Insight Magazine - June 2012 by Insight Magazine

Insight Sold to the Highest Bidder:

Politicians and Bribes they Accept

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June 2012

Community Spotlight:

Kaplun Manufacturing

How to Protect Yourself

DOWN THE SHORE:

Places to See and Be Summer 2012!

from Identity Theft

Executive Bio:

Five Social Media Platforms

Alina Alter, Aoki Boutique

Helping Businesses Run Better See Inside for Prizes!

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editor’s desk

’m an impatient person by nature. I’ve spent most of my life tapping my foot, waiting for everything to happen faster. You shouldn’t do that, said my parents to me constantly. They told me that you should never wish life’s minutes away faster, but should treasure where you are because you’ll always have what is coming, but will never have this moment again. Sage advice. But, I was young and obviously, to a certain extent, the advice fell on deaf ears. Even today, when I whole heartedly believe in that advice and I objectively understand it to be true, I constantly find myself tapping at that ground and wanting for it all to come faster — that thing I ordered from Amazon, the vacation two weeks away, that hard work week to be over, the boring dinner party I’m suffering through to end. Right now, I have a lease signed for a new apartment and have to wait three weeks for the current tenants to move out so that I can get my keys and move in. It practically itches; I want the time to run by! I just want to move in already, set up the furniture

and decorations and begin this new portion of my life in my new apartment. All that is in the way of that are these pesky three weeks. I get so in my own head about the speed with which I’m getting what I want that I have to actually sit my own self down and lecture myself about not wishing away time. It’s a terrible thing to do, and even now, when I try to tell myself not to do it and try to tell you not to do it, we both know that we’ll do it. Today, with technology giving us everything we want, Google getting our search results in .013 seconds and the millions of apps “for that,” we’re all impatient – we want what we want and we want it now! That is why I’m not here to tell you to never get impatient about life and time (that’s an impossibility). I’m just hoping that at some point in the midst of your impatience, you’ll be able to take yourself by the hand and remind yourself to treasure the moment you’re in – that’s the one thing you’ll never get back, no matter how impatiently you want it back. —Maria

“The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once.” —Albert Einstein

Readers Respond to our May Issue: I wanted to comment on your penny stock article from last month, I agree that it is a mistake to go into stocks feet first, but let’s not completely rule out penny stocks! If you are well advised, even penny stocks can offer an extreme return. —T.J., Northern Liberties I was able to find out my fetus gender in just six weeks, your article was right! My doctor knew how anxious we were to get started on decorating the baby’s room and suggested an enzymes test, as you guys mentioned! Screw waiting for 5 months! I highly recommend this option for anyone who couldn’t wait like me and my husband! —Bettina, 27, Center City We are new to Philly, from Germany and had no idea that there were so many breweries within miles from our home. Philadelphia seems to be a cooler & homier place than we ever thought. —Zander, Old City See your comment? Follow instructions on pg. 3 to win prizes! Respond to our May issue on our website (myinsightmag.com), email (insight@myinsightmag.com), Facebook (My Insight Magazine) or tweet us (My Insight Magazine).

Our Team:

Maria Goroshovsky Co-Founder/Editor “Did perpetual happiness in the Garden of Eden maybe get so boring that eating the apple was justified?” 2 Insight•June 2012

Luba Patlakh Editorial Director “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

Angele Douglas Russell Contributing Writer “No one is entitled to an opinion unless they know the facts.”

Olga Astreika Contributing Writer “My goal in life is to help people and have them happy.”

Alla Podolsky Graphic Designer “I am not that creative with words. Can I offer you a picture instead?”

David Vulfin Marketing Director “Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.”

Insight In This Issue: Editor’s Desk 2 Letter from the Editor Readers Respond to our April Issue Word on the Street 4 Philadelphia. Famous for Marathons Sold to the Highest Bidder? Politicians and the Bribes They Accept 5 Is Sex Between Students and Teachers On the Rise? Are You Smarter than a Monolingual? 6 Ph-un in Philadelphia Shake Shack Comes to Philadelphia Conversation Starters Insight Poll 7 Community Spotlight: Kaplan Manufacturing 8 Executive Bio: Alina Alter, Aoki Boutique Feature 9 Down the Shore Healthy Living 10 Best Time of the Day to Exercise Is PTSD in the Genes? Menthol Cigarettes May Cause Strokes

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Entertainment and Lifestyle 12 Top Five Reasons to go to the Movies in June Celebs with the Most Killer Curves 13 Why People Join Flash Mobs Starving for the Wedding The Top Five American Expressions the British Don’t Understand The Buildings Are Alive! Multimedia Dating 14 Say “Ah!” Spa Review: Vichi Shower Scrub. Ultra Beauty Day Spa Female Fashion Choices Men Hate 15 Eat Good Food: Del Frisco’s We Supersize to Feel Better About Ourselves 16 Dress to Impress: Applying Your Winter Wardrobe to Fun Summer Looks Sports and Athletics 17 What’s in Store for the Eagles World Cup 2014 How an Injury Affects an Athlete’s Career Philadelphia Phillies Baseball and Union Soccer Schedules

Career and Finance 18 For Better or Worse: Why the First Quarter National Economic Stats May Be Misleading Five Social Media Platforms to Help Businesses Run Better Technology Today 19 Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft Life without Apple Moshi Monsters Flexible Paper Display from LG A Dose of Insight 20 Insight Advice Column Relax and Play 21 Sudoku Wordsearch 22 Photohunt! June Horoscopes Marketplace 23 Advertisement

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Sold to the Highest Bidder? Politicians and the Bribes They Accept

Word on the Street

Philadelphia famous for marathons

hiladelphia, The City of Brotherly Love has and continues to offer a variety of different types of marathons. There have been marathons for breast cancer, diabetes, and autism, just to name a few; with some runs offering rewards of $3,500 to the first place female and male winners. Philadelphia is known to raise awareness to organizations in need and with so many organizations looking to give a helping hand; it’s no wonder that Philadelphia has become coined “a city of marathons”. Philadelphia offers runners beautiful city views and lush parks to run through and when the weather is right, it seems like everyone is out participating. Many different agencies sponsor the events and want to be a part of Philly’s famous runs. “It’s become something regular that we participate in, each season we know our name will be part of a special cause and we will keep the runners hydrated- and it keeps us proud,” said a vendor who wanted to remain anonymous. When runners complete the course, they can usually enjoy pretzels and soft drinks offered by participating sponsors, it gives the city a sense of unity and it’s special to see everyone out, helping each other. Locations of each marathon vary; including Center City and Manayunk. Many people even travel in from different states just to participate in these marathons and they love it! Philadelphia is not called “the city of brotherly love” for nothing; the city truly enjoys helping those in need, which is why all of the proceeds gained from marathons are donated to different causes or taken by the cause sponsoring the run. The marathons give people a sense of fulfillment; they train and get in shape for the runs, raise awareness for different causes, and gain self satisfaction when they complete the run! Come out and run Philadelphia!

