Living fossils

No doubt you have heard the claims from young earth creationists about living fossils. A "living fossil" is an organism that is thought to have been extinct, and then it shows up alive on planet earth.

The claim by young earth creationists is that these living fossils are proof that the earth is young. The reasoning is that since all organisms were alive only 4,300 years ago, before the time that they date the Flood of Noah, then it is reasonable to assume that they are still alive today.

I'm sure everyone is aware of the most famous living fossil, the coelacanth, the fish thought to be extinct 65 million years ago. In 1938, a specimen was caught off the coast of South Africa, and since then several more have been caught and examined. Besides the coelacanth, Answers in Genesis gives several examples in the articles linked above.

Determining an Organism's Life Span

How is a fossil's life range is determined? When an organism is found in the fossil record, paleontologists look for the oldest and youngest specimen to determine it's life range. For example, if the oldest specimen of a species of dinosaur is in a rock formation dated during the Berrasian Age of the early Cretaceous, then the earliest this dinosaur existed is about 140 million years ago (140 Ma). If the youngest example of this same species is from the Turonian Age of the Late Cretaceous, then it died out about 90 million years ago. Thus, the dinosaur is said to have lived from 140 to 90 Ma.

After this date range is published, another sample of this dinosaur is unearthed in a rock bed dated to the Santonian Age of the Late Cretaceous. Does this mean the earlier dates were wrong...obviously. But the wrong dates were not based on guesswork, but on a lack of complete evidence. Now, this dinosaur's lifespan is said to be from 140 to 84 Ma.

Scientists make this kind of adjustment all the time. New fossils are found, extending the known lifespan of the organism because of new fossil discoveries.

There is no trick or deception on the part of the scientist...he/she is merely interpreting the available evidence to reach a conclusion.

What happens when a fossil species is found to be alive, such as the coelacanth? It's known lifespan is extended...that's it! It doesn't' mean the earth is young, it doesn't even provide good evidence for a young earth. For the coelacanth, its lifespan was extended from 400-65 million years ago to 400 Ma to the present. Nothing further can be implied from this data.

In the case of our dinosaur, if it was found alive today, naturally the young earth creationists would claim it is a living fossil. The real scientific world would merely adjust its lifespan to 140 Ma to the present. There would be no panic in the scientific world...they would not wonder if the earth really is only 6,000 years old. The rest of the evidence clearly indicates an old earth, and one living dino would not contradict that.

The presence of a living fossil in no way is evidence for a young earth. Yes, there are fossils that occasionally turn up living, but there are millions more which are long gone, which went extinct millions of years ago, and there is no evidence they are alive today. Therefore, we have millions of extinct species, and a handful of so-called "living fossils" which have a gap of millions of years in the fossil record. The evidence strongly supports millions of years of extinction, and an old earth.

When a "living fossil" is found, YECs naturally jump on it and proclaim it as proof of a young earth. However, when they grasp at this one straw and bring attention to it, they are ignoring the 50 foot tall haystack from where it came from.

The elf prince - book review

Author Todd McClimans is a 5th grade teacher and young father, who lives in Nevada with his family. Todd has been writing short stories for his students for more than 10 years and The Elf Prince is his first novel. Currently, Todd is working on a sequel to this book and has two other book projects ahead in his future.

All the elements for a wonderfully mystical tale for youth, and for those with youthful minds are here in this novel. Haunting dreams, caring creatures of the forest, magical swords, a quest to defeat wickedness and free its captives along with humorous moments and unique characters - truly, it is all here. Each of Todd’s characters is pressed to find their individual strengths, to accept the uniqueness of their abilities and learn respect for things they once held reservations about.

There are three main characters in The Elf Prince. "Tenii" is a half-breed Man-Dwarf and just might be the most interesting wizard readers will have met in a long time. "Petra", a gorgeous young fawn, has a persistent and doggedly determined nature that saves them all more than once. Finally there is "Dantin", the 11 year-old half-breed Elf-Man Prince - who along with his two courageous friends endeavor to break the dominance of Dantin’s cold-hearted, ruthless uncle. They cannot do this alone and are aided more than once by their friends: Tierra, the she-elf Princess and Byron, the leader of a tribe of Dwarf warriors.

I have to say this was an excellent novel. Scene transition moved smoothly from one to the next in a realistic and engaging style. I completely enjoyed each stage of the tale and did not want it to end. The gorgeous book cover is certainly an asset to The Elf Prince, which pictures one of the two intricately carved magical medallions that play a part in the tale.

ISBN#: 1-4137-8553-0

Author: Todd McClimans

Publisher: Publish America

Avoid recycled mortgage leads

If you are a loan officer or mortgage broker and you are considering buying mortgage leads, try to stay away from the leads that are being recycled.

Leads that are being recycled have often gone through the hands of literally dozens of loan officers before landing on your desk.

The chances of closing the deal on leads like these are slim to none.

A lot of lead companies buy their leads in bulk from third party companies and than sell them to loan officers at a profit.

Try to steer clear of lead companies such as these.

Before you invest in a mortgage lead company, it is very important to do your research.

So while you are doing your research, look for the lead companies that obtain their leads through web sites they own and operate on their own.

Also, look to see how they sell them. In real time, and, or exclusively. This is usually a good indication that the company is obtaining leads on their own, and that the quality of the lead is good.

Definitely make it a point to call and speak with someone in their customer service department. Ask specific questions about how they obtain their leads.

If you are not happy with the answers they give you, than move onto the next lead company.

If you are not happy with customer service, than most likely you will not be happy with leads.

Korean double eyelid surgery pictures

Korean double eyelid surgery pictures are very popular. The plastic surgery of Korean double eyelid surgery pictures are posted before and after surgery on many websites. Many encyclopedic pictures and photographs are also available. Generally Blepharoplasty is performed for an Asian heritage, when the change is needed in the eyelid skin fold or eyelid crease. The eyelid crease in the Korean double eyelid may be horizontal or nasal tapering. The thickness of the eyelid and eyebrow can be reduced. Korean double eyelid surgeons explain that Asian heritage have an individual concept of beauty and they do not like “Westernization” of eyelid.

The Korean double eyelid surgery pictures show some example. A woman had a right double upper eyelid with nasal tapering crease and single left upper eyelid. The left upper eyelid is operated and given a matching look to the right upper eyelid. .

Many people simply perform the double eyelid surgery to look prettier. The Asians generally perform the “crease to the eyelids” surgery to make them look white and bright. Many Asians living in United States like to opt for this surgery to look white like them. They look better in the picture after the Korean double eyelid surgery performed to them. The Korean double eyelid surgery can add extra beauty. The surgery is easy and affordable. Many people dislike altering their body’s real appearance. They say it is a nature’s gift. But after looking at Korean double eyelid surgery pictures, they will directly switch over to that surgery. The Korean double eyelid surgery pictures are available on Internet, in encyclopedias and many medical books. By viewing these pictures, one can opt for the surgery to look bright, white and attractive. Eyes speak more than lips and hence eyelids give extra beauty to the eyes. Think of double eyelids, the beauty doubles. Korean double eyelid surgery pictures are posted in the many popular websites. The Korean actresses love to have double eyelid surgery to look more beautiful.

The appearance of the double eyelid gives alertness in the eye. The eyebrows position also gives extra beauty to the double eyelid. The sagging eyebrows may give sad or angry appearance. Hence the eyebrows can be changed according to the double eyelid appearance. Thus the Korean double eyelid surgery pictures tempt those who want to change their single eyelid into double eyelid. Easy and affordable surgery can turn the appearance of the face and double eyelid eyes can be mesmerizing.

The big picture in body building

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When a person decides that he or she wants to get into body building as a sport, it’s important to look at the big picture before starting out. You’ll need to look at your new quest as a lifestyle change and know what you’re in for before you even start. The big picture in body building is where you will want to end up.

That means setting personal goals when it comes to your body building journey. What do you want to look like when you are at your peak? Do you have a specific person in mind that you want to emulate? Keep that picture in your mind as you are working out as motivation.

You will also want to consider what type of goals you have for yourself as a result of your body building. Are you wanting to lose weight, do you want to eventually compete, or do you just want to live healthier? Keeping that picture in your mind as well will help you become more focused and more effective while body building.

The big picture of body building also includes living a fully healthy lifestyle. That means eating right and getting the right amount of rest to make your workouts count every day. You’ll need lots of different vitamins and minerals that can work inside your body and make your muscles work harder so they are well-defined and toned.

Are you wanting to ultimately compete in body building contests? If so, the picture of body building you carry with you will be different than that of a person who is just striving to become fit. You will want to concentrate on specific muscle groups and work them to their fullest potential.

