Friday, August 31, 2012

Moon's illness 'irreversible': Unification Church

The illness of Unification Church founder Sun Myung Moon is "irreversible", the church said Friday, after he was hospitalised with complications from pneumonia more than two weeks ago.

Moon, 92, has critical organ failure and is on life support, it said in a statement.

Spokesman Ahn Ho-Yeol told AFP that Moon would be transferred from Seoul's St Mary's Hospital later Friday to a medical centre at the church's estate east of the capital.

Treating him on "holy ground" would have "greater providential significance", the church's International Vice-President Joon Ho Seuk said in a statement.

Seuk said that Moon's condition had appeared to be improving for a while, but in the past few days his doctors reported he had entered "an irreversible stage of his condition".

Moon's "kidneys have ceased to function, and the function of his liver is deteriorating rapidly", he said. "He can no longer sustain his life without the supply of oxygen artificially produced by a machine.

"In these circumstances, the officials at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital informed us that 'there is no longer any way to improve True Father's condition through modern medical technology'," said Seuk.

The phrase "True Father" refers to Moon, who the church says is "the one and only messiah in human history".

"The seven billion people of this world should stay up all night in prayer wishing for the recovery of True Father, who is so precious and dear to all of us, as he fights against his illness," Seuk said.

The Unification Church, set up by Moon in Seoul in 1954, is one of the world's most controversial religious organisations, and its devotees are often dubbed "Moonies" after the founder.

It is widely known for conducting mass weddings among followers involving thousands of couples. It says it evangelises in some 200 countries and according to another spokesman has some three million followers worldwide.

The church has a vast business empire, including The Washington Times newspaper, Manhattan's New Yorker Hotel and interests in North Korea, where Moon was born. He visited the country in 1991 to meet then-president Kim Il-Sung.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/moons-illness-irreversible-unification-church-053524688.html

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Job creation a big part of selling 54.5 MPG fuel economy standard

The White House is taking its time to issue final federal rules for automakers to reach the 54.5 MPG by 2025 fuel economy standard. To fill the open space, many people are having their say in the matter, to influence the outcome. Three Republican Congressmen, for example, would like to see a delay to further consider higher fuel economy rules on "consumer safety." On the positive side, DrivingGrowth and the Consumer Federation of America say that jobs are being created by fuel efficiency and that consumers look forward to saving more money at the gas pump. Forbes contributor Mindy Lubber says that the "shift toward efficiency and advanced technology is driving job creation, investment and innovation across the country."

Lubber says automakers and suppliers will have better sales, profits and more jobs with the increase to 54.5 mpg. Ford is investing $135 million more in hybrid and electric production, and doubling the size of its team on forward-looking energy technologies. Honda is planning to hire 300 more workers next year at its Greensburg, IN, plant, which is slated to start producing the Civic Hybrid. Volkswagen is adding a third shift at its Chattanooga, TN plant to build more of its fuel-efficient Passats. And tier-one supplier Continental pursuing electrification technologies.

Also mentioned is a report issued by Ceres, a nonprofit that leads a coalition of organizations and public interest groups to address sustainability and global climate change. The Ceres commissioned report, More Jobs Per Gallon, states that the 54.5 mpg rule would create nearly 700,000 new jobs nationwide and more than 63,000 in the auto industry. It's similar to the DrivingGrowth report, which is also supported by environmental groups.

Source: http://green.autoblog.com/2012/08/29/job-creation-a-big-part-of-selling-54-5-mpg-fuel-economy-standar/

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Mullingar Mer up for hat-trick in The Belle Maiden Sprint | bettor.com

Mullingar Mer up for hat-trick in The Belle Maiden Sprint

In her maiden outing at Hove tonight, the K. Hutton trained blue bitch, Mullingar Mer, will try her utmost to win The Belle Maiden Sprint in a bid to complete her hat-trick that is due following her two consecutive victories of the last week.

The two-year-old novice hound will break from the blue box to run over 285 meters for the sake of the prize money worth ?150.

The brilliant bitch debuted in July 2012. She gained the runner-up position in a T3 race on August 11. She improved further and broke her maiden by winning another T3 contest on August 18.

Much to the surprise of the sport fans, the daughter of Archaton Pine out of Ardera Jingle marvellously won the A2 480m Flat with the big margin of 2 lengths.

The young sprinter has run all of her races, expect the first one, at Swindon. Thus, this is going to be a unique experience for her. The bitch is likely to get acclimatised to the new race conditions in no time as she possesses immense talent and excellent skills.

It is greatly hoped that Mullingar Mer will be able to come up to the expectations of the punters who have staked their money on her. From the opposition camp, Vindepa is the only runner who can challenge her.

The M. Dartnall trained fawn dog debuted in February 2012 and broke his maiden by winning a T3 race with the huge margin of 5? lengths on July 10.

The son of Hondo Black out of Finally Arrived moved ahead to finish first in the A3 480m Flat. He registered another success in the A2 480m Flat. Unfortunately, he could not be able to complete hat-trick and finished 4th in each of the two subsequent starts.

Like Mullingar Mer, he is too going to run at Hove for the very first time. Though he is strong and brilliant enough, but he will not be able to deny success to Mullingar Mer.

However, a fierce battle will be witnessed between the two mighty hounds. Good luck to all the six contestants.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are the writer's own and do not reflect Bettor.Com?s editorial policy.

Source: http://blogs.bettor.com/Mullingar-Mer-up-for-hat-trick-in-The-Belle-Maiden-Sprint-a183698

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

?The Wounded Soldier?

“The Wounded Soldier”. Ratisbonne, Austria, 1916. Ratisbonne, Austria, 1916.

Library of Congress via Wikimedia Commons.

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Now I have a scar down the middle,
like the seam where a pressed tin toy,
a bird or a dog, comes together.
What intimacies, that the doctor
has seen my clockwork. Has had
his hands inside my softness.
Who?s after me this time?
Napoleon, Bismarck?
Patroklos, the lovely doomed.
I could lie here
in the fragrance of naphtha.

During my worst sickness
I was so lost and hungry
that I went out of myself
into the north hills and over the ice

and only a family of bears
had pity on me. They had taken off
their skins and hung them up
in the hallway, and without them
they looked just like men. Their children
looked just like our children.
For me they boiled meat,

though they ate it raw themselves.
What courtesy. When they were sending
me home they said, Don?t tell the other men
about us; we have children and they deserve
to grow up
. They lifted the dark medal
from over my heart. It?s better
to breathe deeply than to be praised.

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Corporate security finally making an impact on leadership | Simply ...

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Posted on August 28th, 2012 in Current News by Simply Security | Be the first to comment | Tags: Current News

The people in charge of an organization do not necessarily understand the intricacy or importance of data security.

The people in charge of an organization do not necessarily understand the intricacy or importance of data security.