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ribe: a payment given personally to a government official in exchange of his use of official powers, requiring one to give the bribe and the other to take it. Now, we all know bribes are illegal, so it wouldn’t make sense for “lawmakers” to be guilty of it, right? Wrong! According to U.S. Department of Justice statistics on public corruption, in 2010 alone, there were over 1,400 charges of public corruption in the U.S., which represents the most in recent history. The majority of those charges involved federal officials, with local officials coming in a close second. Campaign corruption is, by far, the most common form of public corruption. From acting in the interest of corporate funders after election time to selling a vacant seat to the highest bidder (think Rod Blagojevich), it’s no wonder the U.S. ranks in the top 25 of the most corrupt countries in the world. Unfortunately, it is very hard to obtain convictions for this form of bribery, as hard evidence is needed and quid pro quo (“this for that”) is fairly difficult to prove. As such, undercover agents are routinely used during the course of an investigation to obtain such evidence. A recent case involving corruption regarding the sale of military equipment was brought to trial and convicted through the use of undercover agents posing as eager businessmen. So, the next time you see money being earmarked in a national budget or hear of a policy benefiting a particular group, don’t think it’s just a coincidence; it may be residue of an intricate corruption scheme.

Is Sex Between Students and Teachers On the Rise?

ittle Johnny goes to school, supposedly to learn and make friends. But, what happens when Little Johnny is seduced by his teacher and enters into an inappropriate, sexual relationship? The trend of student/teacher intimate relationships, according to recent cases and statistics, is on the rise and may become a common practice. An Arkansas Supreme Court recently overturned a law that banned teachers from having sexual relations with students under the age of 21. This means that teachers in the state can seduce a student and get away with it, particularly if he/she has reached the age of majority (18 years of age). The issue with this law is it breaks down the “in loco parentis (parent/student)” relationship and turns affects the authority of the teacher and takes for granted the vulnerability of the student. How this trend will affect the school environment, the authority structure, and the lives of students has yet to be seen but, wherever this is going, it can’t be positive. Only time, and history, will tell.

Are You Smarter than a Monolingual?

n most countries around the world, the majority of people grow up speaking more than one language; usually a tribal language and a national language. However, most Americans are not monolingual (knowing only one language) due to various factors, including the isolated geographic layout of our country or the downright refusal to speak anything else. However, the benefits of bilingualism may be greater than formerly thought, as recent studies by scientists and psychologists suggest that the cognitive abilities of those who speak two or more languages far outweigh that of those who only speak one language. This information is in contrast to early historical research that suggested the idea that learning two languages in childhood was detrimental to cognitive ability. The new research has found that bilinguals seem more adept at solving complex problems, have a higher ability to monitor the environment, and are better at math. The research also suggests that the benefits of bilingualism extend into later years in life, as studies have found that people with a higher degree of bilingualism were less likely to develop dementia at an earlier age. So, the next time someone speaks to you in a different language, don’t dismiss them as not being able to understand you; seek to understand them and soak up the benefits as you go!

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Ph-un in Philadelphia!

Philadelphia’s got a lot going on in June. My Insight magazine is here to make sure you are in the center of all of the action! Check out the shows, events, and exhi-bitions going on now and coming soon.

06/01. City Food Tours: Flavors of Philly. This event repeats weekly Monday through Sunday. www.cityfoodtours.com. 06/01–10. Philly Beer Week. A 10-day celebration of the Best Beer-Drinking City in America. www.phillybeerweek.org. Through 06/03. Devon Horse Show and County Fair. See the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the United States. www.devonhorseshow.net. 06/03. The Roots Picnic: Kid Cudi, Major Lazer and Chill. 5 p.m. Penns Landing Festival Pier, Philadelphia, PA 19106. 06/05. Philly Fast Fit Body Boot Camp. Transform your body in 30 minutes! Repeats weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19130. (215) 684-7602. www.fastfitbodybootcamp.com.

comes to Philadelphia

ell known in NYC, the Danny Meyer burger chain, Shake Shack, is coming to Philly. A lease has been executed at 2000 Sansom St., the southwest corner of 20th and Sansom Streets, across from Village Whiskey. Where you will find a shack that has been covered in green shrubs & flowers on its construction site, inviting the community to enjoy “the lush foliage until construction wraps up later this spring.” Shake Shack is set to offer indoor and outdoor seating and will serve beer and wine. “Philly’s Shake Shack will join others – Madison Square Park (the original Shack, founded in 2004), Upper West Side (2008), Citi Field (2009), Theater District (2010), Upper East Side (2010) and Battery Park City (2011), as well as its locations in Miami Beach (2010), Washington, D.C. (Dupont Circle and Nationals Park, both in 2011) and Saratoga Race Course, N.Y. (2010). Additionally, Shake Shack opened its first location overseas this spring in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a second opening mid-summer in Kuwait City.” Once Shake Shack is ready to serve, they will donate the shrubs and flowers from the wall to the Rittenhouse Square Flower Market for Children’s Charities, held this year May 9–10.

06/23–06/24. Manayunk Arts Festival. Philadelphia’s Manayunk Arts Festival features a juried art show with over 275 artists from across the country, children’s activities, live music and entertainment alongside local boutiques and retail shops. www.manayunk.com.

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Conversation Starters

Insight Poll:

* Hieroglyphics could be written left to right, up and down, or right to left.

Which film of Leonardo DiCaprio is your favorite?

* Mickey Mouse’s first words were “hot dogs.” * The name for a male kangaroo is an old man. * Rats can live without water longer than camels can. 6 Insight•June 2012

7% Blood Diamond 68% Titanic 7% The Departed 18% Catch Me If You Can Got any other suggestions? Let us know on our website (myinsightmag.com), email (insight@myinsightmag. com), Facebook (My Insight Magazine) or Twitter (My Insight Magazine). And, vote for next month’s poll!

Community Spotlight:

Kaplun Manufacturing By Luba Patlakh

n a world where it seems like everything is created elsewhere, it’s refreshing to learn about a local factory that can produce practically anything. Working with a range from the likes of automotive, aviation, medical, and mechanical engineering, Kaplun manufacturing, located in Levittown, PA, is a 6,000 sq. ft. one stop shop for your metal creation and re-creation needs. Offering top-of-the line expertise, unmatched quality and craftsmanship, Kaplun manufacturing can provide you with prompt and well conducted service. There truly is no job they can’t do. With a leading team under the organization of President Vladimir Kaplun, customer satisfaction is their number one concern. “Our Manufacturing problem solving capabilities, and expertise in machined parts manufacturing allow us to participate in your manufacturing process to make it more lean and productive. We believe that it is our goal to make the today’s high-tech, automotive, and manufacturing companies more successful and competitive,” said Vladimir Kaplun. Kaplun Manufacturing offers customers a competitive edge with their strong ability to keep up with today’s ever changing technologies and applying them to the everyday production. This state of the art factory specializes in “design, manufacturing, installation, and implementation of molds for investment castings; design and manufacturing of progressive dies, holding fixtures, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; design, manufacturing, installation, and implementation of a fully automated manufacturing processes” (kapluntool.com). Not only do the capabilities at Kaplun Manufacturing make it a one of a kind establishment, their highly educated team offers a strong expertise which has developed a niche in manufacturing of Parts and components for metal / plastic stamping dies, Progressive dies, Injection molds, 3D Parts, Holding fixtures, Pneumatic / Hydraulic systems, and Prototypes. Everything that Kaplun Manufacturing works on, is perfected onsite in their facility, from the first step of a digital drawing to the production. For more information, please visit Kapluntool.com.

