THE LEAFS ARE CHANGING COLORS, THE BIRDS ARE HEADING SOUTH

AND WOMAN ARE GETTING READY TO SHOP, MEN  GET READY TO ADD COLOR TO YOUR FALL OUTFIT

“Chris is dope. A talented songwriter and someone to watch. His song Fade Away is on my favorite playlist on itunes.”
Little X – Director

“This kid can really blow! He is the real deal…”
Peter Thomas – How Can I Be Down/Peter Thomas Entertainment Group

“Keep doing it bruh Nice vibe!” – Anthony Hamilton

About Chris Stylez

Singer, songwriter, and musician Christopher J. Allen (known by his stage name Chris Stylez) is an R&B artist who captivates the attention of audiences through his soulful and sexy voice. Chris continues to build a steady audience, his self-written DREAMER EP contains the fan favorite FADE AWAY and savory RETURN THE FAVOR. For further information, please email:

StylezWorld@gmail.com

or visit

www.ChrisStylez.com

Baiyu has spent the past 6 months in Hawaii, where she has been working on her first full national release. “Spending time in such a lush, secluded environment has really helped me to open up to myself and to be honest in defining my own unique sounds and experiences. Being a songwriter as well, my whole project feels like a single moment of self reflection, which is why I hope that it will speak to my fans in that same, personal way” says the singer and actress.

More recently, Baiyu’s YouTube channel “BaiyuOnline” has garnered over 140,000 video views in a short six-months with her music compositions as the topic of choice by press/media outlets such as the Roc4Life Network, MTViggy, Global Grind, as well as several celebrity tweets. She has recently signed a licensing agreement with MTV/Comcast, and will be featured in an upcoming issue of Vain Style Magazine as an artist to watch. Baiyu’s goal is to become the first solo Asian-American artist in history to reach the top of the charts.

About Baiyu

Having been born in China, Baiyu has been forging her path since prior to her arrival in Maryland at the age of eight. She learned to read and compose music as a child, with little formal training. Since then, she has worked with Seventeen Magazine, appeared in four independent films, and was a host on MTVu’s hit show “The Freshmen” for three seasons, while remaining focused on her studies. She graduated from Princeton University in 2008, where she was not only a dedicated scholar, but also a member and leader in three dance companies.

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Find the right swimsuit this season, with the help of guest writer, Cindy Alpers. Cindy is the owner and president of Tropi-Ties, Inc., one of the original, online, swimwear retailers.

No, it’s not an oxymoron; you really can find the perfect suit to flatter your figure if you just understand a few things. The very first thing to know is that there are very few perfect bodies out there. Everyone has something they are trying to deal with. Here are a few tips.

One-Piece or Two-Piece Swimsuit?

Some of the most beautiful, sexiest women seen on the beach wear one-piece suits. They do not reveal it ALL, just enough to keep things interesting.

Many one-piece suits will show more back and less tummy, others show a bit more cleavage or thigh. Show off your best assets and conceal the others. Always remember that you are aiming for a balanced silhouette.

Swimsuit for Swimming

If you’re into swimming, definitely get a one-piece. Find one that doesn’t cut into the shoulders, has comfortable, stretchy fabric and doesn’t creep up the backside. Forget bikini strings. You just don’t want anything to come undone while you’re doing laps or snorkeling off a crowded beach.

Small on Top

• If you’re small on top, you may want to try the newest, little swimsuits from Brazil. The Brazilian woman is generally smaller on top than the American girl, and their swimsuits are cut accordingly.
• Look for tops with a touch of padding, or an under wire, demi-bra style that makes the most of a beautiful, dainty, bust line. Try to find a top with adjustable straps at shoulders and around back so that you can tighten and adjust things, to help fill out the top line.
• You are very lucky that you have the body to wear those cute, ruffled tops that are so hot right now, so go for it. And as for bandeau tops, only you can wear those well. You can also show off in those tiny, tri-tops that the big busted girls only dream about.
• Avoid tops with too much fabric or have a poor fit. Opt for separates, where you can choose your top and bottom separately.

Big on Top

You may need some extra support; underwire tops can work well and look great.

• Halter-top bikinis can be a good choice by offering support, while providing some sexy cleavage too. Look for styles that are banded around the midriff and can be tied in back and around the neck. This style will give you some lift and will allow you to make adjustments for a personal fit.
• Look for one-piece swimsuits with some structure in the bust, such as soft foam cups or at least, a shelf bra. Straight cut bust styles such as a classic tank can look clean and sporty. Wide shoulder straps will also be much more comfortable than thin, spaghetti straps.
• Avoid strapless bandeau tops and those tiny, tri-tops that offer minimal coverage. Again, make sure to get a suit where you can order the top and bottom sizes separately.

