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Tell Congress: Don’t Censor the Web

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:28:58 -0500

Millions of Americans oppose SOPA and PIPA because these bills would censor the Internet and slow economic growth in the U.S.

Two bills before Congress, known as the Protect IP Act (PIPA) in the Senate and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House, would censor the Web and impose harmful regulations on American business. Millions of Internet users and entrepreneurs already oppose SOPA and PIPA.

The Senate will begin voting on January 24th. Please let them know how you feel. Sign this petition urging Congress to vote NO on PIPA and SOPA before it is too late.

Teaching Children Good Health Habits

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:13:35 -0500

Teaching Children Good Health Habits:

From an article I wrote and published on Yahoo! Voices:

Healthy, active parents rear healthy, active kids. Therefore, participation in exercise and physical activity by parents and family members is also very important in order to role model healthy behaviors and further encourage everyday exercise in children. Everyone will also benefit from the quality time spent together.

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Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:23:10 -0500

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Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:59:22 -0500

Tim Cook on Steve Jobs

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:01:03 -0400

Tim Cook on Steve Jobs:

Following the passing today of Apple Computer founder and visionary Steve Jobs, current Apple CEO Tim Cook today sent the following email to all Apple employees:

Team,

I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today.

Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.

We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences in the interim, you can simply email rememberingsteve@apple.com.

No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much.
Tim

I feel his loss. Steve will truly be missed.

Two Types of Companies

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:54:56 -0400

Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com, on the type of company he believes his to be:

There are two types of companies: those that work hard to charge customers more, and those that work hard to charge customers less. Both approaches can work. We are firmly in the second camp.

Beautiful speech by Charlie Chaplin. Listen, enjoy, and then do...

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:18:05 -0400

Beautiful speech by Charlie Chaplin. Listen, enjoy, and then do something.

The End of an Era

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:13:36 -0400

The End of an Era:

In an open letter to the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community, Steve Jobs announced his resignation:

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come. I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee. As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role. I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you. Steve

Subsequently, Apple’s Board of Directors named Tim Cook, previously Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, as the company’s new CEO. Steve Jobs will serve as Chairman of the Board and Cook will join the Board, effective immediately.

The end of an era.

driveafasterrumblr: Reading books makes you better.

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:55:42 -0400

driveafasterrumblr:

Reading books makes you better.

Off the Grid, Where the Living Is Good

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:00:00 -0400

Off the Grid, Where the Living Is Good:

Craig Leisher:

We have no hot water, no microwave, no washing machine, no coffee maker and only enough solar electricity to power two laptops and a cellphone. We turn on a small generator every other day to pump lake water into two 55-gallon barrels on our roof that serve our needs. A lot of tasks are harder up here, but we have daily adventures, no commute, views from every window and a chance to cure our suburban kids’ nature-deficit disorder.

Sounds like fun to me.

Music from Wes Anderson films.

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 12:33:14 -0400

Music from Wes Anderson films.:

‘Nuff said.

MOVE.

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:32:09 -0400

MOVE.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. ~ Thoreau

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:05:17 -0400

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. ~ Thoreau

The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, he said:

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:40:15 -0400

Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.

A treat for your eyes and ears. Michel Gondry directs the new...

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:00:03 -0400

A treat for your eyes and ears. Michel Gondry directs the new Bjork video ‘Crystalline.’

The Basics of Exercise

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:19:42 -0400

Exercise. If this word makes you cover your eyes, cringe, or cry, take a moment here to re-evaluate what exercise can mean to your life and learn how simple it can be to gradually incorporate more exercise into your daily routine. The importance of exercise to achieving a happy, healthy lifestyle can’t be overstated.

Benefits of exercise

Most people only associate exercise with weight loss, and it is true that in order to lose weight you must burn more calories than you eat. However, in addition to losing weight and looking better, a person who exercises regularly will also have more energy, feel better, sleep better, have better self-esteem, and reduce the risks associated with color cancer, heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and other serious illnesses.

Exercise also becomes increasingly important as we age. As our metabolism begins to slow, bone and muscle density becomes more difficult to maintain, and a sedentary lifestyle is greater possibility, increased daily physical activity is often necessary just to offset the natural aging process.

