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10 Well Known Radio Personalities Named Ken

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radioEveryone has their favorite radio host; whether you love politics, music, sport or social issues, a familiar voice of authority is always available on the airwaves. These ten radio hosts comes from all walks of life and each has his own particular talents. However, they do all have one thing in common, as every one of these well-known radio hosts share the first name “Ken.”

  • Ken Hamblin – This outspoken host of the popular ‘90’s radio show of the same name, mysteriously disappeared from the airwaves in 2003. Although there was much speculation of a fall-out with syndicators (American Views Radio Network), Hamblin has never actually confirmed the real reason for his departure. The popular theory comes under further scrutiny due to the fact that Hamblin stopped writing his column and abandoned his website, too.
  • Kenneth Robertson – Ken Robertson, of John and Ken fame, hosts a four-hour weekday radio show of the same name with partner in crime, John Chester Kobylt. With an audience of around 1.2 million listeners, making them the most listened to radio show in the United States, John and Ken are household names. The two are well known for social activism, and are not afraid to enter the political fray.
  • Ken Coleman – This host of The Ken Coleman Show, most famous for his interview with Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy, is no stranger to getting to the heart of political and social issues. Among his lists of guests, Coleman can claim names such as President Jimmy Carter, Tim Tebow, Coach K and Senator John McCain. The Ken Coleman Show deals with all the tough conservative ideas in politics, sports and society. Ken’s show airs at 5-7 pm EST, with live online feeds, too.
  • Ken Ludwig – The creator of “Rewire Your Brain for Success” workshop, Ken Ludwig is a well-known radio host, speaker and spiritual coach. Ludwig also teaches at the New Thought Spiritual Center in Colorado, and is a regular contributor to Out Front Magazine. Through his work as an Addiction Coach and Sober Companion, Ken Ludwig has helped people across America make serious, positive changes in their lives.
  • Ken Prewitt – Bloomberg Radio host Ken Prewitt is a New York-based radio personality who hosts three shows – First Word, Bloomberg Surveillance and Bloomberg Businessweek Radio. Prewitt draws from his years of experience with The Wall Street Journal, as well as stints as a news reporter on radio in Cleveland and Ohio. Ken’s main talents are an astute business sense and an established knowledge of finance and economics.
  • Ken Meyer – Meyer is a much loved name in broadcasting and radio. He is the first blind radio personality in Boston, and a champion for the education of blind and partially sighted workers everywhere. Meyer had to fight for everything that he has achieved; including having to lobby the Vocational Rehabilitation Services just so he could get permission to study radio. Furthering his advocacy of disabled persons, Ken now works for the Disability Commission.
  • Ken Hardley – Rolling Hills Radio is where host Ken Hardley calls home. Hardley is both the creator and host of this grassroots Americana show. Ken supports both amateur and professional acts, in genres that include blues, bluegrass, folk, country, rockabilly, jazz and many others.
  • Ken Minyard – The Ken and Bob Show dominated the Los Angeles airways for over 20 years, making Ken Minyard one of the most talked about radio hosts in the country. Despite new DJs coming on the scene and the shape of radio in Los Angeles beginning to change, Minyard continued to broadcast until 2004 when he finally retired. However, Ken Minyard’s legacy will live on in the shape of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • Ken Rutkowski – As a self-professed tech-geek, it is no surprise that Ken Rutkowski is the founder, president and host of his own radio show, KenRadio Broadcasting. Rutkowski’s daily talk show, The World Technology Roundup, brings news on innovation and technologies from around the globe.
  • The Brilliant Kenny Everett – This genius and outlandish radio and television personality was the pride of Britain. Everett’s catchphrase – “All in the best possible taste” – and his outrageous on-air antics made him a star the world over. Kenny sadly passed away in April, 1995, of an AIDS-related illness. During his career, Kenny Everett was a popular radio DJ on Radio London, Radio Luxembourg and Radio One, before moving onto television and  a range of late-night entertainment shows.

20 Blogs Pinpointing the Health Benefits of Swimming and Water Exercises

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swimmingIf you’re looking for the fountain of youth, you just might find it by taking up swimming. This low-impact exercise has a plethora of benefits. It’s a great workout for people of all ages, it’s easy on the joints, it gives the body a total body workout and  it’s a great alternative exercise for people who are injured or who are recovering from an injury. To learn more about the benefits of swimming and water exercise, check out these 20 blog articles.

Low-Impact

Swimming or exercising in the water relieves pressure off of your joints, making it a great alternative for people whose bodies can’t handle high-impact exercises. Because it’s so low-impact, it’s a great way for people who are overweight or injured to start or continue to stay active. Read more about swimming as a low-impact exercise option in these five blog entries.

