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Monday December 31, 2001

History Of Hawaii University

If you are a student, have been to Hawaii on holiday vacation and fell in love with this tropical island paradise, why not physically relocate to Hawaii and study for a degree at the University of Hawaii?
The Hawaii Territorial Legislature established the College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in Honolulu under terms of the U.S. land grant legislation in 1907. Only ten students begin classes with thirteen staff in September in 1908.
The campus was renamed College of Hawaii and moved to its present location in Oahu's Manoa Valley in 1912. Some six years later, a William Kwai petitioned the legislature to grant the college a university status leading to the establishment of the University of Hawaii in 1920.
In 1931 the university absorbed the Territorial Normal and Training School (now known as the College of Education) and graduated its first PhD student in Dr J. S. Phillips. Four years later, Professor Gregg Sinclair founded the Oriental Institute, predecessor of the federal government sponsored East-West Center, setting the agenda for the University of Hawaii's ever growing prominence in Asia-Pacific expertise.
The University of Hawaii's community colleges system was established in 1964, with Honolulu, Kapiolani, Kauai and Maui campuses. As at this writing, it has evolved into 10 campuses and dozens of educational, training and research centers across the Hawaiian Island
The 1970s saw the addition of Windward Community College, the William S. Richardson School of Law, Hilo College of Agriculture and University of Hawaii-West Oahu and a few years later, School of Architecture and School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology.
A generous gift by Ed Pauley purchased the Coconut Island, known to millions people around world as the Gilligan's Island for expanded marine biology research. The university set records by offering the country's first master's degree in an indigenous language, Hawaiian language, and also becoming the first institution to successfully clone multiple mammalian generations such as the Cumulina mouse
The 10 University of Hawaii campuses and educational centers on six Hawaiian Islands provide unique opportunities for both learning and recreation. The university is Hawaii's engine for economic growth and diversification, stimulating the economy with jobs, research and skilled workers. The university academic offerings range from certificate and vocational training programs right up to PhD degree
So Hawaii is not just a holiday vacation destination with fascinating tourist attractions, it is also firmly anchored in the area of education as shown by the international credibility of the University of Hawaii.

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Sunday December 30, 2001

eBay Success Secrets Revealed

You've likely heard of people who have become multimillionaires overnight by merchandising stuff on eBay. Well, I am not alleging that it never happens but I am alleging that it's only half true.
There actually are several people who have made and continue to make fortunes by marketing stuff on eBay, nevertheless, not many of them did it overnight, if any.
All, or at the least almost all, successful marketers on eBay share at the least one common trait - they all work hard. The successful eBay Marketers don't play around in marketing on eBay.
They commit a lot of hours and lots of effort and energy into producing their success and it does not happen over night. It happens after Adequate effort has been exerted. They all put client attention on the top of their lists. They're cognizant that eBay is much like a small town with a well-functioning grapevine.
All of the genuinely successful eBay Marketers make full use of the reports that eBay provides. Ebay does not make a big deal out of these reports but they're right there under all of our proverbial nose
Oh, and did I mention that these reports are free? They are except for those who have stores on eBay and then the cost is minimal.
The other matter that the successful eBay marketers all do is take full advantage of the free consultation service that eBay provides for all levels of sale
These consultations are done person-to-person by phone with marketing and sales experts who work for eBay and who are well informed about the ins and outs of merchandising on eBay. They can answer questions or they can give advice and the service is free.
Ebay wants marketers to be successful. The more successful sellers are on eBay the more successful eBay itself become
Did you realize that there's a 93% failure rate amongst eBay sellers? Its true but its not surprising.
It's just very much easier to fail that it is to succeed. Success requires hard work. It requires determination and it takes thought and preparation.
It requires discovering what went wrong and then working out a way to make it go correctly the next time. Success takes keeping on when everyone else gives up. Success takes tenaciousnes
Lead propagation is one of the secrets of the success of any online business. Ebay is not an exception to the rule.
Ebay can furnish you with leads easier than you can get them any other way. You'd do well if you only utilized eBay as a lead propagation tool but you can actually do more than that.
You can sell products at a gain on eBay (maybe not as big a profit as you make on your own site) as well as for lead generation. Leads are of as much or more value than one time sales.

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Saturday December 29, 2001

Digital Signage: Out-of-Home Advertising Gains Public Recognition

The concept of advertising with media outside of the home gained a good degree of notoriety Sunday in The Los Angeles Times with a major article by staff writer Alana Semuel
The 1,000-word article, "Now showing very near you...", makes a strong case for digital signage networks and advertising as well as other out-of-home media. In the article, Semuels identifies digital video recorders as a major culprit in diluting the frequency with which traditional television commercials are viewed. As a result, advertisers are hungry for an effective substitute, and out-of-home ads appear to be the solution.
Semuels elaborates on a major theme of several of my recent columns, namely every day more TV viewers are skipping past commercials with their DVRs, making in-store, out-of-home advertising all the more appealing.
According to the LA Times story, about 20 percent of U.S. households now have digital video recorders. The ease with which viewers in these homes can skip past the commercials has a growing number of advertisers interested in out-of-home ads on flat panel displays near the point of sale where they can influence shoppers making purchasing decisions. And, if they can't influence a particular buying decision, at least they can elevate brand awarenes
Quoting San Francisco-based Premier Retail Networks, which has 200,000 screens in 6,500 stores nationwide, the article points out 42 percent of shoppers remember a brand they see on in-store screens, twice number for television commercial
It's no wonder then that a recent forecast from PQ Media Research indicates that spending on out-of-home advertising will grow 27.7 percent this year. The statistics, part of the company's "PQ Media Alternative Out-of-Home Media Forecast 2007-2011" report show the category to be among the fastest growing segments in the media industry.
Last year, media spending on out-of-home advertising reached $1.69 billion, up 27 percent from the 2005. In fact, spending on out-of-home advertising has grown at double-digit rates every year from 2001-2006 with a compounded annual growth rate of 22.6 percent, according to the PQ Media report.
In discussing the reasons for the growth, Patrick Quinn, president and CEO of PQ Media said "Unlike its mass media peers, alternative out-of-home advertising is impervious to channel or web surfing and is immune to audience fragmentation."
PQ Media identified several factors driving the growth of out-of-home advertising, including
* advertiser perception that out-of-home ads provide high engagement, targeting options, proximity to
point-of-sale, measurable impact and cost effectiveness
* data indicating exposure to and recall of these media are growing
* research suggesting the vast majority of consumers view alternative out-of-home media as favorable
and educational
* new technology enabling companies to launch digital advertising platforms that generate higher revenues than the conventional formats they replace.
PQ Media divides out-of-home advertising into three categories video advertising networks and screens digital billboards and displays and ambient advertising. The research firm has found video advertising networks is the largest category, accounting for 60 percent of all out-of-home ad spending. Spending on this category grew 28 percent in 2006 to $1.01 billion with double-digit growth in four markets in-theater, in-office, in-store and in-transit, according to the company.
High-profile news articles, like the one from the LA Times, draw the public's attention to this market. More importantly, this sort of coverage helps busy ad professionals focused on traditional media segments to notice the out-of-home advertising market. As these ad pros have their own "Ah-Hah" moments thanks to these sorts of articles, it won't take too much effort to back up the perception that out-of-home advertising is a growing, important new segment. Research, such as that from PQ Media, makes it easy for out-of-home advertising to be taken seriously -and more importantly for ad buyers to consider it as a new part of their media mix. As they do, out-of-home advertising and digital signage are likely to enjoy even wider acceptance and use.

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Friday December 28, 2001

Native American Herbal Remedies

In olden times, before the pharmaceutical industry took birth, developed and flourished, how did man cure his illnesses? He turned to nature. By experimentation and experience, he discovered several natural substances possessing medicinal properties useful in getting rid of many common and prevalent ailments. Herbal remedies thus occupied an important role for the restoration of people's health. In fact, Native Americans have been using such herbal remedies for several types of body aches, pains as wholesome as illnesse
Several indigenous tribes native to the Americas had their own special herbal remedies for their various ailments. They revered the herbs available locally in their individual areas of residence as a gift of nature and, treating them with great respect, used them as medicines. Besides that, they used the plant parts and products to meet their life's social and cultural requirements. Plants and herbs were therefore an integral part of the Native American life and culture.
Herbal remedies momentarily Today, modern day medical scientists have been rediscovering the herbal remedies of Native Americans. Numberless Americans are also switching their loyalties from chemical formulations, widely available in various forms and types of packing as prescription and non - prescription drugs, remedies and cures, to the age - elderly and life span - tested Native American herbal remedies. This alternative medicine has become quite popular for the simple reason that herbal remedies are natural products and that they are usually non - toxic as well whereas free from producing any side effect
Here is a small list, by no means exhaustive, of common native North American Herbal Remedies and some of the illnesses / health disorders / problems, for the relief of which they are used
Rabbit tobacco asthma, colds, cough, flu, pneumonia
Bloodroot bronchitis, sore throat, some cancers including cancer of the uterus
Oak kidney disorders, menstrual problems, sprains and sores
Wild Cherry colds and coughs, tuberculosis, abdomen cramps, wounds
Wild Yam root menstrual cramps, childbirth, hormonal imbalance, poor libido
Passionflower insomnia, hyperactivity, tension, strength pain, ( As a poultice ) injuries, wounds ( its root ) boils, earache
Sage cuts, bruises, toppled stomach, irregular menstruation, colds, tuberculosis, childbirth
Juniper urinary infections, gum disease, dandruff, indigestion, gonorrhea, diarrhea, high blood pressure
Willow pains, fevers, headache, toothache, sores in the jaws, belly problems, diarrhea
Purple Coneflower insect bites, stings, snakebites, gonorrhea, bowel problems, toothache, sore throat, burn
Perhaps you do not need to learn the actual methods and procedures Native Americans adopted for preparations of the herbal decoctions, concoctions and medicines. By using modern methods, scientists have extracted the essential ingredients from the medicinal plants that Native Americans once used. You can get these ingredients from specialty or online stores typically in easy to consume pill or liquid form. We can also attribute the menthol, mint and lemon extracts that we find in cough drops to the Native American herbal remedie
If you are suffering from some fever, arthritis, impotence or other sexual disorders, prostate problems, sore eyes or any of the other numerous problems or illnesses, you can undoubtedly find a suitable Native American herbal remedies.