Short Legs or Torso

• Play up your figure by finding a suit that is cut high on the thigh. This will make your leg look much longer. If you have curvy hips, then all the better. This cut will accentuate your smaller waist and give you a flirty look.
• You’ve probably already heard that vertical stripes can visually lengthen the body. Well, here’s another trick. Wear a solid bottom bikini with a printed top. This will draw the eye upward and give you a longer look.
• A solid, one-piece suit with a plunging neckline creates a continual, long appearance and is absolutely, drop dead sexy to boot!
• Avoid boy shorts and skirted bikinis as they draw the eye downward and can make you look shorter.

Long Body Shape

Clothes drape beautifully on you and your legs go on and on. But, you do need to make sure that you do not look like a bean pole at the beach in your swimsuit.

• You can go wild with the embellishments at the hips and bust line. Rings, jewels, ties and bows are all good things for you.
• Try horizontal stripes and nappy fabrics, such as stretch terry and velvet.
• You’ll look smashing in those super bright colors that are so, “in,” right now.
• If you want a one-piece swimsuit, try one of the latest, cut-out suits. It will break up your long torso, just like a bikini does.
• Boy shorts are just the thing for your slim hips. Oh, and those cute, ruffled skirts and cover-ups? They’re made just for you!
• Avoid up and down stripes, high necklines and dark, solid colors.

No Waist

No problem. It’s not that you don’t have a waist, it’s that you hips are slim.

• If you don’t have many curves, create some by wearing one-piece suit with a high-on-the-thigh cut. A belted waistline on a one-piece suit will give the appearance of a whittled middle. So will a draped, surplice detail that pinches in at the waist, or a curvy seam line that runs down each side of the torso.
• Bikinis are good for you. Add some illusion at the hips with rings, ruffles and bows. If you’re small on top, go for a strapless bandeau. Go for a dark, solid bottom and a wildly printed or embellished top.
• Avoid solid-colored or horizontal striped one-pieces.

Wide shoulders

You’re strong, confident and statuesque…a goddess.

Balance is the key word here. You will want to play up the bottom of your torso and minimize the top.

• Wear bikini bottoms that have lots of color and print and also sport accents at the hips such as ties, belts and sashes. The new, moderate cut bottom was made for you. Also, wide shoulder straps and square necklines can make you look fabulous.
• Avoid the “V” silhouette by staying away from those plunging neck lines or teeny, tiny bikini bottoms.

Plus size figure

Show a little skin in just the right places and you will look seductively svelte and super sexy!

• Look for one-piece swimsuits with lace or mesh inserts. A strategically placed cut-out, or a deep V neckline, can really change your visual image.
• Lengthen your thigh with an adjustable ruching detail at the hip. A sheer sarong can give you a little confidence and still look totally glamorous.
• Dark, cool colors are always good. So are swirling, or V patterns. Try a swimsuit with dark, solid panels down each side of the torso and a floral printed middle.
• Avoid too much fabric. Modesty is certainly OK, but too much coverage is not necessarily a better option. Also, stay away from white, as well as bright, neon fabrics and those nappy textiles.
  • If you’re going for a two-piece swimsuit, then checkout the, “meet-and-greet,” tankinis that are on the fashion scene today. They cover just enough, but you still have the freedom and hip factor of a bikini.
  • A one-piece with some draping around the waist or hips can also help to conceal.
  • Avoid itsy bitsy bikinis and blah, solid colored, one-pieces.
    • You could also go for a moderate, bottom bikini that has a 3 inch side…very chic! Make that a solid bottom and print top for a super effect.
    • Try a maillot one piece. Something with wide straps, or a strong horizontal neckline, will balance out your silhouette. Remember, playing up your top side will de-emphasize your bottom side.
    • Avoid boy shorts, too skimpy bottoms, or lots of ruffles and details at the hips.

  

  Big on Bottom

  The newest, mini-skirted bikinis are too cute and made just for you! Don’t go for a super frilly one, though. Instead, pick a smooth, skimming skirt that is short and sweet, but covers what it needs to. A ruffled or highly decorated top is OK though. The details will draw attention to your top half.

Too Much Tummy

If you are self conscious about your tummy try one of those fabulous, tummy, control panel, swimsuits: they really work wonders.

