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Twin-Vortex Aluminum Head
The statement below was sent to EMPIRE MOTORS 13451 Montana Ave.
El Paso Texas 79936-0616
915-856 9607
February 7,2011
To Whom It May Concern:
Due to Irreconcilable differences in opinion regarding manufacturing,marketing and general business practices we are hereby DISASSOCIATING our relationship with Empire Motors and its principal agent Valor Blazer.
We will not endorse nor oppose any efforts of Empire Motors and its principal agent Valor Blazer to produce and market the Twin-Vortex aluminum cylinder head for Hudson built Motors and designed by Rudy Bennett and Charles Fellows.
Rudy Bennett
Chuck Fellows -
I tried to warn you about this Valor Blazer guy. He is BAD news, as many can atest to the fact.
Ken,you sure did and we lost a lot:(
Well maybe you could take the blueprints and find a good machine shop in the Midwest, around Indianapolis or something.
Thanks Aaron but, when we started on this project he Blazer said that he would keep the Pattern and they would not be for sale. And after looking in the ware house he has lots of them from all the projects that he has built.
Everyone please look at this Rip-Off- Report.
www.ripoffreport.com/motor-vehicle/valor-blazer-empire-motors-kee-47797.htm -
What happened exactly? I thought the heads were being produced and all was well?Dave W.
What's life without a Hudson? -
Sorry that this venture did not work out as you had hoped. This experience reminded me of a comment made by an elderly woman to a psychologist who was giving a seminar on human behavior. Getting the presenters attention she said that, "I believe in the moreso theory" and sat down. Unsuccessfully racking his brain to recall this theory the psychologist asked her to elaborate. She replied, "If you are a jerk when you are young you will be moreso when you get old." Seems that this rings true about Empire and their agent.
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super651 wrote:Thanks Aaron but, when we started on this project he Blazer said that he would keep the Pattern and they would not be for sale. And after looking in the ware house he has lots of them from all the projects that he has built.
Everyone please look at this Rip-Off- Report.
The link comes up "file not found".
Of course, everyone wants the gory details, and its certainly up to you, whether you "air the dirty laundry"- but if you're worried about a defamation lawsuit, remember as we say in the legal biz, "Truth is a complete defense to slander."
There was someone trying to get enough customers for a "first run" of 5 heads- hope none of them got hosed. . . -
Type in ripoffreport.com on Google then when Ripoffs site comes up,type in his name in their search space.
It will list two reports by others he has conned in the past. -
Mike (WA) wrote:super651 wrote:Thanks Aaron but, when we started on this project he Blazer said that he would keep the Pattern and they would not be for sale. And after looking in the ware house he has lots of them from all the projects that he has built.
Everyone please look at this Rip-Off- Report.
The link comes up "file not found".
Of course, everyone wants the gory details, and its certainly up to you, whether you "air the dirty laundry"- but if you're worried about a defamation lawsuit, remember as we say in the legal biz, "Truth is a complete defense to slander."
There was someone trying to get enough customers for a "first run" of 5 heads- hope none of them got hosed. . .
-Me too.
R/ Roger.R/ Roger. -
Don't feel too bad, a bunch of us in the Studebaker Drivers Club several years ago put up $400 each to make new intake manifolds designed by Ted Harbit, of Studebaker drag race fame. The guy has yet to deliver more than one sample to my knowledge. Ted has refunded most of the money but I have not asked for mine back. Ted worked really hard on this project and the guy is an outright thief, located in Indianapolis and goes by the name Bulldog castings.
If anyone needs a good casting house to do this I do know one that works with small items, Eck Casting up in WI. Known them for many years and they are a quality outfit. -
I just received my new WTN and find it interesting that Empire Motors has an ad on page 42 for the cyl head, estimating 185 HP. Wonder if Randy has run it on the dyno yet?
Bruce -
brumac, Dont believe it. It has not been tested by Randy.
Rudy Bennett & Chuck Fellows designed the new Hudson Twin Vortex Aluminum Cylinder Head and since apparently the Machine Shop/Foundry reneged on their agreement, I wonder if B&F could take their design to a 'reputable foundry' to be produced.
However, having lost their initial investment alomg with potential legal fees to do so would be a major deterent, however maybe others could become Investors in the production of those new Aluminum Heads.
If those new Heads could be quality produced timely they would sell because of the unique internal & external design. Consequently, Valor and/or Empire's negative public Record now exposed, they probably couldnt sell the few heads they produced...
Its a shame to let production fade since development for a new Hudson cylinder Head designed with a lot of 'thought and experience'is a rare....
However I dont know the whole story if heads will continue to be produced, made gifferenty, maybe inferiorly, or just discontinued. However. I wouldnt buy one now anyway after the Reports I read.
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I was wondering if the design of the head ( and I am almost sure it would be ) would be considered INTELECTUAL PROPERTY, and EMPIRE MTRS could be sued for infringment? May Not get your ,money back but could prevent them from making anymore and may even result in You getting anything they have already produced..
Just Wondering
Bob Hickson -
I would like to hear about the dyno results firstly. If the head is good, then another foundry can be found surely. If not, best to improve the design.
Sad to hear about this, it seems there is much truth in the saying "leopards don't change their spots". -
I believe Chuck & Rudy recenty 'road tested' their new Head under equal conditions with a Stock Head and recorded definite performance gain. However, with the future production of the Head uncertain, only they would need to elborate on their findings.
Additionally, I feel regardless if the new B & F Head is suitable for all out Racing or not, Chuck & Rudy are to be commended for going 'above & beyond' on their passion for Hudson to design then try manufacture a better aluminum Head than they felt was currently available ... -
Many Thanks to all who have shown interest and given us encouragement to move on and try to find someone else to produce the VORTEX head but,at this time we will not get involved in that.
This project took its toll on us Emotionally,Physically and Financially to the point that I will not try it again but,may help someone else.
