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The Best Guinness World Records Video of the Week - 13th April 2011‬

2011-04-14T23:52:00.000-07:00

World’s biggest rugby ball

2011-03-31T03:36:00.000-07:00

This year March 15th, 2011 the Guinness world record competition held in the place of Marco polo in Hong Kong inn in china the big rugby ball is revealed. These helps to enter the book of Guinness world record for the event world’s biggest rugby ball. After measuring the size of the ball it was 4.709 meter and it was 15 ft and 5.39 inches long its height is 2.95 m and 9 ft 8.14 in height this is measured by the adjudicator of Guinness world record.

The biggest rugby ball is created by Cathay pacific airways limited used for Cathay pacific or credit Suisse Hong Kong sevens 2011. The fabrics used for making the rugby are same as usual material used in big size rugby ball also. For making the small ball it won’t take more time but it takes more time to create big rugby ball. After completed of doing the big size rugby ball the adjudicator measured the size of the ball and she measured the ball cautiously and she confirmed everything and she presented the Guinness world record to the authority of Cathay pacific airways limited.

After getting the Guinness world record the biggest rugby ball and it was exhibited for the audience up to March 23^rdafter some day the ball auctioned and the collected funds they going to give to victims of Japan and the region of Yunnan in china and New Zealand’s Christ church for these places the funds will be settled safely.

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2011-03-30T04:38:00.000-07:00

The highest time and the distance traveled in the open water

2011-03-22T02:35:00.000-07:00

The Panama Canal contains open water. In open water nobody surfed for long time in this generation the Panama Canal connects with ocean they are Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean. The Panama Canal consists of two oceans so they decided to give 2 Guinness world records.

In recent times the person Gary Saavedra is very much interested in crossing the red bull canal.

The professional surfer already did the record in March 19^th to surf the canal. Then the person decided to popularize in 2 activities. The one of his activity is the highest time spent and surfed in open water and the maximum distance surfed in open water is 3hour 55 minutes and 2 seconds he travelled in his board the total distance he covered by his board is 41.3 miles or 66.47 km.
He surfed around 4 hours he crossed around 40 miles he surrendered to a heavy leg pain and he struggled with tremendous storms to stand vertical during the challenge.

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The biggest hanging baskets placed in Guinness world record

2011-03-14T05:29:00.000-07:00

On February 28th 2011 the hanging baskets show held the formal procedure of AIAin Paradise the hanging baskets attractively and it looks gorgeous to see the hanging flower baskets on the tip of the desert. The other name for AIAin is Oasis otherwise known as Garden city of Emirates but it looks gorgeous when it stays alone the reporter of Guinness world record went to confirm. The largest AIAin is the biggest presentation for hanging baskets.

The garden got Guinness world record on last year for the presentation for the biggest hanging baskets totally 2,426 hanging baskets were counted. This year the management of the garden is changed to Akar landscaping services and agriculture. The owner of the garden decided to break his record once again the owner is going to enlarge his garden and make the garden more gorgeous.

Few films got Guinness world records for specifically for horrible films

2011-03-04T02:31:00.000-08:00

Most of them think the bangs will come only when there is Halloween night that is not true. The movie certainly not the crew behind is the remake of the movie A Nightmare on Elm Street is hacking the theaters and it was released all over the world this movie’s producer is Michael Bay and he produced so many blockbuster movies. And some of the film goes up to Guinness world record.

In that list Wes Craven’s film not selected for any records but the Freddy Krueger makes three times records and entered into the database of the Guinness world record for the movie longest water ski jump in 75.2 meters Freddy Krueger frighten for Guinness record and makes the film more horror.

The Exorcist is hit and it reached box office and it is a profitable movie each and every country got collection after this film is released in US it comes around $12 million and each and every place profit is changed.

And in 1958 Dracula film were elected for Guinness world record the first award given for the movie the curse of Frankenstein and he is the most in Hollywood his height is 6 feet and 5 inches he is from USA.

The world’s hairiest teenager

2011-03-03T03:20:00.000-08:00

Some of the people have werewolf disease but this disease is rare werewolf disease is also known as hypertrichosis. This disease is caused and symptoms of this disease are too much of hair growing gratuitously. This disease is attacked by one Mexican family have thick hair covered face also not only that girl her total family affected by this hypertrichosis her family there are 19 members all are having this same problem including their upper body fully covered by hair. After hearing this news the judge goes to that spot immediately.

The judge interviews the girl about this disease. The girl replied am not worrying for this because now am having more friends after heavy growth of hair and she told now I have entered into the Guinness book of record so am happy about that.

small boy danced well and cleared the stages in game

2011-02-28T02:14:00.000-08:00

The world longest chocolate bar placed in Guinness world records

2011-02-24T01:46:00.000-08:00

The world longest chocolate bar placed in Guinness world records in the year march 15th of March 2010. This largest chocolate bar was prepared near Rivarolo. This challenge was done by Teorema d’Immagine instead of Rivarolo urban center. The Rivarolo urban center is a shopping mall which is opened recently. For chocolate making they gave money and appointed one chocolatier to make largest chocolate bar. And it is presented front of the shopping mall.

Teorema d’Immagine was watched the chocolatiers while taking out of the largest bar the people surrounded the place to see the massive chocolate and they were arranging the place they planned to measure the massive chocolate bar.

After finishing the measurements Teorema d’Immagine raised his foot for the people who surrounded near the largest chocolate bar and he started to talk with the crowd assembled near to the chocolate area. To set world record he has to prepare chocolate around 7 meters to beat but he prepared chocolate around 12 there is no doubt it is exceptional and they cheered up Teorema d’Immagine for his good effort and got place Guinness world record book.

The ugliest dog in the world died at the age of 17

2011-02-16T04:36:00.000-08:00

The ugliest dog (Ellie) in the world died at the age of 17. She is ugly because her appearance such as insect eyed, hairless dog body full of skin complaint she has laziness tongue give hands to win the title of animal planets world’s ugliest dog in the year 2009. She died in the same year after the result.

She participated in some US TV program like animal planet’s dogs 101 and she got lot of cash prices and got more advertisements.
Miss Ellie day was celebrated and declared in the month November 12th of every month by the Pigeon Forge Mayor Keith Whaley. After her death also she gave prize amount of $100,000 for the caring society and the owner of the dog because of getting world’s ugliest dog. Finally she was died and she was fired by the owner.

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2011-02-15T05:23:00.000-08:00

Tallest 27 years young man in America with 7 feet 8.33 in inches

2011-02-14T03:59:00.000-08:00

Igor Vovkovinsky entered into the Guinness world record by the name of tallest man in America on 2010. His height measured and he entered into Guinness world record book. Igor Vovkovinsky beats the older record of Virginia deputy sheriff George bell’s height by 3 inch.

Igor was in radar room for a short time and he was measured by others who are with them. And gave the title for him tallest living man in USA this news was declared by the judge of the show Danny Girton Jr. this news is strictly declared by the judge by measuring him. Igor was broke up the record of others height.He was struggled for getting this record that time he don’t have any proof to show that he is height now he is telling that am the tallest man in USA by showing this certificate now he got proof to show.
There are some of the people entered in Guinness world record in the title of tallest man they are.
Igor recently added in Guinness world record book, sultan Kosen of turkey his height was 8 feet and one in inch, Robert Wadlow of US his height is 8 feet 11.1 inches. These are the people who got the title of world’s tallest man.

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2011-01-13T23:59:00.000-08:00

Live like this lady she is the role model for long life

2011-01-12T20:59:00.000-08:00

Eunice got the title On November 5th 2010, in New York announced that Eunice sanborn has won the title of long life person now her age is 114 years. She has born in the year July 20, 1896, in lake Charles, Louisiana, USA.
Eunice was married in the year 1913, she had one daughter and she died in the year 2005 at the age of 90. And she shifted her place to Texas, USA in the year 1937 and she currently staying in town of Jacksonville. Before she stayed in Victorian home and the Victorian home built in the year 1900 now she is with her neighbors. Eunice knows neighbors from past 50 years.