Keeping the summer theme going, this week I wanted to give you guys a few suggestions on outdoor activities you can do during the day. Yes we all love to lay out by the pool but even THAT can get a little stale after a while. So get out there and play!!!

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This one is self-explanatory. It’s fun, different and can be pretty romantic for you couples out there too!! It can get pretty chilly when you reach certain heights which is why summer is the perfect time to give this little experience a go! Prices can vary from $200-$350 per person, all depends on what you would like to include in your experience. Some companies provide packages that range from the plain experience of a rode in the balloon to a full on cheese and wine option.

It ia amazing what you able to see when you are that high up…you will never look at your city the same way.

Soccer is the universal language of scores of millions of people around the world, including countless children and teenagers. Young people play in narrow, urban alleyways. They play in refugee camps. They play in abandoned swimming pools. In car parks, war zones, on street corners–wherever there are young people, it seems there is football.

But the sport is more than just a game. It’s a positive lifestyle. It’s a way to promote a peaceful approach to conflict resolution. It’s a tool for wooing a young body away from the lures of drugs, unsafe sex, or violence. It’s a way to help ensure that young people grow up healthy, fit and full of self-esteem.

Are you a newbie runner? Whether you want to run for health, fitness, weight loss, competition, or fun, we’ve got the information beginners need to get started.

Running is one of the best exercises you can do for your body and your mind. Get information on some of the benefits, including weight loss, improved cardiovascular health, improved bone health, improved mood and better coordination.

10 REASONS TO START RUNNING

1. Running improves your health

2. You can lose weight

4. You can meet new people through running

5. You can experience something new and different

6. You can train for a specific goal

7. Running improves your energy levels

8. Running will help you feel good about yourself

9. Running is versatile and inexpensive

10. Running can help with stress relief

When running on roads, you can use a site such as MapMyRun to plot your route and measure it. The site also has saved routes from other runners in your area, so you can browse through them and find some new routes. Or, you can always drive your route in your car and measure the mileage using your car’s odometer.

Of course, running the same roads in your local neighborhood may get boring after a while. And you may not always have the most ideal conditions to run on your local streets. If that’s the case, you might want to head to a local park, bike path, or trail. Contact your city or county’s parks department to learn about local parks. You can also get in touch with your local running club and find out where they do group runs. Even if you don’t want to run with them, you’ll at least get ideas for new routes.

City Biking and Recreation Paths

Toronto has hundred of kilometres of bike paths and routes.

The Ottawa/Hull region has more than 170 km of bike paths.

See the Ontario TCT page for more info about Ontario’s sections of the Trans Canada Trail and other long-distance multi-use recreation trails.

Canadian Bicycle Laws

In Canada cyclists must follow the same laws as drivers of motor vehicles. Each province and territory is responsible for enacting the laws for their region. Some of the more specific laws that usually apply to cyclists are:

• Cyclists must ride in single file on the paved shoulder or as far to the right of the paved part of the roadway as possible.
• Bicycles are not permitted on roads that have signs posting such restrictions.
• No biking on sidewalks.

Helemt laws are in effect in a several provinces, though in some cases they apply only to kids under 18. Requirements for bike lights and reflectors vary from province to province. See each of our provincial biycling pages for specifics. 

Canada has a long history of trails. From the first footpaths of the original natives to today’s Trans Canada Trail, trails have played a part in our lives, first for commerce and transportation, now for recreation and adventure. In every region of the country there are trails to take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Canada is in the process of constructing two coast-to-coast recreation trails: the Trans-Canada Trail and the National Hiking Trail. Several other long-distance hiking trails are either already existing or are under development. Completed in 1967, Ontario’s 770-km long Bruce Trail is the grandaddy of them all, stretching from Niagara to the tip of the Bruce Peninsula. The International Appalachian Trail is an 1,045-km extension of its southern counterpart, reaching from Mt Katahdin in Maine across New Brunswick to the tip of the Gaspé.

In this Web site, the word “hiking” is used to describe trails with a natural surface. Trails with a gravel or paved surface are listed on the multi-use sections of this site. Trails shared with mountain bikers are in the Mountain Biking section. Many parks throughout Canada have hiking trails but, due to space limitations, this guide lists only areas with 10 km or more of trails.

Important: Lyme Disease is becoming more and more common in Canada. Avoid contracting it by preventing tick bites and knowing the symptoms of infection.

Regional Hiking Pages

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