Is there any way to diet like the stars? After all, we’re pretty sure they weren’t born with their perfect bodies - they must have done something to get rid of all the extra weight which, without intervention, would undoubtedly show up. Is there any secret as to how the stars diet? Surprisingly, there’s no secret. Demi Moore, Nia Peeples, and Heather Locklear are all popular Hollywood stars, and dieting for them goes pretty much the same way as it goes for us.

There is no one-size-fits-all in dieting.

In other words, how the stars diet depends on what suits their preferences, lifestyle, and body chemistry. Demi Moore, for instance, eats a lot of protein and cuts back on carbohydrates (probably making her a low-carbohydrates diet advocate), while Nia Peeples on the other hand stays away from all forms of protein. These stars diet in a way that works for them, and they probably spent some time jumping from one setup to another until they found a diet plan that worked for them.

This is one of the reasons why dieting debates (such as low-fat vs. low- carbohydrates dieting) have no ends in sight - a diet that works for one person may not work as well with another. If you’re wondering why a particular diet isn’t working for you, it’s either you’re not following faithfully enough - or the diet simply is a bad match for you.

Not all stars are vegetarians.

Dieting like the stars doesn’t mean you’ll have to swear off all meat and go vegan. This may have worked for someone with Alicia Silverstone’s dedication and character, but let’s admit it - not many of us are meant to be vegetarians. Such a drastic attempt to diet like the stars may actually backfire on you and make you sick, so make sure you’re prepared when you decide to pull out all the stops in your own diet.

On a side note, however, if you believe in saving meat-producing animals, then going vegetarian may be worth it. Aside from getting as slim as Alicia, you’ll also get an extra feeling of accomplishment - one that comes from being in harmony with the rest of nature - that doesn’t come often in other forms of dieting.

Eating smaller, but more frequent, meals may help.

On the other hand, dieting like the stars can be easier if you look at Jennifer Lopez’s style of slimming down. Aside from doing all those vigorous dance moves on stage, she also manages her eating habits by breaking her intake down into eight mini-meals. It’s been proven that if you eat less, but more often, your body tends to burn more calories. It’s obviously worked for Jennifer, so with a little of the same discipline, you’ll start slimming down as well.

Don’t forget to exercise.

However, simply eating smaller meals more frequently may not help much if you don’t step up your exercise habits. In fact, dieting like the stars may not even induce weight loss as much as regular exercise would. Heather Locklear, for instance, loves McDonald’s. How can regularly taking in a Big Mac and Fries count as dieting like the stars? Well, with a vigorous and regular exercise regimen, you can pretty much eat whatever you want.

This is probably the most important part of dieting like the stars - matching your intake with enough physical activity. All of these stars hit the gym regularly, and they never miss a scheduled workout, no matter how early shooting starts on a particular day.

If this article interests you, The Author Peter Hilford has been a diet enthusiast for many years and has put together some helpful diet information on his website about How To Diet Like The Stars. This article may be freely distributed without modification and provided that the copyright notice and any author’s name’s remain intact.

I came back to tell you about the music scene in Wisconsin from my eyes, it was an exciting time. It’s hard to know where to start. The Beatles came in ‘64, I saw the Doors at the arena ‘67, Cream, Hendrix, and the Allman Brothers played the Scene, which was run by Benadetta Balistrieri in the late 60’s. The Midwest Rock Festival was coming to State Fair park in ‘69 with Blind Faith, Joe Cocker & the Grease Band, Jethro Tull, along with my favorite local groups Soup and Ox. This was an era of excellent music feeding the souls of the young…!

Leading to ‘68 there were CYO dances where bands had a chance to play along with the Strobe, and other clubs. We had the Messengers, the Destinations, the Corporation, the Baroques, the Sidewalk Skipper Band, the Skunks, Tony’s Tygers, the Robbs, and don’t forget about the Goodwill Industry building on N. 92nd, it held 1200 people and we always filled it. There were other great bands that would soon arrive on the scene. The first Summerfest that I can remember ‘68 was on the hill with the stage at the bottom of the Art Center on Lake Dr, New Colony Six, and many classic Rock groups. This is what I had scene leading to ‘69, those were the best days of my life (name that song?)! The music leading up to ‘68/’69 was just incredible. You had the Byrd’s Mr. Tambourine Man, Eight Miles High, the Temptations, the Jefferson Airplane,Paul Revere & the Raiders with Kicks and Good Thing, the Young Rascals-they had a ton of hits,Wilson Pickett, Smokey, the Supremes. You have to remember back in those days music was the most important thing in our lives and we could listen to Pop, Hard Rock, R&B, Soul, Blues, Jazz, and Country. We could listen to all of it and be cool…! We actually need to bring music back, but not this processed garbage. Back to the real stuff… I can’t list all the great songs for there are to many, I’ll get a few in though. The Lovin Spoonful, the Yardbirds- Shapes of Things WOW, Donovan, the Stones, the Kinks-Who’ll Be the Next in Line,You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, classic, the Animals-Don’t Bring me Down House of the Risin Sun, the British Invasion in general. Do you realize they got American blues records off the ships, put their twist on it and sold it back to us. How many of you knew that? Music feeds the soul….anyway it comes! These were all my influences too, along with Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Junior Wells, Howlin Wolf and Sonny Boy Williamson.

