Thursday, May 31, 2012

Non-Passage of Gender-Based Abortion Ban Helps Both Parties, Romney

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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UN: Civilian deaths drop 36 percent in Afghanistan

Afghan policemen examine the remains of a damaged vehicle after it was hit by a road side bomb in Deh Bala district of Jalalabad east of Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Three district government employees were killed by a roadside bomb as they were traveling to work Wednesday morning in eastern Nangarhar province's Deh Bala district, said district chief Asrarullah. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Afghan policemen examine the remains of a damaged vehicle after it was hit by a road side bomb in Deh Bala district of Jalalabad east of Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Three district government employees were killed by a roadside bomb as they were traveling to work Wednesday morning in eastern Nangarhar province's Deh Bala district, said district chief Asrarullah. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Afghans look at a damaged vehicle after it was hit by a road side bomb in Deh Bala district of Jalalabad east of Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Three district government employees were killed by a roadside bomb as they were traveling to work Wednesday morning in eastern Nangarhar province's Deh Bala district, said district chief Asrarullah. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Afghans walk near a damaged vehicle after it was hit by a road side bomb in Deh Bala district of Jalalabad east of Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Three district government employees were killed by a roadside bomb as they were traveling to work Wednesday morning in eastern Nangarhar province's Deh Bala district, said district chief Asrarullah. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

An Afghan policeman examines a damaged vehicle after it was hit by a road side bomb in Deh Bala district of Jalalabad east of Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Three district government employees were killed by a roadside bomb as they were traveling to work Wednesday morning in eastern Nangarhar province's Deh Bala district, said district chief Asrarullah. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

(AP) ? The number of Afghan civilians killed so far this year dropped 36 percent so far this year compared with last, the U.N. said Wednesday, the first time the death toll has declined over multiple months since the United Nations started keeping track.

The senior U.N. envoy for the country, Jan Kubis, called the trend promising but cautioned that too many civilians were still being caught up in the violence as insurgents fight Afghan and foreign forces.

Kubis' office said 579 civilians were killed in the first four months of this year, down from 898 killed in the same period of 2011. The number of wounded dropped from 1,373 to 1,216 in the January to April period.

James Rodehaver, a U.N. human rights officer in Afghanistan, noted the death toll has sometimes declined from month to month since the U.N. started tracking attacks in 2007, but never over such a sustained period.

The Taliban and their allies are responsible for most civilian casualties, according to U.N. figures. In the first four months of 2012, anti-government forces caused 79 percent of civilian casualties and Afghan and foreign forces 9 percent, Kubis said in remarks in Kabul. It was not clear who was responsible for the remaining 12 percent of the casualties, he said.

In a reminder of the dangers facing Afghans, a roadside bomb killed three district government employees on their way to work Wednesday in eastern Nangarhar province's Deh Bala district, said district chief Asrarullah.

Two NATO coalition service members also were killed Wednesday in southern Afghanistan ? one by a homemade bomb and the other by an insurgent attack, the coalition said, without providing further details.

The deaths raised the number of coalition troops who have died in Afghanistan this year to 174.

Kubis also urged the country's allies Wednesday not to neglect social and economic aid to Afghanistan as they commit to funding government security forces.

Afghanistan needs billions of dollars in international support to survive economically and avoid descending into further chaos as the U.S. and other countries in the NATO coalition seek to withdraw most of its combat forces by the end of 2014, both the Afghan government and its allies have said.

Kubis said he believes the $4.1 billion needed each year to support and continue training Afghan security forces starting in 2015 "will be reached and is achievable." The Afghan government is slated to provide just $500 million of that.

Last year, Afghanistan received $15.7 billion in aid, representing more than 90 percent of its public spending, according to the World Bank.

In the north, meanwhile, Taliban attacked a hilltop police post in Badakhshan's Warduj district late Tuesday, triggering heavy fighting that killed eight policemen and six militants, according to the provincial governor's spokesman, Abdul Maruf Rasikh. Two policemen and 11 militants were also wounded, he said Wednesday.

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement sent to reporters by the group's spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid.

Badakhshan province is relatively peaceful but has experienced periodic attacks. Two foreign doctors and their three Afghan colleagues were kidnapped last week in Badakhshan.

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Associated Press writers Amir Shah, Rahim Faiez and Sebastian Abbot contributed to this report.

Associated Press

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PHILIPPINES: Proudly ?Pinoy? Views on Attachment Parenting ...

Photo of the author and her then 5-month old son

I won?t go into the old news that is Time?s controversial ?mom enough? mid-May issue. We all know they sold enough copies on that matter.

Instead, I wanted to share some views on attachment parenting and breastfeeding expressed by fellow Filipino moms.

To begin, let me say that I am a babywearing,?formerly nursing mom (my son recently weaned?after being breastfed for two years and six months). In fact, here?s a photo of me a year and a half ago, when my son was just five months old.

Here in the Philippines, we are not new to the concept of babywearing and breastfeeding.