We knew some of the problems that Empire Motors had been envolved in with Valor Blazer in the past but,we wanted to give him a chance to clear his name so we took the big jump. We shook hands and agreed that Ghuck and Me would get 100 dollars per head sold.to try to recoop the 4000.00 each to get started,we also agreed to be open and honest with each other. As time went by we visited the plant every week to check on the progress and to help with the cores as this was the only head that was built from the ground up. (they only coped other heads and changed them a bit) One day we asked the name of the Foundry and location and that was the start of hiding things and also the start of trust brake down with Blazer. From then on it was very hard to visit him and talk about the head project
We cant go in to detail about every thing that went wrong but we pulled out when we asked him to tell every one his real name Blazer, and Not Ray as he would tell people that Ray was his name.
It all fell apart at that meet with him so, Blazer if you are reading this as we know you do sometimes dont cheat or Lie to the Fine Hudson folks and Remember that 8000.00 that you owe Ckuck and Myself when you collect the money from our many friends in this great club of ours. Rudy and Chuck -
Foundry is in Mexico. Valor Blazer has been known to hide out in his native Mexico to avoid being prosecuted in the states for his many legal problems. In fact I don't believe "Valor Blazer" is his real name , as he has operated under many alias in the past. Come to think of it "Valor Blazer" sounds like a name a pumped up full of scheiß arschloch would come up with for himself. Like a leopard can't change it's spots, a skunk can't change it's stripe, and this so called Valor Blazer is definitely a skunk. Too bad you couldn't smell him from a mile away. Kenneth Ufheil
Sux! I was really looking forward to this coming to fruition. At this point,I
wouldn't touch one of those heads with a ten foot pole.But hey, what goes around
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Guess I'll chime in here,
At least 7+ heads have been pre-paid for. Supposedly everything is at the foundry (where ever thats at, he has told me on more than one occasion that it's in California but won't tell me the location) -- just waiting for 15 cast heads to be shipped back from the foundry for final machine work. Ray or Blazer or whatever his name, has said it will take 6 weeks to get them from the foundry.
He says he wants to produce the 7X exhaust manifold, dual exhaust adapter and the twin intake (that Rudy and Chuck were working on) as well.
I hope all turns out well and he makes things right with everyone. If so, there is some money to be made here. If not, forget it. -
Prior to reading any of this, I sent him info on recasting a water pump. He told me 25 of these heads are sold...
I had high hopes for this venture as well, but will definately not pursue it with Empire "Rsy". -
Well, I for one am still hoping the first 6 heads get produced!!
Some have already been delivered and I think I'm next in line. I have not heard of anyone who is driving with one yet. I still have my fingers crossed to have mine installed in time to drive to the Nationals this year.
R/ Roger.R/ Roger. -
Roger, I have 2300 miles on the second T.V. head that was manufactured and,so far No leaks of any kind with the head.
If you are using on a 308 engine ,try to use the BEST gasket if you can and torque to 75 foot lbs if,using 1/2 inch bolts or studs.
Hudsonly Rudy
Hope you get the head very soon. -
super651 wrote:Roger, I have 2300 miles on the second T.V. head that was manufactured and,so far No leaks of any kind with the head.
If you are using on a 308 engine ,try to use the BEST gasket if you can and torque to 75 foot lbs if,using 1/2 inch bolts or studs.
Hudsonly Rudy
Hope you get the head very soon.
Thanks Rudy. It's going on a 262 with 7/16" bolts, but I have faith. If it doesn't arrive soon plan "B" is 'Singh' grooves on the 232 head I'm currently running. Either way I'll document the before-and-after for the group here.
R/ Roger.R/ Roger. -
Just wanted those still following this cylinder head project to know that the "bulk" order for heads placed last January (2011) is being filled with parts that look OK. I received mine about ten days ago. When I paid in advance for this, I knew it was a gamble with a person of bad reputation. I know many feel that supporting this guy was a bad choice. But having the heads available at all seemed like a win for Hudson owners. So I went for it. Now the head can be approved on its merits. I would say that paying up front is a bad idea. And waiting a year aftre one orders is unacceptable. Empire has the patterns and has demonstrated they can deliver a part (thanks to Rudy and Chuck who got screwed). They are not going to get their money back. I hope they can think of the money they lost as a "subsidy" going into a good thing for high performance minded Hudson owners. Randy Maas dyno is happening soon, he tells me, to really check the improvement in the design.
My advice: If you want a high performance option in an aluminum head, make a deal based on COD payment when the head arrives and make that clear at the onset. Empire will have to find resources to make the things like any other manufacturing business--not make them with money from deposits.Maas308TestMotor.JPG800 x 600 - 51K -
Thanks Ivan, We are pleased that the heads are being sent to the ones that paid up front, We are glad to have a hand in a product that we feel will benefit all Hudson Owners.
Rudy and Chuck -
Rudy and Chuck:
Thanks for your comments and info concerning the heads at the National last year. Hope ya'll are well and enjoying life. Thanks, Bob P.


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04-13-2012 01:15 PM - edited 04-13-2012 01:19 PM
I replaced an older Momentous drive with this 750gb drive and SQL Server doesn't like it. Originally I restored to the new drive via backup, but It doesn't matter if I do a fresh install of SQL server on the drive; same problem. I'm running W7 on a Dell M6500 laptop and this is the second drive in the box.
The "5178" error is:
Cannot use file ...\mastlog.ldf' because it was originally formatted with sector size 4096 and is now on a volume with sector size 3072. Move the file to a volume with a sector size that is the same as or smaller than the original sector size.
Another utility "IsAdvancedFormat" also reports a physical sector size of 3072, most report the logical 512 or 4096.
Any ideas? Does this drive indeed have a physical sector size of 3072?
Solved! Go to Solution.
I think this is what you are looking for (attached).
04-14-2012 02:02 PM - edited 04-14-2012 02:42 PM
Thanks for your help.
The cluster size as reported by chkdsk is 4K. fsutil fsinfo ntfsinfo e: also reports "bytes per sector: 4096".
There is something about this drive that has the IsAdvancedFormat utility (http://deployment.xtremeconsulting.com/category/tr
Also of note: fsutil shows "bytes per physical sector as <no supported>". Could this be part of the problem?
04-14-2012 04:14 PM - edited 04-14-2012 05:21 PM
Thanks again for your help. This is becoming a multi-day headache.
