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10 TV shows to binge-watch this summer

Jose Alejandro Bastidas
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When you live in the Coachella Valley, spending summer outside isn't always the best option. There's only so much time one can spend in a pool before it stops being fun, and since the desire to take a break from our usual routines won't go away until September, what better way to do that than to sit back on the couch, eat a snack and watch some TV?

Spend some time cozying up to Netflix and other television-streaming services this summer.

To help you sort through the wide variety of TV options, here are some suggestions on what to binge-watch during long summer days:

Where it's streaming: All seasons are currently on Netflix, iTunes, and other services
Why watch?: At first glance, a television show about a political fixer who juggles a demanding career handling the problems of Washington's most powerful players, while having an affair with the President of the United States may seem like a soap opera, but every year Scandal proves there's more than meets the eye. The latest Shonda Rhimes-created political drama has given viewers more storyline-driving plot twists and character development in four seasons than most shows do their entire runtime. So much happens in a single episode of "Scandal" that binge-watching a 22-episode season feels like a wild roller coaster ride. With season five scheduled to begin Sept. 24 on ABC, there's still plenty of time to catch up and become obsessed before Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) comes back for another scandalous (yeah, I went there) season.

This Jan. 30, 2013 photo shows actor Tony Goldwyn from the ABC television series "Scandal" in New York. Goldwyn portrays President Fitzgerald Grant, who is having an affair with his former communications director, Olivia Pope, portrayed by Kerry Washington.

Where it's streaming: All episodes are available on Fox Now with an account.
Why watch?: We are taught that family is the only group who gives us unconditional love in our lives, and that societal idea leaves room for some amazing TV. When Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), the founder and CEO of a successful hip hop and entertainment company gets diagnosed with ALS, his life and past mistakes begin to unravel as he grooms one of his three sons to take over his empire. Some consider the way this show handles diversity issues, mental health and the music industry is what keeps viewers tuned in, but the true heart of the show lies in the family dynamic between Lucious, his ex-wife Cookie (brilliantly portrayed by Taraji P. Henson) and his three sons. The first season was 13 episodes, and once you watch one you'll want to immediately watch all. Season 2 premieres Sept. 23 on Fox.

In this image released by Fox, Bryshere Gray, from left, Jussie Smollett, Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard appear in a scene from "Empire." The music industry drama "Empire" was one of TV's biggest hits upon its January debut, almost single-handedly keeping Fox afloat. That wasn't enough to earn a best drama nomination, and lead actor Terrence Howard was also overlooked. Taraji P. Henson's best actress nod prevented a shutout in the major awards.

3.The Honorable Woman
Where it's streaming: Netflix
Why watch?: One of the advantages of having TV shows on break for the summer season: viewers have time to catch up on television events they might have missed. In The Honorable Woman, Maggie Gyllenhaal plays Nessa Stein, an Anglo-Israeli businesswoman who, eight years after taking over her family's company from her brother, is given a title by the British Government for her commitment to the Middle East peace process. When her new business partner dies in an apparent suicide and her close friend's son is kidnapped, secrets of Nessa's past, as well as from the people around her, slowly come to light giving audiences a perfect blend of character-based drama and an education on the Middle East Conflict. Gyllenhaal is nominated this year for a Primetime Emmy for her role as Nessa Stein, and despite her at-times cheesy British accent, she proves to be a strong contender.

Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal attends a screening of "The Honorable Woman" on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, in New York.

4.Orange is the New Black
Where it's streaming: Netflix
Why watch?: I haven't met a person that has watched this hit Netflix show and not given it a five star rating. It's been three seasons since Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) surrendered into Litchfield Penitentiary and audiences have fallen in love with every single character as the dramedy gives an inside look into the diverse group of people that inhabit the United States prison system. "Orange is the New Black" has garnered many award nominations during its run, and I would consider it one of Netflix's best shows.

In this image released by Netflix, Taylor Schilling, left, and Laura Prepon appear in a scene from "Orange is the New Black." The program was nominated for an Emmy Award on Thursday, July 16, 2015, for outstanding drama series.  The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will take place on Sept. 20, 2015.

5.Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
Where it's streaming: Netflix
Why watch?: I made the horrible mistake of watching the 8-episode prequel Netflix series before I watched the 2001 movie classic, but once I watched, it I understood the genius behind this revival. The movie captures the last day in the life of the coolest (and weirdest) summer camp with a cast featuring Amy Poehler, Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd and Elizabeth Banks. "First Day of Camp" has the same actors reprising their teenage roles fifteen years later, which automatically makes the show's storylines funnier. The series is like a four-hour "Saturday Night Live" comedy sketch.

6.Grey's Anatomy
Where it's streaming: All seasons are on Netflix, the latest episodes can be found on ABC.com
Why watch?: For eleven seasons, viewers have watched as Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and her fellow surgeons survive a bomb, a drowning, a shooting, a plane crash and the loss of her husband. I like to think that for those of us who have watched all eleven seasons in real time, we have become as resilient as Meredith. This show proves a human really can get through anything. Binge-watching "Grey's" can take a lot of commitment, but the magical thing it can claim, other than its diverse and relatable cast of characters, is the fact that you can watch a couple of episodes and realize you will never have a day as bad as Meredith Grey's. And that's a good thing. You may think that it's too late to jump on the bandwagon, but the twelfth season is scheduled to premiere Sept. 24, and this week ABC president Paul Lee told reporters he sees the show going on for many years to come. With "Grey's Anatomy," it's never too late to join the party.

7.Grace and Frankie
Where it's streaming: Netflix
Why watch?: What happens when you move Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda into the same Malibu beach house after husbands fall in love? Comedy gold. From one of the creators of "Friends," comes a show so smart that behind almost every joke, comes a gut-wrenching realization about growing old and life in today's society. While every actor on this show is doing a fantastic job in their role, Tomlin instantly became my favorite during the first episode when she attempted to start a video blog using her iPhone but couldn't figure out how to turn off the camera. Season 2 is slated to be released next year, but until then, you can watch the 13-episode first season over and over again. This is the type of show that never gets old.

In this image released by Netflix, Lily Tomlin appears in a scene from "Grace and Frankie." Tomlin was nominated for an Emmy Award on Thursday, July 16, 2015, for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for her role on the show. The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will take place on Sept. 20, 2015.

8. Outlander
Where it's streaming: Starz
Why watch?: When I first heard about this show, I thought it was another run-of-the-mill period love story. But I was surprised to learn the fascinating premise of this fantastic book series adaptation. In 1945, World War II nurse Claire Beauchamp Randall finds herself taken back in time to 1743, where she has to blend in and adapt to a new culture, and a new love interest, while trying to find a way back home. While this might sound like the premise to one of those Walmart romance novels few people read, "Outlander's" strong performances and wonderful depictions of life during the Jacobite rebellions in Great Britain makes for a fantastic binge-watching experience.

