July 31st, 2008 admin
You simply cannot go wrong with a powerful zoom, intuitive, multiple-face detection technology, a decent sized CCD sensor, and a blazing DIGIC III processor, all within a sturdy metal retro range-finder case. The Canon Power Shot G9 produces very crisp, color-accurate 12-megapixel shots in very low light. Both the manual and RAW modes offer as much creative freedom as your eye (and Photoshop skills) allow. (However, do expect some distortion on 24x combined-zoom pics.) The best part of this compact blogger companion is that video shot on the G9 is as sharp and stable as you can get with such a small package.
This is a blogger’s perfect blogging companion, and, in my opinion, Canon makes the best lenses around, which is apparent in the final photo and video quality. It’ll fit easily in your pocket or purse to take your discrete photos for posts that you MUST blog about! Bloggers and photographer enthusiasts alike, will fall in love with the G9. There is just no way you will be disappointed with this digital gem.
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July 30th, 2008 admin
From webmd:
“The 7,802 adverse events reported to VAERS for Gardasil include 15 deaths and 31 reports of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a potentially paralyzing, life-threatening condition in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the nervous system…” Read the rest
Make sure to also read about Jessica Ericzon, 17 years old : My Girl died as a guinea pig for Gardasil
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July 29th, 2008 admin
Scientists claim that chocolate is good for your heart. AMEN! I LOVE those scientists. How are they good? They’ve discovered that foods rich in flavanoids (I want to call them FLAVORnoids) are associated with the lowering of cardiovascular disease risk factors such as high blood pressure and have even linked certain foods with specific benefits.
Eating chocolate or cocoa increased a measure called flow-mediated dilation, which is a good indication of blood flow in the veins. It also reduced blood pressure, both systolic (the upper number, reflecting the maximum pressure exerted when the heart contracts) by about 6 points, and diastolic (the bottom number, reflecting the maximum pressure when the heart is at rest), by about 3.3 points. But it didn’t seem to have an effect on so-called “bad” LDL cholesterol.
Soy protein reduced diastolic blood pressure by almost 2 points of mercury and improved bad cholesterol but didn’t improve so-called good HDL cholesterol. But those effects were found just for isolated soy protein, not for other soy products.
A habit of green tea drinking reduced bad cholesterol levels, but drinking black tea boosted both systolic and diastolic pressure — by 5.6 points for systolic and 2.5 for diastolic.
Ok. Calm down. This isn’t license to jump in a chocolate filled pool. No, no. It means stick with foods high in flavanoids and antioxidants: lots of fruit, small amounts of a good dark chocolate (at least 70 percent cocoa), plus the basics like onions and green tea and an occasional glass of red wine. Be reasonable about this. And don’t just eat any ole chocolate. Some are so terrible they could kill you, so stay with high quality and you can’t go wrong, normally.
Here’s a chocolate sugggestion - with mouth-watering photo. Don’t eat it all at once!!!
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July 28th, 2008 admin
Built to endure the nastiest of alpine conditions, the MSR Stormking expedition tent offers incredible strength, durability and rugged, reliable performance. New materials have lightened the weight of the bombproof Stormking by a full pound and a larger vestibule lends greater livability! Five equal-length DAC NSL aluminum poles serve as the sturdy framework for the Stormking. The pole design acts like a spring against the rainfly, increasing rigidity and creating a wide, vaulted ceiling for maximum headroom and floor space. MSR’s FastFeed pole sleeves make the tent easy to erect even in deteriorating conditions. The Stormking’s adjustable stake loops are backed up against failure by a second set of webbing loops. MSR’s DryGuy system accommodates up to a 10mm climbing rope and won’t wick, freeze or hold moisture. The glove-friendly DryTie door ties are faster, drier and lighter than toggle/bungee systems. Acknowledging the fact that mountaineers are liable to spend quite a bit of time pinned indoors by the elements, the Stormking employs a truly livable design. A gear loft, interior pockets and stowaway door pockets help avoid clutter and keep gear organized and accessible. A large, hooped vestibule and a smaller second vestibule combine to provide 26 sq. ft. of additional space for gear. The main vestibule serves as a dry transition area from outdoors to indoors. The dual door construction and large zippered side panels provide excellent ventilation. For quick and easy packing, the Stormking comes with MSR’s RapidRoll Tent Bag. The bag is generously sized and easy to use. Just roll up the tent and place it in the side-loading bag. Then, use the bag’s twin compression straps to cinch it all together. Reflective detailing on the door, roof vent, guylines and zipper pulls make it easier to locate the Stormking when returning to camp in low-light conditions.
Click here for more info and to see a photo of the tent.
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July 27th, 2008 admin
What are you thinking buying those totally ugly, totally hideous not to mention environmentally UNfriendly patio furniture? That is so embarrassing. It’s like showing up to the market in your undies, and they’re ratty, torn and holy! Holier than the swiss cheese! Ew. Cut it out.
C’mon. Plastic is the cheapest looking crap ever. Get wicker or wood. Make sure you take proper care of those so they last.
This outdoor wood patio set is on sale!
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July 26th, 2008 admin
Angels in my Hair is the autobiography of a modern day mystic, so she’s called, an Irish woman with powers of the saints of old.
