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There are three centers of influence in the US – and in many other countries as well. The first is New York, home of the powerful financial center, Wall Street, plus national and international banks. Second, there is Washington, the political center of influence and power in this country. The third great center of influence is Hollywood, with its stars influencing us far beyond the big screen.
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Jet Set
Five-star style, five-star service, five-star experiences — the list is endless in describing the Gleneagles Hotel, the award-winning property set among 850 acres of stunning scenery in Perthshire, Scotland. The sprawling estate, designed in the style of a French chateau, is an ideal vacation playground for leisure travelers, families, couples, golfers and sporting enthusiasts seeking exceptional facilities and unrivaled service. Gleneagles is as much a part of the fabric of Scotland as are Sir Sean Connery, tartan kilts and world-class golf!
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Jet Set
With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, and boasting stunning Rocky Mountain backdrops and a lively culinary, arts and cultural scene, Colorado’s “Mile High City,” Denver, is becoming an increasingly popular destination amongst discerning travelers. Located in the heart of downtown Denver, across from the Denver Center for Performing Arts (DCPA), Hotel Teatro is an exceptional luxury boutique hotel featuring 110 guest rooms and suites.
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Jet Set
There’s just something about Italy. No matter how many times I sojourn in this magical, olive-tree, pasta-laden land, I am struck by its beauty, its people and its bounty. And no where do I feel more connected or more in awe of my surroundings than in the picturesque town of Ravello, set 800 feet above the Mediterranean’s Gulf of Salerno and a world away from the nearby bustling Amalfi tourist town of Positano.
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Jet Set
Celebrating its 18th birthday this year, the Sukhothai Bangkok takes its name from the capital of Thailand’s ancient Sukhothai kingdom. As a thriving trade center in the 13th century, news of the city’s beauty, magnificent style and architecture spread far and wide. Today, the Sukhothai is imbued with the essence of the kingdom’s golden age in history.
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Life Coach
The Tao Te Ching, (pronounced Dao Da Ching) may be the oldest spiritual document known to man. The title translates to “The Way” and it contains 81 short verses that lend insight into the natural laws of the universe that are always at work in our lives. It is positively remarkable that this intriguing text is so relevant so many thousands of years after it was imparted by a man named Lao Tzu.
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Life Coach
Whenever I can, I actively include my twin daughters Sydney and Peyton in the day-to-day operations of our home. I discover every day more reasons to allow them take ownership of their own lives as they grow and mature in each passing moment. I start in their room. Each girl is learning to be responsible for their own toys and clothes.
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Life Coach
Have you ever been perturbed about something? Are you persistently annoyed with someone? Do you experience repeated disappointment? Welcome to the human emotion of upset. According to the dictionary, upset is the disruption of normal functioning of the body and mind. Whether it is the driver in front of us, the line at the grocery store checkout, dirty dishes in the sink, or the toilet seat left up -- the potential for upset plagues our daily lives.
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Life Coach
The last few years have been the most challenging financial times in this country since the Great Depression struck in the 1930s. Plants are closing, established businesses are folding, weather is destroying crops, and morale is low. Society has been reminded of how fragile life is. Knowing now that things can change in an instant, "on a dime" as the old saying goes, why not focus on this dime, or a penny, to think about ways to focus on what is really important? Let's break down the penny and some things that it can remind us.
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Life Coach
Now that summer is over and we can focus on our work schedules and families, we can also do some clutter therapy in other areas of our lives. De-cluttering your closets, bathroom drawers, and desk areas will give you the answer you’ve always needed to start fresh this fall.
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