9.Game of Thrones
Where it's streaming: HBO
Why watch?: If you have a computer, a phone or have been active in any type of social media the past five years then you have heard about "Game of Thrones." The television adaptation of George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Fire and Ice" book series has become a pop culture phenomenon during its run as fans from all over the world tune in to figure out who will sit on the Iron Throne. The show is supposed to go on for three more seasons, and even though you probably will never remember all of the characters' names, you will still feel overwhelming sadness when one of your favorites does not survive the cutthroat world of Westeros. Despite the heartache, there is no adventure series more entertaining on TV right now than the one "Game of Thrones" is offering.

Where it's streaming: All episodes streaming on mylifetime.com
Why watch?: This is probably the only show I won't be embarrassed to admit I watch from Lifetime. Rachel (Shiri Appleby) is a reality TV producer who returns to work on a "The Bachelor"-like dating program after having an on-air nervous breakdown the prior season. Having to rebuild her reputation and with her demanding boss (Constance Zimmer) watching her every move, Rachel has to use her innate skills to deliver the overly dramatic content the show, called "Everlasting, is popular for. Many shows before have tried to portray the world of television production and failed, but what makes "UnREAL" succeed is the lines Rachel crosses to succeed in her job. I won't spoil anything because my favorite part of the show is its unpredictability, but I will say the fact that so much darkness surrounds the making of cheesy reality shows – one of the creators used to work on "The Bachelor", so it must have some basis on reality – that I'm surprised making them is still legal.

Cast of UnREAL attends the 2015 A+E Networks Upfront on April 30, 2015 in New York City.


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Desert Sun letter: Hands off of my wallet, Palm Springs

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A Desert Sun reader speaks out against the Measure D sales tax item on the Nov. 7 city ballot.

Palm Springs needs change

I returned from vacation to find my post office box full of beautiful glossy handouts begging for money, i.e., Measure D. I say enough is enough and suggest a big "NO."

Proposition J was approved by voters in 2011 and enacted in 2012 and is in effect for 25 years. This made the city of Palm Springs the highest taxed city in the Coachella Valley. Proposition J was to solve all our city’s financial woes yet here we are, a little over 5 years later, asking for another increase.

While Proposition J did accomplish some good things, much of it, in my opinion, was squandered. Had this squandered money been invested or put into the general fund maybe we would not be in the position we are today. I would suggest anyone voting, to read the excellent rebuttals to this proposition written by Robert Julian Stone.

I feel we are in this position due to the incompetence of some of the recently elected city officials and it is time for a change. For those who agree with my views may I suggest the following two candidates for council: W. Henry Hampton and Robert Julian Stone, two fiscally responsible individuals.

Alex Virtue, Palm Springs

Welcome to the revolution

Re: “Former Riverside County Democratic chairman ousted by Bernie supporters wants his job back,” Oct. 12

Newly elected members of the Riverside County Party did indeed come from the Sanders side of the presidential race, but they do not run the California Democratic Party nor the Riverside County Party, and they neither ran nor demanded this election.

Mr. Katz asked a 19-year-old party newcomer what the rule was about moves from one assembly district to another. Anyone involved in the party at the nuts-and-bolts level knows full well that when you move out of your district, you lose whatever position you hold on the executive board. Simply put, Katz knew he was violating party bylaws and got caught trying to hide behind a 19-year-old.

After a complaint was filed and the facts assessed, the State Party ruled that Mr. Katz was no longer Chair and ordered an election. He lost.

I am thrilled that what we all did in our 20s in 1968 is what is happening now with 20-something Democrats.  The Beatles told us we wanted a revolution and we made one.  Sanders supporters say they want a revolution, I say “Bring It!”

Ruthee Goldkorn, Moreno Valley

Ground-level view

The excellent, first-hand expose by Dr. Mona Khanna, a volunteer in Puerto Rico, could have been first page news.

And perhaps taken down our president's self-serving rating of 10 for hurricane disaster performance to perhaps a 1.

Kurt Sipolski, Palm Desert

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We get resort-ready with fashion designer Sifiso Kunene

Launched in 2018, Messrs Basswood is a menswear apparel brand described as a product of South African streetwear culture. The fashion label presented its previous Bohemia collection at Africa Fashion International and has now launched its new Resort ‘21 collection. Messrs Basswood’s founder, Sifiso Kunene, is a former #DI Emerging Creative from the Class of 2017, and his new collection featuring timeless garments inspired by the Hluhluwe Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Natal.

 Sifiso, talk us through your latest collection.

 Each collection begins through the exploration of a personal narrative. Its visual language is informed by ethereal objects and individual philosophies. With this body of work, we have tried to extol the spirit of the wetlands through referencing the wildlife that is found within the ecosystem, which we have hand-embroidered and printed onto our garments. Reflecting a desire for freedom and escape, this Resort collection emphasises a mix of timeless pieces allowing you to combine comfort and a sense of nonchalance.

 Who are some of your style icons?

 At the top of my head… Jimi Hendrix, Felipe Mazibuko, Andre 3000, and Michael Kunene.

 What does having been a #DI Emerging Creative mean to you?

 The magnitude is unquantifiable in terms of the opportunities this unlocks for young and upcoming creatives to ascend to the positions they aspire to be in, especially since we are all emanating from different systems, subverting, and forging through to building our own paths in the field of design. The inclusion at Design Indaba made me a better creator.

 How has your style changed since then?

 My articulation of ideas is no longer just from a fashion lens, but informed by ideologies that I got to learn from my peers through lived experiences. I use that to foster a new vernacular.

 How would you like to evolve your brand?

 My interest in good design is solely to do with how one can connect a service or an inspiration to a community who are deserving of creative solutions in their everyday lives. That is what I want my work to resonate with.

Any advice for 2021's #DI Emerging Creatives?

There is a need for critical thinking, new archetypes… barriers are ready to be broken by young people who want to make a difference. This is the best opportunity for you to propagate and learn because design is about precision. Design is precision. I cannot echo that sentiment enough… design is precision!

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Simon Petersen Space10 open-plan office interview

"Get rid of the open-plan office" says Space10 co-founder Simon Caspersen

With hot-desking, working from home and co-working on the rise, Space10 co-founder Simon Caspersen calls for the end of the open-plan office.

The wall-free layout that has dominated offices over the past decade "simply wasn't working" said Caspersen. He believes that bringing partitions back into workspaces can better support concentration and wellbeing.

Space10 did exactly this in the recent overhaul of its office in Copenhagen, designed to offer workers opportunities flexibility and privacy when needed.

"One major decision [in the re-design] was to get rid of the open-plan office; it simply wasn't working," Caspersen told Dezeen. "It was stressful, you were interrupted a lot, and you didn't feel like you had delivered the best quality of work."

"It meant that people would either work from home a lot of the time, or would stay in after-hours because that was when they could actually concentrate on their tasks," he added.

Partitions allow for an adaptable workspace

Space10 is an innovation lab set up by IKEA to explore how people will live and work in the future. Projects they have worked on include a study into the food of the future and a vision of the potential uses of autonomous vehicles.

Caspersen and his team see the future of happy and productive workspaces divided by partitions that are customised to adapt to changing needs.

