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Pinhole glasses, otherwise known as stenopeic eyeglasses, are a unique form of visionary aid that have a series of pinhole sized holes in a sheet of plastic for a lens. Pinhole eyeglasses work by allowing a narrow beam of light to enter the eye through these small perforations. This helps to reduce the size of the circle of confusion that is placed on the retina of the eye and can help to increase the field of depth in your vision. Pinhole glasses do have some beneficial affects over those that need a visionary aid, however there are also some negative aspects to the glasses that make them a poor choice for some.

Pinhole glasses have been used for hundreds of years by optometrists and ophthalmologists. They are beneficial in helping to correct vision problems such as myopia or near-sightedness and hyperopia or far sightedness. They are also beneficial for those that suffer from conditions such as cataracts and astigmatisms. Pinhole eyeglasses can be used for many stationary activities such as working at your computer, watching television and reading.

There are monetary benefits to using pinhole glasses as well. Unlike prescription eyeglasses which may change prescription over a course of years resulting in you continually having to spend money on new glasses, pinhole glasses do not change. One pair will last you years, and you never have to worry about changing prescriptions. They are truly a one time investment. Additionally, you do not have to worry about the lens of pinhole glasses becoming scratched and damaged, which necessitates buying a new pair. Pinhole eyeglass lenses are strong and durable and will last for many years.

As with anything in life, there are some negative aspects to using pinhole eyeglasses. While pinhole glasses can be used by those who suffer from both myopia and hyperopia, they can only be used by those who suffer from these conditions to a certain degree. These glasses will not work for those who suffer from a severe form of the condition. Since pinhole eyeglasses also reduce brightness, they are not ideal for people to use in dim locations as they can pose a hazard by diminishing your vision and not allowing you to see correctly. Pinhole glasses also reduce the amount of peripheral vision that you have, so they should not be used by a person that is operating machinery or driving a vehicle. It is important to note that having your peripheral vision impaired can also be potentially dangerous even while walking.

As you can see, there are both pros and cons to using pinhole eyeglasses. Your best option is to discuss possible use of them with your eye doctor, to help determine whether they may be beneficial to you. You can of course, also just try a pair on your own and see how you like them. It may be quite possible for you to use them in conjunction with another form of eyeglass. Pinhole glasses aren’t for everyone, but there is no harm in finding out if they are right for you.

Originally posted 2008-11-16 08:42:35. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Koman Coulibaly is enemy No. 1 right now for fans of the United States soccer team. The referee from Mali made a horrible call late in the match between the U.S. and Slovenia that ended up costing the United States a victory. Instead, the two teams tied 2-2.

Koman Coulibaly

In the first half, Slovenia got out to a two-goal lead. In the second half, the U.S. stormed back to tie the game. In the 82nd minute, Maurice Edu scored a goal to give the United States a 3-2 lead … only for his goal to be disallowed by Koman Coulibaly. Why was the goal disallowed? No one is really sure at this point.

Count Landon Donovan, who scored one of goals for the U.S., as someone who is mystified by the call.

Said Donovan: “I’m a little gutted to be honest. I don’t know how they stole that last goal from us. I’m not sure what the call was. He wouldn’t tell us what the call was.”

The United States still has a chance to advance but a win against Slovenia would have all but assured it. But thanks to Koman Coulibaly’s gaffe, the road has gotten much more difficult.

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Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens.

Our culture celebrates workaholism. We hear stories of people who “burn the mid-night oil” at the office, or about individuals who never take vacations. Working a lot doesn’t mean you deserve a gold star or a raise.

Working too much is likely to decrease your productivity, leave you creatively drained, and negatively effect relationships with friends and family. Don’t get me wrong, pursuing your passion is a beautiful gift and there is nothing wrong with working hard on projects you love. However, it’s essential to take breaks. Whether you’re working from home or in an office environment it’s essential to nourish your creative spirit.

Below are a few creative ways to avoid becoming a workaholic.

1. Set clear boundaries. Make sure your working hours are consistent. For instance, if you work from 8am to 5pm make sure you leave the office by 5. Don’t stay late.