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Thursday December 27, 2001

Wheatgrass Is Fast Becoming The Most Widely Used Supplement

One of the most poplar herbs to come to light over recent years is wheatgrass, wheatgrass is now thought be the most widely used herbal supplement for many reasons. Peerless of the reasons is that is contains chlorophyll, this is mother natures most amazing health prompting nutrient.
Wheatgrass contains no less than 20 amino acids, several hundreds of different enzymes that cannot be found in any other food and over 90 other vitamins, minerals and nutrients. When taking all this into account it is not hard to see why it is fast becoming popular. People from all walks of life have befitted from taking wheatgrass, athletes, those on diets, those who live unavailable lifestyles and anyone who wants to keep their immune system healthy.
Wheatgrass has been described as the closest thing to the fountain of youth that man has ever found. Which says a lot for it, in the UK people are so absorbed with the product that even royalty have curious to endorsing the remedy, the 'Prince of Wales trust' is aiming to educate people on the many health benefits of taking this supplement.
Wheatgrass is available in many forms, including pills, powder, pasta or you can even buy your own 'grow you own kit'. Benefits of wheatgrass Long success has been reported in reversing chronic degenerative diseases with wheatgrass, it is thought that there are two reasons behind why this happens. First wheatgrass provides an optimal nutritional environment during the healing process and secondly the detoxification process is expounded which increases the elimination of waste that has accumulated in the body.
Other ways which wheatgrass can be beneficial include reducing the amount of transcendent cholesterol and lowering high blood pressure. It is further thought to be effective in fighting off certain types of cancer and reducing the risk of these cancers. If you are feeling run down and have a lack of alacrity then drinking a glass of wheatgrass juice can bring back lost energy and get you back on your feet again after illness.
It is also used to increase the body's natural ability to heal and in recent studies has proved to be effective. For those who have trouble with indigestion and heartburn then you could free lunch from taking wheatgrass on a daily basis, wheatgrass is thought to help with the digestive system and stage and calm and soothe irritated linings.
When it comes to keeping your oral hygiene in top form again wheatgrass is thought to be wicked, it is thought to help fight tooth decay and also help with bad breath. Those who have skin problems can also benefit from including wheatgrass in their daily diet as it promotes healthy skin.
All in all it is not hard to see why wheatgrass is fast becoming a popular supplement to many daily diets. Although some studies have been false and wheatgrass has made improvements in areas, for some of the ailments listed above authenticate has been inclusive. However on saying this millions of people throughout the world are trying this remedy and it is fast becoming the number one herbal supplement, which must say something for it.

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Wednesday December 26, 2001

Chinese Insight Into The World Of Herbal Medicine

Of our earliest ancestors, the Chinese have made it a point to incorporate nature's garden into the world of medicine more than any other culture, cool adhering to the belief of the importance of herbs to this day.
Although many cultures have traditionally used seeds and plant parts in their remedies, China has alleviated ailments using herbs since around 5, 000 BC. Having amassed this knowledge for thousands of years, the Chinese have mastered the art of cultivating herbs for medicinal purposes and other cultures look to them for insight into how a diagnosis can be treated through the use of herb
Traditional Chinese Medicine ( TCM ) is heavily relied on throughout the world by everyone from the common consumer to specialists in every field of medicine. The Chinese developed their construction of medicine and herbal remedies to cater to the yin and yang principle, station the body should be in perfect balance and herbs solve harmony to the person taking them.
Instead of treating one symptom, since is commonly done in the Western world of modern medicine Chinese herbal remedies seek to get the body back into a natural state of balance so that healing can occur and any imbalances are eliminated. In conjunction with herbs, the Chinese also incorporate acupuncture, massage, and a healthy diet into the concept of harmony for healing purposes. One Chinese Emperor is credited with the launch of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Emperor Shen Nong (2697 BC) began personally tasting and testing various plants and their parts to see how it would affect his body and could help others with ailments such as circulation improvements and urinary infection
Later on in history, Emperor Huang Ti developed what is now the world's oldest medical textbook, called Nei Ching, which translates into Yellow Emperor's Canon of Internal Medicine. Many doctors on a global sequence still refer to this text today for herbal insight.
Although Western medicine has had an influence overChinese medicine in the modern world, Traditional Chinese Medicine retains its strong influence as a powerful way to association herbal treatment and technology.
The Chinese strongly believe that your mind and body must be in sync to avoid illness, which is why they have mental health tied into herbal remedies. Western medicine separates the two into different categories, treating the mind separate from the body. However,
Chinese herbal remedies are now being used to treat mental disorders, such as depression in the Western World.

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Tuesday December 25, 2001

3 Ways To Retain Your Energy Through Healthy Aging

Keeping up your energy and staying active and upbeat can be difficult when your joints start to creak and all you know about the local gym is that it was still there when you walked past it a few days ago. Nowadays, seniors are expected to withdraw from active public life and make room for the younger generation. Luckily, you do not have to follow the popular stereotype. In fact, your retirement is a great time to stand up and announce to the whole world that, starting from now, you are going to have the time of your life.
Healthy aging is extremely important if you want to retain your energy. The more time you spend in the comfort of your armchair, the less you will want to leave it, eventually becoming the stereotype that you probably want to avoid. Luckily, in this article, I am going to show you how you can use various healthy aging activities to keep your former energy and be more active that most of the teenagers you see on the streets today.
First of all, the key to healthy aging is positive thinking. The moment you accept that you are a senior citizen who somehow has less rights to go out and have fun because of your age is the moment you become one. Do not let your age drag you down. Why deny yourself the things you enjoy just because you are wiser and more experienced now than 20 years ago. To keep your energy up, it is important to retain the kind of personality that made you go out, make friends and explore the world.
Second, it is very important to lead an active lifestyle if you want to have the kind of energy that you did before. This means exercising several times a week both strength and cardiovascular training and staying involved in social life. Keep an active circle of friends whom you stay in touch with regularly and try to get together with them for fun events once in a while. Especially if you are retired, you will find that you have lots of time on your hands so why not take every opportunity you can to enjoy it.
Third, one of the best ways to keep your energy up throughout your retirement is to do something that you are passionate about. Now that you are retired and no longer have to worry about things such as annoying bosses and angry customers, you need something else to take your focus. A good way to do it is to pick up a hobby that you always fancied but never quite got around to. Alternatively, many people use their retirement years to write a memoir or a novel.
Whatever crazy ideas you may have in your head, now is the time to try and turn them into a reality. One of the most important elements of healthy aging is to wake up every morning and realize that you are looking forward to what the new day will bring and if you are working on something that you are passionate about, then you will find it easy to get the burst of energy you need to get going.
In conclusion, if you want to have the same kind of energy that you did 20 years ago, the best way to do it is to put yourself out there. Make new friends, explore new places, pick up new hobbies and in short, do everything to live up to the time-honored saying that life really starts at 40. The key to healthy aging is a healthy emotional state of mind and you can achieve it by staying active and involved with what goes on in the world around you.