Craig glenday the senior editor in Guinness world record says that Eunice was born in the period of Victoria and Eunice sanborn lived around 3 centuries! And her residence style is like Victorian style that much old she is.

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2011-01-11T01:11:00.000-08:00

World’s number one largest cup of coffee and iced coffee

2011-01-07T22:21:00.000-08:00

The largest cup of coffee and largest iced coffee was prepared on October 15^th and 16^th 2010 in Las Vegas and gave the record of world’s largest cup of coffee and the largest iced coffee.

The impressive coffee mugs where transported from the country Georgia, USA.

After coming of impressive coffee mugs started on 4 am and finished on next day. First they prepared the coffee with full steam and used 2 coffee machines to pour coffee in impressive coffee mugs and steam the coffee for two days.

After 7 hours and thirty minutes later the coffee level reached the line of the particular point 2010and US girls were involved in making coffee. And 7,608.68 liters were prepared. And it is a new Guinness record was set.

This single big cup is equal to 32,160 cups. After that they prepared iced coffee with the help of 1,500 US girls and 5,678.12 liters of coffee. For cooling down process they have to set the temperature of 7.22 degree Celsius (45 degree Fahrenheit) and 1360 kg of ice needed for these records.

Benefits of using broccoli for health

2010-12-27T21:58:00.000-08:00

Blood sugar:
Broccoli contains the number of elements present in the chromium, broccoli helps to control the blood sugar and it controls the insulin in the body. Diabetic patient strictly follow to eat broccoli often.
To control problems in stomach:
Broccoli consist of numerous fibers present. It helps at the stage of digestion and it helps us to control constipation.
Skin care:
In broccoli there is lot of vitamin presents in the following vitamins. Vitamin C, vitamin B, vitamin E and normal diet is present. If you get these vitamins then your skin will glow and looks fresh and clean. So consume broccoli often and keep your skin brighter.
Illness:
vitamin C is mainly present in the broccoli and it is good for health and it gives immune power to the body and it is useful to fight with all kinds of germs which cause fever and cold. In the period of cold the person can take chicken soup it will reduce the cold, but broccoli can be useful to prevent the heart problems which is caused by the germs.
Antioxidants:
antioxidants is important for the body, specifically it is more useful in the blood stream it is mainly used only when the cells gets healing from the poisons. Broccoli contains a lot of natural elements that is present and it is helpful for the antioxidants and it is important for the body. This struggles with the cancer and the heart diseases.
Undernourishment:
broccoli is helpful in some of the nations because in starvation time people eat broccoli. It is a rich nutrient food, in broccoli different types of vitamins and natural elements is present. Broccoli is important for the human body. Broccoli contains less calories and less fat. It is helpful at the time of hungry.
Stronger bones:
In broccoli the calcium also presents. Calcium is helpful for strengthening the bones and stays healthier. Broccoli is helpful to prevent diseases like osteoporosis.
Birth defects:
Broccoli is used in the vitamin B9. And vitamin B9 is powerful and it is useful to avoid birth problems. So for this process the broccoli is used.
Weight loss:
Broccoli consist of low calories and fats and lots and lots of vitamins, it is healthier food for human being. If the person is in diet then consult the doctor about the diet.

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2010-09-23T22:01:00.000-07:00

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Facts about the Eye

2010-08-19T03:38:00.000-07:00

Facts about the Eye
1. We must never place everything in or close to our eyes, except we have an explanation to utilize eye drops. We would merely perform to condition our physician or blood relations inform us to utilize them.
2. Blinking assists to clean tears more than our eyeballs. That stays them fresh and wet. Also, if amazing is regarding to strike our eye, we will wink repeatedly.
3. Our bodies have a little usual shield meant for our eyes. Our eyelashes assist to stay dirt away of our eyes. Our eyebrows are complete to remain sweat on or after running keen on our eyes.
4. Our eyes are incredibly significant to us, and we should guard them. We don't desire dirt, sand, fragment or even fingers to obtain in our eyes. We don't desire our eyes to get injured or punched. That could spoil our vision!
5. The lesson of the iris of the eye is otherwise known as iridology.
6. The shark corneas have existed used in eye operation, since its cornea is comparable to a human being cornea.
7. The quantity one cause of loss of sight in adults during the United States excise eyeball of a human being evaluates about 28 grams.
8. The eye of a human being is able to differentiate 500 shades of the old.
9. The cornea is the merely alive tissue in the body that does not include some blood vessels.
10. The conjunctiva is a casing that wraps the human being eye.
11. Sailors previously idea that trying a bullion earring would get improved their vision.
12. Examine have specified and attach that is on also stretched cam raise the hazard of glaucoma in men.
13. Public usually convert 25% slower on or after a PC display balanced to paper.
14. Men are capable to convert well produce superior than women be able to.

Technical information about Diamonds | Diamonds

2010-08-06T05:23:00.000-07:00

Diamonds are the mainly valued of jewel, prized for their infrequency and their brightness. It is a crystallized figure of the mineral carbon, shaped by immense heat and pressure below the surface of the ground. It is the hardest natural material.

The blaze and shine of diamonds approaches behind them have been hack by capable diamond cutters. The majority precious diamonds are neutral. Any shade in diamonds is reasoned by the company of insignificant pollution. Since diamonds are consequently rigid, they are precious in manufacturing. They are used in all varieties of unkind drills. At present imitation diamonds are used in manufacturing.

South Africa quarries the majority of the most excellent superiority diamonds, but Congo Kinshasa makes big amount of manufacturing diamonds. The world's biggest diamond was the Cullinan, which was established in South Africa in 1905. It reflects on Is 1 1/3 Ibs by individual cut.

Unemployment expansion and COBRA Health Insurance Latest digest in USA

2010-07-27T01:58:00.000-07:00

Joblessness Cobra Health Insurance includes not approved each and every one of the obstacles to have existed place on the health bill. Cobra would give for health reimbursement of jobless people. Even though the Cobra health terms of the latest joblessness bill established by the committee was separation of the receipt, it was taken away and not a division of the real bill that was agreed by the Senate. The more than 10% of the American population currently unemployed might be disappointed to notice that their health payments will not be compensated by the federal government even though their unemployment remuneration may be returned. They might be obtainable the choice of paying for their individual Cobra payments.
What do you mean by COBRA?
Cobra is a health treatment given to jobless workers. The latest unemployment statement that agreed did not expand to the jobless an expansion of their Cobra payments. The Cobra schedule that was intended at paying the health payments for jobless workers did not overtake and is not a division of the unemployment statement that did exceed. Senator’s appointments adjacent to the receipt are not eager to carry on paying approximately 65% of health insurance payments for jobless workers that would be paid through the federal government totaling to the always growing and aggressive federal liability.
Is Cobra a supporting Bill?
The Cobra Health Bill which was not a division that was accepted of the joblessness expansion bill newly agreed by the committee has turn into politically exciting with merely one Democrat determination against it with all other votes against the Cobra bill coming from Republicans. The frightening prospect of paying not only joblessness reimbursement but health reimbursement to more than 10% of the American population comprise of a number of argument in the committee.

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Norton Antivirus guide

2010-07-15T00:40:00.000-07:00

There are plenty of antivirus software is there in that the most popular is Symantec Norton antivirus. This software were used all around the world it is a powerful antivirus software to prevent the computer viruses. Once the virus enters the system it will attack the system memory and damage the system and it keeps on reproduces many viruses and it moves from one drive to another and finally the system totally damaged and it won’t be work. Many of the companies using trial versions software like McAfee .The people preferring trial version software because the original software is very costly to get. But if people get that there is no problem for viruses. Dell will comprise trial versions of McAfee or other anti-virus plans to help lesser the overall price of the computer to the customer.

