Laptops, cameras, and electronics are most often reported missing from checked and carry-on bags. But watch your wallets and purses at the airport -- and even on the plane! As in any public place, thieves are poised to strike while you are distracted.
If something disappears, tell every agency you can. The more places you report the loss to, the more likely it is to turn up. Notify the TSA and the airlines if something is missing. Also contact the State Police, who investigate just about any loss, anywhere at the airport. Both the TSA and the State Police have lost and found departments as well.
Source: WHDH TV
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
HOW TO GET KIDS MOVING
Do you have kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, or other children in your life? Here are some ideas for helping them to be more active:
Let them get dirty - Clothes, hands, feet, and just about anything else attached to a kid can get dirty during fun play. A little dirt when they're young beats heart disease when they get older.
Play with them - If a child is sitting around, go outside and show them games you played when you were a kid. When their friends are over, set up a "tournament" with a made-up activity. If they enjoy it, they'll want to do it when you're not around.
Have rules about electronics - For example, stipulate "no video games or t.v. until after dark." Keep electronics out of kids' rooms. This forces them to be creative and find other things to do.
Don't allow the phrase "I'm bored." - Kids are becoming accustomed to being constantly entertained, requiring no imagination on their part. If they say they're bored, give them chores to do, They may pretty quickly find an alternative to being bored!
Foster an active culture - If you exercise for the sake of fun, so will the kids.
Source: IDEA Fitness Journal
IT'S TIME TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR BODY - CALL ME AT 617-738-8222 TO SCHEDULE YOUR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE TODAY!
You're invited to a Bountiful Garden Party!
Celebrate the summer harvest season with Bountiful Brookline - there will be cocktails and raffle prizes in a beautiful community garden ripe with tomatoes, green beans, and more!
Wed. August 17th, 2011, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, 11 Goodwin Place, Brookline. Rain or shine.
All proceeds benefit Bountiful Brookline programs and the Brookline community. To register, please email: bountifulbrookline@gmail.com. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Let them get dirty - Clothes, hands, feet, and just about anything else attached to a kid can get dirty during fun play. A little dirt when they're young beats heart disease when they get older.
Play with them - If a child is sitting around, go outside and show them games you played when you were a kid. When their friends are over, set up a "tournament" with a made-up activity. If they enjoy it, they'll want to do it when you're not around.
Have rules about electronics - For example, stipulate "no video games or t.v. until after dark." Keep electronics out of kids' rooms. This forces them to be creative and find other things to do.
Don't allow the phrase "I'm bored." - Kids are becoming accustomed to being constantly entertained, requiring no imagination on their part. If they say they're bored, give them chores to do, They may pretty quickly find an alternative to being bored!
Foster an active culture - If you exercise for the sake of fun, so will the kids.
Source: IDEA Fitness Journal
IT'S TIME TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR BODY - CALL ME AT 617-738-8222 TO SCHEDULE YOUR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE TODAY!
You're invited to a Bountiful Garden Party!
Celebrate the summer harvest season with Bountiful Brookline - there will be cocktails and raffle prizes in a beautiful community garden ripe with tomatoes, green beans, and more!
Wed. August 17th, 2011, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, 11 Goodwin Place, Brookline. Rain or shine.
All proceeds benefit Bountiful Brookline programs and the Brookline community. To register, please email: bountifulbrookline@gmail.com. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
HOTEL HINTS - Part Two
Here are some more travel tips!
Be specific, focused, and fair when resolving problems with hotels - Be very specific about how you would like to see the situation resolved, but be fair. You have a better chance of resolving your dispute if your expectations seem reasonable. Also, hotel managers have been trained to let aggravated customers vent until they tire of arguing, so be sure to initiate a dialogue rather than droning on.
Get confirmation - Hotel managers have been known to say anything to put an end to a disagreeable situation. Once you and management have agreed on a solution, confirm your agreement in writing.
Contest hotel charges - If you believe your complaint was not handled satisfactorily, get the names of the people involved, keep your receipts, and call your credit card company. Credit card companies have departments that deal with contested charges, and many will not charge your card while the matter is under investigation.
Source: Fodor's Travel
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Be specific, focused, and fair when resolving problems with hotels - Be very specific about how you would like to see the situation resolved, but be fair. You have a better chance of resolving your dispute if your expectations seem reasonable. Also, hotel managers have been trained to let aggravated customers vent until they tire of arguing, so be sure to initiate a dialogue rather than droning on.
Get confirmation - Hotel managers have been known to say anything to put an end to a disagreeable situation. Once you and management have agreed on a solution, confirm your agreement in writing.
Contest hotel charges - If you believe your complaint was not handled satisfactorily, get the names of the people involved, keep your receipts, and call your credit card company. Credit card companies have departments that deal with contested charges, and many will not charge your card while the matter is under investigation.
Source: Fodor's Travel
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Saturday, July 2, 2011
SHAKE YOURSELF IN TO SHAPE?
Have you seen Shake Weights advertised on infomercials? These 2.5 and 5 pound weights have molded plastic handles with springs at each end.
Researchers used electromyography testing to compare the Shake Weight workout to conventional exercises utilizing calisthenics (modified push-ups) and elastic resistance bands. For the chest and shoulders, the effectiveness of the Shake Weight exercises was inferior to the conventional exercises, and for the upper arms, it was about the same. In addition, the Shake Weight routine burned fewer calories than either the traditional exercises or walking at a pace of 3 miles per hour for the same length of time.
