February 2015 News Packed Links

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/05/madonna-living-for-love-video_n_6622962.html

In all fairness, I found out about Madonna's Living For Love video from this website and a free local newspaper.  I came here expecting to see the video, but ended up accessing the Lainey Gossip website and directlyricsdotcom to see Madonna's newest video.  However, this Huffington post article did at least feature coverage on what is expected in the video and original comparisons on the Give Me All Your Luvin and Girl Gone Wild videos. As with many on the site, I look forward to Madonna's new release.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/04/walmart-heiress-ex-paige-laurie-divorce-bo-dubbert_n_6613142.html

Please know that my focus on this Huffington post story; Walmart Heiress' Ex Wants A Whopping $400,000 A Month, Including Money For Charitable Donations by Leigh Weingus  is independent of my own intentions for my marriage (especially because my husband is metaphorically speaking, a spiritual  influence of sunshine and a blessing in my life). My husband Rusty and I are super close and intend to stay married for life until heaven calls us home.  I just happened to have originally found out about this story from Yahoo news and Tmz less than a few days ago. Additionally, the link to this Huffington post story appeared through my yahoo news feed. Anyhow, this story regarding Walmart heiress Paige Laurie caught my attention more because I’m a current Walmart employee (at the Georgia Avenue/D.C. area location) and it is only rarely that you hear about a female having to pay alimony to her spouse.  I must be careful about what I say because of my employment status. However, without knowing the full reasons why they divorced, I’m guessing that Patrick Dubbert is obviously asking for alimony because she (Paige Laurie) was the financial breadwinner before their marital separation.  Yes, other men and women are going to naturally disagree with me (with some agreeing) pertaining to the fact that: I do still believe that Dubbert is entitled to some type of alimony. However, the amount that Dubbert gets (including the length of time he would receive such support) obviously needs to be decided privately between them, if it is true that she pulls in at least 872k a month, and influenced by how long they were married before the union was called off.  Once again, my husband and I intend to stay married to each other for the rest of our current lifetimes regardless of which one of us makes more money. We were only discussing this story because there is only occasional coverage on when wealthy women (outside of Hollywood, the entertainment industry of Los Angeles, California etc.) are called to pay their former partners alimony.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2015/01/29/the-9-most-underrated-time-travel-movies/2/

I had to share this link because I do enjoy time travel films. One reason for this is due to the conception that one can transform their life via altering certain events in the past and setting a different course for the future (in addition to looking into potential futures to transform their present and their potential upcoming reality).  This list has some quality movies.  I know that it is not on the list, but Rusty and I both enjoyed watching Hot Tub Time Machine in both an Orlando movie theater (when it was first released) and recently on dvd. Fortunately, Rusty and I both agreed to keep a look out for the second upcoming Hot Tub Time Machine movie.

http://www.deirdrebreakenridge.com/2014/09/three-pressing-questions-pr-students-want-know/

THREE PRESSING QUESTIONS IN PR: WHAT STUDENTS WANT TO KNOW 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/24/best-time-to-go-to-europe_n_6515876.html?utm_hp_ref=europe-travel

These are colorful photos to add for vivid travel dreams/goals.  All of the photos  (London, Rome, Amsterdam, Paris etc.)have a strong and distinctive feature to them.

http://thehill.com/homenews/house/231899-schock-staffer-compares-blacks-to-zoo-animals-in-facebook-post

This story of communications director Benjamin Cole (who worked for Rep. Aaron Schock) has happened dramatically too soon after the Thanksgiving 2014 incident involving Hill Republican staffer Elizabeth Lauten (who was a former communications director for U.S. Rep. Steve Fincher). Granted, Public Relations/Communications Specialist Elizabeth Lauten was not accused of making racially charged comments such as the case with Benjamin Cole. However, Benjamin Cole’s comments (especially if it is true what he said regarding gentrification and race) symbolize someone who may need more experience in cultural sensitivity training as he continues to work in the Public Relations industry.  Obviously, I do not condone the comments he made comparing certain residents to zoo animals while tying it into gentrification. However, his abrasive comments are a sign that he needs to spend more time (even if just on a temporary basis) helping disadvantaged youths and/or working alongside some adults of the D.C. area (from modest financial socio-economic classes) to understand that they are doing the best they can, want success, and are determined to achieve other positive goals in life just as he does.