The software program is first written by Rich Skrenta in the year 1982 that time he was 15 year old he was studying in high school. He only created the first virus the virus is otherwise called as the Elk cloner this virus is transfer to other system by the way of floppy drives and copying itself to any floppy ,CD that was place into the computer. Once a floppy diskette became infected it would infect all new computers that disk was introduce into, every computer that was infected would then infect each floppy diskette inserted into it. A computer that was infected would also show the warning of the virus alert.

These are the Antivirus Software, AVS, antivir, or just AV; an antivirus program is a kind of software that is planned to shield your computer and/or network adjacent to computer viruses. Condition and when a virus is perceive, the computer will usually prompt you that a virus has been found, in addition to raise what exploit should be complete such as removing the virus.

Amazing panda

2010-05-27T15:55:00.000-07:00

Relaxation.

I'll give you 2seconds to get off me or i'm calling mom

Dont talk with me.

kung fu panda... bring it on!

Mum? Can you come and get me down now?

Lifesaving 100 Healthy Food Tips!

2010-05-06T00:19:00.000-07:00

Mobile phones should not be used by under 12's says scientist launching Thirty year study into health risks!

2010-04-23T02:41:00.000-07:00

'If a child is exposed to excessive sunlight, they are more likely to get skin cancer than an adult exposed to the same amount.

‘They are more sensitive to pollutants. There is a thinking that they might be at increased risk.’

He acknowledged that some parents may get peace of mind from giving their young child a mobile phone.

But he added: ‘I don’t see why with young children one shouldn’t be a little bit more firm as a parent and say there are reasons why they think it is not a good idea, unless there are specific safety reasons why it needs to be done.’

The recommendations come as the MTHR, of which he is still a member, launches a 30-year study tracking the mobile phone use and health of 250,000 Europeans, including 100,000 Britons.

Data on the number of calls and their duration will be compared with health records to determine if the mobiles trigger or exacerbate cancers, including those of the ear, skin and brain.

The multi-million-pound study will also look at whether they raise the chances of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis, as well as strokes and heart disease and less serious conditions such as headaches and disturbed sleep.

No previous study has lasted as long or looked at such a wide range of diseases. The first results will be available in five years. It will also be the first time that data on call frequency and length will be provided directly by the mobile phone companies.

Past studies have relied on people remembering how much they used their phones, which can provide unreliable results.

The researchers, from Imperial College London, said the results of the work done up until now have been ‘reassuring’. But because dismarketeases such as cancer take many years to develop, and many people have only had mobile phones for about a decade, there are ‘ important gaps in our knowledge’.

More than half of under-tens now own a mobile, with some handsets specifically designed for children as young as four.

Yoga For Health

2009-08-26T22:08:00.000-07:00

Yoga is a mind-body performs in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with start in very old Indian philosophy. The various styles of yoga that public use for fitness purposes classically combine physical postures, mouthful of air techniques, and meditation or relaxation. There are various schools of yoga. Hatha yoga, the most usually practiced in the United States and Europe, emphasizes postures and mouthful of air exercises (pranayama). Some of the major styles of hatha yoga include Iyengar, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Vini, and Bikram yoga. People use yoga for a variety of conditions and to achieve fitness and relaxation.

The 2002 National Health Interview Survey found that yoga is one of the top 10 CAM modalities used. Nearly 8 percent of those surveye had ever used yoga for health purposes.

Benedikt Magnusson 1100 Pound Deadlift World Record!!

2009-08-20T02:40:00.000-07:00

Asthma

2009-08-19T01:53:00.000-07:00

Asthma is a most important chronic infection among children and youth in the U.S. In 2006, 5.6 million school-aged kids and youth were reported to currently have asthma and 3.1 million had an asthma episode or attack within the previous year.

Trouble of Asthma in Schools

On average, in a classroom of 30 kids, about 3 are likely to have asthma. Asthma is one of the top causes of school absenteeism. In 2003, an estimated 12.8 million school days were missed due to asthma with the more than 4 million kids who reported at least one asthma attack in the previous year.

Take Action

School employees and families can play an chief role in helping students with asthma manage their disease at school by creating asthma-friendly schools.

Asthma-friendly schools provide:

Appropriate school health services for students with asthma, ensuring that students take their medicines and learn to use them when appropriate.

Asthma education for students with asthma and awareness programs for students, school staff, parents, and families.

A safe and healthy school location to reduce asthma triggers, joint with safe and enjoyable physical instruction and actions for students with asthma.

Improvements are most successful when they are synchronized within schools and with the community. Better asthma administration can result in improved attending and performance at school.

Many schools are becoming more asthma-friendly by making changes that enable students to productively manage their asthma and fully participate in all school activities. Changes to create asthma-friendly schools are occurring at all levels: classroom, health room, school, and district.

Ginger

2009-08-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

Basic information about the herbA plant or part of a plant used for its taste, smell, or possible therapeutic properties. Includes flowers, leaves, stems, bark, fruit, seeds, and roots. Ginger - uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Ginger is a tropical plant that has green-purple flowers and an aromatic underground stem .It is commonly used for cooking and medical purposes.

What It Is Used For

Ginger is used in Asian tablets to treat stomach-ache, and vomiting.

Many digestive, antinausea, and cold and flu dietary supplements sold in the United States contain ginger extract as an element.

Ginger is used to alleviate postsurgery nausea as well as nausea caused by motion, chemotherapy, and pregnancy.

Ginger has been used for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and joint and muscle pain.

How It Is use

The underground stems of the ginger plant are used in cooking, baking, and for health purposes. Common forms of ginger include fresh or dried root, tablets, capsule, liquid extracts, and teas.

What the Science Says

Studies propose that the temporary use of ginger can carefully relieve pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting.

Studies are mixed on whether ginger is successful for vomiting caused by motion, chemotherapy, or surgery.

It is unclear whether ginger is effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or joint and muscle pain.

NCCAM-funded investigators are studying:

Whether ginger interacts with drugs, such as those used to suppress the immune system.

Ginger's effect on reducing nausea in patients on chemotherapy.

The general security and usefulness of ginger's use for health purpose, as well as its active workings and special effects on inflammation.

Side Effect and Caution

Few side effect are linked to ginger when it is taken in small doses.

Side effect most often reported are gas, bloating, heartburn, and nausea. These effects are most often associated with powdered ginger.

Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

Health and Safety for College Students

2009-08-11T22:57:00.000-07:00

The college days are a time of alter that brings challenges, excitement, risks, and everyday jobs. Making friends, dating, being independent, and learning new things are moving, but they can also be stressful. It can be hard to deal with pressures related to food, drink, appearance, drugs, and sexual activity. However, by taking small, daily steps, you can make the college days fun, safe, and healthy!

College health and security issues, including ways to:

Improve eating habit

Avoid low energy and sleep deprivation

Maintain mental health

Avoid material use

Have healthy relations and stop sexual violence

Prevent sexually transmitted diseases

If you or someone you know has a health or safety concern, get help.

Talk to someone you trust, such as a parent, doctor, nurse, teacher, social worker, or religious leader.

Visit your college health center or local clinic or hospital, as recommended by your school.

Contact the campus or community police for safety concerns or in the case of an emergency.

Take steps every day to live a safe and strong life.

Five Minutes for Health

2009-08-04T21:54:00.000-07:00

Being healthy and safe takes commitment, but it doesn't have to be time-consuming, painful, or boring. Most things are so simple and take so little time, that you'll wonder why you've been avoiding them. You can get big rewards just by taking small steps to prevent illness and injury.