Do your research before you start body building and look at pictures of people who at their muscle building peaks. See what they look like and then keep that picture in your mind as you strive for your own personal fulfillment.

Body building is really more than a sport – it is a mind, body, and soul endeavor. Keeping the big picture always at the forefront of your mind will make your body building more efficient, more effective, and will grow your body to new proportions.

The picture of body building is more than just an oily, greased up man or woman standing on a stage and flexing their muscles. Today, body building has evolved to include the picture of health and wellness as well. Those who remember that will become everything they ever dreamed of and will make that picture in their minds become a reality.

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Mortgage note buyers - who are they and how can they help you

A Mortgage Note Buyer is simply a person that can get you a lump sum of cash quickly for the future payments you are scheduled to receive.

So if you took back a mortgage or seller financed your home or property when you sold it and are receiving payments, you will be given a fat check in place of those future payments.

The note buyer will then receive the monthly payments instead of you, without any changes for the person making those payments. This is a very simple and easy process.

This is referred to as the "cash flow" industry.

The "cash flow" industry was created by the forces of supply and demand, and it has now filled the void left by traditional lending sources such as banks.

Why do they do this - What's in it for them?

Mortgage note buyers and the companies they work with or for are all about the investment portfolio or long term wealth.

It is profitable for them to collect payment streams that bring them in a consistent cash flow every month. The difference between them and you is that they have thousands of these payment streams coming in and it adds up for them. They also don't mind waiting long years to collect these payments. It's a good investment.

Mortgage note buyers can get you cash for:

* Owner-Financed Mortgage Notes

* Land Contracts

* Contracts for Deed

* Deed of Trust

* Trust Deed

* Promissory Notes

Some note buyers work nationwide and some work a smaller targeted area. They are all different. Some work with many types of properties and some only with single-family residences. Here is a list of the types of properties many mortgage note buyers work with:

* Single Family Residences

* Duplexes

* Condos

* Town Homes

* Apartment Buildings

* Commercial Buildings

* Land (improved or unimproved)

* Mobile Homes with Land

*Not all mortgage note buyers work with every item listed above, so check to make sure they can do the type of deal you require.

A good contract note buyer will have many programs available to suit your needs in selling your future payments. Whether you want to sell all, or just part of your future payments. Some options include:

1. Full Purchase - The purchase of all of your future payments for one lump sum of cash.

2. Partial Purchase - The purchase of a specified number of your future payments for a lump sum of cash now.

3. Split Payment Purchase - The purchase of a specified monthly amount.

The options are truly unlimited.

In conclusion, a mortgage note buyer's main goal is to create a "Win-Win" situation that gets you the cash you need, when you need it.

Want to consolidate credit cards, pay for college tuition, take a well deserved vacation, purchase a new or second home, or invest in other opportunities? Well if you are collecting payments on a seller-financed note a Mortgage Note Buyer can help you fulfill those dreams.

Relationship advice in the long term

If you are having problems with your long term relationship, advice can really help. Being in a relationship sometimes means you can't see the woods for the trees, so some outside input can really help you see things in a new perspective. Check out this article for 5 golden pieces of advice.

Long Term Relationship Advice 1

Learn to communicate again. By far the most common cause of problems with any long term relationship is lack of communication, or lack of appropriate communication. Everyday life tends to blunt our communication skills, and before we know what's happened we spend more time looking at the TV than we do looking at and speaking to our partners. You can fix this by setting aside some time to talk everyday, even if it's just sharing whatever happened in your day. A great tip to get this going is to have a “No TV During Dinner” rule.

Long Term Relationship Advice 2

Arrange some quality time with each other. Again, everyday life can often force us into a life of routine, and sometimes our partners can become part of that routine. You can break this habit by starting something out of the ordinary. Find a hobby for you both to take part in and do it together. If you can't find anything you both want to do it can be something as basic as just taking walks together-the key is just to spend time together outside of the confines of your usual relationship.

Long Term Relationship Advice 3

Remember why you love your partner. When things become stale and routine, it's very easy to begin to see your partner as something other than a partner, just someone who lives with you, like a housemate or whatever. This is not a good place for your relationship to be, so if you feel like this sometimes, take a moment to remember what it is about your partner that you love. If you can remember what brought you together, you can make sure you do things which involve or bring out those qualities in each other.

Long Term Relationship Advice 4

Show your partner that you respect them. In a long term relationship, respect is one of the hardest things to get back once it has gone, so it's always worthwhile to show your partner that you respect them. You can show your respect by trying not to be critical about them and their ideas, and always making a point of listening when they speak to you. After a while you'll find that your partner will begin to do the same for you, and you will develop a better understanding of each other as a result.

Long Term Relationship Advice 5

Let it out. They say a problem shared is a problem halved, but I think it's even moreso when you are in a long term relationship. If you do have something that's bothering you, even if it directly concerns your partner, you are best of speaking about it with them. You'll usually find that if you don't tell them, things will get a little worse and a little harder for each day that passes. Plus, when you talk things over and resolve them in an open and direct fashion, you make your relationship stronger.

Long term relationship advice really can fix most problems before they get to be a big deal. Check out the links below to get some of the best advice around.

More choices for male contraceptives

So far, the burden of birth control has fallen mostly on women. Almost every known contraceptive method was designed to be used by women. But it’s about time for men to start sharing the responsibility of preventing unwanted pregnancies. They are, after all, a part of the process that leads to it.

At the moment there are three tried-and-tested male birth control methods, these are:

· The withdrawal method. Otherwise known as coitus interruptus, this birth control method requires a man to pull his penis out from his partner before he reaches his climax and ejaculates. This contraceptive method costs nothing at all. If this method is perfectly practiced, it can guarantee effective protection from pregnancy by as much as ninety-six percent. However, it requires a great deal of discipline from a man who wishes to practice this method.

· The male condom. This is a device worn on a man’s penis during sexual intercourse. It is usually made of latex or polyurethane rubber, and is used to physically block ejaculated semen from going into the body of a man’s sexual partner. The condom does not only prevent accidental pregnancy, it also provides sufficient protection against sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Condoms have the advantage of being inexpensive and easy-to-use. It also has very few side effects.

· Vasectomy. This is a permanent birth control measure that is done surgically and by means of cutting the vas deferens of men for the purpose of sterilization. Hormone production and sexual drive are not affected by this procedure and is totally effective in ensuring prevention of pregnancy.

There are currently new birth control products aimed for men that are still on their development and testing stages, these products somehow assimilates two female hormonal contraceptives. These birth control methods are:

· Male contraceptive pill. Much like the female oral contraceptive, it works by suppressing the release of sperm cells during ejaculation. For this reason alone, the male birth control pill is being advertised as the “dry orgasm” pill. During ejaculation, sperm is propelled by smooth muscles lining the vas deferens from the epididymis to the urethra where it mixes with seminal fluids to become semen. What the male contraceptive pill does is suppress the contraction so that no sperm cell is mixed in the semen. The male birth control pill does not affect the sensation of ejaculation in any way.

· Male hormonal implant. The implant consists of two flexible plastic rods that contain etonogestrel, which acts as a sperm blocker, and pellets containing the male sex hormone testosterone. The 3cm-long rods are inserted under the skin of a man’s upper arm, and the pellets are implanted into the abdomen. The plastic rods slowly and continuously release etonogestrel that switches off the production of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) which are both essential in sperm cell production. The testosterone pellets are important so that sex drive and male characteristics are still maintained.

They say making love is a dance for two. The responsibilities of it should be shared by both partners as well, not just by the woman. And now that more and more birth control alternatives are being created for them, it is high time they stand up and take part on preventing accidental pregnancies.

A cruise ship as rental property

When it comes to booking a vacation, some people are reluctant to travel by ship out of fear they will be bored while sailing at sea. These people obviously have not checked out today’s cruise ships.

In many heads are the images of old where a person would sit on the deck of a cruise ship and read a book by the pool all day as they waited for the ship to get to the next destination. Sure, you can chose to spend your time that way if you want to, but there are plenty of other, active things to do aboard the ship as well.

Never fear, even if you were planning weeks of cruise travel you would not get board on the ship. Think of your stay onboard as a rental property in a floating city. It has all the great things that a city will have - entertainment, restaurants, and your lodging. But, unlike a rental property, this place to say keeps taking you to new places for adventures and memories that will last a lifetime.

If you have not been on a cruise ship, or floating city, in a while, consider this one. The Carnival Cruise Ship Elation is 885 feet long. In that space are a number of restaurants, three swimming pools, a theater, a gym, and a series of other venues for shows and entertainment offerings. That is a lot of entertainment space to cover in just a few days aboard. Chances are you will not be able to experience all of it.