These are links referencing two of the people (Benjamin Cole and Elizabeth Lauten) in the above mentioned Hill Story comment

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/rep-aaron-schock-aide-resigns-racist-facebook-posts-article-1.2104780

Rep. Aaron Schock’s communications director resigns over racist Facebook posts

Benjamin Cole stepped down after he was revealed online as author behind rants about black neighbors on Capitol Hill. Cole was a top aide to Rep. Aaron Schock, who got attention this week for his ‘Downton Abbey’-inspired office makeover.

BY DAN FRIEDMAN 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Thursday, February 5, 2015, 4:19 PM

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rep-aaron-schocks-aide-resigns-after-report-on-racist-facebook-posts/

ByJAKE MILLERCBS NEWSFebruary 5, 2015, 4:26 PM

Rep. Aaron Schock's aide resigns after report on racist Facebook posts

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/01/elizabeth-lauten-resigns_n_6247892.html

GOP Staffer Elizabeth Lauten Resigns Following Comments About Sasha, Malia Obama

The Huffington Post  |  By Paige Lavender

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2856410/GOP-staffer-called-Sasha-Malia-Obama-classless-arrested-shoplifting-teen.html

Classy! GOP staffer forced to quit over 'classless' jibe at Sasha and Malia was arrested at least TWICE when she was a teen

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2856410/GOP-staffer-called-Sasha-Malia-Obama-classless-arrested-shoplifting-teen.html#ixzz3R0WyoTe5
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http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/02/9-essential-spotify-playlists-for-the-college-stud.html

I'm happy to have found this link today (via the entertainment feature of yahoo news). I'm into an eclectic mix of music, therefore I'm going to give some of these songs a listen at least through youtube tonight.

http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20140501-how-the-rich-stay-rich

Why the rich stay rich: they don’t invest like the rest

 Bryan Borzykowski

This article/link caught my attention more for informative purposes and the sharing side came up within me to display this link on my wall for others to see.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2015/01/15/what-the-rich-are-doing-with-their-money-in-2015-and-you-should-too/2/

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What The Rich Are Doing With Their Money In 2015 -- And You Should, Too

http://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2014/03/31/financial-secrets-of-the-worlds-wealthiest-people-revealed/

Financial Secrets Of The World's Wealthiest People ... Revealed

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ariel-kramer/five-tips-to-help-improve_b_6574810.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular%20Ariel%20Kramer%20Become%20a%20fan

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Posted: 01/30/2015 2:46 pm EST Updated: 01/30/2015 5:59 pm EST

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/16/habits-of-the-bold_n_5882126.html#eyJocmVmIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5odWZmaW5ndG9ucG9zdC5jb20vYXJpZWwta3JhbWVyL2ZpdmUtdGlwcy10by1oZWxwLWltcHJvdmVfYl82NTc0ODEwLmh0bWw2FdXRtX2hwX3JlZj1tb3N0cG9wdWxhcitBcmllbCtLcmFtZXIrQmVjb21lK2ErZmFuIiwiYWRVbml0Ijp7InNlcnZlciI6ImlidyIsImlkIjoiOTM0MTY2MjEiLCJtb2JpbGUiOmZhbHNlfSwibGFiZWwiOiJBcnRpY2xlIFBhZ2UtIFJpZ2h0IFJhaWwgVW5pdCBQSE9FTklYIiwic2VsZWN0b3IiOiIubW9zdC1wb3B1bGFyIiwiY3JlYXRpdmUiOiI1ZWFjYzI3ODc2YWU0YzE1YTc4YzhmNGYxMjQzZTAxNSIsImV4cGVyaWVuY2VUeXBlIjoiaW5ib3VuZCJ9

9 Habits Of The World's Boldest People

Posted: 12/16/2014 12:00 am EST Updated: 12/16/2014 12:59 pm EST

I admit that this feature caught my attention because I’m in the process of learning how to naturally be more bold. I admit that this feature caught my attention because I’m in the process of learning how to naturally be more bold. The information that their resolve sustains them was one of the tidbits that strongly resonates with me right now. I'm fortunate that my husband is super supportive, however  the resolve information and acting first regardless of challenges are two of the messages I especially need to incorporate for my spirit to take in.

http://www.investopedia.com/articles/professionals/020515/where-ultrawealthy-go-school.asp?partner=YahooSA

