November 29th, 2015
Blog
I believe in the concept of parallel universes, alternate dimensions that exist alongside our own. Within these universes, things are largely the same, with a few differences here and there. In one of these universes, a young actor named Sylvester Stallone made some slightly different decisions regarding his budding film career. As a result of […]
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November 25th, 2015
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Do you get enough sleep? Most Americans don’t because we have trouble “turning off” our brains. Sleep is critical for not only recharging your mental and physical batteries, but also healing and even controlling our appetites. How much sleep do adults need? The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7-9 hours for adults. Because each individual has […]
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November 22nd, 2015
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When it comes to performers, we’re ridiculously inconsistent. We discover an actor we like, and we want them to deliver more of what attracted us in the first place. Then we either throw a fit if they take a chance on something new, or bitterly complain when they do “more of the same.” One example […]
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November 18th, 2015
Health & Wellbeing
We live in an “all or nothing” society. You are either an exerciser or you aren’t; you are a healthy eater or you aren’t. The fact of the matter is that the all or nothing attitude is not helping us to be healthier. The judgment associated with all or nothing is “If you can’t do […]
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November 15th, 2015
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There’s an old expression* you’ve probably heard that says, “May you live in interesting times.” We have the misfortune to live in interesting times, particularly when several of the seemingly indestructible institutions of our society are crumbling before our eyes. One of those institutions is print journalism. After Woodward and Bernstein raked Nixon over the […]
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November 11th, 2015
Health & Wellbeing
The snow is starting to fly! Some ski areas in Colorado are already open. Are you ready for ski season? Whether you are a super jock, a couch potato, or somewhere in between, there are some things that you should be doing to prepare for ski season. The older we get the harder it is […]
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November 8th, 2015
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Ready for a surefire way to start a fistfight? The next time you’re in the midst of a conversation, with great conviction, state the name of your favorite actor to play James Bond. Tell whoever is listening that your choice is clearly the closest approximation to what Ian Fleming had in mind when he created […]
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November 4th, 2015
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Recently the media reported that the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement regarding a possible link between processed and red meats and cancer. National Public Radio’s online headline read “Bad Day For Bacon: Processed Meats Cause Cancer, WHO Says”. Here is what the statement really said. There is evidence to support the idea that […]
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November 1st, 2015
Blog
As I sit here writing this review, my iPhone rests on the desk next to me. It’s become a nearly indispensable feature of my life. I can view my hilariously low bank balance, check the weather, and catch up with friends living on the other side of the continent. I have access to a mind-boggling […]
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