I've attached the code to IsAdvancedFormat (if it helps).
My BIOS is not set to RAID. I was hoping that might be a reason for the problem.
Dell has a firmware updated available. Interestingly, Seagate does not. http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/Drive
I'm not going to apply Dell's update unless I can find a better reason to do so. Dell says the purpose for the update is to "Improve the read compatibility"
This seems to be a rare problem. Someone had the same problem as me a day earlier on Expert Exchange, but nothing has come of it over there: http://www.experts-exchange.com/Microsoft/Developm
Well... I just loaded Intel's Rapid Storage Technology console and it reports a physical sector size of 4092..
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I believe the problem is solved, although I don't know what did it. Thanks again for your help.
For future readers:
After taking a day off, I noticed today that a utility that had been showing 3072 as the sector size suddenly reported 4096. Seeing that something had changed with the disk, I tried to attach data files residing on the "bad" 3072 disk to my named instance of SQL server that I added for troubleshooting. And…. IT WORKED! No longer was SQL server complaining of a 3072 physical sector size any time it "touched" the disk.
My next step was to try to return back my "normal" operating environment. I still had the problem with my original default instance looking for data files it could not access. So, I completely uninstalled everything labeled "SQL Server 2012" and re-installed a default instance, with the instance files pointed at the former "3072" drive. And, IT WORKED! There were permission issues to work out, but it worked.
So, what changed with my disk issues? Good question. The last thing I did in troubleshooting was to install Intel's "Rapid Storage Technology" app. Prior to that, from an Intel chipset web page, I asked for a scan of my system for new drivers. It said that there was nothing chipset-related to update. There was also nothing from Seagate to update. I went ahead and installed the Intel app even though supposedly it's really only useful for managing RAID arrays, swapping drives, etc.
So, I can only assume that it was a driver issue related to reporting 3072 as the sector size. Note that some utilities reported 4096 all along. Only the "IsAdvancedFormat" app and SqlServer seemed to think the physical sector size was 3072. I also must not have rebooted enough times to get something to take after the Intel app install.
Note that along the way I found items of interest, such as http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982018 but my system was already up to date.
I had extactly the same issue with an ST2000DM001, installing Intel's "Rapid Storage Technology" application fixed it. So it looks like there is a driver issue.
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In GPX, a collection of points, with no sequential relationship (the county towns of England, say, or all Skyscrapers in New York), is deemed a collection of individual waypoints. An ordered collection of points may be expressed as a track (an ordered list of points describing a path[2]) or a route (an ordered list of waypoints representing a series of significant turn points leading to a destination[2][3]). Conceptually, tracks are a record of where a person has been, routes are suggestions about where they might go in the future. For example, each point in a track may have a timestamp (because someone is recording where and when they were there), but the points in a route are unlikely to have timestamps, because the author is suggesting a route which nobody might ever have traveled.
The minimum properties for a GPX file are latitude and longitude for every single waypoint. All other elements are optional. Some vendors, such as Humminbird and Garmin, use extensions to the GPX format for recording street address, phone number, business category, air temperature, depth of water, and other parameters.[4][5]
Latitude and longitude are expressed in decimal degrees using the WGS 84 datum. Elevation is recorded in meters. Dates and times are not local time, but instead are Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) using ISO 8601 format.[1]
Sample GPX document[edit]
The following is a truncated (for brevity) GPX file produced by a Garmin Oregon 400t hand-held GPS unit. This document does not show all functionality which can be stored in the GPX format — for example, there are no waypoints or extensions, and this is part of a track, not a route — but its purpose is to serve as a brief illustration.
<gpx xmlns="http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1" xmlns:gpxx="http://www.garmin.com/xmlschemas/GpxExtensions/v3" xmlns:gpxtpx="http://www.garmin.com/xmlschemas/TrackPointExtension/v1" creator="Oregon 400t" version="1.1" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1 http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1/gpx.xsd http://www.garmin.com/xmlschemas/GpxExtensions/v3 http://www.garmin.com/xmlschemas/GpxExtensionsv3.xsd http://www.garmin.com/xmlschemas/TrackPointExtension/v1 http://www.garmin.com/xmlschemas/TrackPointExtensionv1.xsd">
<link href="http://www.garmin.com">
<text>Garmin International</text>
<name>Example GPX Document</name>
<trkpt lat="47.644548" lon="-122.326897">
<trkpt lat="47.644548" lon="-122.326897">
<trkpt lat="47.644548" lon="-122.326897">
See also[edit]
- Concepts
- Point of Interest
- OpenStreetMap, a collaborative project to create free editable maps using, among others, GPX traces.
- File Formats
- Exchangeable image file format
- Geography Markup Language
- KML, the equivalent format compatible with Google Earth.
- Software
External links[edit]
- GPX: the GPS Exchange Format
- Maplorer, Interactive online display of GPX tracks
- Garmin GPX extensions schema
- GPS mapping software, Conversion of GPX files into IMG file format
- KML to GPX (and vice-versa) converter
- ^ a b GPX: the GPS Exchange Format
- ^ a b http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1/#type_rteType
- ^ http://gpsinformation.net/main/tracklog.htm
- ^ "Garmin Mass Storage Mode Devices - Garmin Developer". Garmin. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ^ "Garmin Gpx Extensions Schema" (xsd (XML schema)). Garmin. Retrieved 2013-03-26.


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It's just as bad as capitalism. The isms tend to suck. Capitalism sucks for the people who don't have a great opportunity or don't want to further advance themselves into the "owning class." Yeah, that's not an easy feat, but some people are content at doing the bare minimum to make things work. Socialism sucks for people who actually want to be able to do whatever they want. Should everyone be equal? Probably not. There has to be some level of commitment in people to do something. Setting people equal is just a form of manipulation, especially since I imagine not a lot of people want that. I know inequalities create conflict, but what can you do? The whole worker management system is a generally good idea, but wouldn't work in every scenario. In some industries there has to be some level of hierarchy — provided that this hierarchy is agreed upon by basically every stakeholder. And finally, I have understood socialism and communism! Yes, I have! Well kind of. A whole lot of socialists and communists are atheists so they are like yo, yo, I want THIS life to be awesome because we are just going to rot afterward. The capitalists are like yo, yo, suffer and believe and you shall be granted a great afterlife. Both are pretty crooked outlooks, in my opinion. I'm a pretty religious guy, but I want the poor and the near-poor to get their share. They can just lounge around. I'm not making excuses in support of the owning class, but let's get real here. If you come from no money, it's going to suck, but at least make some kind of attempt to rebel or just work your ass off. K bye.