How much exercise is enough

The United States Food and Drug Administration (USDA) recommends each person receive 30 minutes minimum of moderate intensity activity most days, or preferably every day, in addition to your usual daily activities. In fact, the USDA states that up to 60 minutes a day of moderate physical activity may be needed. Expressed in another way, Bob Greene, personal trainer to Oprah Winfrey and exercise physiologist, recommends at least 6,000 footsteps per day to satisfy the most basic aerobic requirement and up to 18,000 footsteps per day for optimal health.

Depending on your current fitness level and daily routine, 60 minutes or 18,000 footsteps of daily physical activity may seem impossible. It isn’t. No one can go from their couch to running 5K race overnight. (It can actually be done in nine weeks.) But through smaller, gradual steps, creating lasting lifestyle change is possible for anyone.

Getting started

With any new diet or exercise program, if you have had or suspect you may have a serious health problem, consult your doctor and receive clearance before getting started. For most people, getting started with a healthy new lifestyle can begin right away with a simple increase in everyday activity.

There is no need to wait until you can join the gym; purchase that shiny, new piece of exercise equipment; buy a new workout outfit; read the latest, fad exercise book; watch the latest, fad exercise DVD; or even wait until Monday. You can begin to change your life right now.

There are dozens of simple ways to get your body moving right now that require little more than a comfortable pair of walking shoes, a cheap pedometer (to measure footsteps), and a desire to begin building a more active, health lifestyle. Even the pedometer isn’t actually required, but it is recommended to track how much aerobic exercise you a getting each day.

Here are a few easy activities you can incorporate into your daily routine without further delay:

Go for a leisurely stroll around your neighborhood, local park, or office building.
Park your car farther away from the entrance to the office, restaurant, or store.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.
Walk down the hall to a colleague’s office instead of using email or the telephone to ask a question.
Walk around the room while you talk on the phone or watch television.
Gently stretch while you sit in a chair or watch television.
Take your dog (or the neighbor’s dog) for a walk.
Walk your kids to school.
Stand up straight when pushing a shopping cart.
Plant a flower or vegetable garden.
Mow the lawn with a push mower.
Wash the car.

Each of these activities seem small when viewed alone, but the extra activity and extra footsteps quickly add up to a big difference in calories burned, joint and muscle strength, mental attitude, and overall fitness level. In addition, at first you may feel more tired than usual, but your body will quickly adapt and provide you with much more energy throughout the day.

The next level

Once you’ve started to move more and increase those footsteps over the course of a few weeks, you can then reach for the next level of physical activity. Depending on where you start, you may next want to reach for 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity, 6,000 footsteps, or more.

Here are a few aerobic exercises to choose from to help you reach the next level:

Walking
Jogging
Dancing
Cycling
Swimming
Martial Arts
Yoga
Basketball
Golf (without the golf cart)
Softball

Exercise machines such as an elliptical trainer, treadmill, or stationary bike can also provide tremendous opportunities to increase your aerobic intensity. Most modern exercise machines also provide instant feedback on the number of calories burned.

As you slowly become more capable and motivated, the next steps in reaching an optimal level of physical fitness would include adding strength training to your weekly routine, as well as increasing the frequency and intensity of your aerobic workouts. These final levels of exercise may take several months to reach, but as long as you are making gradual progress, there is no hurry. Remember that lasting change takes time.

For more information about health and wellness programs available, visit the following websites:

Bob Greene, “The Best Life”: http://www.thebestlife.com/
USDA, “Inside the Pyramid”: http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/physical_activity.html

This is how plastic bottles are recycled and repurposed.

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:25:27 -0400

This is how plastic bottles are recycled and repurposed.

Don’t let this happen to you.

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 14:46:27 -0400

Don’t let this happen to you.

Almost ripe. (Taken with instagram)

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:02:34 -0400

Almost ripe. (Taken with instagram)

Cancer, Organized Neatly.

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 11:09:32 -0400

Cancer, Organized Neatly.