Velvet?Escario?Roxas, a breastfeeding counselor and representative of Arugaan (ah-roo-ga-an), a non-governmental, WHO-funded organization that conducts breastfeeding training for the Philippine Department of Health, gave a good picture of this when she posted a recent ?Facebook status update on the fan page of the popular breastfeeding blog, Chronicles of a Nursing Mom:

?Our Pinoy [colloquialism for "Filipino] ancestors have been doing these things since the beginning of time. We call it the Filipino way of living or raising of children. They on the other hand modernized it and called it attachment parenting. Look at the indigenous folks of the mountain provinces.

Photo courtesy of Francisco Guerrero Photography, from The Painters? Wife blog.

They breastfeed their children to 7 years, co-sleep with their kids, use the baby slings (to feed, to protect the children from rice field snakes/rats etc). I have so much respect for our ancestors ? of their wisdom and knowledge and most especially on the care for infants/children.?

I try to be a good mom. I decided to become a work-at-home mom not because I believe that every mom should work from home so that she can care for her kid, but because?for me, this is what works.?I do not discount those women who choose to hold full-time jobs outside the home; in fact, I admire them for being able to do what I myself was not able to to effectively. I breastfed for a total of two years and six months, which I am?hugely?proud of. I know of other women who?ve worked full-time and have managed to raise happy, healthy and whole kids. ?The point is: We, as parents, will instinctively desire to be the best parents that we can be for our children.?Neva Santos of the popular parenting blog, Manila Mommy, summarizes this very well:

The [attachment parenting] style is instinctive. Not to trivialize how hard parenting is, but sometimes listening to your gut is the best, right? Follow your intuition, I say. But even with the emphasis on [attachment parenting] in discussions as a result of the Time cover, it also got people talking on other parenting styles and the only conclusion to all that talk is that?there is no one type that works for parents and children. Heck for different kids in the same family, different styles could? work.

Indeed. In the end, the only parenting ?style? that works is one that is grounded on love. Parents work hard to be the best providers, caregivers and educators they can for their kids. The end result ? the so called ?success? of one?s parenting ? is relative. ?Fellow blogger, breastfeeding, babywearing and attachment parenting advocate?(and also a friend), Eliza Santiago-Ypon of The Painters? Wife, was interviewed by a local broadsheet regarding her views on this matter, and she does a great job of encapsulating the fact that breastfeeding, in particular, is not the measure of success of a healthy family:

?No one should be made to feel they?re less if they don?t breastfeed. As a breastfeeding advocate, I will always try to promote breastfeeding and its benefits to anyone I meet, but at the end of the day, we?re all just trying to be good parents. I?ve met some who express regret and guilt that they didn?t breastfeed but have learned to move past it. They have great, healthy children. No one should make them feel they didn?t do the best they could.?

I don?t have much to add to what these ladies have said. ?I just wanted to say that, as moms, we?re not competing for a medal or honor or accolade.?We?re all part of one, big, global community, and we look out for our families based on what works for our families. The choices that make up my definition of parenting are what?work for me ? and that?s fine. I?m not a 100 percent attachment parenting practitioner, and I don?t intend to be, but this doesn?t make me any less of a successful mom.?Ultimately, I am beholden to my child for one thing only, and that is to love him wholly, unconditionally.

Whether people agree with my version of parenting or not, is fine. Just don?t ask me if I am ?mom enough?? because I will tell you?I am not just enough, I?m the only mom who can love my kid the way I can.

This is an original World Moms Blog post by Martine de Luna in Manila, Philippines. ?Martine blogs over at?Dainty Mom, and can be found daily on Twitter?@Dainty_Mom, and on?Facebook.

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Haywire Blu-ray Review | AVForums.com - UK Online

Written by Cas Harlow
published 28th May 2012

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Gina Carano. Remember the name.

In just three years she rose to fame as one of the world?s leading Female Mixed-Martial-Arts fighters, with a stunning, undefeated 7-win run that culminated in a now-questionable loss against an opponent who has since been caught taking steroids for her fights. Although she hasn?t fought since that controversial match, her story has far from ended in tragedy, being picked up by acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh for his latest film, Haywire, a punchy, unusually stylish production that is arguably the best debut feature she could have ever hoped for.

Masterfully tackling yet another genre, Soderbergh expertly manages an action-dominated spy thriller, defying expectations most notably in terms of the style; a classy tone, seventies-inspired score, and refreshingly unusual editing coming together to great effect ? offering up a superior backdrop with which this new kick-ass action heroine can make...

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Picture

Haywire comes to Region B-locked UK Blu-ray complete with a superb 1080p video presentation in the movie?s original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.4:1 widescreen. Obviously the film has been heavily stylised according to the preferences of the director, who tends to adopt a warm, golden brown feel for the Barcelona scenes, a more drab urban touch for Dublin, and both snow-tipped-but-sunny and sweltering desert locales for the US, with lens flares readily apparent. Detail is excellent throughout, with fantastic fine object observation on the close-ups which reveal everything about the characters? faces, for good or for bad. Indeed the almost complete lack of grain/noise ? due to the HD-shot cinematography ? might take a while to get accustomed to, but only allows you to be further impressed in terms of presentation. The colour scheme has been skewed, as aforementioned, but colours still largely ring true, and are always in-line with the intended stylisation. We get few vibrant, vivid colours, but skin tones are healthy and positively glow for the most part. Blacks are strong, with excellent shadow detail, a strong plus when you consider how many darker sequences we get. This is a demo video presentation through and through, and will likely not fail to impress.

