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June 4, 2020

College Adds New Spin To Studying, Installs Exercise Bikes In Library

Reading, writing and aerobics?

Troy University in Alabama is making physical health part of its core curriculum by installing exercise bikes — with a spot for a laptop or book — in the library so students can break a sweat while they study.

“Humans were not meant to sit still all day,” Christopher Shaffer, dean of Library Services told HuffPost. “But because our lives all revolve around computers now, we don’t move enough.”

In an attempt to break the vicious cycle, three exercise bikes were assembled and ready for use, last Thursday. And due to positive response from students, the library has already ordered three more. If they’re used, Shaffer believes the library can squeeze in an additional six bikes, making it an even dozen. The library is also planning to add six elliptical machines that can go under desks or tables as well.

“For now [the machines] are first come first serve,” Shaffer said. “If riots break out, we will develop a reserve system.”

Shaffer heard about exercise bikes that allow students to study two months ago when he stumbled upon FitDesk, the company that makes them. The bikes were reasonably priced, which meant it would be easy to buy a few and see how they were received.

“I also thought that the idea fit nicely into Troy University’s motto ‘Educate the mind to think, the heart to feel and the body to act,’” he said.

Shaffer hopes the bikes help students learn to embrace balance in their lives, noting:

“It is important to study, but while you are developing your mind, you also have to keep your body in shape.”

Spoken like a true educator.

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How to Attract What You Desire

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The Laws of Attraction state what you feel, how you think, the thoughts you pour your energy into and focus on, you become.

How do some of us find ourselves knee-deep in a world we despise?

It’s because we created it on our own.

Take it from someone who’s seen rejection and failure one too many times in life — my job I despised, the girls I’ve always wanted but never got, the uncertainty in myself and my future, the constant need for validation.

I’ve pretended to be someone I’m not or someone I should be because I either told myself or I let someone influence me into believing that’s “how you look good on paper” or that’s what girls want to hear or this is the way life is supposed to be in order to stay in line.

It’s easy to live in a world where you deny your reality and make it into something it isn’t. It’s easy to pretend. It’s easy to attract people based on what you think “they” like.

However, those are all the ingredients to make yourself miserable. You can only pretend for so long before you find yourself at a crossroads. A crossroads which makes you decide whether to continue going on with your life in denial or to start actually looking for truth.

I had the chance to link up with someone who specializes in helping men live a life they want to live and someone who has built her success based on the principle of honesty.

Hard-hitting, direct and straight in your face honesty and someone who encourages her clients to be their bold unapologetic authentic selves.

Kezia Noble is the world’s leading female dating expert for men, a bestselling published author, and YouTube star with nearly 50 million views on her channel.

“Radical honesty creates a lot of impact.”

Personally, I believe people should reach a point in life where they come to terms with their own weaknesses and areas in life that need improvement. In the past year or two I ran into these realizations which somehow led me to Kezia’s YouTube Channel.

I’m not really the type who buys into the whole pick-up community because some of the teachings do not align with my own personal beliefs and values.

But in every industry you have individuals who do things the wrong way and individuals who actually try to help people.

It doesn’t take long to realize Kezia is someone who is actually trying to improve the dating lives of frustrated and struggling men.

She’s really doing it for the women as well if you think about it. I’m sure for many women you’ve reached points in your life where there’s literally no hope of ever finding it.

Kezia definitely opened my horizons and hit home on a lot of topics that made sense to me.

The Next Adventure

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On a chilly Los Angeles evening, Chrissy Teigen, 30, throws open the door of her house with a wide smile, calling out, “Come in!” She’s dressed in jeans and a T-shirt, with her hair pulled into a messy bun. The mom-to-be is eager to get back to the couch, where she’s snuggled up with her two bulldogs, Puddy and Pippa, and an episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. On the brink of giving birth (she’s not revealing exactly when, to throw off the paparazzi), she’s at the point where a night in with reality TV is her idea of happiness. For now, Teigen is embracing the nesting phase and enjoying the brief calm before the storm of motherhood sets in. “I can sleep so hard now, I love it!” she exclaims.