Where the Ultra-Wealthy Go to School

By Jesse Emspak | February 05, 2015

http://theweek.com/articles/535155/number-thing-that-inspired-debt--stay

The number one thing that inspired me to get out of debt — and stay out

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Natasha Burton

http://www.writingclasses.com/index.php?gclid=CM2Lh_-ezsMCFRQQ7Aod0WkAvg  Gotham Writer’s Institute

http://www.cracked.com/article_21932_7-creepy-things-your-mind-can-trick-your-body-into-doing.html

7 Creepy Physical Changes Your Mind Can Make in Your Body

By Davian Venture February 05, 2015 757,131 views Viral

Read more: http://www.cracked.com/article_21932_7-creepy-things-your-mind-can-trick-your-body-into-doing.html#ixzz3R0DX9nU3

My husband told me about this article. I was especially surprised by the connection between positive thinking/vision, belief can make even a placebo work, and even a trick involving changing your body shape.

https://www.yahoo.com/style/plus-size-model-ashley-grahams-ad-will-appear-in-110078052408.html

Plus-Size Model Ashley Graham's Ad Will Appear in Sports Illustrated Swim Issue

Lauren TuckNews EditorFebruary 4, 2015

I'm still in the process of returning to my ideal weight. However, I admit that I found this article encouraging because the Sports Illustrated photo conveys a size 16 model (Ashley Graham)who truly believes in her inner and outer beauty, as well as carrying herself with high self-confidence (seemingly regardless of how even her most prominent detractors think).

http://www.hgtv.com/design/rooms/other-rooms/12-dreamy-home-libraries-pictures

http://www.architecturaldigest.com/decor/2011-10/home-libraries-slideshow

12 Dreamy Home Libraries

http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Norfolk_VA/sby-1/pg-7

February 7, 2015 links
http://seaworldparks.com/buschgardens-williamsburg/

http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3521-S-Warwick-Cir_Norfolk_VA_23513_M54981-02645

https://www.facebook.com/BuschGardens?from=Footer_Nav


http://edition.cnn.com/2015/02/06/us/detroit-commuter-gets-car/

I also saw this feature via Yahoo and Huffington Post news. I just had to start off the day with a positive story.

http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2014-10-20/top-10-hotels-in-las-vegas-readers-choice-awards-2014?s_cid=social40069516&adbid=10153132346878982&adbpl=fb&adbpr=21317493981

I admit that this link brings back happy memories because my husband and I got married over 11 years ago (as of January 22) in Las Vegas. However, we stayed at (and got married at) the Excalibur Hotel. However, the Excalibur Hotel (while a slightly different feel from these listed hotels) was also a pleasant place to stay at (for the week when we got married).

http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/craziest-airplane-cabins-of-the-future?xid=slideshow_20150207_40069996&adbid=10153158419854073&adbpl=fb&adbpr=25440929072

A person can dream.

http://www.vikingrivercruises.com/cruise-destinations/europe/grand-european-tour/2015-amsterdam-budapest/index.html?adbid=10153725205883492&adbpl=fb&adbpr=122446663491&scid=social_20150101_36651107

I know that I'm kind of late to the party with this link because January 1st is well past. I just had to share t and save it to my facebook wall because Rusty and I discussed about how one of our goals/dreams is to eventually go on a Viking River Cruise (however, I must keep that timeline secret for now).

http://www.cnbc.com/id/102404567

This appears to be promising news for both the 18-34 year old age brackets and the 35-40 year old groups. However, I'm curious to know if the job boosts will continue to occur more in the lower cost areas or the higher cost areas (or an equal distribution regardless of rent prices, housing costs etc).

http://www.townandcountrymag.com/the-scene/parties/news/g1041/the-most-incredible-dinner-party-decor-youll-ever-see/?slide=4

8 Of The Most Magical Dinner Parties We've Ever Seen

http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/worlds-coolest-new-tourist-attractions-2015?xid=slideshow_20150206_40068176&adbid=10153157503024073&adbpl=fb&adbpr=25440929072

World’s Coolest New Tourist Attractions 2015

http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/europes-most-beautiful-villages?xid=slideshow_20150206_40068496&adbid=10153157599304073&adbpl=fb&adbpr=25440929072

Europe's Most Beautiful Villages

http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/americas-quirkiest-towns?xid=slideshow_20150207_40079506&adbid=10153158170054073&adbpl=fb&adbpr=25440929072

America's Quirkiest Towns

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/06/50-shades-of-grey-legos_n_6626594.html?utm_hp_ref=arts