The people in charge of an organization do not necessarily understand the intricacy or importance of data security. They know that files are constantly created and must be maintained, but apart from the amount of money devoted to the practice, few know exactly how essential a secure mainframe can be.

The volume and severity of corporate data theft and hacks is continuing to increase, and in response, more organizations are noticing the need for better data security at higher levels. Now it seems the impact of loss has finally clicked with CEOs and other leaders, hopefully spurring more disaster recovery and security protocols into place.

Awareness on the rise

For the longest time there seems to have been a feeling among business leaders that their organizations were impervious to attacks, both internal and external, and that data was safe wherever it was. They didn't know where those files were, who was caring for them or how the systems managing them worked, but they knew that a nebulous someone in someplace was in charge of the situation, certainly.

A study by Corporate Board Member (CBM) and FTI Consulting found that this sentiment is changing finally, with more organizations' leadership aware of the dangers entangled with data protection. Failure to properly safeguard business files could make them an easy target, and once key information is compromised, failure is imminent for many companies. The Insurance Information Institute reported that almost half will have to close their doors following a disaster, according to PC Magazine, a number that has scared many CEOs into action.

The call to arms

Once businesses know the kinds of threats they face, they can better prepare themselves to meet these dangers and block them effectively. Many reports and studies have shown the means and rate at which hackers execute attacks, but little action has been taken on the executive to date.

"I hate to say this, but I think it is going to take several well-publicized security breaches before a majority of corporate boards finally embrace the fact that doing business today without a prudent crisis plan in place is a formula for disaster," TK Kerstetter of CBM told FTI Consulting. "While a number of companies are taking steps to become more educated on IT risks, the fact is that not enough are taking the appropriate actions to fully prepare their organization."

The 12th Annual Law and Boardroom Study revealed that more than half of all CEOs are in fact aware of the danger, naming it their main concern in business security. Data security was also a key issue for about half of all directors and general councilors. That represents a 25 percent increase from results of the same study four years ago, a fact that hopefully means data protection will grow an equal amount in the future.

However, it appears not all organizations are doing anything with this information apart from saying they're concerned. PC Magazine reported another study of IT personnel showing one-fourth have no business continuity plans at all and their companies aren't doing any planning to prevent thefts and outages. At the same time, about half are looking into building or implementing a plan, with only 26 percent currently operating some form of data protection program.

Respondents of the CBM survey said resoundingly that planning for the future was a main initiative they wanted to focus on. Hopefully this majority will incorporate data security methods into their plans and evolve IT strategies to reflect modern dangers to business continuity.

Source: http://www.simplysecurity.com/2012/08/28/corporate-security-finally-making-an-impact-on-leadership/

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Issac approaches, sending GOP scrambling

Despite tropical storm Issac, which could become a Category 2 hurricane, Republican delegates are still flocking to Tampa, Fla. The storm has forced the GOP to postpone convention events.

By Brian Bakst,?Associated Press / August 26, 2012

Workers prepare for the Republican National Convention inside the Tampa Bay Times Forum Aug. 25.

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Undaunted by storm reports, Republicans descended on Florida as Mitt Romney's team worked Sunday to cram four days of events into three after the threat of tropical storm Isaac forced the soon-to-be nominee to scale back his national convention.

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Blue skies with patches of clouds hung over Tampa early Sunday, though winds were picking up as the major storm approached.

As aides in Tampa scramble, Mr. Romney is taking a rare day off the campaign trail at his lakeside vacation home in New Hampshire, receiving updates on the storm and making final preparations for the Thursday speech with which he will accept the Republican Party's presidential nomination.

"The safety of those in Isaac's path is of the utmost importance," Romney tweeted after Republican officials announced they had called off Monday's convention proceedings.

Because of possible storm surges and flooding Isaac could bring, convention organizers said they were making contingency plans to move delegates who have been booked into beachfront hotels to other locations if necessary. They indicated the schedule shift also was meant to prevent overburdening emergency response personnel at the height of the storm.

The GOP made the announcement late Saturday, saying that while the convention would officially be gaveled into session on Monday as scheduled, events would be postponed until Tuesday.

Convention spokesman James Davis said organizers were closely monitoring the storm's path but planned to rely on emergency management officials to guide decisions on whether to relocate delegates at waterfront hotels. So far, none has been moved nor had officials received word of major problems for inbound delegates.

Mr. Davis said the GOP's advice to delegates was "if your travel plans have not been interrupted and they're set, we recommend you come on down."

With Isaac boring down on the coast, President Obama, who had been at the?Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland, dispatched the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a command center and move more resources into the state. Vice President Joe Biden scrapped a planned campaign trip into Florida that was to counter the start of the GOP convention.

Republicans hope to use this week's convention to cast Romney as a determined leader with the know-how to fix the country's economy. They also want to introduce him as a family-oriented figure to counter the image of him as a ruthless businessman, as Democrats have sought to brand him.

Romney and his wife, Ann, looked to show off the more personal side with a joint interview airing Sunday.

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Follow These Tips For An Easy Way To Shed Pounds : Premier Diet ...

Posted by haleyjonas on Monday, August 27, 2012 ? Leave a Comment?

Make a weight loss plan instead of just winging it. The following article contains everything you need to know to have you back in your favorite jeans quickly and easily.

If you are trying to get healthier, stay away from the popular fad diets. Extremely restrictive diets often keep you from receiving the required amount of nutrients and can be very harmful to your health. Many fad diets have come and gone within a short time. Even though these diets give quick results, they cannot be kept up and are not healthy. Because of this, they quickly fade into the background.

When on a diet, try to lose one pound every week. Losing more than two pounds a week is actually not good for you. Losing weight quickly can harm your healthy and usually results in gaining it back just as fast.

TIP! Have a pack of healthy snacks on hand. Nuts and veggies are great items to store for snacking.

Make sure to always have walnuts around to snack on. Studies have shown that adding walnuts to a breakfast helped participants stay full for longer than people who ate the breakfast without walnuts. Walnuts are also a very healthy snack.

If you?re eating too much unhealthy food, it?s a red flag that you might be trying to comfort yourself with food. Try to pinpoint the feelings and situations that cause you to need comfort food. Find alternatives to food to improve your mood during these times, and keep your mind off of eating.

You will experience a lot of natural fluctuations in your weight. You should understand how your weight trends rather than focusing on the actual number each and every day. As long as that number shrinks, you are on the right track.

TIP! Stop drinking pop. This tastes good but can cause you to gain a lot of weight from the excess sugar.

Fitness is important in any weight loss plan. Try doing it for 30 minutes a day. You could achieve this by joining a club or a gym that has the activity that you want to do, like tennis or dancing. It is also a great way meet new people and to make friends. As they share the same interests, these people will offer the motivation to keep on with the fitness program.

Be sure to have your breakfast prior to going to work. Making a quick stop for a doughnut or pastry is far too simple and convenient when you are pressed for time during your morning commute. But, there is virtually no nutrition in such items. You should eat a fruit or some oatmeal to get your day started with a healthy meal.