Total Body

As you glide through the water, you are using your arms to pull your body and your legs to propel you through the water. These two actions together make swimming a total body workout that nearly anyone can do.  These five blog posts will explain why swimming is so beneficial.

Any Age

Swimming is a great workout for people of all ages, and it’s a workout that helps improve your overall health and well-being. Despite being such a low-impact sport, swimming allows both kids and adults alike to get their heart rate up and burn off extra calories. In addition to swimming, water aerobics and water running or walking are great low-impact options for people of all ages. In these five blog articles learn why swimming can be so beneficial at any age.

Heart Healthy

Swimming is an aerobic sport, meaning your heart rate increases and you take in more oxygen while doing it.  You can increase your metabolism, decrease high blood pressure and reduce your cholesterol by participating in a regular swimming exercise routine.  In these five blog entries you will find more reasons why swimming is so heart healthy.

10 Ways to Calculate and Track Calories You’ve Burned

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foodjournalWhen it comes to losing weight or maintaining your current size, one of the most reliable methods is simply to ensure that you’re burning more calories than you’re taking in each day. For those with a relatively low level of experience in the area of tracking calories, however, the prospect of managing the equation can be daunting. In all actuality, keeping up with the number of calories you’ve burned and calculating your daily totals can be quite simple. These ten tips will help you monitor your calories, both consumed and burned, to ensure that you’re staying healthy and making the right choices in terms of your diet and activity level.

  • Be Honest with Yourself – It’s so easy to fudge the numbers a bit in order to make yourself feel better about cheating your diet or skipping an exercise session, but you’re not accurately tracking the number of calories you’ve burned as opposed to how many you’ve consumed if you’re not honest with yourself.
  • Determine Your Ideal Calories Burned to Calories Consumed Ratio – Before you start working to track your caloric burn, you need to know the magic number for your body to achieve results. When you have a concrete goal, you can meet it more easily and ensure that your tracking efforts pay off. It does no good to track the numbers if you’re not sure where you need to be, so make sure that you do your homework. You can use an online calorie counter to determine this number.
  • Put Your Smartphone to Work for You – There are so many things that your smartphone can do for you, and calorie tracking is no exception. There are a plethora of both paid and free apps on the market that will help you keep up with how many calories you burn over the course of a day, and they can be one of the less complicated options available.
  • Invest in a Heart Rate Monitor – While some devices can be quite expensive, a heart rate monitor is one of the most reliable tools at your disposal when it comes to keeping up with the number of calories you burn over the course of an exercise session. Shop around to find the best model within your price range, but don’t dismiss these items out of hand as an unnecessary expense.
  • Wear a Pedometer – You certainly burn calories while you’re actively working out, but you’re also burning them throughout the day as you expend energy. Wearing a pedometer will let you know just how far you walk each day, help you track the amount of calories burned and give you an accurate view of just how active you really are.
  • Use Online Calculators Carefully – There are a multitude of online calorie calculators to be found on the Internet, but they should be used carefully because they’re not all accurate. Be sure that the one you’re using is from a reputable source and hosted on a website you trust.
  • Examine Exercise Equipment – Most cardio workout machines will have a calorie tracking function built into them, even if they’re not always easy to find. Check the equipment you use for just such a feature, and record the number displayed at the end of your workout.
  • Keep an Exercise Journal – Using the results from your heart rate monitor, pedometer and the calorie tracker embedded in cardio machines in conjunction is far more accurate than using any one of these systems alone, but you’ll need a dedicated place to record that information for review. Keeping a journal not only allows you to track your calories, but also serves as an inspirational tool.
  • Keep a Food Journal – It’s not enough to track the number of calories you’ve burned; you also need to track the amount of calories you consume. Recording everything you eat or drink in a dietary journal will allow you to compare your caloric intake to the amount you burn through exercise and activity, so don’t neglect this crucial step in the tracking process.
  • Speak With Your Healthcare Provider – The single most reliable source when it comes to healthily and effectively losing weight is your doctor or primary care provider, who will also be able to give you accurate advice regarding the best methods of tracking your daily calorie burn. By reviewing your options and listening carefully to your doctor’s advice, you’ll be able to build a safe and effective fitness plan.

10 Famous Preachers Proudly Named Ken

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KennethEHaginWhile they hail from all walks of life and denominations, there’s one thing that each of these ten preachers have in common: the name “Ken.” Despite any differences in legacy or spiritual opinion they may have, they are all connected by their first name.

