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Important Dates in Golf History Seven New Wedding Traditions Strange Facts About Pennsylvania PGA Tour Schedule The Andy Warhol Museum Travel & Leisure Home Improvement LPGA Tour Schedule Health & Wellness ATP Tour Schedule Tips For Left-Handed Golfers Champions Tour Schedule Index
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The Most Important Dates In Golf History
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f you play golf, you know that it is a unique sport that requires skill, focus and strategy and perhaps you have some idea that golf has a lengthy history. However, what you may not know is that golf is an ancient sport with roots deep in Scotland. Unlike other sports such as football which are quite recent developments, early golf dates as far back as the year 1296. Back then, the sport didn’t even share the same name. Instead, the Dutch near Scotland were reported to have played a stick game called “colf.”
Thankfully, the name changed as the Scottish adopted the sport and even founded the first rules of golf in 1744. Though the original version was not as detailed as modern golf, the Scottish approached the sport with the same level of seriousness we do today. Rule No. 4 clearly illustrates this strictness by stating that “no golfer shall remove stones, bones or any break club except upon the fair green and even then, only within a club’s length of the ball”. Sound somewhat familiar to today’s rules? Though golf is undeniably a very old sport, the most important dates in Golf History occur during the 1800’s when the sport’s popularity really took off. This popularity could be traced to the 1840s when a new method of making golf balls was discovered. Using the coagulated milk of the Malayan gum tree instead of stuffing the balls with feathers, golf balls were cheaper and easier to make which allowed them to be bought by anyone, even the working man. As golf became a common activity for leisure, it naturally became more competitive. As a result, 1860 ushered in the first Open Championship. One of the most notable names among these original champions was Old Tom Morris who, in 1868 at age 46, won the Open Championship making him the oldest victor of the title. From this point forward, the Championships multiplied, and the stakes grew higher as more and more skilled masters vied for the same title. As the history of golf evolved, the list of true masters only grows longer. One great golfer, Ben Hogan, is renowned for winning the Masters, the U.S. Open and the Open Championship consecutively in 1953. In 1960, Arnold Palmer predicted his score of 65 before winning his only U.S. Open at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colorado. Some other giants in the sport are Jack Nicklaus, a golfer credited with the most major victories in history. And Tiger Woods, the youngest man and first African-American to win The Masters in 1997. All of these historical insights highlight the fact that golf has a long legacy of accomplished, highlyskilled athletes that would rival any other sport’s Hall of Fame. If you haven’t researched golf’s background, read up on it and discover what had to happen to shape the golf we know and love playing today. Better yet, hit the green and simply enjoy golfing!
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Seven New Wedding Traditions Every Modern Couple
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hen it comes to planning a wedding, much goes into consideration – including the wedding day traditions that come along with the ceremony and reception. For years, it’s always been customary for the bride to wear white, with a veil covering her face and for the father of the bride to give the woman away (as well as foot the bill). However, as time has passed, things have been changing and the matrimony customs of the past don’t necessarily work for the contemporary couple.
1. Toss out the bouquet toss. Traditional wedding games like tossing the bridal bouquet and removing the garter belt are being done less in favor of more dancing time.
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overlays – specifically for their wedding day, to tie in their theme for branding purposes.
4. Ask guest to check their cell phones at the ceremony While social media is on the rise for the reception, asking guests to limit their use of their cellphones during the ceremony is also becoming a growing request. Limiting guest interaction with their cell phones during the nuptials is on the rise. You’ve hired a professional photographer to capture your guests’ faces, not a sea of cell phones.
5. Focus on the guest experience
The wedding may be a big deal for the bride and groom, but it’s also a time for the guests to have fun. Some couples are booking performers 2. Keep your bridal party intimate – singers, dancers, bands, acrobats, live painters Couples are shying away from large bridal – all for the sake of giving their guests a night parties and opting for a small group of friends to they’ll never forget. . stand by their side as they exchange vows. Large 6. Find music that speaks to you bridal parties have their own set of logistics that can be difficult to navigate, including booking When it comes to ceremony music, couples are hair appointments, makeup schedules, fittings, choosing songs that speak to their relationship, clothing pick up and drop off and stretch limos. rather than the traditional bridal chorus of Keeping it intimate will save you time, money ‘Here Comes The Bride’ or a wedding march of classical music. and frustration.
3. Socialize guests with social media A growing tradition among soon to be newlyweds is using social media during the big day with hashtags and filters. Snapchat is a big trend on the rise with weddings this year. Couples are creating custom geofilters – location based
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7. Don’t forget to keep some of the classics
While there may be a few changes here and there, when it comes to the style of décor or the overall look and feel of the occasion, it’s always good to keep some of the classic concepts.