Anyone familiar with Teigen knows that she goes hard and puts 110 percent into pretty much everything she does. Sleep included. At 18, a modeling agent found her working in a surf shop in Huntington Beach, California. Teigen eventually landed numerous magazine covers (including the holy grail: the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition), advertising campaigns (for Nike, Olay, Billabong) and television cohosting gigs for shows like FABLife and Lip Sync Battle with LL Cool J, which is worth tuning in to for her off-the-cuff quips alone. These days, her packed schedule often leaves her exhausted, but it’s a good kind of tired, and Teigen has no complaints. “I’ve always enjoyed things a little more chaotic than most people would prefer,” she says, laughing. “I feel that I run well in chaos.”

Nowhere is her nonstop energy (and total honesty) more on display than on social media. In fact, beyond any magazine cover or television show, Teigen has mostly built her successful empire online, with a wildly popular food blog, Delushious, and her Instagram and Twitter accounts, where she shares her every waking thought with a combined audience of six million. Her ability to tune out the haters and speak the truth to her fans has earned her an army of admirers, who wait for the next laugh-out-loud comment, like: “I am horrifically ballsy in every way except telling a waiter they got my order wrong.” And she’s not shy when it comes to getting real about her relationship with her husband of nearly three years, R&B singer John Legend. In a Tweet, she wrote, “Every time someone asks John for a selfie and says, ‘I never do this,’ I think back to the night we met when I said it but not about selfies.” (She got more than 30,000 likes for admitting that!) Of putting it all out there and sharing her opinions, Teigen simply says, “If I’m passionate about something, I’ll say it and deal with the consequences later.”

4 ways to catch the livestreaming wave

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Interest in livestreaming is booming. More PR pros are embracing the technology as bigger audiences flock to live and unedited video streams posted in brands’ feeds.

Competition among livestreaming providers is also rising. Facebook, for example, expanded its streaming video feature to all U.S. iPhone users last month. Periscope responded with updates, and Meerkat is thinking of creating a video social network.

Which platform is best for you? How do you get started? How do you get more viewers? Here are four tips to help newbies and experts alike get more out of livestreaming:

1. Encourage fans early to tune in. “Get your social media fans aware of your livestream by driving a ‘tune in’ message 24 hours before you stream and again an hour before the event,” says Pamela Naumes, senior director of brand engagement at C-Fresh, a division of Campbell’s Soup.

Here’s an example of a “tune in” tweet she used to promote a Meerkat livestream for Bolthouse Farms, a Campbell’s brand specializing in healthful products like juices and smoothies.

Naumes also recommends putting a small ($200 to $500) budget into a Facebook promoted post to help extend your reach.

Register for PR Daily’s March 17 PR University webinar “Periscope, Meerkat, Facebook Live for PR ” to livestream events, Q&As, product launches, CEO interviews and more.

2. Keep it fresh. Fight the urge to write a script for your livestream, says Naumes. Instead, keep the on-camera conversation fresh and organic.

“If you’re interviewing someone, it’s OK to prepare questions,” she says, “but make sure the interview comes across authentic and unrehearsed. Remember, livestream is live TV.”

3. Provide exclusive access. Make your livestream worth watching by giving viewers exclusive access to prominent online voices and popular events.

For example, “Create a livestream program that’s ‘behind the scenes,’ and encourage conversation between the viewers the influencer,” says Naumes.

She did something similar for Bolthouse Farms, when she launched a summer cocktail series on Periscope and Meerkat that featured some of L.A.’s biggest behind-the-bar stars. First up was Josh Goldman, bartender for the Soigné Group, who made two root-vegetable juice drinks on camera: the Borscht Belt and a mocktail called the Fozzie Bear.

4. Don’t be afraid to test multiple platforms. Some platforms are better for certain brands, but you won’t know which is best for you if you don’t compare them head to head, says Naumes.