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Monday December 24, 2001

The Challenge of Being a Stay at Home Mom

Being a stay at home mom is hugely rewarding for many moms. While it's not for everyone, when you love it, there's no better job out there. But it can also be thankless and exhausting. All a part of the privilege of watching closely as your kids grow up.
One of the greatest challenges at times can be to just be proud of what you do. It can be tough when people assume that you're uneducated or lazy because you stay at home instead of having a regular job. Many people will see only the "mom" side of you, not the woman with many interests who happens to be staying home with her kid
Then there are the people who know or find out about your education or experience and tell you that you are wasting your knowledge. It can be hard for people who haven't been stay at home moms to appreciate the skills needed. It really is different from being a work outside the home mom.
The example you set for your kids can be a challenge too. I work at home, but my 5 year old has declared that she just wants to be a mommy when she grows up. No other goals yet, she just wants to do what I do. Fortunately, she thinks a part of that is working on the computer, but it can still make me wince hearing it. Not that I don't think it's a worthy goal more that I think she doesn't yet understand how much more there is to it.
Organization is vital. If your kids know what is going to happen throughout the day, your life will be much, much easier. Sometimes doctor's appointments and activities can really pile up. If you don't keep careful track you can miss important appointment
Decluttering is important too. Cut back on your junk and the excess toys children always seem to accumulate. In my experience, toys get treated better and used more if you don't have an overwhelming number of them.
Having a support network is very important. It can also be very hard for a stay at home mom to maintain, especially if you have very few friends who are also stay at home moms. Fellow stay at home moms are a lot of fun, especially if their children are of a good age to play with your own.
You can make friends online too. With some searching you are sure to find a forum with people who have interests in common with you. There are active forums on just about any topic you may enjoy.
You should also make time for your own skills. It could be something as traditional as sewing or knitting, or it could be rock climbing, website designing and so forth. The trick is to do something that you enjoy and gives you an outlet.

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Sunday December 23, 2001

Herbal Home Remedy: Jasmine

Most people would know about the aromatic scent that comes from jasmine. However, it is not only widely used because of its nice smell, it is also often used as a herbal home remedy. From the 16th century, not long after being introduced to Europe, French manufacturers used jasmine in the manufacture of perfumes. In the east, however, jasmine has been used as a herbal home remedy since several thousand years ago. Indian Ayurvedic medicine has used jasmine for centuries as a well-known cleansing remedy. The Chinese also used the jasmine to treat many different ailments.
Jasmine plants are known to taste taste bitter, astringent and slightly cooling. It contains several different substances in it, including salicylic acid, linalool, and other alkaloids. These substances make it great for the jasmine to be used as a herbal home remedy. For instance it can be used as a relaxant for your nerves, an astringent, a sedative, an aphrodisiac, to increase milk flow, and as an analgesic. Jasmine essential oil is used for many purposes as well, including a uterine tonic, an antiseptic, an antidepressant, an antispasmodic, and more.
Ayurvedic Medicine. The flowers and the essential oil are two parts that can be used from the jasmine plant. They are known as jati and are used as a sattvic tonic. Sattvic is one of the three health elements that is important according to Ayurvedic principles and this element of the jasmine flower apparently emphasizes the nature of compassion and love. Hence, jati is often used as an aphrodisiac for women. The jasmine is also used to help build up immunity, and to reduce fevers.
Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Chinese would brew jasmine plant flowers as an infusion tea. Tea that was scented with Arabian jasmine has been made since 300 AD. In China, these flowers are known as mo li and they are widely used as a scenting ingredient. In Traditional Chinese medicine, these herbs would be placed beside heat-dried green tea, so that the green tea would absorb some of the jasmine flower scent. Nowadays, it is common to find green tea and jasmine flowers mixed together and sold commercially.
Jasmine As A Herbal Home Remedy. You can make an infusion of jasmine tea for treating fevers, infections, and urinary inflammation. The flowers can be mixed with skullcap or lemon balm to make a calming tea. This tea is excellent for relieving nerves and anxiety. Jasmine tea flowers can also be used to help treat cuts and scrapes. You can treat heat stroke, anxiety, and headaches with a jasmine flower compress. Alternatively, for massage oil, you can consider mixing almond and jasmine oil in a blend. As you can see, jasmine is a herbal remedy that is easy to make from home.

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Saturday December 22, 2001

Genuine Work at Home Data Entry Jobs Are Out There...

But they're scarce. And the scams are ever so much easier to find. Then you have to sort through the opportunities calling themselves jobs when they are really business opportunitie
It's tough out there.
Fortunately, there are some jobs to be had out there. Data entry is a very popular work at home option because most people feel quite comfortable typing, so it sounds ideal.
The very first thing you need to do is to learn how to screen out the scams and business opportunities. I'll cover these first.
Scams are most easily spotted when they promise you outrageous pay for little to no work. If it were that easy, we'd all be rich already. I certainly wouldn't be writing this. But sometimes scams are more devious, and you have to take a closer look at what is promised, what is asked of you and so forth.
One of the cardinal rules of looking for a work at home job of any sort is "do not pay to apply for a job". There are times when it saves effort to pay a company that finds potential jobs for you. There are a very few legitimate sites that do this on a membership basis. But paying to apply for the job itself is a big no-no. It does not show that you're serious. It shows that you fell for it.
Then there are the opportunities claiming to be data entry work at home jobs but are actually offering business opportunities. Most involve one form or another of affiliate marketing, and really are not what the average person would consider to be data entry.
Many of the ones I've seen involve selling digital products from Clickbank through pay per click advertising. There are people doing very well at this. But it is a tough business to learn, and it can get expensive quickly. Do this if you are willing to risk some money, but not otherwise.
Then there are the real jobs. Companies that need people to type things up for them. For example, there's a company in Arizona that processes customer rebate forms. If you live in the area, you may be able to get into that one. In this particular case you do have to be local so that you can pick up the forms and drop off the result
Do not assume that you can just apply for and get these jobs with no experience. There will be others trying for the same job. There can be huge numbers of people applying for just a few openings if word gets out.
You do need to show that you are an excellent typist and can work well on your own. There are places you can go to test your typing speed. This is one of your most important skills as most jobs pay based on production. The faster and more accurately you work, the more you can earn.
Focus your resume on your skills that are most relevant. Just as with any other job, when you want to work at home you need to think about how your resume will appeal to a potential employer. Tailor it to focus on the required skills.

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Friday December 21, 2001

Natural Cures For Unsightly Warts

The wart is a virus known since the Human papilloma virus of which there are over 100 different types. It is one of the most common infections of the skin and is thought to affect at least 40% of all Americans. Warts are extremely contagious and are caught when there is contact between infected skin and uninfected skin. This occurs with both genital warts and warts on other parts of the body.
Warts can occur on the fingers, hands, feet, around the mouth and of course on the genitals and can appear as single bumps or in clusters which resemble a cauliflower. While your doctor will be able to recommend big to remove your warts there are various herbal and homeopathic remedies available for you to treat them yourself. Listed below are some of the popular herbal remedies and homeopathic ways to get rid of those unsightly warts.
Aloe gel can be used due to its antiviral and antibacterial properties. Smoothing the gel over the warts is thought to help with removal of them.
Astragalus can be taken in either capsule or tincture form and is more for strengthening the immune system to help keep warts at bay if you are inured to them.
Black walnut is a popular remedy for treatment of warts in the throat and entrance.
Bloodroot is found in either a tincture or paste and when applied topically is thought to irritate the skin tissue which since leads to removal of warts and skin tags.
Comfrey is used to support removal of warts and can be found in either cream or infusion.
There are also a quantity of essential oils which are thought to help with wart removal, a combination of oils has been put together into a preparation called 'warts no more' and can be purchased at the drug home cooking or pharmacy.
There are also various 'old fashioned' remedies that are homeopathic in nature and which can easily be combined to help get rid of warts. Apple cider vinegar is thought to useful when it comes to getting rid of warts. Soaking cotton wool in the vinegar and holding it now the wart with a band - aid is said to remove a wart within a week.
Elderberry in liquid form has also been used as a cure for getting rid of warts. 700 mg of elderberry in water 3 times per life span for 6 to 8 weeks is said to shrivel the wart and make it drop off.
Dandelion milk taken from the broken stem or leaf of the common dandelion and spread over the wart then cover with a band - aid and within a week the wart will drop off.
Garlic juice applied to the wart twice a day will help the wart to shrivel and fall off in roughly two weeks. When using any homeopathic remedies care should be taken to get the dosage correct if you do wish to undertake a home remedy or herbal remedy hence, it might be worthwhile seeking the advice of your doctor beforehand.