Avoid gaining excess weight at work. Some jobs that you might work require long hours of sitting in one place. Get up off your chair every chance you get. Hand deliver documents to someone in the building, or run a work errand for an overwhelmed co-worker. You will feel better and maintain a healthier weight.

TIP! If exercise is enjoyable, results will be easier to achieve. Studies show that it is very vital that you exercise to be successful at weight loss.

Cardio is an effective exercise when trying to lose weight. Swimming is the perfect alternative for those who are older or suffer from joint pain. Dance classes are also a great idea.

Exercise is a critical aspect in any weight loss regimen because it can burn so many calories; however, you should not do the same activity day in and day out. Performing several different exercises keeps your workout fresh and interesting and increases the effectiveness of your workout by promoting muscle confusion.

Making enticing dishes of fruits and veggies will get you in the habit of eating them often, so have them with healthy sauces and dips. Melons and bananas taste great with a nice apple sauce dip, and your raw veggies will benefit from a healthy garnish.

TIP! Losing weight should be a change in your lifestyle and not a way to look good in a bathing suit. If you can change your lifestyle, you will realize much more success when you want to lose a lot of weight.

Make losing weight easier by working out with a friend. By doing this, you?ll have someone joining you who can give you more motivation to workout. Your overall workout efficiency can get a nice boost from the shot of adrenaline of a social workout.

Lose Weight

Keep a food journal to record the number of calories you?re consuming. Those who consume too much cannot lose weight. Eating a lot more calories than what you are burning will keep you from shedding weight. Keep a food journal. It is an invaluable weight-loss tool that can help you eat less.

TIP! You can have your favorite foods when they are intentionally made to include less calories. Many people abandon their dieting efforts because they are hungry and crave certain foods.

To lose weight, you must avoid engaging in emotional eating. Exercise is a great way to get rid of sadness. Research has proven that endorphins get released when you exercise, and that will improve your mood and you will also lose weight.

A smart method of reducing your intake of cholesterol and saturated fats is to limit the red meat in your diet. A better way to eat red meat is by including it in a vegetable laden meal. Rather than eating something unhealthy like steak and potatoes, go with a healthier food choice like soup with some chunks of fresh beef inside. Reduce the amount of meat you use in your current favorite dishes.

Record every bite you eat and all of your exercise routines. There have been studies that show that those who keep written logs of their eating and activities lose more pounds than people who do not. Conscientious dieters lose double the weight that those who don?t pay attention do.

TIP! If you?ve lived as an individual who has been overweight for a long time, you shouldn?t view weight loss as simply a single stage of your life. You are now a weight loss expert for life and this is because maintenance is just as important to your journey as the loss itself is.

There are a lot of people who keep their weight loss goals hidden from other people. Those close to you can provide encouragement and help you stay motivated in your weight loss attempts. They will also stop offering you foods they know you should not eat.

You can substitute omelets for breakfast during your weight loss program. Include lean meat and veggies to ensure fiber and protein are in your diet. The fiber will help you stay full longer, so you will be much less likely to snack before lunch.

Once you?ve eaten your breakfast, try only drinking water throughout the day. Water is an excellent choice because you are not adding calories, fat, and sugar to your diet. You will be exercising and losing water so it has to be replenished. After eating breakfast, restricting drinking to water can help you lose weight.

TIP! Portion control is an essential part of shedding extra weight. For example, an appropriate portion of meat should only be about 3 ounces, or roughly, the same size as your palm.

It is necessary to control the size portion of food that you eat. We are often conditioned to clean our plates, even when we are no longer hungry. That?s why it?s a good idea to serve yourself smaller portions at home. In this way, you will get used to eating less. By doing so, the amount you eat decreases as well.

One easy way to slim down is to step outside and take a nice long hike. You will commune with nature while burning lots of calories. A rigorous hike will burn more calories.

Avoid falling for the hype surrounding the many pills and potions that promise instant weight loss. You may lose some weight quickly, but you will likely gain it back when you discontinue taking it.

TIP! One way to start losing quite a bit of weight is to stop eating sugar. If you cut out foods that have extra sugar, you will surely notice the results.

Eat a diet that is balanced and healthy! Concentrate on having the right amount of vitamins, minerals and even fats in your diet. Eating fats helps keep you full longer, but it also slows your digestion. Keep an eye on fat content in order to drop the pounds.

While on a diet, chewing sugarless gum can satisfy a craving for taste and keep you from giving in to a temptation. Chew gum to curb your appetite. This can become healthy if you do it too much, though.

If you?re not sure what to do to change your habits, consult a weight loss professional. Professionals can help people prepare their grocery lists, recipes, and more. This eliminates some of the work you have to do, which lets you put your focus on your weight loss goals.

TIP! Try not to consume too many meals or snacks during the day. If you allow yourself just one small treat each day, even if it is high in calories, you are more likely to keep your weight loss commitment without feeling deprived.

Lose Weight

Ask your doctor for advice on drugs like ?Alli? that can help you lose weight. This substance prevents your body from absorbing all of the fat in the food you eat. Don?t be afraid to ask for help. This can be just the boost some people need to lose weight.

If you don?t eat, your body will think that you?re starving and begin to store fat for future use. When it is impossible to eat a full meal, you should at least eat a healthy snack. Even a small portion of nuts beats skipping food altogether.

TIP! Plan your meals ahead of time so that you can figure out your budget and keep eating healthy. By planning ahead, you will be able to avoid the drive thru while still having quick and easy-to-prepare meals at the ready.

Avoid eating before you go to bed. If your bedtime is 10pm, don?t eat any later than 8pm. If you do feel the need or urge, grab a snack of veggies, along with a glass of water. If you can?t live by this two hour rule at all times, then do it as much as possible. Your body stores the fat and calories when it?s inactive.

Keep in mind that losing weight is a topic that is difficult for many people, not just you. Taking the time to learn the best way to go about losing weight will help you get to your goal more quickly. Hopefully, these tips can show you some different ways to lose the weight.

If you eat lean meat it will help you lose weight. Try using salsas or chutneys, instead of creamy sauces or sweet sauces. This will prevent your meat from being tasteless and dry. Chutney comes in a range of flavors to satisfy any palate. Whether you choose chutney that is sweet, nutty, fruity, tangy or spicy, it can add an entirely new dimension to the flavor of your protein.

TIP! Keep a diary of the calories you eat in a day. When you are more conscious of your food choices, you are far more likely to make good ones.