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EXECUTIVE BIO:

Alina Alter, Boutique By Luba Patlakh hiladelphia’s fashion scene is growing tremendously and so is the demand for new boutiques. Which is why Alina Alter, the awesome owner of Aoki Boutique, a new “women’s lifestyle boutique for the funky and fabulous,” decided to try something new in this ever growing fashion forward city. We had the couraging self-love and self-expression. I rechance to chat with Alina and learn more about Aoki! alized there’s certainly nothing insignificant Check out our Q&A Sesh! about that, and decided to go ahead with Insight (I): What kind of boutique is Aoki? using my store as a vehicle for empowering Alina Alter (AA): Inspired by street style, world and inspiring women. travels, and modern femininity, Aoki aims to empower, (I): How are you guys different from inspire, and delight shoppers. The boutique combines other up and coming shops? messages of both femininity and feminism, and seeks (AA): I would say the fact that this is to dispel the notion that style and substance are mututruly a lifestyle boutique is a good point of ally exclusive. With items ranging from eclectic housedifferentiation from some of the other uphold goods to edgy jewelry to sophisticated dresses, and-coming shops. You could pretty much Aoki has something for everyone. Conveniently located decorate your whole house with these in Center City Philadelphia yet slightly removed from items as well as dress yourself and find lovethe hustle and bustle of Rittenhouse Square, the bouly and unique gifts for friends and family. tique is utterly charming with exposed brick, hardwood Also my price point is very reasonable for floors, and a colorful private courtyard. Aoki looks forthis neighborhood; I’m keeping everything ward to helping every woman discover her inner godstrictly under $250, with some items as low dess and rockstar! as $8, so my customers always know what (I): What inspired you to open this place? to expect from Aoki in terms of pricing. I’m (AA): I’d been working in hotels and restaurants for also hoping to utilize the store as more of years and decided that I wanted to be self-employed a multi-purpose space by hosting some and have my own space, but I didn’t want to/wasn’t recool events like silk-screening workshops, ally able to actually open my own hotel or restaurant, First Fridays, poetry readings, and use it for so it forced me to reconsider what type of space I might fashion shoots. The store is definitely quirky want to have and in what other industries I could comand eccentric, but not schizophrenic. Aoki bine my love of hospitality with some other elements, truly offers one-stop shopping and great like my flair for personal style. I’ve always been sort of gift items- I have everything from salt and into academia and hadn’t really considered fashion or retail as a significant or meaningful pursuit until I started to think pepper shakers to books to purses to clothing (I): Why Aoki?/ Where does it come from? about fashion and style as a means of empowering women, and en(AA): Aoki is a Japanese surname that literally means “blue tree”. It’s actually the name of my cat, though, who is sort of my muse. I was living in Tokyo when I found her, and she’s very quirky, adventurous, and sweet, just like the ideal Aoki customer! (I): What is the definition of an Aoki woman? (AA): The Aoki woman is curious, fun-loving, wise, adventurous, empowered, stylish, unique, and appreciates her beauty and power as a female.

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Check out Aoki Boutique: Open Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Aoki Boutique 115 S. 22nd Street www.aokiboutique.com

By Luba Patlakh

s the summer sun warms us on the East Coast, Philadelphian’s are known to head “down the shore” to enjoy the beach and the summer festivities happening at their homes away from home. There’s a lot of excitement down the shore this summer and we want to be the ones to give you the scoop! Read on for the hottest spots to be this summer at the shore! First and foremost, the grand opening of Revel, “a 6.2 million square foot beachfront entertainment resort on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. Located just north of the Showboat Hotel and Casino, Revel is being built on a 20-acre site with 1,000 feet of Boardwalk frontage on what is arguably the most desirable beachfront location in Atlantic City.” Revel is going to be a huge HIT this summer with a variety of fourteen restaurants, 10 pools, shopping, out of this world clubs, including a burlesque club, as well as, a south of France inspired beach club, and three live entertainment venues. Revel’s hotel tower is the tallest structure in Atlantic City and also the second tallest casino tower in the United States. Since 2003, shore goers have been partying and enjoying the fun atmosphere at the Borgata! This summer they are welcoming poker players with their $1 million poker room renovation, along with a $50 million room redesign. The Borgata offers visitors a trendy place to stay, where celebrities roam, big dj’s play, and the spa is quite a treat. You can also find yourself chowing down amongst 13 different dining establishments, with 6 fancy finds for any of your special occasions, including Izakya, Wolfgang Puck American Grille, and Bobby Flay Steak (is your mouth watering yet?). If you are looking for a great time by the beach, without the fuss or intensity of the casino resorts, take a trip to the Chelsea. Enjoy a weekend getaway like a celebrity! Swim and jam on the rooftop pool and cabanas or enjoy a comfy seat on the beach. Dine at Teplitzky’s or the Chelsea Prime and jam to the beats of resident DJ Jonathan Silva, who will get the house roaring! The Chelsea offers visitors the chance to unwind and relax at the sea spa, the perfect place to stay well and refresh yourself. “With services

tailored to women, men, and couples, the 10,000-square-foot luxury Sea Spa features ten private treatment rooms, a couples room and the Solarium,

comprised of a co-ed Jacuzzi, a sauna, and steam room. All of the spaces are rendered in natural materials such as heated stone benches, bamboo flooring and walls to create a soothing, meditative atmosphere” (thechelsea-ac.com). If you want to get away from the party scene, visit Margate or Ventnor, two towns full of delicious mom and pop restaurants, fine shopping, and real estate worth drooling over. Visit the unique and historic Lucy the Elephant. Where else can you climb up an elephant’s leg? A landmark in the center of Margate, Lucy is an attraction for the whole family! We highly recommend Chef Vola’s, Souzai Sushi & Sake, Dune, and the Greenhouse! Summer at the shore is a treat (in all sense of the word), prepare to tan and relax during the day and drink, dine, and dance the night away!

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Healthy Living Best time of the day to exercise

Is PTSD in the

ost traumatic stress disorder also known as PTSD is a psychological disorder which affects those who encounter a life-threatening situation such as military combat, serious accident, physical or sexual assault, or a terrorist incident. Researcher are examining if there is a possibility that genes may also play a part in the psychological effect. It is estimated that 7.8 percent of Americans will experience PTSD at some point in their life. Women are twice more likely than men to be effected by this. A research study done by the UCLA which observed 25,000 survivors of a 1988 Armenian earthquake found that those survivors with a pair of genetic variation which were linked to depression were more likely to suffer from PTSD symptoms today. Although researchers did find that the genes had a small likelihood of affecting the survivors. Other key parts that affect PTSD are age, gender, and whether or not the subject was affected by it individually such as losing a loved one.

ummer is coming which means days are getting longer and nights… well they are getting shorter. But when during the day is it best for you to exercise? Olga Stoianov, a registered nurse at Prestige Home Care Agency stated that “Everyone’s schedule is different. An excuse that many people use is that they do not have time to exercise, so trying to fit 10 or 15 minutes in the morning or evening for anyone would work. There is no proven answer as to when it is best to exercise. Some people are able to wake up before work and do it; some just do not have the strength or energy for it.” Today there is no clear cut evidence that prove whether it is best to wake up at crack of dawn and exercise or if it is better at night.