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Thursday December 20, 2001

Where Are the Christian Men

Finding a Christian man that really values, respects, loves you, only for you, is easy when you God is in the proces
Yep! That's right.
Christian single dating can be lots of fun! If you're a Christian woman who is sincerely interested in dating a Christian man, I've got a great secret for you.
Become very clear about the qualities that you want in a mate.
In fact, many women, just like you, are having fun with the Christian single dating process. Many have found their husband. They are now living a fulfilled and happy life because they have followed the tips in this article.
Sound interesting?
You bet.
Here's how you too can enjoy the Christian single dating and find a perfect Christian man.
1. First of all, involve God in the step
After all, God desires you to find your perfect soul mate. He wants you to be very happy. Involve Him.
Women, who don't do this, have a little bit more problems in the Christian single dating process. They find non Christian men who aren't on the same "page" they aren't about a committed relationship.
However, those women that involve God in the process find their perfect mate. Pray to God about what you're looking for in a mate. Trust that He will send you your perfect mate.
2. Secondly, be open and alert.
Next, be open and receptive to receiving your ideal guy. You might see him at church, meet at summer camp or even when volunteering.
The possibilities are countless. Therefore, you have to have unshaken faith that God is sending you the ideal mate.
You have to not get discouraged by the dating experience. You need to take it as a learning experience and truly get involved in the proces
Imagine yourself with the guy of your dreams. Trust that he will manifest with the exact qualities that you are looking for.
3. Enjoy dating and keep an open mind.
You have to ask for discernment to be able to recognize him when you see him. Don't allow your unmet physical needs to fog your judgment.
For example, let's say that you meet someone who you think is your perfect mate. He is extremely handsome, sexy, has a dream job, seems great with kids and it looks like he wants a relationship. However, you have an underlying suspicion that something is not quite right with this man.
After that, you then pray for discernment you feel that the message is to take it slow and to be careful. Well, after only 5 dates you actually conclude that your dream Mr. Right is actually Mr. Wrong.
He is moody, not respectful and has a bad temper. Since you are wise enough to listen to your gut (God) that he is not right, you definitely dump him. A short time later, you meet and wed Mr. Right.
4. Don't keep your dating project a secret to all.
Communicate to other Christian minded people (especially happily married couples) that you are looking for a guy. You just never know, someone might know a man that is absolutely perfect for you.
5. Hang out where the Christian men hang out.
There are many great places where you can meet really fun and spiritual Christian men. In fact, the more you open your heart and mind to the possibilities, the more you'll see that they are all over.
Here are some popular places you can meet Christian men
a. Get involved in the Singles activities groups at church and attend Spiritual events like retreat
b. Involve yourself in spiritual endeavors that helps make the world better. You'll soon find that your ideal guy is also participating in this type of activity.
c. Visit Christian single dating site forums. By becoming involved in online discussions, you will get an insider eye into places where you can meet Christian men, like retreats, conferences, etc.
Maybe you might even make a "love connection" with someone who is visiting these site
However, since you're basically meeting someone on the web, be careful until you get to know them. If anything doesn't "feel right" in your gut, listen and heed the warning - God is telling you something.
d. Join a Christian single dating service. All over the web, there are Christian dating services that match interested Christian's people who might be interested in meeting people like you.
In conclusion, finding a Christian man is not necessarily hard. You can find a guy who not only shares your love of Christ but also wants to settle down with a good woman like you.
Don't forget to involve God in the process and enjoy the adventure of Christian dating. In addition, never, ever, ever give up searching for him your dream Christian man is out there waiting and praying for you also!

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Wednesday December 19, 2001

Exercise: Is It the Best for Weight Loss?

Exercise is an important component of any weight loss program. In order to lose weight, you have to burn off more calories than you consume. Exercise is the primary means by which you can increase the number of calories you expend. Therefore, it simply makes sense to exercise when you want to lose weight.
Exercising offers many benefits to people who want to lose weight beyond just simply causing more calories to be expended. Aerobic exercise has a positive impact on your metabolism. If you start off your day with any type of aerobic workout, you will kick start your metabolism into high gear. The better and more efficiently your metabolism works, the more calories you will expend, even at rest.
When you exercise first thing in the morning, you will feel better and be more alert throughout the day. You will burn more calories than if you didn't begin your day with a vigorous workout due to a jump start to your metabolism. Many people like to start their days out by running, taking an aerobic exercise class, or at home with the aid of a kickboxing DVD, or bicycling. These are excellent types of aerobic activities for any weight loss program.
Of course, if you aren't a morning person, an early morning workout might not be your best option. Aerobic exercise will be beneficial to your weight loss efforts no matter what time of day you fit it into your schedule. Just remember than engaging in vigorous aerobic activity just before bed time can keep you awake when you want to sleep.
The most common types of anaerobic exercise involve working out with weight machines and free weights. Working out with weights is an excellent way to help your weight loss efforts. When you exercise with weights, you are building muscle. Lean muscle mass is much more conducive to weight loss than body fat. The more muscle you have, the more efficiently your metabolism will work.
Yoga is another popular anaerobic exercise. Yoga is a powerful tool for building strength, stamina, and flexibility. Many people find yoga to have a very relaxing and de-stressing effect. Yoga is good for your mind and your body, and can have a positive impact on your weight loss goal
For maximum results, combine aerobic activity with anaerobic activity. Your metabolism will be in high gear and your muscles will become more toned and efficient. There is no substitute for exercises in any serious weight loss program. Even if you only have time for a short walk or a few sit-ups each day, regular exercise plays and important role in any weight loss program.

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Tuesday December 18, 2001

What's the Big Difference Between Satellite Television Companies Anyhow?

On the surface, the two big satellite television companies, DirecTV and Dish Network look a lot alike. And in many ways they really are similar. But that doesn't mean there aren't great reasons for choosing one company over the other.
The biggest factor overall will probably be the package selections. When it comes right down to it, you want to receive the channels you want to watch, and if one company offers them and the other doesn't that's the way you should go.
This can be challenging, however. Sometimes each company will have slightly different channels, and what you would want most is a mixture of the two. In that case you will have to decide based on other factor
For example, if you love sports, can't get enough, Dish Network has some great sports packages. But DirecTV offers more basic packages, which gives you greater flexibility on the basics you may want.
Equipment and equipment cost can be a big factor too. It's not that hard to find offers where you get at least some of your satellite television equipment free. But as a general rule, Dish Network offers more free equipment than DirecTV.
One factor that can be hard to figure out without actually checking with the companies is what exactly is offered in your area. Most areas have local channels available, although you may have to pay an additional fee for these. Available sports channels also vary by location.
Both companies of course offer a variety of addons, such as movie channels, the aforementioned sports channels, and HDTV. If these are the packages you want, their exact composition could be the deciding factor for you.
At the time you are searching, it never hurts to check for ongoing offers. This is especially nice when you come to the conclusion that it doesn't much matter to you which you get, such as when the offers for your needs are much the same. But don't make a decision you will regret just to save a little at the start. You want to be happy with your decision.
The differences between these two companies are slight in many ways, but they can be important when it comes down to your overall satisfaction with your satellite television service. Don't compromise on your overall satisfaction just to save a few dollars pick the company that closest meets your needs. There are few frustrations like that of not being able to watch something you love because you don't get the right channel.

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Monday December 17, 2001

Are Anabolic Supplements Safe To Use ?

Anabolic supplements are a controversial way that many athletes and bodybuilders build muscle. Often referred to as anabolic steroids, these supplements come in both natural and synthetic forms. Much of the controversy concerns the synthetic form because of the harmful side effects that body builders can suffer from.
Natural anabolic steroids tend to be less harmful if used in moderation. Either way, anabolics promote cell growth and division, which is the basic principle behind body building because it causes larger muscles to be formed from smaller one
Anabolic supplements have received a stigmatized reputation for a variety of reasons. When athletes and body builders abuse anabolic steroids, they gain a competitive edge against their opponents. As a result, officials in sports from cricket to body building have deemed anabolic steroids and supplements against the rules.
This is evident through the recent baseball scandals involving superstars like Mark McGwire and Barry Bonds. In the 1980s, the World Wrestling Federation also went through a major scandal that brought the use of anabolic steroids and supplements into the news. These and other scandals have contributed to the bad reputation of these controversial supplement
Education about the effects of anabolic steroids and supplements is essential to help steer people away from them. Unfortunately, many high school athletes have turned to anabolic supplements to help them gain a competitive edge against their opponents.
With the positive effects being touted by professional athletes, younger users are often unaware of the long-term effects. Many anabolic supplement users suffer from hypertension which can lead to more serious and irreparable effects on the user's body.
Even though anabolic steroids draw a large amount of controversy, they are not without their positive side effects. If you want to build muscle quickly, anabolic supplements is one way to do it. They were also used in a variety of medical treatments until they were outlawed in 1988.
Pediatricians used anabolics to stimulate growth for children who had a stunted growth hormone. Physicians have also used anabolic steroids to help cancer and AIDS patients increase their appetite and develop muscle mass. Until recently, doctors also used them to induce puberty in boys. Now, medical treatments use testosterone for this purpose as well as to help athletes recover from injurie
Synthetic anabolic supplements are controversial because they provide an increase in strength and muscle mass, but at a great cost to the user's health. The natural form, on the other hand, can be less harmful. In any event, abusing even natural anabolics can be harmful to your health and organs.
Often, an expert or a trainer can give you advice and help you find the most beneficial form of bodybuilding substance to help you achieve the best results.