  1. Kenneth Hagin – Reverend Kenneth E. Hagin was reportedly “miraculously healed” of a longtime childhood ailment by the power of God. Hagin also began what is now known as Rhema Bible Training College. He has been referred to as the “Father of the modern faith movement.”  His son, Kenneth W. Hagin has taken over the ministry and it continues to flourish today, you can find out more by visiting their website.
  2. Ken Klaus – Klaus is known for being the Lutheran Hour Speaker, as well as being a minister for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), Klaus also has published several booklets. He has a master’s degree in theology and a B.A. in pre-seminary studies. The goal of the Lutheran Hour is to host programs that are significant worldwide and to speak the gospel to those who are unfamiliar with its teachings. The program then creates relationships with those interested in becoming more involved and in learning more about the Lutheran faith.
  3. Kenneth W. Wright – Wright is a minister at the New Iberia Church of Christ. He attended the University of Houston, the Houston Preachers Educational School and the Preston Road School of Preaching. On top of that schooling, he has received his Master of Theology. He helped establish the Southeastern Georgia School of Biblical Studies.
  4. Kenneth Copeland – Copeland started his own ministry and named it after himself: Kenneth Copeland Ministries. He and his family embrace the Word of God and form their lives around it. He became a born-again Christian soon after meeting his wife, and has been preaching ever since.
  5. Ken Hutcherson – Ken Hutcherson is the senior pastor and co-founder of Antioch Bible Church. Hutcherson became a Christian when he was in high school. He realized during college that several church groups did not focus as much on the scriptures as they did on who belonged to their sect and on the traditions of their particular church. He wanted to find a church that embraced every person, and promotes diversity among his congregation.
  6. Ken Kelly – Pastor Ken Kelly has his own blog, though he has been on hiatus from the blog since 2009.  He has been the senior pastor of Chapin Baptist Church in South Carolina since 1986. He’s also on Twitter under the user name @pastorkenkelly.
  7. Ken Endean – Pastor Ken Endean is a minister at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Maine. His father was also a pastor. He received a BA in Bible and an MA in pastoral studies. He followed his faith from a young age, when his mother taught him about the grace of God. He is now married with three children and is an active pastor.
  8. Ken Smith – This pastor also had a preacher for a father. He was deeply devoted to his church, but eventually left for a short time. When he became seriously ill, he promised God to follow Him if only he were to be well again. He kept his promise and began to regularly attend church. Now, as a pastor, he is doing God’s bidding by following his life calling.  You can find out more on his website.
  9. Kenneth Miller – While many pastors are known for their sermons, Kenneth Miller is known for his aid in a kidnapping case that took place in 2009. In the fall of 2012, he was convicted of helping arrange a flight to Nicaragua for Lisa A. Miller and her daughter (no relation to the pastor). The courts had ordered, in 2009, that custody be shared between Lisa Miller and her ex-lesbian partner Janet Jenkins.
  10. Ken Silva – Pastor Ken Silva is the founder of Apprising Ministries whose roots are in classic, historic and orthodox Christian theology. It is the goal of Apprising Ministries, and thereby Ken Silva, “to provide sound reasons to believe in Jesus, the Christ, as well as to defend the faith once delivered unto the saints from enemy attacks within the Church and from without.”

These famous Christian leaders do share more than a name, even if their doctrinal differences seem to keep them divided from one another. Regardless of the sect their churches belong to, they all strive to be champions of the Christian faith.  As a the son of a preacher I certainly have a ton of additional respect for the role and importance they play in the lives of their congregation and the church at large.

30 Famous Actors and Producers Named Ken

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branaghAs a shortened version of the Celtic name Kenneth, which is believed to be either an anglicized version of the Pictish name Ciniod or the Goidelic name Cináed, Ken means “handsome; good-looking; fair. The standalone name “Ken” means “clear water” in Welsh, “strong; physically healthy” in Scottish, or “royal obligation” in Japanese. While they all come from different walks of life and backgrounds, these thirty “Kens” and “Kenneths” have one thing in common: reasonably successful careers in Hollywood as actors or producers.