I had been playing drums now 6 years, heavy practicing. I joined my 1st group “the Epilogue” with Dale Peterson from the Chessman, they rehearsed a couple blocks away from me. They were great, we played rock, blues, pop (British Invasion pop). I started to learn how to perform my music, not just play it, I was hooked, no turning back now! I continued to play out and practice. I was offered a job with a group called “Prism”, I was thrilled. We had a girl singer so we played a wide range of material from the Jefferson Airplane to Billie Holiday with Jim Appleby on guitar. Later that year Rick Cier one of the finest keyboard players in town joined us. Eventually things fell apart as happens in rock bands, drugs, alcohol, and just plain personalities. I had met a guitarist who was starting a band Jeff Dagenhardt, the band “Comus”. He played with all the blues greats Sam Lay, Muddy, everyone, I was honored. That lasted a year, I was offered a gig with a group called “Short Stuff” they were the best blues band in town and I was 16. Junior, the keyboard player used to drop me off at high school, looking back what a time. My family was very supportive as long as I got the grades. They did hold that over my head, No Grades-No Music…! I learned so much from Junior and Kenny Berdall. Jimmy Liban only did a few shows when I was in the group and he moved to Nashville. Jimmy is a great talent. I hear Junior does a Little Richard impersonation in Vegas. He does look just like him. Junior Luv ya Bud. Same to you Jimmy and Kenny! I was getting more into Zeppelin and heavy blues. A band called “Tongue” was looking for a drummer. They played heavy blues. I was the 54th drummer they auditioned and I got the gig.

“Tongue” was where I wanted to be. They already had a great following. We played great shows, we would show up in Eagle River WI, there would be a stage and 3,000 people waiting for us. We had a road crew Bunny, Rube, and eventually Woody to, all we had to do was slam two beers and go play. They set up the equipment and tore it down when we finished, on to the next town. We traveled in a limo, life was the best! This went on for 4 years. Colorado, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, we played mostly, also we built quite a following. We were in Hollywood for the 1st time staying at the Tropicana and I forget the name of the restaurant downstairs Al’s I don’t remember, but the best burgers. We were recording at Hollywood Central Studios, we would eat at Southtown, a soul food place on Wilcox. Going back to the studio I was with John Rhys who owned the studio and was producing us, and I saw this beautiful black woman, now I am only 17. I said wow look at her, John said look at her feet, I said what…? Look at her feet, well they were so big they were hanging over the shoes. John said Teddy look and learn, that is not a woman, that is a man dressed as a woman, well needless to say when I see a woman the first thing I do is look at her feet, have sine 1972. That night we went to the Whiskey and I could’nt believe it the Who were there, and later that night we ran into Keith Moon at Denny’s on Sunset. For a kid 17 that was exciting. Our album never was released do to legal problems, for you young players have attorney’s on your side.

We played Denver on the way back home and that is where I met Bobby Barth who later we would start “AXE”. He was such a great songwriter, I loved his material. So back to Milwaukee. The fun places to play now were the Stone Toad, Teddy’s, the Electric Ballroom, the Saloon, the Alternate Site at the lakefront and more in Milwaukee. Wisconsin had a great music scene. “Tongue” played the same places as Styx, Reo Speedwagon, Cheap Trick, Clicker, and Luther Allison W/ my buddy Jimmy Solberg an incredible blues guitarist. Music in Wisconsin was smokin’. Headliners, the Nitty Gritty in Madison, The Barr in Oshkosh and Eau Claire, the London Inn, Lord Jefferies pub Eau Claire, the Modernaire Bar in Eagle River, the Rathskellar in Fondy plus all the festivals. I will never forget we were coming through Tennessee and bought 1/2 a truckload of fireworks and on Sunday after a killer show Sat. night, we woke up loaded up a row boat and hid it until dusk. We said Hop who was the owner, check this out, we had pushed the boat out shot a flair at it, it blue like Mt St. Hellens. Fireworks were flying everywhere, I still can’t believe the men in blue never came…? Then there was Pine Point in Menomonie, and a ton more. We had all kinds of places to play. Again Music helped the soul…! Many groups went on to big things I wish Doug Yankus from Soup did not pass away(what a talent), Jon Paris from Ox went on with Johnny Winter and many others. If your in NYC go see Jon on monday nights at BB Kings in Times Square he hosts the evening. Don’t forget the Bull Ring and Sweetbottom, Daryl joined Genesis. Tongue broke up, I moved to L.A. (see L.A. ‘75-’76) We had wonderful music here and it continues, we’ll get into the 80’s next time, fasten your seat belts for that one. Let the Music comeback….See you soon.