STRANGE FACTS
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-Remember the Steagles! Yes, the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers did merge one season to form a team called the Steagles. It was during World War II when hundreds of football players joined the military. Desperate, with only a handful of players each, the teams combined in 1943. Not only did they merge nicknames but also uniform patterns. The team put together a respectable 5-4-1 season. -Milton Hershey and the Titanic – Milton Hershey, found of Hershey Company, put down a $300 deposit for a first-class stateroom for the maiden voyage of the Titanic. But the chocolate gods were on his side, and he never stepped aboard the doomed ship. Hershey and his wife, who were rich after opening up their chocolate factory in 1905, spend the winter of 1911 in Nice, France. They planned to travel home on the Titanic, in a suite costing at least $3,000, but ended up returning home earlier aboard a German luxury liner, the Amerika. -The Big Mac was invented in Pennsylvania – A McDonald’s franchise owner in Uniontown (south of Pittsburgh) created the two-burger concoction. He spent a couple of years figuring out the right ingredients for the sauce, and started selling it in his restaurant in 1967. It swept the nation the next year. You can visit the Big Mac Museum Restaurant. It is a working restaurant in North Huntingdon, Westmoreland County, with memorabilia such as a 14-foot tall Big Mac. -Yuengling invented an early energy drink. Pennsylvania residents know that D.G. Yuengling and Son is the country’s oldest operating brewery, started in 1829. What’s less known is how it survived Prohibition, from 1920 to 1933. The company thought Prohibition would be shortlived and it just needed to ride things out. It created three “near beers” with a low alcohol content of 0.5 percent. They were Yuengling Special, Yuengling Por-Tor and Yuengling Juvo. The latter was an early energy drink made with cereal grains. The company also started a dairy that produced ice cream and other dairy products. -The nudist, free-love Battle Axes: A small religious group settled in the 1840s in northern Chester County in an area that became known as Free Love Valley. It was founded by a guy named Theophilus Ransom Gates, who thought marriage was too restrictive and people should be
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PENNSYLVANIA able to have sexual relations with other people. Services were held in each other’s houses, and they were known to bathe nude in local ponds. Eventually, some members were arrested on charges of adultery or fornication and the group faded away. -Pennsylvania’s Zippo is a pop culture icon. The Zippo lighter, made in northern Pennsylvania’s Bradford, has been featured in more than 1,500 movies, stage plays and television shows, the company says. They have been prominent in productions ranging from “I Love Lucy” and “Mad Men” to “The X-Men” and “Hairspray – the Musical.” And the Zippo click sound has been sampled on songs. -We started the first oil boom – The country’s first oil well was drilled in western Pennsylvania’s Titusville in 1859. The “Pennsylvania oil rush” continued to the early 1870s. That first 70-foot deep well, Drake Well, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. -Punxsutawney Phil has competitors – Our own Punxsutawney Phil is the most famous, but he’s certainly not the only groundhog who predicts the weather. His competitors include Buckeye Chuck of Ohio, General Beauregard Lee of Georgia, Staten Island Chuck and Wiarton Willie of Ottawa, Canada. -You Can Thank Us for Bingo – Bingo was born in the early 1920s in and around Pittsburgh. A guy named Hugh J. Ward was the creator and began running the game at carnivals. He took it nationwide and wrote a book of Bingo rules in 1933. -Gravity Hill in Bedford County – So-called gravity hills can be found throughout the world. These are places were objects appear to roll uphill. They are optical illusions, but that doesn’t take away from the fun. Bedford County is so proud of its hill that it will even send you a brochure with directions on finding it. The point is to go there, put your vehicle in neutral and experience the strange sensation of it seeming to slowly roll uphill.
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PGA TOUR SCHEDULE JAN 6-9 Sentry Tournament of Champions Maui, HI JAN 13-16 Sony Open in Hawaii Honolulu, HI JAN 20-23 The American Express La Quinta, CA JAN 27-30 Farmers Insurance Open San Diego, CA FEB 3-6 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Pebble Beach, CA FEB 10-13 Waste Management Phoenix Open Scottsdale, AZ FEB 17-20 The Genesis Invitational Pacific Palisades, CA FEB 24-27 The Honda Classic Palm Beach Gardens, FL MAR 3-6 Puerto Rico Open Rio Grande, Puerto Rico MAR 3-6 Arnold Palmer Invitational Orlando, FL MAR 10-13 The Players Championship Ponte Vedra Beach, FL MAR 17-20 Valspar Championship Palm Harbor, FL MAR 23-27 World Golf Championships Austin, TX 10
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PGA TOUR SCHEDULE MAR 24-27 Corales Puntacana Championship Punta Cana, Dominican Republic MAR 31-APR 3 Valero Texas Open San Antonio, TX APR 7-10 Masters Tournament Augusta, GA APR 14-17 RBC Heritage Hilton Head, SC APR 21-24 Zurich Classic of New Orleans Avondale, LA APR 28-MAY 1 Mexico Championship MAY 5-8 Wells Fargo Championship Potomac, MD MAY 12-15 AT&T Byron Nelson McKinney, TX MAY 19-22 PGA Championship Tulsa, OK MAY 26-29 Charles Schwab Challenge Fort Worth, TX JUN 2-5 The Memorial Tournament Dublin, OH JUN 9-12 RBC Canadian Open Toronto, Canada JUN 16-19 US Open Brookline, MA 12
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PGA TOUR SCHEDULE JUN 23-26 Travelers Championship Cromwell, CT JUN 30-JUL 3 John Deere Classic Silvis, IL JUL 7-10 Barbasol Championship Nicholasville, KY JUL 7-10 Genesis Scottish Open North Berwisck, Scotland JUL 14-17 Barracuda Championship Truckee, CA JUL 14-17 The Open Championship Fife, Scotland JUL 21-24 3M Open Blaine, MN JUL 28-31 Rocket Mortgage Classic Detroit, MI AUG 4-7 Wyndham Championship Greensboro, NC AUG 11-14 FedEx St. Jude Championship Memphis, TN AUG 18-21 BMW Championship Wilmington, DE AUG 25-28 TOUR Championship Atlanta, GA
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The Andy Warhol Museum EXPLORING THE ART OF PITTSBURGH’S FAVORITE SON
