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World Cup Phrasebook

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Slang, Music, Fun and Futebol. Could anything be better? Just in time to get excited about the World Cup in Brazil, Alice Rose, Nati Vale and Jadson Cacador have published the  “Party Brazil Phrasebook 2014,” the essential language and culture guide for anyone visiting Brazil during the 2014 World Cup. It’s packed with up-to-date slang phrases, after-hours expressions and insider information on…

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Never Fear, Guys: Soy is All Right…and Healthy for Men

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There is controversy regarding soy protein for men. It seems soy protein contains compounds that are estrogen-like, and many men are reluctant to eat a lot of soy because of this. Resent research may put some of these fears to rest, so don’t rule out this great source of protein just yet.

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Eating Hot Peppers is Great for Your Health!

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I love spicy food–I tell my wife I enjoy it when my food bites me back. She and the kids are not into painful eating, although the oldest boy is starting to experiment. But now I have a reason to start cooking more to my taste than theirs: hot peppers are healthy!

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Icebreaker for Active Dads and Lads

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With 2 stores in Canada, Icebreaker has active parents covered.  Reflective logos, athletic detailing and the signature soft wool make these pieces some of our absolute favs.  The guy’s picks, sporting bright colours with hits of colour inside reminded me of perennial favourite Ted Baker for suits.  Stripes and prints on typically boring athletic attire add to the funk factor. …

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The Benefits of Sports and Organized Activities for Kids

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In today’s culture, many children lead sedentary lifestyles. With video games, the internet, online games, and all the children’s programming on television, kids can stay entertained all day long indoors. In fact, a report released by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry states that many children watch as much as 3-4 hours of television every single day. Getting…

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Teaching Your Kids to Be Good Sports

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A great part of being a dad is teaching your kids to play sports, and other games (my daughter is a beast at Texas Hold Em). There is more to it than just teaching them how to play, however. It is also an opportunity to teach your children one of the traditional values that often gets overlooked in sports these…

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