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This Magebane build is not what you normally will see, but i can assure you. If you try this and you get a positive farm. You will see how well it works on every possible kind of role. Supporters normally goes down incredibly fast.
Check it out, and rate it if you please.
Constructive comments & critisism will be read. Enjoy!
The only surprising thing about this guide is that the core items are slightly daft.
sorry - bad guide , overprotective , you need extra dmg items not null stones etc.
rune cleaver , shieldbreaker , frostburn , savage mace , anything
Level 5: master of mantra.
Core items: bulwark / energizer / ...
No thanks I'll stick to my own silly build.
Usually Sols is picked up by the tank in ur team, as example chtuluphant, while energizer can be picked up by andromeda or engineer.
Nullstone is a really great item, but I doubt you'd want to to have a lot of mana regen on that hero (sure it's ok to have some but meh).
I think it could work out but I'd deffinitly would rather go Geobane or shrunken instead null, Brutalizer and runed axe for energizer and sols.
Hero concepts and quick drafts.
anything AND frostburn?
Read the post again Tatty, also that picture is annoying.


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Because It's MY Body
Ragen Chastain, the author of this article, is one of my MOST FAVE Size Acceptance advocates and after reading this, you will probably agree! Because It's My Body! I was recently asked why we don't weigh people like luggage to determine the cost of their airline ticket. Sure, particularly muscular and/or tall people would likely flip out since they would assume that this wasn't meant … [Read More...]
The Key to Abundant Joy Is…
THE GIFT YOU GIVE YOURSELF As inspiration for this article, I pulled a card from my most fave Mythical Goddess oracle deck. I asked The Universe to guide me to a message that would be most helpful to you and the Priestess of Forgiveness presented herself to us!The author's message on this card says: "The Priestess of Forgiveness comes to you when it is time for you to examine your heart to find where you have been withholding love from yourself … [Read More...]
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Want more $$$ in the bank? OK . . so I know the answer is YES! (probably more like "Duh? OF COURSE I DO!!!!) . . . . This isn't a subject I write about very often, but it seems to be "up" this week so here we go. Bear with me here, you're gonna have to do a little self-investigation in order to actually add the cash because it's all really about your money mindset. I'd love to … [Read More...]
The Naked Truth?
I spotted this post by Claire Brummell in her Facebook Group, Feminine1st, of which I'm a member. I was captivated by her transparent assessment of her reactions to her own physicality on her first experience at a hot springs and I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. So, what was my naked truth? So last week, I Claire Brummell, author of this post, began to share my … [Read More...]
How To Be Positive Even When You Are Scared @#%less
How can you be positive even when you are scared #$&%less? Well, you can pretend you are in an Alternate Reality in the holodeck of The Enterprise where only good vibes exist and you always make fabulous choices and decisions! What would you do DIFFERENTLY if you had no history or memory of anything that happened prior to this moment? Pretty astonishing thought isn't … [Read More...]
Believe in YOURSELF!
.Use this powerful affirmation whenever you are feeling unsure of yourself and/or overwhelmed. It has served me well for nearly 30 years! Learning to BELIEVE in Yourself and to TRUST Yourself is one of the most important lessons we can learn! "I BELIEVE I am Divinely Guided.I BELIEVE I will always take the right turn of the road.I BELIEVE I can do all things with God who strengthens … [Read More...]
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THS senior plans firefighting career, but already serves his communities
In 10 days Telstar High School senior Cody Smith will celebrate his 18th birthday by becoming a full-fledged member of the Rumford and Andover fire departments.
It's another step toward his goal of becoming a career firefighter in a large city – and another example of how he's dedicating his life to helping others.
When Cody was in elementary school, he and a friend decided they wanted to be policemen. "We talked about never wanting to be firefighters," Cody remembers.
Things changed for Cody when his mom, Penny, married Ernie Peare, a member of the Rumford Fire Department.
Cody, who splits his time living in both Rumford and Andover, started hanging out at the Rumford station with Ernie. He decided maybe firefighting deserved a second look.
Today, Cody is junior firefighters with the Andover department, and Cody volunteers in the same capacity in Rumford. He's been doing it since he was 15.
Because he's not yet 18, Cody's work is limited to a support role. He can help set up hoses at a fire scene, along with such tasks as providing water and food for firefighters. He also helps with cleanup.
Cody estimates he's been to about a dozen significant fires since he became a junior firefighter.
In addition to serving the community, his volunteer work with the departments ties in with his studies for the past two years in fire science at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico.
"I have all the certifications I need to be on call for Andover and Rumford," he said. All he needs now is to turn 18.
After he graduates from Telstar, "I plan to go to Southern Maine Community College next year and study fire science," Cody said.
But he won't stop there. "I'm going to do two years as a paramedic," he said. "Then I want to move to a big city, like Boston."
Helping his elders
But firefighting isn't the only way Cody contributes to the community. For the past two years he has volunteered, and now also works, at the Victorian Villa Rehabilitation and Living Center in Canton.
He started visiting the center with his mother, who is an LPN there.
"I just started hanging out there more and more with the residents," he said. Eventually, the staff suggested he become a formal volunteer. "They had me start calling the Bingo games because I have a loud voice," he said.
He then helped out with more activities for residents. "There's quite a few of them I've gotten close to," he said.
This year, he took a job at the Villa washing dishes, sweeping floors, bussing tables and more, averaging 15 to 20 hours a week.
But he makes sure he still gets his visiting time in. "Before I start I stop in and say 'hi' to the residents," he said.
For his commitment to the community, Cody was recently recognized by WCSH Channel 6 in Portland with their "Teens Who Care" award. He was nominated by his boss at the Victorian Villa.