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ndy Warhol was the undisputed king of pop art from the time he burst onto the New York art scene in the ‘60s until his untimely death in 1987. His work — including his signature loud, splashy lithographs, experimental films, and sculptures — poked fun at and pushed the boundaries of mainstream society. Warhol’s life was as turbulent as his masterpieces, and he remains one of America’s most recognized artists. Set in a former industrial building in the artist’s boyhood home of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Andy Warhol Museum is a marvel to behold. Bright and brilliant, outrageous and thought-provoking, this place does an impeccable job of capturing the spirit of the artist, and it’s a terrific place to explore. Here are some of the highlights of a visit: Get To Know Warhol — And His Pittsburgh Roots
Andy Warhol was the son of eastern European immigrants who settled in Pittsburgh, and the museum does a terrific job explaining and exploring his relationship with the city vis-a-vis the artist’s early works. When a childhood illness periodically kept him from attending school, the young Warhol gravitated toward comic books and Hollywood magazines, setting the stage for his later focus and works. As a young boy, he took art classes in Pittsburgh, and later attended the Carnegie Institute of Technology — now Carnegie Mellon University — focusing on art before setting off for New York City. The museum does an excellent job of starting from the beginning, explaining the city’s influence on the young artist, and what the city was like at the time Warhol was growing up there. You’ll see his art school sketches and the progression of his art unfold throughout the museum. Admire The Beautifully Curated Exhibits The museum holds the largest collection of Warhol’s artworks and archives, anywhere. This includes paintings, drawings, films, prints, photographs, and many more works and personal effects that span the entire range of his career. While this sounds like a lot to take in — and it is — the museum makes it easy to understand, digest, and appreciate. Guests start on the top floor, which presents Warhol’s early days and art. From there, you descend six additional floors that represent the subsequent decades of his creations and collaborations, and also incorporate rotating exhibits. It’s an intuitive, insightful way to take in the depth and breadth of the collection, one that tells a full, rich story. You truly feel the scope of Warhol’s life and work, and it’s an experience not every museum can offer. Go Beyond The Canvas One of the things so distinctive about the Warhol is the focus on experiential touches you’ll encounter throughout the museum. On several floors, you’ll find separate exhibits meant to be touched. These tactile art reproductions
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give visitors a wider understanding of how some of Warhol’s most recognized works come together. The diagrams, created with imaging software and 3D machine technology, were crafted from plastic and allow everyone — sighted and visually impaired — to get a real feel for the composition, brush strokes, and texture of Warhol’s works. These allow you to truly go beyond the canvas, and appreciate the art in a whole new way. It’s an extra step that really makes a big difference in how you’ll look at Warhol’s body of work. Hear From The Folks Who Know It Best The Warhol currently offers two gallery talks that are included in the price of your admission, which give an excellent intro to the museum, as well as additional insights about Warhol’s life, art, and legacy. Artist educators, museum staff, and other experts lead the twice-daily discussions, which are scheduled to take place at 11:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Attending a talk is a great way to gain a deeper understanding and knowledge about Warhol, and the experiences that shaped his artistry, technique, and sense of style. Tour schedules are always subject to change, so call ahead if you’d like to incorporate one into your visit, or ask about them at the admission desk on the first floor. Bounce Through The Silver Clouds One of the coolest and most unique experiences at the Warhol is located on the 5th floor. Silver Clouds is an immersive exhibit unlike any we’ve ever seen, anywhere. It consists of two dozen pillow-shaped floating metallic balloons suspended in a large, dark room. Filled with a mix of air and helium, and gently propelled by fans in the corners of the room, visitors are encouraged to mix, mingle, and wander through the clouds, which gently lift from floor to ceiling and back again. The balloons bounce into one another, off patrons’ hands, and are a delight to behold. Given that Warhol used aluminum foil to decorate his famed studio, the Factory, Silver Clouds fit right in. They sparkle, shine, float, and flutter, and are a marvel for visitors of all ages. Create Your Own Masterpiece On the bottom floor of the museum, you’ll find The Factory, an immersive studio space named after Warhol’s beloved New York City home base. This hands-on spot features workshops, classes, and other activities designed to get your own creative juices flowing after touring the museum. While The Factory is currently closed due to COVID-19, the museum does hope to reopen it as soon as possible. In the meantime, the admission desk can fill you in on other family-friendly activities and art-making opportunities offered at the Warhol. Don’t pass up your chance to create something in this special place! Mug It Up For The Camera Warhol was a prolific photographer, and a large portion of his art consists of snaps, either printed and used as-is, or converted into lithographs or paintings. He also loved getting early versions of selfies in photo booths, and also utilized these images in his work. While visitors may take their own non-flash photos inside for their personal use, the museum also pays homage to Warhol’s passion for photography with an old-fashioned photo booth. Located near The Factory in the basement, bring your spare change or singles, and make sure you sit for the ultimate selfie session; you’ll get a fun souvenir to take home! Check to ensure the booth is open and operable during your visit; the admissions desk can advise you. For information about the museum visit Warhol.org
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Secret Charter Destinations
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The Bahamas
he Bahamas are a staple on the charter yacht scene, but -wait? We’re talking about summer charters and the Bahamas are only good for winter charters, right?
