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How to Look Great in Every Photo

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Have you ever excitedly clicked on the Facebook folder of photos from last weekend’s party, only to cringe with how awkward and unflattering each snap of you is?

You think you are reasonably good looking, but why do you look so unattractive in photographs?

Even if they are confident and attractive in real life, many people hate the way that they photograph.

However, before you decide that you are hopelessly unphotogenic and give up, there are a few things that you can do to make yourself look better in photographs.

Here are a few tips to remember next time someone points a camera at you:

How Will You Celebrate Moon Day Today?

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Did you know that National Moon Day is today, July 20th?

This is the 43rd anniversary of the day that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon and proclaimed that they were taking “one small step for a man and one giant leap for mankind.”

There are plenty of fun ways that you can celebrate Moon Day in your own home and teach your children about this important moment in world history.

Here are some ideas of what you can do to celebrate today:

Want to Get Rich? Here’s Where You Can Learn the Secrets of Investing

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If you have some money saved up and want to watch it grow, the world of investing can offer some excellent opportunities.

However, it can also be very intimidating as it is very complicated and there is a lot to learn.

If you are brand new to the investing scene, you should start off slow and learn as much as you can before you get started.
Where can you learn about investing?
One of the best ways to get stated is by consulting a trusted advisor that can help you understand the different areas that you can invest.

You don’t even have to be ready to plunk down a chunk of hard-earned change right away to start surrounding yourself with the right team of financial advisers that will help you grow and protect your investments.

At the same time, you can educate yourself by the vast amount of information available to you.

Here are a few ideas to get you going:

Going To The Happiest Place In The World!

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Have you ever been to Disneyland? What about Disney World?

Did you know that Disneyland has the most visitors of any theme park in the entire world?

Over 600 Million people have walked through the turnstiles at the “Happiest Place On Earth” since opening day on July 17th, 1955!

In fact, Disneyland was second only to Magic Kingdom in Disney World with 16,140,000 people making that magical ride from the parking lot on the tram or the monorail from the hotel properties to enjoy a day in the land of wonder.

Another cool tidbit; …..

Should You Go to The Gym When You Are Sick?

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If you are dedicated to a fitness routine, it can be really frustrating when getting sick derails your healthy habits.

So what should you do when you had planned to go for a workout but are not feeling so well?

Some experts state that moderate exercise can actually improve the symptoms of a mild cold and will help you feel better quicker.

However, if you are too sick to go to the gym you also risk wearing out your body when you really should be devoting your energy to recuperating, and this can make a simple sickness last much longer than it should.

Also, gyms are communal environments with lots of opportunities to spread germs, so is it really bad etiquette to be coughing and sneezing all over the equipment?

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