People thought Lorna was retarded as a child because she did not focus on the world around her much like her peers. Consequently, Lorna remembers seeing not just the world around her but seeing equally vividly angels and spirits. For many years she assumed everyone saw the world like she did.
Reading the story of her life, growing up in a poor family, later working in Dublin, marrying and experiencing family tragedy, the reader meets, as she did, the creatures from the spirit worlds who also inhabit our own - mostly angels of an astonishing beauty and variety – including the prophet Elijah and an Archangel- but also the spirits of people who have died.
Today, it is not only the sick and troubled who come to visit Lorna, looking for healing and consolation, but theologians of different faiths and the head of a religious order in Rome are asking her for guidance too.
This remarkable book is the testimony of a woman who sees things at the other end of the dimension spectrum, beyond the range of most people’s every day experience.
More about Angels in my Hair
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July 25th, 2008 admin
10. Placenta - The life giving uterus lining expelled after birth has been used in some beauty care products for years. Various manufacturers claim it helps stimulate tissue growth, reduces wrinkles and is good for your hair. Unfortunately, none of those claims have ever been proven.
9. Whale vomit - This material called Ambergris is useful as a fixative in perfumes. It has a sweet, earthy odor and is usually found washed up on a beach in South America or Australia. It has mostly been replaced by synthetic alternatives.
8. Cochineal beetles - When you need a nice red color, you can drown a few of these buggers in some hot water, dry them out and pulverize them. The deep crimson dye is versatile enough to be used in skin creams, lipsticks and almost any other beauty product.
7. Waste cooking oil - Scientists say that a surfactant can be made from spent cooking oil that will help regenerate damaged skin. So the next time you order a burger don’t be surprised if you hear “Do you want a facial with that?”
6. Human breast milk - It could be a gimmick but some people swear by using human breast milk to make soap. Is this something you would try?
5. Bird poop - Ever heard of a Geisha Facial? It features deep cleansing, $180 price tag, and a big scoop of Nightingale bird poop. Supposedly the uric acid is supposed to be great for your face. Perhaps it is but you certainly don’t need to smear bird droppings on yourself to get it.
4. Bull semen - Want shiny hair? Then a few salons in Europe think they have exactly what you need. Protein from bull semen is supposed to give amazing results. I’m skeptical it will give you anything more than a stiff hair cut.
3. Snake venom - One of the most ridiculous new ingredients for keeping wrinkles at bay is snake venom. Cosmetic makers who use this stuff hope that you’ll connect the Botox poison with snake poison and figure both must work wonders on wrinkles. Despite what Jamie Pressly might think, snake venom hasn’t been shown to have any positive improvement in wrinkle creams.
2. Chicken bone marrow - Supposed to be a good source of glucosamine but how that helps your cosmetic remains a mystery. But people still use chicken bone marrow but they rarely advertise it as such.
1. Cow dung - It turns out you can make an incredibly pleasant smelling vanilla fragrance from extracts of cow dung. It’s not just a fertilizer any more.
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July 24th, 2008 admin
Do you have space issues and have racked your brains to figure out how to fit both your cars in the tiny area next to your house? This car storage lift will make you breath a sigh of relief. This handy equipment allows you to stack your cars one on top of each other, just like you see in those space efficient car parks in New York. Don’t worry about its toughness. It’s 7,000 pounds and has a power unit that provides smooth, quiet hydraulic operation. Click below.
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July 23rd, 2008 admin
There’s nothing better to do to decompress than to play a game or two. While some fogy people will dare not play games because they say they’re a waste of time (We really know that they are simply just lame gamers. ;-)), playing mac games (assuming you own a mac) will relax you, give you a laugh and de-stressify you. I made up that last word but you know what I mean. How could they be negative for you if you enjoy them? Answer: They aren’t negative, they are positive and can be good for you. Below is one of my favorite places to find fun games. Remember: you’re never too old to have fun. Some might say that having fun keeps you young.
Look for some games here: mac games
Note: If you don’t have a mac, and instead have a pc, go here: computer games.
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July 21st, 2008 admin
Did you know that prescription medication and medical advice often kills a person rather than healing them? What!? We’ve been brain washed into thinking that they are supposed to be helping us but in most cases, they don’t. They simply feed the greedy pockets of “big pharma” pharmaceutical companies. How do we know which drugs do damage? Which ones will kill us?
The 24-Hour Pharmacist- is the perfect pill for anyone seeking enlightenment on overall health from a resource that is thorough and fun to read. With chapter titles such as “Frazzled, Frustrated and Freaked Out: Coping with Anxiety and Stress” to “More Jiggle, Less Joint Pain: What You Can Do About Arthritis” you get the sense that the author well knows what course to recommend but also truly enjoys educating others. One feature I found especially enlightening were the sections in each chapter entitled “Suzy’s Secrets From Behind The Counter”. Here is where she (Suzy) offers great little insights to live by with a perspective that only a pharmacist can give. One good example of this is in the chapter about weight loss where she explains that some drugs can make you hungry. Included in her list are sedatives and tranquilizers, antidepressants, allergy pills, female hormones and diuretics. Wow, who knew?
Read more about it here: The 24-Hour Pharmacist
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