Wrong. Not only are the Bahamas absolutely delightful in the summer, they’re also close enough to use for a long weekend getaway. Even better, the tourists are going elsewhere so you’ll find the streets quiet, restaurants with empty tables, and quiet anchorages. While there are a multitude of cruising destinations from Nassau, you might want to think outside the box and meet your charter yacht at one of the outer islands. You can make the hop in a small aircraft and spend all the saved hours snorkeling. Smaller yachts have the shallow draft needed to explore areas like the Abacos and you can find an ever-growing charter fleet of 70 to 90 footers that are now based in the Bahamas year-round rather than making the usual trek north to New England in the summer.
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Tips: If you’re in the Abacos, take a business card to stick on the wall of Miss Emily’s Blue Bee Bar on Green Turtle Cay. For great diving, don’t miss Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park off Staniel Cay.
PENNSYLVANIA’S GREATEST PHILANTHROPIST
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Milton S. Hershey
ilton Hershey created one of America’s most beloved brands. He made milk chocolate a treat all Americans could afford, and in the process cooked up a great fortune. Hershey used his wealth to beautify his company’s hometown and to build a remarkable orphanage that would take poor boys, give them a good home and sturdy lessons in character, and teach them to make their way in the world.
Hershey was born in Hockensville, Pennsylvania, in 1857. His parents had been raised as Reformed Mennonites, and young Hershey grew up among the devout, thrifty and hardworking Pennsylvania Dutch. But his father was a dreamer and a drinker, and his family suffered from neglect. Young Milton grew up shoeless and hungry. Eventually his parents separated. Later in life, when asked about his gifts to orphans, Hershey would remind people: “I was a poor boy myself once.” Hershey took his first job at age 14, apprenticing at a small, German-language newspaper in Lancaster. He hated the work and promptly got himself fired. Then he took a job at Joseph Royer’s Ice Cream Parlor, where he learned the basics of candy-making. By the time he was 25, he had launched two businesses, a cough-drop company and a candy company. Both failed. His third attempt, Lancaster Caramel, was vastly more successful. By the early 1890s, he had 700 employees and three processing plants. Everything changed in 1893. Hershey visited the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, where he first laid eyes on the industrial equipment of J.M. Lehmann of Dresden, Germany. Lehmann had built a fullscale chocolate manufacturing plant, from roasting oven for the cocoa beans to forming presses for the molten chocolate. “The caramel business is a fad,” Hershey declared, and he paid $20,000 to buy every single piece of equipment that Lehmann had on display. When he left Chicago, the machinery went with him. Hershey began making chocolate alongside caramel, all the while systematically experimenting with new recipes. By 1900, he was confident he had a winning product, and he sold the caramel business for one million dollars. With his new liquidity, he wanted to build a factory that could mass produce milk chocolate. Three years later, he broke ground near Derry Church, right in the middle of Pennsylvania dairy farming country. Hershey did not discover milk chocolate. What he discovered was how to make it affordable. He achieved this feat through gains from efficiency, populating his plant with the latest technology and designing the facility on the basis of Frederick W. Taylor’s principles of industrial efficiency. The result was a steep cut in the per-unit cost of producing milk chocolate. Before Hershey opened his production lines, it was a delicacy.
