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February 2009 Blog Posts (45)

The Best Body Fat Burning Exercise

Of all the exercises we have to choose from is there an exercise that specializes in burning body fat?

I get asked this question all the time.

There really isn’t one specific exercise that burns fat, but there is a principle that you can apply that will allow you to burn the greatest amount of fat.

The principle that must be applied is…INTENSITY.

This means that any exercise that gets your heart rate going is a good exercise to burn… Continue

Added by John Caylor on February 20, 2009 at 10:29am — 2 Comments

SBA Warns of Fraudulent Attempts to Obtain Bank Info from Businesses via Email

I recieved this notice today from the BBB and thought I would pass it on.

Julie

SBA Warns of Fraudulent Attempts to Obtain Bank Info from Businesses via Email

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a scam alert today to small businesses, warning them not to respond to letters falsely claiming to have been sent by the SBA asking for bank account information in order to qualify them for federal tax rebates.

The fraudulent letters… Continue

Added by Julie Shepard-Hall on February 19, 2009 at 7:08pm — No Comments

Digital signage

Regarding feedback wanted on this: I'm for the limited use version - promoting the general goodwill of downtown. We need to keep the great character of our city center! Bonita Bell

Added by Bonita K Bell-Andersen on February 19, 2009 at 4:11pm — No Comments

Signcode update - digital signage

Has anyone taken a look at the pending change to the City of Spokane's signcode? If it's passed as proposed, one of the major changes would be a ban on all digital signage. The Downtown Spokane Partnership would love to hear your feedback on the subject. Here's a summary........

The City of Spokane’s new rules on digital signage could be a game-changer for downtown. As currently proposed, the new rules mean digital signage will be banned… Continue

Added by Andrew Rolwes on February 18, 2009 at 12:11pm — 5 Comments

Cell Phone Makers Are Going Green

Major companies are continuing to respond to the growing consumer interest in green products.

On February 15th, The New York Times reported that several major cell phone manufacturers are taking the opportunity to gauge interest in eco-friendly products this week at the Mobile World Congress. Until now, there have been few environmentally friendly mobile phones available to buyers.

Motorola will be displaying its MOTO W233 Renew, which was released this month in the United… Continue

Added by Courtney Simpson on February 18, 2009 at 10:51am — No Comments

The Sugar-Free LIES

Some foods are labeled sugar free although they have as much sugar as a chocolate chip cookie. They just fail to include the actual word sugar on the ingredient list but instead USE glucose, fructose, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, dextrose, etc.

There are cookies being sold that says right on the front label, "sugar FREE, sweetened with fructose." That means "sugar free sweetened with sugar."

Then there are the sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, malitol, and glycerol… Continue

Added by John Caylor on February 18, 2009 at 5:05am — 1 Comment

Social Networking Sites: Be Careful Out There!

In a recent report to the State Attorneys General Task Force, MySpace officials stated that it had identified and removed 90,000 sex offenders from its online network. John Cardillo, a former New York City police officer and the CEO of Sentinel, a security technology firm based in Miami which helps MySpace, Bebo, MyYearbook, WePlay, and other social networks identify sex offenders, took the list of the 90,000 sex offenders who were removed from MySpace and started looking for them on Facebook.… Continue

Added by Greg Johnson on February 17, 2009 at 8:23pm — No Comments

First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit 2009

I will admit that I have been waiting anxiously for the final word on how the Stimulus package would affect the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit that was introduced in 2008. I wanted to share the information that I received so that any of your who are eligible can take advantage. The “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,” passed the House on February 13, 2009 and is awaiting final signature by the President. The tax credit has been revised for the 2009 year as… Continue

Added by Megan Ruiz on February 17, 2009 at 11:05am — 2 Comments

3900 Saturdays

Got this in an email from a friend - have seen it before but I think we sometimes take Saturdays & family for granted - remember life is short - make the most of it - another one I like is - if you want to eat dessert 1st DO IT! And as my friend Jennifer says - Life is too short to drink bad wine!

3900 Saturdays.

Finish Strong

The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday morning. Perhaps it’s the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to rise, or maybe it’s… Continue

Added by Margie Basaraba on February 17, 2009 at 7:12am — 6 Comments

Love is in the Air and on your DVD: A Checklist for your Wedding Video

If you got engaged over Valentine's Day weekend, start thinking now about how you'll preserve the sights and sounds of your wedding on video (see my earlier post entitled, "He Popped the Question, Now What..." about how to choose a professional videographer. Banish the thought a relative can do justice to your big event, unless that relative is a pro with video). With that in mind, here are a few tips you should consider to get the best video possible. I don't want this post to go too long, so… Continue

Added by Sean Stanelun on February 16, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

This is Funny!!