Quick Health Fact! “The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days.” 10 Insight•June 2012

genes?

Menthol

cigarettes

may cause

strokes

hose smokers that prefer menthol cigarettes over non-menthol tend to have more strokes. This seems to be true for African American women more. A study conducted in Toronto between the years of 2001 and 2008, by Nicholas Vozoris surveyed 5,028 adult smokers. They were asked about their health as well as lifestyle. Twenty-six percent of the smokers smoked menthol cigarettes, the rest smoked non-menthol. From those that smoked menthol cigarettes 3.4 percent of them had a stroke. Those who smoked non-menthol 2.7 percent had a stroke. Of course race, gender, and how many cigarettes a person smoke a day were all taken into account. It is not 100 percent proved that menthol cigarettes were the only thing that caused the extra stroke risk, but it is possible that a menthol cigarette may affect the blood vessel that supplies the brain. Menthol cigarettes are not tied to high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, or heart attack anymore than a non-menthol cigarette.

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Entertainment & Lifestyle Top Five Reasons to go to the Movies in June

6/1—Snow White and the Huntsman Kristen Stewart plays the classic character of the only one in the Kingdom fairer than the evil Queen (Oscar winner Charlize Theron), who sends a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) to destroy her. This Snow White, however, has been training in the art of war and puts up more of a fight then the classic character we’ve all come to know. Go see this darker Snow White!

6/8—Prometheus In this futuristic, Ridley Scott directed thriller, a team of explorers (Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce) attempts to discover the origins of mankind on earth by traveling to the deepest, darkest corners of the universe. There they are confronted with a fight for their lives, one they must win to save the future of the human race.

6/15—Rock of Ages This story, starring Tom Cruise, Russel Brand, Alec Baldwin, Julianne Hough, Catherine Zeta Jones, Mary J. Blige, Diego Boneta and so so many more, follows two love-struck dreamers in the midst of the hair-metal scene. Expect to see all the drugs, mullets and drama of the era unfold!

6/22—Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Everyone knows and loves Abraham Lincoln. But did you know he hunted vampires? Okay, not really. But in this movie he does! In this Timur Bekmambetov-directed action movie, starring Benjamin Walker, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Dominic Cooper, the late president hunts down vampires. What more do you need to know?!

6/29— Magic Mike Steven Soderbergh directs this movie about a newbie male stripper (Alex Pettyfer) that is mentored by a veteran dancer (Channing Tatum). You can imagine the shirtless debacle that Magic Mike is gearing up to be! Also starring Olivia Munn, Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Bomer and Joe Manganiello.

CELEBS WITH THE MOST KILLER

Curves

Beyonce Knowles

Sofia Vergara Christina Hendricks Dita Von Teese

Scarlett Johansson

Kim Kardashian

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Nicki Minaj

Jennifer Lopez

WHY PEOPLE JOIN FLASH MOBS

f you haven’t seen one personally, you’ve heard of them — gigantic groups of people that suddenly burst into pre-scheduled and practiced dances in a very public place at random times. Usually the mob knows each other and work together but they’re generally anonymous to the general public. There are plenty of obvious reasons that these types of things exist — they’re fun, it’s a nice surprise in the midst of an otherwise routine day, you like dancing and music, etc. But, there are more psychological reasons behind joining a flash mob (isn’t there always). Some psychologists argue that flash mob membership stems from a need for that sense of belonging that is harder to come by in today’s fast paced, technologically close but physically distant world. Even though, in theory, the world is globalizing, and you can Skype someone in a different country in a heartbeat, it is much harder to just reach out to the people around you. Flash mobs feed that craving for belonging that this generation seems to be lacking. THE

TOP FIVE AMERICAN EXPRESSIONS THE BRITISH DON’T UNDERSTAND

1. “Bite me.” Is this a challenge? Wouldn’t the advantage of this expression go to the one with the sharpest teeth? Either way, it baffles the Brits! 2. “Blow smoke up your ass.” This generally refers to someone telling someone what they want to hear, but what is obviously a lie. It comes from the medieval practice of actually blowing smoke up someone’s ass to cure them of illness. Doctors did it even though they knew it was a scam. Still, the British don’t understand the use of this phrase in daily conversation. 3. ”Oh snap!” To an American, this is the equivalent of saying something like “oh, he got you good,” “oh, damn!” or the other well known catch phrase, “you got served.” But, as far as a British chap is concerned, snap what? Snap who? Huh? 4. “Knock someone up.” In the U.S., this means to get a woman pregnant. In the UK this means to go knock on someone’s door. How door knocking translates to pregnancy is something not easily understood in the UK. 5. “Could Care Less.” In the British mind this doesn’t make sense. To them, the phrase should be “I couldn’t care less” (as in, it is impossible that I could possibly care any less than I do now). Therefore, telling someone you could still care even less means you must care a more substantial amount right now.

THE BUILDINGS ARE Alive!

s the population of the world grows at an accelerated pace, more rural areas are turning suburban and more suburban areas are turning into cities. Scientists are now concerned with maintaining enough “greenery” in the world sufficient to keep our growing population healthy. One of the ideas dominating the scene are “alive buildings.” This would mean buildings that merge biology with architecture — that moderate temperatures, have green roofs and outer walls with natural life growing on them. While there are many more possibilities that scientists are considering, these “green” buildings may be more of a commonality in the coming decades.

ne piece of advice that women seemed to take from the flop that was Bride Wars (starring Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway) was “you don’t alter a Vera [Wang wedding dress] to fit you, you alter yourself to fit Vera.” But, that is nothing new. Women going on cookie diets and wanting to look their best on their wedding days is practically a tradition in and of itself. But, lately, it’s gotten out of control. Studies show that the avFOR erage modern woman wants to lose THE at least 20 pounds for her wedding (20 pounds!). And, the diets and crazy ideas that the diet/wedding industry throws at these women are getting more and more ridiculous. A bride interviewed by the NY Times said that she had a feeding tube installed in her nose that would drip an excruciatingly small amount of calories per day into her mouth. Other brides drink snake oil — why? I have NO idea! Another popular favorite is the Master Cleanse, where, instead of food, whenever you get hungry you just drink water mixed with cayenne pepper and lemons for two weeks. All this stuff makes a 500 calorie a day diet seem like child’s play! So, why are women going insane now more than ever? As always, part of the blame goes to celebrities. A wedding is no longer a traditional celebration of love. It is the average woman’s chance to ‘walk the red carpet,’ so to speak. Weddings are now a “bride-extravaganza” and nothing more, and all these local celeb brides thing they need to look like Victoria Beckham did when she got married. Another less obvious source of blame? Strapless dresses! Almost no woman on the face of this planet likes her upper arms. Actually, triceps — that damn underarm flapping skin – are some of the hardest areas of the woman’s body to tone. Still, almost all the “fashionable” wedding dresses are strapless, showcasing one of the least flattering parts of a woman. Obviously, doctors are against it. But, this all seems to be someone what of a runaway train — one the wedding industry is not too quick to stop.