Picture score : 9

Sound

The accompanying DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track is almost as impressive, again making the most of the eclectic offering that Soderbergh has in store for you, adopting a retro seventies feel in terms of the score, and boasting some impressive effects moments. Dialogue comes across clearly and coherently throughout, often of the quiet, conversational variety, but always clear, and dominating the frontal array wherever necessary. Effects are also quite subtle and well-nuanced for the most part, the atmospherics being well-observed and creating a perpetual ambience which works well with the piece. Of course we do get some exceptional breakout moments where the more bombastic elements come into play, gunshots ranging from assault rifle to SMG to shotgun to handgun blasts offering up a broad dynamic spectrum that bounces around the surrounds observantly. Again, Soderbergh?s stylisation often leads him to blot out the effects in favour of composer David Arnold?s score, which takes over and provides a heady backing accompaniment. Overall resounding as another easily demo quality offering, this is an impressive audio presentation.

Sound score : 9

Extras

Far from packed with extra features, this release still boasts a couple of nice interview-dominated Featurette offerings.

Gina Carano in Training runs at 16 minutes in length and focuses on Carano, taking in her MMA history and showing us clips of her first match, with interviews from both the founder of Extreme Fighting and Soderbergh himself, who explains, at a roundtable discussion, what inspired him to make a Carano-centric production.

The Men of Haywire makes for a nice accompaniment, offering up a total of just over 5 minutes of interview clips taken from all the major players ? Ewan McGregor, Channing Tatum, Michael Fassbender and even Antonio Banderas.

Characters of Haywire allows us a few minutes of further insight into the characters created by Soderbergh to populate this world.

The disc is rounded off by the Original Theatrical Trailer.

Extras score : 6

Verdict

Though the story is nothing that we haven?t come across before, it?s surprising what some classy style ? refreshingly different editing and 70s retro scoring ? can do for an ostensibly standard vehicle. Oh, that and having a kick-ass female lead who can actually kick ass. Introducing MMA fighter Gina Carano to audiences worldwide, the latest film from daring director Steven Soderbergh ? who appears to be not only capable of tackling any genre he turns his hand to but also finding female lead acting talent in the least likely places ? takes Bourne, Hanna and Salt, throws in a hint of Gibson?s Payback and mixes it up in the style of Soderbergh?s earlier definition-of-cool masterpiece, Out of Sight, to remarkably effect. It's not groundbreaking. It'll never be an all-time classic. But it's taut and punchy and full of good action sequences captured in an unusual style. It gets an easy recommendation from me: you should watch this and everything else Gina Carano comes up with because she's one real-life fighter who appears to be actually capable of making the transition to mainstream movies.

On Region B-locked UK Blu-ray we get outstanding video and impressive audio, and a few nice extras to offer a hint of background detail into the production; overall fans of the film shouldn?t hold off picking this superb release up, and newcomers who appreciate decent spy thrillers, action thrillers, lead-heroine actioners and/or Soderbergh movies in general should consider this a worthy watch if not blind-buy addition to their collection. Both strangely familiar in terms of content, yet refreshingly different in terms of style, the reason why you?ll love it will still likely be because of one woman.

Gina Carano. Remember the name.Indeed after the first five minutes of this film you?ll be hard pushed to forget her.

Overall score : 8

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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

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>> reporter: most women over 40 don't know what carmella knows and they pay the price. it's common for a woman to lose two inches by the age of 70 and 3 inches by the age of 80.

>> most of the height loss we see in women is preventable if we start early.

>> reporter: now, carmella is teaching other women what has kept her long, lean and powerful. it's all about building muscles and keeping them strong. the women in carmella 's class are clearly seeing and feeling the benefit.

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>> reporter: at 74, loretta is a believer.

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>> reporter: that also means knowing your risk factors , including entering menopause, inactivity, smoking and drinking alcohol in excess.

>> we have a crisis of fitness in this country. what we really need to do is get the 95% of women who are not exercising appropriately, exercising more.

>> reporter: and that exercise is something carmella shares every day with her husband, knowing she's the one that holds the key to her strength and well being.

>> if you don't use them, you're going to lose them as you age. i want to be able to enjoy my life and be able to do what i want to do as long as i can.

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at the Vietnam Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, Monday, May 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at the Vietnam Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, Monday, May 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Barack Obama speaks at the Memorial Day Observance at the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, May 28, 2012, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

President Barack Obama points to the audience as he and first lady Michelle Obama leave the stage after a Memorial Day ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Monday, May 28, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Barack Obama speaks at the Memorial Day Observance at the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, May 28, 2012, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

President Barack Obama, center, with Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, left, Commander of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

(AP) ? President Barack Obama honored the nation's military heroes in a pair of Memorial Day ceremonies, vowing to protect the benefits earned by veterans and their families in an election year marked by the nation's transition from war.

The president celebrated Memorial Day at the Vietnam War Memorial and at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, noting that for the first time in nine years, "Americans are not fighting and dying in Iraq," and the nation was winding down its role in the conflict in Afghanistan.