You won't necessarily "see" the rewards, such as the extra pounds you didn't gain, the high blood pressure you didn't get, the emergency room visit you avoided. That's a good thing!

Find out what you can do in five minutes or less to make a difference to your health and safety, and take action! Some things even take less than one minute. Here is a sample of things you can do to help protect yourself and your family:

Wash hands (20 seconds)
Buckle up (4 seconds)
Test smoke alarms (10 seconds per alarm)
Eat healthy (2 minutes to make a salad)
Take the stairs (2 minutes to walk two flights)
Make an appointment (2 minutes)

Also, find out what things may take more than five minutes but are worth the time, including being active and planting your own vegetables.Take a few minutes to help make yourself and your family safer and healthier.

Kung Fu Conditioning : Kung Fu Tiger Push Ups

2009-07-30T00:01:00.000-07:00

Youth Suicide

2009-07-20T06:35:00.000-07:00

Suicide (i.e., taking one's own life) is a serious public health problem that affects even young people. For youth between the ages of 10 and 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death. It results in approximately 4500 lives lost each year. The top three methods used in suicides of young people include firearm (46%), suffocation (39%), and poisoning (8%).

Deaths from youth suicide are only part of the problem. More young people survive suicide attempts than actually die. A nationwide survey of youth in grades 9-12 in public and private schools in the United States (U.S.) found that 15% of students reported seriously considering suicide, 11% reported creating a plan, and 7% reporting trying to take their own life in the 12 months preceding the survey. Each year, approximately 149,000 youth between the ages of 10 and 24 receive medical care for self-inflicted injuries at Emergency Departments across the U.S.

Suicide affects all youth, but some groups are at higher risk than others. Boys are more likely than girls to die from suicide. Of the reported suicides in the 10 to 24 age group, 83% of the deaths were males and 17% were females. Girls, however, are more likely to report attempting suicide than boys. Cultural variations in suicide rates also exist, with Native American/Alaskan Native and Hispanic youth having the highest rates of suicide-related fatalities. A nationwide survey of youth in grades 9-12 in public and private schools in the U.S. found Hispanic youth were more likely to report attempting suicide than their black and white, non-Hispanic peers.

Several factors can put a young person at risk for suicide. However, having these risk factors does not always mean that suicide will occur.

Risk factors:

History of previous suicide attempts
Family history of suicide
History of depression or other mental illness
Alcohol or drug abuse
Stressful life event or loss
Easy access to lethal methods
Exposure to the suicidal behavior of others
Incarceration

Most people are uncomfortable with the topic of suicide. Too often, victims are blamed, and their families and friends are left stigmatized. As a result, people do not communicate openly about suicide. Thus an important public health problem is left shrouded in secrecy, which limits the amount of information available to those working to prevent suicide.

The good news is that research over the last several decades has uncovered a wealth of information on the causes of suicide and on prevention strategies. Additionally, CDC is working to monitor the problem and develop programs to prevent youth suicide.

What kinds of cherry trees are there?

2009-07-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

The initial gift of 3,020 trees was represented by twelve varieties of which two, the Yoshino and Kwanzan, now dominate.

The Yoshino cherry tree is the predominant variety that encircles the Tidal Basin and spills north onto the Washington Monument grounds. The Yoshino trees produce a great profusion of single white blossoms that create the effect of white clouds banked around the basin.

The Yoshino, known as Somei-yoshino in Japan, is a hybrid of unknown origin that first was introduced in Tokyo in 1872 and is now one of the more popular cultivated flowering cherries. Mingled with the Yoshino trees is a small number of the Akebono cherry trees, a mutation of the Yoshino tree with single, pale-pink blossoms, introduced into cultivation by W.B. Clarke of California in 1920. The Akebono tree flowers at the same time as the Yoshino and provides an attractive tint of pink in the early stages of the peak bloom.

The Kwanzan cherry tree, named after a mountain in Japan, is growing primarily in East Potomac Park. Coming into bloom two weeks later than the Yoshino, the upright Kwanzan branches bear heavy clusters of clear pink double blossoms. The cultivars Fugenzo (double, rosy pink flowers) and Shirofugen (double white when open but aging to pink) also are represented.

Fugenzo is the cultivar Mrs. Helen Herron Taft believed she planted even before she officially planted the first tree from Japan in 1912. They were planted along the Potomac River from the present site of the Lincoln Memorial southward toward East Potomac Park; they gradually disappeared. As First Lady, Mrs. Taft became interested in the beautification of a particular Potomac Park area, known then as the "Speedway" surrounding the Tidal Basin.

The Weeping Japanese Cherry tree, sometimes called the Higan cherry tree, is interspersed among the Yoshino, Akebono, and Kwanzan trees. The flowers of the Weeping Cherry are variable, giving rise to many different forms (single to double) and flower colors (dark pink to white). They flower about one week before the Yoshino trees.

Other selections include the Autumn Flowering Cherry tree (semi-double, pink flowers), Sargent Cherry tree (single, deep pink flowers), the Usuzumi Cherry tree (white-grey flowers), and Takesimensis Cherry tree.

West Nile Virus

2009-07-14T00:08:00.000-07:00

Although many people who are bitten by an infected mosquito won't get sick, others aren't as lucky. Almost 29,000 people in the US have been reported with West Nile virus disease since 1999, and of those 11,760 have been seriously ill and over 1,100 have died. The older you are, the more likely that you could get severely ill if you get infected. People who have ever received an organ transplant are also at higher risk for severe disease. The reasons a person becomes severely ill and another doesn't, is unknown.To improve your odds of avoiding West Nile virus, use a repellent, while outside, on skin or clothes.

Insect Repellent: Who, What, When, Where and Why

There are many excuses for not using repellent-forgot it, didn't want to go back and get it, it doesn't smell good, it's not in the budget, and some say mosquitoes don't bite them.There are facts or a counter argument for every excuse, but here's the best reason to go ahead and get the repellent-to avoid getting sick from West Nile virus, this is a part of the equation you can help to control. Avoid the weeks (or even months) of aches and fatigue that come with West Nile fever, being hospitalized with meningitis, encephalitis or worse.

What repellent should I use?

CDC recommends a variety of repellents. There are those that can protect you for a short while in the backyard or a long while in the woods. DEET, plant-based oil of lemon eucalyptus, picaridin and IR3535 are all repellents recommended by CDC and have been registered with EPA and evaluated for efficacy and safety.

When should you wear repellent?

Mosquitoes can bite anytime. Most of those that carry West Nile virus bite from around sundown to around sun-up (throughout the night). Put a few bottles or packets of repellent around—in the car, by the door, in your bag. Make it easy.

Where is West Nile virus a problem?

Almost all of the continental US has had human WNV cases. Some areas, such as those with the red dots on the map to the right, have a greater concentration of cases of severe disease than other areas. Some areas of the US are affected by other viruses such as eastern equine encephalitis virus and LaCrosse encephalitis virus.

What about mosquito control in my town/county?

Integrated mosquito management helps reduce the number of mosquitoes, especially those that can carry disease. This is a crucial part of reducing the risk to humans. Mosquito control won't get rid of every last mosquito, but combined with repellent use one can markedly reduce the chances of getting bitten. Ask local officials about starting mosquito control in your city or county if it doesn't exist already.

Skin Cancer Prevention

2009-07-13T00:12:00.000-07:00

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types, called basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, are highly curable. However, melanoma, the third most common skin cancer, is more dangerous, especially among young people. Most melanomas are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light in sunlight or tanning beds.

Anyone can get skin cancer, but some things put you at higher risk, like having-

A lighter natural skin color.
A personal or family history of skin cancer.
Exposure to the sun through work and play.
A history of sunburns early in life.
Skin that burns, freckles, reddens easily, or becomes painful in the sun.
Blue or green eyes.
Blond or red hair.