Teddy Mueller started his career as the drummer for classic rock band Axe, touring with Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss, Judas Priest, Motley Crue, Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, ZZ Top, Iron Maiden, Joan Jett, Alice Cooper, and many, many more, Teddy has been around the world playing his drums and played for crowds of over 50,000 people! Since then, Teddy is a voting Grammy member as well as working in the retail business environment as manager and district manager for major retail companies. To learn more about Teddy Mueller, visit his website: http://TeddyMueller.com

“If you’re caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron. Not even God can hit a 1-iron.” ~Lee Trevino

Despite appearances, golf is by all accounts an interesting game. Being both revered and cursed by professionals and amateurs alike does nothing to hamper the regularity with which it’s played, nor does it dampen the ardour to play more. It has a reputation as an elitist sport, owing largely to exorbitant start-up costs and the perceived snobbery of the country clubs where it is played. But many find that it’s a wonderful leveller. Everyone is equal on the golf course. All players are subject to the agonies of a bad lie and a double bogey, and the ecstasy of a straight drive and successful birdie putt.

“Every rock’n'roll band I know, guys with long hair and tattoos, plays golf now.” - Alice Cooper, 47.

Tiger Woods has done a lot for the popularity of golf, especially among those who would ordinarily never have expressed an interest in the sport. He’s a far cry from the stereotypical grey-haired, retired doctor image of golfers that most of us grew up with. For one thing, he doesn’t wear dodgy plaid pants with clashing shirts. He dresses quite snappily in his sponsored Nike shirts and caps. For another, and this has been pointed out on a number of occasions, he’s black.

“Fifty years ago, 100 white men chasing one black man across a field was called the Ku Klux Klan. Today it’s called the PGA Tour.” ~Author Unknown

Tiger Woods being a black man doesn’t mean anything in itself, but when one considers how lily-white the playing field has been since the game’s inception, in conjunction with its elitist reputation, his being black suddenly has enormous social implications. His arrival on the golf scene and his resulting meteoric rise to the top challenged a lot of people’s assumptions about the game. Particularly the assumption that you have to come from money and the “right side of the tracks” if you want to play, and play well. He’s an inspiration to many children, not just to those who want to play golf, but also to those who want to break into any area traditionally perceived as being closed to them.

“Why am I using a new putter? Because the last one didn’t float too well.” - Craig Stadler

His success in the white, male-dominated world of golf opened the doors for other “minority” players. Annika Sorenstam would have had a much tougher time getting into the men’s PGA tournament if Woods hadn’t already broken some traditionally discriminatory mindsets for her. As it is, some male players still live in the dark ages and gave her plenty of stick. Vijay Singh did not endear himself to female golfers or women in general when he said that ladies had no place in men’s tournaments.

“Golf appeals to the idiot in us and the child. Just how childlike golf players become is proven by their frequent inability to count past five.” ~John Updike

These days everyone places golf. Gone are the days when you would see only doctors playing a round on Wednesday afternoons. Nowadays professionals from all fields regularly use golf courses as places of business, trading, networking and dishing the latest gossip between 18 holes. In fact, not playing golf is now considered a handicap in the world of business, as promotions go more readily to those who can slot in a quick nine holes before lunch.

“The reason the pro tells you to keep your head down is so you can’t see him laughing.” ~Phyllis Diller

“When I die, bury me on the golf course so my husband will visit.” ~Author Unknown

Travel companies spotted a niche and began creating golfing holiday packages for ardent players looking to experience more of the same but in different surroundings. Something for which golfing widows the world over do not thank them. Previously, getting golfing husbands to go on holiday, away from their precious clubs, was like taking a kid to the dentist. Now, with golfing holidays, widows don’t stand a chance of re-establishing contact with their errant other halves. Many widows have, out of desperation, taken an interest, or feigned an interest in the game just so that they can remember what their partners look like.

