October 2015 for www.myconnectionsmagazine.com Medi Plus. Fashion Statement, Travel, Health, Social Trends, Diet, Special Interest, and our Feature Story Inside.

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Inflation drove the price up 1962 valued at $100 Million Now about $800 Millions. Why sleeping part of our lives

Special Report:Immigrants are coming to America!

Mediterranean Plus:about time, about the famous Medi Diet.

Art is the Smile of the Soul

More Mediterranean places traveled than anywhere in the world, “SUDE DE FRANCE”, Surfing the Mediterranean too..

Connect Your Mind, Body, and Spirit

Eating make you lose weight.Sleeping on back healthy secrets.

What you are saying that you are wearing..

Apple building the car of the future unlike others.

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Contents

Feature Story :

Special Report about Immigration to America

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Mediterranean plus diet impact everyone :

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Mona Lisa effectionist smile

Art is smile of the soul

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More Mediterranean places

traveled than anywhere

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Fashion is what you are saying what you are wearing

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Connect Your Mind, body, and spirit.

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Eating make you lose weight. Sleeping on your back is the best

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Apple building the ultimate car of the future

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Feature Story: U.S. IMMIGRATION

How the Past 50 Years of Immigration

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Changed America

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Fifty years after the signing of the landmark Immigration and Naturalization Act, a total of 59 million people have migrated to the United States, according to a new report.

Before 1965, immigrants coming to American shores had been primarily European. The legislation, also called the Hart­Celler Act, ended the former system of placing quotas on immigrants by national origin, instead prioritizing skilled workers and family members.

Today, one in five immigrants in the world reside in the United States,

according to the Pew Research Centerreport released Monday. Those immigrants and their children have contributed an estimated 55% of the country’s population growth during that time; the U.S. population currently stands at almost 322 million. By 2065, nearly 20% of people in the country will have been born outside of American borders.

In 1965, 84% of Americans were non­Hispanic whites, 4% were Hispanic, and less than 1% were Asian. In 2015, the numbers are astonishingly different: 62% of Americans are white, 18% of Americans are Hispanic, and Asians count as 6% of the populace.

The most striking transformation in immigrant makeup has been within the Hispanic community, which has seen a drop in unskilled Mexican immigrants. While 35% of the 59 million immigrants in the past 50 years has come from Mexico, South and Central American immigrant populations are now booming in the U.S.

Much of this has to do with the Great Recession, says Mark Hugo Lopez, director of Hispanic research at the Pew Research Center. “Many Mexican immigrants are unskilled laborers,” he says. “Think of where that would work best: construction and the other parts of the housing market.” Lopez points to the mushrooming Mexican communities of Atlanta and Las Vegas, both cities with strong housing markets.

Since 2005, the U.S. has seen a downward slide in immigrant arrivals. “It’s partially because of the recession,” Lopez says. “It’s harder to cross the Mexican border itself. But it’s also because there are more people entering legally”—whether they come from countries like Venezuela, which has the highest­educated Hispanic population in the U.S., or the Asian triumvirate of China, India, and the Philippines. In other words, the 1965 act is doing its job: enticing highly skilled workers to come to America.

“Newly arrived immigrants aren’t coming in illegally because they don’t have to, and that’s a big economic change,” Lopez says. “We see Chinese people coming to pursue higher education, Indians in tech, and Filipinos [filling] medical careers.” And

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while that might seem like a stereotype, Lopez says that it all comes back to the 1965 law’s favoring highly educated immigrant populations.

Americans, however, can’t seem to make up their mind about what exactly they think about immigration. On the one hand, 45% say that immigration has made American society better, with 54% saying the immigration system in the U.S. needs to be addressed and an additional 28% going so far as to say it’s a broken system in need of total restructuring.

But 37% of respondents say immigration has made American society worse. A plurality see European and Asian immigration positively (44% and 47%, respectively). But Americans are a lot less enthusiastic about Latin American and Middle Eastern populations (with 37% and 39% of those surveyed expressing negativity); 50% of Americans are neutral when it comes to African immigrants. Lopez thinks the one­two punch of a post­9/11 environment combined with a recession marked Hispanics and Middle Eastern groups for negative perceptions.

The negative associations many have with the word immigration might have also changed in the last few months, since the the survey portion of the report was completed in March and April of this year, before a summer that brought immigration to the forefront of political conversation—from Donald Trump’s comment that Mexican immigrants are “rapists,” Europe’s migrants crisis, and the Pope’s declaration on his American visit that he was the “son of immigrants.”

Regardless, Lopez stresses that the act itself was not the origin of modern immigration—a number of factors worked to create the America we know today. “We use the 1965 law to start analysis, but

it’s unclear whether the law itself [is the reason for change in American immigration patterns],” he says.