What are Cody's reasons for giving his time to Andover, Rumford and the Villa?
"I like working at the Villa because elderly people are amazing, and some of them don't have family to come visit every day, so it helps that they have a nice person to talk to," he said. "I like firefighting because it is so much fun, and I get the chance to do something good with my life."


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Last night (August 11th), the Pittsburgh Steelers unveiled their 6th Super Bowl trophy at Heinz Field. While Chriss' uncle Rich and cousin Ryan were in town, we all went down to Heinz Field to see Art Rooney II unveil the new trophy in the Great Hall.
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Abalone farmed in land- and sea-based enclosures are a "Best Choice." Sea-ranched abalone from China and Japan are an "Avoid."
Market Names:
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Consumer Notes:
Abalone is known as awabi when prepared for sushi.
Abalone are native to temperate and tropical oceans around the world. Of the 100 species found worldwide, approximately 15 are farmed for human consumption.
Roughly one-fifth of all abalone in the U.S. market is raised domestically. The rest is imported primarily from Mexico, Australia, Chile and China. These countries generally use land-based tanks or tethered ocean cages where the farmed abalone primarily eat marine algae. In addition, minimal chemical use means effluent from these farms has very little environmental impact.
In China and Japan, some abalone are raised in "sea ranches" that are, in essence, underwater pastures for farmed abalone to graze. Large areas of seafloor are modified for farming purposes, resulting in significant changes to the habitat. Potential predators and other grazing species are removed, and widespread control over the types of animals and plants found within the ranched area is maintained.
While farmed abalone is usually a good option to buy, sea-ranched abalone is ranked as an "Avoid" due to the potential significant changes to ocean habitat and the disruption and disturbance to all other forms of marine life that live within the ranch.
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Base jumper Jeff Provenzano leaps off the top of the The Water Club hotel in Atlantic City, N.J. on Wednesday, Feb. 29. People were slated to jump off tall buildings all around the U.S. on Wednesday as part of a an energy drink commercial. In Atlantic City, two parachutists jumped off the top of The Water Club, the Borgata's luxury hotel, and landed safely in the parking lot. Similar jumps were planned in Miami, Detroit, Las Vegas and other cities.


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After a decade of research, ContraFect Corporation, a small biotech company based in Yonkers, N.Y., is preparing to test bacteriophages—viruses that infect and destroy bacteria—in people as a potential alternative to overused antibiotics for treating and preventing bacterial infections. The first trials for patient safety are expected to start by the end of the year and will provide valuable insight into whether this approach, first discovered about a century ago, can be effective.
Scientific American interviewed Vincent Fischetti, a ContraFect microbiologist and a professor of bacteriology at the Rockefeller University, about his promising work in this area for its August issue.
In 2010 Fischetti and fellow Rockefeller microbiologist Raymond Schuch spoke with Scientific American about their phage research, in particular how viruses infecting anthrax and other Bacillus bacteria control their growth both in the soil and in earthworms. Fischetti and Schuch had discovered eight new viruses during their research, including two they isolated from the guts of earthworms found in anthrax-infested soil.
Curiously, when the researchers exposed a lab strain of anthracis to each of these phages separately, they found that, rather than bursting open and killing the bacteria, as lytic phages usually do, the viruses boosted the survival of their bacterial host. For the infected anthracis, the number of cells in test tube cultures of dirt and water remained constant for at least six months. In contrast, the population of phage-free anthracis dropped in half by 2.5 months and was nonexistent after six months.
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Prop Cian Healy is expected to miss the start of the 2014 RBS 6 Nations after undergoing surgery on his injured ankle on Wednesday.
The westerners' second year in European has been a momentous one. With wins over both Zebre away and Biarritz at home, Eric Elwood's men have proven that they are a competitive side in the top European competition.
This is Zebre's debut season in both the RaboDirect PRO12 and Europe. And the Italian newcomers have demonstrated that they are a promising outfit, highlighted by extremely close games against more experienced sides such as Glasgow Warriors, the Scarlets and Ulster.
Italian international Mauro Bergamasco has been named as captain and will lead his team-mates out this Friday night under floodlights, as both sides endeavour to finish off their pool run in style.
Throughout the season, the Connacht fans have been phenomenal. Last week's try scorer against Harlequins, Johnny O'Connor, said: "Both the players and management were blown away by the fans at the Stoop last weekend.
"We could hear 'the Fields of Athenry' thundering from the North Stand and it really drove us on in what was a difficult game.
"We're all really looking forward to giving our fans something to shout about this Friday night against Zebre.
"We want to finish our second Heineken Cup year on a high and a win this weekend would be a huge boost to the players, club and supporters."
With the Clan Terrace sold out, it promises to be an electrifying atmosphere at the Sportsground so Connacht fans should make sure they do not miss out on the action.
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Posted 10:38 PM 2/15/2013 : Rowley, Adlesh lead Mission Prep into CIF quarterfinals
Andy Rowley and Quinton Adlesh stepped up when it mattered the most to help the Mission Prep boys basketball team edge visiting Webb 57-49 in a Division 5AA second round game.
Rowley led the 20-7 Royals with 20 points. Adlesh added 12 points, including 7 in the fourth quarter. Connor
Posted 10:11 PM 2/15/2013 : Berwick leads Greyhounds into quarterfinals for fifth-straight year
Robbie Berwick and Connor Kim each recorded double-doubles to lead the Atascadero boys basketball team by visiting Arlington 72-58 on Friday night in a Division 3AA second round playoff game. The Greyhounds advanced to the CIF quarterfinals for the fifth-straight year.
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17th Annual Artic Run Model Railroad Show and Sale
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Fun for the whole family. Enjoy a convention center full (16,000 square feet) of trains, trains and more trains. Featured are operating model railroad layouts (some as large as 24' x 52'), a hands-on Thomas the Tank Engine layout for the children, swap/sales tables, hobby shop dealers and vendors. If you are just interested in watching trains, thinking of getting started in the hobby, or a seasoned model railroader there is something here for everyone. On a cold January week-end there is no better place to be than among friendly fun-loving model railroaders.
