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Power Fitness Couple Brings High-Profile Vlaun Method Retreats to Central America
Publications from the Wall Street Journal to Condé Nast Traveler rave about the popular Vlaun Method Retreats created by fitness power couple Chris and Tracie Vlaun. This year the Vlaun’s are bringing their retreats called, “The Future of Fitness,” to Belize and the Dominican Republic.
The first is slated for April 11-15, 2024 at Naia Resort & Spa in Belize, and the second at the luxurious Melia Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic from Sept 25-28, 2024.
By incorporating holistic principles and practices such as yoga and calisthenics into their fitness regimen, the couple has differentiated themselves from the traditional gym-based workout routine. During the retreats, guests will challenge themselves with Tracie’s signature Aeroga Movement classes, cardio-pumping yoga workouts, and Chris’s one-of-a-kind beach boot camps.
The retreats are for anyone looking to kick-start their fitness routine and learn how to live a wellness lifestyle that promotes healthy aging and balance. All retreats are inclusive of everything but airfare and ground transfers.
Located in the low-key fishing village of Placencia, Naia Resort and Spa sits on 19-acres of secluded private beachfront. The resort, which was named 2023 Belize Hotel of the Year, infuses local culture into the resort’s décor, cuisine, excursions and spa treatments.
Sitting on the shores of one of the most beautiful beaches in Punta Cana, The adults-only Melia Punta Cana Beach is a wellness-focused property with rooms designed in partnership with Delos.
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Spark Your Rhythm with Tempo Beverages
Do you have some days just feel tired for no reason? I do, we are human beings, we run out of energy sometimes. We need to have a rest, but we still need to work for a living. I want to introduce Tempo to make you a better day.
Tempo is the beverage built to kickstart your creative mindset. Don’t stress about dosing and blending. Focus on what you do best. This better-for-you beverages that don’t fall flat on flavor. Tempo let the high quality ingredients do the talking – no hiding behind artificial sweeteners or fake flavors.
Tempo designs its recipes to go beyond CBD, pairing its cannabinoid extracts with a chef-crafted blend of functional foods and herbs that provide complementary nutritional benefits and support the body’s natural functions.
Tempo’s sparkling tea line contains 25mg of CBD and 25mg of natural caffeine and designed to provide a kick of energy with a balanced sense of calm during quarantine days. Tempo is crafted to support and enhance the body’s natural functions, and provide a solution to improve our daily performance, manage stress, and help you to relax. There are three flavors that we can choose from.
Sparkling Raspberry Matcha
Tempo’s sparkling matcha is infused with 25mg of hemp-derived CBD and has just the right amount of bubbles to awaken a naturally crisp and refreshing flavor. Tempo team starts with a freshly brewed matcha from Japan and pair it with raspberry and lime to add bright notes of berry and citrus.
Sparkling Blackberry Hibiscus
Tempo’s sparkling hibiscus tea is infused with 25mg of hemp-derived CBD and coupled with a refreshing blend of blackberry and citrus. For those that want to unwind, reset, and rebalance.
Sparkling Ginger Green Tea
Tempo’s sparkling green tea is infused with 25mg of hemp-derived CBD and the vibrancy of real ginger and turmeric. It’s a bubbly and refreshing way to kickstart your creative energy.
We’re living in a time of high stress and uncertainty, and as an antidote to that, people are looking for healthier ways to manage that stress and maintain a positive and productive outlook throughout the day. A can of Tempo is perfect to make your day more active and positive, doing your work in a better mood and finish your day not feeling too tired.
Tempo is a certified-thrid party tested and includes a QR code on each can to see lab results. Order online for 19.99 /4- pack or 47.99/ 12 Pack: https://www.tempobev.
com/ 
Tempo’s mission is simple – to help you set your on tempo every day. That means clearing the mental fog, kickstarting your creative energy, and refueling with beverages that help you feel more relaxed and upbeat.This isn’t about overriding your system with mysterious chemicals – this is about naturally enhancing your best self and bringing your own creative drive to the surface. I believe that our body and mind work best when they’re given the best ingredients, and I believe that quality ingredients can stand on their own without all the artificial junk that has become too common in our food today.
