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The Economic Benefits of Riding Your Bike Today's article was written and submitted by: Taiwo Aladeojebi of SportsDirect.com With cost of gas   soaring and everyone wanting to get in shape for either their summer holiday or health reason, we take a look at the health and money benefits of swapping your car for your bike. It’s Cheaper than a New Car Can you imagine how stressful it is to get a car loan? It can also be pricey at times and might pay off to think outside the box. Cycling can be a good alternative and don’t forget, bikes have been used as a form of transportation for over 200 years,   or maybe it’s just time to get fit and save some extra pennies . Rather than saving up for years or risk more debt, you can simply cut costs by just buying a regular road bike and save on travel costs. Less environmental impact Cycling   is one of   the eco-friendliest ways of commuting and one in ten adults cycle at least once a week.   T...

-- Quote of the Day --  --> “What do you love doing? ...look at those passions – if judgments comes in move through that fear; visualize what you want in your life and you will become aware that everything in your life is there because of what you want. …And then being open to the possibilities, and embracing the opportunities that come to you… and looking for those gifts. …Embrace that within, dance with life, live a life of intention – and definitely celebrate the now.  See and be the success that you are right now because each and every one of us on the planet is successful.”  ~ Daved Beck Access the full interview with Daved via: http://tobtr.com/s/5054901 -- Positive News --    I read an interesting press release recently about a group of Saga University students who banded together in an effort to recycle abandoned bikes and restore them. In total there were more than 50 members who collected and refurbi...

  Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian readers :)   What are you thankful for today? -- Quote of the Day -- “One of the things I started seeing (upon doing acts of kindness) was that it certainly moved me through the grief and I started to feel happier in life. Science shows that when you give you get endorphins and a bit of a high so there are physical benefits as well. …There are so many things that you get back and that you can learn when volunteering - skills and who you meet. …I think because of the media we are just so bombarded by all the things that are wrong in the world, but if you turn off the news - you’ll notice all the good things that are going on. …Really it is just a habit that you are changing and you are starting to make such a difference.” Linda Cohen Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode titled: Healing Through Acts ofKindness   (*Click on...

-- Quote of the Day -- “We all make decisions in our life we wish we could reverse or attempt to do again. We all have endured hurtful actions from others. Today, and every day, we can make a conscious choice and decision to either let the pain from prior experiences continue to beat us down or we can rise up beyond the pain and move on to a happier life”  ~ Gary Spinell, It Was You All Along -- Electric Cars -- Here’s something interesting – I read recently in the Japan for Sustainability Newsletter about an electric car used at the Tokyo Dome that is charged by peddling bicycles was used  to parade the baseball teams Most-Valuable-Player around the field during one of their events. The batteries were charged by 5 stationary bikes, pedaled by volunteers who took shifts in rotation during each inning, and in exchange the participants received free admission, free non-alcohol drinks, and some gift packages in exchange. Find ...

-- Quote of the Day -- “…Where I live, the second smallest county in Florida, but we have something like 3300 people per square mile. …And the traffic shows that – it is a chore to get from point A to point B if you drive, it’s a little easier and a lot more pleasant if you ride your bicycle. …I’m a practical cyclist, I’m not a racer – but I enjoy the mob of bikes I have in the garage. …We looked at absolutely everything in every room – what doesn’t need to be plugged in? …looking for appliances without digital clocks; putting things on power-strips; if I’m not on the computer it is unplugged from the wall… and doing things like this we got our power bill from over a hundred a month to thirty. …We are going to have to downsize on a personal level; you’re not going to be driving everywhere like we are now, you might not want to take the job that is 30 miles from your home; or drive across town for that special coffee you like. …The real question is: what is the no-oil susta...

 -- Quote of the Day -- “ So you find a niche that appeals to them (the students). Maybe it isn’t the immediate curriculum, but now they are reading and learning and listening.  …I think the number one word is ‘motivation’, because no matter what level a person is at if they are motivated they will take it another level further.  …People have to believe in themselves and some of these kids don’t believe – they think they can’t do it.  …My philosophy is that if any child anywhere on the planet sits down to do a test with confidence they will score better than a child who doesn’t have that self-confidence.  …Number one should be self-image – I think that is really important ” ~ Gail Small Today's quote originated from the Joyful Volunteering interview that aired back on April 21st:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2011/04/21/joyful-volunteering -- Conscious Transportation -- Today's business transportation has a huge impact...

 -- Quote of the Day -- " Success comes to a writer, as a rule, so gradually that   it is always something of a shock to him to look back   and realize the heights to which he has climbed ."    ~ P.G. Wodehouse -- A Review! -- I am thrilled to announce that a review of our e-book: Purple Snowflake Marketing - How to Make Your Book Stand Out in a Crowd , was published on a writer's blog yesterday. I hope you have time to check it out :) - Visit My Writer's Blog to access this well-written review by someone who's been in the writing industry a long time - prolific author and internet marketer, Nick Daws. His points out that the book can be used to market e-book and self-published (or vanity) authors... it can also be used to promote audio books. The concept of a marketing plan for these various ways of producing a book will remain the same - it is up to the author to tweak the guide we've provided to suit their unique situation. The information in ...