Mediterranean diet impact everyone

Mediterranean Diet Overview

The aim:

May include weight loss, heart and brain health, cancer prevention and diabetes prevention and control.

Balanced Diet: These diets fall within accepted ranges for the amount of protein, carbs, fat and other nutrients they provide.

Resembles these U.S. News-rated diets: DASH Diet, Mayo Clinic Diet,Vegetarian Diet

The claim:

You’ll lose weight, keep it off and avoid a host of chronic diseases.

The theory:

It’s generally accepted that the folks in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea live longer and suffer less than most Americans from cancer and cardiovascular ailments. The not-so-surprising secret is an active lifestyle, weight control and a diet low in red meat, sugar and saturated fat and high in produce, nuts and other healthful foods.

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How does the Mediterranean Diet work? Pros & Cons

Nutritionally sound Diverse foods and flavors Lots of grunt work Moderately pricey

It depends – there isn’t “a” Mediterranean diet. Greeks eat differently from Italians, who eat differently from the French and Spanish. But they share many common understandings. Working with the Harvard School of Public Health, Oldways, a nonprofit food think tank in Boston, developed a consumer-friendly Mediterranean diet pyramidthat emphasizes fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, nuts, legumes, olive oil and flavorful herbs and spices; eating fish and seafood at least a couple of times a week; enjoying poultry, eggs, cheese and yogurt in moderation; and saving sweets and red meat for special occasions. Top it off with a splash of red wine (if you want), remember to stay physically active and you’re set.

Because this is an eating pattern – not a structured diet – you’re on your own to figure out how many calories you should eat to lose or maintain your weight, what you’ll do to stay active and how you’ll shape your Mediterranean menu.

Will you lose weight? While some research has linked the Mediterranean diet to weight loss or a lower likelihood of being overweight or obese, the jury’s still out, according to a 2008 analysis of 21 studies in Obesity Reviews. Still, if you build a “calorie deficit” into your plan – eating fewer calories than your daily recommended max, or burning off extra by exercising – you should shed some pounds. How quickly and whether you keep them off is up to you.

Here’s a look at a few studies addressing weight loss:

One, published in 2010 in Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism, assigned 259 overweight diabetics to one of three diets: a low-carb Mediterranean diet, a traditional Mediterranean diet or a diet based on recommendations from the American Diabetes Association. All groups were told to exercise 30 to 45 minutes at least three times per week. After a year, all groups lost weight; the traditional group lost an average of about 16 pounds while the ADA group dropped 17 pounds and the low-carb group lost 22 pounds.

Another study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2008, assigned 322 moderately obese adults to one of three diets: calorie-restricted low-fat; calorie-restricted Mediterranean; and non-calorie-restricted low-carb. After two years, the Mediterranean group had lost an average of 9.7 pounds, the low-fat group 6.4 pounds and the low-carb group 10.3 pounds. Although weight loss didn’t differ greatly between the low-carb and Mediterranean groups, both lost appreciably more than the low-fat group did.

In a third study, published in the International Journal of Obesity in 2001, researchers assigned 101 overweight men and women to either a low-fat diet or a Mediterranean-style diet. After 18 months, the Mediterranean group had lost an average of 5½ pounds, while the low-fat group had gained about 2½ pounds.

Does it have cardiovascular benefits? Clearly. The Mediterranean diet has been associated with a decreased risk for heart disease, and it’s also been shown to reduce blood pressure and “bad” LDL cholesterol. If your Mediterranean approach largely shuns saturated fat (which contributes to high cholesterol), and includes healthier mono- and polyunsaturated fats in moderation (which can reduce cholesterol), you’ll do your heart a favor.

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2013 found that about 30 percent of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from heart disease can be prevented in high-risk people if they

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switch to a Mediterranean diet. These findings are based on the first major clinical trial to measure the eating approach’s effect on heart risks; it ended early, after about five years, because the results were so clear. Researchers say the study’s results provide evidence that the diet is a “powerful” tool in reducing heart disease risk, including among those already on statins or blood pressure drugs.

A study published in October 2014 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal concluded that the Mediterranean diet may reverse metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors that raises your risk for heart disease and other health problems, like diabetes. While the eating style did not prevent the condition from developing, it appeared to reverse it once a person had it. Researchers found that those on a Mediterranean diet with extra olive oil were 35 percent more likely than those on a low-fat diet to reverse metabolic syndrome, and those on a Mediterranean diet supplemented with nuts were 28 percent more likely to reverse it.

Can it prevent or control diabetes? The diet appears to be a viable option for both.

Prevention: Being overweight is one of the biggest risk factors for type 2 diabetes. If you need to lose weight and keep it off, and a Mediterranean diet helps you do it, you’ll almost certainly tilt the odds in your favor. Research also suggests following a healthy Mediterranean-style diet may reverse or reduce the risk of developing metabolic syndrome, which can lead to type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

A study published in the journal Diabetologia in August 2013 suggests that people who follow a Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, compared with those who don’t follow the eating style. The study was based on dietary and diabetes data from more than 22,295 people who were followed for more than 11 years. Researchers found that those who most closely adhered to a Mediterranean-style diet were 12 percent less likely to develop diabetes than those who followed it the least.