"After a decade under the dark cloud of war, we can see the light of the new day on the horizon," Obama said at the Arlington amphitheater lined with American flags under a warm, brilliant sun.

The president paid special tribute to Vietnam veterans, noting that many "came home and were sometimes denigrated when you should have been celebrated. It was a national shame, a disgrace that should have never happened." Yet, "even though some Americans turned their backs on you, you never turned your back on America," Obama said.

Both Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney appeared at events with military families. They avoided overt political talk but tried to appeal to veterans.

Obama said the nation must remain committed to providing for the families of fallen soldiers and help returning service members seeking jobs, higher education or health care benefits.

"As long as I'm president, we will make sure you and your loved ones will receive the benefits you've earned and the respect you deserve," Obama said. "America will be there for you."

Obama said sending troops into harm's way was "the most wrenching decision that I have to make. And I can promise you I will never do so unless it's absolutely necessary." The comments underscored Obama's moves to end the war in Iraq and move to bring all troops home from Afghanistan by 2014.

Romney, meanwhile, promised to maintain an American military "with no comparable power anywhere in the world."

The presumptive Republican presidential nominee appeared with Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the GOP's 2008 presidential candidate, before a crowd in San Diego estimated at 5,000 in what was billed as a Memorial Day service, not a campaign event.

Romney, however, drew clear contrasts with Obama, warning against shrinking America's military in Europe's image. The former Massachusetts governor said the nation must have the world's strongest military to win wars and prevent them.

McCain, meanwhile, said Romney, "I believe, is fully qualified to be commander in chief."

Veterans could play a significant role in the 2012 election. Exit polls in 2008 showed that Obama was supported by about 44 percent of voters who said they served in the military, while 54 percent voted for McCain, a former Navy pilot who was a prisoner of war for more than five years during the Vietnam War.

A poll released Monday by Gallup found that 58 percent of veterans support Romney and 34 percent back Obama. The results were based on a sample of 3,327 veterans who are registered voters and had a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.

Several closely watched states in the election have large blocs of military voters. Florida, home to several military installations, has more than 1.6 million veterans, according to the Veterans Administration. Pennsylvania has nearly 1 million veterans, while Virginia and North Carolina each have about 800,000 veterans living in their states.

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Associated Press

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By Richard S. Mulliete

In order to improve overall business performance, many businesses turn professional business consulting firms. They put businesses back on track by analyzing the way they utilize technology, manage personnel, and then they make recommendations on cutting costs and boosting morale based upon their findings. Before making any final decision about which individual or company you are going to go with, there are a few things that you should know.

First of all, a good business consulting firm should have general experience dealing with the types of problems your company is facing. If they do, then they will be able to give better recommendations, based on experience, that are proven to produce the results you want in your business. If you have a large organization, you might find that a firm working with a broad range of companies is more equipped to address complex issues that extend into various departments and branches. A small firm that specializes in personalized attention may be better for small businesses that want recommendations patterned around particular requirements and problems. Regardless of which type you choose, you should be sure they have experience in the areas you need to address.

A good reputation is another indicator that you can expect quality results. Checking consumer report sites online can show a lot about a business consulting company. The experience of previous and current clients can give you a good idea of the professionalism of a firm, so that you can decide to use their services, or continue your search. Some firm websites have sections where present and past clients can leave comments about their satisfaction with the service they were given, which can provide additional information about a specific firm. Most business consulting firms will also give you with general information about the type of clients they deal with, detailing their problems and solutions. However, these testimonial type reports might only include clients who were happy with their service, so keep that in mind.

Contractor marketing, or contractor consulting firms should send a personal representative to speak with you about your business to become familiarized with particular details of your business and the challenge you are facing. This will give them the perspective they need to present an effective plan of action that will accomplish your businesses goals.

Following these steps will ensure that you get just what you require to get your business back on track.

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Monday, May 28, 2012

Five simple diet and exercise changes can bring quick results

As the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day weekend is yet another reminder to stick with your balanced diet and exercise regime. For some, however, it may evoke feelings of sheer panic as the unofficial start of swimsuit season.

To give you a jumpstart, here are five solid fitness strategies to incorporate now, along with a sample day?s eating plan. And while we can?t guarantee overnight weight loss, making these changes can immediately help you feel less bloated with fewer energy dips, and may result in a (slightly) flatter belly.

Slash the white stuff: This includes the obvious, like white breads, pastas and rice, as well as sweets and sugary drinks (including fruit juice, sweet tea and many smoothies and specialty coffee drinks). It also includes those perceived-as-healthy foods like restaurant-style wraps and deli bagels. While they may seem diet-friendly, many can pack in the carb-equivalent of six slices of bread.

SAMPLE NUTRITION PLAN

Breakfast

  • Greek yogurt protein shake: Blend one single-serving carton of low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt with 4 ounces of 1 percent milk, 1/2 cup of frozen berries (mixture of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries), no-calorie sweetener to taste and ice.