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After Hershey, a milk chocolate bar could be enjoyed by anyone with a spare nickel. Success came instantly. In its first year of operations, the company netted one million dollars; five years later, with the introduction of the Hershey’s Kiss, profits topped two million dollars. As money poured in, Hershey worked to build a model city around his rural factory. He sponsored a nationwide contest to come up with a name for the town. (Entries included Ulikit, Etabit, Chocolate City, and St. Milton.) The winner was Hersheykoko, which the Post Office rejected as too commercial. So the town became Hershey, Pennsylvania. Hershey oversaw most every aspect of the town’s construction: tree-lined streets, handsome homes, extensive public transportation, and first-rate public schools. In 1907, he opened a park (today known as Hershey Park); in 1915 he built the nation’s largest free, private zoo. During the Great Depression he launched a massive building campaign, something like a privately funded New Deal program. More than 600 men worked to build the Hershey Hotel, as well as a community building, sports arena, community theater, and high school. As the Depression ground on, Hershey gave $20,000 to each of the town’s five churches in 1935, to help them relieve the suffering of their congregants. That same year, he established to M.S. Hershey Foundation, to support local educational and cultural charities. One of the foundation’s first projects was creating the Hershey Gardens, a major botanical garden completed in 1942. The foundation also built (and still manages) the Hershey Theater, the Hershey Community Archives, and a historical museum dedicated to the life and achievements of Milton Hershey. Hershey’s best known philanthropic accomplishment, however, was his orphanage. Originally located on his homestead, it surrounded Milton and Catherine Hershey with the children they were never able to have. In 1909, the Hersheys executed a tightly constructed deed of trust for the Hershey Industrial School. In November 1918, Hershey secretly placed all of his shares of the Hershey Chocolate Company into a trust whose sole purpose was to benefit the school. The stock was worth roughly sixty million dollars. By way of comparison, in 1918 Coca-Cola sold for twenty-five million. Although Hershey made his gift in 1918, he did not reveal it until a 1923 interview with the New York Times. “I am 66 years old and do not need much money,” Hershey said. “I have no heirs, so I have decided to make the orphan boys of the United States my heirs.” Hershey explained that the Industrial School would provide a thorough common school education, supplemented by instruction in the useful crafts – blacksmithing, farming, the rudiments of electrical work. His interviewer then asked about college preparation for the students. “We do not intend to turn out a race of professors,” Hershey replied, although he allowed that boys of “special promise” would be prepared for higher education. “The thing that a poor boy needs is knowledge of a trade, a way to make a living. We will provide him with groundwork. Of what use is Latin when a fellow has to hoe a patch or run a lathe?” Hershey was a constant presence at the school before his death in 1945. Since then, with an endowment worth over twelve billion dollars in 2017, the Milton Hershey School has become one of the wealthiest schools in the United States. To this day, it offers a superb boarding-school education to more than 1,800 elementary and secondary students, all from deeply troubled backgrounds. Indeed, the school has the happy problem of having far more money than it needs. In 1963, fifty million dollars (or 20 percent of its endowment) was diverted to create the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey. Efforts in the late 1990s to divert more of the endowment were blocked by the courts. Hershey died with very little personal wealth, mostly his home and its furnishings. He had given away everything else during his lifetime. “I never could see,” he once observed, “what happiness a rich man gets from contemplating a life of acquisition only, with a cold and legal distribution of his wealth after he passes away.”
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»6» Surefire Ways To Make Your Home Sell Faster
1. TAKE GREAT PHOTOS If your listing photos don’t show off the features of your home, prospective buyers may reject it without even taking a tour or going to the open house. Hiring a professional photographer and posting at least 30 photos of your home, inside and out, is a good way to attract buyers. 2. CLEAN EVERYTHING Nothing turns off buyers like a dirty house. Hire a company to deep clean it if you can’t do it yourself. Key places to clean while your home is on the market include kitchen countertops, inside cabinets and appliances, floors and room corners where dust collects, shelves, bathroom counters, toilets, tubs and showers, inside closets, windows inside and out, scuffed walls, baseboards and doors, basement and garage. 3. LET THE LIGHT IN People love light and bright, and the best way to show off your house is to let the sunshine in. Open all the curtains, blinds and shades, and turn lights on in any dark rooms. If the natural light situation is lacking in any room, strategically place lamps or light sources throughout to set the mood. 4. MAKE YOUR HOME AVAILABLE Buyers like to see homes on their schedules, which often means evenings and weekends. Plus, they want to be able to tour a home soon after they find it online, especially in a hot market where they’re competing with other buyers. If your home can be shown with little or no notice, more prospective buyers will see it. If you require 24 hours notice, they may choose to skip your house altogether. 5. SET THE RIGHT PRICE No seller wants to leave money on the table, but the strategy of setting an unrealistically high price with the idea you can come down later doesn’t work in real estate. Buyers and their agents have access to more information on comparable homes than ever, and they know what most homes are worth before viewing them. A home that is overpriced in the beginning tends to stay on the market longer, even after the price is cut, because buyers think there must be something wrong with it. 6. SPREAD THE WORD Your neighbors are often the best salespeople for your home because they love the neighborhood. Make sure they know your home is for sale and are invited to your open house. Also share your listing on social media and ensure your real estate agent does the same. Share the news on neighborhood e-mail lists, Facebook groups and other social media outlets. Collaborate with your real estate agent to promote your home’s listing information throughout multiple accounts.
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ONE OF THIS YEAR’S HOTTEST DECORATING STYLES
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he newest trend in home decorating is the Japandi style. Japandi is a harmonious fusion of the rustic natural charm of Scandinavian design and the traditional elegance of Japanese décor. It blends the Scandi hygge principles of creating rustic, cozy, warm spaces that foster togetherness with the Japanese “wabi-sabi” aesthetic which is rooted in appreciating the imperfections inherent in natural materials. Both Scandinavian and Japanese furniture feature clean lines and functionality. The beauty of the blending lies in the lighter colors of the Scandinavian style contrasted with the darker shades and more elegant shapes of the Japanese style. Japandi typically uses muted color palettes with subtle pops of color used sparingly and judiciously. Traditionally both Nordic and Japanese styles feature limited accessories, as they both emphasize functionality. With Japandi, a few well- chosen statement accessories using natural elements, such as plants on a stone pedestal, will give your space the perfect finishing touch. Some of the key elements of Japandi are the use of different stained colored woods, natural materials like stone, living finish metals and bamboo, combined with simple low-profile furnishings. The natural beauty, comfort and sustainability of the style ensures its popularity will continue to grow and will bring lovely warmth to your home for years to come.