A study published in January 2014 in the Annals of Internal Medicine focused on more than 3,500 seniors who were at high risk for heart disease but didn’t yet have diabetes. After four years, the researchers found that individuals in a group that consumed a non-Mediterranean low-fat diet were most likely to develop diabetes. Those who followed a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil were least likely to develop the disease, followed by those on a Mediterranean diet supplemented with nuts.

Control: A Mediterranean diet can be in line with the American Diabetes Association’s nutrition guidance. And because there are no rigid meal plans or prepackaged meals, you can ensure that what you’re eating doesn’t go against your doctor’s advice. Some research has shown that diabetics on a Mediterranean diet may improve their levels of hemoglobin A1C, a measure of blood sugar over time.

Are there health risks? Not likely, as long as you create a sensible plan.

The approach is generally safe for everyone, from kids and adults to seniors. Still, those with health conditions should talk with their doctor before making major dietary changes.

How well does it conform to accepted dietary guidelines? Fat. You’ll stay within the government’s recommendation that between 20 to 35 percent of daily calories come from fat.

Protein. It’s within the 10 to 35 percent of daily calories the government recommends.

Carbohydrates. At 50 percent of daily calories, you’ll align with the recommended range.

Salt. The majority of Americans eat too much salt. The recommended daily maximum is 2,300 milligrams, but if you’re 51 or older, African-American or have hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease, that limit is 1,500 mg. The sample menu provided by Oldways is under both caps, but it’ll be up to you to choose low-sodium foods and stop reaching for the saltshaker.

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Other key nutrients. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines call these “nutrients of concern” because many Americans get too little of one or more of them:

Fiber. Getting the recommended daily amount of 22 to 34 grams for adults helps you feel full and promotes good digestion. You shouldn’t have any trouble meeting your goal.

Potassium. A sufficient amount of this important nutrient, according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, counters salt’s ability to raise blood pressure, decreases bone loss, and reduces the risk of developing kidney stones. It’s not that easy to get the recommended daily 4,700 mg. from food. (Bananas are high in potassium, yet you’d have to eat 11 a day.) The majority of Americans take in far too little. The sample Mediterranean menu fell just short of the recommendation, but because you’re almost certainly eating more fruits and veggies than you were before, you’ll likely get more potassium than most.

Calcium. It’s essential not only to build and maintain bones but to make blood vessels and muscles function properly. Many Americans don’t get enough. Women and anyone older than 50 should try especially hard to meet the government’s recommendation of 1,000 to 1,300 mg. The sample menu didn’t provide enough, but eating more yogurt, tofu and fortified cereals and juice should do the trick.

Vitamin B-12. Adults should shoot for 2.4 micrograms of this nutrient, which is critical for proper cell metabolism. Working in yogurt and fortified foods, like cereals, can bring you closer to that goal.

Vitamin D. Adults who don’t get enough sunlight need to meet the government’s 15 microgram recommendation with food or a supplement to lower the risk of bone fractures. Low-fat dairy and fortified cereals will help you meet the requirement.

How easy is it to follow? Because Mediterranean diets don’t ban entire food groups, you shouldn’t have trouble complying long-term.

Convenience: When you want to cook, there’s a recipe and complementary wine that’ll transport you across the Atlantic. Oldways’ consumer-friendly tips will make meal planning and prepping easier. And you can eat out, as long as you bring someone along to share the hefty entrées.

Recipes. Oldways offers numerous recipes, including this PDFfeaturing meals that all cost $2 or less a serving. Otherwise, a simple Google search will turn up lots of healthy Mediterraneanmeal ideas. Want more inspiration? Oldways recommends "The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: A Delicious Alternative for Lifelong Health."

Eating out. If you do, embrace the diet’s affinity for sharing by ordering one entrée for the two of you. And be sure to start with a house salad or order extra veggies à la carte to get your fill.

Alcohol. What’s a Mediterranean diet without wine? While certainly not required, a glass a day for women and two a day for men is fine if your doctor says so. Red wine has gotten a boost because it contains resveratrol, a compound that seems to add years to life – but you’d have to drink hundreds or thousands of glasses to get enough resveratrol to possibly make a difference.

Timesavers. None, unless you hire somebody to plan your meals, shop for them, and prepare them.

Extras. You’ll find lots of free Mediterranean diet resources on theOldways website, including an easy-to-understand food pyramid; printable grocery list; gender- and age-specific tips on making the Mediterranean switch; a quick-read “starter” brochure; a recipe newsletter; and even a glossary defining Mediterranean staples, from bruschetta to tapenade.