The show is sponsored by the Central Wisconsin Model Railroaders Ltd (a non-profit educational organization). Activities include promoting model railroading as a life long hobby and family activity, supporting community events and the Portage County Historical Society.
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I have come to the realisation that my omnifocus software needs better organising because I have things on my project list that don't belong there.
Specifically, I have decided that Areas of Focus are going to be recorded in a separate document and not in omnifocus.
Even though I have read davids books numerous times, I decided to recap on the definitions of Areas of Focus and Projects.
I found the following:
Then I listened to this podcast: http://www.davidco.com/audio/project_list.mp320,000 foot - Areas of Focus
This level represents the the agreements you have with yourself about your responsibilities, interests and areas of focus. You can think of it as the job description for your life and work. Typically this list is about 7-10 areas. Your commitments at 20,000 ft tend to change when your life or job changes in some meaningful way. "Responsible for leading company strategy" might be the 20,000 ft component in our running example.
10,000 foot - Projects
What relatively near-term outcomes are you committed to for which you are taking many of the next actions on the runway? The answers to this question essentially create your project list, or 10,000 ft. "Growth strategy for 2009 presented to management team" could be the project for the previously mentioned next action. Projects are typically outcomes that can be completed within about a year.
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I made a list of areas of focus as follows:A project is something that can be checked off as complete, and is more than an action. Areas of focus cannot be checked off as done, for example home maintenance, personal finance, any children you have, health and recreation.
- Write up all tennis match notes
- Back up important all non digital work with photos e.g. diary, notebook, progress sheets on wall at home, mindmaps, etc
- Give work tools back to dad
- Distribute Photos To Friends & Family
- Clean computers
- Check up on fire safety for all family
- buy food
- build and maintain a system for easily finding stored stuff in storage boxes
- Socialise with Friends and Family
- get all the furniture that we don't want out of the house (active because I would like to know how much the furniture is worth)
- Investigate all the apps recommended by Mac Power User Podcast (area of focus) (active because I need to learn to use my mac as best as i can)
- Investigate these things recommend by leo laporte (Active because it might help me do my work)
- Keep the house dust free, clean, and organised
- Learn Greek
- Look into All Things Recommended by Friends
- learn to play the guitar (on hold until the house building work is done)
- Make home safer from Fires, hazardous substances, sharp corners, finger traps
- Monitor what's in my Rucksack
- Take part in regular GTD meetups
- Replenish GTD supplies
- Research Days Out & Holiday Ideas
- take care of your teeth
- TV shows and films to watch
- Burning Questions Related To Internet Marketing
- Maintain house
- House Chores
- My wish list
Having made the list, I can now see that some items (perhaps most of them) are not really Areas of Focus, but are repeating projects. They actually could be ticked off as done, but would come back again after a while. For example, I could create a project called "Write up all tennis match notes from the last 2 weeks" and set it to repeat 2 weeks after completion.
Having said that, perhaps with the aid of Omnifocus, all Areas of Focus can be made into into repeating tasks/projects. For example, "Maintain house" could be made into an automatically repeating project, "Brainstorm all potential projects relating to house maintenance arising in the last 2 weeks".
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En español | Medicare is not a simple "one size fits all" system. Some coverage is offered through a variety of private insurance plans — and you must choose the plan that suits you. Boomers typically like choices, but you may feel overwhelmed by those in Medicare. Here's a quick overview of your options:
Traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage?
When you enroll in Medicare for the first time, you're automatically in the "traditional" or "original" program that's been in place since 1966. If you prefer to join a Medicare Advantage plan, you can do so right away or during open enrollment (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7) in any year.
- Traditional Medicare covers Parts A and B, and you pay standard rates for services, regardless of where you live. You can go to any doctor, hospital or other provider that accepts Medicare patients anywhere in the country. You can add Part D coverage by enrolling in a private "stand-alone" drug plan for an additional premium. You can buy separate medigap insurance (See "Where Can I Get Help?") to cover some or most of the out-of-pocket costs of Parts A and B.
- Medicare Advantage (MA) offers an alternative way of receiving your benefits through local or regional private plans. Each plan must include everything covered by traditional Medicare, but may offer more benefits or lower copays. Most plans charge a monthly premium (in addition to the Part B premium), and most include Part D drug coverage. Your choice of doctors and other providers may be restricted to those in the plan's network. Each plan can, each calendar year, change its premiums, its extra benefits and its copays, or withdraw from Medicare. Each plan has an annual limit on out-of-pocket costs.
For more information on the main differences between the traditional program and Medicare Advantage, and between different types of MA plans, see related article, "Medicare's Private Plans."
How do I choose a Medicare Advantage plan?
Almost everyone in Medicare has access to at least one MA plan, and in many areas there are dozens, each with its own mix of costs, benefits and conditions. Your mailbox may be stuffed with their ads. But to compare plans objectively and free of sales pressure, use the official Medicare website, which lists details of every plan in your area, including a measure of the quality of its care — or call the Medicare help line for assistance. You can enroll in the plan you choose through Medicare or directly through the insurance company.
How do I choose a Part D plan?
If you need to add prescription drug coverage to traditional Medicare, you also will be faced with dozens of different plans. You can compare these in the same way you compare Medicare Advantage plans. If you don't currently take any drugs, you may want to choose the plan with the lowest premium to get coverage at the least cost. Otherwise, it's best to choose a plan according to the specific drugs you take, because plans charge widely varying copays even for the same drug. The plan finder on Medicare's website automatically does the math to find your best deal. You can enroll through Medicare or directly with the plan.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Stella & Dot Giveaway!!!
For the end of the week, it is all about GOLD! This weeks Friday's Fancies is "A Golden Anniversary" in honor of its 50th week. This is an outfit that I would love to wear to an upcoming holiday party. Gold and sparkly... my fav.
In honor of the upcoming holiday season, I am giving away one pair of Goddess Teardrop Earrings from the Stella & Dot Holiday Collection to one lucky reader. Rose gold is a huge trend right now, and these earrings will be perfect for all of your upcoming holiday parties.