“Get three phones and three people—and then test Meerkat, Facebook Live and Periscope,” she says. “It’s not awkward. The viewer doesn’t care, and it’ll help you figure out which platform is the best option for your next livestream based on the viewership and engagement metrics you receive.”

Brian Pittman is a Ragan Communications consultant and webinar manager for PR Daily’s PR University. Pamela Naumes, senior director of brand engagement at Campbell’s C-Fresh, and Andrew Grinaker, content strategy director at Possible, will share more livestreaming best practices in the March 17 PR University webinar, “Periscope, Meerkat, Facebook Live for PR: New Livestreaming Best Practices to Reach Millions .”

Italy’s first all-woman vineyard

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In an industry traditionally dominated by men, Tuscany’s Il Casato Prime Donne winery employs only women. On International Women’s Day, we raise a glass to owner Donatella Cinelli Colombini and her pioneering winery

Nestled between oak casks and clutching glasses of Brunello di Montalcino, one of Tuscany’s finest wines, a group of wine tasters listens attentively to their remarkable host.

Donatella Cinelli Colombini is something of a vineyard revolutionary, having opened Italy’s first winery run solely by women. Wrapped in a warm coat smartened with pearls and wearing gold earrings, she speaks passionately to her guests about the philosophy which governs the Casato Prime Donne winery.

Cyberhate Must Be Stopped – it Must Not Stop Us

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Cyberhate Must Be Stopped – it Must Not Stop Us

Women and men contributing to the public debate are being increasingly subjected to cyberhate and threats. As a government official and Member of Parliament for many years, I have personal experience of the problem.

As Norwegian Minister for Health, I was at the forefront of introducing the world’s most stringent legislation on smoking. This triggered a period in which I was subjected to hateful comments and personal threats.

In the decade that has passed since then, cyberhate has become a growing problem in society. Cyberhate often comprises spreading rumors, slander and threats on the basis of sex, gender identity, religious belief, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Polarized political climate
I am convinced that cyberhate has its roots in, and is stimulated by, an increasingly polarized political climate and a more brutal political rhetoric, and it is no coincidence who the most common victims are. All participants in the public debate carry a responsibility to avoid such a development.

According to international research, cyber-violence has a clear and important gender-based dimension. Women are exposed to sexualized hatred and rape threats – simply because they are seen and heard in the debate. They are also victims of revenge pornography and cyber-rape by men who want to humiliate and objectify them, destroy their reputations, and make them feel vulnerable, ashamed and afraid.

Men are very rarely subjected to the same type of sexualized cyber-violence. This has gender-discriminatory effects: cyberhate limits women’s opportunities to write, work, and express their opinions in the Internet environment, giving them far less capacity than men to operate in the digital world.

Gender equality as an instrument
The sixtieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which will take place in New York, starts on March 14th. CSW is the largest intergovernmental body dedicated to promotion of gender equality in the world, and every year attracts many thousands of participants.

The theme of this year’s commission is the UN’s 17 goals for sustainable development on which countries agreed last year. The priority theme is Women’s Empowerment and Its Link to Sustainable Development.

Six Nordic government ministers for gender equality will be participating in at the CSW. They will be emphasizing that gender equality is not just a sustainability goal in itself, but a necessary instrument for reaching all the other sustainability goals.
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Many participants will be interested in what the Nordic government ministers have to say, because they represent the region in the world that has come furthest in terms of gender equality. The Nordic countries have been collaborating on gender equality for 40 years, through forums such as the Nordic Council of Ministers. The success of this work is shown in global surveys, such as the World Economic Forum Gender Gap Index, where Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Finland have held top positions since 2006.

However, rather than highlighting its own successes, the Nordic region is seeking to establish international collaboration on tackling threats against gender equality.

International Women’s Day’s #pledgeforparity is holding women back

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International Women’s Day’s #pledgeforparity is holding women back

Rather than just asking to be equal with men, on IWD 2016 couldn’t we instead ask how we can improve the world for both men and women?