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Fullness: Nutrition experts emphasize the importance of satiety, the satisfied feeling that you’ve had enough. Hunger shouldn’t be a problem on this diet; fiber is filling, and you’ll be eating lots of fiber-packed produce and whole grains.

Taste: You’re making everything, so if something doesn’t taste good, you know who to blame.

How much does it cost? It’s moderately pricey. While some ingredients (olive oil, nuts, fish and fresh produce in particular) can be expensive, you can find ways to keep the tab reasonable. Can’t spring for the $50 bottle of wine? Grab one for $15 instead. And snag whatever veggies are on sale that day, rather than the $3-a-piece artichokes.

Does the diet allow for restrictions and preferences? Anyone can follow this approach – choose your preference for more information.

Vegetarian and veganGluten-freeLow-saltKosherHalal

What is the role of exercise? Required.

Walking, often a central part of a Mediterranean lifestyle, is a good place to start, but add whatever you like into the mix – be it jazzercise, gardening or pilates. Do anything you can stick with.

Adults are generally encouraged to get at least 2½ hours of moderate-intensity activity each week, along with a couple days of muscle-strengthening activities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers some tips.

Mona Lisa has been described as the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world. The prominent reasons for its fame varies from its well‐known renaissance creator Leonardo da Vinci, his then‐new technique called Sfumato developed by the same artist and the most prominent reason of all being the mystery of depicted woman’s smile.

Who Painted Mona Lisa Renowned as a genius in the world, who made many unbelievable inventions, Leonardo da Vinci painted Mona Lisa using his self‐invented Sfumato technique, one of the four canonical painting modes of the renaissance. His other known creations are The Last Supper (a Fresco), Vitruvian Man (a drawing) and Virgin of the Rocks.

Know more about him here.

Mona Lisa Analysis Mona Lisa is a portrait painting depicting a wife of an Italian Silk Merchant. Leonardo has tried to give the whole portrait a feel‐good appeal contrasting the melancholy environment artists of the time created in a portrait. Prominent use of aforementioned Sfumato technique gives the whole picture a smoothness, which is also said to be one of the reason for the mysterious smile. She doesn’t seem to have any eyebrows and her gaze is called Ubiquitous Gaze, one which follows you

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around the room (you can try it by concentrating on her eyes and moving your head around).

The Mediterranean Amazing Places More Traveled Than Anywhere

1492: An Ongoing Voyage The Mediterranean World The peoples who inhabited the semi-arid shores of the Mediterranean were united in a common world view - as the name suggests, they saw themselves as living at the center of the world. The region, similar in size to that of the Caribbean, had seen the rise and fall of several civilizations and, in the late 15th century, was again in flux. Prosperous city-states were on the rise amidst the decline of medieval feudal society.

The Setting The Mediterranean Sea linked three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa. Surrounding that sea was a world of diverse peoples, languages, and religions. Even its northern shores, largely united by Christianity, exhibited a remarkable variety of tongues, customs, currencies, and political economies.

In the absence of nations, city-states dominated economic, political, and cultural activities in the late 15th century. Vibrant cities and ports, such as Rome, Florence, Venice, Genoa, Seville and Lisbon, were engaged in a variety of cultural and economic activities. They traded with each other and with merchants in other important centers like Constantinople, Alexandria, and Tunis. Traders followed the routes taken by thousands of pilgrims and crusaders during the Middle Ages on their way to the Holy Land.

Iberia: Cultural Diversity The Christians, Muslims and Jews of the Iberian Kingdoms—modern-day Spain and Portugal—had coexisted throughout most of the Middle Ages in considerable harmony, despite periods of war and conflict. Close contact and currents of influence among these groups fostered a varied culture and flourishing intellectual life more advanced than anywhere else in Europe.

Unification of the Christian kingdoms of Aragon, Navarre, and Castile began in 1469 when Princess Isabel of Castile married Prince Fernando of Aragon. In 1480, they established the Holy Inquisition to enforce orthodox Christian belief and practice. In the very year of Columbus' first voyage, the monarchs conquered the last Muslim kingdom of Granada and expelled all Jews who refused to convert to Christianity. Despite such repressions, the extraordinary cultural diversity of late medieval Iberia left an enduring legacy in art, architecture, language, music, foodways, agriculture, and urban life.

The Changing Order The Renaissance was an age of paradox in Europe. This period witnessed dramatic changes in cultural and intellectual life, linked to the enthusiastic rediscovery of the ancient Greek and Roman past. Artists and writers brought a new, intense scrutiny to the individual human subject within the context of an emerging secular spirit. Yet, during the Renaissance, religious mysticism, superstition, and political authoritarianism intensified.