Lunch

  • A 50-calorie La Tortilla Factory High Fiber/Low Carb wrap with 1 tablespoon of hummus, 3 ounces of low-sodium turkey, half a red pepper (sliced into strips) and a quarter-cup of fresh spinach leaves.
  • *Guys, very active women and individuals weighing more than 200 pounds can have two snacks through the day

Snack

  • 1 slice of 50-calorie whole grain bread with a tablespoon of almond or peanut butter
  • 1 serving of Beanitos (Chipotle flavor) with a quarter cup of salsa
  • Sashimi appetizer (4 ounces of raw salmon/tuna combo)
  • 1 hard-boiled egg plus 4 Triscuits
  • *Guys, very active women and individuals weighing more than 200 pounds can have two snacks through the day

Dinner

  • 3-4 oz. of rotisserie chicken (skin removed)
  • 2 cups of pre-bagged mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar.
  • *Guys, very active women and individuals weighing more than 200 pounds can have two snacks through the day

Nighttime snack

  • 1 scoop of low-sugar protein powder stirred into 8 ounces of unsweetened almond milk (chocolate or vanilla)
  • *Guys, very active women and individuals weighing more than 200 pounds can have two scoops of protein powder

Blast excess bloat: Not only are the above-mentioned sugars and white carbs typically calorie-dense foods that won?t keep you full for long, these carb-rich foods and drinks can also cause you to retain fluid.

Cutting back, an obvious way to avoiding bloat, gives us just one more reason to adhere to the USDA?s recommended upper limit of 1,500 to 2,300 milligrams of sodium daily. Keep in mind that limiting high-salt foods requires more than simply putting down the salt shaker. It also means nixing most fast food and canned goods, and checking the labels on ?diet? foods such as reduced-fat salad dressings and low-calorie frozen dinners, since many can be packed with hundreds of milligrams of sodium.

Try to incorporate natural diuretics when possible, such as apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, parsley and fennel. They won?t negate the effects of indulging in a high-salt diet, but every little bit helps.

Prevent muscle loss: Not only does muscle mass help to give a lean, toned appearance, it also increases the number of calories we burn. Maximize muscle maintenance and growth by incorporating a protein-rich meal or snack every three to four hours throughout the day, emphasizing lean proteins such as seafood, skinless poultry, extra-lean ground beef and pork tenderloin, as well as nonmeat options such as plain low-fat Greek yogurt and veggie burgers.

Move it: The immediate benefits of exercise are three-fold: You burn more calories, shed excess water via sweat you get a boost to mood (potentially helping to fend off cravings). Aim for at least 30 to 45 minutes of moderate to intense exercise on most days (for example, a brisk walk, running, singles tennis, or cycling). If that?s too much at first, start small and gradually increase time and intensity.

Track it: Keeping a log of food and exercise can help you stay focused and identify potential problem areas. Old-school pen and paper journaling works just fine, or try an easy-to-use smartphone app like My Fitness Pal.

Molly Kimball is a registered dietitian in New Orleans. She can be reached at eatingright@timespicayune.com. Comment and read more at nola.com/health.

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Lady Gaga Cancels Concert In Indonesia | Music News, Reviews ...

Lady Gaga called off her sold-out concert in Jakarta, Indonesia, in the latest setback in the Asian segment of her Born This Way Ball tour. The cancellation of the June 3 show followed a public outcry by?Islamist hard-liners, who had voiced objections to Gaga?s revealing costumes and the show?s suggestive choreography.

But after Gaga?s camp evidently refused requests from local?police to tone down the performance in order to receive the necessary permits, the scrapping of one of the biggest dates on the tour seemed inevitable. ?I?m so very sorry to the fans & just as devastated as you if not more. You are everything to me?,?Gaga tweeted. A few of her fans in Jakarta, however, decided the show must go on, in a way.

Michael Rusli, head of concert promoter Big Daddy, announced that full refunds would be offered to Gaga fans, though that didn?t offer much solace to little monsters like 25-year-old Johnny Purba, who told the Associated Press that the cancellation ?only shows to the world how weak security forces are in this country, how police are afraid of a bunch of hard-liners. Gaga?s show, he added, posed no threat to Indonesia?s Muslim community. ?For God?s sake, she is not a terrorist!?

Several dozen Gaga fans, however, carried on by staging their own look-a-like contest and flash mob at the EX shopping mall in Jakarta.

Though news of Gaga?s concert cancellation apparently broke before or during the spontaneous party, local fan Simon Sibarani, 19, told The Jakarta Post that ?the show must go on?. The fans performed two extensive routines to a medley of Gaga hits, including ?Just Dance?, ?Judas? and ?Born This Way?.

Though Sibarani noted he felt ?bitter? over the fact that Gaga pulled the plug on her performance, he and other fans may yet receive some consolation prize. Gaga tweeted to her Jakarta fans that she would ?try to put together something special for you.?

What does the cancellation of Gaga?s Indonesian concert say about the power of pop worldwide? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter or in the comments.

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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Neotericuk - E business Solutions: Manchester's World of Web Design

Online marketing and
the power of the internet ? they are among the fastest-growing elements in the
21st century economy. Everybody?s talking about it ? how to leverage it, to maximize its potential, where it will take us in the next hundred years.