Starving

WEDDING

MULTIMEDIA Dating

e’ve all heard it before — “If it doesn’t exist on the first page of your Google search, it doesn’t exist.” This is becoming a truism because even those most addicted to online dating websites and the most determined to find someone, anyone, on the site are getting sick of scrolling! It’s the Internet equivalent of sitting aimlessly bar side and combing the place for eligible men or women. Instead, many dating sites and applications are now incorporating all that fancy technology to abbreviate your soul mate search process even more. As the New York Times reports, some events, like the “Me So Far” monthly event in Chicago has their members give a six minute PowerPoint presentation of their lives so far, including slides of their living rooms, inside their refrigerators and even their debit card statements. That way, potential suitors know exactly what they’re getting, and they know it in six minutes! In keeping with the ‘need for a mate NOW’ motif, there are apps that locate singles around you, including Blendr, SinglesAroundMe, Skout, etc. Other sites are offering quick telephone dates if someone on a website shows interest in someone else, instead of real dinner dates. Ultimately, it seems people are anxious to find their suitors — more anxious than ever before. June 2012•Insight 13

Say “Ah!” Spa Review

Vichy

Shower Scrub

Ultra Beauty Day Spa J

ust in time to perfect your beach ready bod, we’d like to share with you a special treatment that will leave your skin glowing, soothed, and ready for a perfect tan! The Vichy Shower treatment at Ultra Beauty Day Spa is one of a kind! If you want to get rid of your dead skin cells, while enjoying a rub down, followed by a calming, cool water rinse, the Vichy Shower is the service you are looking for. You are probably wondering what ‘vichy shower’ even means… “A Vichy shower is a metal arm with five to seven shower heads that runs parallel to a cushioned treatment table, so you can get a shower while lying down.” It is usually part of a body treatment, like a salt scrub or body wrap and allows you to simply lie there and be washed off, instead of jumping up and getting in a shower to rinse off the salt or mud. Brilliant! A Vichy Shower Scrub is an all-natural exfoliation treatment that clears your skin of any dead cells as the seasons change. Your body undergoes a sensory experience which engages all of your senses and leaves you with super soft skin. Insight Experience: Ultra Beauty Day Spa offers all spa services downstairs in their spa area. I was escorted to the women’s locker room downstairs to undress and given a comfy white robe to put on. I was also given a pair of disposable undies that I wore during my treatment (note: you go topless). Lucy Landa, the masseuse who performed the vichy shower scrub on me walked me into the room and left me to disrobe. I started out lying on my stomach on what looked like a massage bed submerged on a tub- like platform. Above me was the massive vichy shower head and beside it some regular shower heads for rinsing. Lucy slowly massaged lavender crystals onto my skin, taking off all dead skin cells. Once my back was rinsed, she asked me to turn over and proceeded to cleanse the rest of my body. The experience was very soothing. The lavender crystals not only left my skin incredibly smooth, it smelled lovely as well. Lucy let the vichy shower run over me for a few minutes, which brought me to an overall calm. It felt like gentle soothing rain caressed my skin, which relaxed my body and mind. Lucy recommends this service at least four times a year, once with every season change to cleanse the skin and keep it healthy. Ultra Beauty Day Spa: 10767 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116. www.ultrabeautydayspa.com

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Female Fashion Choices

Men HATE

veryone knows that women tend to dress more for other women then they do for men. That is probably the reason why so many men dislike or are confused by so many female fashion choices. Here is what tops the list: Leggings — To guys, they’re not pants, they’re more like tights. The thought of the Tanner girls from Full House, circa 1995 comes up. No matter how fashionable we think we are, men seem to prefer jeans on a woman, and “tights” on little girls. Uggs — Just like many men don’t see leggings as real pants, they don’t see uggs as real shoes. They’re bulky, weird, fat and ugly — that is the general consensus. MC Hammer pants — Men don’t have a woman’s curves. That is why they love a woman’s curves. As such, men are baffled as to why a woman would put these parachute pants on and hide everything between their belly buttons and knees. Gladiator Sandals — Male consensus: they’re kind of intimidating. More than others, men tend to hate the ones that wrap all the way up the calf – they tend to remind men of Gerald Butler, rather than Gisele Bundchen.

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Eat Good Food:

Reviewed by: Luba Patlakh

f you are looking for a dining experience unlike any other, including the right atmosphere, food, drinks, and staff, Del Frisco’s is the perfect location. Offering diner’s an atmosphere you can’t beat. Starting from the second you walk into the restaurant and are greeted by the smiling hosts, to the second you leave and your waiter shakes your hand goodbye, you are in the best hands! Del Frisco’s is an outstanding space equipped with high ceilings, old- glamour, and a lot going on. Once you step inside the space, you feel like you are out for a lavish night on the town and a face among crowds of well-dressed people. The menu at Del Frisco’s is mouth watering and with great specials going on all summer- there’s something for everyone’s budget. Try the “Power Couple,” a dining experience for two of their most delicious dishes, every Sunday. Enjoy the bold flavors of our worldfamous crab cake or a tender filet mignon paired with a crisp salad, signature side dish and house-made dessert for only $99. Sip on Del Frisco’s featured wines and enjoy this marriage of great taste.” Their oysters on the half shell are always fresh, along with their fresh choices of seafood, and of course the steaks—our favorite, the 12 oz. filet mignon, prepared to your taste is juicy, sultry, and will leave you wanting more! Del Frisco’s also offers something unlike any other restaurant, crispy duck steaks- the duck meat is perfectly tender and ultra crispy on the outside, just thinking about it leaves your mouth watering. The wild mushroom gnocchi is worth a taste, the mushrooms are very potent and mixed with the creamy sauce is a delightful concoction for your taste buds. To wash it all down, you’ve gotta try their “THE VIP” signature cocktail, made with Svedka Clementine Vodka infused with fresh Hawaiian pineapple. If you’ve got any room left, take a stab at their dessert, the home-made bread pudding is quite a treat. Del Frisco’s is not just a great place to take your date or celebrate a special evening out; it’s also the perfect venue for any private functions. The space can hold a variety of events from weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, to an intimate dinner.

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SUPERSIZE

TO FEEL BETTER ABOUT OURSELVES

ompare any burger from the 1950s to the standard burger today and there is no dispute — ours are double the size! Even still, we have supersize options on top of our already large burgers that people jump at! Part of the reason may be the better deal or that we’re hungrier. But a very thorough recent study by scientists ties “supersizing it” to a person’s desire to feel more important. Among their other conclusions, the scientists established that people view others as having a higher status when observing them choose the larger item among a set; people who feel less powerful are more likely to choose larger items than people who feel more powerful; this preference for larger items remains the same even when price is not a consideration; the preference for choosing larger items is enhanced when we know people are watching us choose or consume; and people who feel especially needful of a status bump prefer larger sizes when big is considered better. In support of these studies, one could easily note that obesity rates are especially prevalent among those in the bottom half of the income tables. Perhaps it is not that unlikely to infer that those less educated, paid less on average or otherwise low on resources might be more vulnerable to such consumption decisions based on the idea promulgated in the surveys. Ultimately, however, this logic applies across all socio economic classes, depending on the psychological constitution of the person in question because the want to feel better about oneself and important will always be around — advertisers depend on it! June 2012•Insight 15

Dress to Impress A ppl y i n g Your W i n ter W ar d robe to F u n S u m m er L ooks 1. Ladies and Gents! We all own at least one knitted sweater. Take any of your knitted sweaters and wear it as a single layer. Ladies: You can roll up the sleeves, and then pair it with a loose patterned skirt, and some flats. Gents: Pair it with a light jean or short and some sandals, Wah Lah!