To enter:
1. You must be a follower of my blog and "like" my Facebook page
2. Please leave a comment below with your contact information.
I will draw the winner next Thursday!
* This giveaway is only open to US and Canadian readers.
38 comments:
- Nora B. said...
Ohhhhhhh how pretty!! sign me up !
- November 10, 2011 at 10:59 AM
- Val Fox said...
That's a lovely pair of earrings! I love rose gold! I'm a GFC follower and I liked you on FB too.
firstname.lastname@example.com - November 10, 2011 at 12:25 PM
- Grace Marie said...
ah...I would LOVE these earrings. Well I love them already but I would love to own and wear them....on a baby-free date night!!!! - November 10, 2011 at 12:53 PM
- Jo said...
those a re gorgeous!
joannakm at hotmail dot com - November 10, 2011 at 1:04 PM
- Daniela said...
I want ittttttt
I liked you on facebook :)
Yes, they were the same ones. What did u think? Do I look a tad nerdy ? That's what I'm going for. lol - November 10, 2011 at 1:24 PM
- kimmie said...
Fun! I love Stella & Dot jewelery. SO PRETTY.
I'm a follower on your blog and FB!
bluepaperlanterns at gmail.com - November 10, 2011 at 2:17 PM
- HAUTE WIFE said...
What an awesome pair of earrings!
ray at hautewifetoday dot com! - November 10, 2011 at 3:34 PM
- Breezer said...
I'm a follower and I'm going to like your FB page right now!
breannelynn28(at)gmail(dot)com - November 10, 2011 at 9:04 PM
- ebe said...
I don't have many gold earrings. These are beauties!
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- Sick by Trend said...
very very cool those shoes! Love them
have a great weekend :)
www.sickbytrend.com - November 11, 2011 at 5:06 AM
- Hannah said...
Great pair of earrings!! I'm following you on your blog and Facebook! Thanks!!
email@example.com - November 11, 2011 at 5:56 AM
- Sara Mueller said...
These earrings are beautiful! I am a follower and just liked your FB page.
- November 11, 2011 at 6:21 AM
- Laura said...
I am so in love with your outfit! That top is to die for, as are the shoes! xoxo
http://alittlebitoflacquer.blogspot.com - November 11, 2011 at 7:19 AM
- M and C said...
oh noooo :( im sad that im norwegian!! :(
http://spliffedcookies.blogspot.com/ - November 11, 2011 at 7:45 AM
- JustPatience said...
So into Gold too.
Enter my Giveaway to win a $118 Bracelet:
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- Mo Pie, Please said...
Those earrings are gorgeous! And I love your FF outfit! I liked your FB page and am excited to win!! :)
- November 11, 2011 at 8:29 AM
- Emily Lynne {The Best of this Life} said...
Those earrings are gorgeous!!! I love rose gold.
Follower and facebook 'liked' your page!!
Happy Friday xo - November 11, 2011 at 8:35 AM
- Meg {henninglove} said...
i follow you and i liked your facebook page! i love love stella and dot jewelry. what a great giveaway
- November 11, 2011 at 9:15 AM
- Maria Trendy said...
Lovely earrings!! I disegned a new bag you can see this in my blog, see you :)
- November 11, 2011 at 10:33 AM
- alicia said...
I love gold and sparkly too ;) xoxo
- November 11, 2011 at 10:46 AM
- Eliza said...
I like your facebook page! Fun giveaway :) xoxo, eliza
http://asteroid-325.blogspot.com - November 11, 2011 at 1:02 PM
- Jenn :D said...
I just became a follower {thanks for finding me!} and I liked your FB page!! I was just telling my friend how I wanted this pair of earrings!! xox
- November 11, 2011 at 1:25 PM
- Kate @ Daffodils said...
im a follower. Loving those earrings!
email@example.com - November 11, 2011 at 1:52 PM
- Angel Garcia said...
I will let the girls battle it out for this one.. Good luck to them!
All the best, ~Angel - November 11, 2011 at 6:13 PM
- HAUTE WIFE said...
I would totally wear this entire look from head to toe. Thanks for the inspiration.
www.hautewifetoday.com - November 11, 2011 at 7:50 PM
- DailyGlamour said...
lovely !
- November 12, 2011 at 1:40 AM
- Clara Turbay said...
Great pictures for great ideas in this blog.
Please take some time to check out my blog.
http://paquetevistasbien.blogspot.com - November 12, 2011 at 4:31 AM
- Erika said...
Ooh, those earrings are just divine! Of course I'm a follower! :)
firstname.lastname@example.com - November 12, 2011 at 5:03 AM
- the milk avenue. said...
really nice shoes!!
xx - November 12, 2011 at 5:43 AM
- Francesca said...
I can't enter because I'm in AUS but I so agree- i'm loving gold atm!
/ twitter: @opinionslave - November 12, 2011 at 5:59 AM
- siddathornton said...
i am in total love with these earrings - please sign me up for the giveaway! i am a GFC follower & i liked your page on facebook. my email is email@example.com - & now my fingers are crossed!
- November 12, 2011 at 8:39 AM
- Meggan of Lila Grace said...
Love this giveaway and I love your FF outfit! I am your newest follower and I liked your page on FB. Have a great weekend girl!
- November 12, 2011 at 10:15 AM
- Satin And Salt said...
i just "liked" the page! contact me at email@example.com !
great give away!
-Nico - November 12, 2011 at 1:35 PM
- Alexis said...
Great way to get in the holiday spirit!
firstname.lastname@example.com - November 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM
- Wida said...
Did everything!
Wida S.
Missing Amsie Blog - November 14, 2011 at 8:46 PM
- yanswim888 said...
I follow your blog via GFC and like your facebook page as Linda Yan. Thanks for doing this giveaway! Those earrings are gorgeous and perfect for adding a statement to any outfit! I love big statement earrings with all of my outfits! I just love how it looks when a cute or flashy pair of earrings peek out from behind my hair - it's like a new surprise every time! I just got an internship that I hope to turn into a job (fingers crossed!) and I want to look put together but still fashionable and chic. So, I would love to get some jewelry that add a little bit of pizzazz to my outfit while still looking professional and put together. I love what jewelry can do for my outfits when I put together simple things and then pair it with that perfect piece of jewelry! My email address is firstname.lastname@example.com. Thanks for doing this giveaway!