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LPGA TOUR SCHEDULE JAN 20-23
Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Orlando, FL
JAN 27-30
Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio Boca Raton, FL
FEB 4-6 OR 11-13 MAR 3-6
HSBC Women’s World Championship Singapore Honda LPGA Thailand Chonburi, Thailand
MAR 24-27
JTBC Classic presented by Barbasol Carlsbad, CA The Chevron Championship Rancho Mirage, CA
APR 13-16
LOTTA Championship TBA in HI
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JTBC LA Open Los Angeles, CA
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JTBC Championship at Palos Verdes Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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Cognizant Founders Cup TBA in NJ
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Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play Hosted by Shadow Creek Las Vegas, NV
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ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer Galloway, NJ
JUN 16-19
Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Grand Rapids, MI
JUN 23-26
KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Bethesda, MD
JUL 13-16
Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational Midland, MI
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LPGA TOUR SCHEDULE JUL 21-14
Amundi Evian Championship Evian-les-Bains, France
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Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open Ayrshire, Scotland
AUG 4-7
ISPS Handa World Invitational Antrim, Northern Ireland
AUG 25-28
CP Women’s Open Ontario, Canada
SEP 8-11
Dana Open presented by Marathon Sylvania, OH Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G Cincinnati, OH
SEP 15-18
Portland Classic TBA in OR
SEP 23-25
Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G Rogers, AR
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Volunteers of America Classic The Colony, TX LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship Somis, CA
OCT 13-16
Buick LPGA Shanghai Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
OCT 20-23
BMW Ladies Championship TBA in Korea
OCT 27-30
Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA New Taipei City, Chinese Taipei
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Pelican Women’s Championship Belleair, FL
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CME Group Tour Championship Naples, FL
Five Benefits of Yoga That Are Supported By Science
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erived from the Sanskrit work “Yuji”, meaning yoke or union, yoga is an ancient practice that brings together mind and body. It incorporates breathing exercises, meditation and poses designed to encourage relaxation and reduce stress. Practicing yoga is said to come with many benefits for both mental and physical health, though not all of these benefits have been backed by science. Here are five evidencebased benefits.
1. CAN DECREASE STRESS: Yoga is known for its ability to ease stress and promote relaxation. In fact, multiple studies have shown that it can decrease the secretion of cortisol, the primary stress hormone. One study demonstrated the powerful effect of yoga on stress by following 24 women who perceived themselves as emotionally distressed. After a three month yoga program, the women had significantly lower levels of cortisol. They also had lower levels of stress, anxiety, fatigue and depression. Another study of 131 people had similar results, showing that 10 weeks of yoga helped reduce stress and anxiety. It also helped improve quality of life and mental health. When used alone or along with other methods of alleviating stress, such as meditation, yoga can be a powerful way to keep stress in check. 2. MAY REDUCE INFLAMMATION: In addition to improving your mental health, some studies suggest that practicing yoga may
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reduce inflammation as well. Inflammation is a normal immune response, but chronic inflammation can contribute to the development of pro-inflammatory diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. A
2015 study divided 218 participants into two groups, those who practiced yoga regularly and those who didn’t. Similarly, a small 2014 study showed that 12 weeks of yoga reduced inflammatory markers in breast cancer survivors with persistent fatigue. Although more research is needed to confirm the beneficial efforts of yoga on inflammation, these findings indicate that it may help protect against certain diseases caused by chronic inflammation.