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he transition between seasons is always fun, putting away the lumpy, warm clothes and bringing out the tank’s and shorts is a must-do when it comes to seasonal change. Have you ever thought about leaving out a few items? Here are 5 winter pieces, accessories, and shoes that you can easily incorporate into your looks for this summer! 2. Your scarves can be worn seasonally! Take your lightest scarf and instead of wrapping it completely around your neck, try wearing it loose and down. Rather than being used for warm, use it as in accessory that’ll pop on top of your white shirt and jeans.

5. Black denim! Most of us own some sort of black denim and hide it come summer when it seems white is all that hot, FALSE! Embrace your black denim by matching it with neutral and nude tones that will take the attention away from the black and give more attention to your skin tone and summer tan.

4. Booties and long boots were hot in the winter, and they can fare as hot for summer too! Ladies: Put on your short booties to accompany a pair of denim shorts and a flowy top and you’ve got yourself one stellar outfit!

3. Military jacket’s and vests! A military jacket is amazing in the winter, but it can be amazing in the summer as well. Ladies, instead of wearing it over your clothes, wear it as a dress! Belt it so it cinches at the waist and pair it with some cute heels. Gents, top your summer tee and shorts off with a military jacket, perfect for a cool evening, while also giving you that sexy edge.

Sports & Athletics What’s in Store for the

Eagles

nfortunately Jason Peters is out of the picture for the season, due to his suffering from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Peters is a five time probowler and undisputed best left tackle in the NFL last season. So now that he’s out of the game, who picks up the slack at left tackle? The eagles signed free-agent tackle Demetress Bell to do the job! Bell signed a 35 million 5 year contract, but only the first year is guaranteed. Bell will have to adjust to blocking for the mobile Michael Vick. The Eagles offense, and perhaps most important LeSean McCoy, will have to adjust to Peters’ absence. So what can we expect? As a diehard eagles fans we are hoping Peters a swift recovery, and Bell to be able to hold this offensive line together. Bell is a bit taller than Peters 6’4 to Peters 6’5 and a bit more agile. When Buffalo’s running backs went left during Bells residency they averaged 5.1 yards per carry. With these kinds of stats we are hoping that Bell would be a great fit into the Eagles offence.

2014

World Cup

lthough not being played this year, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association also known as FIFA or in simple terms, the World Cup will be played in Brazil in 2014. FIFA is comprised of 32 male soccer teams that are all competing for the national title. In 2010 the tournament took place in South Africa where the winner of the World Cup was team Spain. The qualified teams are picked over the preceding three years followed by a month of what is known as the World Cup Finals. In March the United States competed and placed into the 2014 World Cup Final. Thus far there have been 19 World Cup tournaments that have been won by eight different national teams. Brazil has won five, Italy has won four, Germany three, Argentina and Uruguay have each won two, and England, France, and Spain have each won one. Go team USA!

Philadelphia Union Soccer Schedule 6/9, vs. Reading United, 7:00 pm 6/23, vs. Sporting KC, 7:00 pm 6/12, vs. Harrisburg, 7:00 pm 6/30, vs. BBVA, 8:30 pm 6/16, vs. D.C. United, 7:00 p.

Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Schedule 6/1, vs. Miami 7:05 pm 6/2, vs. Miami 4:05 pm 6/3, vs. Miami 1:35 pm 6/4, vs. LA 7:05 pm 6/5, vs. LA 7:05 pm 6/6, vs. LA 7:05 pm 6/7, vs. LA 1:05 pm

6/8, vs. Baltimore 7:05 pm 6/9, vs. Baltimore 4:05 pm 6/10, vs. Baltimore 1:35 pm 6/12, vs. Minnesota 8:10 pm 6/13, vs. Minnesota 8:10 pm 6/4, vs. Minnesota 8:10 pm 6/15, vs. Toronto 7:07 pm

6/16, vs. Toronto 1:07 pm 6/17, vs. Toronto 1:07 pm 6/19, vs. Colorado 7:05 pm 6/20, vs. Colorado 7:05 pm 6/21, vs. Colorado 7:05 pm 6/22, vs. Tampa Bay 7:05 pm 6/23, vs. Tampa Bay 4:05 pm

6/24, vs. Tampa Bay 1:35 pm 6/25, vs. Pittsburgh 7:05 pm 6/26, vs. Pittsburgh, 7:05 pm 6/27, vs. Pittsburgh 7:05 pm 6/28, vs. Pittsburgh 1:05 pm 6/29, vs. Miami 7:10 pm 6/30, vs. Miami 4:10 pm

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How an Injury Affects an Athlete’s Career

eing a well-known athlete is very demanding and not just mentally. Athletes need to make sure they are physically ready for everything being thrown at them, even if it means suffering a physical complication. Jeremy Lin was on the rise in the basketball world, until one day Lin suffered a knee injury. Lin got surgery and appeared to recover. He continued playing until finding out he needed yet another surgery. From then on Lin was unable to play basketball. These types of tragedies happen all the time with athletes. The worst part is that, once injured, a star’s career can potentially end. Everything they worked for, all ruined by an injury. Teams seldom allow an injured athlete to come back in the game. They would much rather take the player that is well and healthy, even if it means training them from the start.

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Career and Finance For Better or Worse:

Why the First Quarter National Economic Stats May Be Misleading

t first glance, the most recent economic report suggests that the national economy is improving and that the country’s economic future looks brighter than before. However, many analysts, including those at various governmental and nonprofit agencies, suggest that the optimism regarding a rebound in the economy may be premature. In the report published by the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis, the economy has been growing at a modest pace and the last quarter of 2011 saw some of the highest gains in recent months, likely due to the holiday season. Moreover, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is slated to increase by two percent, as well as consumer spending. However, after closer examination, it is very apparent the country’s economy is still in the midst of a crisis. The current recession and recovery time frame is the longest on record in the last 30 years and the unemployment rate is only expected to drop a percentage point between now and 2014. Also, statistics show that Americans are less confident about their financial stability and future, which affects everything from market performance to residential investment. So, what does this mean? We all should continue to hold tight and be cautiously optimistic. While the recession can’t last forever, the effects of it, with irresponsible decisions, most certainly can.

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Five

Social Media Platforms

to Help Businesses Run Better

he use of social media by executives is no longer taboo; in fact, it has become one of the most efficient ways to communicate with employees, clients, members, and customers. Here are five social media platforms that can help businesses and organizations do just that. 1.

FlipBoard An aggregate of so cial media and news content in magazine “flip page” format, allowing users to read all feeds in one space, saving time and money. 2.

Pinterest Are you interested in what your employees are currently working on? Want to see what interests the community around you through photos? Then this tool is for you! 3.

Twitter Want to communicate with your employees and clients in real time? Twitter provides unfettered access to the eyes and ears of those who matter the most. 4.

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Basecamp This web application allows companies to store, coordinate, and manage projects, tasks, discussions, and decisions from one space online; definitely one of the most efficient project management systems.