Source: http://pdfbox.org/follow-these-tips-for-an-easy-way-to-shed-pounds/

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Browse Jobs in HR - HR Analyst and Support Officer

Sydney,?New South Wales,?Australia Posted: 2012-08-27

Advertiser: The Next Step - Sydney

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  • RailCorp People & Change Division
  • RailCorp Grade 5 ($86,049 - $99,255), + employer's contribution superannuation
  • Sydney Location

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The Company

Rail Corporation New South Wales (RailCorp) aims to deliver safe, clean and reliable passenger services. RailCorp provides metropolitan passenger rail services via?CityRail?and long distance services via?CountryLink. ?RailCorp is responsible for the safe operation, crewing and maintenance of passenger trains and stations. They also own and maintain the metropolitan rail network and provide access to freight operators in the metropolitan area.

The Role

The HR Analyst and Support Officer provides business performance information and analysis to assist with determining the effectiveness of human resources management on business performance and in order to develop initiatives for business improvement. The position can assist in any aspect of developing, implementing and/or evaluating HR policies and programs to ensure that they support organisational business objectives, government policy and legislative requirements. It can provide advice and support to business partners and managers on human resources services and programs.

To apply for this position you must submit your application and resume (with selection criteria) to The Next Step Recruitment Company quoting reference number 1289900/0000158I. Copies of the Position Description can be obtained by emailing this address - tfnsw@thenextstep.com.au

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When preparing your application you must demonstrate in writing how you meet the following selection criteria (skills/experience) for the position to proceed through the selection process:

1. Proven capacity to undertake performance analysis with strong statistical and problem solving skills and the ability to produce timely, accurate, critical and predictive reports.?

2. Strong systems, database and computing skills including use of spreadsheets, graphing, word processing and data manipulation.?

3. Sound consulting skills with strong business acumen, well developed analytical thinking and problem solving abilities.?

4. Sound verbal and written communication and presentation skills with proven success at building relationships with key people and the ability to deal with people at all levels.?

5. Self motivated individual with a "can-do" proactive style, the ability to use initiative and maintain a high degree of confidentiality, discretion and judgement and a desire to provide excellent service to clients.?

6. Proven capacity to operate both independently, using initiative and self direction, and as a team member to share knowledge and produce consistently high quality work.?

7. Knowledge of best practice and current trends and initiatives in HR management.?

8. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.

Closing date: 11.59pm on Friday 7th September 2012.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

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Please apply?on-line?or?for further information in confidence telephone Leoni Barnett in the Sydney office?quoting Ref. No. 1289900/0000158I.

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Level 3, 107 Pitt Street, Sydney
Telephone (02) 8256 2500
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Source: http://www.jobsinhr.com.au/browse-hr-jobs/hr-analyst-and-support-officer/

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Monday, August 27, 2012

Lethal Guitarist Eric Cook Loses Cancer Battle

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There?s sad news to report, as Eric Cook, guitarist for power/prog metal outfit Lethal, has lost his battle with cancer.

Cook co-founded the Kentucky-based band with his brother Glen and Tom Malicoat, before rounding out the band with drummer Jerry Hartmann in 1990. The group issued their debuted disc, ?Programmed,? through Metal Blade Records and followed with the five-song EP ?Your Favorite God,? before wrapping their promising career with the full length ?Poison Seed? in 1996 before splitting up.

In 2006, there started to be rumors of a reunion, with the band eventually agreeing to play the 2007 Chicago Powerfest. The group went on to play a couple more festivals that year, as well as Headbangers Open Air in 2008.

Keep it True festival organizer Oliver Weinsheimer told Blabbermouth, ?I?m in a state of shock ? I tried to help them getting further with new music and more gigs. I met the guys again at the gigs at Headbangers Open Air and Bang Your Head and then it got a bit quiet around them until today I got this shocking news.?

He added, ?Eric was one of the nicest musicians I ever worked with and a real gentleman. The whole next Keep it True will be dedicated to his honor and we will try to arrange a final farewell/tribute Lethal show for Keep it True 2014. This is something he deserves for all the beautiful music and joy he gave to us. The whole Keep it True family sends their condolences to his family, friends, and his band members, who all go through dark times right now.?

Watch Lethal?s ?Programmed? From Headbangers Open Air in 2008

Source: http://loudwire.com/lethal-guitarist-eric-cook-cancer-death/

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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Why Search Engine Optimization Is Becoming So Popular | THMG.com

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When it comes to obtaining visibility for your business, television ads, huge billboard signs off to the side of well-traveled freeways, and even the personnel-intensive process of handing out business contact cards, take a distant backseat to pitching your company online and using search engine optimization (SEO) to drive traffic to it. This is all for a very good reason, given the return on investment (ROI) this provides. The cost to establish online presence is quite a bit lower than the marketing techniques of the recent past, despite providing you with much more targeted traffic than those comparatively inefficient methods; and it?s only getting better with time.

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It?s important for you to understand that despite its great success, pitching your products or services on the web isn?t a fire-and-forget strategy; it requires continuous updates and modifications in order to keep in step with online marketing trends, which encompass several outstanding techniques of optimization at any

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Duff retires from international football



Damien Duff is to retire from international football.

After winning 100 caps for Ireland, the Fulham winger has confirmed that he will not be making himself available for the upcoming qualification campaign for the 2014 World Cup.

The 33-year-old was widely tipped to end his Ireland career after the disappointing Euro 2012 campaign, he told reporters after the game that he had already made up his mind about his international future.

His delay in following the example of Shay Given had prompted speculation that the Dubliner could be convinced to continue for another campaign, but he is understood to have informed Giovanni Trapattoni that he now wants to focus on his club career.

Trapattoni will name his squad for next month's world cup qualifier in Kazakhstan later this afternoon when he is also likely to face further questions about the futures of Richard Dunne and Robbie Keane.

Duff told the Football Association of Ireland?s website: ?I found it very difficult to make this decision, not least for the respect in which I hold Giovanni Trapattoni.

?I have enjoyed so many good times in the green jersey and want to thank everyone involved, especially the fans for making the last 14 years so special.

?I want to wish Giovanni, Marco and everyone involved with the Irish team every success for the future and will be supporting them every step of the way.?

Fulham midfielder Duff captained Ireland in their last Euro 2012 group game against Italy.


Source: http://feeds.breakingnews.ie/~r/bnsport/~3/kIKhbGt8Z1Y/duff-retires-from-international-football-564239.html

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Friday, August 24, 2012

In Jacksonville, NFL Owner Versus NFL Player

The rookie owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars may be new to football, but he?s had enough business experience to be unfazed by Maurice Jones-Drew?s holdout.

Maurice Jones Drew is a great NFL running back. He runs powerfully, but with quickness and speed. He blocks on passing downs and he can catch the ball, turn and run downfield with the best of the league?s backs. But for weeks now, MJD ? as he?s known to most ? has been a no-show at the training camp of his team, the Jacksonville Jaguars. His absence is tied to the fact that he wants a new contract. But with two years left on his current deal, and with a big upfront bonus on his last one, the new owner of the Jaguars appears unwilling to relent.