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Space10's open-plan office layout "simply wasn't working" said co-founder Simon Caspersen

Panels can be added or removed to change the office interior from private cubicles to an open meeting room or a semi-open shared area, giving employees more control over what they can get from their space.

"It is much more than having one size fits all," explained Caspersen. "We wanted to give our workers a stronger sense of ownership over their surroundings."

"Everyone, everyday, can switch between the most ideal workspace for them, depending on their state of mind, their personality, or what they are tasked to do."

Caspersen believes that this is the key to promoting mental wellbeing and productivity in the workplace.

Productivity increases in peaceful environments

While he sees the open-plan office as distracting and stress-inducing, he believes it is important to maintain the sense of collectivity that it offers, but in a healthier way.

"The more we focus on creating a peaceful environment for people to work in, where they are happy and satisfied and feel good, the more productive they become," he said. "So the side-effects of nurturing human beings actually results in a lot more quality work coming out."

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Space10 brought partitions back into its office in a redesign by Spacon & X

Once believed to promote sociability and collaboration among employees, open-plan workspaces have been found by many to produce the opposite effect.

A recent study by Harvard University students found that people in open-plan offices spend around 70 per cent less time in face-to-face interactions. They instead choose to spend more time on their devices, communicating with their colleagues over email and instant messenger instead.

A shared physical workplace ties people together

In today's digitally oriented world, the role of a physical office needs to be reassessed but not abandoned, says Caspersen. When every space can potentially become a workplace – homes, coffee shops, WeWorks – it's even more essential to have a tangible hub that ties people together in a common goal.

"The physical office has never been more important than now," he says. "We can work from anywhere and we can work all the time, and this shows how the lines between work and private life are really blurring."

"Workers need interaction and a sense of community to feel that we are a part of achieving something together," he continued.

"We need an environment that is not solely about productivity, but that actively recognises that we are not just workers, we are human beings. And a good environment then, in turn, stimulates productivity."

Face-to-face conversations spark innovation

Space10's Kevin Curran, who led the redesign of the lab's headquarters, also believes in the importance of not just working from anywhere.

"The physical workspace fosters personal relationships, cross-pollination and a sense of community – all of which are crucial for boosting happiness, creativity and wellbeing," he said.

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Panels can be added or removed to change the office interior from private cubicles to an open meeting room

Face-to-face conversations spark innovative ideas, and this can't happen over email or on the office messenger channel Slack, according to Caspersen and Curran, it happens when people meet and interact.

"It is in this interaction that unplanned ideas happen," said Caspersen. "It's in the conversations between a bio-engineer and an architect over coffee, or a chef and a designer during lunch, where people discover something they can do together, or somebody has the idea that solves the problem of another person."

The increasing unpopularity of open-plan offices is also fuelling a trend for new types of office furniture geared towards wellness. At Stockholm Furniture Fair this year, soundproof pods, noise-dampening wall-panels and hooded chairs were all in abundance.


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Europe emerges from confinement but Asia infections spike

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A portrait of a teacher who was mobilized during the pandemic is displayed on a giant screen in Paris on the eve of France's easing of lockdown measures AFP

More than 31,800 have died in Britain -- a figure second only to the United States

Swathes of Europe began the long process of re-opening from coronavirus lockdowns on Monday, but the first new infections in weeks at China's ground zero offered a sobering reminder of the dangers of a second wave of cases.

The mixed fortunes illustrated the high-wire act governments face across the globe as they try to get economies moving while keeping in check a pandemic that has now killed more than 280,000 people.

As Britain plotted a path to normality and France and Spain basked in a relaxation of restrictions, the Chinese city where the pandemic was born reported a second day of new cases after a month without sign of the virus.

And neighbouring South Korea announced its highest number of infections for more than a month driven by a cluster in a Seoul nightlife district.

With millions out of work and economies shattered, governments are desperate to hit the accelerator, but most are choosing a gradual approach as fears about a resurgence of the virus linger.

In Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was too soon for the country to lift its lockdown but he offered hope by unveiling a "conditional plan" to ease curbs in England during the months ahead.

Johnson said the restrictions had brought "a colossal cost to our way of life" but it would be "madness" to squander the nation's progress by moving too early.

Almost seven weeks after a nationwide stay-at-home order was put in place, more than 31,800 have died in Britain -- a figure second only to the United States.

Elsewhere in Europe, however, officials have been emboldened by declining death rates, with France's toll dropping to 70 on Sunday, its lowest since early April, and Spain's daily fatalities falling below 200.

The French were able to walk outside their homes without filling in a permit for the first time in nearly eight weeks on Monday, while teachers began returning to primary schools and some shops were set to re-open.

Many Spaniards meanwhile made plans to meet friends and family at outdoor bars and restaurants, although virus hotspots such as Madrid and Barcelona remain under wraps.

Belgium and Greece were among other European nations set to ease lockdowns on Monday, two months after the World Health Organization declared a pandemic.

As governments across the world chart a course to recovery, Asian nations that were among the first engulfed by the virus but have since brought it to heel are being keenly watched for signs of a second wave.

Much of China has begun to get back to a form of normality, and on Monday Shanghai Disneyland threw open its gates following a three-month shutdown.

"We are very much looking forward to the first day of reopening and wondering what's the difference inside today compared to before," said one eager visitor named Kitty.

But enthusiasm in China was tempered by news on Sunday that one person had tested positive for the virus in Wuhan. There were five more cases on Monday.

Local health officials said the new infections were all from the same residential compound in the city and were mostly older people.

South Korean officials ordered nightclubs and bars closed after a fresh burst of transmission linked to a single person who visited five establishments on a night out in early May.

The discovery left authorities scrambling to trace possibly thousands of people who may have come into contact with a 29-year-old who has so far been linked to 85 cases.

But cautious re-opening nevertheless continues around Asia, with one of the world's largest train networks set to gradually restart operations from Tuesday as India eases its lockdown.

The vast rail system, which usually carries more than 20 million passengers a day, was halted in late March, leaving millions of rural migrant workers unable to return to their homes after losing their jobs in cities.

And success against the virus in Hong Kong has led to a bubbling up of the city's dormant anti-government protests, with riot police Sunday chasing protesters through shopping malls and streets as democracy activists launched flash mob rallies calling for independence from China.

In the United States, the disease has moved into the White House inner circle, with a spokeswoman for Vice President Mike Pence testing positive. One of Trump's valets was found to be infected last week.

Nevertheless, Trump's advisers were out in force on Sunday, appearing on talk shows to push for an end to locally imposed lockdowns.

Small anti-lockdown protests have emerged in a number of US states, with some demonstrators arguing the restrictions violate their rights.

Extended periods at home have also given some people a chance to gather testimony on life in confinement, with the Museum of London launching an appeal for items that reflect the lives of Britons in unprecedented times.

"When we knew there was going to be a lockdown, we started straight away talking about what we needed to collect something for the future," Beatrice Behlen, the museum's senior curator, told AFP.

