EVERYONE WITH A JOB OR WITH AN EMPLOYEE - IT'S TIME TO PAY ATTENTION! At least 68% of adults and 17% of children in the US are obese or overweight.* Physical inactivity and poor diet cause more than 400,000 deaths each year.** Health care costs are reaching peak numbers in US history, and employers are…
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Superbugs, Superstorms, SuperFrustrated!
This year has been whacked out. Well, if I'm to be honest, the last few years have been a little whacky. But this past year seems to really outdo them all so far. I'm not one of those people who think the world is going to end any time soon - I think we still…
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In Remembrance of Ned B. Fleischer
“Harmony is about listening to one another.” -Ned B. Fleischer “More, Mama? More Hmmhmm?” I had been humming a lullaby to my little girl at bedtime. I thought she was almost asleep – I certainly seemed to have put myself in a little trance. But then she asked for “more Hmmhmm” and suddenly I…
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A Word About the Election…
I do not usually say too much about politics here. I firmly believe that everyone has the right to their own opinions. Politics or otherwise, as long as you're not hurting me or my family, then I am all for live and let live. Even though I may not make the same decisions as you,…
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What’s With the Fitness Stuff?
I've been asked why there have been more articles about fitness related things both on this blog and on the SP Facebook page. I believe that health & fitness should be a component of all the arts. How can you whole-heartedly create if your body and mind are not working at their best possible status?…
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International Film Festival This Weekend!
PRESS RELEASE The Ballston Spa International Film Festival (BSFF) invites everyone to the 5th annual free festival this Friday and Saturday, August 3-4 in Ballston Spa, NY to celebrate with the filmmakers and judges. “Hollywood” doesn’t only happen in California! Every year, a piece of Hollywood is celebrated right in downtown Ballston Spa as over…
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Beginning Ballroom Dance Class Openings
Jenna's Beginning Ballroom class is back at the Saratoga Savoy Center of Dance! Register today and receive a 10% DISCOUNT! Class runs for 8 weeks, every Tuesday night 7:00-8:00pm, and will cover a variety of dances - both smooth and Latin style. For more information, contact info@silverpenproductions.com Register online at: http://www.saratogasavoy.com/July2012.html
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Zumba Survival Tips
There is no denying it - Zumba is a great workout. Burning 700-1000 calories an hour, while making you feel like you're in a dance club instead of the gym, the reason for the popularity is obvious. But if you've never tried it before, making it through that first Zumba class can be a little…
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Live & In Living Color
I might have said it before, and I'm sure I'll say it again - We are living in an increasingly isolated society. With all the lightning speed advances in technology, we're used to having everything at our fingertips. And adding to whatever amount of ADD we all have, we can have several things at our…
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What Is This Zumba Thing??
Have you heard about this Zumba thing yet? If you haven't, you might want to check to see if you've been living under a rock lately, because Zumba seems to be EVERYWHERE these days! This Latin-inspired dance fitness program actually was created over 10 years ago, but it wasn't until the last couple of years…
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