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Interview with Annabelle Malins, British Consulate General-Atlanta

July 11, 2011 by angishields

CFO Radio

Interview with Annabelle Malins, British Consulate General-Atlanta

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UK Trade and Investment:Â A Birdâ€™s Eye View from Both Sides of the Pond

Tune in as CFOradio host Lorraine Chilvers interviews Annabelle Malins, head of the British Consulate General in Atlanta, Georgia.

Annabelle took up her appointment as Her Majestyâ€™s Consul General in September 2009. She leads a staff working throughout the Southeast on a wide range of issues, including support for British nationals, public diplomacy on the UK governmentâ€™s policy priorities, scientific co-operation, and trans-Atlantic trade and investment.

Prior to her Atlanta post, Annabelle was the Consul for Science and Innovation at the British Consulate General in San Francisco. In addition to building UK-US bridges in all aspects of science and technology, she led broad-ranging exchanges on climate change and energy issues. She facilitated a collaboration with California on climate change and energy launched by then-Prime Minister Tony Blair and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger at Long Beach in 2006.

Listen as Annabelle shares her perspective on the operation of the British Consulate General, the UKâ€™s new Coalition Government and austerity measures, and the current outlook on UK trade and investment.

Listen to Annabelle Malins’ CFO Tip of the Month

Writer and Runner Liz Neporent’s Best Running in the Heat and Minimalist Shoe Tips

July 11, 2011 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Writer and Runner Liz Neporent’s Best Running in the Heat and Minimalist Shoe Tips

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We were so happy to have on our good friend Liz Neporent she is a true leader in the fitness industry. Not only has she written all those fitness books that are on your shelf like: Fitness for Dummies, Abs of Steel, The Ultimate Body, Weight Training For Dummies and The Fat Free Truth she hangs out with the smart folks at the Harvard Medical School. She also writes for Shape.com and ABC online.

You may not know that Liz is an avid runner who has completed more than 20 marathons and ultra-marathons. And that’s why she joined us to share some of her best tips for running in the heat and her thoughts on those minimalist running shoes. For more great tips like these follow her on Twitter at @lizzyfit

Running in the Heat Tips

Go early or late
Stay hydrated – drink whenever you are thirsty
Wear breathable fabric – but this is really important if you are going out for longer than and 1-2 hours
Lube up to prevent chafing
Find the right shoes for you

Minimalist Shoe Tips like the Vibram Five Fingers

Not for everyone’s feet
Not for every kind of workout
Not for people with certain knee or foot injuries
Get slowly acclimated with to the shoe
Do extra foot exercises before running with these shoes

4 Tips To Exercise Safely In The Heat

July 11, 2011 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

4 Tips To Exercise Safely In The Heat

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It’s hot out there so when you start exercising in the heat you have to be careful. Here are some tips to help you get outside and safely take advantage of this wonder hot weather.

Acclimate slowly to the heat over 2-3 weeks
If you can’t deal with the heat – go out early in the morning or in the evening
Wear the correct breathable exercise clothes
Drink plenty of fluids

Roni Noone’s Spinach Egg Muffin Recipe

July 11, 2011 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Roni Noone’s Spinach Egg Muffin Recipe

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Here’s another great Roni Noone breakfast recipe. This spinach egg muffin recipe is from her GreenLiteBites book and blog. Pre-heat your oven to 375. Whisk up your eggs or egg whites with some baby spinach the pour into some muffin tins. Toss some bacon bits on top for added flavor. Bake for 10-12 minutes and serve hot.

Transformational Women Spotlights Kathy Betty of the Atlanta Dream

July 9, 2011 by angishields

Transformational Women

Transformational Women Spotlights Kathy Betty of the Atlanta Dream

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Kathy is the Owner and CEO of the WNBA Team The Atlanta Dream. In addition, Kathy serves in a leadership capacity for a number of non-profit organizations, serving on the boards of Alexander-Tharpe Fund, Georgia Institute of Technology, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, Carter Center Board of Councilors, YMCA Metropolitan Atlanta, Central Atlanta Progress (CAP), Atlanta Tipoff Club, and Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB).

Roni Noone’s Green Tea Tropical Fruit Smoothie Recipe

July 9, 2011 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Roni Noone’s Green Tea Tropical Fruit Smoothie Recipe

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Our good friend Roni Noone gave us her green tea with tropical fruit smoothie recipe from her GreenLiteBites book and blog. Who doesn’t like to cool down with a smoothie when the sun is beating down on you after a nice long Summer workout? This easy recipe uses your favorite green tea – we love Tavalon Tea – ourselves. Then mix in some of your favorite fruits like banana, papaya, pineapple and some berries. Blend away and drink up. Stay thirsty my friend.

Radio Show Recap: Dr Fitness’ Cardiologist Story Upsets The Fat Guy. And Liz Neporent’s Best Running Tips

July 7, 2011 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Radio Show Recap: Dr Fitness’ Cardiologist Story Upsets The Fat Guy. And Liz Neporent’s Best Running Tips

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Dr Fitness recapped his visit to the Peachtree Road Race Expo. The Fat Guy took his kid to a minor league baseball game and got a foul ball. The Fat Guy also found some old video of him doing stand up and will eventually put it on YouTube. Dr Fitness shares a story about his kid’s cardiologist that upset the Fat Guy.

We had a return visit from a true leader in the fitness industry Liz Neporent. She wrote Fitness for Dummies and Weight Training For Dummies. She writes for Shape.com, ABC online and works with Harvard Medical School. gave us some of her best tips for running in the heat and her thoughts on those minimalist running shoes. Follow her on Twitter at @lizzyfit

July 12th – Write a Book, Impact Your Career

July 7, 2011 by angishields

Write Here Write Now

July 12th - Write a Book, Impact Your Career

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Being an author, especially if the subject matter of the book presents insights into one’s profession, strengthens the person’s reputation as an authority in that field. That carries impact! Even being part of a collaborative effort among several writers carries professional clout for each author. Charles H. Green is former president of Sunrise Bank, one of the leading SBA lending banks in the United States. He currently is a consultant for small businesses, international businesses operating in the United States and non-profits. Charles wrote The SBA Loanbook: the Complete Guide to Getting Financial Help Through the Small Business Administration. The book is now in its third edition. Jim Hogan collaborated in the writing of Improv to Improve Your Business: Using the Principles of Improvisation to Foster Communication, Creativity & Innovation. One outcome for Jim in having been a part of that collaborative writing adventure was a chance at a new career. Charles Green and Jim Hogan share their unique perspectives on and experience with the “power of the pen” on one’s business and career.

Linda Del Bosque of Mature Texan Magazine

July 7, 2011 by angishields

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Linda Del Bosque of Mature Texan Magazine

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Linda Del Bosque is a Dallas native and the youngest of five kids. From an early age her parents instilled the value of hard work, integrity and values in all of their children. Her experience in helping seniors began as a child as her family spent many hours volunteering at nursing homes. After a couple of years of community college, Linda moved to Chicago to attend design school where she studied interior design. After returning to Dallas, Linda recognized a need for a publication that helped communicate valuable information to senior citizens. She began a newsletter that soon evolved into “Mature Texan Magazine”. Today, her publications reach seniors in Dallas and Tarrant Counties and will soon be expanding to the Houston area. As a non-profit organization they have given back over $100,000 to the communities that they serve and sponsor multiple events for seniors. To contact Linda, you can email her at Linda@maturetexanmagazine.com or visit their website at www.maturetexanmagazine.com.