"It could be something that gives you comfort -- one example mentioned often is maybe your favourite slippers -- you've been wearing them every day."

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Discussion in 'Type 2 Diabetes' started by happycat, May 21, 2013.

  1. happycat

    happycat · Well-Known Member

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    My employer has been very sympathetic about my type 2 diabetes. I now have an HbA1c of 46. When she asked me how I am getting on I told her this and she said does this mean that you have reversed your diabetes? I did not know the answer so I said I think it means I am gaining control. (It was 85.) This got me thinking when is diabetes 2 considered to be reversed? Do your readings have to be those of a non-diabetic person and is there a qualifying period, say a year, before diabetes may be considered to be reversed? I'm confused can anyone help? Thank you. :?
  2. CollieBoy

    CollieBoy Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    I would say that you are starting to be reversed when you can eat all the carb laden cr&p and return normal (non diabetic)FBG /OGTT responses/carb BG spikes , and can maintain that state for 12 months ie can reverse ALL the symptoms :D
    e.g the following data Taken from a OGTT test might pass a OGTT ( 2hrs <7.8 ,FBG<6.1 mmol/l: but the response to the glucose is distictly lacking in phase1 insulin response so still diabetic.

    Elapsed Time HbA1c
    00:00 09:17 5.3
    00:14 09:31 6.7
    00:29 09:46 9.7
    00:45 10:02 10.2
    01:03 10:20 10.1
    01:18 10:35 7.8
    01:36 10:53 6.6
    01:55 11:12 5
    02:11 11:28 4.4
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    Perhaps we should have been educated properly in diet and all been issued with blood glucose meters and to make sure we were below the hba1c magical 48 before we were given that particular 'lifestyle' test!

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    Hi Happycat,

    I will be having my fasting blood test on Thursday. The results will be interesting to say the least! I 'reversed' my diabetes and I have been meds free since last July. I hope I now have it under control. I can eat normal meals of high carb foods with no side effects. I say I can, but on the whole I don't. Two years ago if I went to my favourite pub and had a vegi meal followed by a wicked rice pud with cream and jam I could feel the effects on my blood pressure and my reaction to so much sugar. It was worth it though! Now I can have the same meal with no effect but enjoyment. I do wonder how much weight I would have to put on to get the old diabetic me back again. My year of being diabetes free will be at the end of July. One and a half weeks after my 60th birthday.
    Thursday is waiting for me........
    PS. Will a diabetic who no longer has the symptoms ever be called cured?
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    Very interesting, I would also like to know if a person can really be called cured. I understand it to be that it is fully controlled but a person is still diabetic. I was only on insulin for a number of weeks then because I followed the advice about what to eat and exercise (at that point I hadn't read much on the subject) and my Educator and Dr. gradually reduced injections until I now only take Metformin.
    I like to think I am cured (even if it's not true) and the Metformin is only a percursion. I have had diabetes for 3 months. :crazy:
  6. Anonymous

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    I think the only way to prove if you are 'cured' is a glucose tolerance test, maybe a few times over a period. Maybe the Newcastle Diet paper explains how it deemed 7 out of 10 guniea pigs cured after 3 months or so. Haven't read it in detail yet.
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    The Diabetic clinic nurse at the hospital (Lincoln) told me that you are considered cured if for five straight years your HBA1c tests are all in the normal range. I asked her for clarification because my GP (who is not the diabetic specialist GP) was trying to tell me I'd be cured after having diabetes for a year because I've gotten it under control.
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    Mongoose39uk Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    I am not a diabetic............. I have diabetes, it does not define me :D

    However I have a friend who had got to the stage with her type 2 that she was on insulin. Lost some weight and then had a gastric bypass or band thing whichever. There is now a lot less of her and she can eat pretty much anything she likes, just a lot less of it.

    I don't hink most people ever get to cured but get to a level that their body can live with.
  9. Anonymous

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    Yes, and equally, people who are currently non-diabetic, could become so any time. At least we know. :eek:

    The Newcastle Diet tested the 'reversed' people either with an HbA1C test, or a glucose tolerance test, but not both. The HbA1C test would probably reflect peoples' improved bG levels, but for me it would be the tolerance test taken periodically afterwards that would convince me.
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We all like to indulge over Christmas but following the advice below will avoid over-indulging.  You will be given tips to enjoy the festive season and get through Christmas without adversely impacting your health.

Be Alcohol Aware

From Christmas catch-ups with friends, office parties and family gatherings, not to mention New Year celebrations it is easy to lose track of how many units of alcohol you are consuming.  Follow these tips to ensure you make the most of the festivities but stay within guidelines.

  • Allocate alcohol free days
  • Don’t drink on an empty stomach
  • Pace yourself; alternate between an alcoholic drink and water
  • Avoid drinking before you go out or have guests over

Try low or no alcohol alternatives

  • Be mindful of the Health Department advice; To reduce the risk of harm from alcohol-related disease or injury, healthy men and women should drink no more than 10 standard drinks a week and no more than 4 standard drinks on any one day.

Be Active

While you may be tempted to curl up and sleep after that hearty Christmas lunch, for a better health option, consider going for a walk, not only can this improve digestion it can also;

  • Decrease stress
  • Improve blood sugar levels
  • Aid better sleep

A brisk walk where you can easily converse is all that’s needed.

Look for healthy alternatives to the traditional Christmas dinner and party foods

Christmas time is the one time of the year where we let ourselves eat what we want and get away with it.  If you want to avoid excessive calories, you can look for healthy alternatives.

There are lots of useful websites that offer variations to the traditional Christmas Dinner and party food that won’t pile on the kilo’s.

Avoid Stressful Situations

Preparing a meal for family and friends can be enjoyable but tiring and stressful at the same time. To help reduce the stress of Christmas cooking you could:

  • If cooking Christmas Dinner at home, delegate tasks, you don’t need to do it all yourself.
  • Consider keeping it simple – you could do a buffet-style lunch where everyone brings a platter
  • Write a timetable, i.e. when to put the turkey in the over or whatever suits your cooking agenda
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  • Consider doing an online food shop

Stress, anxiety and depression are common during the festive season and can be compounded at the thought of large family gatherings.  Strategies to reduce stress include:

  • Set realistic expectations
  • Avoid known triggers. If someone brings up a touchy subject, use a distraction and quickly change the subject
  • Get everyone involved in after-dinner activities, keeping everyone busy should decrease the likely hood of arguments

Be Kind

Research shows that being kind to others can actually make us genuinely happy in a number of different ways.

There are many ways to show kindness at Christmas and they don’t all involve spending money.  Here are just a few:

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  • Take lunch, cookies, or cupcakes to your local fire department and/or police department.
  • Put sticky notes with positive messages in public places.
  • Sing Christmas Carols, play board games, or just visit with senior citizens at a nursing home.
  • Sing an employee’s praises to a manager or on a comment card — a little recognition goes a long way.
  • Let someone go ahead of you in the checkout line.
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• Hello from the Park Office!