Shahid Khan, who made his fortune in the auto parts business, has dealt with much more serious labor strife than this. He also has a very good backup running back in Rashad Jennings, so it appears very evident that the new owner of the team is not going to be the one to blink first in this staredown. Notes Khan, "He?s not here, and that?s his decision. Believe me, it?s not a great concern. You hope for the best, and you plan for the worst. Our goals for the season don?t change, and if he isn?t here, he isn?t here. I don?t control it. It?s his choice."

"I?ve been involved in many kinds of industrial business dealings," Khan said. "I?ve encountered strikes and violence. And if you don?t handle that, you?re not around to see them through." Khan added, "Believe me, on a zero-to-10 level of stress, this doesn?t even move the needle." It doesn?t hurt Khan?s case that Jones-Drew has already accumulated $600,000 in fines for missing camp, and if he doesn?t play this season he?ll miss out on a $4.4 million payout. On top of that, the team would likely go after a pro-rated share of his signing bonus, which comes out to roughly $3.5 million per season. Indeed, if anyone is likely to give in, it would appear that Jones-Drew has few options and will be the one to do so.

Source: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/in-jacksonville-nfl-owner-versus-nfl-player.html

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The Best Article Writing Services For Getting Real Articles Written

In The World Of Article Writing Services, Not All Are Created Equally

OK so your a shitty writer, we get it!

You wrote an article once in hopes of?promoting?your?business?and deleted it because of how much it sucked, then you figured ? why not use article writing services.

You sign up to the usual suspects in the ?Article Marketing? world only to realize that these so called ?article writing? experts are even worst writers than you are.

After reading their?gibberish?you found yourself wondering if these people are illiterate or in the 3rd grade.

Do Yourself A Favor, STOP Googling ?article writing services??Please!

That?s?probably?how you got here and I?m?grateful,?but before you made it here?.You ran into those guys, Uh-huh?those guys.

You know who those guys are, the ones selling that SEO crack on Google Street, off of the Spam Express way. Headlines that scream ?Expert SEO Writing,? ?Article Spinning,? ?Article Distribution? blah blah blah. The moment someone says SEO Writing, that means they?re writing for search engines not people. You should run away when you see that, you either write for real people or shoot yourself in the face which is exactly what your doing trying to cater to search engines.

I?m not saying don?t do SEO with the help of article writing services, I?m saying you should first define (better yet re-define) what SEO means. Once you?ve done that then your going to find your self googling terms like ?professional copy writers? and ?copy writing services.? You?ll be hard press to find any SEO crack dealers on that street.

Unless It?s a Stripper ?Spinning? Her Sweet Booty around A?Strip Pole?I Don?t Want It.

Article spinning?.Please, make it stop.

Oh, I get it.

This year 2087, my grand kids just bought their first home on the planet Google Mars (you know, cause Google buys everything),?augmented?reality is now old school, and prostitutes are actual cyborgs that make you dinner while giving you a blowy. Oh and all you have to do is tell a software about a topic you want written and it will spit out the most profound peace of literature you?ve ever read.

Oh that?s right, it?s not 2087, software can?t actually write anything that?s personal, witty, clever or professional.

Can you imagine some article spinning software trying to re-write this article your reading right now? Get the F*ck out of here!

If your?intention?is to stuff some website you don?t care about with useless?grammatically?incorrect connect, then spin that sh*t yow! But if this is something linked to a real business with an intention to drive real traffic people to your product or service, stay away from anything trying to sell you on spinning, leave that to those ?internet marketing? douche bags.

The only way I?d recommend article spinning is if those spun articles get proof read by a real person which just seems counter productive to me.

Besides there is no software that can maintain coherent readable content, while making it unique to a point where Google doesn?t see it as duplicate content.

The services that I?m about to mention aren?t cheap (not?dirt bag?cheap?at-least), but their not super expensive either. Some I?ve used, some I haven?t had a chance to try yet.

It?s not a long so your R&D will be pleasant.

The Best Article Writing Services

1.?WriterAccess

These guys aren?t new to the content marketing space, their content marketplace created by IdeaLaunch connects customers?directly with expert writers. You can view a writers profile, what their good at writing, contact them etc. Think social network but for writers. These are real people.

They have the type of article writing quality that you?d want to use on your own website, and if the content is good enough for your website, then it?s most certainly good enough for submitting to article directories, as long as it?s one unique article per directory?.Remember that.

They have a full API that you can integrate with your own applications such as your a blog or CMS.

2.?iWriter

This service is a few steps behind WriterAccess, and here?s why. It was created by a Internet Marketer and thus?attracts?those kinds of people. That being said, that internet marketing is Brad Callen, a guy who has had a long standing reputation in the Internet Marketing realm for creating great products and services. Two of which are the legendary SEO Elite and?Keyword?Elite?software.

I?ve had over 72 articles written by this service thus far, and I?ve built an entire website with those articles.

It?s expected that the writers on iWriter would know allot about Marketing, SEO and so forth, as far other other topics are concerened, I can?t speak on because all my articles were marketing based so you?ll need to do your own due diligence there.

They?re also not as feature filled as Writer Access, so no API, no elaborate writer profile just a writer?s overall rating.

3.?TextBroker

TextBroker.com not to be mistaken with TextBrokers.com is service that?s similar to iWriter but with a bigger?variety?of writers that can cover many different topics. I know a few big time websites that have used this service to source content for their main site.

The back-end process for TextBroker is very similar to iWriter, You choose your minimum and maximum word count, you don?t pay extra if the writer goes over the max which is known to happen. You choose keywords or headlines that you want your content to be about, then you describe what specifications you require for your articles.

4.?ContentDevelopmentPros

I?ve never personally used?ContentDevelopmentPros for any of my article writing needs but I have heard good things about them, they cover many different topics such as Real Estate, Finance, Technology, Photography, Music, and more.

They don?t just do articles, they?also?offer Press Release and E-Book writing services.

Do you due?diligence.

5. ContentProz

Just like?Content Development Pros, I haven?t personally used?ContentProz.

They are not exclusively a article writing service, they provide a long list of services for content marketing so if your looking for a All-in-One ? you?should?check theme out.

6. Scripted

Now we arrive at the big guy on campus, remember?when?I said these services aren?t cheap? I was mainly?referring?to these guys. Before you go any further, just so we?re clear this service is not for the little guys. If your goal is to have enterprise level, college graduate, journalist ready content written for your main site, this is where you?ll find it.

Scripted was launched as a subsidiary of?Scripped.com?a screenwriting software company. Scripped officially changed its name to Scripted in November of 2011.

If you follow the tech industry at all, then you?probably?already know about this service, it?s one of those Silicon Valley, Venture Capitalists born companies.

This?service?has been covered by the who?s who of media, such as TechCrunch, CNNMoney and NPR.

When you submit an article to these guys don?t expect to get it back in a few hours, no it?s not that type of service, prepare to wait a few days (3 minimum). Why? Because they?re going to do a ton of?research?first before writing a single word, the way a?journalist?would.