Though handwritten and illuminated manuscripts had been the preserve of the learned few, the invention of printing led to a democratization of information. The creation of increasingly modern and powerful economies, based on banking, trade, and commerce enabled an emerging middle class to participate in this free exchange of ideas. Readers were exposed to dramatically different world views, ranging from imaginary maps and travel accounts to information partly based on practical experience.

“O Adam, you may have whatever you desire”

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(Humanism's liberating idea, expressed in an essay by Pico della Mirandola).

Expanding Horizons European exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries drew on many sources. A growing desire for expansion and trade, along with advances in shipbuilding and commercial technique, fostered the search for new markets and for the legendary sources of precious metals and other commodities.

Portuguese exploration and trade along the West African coast and the Atlantic islands, encouraged and directed by Prince Henry de Avis, the Navigator, continued throughout the 15th century. He assembled an international team of experts which made revolutionary advances in geography, navigation, and cartography.

Handbooks, guides, and charts, along with the invention of more sophisticated and practical nautical instruments, professionalized what had been largely an intuitive craft. Crucial to these innovations were Muslim and Jewish contributions in mapmaking and navigational instruments. Christopher Columbus went to sea on the crest of these maritime advances.

European World View: Imagined and Observed European world view in the late 15th century wavered between bizarre imaginings about the unknown and scientific observations of the known. t-o maps illustrate a Medieval world view laid out into three continents by a T within a circle, but also record real and imagined countries.

Theories of the universe first proposed by ancient Greek or Roman philosophers were accepted well into the 16th century. For example, the Vopel globe was based on Ptolemy's idea of an earth-centered universe. Ironically, it was made in 1543, the same year that Nicolaus Copernicus published his heliocentric, or sun-centered, theory of the universe. Caspar Vopel was a master-craftsman of astronomical and navigational tools. He made the sphere encircling the globe so that the seasonal changes in the orbits of the heavenly bodies could be observed. His “nocturnal,” or compendium, was used for telling time at night and had several other navigational functions.

By the late fifteenth century an emerging body of literature to facilitate sea travel in the Mediterranean world was available. This early book of sailing directions served as a handy guide for the sailor and a storehouse of practical information for laymen. The use of the hand and zodiac for information was considered vital to the 15th century Mediterranean navigator.

Venetian Sailing Directions. Drawings of zodiacs, hands, and divisions of time in Nicolo Stolfo. [Early Venetian Sailing Directions in the Mediterranean Sea] Manuscript. [Venice,] August 1499

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25 Awesome Clothing Tips No Woman Should Ever Miss

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1. Old things must go!

This is where you should start – there’s no room for change if you don’t make it yourself. Open up your

closet and take a good look ot your clothes. You should ask yourself one simple question – if you were in a store right now, what items from your closet would you buy? It’s a very simple and quite efficient game you should play once in a while. If you want to stop spending hours in front of your closet, it needs to be neat and color coordinated – hoarding clothes always leads to mess. All clothes you decide need to go shouldn’t be thrown away – donate them! That way, you’ll feel good about it.

2. Big event coming? Shop with a plan

Whether you’re getting married and you need a dress, or you’re simplyattending a black‐tie event, you’ll definitely spend a lot of time searching for the right

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outfit. In order to be efficient and still be happy with your choice, you should go shopping with a proper hairstyle, makeup and shoes, so you can see the bigger picture. Also, don’t forget to put on some nice underwear – you don’t want to dismiss a dress that doesn’t look good on you because you haven’t paid attention to your panty line.

3. Extend the life of your cashmere

The fact something is called cashmere shouldn’t mean much, so the first step towards a long and happy life of an item made out of cashmere is purchasing a quality item. This material can be processed in many different

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ways, so you could easily end up with an overpaid poor quality sweater. However, there are some indicators that can show you what are you looking at. First, you should be looking for thick knitted garments, and second, try stretching it – if it pulls back, it’s a good type of cashmere. Chances are, you’ll pay good money for any quality cashmere item, so you should take care of it, which means washing it in cold water by hand.

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4. Stretch new shoes painlessly

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There are different ways to avoid calluses, which can

really make your day difficult. Most of those problems come from high heels, right? Up until now, I’ve tried different kinds of methods, and the most effective one includes the freezer, believe it or not. If you fill a couple of freezer bags with water, place them in your shoes, and put them into your freezer to stay overnight, you’ll be able to see a huge difference in the morning.

5. Dress it up in a couple of seconds – bow tie, clip on earrings on flats

We’d all appreciate it if the days were a bit longer, but regarding the fact that’s not about to happen, you

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should use all kind of trick and tips in order to dress up quickly. A nice touch is always a bow tie – you can make it work with almost anything. If you don’t have any heels near buy, you could class up your flats by placing clip on earrings on them.

6. Be smart when buying a jacket

Purchasing jackets, coats and blazers has just one rule – it needs to fit your shoulders. If it’s too tight or too wide, leave it in the store, because this is one thing that’s very difficult to alter, even if you have a good tailor by your side.