Protecting Yuorself from

Technology Today Life without Apple

Identity Theft oday’s spur of technology including over use of texting and social networking sites have deterred the way that people pay attention to what type of information they are revealing about themselves. They do not think twice about what personal information their text messages hold and who may be tapping into their phone. This makes identity theft much easier than it was just decades ago. A victim may not know that such a crime occurred to them month’s or even year after it happens, but there are some steps that you can take to protect yourself. Never carry your social security card or numbers anywhere. That is the easiest way someone can steal your identity. Check up on your bank account statements and make sure no suspicious activity is taking place. Shred all your papers with person information on it such as bank account number and social security. Be careful when using an ATM, someone may be looking over your shoulder. Those are just a few first steps that you can take toward keeping your identity safe.

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Flexible Paper Display

With the increasing popularity and improved functionality of the iPhone and iPad in the corporate workplace, it is not surprising that enterprise customers may spend more on Apple products in the next decade

ake a moment and imagine your life without your iPhone, iPod, or iPad. Just the thought makes you realize how depressing it would be! But you know what would be even worse? Life without Apple in corporate America. As the overly advanced tech company continues to grow, it’s no wonder that corporate America is benefitting in the process. In the fourth quarter Apple gave corporate America a strong boost. Even in a recession Apple is still growing, thanks to corporate America, which in turn grows as well. S&P 500 companies grew by nearly 6% thanks to Apple, but if you remove Apple from the equation the companies would drop 3%. Of course Apple is not the only reason that is helping our economy recover, but without it, the process would be a lot harder. Another benefit that Apple brings to America is global technology competition. Apple products are sold internationally, so more than half of its revenue comes from other countries! There you have it, not only do we need Apple for the fun and enhancement of technology; we also need Apple to help stabilize our economy.

ocial networking sites are popping up everywhere today, even for kids! Moshi Monsters has become one of the largest online worlds where kids can play. Founded in the U.K. by Michael Action Smith, Moshi Monsters allows children to adopt and take care of a virtual pet monster via a virtual world in ‘Monstro City’. The game allows kids to do all sorts of things such as play games, decorate their homes, and even communicate with friends. The game also engages kids to take everything they learn in the real world with toys, magazines, and cards to utilize their knowledge in the virtual world. The site itself is free, but there is an $8 subscription to buy monthly updates in the game.

from LG

new phenomenon, a flexible cell phone, was first introduced by Samsung a few months back, but now, LG takes the concept to the next level. Introducing a flexible paper display, LG’s EPD is said to be 0.7mm thick, 1024x768, and weighs 14g. The display screen is plastic, resistant to scratches when dropped from a 1.5 meter height. The screen is bendable to 40 degrees from the center. No date has been established regarding when it will be released in the U.S.

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A Dose A Dose of Insight of Insight You’re a bad parent if you don’t We don’t live in a patriarchy anymore, right? Marriage counsel your kids to go to the best is supposed to be equal,colleges, honest and open. EVERYONE right? That’s in the parent knows that! Apparently,job everyone exceptisn’t myit? husband. description, I’m justHe torn, entered into a businessbecause agreement and went into financial here’s the way I see it: my operations mentioning it to me. We share son can go without througheven college and get an economics degree moneyhis completely generally make huge (that’s major of and choice), and walk out withdecisions four years of that could impact our entire livesinterest together; but, hemonthly kept college worth of debt, plus the rate! The this a secret. I’m hurt and I’m anxious. I’ve got your payback amount is likely to be more than his salarySex for up and the City–esque line-up of girlfriends who are all giving to 5 years and I don’t know how much I have to help with? me different advice, ranging from “just roll with it” to “get Should I advise to go to lessopposite expensive colleges a divorce.” Thosemy areson both extreme ends of the over more prestigious ones? But doesn’t that shortchange spectrum. What do I do? him as far as opportunities are concerned? I’m torn! ✽No need to be torn; I have the solution for you! A good rule ✽They say money is the root of of thumb all evil; I sayregarding it is the rootcolleges of most is to attend lessdoesn’t expensive, divorces! But,athat have but for the to bereputable, the fate of school your marriage. undergraduate degree and do While your husband’s failure well enoughhis to obtain a graduto disclose involvement is serious, it is notatthe of the ate scholarship theend more exworld. My advice isschool. to write pensive/prestigious On down the reasons you adisagree the whole, choosing school with his actions (i.e. many rationally to attend involves areas of consideration, including

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My son’s elementary school PE teacher verbally abuses him My wife never for being overweight and clumsy in front of the class.cooks! I have Never! So we spendofa lot spoken with the teacher personally and in the presence money onthe eating out. the school’s authorities, to no result. Inofmeetings, teacher But,ofinmaking this economy, downplays his abuse, branding it a form my son eating out for stronger and calling my reactions, overreactions. Myevery son is mealprincipal can reallydoes hit you growing increasingly unhappy, the school not hard in the Even see enough cause to in any way reprimand the PEwallet. teacher and whenhimself. we try to eat want the PE teacher refuses to filter his hostility I don’t something at home, to make my son switch schools, because the school is goodnoand he has friends there. How do I figure this oneout? is satisfied because they’re used to restaurant food. My son probably doesn’t even know where the kitchen table is. We need to start saving. I’ve tried cooking some meals myself, but I usually get home from work a few hours later than my wife so on weekdays it would be easier for her to cook. How do I tell her that she needs to start cooking without sounding like I belong in 1952? ✽Verbally abusing an elemen- school district office. I would ✽The issue here not that she the of the two weeks, tary school aged is child? Sounds alsoend formally request for comyour fails to cook, to it’sme! thatYour she likely pare to thebebills and have a conlike bullying son’s son removed from that doesn’t understand versationteacher’s about class compromise. PE teacher’s actions orarerespect com- specific until the money. Trust me, asMotivata wife issue It alsocan helps have a savings pletely unacceptable. be toresolved. In the who meals harassing for 5-6 days goal attached (e.g. abe vacation or ing ismakes one thing, is meantime, I would sure your aanother week, one theschool only reasons shopping trip) attached the andofthe district son has some physical to activIshould do so know is to save My compromise. try cooking the money. difference. ity at home toAlso, compensate for advice is totopropose a monitorthat can beitconsumed My advice you is to formally meals the possible loss of at school. ing/comparison session, (e.g.tolasagna write a complaint letterwhere and over And two don’tdays forget explainoralla one is reserved solely to take give week a copy to your for son’s PE casserole) of this to your sonthe in pressure/ terms he eating andprincipal the otherand weekthe is burden off of cooking teacher,outthe can understand. Goodeveryday. luck!! reserved for solely eating in. At Good luck! 20 Insight•June 2012