Even if you manage to see all the major venues during your travel, there are also a number of minor venues that will be dotted across the ship.

If you are the type that likes the bright lights at night in the big city, make sure to check out the nightlife aboard the ship as well. Most evenings will find you a seat at a theatrical or musical performance, Broadway style. Alternatively, you may get a chance to see a stand-up comedian who will keep you chucking well into the night. And don’t forget to check out the ships clubs and other nightspots for the rest of the nightlife offerings.

For daytime activities, you will not get bored either. If swimming some laps or playing a pool game is not enough for you, never fear. There are often volleyball games, racquetball courts, even putting or driving ranges on many cruise ships.

If you are worried about bringing the kids on a cruise because you think they’ll get bored, think again. On today’s ships are arcades, computer rooms, rock-climbing walls, and kids-only facilities that will keep them occupied throughout the travel time.

By the time you just start to be able to take in all the entertainment opportunities available aboard the ship, you’ll likely be arriving at your first destination and preparing to go ashore. The good news is that once you get back on the ship and head to your next travel spot, you’ll have plenty more onboard exploring to do.

Wedding gift registries couples most common questions

The bakery agreed to make your almond-flavored multi-tiered cake. You found a bridesmaid's dress in just the right shade of robin's-egg blue. Finally, the wedding plans are falling into place. What about your wedding gift registry?

Today, the options for wedding gift registries are endless. To help cut through the clutter, Demetra Bernard of Springmaid home fashions answers these common questions about wedding gift registries.

Q: Where should brides and grooms look for registries?

A: Virtually every retail outlet offers a registry, making it easy to find everything you need, from pillows to power saws. There is no rule that says all of your registered items need to come from one place. For example, you can choose Egyptian cotton sheets from Wal-Mart, tools from Lowe's and a retro telephone from Pottery Barn.

Q: Is it better to register in the store or online?

A: How you register is a personal preference. The benefit to registering in the store is the "touch factor." You can feel the softness of a towel or see if the ecru-colored blender matches your other appliances. On the other hand, registering online means that you don't have to adjust your schedule around store hours. Online registries also are easier for gift-givers, especially far-flung family and friends who might not live near the store.

Most brick-and-mortar stores now have their registries accessible both in the store and online so you can decide which method works best for you.

Q: What do most people forget to put on their registries?

A: One of the most forgotten items are blankets. For some, it's a utilitarian item that's easy to overlook. For others, it's just too confusing to decide on a fabric. Choosing between cotton, thermal, flannel, acrylic, down-filled, knit, woven or herringbone can make your head spin. But although it may take a few minutes to get educated on the best blanket for you, having one on your bed or in your linen closet is a must, especially when your new spouse turns down the thermostat!

Q: Should couples register for the "really good stuff"?

A: The tradition of wedding gift-giving started as a way for family and friends to help newlyweds - who were moving out of their parents' homes and into an empty house - set up their new home. Today's brides and grooms are marrying later in life and likely have lived on their own (at college or in an apartment) and have already accumulated some of the basics. So a registry can be the couple's chance to indulge in the really good stuff.

They shouldn't feel guilty, as the good stuff isn't all that expensive anymore. Springmaid, for example, offers high-quality linens - 300-thread count and 100 percent cotton - for about $50.

As people continue to seek out luxury offerings for their own homes, it's likely they will be willing to spend a little bit more to assure their families and friends get a taste of luxury, too. - NU

Ayurveda approach to genital herpes

Ayurveda approach to Genital Herpes

Dosha theory which help in diagnosis of the diseases

According to ayurveda three doshas or three energetic forces control the activities of the body. These doshas are

1. Vata

2. Pitta

3. Kapha

VATA: The Vata dosha is the most important of the three doshas. It has been said in ayurveda classic books that “ pitta , Kapha and all other body tissues are considered lame without assistance of VATA .” Vata dominates the lower part of the body, which is below umbilicus. The movements of body fluid, metabolism, elimination of waste products, semen ejaculation, pushing the fetus out of body, relaying stimulus to brain and response to organs and tissues, heart beat, respiration, body movements etc are assisted by VATA.

Vata dominated regions are intestines, lumbar region, ears, bones and skin.

Vata gets vitiated due to following reasons.

1. Controlling natural urges like urination, defecation, hunger, thirst, etc.

2. Late nights.

3. Irregular food habits.

4. Talking in a high pitch.

5. Over physical and mental exertion.

6. Consumption of spicy, dry, bitter foods.

7. Exposure to severe dry and cold climate.

The opposites of above-mentioned reason normalize the vitiated vata.

PITTA: The pitta dosha assists the body fire or Agni, which plays a major role in body’s metabolic activities. The locations where pitta dominates are digestive system, skin, eyes, brain, and blood. Pitta maintains body temperature. The secretions like digestive juices pigments like melanin (bhrajaka pitta), hemoglobin (ranjaka pitta) are all types of pitta.

Pitta is dominant in regions of Umbilicus, stomach, sweat, lymph, blood, eyes and skin.

Vata gets vitiated due to following reasons.

1. Excess consumption of spicy, sour, salty foods.

2. Consuming alcohol in excess.

3. Over exposure to hot sunny climate.

4. Short temperedness.

5. Using dried vegetables.

6. Indigestion of food.

The opposites of above-mentioned reason normalize the vitiated pitta.

KAPHA: Kapha provides bulk to body, lubrications, moistness, fertility, stability, strength, and memory. Helps in binding process wherever necessary. This is heaviest of all doshas.

Kapha dominated regions are chest, neck, head, stomach, body fat, nose and tongue

Kapha gets vitiated due to following reasons.

1. Sleeping in daytime.

2. Consuming sweets , chilled food, in excess.

3. Consuming fish, sesame, sugarcane, milk and milk products.

The opposites of above-mentioned reason normalize the vitiated kapha.

When these doshas are in balanced condition the body remains healthy. If these doshas get imbalanced the body succumbs to diseases. Doshas get imbalanced frequently due to change in climate, seasons, lifestyles, diet etc. The treatment is to bring back the doshas to normalcy and expel the toxin or ama produced during the imbalanced condition.

Causes of Genital Herpes

Herpes is caused by a virus the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which belongs to the same family of viruses that cause chickenpox. There are two types of herpes simplex viruses

1. Herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) and mostly causes oral herpes

2. Herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2). And mostly causes genital herpes

However, both type-1 and type-2 can occur in the genitals, oral area or both.

Due to unhealthy life styles and diet the delicate balance between doshas get disturbed. This disturbs the body fire or Agni.

(Agni is the body fire, which is responsible for transformation of one substance to another. It breaks down the food substances, eliminates toxins and wastes, maintains body temperature, and resists the invasion of microbes by maintaining strong body immunity.

The body fire, which is assisted by balanced doshas, digests the food completely to form Pakwa Anna rasa (the liquid form of food which is completely digested by digestive enzymes), which is ready to get absorbed by body tissues. According to ayurveda Pakwa Anna Rasa nourishes the body and its components to keep the body devoid of diseases. But when body fire is impaired there will be an incomplete digestion of food forming Apakwa Rasa (indigested food). The indigested food fails to nourish the body components leading to lowered body resistance.)

The disturbed Agni fails to digest the food and toxins get accumulated in body due to improper metabolism. Accumulation of toxins reduces the body immunity and paves the way for invasion by microbes.

When a person who has low immunity comes in contact with HSV virus, he/she gets the genital or oral herpes.

Unhealthy lifestyle

1. Over eating

2. Sleeping in afternoons.

3. Over physical exertion.

4. Over mental exertion

5. Consuming food frequently even when not hungry.

6. Constant exposure to hot sunny climates

Unhealthy diet

Excessive consumption of

1. Salty, sour, hot, spicy food.

2. Sour curds

3. Alcohol.

4. Cheese

5. Charred and overcooked food.

6. Sesame, Bengal gram, horse gram, sesame oil, rice flour, garlic, fish.

Opposite foods

1. Curds, salt, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, sour fruits, meat, prawn, pork, should not be consumed with milk. The above-mentioned foods should not be consumed by mixing one item with another.

2. Sprouts, honey and milk should not be consumed with meat and fish.

3. Fish & milk: fish &sugarcane juice; jaggery & pork; honey & pork; milk & mango; banana & milk; are opposite foods.

The Transmission Of genital Herpes

A person can get genital herpes in following conditions

1. If he is sexual active and when he performs sex (oral or genital) with infected partners.

2. A person who has oral herpes transmits herpes to genital organs of a partner during oral sex and a person who has genital herpes transmits this to his partner during coitus when they have a genital contact.