7. The rules of showing skin

Speaking of rules, we should mentioned those regarding showing skin. It’s pretty simple – show one body part at a time. So if you’re showing your cleavage, pay attention you’re not combining that with miniskirts, and the other way around. Looking and feeling attractive shouldn’t be based on how naked you are. A little bit of mystery is always a nice touch.

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8. Treat yourself like a queen

Beauty is connected to health more than you think. Taking care of your health starts with resting – no matter how many responsibilities you have during the day, you shouldn’t let them intervene with your sleep time. You’ve probably heard about something called beauty sleep, and you should know it isn’t a myth. So, invest in your beauty and health by encasing your bed with pure silk.

9. Make clothes work for you

You know how some people simply know how to wear

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the right clothes? There’s no mystery there, and actually, you could pull it off, too, by justthinking about what you’re wearing a little bit more. It all depends on how your body is built – you should tend to accent your features in the right way. For example, wearing V neck will make your torso look longer, and wearing nude pups will do miracles for the length of your legs. Embrace your shape and learn to love all its imperfections.

10. Having trouble with jeans?

You can’t have a fashionable clothing collection without jeans, but it can be hard balancing trendy ones with those which fit you perfectly. The first rule of buying jeans, no matter the type, is that when you’re in doubt regarding the size, you should always go with the smaller size – they’ll stretch after only two washes. If your daily outfit usually consists of jeans, having a glue gun is a necessity. It’s a simple way to do your stitches and hams, it doesn’t cost much and you can decorate your denim whatever you find it suitable. When it comes to altering them, make sure you’ve washed them twice before you visit your tailor. A piece of advice – all

hems of your jeans should go up to the tops of your shoes.

11. Say no to makeup & deodorant stains

These kind of stains are not just unattractive, but also hard to wash. No matter how much we pay attention to avoid them, they have an annoying tendency to appear, right? When it comes to more expensive materials, I strictly advise to wash the stained part with warm water and if that doesn’t help, dampen that garment in water with some detergent. Most of new stains will come off if you just rub it with baby wipes on oil base.

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12. Accessorize with bold colors

Accessorizing is what actually gives an outfit a personal touch. The way you accessorize is an important part of your style. Most of garments in your color are probably (and should be) in neutral colors, so you can combine them whatever you find it suitable. So, when you’re purchasing accessories, you should be free to get them in wild colors. Also, don’t be afraid to clash together different materials, like edgy chains with pears and feathers, perhaps. An interesting addition to accessorizing somehow everyone tends to forget are buttons – try switching a set from your garment with

the one you choose. It doesn’t require any special sewing skills, and it fits any kind of budget. You should know that accessorizing rounds out an outfit, so try to find time to put on a couple of items.

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13. Stock up on scarfs

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Speaking of accessorizing, the classiest one you can put

on is a scarf. They come in different shapes, colors, sizes, materials and forms, so you’ll be able to find a type you’ll like, for sure. It’s the fastest way to accessorize, and it can turn every outfit looking like million bucks.

14. A comfortable outfit is a must for a fun night out

If you don’t pick out your clothing items carefully, you might end up fixing up your outfit every couple of minutes, unable to have any fun at all. Start by choosing shoes which are comfy, and coordinate your outfit with them. Make sure all items fit perfectly, so that nothing is slipping. Also, experts recommend carrying a sturdy chain bag, so your hands can remain free.

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15. Working with a limited budget

The hardest part of shopping is deciding when it’s enough. It’s more than easy to be carried away, but with a little bit of planning, you’ll be able to make it work. Start by making a list of items you need. Second step is looking for possible discounts, or some coupons you might have. However, don’t buy something just because it’s cheap – the chances you won’t put it one more than twice. Remember, cost‐effective and cheap are not synonyms. It’s important to stick to your schedule, and make a type of agreement with yourself. Also, always pick quality before quantity. If you’re in doubt should you purchase an expensive item, make sure to check its lining – if you’re able to notice its quality, take it. A nice lining is a signature of designer clothes.

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16. Check out every angle

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Take your time when buying clothes, or picking out

items for an outfit. Check out every angle of yourself in front of a mirror – if you feel comfortable and attractive, you’ll look that way. Besides, some garments may be see‐through during the day, so check them out in a different lighting, just to make sure.

17. Open your mind

Having only one type of clothes in your closet will bore you in time. Whether it’s about accessories or clothes, try on things that you think they are cute, but not for you – you’ll be surprised at the results. Experiment with new colors and try new things with makeup. It’s not like you have to allow people to see you in something, just try it on for fun.

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18. Belts are your best friend

A suitable belt can make any outfit better. If used the right way, it’ll accent your figure by making your waist thinner. So, you should find a way to make your belt pop up, and the best way to do it is for it to be in different material or/and opposite material than your garment.