And Here's The '50 Shades Of Grey' Trailer Recreated With LEGOs

The Huffington Post  |  By Priscilla Frank

This Fifty Shades of Grey Lego Trailer gave me some good laughs to help start off a happy day. I'm glad it was made available for public viewing.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/30/this-ballerina-couldnt_n_6478820.html#eyJocmVmIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5odWZmaW5ndG9ucG9zdC5jb20vYXJ0cy8iLCJhZFVuaXQiOnsic2VydmVyIjoiaWJ3IiwiaWQiOiI5MzQxNjYyMSIsIm1vYmlsZSI6ZmFsc2V9LCJsYWJlbCI6IkhvbWVwYWdlLSBSaWdodCBSYWlsIFVuaXQiLCJzZWxlY3RvciI6IiNyaWdodF9jb2w2BZGl2OmVxKDEpIiwiY3JlYXRpdmUiOiJhNDUyNDI3MWIzM2U0MzE4OTEwODNkZDIzNmNhMjg3NSIsImV4cGVyaWVuY2VUeXBlIjoiaW5ib3VuZCJ9

Why You Should Never, Ever Listen When Someone Says 'You Weren't Born To Do That'

This story is inspirational because it can apply to other career fields/goals as well. I also like the powerful message where Misa Kuranaga persuasively implied that a person must fight for their own goals rather than always be indirectly influenced by others projections of what they are capable of doing just because somebody may be different from the traditional prototype.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/03/mobility-housing-programs_n_6607394.html?cps=gravity_2659_-1586378759989361604

Moving Low-Income Families To Rich, White Neighborhoods Is Proven Way To End Poverty

The Atlantic

Posted: 02/03/2015 3:40 pm EST Updated: 02/03/2015 5:59 pm EST

The heartfelt gesture extended to the woman and her children in the story is well-meaning. However, there definitely does need to be a frequent dialogue about this among not just the general public, but more often among influential politicians as well. I gently say this because the controversial issue of gentrification is also brought into focus here within the D.C. area where my husband and I currently live. 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/06/art-therapy-techniques_n_6623254.html?utm_hp_ref=arts

10 Art Therapy Techniques To Get You Through That Lingering Winter Gloom

The Huffington Post  |  By Priscilla Frank

Posted: 02/06/2015 10:26 am EST Updated: 02/06/2015 10:59 am EST

I unexpectedly and intuitively came across this article. I have to say that the tips of turning a journal entry into a work of art and the morning drawing are two of the ideas strongly resonating within my soul/spirit to implement.

http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/best-hotel-hot-tubs?xid=slideshow_20150206_40067686&adbid=10153157410664073&adbpl=fb&adbpr=25440929072

Best Hotel Hot Tubs

I know that it is definitely not the same thing. However, I just feel that it is an enthralling happenstance that my husband and I (just last night)were talking about seeing an upcoming time travel movie together around the hot tub concept (Hot Tub Time Machine 2) and then by positive probability I see this link in my facebook feed.

http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/americas-best-food-halls?xid=slideshow_20150206_40068886&adbid=10153157905669073&adbpl=fb&adbpr=25440929072

America's Best Food Halls

http://www.townandcountrymag.com/the-scene/parties/a1676/10-conversation-starters/?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1454_140847660

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10 No-Fail Cocktail Party Conversation Starters;We've all been there, you're at a party, wedding, or formal dinner, and barely know a soul. Our friends at The Salonniere gathered 10 expert tips on the best ways to start a conversation.

http://www.bjsrestaurants.com/locations/va

http://robbreport.com/spirits/michael-minas-las-vegas-bardot-brasserie-restaurant-introduces-new-beverage-program

Michael Mina’s Las Vegas Bardot Brasserie Restaurant Introduces New Beverage Program

• Emily Hunt

JANUARY 26, 2015

- See more at: http://robbreport.com/spirits/michael-minas-las-vegas-bardot-brasserie-restaurant-introduces-new-beverage-program#sthash.xlS19Ph8.dpuf

This is another link that I intend to save in happy remembrance of when Rusty and I got married over 11 years ago in Las Vegas (January 22nd), Seeing this 2nd Las Vegas link inspires me to talk it over with him on possibilities of which of our wedding anniversaries and/or which of his birthdays would he like to aim as a goal for visiting Las Vegas together again.

http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/americas-best-coffee-cities?xid=slideshow_20150207_40070516&adbid=10153158930244073&adbpl=fb&adbpr=25440929072

America's Best Coffee Cities

http://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-etsy-cease-and-desist-2015-2

