This Country is Fat!

Weight Loss is a major concern of mine, because I’m currently overweight and I’m certain it can’t be good for this 48-year-old body. I’ve worked hard to be more physically active and to be more conscious about the things I eat. We have a really obesity problem in this country and it’s turning into an epidemic. I saw a show on HBO about child obesity and it was just terrible to see these poor kids who are so fat that they can’t even go to school. It’s time for wholesale changes.

Video Conferencing Means You Can Meet Anywhere/Anytime

Holding meetings by video conferencing online is easier than you think. Today, anybody with a broadband Internet connection and a browser can log onto the Internet and take part in a web conference or a web and video conference. It used to be necessary to download and install complex software and purchase costly equipment in order to enjoy the convenience of online meetings. MegaMeeting has taken web and video conferencing services a step further with new, 100% desktop, browser based web conferencing services that do not require any special installation on your computer.

If You Can Make it There, You'll Make it Anywhere!

Ahhh, New York, New York! The City so great that they named it twice. The art galleries, the museums, the restaurants and bars. New York City is one of the greatest cities in the world, right up there with Paris, San Francisco and Milpitas. We’re definitely considering vacationing in NY sometime this year. I personally want to go during Christmas. I love NY the most when it’s snowing. Our friends went there last Xmas and stayed at a New York Bed and Breakfast and they had a wonderful time!

Isagenix Day 15: Plateau!

Well, I am entering Day 15 of my 30-Day Isagenix Program and I only lost 1/2 pound this weekend. I guess that’s what they call a plateau. I figured it would happen eventually. My body is probably in a state of shock. It’s saying, “Hey, you’ve been living really healthy these past two weeks, what’s up with that? Where’s all the fat we used to be getting? Where’s all the red meat, pizza, Chinese food, greasy burgers, gravies and sweet stuff?” That’s what I love so far about the Isagenix Program – it’s not just a diet. It’s a complete cleansing/health program where losing the excess weight is a byproduct of the process – not its only purpose. I feel better than I’ve felt in 10 years and I’m on a positive roll, so I know the weight will continue to come off. I wake up every morning looking forward to that first shake!

Diets: Compare & Contrast

If you’re shopping for a diet supplement, you should first make what’s known as a Diet Comparison. It’s important to know what you’re looking at prior to making your decision. There are so many different ways to go – and it all depends on your physical condition, health, mental state and the amount of weight you think you want to possibly lose. All of it works together. Like Elton John sang about in The Lion King, it’s the “Circle of Life.”

My Article on Bad Pickup Lines

I just wrote an article for a Web site called "The 15 Minute Dating Blog." The piece I wrote is called "The 50 Worst Pickup Lines of All Time."

Check it out. I used some of these lines during my single years and got slapped, insulted or ignored 99.9% of the time!

It's the Bruins All the Way, Baby!

FINAL FOUR PREDICTIONS

Georgetown: 78
Ohio State: 74

UCLA: 81
Florida: 75

FINAL:

UCLA: 79
Georgetown: 71

(THE NEXT DAY: This is one reason why I don't bet on games anymore. I am terrible at predicting the outcome. I couldn't have been more wrong here. Ouch!)

Grandfather Clocks are Wonderfully Old-School

There’s something so traditional and majestic about a grandfather clock. Whenever I see one, I think about old Victorian homes or legendary castles. Like Wayne Manor in the Batman series. Grandfather clocks are from the days when craftsmanship and detail were important. Now people have digital clocks that are about as beautiful as metal and plastic. A grandfather clock just makes you feel more secure, as it chimes in to tell you when a new hour is starting. As the Rolling Stones say, “Time is On Our Side” – and a grandfather clock makes us feel like it’s really true.

Isagenix Day 13: Exorcising My Toxic Demons

Today I start Day 13 of my Isagenix 30-Day Program. This morning I weighed myself and I have lost about 15 pounds since I started the program almost two weeks ago. The cleanse part of the program has really started to make itself more evident. I think it takes several cleanse days to really start pushing those demonic toxins toward the door(s), and I can really start to feel them as they exit my body. These little devils are being exorcised and I am happy to say adios to them. I am starting to really look forward to my shakes every day. I’m now doing two shakes, eating snacks during the day and then having a really sensible, portion-controlled meal in the evening. Last night I had half a chicken breast with some salsa, a small salad, some baby carrots, a couple pieces of broccoli and some sugar-free, fat-free lime Jell-O for dessert. I went to bed completely satisfied.

Wally Westlake

Yesterday I interviewed a former MLB player named Wally Westlake. He's 87 years old. What a wonderful guy. Wally played in the late 40's and 50's for a variety of teams, most notably the Pittsburgh Pirates. I love interviewing these old retire players, listening to their stories and hearing about their careers.