2. Get enough sleep!

“If you encounter someone who’s acting like a fool, there’s a good chance that person is suffering from sleep deprivation.” ~Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, Rework

Staying up late to work on a project and then getting up at 5am to go into the office is not a good strategy. Lack of creativity, diminished morale and irritability are a few traits of people who go without sleep. Work smarter, not harder.

3. Unplug from the internet. Getting work done doesn’t require an internet connection. It’s amazing what can happen when you step out from behind the computer screen or your mobile device. Most of my killer ideas come to me when I’m taking a shower, on a walk, cooking a meal, and “not working.”

Everyone is creative and ideas can come to you at odd moments. Just because you have an idea doesn’t mean you have to implement it right away. Keep a journal with you at all times so that you can capture your idea and enjoy your down time.

4. Spend time in nature. Spending time in nature is a great way reduce stress, disconnect from everyday worries and incoming work messages. Set aside time in your daily life to go outside. For instance, take a half hour walk everyday and be mindful of your surroundings. There is no need to rush. Take your time, try to understand your instinctual feelings and observe the natural beauty in your neighborhood.

5. Make time for friends, family and your partner. If you’re working too much, you’re probably sacrificing time with friends, family and your life partner. Doing work you love is extremely important, but so are the people who love you. Consider how you spend your time and what is truly important in life. When you are with your family, friends and life partner, really be there. Make an effort to be present. For instance, if you’re having a conversation with a friend listen to what they are saying. Be engaged and ask questions.

6. Eat real food. A side effect of working too much is eating out more and not eating real food. Real food includes, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Before you head out to the office, take time the night before or early in the morning to prepare a healthy breakfast and lunch.

Most importantly, don’t eat while you’re working. Savor your food and enjoy every bite. Studies have show that if you eat food quickly, you’re more likely to over eat and gain weight.

7. Find a hobby. Cultivate a hobby; preferably something that doesn’t relate to your day job. Start by brainstorming your interests. For example, you can start running, walking, knitting, reading novels, or writing. A hobby should be something that brings you joy; something you can lose yourself in and find your flow.

8. Listen to your body. If you are working too much you will start feeling tired, cranky and apathetic. All of these symptoms are a sign that you need to slow down. It’s essential to listen to your body. When you listen to your body, you’ll know when your sick or just need some extra rest.

9. Constantly question your goals and life purpose. It’s important to continually reevaluate your goals, life purpose and behaviors. For example if you constantly stay late at the office, sacrifice personal relationships because of work, or check your email obsessively, ask yourself:

• Why am I doing this?
• What is the end goal?
• Are my behaviors healthy?

10. Continue to cultivate healthy habits. Developing healthy habits is not something that happens overnight. By working on one small behavior change everyday, you can make huge changes over the long-term. For example, rather than checking your email every five minutes, start checking it 3 times a day.

Also, consider incorporating small changes to your daily routine, like getting a half hour of exercise everyday, preparing your own food and being present when you spend time with friends and family.

11. Reach out to others with a good work-life balance. If you think you’re a workaholic, reach out to others. Connect with friends, family, and consider therapy as an option. If you think this is negatively impacting your life, do something about the problem. We only get one life. So live it well and take care of yourself.

Tammy Strobel is the author of Simply Car-free: How to Pedal Toward Financial Freedom and a Healthier Life and writes about social change through simple living at RowdyKittens.

If you want to know the winner of the 2010 NBA championship, be sure to watch Game 5 on Sunday. The winner of this game has a huge advantage. With the series tied 2-2, we are sure to see a classic battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics.

Image: NBA.com

One good slice of news for the Lakers is that Andrew Bynum will be able to play. The young and talented center for the Lakers has played well this series — when healthy. His length and toughness matches up well against the physical bigs that populate Boston’s roster.

While the Lakers will rely on Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol to get the Game 5 win, a role player like Bynum could be key. In Game 4, we saw what happened when Big Baby Davis went wild and basically won the game for the Celtics with a legendary fourth quarter performance.

Personally, I expect this game to go down to the wire but I think the Celtics prevail. They are at home, feature the better defense and have more capable scorers.

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