By the time their done, they?ll be experts on the topic.

They boast over 80,000 writers, allot of which are actual screenwriters that write scripts for plays, movies etc. They claim they get a new writer every 25 minutes.

They don?t just write your content, they also create Tweets, Facebook posts and Press Releases.

If you want the best of the best and you can afford it, I highly recommend these guys.

A few things that set these companies apart from any other on the web, with the exception of iWriter, they all have a phone number you can call and speak directly with someone. iWriter has great?help desk?support though. You get to review the article before you accepts it or pay.

This is why services like these are better suited than lets say oDesk or Elance, these?services?were built?specifically?for content creation and are thus are more effective.

This list should be all you need for your content marketing needs.

Thanks for reading?.

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Researchers Discover Green Tea Compound Showing Capabilities to

Green-TeaIf a scientists? newest discovery is to be believed, then the cup of green tea that you are having can do several benefits to you and your skin.

The claims of the team of researchers are talking about a new chemical extract that they have found in green tea and are suggesting that it is beneficial for the drinker?s skin because it has abilities to treat two types of skin cancer and that too without producing any of the side effects that are associated with chemotherapy.

The newest discovered compound by the researchers is epigallocatechin gallate (ECGg), which they claim is weaker to work but showed killing effects or shrinkage of two-thirds of cancer cells in a month?s time when they ran the experiment in the lab and applied the extract to the tumors.

Above are the findings of researchers from the universities of Strathclyde and Glasgow, which were published in the journal, Nanomedicine. It is for the first time that a study has shown evidences of such a tumor treatment from a green tea extract.

"These are very encouraging results which we hope could pave the way for new and effective cancer treatments?, lead researcher Dr. Christine Dufes said in a statement.


Source: http://topnews.ae/content/212762-researchers-discover-green-tea-compound-showing-capabilities-treat-skin-cancer

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Cell phone radiation: Congress urges FCC to review current - Epou

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Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) introduced a bill in Congress last Friday that would examine force the FCC to investigate the potential side effects of radiation from mobile phones. the bill demands that the government ?examine, label, and communicate adverse human biological effects associated with exposure to electromagnetic fields from cellphones and other wireless devices, and for other purposes.? on Tuesday, the Government Accountability Office also called for action, noting that the Federal Communications Commission set its maximum exposure limits more than 15 years ago during the early days of mobile technology. the GAO warns that federal cell phone radiation standards are outdated and may not protect public health.

?The FCC has been wearing a blindfold for more than a decade, pretending that while cell phones were revolutionizing how we communicate, the agency didn?t have to take a hard look at what this meant for its so-called safety standards,? said Renee Sharp, director of Environmental Working Group?s California office. ?Finally, the FCC has been taken to task for this grave oversight, and we hope and expect it will use the GAO?s findings to update its safety standards for wireless devices.?

The GAO notes that the FCC?s current standards allow 20 times more radiation to reach the head than the body as a whole, and do not account for the possible risks to children?s developing brains. In addition, the?agency did not consider the impact of frequent cell phone use over the course of many years.

?In 1996, tweens and teens were not consumers of wireless technology, but today it?s hard to find a group of young people who aren?t armed with the latest mobile device,? said Sharp. ?Those populations who are now talking and texting daily were not considered by the FCC when it devised its safety standards fifteen years ago.?

The FCC announced in June that it was considering whether or not to evaluate its current standards, however no final decision was made. the agency has repeatedly spoken of confidence in its current guidelines and claims cell phone emissions pose no risk to consumers.

In the largest study of its kind, scientists from the Institute of Cancer Epidemiology, Danish Cancer Society and the International Agency for Research on Cancer found no clear evidence that mobile phone?s increase the risk of cancer, although the team noted that it could not predict long-term effects.

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Cell phone radiation: Congress urges FCC to review current standards

Source: http://epou.net/?p=66189

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Home Design Plus: How Rising Damp Affects Your Home and Health

Designing and improving one?s house does not only mean making it beautiful and accommodating it also means to make you safe from any disease which can be inherited by home concerns like a rising damp. Rising damp happens due to ground moisture that seeps through the brick, stone, cement and other porous sections of your walls. This moisture goes up, evaporates, and gives way for more liquid to be drawn up from the ground, thus producing the revealing watermarks.

Rising damp also causes ugly water marks on your walls and floors. Paint may also be affected along with the stone, brick or cement may show signs of marks of deterioration which can weaken the structure of the house. Affected areas will be moist and damp making it a very likely area of insects to populate which can cause a serious health conditions to you and the whole family.

In the end, action must be done immediately once signs or symptoms of this problem arise. And contacting an expert to treat this condition is a very important factor to be done so that you can make sure that your home will be back to its beautiful state and will have an added safety and strong foundation that will last a lifetime.

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Obama shifts to Ryan education plan

President Barack Obama, right, sits with Rose Oakleaf, left, at Mintwood Place restaurant in the Adams Morgan neighborhood in Washington, during dinner with winners of a campaign contest, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Barack Obama, right, sits with Rose Oakleaf, left, at Mintwood Place restaurant in the Adams Morgan neighborhood in Washington, during dinner with winners of a campaign contest, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. applauds at right as Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign rally, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, in Manchester N.H. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

(AP) ? It's not just Medicare. President Barack Obama plans to start picking apart other sections of Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan's sweeping budget proposals as he tries to paint the GOP ticket as too extreme for the nation.

Next up: education.

On Tuesday, Obama planned to tell voters in sharply contested Ohio that Ryan's budget proposal would cut $115 billion from the Education Department, remove 2 million children from Head Start programs and cost 1 million college students their Pell Grants over the next decade. The line of criticism will be coupled with television ads.

Obama's latest line of criticism was described by Democratic officials involved in the plan. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the strategy before the president began executing it, which he planned to do at Capital University in Columbus and continue later in the day during a stop at a community college in Reno, Nev.

For his part, Ryan was set to make two stops in Pennsylvania: a morning rally at a steel company in Carnegie and an afternoon visit to the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center in West Chester. He then was set to fly to Virginia, a state Obama won in 2008 but which is looking more difficult this time around.

The campaign said Ryan would focus Tuesday on the Republican ticket's plans for boosting small businesses. He also plans to address looming defense cuts, which are part of a deal brokered by Obama and congressional leaders of both parties. It was designed to force a deficit agreement, but Congress was unable to come up with a compromise.

Ryan will tell voters that the Republican ticket plans to reverse the defense cuts and replace them with "common sense reforms", though the campaign provided no details on what those would entail.

Obama said Monday he doesn't believe Congress can reach a deal before the November elections that avoids the cuts in military spending, but is he is optimistic that the reductions won't occur.

Romney, meanwhile, was set to raise campaign cash ahead of next week's GOP convention, which will officially nominate him for the presidency.