Hope Tempo beverages help you to naturally fuel your own rhythm, and give you a well-deserved boost to feel more balanced, focused, and driven during your day. -
Love dogs? You’ll love this can!
What better way to show your love for dogs that by drinking from a can…with an adorable Frenchie front and center? Consumers LOVE this design, but love what’s inside even more.
Here I want to introduce you to Frenchie Premium Hydration. Sticking to health and fitness goals while staying hydrated tastes better than ever!
Frenchie is a citrus flavored lightly sparkling premium hydration drink! It contains optimal amounts of potassium, glucose and sodium to ensure maximum rapid hydration.
While the brand’s name and design was inspired by the founder’s two beloved pets, the Frenchie formula is based on the current WHO guidelines for an Oral Rehydration Solution. The isotonic drink has the optimal ratio of ingredients to ensure maximum rapid osmotic pull of electrolytes into their cells. Thanks to this clinical formula, Frenchie not only maximizes your rate of rehydration, but also allows you to make the most of the water you consume.
During a time when water and other hydration drinks are flying off shelves inside shoes, Frenchie is available on Amazon.
Frenchie benefits at a glance
- 2 grams of sugar per can
- Helps you stay hydrated
- Helps athletes refuel and rehydrate
- Helps regulate the body’s fluid balance while carbs provide energy
- Maintains the balance of muscle functioning
- HYDRATION DRINK: Each can of Frenchie is packed with Potassium and Electrolytes to ensure maximum hydration for athletes.
- REGULATE the body’s balance of fluids with no crash
- STRENGTHEN: Improves and maintains muscle functioning, allowing for quicker recovery and improved performance.
- LOW CALORIE AND LOW SUGAR: Each can contains only 15 calories and 2g of sugar.
- NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS: Natural citrus flavor provides the great taste that every athlete and health-conscious individual deserves.
More About Frenchie:
The Chicago-based company prides itself on delivering a unique flavor without sacrificing health benefits. This all-natural premium hydration drink is low in sugar, calories and without preservatives.
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A Big Bold WOW Beauty Experience Filled with Glitz, Glamour and Pizzazz: America’s Beauty Show 2020
Thousands of salon professionals from around the United States will converge on Chicago to attend the annual America’s Beauty Show (ABS), to be held at McCormick Place (West) Saturday, Sunday, and Monday – April 18, 19, 20, 2020. America’s Beauty Show is owned and produced by Cosmetologists Chicago, a respected not-for-profit trade association representing beauty salon professionals.
So, what is America’s Beauty Show? Simply put, it’s hundreds of thousands of square feet of wall-to-wall beauty products, where salon professionals go to find out what’s new… what’s hot … What they learn is what consumers can expect to see at their local beauty salons in coming weeks!
International beauty expert & celebrity stylist Nick Stenson, – Sr VP of Services & Trend for Ulta Beauty, and Artistic Director for L’ORÉAL’s Matrix – is just one of the celebrity stylists you’ll see at America’s Beauty Show Whether one wants hair that is long, short, straight, curly, or colored in one of the hot new pastel colors, top salon experts will learn how to hook you up. Attendees will discover latest innovations in hair dryers, flat irons, curlers, hair treatments, hair extensions, hair colors, nail trends, and skincare treatments … and of course new products featuring CBD! Onstage there will be ongoing theatrical circuses showcasing beauty trends from national and international Beauty Stars and celebrity hairdressers; there will be presentations from top manufacturers including Moroccanoil, Sexy Hair, Redken, Farouk, Pulp Riot Hair, Amika, Hempbeauty, Brazilian Professionals, as well as global beauty companies from Austria, China,
Australia, Canada, Spain, and the United Kingdom – to name a few. Other highlights of ABS 2020 include: 
- The popular Bella Twins – Co-owners of multiple fashion, beauty, pet brands; former WWE Superstars; stars of Total Divas and Total Bellas on E Network; and over 11 million SoMe followers between them … will showcase their new haircare line, all of which can be purchased for under $17 each, to be accessible to everyone … made with unique natural products. (Will be at ABS Sunday afternoon and all day Monday!)