Whichever industry you?re in, the concept of online marketing solutions and its attendant potential is making waves. Ever since the world discovered the power of the internet and migrated online, marketers and business professionals have been struggling to stay one step ahead of the curve, to keep pace with ever-changing trends in consumer preferences and behavior. Having discovered the rewards of effective online promotions and customer engagements, there?s been a rush to jump on the digital bandwagon. ?Leads?, ?SEO?, ?traffic?, ?hits? are all part of a brand new marketing vocabulary. Supply must answer the sky-rocketing demand and so the world has witnessed the mushrooming of web solutions experts, online marketers and web development firms and agencies.? From London to Paris and Manchester to Mumbai, web design is the new watch word. And online marketing is the cool new kid on the block. That?s why every business wants to get know him better. To this end, web design firms Manchester are leading the way.

Considering the jaw-dropping phenomenon that the internet has become, and the vast millions of opportunities it has provided the global village, it?s no wonder that more and more organisations engaged in commercial enterprise are gradually shifting away from traditional forms of media and advertising to new-age forms of communication. Namely, internet marketing. Currently, most businesses are looking to build websites and then implement effective strategies to drive traffic to the same. Manchester?s web design firms are leading the way in this regard ? especially with e-commerce initiatives. ?There?s no dearth of talent in Manchester and what?s more ? top quality comes at a highly cost-effective price. Manchester offers plenty of full-service web design and web development organisations ? dedicated to offering you excellence in terms of creativity and tangible results. Whether it?s starting off with a quality website, increasing sales and revenue, building brand awareness, targeting and engaging with a niche audience or simply incorporating SEO principles into your existing online entities, Manchester web firms will design success, and win awards too!

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80% of Super PAC money has gone to GOP groups & came from 100 individuals

NPR - Right now, more than 80 percent of the money raised by super PACs has gone to pro-GOP groups. And, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, 80 percent of all the money raised by these groups has come from just 100 individuals ? the wealthiest people in America.

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Windows XP Costs Microsoft Five Times More To Support Than Windows 7

Microsoft XP Support Costs RisingIn April 2012 Microsoft released a statement in which the tech firm told organizations that if they have not yet began migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 they should begin immediately or soon lose support for the 13 year old operating system.

In a rather frank statement Microsoft told customers that if they had not started?the migration to a modern PC, you are late.?

Microsoft will completely abandon Windows XP in April 2014 even though 42 percent of Windows? non-home installed base continues to operating using the Windows XP system. Microsoft predicts that 11 percent of Windows users will still be running Windows XP when security patches stop in 2014.

Windows XP will finally be completely orphaned by Microsoft with no further support or patches in April 2014, nearly 13 years after it launched.

According to the report, 42 percent of Windows? non-home installed base continues remains on Windows XP. If current migration trends continue, 11 percent of all Windows users will still be running XP when the security patches stop in 2014.

In a white paper published on the?official Microsoft blog?the company points to a three-year hardware lifetime while pointing out that information technology workers? time and worker productivity costs jump by 25 and 23 percent respectively in year four. When technology reaches year five those costs increase by 29 percent for IT and 40 percent for worker costs. One of the biggest costs appears to be support time losses since workers are typically supporting users with older, slower computers compared to Windows 7 PCs.

In the meantime the new upgrade requirement will cost IT teams as they may need to create new compatible software for badge printers, industrial controllers or security hardware.

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Farmers Market - 5/26/12 8:00 a.m., University Community Farmers Market

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The University Community Farmers Market began in 2007 as a community event to bring fresh produce and market goods and support local business in the neighborhood. Each year more vendors and events are added to make the market an enjoyable community gathering place for all.

This market is a collaboration between the University at Buffalo, the surrounding South Campus neighborhoods and local organizations to promote wellness and community sustainability through the availability of fresh produce and locally grown food while promoting local entrepreneurs.

See photos of the University Community Farmers Market here

Join us at the opening of the sixth year of the market on May 19, 2012!
University Community Farmers Market 2012 Information

Saturdays, May 19 - October 13, held rain or shine

  • Time:
  • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location:
  • UB South Campus on Main Street at Kenmore Avenue in Buffalo, NY
    Parking is available right behind the market by entering campus across from the University Plaza on Main Street

    Community members are welcome to join the market planning committee and volunteer at the market. Vendor applications are available HERE. For more information about the University Community Farmers Market, contact:
    Jessica Wangelin
    University at Buffalo
    Office of Community Relations
    101 Allen Hall
    Buffalo, NY 14214
    Phone: 716-829-6145
    Fax: 716-829-3912
    Email: jbiegaj@buffalo.edu
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    Precisely Why Dog Treats Won't Aid You In Getting Your Service ...

    I?m sure you?ve observed this before, and you may even do it yourself on a regular basis. Pick up a dog bone then proceed to hang it before your dog as you tell him or her just what to do. Roll over, play dead, sit, speak and I?ll present you with this treat. Obviously your dog is going to obey, they really want that treat. If you?d like to hang a peanut butter cup before me, I?ll play dead or roll over too. Does this mean that I am trained to roll over? Or does it basically mean I truly love peanut butter cups?

    Any time training for your service dog certification you?re very best served to leave the doggie snacks behind. The important thing to productive service dog training is to help make the dog admire you. This cannot be achieved in cases where the dog just looks at you as a source of doggie snacks.