of the major contributors to heart disease. 4. COULD REDUCE CHRONIC PAIN:
Chronic pain is a persistent problem that affects millions of people and has a range of possible causes, from injuries to arthritis. There is a growing body of research demonstrating that practicing yoga could help reduce many types of chronic pain. In one study, 42 individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome either received a wrist splint or did yoga for eight weeks. At the end of the study, yoga was found to be 3. COULD IMPROVE HEART HEALTH: more effective in reducing pain and improving From pumping blood throughout the body to grip strength than wrist splinting. Another supplying tissues with important nutrients, study in 2005 showed that yoga could help the health of your heart is an essential decrease pain and improve physical function component of overall health. Studies show in participants with osteoarthritis of the knees. that yoga may improve heart health and 5. CAN INCREASE STRENGTH: reduce several risk factors for heart disease. In addition to improving flexibility, yoga is One study found that participants over 40 a great addition to an exercise routine for its years of age who practiced yoga for five years strength-building benefits. In fact, there are had a lower blood pressure and pulse rate specific poses in yoga that are designed to than those who didn’t. High blood pressure increase strength and build muscle. In one is one of the major causes of heart problems, study, 70 adults performed 24 cycles of sun such as heart attacks and stroke. Lowering salutations – a series of foundational poses your blood pressure can help reduce the often used as a warm-up – six days a week risk of these problems. Some research also for 24 weeks. They experienced a significant suggests that incorporating yoga into a healthy increase in upper body strength, endurance lifestyle could help slow the progression of and weight loss. Women had a decrease heart disease. One study followed 113 patients in body fat percentage as well. A 2015 study with heart disease, looking at the effects of a had similar findings, showing that 12 weeks lifestyle change that included one year of yoga of practice led to improvement in endurance, training combined with dietary modifications strength and flexibility in 173 participants. and stress management. Participants saw Based on these findings, practicing yoga a 23% decrease in total cholesterol and a can be an effective way to boost strength 26% reduction in “bad” LDL cholesterol. and endurance, especially when used in Additionally the progression of heart disease conjunction with regular exercise. stopped in 47% of patients. It’s unclear how much of a role yoga may have had versus other factors like diet. Yet it can minimize stress, one
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Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training
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hile most people know that physical activity is healthy, it is estimated that about 30% of people worldwide don’t get enough. Unless you have a physically demanding job, a dedicated fitness routine is likely your best bet for getting active. Unfortunately, many people feel that they don’t have enough time to exercise. If this sounds like you, maybe it’s time to try high-intensity interval training (HIIT). HIIT is a broad term for workouts that involve short periods of intense exercise alternated with recovery periods. One of the biggest advantages of HITT is that you can get maximal health benefits in minimal time.
What is high-intensity interval training? HIIT involves short bursts of intense exercise alternated with low-intensity recovery periods. Interestingly, it is perhaps the most time-efficient way to exercise. Typically, a HIIT workout will range from 10 to 30 minutes in duration. Despite how short the workout is, it can produce health benefits similar to twice as much moderate-intensity exercise. The actual activity being performed varies but can include sprinting, biking, jump rope or other body weight exercises. For example, a HIIT workout using a stationary exercise bike could consist of 30 seconds of cycling as fast as possible against high resistance, followed by several minutes of slow, easy cycling with low resistance. This would be considered one round or repetition of HIIT, and you would typically complete four to six repetitions in one workout. The specific amount of time you exercise and recover will vary based on the activity you choose and how intensely you are exercising. Regardless of how it is implemented, high-intensity intervals should involve short periods of vigorous exercise that make your heart rate speed up. Not only does HIIT provide the benefits of longer-duration exercise in a much shorter amount of time – it may also provide some unique health benefits. HIIT can burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time. One study compared the calories burned during 30 minutes each of HIIT, weight training, running and biking. The researchers found that HIIT burned 25 to 30% more calories than the other forms of exercise. In this study, HIIT repetition consisted of 20 seconds of maximal effort, followed by 40 seconds of rest. This means that the participants were actually only exercising for 1/3 of the time that the running and biking groups were. Although each workout session was 30 minutes long in this study, it is common for HIIT workouts to be much shorter than the traditional exercise sessions. This is because HIIT allows you to burn about the same amount of calories, but spend less time exercising. HIIT may help you burn more calories than traditional exercise, or burn the same amount of calories in a shorter amount of time. One of the ways HIIT helps you burn calories actually comes after you are done exercising. Several studies have demonstrated HIIT’s impressive ability to increase your metabolic rate for hours after exercise. Some researchers have even found that HIIT increases your metabolism after exercise more so than jogging and weight training. In the same study, HIIT was also found to shift the body’s metabolism toward using fat for energy rather than carbs.
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Another study showed that just two minutes of HIIT in the form of sprints increased metabolism over 24 hours as much as 30 minutes of running. Studies have shown that HIIT can help you lose fat. One review looked at 13 experiments and 424 overweight and obese adults. Interestingly, it found that both HIIT and traditional moderate-intensity exercise can reduce body fat and waist circumference. Additionally, one study found that people performing HIIT three times per week for 20 minutes per session lost 4.4 pounds, or 2kgs, of body fat in 12 weeks, without any dietary changes. Several other studies also indicate that body fat can be reduced with HIIT, despite the relatively low time commitment. However, like other forms of exercise, HIIT may be most effective for fat loss in those who are overweight or obese. In addition to helping with fat loss, HIIT could help increase muscle mass in certain individuals. However, the gain in muscle mass is primarily in the muscles being used the most, often the trunk and legs. Additionally, it’s important to note that increases in muscle mass are more likely to occur in individuals who were less active to begin with. Some research in