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Voice Training Could Have Prevented Surgery for Yankees Mariano Rivera

It is sad that Mariano Rivera underwent surgery on his vocal folds (cords) recently. The Yankees’ closer was diagnosed with severe vocal abuse in which polyps had developed on his vocal folds. A month prior to his surgery, he noticed … Continue reading
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In Honor of National Diabetes Month-2 Silver Bullets For Sugar Balance

IN HONOR OF “NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH” CRAVING TOO MUCH SUGAR? 2 SILVER BULLETS FOR SUGAR BALANCE NOW! Did you know that the average American consumes more than 120 pounds of sugar per year, which is approximately 45 teaspoons per day? … Continue reading
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Reasons for Giving Thanks

As a citizen by choice of the United States of America, thanksgiving was a new holiday to me. What a great holiday! A day devoted to gathering and giving thanks with loved ones and that’s all.  No gifts exchange, no … Continue reading
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Don’t Take Away The Halloween Candy

You may be thinking I’ve lost my mind, that I’m encouraging you to eat bags full of Halloween candy and allow your children to eat the sugar and processed chemicals in candy.No, that’s not what I’m suggesting. But, I got … Continue reading
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How A Tornado Got Me in Gear

We marked an important milestone this past weekend…the ten-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.  I’ll always remember I was watching the Today Show when the news first broke.  I was also unable, initially, to reach my brother, whose lives … Continue reading
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15 Days Until Robb Catches A Wave…

I am writing to introduce you to my friend, Robb Braun, who is on a mission to make big change on the planet.  Robb is one of the most passionate people I know and as I learn more of his … Continue reading
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Team Emmabelle’s 2011 Jimmy Fund Walk

WOW EXCITING NEWS…YOU CAN EAT CHOCOLATE AND HELP OUT TEAM EMMABELLE!!! Thanks to the generosity of Erin Calvo-Bacci, owner of The Chocolate Truffle – 15% of all sales that mention Team Emmabelle in the store or use the code 940c6b0268 … Continue reading
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Betty Ford – Victorious Woman

I was in Washington DC on business at the end of December 2006. President Gerald Ford had just passed away and his body was lying in state at the U.S. Capitol Building.  My spouse and I decided to be part … Continue reading
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Could It Happen Here?

“It is possible to eliminate war and destruction, if we start with our youth, educating them to understand the conditioning that teaches them to hate those different from themselves. If we teach our children to understand the barriers to peace … Continue reading
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Memorial Day and The American Flag

In honor of Memorial Weekend, I thought it this would be a perfect to review American Flag Etiquette Since Memorial Day is a day to give thanks to service people who have lost their lives for our freedom, the flag … Continue reading