To protect yourself and your family-

Seek shade, especially during midday hours.
Cover up with clothing to protect exposed skin.
Wear a hat with a wide brim to shade the face, head, ears, and neck.
Wear sunglasses that wrap around and block as close to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays as possible.
Put on sunscreen with sun protective factor (SPF) 15 or higher, and both UVA and UVB protection.

Take precautions against sun exposure every day of the year, especially during midday hours (10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), when UV rays are strongest and do the most damage. UV rays can reach you on cloudy days as well as sunny days. UV rays also reflect off of surfaces like water, cement, sand, and snow.

Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps. The UV rays from them are as dangerous as the UV rays from the sun.

Control Your Weight

2009-07-11T00:08:00.000-07:00

Looking to get to or stay at a healthy weight? Both diet and physical activity play a critical role in controlling your weight. You gain weight when the calories you burn, including those burned during physical activity, are less than the calories you eat or drink. For more information see our section on balancing calories. When it comes to weight management, people vary greatly in how much physical activity they need. You may need to be more active than others to achieve or maintain a healthy weight.

To maintain your weight:

Work your way up to 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, or an equivalent mix of the two each week. Strong scientific evidence shows that physical activity can help you maintain your weight over time. However, the exact amount of physical activity needed to do this is not clear since it varies greatly from person to person. It's possible that you may need to do more than the equivalent of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week to maintain your weight.

To lose weight and keep it off:

You will need a high amount of physical activity unless you also adjust your diet and reduce the amount of calories you're eating and drinking. Getting to and staying at a healthy weight requires both regular physical activity and a healthy eating plan. The CDC has some great tools and information about nutrition, physical activity and weight loss.

New 2009 Acura TSX - New Technology

2009-07-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

Kids Karate

2009-07-09T21:47:00.000-07:00

Kids love our non-contact Kanga Karate classes. Kanga Karate has been specifically designed for children aged 3 to 6 years and both boys and girls are welcome regardless of their ability.

Kanga Karate is based on a traditional style of karate called Goju. Classes are run by trained instructors who teach children a series of step by step exercises which keep them active and focused whilst boosting their confidence and self esteem.

Kanga Karate promotes fitness, flexibility and coordination in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Girls & Boys
Non contact
Great fun
Fully trained instructors
Promotes health & fitness
Builds confidence and pride
Helps kids focus & concentrate

Largest state in India

2009-07-08T00:00:00.000-07:00

Rajasthan is the largest State in India in terms of area, prior to independence, was known as Rajputana or the home of Rajputs-a martial community who ruled over this area for centuries.History of Rajasthan dates back to the pre-historic times. Around 3,000 and 1,000 B.C., it had a culture akin to that of the Indus Valley Civilisation. It was the Chauhans who dominated Rajput affairs from seventh century and by 12th century, they had become an imperial power. After the Chauhans, it was the Guhilots of Mewar who controlled the destiny of the warring tribes. Besides Mewar, the other historically prominent states were Marwar, Jaipur, Bundi, Kota, Bharatpur and Alwar, while the other states were only offshoots of these. All these states accepted the British Treaty of Subordinate Alliance in 1818, protecting the interest of the princes. This naturally left the people discontented.

After the revolt of 1857, the people united themselves under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi to contribute to the freedom movement. With the introduction of provincial autonomy in1935 in British India, agitation for civil liberties and political rights became stronger in Rajasthan. The process of uniting the scattered states commenced from 1948 to 1956, when the States Reorganisation Act was promulgated. First came Matsya Union (1948), consisting of a fraction of states. Slowly and gradually, other states merged with this Union. By 1949, major states like Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaislmer joined this Union, making it the United State of Greater Rajasthan. Ultimately in 1958, the present state of Rajasthan formally came into being, with Ajmer state, the Abu Road Taluka, and Sunel Tappa joining it.

The entire western flank of the state borders with Pakistan, while Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh bind Rajasthan in north, north-east, south-east and Gujarat in south-west.

Agriculture

Total cultivable area in the State is 217 lakh hectares (2006-2007). The estimated food grain production is 155.10 lakh tonnes (2007-08). Principal crops cultivated in the State are rice, barley, jowar, millet, maize, gram, wheat, oilseeds, pulses, cotton and tobacco. Cultivation of vegetable and citrus fruits such as orange and malta has also picked up over last few years. Other crops are red chillies, mustard, cumin seeds, fenugreek methi and asafoetida hing.

Industry and Minerals

Endowed with a rich culture, Rajasthan is also rich in minerals and is fast emerging on the industrial scenario of the country. Some of the important Central undertakings are Zinc Smelter Plant at Devari (Udaipur), Copper Plant at Khetri Nagar (Jhunjhunu) and Precision Instrument Factory at Kota. Major industries are textiles and woollens, sugar, cement, glass, sodium plants, oxygen, vegetable dyes, pesticides, zinc, fertilizers, railway wagons, ball bearings, water and electricity metres, sulphuric acid, television sets, synthetic yarn and insulating bricks. Besides precious and semi-precious stones, caustic soda, calcium carbide, nylon and tyres, etc., are other important industrial units.

Rajasthan has rich deposits of zinc concentrates, emerald, garnet, gypsum, silver ore, asbestos, felspar and mica. The State also abounds in salt, rock phosphate, marble and red stone deposits. The first Export Promotion Industrial Park of the country has been established and made operational at Sitapura (Jaipur).

Transport

Roads: The total length of roads in the State is around 1,58,250 km.

Railways: Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, Kota, Sawai Madhopur and Bharatpur are some of the main railway junctions.

Aviation: Regular air services connect Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur with Delhi and Mumbai.

Festivals

Rajasthan is a land of festivals and fairs. Besides the national festivals of Holi, Deepawali, Vijayadashmi, Christmas, etc. birth anniversaries of Gods and Goddesses, saintly figures, folk heroes and heroines are celebrated. Important fairs are Teej, Gangaur (Jaipur), annual Urs of Ajmer Sherif and Galiakot, tribal Kumbh of Beneshwar (Dungarpur), Mahaveer fair at Shri Mahavirji in Swai Madhopur, Ramdeora (Jaisalmer), Janbheshwari Fair (Mukam-Bikaner), Kartik Poornima and Cattle Fair (Pushkar-Ajmer) and Shyamji Fair (Sikar), etc.

Tourist Centres

Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Mount Abu, Sariska Tiger Sanctuary in Alwar, Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Ajmer, Jaisalmer, Pali and Chittorgarh are important places of tourist interest in the state.

Protect Your Baby from Group B Strep!

2009-07-07T00:00:00.000-07:00

Protect your baby from group B strep. If you're 35-37 weeks pregnant, ask your doctor or nurse about a group B strep test.

If you are pregnant-or know anyone who is-you need to know about group B strep (GBS), also known as baby strep. This disease is caused by group B streptococcal bacteria, which are commonly found in healthy women of all races and ethnicities. In fact, about 1 in 4 women in the U.S. carry these bacteria, which they can pass on to their baby during childbirth. If you have GBS, your baby can get very sick and even die if you are not tested and treated.

Being a carrier for GBS bacteria does not mean you have an infection. It only means you have these bacteria in your body. You would not feel these bacteria or have symptoms like a yeast infection. These bacteria are usually not harmful to you-only to your baby during childbirth or soon after being born.

Preventing Group B Strep

Ask your doctor or nurse for a GBS test when you are 35–37 weeks pregnant (in your 9th month). The test is an easy swab of the vagina and rectum that should not hurt.

Each time you are pregnant, you need to be tested for GBS. It doesn't matter if you did or did not have this type of bacteria before; each pregnancy is different.