- Reza (from Bravo’s The Shahs of Sunset) will be introducing his line of products designed for coarse, hard-to-manage hair … products feature the finest of natural ingredients promoting Clean Beauty – or beauty with less chemicals. (Reza will be available all three days of ABS!)
- Beauty Unearthed… a wholly new environment dedicated to innovation, showcasing brands NEW to ABS and Chicago’s beauty marketplace
- Nails Central with all the new colors and nail products from the top manufacturers in the world – and Nail Competitions all weekend
- The ABS Student Conference – Monday, April 20… Alien Invasion Student Competition Monday @ 11am
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Audio-Technica To Exhibit Its Latest High-Performance Headphones, Turntables and More at AXPONA 2019
At AXPONA 2019, Audio–Technica demonstrated its latest high-performance headphones and showcasing a selection of turntables from high-end to entry level.
In addition, the AT-ART1000 state-of-the-art phono cartridge played in four rooms at the show, and Audio–Technica in partnership with Music Direct had headphones and phono cartridges for sale at special pricing.
ATH-AP2000Ti
Over-Ear High-Resolution Headphones
ATH-CK2000Ti
In-Ear Headphones
ATH-CM2000Ti
In-Ear HeadphonesThe new over-ear ATH-AP2000Ti (US$
1,250.00), in-ear ATH-CK2000Ti (US$750.00) and in-ear ATH-CM2000Ti (US$ 400.00) headphones feature a host of Audio–Technica‘s latest engineering and materials technologies. All these Hi-Res Audiomodels employ driver diaphragms with a DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating and a Permendur magnetic circuit to deliver exceptional musical detail. 
ATH-M50xBT
Wireless Over-Ear HeadphonesThe ATH-M50xBT wireless over-ear headphones (US$199.00) bring Bluetooth capability to one of the world’s most acclaimed pro audio and consumer headphones, the ATH-M50x.
- Wireless, on-the-go design delivers the same critically acclaimed sonic performance as the original ATH-M50x professional studio headphones
- Touch control provides convenient access to voice assist
- Mic and button controls built into the earcup allow for easy handling of calls, music playback and volume adjustment
- Proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers deliver exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range, with deep, accurate bass response
- Over-ear design for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
- Professional-grade earpad and headband material for long-lasting durability and comfort
- Up to 40 hours of continuous use on a full charge
- Compatible with aptX and AAC codecs
ATH-ANC900BT
QuietPoint® Wireless Active Noise-Cancelling HeadphonesThe ATH-ANC900BT (US$299.00) is Audio–Technica‘s new top of the line QuietPoint® wireless active noise-cancelling model. The headphones feature exclusive digital hybrid active noise cancellation along with exceptional Hi-Res, aptX and Bluetooth 5.0-compatible audio quality.
ATH-ADX5000
Audiophile Open-Air Dynamic Headphones
ATH-DSR9BT
Wireless Over-Ear Headphones with Pure Digital DriveAudio–Technica also exhibited its flagship ATH-ADX5000 open-
air headphones (US$1,999.00) and the ATH-DSR9BT headphones (US$ 549.00) featuring the Pure Digital Drive system, which keeps the audio signal completely digital from source to driver for unmatched wireless sound quality. 
AT-LP120XUSB
Direct-Drive Turntable (Analog & USB)
AT-LP60XBT
Fully Automatic Wireless Belt-Drive Turntable
AT-LP7
Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable
AT-LP5
Direct-Drive TurntableThe new AT-LP120XUSB USB turntable (US$249.00) and AT-LP60XBT Bluetooth turntable (US$149.00) come with built-in phono preamps, pre-mounted cartridges and everything needed to enjoy high-quality record playback. Audio–Technica also showed its top of the line AT-LP7 and its AT-LP5 turntables (US$799.
00, US$449.00). 
About Audio-Technica:
Established in 1962, Audio-Technica is a worldwide group of companies devoted to the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of problem-solving audio equipment. Initially known for state-of-the-art phonograph cartridges, A-T now creates high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers and electronic products for home and professional use.