“If you drink, don’t drive. Don’t even putt.” ~Dean Martin

Much has been said about the game of golf, most of it by the players themselves. Some of what is said is sage and philosophical:

“If you wish to hide your character, do not play golf.” ~Percey Boomer

Some is self-deprecating:

“For me, the worst part of playing golf, by far, has always been hitting the ball.” - Dave Barry

“My handicap? Woods and irons.” ~Chris Codiroli

Some gently mocks the skills of others:

“Obviously a deer on the fairway has seen you tee off before and knows that the safest place to be when you play is right down the middle.” -Jackie Gleason

“Duffers who consistently shank their balls are urged to buy and study Shanks - No Thanks by R.K. Hoffman, or in extreme cases, M.S. Howard’s excellent Tennis for Beginners.” ~Henry Beard, Golfing, 1985

Some focus on the social aspect of the game:

“If you think it’s hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball.” ~Jack Lemmon

“It’s good sportsmanship not to pick up lost balls while they are still rolling.” ~Mark Twain

Some is repeated:

“Golf is a game where white men can dress up as black pimps and get away with it.” ~Robin Williams, 1986

“Hockey is a sport for white men. Basketball is a sport for black men. Golf is a sport for white men dressed like black pimps.” ~Tiger Woods

And some relates to the beauty of the game:

“Golf is like an 18-year-old girl with big boobs. You know it’s wrong but you can’t keep away from her.” ~Val Doonican

But as far as those who lack enthusiasm about the game are concerned, perhaps Peter Andrews said it best when he said:

“There is one thing in this world that is dumber than playing golf. That is watching someone else playing golf. What do you actually get to see? Thirty-seven guys in polyester slacks squinting at the sun. Doesn’t that set your blood racing?” ~Peter Andrews

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Generally speaking, as the price/complexity of an offer goes up, the longer and more multi-modal the copy needs to be because there is more ground to cover and more objections to address - and frankly, the expectations are simply higher.

Cost is a relative factor also. In the face of expensive $2,997 “Guru Courses”, a $97 info product seems cheap. But relative to the alternate choices in the niche, your “cheap” may be four times as expensive, thus justifying more “data” for the buyer. For example, if your primary competition are $12 paperbacks at Amazon, you’re going to have to work some for that extra $85.

For the purposes of this article, let’s pretend I am your “perfect” buyer.

I am looking for what you offer. I need what you offer. I am ready to buy what you offer.

My first questions as I find your offer in front of me are “what’s new or different here?”, “why should I care?”, and “what’s in it for me”.

Your sales copy should deeply resonate with my own internal conversation or “self-talk” because you have done a good job profiling me. You understand who I am, why I am there, and what I want.

Good copy should make me shift in my seat as it hammers on my fears and discomfort. My heart rate should rise a little as I envision my new future having solved my problem with your help. My rational BS meter has been fed a steady dose of social proof which keeps me engaged.

In essence, your copy becomes the conversation your best salesperson would be having with me as he presents your offer and answers my questions.

It should open up and address all of my potential objections. Especially the ones I’m likely to be highly skeptical about. Show me don’t tell me.

You should blow my mind a little by anticipating what I am visualizing and getting in front of my next thought. That makes me subconsciously say to myself, “WOW! That’s exactly what I was wondering!…”

AND THEN…

Your copy should CLOSE like Alec Baldwin in Glengarry Glen Ross. And I don’t mean be a “tough guy”. Your close should be an emotional sledgehammer, piling on the pressure with bonuses, reasons why and risk reversal - and in exchange you demand action.

Your sales copy should be exactly as long as it takes to do a good job of the above.

And if you structure your copy elements well, the components deliver a similar experience when I skim as when I devour every word.

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Some recruitment agencies help to write application letters and resume, and further assist in choosing suitable jobs and career. The service oriented recruitment agencies are dedicated to help all candidates by offering highest standard of recruitment services. Since, there are numerous recruiting agencies operating, it is advisable to have in depth knowledge about their reputation before using their facilities and services.

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For budding job seekers, recruitment agencies provide numerous services such as online application and useful information about other available jobs. After registering with a respected recruitment agency in Dubai, job hunters may view various job openings and can also post their CV online. To work in other countries, it is necessary to have work visa, hence, some recruitment agencies provide visa services in order to make transition easier. Recruitment agencies in Dubai must be licensed and certified, so that potential for scams is greatly reduces.

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