Since Romney tapped Ryan as his running mate, Democrats have aggressively highlighted what Ryan's budget would mean to Medicare. Ryan's plan would allow those 55 and older to stay in the health care program for seniors as it is currently set up, but would also offer private alternatives for younger workers. That has left some voters skittish.

Students and their parents are the next group Obama hopes to put on notice. The president started radio ads in New Hampshire that claim 21,000 college students in that state would have their Pell Grants cut by $800 each. Another ad tells Ohio voters that 356,000 students would have their Pell Grants cut.

Those estimates assume the cuts in Ryan's budget are applied evenly across all programs starting in 2014 ? something Ryan aides say would not happen. His budget does not directly address Pell Grant funding, and his aides say the cuts would not take a one-size-fits-all approach.

The Democratic National Committee also planned to join the criticism. Officials released a Web video that mocked Romney's suggestion that college students would do better to "shop around" for tuition rates and college loans. The ad suggested that Romney doesn't understand students' struggles to pay for college.

"Students can't afford Mitt Romney," the ad says.

The Ryan budget, which failed to pass the Democratic-controlled Senate, would cut annual nondefense spending by 5 percent in 2013. The next year, it would be a 19 percent cut.

Ryan, who prefers that students take loans instead of receiving grants, would keep the top Pell Grant award in the coming school year at $5,500 but in future years reduce the number of students eligible, not the award sums. In other words, fewer students would receive them but the neediest would not see their awards changed.

More than 9.7 million students are expected to get grants for the academic year that is about to begin.

Ryan's spokesman dismissed the criticism as a distraction from Obama's record. "Under President Obama, the costs of college have skyrocketed ? making it more difficult for students to attend college ? and his economic policies have made it harder for graduates to get jobs," Brendan Buck said. "Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan have a plan for a stronger middle class to get our economy back on track and ensure that young Americans ? and all Americans ? have the brighter future they deserve."

Young voters overwhelmingly favored Obama in 2008, and he continues to enjoy a sizable lead in polls ? although not as wide as four years ago. Their parents are less convinced, and they are as much Obama's audience as their children.

"I think I remember reading something about Ryan trying to cut money for college. Andrew goes back to school pretty soon. We sure need that Pell Grant," a voter says in one ad.

Another announcer continues, "The Romney-Ryan budget plan would cut $14 million in federal education funding for New Hampshire."

Associated Press

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Rushfields shortlisted in Sussex Food and Drink Awards

Rushfields are one of ten on the shortlist for Best Sussex Food/Farm Shop sponsored by the Sussex Food & Drink Network

Hilary Knight of the Sussex Food & Drink Network said, ?People have been living and working in the beautiful and diverse landscape of the South Downs and Sussex for thousands of years. The land has been farmed and cultivated for hundreds of generations. Supporting local food and drink producers and suppliers is essential if we are to continue to enjoy the landscape and the beautiful scenery we have on our doorstep. Selecting only ten of the many food and farm shops nominated was almost impossible we now have such a great choice across the county."

Source: http://southdownsliving.blogspot.com/2012/08/rushfields-shortlisted-in-sussex-food_20.html

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Complete Guidelines to Health and Fitness: Viagra-Like Effects ...

A cold slice of watermelon has long been a Fourth of July holiday
staple. But according to recent studies, the juicy fruit may be better
suited for Valentine's Day.

That's because scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body's blood vessels and may even increase libido.

"The more we study watermelons, the more we realize just how amazing a fruit it is in providing natural enhancers to the human body," said Dr. Bhimu Patil, director of Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center in College Station.

"We've always known that watermelon is good for you, but the list of its very important healthful benefits grows longer with each study."

Beneficial ingredients in watermelon and other fruits and vegetables are known as phyto-nutrients, naturally occurring compounds that are bioactive, or able to react with the human body to trigger healthy reactions, Patil said.

In watermelons, these include lycopene, beta carotene and the rising star among its phyto-nutrients - citrulline - whose beneficial functions are now being unraveled. Among them is the ability to relax blood vessels, much like Viagra does.

Scientists know that when watermelon is consumed, citrulline is converted to arginine through certain enzymes. Arginine is an amino acid that works wonders on the heart and circulation system and maintains a good immune system, Patil said.

"The citrulline-arginine relationship helps heart health, the immune system and may prove to be very helpful for those who suffer from obesity and type 2 diabetes," said Patil. "Arginine boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Viagra has, to treat erectile dysfunction and maybe even prevent it."

While there are many psychological and physiological problems that can cause impotence, extra nitric oxide could help those who need increased blood flow, which would also help treat angina, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems.

"Watermelon may not be as organ specific as Viagra," Patil said, "but it's a great way to relax blood vessels without any drug side-effects."

The benefits of watermelon don't end there, he said. Arginine also helps the urea cycle by removing ammonia and other toxic compounds from our bodies.

Citrulline, the precursor to arginine, is found in higher concentrations in the rind of watermelons than the flesh. As the rind is not commonly eaten, two of Patil's fellow scientists, drs. Steve King and Hae Jeen Bang, are working to breed new varieties with higher concentrations in the flesh.

In addition to the research by Texas A&M, watermelon's phyto-nutrients are being studied by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service in Lane, Oklahoma.

As an added bonus, these studies have also shown that deep red varieties of watermelon have displaced the tomato as the lycopene king, Patil said. Almost 92 percent of watermelon is water, but the remaining 8 percent is loaded with lycopene, an anti-oxidant that protects the human heart, prostate and skin health.

"Lycopene, which is also found in red grapefruit, was historically thought to exist only in tomatoes," he said. "But now we know that it's found in higher concentrations in red watermelon varieties."

Lycopene, however, is fat-soluble, meaning that it needs certain fats in the blood for better absorption by the body, Patil said.

"Previous tests have shown that lycopene is much better absorbed from tomatoes when mixed in a salad with oily vegetables like avocado or spinach," Patil said. "That would also apply to the lycopene from watermelon, but I realize mixing watermelon with spinach or avocadoes is a very hard sell."

No studies have been conducted to determine the timing of the consumption of oily vegetables to improve lycopene absorption, he said.

"One final bit of advice for those Fourth of July watermelons you buy," Patil said. "They store much better uncut if you leave them at room temperature. Lycopene levels can be maintained even as it sits on your kitchen floor. But once you cut it, refrigerate. And enjoy."

Source: http://guidelines-to-health-fitness.blogspot.com/2012/08/viagra-like-effects-from-watermelon.html

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Tips For A Successful Home Improvement Project | Home ...

When it comes to home improvement, having the right tools and knowledge is all that?s needed to transform your dull home into your dream home. This article contains a lot of advice and tips for making the most out of your home improvement projects. Carefully study the information in this article to turn your home improvement dreams into a reality.

There are two easy things you can do if you would like your ceiling to look higher than it truly is. Paint your walls or add a floor lamp. This creates an optical illusion. Eyes will follow these lines and make the ceilings look higher than they are.