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Sunday December 16, 2001

Learn Some Great Methods To Help You Memorize

To memorize is to store data in your brain for reprocessing later. The definition of memory is the power or act of remembering. The definition of remembering is to recall, to bring back to mind by an attempt.
Some people are able to memorize things temporarily and then forget them as they're no more of use. Alot of times this is the case with an individual who might analyse just for the sake of passing a test containing data they don't feel is of exceptional importance, yet they're required to know it anyway for a job or to pass to the next level of a class or school.
Preschoolers must make the attempt to memorize the ABC's, to distinguish colors, to write their names. This kind of information is of importance in their day-to-day lives as they experience each year of school. Frequently an older child will have to memorize the multiplication tables or all the states in the U.S..
Use of flash cards is a well-known means to memorize. If you're learning a foreign language, you can use the flash cards to pen one rendering on one side, and the other version of the word on the other side. Children's books frequently use the flash process to tell a story that will assist the child memorize. Pop-ups are a fun way to learn. Several books will employ pictures of animals, playthings, or even food to help the child memorize the name of a word and its right usage.
Have you ever taught tricks to a dog? It must memorize the steps to the trick in the cognitive process of learning what you wish. Teaching a parrot to talk demands the parrot to memorize the words you pick out for it to learn. Sometimes an animal can memorize the route home or a scent of certain people. Perhaps you need to learn some tricks, like remembering names at a party!
To recall combinations, secondary school students must memorize the numbers that will open their locks. They likewise have to memorize their school ID numbers to go through the line in the cafeteria for charging to their lunch bill
Sometimes people have to make telephone calls and do not have pen and paper ready. They might have to temporarily memorize the number given them by an operator assistant.
If you have youngsters, you may have called for them to memorize things like their telephone number and addresses just in case they get lost. Their instructors may even expect this at the start of their academic year in the younger grades of education.
There are a vast number of books written on the procedure to improve memory. Word games were devised for such a use. Even crosswords demand extended use of the memory. Analyzes have been done for years on ways to trick your mind to memorize. Playing with individual's names can assist you memorize them. Constitute a rhyming game in your mind with the name. Rhyming stories are a fun way to memorize. Or you could try associating the name with a color. Whatever your choice to improve your memory, it can only benefit you to succeed!

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Saturday December 15, 2001

5 Steps To Piloting RC Helicopters

Of all the RC crafts available, radio controlled helicopter is arguably the hardest to master. However, with the advent and advances of today's RC flight simulators, the learning curve have decreased. Now, new RC helicopter pilots can literally crash as often as they want until they can eventually keep their helicopter in the air. Nevertheless, conventional RC helicopter training lessons has not lost their importance. For some, they provide a guide to practicing in the simulator. For others who don't like simulators - or for some reasons can't get their hands on one, flying lessons are invaluable. For those that choose to go the no-simulator route, it is generally recommended that you hire a certified instructor. But, with the increasing popularity of cheaper electric RC helicopters, the cost involved with this hobby decreased exponentially. As a result, many new pilots are choosing to learn to fly with neither a simulator nor an instructor. No matter how you choose to learn to pilot RC helicopters, this article which provides classic helicopter lessons will definitely come in handy.
Lesson 1 First Feel of Helicopter / Ground Exercise
First things first, have your helicopter properly trimmed and set up before doing anything. Most electric models are already set up right out of the box. If your model requires any setting, make sure you follow the instruction in the manual or hire/ask someone knowledgeable to do it for you. Trimming won't be covered in this article because it is a whole topic in itself.
Once your helicopter is trimmed, you'll need a simple pair of training gear for bigger models. You can actually make one yourself using two four-inch rods and four balls (ping-pong balls will do nicely). However, it may be easier to buy one. If you are learning with a co-axle ready-to-fly electric helicopter such as the Lama or Walkera 54, then the training gear is unnecessary. On the other hand, if you are learning with a bigger and more conventional model such as the T-REX, then having a training gear is absolutely mandatory.
Now, you're going to pilot your helicopter for the first time. However, for this first lesson, the goal is to learn what it "feels" like to control one. Therefore, what you want to do is to bring up the throttle/collective to the point where the helicopter is just about to lift off the ground but not quite taking to the air yet. With the helicopter in this half on the ground, half wanting to lift off phase, move the cyclic control around and see as well as get a feel of how the helicopter will react to each control. Do this several time until you have adequately felt all of the controls and more importantly, understand them.
Lesson 2 Hover (Tail In)
Once you've mastered the ground exercise, the next step is to hover. Every helicopter pilot and instructor will tell you that one of the most (if not the most) important component of a helicopter flight is hovering. In fact, no matter how fancy the flight, at its most fundamental level, a helicopter flight starts and ends with a hover.
For this lesson, make sure the tail is pointing in towards you. Bring up the throttle to the point that the helicopter is just about to hover just as you did in the ground exercise. Then, get the helicopter as stable as you can get it. After doing that, give it a little more throttle/collective. Remember that you should make the helicopter stable on the ground first before giving it the extra throttle to lift it off the ground. Doing this will make this lesson much easier. When the helicopter starts to lift off the ground, it'll continue to ascend slowly. Bring the throttle down slightly to stabilize it at around 1 foot.
Next comes the hard part. Try to keep the helicopter hovering in one spot. This will prove to be very difficult at first. Draw on what you've learnt on from the ground exercise. Once you've hovered for around 30 seconds, bring the throttle down just slightly and the helicopter will start to slowly descend back to the ground. Don't throttle down too fast or your helicopter will come crashing down and be damaged.
Try hovering many times. Between each hover, reflect on what you did right and what you did wrong. You will find that each hover will be more precise and more controlled than the last.
Another important point during this lesson is to always point the tail of the helicopter towards you. Don't try to point the helicopter in any other direction at this point as you will very likely get disoriented. Orientation training will come later.
Once you're comfortable with hovering at 1 foot, try bringing the helicopter up to an altitude of 3 to 5 feet. It will seem scarier but in fact, hovering at 3 - 5 feet is easier than hovering at 1 foot. Keep doing this exercise until you can hover for an entire flight of the battery pack or the fuel tank, which equals to around 7 to 10 minutes if you're practicing on a simulator.
Each pilot takes different amount of time to learn this crucial skill. Some get it extremely fast (within days) while others take weeks or even months. Don't be discouraged, take your time and learn at your own pace. As long as you have fun while practicing, who cares how long it takes. Don't rush through this lesson. It is very important that you learn to hover and can do it comfortably.
Lesson 3 Basic Flight
Once you've mastered hovering, the next step is basic directional flight. Get your helicopter to hover as you've done in the last lesson, then pick a spot and pilot your helicopter there. Then pick another spot and do the same thing. At this point, you want to keep the helicopter in a tail-in position. Keep doing this until you feel comfortable that you can get your helicopter to go anywhere you want while it's in a tail-in orientation.
Lesson 4 Nose-In Hover
After having mastered hovering and basic flight while flying tail-in, the next step, the nose-in hover, will be relatively more challenging. The idea behind this exercise is quite simple simply hover like you did lesson 2, but this time, hover with the nose of the helicopter pointed towards you. While this may sound simple, many new pilots find this extremely difficult due to the fact that most of all the controls are now reversed. At this point, you may already confident about flying and feel that you can easily perform this hovering exercise at a high altitude. Please refrain from doing that. Instead, start this exercise by hovering at 1 foot, then slowly increasing the altitude to 5 feet as you are more confident and comfortable with the now-reversed controls. Keep doing this exercise until you can master hovering with the nose pointed towards you. Having accomplished this lesson will greatly improve your orientation awareness.
Lesson 5 Square and Figure 8 Flights
This final lesson will combine the skills you've learnt from previous lessons, namely, hovering, orientation, and direction flight. The combination of these skills will produce a full flight. The first goal is to try to navigate your helicopter in a square pattern. If you've been following the exercise without cheating, you'll find that the square flight can be accomplished quite easily. The next goal would be to fly in a figure 8 pattern. This will prove to be more challenging but it is definitely not out of reach. As you do more and more figure eights, concentrate on keeping the 8 a perfect shape. Try you

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Friday December 14, 2001

The Truth And Simplicity Behind High Intensity Training

I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about intensity and high intensity training. The word intense gets used too much I think for things that aren't intense. It's in the kid's slang, 'that's intense' and they apply it to things to indicate something is pretty cool in their opinion. That's OK, but it downgrades the real meaning of the word intense.
Webster's dictionary defines intense as taking something to an extreme degree. That is what I am talking about! You want to have an intense workout every time. Taking that to a deeper level you want to do every session, every set, and every rep with intensity. When you do that you are achieving what I call RIPPED Intensity. This is one of the Pillars of the R.I.P.P.E.D. Weight Training System.
This is one of the keys to getting a transformation in the quickest, most efficient way possible.
An example of having this RIPPED Intensity is thinking about your grip on the weight. Everyone has to grip the weight, no kidding, but how you do it is what I am talking about. Not your actual grip or your hand position I am talking about holding the weight like someone is trying to tear it out of your hand. Hold on to it like you are hanging on a tree branch over the Grand Canyon. Do you get the picture? This is only one aspect of intensity, and the best way to get results is having these sorts of things in your head all the time you are at the gym. It is like you are turning on a switch as you are heading for the gym and then amping up the energy at you hit the floor and get into your routine. Thats high intensity training.
Your intensity in all things is what can take you to the next level with your lifting and muscle development. Have you ever gotten stuck at a plateau? All of us have. You are benching X amount of weight and maybe you have a mental block about putting on that next plate. Many times this is a 'benchmark' weight level, if you can excuse the pun. It was many years that the four minute mile stood as a record. Runners had it in their heads that it couldn't be broken, but as soon as it was broken, it was like the dam broke, and a few people went sub-four quickly after Roger Bannister did it.
The trick to breaking these barriers is intensity. Maybe you have a block about benching 200 pounds, or 300. Whatever level you are at, you know what I am talking about. Ratchet up your intensity and you will be surprised at what you can accomplish. Remember, what you believe you can achieve.