3. The disease gets transmitted when mucous membrane comes in contact with infected area.

The disease gets transmitted mostly during active phase. But it may spread even during asymptomatic (when person is free of symptoms for a particular duration) phase. The virus needs a fluid media for its transportation. The body fluids like saliva, semen, vaginal tract secretions etc. Mucous membranes in mouth, vagina, urethra or open wounds facilitate the virus invasion due to their moistness.

In Genital herpes there is an imbalance of all three doshas (VATA, PITTA, KAPHA), which in turn vitiate lasika (lymph), blood (rakta), muscle (mamsa) and skin (twacha).

The imbalanced doshas vitiate skin and the immunity of skin cells is lowered. The virus attacks these weak cells and starts exhibiting symptoms on affected area.

Local symptoms

1. Pricking sensation

2. Edema

3. Pain

4. Feeling of constriction

5. A sensation of ant creeping

6. Many small eruptions gathering in a small area.

7. These eruptions or blisters burst soon with exudates.

8. These blisters will have different colors according to involvement of doshas. (Blackish red or blue in vata, red, yellow, copper colored in pitta, shades of white in kapha).

The weakened body immune system tries to resist the virus invasion but fails to achieve the goal. In this futile attempt the following systemic symptoms are exhibited.

Systemic symptoms

1. Fever

2. Weakness

3. Indigestion

4. Impaired bowels

5. Increased frequency of urination.

6. Body pain.

7. Increased thirst.

Imbalanced vata causes the symptoms like pain, swelling and body ache

The imbalanced pitta and vitiated blood and skin cause

1. Blisters,

2. Change the color of skin,

3. Cause burning sensation, and fever.

The imbalanced kapha and vitiated lymph cause itching, tingling sensation.

After the first attack the virus moves from skin through the nerve paths to base of the nerve and becomes inactive. Now the herpes infected person will be devoid of all symptoms. But the imbalance of doshas still persists.

Reactivation of Virus to cause outbreaks

At unpredictable times, the virus becomes active. It multiplies and resurfaces on skin by traveling through the nerve path and exhibits the symptoms locally. The severity of symptoms of out break depends on the strength of body immunity.

The pelvis or shroni, nerves and skin are dominated by vata. When vata gets vitiated due to precipitating factors, it reactivates the virus dormant in base of nerve end and the virus travel through nerve paths to reach the skin surface.

Precipitating Factors

As we know the outbreaks have few precipitating factors like

1. Excessive exposure to sun.

2. Illness,

3. Poor diet,

4. Emotional stress

5. Physical stress,

6. Friction,

7. Steroids

8. Menstruation.

9. Emotional stress.

10. Genital trauma and intercourse.

11. Repeated infections such as a cold or pneumonia.

These factors increase vata and increased vata activates the virus, which is dormant.

Low Immunity The systemically imbalanced doshas interfere with the body metabolism by vitiating the body fire (agni). This leads to indigestion and malassimilation of nutrients, which in turn causes poor immunity. Due to decreased immunity the body fails to offer resistance to outbreaks.

Ayurveda Tips to avoid outbreaks

Avoid

1. Spicy, sour, fried and junk food, which aggravates vata.

2. Precipitating factors.

3. Sleeping in afternoon.

4. Meat products over fried or deep fried in oil or fat.

5. Charred and overcooked food.

6. Consuming opposite food like fish and milk etc

7. Physical exertion after a meal

8. Taking bath immediately after exercise or heavy outdoor work.

Include honey, pomegranate, and fruits of Emblica officinalis, legumes, dates and raisins in your diet.

Practice Yoga and Meditation to control emotional disturbances

Ayurveda References

1. Sushruta Samhita

2. Charaka Samhita

3. Madhava nidana

4. Ashtanga Sangraha

5. Yoga Ratnakara

Child recliner - constructed with love

Child size recliners have become a very popular gift over the past few years. I currently have over 500 of these recliners in over 2-dozen styles ready for the holiday season. But how do these great chairs come into being?

I recently took a trip to visit several manufacturers of kid recliners. These manufacturers come in varying sizes, from shops with only a handful of employees to full blown factories with hundreds of workers. Surprisingly, the child recliners were all made in a similar fashion, regardless of the size of the manufacturer.

Let’s start from the beginning. At some point each of these manufacturers decided to build child recliners. They all have someone, usually the owner in smaller shops, who creates patterns for anything they’re going to create. This person probably took an adult recliner, ripped it apart and created miniature patterns for the child recliner. Two sets of patterns are created, one for the material and another for the wooden frame.

The material is then cut to the pattern. Imagine metal tables laid out end to end for 50 feet. Fabric is rolled out across these tables. Because time is money, the fabric is laid out 10 to 20 layers thick and cut to the pattern all at once. The pattern is laid out on top of the fabric and marked with chalk. To make the cut, an electric or air driven knife is used that resembles the electric knife you would use to cut up a turkey on Thanksgiving.

Once the fabric is cut, it goes to the sewing station. The factories I visited all had row upon row of sewing stations set up. The smallest shop had 10 stations while the largest had closer to 100. The pre-cut fabric is sewn together leaving various holes so that the fabric can be put onto the chair and the padding can be inserted.

While the fabric is being prepared, another set of craftsmen are creating the frames. Depending on the chair, they are cutting either hard wood or plywood based on the previously created patterns. They use table saws, band saws and various other saws to shape the wood. Everything is done using stop blocks created long ago to speed the process. Once the wood is cut to pattern, it is combined with a pre-purchased lift mechanism using several techniques depending on the quality and cost of the chair. Staple gun, gang nail, air gun and screws are all used to hold the frame together.

At this point the frame and fabric are combined. The fabric is stretched over the frame and tacked or stapled into place. Usually a combination of tacking and stapling is used. Tacking can create some nice effects in visible areas, while stapling is the standard and used anywhere people won’t see.

Once the fabric is attached to the chair, the chair is stuffed with fiber foam. The foam is blown in using a special machine. You can view something very similar at any Build-A-Bear™ workshop.

Some final stitching is done to close up the hole where the stuffing entered and voila, a fantastic child recliner is born. It is then wrapped in a plastic bag and put in a specially sized both, ready for delivery.

What s a mortgage

Buying a home is an exciting prospect. Choosing the location, the floor plan and finally sealing the deal. There is an important element that exists in most home sales and that is the mortgage.

Whenever you purchase a home and you don’t pay the full price in cash, you have to obtain financing. This type of financing is a mortgage. When you take out a mortgage you are using the property as collateral. If you fail to repay the mortgage on the terms you agreed to, the bank or lending company has the right to take over possession of your property. Therefore it’s very important to choose a mortgage that will fit into your budget.

There are several types of mortgages available today. One of these is the fixed rate mortgage. When you take out a fixed rate mortgage it means that you are taking out a mortgage for a specific amount of time, usually 10, 15, 20 or 30 years. When you apply for the mortgage loan, you agree to an interest rate. This interest rate will be in effect for the life of your mortgage. Your monthly payments will be set and you will repay the lending company for the agreed to term.

Another type of mortgage is the adjustable rate mortgage. With this type of mortgage the interest rate applies for a shorter period of time. Once that time has passed, usually a year, the interest rate in effect at that time is applied to the mortgage.

If interest rates are fluctuating when you are considering purchasing a home, it is advisable to consider an adjustable rate mortgage. The reason is that if you lock yourself into a fixed rate mortgage and then interest rates plummet, you’ll be paying much more than you would have otherwise.

When you go to apply for a mortgage the loan officer will explain in detail the differences between the two kinds of mortgage. They will also advise you as to which one is better for you in terms of your financial goals.

If you are already a homeowner and are older there is another type of mortgage that applies to you. It’s called a reverse mortgage. A reverse mortgage is when the homeowner wants to enjoy some of the equity they have already acquired in their home. Each month the homeowner is paid any amount of money. This money is charged interest. Once the homeowner passes away or sells the property, the bank takes the total of the reverse mortgage payments and any additional interest out of the proceeds of the home’s sale.

This works very well for retired people who want to enjoy the rest of their live without having to worry about money. They are still able to live in their homes and at the same time, the reverse mortgage allows them to have the extra cash they wouldn’t have otherwise.

Mortgages are essential to anyone buying a home and with some careful thought and consideration you can choose a mortgage that saves you money and allows you to own your own home that much sooner. Consult with a mortgage professional and with their advice and knowledge, you’ll have the mortgage you need.

