Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Throwing Down The Gauntlet In The First Ever PayPerPost Blog Battle Royale

PPP Blog Battle Royale. I just couldn’t resist jumping into this lively literary fray today – it’s quite an interesting concept in motivating a community of loyal Posties.

Creating a new robot for the company iRobot - the gracious sponsor of this post and the competition - would really be a pleasure, having seen a bit of what ‘Sonny’, the star of the Will Smith movie ‘iRobot’, could do once it was freed from its programming limitations.

My creation would be called RidMe – pronounced as 'rid me’ because its main work would be to take over all the chores that currently tie up my time and prevent me from blogging and relaxing more often.

The iRobot design would look like a cross between ‘Sonny’ and Star Wars’ ‘R2-D2’ - the latter robot would give the former an enhanced barrel chest, just ideal for the plug and play features I would need - but with the face of the French actress Catherine Deneuve - so that it’s easy on the eyes, an excellent work of art all round, and a calming effect on the BP after the daily rigors

It would get the full options package for modern living – infrared and USB ports, digital and memory/card slots, a laptop battery charger, and a local broadband WIFI hotspot.

RidMe would be saddled with giving an appropriate response to my glut of e-mails, doing the dishes and the laundry, and other indoor duties – including, but not limited to, looking out for any intruders, turning the security and other lighting / equipment off and on at scheduled times, and scheduling bills payment and my personal reminders.

Oh, by the way, it would be able to recite all the details in my blog posts – both active and archived articles – and would play board and computer games with me, my family members, and friends.

Of course, my car problems would be over because RidMe would be able to diagnose what’s wrong with any specified vehicle with a mere glance at an LCD screen.

Marketing RidMe would be easy because, once purchased from iRobot, it would be a shoe in to replace the babysitter, the househelp / housekeeper, the dog leading the blind, and still remain a powerful communications unit, general ombudsman, and an effective personal entertainment / security bargain.

Sounds a bit much? Well, it works for me – and for you, too, when you buy into the idea behind this creation called RidMe.




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IN and OUT; UP or DOWN; LEFT then RIGHT; TURN not REVERSE; REPEAT but REST...


AEROBICS

AVOID THE 3 MOST COMMON GYM MISTAKES


Mistake #1: No warm-up or cool-down

Jumping into your workout routine without a proper warm-up or finishing without a proper cool-down is a surefire way to set yourself up for acute injuries during the workout or chronic injuries over time......


Mistake #2: Poor technique

Doing an exercise too quickly or executing a move with sloppy form can increase your risk of injury. And an injury can interrupt your workout program, and make it difficult to be consistent and get results......

Mistake #3: Skipping muscles or movements

Most of us tend to work muscle groups that are problem areas or important to us. For example, many women place an extra focus on their legs, buns and thighs, and many men place more focus on their chest and arms. And everyone wants flat, tight abs!

It is OK to place an emphasis on the muscle groups that are extra important to you, but it is critical to provide your body with a balanced workout to avoid short- and long-term injuries......

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WEIGHTS

Pump iron to fight flab – and aging



No doubt: As we age, our bodies slow down. We start to lose bone and muscle and we gain weight that becomes incredibly stubborn to lose.

But take heart, you can fight flab – and aging – in as little as a couple of hours a week.

How? By strength training....

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SPORTS
SEVEN SECRETS TO AVOIDING FITNESS FAILURE

1. Smart, consistent scheduling – Keeping a regular workout schedule that fits into your life makes it easier to stick to your program......

2. Proper pacing and progression – Pacing yourself, listening to your body and not overdoing it help ensure you don’t get too tired or injured, and this makes it easier to stay consistent......

3. Shorter workouts when necessary – Even if you are consistent, life has a way of throwing curve balls into your schedule, and you may not always have the amount of time you had planned to work out. However, even a little exercise is better than no exercise.......

4. Well-timed workout “vacations” – To avoid burnout, it is important every now and again to take workout “vacations” – one day, two days … maybe even a week......

5. New adventure workouts – Trying a new activity, sport or challenge can be a great way to keep your training interesting and fun........

6. Strength AND flexibility training – Fitness fanatics tend to be “cardio junkies” and spend most of their workout time challenging their heart and lungs. However, a well-rounded workout program should also include strength-training and stretching.......

7. Workout buddies – The single best way to boost your workout consistency is to find someone to work out with you....

Remember, you don’t need to incorporate ALL of these tips. Just try the ones that appeal you.

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Who is at risk?
• Women who are older. A woman over age 60 is at greatest risk. The disease is very uncommon before menopause.
• Women with a family history of breast cancer. Women face a greater threat if their mother, sister or daughter had breast cancer, especially before age 40.
• Not having children or having a first child after age 30 increases the risk. Women who had their first menstrual period before age 12 or went through menopause after age 55 are more likely to develop the disease.
• Women who become obese after menopause.
• Menopausal hormone therapy also increases the risk.
• Women who are physically inactive throughout life appear to have an increased risk of breast cancer. Being physically active may help to reduce the risk by preventing weight gain and obesity.
• Women who drink alcohol. Some studies suggest that the more alcoholic beverages a woman drinks, the greater her risk of breast cancer.
Source: American Institute of Cancer Research

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Added Sunday, September 09, 2007.

HEALTHY FOOD:

Bev's Chocolate Chip Cookie
Bev's Chocolate Chip Cookies

....Beverley Rosenber of Santa Barbara, California, contributed this recipe.... a favorite treat…

Berry Frozen Yogurt

Berry Frozen Yogurt

Somewhere between a fruity sorbet and a creamy ice cream lies this richly flavored low-fat dessert.

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