active individuals has failed to show higher muscle mass after HIIT programs. Weight training continues to be the “gold standard” form of exercise to increase muscle mass, but high-intensity intervals could support a small amount of muscle growth. HIIT can improve oxygen consumption. Oxygen consumption refers to your muscles’ ability to use oxygen, and endurance training is typically used to improve your oxygen consumption. Traditionally, this consists of long sessions of continuous running or cycling at a steady rate. However, it appears that HIIT can produce the same benefits in a shorter amount of time. One study found that five weeks of HIIT workouts performed four days per week for 20 minutes each session improved oxygen consumption by 9%. This was almost identical to the improvement in oxygen consumption in the other group in the study, who cycled continuously for 40 minutes per day, four days per week. HIIT can reduce heart rate and blood pressure. HIIT may have important health benefits as well. A large amount of research indicates that it can reduce heart rate and blood pressure in overweight and obese individuals, who often have high blood pressure. One study found that eight weeks of HIIT on a stationary bike decreased blood pressure as much as traditional continuous endurance training in adults with high blood pressure. In this study, the endurance training group exercised four days per week for 30 minutes per day, but the HIIT group only exercised three times per week for 20 minutes per day. Some researchers have found that HIIT may even reduce blood pressure more than the frequently recommended moderate-intensity exercise. However, it appears that high-intensity exercise does not typically change blood pressure in normal weight individuals with normal blood pressure. Blood sugar can be reduced by HIIT programs lasting less than 12 weeks. A summary of 50 different studies found that not only does HIIT reduce blood sugar, but it also improves insulin resistance more than traditional continuous exercise. Based on this information, it is possible that high-intensity exercise is particularly beneficial for those at risk for type 2 diabetes. In fact, some experiments specifically in individuals with type 2 diabetes have demonstrated the effectiveness of HIIT for improving blood sugar. There are many ways to add high-intensity intervals to your exercise routine, so it isn’t hard to get started. To begin, you just need to choose your activity (running, biking, jumping, etc.) Then you can experiment with different durations of exercise and recovery, or how long you are performing intense exercise and how long you are recovering. Here are a few examples of HIIT workouts: • Using a stationary bike, pedal as hard and fast as possible for 30 seconds. Then, pedal at a slow, easy pace for two to four minutes. Repeat this pattern for 15 to 30 minutes. • Perform squat jumps as quickly as possible for 30 to 90 seconds. Then, stand or walk for 30 to 90 seconds. Repeat this pattern for 10 to 20 minutes. While these examples can get you started, you should modify your own routine based on your own preferences. In summary, high-intensity interval training is a very efficient way to exercise, and may help you burn more calories than you would with other forms of exercise. Some of the calories burned from high-intensity intervals come from a higher metabolism, which lasts for hours after exercise. Overall, HIIT produces many of the same health benefits as other forms of exercise in a shorter amount of time. These benefits include lower body fat, heart rate and blood pressure. HIIT may also help lower blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. So, if you are short on time and want to get active, consider trying high-intensity interval training.
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THE BLESSING AND THE CURSE OF LEFTY GOLF
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f you’re a left-handed golfer, you probably have a different experience of the game than right-handed players. This usually happens for a few reasons. Firstly, an overwhelming amount of instructional content is designed for right-handed players. If you’re a lefty, you have to adjust the instructions to make them work for your swing. If you’re new to the sport, this is easier said than done. The second reason is that most equipment is geared toward right-handed players, which does make sense as an overwhelming majority of players are right-handed. That being said, there are more options for lefties than ever before. According to Education and Career News, only 10% of the population are lefties. Southpaw golfers are an even smaller percentage. Left-handed golfers make up about 5 to 7% of the North American market. Golf pros estimate that number being an average of 1 out of every 30 players are left-handed. While there are some disadvantages to being a lefty in a world where most golfers are righty, there are some advantages as well. One big advantage is increased creativity and imagination. Think of Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson. Both are known for their insane creativity to hit shots that most golfers simply can’t pull off. Specifically, they seem to make magic at Augusta National. Just think about Phil hitting his miraculous shot through the trees from the pine straw on the Par-5 13th to set up an eagle putt. Or Bubba curving a gap wedge 40 years around several magnolia trees on the Par-4 10th hole to win the Masters. Studies have found individuals who are left-handed score higher when it comes to creativity, imagination, daydreaming and intuition. They’re also better at rhythm and visualization. So if you’re a lefty, you are more likely to have more intuition and creativity to see shots that some right-handed players might not see. In a sport where your imagination is needed day in and day out, this is a huge advantage over fellow players. While there are some perks of standing on the other side of the ball, unfortunately there are more disadvantages. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still become a great player. Here are some tips for improving grip and stance. Here’s how to make the left-handed golf grip: •.Start by putting your right hand on the grip. You want the grip to be more in your fingers than your palm. •.Then curl your right pinkie, ring and middle fingers over the handle. If it’s more to the left, you have a strong grip that will favor a draw. If it’s too far to the right of the grip, you’ll likely play a fade more often than not. Try to be in the middle so it’s in a neutral position. •.Once you have a good hold with your right hand, then add your other hand and once again, place it in your fingers, not your palm. •.Finally, roll it to the right side of the handle. This is a neutral position that will allow you to hit it straight, play a draw and play a cut shot. Golf Stance for Lefties: While a solid grip is necessary, don’t forget about your stance and alignment either. So much happens before you ever swing your club. If you aren’t aimed properly, you will make all kinds of corrections to adjust accordingly. Whether you’re right-handed or left-handed, master your stance so you can set yourself up for success. This means having your feet, hips and shoulders in line with your intended target. If one of those is off, it can wreak havoc on your full swing.
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