The benefits of remortgage

Do you and/or your family currently have a mortgage payment thats due every month or, in some cases, every two weeks Are you satisfied with every aspect of it, from the amount you shell out each month to the customer service benefits offered by your lender If not or even if youre simply curious, why not consider the benefits of taking out a remortgage on your property

As outlined here in this succinct, pertinent article, the advantages to choosing a remortgage are numerous and can be quite lucrative over a period of time:

Remortgage Advantage 1: Lower Interest Rates

This is one of the primary reasons that many individuals and families choose to remortgage their homes, businesses, and vacation properties. After all, interest rates are always fluctuating thanks to our global economies of scale; hence, they can be quite competitive depending upon the market. Consequently, when eager borrowers go to a new lender for a remortgage, they are often offered much lower interest rates, which makes a remortgage profitable in the long run.

Remortgage Advantage 2: Better Relationships with Lender

If youre at all dissatisfied with your current mortgage lender even if you just dont enjoy being treated like a number any more, a remortgage can provide you with the opportunity to get on board with a company that will value your patronage. Many people simply grumble without doing anything at all; but dont allow resentment to build within you Instead, check out a competitors remortgage option as a way of ending a toxic relationship and gaining a positive one.

Remortgage Advantage 3: Debt Consolidation Packages

Many persons and couples who have quite a bit of debt that has piled up over the years use remortgage debt consolidation packages in order to whittle down what they owe or pay off all their creditors so they only have one monthly payment. And financial institutions have become savvier about offering these types of remortgage options, especially with international consumer debt rates at an alltime high.

Remortgage Advantage 4: Receiving Equity Monies

If youve already paid quite a bit of principle on your current mortgage, you have what is known as equity in your property. Therefore, if you remortgage at an amount that is higher than what you presently owe on your mortgage payment, you can actually receive back the cash that youve already paid. Its a nice way to get fast funds for emergencies or sudden debts. You can even use it to purchase a new vehicle or put a down payment on another home.

Remortgage Advantage 5: Simplified Processes

Finally, its become easier and easier thanks to the Internet to get a remortgage that will better fit your lifestyle than your current mortgage does. And the process is so simplified that it can often be completed online… and so can your monthly repayments Imagine no checks to write, no stubs to find, and no stamps needed. Its a perfect way to save a little each month on top of what youll already be saving with a remortgage

Sore feet - foot pain - the simple facts and the cures

What is Sore Feet - Foot Pain: Sore feet is a very common problem that effects millions accross the planet Earth, making simple things such as standing, walking, running, or working, almost a nightmare, because of the pain and discomfort involved.

What causes Sore Feet - Foot Pain: The most frequent cause of heel or arch pain is plantar fasciitis. This is inflammation of the plantar fascia, the tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. A symptom is sharp pain in the arch when getting up in the morning or after prolonged inactivity. Wearing shoes with little arch or heel support, too much physical activity, going barefoot and being overweight all can contribute to the condition. People with flat feet or with very high arches that flatten when they stand up are at higher risk for foot pain problems.

Sore Feet - Foot Pain - Symptoms: Foot pain can start after you have stood for a long time, or while walking or working. My feet got so bad that they ached day and night. At work I got to the point where I could hardly walk, and when I rested they continued aching for a long time. The pain got so severe it threatened my job, my family activities and almost everything that I enjoyed doing. The first symptoms are often what feels like a burning or hot foot, this often occurs before developing into a foot pain problem.

Sore Feet - Foot Pain - Treatment: The first step in treating foot pain is usualy to take a trip to the local store and buy some inserts, like Doctor Shoals. If you foot pain continues, visit a podiatrist. The podiatrist may give you a shot of 'cortizone' in the foot to stop the pain, or he/she may recommend that you have custom 'orthotic inserts' made. There are numerous creams and rub's you can also try, but I never had any real relief with them, it seemed they warmed or heated the skin or made my feet smell good, but the creams etc never penetrated the skin or made it's way to the inflamed areas. Also, you may be placed on medication to relieve the pain if it's severe.

Sore Feet - Foot Pain - Prevention: Treat your feet good and they will probably be good to you. Buy and wear shoes that are not only comfortable but ones that have arch support and cushioning. If the shoes are hard to walk on or provide little cushioning, buy some inserts like Doctor Shoals. The biggest factor I found in my battle with foot pain is weight. If you are overweight you are asking for foot pain.

Sore Feet - Foot Pain: My Personal Story and solutions - I have worked at the same job site since 1978, and my job requires constant walking and standing all day, and the floors are hard where I work, just tile over concrete. My feet started aching over time, at first I hardly noticed it. I would finish my day at work, and notice my feet were kinda sore. Over the next year or so, by the end of the day my feet were aching bad by the end of the work day. I started looking around for different types of shoes and sneakers, and started buying inserts. The new shoes and inserts worked fine for a few months or so, then the pain started coming back, and got much worse.

I made an appointment to see a local podiatrist. The first thing my podiatrist did was take some xrays of my feet, what came back was not pretty. She showed me where my feet had large areas that showed up very white on the film. She said all of this was areas that were inflammed and painful, and she was right, by this time I could barely walk.

The next thing my podiatrist did was measure my feet and made plaster casts. From these castings she ordered special inserts for my shoes 'orthotic inserts'. These were not cheap, this was almost 10 years ago, and they costed around $300 for the pair. A couple weeks later my orthopedic inserts arrived, they were hard and were made out of fiberglass. They didn't bend or flex any, but were molded to fit the shape of my feet. After a few days of walking in them my feet felt wonderful, all of my foot pain went away. I was living again with no foot pain for a couple years, when suddenly my pain started returning with a vengance.

I was wearing my orthotic inserts, wearing good shoes, wearing doctor shoals under my custom inserts and my feet were aching more and more. In time I could hardly walk, my job performance and lifestyle started going downhill fast. When I got home from work, all I wanted to do was sit, and even them my feet ached badly for hours. By this time my weight had ballooned to over 300 pounds. I went on a diet and in a years time, I had lost slightly over 100 pounds. My foot pain completely left, and to this day, almost 3 years later, I still have none. So I know from personal experience, watch your weight, that is probably the biggest factor in causing foot pain problems.

There is a website that provides cures, facts and other great information on Sore Feet - Foot Pain and numerous medical conditions, the website is called: All About Health, and can be found at this url:

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By Robert W. Benjamin

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The different types of boat tarps

A tarp is a large sheet of strong, flexible, water resistant or waterproof material. Usually, cloths such as canvas coated with plastic or latex are used to make tarps. Generally reinforced grommets at the corners or sides form attachment points for rope, so that the tarp can be tied down or suspended. Nowadays, tarps are sometimes made from woven polyethylene as well. Such tarps are called Polytarps. Tarps have been used for a long time to protect boats from the weather and to cover them.

Types of boat tarps:

Tarps are primarily classified on a basis of their material. Some common types of tarps are:

• Poly tarps: These are the most commonly used tarps, and provide excellent cover from rain. The material is high-density resin, with heavy-duty grommets which complete the tarp. These poly tarps are mildew proof, tear resistant, acid resistant, and can be easily used in sub arctic temperatures.

• Canvas tarps: These kinds of tarps are hemmed and stitched all round and reinforced. The reinforcement is made of eyelets, which are composed of materials that will not rust easily. They are better used for outdoor storage etc.

• Mesh tarps: They are also called Shade Screens. They are not very good for use as boat tarps, and can be used in light breezes only.

Most boat tarps can be purchased without any fittings, so they are usually sold in pre-standardized shapes that will fit just about all kinds of boats. If the boat is made of wood, then using a mildew proof tarp is a good idea. Traditional boat covers are out of fashion, but tarps are in. Tarp repair kits are easily available, and if you are sailing they are a good idea, as they can tear.

There are many new tarp designs made everyday, as people have started taking an interest in them finally. If you want, you can get a boat tarp customized for yourself. The tarp is also useful in protecting the boat from parasites. This is why most seasoned boat owners always buy the boat tarp first, then buy anything else for their boats afterwards.

The tarp is used along with rope, which helps owners tie the tarp to their boat without any gaps, by putting the rope through the D hole. The proper customized boat tarps may be expensive, but they serve a good purpose of protecting your boat. Boat tarps are an excellent way to protect boats against every kind of weather.

New york limos aren t just for business

When most people think of New York limos, those shiny black luxury cars, they think of LaGuardia airport transportation or Newark airport transportation, or perhaps picking up and dropping off business people. The New York limousine business does that, of course, but they also perform a whole variety of other services, some of which you may not be familiar with: Limos can be rented for all sorts of events, from weddings to graduations to proms to a night on the town or going to a ball game. Just imagine:

Planning for a wedding is a big, stressful project where any number of things can go wrong. Staying on schedule is supremely important and everyone needs to be there on time. Making sure a large number of people get there safely and enjoyably in New York City is a job for professionals, and a limo service can do it. Whether is just that certain something special for the bride and groom after they exchange their vows, or comfortable transportation for the entire bridal party or the families, luxury car services can make sure that everything goes off like clockwork. Your guests will appreciate it.

