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Service For Life! ®
Insider Tips for Healthy, Wealthy and Happy Living
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Dear Friend...
Bob Carroll
Bob Carroll, REALTOR® Bob Carroll PS. If you're considering buying a home soon pick up a copy of my Free Consumer Report called "8 Secrets For Saving Thousands When Finding, Buying and Financing Your Next Home". Simply email me at: bobcarroll@carrollonline.com, or calling me at: 9093367959 |
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Today's Brain Teaser . . .
a) Leaves of a poinsettia plant, b) Visine, or c) bleach. (answer below) |
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How To Improve Your Posture And Prevent Pain Later . . .
There's something you can do right now to look better and prevent years of backaches, headaches and other painful symptoms as you get older: Pay attention to your posture. To combat years of poor habits, including slouching in front of computers and TVs, here's what you should do:
Learn about correct posture. Your Mom was right, but there's more to it than just standing up straight. It means maintaining your spine's natural curves. You have to train your body to stand, walk, sit and lie in positions where the least strain in placed on supporting muscles and ligaments. Take the wall test. Stand with your head, shoulder blades and buttocks touching a wall with your heels 2-4 inches away from it. Slide your hand behind the curve in your lower back. You'll feel about one hand's thickness of space between your back and the wall. If there's too much space, tighten your abdominal muscles. If there's too little space, arch your back. Walk away from the wall and maintain this posture. Keep your body in alignment when sitting. Rest both feet flat on the floor while keeping your knees level with your hips. Sit with your back against the chair, using a cushion if you need support. Stretch your head toward the ceiling and tuck your chin in slightly. Keep your upper back and neck straight and shoulders relaxed (not rounded or pulled backward). Exercise to strengthen your core. Start with easy stretches and exercises (check out www.aarp.org/fitness). Work up to taking classes in Pilates, yoga and strength training. If you already have back or other physical problems, talk to your doctor before you start a program, and work with a physical therapist or personal trainer. Keep your bones strong. Maintain a healthy diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. To prevent osteoporosis (thinning of the bones), do weight bearing exercises such as walking, jogging and climbing stairs. Strong bones and good muscle support will help you make correct posture a habit. |
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Thinking Of Selling Your Home Soon?
Don't attempt to sell your home without my Free consumer guide, "44 Money-making Tips For Preparing Your Home To Sell." My exclusive report will give you all the facts for a fast, top dollar sale. To get a copy simply email me by clicking here, or call me at: 9093367959 |
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Is Microphilanthropy For You? . . .
Charitable giving comes in many forms, but the latest trend is toward microphilanthropy, which involves direct interaction between individual donors and projects. This giving is popular because donors can give small amounts that make a big difference and choose where their money goes.
Some examples include DonorsChoose.org, which funds specific project requests from teachers in U.S. public schools; GlobalGiving.org, a marketplace that connects donors to 1,000 pre-screened grassroots charity projects around the world; ModestNeeds.org, which assists families who are unable to pay their monthly bills; and Kiva.org, which is peer-to-peer micro-lending to the applicant of the donor's choice. You can check out these organizations, get tips on setting your philanthropic goals for 2011 and research more than 5,500 other charities by visiting www.charitynavigator.org, an independent charity evaluator. |
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Fun Facts and Laughs . . .
Win Your Next Sports Trivia Question With This Resource . . . What baseball player has hit the most career home runs? For the latest stats and answers to questions about baseball, football, basketball, hockey, college football, college basketball and the Olympics, check out like www.sports-reference.com Did You Buy One Of These Tech Gadgets? . . . WIRED.com says these were the most popular tech gadgets of 2010:
Have A Laugh . . . After a car crash, an injured driver was lying on the road. "Don't worry," said a policeman, "a Red Cross nurse is coming to attend to you." "Oh no," groaned the driver, "couldn't I have a blonde, cheerful one?" |
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Are You My Client Of The Month?
This month's Client Of The Month is <<Name>>. <<Then tell how you know them, tell something special about them, how you met them, and say "Congratulations." Then give them something like 2 movie tickets or free dinner at a local restaurant. Be generous with your reward.>> You might be my next Client Of The Month too! Watch for your name here in an upcoming month. |
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Trivia Challenge for the Month...
"Who Else Wants To Win <<Movie Tickets For Two>>?"
Guess who won last month's Trivia Question? I'm pleased to announce the <<two>> lucky winners of last month's quiz. And the winners are...drum roll please: <<names of winners and towns>> were the first <<two>> people to correctly answer my quiz question.
What is the current population of the world? c) 9.5 billion d) a gazillion The answer is b) 6.8 billion. For an up-to-the-minute number for the world (and the U.S.), go to www.census.gov/main/www/popclock.html. So, let's move on to this month's trivia question. Which of these countries does not currently have a female president or prime minister?
a. Australia
b. Ireland c. Switzerland d. the Philippines EMAIL ME AT: bobcarroll@carrollonline.com OR Call Me At 9093367959 And You Could Be One Of My Next Winners! |
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Thanks For Thinking of Me! Did you know I can help you or any of your friends or family save time and money when buying or selling a home? Thanks for keeping me in mind with your referrals...and spreading the word about my services. |
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Real Estate Q & A . . .
Q. What are some remodeling trends for 2011?
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According to a poll of builders and developers for CBS Moneywatch by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, the overall trend is to take on small projects while you wait to do the really big ones. Here are some specific trends to watch for if you're remodeling or selling soon:
Updating bathrooms. It's cheaper than doing a kitchen but you need to keep a close eye on your budget. Warming up the house with earth tones and metallic features, such as aged bronze or distressed hardware. Opening up rooms. More people are taking down interior walls and opening up spaces in older homes. Going green. The focus is on energy-efficient upgrades. Paying in cash. Instead of taking out a loan, people are picking and choosing what they can do with the cash they have. Hiring good contractors. Asking questions and being more diligent about choosing quality contractors is on the rise. Spending time outside. The trend is to fix up outdoor spaces with a deck and landscaping. If you have any questions, or need capable and trustworthy representation, please email me at bobcarroll@carrollonline.com. |
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