By Angele D. Russell

Our boss doesn’t block internet sites, which is nice when Everybrain woman’s magazine and moviebreak. out there kids around your needs a quick Facebook But, they guy about how have together doing foreverprivate, have sitting nextcouples to me isthat always onbeen his computer less sex. Itrelated was always realized that about I’m in not-work stuff.laughable, Literally, I’duntil say Ihe does work the same, damn rut. My wife says our sex life is normal 2 of the 8 hours he’s there. I wouldn’t care normally, butand that happy it. Me? Well,and let’s can do with a mostshe’s of our workwith is team-based, I’mjust onsay thisI guy’s higher frequency. I’m a man; I’ve got needs. But, my just wife tells team. We want to ask our supervisor if the team can me it’s not needs, it’s just needy.go How I approach thedo issue ondo without him and in a way that won’t leave me apologizing? More importantly, the work, but obviously how can I up the weekly number? this would lead to more questions and this guy getting fired (he really is a crappy employee). Should we set off this chain of events or ride it out? ✽Simply put: switch it up! I’d vice is to break out some chamtivity, candles complaining to the subet the real reason your wife pagne, and nice music doesn’t seem too excited to have (or anything romantic) or pervisor willelse only make you more sex is because it’s likely change up the (instead of look bad. Myvenue advice is to let not as exciting as it used to be. the to the bathroom hisbed, lackmove of productivity show Many times, if we, as women, orthrough living room or simply off the the next assignment can anticipate what sex is going bed). After all, no one wants to by dividing up responsibilities to be like over and over again, feel used! Good luck! ✽In short, would So, ridemy it out it lowers ourI libido. ad- amongst team members and until his performance starts making sure to document each to hinder the group’s progress member’s progress. If he slips because the real issue is his on his responsibilities, only Six months ago, tookInternet pity on my friend financial to alert then is itwith appropriate productivity, not I his problems and let her move in with me while she found a new documenusage. Moreover, until you the supervisor with job. SIX MONTHS AGO! She’s still here, however — on my can prove his lack of produc- tation. Good luck! couch, with no job. She keeps assuring me that she’s looking and that she’s sure to find something soon. But, neither really best friend is obsessed seems to be true. In the meantime,My the living situation has with Botox and and is gotten kinda cramped, and the pleasantries havefillers long since spending all of her money worn off. I need my space back, I need my couch back and, on it!do And, not even basically, I need her to move out. How I fixit’s this without because she looks screwing over what, otherwise is aworth greatitfriendship? Help her ridiculous, like a caricature find a job? A place? of herself. The worst part is that this heroin-like addiction to Botox is affecting other areas of her life. She just pulled her son out of Karate classes to have more money to get fillers. I try to reason with her but she thinks I just don’t understand how she needs this, that it makes her feel good about herself. The ✽Kudos to you for helping out a ing her job announcements, fights go on and on. How do I make her see that this is friend in need; admittedly, this offering to review resumes and is aa problem? tough situation and has to cover letters, and even applying be handled with care! The fact to jobs for her. Doing this will ✽You Your duty a friend of the don’t. matter While is that Iit’sunderhard was easeready. the tension andaslet your stand your concern regarding to warn heryou of the of to find employment in this is friend know are dangers motivated your friendenvironment and her Botox actions and have done economic so adit’s her to get her out of you the house (and diction, will get help Theher bestlife). thing now believableshe that it isnot taking this that. on with At to thedoend of long she to issecure employment. theto day, you want to be sure until ready to do so. Per- is step aside and support her However, in consideration of from you did everything to sonally, I tried to get my mothafar. After all, possible as the sayyour comfort level,for I would helpgoes, her because would do er to stop smoking yearsdefbe- ing “you canshe lead a horse initelyof take more active in to thewater, same for cause theaharm it was role doing butyou, youright?! can’t Good make your friend’s job search: sendluck! to her body and she never made him drink it.” Good luck! the decision to do so until she

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HoroScopes Aries (March 21-April 20). Time to shine Aries! Like the morning sun, you seem to burst onto the scene wherever you go, spreading sunshine. Pluto and Saturn are giving you a big boost this month. Things are changing, but in a good way and not without some common sense. Any changes you make will be for the best. Taurus (April 21st–May 21st). So much to do and so little time. The gas tank is running low and the clock is ticking. Are you feeling the pressure? You may feel like crawling away and hibernating for a while. After the 21st the energy level comes back, so don’t push it so hard until then. Gemini (May 22nd–June 21st). The last two weeks of June and the better part of this month the Dream Machine has been running into overtime. Seems you’ve been scheming and planning for the future. After midmonth, you may feel like just taking the time with someone on a very personal and quiet basis. Sounds romantic, but you’re more tired than amorous. Get some rest in the next few weeks. Cancer (June 22nd–July 22nd). Ball of fire. Could you be any more “ON”? The career arena is popping with achievement. The things you want out of life seem to be handed to you without effort. Even romance is in the spring air for you. I’d say June couldn’t get any better. After midmonth, you shift gears and focus on the future. You spent most of the last half of the month thinking and discussing your next move. Remember, the Universe doesn’t mind when we ask for things, It minds when we ask for too little. Leo (July 23rd–August 23rd). Seems that all the work you’ve been doing is now going to start to pay off. The accolades will be rolling in on the career scene. You could wind-up very high profile as a result of your actions. This could also mean more money for you. After midmonth, you may start to lean a little towards the door and look for ways to evacuate the work scene and seek green pastures for peace and relaxation. Life has been good and now you may feel it is time to pay a little back. Virgo (August 24th–Sept. 22nd). Busy, busy. Balance the books. Cover all the bases. Run here, run there. It’s a full schedule, but you’re up to the task. It’s almost like having a private personal energy source this month. Just don’t go overboard with trying to do too much. Remember to breath. Remember, the pleasure part is just as important as the work part. Take some time for yourself and those you love. 22 Insight•June 2012

Libra (Sept. 23rd–Oct. 23rd). This month bodes so well for your committed relationships. There’s just a ton of activity in this area. You are changing things for the better. Making a new commitment or revitalizing an older one. Either way, it’s a wonderful ride this month. Scorpio (Oct. 24th–Nov. 22nd). So much to do, so little time, or so it would seem. Time to get organized Scorpio. Listen to those around you for ideas on how to streamline your activities and reap the biggest benefits from your actions. You will feel that you have the energy to go ahead and get the job done right. Your focus will move on to your significant other midmonth. Sagittarius (Nov. 23rd–Dec. 21st). Romance is in the spring air for you. Time to smell the roses and take some measures to enjoy your life. If you open yourself to new experiences this month you could get a big surprise. After midmonth, look to be spending more time on the job. This is in a positive way and not a taxing one, either. You may find you are there because of some new project you dreamed up and want to see to completion. A labor of love can be very rewarding. Capricorn (Dec. 22nd–Jan. 20th). Your security is where you may be focused the first half of June. Financial planning will be the most important thing going for you this month. Take your time and leave your options open as long as you can before committing. This would be an excellent time to purchase property as well. Aquarius (Jan. 21st–Feb. 18th). The communications will be rolling in with lightening speed this month. It may be something of a task just to keep up. Remain calm and eat that elephant one bite at a time. Don’t lose your perspective in any situation. This will help when things get just a bit frantic. After midmonth, a couple of home improvement projects might be just what the doctor ordered. A chance to get out in the sun and putter in the garden. Pisces (Feb. 19th–March 20th). You could have such an urge to just go shopping for something nice for that loved one in your life. Interesting, huh? The good news is, that you have the money at this time to do it right. Don’t forget to be good to yourself as well. By month’s end, you could be talking a move to a more permanent location, if not already settled. You could be wondering if where you live is too small or too big for you. Analyze the situations fairly before making a choice. Wait until the final days of the month to make that decision.

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