Winner of numerous industry awards, Audio-Technica manufactures products that set quality, durability and price/performance standards for live sound tours, broadcast and recording studios, corporate and government facilities, house-of-worship venues, and more. A-T microphones are chosen for critical government installations such as the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Audio-Technica microphones and wireless systems are also selected for major broadcast music events, including the GRAMMY® Awards and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
Audio-Technica products have provided seamless audio coverage and technical support in U.S. presidential debates since 1988. A-T mics also deliver versatile solutions at high-profile sports broadcasts, including World Cup Soccer, the Super Bowl, and the Commonwealth Games, as well as the Summer Games in London (2012), Beijing (2008), Athens (2004), Sydney (2000), and Atlanta (1996), and the Winter Games in Sochi (2014), Vancouver (2010), Torino (2006) and Salt Lake City (2002).
Audio-Technica Corporation in Japan, in addition to offering a wide range of products under its own brand, is a leading OEM supplier of audio transducers, optical sensors and a variety of specialty devices. Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. markets and distributes A-T products throughout the Western Hemisphere. With other operating companies in Europe, Singapore and Hong Kong, Audio-Technica today is a global leader in its field, committed to providing superior performance and exceptional value for customers around the world. -
How to Play to Your Strengths
Photo by Benjamin Davies CC0
Caption: Make happiness your goal.Have you ever wondered about whether you’re fulfilling your potential? If you want to escape the daily grind of your routine and instead, start feeling joyful about life, you need to identify your strengths and play to them. Many of us have hidden strengths that we ignore because we don’t have the time, money or energy to indulge them. However, if you identify where your natural talent lies and build your life around it, you will find yourself effortlessly happier, healthier and more at peace.
Identify Your Talent
The first step is to identify where your natural strength and talent lie. Billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates started off pursuing a law career at Harvard but dropped out in favor of his growing interest in computer programming. If he hadn’t made the decision to follow his natural ability and enthusiasm, then the world’s largest PC software company might never have happened, and Gates wouldn’t have achieved his potential.
It might feel impossible to identify that one thing that you’re good enough at to dedicate your life. To start with, think of something you enjoy — something that you feel a real enthusiasm for and would want to do every day. It needs to be something that you are not only good at but excel in beyond most other people. Even if this is spending hours on the PlayStation leveling a video game or making the best poached eggs in the morning, it’s a starting point and can take you further than you might think.
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Caption: Find your passion.Make the Most of It
Next, you need to think about how to turn this specific skill into something bigger. When Chris Moneymaker entered the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event back in 2003, he had no idea how much his life was about to change. But he did believe in his ability and put faith in the hard work he dedicated to honing his chosen craft. Nowadays, he has the Moneymaker PSPC Tour of the U.S., helping other poker players around the country to follow in his footsteps and win big.
It might not seem obvious at first which path to take but following your strengths can only lead to success. That’s because when you’re doing what you’re good at, it brings positive results, gives you more energy and motivates you to go further. Video games tester, chocolate taster and island caretaker might all sound too good to be true, but they’re all real jobs that utilize people’s niche abilities.
Look for an Opportunity
Once you’ve identified where your strengths lie, it’s time to look out for an opportunity to apply them in real life. Sometimes, this means thinking outside the box and creating that opportunity for yourself. One of the most successful stars to come out of the blogging boom has been a British woman named Zoe Sugg. She began her YouTube vlogging (video blogging) empire from her bedroom, recording product reviews, clothes hauls and beauty tips and talking about her interests. Fast forward almost a decade, and Sugg now has 12 million subscribers to her YouTube channel, a range of beauty products available in nationwide stores and is a best-selling author. She has successfully built a business around herself, marketing her values and interests through exclusive products.
It might look like a lot of hard work to pursue your dreams, and that’s because it is. It takes dedication, courage and faith to turn what might only be a hobby right now into a career that can support you through life. However, it is much more work to keep doing something you are not best suited to do, not fulfilling you and unlocking the potential within you.
Identifying your strengths is the first step, and once you’ve done that, you’ll find that everything else follows more easily. After all, what could be easier than doing what you do best?