    Published May 07 2021 in #canadiandesigner, #madeincanada, #sustainablefashion, #womenownedbusiness

    It's Leah writing the blog this week and we've got updates for you! Diane and I thought you would like to know what's going on at this end of things.

    Canadian designer Diane Kennedy and sales agent Leah Tuttle

    We are operating at full steam ahead here; Diane has plenty in the works with the spring and summer styles all planned and the factories are working hard to deliver.  However, you may have noticed that our new styles are arriving a little slower than usual. We thought it was a good time to tell you why.

    As a small business that creates, designs, sews, and manufactures; all locally with fabric that is made in Canada; we are experiencing longer delays than usual. The factory that makes our bamboo fabric has raised their minimum orders and lengthened their production times. As a Canadian business relying completely on local support systems to operate ethically, it is taking longer to accomplish what is 'normal' here. Since the factories are not running at full capacity with less staff, there is a slightly longer wait time for the delivery of garments.

    Many of you are waiting for a restock of our capri's in plus sizes, so we've added the option to pre-order the new arrivals in styles that are coming soon. We have beautiful new designs arriving as frequently as possible at this time.

    Rhododendrons at Burnaby Art Gallery

    Meanwhile we've been out on location in among the flowers taking pics of the new styles. Often these outings include entertaining the inquisitive and friendly people who stroll on by and start a conversation with us. They will smile, comment, and often compliment our outfits and ask where they can get them. I'll introduce Diane (because she is humble) and their faces light up when we say that you're looking at the designer herself and this is fashion made locally in Canada. They'll ask for the website so they can see more. One man who spotted us asked, "Is this photo for Miss May?". How sweet.

    You'll have lots to get excited about this season!

    Stay safe,

  • A Peek into Diane's Design Room

    Published Mar 11 2021 in #canadiandesigner, #designerfabric, #dianekennedy, #kaffefassett, #madeincanada, #naturalfibers

    Isn't it always fun to have a look behind the scenes, into places no one usually gets to see? I thought you might enjoy an unedited glimpse into what’s actually happening in my design room right now. I almost feel like I'm divulging my deepest secrets here!

    rough designer sketch of a jacket

    First off, I have especially chosen some lovely new Cami colours... to match the prints that will be coming out in our newest coat dress / jacket, which I'm calling "Joy"! While you might be used to seeing solid coloured fabrics in Diane Kennedy, I'm thrilled to combine my passion for beautiful printed cottons from my Cherry Velvet Dress line into DK now as well. The colours and prints are so cheerful, they always bring a smile to my face.

    kaffe fassett printsHere’s a look at the limited edition prints that will be released in my new "Joy" design. These jackets will coordinate beautifully with all your favourite Diane Kennedy layering pieces, like the Perfect Tee or the Clever Cami.

    rough designer sketch of a jacketSome time ago, a customer requested a jogging suit. I gave this idea some thought, and came up with a shorter zip jacket that could be worn casually, but stylish enough to be worn more dressed up as well this coming season. Look forward to our styling tips for this 'coming soon' item in upcoming posts!

    computer screen shoot of a pattern for a tunicAnd here is a little tease for you of a new tunic that I’m working on. What you see on this image is my design software, as it’s still in the creation phase, but I’m already excited for it! It’s going to have an asymmetrical neck and curved seams with extra 'wave' built into the the front panels.

    I hope you enjoyed this little glimpse into the exciting things happening right now in my studio. Stay tuned for lovely new spring items coming soon!

  • The Queen of Spring Flowers: The Hellebore

    Published Feb 23 2021 in #gardening, #joy, #perennials, #shadegardening, #springgarden, hellebore

    One of my greatest joys is gardening with beautiful flowers. After a long winter I'm always outside seeking the earliest blooms. The fresh pink buds of the viburnum, the brave snow drops and crocuses pushing through the ground all catch my attention. But my favourite by far is the queen of the early spring garden, the Hellebore.

    Red Hellebore "Perhaps the reason you are drawn to flowers is not only for their outer beauty, but because they remind you beautiful things will bloom after the longest season of waiting" ~ Morgan Harper Nichols

    As a garden plant, Hellebores are a joy to grow. With handsome evergreen leaves for most of the year, they flower at a time when not much else is even thinking about it. They are very easy to maintain, needing a trim of the old leaves just as the new flower buds appear in the Spring. They are happy to bloom in shade or part shade. Best of all are the beautiful range of colours and variety of petals; singles, doubles, spotted or clear, pointy or rounded, some even with an outline of different colours around the edges.

    Double Red Hellebore
    As a collector for many years, I am fond of the more unusual colours like slatey blue black that have a sheen and a colour a lot like a plum.

    Black HelleboreOr the white ones that are heavily spotted with red.

    White Hellebore with red spotsThe yellow ones can be the most beautiful shade of butter.  Indeed the hellebore is part of the buttercup family but without the bad habits of spreading.

    Yellow HelleboreThe most easy colours to find are shades of chartreuse and white and all shades of pink to quite a dark plum. There are so many variations in the blooms. But in the past few years I've been seeking larger flowers and those that face outward as opposed to the ones that droop down so that I can better admire them as I pass by.

    Pink HelleborePlants this lovely deserve to have supporting players to accent their beauty even further. Great companion plants for Hellebores are Black Mondo grass, Pulmonaria, fancy foliage Heucheras, evergreen ferns and sedges like a white varigated Carex. If you have a spot in your garden in part shade, somewhere that you might get to walk past in the winter I would certainly encourage you to plant one or more of these beautiful flowers to enjoy for many years to come.

  • How to Style Your Cape

    Published Feb 18 2021 in #Canadiandesigner, #capestyle, #fluevog, #howtodress, #styletips

    Styling yourself with a new look is super easy with an A Capella Cape. Here are 5 style tips showing how easily it blends with your existing DK wardrobe. We're calling these five completely unique looks Classic, Fun, Monochromatic, Transitional and Casual style.

    silver haired model wears a purple cape and outfit by designer Diane KennedyClassic Style: Your A Capella Cape makes a polished impression when paired with the Rhapsody Coat. Try this yourself by layering your cape over a longer printed tunic with leggings and a coordinating base layer that anchors the outfit with a harmonious colour. The Perfect Tee in Raisin matches both the Cape and Jacket perfectly.  Add a longer pendant necklace to complete your look.

    silver haired model wears a purple cape and outfit by designer Diane Kennedy
    Fun Style: Give yourself a pop of unexpected colour and instantly upgrade your style with the cape worn open over the Jet Set Jumpsuit or any all black outfit. We love the playful, carefree attitude of this easy jumpsuit with platform sneakers of a complimentary colour to tie this outfit together. Viola looks ready for anything!
    designer Diane Kennedy wears her raspberry cape and midnight purple outfit
    Monochromatic Style: Diane shows us her best tip for dressing as a Petite Plus woman. Your cape adds the punch of colour when styling yourself with a head to toe monochromatic colour to maximize the look of height and longer legs. Of course this trick works for anyone that would like a slimming and/or lengthening illusion.  She looks amazing in the Midnight Inquisitive Tunic, and her killer Fluevog boots match in colour to keep the long line going.

    model wears a Diane Kennedy outfit of the Evergreen Cape over a Pine Tempo Tunic and Black Pier Pants

    Transitional Style: It's too soon to go without a jacket so here's a way you can warm up your spring vibe. This modern look is balanced by adding the A Capella Cape worn open in a complementary colour to your top; keep cozy while adding interest and texture to your outfit. Shown here with the adaptable Pier Pants which are as cute with boots as they will be with a sandal in the spring.