19. Ever tried on menswear?

Other than being a really strong fashion statement, you should know that a suit, and all menswear in general, is more comfortable than most women’s clothes. You shouldn’t wear anything frumpy or too baggy, that’s not the point at all. Finding a women’s suit which will fit like it’s tailored has never been easier, you’ll still feel feminine, just a dash more powerful.

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20. Keep a spare garment with you, just in case

Accidents happen, you can’t argue with that. No matter how careful you are, something will get spilled when you least expect it. So, have a spare clothing item nearby at all times possible. Start by taking something to your office, like perhaps a white button‐down shirt, which is a classic, and it will probably be able to fit in your outfit. Believe it or not, most woman don’t have the right white shirt – it’s the same story like the one with bras, so look for a second opinion when purchasing one.

21. There’s nothing better than tailored clothes – find a pleasant and talented tailor and customize your clothes

There’s a good reason why tailored clothes cost so much – they fit perfectly. A few inches here and there make a huge difference, so don’t hesitate to visit your tailor from time to time. If you’re out of ideas about what you’d like to sewn for you, you can always alter the clothes you have bought. Make friends with a good tailor – it will make the whole process much easier.

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22. S, M and L bags

A handbag is one of the most versatile and important accessories that a woman can own. There’s no such thing as “one too many” when it comes to bags and purses, but pay attention to what type is the best for you. Sure, you’ll need different ones for different occasions,so your base should contain three different kinds for starters – small, medium and large. From styles traditionally considered masculine to typical high end women’s handbags, there is nothing you can’t combine with the right clothes depending on the occasion. After that, you should concentrate on the type you use the most, which is also the type which will get worn out the fastest. That is why you should have more of them – if you switch them regularly, they will last longer.

23. Learn to handle your luggage

You can’t always hope to run into a gentleman who will carry your six bags around. So, if you don’t want to end up dealing with all that weight by yourself, learn how to pack efficiently – it can come in real handy when you’re in a hurry. Also, there’s a simple way to avoid your clothes getting all crumpled – put the clothing items in different freezer bags carefully, and place them in your suitcase. This is time‐consuming, but if you need to attend an important event, freezer bags will keep your clothes clean and neat.

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24. Upgrade your sewing skills

It will come a time when you’ll regret not developing these skills, so you should work on them now, and avoid any future embarrassments. There’s a bunch of tutorials you’ll be able to find online – all you really need is a sewing kit and patience.

25. Take care of your clothes

Devoting this much time to your closet is unnecessary if you don’t take care of all those clothes you’ve carefully chosen. One quality iron, a nice detergent and a couple of seconds you should devote to checking the instructions on a garment is all it takes, so don’t be lazy. There is something for everyone on this list, and the truth of the matter is that mastering some fashion basics will allow you to develop and polish up a unique style that suits you very well and let’s you stand out, but has a universally aesthetic quality to it at the same time.

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Connect with your body, mind, and soul I wish to present you with an uncommon view of reality.

For the next five minutes, the time it takes you to read and integrate this information, I intend to put forward an alternative view of life which you may not have previously considered. Indulge me as I outline a case for the benefits of merging mind, body and spirit.

I have written considerably about the mind, body and spirit association in recent times, going so far as to devote a book titled The Power to Navigate Life which distils how to integrate these aspects. I uphold that reconciling with these elements is vital for living an authentic life.

When I talk about authentic, I am referring to living in harmony with your true nature. When you are aligned with your essential being, you transcend imposed limitations. Life resides through moments of inspiration, rather than perspiration.

Life has meaning and purpose at this level of being. As you connect with mind, body & spirit, you experience: success, happiness, joy and the fullness of life. You cease to identify with fear and lower emotional states, which place immense resources on your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing – in essence, you rise above these limitations.

Your thoughts and emotions become an extension of your deepest self. You develop a deep‐rooted connection to your spiritual self which is aligned with your life’s purpose.

To awaken to your authentic self is to allow universal intelligence to direct your personal evolution. Throughout your childhood and adult life you may have

created a fictitious tale in your mind, based on who you thought you were.

You may have painted a distorted image upon the canvas of your life by reinforcing the following beliefs: “I am not good enough”, “I am not talented enough” and “I am not worthy of receiving love.” It is essential that you cease to identify with these beliefs, since this is not who you really are.

“Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart … Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.” – Carl Jung

Slow and steady

To live in harmony with Nature’s plan requires that you join with mind, body and spirit. If you merely identify with your body for example, as many people do, your happiness is subject to your material form. Then what happens to your self‐image as your body ages, or you become ill? It is for this reason that many people mistakenly identify with their illness or their aging body at this point in their life – but that is not who they are.

