30 Minutes to Better Health in 2010
“People don’t realize you can get tremendous benefit from regular physical activity even if you never lose a pound,” he says. The benefits of increased physical activity include a reduced risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, bone and joint conditions, and sleep apnea.
Brubaker, who is the director of the healthy exercise and lifestyle programs (HELPS) at Wake Forest, offers several tips for how to increase daily physical activity:
— Set a goal of 30 minutes a day of physical activity. It doesn’t need
to be all at once. Five minutes here, 10 minutes there is fine. As
long as it is done at moderate intensity, you will get sufficient
health benefits.
— Walk. For most people, the easiest and most efficient activity is
simply walking.
— Wear a pedometer. Recent studies have shown that people wearing
pedometers increase their activity level by 25 percent.
— Build activity into your daily routine. Get up from your desk to
deliver a message. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Add some
extra steps when you are doing household chores. Find small ways to
get moving.
— Record daily physical activity in a journal. Self-monitoring is
important when making a lifestyle change and journaling activity
levels can be good reinforcement.
— Don’t worry so much about weight loss. Realize if you are regularly
active you can get significant health benefits even if you never lose
a pound. People serious about weight loss should build in 60 minutes
per day of physical activity.
— Find activities you enjoy and feel good about doing. Try a variety of
activities. Variety is good for the body – and the mind.
— Get the support of friends and family. Challenge them to add 30
minutes of physical activity to their daily routine and you can hold
each other accountable.
— Set realistic expectations. There is a risk in building up
expectations that you’ll make a change Jan. 1. The biggest obstacle to
successful lifestyle change is expectation. People are unrealistic
about what they can achieve and how quickly they can achieve it. Any
time is a good time to make a commitment to change your life style.
Astro Forecast for USA?
Today, the U.S. is in a unique situation; no other nation has the same amount of power financially, politically and not least, military. The country has incredible influence over the world. Her national & international politics are of paramount importance to the entire world because it reflects upon her relationship with other countries.
Since 2001, U.S. has been embroiled in conflicts as well as tough & demanding situations straining her economy. She underwent a housing market correction, a sub-prime mortgage crisis and a declining dollar during 2008. On December 1, 2008, the NBER declared that U.S. was in recession. Recession in the U.S., is a very bad news for a lot of countries. With experts like former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker feeling that the economic growth will remain pretty sluggish, and a lot of people seeing U.S. as a fading superpower hobbled by the recession, let’s see what Ganesha has to say regarding the U.S. with the help of astrology (http://www.ganeshaspeaks.com); because her actions in next few years will decide much for the future.
Natal Horoscope (http://www.ganeshaspeaks.com ) of USA
3rd July, 1776
Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)
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Leo (http://www.ganeshaspeaks.com/horoscopes/leo.jsp), the rising sign is in the second quadrant of the constellation Purva Phalguni (The Fruit of the Tree). Sun, the lord of the rising sign is conjunct with Jupiter, Venus and Mars in Gemini (http://www.ganeshaspeaks.com/horoscopes/gemini.jsp), the 11th house of gains. Mercury, the lord of wealth & gains, is conjunct Rahu in Cancer (http://www.ganeshaspeaks.com/horoscopes/cancer.jsp), the 12th house of loss. USA was formed in the period of Mars-Mars-Mercury.
Presently, Ketu (South node) is transiting over natal Sun, Jupiter, Mars and Venus through Gemini, the 11th house of gains indicating negative impact on gains for a period of about one and a half years, while Rahu’s (North node) transit over the 5th house will cause unpredictable fluctuations in the stock market. Saturn’s transit over the 2nd house, of finance and economy will cause reduction and undue delay in the influx of funds.
She is undergoing the major period of Moon and sub-period of Ketu (South node). Moon, the Lord of 12th house is placed in the 7th house of War. Ketu (South node)is placed in the 6th house representing debts and hidden enemies. Moon placed in the constellation of Dhanistha (The Star of Symphony) presided over by Mars, indicates that she will be determined to fight and to tackle terrorism; a cause of concern ever since U.S. entered major period of Moon in August 2001. This means, an increased expenditure on defense & security, further impacting the economy.
With Jupiter transiting through Aquarius ( http://www.ganeshaspeaks.com/horoscopes/aquarius.jsp) after 19th of December, 2009 when it passes over her natal Moon, she will find strength to withstand this onslaught. However, the Saturn-Jupiter opposition will bring significant changes in U.S. and its position as a super power.
Thus Ganesha feels that the struggle for U.S. is far from being over, and economy will continue to remain limp for about an year and a half, till October 2011. In short, U.S. is on the verge of beginning of a whole new era and that might change the whole global political scenario in next couple of years.