Taylor Swift is going to war with fans on Etsy

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Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-etsy-cease-and-desist-2015-2#ixzz3R42LTnY9

As with millions of other people, i do enjoy Taylor Swift's music and perceive that she carries herself in a dignified manner. However, I would have to look at more details around this story before inputting further analysis.

http://www.businessinsider.com/target-workers-claim-walk-of-shame-is-widespread-2015-2

Target workers claim 'walk of shame' that allegedly led to a suicide is a widespread practice

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• FEB. 6, 2015, 4:13 PM
• 77,104

I admit that I'm still trying to remember where I first seen this tragic story regarding this former Target worker. Obviously, it is heartbreaking all around that this man took his own life and I must refrain from judging due to my logical awareness of being a Walmart employee ( and after already commenting on a story involving Walmart heiress Paige Laurie).

I noticed what I needed to correct after already sending this link. I was implying that there is possibly too much of a conflict of interest (with being a current Walmart employee) to publicly post more of my comments on facebook regarding this story (just an intuitive feeling I get that it is okay for me to post, but to avoid adding further analysis of this story to my facebook wall).

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/target-workers-claim-walk-of-shame-is-widespread-2015-2#ixzz3R43XZYmY

This Weekend In Japan: Sapporo Snow Festival

Written by Molly Elizalde

  February 05, 2015

http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2015-02-05/this-weekend-in-japan-sapporo-snow-festival?s_cid=social40030026&adbid=10153132001743982&adbpl=fb&adbpr=21317493981

This Weekend In Japan: Sapporo Snow Festival

Written by Molly Elizalde

  February 05, 2015

I'm extremely elated to see a facebook travel link on Japan because I only have buoyant/gleeful/jocular memories of the time I was stationed there from September 2000 until October 2003 (stationed in Yokosuka Japan through the U.S. Navy).  In addition to meeting fantastic friends in Japan, I met my amazing husband Rusty there back in August 2002 ( he proposed to me August 2003, we got married January 22, 2004 and we are still married to this day). Anyhow, my husband and I both miss Japan and mutually agreed to eventually visit Japan again (this timeline I must keep secret for now too). This too cheers up my day to see Japan, and I intend to also save this link.

http://money.cnn.com/2015/02/06/smallbusiness/nannies-by-noa/index.html

15-year-old steps down from startup because ... high school

Wow, I have to admit that this story is fascinating.

http://www.inc.com/thompson-wall/airlines-now-offering-complimentary-in-flight-college-classes.html

You Are Now Cleared for Learning

Richard Branson's Virgin America is beginning to offer free college lecture videos during flights.

 

 

BY THOMPSON WALL

 

@thompson_wall

Free college classes while flying to various destinations? Well, that is an imaginative way to pass the time.

http://www.inc.com/marshall-goldsmith/how-to-stop-your-past-from-dictating-your-identity.html

How to Stop Your Past From Dictating Your Identity

http://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2015/02/06/7-key-differences-between-being-mentally-strong-and-acting-tough/

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http://www.businessinsider.com/money-makes-you-less-sad-2015-2?utm_content=buffer0979e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2015/02/06/top-personal-finance-and-budgeting-apps/

Top Personal Finance and Budgeting Apps

By Tracy Byrnes

Money Tree

Published February 06, 2015

FOXBusiness

I found this link through Yahoo news and was just saving it for informational purposes (due to the list of downloadable money apps). I admit that I simply felt intuitively guided to share it.

https://www.ted.com/playlists/171/the_20_most_popular_talks_of_a

A higher income may not make you happy, but it will make you less sad

• SARAH SCHMALBRUCH
 

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/money-makes-you-less-sad-2015-2#ixzz3R4Jjoz00

7 Key Differences Between Being Mentally Strong And Acting Tough

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Please know that I definitely do not dub myself an expert when it comes to displaying links such as this that I'm sharing on my facebook wall. I'm only posting what I feel intuitively guided to share as I journey in the best way that I currently know how through life.

Best-selling author Marshall Goldsmith describes the experiences that shape your identity, and how to create a new one.

 

 

BY MARSHALL GOLDSMITH

 

Executive Coach, Author, Speaker@coachgoldsmith

http://www.inc.com/ss/best-industries-for-starting-a-business

8 Best Industries for Starting a Business Right Now

Here are the sectors with the most promising opportunities for new entrants.

 

 

BY GRAHAM WINFREY

 

Staff writer, Inc.@GrahamWinfrey

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