Ever feel the need to really kick back and enjoy an evening of visiting the finest clubs? If you do, you know that time can get away when you party. And there's nothing worse to ruin a great evening and mood than to have to wait for a cab or walk when you can't find one. At the end of the night you may well be quite exhausted, and then it's certainly good to know you'll be driven back to your hotel or home safe and sound. Oh, and if you don't like waiting in line, limo drivers can often cut them for you. Should things get a bit wild, you can be assured that limo drivers are discrete and courteous and will take good care of you.

If you plan on going to catch a ballgame with your buddies or business associates, why not do it in style and rent a limo? The leading New York limo companies can accommodate any size group. You can ask for a late model luxury car, such as an S-Class Mercedes or a 7-Series BMW, you can get a stretch limo, a stretch SUV, or even a specially equipped bus with all the luxury you'd expect in a limo. Groups with as many as 20 can easily be accommodated. Not only do you arrive fresh and with a touch of class, but the limo will be waiting for you when the game is over, even if it goes into overtime or extra innings.

Want to reward your son or daughter for their academic achievements? Why not make graduation a day to remember forever not only for finally being done with school, but also for being taken there in a Stretch Hummer or something equally outrageous? They will never forget it and it costs less than you think.

So next time you see a shiny black New York limos, remember that they're not just for business. Think what using a limo could do for you!

Making extra money online with affiliate programs

There are many ways of making extra money online, but one way that stands out is affiliate marketing. In affiliate marketing, you join an affiliate program, and essentially help your merchant partner to sell his goods and services, either through direct salesmanship or through advertising. For your assistance in this regard, you will receive a percentage of the sales that you generate for your partner.

Having your own website is essential to your success with affiliate programs. As long as you have a well-designed site with a regular flow of visitors, making extra money online will not be too difficult. Most of the work you will have to do in affiliate marketing involves creating, improving, and tweaking your website so that you can achieve more traffic.

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Benefits of online gambling top reasons to gamble online

The online gambling industry is the most profitable industry on the internet. Millions of people around the world are wagering on sports online, playing online poker, bingo and even the lottery online at any of the thousands of gambling sites available on the net. Even people who have never visited a land based casino or a local bookie are finding themselves visiting online casinos and poker rooms on a regular basis.

So, what makes gambling on the internet so appealing? Yes, you can play any game of your choice without having to leave your favorite chair. Still, you will not be served free drinks; you will not be able to watch the game you have wagered on from big TV screens; you can neither see the facial expressions of your poker opponents nor to hear the sounds of the coins fall from the slot machine when you hit the big jackpot…

Here are the benefits of gambling online comparing to traditional gambling:

Diversity: how else can you jump from an online poker room to the craps table and to a bingo hall while staying seated on your most comfortable chair? Most online casinos feature a large variety of casino table games, slots and video poker machines. Moreover, in many major online gambling companies you can switch from online casino gambling to online sports wagering with the same username and account.

Bonuses: where else can you receive free money to gamble with? Most online casinos offer free money bonuses in order to entice new customers and to keep up with the competition. The bonuses can start from 10 dollars free just for downloading the casino software to a couple of thousand dollars for completing a certain required amount of raked hands

Convenience: obliviously, what can be more convenient than playing your favorite casino game in the comfort of your own home while listening to your favorite music and drinking your favorite beer? Not to mention being able to put your dealer on hold each time up you want to take a break

Smoking and Dress Codes: whether you are a smoker or a non smoker, when you are gambling online you are free from obeying the rules. Same goes for dressing, eating and drinking; you can either smoke non stop or remain in a non smoking environment; wear your sloppiest clothes or stay naked; eat, drink, talk on the phone, watch TV, whatever

Atmosphere: when you are gambling online, there are not any cocktail waitresses who will sedate you with free drinks and distract you from beating the dealer. In addition, you can set an atmosphere of your choice that can include clocks or even a source of day light

Beginner Friendly: a land based casino can be an intimidating place for the newbie gambler. The average online casino, on the other hand, is much more beginner friendly than its brick and mortar equivalent. Interactive tutorials, play money modes and the option of avoiding social embarrassment caused by misunderstanding of the rules and codes of behavior is a more pleasant welcome for the novice casino gamer or poker player

Safety: yes, gambling online is usually safer than playing in a land based casino and carrying big amounts of cash money in your pocket. Most online casinos are reliable and respectable businesses that will not risk their reputation and lose their customers base by scamming their players

In addition to the list of benefits mentioned above, online gambling offers equal opportunity for people with disabilities or those who cannot afford traveling out of their state to play in a legal land based casino.

However, reading about the benefits of online gambling makes the huge popularity of online gambling, online poker playing and online sports wagering much easier to understand.

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Tips for recognizing work at home scams

If you have ever thought of beginning a home business, then you should first make sure that you are good at recognizing work at home scams. If you especially want to start an online business you had better keep your guard up! Certainly not every work at home opportunity is a scam but many of them are. It would be well to consult the Better Business Bureau on the Internet for advice. Ho can you tell which business opportunities are legitimate and which are not?

According to the Better Business Bureau people who are the most vulnerable are often targeted by scammers. This includes students, the disabled, stay-at-home moms and the elderly. All are hopeful that they will be among the fortunate to earn some money from home. However, most people end up spending money up-front than they do with making money with the company that they signed up with. These work-at-home jobs appear in national magazines and newspapers all across the country. Some of the businesses that were researched by the Better Business Bureau were such things as envelope-stuffing, medical billing, product assembly, mystery shopping, vitamin sales, selling advertising on the Internet, auto-dialing machines and the telemarketing of books, videotapes and seminars.

You must beware of ads that claim you can make a lot of money but only have do put in short hours doing little and with no experience. With the assembly of products at home, you have to pay for your materials and complete the project per the company's instructions. Usually you send the finished product to be checked and they return it to you saying it does not meet their standards. I have had personal experience with a scam such as this. You do nothing but waste time and money! In trying to recognize work at home scams, if you have to pay any fee or deposit then that should send up a red flag to you and you should probably turn tail and run the other way!

Be aware that such schemes are regularly investigated by the U. S. Post Office. You may even run the risk of being investigated or possibly prosecuted if you are found to be involved in one of these scams. Realize that work-at-home scams are not new but now the con artists are becoming more sophisticated and are using computers to peddle their wares. They can relax at their keyboard and reach thousands of people in an instant for free. Remember the old saying: “If an opportunity seems too good to be true then it probably is”. You often see ads involving pyramid schemes and chain letters. Again, run the other way!

This article is not meant to discourage you from beginning a home business. Many of them are truly legitimate but then again many are not. You have to make sure to do your homework before attempting to get into anything these days.

The uses of noni juice

Noni is characterized as a small tree or shrub that is known to grow in shady forests and rocky or sandy shores. Noni juice, which derives from noni, is believed to have beneficial healing agents that are thought to contain fevers, help to treat certain types of skin and eye problems, as well as throat and gum ailments and even constipation. In addition, noni juice is thought by many to help ease stomach pain and respiratory discomforts.

Noni features large, dark green leaves and is a plant which blooms year round. The flowers found on noni are petite and white in color, while the fruit is multi and features a strong smell. In addition, a noni plant features a great number of seeds, which are often dispersed by the bats that it’s smell is known to attract.

In some parts of the world, noni juice is used to help treat arthritis, which is a painful disorder that affects the body’s joints and muscles. It is important to note that neither noni itself or noni juice have been evaluated by the USFDA (United States Food and Drug Administration) for it’s safety or it’s possible benefits. In 2005, the European Food Safety Authority began an evaluation of noni products and their possible relation to hepatitis resulting from ingestion of noni.

Noni, which is that plant from which noni juice originates, is most commonly used Internationally and is not so widely used in American medicine. A large part of that is because of the lack of it’s full potential and the absence of studies to indicate it’s potential risks and/or side effects. As with any medicine or anecdote, it is important that it’s full potential be realized before being prescribed to patients with certain ailments or prior to being marketed as an over-the-counter treatment method for any type of illness. Individuals are often unfamiliar with the side effects associated with certain medications, which is why they often develop serious reactions after their use.

While little remains known about the complete effects of noni and/or noni juice, including potential healing or side effects, worldwide studies will continue to investigate the effects of this mysterious shrub.