  1. Sir Kenneth Branagh – Nominated for multiple Academy Awards for both acting and directing, Kenneth Branagh is originally from Northern Ireland. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,  Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and  Valkyrie are among his more notable projects.
  2. Ken Mok – A television producer whose projects include America’s Next Top Model, Stylista, Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious, Making the Band and Kitchen Makeover, Ken Mok has a number of successful shows under his belt. He also produced a major motion picture, Invincible.
  3. Ken Jeong – This Detroit-born funnyman is most well known for his role as Mr. Chow in The Hangover and The Hangover Part II, but his cameo in the Judd Apatow-helmed Knocked Up allowed him to play a medical doctor, a degree he actually holds.
  4. Ken Kirzinger – The slasher film had it’s heyday in the Eighties, and the iconic hockey mask worn by Jason Voorhees in the Friday the Thirteenth franchise was almost universally known. The man behind the mask, Ken Kirzinger, brought the eerie character to shambling life.
  5. Ken Stott – While he may not be so well known on the American side of the pond, Scottish-born Ken Stott has enjoyed a long career in the United Kingdom as a television and silver screen actor.
  6. Ken Wantanabe – A well-known actor in both the United States and his native Japan, Ken Watanabe is an Academy Award nominee and a two-time winner of the Japan Academy Prize for Best Actor.
  7. Ken Leung – Roles in the television series Lost and films like X-Men: The Last Stand, Saw, Rush Hour and Shanghai Kiss, Ken Leung is a New York-born actor who discovered his love for the craft at NYU.
  8. Ken Curtis – While Ken Curtis was a singer, he was most often recognized for his role in the television classic Gunsmoke as Festus Haggen.
  9. Ken Olin – Part of the ensemble cast for the hit television show thirtysomething, Ken Olin has also acted as a producer and director in Hollywood. He was a recurring guest, director and executive producer for the series Brothers & Sisters, which ran from 2006-2011.
  10. Ken Howard – Elected National President of the Screen Actors Guild in September of 2009, Ken Howard has been a working member of the SAG for more than four decades, won both Tony and Emmy Awards and made his film debut opposite Liza Minnelli in Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon.
  11. Ken Jenkins – While he’s been a reasonably successful actor since 1969, Ken Jenkins is perhaps best known for his role as the irascible Chief of Medicine, Bob Kelso, on the long-running series Scrubs.
  12. Ken Berry – Starring in such hit television shows as F-Troop, The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry RFD and Mama’s Family, Ken Berry is a “triple threat” dancer/singer/actor originally from Moline, Illinois.
  13. Ken Burns – Known for producing and directing documentary films, Ken Burns has been nominated for two Academy Awards and is the recipient of multiple Emmy Awards for his work.
  14. Ken Marshall – Known to Trekkies as the actor who brought Michael Eddington to live on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Kenneth Marshall also worked with Brooke Shields on the film Tilt.
  15. Ken Baumann – While he may be most well-recognized for his role as Ben Boykewich on The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Ken Baumann is also a published author, the owner of a nonprofit publishing company and an angel investor in a learning platform startup.
  16. Ken Hudson Campbell – A television and voice actor, Ken Hudson Campbell’s projects include Down Periscope, episodes of Seinfeld, the Disney film Under Wraps, Hollywood blockbuster Armageddon, Groundhog Day and the voice of the titular character on the series Baby Bob.
  17. Ken Wahl – While “Ken Wahl” is a stage name for the actor born Anthony Calzaretta adopted from the name of the man who saved his father’s life during the Korean War, the actor did bring some measure of fame to the moniker in the 1980s and 1990s. The winner of a Golden Globe award and recipient of an Emmy nomination, Wahl now spends his time as an impassioned animal rights activist.
  18. Ken Weatherwax – Ken Weatherwax now works primarily as a studio grip or set builder, but he was once the face of Pugsley Addams on the cult classic series The Addams Family.
  19. Ken Duken – A German actor who is popular primarily in Europe, Ken Duken is recognized by American audiences for his turn in the Quentin Tarantino flick Inglorious Basterds.
  20. Ken Davitian – An Armenian-American actor, Ken Davitian’s popularity peaked when he starred in the film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. Davitian also starred a a series of music videos, including  The Smashing Pumpkin’s “Stand Inside Your Love.”
  21. Ken Kercheval – This Indiana actor has seen his share of  roles in a career that stretches over almost a half a century, but is probably most well known for his portrayal of Cliff Barnes on the soapy hit Dallas and its short-lived 2012 reboot.
  22. Ken Osmond – Beginning his acting career at the tender age of four, Ken Osmond has worked steadily since the late 1940s. His most recognizable role, however, was Eddie Haskell on the classic 1950s series Leave It to Beaver, and the 1980s revival The New Leave It to Beaver.
  23. Ken Daly – An actor in hit films like The Usual Suspects, The Karate Kid and Survival Quest, Ken Daly has also worked extensively on a variety of television series and acted as a producer for several projects.
  24. Kenny Bordes – With roles in both major motion pictures and a film made for television, Kenny Bordes is Louisiana-born actor who has worked with stars like Susan Sarandon and Burt Reynolds.
  25. Kenneth Ehrlich – As the producer of the Grammy Awards telecasts, Ken Ehrlich was the creative mastermind behind the historic reunion of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, the Police and conceptualized the infamous Eminem and Elton John duet.
  26. Ken Sanzel – The consulting producer on the hit television series Numb3rs and executive producer of the short-running Blue Bloods, Kent Sanzel also has credits as a writer and director under his belt.
  27. Kenneth Schwenker – A producer, Ken Schwenker works primarily within the horror film genre. He’s produced films like Runners, Lords of the Underworld and Shadows in Paradise.
  28. Kenneth Utt – An Academy Award winner for Best Picture, producer Kenneth Utt worked on films like The French Connection, All That Jazz, Something Wild and Philadelphia. He’s most well known for his work on the Oscar-winning cult smash Silence of the Lambs.
  29. Ken Atchity – An Emmy-nominated producer, Ken Atchity is the founder of Atchity Productions and Story Merchant services for writers. Films he’s produced include Hysteria, Expatriate and The Lost Valentine.
  30. Ken G. Hall – Widely considered one of the most important people in the Australian film industry, Ken G. Hall was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his services to the “Australian motion picture industry.”