Carrying GBS bacteria does not mean that you are not clean, and it does not mean that you have a sexually transmitted disease. The bacteria are not spread from food, sex, water, or anything that you might have come into contact with. They can come and go naturally in the body.

The medicine to stop GBS from spreading to your baby is an antibiotic given during labor. The antibiotic (usually penicillin) is given to you through an IV (in the vein) during childbirth. If you are allergic to penicillin, there are other ways to help treat you during labor.

Antibiotics taken before labor will not protect your baby against GBS. The bacteria can grow back so fast that taking the medicine before you begin labor does not prevent the bacteria from spreading to your baby during childbirth.

Other people in the house, including kids, are not at risk of getting sick from GBS.

If you think you might have a C-section or go into labor early (prematurely), talk with your doctor or nurse about your personal GBS plan.

What You Can Do Before Labor

Ask your doctor or nurse for a GBS test when you are 35–37 weeks pregnant (9th month).
If you are allergic to penicillin or other antibiotics, make sure to tell your doctor or nurse about any reactions you have had.
If your test shows that you carry the bacteria, talk with your doctor or nurse about a plan for labor.
Continue your regular check-ups, and always call your doctor or nurse if you have any problems.

When Your Water Breaks or When You Go into Labor

If you have not had your GBS test when labor starts, remind the staff that you do not know your GBS status.

If you are a GBS carrier:

Go to the hospital. The antibiotics work best if you get them at least 4 hours before you deliver.
Tell the labor and delivery staff at the hospital that you are a group B strep carrier.
Speak up if you are allergic to penicillin.
Expect to get IV antibiotics (medicine through the vein) during labor.

And remember, breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your baby, even if you have tested positive for GBS.

Keep Teen Drivers Safe on the Road

2009-07-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

Learning to drive is one of life's milestones. Parents can encourage teen driver safety all the time, throughout the year. This June-during National Safety Month- learn how you can make a life-saving difference by keeping teen drivers safe on the road.

Know Teen Drivers Risks

Parents are concerned about protecting their teen's health and safety. But not all parents realize that motor vehicle crashes prevent thousands of teens from reaching their full potential:

In 2006, 3,490 young people ages 15 to 20-an average of more than nine a day-died in motor vehicle crashes, and another 272,000 were injured.

Overall, younger drivers lack experience on the roads and are less likely than older drivers to recognize risky situations. While lack of experience increases teens' crash risk, so does driving with teen passengers without adult supervision. As the number of teen passengers goes up, so does the risk of a crash.

Fortunately, there are proven ways to reduce teen drivers' risk on the roads. Graduated driver licensing (GDL) systems, combined with parental management, can make your teen a safer driver.

Remember, as a parent, you make the rules about your child's driving. You can help enforce laws and rules:

Know-and make sure your teen knows-that no alcohol is the law for young drivers.

Know How GDL Works

GDL laws differ by state, but the primary goal and format is the same across the country. Graduated licensing is a three-step process developed to let new teen drivers get their initial experience under low-risk driving conditions.

Typically, the three stages of GDL are:

A minimum supervised learner's period
An intermediate license (once the driving test is passed) that limits unsupervised driving under high-risk conditions, such as night-driving or driving with other teen passengers
A full-privilege driver's license after completion of the previous stages.

GDL programs are designed to improve teens' safety and reduce their crash risk. Research has shown that the most comprehensive GDL systems are associated with motor-vehicle crash reductions of up to 40%.

Parents Matter

GDL laws are an important part of teen driver safety, but parents also need to be involved.

As a parent, you are key in influencing your teen's driving behavior. You are a driving teacher, supervisor and role model. You make the rules about when, where, and with whom your teen can drive. You can also help reinforce important messages and rules about using seatbelts and not using alcohol. Know how much you matter.

Sony DVP-FX930 Portable DVD Player

2009-07-04T00:00:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Enjoy your favorite movies on the road with the DVP-FX930 portable DVD player. Boasting a large 9-inch, high-resolution widescreen display and up to six hours of battery life, this portable device is ideal for long flights and car rides. Conveniently located touch keys and a 180-degree swivel and flip screen make it a breeze to operate and watch your favorite flicks. And when you want more than movies, this portable DVD player lets you view your personal photo albums and plays your CDs or MP3s.

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* SONY EARBUDS.
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Role of the Governments

2009-07-03T00:10:00.000-07:00

What is the role of Central/State Governments?

Develop educational programmes for the public especially disadvantaged communities on RTI.
Encourage Public Authorities to participate in the development and organization of such programmes.
Promote timely dissemination of accurate information to the public.
Train officers and develop training materials.
Compile and disseminate a User Guide for the public in the respective official language.
Publish names, designation postal addresses and contact details of PIOs and other information such as notices regarding fees to be paid, remedies available in law if request is rejected etc. (S.26)

Who has the Rule making power?

Central Government, State Governments and the Competent Authority as defined in S.2(e) are vested with powers to make rules to carry out the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005. (S.27 & S.28)

Who has the power to deal with the difficulties while implementing this act?

If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions in the Act, the Central Government may, by Order published in the Official Gazette, make provisions necessary/expedient for removing the difficulty. (S.30)

Potato Cabbage Bake

2009-06-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

Potato and cabbage dishes are traditional to Irish cuisine and this one is a delicious variation. It's great served with corned beef, sausages or ham.

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Cooking Time: Not Available
Baking Time: 40 to 45 Minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

4 cups (1 L) finely sliced Ontario Savoy Cabbage
6 slices bacan, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces
1 large Ontario Onion, chopped
2 lb (1 kg) Ontario Yukon Gold Potatoes, halved and thinly sliced
Salt and pepper
1-3/4 cups (425 mL) shredded Ontario Cheddar cheese
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

In large saucepan, boil cabbage for 2 minutes. Drain well. Place in large bowl. Blot with paper towel.

In large skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon and toss with cabbage. Add onion to bacon drippings; cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Remove from heat and stir in potatoes.

In 9-inch (23 cm) square baking pan, layer one-third of the potatoes; season with salt and pepper to taste. Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cheese and half of the cabbage mixture. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining potatoes.

Cover with foil. Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven for about 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove foil; top with remaining 3/4 cup (175 mL) cheese. Return to oven for 5 more minutes. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

Child Passenger Safety

2009-06-29T00:12:00.000-07:00

Securing our Most Precious Cargo

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children ages 2 to 14, due in large part to the nonuse or improper use of child seats and seat belts. Working with parents and our partners our goal is to ensure every child is properly secured and safe every trip, every time.

Parents - Not Sure Which Car Seat to Use?

Are you looking for a new car seat for your infant, toddler or 4-8 year old child but overwhelmed by the choices and worried about how to properly install your car seat? Our 4 Steps for Kids campaign will help you properly choose and install the correct car seat for your child. Simply click on the link below that best matches your child.

CPS Advocates - Seeking Resources for your Local Efforts?

2009 National Child Passenger Safety Week Planner designed to help you promote, enhance, and enforce child passenger safety.

Tiny Info Abt Chemical!

2009-06-26T10:30:00.000-07:00

Chemicals In & Around the House!!!

Chemicals are everywhere. There are chemicals inside your body, and there are chemicals in the ground, in the water, and in the air. You can see most chemicals, but not all chemicals. Some are clear or so small we can't see them. Some chemicals are good, like the medicine the doctor gives you when you are sick. Some chemicals are useful, but dangerous, like gasoline. Gasoline makes cars run, but you wouldn't want to drink it, because it would make you very sick. Some chemicals make the air dirty and cause pollution, like ozone.