Another year, another International Women’s Day (IWD) – and yes, before anyone asks in the comments, there is an International Men’s Day. I’ve written before about how important it is that we have at least one day a year which highlights the disparity in rights, freedoms and economics between men and women, but this year even I am questioning the point of it. Not because I think we’ve finally hit equality, far from it, but because this year’s campaign pledge for parity seems so completely toothless.

Looking at what the official IWD website is asking of its pledgees, it seems to be little more than a vague commitment to treating people like human beings. The IWD website includes a page of “global leaders” such as Sir Richard Branson and, errr, a few CEOs of businesses you might have heard of, possibly. They’re all citing their commitment to the pledge for parity. But when that pledge requires such basics as “helping all women and girls achieve their ambitions” and promising to “value men and women’s contributions equally”, it doesn’t exactly seem like world changing stuff. When did we get so obsessed with parity anyway? The more I look around the world, the less convinced I become that the definition of success we’re trying to shoehorn women into is really that successful at all. Rather than calling for parity, shouldn’t we be calling for progress?

County Restaurant Week 2023 – Best Deals

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County Restaurant Week 2023 – Best Deals

Best. Sonoma County Restaurant Week. Ever.

After six years of trial and error, the more than 100 regional restaurants participating in this year’s Sonoma County Restaurant Week (March 7-13, 2016) have dialed it in with great meals at great prices for 2016.

I’m more impressed with the lineup this year than I’ve ever been before, perhaps because restaurateurs have discovered that the event can be a huge economic boon during the quiet winter season. Now that the economy has turned around, locals are getting into the groove of the annual event, which also helps considerably.

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If this is your first rodeo, here’s the deal: Participating restaurants offer prix fixe menus throughout the week with prices of $10 and $15 for lunch; $19, $29 and $39 for dinner. It’s a great way to try out a new spot or get a great deal at a favorite restaurant, and the range of prices means there’s something for every pocketbook. A dietary note: Most of the menus include vegetarian options, but if you have specific dietary needs, it’s a good idea to contact the restaurant in advance.

After perusing the menus posted at the Sonoma County Restaurant Week website, we’ve pulled out some of the best bets in terms of overall value, menu and our own experiences at the restaurants during the other 51 weeks of the year.

The $15 lunches and $29 dinners seem to be the sweet spot for the most choices, though the $39 dinners are a steal at some of Sonoma County’s swankier eateries.

This list doesn’t include everyone, so if you don’t see a fave, the restaurant may now have posted a menu, or the cost-to-deliciousness ratio just didn’t rank high on our radar. Since we haven’t tasted each menu, we can’t promise these will all be winners, but it’s certainly a solid place to start. Also, make sure to check out the Sonoma County Restaurant Week website to find hours, since some restaurants are closed Monday and Tuesday.

BITECLUB BEST BETS FOR RESTAURANT WEEK 2016

Sonoma County Restaurant Week menu at Pongo’s in Petaluma

$10 Lunch Best Bet, Pongo’s Kitchen and Tap: Crispy rolls with sweet sour plum sauce; coconut filled with red curry, lobster, prawn, calamari, scallops and mussels served with steamed jasmine rice; ice cream sampler. 701 Sonoma Mt. Parkway, Suite C8, Petaluma.

$15 Lunch Best Bet, Backyard: Wild mushroom soup with creme fraiche and salsa verde; buttermilk fried chicken sandwich (or bacon, lettuce and kimchi sando); candy cap mushroom ice cream. 6566 Front St., Forestville.

Chef John and Gesine Franchetti of Franchetti’s Wood-Fired Oven, Events and Catering.

More $15 Lunch Picks
Franchetti’s Woodfire Kitchen: Truffle burrata on ricotta polenta with sautéed tomatoes, braised water buffalo with fingerling potatoes, homemade jelly doughnut or pie of the day. 1229 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa

La Rosa Tequileria: Octopus tostada, carnitas torta, Mexican chocolate mousse. 500 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

Canneti Roadhouse: Pork shoulder with baked beans and herbs, crispy chicken over fava pesto with pasta and Pecorino cheese. 6675 Front St., Forestville.

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