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Thursday December 13, 2001

Can Natural Remedies Help You Get Through Menopause

Can natural remedies help get you through "the change of life"? Some women are lucky and seem to go through the menopause relatively easy with very little interference to their daily lives. However many are unfortunate and find this time of their life particularly hard to deal with and many problems can occur during the transition, changing their life drastically.
While doctors can terminate a lot to help women who suffer greatly during the menopause, there is an alternative, using natural remedies. Looking around you will find a whole host of products which claim to help during the " change of life ", however how well they stress isn't altogether know as herbal remedies are not regulated as are traditional drugs. Also, herbal remedies ofttimes only struggle after a long period of time. However, they are traditionally much more market price effective treatments than prescription medication and are much gentler on your system.
Herbal remedies are authentic popular among women going through the change and many claim that they do see a big difference. The most popular forms of remedies are Soy and Soy products this is due to the high concentrations of phytoestrogens that they contain. It is and believed that there work in a very similar way to HRT.
Learned is no one particular remedy that's works for all women as everyone has different emotions and symptoms when going through the menopause. There are all in one combinations specifically aimed at treating the menopause or you can take several herbal remedies for the symptoms which bother you the most. The most popular remedies for menopause The American college of obstetricians recently gave these guidelines for some of the most popular alternative remedies for helping with the menopause.
St. Johns wort has widely been used for the treatment of depression it can be useful over the short term to help with mild to moderate depression, but should exclusive be taken for a period of not longer than two years. However, if you are taking anti - depressants prescribed by your doctor then St. Johns wort may not be suitable to be taking at the same time. Soy and Isoflavones Over the short - term period, not longer than two years, this remedy may be helpful in reducing the amount of hot flashes than some women suffer.
Interval safe to take in small amounts of around 50 grams per day, it should not be biased in larger amounts over any period of duration - particularly by women who have a history of estrogen dependant breast cancer.
Evening primrose is often taken to help relieve painful breasts and other symptoms of menopause however in recent tests conducted there was no proof found that it just did help to relieve molecule of the symptoms associated with menopause.
Ginseng is often used to relieve symptoms of stress and anxiety and give the immune system a boost. While the product doesn't seem to relieve many symptoms associated with the menopause it did, in recent tests, appear to help with a general overall sense of wellbeing.

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Wednesday December 12, 2001

Herbal Remedies For Hair Loss

While hair loss is only nature at work. A great majority try anything and everything to bring back their locks. Or at least some of their once full head of hair. While it would be wrong to assume that you will sprout a full head of glorious hair equivalent to your youth it seems that in some cases herbal remedies have promoted hair re - growth.
While everyone is different of transmigration and so will see different if any results, it seems that herbal remedies could be worth trying when all else has fails and does seem to proposition some hope. Here we take a look at some of the more admitted forms of herbal medicine that have thought to help with hair re - growth.
Ginkgo biloba is a very popular herbal remedy that is thought to help with many problems, among them improving the circulation of blood to the brain and skin. The majority of herbalists who prescribe this for loss of hair do so believing that the increase of blood to the brain and skin delivers more nutrients to the hair follicles and so promotes hair re - growth.
Green tea is another popular herbal remedy it is thought that the enzyme 5 - alpha - reductase is inhibited by the catechins found in the green tea. This herbalist's claim help to lower the risk of male pattern type baldness if you drink several cups on a daily basis.
He shou wu is an ancient Chinese herb that has been used for centuries for hair loss and baldness. It is frequently available in both tea and capsule cast and is one of the main ingredients found in many commercial remedies for the treatment of hair loss.
Pygeum is taken from the bark of the evergreen tree and works in a very similar way to green tea. It has been used to treat problems with the prostrate for many years in China and can be taken in pill or capsule form.
Saw palmetto is a very popular choice among with hair loss this is due to the fact that it also has the power to make sure the prostrate. Not only does it encourage the hair to re - grow but it also slows down the loss of hair.
Stinging nettle blocks the conversion of testosterone into DHT this is the main cause of hair loss in men. It can be bought in either pill or capsule form and is said to be more effective when used in combination with saw palmetto or pygeum.
Other herbal remedies can be used in the treatment of hair loss in a similar way to shampoo, by rubbing into the scalp. The most popular forms of external herbal remedies include onion and red pepper. Onion is thought to help because it has a high content of sulfur. Sulfur is knowing to be a hair healing mineral and it is thought that by rubbing half an onion into the scalp or hair before washing can help to recommend hair re - growth. Red pepper is also thought to help re - growth as it draws blood to the scalp because of irritation. It is also said to help encourage the release of histamines that stimulate hair re - growth.

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Tuesday December 11, 2001

Wedding Speeches - Where To Begin...

It's never easy writing a speech and this doesn't change whether it's a speech for a seminar, a speech for a class project, or whether it's a speech for a wedding. In fact, unless you're a paid speech writer, most people know they are going to be the person who has to get up in front of a crowd of people and deliver the speech that they wrote.
And this is really where most of us get into trouble. When we're writing a speech, we tend to think in terms of what we would like to say, how we would like to deliver the speech with style, and how we're going to give the best speech of our lives. In between panicking and worrying about delivering the speech of course.
This makes it almost impossible for us to write a speech that we can give naturally, and in a tone of voice that best suits us. For instance, most people will try very hard to introduce a joke or two when writing a speech, and this can be a good thing unless you're the type of person who finds it abnormally hard to get the punch line to sound like a punch line.
This can, and has, happened before, and if you do this on a continual basis, don't worry you're not the only person in the world who can't tell a joke when under pressure.
And that's what happens when you're delivering a speech. When you're writing a speech, you're under a different sort of pressure altogether. Here, at this point before you have to get up in front of a crowd of people and speak in a coherent manner, you need to get to your first goal, which is that of actually writing a speech.
Some people find this a laughably easy step and then freeze up when they have to deliver the speech, but for the most part, most of us find that writing a speech is just as difficult as delivering a speech. To be able to do the latter however, the former (writing a speech) is a very necessary part of the job unless of course you can afford a speech writer to do the job for you.
If you're stuck doing the honors however, there are a few rules of thumb that you will want to follow, but only one main one. And that one is, be yourself. Be who you are, don't use big words if you don't normally do so, and don't try to be funny if you find this to be difficult in social circumstances.
And most of all when writing a speech, keep it to the point, informative and entertaining. You really don't want your audience to fall asleep on you for lack of substance in your speech!

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Monday December 10, 2001

Help Dress Up Your Teen During Halloween

It is during the teenage years when we experience many changes not only physically but emotionally. It is during this time when we start to develop special feelings for the opposite sex.
It is during this crucial time as well when we are at our most vulnerable point not knowing how to fit in, making an effort to stand out, get noticed or be popular and trying to find our place amongst our friends. Quite often, many teenagers lack the self confidence probably because of the peer pressure that they may experience in school.
Halloween is the time when themed teenage parties occur and your teen gets somewhat confused on what to wear so as not to be laughed at but admired and thought of to be utterly cool. Teens are particularly very picky and choosy when it comes to their costumes. Most of them have outgrown the desire to wearing cute and adorable costumes. They want their costumes to be unique and would hate going to a party where someone also has exactly the same one.
For any parent, it would be quite confusing in helping our teens dress up. Quite often, we still have that longing to keep them young and to dress them young. This should not be the case. You have to understand that they are growing up. Usually spooky and absolutely scary costumes are a big hit among boy teenagers. Somewhat sexy costumes are preferred by many of the older female teenager
During this stage of their life wherein teenagers are trying to find their place, distinguishing their strengths and their weaknesses as well as building character, giving them the freedom and the independence to choose what they want can give them the chance to build confidence and boost their self-esteem. An advice, a suggestion or two could be given but ultimately you let your teen decide on what Halloween costume he or she would like to wear. This could definitely earn you plus points as a parent and your teenager may even be asking you for advice more than often because they know that you are not trying to control them in any manner.
With the creativity of a young teenage mind coupled with the help of a very supportive parent, finding or creating a Halloween costume for your teen would be a breeze. You can basically find numerous sources of costumes and accessories at your local costume stores or through the various online shops.