    Leah Tuttle wears a Diane Kennedy Cape and Navy Tempo Tunic over jeans

    Casual Style: Punch up your casual look by adding an unexpected bloom of spring colour. Drape your cape over the Tempo Tunic in Navy with denim and you are ready to go. Perfect to ward off any chill while out on a stroll. There is only one left in several of our A Capella Cape colours so hurry if you want one!

    We hope you're having lots of fun twirling around in your capes too! Stay cozy!

  • Psychology of Colour

    Published Jan 28 2021 in #canadiandesigner, #colour, #customcolours, #designerfabric, colourpsychology

    Colour is the number one influence that make us decide we want something. Do you ever notice how colour can trigger a feeling like thirst, hunger, desire, or a memory? Colour psychologically affects our mood, influences our choices, and motivates our decisions. We are subconsciously programmed to associate certain colours with specific situations and emotions. How do the colours of your clothes make you feel?

    Blue Shades: This is the colour of reliability and trust. Wearing Blue has a peaceful and calming effect which is great for an eye catching outfit. Keep calm and carry on in the Rhapsody Coat in Sonata.

    blue shades

    Turquoise-Teal Shades: Dressing in these tranquil colours gives a feeling of serenity, security and stability. You may experience clarity of mind and well-being. Express your relaxed attitude with the Touring Tunic in Wave.

    turquoise and teal shades

    Green Shades: Clothing yourself in Green evokes feelings of easy, open connections with others and nature by creating equilibrium between the head and heart. Our comfy Tempo Tunic symbolizes a fresh, new beginning in Pine.

    green shades

    Yellow Shades: Dressing in this happy colour brings felings of warmth, energy, vitality and happiness. Feel like you're walking on sunshine in the Tempo Tunic in Goldenrod.

    yellow shades

    Red Shades: Showing up wearing Red makes a statement. Radiate love, excitement and passion! Red shows confidence, boosts desire and gets you noticed. Like with this sassy A Capella Cape in Cherry.

    red shades

    Purple Shades: Why is this the most popular colour choice of so many women? Wearing Purple stimulates the creative part of the brain. This is the colour of magic, mystery, deeper awareness and meditation. Celebrate your artistic, mystical side in the Harmony Henley in Midnight.

    purple shades

    With so many millions of shades to choose from; it takes time and deliberation to pick out the right colour. Diane looks for ageless, classic colours that will make beautiful garments and flatter various skin tones. Watch for new custom Diane Kennedy colours arriving later this spring. We know you will love Lapis (a deep cornflower blue) and Ginger (a deep pink-red).

    XO Leah Paley Tuttle

    **In case you didn't know; Diane Kennedy is a Canadian Fashion designer who's Eco fabrics are custom made in Canada. Each season she creates modern fashions that give comfort, style and enduring quality to ladies with curves.


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Vintage Vibe quilt book + Scrap Jars quilt

I’m excited to share this fun new quilting book today, Vintage Vibe: Traditional Quilts, Fresh Fabrics. Honestly, it’s one of my favorite recent pattern books. For me the mark of a great book of patterns (and one worth spending the money on) is a book that has multiple good patterns – especially when they’re something new and different. Vintage Vibe is one of those books! Plus, it’s just pretty to look at.

Vintage Vibe is by Amber Johnson (her blog is A Little Bit Biased.) She has been designing patterns for a while now and I love her clean, fresh style. This book is a collection of brand new patterns.

Here are a few of her patterns from the book. All of them have classic quilt inspiration, but with a fresh new twist. This one is called Playing Favorites. (Book photos are shot by Brent Kane, courtesy of Martingale.)

I love the simplicity of this design called, Vintage Vibe. The color choices could give it a variety of looks. And such a great one for showing off amazing quilting.
A couple more cute designs from the book: Big Baby and Sugar. I love that they are so classic and pretty, but also so do-able. I want to make so many of them!
Check out these pretty dresden plate blocks in a quilt called Pretty Petals. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to make dresden blocks, Amber has great instructions.

This is a mini quilt called Scrap Jars and as soon as I saw it, I wanted to make one. It’s so perfect for showing off favorite prints.

Here’s my version in progress. All of the ‘jar’s are made from precious scraps to represent things I personally love: my kids, my neighborhood, the beehive is for my state – Utah, the Beehive State – England, Paris, sewing, a few Cath Kidston and Liberty prints I bought on our trip this summer, etc.

I was having a hard time deciding on what sashing to use since so many of my fabrics have a light background and I needed some contrast. At first I was trying to go neutral with a linen or gray, but the whole thing looked washed out.

Then Cheryl suggested a coral on Instagram. Genius! I didn’t have just the right coral, so I went with a light red. I love how it looks! It’s still a work-in-progress, so I’ll share the finished result when it gets done. Sometime after the holidays…
Vintage Vibe
You can buy Vintage Vibe from Martingale, Amazon,or your favorite big or little local quilt shop. If you’d like to see more inspiration from Vintage Vibe, check out these other quilters:
11/6/14 – Amber @ http://www.alittlebitbiased.blogspot.com/
11/11/14 – April @ http://www.aprilrosenthal.com/
11/13/14 – Jessie @ http://messyjessecrafts.blogspot.com/
11/18/14 – The Fat Quarter Shop @ http://fatquartershop.blogspot.com/
11/20/14 – Corey @ http://www.littlemissshabby.com/
11/25/14 – Sherri @ http://www.aquiltinglife.com/
12/2/14 – Jodi @ http://www.pleasant-home.com/
12/4/14 – Melissa @ http://www.happyquiltingmelissa.com/
12/9/14 – Pam @ http://pamkittymorning.blogspot.com/
12/11/14 – Heather @ http://quiltstory.blogspot.com/
12/16/14 – Andy @ http://www.abrightcorner.com/
12/18/14 – Amy @ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/
12/23/14 – Melissa @ http://www.polkadotchair.com/
12/30/14 – Lori @ http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/

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    Gemini Jen NZ
    December 19, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    Okay, you've got me drooling over this book! I love your version of the Scrap Jars – exactly as you say, a great way to highlight some cool fabrics! Great work, have a Merry Christmas!

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    December 19, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    Love this now I need the book. I saw the blue and white one and was sold and now you have gone and made me want another book.

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    December 20, 2014 at 4:05 am

    Love your scrap jars and the background fabric is just perfect.