This article is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is not to be used in place of, or in conjunction with, professional medical advice or a doctor’s recommendation regarding the use of noni juice. Prior to beginning any treatment program, including that which involves noni juice, individuals must consult a physician for proper diagnosis and/or treatment.

Dating lessons in love

Are you on the look out for a boyfriend/girlfriend? Have you been single for a while? Have you somebody in mind who you would like to go on a date with? A few years ago I thought that I knew what my ideal partner or girlfriend would look and be like. I was however about to learn a very valuable lesson of which I will write about in this article.

I am quite short for a male and always prefer to date women who are smaller than I am. This however counts quite a lot of them out. I also like women who are very down to earth and who are quite relaxed about life, not too into themselves for example. I also prefer them to be brunette with a nice smile and attractive eyes, a slim figure would also be a bonus.

What I have just described is what I believed to be my perfect girlfriend. This whole notion was blown out of the water around ten years when I had to work on a project at work with a woman called Sam. She was about ten years older than I was and I will never forget what my first impressions of her were. What a mess, I thought. She had made no effort with her appearance, had not even brushed her hair it seemed, she dressed as if she was twenty years older than she actually was and basically looked like she had not slept the night before.

This may seem quite cruel and harsh, this is what I used to be like back then, I am ashamed to think about how my mind used to work. I am happy however that I have now changed to be what I hope is a nicer person.

Despite these first impressions I have to say that Sam was so nice and helpful to me over the next three months. She is probably one of the kindest and purest people I have ever met.

After about ten weeks of first meeting Sam, I started to dream about her and I think I fell in love with her. She had not suddenly made an effort with her appearance, still looked a mess etc. The fact was it did not matter to me anymore, it was what was inside that counted.

I never ever admitted to Sam how I felt as she was married, I think her husband is one of the luckiest men alive.

Thanks Sam for teaching me a very important lesson in love.

Pets and cars protecting both from each other

We love our pets. We love our cars. And we love to put our pets in our cars and take them with us to the park, to the beach, on vacation.

But pet fur and paws can do a number on our car's interior. Luckily, it doesn't have to. There are several ways to protect a car from canine (or feline) family members. A seat cover is a great way to do this; you can find them online or at most large pet supply stores.

Depending on the type of vehicle you own, you may also want to check with your dealer to see if they sell a seat cover as an accessory.

For example, the Isuzu Ascender 5-Passenger offers a rear seat protector as an option to protect the second or third row seat upholstery. The Isuzu's seat protector is a heavy-duty, water-resistant poly-cotton fabric that can be easily washed in a washing machine.

Keeping your car in pristine condition is important, but so is the safety of your pet. Letting your dog or cat move about the car without being strapped in is like letting a child sit in the back seat without a seatbelt. Even a minor accident could cause your pet to be injured.

The best way to prevent injury to your pet during a car accident (or even routine driving in which quick stops might be unavoidable) is to install a pet car seat. Several different models exist. For dogs under twenty pounds, you may want to consider a car seat that mounts temporarily to the front or back seat using the seat's existing seat belts. Many of these types of car seats mount high enough that the dog can look out the window but will still stay protected during an accident.

For larger dogs, we suggest the hammock style back seat protector which prevents the animal from being thrown to the floor or into the front seat in the event of an accident. Hammock style protectors mount to the back of the front seats and to the front of the back seats, and run the entire width of your vehicle.

Pet seat belts are also an option. The seat belt is worn like a harness and attaches to the regular seat belts in your vehicle.

Should you get into an accident with your pet in the car, the restraint will prevent him or her from flying into the front seat area or out a window.

For a cat, the safest option (for both pet and driver) is a soft or hard case pet carrier. Push the seat forward just enough to fit the carrier on the seat and behind the dash. Too much space will allow the carrier to slide forward or even off the seat altogether on impact. Many vehicles can now sense when there is something in the front passenger seat other than a person, and if so, a mechanism prevents the air bag from deploying during an accident. If your vehicle doesn't have this feature, it's best to keep your pet in the back seat since the force of an air bag is likely to severely injure a small or medium-sized dog.

Dome homes a shelter from the storm

Weather systems across the country have become more and more extreme over the last few years. Depending on which part of the country you live in, you could be at risk for tornadoes, hurricanes, tropical storms, floods, or earthquakes. We've all seen on the news, people who live in vulnerable areas have their homes demolished by the elements, only to rebuild in the same spot, with the same type of house. Where is the logic? If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten. This same principle applies to housing options in risky areas. If you know that your traditional stick-built house didn't make it through the last hurricane, what makes you think that by simply replacing it, it will survive the next one? And remember, there will always be a next one.

One solution is to look for alternative housing construction. The best home on the market for surviving natural disasters is the monolithic dome home.

While these homes have been around since the 1960s, they have yet to catch on in mainstream real estate markets. Much of the prejudice comes from the exterior appearance of these homes. They don't have flat walls, and angled rooftops. They look futuristic and, well, strange.

Construction and design technologies have come a long way though, leading to a revolution in dome home styling. You can design a home to suit your tastes, and protect your property at the same time.

In states like Florida, where tornadoes and hurricanes tear down conventional homes without hesitation, a monolithic dome home may be the ideal structure for both private homes and school buildings.

Made of concrete and reinforced by steel, dome homes are very structurally sound. The heavy weight of these structures makes them invulnerable to being lifted off its foundation by tornadoes. In addition to the strength that comes from using steel and concrete in the construction of the home, the dome shape itself also adds to the integrity of the building. Arches are naturally strong, architecturally speaking, and practically impervious to the elements.

Because there are no flat walls on the exterior of the home, there are far fewer seams along the side of the building. The fewer the seams, the less chance there is that water will penetrate the walls. This is particularly beneficial during tropical storms, when buckets of rain are hammering down on your property.

Flooding is also something that can be prevented, or at the very least, minimized with the proper design. You can raise your living area off ground level, leaving the ground floor to be used as a garage area. When the flood waters come, they go into your garage, but leave the rest of your home untouched. Alternatively, you can design your home with the garage on the bottom level, but archways on the front and the back of the house leave your garage open on both sides. Water simply runs straight through.

Not only are monolithic dome homes ideal for residents along the Gulf Coast, but they are also good for residents living on the west coast. Dome homes are earthquake resistant, which makes them ideal structures for California and nearby states that sit along fault lines.

For Midwesterners who experience electrical storms, dome homes are also a wise choice. The shape of the rebar cage acts as a conductor, and draws the lightning straight to the ground, thereby minimizing any damage that may result from a lightning strike.

Floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, and lightning; dome homes can survive almost anything. They are the ideal structure for anyone living in an area where nature is unpredictable and violent. The next time you're in the market for a new home, consider investing in a dome home, and keep your family safe.

For those with bad credit don t fret check out these credit card offers

Believe it or not, there is hope for those who have in their history a series of bad credits. The fact of the matter is that there are credit cards out there designed particularly for those who have bad credit. These credit cards are also made for those who do not have perfect credit. It also applies to those who are seeking to have their credit re-established.

The following are credit cards from unsecured and secured offers.

Credit card offer from Bank Premiere MasterCard Gold

This particular credit card offers quick decisions in less than a minute. Believe it or not, purchases made on this credit card is covered in an APR that is low. It also reports to at least four credit major bureaus monthly. Plus, you get to access your account thru the phone anytime and every time of the day, 24/7.

The good thing about this credit card offer is that the user gets to enjoy the privileges of one who has a credit card gold. Again, if you have bad credit do not worry. Applying for this credit card is perfectly okay.

Credit card offer from Bank Orchard MasterCard Platinum

For this credit card offer, one gets to enjoy a truly low APR at 8.9%. Also, the user of this credit card comes with a package full of benefits entitled to a MasterCard Platinum. Believe it or not, due dates for the payment will be left to your own convenient choice. This is a perfect option that would definitely fit your special lifestyle.

Plus, the options for payment are also flexible. There is also a hundred percent liability fraud protection. Take note though that balance transfers are not applicable and if you have bad credit, you are more than welcome to apply.

There is also no fees charged up front. You also get to enjoy the platinum prestige enjoyed by others. This particular credit card reports to at least three bureaus of credit every month, take note that this is a plus for your own credit score.

Also, you as the user can have access to bills payment and access to your account anytime you want to for a hole twenty four hours. Your credit limit also increases periodically.

If you have bad credit, do not be afraid to apply, you will most likely be approved.

Credit card offer from Gold Imagine MasterCard

For this credit card, a minimum three hundred fifty dollars worth of credit line is the minimum amount one could possibly get. One is also eligible to be approved online quickly.