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Sunday December 09, 2001

The Sweetness of Stevia

You may not believe it, but stevia's main extract, stevioside is about 300 times as sweet as mess mouth- to-mouth. Even its dried leaves are at initial 30 times sweeter than sugar. What is extremely surprising is that Stevia has no calories, no carbs, no synthetic sweeteners like saccharin or aspartame ( better known as Equal and NutraSweet ) and no adverse effects on diabetics. More than that, many claim that it possessed several beneficial medicinal properties, although technical studies have yet to confirm and evaluate such claim
Stevia is a native of two South American countries Paraguay and Brazil. For hundreds of years, people there used it to sweeten their beverages. Now several countries in the Far East, Asia and South East Asia are cultivating and using it for similar uses. China is presently its largest producer and Japan is using it extensively in its pickles and in various other food products for sweetening. Japanese diet coke has stevia sweetening it. Several diverse countries like Thailand, Malaysia and India are also cultivating the herb and using it.
Use of Stevia in the US However, the Food and Drug Administration of the United States has approved it only as a dietary supplement and not yet as a food additive. It does not allow any mention of the sweetening aspect of Stevia on the padding label or in ads. There is a lot of controversy on the FDA stance. Stevia is safe because FDA has approved it as a dietary supplement. Do FDA authorities consider it unsafe when it comes to approving Stevia as a keep additive? What is their logic? Does it have anything to do with the lobbying of the powerful sugar industry against Stevia? Logic or no logic, Canada and the European Union are sole with the US in not allowing Stevia as a food additive. Australia and Singapore are no different.
In all these countries, while you will not hear much about many of the proven toxic effects or other known side effects of the widespread use of artificial sweeteners, you will find a lot of discrepancy to stevia, although based on insufficient data. Toxicologists and other scientists have many unresolved concerns regarding Stevia. There are some studies on animals, which indicate that stevia inhibits sperm - production in males and, because of it, females produce smaller babies. There are worries about the cancer - producing properties of some stevia - derivatives. And, ace are suspicions that the herb adversely affects metabolism. Nevertheless, in all these cases, you cannot get any conclusive proof. Most of these claims are based on hearsay and are really meaningless. For years scientists claimed that Nutrasweet could was carcinogenic, however, what they didn't tell you was that test were done on lab rats by injecting them with the equivalent of dozens of servings of it per day.
Waiting for comp In the meantime, attending at the several benefits that the people using stevia have been enjoying. This natural herb, they say, is safe beyond any doubt whatsoever. It is non - toxic. Its utility does not add calories to your body. On the contrary, they believe it reduces obesity / weight, as it lowers their precise of mania for sweets. It prevents tooth - decay. Both diabetics and hypoglycemics contend that stevia balances their blood - sugar levels. It improves metabolism. More than any mechanism else, stevia beats artificial sweeteners hands down in that it does not carry portion of their many known risks or side effects that those in power retain conveniently ignored.

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Saturday December 08, 2001

Boost Your Fertility and Simplify Your Life with Five Quick and Easy Tricks!

If you are trying to get pregnant, then you've probably read the wealth of books available on the subject, and, if you are anything like me, you're probably a tad overwhelmed. So many suggestions to implement, so many dietary shifts, and so many life style adjustments -- it's easy to become confused!
The best thing you can do right now is simplify, simplify, SIMPLIFY! Take a few minutes (and a little thought) to make it easy on yourself with five quick tricks to simplify (and fortify) your fertility!
1. Water, Water, Everywhere!
You want to make it as easy as you can to drink as much water as you need. Make sure you always have lots of fresh, pure, tasty water easily within reach where you can see it. A water glass in each room will remind you to build water drinking into your daily routine until it's a basic habit, like brushing your teeth. Your hormones rely upon water to work, so make it easy on yourself to give them what they need!
2. Strengthen Your Hormonal Cycles with Sleep!
You (and your hormones) need deep restful sleep in as dark a room as you can manage every single night. There have been studies that indicate even the light from a clock radio can disturb your hormonal cycle, so take 15 minutes tonight and make sure your bedroom is completely dark before you go to sleep. Put tape over that clock radio if you have to! Your hormones will thank you!
3. Start a Fertility Journal!
A Fertility Journal will give you a place to explore feelings and record your progress. Keep it where you can see it with several pens nearby so you don't have to go searching! Write in it every day and watch your stress subside!
4. Simply Your Supplements!
Most women trying to get pregnant fortify their diets with supplements. Don't let the sheer volume and variety of supplements sabotage you! Go out today and get a simple supplement organizer to keep you on schedule. It takes about ten minutes to fill it up each week, and you can count on it to keep you on track!
5. Fortify your Fridge for Fertility!
Dietary shifts can be daunting, so take a half hour and make it easy on yourself. Dump (or hide) all the foods you are supposed to be avoiding (processed sugars, caffeine, etc.) and put all the fertility foods right out in front where you can see them. If you need to, do the prep work in advance so you can have them packaged up and ready to eat when you open that fridge door. Thirty minutes of planning, once a week, goes a long way to simplify your dietary shifts!

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Friday December 07, 2001

Your Home and Your Personality

There's no doubt that the way your home is decorated has a lot to do with your personality. Some to do with your budget too, but even then your personality shines through.
Of course, all this means that sometimes you will want to make changes. It may be due to your old furniture just getting old, moving to a new home, or just because you feel it's time. And the more you show your personality in your home decor, the more comfortable you will feel.
Don't just go and start buying individual pieces of furniture when you go shopping. You need to plan, especially if you aren't doing the entire room at once. If you are keeping some items but replacing others, there is still the need for everything to look good together.
There is nothing wrong with considering what will impress others when they come to visit, but remember that you have to live there, and your friends and family won't keep being impressed through the years in most cases. They'll get used to it. So consider your own happiness first.
Consider the color scheme that will work best for you. It is very common to use muted and/or neutral colors for flooring and walls, simply because these will go well with just about any furniture you choose. But you can do just the opposite if you prefer. Intense colors on walls can look quite attractive. The one hazard can be if they make the room look smaller.
Sit in any chairs or sofas you are considering. Not just for a moment or two take some time, treat them as you would at home. Depending on your height, a given chair may not have a high enough back or long enough seat. You want to know this before you spend years grumbling about how you should have spent your money.
The wonderful thing about decorating your home is how easy it is to express yourself. You can be eclectic, conservative, wild, traditional, whatever you like, and make it show in your home. Even if you have a particular style of furnishings you love, such as country, you can show your personality beyond the basics of that style, just in the pieces you select.
And of course, there are the final touches, the pictures, art and knickknacks that really finish the room off. These make a room into so much more than a space with just the right furniture. They give that final touch that make it "home".

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Thursday December 06, 2001

What Are The Different Ways Herbs Can Be Prepared?

If you're a follower of natural medicine, then you've undoubtedly been confused at some point about the different ways herbs can be prepared for your use in treating certain ailments or disease. There are many ways herbs can be prepared for your use.
The terminology may be confusing, but the processes are simple and allow you to enhance your herbal experience in any way you see fit. Depending on which methods you use in herbal preparation, you may need a scale, blender, ( or grinder ), glassware you can heat, enamel pots and double boilers that don't contain aluminum or copper, cheesecloth, a strainer, wooden spoons, and jars with lid
The first method is an herbal bath. Hydrotherapy is an important aspect of naturopathic medicine. Primarily used for topical diseases, such as skin disorders, herbal baths can be made by adding large amounts of an herb to a cloth bag and submerging it in the bath to mix with the water.
An infusion is another way to consume herbs. Similar to a tea, you pour a pint of boiling water over an ounce of the herb and steep for approximately ten minutes. A cold extract is prepared with cold water, when you add two ounces of herbs to the water and let it sit for up to twelve hours before drinking. A decoction is best used with bitter herbs, so that you can just boil the plant and sorrow it into a cup for consumption.
If you need to take the herb in powder form, you'll need to pulverize it using a blender or mortar and pestle. After breaking the herb up into smaller parts, you continue grinding it until it's in powder form and can be added to foods, drinks, and soup
Once you have the powder, you can create a tincture by mixing four ounces of the herb to two and a half cups 60 - proof alcohol. Beside the mixture sits in a warm environment for fourteen days, it can be strained and added to water as a tea mixture, or consumer straight.
Sometimes an herb needs to be used topically. Ointments and creams can be created by making adding one part herbal powder to four pars petroleum jelly. If you want to save it for continued use, be sure to add some gum benzoin to each ounce.
If you need a compress of the herb, so soak a cloth in the infusion and apply it to the distressed area. You can imagine both hot and cold herbal compresses, depending on what the recipe calls for. A poultice is similar to a compress, but instead of using a liquid infusion, you would exercise mashed up parts of the herb and apply it in a gauze bandage directly to the affected area.

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Wednesday December 05, 2001

Giving a Traditional Wedding Toast

If you're thinking about giving a wedding toast, but are finding yourself a little short of ideas on what exactly to say, give yourself a break and look at some traditional toasts instead of the newer and snazzier toasts.
Traditional wedding toasts are traditional for a reason. They work. And they do the job of conveying to the bridal couple just how you feel, and has the added benefit of being sincere if delivered properly.
Just because the trend these days is to break away from all things traditional and strike out on your own, you don't need to follow in these decidedly murky footsteps. Let's face it, not everyone can be innovative and give totally great wedding toasts that are also original. That's probably asking too much of a person whose knees are knocking together at the mere thought of having to give a toast.
Besides, most of the innovative wedding toasts that we hear these days will most likely become the traditional wedding toasts of the future, so if you find a trendy new wedding toast and can pull it off with the correct amount of humor, warmth and panache, then go for it.
But if you feel more comfortable being yourself and conveying your best wishes and joy in your own words, then don't be afraid to make use of the traditional wedding toasts to suit your own ends. The trick here is to take the traditional wedding toasts and rearrange them around to suit you, your normal mode of speech and the wedding itself.
Another thing that you will find with traditional wedding toasts is that you will rarely go wrong with one. After all who can fault a generously given,May all your troubles be small ones may all your dreams come true and may your days be filled with love, light and laughter.
Everyone likes these types of speeches and you know that you can't go wrong with traditional wedding toasts such as that. Feel free to add a few words beforehand if you want to make it more personal, but remember to keep it short. This is a toast after all, not a speech.
So although trendy and innovative might be the watchword of the day, if you're one of those individuals who finds it difficult to string two words together coherently when faced with a situation where you have to speak out in front of a group of people, stick with the traditional wedding toasts. Remember, they're traditional because they work, and that's really what you want a good toast that sounds just right.