A chemical element is a pure chemical substance consisting of one type of atom distinguished by its atomic number, which is the number of protons in its nucleus. The term is also used to refer to a pure chemical substance composed of atoms with the same number of protons. Common examples of elements are iron, copper, silver, gold, hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen. In total, 117 elements have been observed as of 2008, of which 94 occur naturally on Earth. 80 elements have stable isotopes, namely all elements with atomic numbers 1 to 82, except elements 43 and 61 (technetium and promethium). Elements with atomic numbers 83 or higher (bismuth and above) are inherently unstable, and undergo radioactive decay. The elements from atomic number 83 to 94 have no stable nuclei, but are nevertheless found in nature, either surviving as remnants of the primordial stellar nucleosynthesis which produced the elements in the solar system, or else produced as short-lived daughter-isotopes through the natural decay of uranium and thorium.

All chemical matter consists of these elements. New elements of higher atomic number are discovered from time to time, as products of artificial nuclear reactions.

100 Mph Test

2009-06-25T14:24:00.000-07:00

Worst Plane Crashes

2009-06-24T17:04:00.000-07:00

Big Bend National Park(Birds)

2009-06-23T13:56:00.000-07:00

The hermit thrush is just one of the many birds commonly found in Big Bend National Park.

Halfway between Laredo and El Paso, the Rio Grande swings southward to form a huge bend that is also the southern boundary of America's finest desert preserve - Big Bend National Park. Established in 1944 to preserve 1,200 square miles of Chihuahuan Desert and mountain grandeur, it contains & wide variety of Southwestern scenery. From the three great canyons of the Rio Grande to the rolling slopes and jagged peaks of the Chisos Mountains, the birder is offered exciting discoveries all months of the year.

It is this diversity that creates the great variety of plant zones, where more than 450 kinds of birds have been recorded. Yet Big Bend is best known for its specialties that occur nowhere else in the United States except within the Chisos Mountains or just within the border country of Texas to Arizona. Such unique birds as the Mexican duck, the Lucifer hummingbird, the Mexican jay, the black-capped and gray vireos, the Colima warbler, and the varied bunting do occur here at different times of the year.

Best 10 Bush Moments!

2009-06-22T15:28:00.000-07:00

Wildlife Sightings In US

2009-06-19T15:17:00.000-07:00

Big Bend is a wild place, dynamic and wide open, complete with the age-old life and death struggle of competition, survival of the fittest, a wildlife paradise. With over 650 species of vertebrates and 3,600 species of insects, Big Bend is a living, breathing laboratory of biodiversity. Visitors see it in action daily, often reporting their encounters with javelinas, sighting a mother bear with cubs, or delighting in the antics of the roadrunner chasing its lizard prey.

Below are summaries of black bear and mountain lion sightings, taken from wildlife sighting cards turned in by park staff and visitors. Rare bird sightings are also collected and posted on a quarterly basis.

Remember, we can only list the sightings you report. Always report unusual sightings to a park ranger.

Protect Yourself from the Sun

2009-06-18T15:43:00.000-07:00

Action Steps for Sun Protection By following a number of simple steps, you can still enjoy your time in the sun while protecting yourself from overexposure to the sun's harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays.

Keeping Kids Safe from Sun and Smog Information about the health effects of exposure to UV radiation; the UV Index; the Air Quality Index; and actions you can take on ozone action days.

UV Index The UV Index is a tool that provides a forecast of the strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation for your community. Search for your local UV Index forecast by ZIP code.

Sunwise EPA has developed the SunWise School Program for grades K-8. SunWise Partner Schools sponsor activities that raise children's awareness of pollution and sun safety practices

Spinal Cord Injury - In Detail

2009-06-17T12:31:00.001-07:00

What is Spinal Cord Injury?

A spinal cord injury usually begins with a sudden, traumatic blow to the spine that fractures or dislocates vertebrae. The damage begins at the moment of injury when displaced bone fragments, disc material, or ligaments bruise or tear into spinal cord tissue. Most injuries to the spinal cord don't completely sever it. Instead, an injury is more likely to cause fractures and compression of the vertebrae, which then crush and destroy the axons, extensions of nerve cells that carry signals up and down the spinal cord between the brain and the rest of the body. An injury to the spinal cord can damage a few, many, or almost all of these axons. Some injuries will allow almost complete recovery. Others will result in complete paralysis.

Is there any treatment?

Improved emergency care for people with spinal cord injuries and aggressive treatment and rehabilitation can minimize damage to the nervous system and even restore limited abilities. Respiratory complications are often an indication of the severity of spinal cord injury About one-third of those with injury to the neck area will need help with breathing and require respiratory support. The steroid drug methylprednisolone appears to reduce the damage to nerve cells if it is given within the first 8 hours after injury. Rehabilitation programs combine physical therapies with skill-building activities and counseling to provide social and emotional support.

What is the prognosis?

Spinal cord injuries are classified as either complete or incomplete. An incomplete injury means that the ability of the spinal cord to convey messages to or from the brain is not completely lost. People with incomplete injuries retain some motor or sensory function below the injury. A complete injury is indicated by a total lack of sensory and motor function below the level of injury. People who survive a spinal cord injury will most likely have medical complications such as chronic pain and bladder and bowel dysfunction, along with an increased susceptibility to respiratory and heart problems. Successful recovery depends upon how well these chronic conditions are handled day to day.

What research is being done?

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts spinal cord research in its laboratories at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and also supports additional research through grants to major medical institutions across the country. Advances in research are giving doctors and patients hope that repairing injured spinal cords is a reachable goal. Advances in basic research are also being matched by progress in clinical research, especially in understanding the kinds of physical rehabilitation that work best to restore function. Some of the more promising rehabilitation techniques are helping spinal cord injury patients become more mobile.

Health Threat From Wildfire Smoke

2009-06-12T03:50:00.000-07:00

Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases.

How to tell if smoke is affecting you
Smoke can cause—

Coughing
A scratchy throat
Irritated sinuses
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Headaches
Stinging eyes
A runny nose
Asthma exacerbations

If you have heart or lung disease, smoke might make your symptoms worse.

People who have heart disease might experience—

Chest pain
Rapid heartbeat
Shortness of breath
Fatigue

Smoke may worsen symptoms for people who have pre-existing respiratory conditions, such as respiratory allergies, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), in the following ways:

Inability to breathe normally
Cough with or without mucus
Chest discomfort
Wheezing and shortness of breath

When smoke levels are high enough, even healthy people may experience some of these symptoms.

HTML Tutorial - Designing A Website In Notepad

2009-06-10T00:39:00.000-07:00

The world's largest hydroelectric plant

2009-06-08T00:27:00.000-07:00

The Itaipu hydroelectric power plant is the largest development of its kind in operation in the world. Built from 1975 to 1991, in a joint development on the Parana River, Itaipu represents the efforts and accomplishments of two neighboring countries, Brazil and Paraguay. The power plant's 20 generating units add up to a total production capacity of 14,000 MW (megawatts). In 2000, the power plant generated 93,428 GWh (gigawatthours) of electricity, a word record for hydroelectricity generation.

The magnitude of the project also can be demonstrated by the fact that in 2000 Itaipu alone provided 20% of the energy supply in Brazil and 94% in Paraguay. The Spillway is located on the right bank, and it has 14 segmented sluice-gates with a total potential discharge rate of 62,200 cubic meters per second.

The Itaipu dam is 7,919 meters long with a maximum height of 196 meters, equivalent to a 65-story building. It consumed 12.3 million cubic meters of concrete, while the iron and steel employed would permit the construction of 380 Eiffel Towers: dimensions that transformed the power plant into a reference with respect to concrete studies and dam safety.

Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in America For 2008

2009-06-01T04:09:00.000-07:00

The Congressional Quarterly Press has released it's most dangerous city list for 2008 and New Orleans has taken the lead. Last year Detroit was the leader of the pack, but now New Orleans is the most dangerous city.