If you have bad credit, relax, this card is made especially for you. this credit card offer reports to three credit bureaus. Plus, your credit line gets to increase regularly. The good thing about this credit card is that it is accepted at a lot of locations all over the world.

Hurry as all credit card applications is actually accepted. Take note that balance transfers are not applicable for this credit card.

Credit card offer from new Millennium Platinum Secured Bank MC or Visa

For this particular credit card, issue is a guarantee. There are no such thing as credit checks and one is most likely to be approved whatever one’s credit history or income may be.

All in all, choosing the appropriate credit card for those people with bad credit may not be easy. All you need to remember is find the one that best suits your wants, needs and preferences. Also, choose wisely.

Weight loss benefits of hoodia gordonii

Hoodia, the phenomenon sweeping America and much of the rest of the modern world, works in a startling way. The product works by tricking the brain into thinking that you've already eaten and therefore already have enough energy (blood sugar) and therefore the body doesn't require additional nutrition. For this reason, the brain proceeds to shut down the hunger mechanism in the body, leaving those who take hoodia to be able to conquer their appetite since they don't feel hungry. This, in turn, allows those who take hoodia to be able to better control their eating habits in terms of portions and number of daily meals, leading to much lower calorie intake and, therefore, weight loss.

Hoodia has been used for thousands of years by the Bushmen of southern Africa. It was used primarily to ward off hunger during times when food was scarce, such as when they had to journey through the desert. Although there are 20 types of hoodia, only one, hoodia gordonii, has been shown to carry the active ingredient P57 which works as a hunger suppressant. Other variations of hoodia do not appear to work in suppressing appetite.

Hoodia is generally consumed in one of two ways, pill and liquid forms, and is generally taken an hour before meals. It is important to drink plenty of water when taking hoodia since hoodia shuts off the thirst mechanism in addition to the hunger mechanism. It is only too easy to become dehydrated if you don't ensure you are drinking plenty of water even though you won't feel thirsty when taking hoodia. Hoodia usually takes about 1 to 2 weeks to work in full force, however most report that they notice appetite suppressing effects within the first half hour of taking hoodia.

There are certain situations that appear to override the effects of hoodia, however. Namely, those with active workout habits, especially those who train with weights frequently, will still notice high appetite levels. Muscles need calories to be maintained and those muscles still call out for nutrition whether you are taking hoodia or not. In addition, it appears as if hoodia works best with low carb diets. Although details are sparse, there does appear to be much evidence that shows that hoodia does not curb appetite on nearly the same level when too many carbohydrates are still being consumed in the diet.

Apply online for a credit card why not take the chance

The talk about credit cards had existed for so long. It is not a new topic to discuss anyway. In fact, there are plenty of people who have secured their own credit card and are currently enjoying the privileges that come along with it.

You can also say that some of them have experienced the most unexpected twists when it comes to handling their credit card debts.

You should be smarter than the rest of them.

As time passed by, you should have been knowledgeable enough regarding the pros and cons of owning a credit card. Taking the disadvantages aside, everyone can attest to how helpful credit cards can be. After all, the credit cards are among the valuable tools utilized when buying goods as well as services in these modern times.

So how do you apply for credit cards? Realistically, credit cards can be secured through both the online and offline methods.

What is meant by the offline application is that the lending establishments such as banks and some reputed credit card companies make the service available for all eternity. Applying to them needs you to phone the concerned party so that the forms can be mailed to you or you may pay them a visit anytime.

But thanks to the advancement of the technology as the online application for a credit card has come into being. Again, such power has clearly provided everyone the convenience and ease in the use of the credit card services.

Apply online for a credit card now. Yes, it is as easy as the 1, 2, and 3 steps. Your computer is your main tool in accessing online application for a credit card. With the use of the computer mouse, you gain entry to the portals of the various credit card firms and be able to transact with them.

The internet network is of great help in this endeavor because most of the online credit card applicants can prove that the application is very fast. The verification of the requirements will only take a fraction of time so you need not wait for so long. After a few minutes, you will be able to know if your online application for a credit card got approved or rejected.

Being equipped with an internet access, which is as of today a must for all homes, you can comfortably sit and browse the websites for the most appealing yet functional credit card offers. Most of the banks now have their homes online so transacting with them is very easy. More so, the online application for a credit card has also become as swift as how light travels.

So how do you go about the online application for a credit card? First furnish the prerequisites indicated on the website. Furnish the company with copies of these requirements through email and wait for its course of action. In a matter of seconds, you will know the result of your application. It is necessary that you take a look at the kinds of credit cards that you are capable of availing. Likewise, be very particular to the terms and conditions that come along the online application for a credit card. You must beware of scams too since these are very rampant nowadays.

Unless you try applying online for a credit card, you won't know what you are missing. Why bother waiting the approval for your application for so long when you can have it the easy way? Just apply online for a credit card!

Tips for purchasing fitness equipment

Home fitness equipment is a great investment. Exercising in the privacy of your home offers both easy access and stability to your daily work out. Unfortunately, most newbie exercises make big mistakes when purchasing their first piece of fitness equipment. The first mistake fitness equipment buyers make is to purchase a machine with too many features.

First of all more features means more money. In the case of fitness equipment more money does not mean better quality. Many of the electronic features fitness equipments offers are never used or used very rarely. This is because most people can not figure out how to accurately use the computer and give up. The basic fitness equipment attributes are all that you need. Just like buying a car or a piece of furniture check for building quality. Ask yourself is the equipment well put together, sturdy, durable, and stable. Good construction combined with a quiet machine are the only real qualities you need to look for in a treadmill. The same is true for all fitness equipment.

Make sure you try out the equipment before buying it. The first place to start is a gym, buy a month membership and go in and see what you like and hate. Once you find a piece of fitness equipment you are interested in then go out to several stores and try their machines. Make sure you wear your exercise clothes and exercise shoes. Most fitness machines look great just sitting them, turn it on and use for a good twenty minutes. Weight machines should be used for at least 20 repetitions. Do not be afraid to try something out of your price range. Have fun when you go out looking, see what the high end equipment offers and what features you can do without and then purchase your fitness equipment accordingly.

If you are beginner in the exercise world, do not buy something complicated or hard to use or setup. You will not use, and you have wasted your money. Many of the high end fitness equipment require the coordination of upper and lower bodies which can be quite overwhelming for people who are less experienced with exercise routines. Do not be afraid to ask questions. Do not be afraid to ask for an information sheet and inquire about all costs. Look for discounts and sales. Many fitness equipment sellers will offer to put together your new fitness equipment and deliver it for you no extra cost or a small fee – let them! For an extra hundred you will not have the headache of assembly and you will make sure the piece of equipment is put together correctly.

Healthy hair vitamins

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There a number of different specific hair vitamins and minerals that can play a major role in helping a person have a healthy head of hair. If a person does not have sufficient hair vitamins then the deficiencies can lead to thinning hair or even total baldness in the most severe cases. The fact is that the state of a person’s hair reflects the overall condition of their body. Extra hair vitamins are likely to be needed if a person is generally unwell or is undernourished as their hair will show damage too and may even stop growing.

Some of the most important hair vitamins that a person needs to have healthy hair include B6, biotin, inositol and folic acid. The best way to ensure that a person receives enough of these essential hair vitamins are for them to be taken as vitamin supplements. It is not just hair vitamins that are necessary for healthy hair though as there are a number of minerals that are essential, including magnesium, sulphur, silica and zinc.

The most essential hair vitamin is vitamin a but the best form of this is to include in the diet is beta-carotene. This is because the hair vitamin A can be toxic if consumed in large quantities but beta-carotene has no such problems and is converted by the body into vitamin A that can be used to promote healthy hair. Of course, vitamin A is not just a hair vitamin, it is also needed for a number of other functions including normal growth of bones, skin, nails and the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibres.

Protein is another essential hair vitamin. This is because hair itself is essentially protein. The amount of this hair vitamin that a person consumes in their diet can affect the hair directly. If a lot of protein is included in a person’s diet then this hair vitamin will lead to improved hair growth and a far fuller head of hair. However, a person who has a diet that is lacking in this hair vitamin will suffer from thinning hair and slow hair growth.

Of course, it is not just hair vitamins and minerals that are needed to ensure that a person has healthy, strong hair. There are a number of researchers who have found that there are direct links between the overall health of a person and the condition of their hair. If a person is under a lot of stress or suffers from a lack of sleep then their hair is also likely to suffer and it is likely that their diet will not provide enough hair vitamins to counter these effects. Hair vitamin and mineral supplements can be the solution to weak and damaged hair.

Find information on vitamins for hair loss.