The 2008 Olympics are coming up in August, but the Beijing Olympic Torch will be lit in Greece on March 24th to begin the Olympic Torch Relay.
The official Beijing Olympic website has all the information about the Summer Games - 28 sports, more than 10,000 athletes and twice as many reporters! It's also a great place to learn a bit about Chinese culture and the preparations Beijing is making to welcome guests from around the world.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Too much green beer?
Fun-loving Americans that we are, we've turned St. Patrick's Day into an opportunity to celebrate all things Irish ... including a night at the pub and a glass of Guiness.
If you find that you haven't eaten quite enough Shepherd's Pie or Corn Beef & Cabbage to soak up the lager, remember that AAA is once again offering free Tow-To-Go services all this weekend (for those who need 3 days to celebrate St. Patrick's Day...).
Keep the number handy - 1-800-AAA-HELP.
Of course, having a designated driver is a great option. AAA even recommends some ways to thank your designated driver:
If you find that you haven't eaten quite enough Shepherd's Pie or Corn Beef & Cabbage to soak up the lager, remember that AAA is once again offering free Tow-To-Go services all this weekend (for those who need 3 days to celebrate St. Patrick's Day...).
Keep the number handy - 1-800-AAA-HELP.
Of course, having a designated driver is a great option. AAA even recommends some ways to thank your designated driver:
- Pay for parking or gas
- Pay for your driver's food and drink (non-alcoholic, of course)
- Offer to be designated driver next time you go out
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Balanced and Strong
Here's your mid-week Moment of Balance brought to you by the Work-Life Balance Institute for Women and Balance Magazine, helping you to be empowered, be inspired and be connected.
On this Sunday morning's edition of Be You Radio on LITE FM, we'll talk about how to Be Strong - not just physically, but emotionally.
Bonnie St. John, one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming Work-Life Balance Educational Conference for Businesswomen on April 23rd, is a beacon of strength - an amputee who's a silver medalist for skiing in the Paralympics. She'll be with us Sunday to share some of her story.
In the meantime, when you're faced with your own challenges, here are a few things to do:
1. Remind yourself of other difficult situations you've been in and how you conquered them.
2. Ask yourself how much this will matter in 10 years ... 5 years ... or even in a week. Sometimes in the middle of a challenge, it seems more important than it will be in the big picture.
3. Trust your instincts. Think of times when you've made a decision despite what you felt in your gut - and later found out your first instinct was correct.
You'll hear much more about Being Strong this Sunday morning at 6 on Be You Radio on 101.5 LITE FM. Hosts Liz Sterling and Maria Soldani from the Work-Life Balance Institute for Women will welcome Bonnie St. John and Nancy De Jesus of Bio-Med Wellness.
You can also hear podcasts of previous shows at BeYouRadio.com.
Are there any issues you'd like us to address in future shows, or comments you'd like to make? Just click the "comments" link and tell us what you think.
On this Sunday morning's edition of Be You Radio on LITE FM, we'll talk about how to Be Strong - not just physically, but emotionally.
Bonnie St. John, one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming Work-Life Balance Educational Conference for Businesswomen on April 23rd, is a beacon of strength - an amputee who's a silver medalist for skiing in the Paralympics. She'll be with us Sunday to share some of her story.
In the meantime, when you're faced with your own challenges, here are a few things to do:
1. Remind yourself of other difficult situations you've been in and how you conquered them.
2. Ask yourself how much this will matter in 10 years ... 5 years ... or even in a week. Sometimes in the middle of a challenge, it seems more important than it will be in the big picture.
3. Trust your instincts. Think of times when you've made a decision despite what you felt in your gut - and later found out your first instinct was correct.
You'll hear much more about Being Strong this Sunday morning at 6 on Be You Radio on 101.5 LITE FM. Hosts Liz Sterling and Maria Soldani from the Work-Life Balance Institute for Women will welcome Bonnie St. John and Nancy De Jesus of Bio-Med Wellness.
You can also hear podcasts of previous shows at BeYouRadio.com.
Are there any issues you'd like us to address in future shows, or comments you'd like to make? Just click the "comments" link and tell us what you think.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Feed your brain
No, I'm not quoting Grace Slick with "feed your head" - I'm talking about keeping your brain functioning at its best. As part of National Brain Awareness Month, The Pilot Club of Miami is hosting the Third Annual "Feed Your Brain" Book Fair.
It's this Thursday, March 13th at Barnes & Noble in Pembroke Pines (11820 Pines Blvd). From 4 to 8 p.m., you and the kids can enjoy puppet shows with The Brainminder Buddies who teach about protecting your brain for life and how to play safe and pay smart.
But it's not just for kids. With so many people living longer, Alzheimer's and dementia are more of a concern than ever. In some ways, your brain is like any other muscle - the more you exercise it, the stronger it'll be. Pilot Interntional can offer tips for adults too.
Here's one to start working on your memory ... how many digits of the number pi can you remember? Okay, just kidding - reading, doing crosswords and soduku are great brain exercise - you don't have to be a math genius!
It's this Thursday, March 13th at Barnes & Noble in Pembroke Pines (11820 Pines Blvd). From 4 to 8 p.m., you and the kids can enjoy puppet shows with The Brainminder Buddies who teach about protecting your brain for life and how to play safe and pay smart.
But it's not just for kids. With so many people living longer, Alzheimer's and dementia are more of a concern than ever. In some ways, your brain is like any other muscle - the more you exercise it, the stronger it'll be. Pilot Interntional can offer tips for adults too.
Here's one to start working on your memory ... how many digits of the number pi can you remember? Okay, just kidding - reading, doing crosswords and soduku are great brain exercise - you don't have to be a math genius!
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