A friend if mine sent me this and I thought I would share it.

In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.

Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, "You want chocolate with that?"

And Man said, "Yes!" and Woman said,… Continue

Added by John Caylor on February 16, 2009 at 7:24am — 1 Comment

3 Fat Loss Mistakes

Here's 3 fat loss mistakes that the majority of people make, and strategies to get back on track.

1. Eating one big meal per day-

Several things happen when you consume only one meal per day in hopes of shedding body fat.

Your body actually acts completely opposite of the desired effect.

Your body will hoard calories because it senses a lack of calories and will save energy for a later time

By consuming frequent meals through out the day,… Continue

Added by John Caylor on February 15, 2009 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Money Saving Ideas for Valentines Day

Here's a copy of an article I wrote that's posted on KXLY's blog:

So Valentines Day is coming up. The day of love and another chance to spend extra money that you don’t have. Sound familiar? It doesn’t have to be. Valentines day is supposed to be about spending time with the one you love and that shouldn’t have to cost a lot of money. Here are some tips that can help you save money on your Valentines Day plans this year.

1) Celebrate on a different day

This will… Continue

Added by Cortni Marrazzo on February 13, 2009 at 3:16pm — No Comments

My kids can ski, but they can't dance - how not to raise a prodigy

So, a bunch of us women were chatting over wine and cheese yesterday afternoon at The Kitchen Engine (you didn't ask, but I'll tell you anyways, we were at Greater Spokane Incorporated's Working Moms Wine Tasting...thanks, Latah Creek, for the wine!). The subject of what our kids were involved in came up...you know, soccer, dance, gymnastics, the usual things. I've always wondered how, as a parent, you know when to get young children involved in activities: at what level, and for how… Continue

Added by Dawn Picken on February 13, 2009 at 2:18pm — 5 Comments

How's The Market?

It is going to be interesting to see what affect the "stimulus package" has the economy. Our local economy does not seem to be following the National trend and is stronger than our press would have us believe. Once winter is behind us I fully anticipate the real estate market will pick up a bit. It is a sunny day today and buyers will begin venturing out very soon. It is a good time to list if you’ve been thinking about it. If you've thought about buying there may never be a better… Continue

Added by Tom Clark on February 13, 2009 at 11:42am — No Comments

You Can Have a Great Body AND Eat Great Food!

The key lies in your ability to pre-plan and prepare. You MUST reorganize the way you eat in order to gain control of your body and see and feel amazing results.

You need to eat supportively and frequently. This means it’s time to get into the HABIT of taking action and planning!

BENEFITS of Planning Ahead

- Avoid skipped meals

- Avoid energy swings

- Avoid unsupportive food choices.

- Gain control of your body

- Achieve Results… Continue

Added by John Caylor on February 13, 2009 at 5:27am — No Comments

Important Information Regarding the Migration of LaunchPad-INW

As many of you know we are migrating to a new site platform very soon which we believe will greatly enhance the user experience as well as provide us with more control and flexibility of the site long term.

To help reduce some of the potential confusion and frustration this migration may cause we are providing the timeline and a list of the type of data that will and will not be transferred as part of the process:

Timeline:

• Friday, February 20th, access to… Continue

Added by Bill Kalivas on February 12, 2009 at 7:00pm — 5 Comments

Get stronger...Hit Longer

Seems like a pretty simple formula right? However, we need to keep in mind that the golf swing is a complex movement that requires a high level of timing and coordination. As we continue our pre-season workouts lets keep a few things in mind regarding exercise.

Running/walking on a treadmill or eliptical trainer is great work for our lower body and our cardiovascular system. It will definitely improve your ability to walk the course, carry clubs, and not gas out with 5 holes to go.… Continue

Added by Jason Berg on February 12, 2009 at 10:55am — No Comments

Social Netiquette

Granted, some of what follows is not new information for experienced Social Networkers, but for Social "newcomers" or "old timers" (over 40, LOL!) this should be helpful.

1. Create a compelling Profile

It’s important to remember that your Social Profile is the first impression you are making on your new found friends. Fill out as many areas of the profile as you can. Important note: BE BRIEF, while also being informative,… Continue

Added by Genia Seghetti on February 11, 2009 at 9:01pm — 7 Comments

Review of Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers: A Real Success Story...

In terms of their success, The Beatles and Bill Gates have something in common. Hard work and dedication to be sure, yet there was something more nebulous working in the background: luck.

As Malcolm Gladwell describes in his latest book, Outliers: The Story of Success, the path to success rarely conforms to the standard story we tell ourselves about highly successful people.

The American rags-to-riches tale goes something like this: a child is born into an… Continue

Added by Mark Pond on February 11, 2009 at 5:21pm — 7 Comments