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    December 20, 2014 at 8:32 am

    Rosemary B here:
It is perfect! Absolutely perfect.
Now I want to make one, This might be a way to work toward using some of our fabrics we tend to latch onto thinking of the precise most deserving project, but this way, we can use some of it already just for a block of our favorites.
This scrap jar idea is almost therapeutic in a way.

I love the stars and the dresdens

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      amy smart
      December 31, 2014 at 4:36 pm

      Yes! I have felt the exact same way – finally using some special favorites in a quilt that I'll look at every day. 🙂

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    Vicki H
    December 20, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Your version of the scrap jars is very cute. Looks like a great book.

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    Sandra Nachlinger
    December 20, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    Beautiful! This sounds like a book I need.

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    gram k
    December 20, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    Love the use of favorite memories in the quilt! And the coral!

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    Amber Johnson
    December 22, 2014 at 10:22 am

    Amy,

Your scrap jars quilt is so cute! I love how each of the fabrics mean something to you and I love the redish background – very original!

Thanks so much for participating in the Vintage Vibe Blog Tour and for all the VV love!

Merry Christmas!
Amber

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FIRST LOOK! Kyosho’s 1:64 Racing Ferrari Collection!

FIRST LOOK! Kyosho’s 1:64 Racing Ferrari Collection!

1:64 is going to get just a bit hotter this summer thanks to this new lineup of 1:64 Ferrari  F1 racers from Kyosho, arriving soon in the form of pre-decorated kits.

Each kit contains approximately ten pre-painted and tampo-decorated pieces, and comes with an included screwdriver – everything snaps into place and final-fastens with the screws, and as we see from these advance factory images, the ease of assembly is matched by a super detailed display piece sure to please F1 fans and 1:64 collectors alike. The cars also come with a display base.

Why kits? It’s a long story that has to do with licensing and regional distribution of the Ferrari brand. Here’s the best news: unlike many of Kyosho’s 1:64 selections, this one’s got a sure pipeline into the US – DaBoxToys, an online retailer specializing in these hard-to-find models since 2003.

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The Social Image Resizer Tool allows you to upload an image and then crop and resize it – and handily, it has all the social media image size presets set up. So you can upload your logo and turn it into a Facebook profile icon, a Twitter profile icon, etc, and be confident that it will be at the correct size.  Tool by Internet Marketing Ninjas.

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If you’ve spent even a few minutes on Facebook, you’ll know that Facebook userslove graphics with quotes.  They are often used in a tacky way, but if you find the right quote that aligns well with your work and ethos, they can be surprisingly effective.

The online tool Pablo allows you to overlay quotes on images (you can upload your own or use one of their stock images) and add secondary text with your website address or another call to action.  It’s pretty basic – you can’t add your logo for example – but it’s really quick and easy to use.  Tool by Buffer.

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If you've ever wondered what it takes to get your business up and running, you'll definitely want to take advantage of this free video series. Starting a business can be a very exciting time! There will be exhilarating times and yes there will be challenging times as well but hopefully this video series will help to minimize as many of the challenging times as possible. So here's what you are going to learn in this 7 day period. You'll learn about blogging, social media, video marketing and much more. You'll get one video for every day of the week to help "Get Your Business Started Right!"

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Domains & Hosting

GoDaddy... We absolutely love GoDaddy for obtaining all our domains at great value. You can't get any better deal on the domains here. Get domain names as low at $.99 for an entire year when coupons are available.

Namecheap... Namecheap is another great provider that offers very affordable domain names and reliable service. You can get domains here as low as $.88.

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Siteground... This is one of our absolute favorites when it comes to hosting. They are known for having impressive uptime, load time and speed. All are important when you are running a business. You don’t want your site down when your customers come looking for you. And, you certainly want your pages to load fast. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and very responsive which is important. I love the fact that if you are with another hosting provider that they will transfer your site for free and their plans include free security, free CDN and SSL certificates at affordable prices. Siteground is a great choice for small business owners when it comes to WordPress hosting. Most recommended for small business owners.

BlueHost... Bluehost is another excellent hosting service and recommended by WordPress as well. It is one of the most popular and least expensive shared hosting services available. They have very strong uptime… in fact its 99.99%. In addition to that, fast page loading and good security to protect your site. This is another great hosting company for the small business owner at an affordable price. Most recommended for small business owners.

Small Business Owners, Freelancers, Agencies & High Traffic Sites

WP Engine... This hosting provider is specifically designed for WordPress. They offer free SSL certificates. Their plans start as low as $35 a month but it can get a bit pricey if you need to move up. This type of hosting is good for companies that have a sizable site. Even though their plans are a little bit higher than some of the other providers, you’ll get excellent support.

FlyWheel... If you are a freelancer, agency or planning on having a high traffic site, FlyWheel is a great choice. This is another favorite of ours and it’s great for WordPress hosting. It offers an excellent halfway option between SiteGround and WP Engine. It has great performance as the previous and pricing isn't bad for established businesses. It also allows you to easily track what’s going on with your site.

LiquidWeb... This provider also offers WordPress hosting. They are great for mission critical sites. They have excellent uptime and support. What I like about LiquidWeb is they will migrate your site over for free and maintain backups and updates for you on your core software and plugins which is a plus for thus who don’t keep up with that kind of stuff. I've talked to a lot of clients that really don't keep up with this, so hosting from LiquidWeb would be a great choice for them.

WordPress Backup Plugins

UpdraftPlus... A popular WordPress backup plugin that is very easy to use. We love this plugin. You can easily set and forget this one using their scheduled backups and you can also restore your site should something go wrong. There is a free and premium version.

BackupBuddy... This is another great backup plugin. We've used this on numerous occassions. With this plugin, you are able to easily migrate a site, copy move or clone a site from one location to another. It offers scheduled backups as well.

Duplicator... This plugin has great features. You can easily backup, restore or move WordPress sites. Some plugins only backup the database but this plugin will backup everything from comments, widgets, themes, media files and more.

WordPress Security Tools

IThemes... This plugin helps protect and defend your WordPress site. It offers brute force protection which means it limits the amount of failed login attempts. It alerts you af any file changes should someone break into your site. It locks out bad users, enforces strong passwords and more.

Sucuri... A cloud based security platform. This plugin is a great tool for checking all of your files for possible security issues. It offers malware scanning, checks for file integrity, monitors your SSL certificates, keeps track of up time and more.

Email Marketing & List Building Tools

ActiveCampaign... is a great email marketing platform. It allows you to automate your marketing. You can set up targeted campaigns and segment your clients into different email campaigns. We love it because you can easily create beautiful campaigns based on 40 responsive templates which makes it quick and easy. You can monitor your visitors behaviors and interests from your website and send out emails based on that.

AWeber... This is a great email marketing tool. If you need a great auto-responder service that will allow you to easily follow-up with your clients and customers, this service will definitely be great for your business. It is simple, affordable and we highly recommend this tool for any entrepreneur.

Lead Pages...This is a great list building tool and works well with AWeber and many other email marketing providers. It allows you to attract your ideal clients and customers. If you are in business, this is a must have tool.