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Tuesday December 04, 2001

Halloween Costumes For Your Pets

While many adults, teenagers and children love to dress themselves during Halloween, there are many pet owners who dress their pets with costumes as well during this time. The market is filled with many types of pet clothing and costumes for events and Halloween is one of them. Basically you can find many good choices at your local pet store, at costume stores and even on online shops as well. Select Halloween pet costumes that are non-flammable and you should be extra careful in dressing up your beloved pet.
It is important that the costumes are light and comfortable for them to wear. It shouldn't be too tight for it might affect the blood flow on certain areas. It should be loose enough to easily remove the costumes from your pets and it shouldn't bother them in any way at all. It is best to let your pets test the costume several days prior to Halloween to make them feel at ease while wearing it. It is important that you watch your pet especially when in costume for there are certain pets that have the tendency to chew on these and the costume might contain buttons and such other things that your pet might accidentally swallow which can choke them. Do not give your pets candy most especially chocolate that you may get from trick or treating. These are not suitable for pets at all.
It is best to keep flammable items like pumpkins and candles away from your pets during Halloween. Cats most especially get to be very curious with things and they might accidentally burn themselves or knock these things off that can definitely cause serious problem
Most pet owners know that cats hate to be dressed up but dogs are more open to it. If your pets are resistant to wearing costumes then it is best that you do not force them at all. You could just end up with a tattered costume since these pets won't stop at chewing or tugging at them until it is removed from their bodie
There are many Halloween costumes for pet owners to choose from simple t-shirts, bandanas, capes, vests, hats and even complete cute adorable costumes. Choose one which will be more comfortable for your pet or one which it prefers to use. Those in light fabrics as well can keep them cool.
Dressing up your pets can be very challenging but the reward of seeing them so adoringly clad in cute costumes can definitely bring a smile to your face and to other people.

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Monday December 03, 2001

Types Of Investment

Many people see the value of investing their extra funds in order to increase their wealth. There are so many different types of investment products available that it can be very confusing. Depending on what you are looking to accomplish, certain types of investments may be ideal for you and others would not suit. Here are some of the most common types of investment products and a bit about them.
Individual Savings Account (ISA)
An ISA is a very popular savings vehicle. It grows tax efficiently which is a great benefit. Currently you are allowed to contribute 7,000 pounds each year with a deadline of April 5th. An ISA can be a mixture of stocks, shares, and cash. Individual savings accounts are available for any resident and ordinarily resident who is over 18 years of age. Individuals who are 16-17 years old can contribute to a cash only ISA.
Investment Trusts
An investment trust is a company that buys and sells shares of other companies. These types of investments allow you to own parts of several different companies without having to purchase those shares individually. It is a medium to long term investment that is usually cheaper than purchasing individual unit
Unit Trusts
Basically, a unit trust combines your money with a lot of other investors to purchase a wide range of stocks. Unit trusts are really suitable for pretty much anyone. There are different risk levels and the cost to buy in is much less than buying individual stocks. You are liable for taxes on the income you receive.
Open Ended Investment Companies (OEICs)
OEICs are intended to be a medium to long term investment. There is some risk involved as the prices fluctuate. The term open ended refers to the fact that shares are created as investors buy in and then cancelled as the shares are sold. The documents when you purchase OEICs show the initial cost per share and what will be charged to buy and sell shares thereafter.
Endowment Policies
Endowment policies carry a minimum 10 year period. If you cash it in before this time you will pay early withdrawal penalties. These investments are a savings and life assurance policy that pays out tax free upon maturity or death. There are many different types of endowment policies, so make sure you consider all of your option
Investment Bonds
An investment bond is a whole of life policy that you pay for in one lump sum, and it may be taxable depending on your tax rate. Your money is used to buy into funds, but the good thing is that there are usually a lot of funds to choose from. You can invest in a low or high risk fund. Another benefit is that 5% of the funds can be withdrawn tax deferred each year for 20 years. The taxes will be paid when the investment is cashed in.
Annuities
A conventional annuity is one in which a person pays an insurance company a set amount of money. In return, the insurance company will pay the investor dividends either monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, or annually. The amount paid is determined by your age and life expectancy. Usually, the initial investment is not returnable even upon early death. You can, however, invest in a capital protected annuity which would return the remaining balance upon death.

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Sunday December 02, 2001

The Many Uses Of Fennel

Fennel is one of the most versatile plants there is, every bit of the plant can be used including roots, stalk, leaves and seeds. It is one of the oldest herbs and spices used and were introduced by the ancient Greeks. It is grown in several countries and has become native in the USA. When used as a spice in foods it is mild and has a sweet and aromatic bouquet.
It tastes similar to anise, very much milder and the seeds are long, fishy and curved with color variation from light green to brown. Fennel seeds can either be crushed in a spice mill or used whole, in the past puritans would chew it during the long temple services they held.
Fennel when used as an herb has many culinary uses, with the leaves being used as a favorite in Italian and French cooking with its prerequisite use in sauce for fish. It is also used throughout the world to flavor bread, confectionary and cakes and is used in several liqueurs. It is also one of the constitutive ingredients in Chinese five spices and is used as flavoring in curries. It is without a doubt one of the most versatile plants known to man and along with its uses in the food industry is also an ingredient in many over the counter herbal remedies.
If you have problems with sore or tired eyes then you could try fennel, it has long been used as an eyewash. It is knpwn to help with irritations of the skin and to bring immediate relief from eyestrain. Fennel is often concerned as a remedy for babies and children, who are suffering from colic problems and is used as a drink to bring immediate relief.
If you are suffering from strep throat or laryngitis then gargling with fennel can help to reduce inflammation and ease the croakiness of your voice. If you suffer from respiratory problems such as coughs and bronchitis then fennel could help to ease your congestion and is a useful remedy for catarrh.
The seeds of fennel have been used in the treatment of heartburn, bloated excitation and indigestion quite successfully and currently trials are being undertaken into its drift for regenerating the liver. In renaissance Europe it was used to keep hunger at bay and was thought to be helpful in curing obesity.
While studies are currently taking hole at the other end of the scale as fennel is being tested in trials thanks to a possible treatment for the disease anorexia nervosa.
Fennel is considered to be a cure for many stomach related problems, particularly effective in reliving gas and cramps. It is also used to relive high fevers and is a natural pain reliever, many of the over the counter herbal remedies that you buy take in fennel as it is used as a smack agent.
If you suffer from unyielding swellings or gout then fennel seed could be your answer if other more traditional drugs obtain failed, making this one of the most versatile and most useful plants around.

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Saturday December 01, 2001

Psoriasis Treatment: Understanding Your Options

It is vital that you seek an appropriate psoriasis treatment if you have this condition. In severe cases, your joints can become inflamed, which can then result in arthritis. Psoriasis can also cause you to feel depressed. It is a type of skin inflammation that can disable you and affect your quality of life. Symptoms of psoriasis on the skin include widespread redness, severe itching and pain. To know if you suffer from psoriasis or not, you will need to seek a skin specialist for a proper diagnosis.
Unfortunately there is no known cure for psoriasis. Most often the short-term treatments available for this disease centre on the use of drugs. These treatments tend to only clear up your psoriasis for a short period of time. You may also find that you respond differently as compared to other patients in any given treatment.
Other than the use of drugs, a natural psoriasis treatment can also be used. However, as there are all kinds of different treatments, you may wonder which one actually works. Of course, all of these treatments have pros and cons, so it is best to ask your doctor for some help and guidance in getting a suitable psoriasis treatment.
The 3 main types of treatment for psoriasis include
1. Topical treatments can be applied to your skin if you have a mild to moderate case of psoriasi
2. Photo treatments are used if you have a moderate to severe cases of psoriasis. This includes light, usually ultraviolet light, being applied to your skin.
3. Systemic treatments are available if you have a moderate to disabling form of psoriasis. This treatment is taken either orally, by injection or by infusion. One such product is Theraflax. While this may help you, the effects are still random.
4. A new alternative psoriasis treatment is with the use of a fish known as Doctor fish or Garra rufa. This is a type of fish that live and breed in outdoor pools of some Turkish spas. Interestingly, they are also found in Japan, Taiwan and Singapore. The fish is known to feed upon your skin wherever psoriasis is present. It eats only the dead skin, while allowing your healthy skin to continue to grow. You should know that some patients have reported success with this alternative psoriasis treatment method.
Until the past 10 years, psoriasis was largely an under-researched condition. With little statistical studies done, there is not enough knowledge about it. You can imagine that this limited knowledge will have an impact on finding a real cure or treatment to psoriasis. What is known is that research experts have discovered that psoriasis is somewhat genetic, and usually affecting those who are between 15 and 35 years old. For some reason, Caucasians are also found to be more susceptible to it.

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