- November 15, 2011 at 7:17 PM
- Teresa said...
I would love to win these!!
I'm following you and liked your Facebook :)
Teresa - November 15, 2011 at 11:55 PM
- Eliza said...
Those earrings are great! Love your look too! :)
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The science is taking huge advantages all the time in all the areas. One of the most recent areas is the health of the human body and different ways that we can achieve a healthy and good looking body. For people who want spot reduction of fat even though they are at an optimal body weight there are advancements made on a daily basis. Infra red body wraps are designed to use some of the basic functions of the body and take advantage of it in terms of burning fat for energy and get rid of those unwanted lumps that we all have in some places.
Take for example the love handle region and the lower abdomen. These are usually really difficult to sculpt in to what you want them to be, and it will take months of hard dieting and exercise to get rid of them – once you stop doing all that was needed they will most likely come back. Well if you are using a home infrared body wrap system you can use it on a regular basis and keep the results. The reason why infrared is so commonly used in different applications these days is that it has been found that it doesn't really heat the top layer of your body, but instead heats the lower parts and thus causes a more severe reaction of the cooling systems in your body. This will result in a number of things that happen.
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Cellulite Reduction:
If you don't know what cellulite is then you are lucky – or you are just unaware of the stores of cellulite that you might have in your hamstring area in your thighs and on your buttocks. The honest truth is that the amount of cellulite with the population has increased dramatically in the past few decades and the most obvious explanation is the trans-fats and other in usable compounds that we get from our food. The body doesn't know what to do with them so it stores them in your adipose tissue, causing the orange peel skin and a really unhealthy look for your body.
Your body simply shoves useless garbage unevenly in places where you want it the least – okay I think that most wouldn't want it on their face and are happy that it isn't there but instead in their legs and lower abdomen.
Most women are happy with their size but they just want to get rid of the uneven skin, but unfortunately that is more difficult usually than just losing the weight. You have to be on the top of your diet and live a healthy life without many stimulants. The best part is that an infrared body wrap can make a difference here because by significantly increasing blood flow in a specific area, we can boost the waste management, and mobilize the waste and get it processed by your liver. Some of the wraps are so powerful that your liver will be working double time getting rid of all the crap that your body has.
By targeting the specific areas that one isn't happy with, it is possible to get good results, and especially results that the person getting the treatment wants to get. This usually results in a really good customer satisfaction amongst infrared body wrap practitioners. From Florida to Utah to Las Vegas, I have heard positive feedback from people who are getting an infra red treatment in their problem areas.
Extra Caloric Expenditure:
This isn't something that people expect to get, or they just don't think about it but this is actually that makes the magic happen most of the time. We are always praising the effect that using infrared rays we can boost the mobilization of fat cells, but in the end if the energy wasn't burnt it would just take a few detours and end up stored again. It would run through your liver and get re-packaged and then shipped back to a different location in your body.
The reason why you get such a boost in the amount of calories that your body uses is that the heat that is transferred from the machine, via the IR-rays has to be taken care of somehow, and your body has to use almost a similar amount of energy to get rid of the energy that is coming to the system from the outside.
First of all your body will turn off some of its own heat producing mechanisms – these include lowering muscle tension by the way – and then it will start to work in getting rid of the heat. So it sounds controversial but when your body is heated from the outside, it will start increasing its heat production – fortunately the increase in the heat production doesn't usually match the increase in heat loss via sweating and increased breathing.
In the graph on the right side you will see this illustrated quite clearly. When your body temperature goes too low heat production will stop and death is imminent. When your body temperature goes too high, the same thing will happen – fortunately the mechanisms that take care of controlling your body temperature, are quite powerful, and with healthy people who are consuming enough water, it is impossible for the body temperature to rise too high when you aren't in really extreme conditions. Working hard in a hot climate won't even suffice to make a significant jump in the body temp.
Infra red body wrap systems work by using this system – they artificially try to increase the internal temperature of the body and that makes the body work extra hard to get rid of the temperature. When the wraps are used in monitored surroundings, we can control the amount of heat that is radiated to the body and keep a steady body temperature, and have the client lose fat at a maximal rate where it is still comfortable – needless to say that when your body is trying to take care of the extra heat at a maximal power, it is not comfortable anymore; the first thing that will happen is that your heart starts to work extra hard to maintain blood pressure, as most of the veins in your skin are now open to get rid of the heat caused by the infra red. Blood transfers the heat through the body, and then to the skin where it can be fades away. When the IR levels are controlled this all happens in a comfortable and safe manner.
If you are looking in to losing extra body fat, then you have to eat less than you are consuming. Normally it is adviced to eat about 500kcal less in a day to maintain a healthy weight loss rate of one pound or 0,5kg in a week. To achieve this most people have to reduce their food intake over 20% and especially with women, it can result in an unhealthy amount of food that is eaten. I suggest that you use an infrared body wrap machine at home or at a practice to boost your metabolism. This will result in you eating more and losing more weight. Depending on your body weight and type, you can burn anywhere from 800kcal to 15000kcal per 50 minute session with a body wrapping if this kind – thus you can really eat more and lose more weight!
Sculpting Your Body:
We all have those spots in our body that aren't looking the way we would like them to look like. Admit it! Any woman can name at least five spots in their body that they aren't happy with, and since exercising and a healthy diet alone will not necessarily result in spot reduction of fat, we can achieve that with infrared light. Formostar infrared body wraps are especially designed to help people get rid of unwanted problem area fat.
By using a wrap only in the specific area we can increase the circulation in that particular area, and when your body is signaling to start releasing adipose tissue for energy, most of the blood is in your problem area, causing it to be the first place where the weight loss starts and also the last place where it will stop.
Infrared body wrap does it work?
If this article wasn't enough to at least give you some idea about the potential power of infrared body wrapping works, then I suggest that you read some of our other articles that include information about body wraps for weight loss and how you can make a homemade body wrap and avoid the hassle of going somewhere to get it done for


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