    We constantly recommend utilizing a praise strategy whenever training your dog. Praise can be a simple spoken phrase, or possibly a pat upon the head. In the event that the dog receives a treat every time he or she follows a command you have not earned the dogs respect. You have turned your dog directly into a spoiled pet. Keep in mind that your dog has to learn who the authority figure in the relationship is. A relationship by which just about all you do is offer treats for obeying directions, doesn?t show virtually any authority.

    One more reason using dog treats as a training tool isn?t the very best idea, specifically for service dog certification, is you won?t always have them together with you. Service dogs need to understand when they are working and in the event that they have been trained to reply to achieve a treat, exactly what will happen when you didn?t remember too bring them from home? All of a sudden your pet is disappointed with you for not necessarily treating them right after following a command and at some point will no longer follow that order. In some unusual cases, pet dogs could become troublesome in public because they?re not obtaining the treat they believe they?ve earned.

    The last and most apparent reason behind not using dog treats while conducting service dog certification training is that it might have unfavorable health effects upon your own dog. Just like human beings, dogs are not necessarily designed to snack heavily throughout the day. In the event that you are providing your dog a treat each and every time they obey an order, they?ll be adding some really serious calories to their diet. You want your dog to obey you increasingly more as training continues on, however, if the more they obey you, they then eat that much more, you are most certainly creating a health risk for the dog.

    ServiceDogCertificationTips.com is the #1 Resource for Information on service dog training as well as service dog certification. Check it out for more Info!

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    Wayne Homes Introduces the Camden | Hobbies


    Uniontown, OH (PRWEB) April 29, 2010

    A ranch home needs to be smarter than the average home design. Since it has only a single level, a proper ranch home floor plan makes the most of every square foot. Which places the new Camden plan from Wayne Homes at the head of its class.

    From the moment you walk into the Camden, youre met with a sense of space, says Maurie Jones, vice president of marketing for Wayne Homes. Off to one side, you find a formal dining room. In front of you is a great room that connects directly to a breakfast nook, which in turn connects to the kitchen. All the main living areas flow into one another, creating a perfect environment for family and for entertaining.

    And what about the private living areas? The Camden is a home that treats its occupants graciously. The master bedroom provides over 200 luxurious square feet, not including the private master bath and walk-in closet. And two secondary bedrooms, with a second bath, give the kiddos plenty of space of their own.

    One of the reasons why this home lives so big has to do with the hallways or rather the lack of them, Jones explains. This home is arranged so that very little space is wasted on hallways.

    Its true. The Camden floor plan includes hardly any hallway space whatsoever, which allows for features such as a welcoming foyer area and a real laundry room (not just a laundry closet).

    And as with all of Waynes homes, the Camden plan can be customized to fit individual needs. The dining room can become a home office, for example, or one of the bedrooms can be turned into a hobby room. Wayne Homes is happy to fine-tune this floor plan (or any other, for that matter) so that it fits each family to a tee. Hows that for smart?

    About Wayne Homes

    The task of constructing a home from the ground up is made less daunting thanks to Wayne Homes? four decades of experience, streamlined process and exceptional personal service. They help customers through every step ? from home-site prep and financing to choosing from numerous combinations of floorplans, features and finishes. The result is a home of extremely high quality that perfectly suits the homeowner?s needs. Homes range from 1,300 to 3,500 square feet and from the $ 80s to $ 200s (plus land cost). Learn more about building a custom, energy-efficient home by dropping by one of the company?s eight model home centers or by visiting WayneHomes.com

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    Saturday, May 26, 2012

    Farron Cousins | Is Your Water Bottle Giving You Cancer? New ...

    Bisphenol A, or BPA for short, has been in the spotlight for decades, with both the chemical industry and occasionally the federal government touting its safety, while independent, non-industry funded scientific studies show us how dangerous the chemical truly is. The latest news regarding BPA is no different, with new independent studies showing that the common chemical has the potential to increase the risk of breast cancer when exposure occurs in the womb.

    BPA is a common chemical used primarily in the production of plastics, such as baby bottles, canned goods (lining the inside of cans), soda bottles, and other common plastic goods that typically hold food or beverages (although it is found in countless other polycarbonate plastic products, including medical devices). It helps preserve the life of perishable goods, but comes at a dangerous cost to human health.

    The chemical easily leaches out of plastic, and is either consumed by humans, or it can be absorbed through the skin. Estimates show that in the U.S., humans consume about 50 micrograms per kilogram of body weight everyday. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that, at any given time, 93% of Americans have measurable amounts of BPA in their systems.

    The latest study, released earlier this month, shows that in utero exposure to BPA in rhesus monkeys led to abnormalities in mammary gland?development.

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    This new study involved fetal BPA exposure, revealing chemical alterations in rhesus monkey mammary gland development, said the San Francisco Gate (SF Gate). For the study, researchers fed pregnant rhesus macaques monkeys a piece of fruit that contained BPA every day during their third trimester of pregnancy.

    The monkeys? BPA blood levels reached the average level that BPA has been observed in human blood in the U.S., according to Patricia Hunt, a geneticist at Washington State University and a study author, said the SF Gate. The changes observed reinforce concerns that BPA could contribute to breast cancer, according to the team.