It?s expensive to refurnish a home. Perhaps you can acquire some quirky pieces from estate sales and thrift shops. It is possible to find some wonderful furniture treasures in a second-hand or consignment shop. They may need a little fixing up, but they can be delightful to behold.

Has a natural disaster struck your home, which means you?re in desperate need for a contractor? If so, then make sure you are being cautious. Some people are scammers that will take advantage of people in need. Make sure you do some research prior to hiring anyone to renovate your damaged home.

As you make renovations, consider using granite tiles instead of a slab. A whole slab of granite cut to fit is expensive, typically $5,000 or more. You can do tiles for around 300 dollars. This can give you the look you desire at a small fraction of the original price.

Use battery-operated LED lights that are automatic in your closet. These lights can be found at dollar stores. A few of them do need installation using screws. You can install others using their attached stick-on pads. These lights are designed so that they turn on when you open the closet door and shut off when you close it!

Water filters add a great deal of value. This project is usually easy and can be accomplished in less than half a day. You can get filtration units that fit right under your kitchen sink.

Changing air filters is of the utmost importance. It is healthy for the inside of your home and will get more life from your furnace and AC unit. Most service calls that get repairmen out to homes are thanks to dirty filters building up crud in the machines.

Always ensure that new cabinets are installed so that every cabinet is securely screwed to a stud in the wall. Find and mark all the studs in the wall before you begin installation so you?ll know where to put the screws. A stud finder is probably the fastest, and easiest, way to locate them.

Installing hand railings is one way you can make your home look better, as well as more safe. Railings are commonly installed on stairways, decks, balconies and platforms. Any home with kids or seniors will need railings. You can find a lot of different materials for railings like steel, bronze, aluminum, wooden ones and sometimes even glass. Use a railing and protect those you love.

Contractors who demand sizable upfront payments should not be selected. There should be a reasonable down payment that is proportional to the job with about 10 percent to be paid when the job begins. Make sure you know your contractors expectations and agree with them and then stick to the terms that you have agreed upon.

Exhaust fans should be installed in cooking areas, in the laundry room and in every bathroom. Moist, humid air can cause mold and mildew. This also prevents rot, as the humidity will not be trapped within a wall.

Switch out your cupboard doors! Not all of us can afford to purchase brand new cabinets. Changing the doors can give your cabinet a whole new look though. You just need to ensure that you properly measure beforehand in order to figure out the tools you?ll need. Installation should be a snap. All that is required out of you is screwing them in. It?s that simple.

You might want to consider soundproofing the interior walls of your home. It would be quite luxurious to soundproof your entire home; however, this would be quite an expensive project. Bedrooms, bathrooms and equipment rooms are the most vital rooms to soundproof. The kitchen may also benefit from soundproofing, provided it is not part of an open concept home.

Now that you?re more informed about home improvement, you need the necessary tools for the project. If you reach a stagnant point in your project, make sure to carefully read back over these tips, and hopefully, you?ll find the answers you need

Source: http://mommyscraps.com/home-improvement/tips-for-a-successful-home-improvement-project.html

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Monday, August 20, 2012

DVD REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY - Fireman Sam: Heroic Rescue ...

Fireman Sam: Heroic Rescue Adventures

Fireman Sam: Heroic Rescue Adventures DVD

  • DVD Release Date: August 7, 2012
  • Run Time: 55 minutes
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Language: English
  • Studio: LYONS / HIT ENT.
  • ASIN: B0085A9JFE
  • SRP $9.98

ABOUT FIREMAN SAM: HEROIC RESCUE ADVENTURES

Fireman Sam and his fearless crew are reporting for duty! The courageous team of heroes next door shows their cool demeanor in a variety of hot situations! Whether it?s Norman stuck in a fiery tower or deep in a wishing well, Mike or Penny dangling in a perilous situation, or Sarah stranded on the cliffs, Fireman Sam is ready to rescue! Join the squad and get ready to race, run, jump, climb and rappel to save the day!

Episodes include:

  • Towering Inferno
  • Seeing Red
  • Pontypandy Extreme
  • Elvis Sings The Blues
  • Fireworks For Mandy
  • Double Trouble

Bonus feature:

  • Alarm On The Beach episode

MY THOUGHTS

I received a copy of Fireman Sam: Heroic Rescue Adventures. I like that Fireman Sam provides entertainment while also showing characters in an important, much needed career, and that the show helps encourage values such as responsibility and teamwork. Fireman Sam fans will love this DVD.

MORE INFO

Fireman Sam website

Fireman Sam on Facebook

Fireman Sam YouTube Channel

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One (1) winner will receive a copy of Fireman Sam: Heroic Rescue Adventures.

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To enter leave a comment on this post telling me who your hero was as a child or who one of your child?s heroes is.

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Quora Is On A Quest For Users With Its New Embeddable Quotes

Quora Embeddable QuotesIt's a shame Quora doesn't get more traffic considering how fun and informative it is. So to raise awareness, today Quora launches an embeddable quote feature that lets any website host its content. The embeds?make citation easier, and trackbacks show authors where their questions and answers are ending up. I've embedded Quora's announcement of the feature in this post which will show you how it looks. comScore pegs Quora at 1.5 million monthly uniques, up 300% in the last year, but it's still far from becoming a household name. Like Twitter's push to get tweets on TV a few years ago, Quora embeddable quotes could get it the off-site eyeballs it needs to make learning more mainstream.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/hmMhE0kQnVA/

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Sunday, August 19, 2012

Apple responds to iPhone SMS security vulnerability

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More ways for texts to get yucky.

(Credit:
CNET)

Yesterday I reported on revelations that iPhones may be particularly vulnerable to an SMS spoofing attack. Basically, because of the way iOS handles text headers, a nasty person could manipulate the ?reply-to? number to appear to be someone they?re not, like a financial institution.

After a hacker revealed the vulnerability earlier this week, Engadget received this response from Apple on the matter:

Apple takes security very seriously. When using iMessage instead of SMS, addresses are verified which protects against these kinds of spoofing attacks. One of the limitations of SMS is that it allows messages to be sent with spoofed addresses to any phone, so we urge customers to be extremely careful if they?re directed to an unknown Web site or address over SMS.

I?ve never written a messaging app that works with SMS before, but it would seem to me that completely passing the buck on to the technology as Apple seems to be doing here, is a cop-out. As hacker pod2g explained in his post on the vulnerability, the text header contains both the actual originating number of a text, and the reply-to text. Making both fields a little more visible would certainly be a start, although it?s true that SMS is far from being iron-clad in terms of security.

With that in mind, continue to be vigilant about text messages and careful about how you use them. There are a number of different ways to do your banking these days ? SMS shouldn?t be one of them.

I?ve contacted Apple for comment and will update this post if and when I hear back.

Source: http://iphonenewscenter.com/apple-responds-to-iphone-sms-security-vulnerability.html

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