Dharmesh Joshi & Tanmay K Thakar
The GaneshaSpeaks Team (http://www.ganeshaspeaks.com/gsteam.jsp)
Profile Of GaneshaSpeaks
GaneshaSpeaks was launched on 25th April 2003, with an idea that the astrology industry can be organized and its potential unlocked. Today, GaneshaSpeaks handles more than half a million visits on a monthly basis while its call centers with the help of 300 astrologers ( http://www.ganeshaspeaks.com/celebrity.jsp) handle more than 30,000 telephonic consultations daily. They specialize in mundane predictions, Cricket, Football, Tennis, stock market indices and have a record of more than 80% accuracy. Hemang Arun Pandeet, a techno-entreprenuer with an engineering degree in ‘Electronics and Communications’,and the MD & CEO is the driving force behind GaneshaSpeaks.
Contacts public – S.Balasubramanian (Head Corporate Communications), Tel: +91-79-65221416 Extn: 305, Email s.balasubramanian@ganeshaspeaks.com
Source: Siddhivinayak Astrology Services pvt. Limited
Contacts public – S.Balasubramanian (Head Corporate Communications), Tel: +91-79-65221416 Extn: 305, Email s.balasubramanian@ganeshaspeaks.com
Infosys Q3 Results on Jan-12
BANGALORE, India and FREMONT, Calif., Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Infosys Technologies Limited (NASDAQ:INFY) , a world leader in consulting and information technology services, will announce results for its third quarter ending December 31, 2009 on Tuesday,...Taj Mahal Palace’s GM Recd Virtuoso Hotelier Award
Speaking about his win, Karambir Singh Kang, GM, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai said, “This is indeed a humbling experience for me. I am very happy to have been awarded this prestigious honour for a job that I am so passionate about. I am also very thankful to Taj for having given me this opportunity. This award is testament to our hotel’s commitment to customer satisfaction and I would like to applaud every staff member and employee whose relentless efforts have resulted in this award.”
Applauding Karambir’s success, Mr. Raymond Bickson, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces said, “This is a very exciting moment for the entire Taj family. We congratulate Karambir and take pride in his honour. Karambir’s contribution to Taj has been unparalleled; he has exhibited great passion, resolve and strength and has contributed immensely to the success of The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai.”
Having started his career at the Taj Hotels, Karambir has spent more then 17 years in the group, exemplifying dedication and enthusiasm towards his work. Customer engagement and providing superior guest satisfaction have been the cornerstones of his illustrious career. The practices he has had the foresight to employ within the hotel are reflective of his leadership and managerial skills that epitomize the ideal General Manager.
Karambir’s leadership was put to the test when the iconic hotel was devastated by a terrorist attack on 26 November, 2008. Despite the considerable damage to the property, the grief due to the loss of lives of members of the Taj family and the personal upheaval faced, Karambir Singh Kang stood a pillar of strength and ensured that the hotel was reopened in just 23 days.
Under his leadership, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower has won many awards and accolades such as Conde Nast Traveller – UK Reader’s Travel Awards 2008 For Best Overseas Business Hotel, USA Gold List 2009 For Best Places to Stay in the World. National Tourism Award – Atithi Devo Bhava: Pride of India for exemplary service going beyond the call of duty, Economic Times Special Corporate Citizen Award for its brave staff for putting service before self, for saving the lives of others at the risk of their own; Travel & Leisure 2009 – World’s best city hotels in Asia.
ABOUT THE TAJ MAHAL PALACE & TOWER, MUMBAI
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is today recognized as one of Asia’s largest and finest group of hotels. Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Mr. Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the company opened its first hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai in 1903. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, completed its centenary year in 2003. It is renowned the world over as one of the legendary landmark hotels of the Orient. Overlooking the Gateway of India with a panoramic view of the bay, the hotel is situated minutes away from the central business districts of the city. For over a century it has set the benchmark for fine living in India with exquisite refinement, inventiveness and warmth it’s a perfect blend of unrivalled legendary richness and heritage coupled with state-of-the-art facilities.
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia’s largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 65 hotels in 45 locations across India with an additional 15 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East and South Africa. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury.
ABOUT VIRTUOSO (R)
Virtuoso(R) is the industry’s leading luxury travel network. This by-invitation-only organization comprises over 300 agencies with more than 6,000 elite travel specialists in 22 countries in North and South America, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand, as well as over 1,000 of the world’s best travel providers and premier destinations.
VIRTUOSO LIFE editors, in collaboration with Virtuoso’s member travel advisors, selected nominees representing the pinnacle of service, design and luxury in the industry. The 10 award categories ranged from “architecture and design” to “most innovative guest experience.” Winners were selected above other nominees as they were regarded as the very best in their category demonstrating innovation, dedication, social conscience and even courage.
The other winners were Hotel of the Year: Park Hyatt Shanghai, Shanghai China, Most innovative Guest Experience Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay, Musandam Peninsula, Oman, Best Culinary Experience Rossillinis, Palazo Sasso, Ravello, Italy.