    The researchers studied the mammary glands of the female offspring of BPA-exposed monkeys and discovered changes in those glands that lead to dense tissue, said the SF Gate. Dense breast tissue is a risk factor for human breast caner, Hunt explained. Prior and new studies conducted by Ana Soto and Carlos Sonnenschein, revealed that exposing rodents to small amounts of BPA could alter mammary gland development and lead to precancerous and cancerous lesions later in life.
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    Ana Soto, a co-author of the new study who has worked on previous BPA studies, said that this new information strongly suggests that ?BPA is a breast carcinogen in humans? and that exposure must be curtailed.

    The breast cancer link is just the latest in the chain of health hazards associated with BPA. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported in 2008 that exposure to BPA was linked to an increase in cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and liver enzyme abnormalities. And these effects were seen at relatively low-dose amounts of BPA, well below the amount actually consumed by Americans on a daily basis.

    Many companies, including Playtex, Gerber, and several baby bottle manufacturers have voluntarily stopped using BPA in their products, as there are currently no national bans on the chemical. To understand why no bans exist, you have to follow the money.

    Companies that manufacturer BPA ? including Dow Chemical and Bayer ? are bringing in a combined $6 billion a year selling the product. And that money has been put to good use convincing the American public that there is nothing to worry about.

    In fact, they?ve done such a good job with their PR campaigns that they managed to convince the EPA to base their decision on whether or not the chemical is toxic on the industry?s own studies. Every single industry-funded study has shown that BPA is ?completely harmless,? compared to only 10% of independent studies that found no cause for concern.

    One of the main defenders of BPA has been the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the leading front group for the chemical industry. To give you a hint at how their operation works, their former president is Jack Gerard, the current president of the American Petroleum Institute. The organization has spent millions of dollars in the last few years to defeat measures by the EPA to regulate the chemical more stringently, all of which were, predictably, dead on arrival.

    In 2010, ACC spent almost $10 million in California alone to defeat measures aimed at curtailing BPA usage.

    But the failure of the government doesn?t mean all hope is lost.

    Consumers have some power to prevent BPA exposure. Choosing BPA-free products can help prevent exposure, as can purchasing fresh vegetables instead of canned items.

    This article provides a few more tips on how to take preventative measures. As long as the industry is funneling money into Washington, the only regulation will come from consumers themselves, who can vote on this issue with their own wallets.?

    Speaking of wallets, BPA is also used to coat the receipt paper that ends up contacting human skin at cash registers around the world. And a new study shows that the replacement for BPA, known as Bisphenol S, may also pose significant health risks.?

    So while the consumer can take some steps to limit exposure, it truly falls to the government to investigate and protect consumers from these harmful chemicals. That will require getting rid of the influence of industry cash flowing into politicians' coffers, the most powerful contaminant of all in our democracy these?days.?

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    Cardinals Game Brings Military Families Together

    ST. LOUIS (KTVI) ? On the 3rd-annual ?This One`s For You? night at Busch Stadium, Fox Sports Midwest gave military families a Memorial Day weekend to remember.? The network helped them enjoy a game with loved ones at war, even while they were thousands of miles apart.

    Tameka Podwoski was so excited, you would think her husband David Podwoski won another World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals.? Instead, he is fighting for his country as part of the 463rd Military Police Detail out of Ford Leonard Wood.

    ?My husband is stationed at Bagram, Afghanistan,? she yelled.? ?He is a solid warrior with the 463rd.? Wooooo!? Go solid warriors!?

    FSM helped those warriors say hello from a war zone in the Middle East.

    ?He`s actually not met him yet,? Robin Murr talked about her husband, as she held her infant son.? ?He left a week before he was born.?

    The network let their families do the same from St. Louis.

    ?Hi Daddy,? the Murrs tried to coax his big brother, still a toddler, to greet his father through television cameras.

    FSM set up a satellite feed so loved ones could enjoy a cards game together.? Missouri National Guardsman Lance Dell enjoyed the same night with his family two years ago.

    ?It`s always good to see family,? Captain Dell explained, safely in the stands of Busch.? ?And it`s kind of a sweet and emotional because you want to be home with them.? But then again, you`re getting to see them on TV and especially a Cardinal game.? It`s great. ?

    ?I could see first-hand that he was okay,? Mitzi Dell remembered.? ?It made me tear up.? I cried a lot during that game, just seeing and knowing that we were that close and yet that far away.?

    There wasn?t a dry eye in Busch, not even in the broadcast booth.

    ?It`s a lot of fun,? explained announcer Al Hrobsky.? ?But I`ve got to be honest, sometimes it can be a little embarrassing because I get quite emotional.?

    That?s okay.? FOX2/News 11?s George Sells found that Podwoski was emotional, too.?? She didn`t cry.? She cheered.

    Podwoski:? ?I thought this was great!? This is why I came, to see my husband for the first time in six months on TV, so this is a big deal for me.?

    George:? ?And there`s very little chance he`ll miss you I assume.?

    Podwoski:? ?Very little chance.? Very little chance.? Woo!?

    The Cardinals and Budweiser are always working to support military families.? For every walk-off home run this season, Budweiser will donate $5,000 to the ?Walk Off a Hero Initiative?.? The program raises educational funds for the families of vets injured or killed in action.

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