Source: Consumer Reports
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Researchers used electromyography testing to compare the Shake Weight workout to conventional exercises utilizing calisthenics (modified push-ups) and elastic resistance bands. For the chest and shoulders, the effectiveness of the Shake Weight exercises was inferior to the conventional exercises, and for the upper arms, it was about the same. In addition, the Shake Weight routine burned fewer calories than either the traditional exercises or walking at a pace of 3 miles per hour for the same length of time.
Source: Consumer Reports
THANK YOU FOR PATRONIZING AND REFERRING PEOPLE TO MY INDEPENDENT PRACTICE. WHEN YOU SPEND AT A LOCALLY OWNED OFFICE, MORE THAN 50% STAYS IN OUR COMMUNITY. AT A CHAIN, MORE THAN 80% GOES TO DISTANT CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
HOTEL HINTS - Part One
Are you traveling over the next few months?
Know how to handle hotels' overbooking - Often the hotel will have a nearby property or an arrangement with another hotel to honor overbooked reservations. You can usually get an upgrade to a larger room at the substitute property for no extra charge. If the room is the same or inferior to the one you have reserved, demand a rate reduction for your inconvenience.
In a hotel dispute, document everything - Write down the names of everyone you speak with, when you spoke with them, and what they said. If you have a camera, take photos relevant to your complaint. This information is handy for presenting to corporate public relations personnel, who can be sensitive to these occurrences and may be willing to compensate unhappy guests.
Stay tuned to future blog posts for more helpful hotel hints!
Source: Fodor's Travel
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Know how to handle hotels' overbooking - Often the hotel will have a nearby property or an arrangement with another hotel to honor overbooked reservations. You can usually get an upgrade to a larger room at the substitute property for no extra charge. If the room is the same or inferior to the one you have reserved, demand a rate reduction for your inconvenience.
In a hotel dispute, document everything - Write down the names of everyone you speak with, when you spoke with them, and what they said. If you have a camera, take photos relevant to your complaint. This information is handy for presenting to corporate public relations personnel, who can be sensitive to these occurrences and may be willing to compensate unhappy guests.
Stay tuned to future blog posts for more helpful hotel hints!
Source: Fodor's Travel
I APPRECIATE YOUR REFERRALS!
Friday, May 13, 2011
MORE MONEY-SAVING TIPS AT THE GAS PUMP
1. Minimize driving with a cold engine - Engines run most efficiently when they are warm. Making multiple short trips and starting the engine from cold each time can reduce fuel economy by almost 4 mpg, as well as producing more pollution and faster engine wear. So try to combine several short trips in to one to keep the engine warm.
2. Keep tires properly inflated - Underinflated tires can produce approximately 1.3 mpg loss in fuel economy, compromise handling and braking, wear faster, and run hotter which can lead to tire failure. Check your tire pressure at least once a month with a tire gauge -- the owner's manual explains how to do it.
3. Buy tires with lower rolling resistance - Look for more highly rated tires with low rolling resistance to add 1-2 mpg. They generally don't cost more, and replacing a worn tire could save you more than $100 a year in fuel.
4. Avoid idling - When idling, your car gets 0 mpg -- so turn off your engine if you expect to sit for more than 30 seconds. The engine will warm up faster as it is driven than with idling.
Source: Consumer Reports
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2. Keep tires properly inflated - Underinflated tires can produce approximately 1.3 mpg loss in fuel economy, compromise handling and braking, wear faster, and run hotter which can lead to tire failure. Check your tire pressure at least once a month with a tire gauge -- the owner's manual explains how to do it.
3. Buy tires with lower rolling resistance - Look for more highly rated tires with low rolling resistance to add 1-2 mpg. They generally don't cost more, and replacing a worn tire could save you more than $100 a year in fuel.
4. Avoid idling - When idling, your car gets 0 mpg -- so turn off your engine if you expect to sit for more than 30 seconds. The engine will warm up faster as it is driven than with idling.
Source: Consumer Reports
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Monday, May 2, 2011
DON'T GET RIPPED OFF!
Maybe you've seen plastic "performance-boosting" bracelets (with brand names Power Balance, EFX, iRenew, Trion:Z, and others) being sold at fitness events or worn by pro and amateur athletes. The manufacturers claim that the bracelets are programmed with special energy frequencies to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Salespeople will "test" your balance without and then wearing the bracelet to demonstrate these claims.
Exercise scientists from the American Council on Exercise created tests using the Power Balance and sham bracelets in randomized trials. Subjects performed two tests each of flexibility, balance, strength, and jumping height. No benefit was found from the "performance" bracelets; rather, the researchers observed that subjects invariably did better on the second trial, regardless of which bracelet they were wearing, possibly due to the effects of muscular learning and warm-ups.
In addition, the Australian government has pressured the Australian Power Balance manufacturer to publicly admit that there is no scientific backing to their claims. In the U.S., we may see a similar outcome as several class action suits have been filed citing false advertising and unfair business practices.
Source: American Council on Exercise
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Exercise scientists from the American Council on Exercise created tests using the Power Balance and sham bracelets in randomized trials. Subjects performed two tests each of flexibility, balance, strength, and jumping height. No benefit was found from the "performance" bracelets; rather, the researchers observed that subjects invariably did better on the second trial, regardless of which bracelet they were wearing, possibly due to the effects of muscular learning and warm-ups.
In addition, the Australian government has pressured the Australian Power Balance manufacturer to publicly admit that there is no scientific backing to their claims. In the U.S., we may see a similar outcome as several class action suits have been filed citing false advertising and unfair business practices.
Source: American Council on Exercise
GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND EASY RELAXING MEDITATION CD's MAKE THOUGHTFUL PRESENTS FOR MOTHER'S DAY (SUN., MAY 8th)! PLEASE CALL ME AT 617-738-8222.
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