How to Choose the Right Sport for Your Child

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kidssportsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity rates have more than doubled in the past 30 years. In fact, the obesity epidemic has gotten so bad that one out of three children in the U.S. were overweight or obese as of 2010. Obesity does not have to be a lifelong sentence for poor health, however. Playing active sports is a great way for children to stay healthy, make friends and have fun.

The Importance of Sports

In today’s age of fast food, video games and cell phone use, sports are more important than ever. According to Livestrong.com, sports offer children a number of benefits in addition to physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

  • Sports help children make friends and learn social skills as they work with their teammates to achieve a common goal. Children communicate on and off the field about a wide-range of topics not limited to the sport at hand. They learn to take turns and encourage others to do their best.
  • Sports also help children develop healthy self-esteem as they work hard to reach goals they set for themselves. Sports allow children to take pride in their hard work and measurable accomplishments. They also give children a sense of security and belonging within the team family.
  • Though sports and academics can often compete for a child’s time, playing sports actually helps a child’s academic performance. The skills learned on the field, including perseverance, concentration and goal-setting, can help children succeed in the classroom as well.

Choosing the Right Sport

  • Choosing the right sport for a child is easy when the child is already interested in a particular one. If the child does not seem interested, however, it may be up to the parents to come up with a few good options. Here are a few guidelines to help parents find the best sports for their children:
  • Take the child’s interests and abilities into account: Children who love playing in the water may want to sign up for swimming. Children who have lots of energy and who are always running around may love an active game like soccer. Children with an interest in superheroes and fighting bad guys may be interested in martial arts.
  • Take the child’s age into account: Smaller children need easier sports and activities, while older children need activities that will give them more of a challenge. Toddlers can benefit most from unstructured playtime spent running, throwing and jumping. Children between ages six and nine are usually ready for fun team sports such as T-ball, tennis or gymnastics. Adolescents are best suited for sports with complex strategies such as football, basketball and volleyball.
  • Give children a chance to try out a sport before committing to it: Children may not know which sports they will enjoy before they are given a chance to try them out. Some sports, such as tennis, swimming and running, can be practiced together as a family. Other sports, such as gymnastics, football and martial arts, can be experienced through an inexpensive seasonal program offered by a local parks and recreation department.
  • Consider the commitment: Each sport has varying levels of commitment in terms of money and time. A family already pressed for time may not want to sign their children up for a traveling hockey league or a soccer team that practices several times a week. Also, some sports are more expensive than others. Sports such as hockey and baseball may require players to buy a lot of their own equipment, which can be a pricey investment if the child does not end up sticking with the sport.

How to Help Children Succeed in Sports

Once children find a sport they are interested in, there are many ways parents can help their children succeed in their particular sport of choice. Parents should make sure children have all the necessary equipment for the sport and that the equipment is in good shape. They should make sure they bring their children to all practices and games on time so the children will have a chance to play and improve their skills. Parents should also make sure their children eat a healthy diet and get plenty of sleep so they will be healthy and alert enough to play.

With all of the benefits sports offer to children, it should come as no surprise that so many families stay busy involving their children in so many different sports activities. Finding and playing the right sport is a great way for children to stay happy, healthy and active.