Similarly, ego seeks to reinforce its image through your material form, while spirit does not define itself through labels – it is eternal and formless. As you appreciate that you are comprised of the material and non‐material self, your body moves towards higher states of health, radiant energy, beauty and the vitality of life flowing through it.

Allow me to render a caveat at this point – it takes time and commitment to evolve into the person I am describing here. What is the hurry? The urgency to lose weight NOW is merely a marketing tactic to deprive you of your hard earned dollars.

Nature does not subscribe to this ideal, nor should you. She is patient and endearing. Humans are the only mammals where the young have the longest developmental period – there is a reason and purpose to Nature’s timing. Slow and steady are Nature’s trademark – there is no haste or urgency to life.

In keeping with this line of thought, health is not an event, rather it is a PROCESS which evolves over time. There is no need to rush the process of life.

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A person living in alignment with their authentic nature knows that any disturbance to their wellbeing is only transient. They have a universal view that life is an enduring process. They are not invested in their mental or emotional state, knowing that thoughts and emotions come and go like ocean tides. They witness their thoughts like waves crashing into the shoreline. They know that in time, these thoughts too shall pass – much like the changing seasons.

In presenting this piece I trust that you will come to value your health and wellbeing in a different light. I assure you, that as you connect with mind, body and spirit, your life will transform in numerous ways. You will look back with uncertainty and not understand why it took so long to achieve a blissful state of being.

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Filling Food to Speed Weight Loss

Food Strategies For Losing Weight

If you want to feel full all day on less food, focus on these eating strategies:

Get enough lean protein and fiber. A study of 22 men who changed the amount of protein in their diets for 18-day periods showed that those who ate the least protein were the most likely to report being hungry. "Protein is the number one thing to help you feel full," says Emily Banes, RD, clinical dietitian at Houston Northwest Medical Center. "The second thing is fiber."

Eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables. Researchers tracked the weight-loss success of 71 obese women between 20 and 60 years of age on a low-fat diet. Half of the women were also told to increase their fruit and vegetable intake. At the end of one year, both groups of women had lost weight, but the women who ate the most fruits and veggies reported the greatest weight loss and were less likely to say they felt hungry on any given day. In fact, when the researchers crunched the data, they found that whether the women reported feeling hungry frequently predicted their ability to lose weight. Other studies have shown that changing your eating habits to focus on these water- and fiber-rich foods will help you maintain weight loss for up to six years.

Sip soup. Adding two low-calorie soups to your diet every day could stave off hunger pangs and keep you satisfied longer. Choose soups that are broth-based, not cream-based, to reduce the calorie count; also look for soups that are low in sodium. Consider chunky, pureed vegetable soups, as they have been shown to produce the most lasting full feeling. Timing your soup so that you have it before a meal also reduces the

amount you eat at that meal by about 20 percent, according to a study of 53 overweight adults.

Eat whole grains. A serving of whole grains will stick with you longer than a serving of refined wheat bread or any other refined flour product, for that matter. Most refined flour is white and often bleached.

Pick "airy" snacks. If you must snack and you don't have a piece of fruit or a veggie tray on hand, choose the snack food that has more air in it — think cheese puffs instead of potato chips, rice cakes instead of cookies. You will feel just as full as you would if you ate the same serving size of another snack, but you will consume fewer calories on average.

Another way to fight off hunger is to develop a "low-energy density" eating plan. This means that you can eat a large quantity of foods that do not have a high calorie count. Learning about portion sizes and counting calories is one way to approach this, but you can also try the plate method, which dictates that half your plate be full of veggies, one-quarter dedicated to a starch (preferably whole grain), and one-quarter to a lean protein.

And speaking of plates, it's worth noting that a study of 45 adults demonstrated that the oft-repeated advice to eat on a smaller plate if you want to feel like you have more food in front of you actually has no effect on the amount you eat at a meal (if you are serving yourself) or your feeling of being full.

So, if you prefer, you can go back to eating on your good china — just make sure to emphasize lean proteins, fruits, and veggies.

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APPLE AUTOMOTO OF AMERICA

Apple Inc. is accelerating efforts to build an electric car, designating it internally as a “committed project” and setting a target ship date for 2019, according to people familiar with the matter.

The go‐ahead came after the company spent more than a year investigating the feasibility of an Apple‐branded car, including meetings with two groups of government officials in California. Leaders of the project, code‐named Titan , have been given permission to triple the 600‐person team, the people familiar with the matter said.

Apple has hired experts in driverless cars, but the people familiar with Apple’s plans said the Cupertino, Calif., company doesn’t currently plan to make its first electric vehicle fully autonomous. That capability is part of the product’s long‐term plans, the people familiar with the matter said.

Apple’s commitment is a sign that the company sees an opportunityto become a player in the automotive industry by applying expertise that it has honed in developing iPhones—in areas such as batteries, sensors and hardware‐software integration—to the next generation of cars.

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