Optimize Press... If you don't have a huge budget and you are using WordPress, this tool is a great plugin to get you started with your list building efforts. It too works well with AWeber and many other email marketing providers.

IDPLR… Looking to build your list or sell affiliate products? Check out this site. They have a ton of content that you can use as bonuses to build your list or sell to earn another stream of income.

Themes and Plugins

Studio Press... offers over 70 templates to choose from to design your WordPress site. Many WordPress sites are powered by StudioPress. Im sure you will find a site to fit your needs. It is known for having fast loading times, great security and a responsive design for mobile users.

Thrive Themes... Thrive Themes is another go to resource. They offer WordPress plugins and themes to help you grow your business. If you're going to have a website that works for you, Thrive Themes and their resources is good to have in your toolbox. With Thrive, you can build awesome looking landing pages to capture emails and increase conversion rates.

Elegant Themes... If you’re looking for a new WordPress theme, one name you’ll almost certainly come across is Elegant Themes. Elegant themes has a huge selection of attractive themes and plugins. They also have a very active user community in case you need additional support. We have used Elegant themes quite a bit for our clients.

Online Side Hustles

51 Best Online Side Hustles

Besides the technical tools, as an entrepreneur there are other things that you need as you embark on the journey of building your business or online empire. One of those things which you're dead in the water if you don't have it... is cash flow. Don't be fooled when you hear people say you can start a business for free. While that's partly true... you can start, you can not maintain or invest in all the tools you need to maintain and grow your business. You need a cash flow for that.

With that being said, I thought I would put together a list that I've personally worked to help and I'll have some other good ones for you as well that although I didn't work I did research and found that they do offer legitimate opportunities. These are side hustles I did that actually brought in cash flow that I used to fund my business and pay bills.

Please remember that you can't build a business without having an income stream. I can't stress that enough. Whether you're working a 9 to 5 or you're not working at all... having an additional income stream can do wonders for you while you build your business. Click here to check out a sample of these online side hustles or get the full edition.

Simple Website Creation

Simple Website Creation

You need a website but you can't afford to hire a web designer right now. Well no worries, the Simple Website Creation program can help to get you up and running. The Simple Website Creation course will walk you through setting up your own website so that you can get your business online.

If you have a business and you're not online where people can find you, you are leaving money on the table. And why do that when you don't have to. Increasing your online visibility legitimizes your business and helps you to attract the right people to get drive more leads, clients and sales to your business. So if you're ready to take your business to the next level click here to get started.


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Make the most of your money

  • MoneyStreet  helps consumers untangle the maze of bank offerings with its comparison tools
  • Looking for venture funding to take growth up to next level

Make the most of your moneyWHILE consumers complain about telco plans being hard to understand, the same can be said for banking products too. Trying to understand and then having to compare credit card plans or mortgages, the single biggest financial decision most of us are likely to make, can be a brain-twisting experience.
This is where MoneyStreet comes into the picture. Its goal is simple: To help everyone make the most of their money.
“We do this by providing a free, independent and comprehensive service helping them compare a wide range of financial products to find the one most suited to their needs,” says Fiona Tan, co-founder and marketing director of Moneystreet Sdn Bhd.
Incorporated on Sept 9, 2009, the company’s site was launched in July 2011 after a lot of hard work and knocking on the doors of the banks, which initially turned them away. “They were not ready for a Pepsi-Coke challenge,” says Tan, referring to the fact that there are differences in every product and one just needs to be savvy enough to be able to tell the difference.
Problem was, the banks were not too keen for someone to come along and start making comparisons between their offerings and those of other banks, unless of course that someone was their own sales staff –MoneyStreet was rejected by 14 banks in the months leading to its July 2011 launch.
Make the most of your moneyNaturally, as entrepreneurs, this did not deter the quartet behind MoneyStreet. Besides Tan, there is chief executive officer Victor Koo, chief technology officer Scott George Airth (pic) who relocated from London to Kuala Lumpur, and Sharon Koo, the creative director who is also Victor's sister.
All four own an equal 25% equity and pumped in RM50,000 (about US$16,000) of their own savings into MoneyStreet. They are currently looking for further funding to help ramp their growth. Tan says they are talking to some venture capital firms.
The domain expertise comes from Victor Koo who had been living in the UK since age five and only returned to Malaysia five years ago. He worked in private equity and on his return to Malaysia, with a large local investment bank. The motivation to set up MoneyStreet came from the realization that there was simply no place consumers could get access to easy information that untangles the financial jargon banks use in creating their products.
And, coming from the UK where fund supermarkets play a successful role in helping the public with financial decisions, Koo and Tan, who is also from the banking sector, saw an opportunity.
They got a big boost when Bank Negara Malaysia, the country’s central bank and regulator, liked what they were trying to do and allowed them to use its BankingInfo logo on their site. BankingInfo is Bank Negara's attempt to help educate consumers on their rights and increase their financial knowledge.
They also got a big boost at the end of last year when became their exclusive partner. “Our widget sits on their site and we help their visitors to understand the terms and conditions of the various financial packages banks may be offering and to compare between them,” says Tan.
This has given them a big boost in terms of traffic to the site, that all important metric that their advertising business model depends on. Prior to the partnership which is based on revenue share model that Tan describes as “very fair”, the site was getting 10,000 unique visitors a month. “After the partnership with iProperty, our unique visitors jumped to around 25,000 a month.”
The top tools used and inquiries made are for help to calculate and compare personal loans. Housing comes next, followed by credit cards and fixed deposit information. Surprisingly, hire purchase queries were not among the top four.
Tan is expecting a further boost to traffic by the end of the year when MoneyStreet ties up with to power the hire-purchase comparison tool on the car portal. Carlist is owned by iProperty. An advertising campaign using taxis will also be kicked off at the end of the year to increase MoneyStreet’s visibility.
Comparing financial products that change regularly is a complex job, notes Tan, with banks changing their plans and introducing new ones all the time. Hence the robustness of MoneyStreet’s engine was critical and why the decision was taken to build it from scratch instead of cobbling together existing off-the-shelf software.
“Just building the engine and testing it took us 18 months but we had to get this right as we wanted to offer consumers easy tools they can use to make the comparisons that suit their needs,” she says.
“Our site is very comprehensive but I tell you it is very tedious work to keep updating all the offers that keep changing out there. We update the information we have every fortnight and have templates to help standardize the collating of information with an accountant checking through the data too, and with another level of cross-checking after that.
“As we are making comparisons between various banking products, we have to be very careful to ensure we are giving consumers the right information,” she says.
Indeed, the site offers comprehensive, independent, interactive, accurate and quick-to-use comparison tools to help Malaysians find the best deals in the market place that suit their individual needs. There is also a learning center, Tan says, “that educates Malaysians about financial products as well as what to look for when comparing.”
The next stage is to add more in-depth criteria to the existing comparison tools and even compare frequent flyer miles. In general Tan notes that the data available out there is very general and thus it is very hard for the average consumer to make a comparison as there are too many variables in the various offerings too.
“Hence there will be an ever-increasing need for the type of service we provide,” she believes.

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