Camden, New Jersey is second followed by Detroit, St. Louis, and Oakland. Camden had the lead in 2006 so they are climbing the charts again.

1. New Orleans
2. Camden, NJ
3. Detroit
4. St. Louis
5. Oakland
6. Flint, Mich.
7. Gary, Ind.
8. Birmingham, Ala.
9. Richmond, Calif.
10. North Charleston, SC

warm up your muscles

2009-05-29T02:08:00.000-07:00

Stretch gently after you warm up your muscles with an easy 5-minute walk, and again after you cool down. Try doing the stretches listed below. Do not bounce or hold your breath when you stretch. Perform slow movements and stretch only as far as you feel comfortable.

Side Reach

Reach one arm over your head and to the side. Keep your hips steady and your shoulders straight to the side. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat on the other side.

Wall Push

Lean your hands on a wall with your feet about 3 to 4 feet away from the wall. Bend one knee and point it toward the wall. Keep your back leg straight with your foot flat and your toes pointed straight ahead. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat with the other leg.

Knee Pull

Lean your back against a wall. Keep your head, hips, and feet in a straight line. Pull one knee to your chest, hold for 10 seconds, then repeat with the other leg.

Leg Curl

Pull your right foot to your buttocks with your right hand. Stand straight and keep your knee pointing straight to the ground. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat with your left foot and hand.

Hamstring

Sit on a sturdy bench or hard surface so that your left leg is stretched out on the bench with your toes pointing up.Keep your right foot flat on the floor.Straighten your back, and if you feel a stretch in the back of your thigh, hold for 10 seconds and repeat with your right leg.

World Trade Center

2009-05-27T02:08:00.000-07:00

The September 11 attacks were a series of coordinated suicide attacks by al-Qaeda upon the United States on September 11, 2001.On that morning, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger jet airliners

The hijackers intentionally crashed two of the airliners into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, killing everyone on board and many others working in the buildings. Both buildings collapsed within two hours, destroying at least two nearby buildings and damaging others. The hijackers crashed a third airliner into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside of Washington,

Within hours of the attacks, the FBI was able to determine the names and in many cases the personal details of the suspected pilots and hijackers. Mohamed Atta's luggage, which did not make the connection from his Portland flight onto Flight 11, contained papers that revealed the identity of all 19 hijackers, and other important clues about their plans, motives, and backgrounds. On the day of the attacks, the National Security Agency intercepted communications that pointed to Osama bin Laden, as did German intelligence agencies.

On September 27, 2001, the FBI released photos of the 19 hijackers, along with information about the possible nationalities and aliases of many. Fifteen of the hijackers were from Saudi Arabia, two from the United Arab Emirates, one from Egypt, and one from Lebanon.Mohamed Atta was the ringleader of the 19 hijackers. The hijackers were well-educated, mature adults, whose belief systems were fully formed.

Stay safe in cold weather

2009-05-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

If you are like most older people, you feel cold every now and then during the winter. What you may not know is that just being really cold can make you very sick.

Older adults can lose body heat fast—faster than when they were young. A big chill can turn into a dangerous problem before an older person even knows what’s happening. Doctors call this serious problem hypothermia.

Being outside in the cold, or even being in a very cold house, can lead to hypothermia. Hypothermia is what happens when your body temperature gets very low.

Avoiding a smoking habit

2009-05-22T05:48:00.000-07:00

Smoking causes numerous diseases and health problems, some fatal, among both smokers and non-smokers. For this reason, smoking is prohibited in a growing number of public places and a wide range of support services has been developed to help individuals quit smoking.

Many smokers say they started smoking before the age of 18, even though the law prevents anyone selling tobacco, cigarettes or cigarette papers to those under this age. Avoiding the temptation to smoke at an early age is therefore important to prevent you developing a habit.

Reasons to quit smoking

People give up smoking for many reasons, from a desire to improve their health and to save money, to wanting to appeal to the opposite sex or reduce any potential harm on someone else's health.

Improving your health

In the UK one person dies from a smoking-related disease every four minutes. Smoking causes:

* lung cancer (smoking causes over 80 per cent of all lung cancer deaths)
* heart disease
* bronchitis
* strokes
* stomach ulcers
* leukaemia
* gangrene
* other cancers eg mouth and throat cancer

Amazing Get Aways Cheating Death!

2009-05-20T05:48:00.000-07:00

Rare Dog

2009-05-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

1.Chinook

The Chinook is a rare dog breed of sleddog type, developed in the New England region of the United States in the early 20th century.

The Chinook owes its existence to one man, Arthur Treadwell Walden of Wonalancet, New Hampshire. The breed derives principally from one male ancestor born in 1917, named Chinook, who was Walden’s lead dog and stud. Chinook derived from a crossbreeding of husky stock from the Peary North Pole expedition with a large, tawny Mastiff-like male.

Control of the core breeding stock passed from Walden to Mrs. Julia Lombard and from her to Perry Greene in the late 1930s. Greene, a noted outdoorsman, bred Chinooks in Waldoboro, Maine, for many years until his death in 1963. Rare and closely-held by Greene who was for many years the only breeder of Chinooks, the population dwindled rapidly after his death. By 1981 only eleven breedable Chinooks survived. Breeders in Maine, Ohio and California divided the remaining stock and managed to save the type from extinction.

2.Mudi

The Mudi is a rare herding breed of dog from Hungary.Mudis usually weigh 18 to 29 pounds and stand 15 to 19 inches high at the withers. The coat is medium wavy or curly, with short hair on the face and legs. The accepted colors are black, ash, brown, white, fawn, and black merle.

This is a Hungarian Herding dog of superior herding quality! Their soft, curly coat and smooth faces can identify these mid-sized little wonders.

The Mudi is a versatile farm dog that can hunt, exterminate rodents, and act as a capable herding dog and flock guardian. Although the breed is much less popular than the better-known Puli and Komondor in its native country, owners of the Mudi claim that it is incomparable for its versatile talents and pleasant disposition.

Cheapest pistol in the world

2009-05-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

The FP-45 Liberator was a pistol manufactured for the United States military during World War II for use by resistance forces in occupied territories.The pistol had its origins in the US Army Joint Psychological Committee and was designed for the United States Army in 1942 by the Inland Guide Lamp Manufacturing Division of the General Motors Corporation in Dayton, Ohio.The army designated the weapon the Flare Projector Caliber .45 hence the designation FP-45.

This was done to disguise the fact that a pistol was being mass produced.The original engineering drawings label the barrel as "tube", the trigger as "yoke", the firing pin as "control rod", and the trigger guard as "spanner". The Guide Lamp Division plant in Anderson, Indiana assembled a million of these weapons.

The Liberator project took about 6 months from conception to end of production with about 11 weeks of actual manufacturing time, done by 300 workers.

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

2009-05-11T01:53:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926) is the queen regnant of sixteen independent states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. All together, these countries have a combined population, including dependencies, of over 129 million. She holds each crown separately and equally in a shared monarchy, and carries out duties in and on behalf of all the states of which she is sovereign. She is also Head of the Commonwealth, Supreme Governor of the Church of England, Duke of Normandy, Lord of Mann, and Paramount Chief of Fiji. In theory her powers are vast; however, in practice, and in accordance with convention, she rarely intervenes in political matters.

Her long reign of 57 years has seen sweeping changes, including the dissolution of the British Empire and the consequent evolution of the modern Commonwealth of Nations. Elizabeth became Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon upon the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952. As other British colonies gained independence from the United Kingdom, she became queen of several newly independent countries. She has been the sovereign of 32 individual nations, but half of them subsequently became republics.

Ashoka Chakra

2009-05-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Dharmachakra, the Wheel of Dharma (Sanskrit: Chakra means wheel). The wheel has 24 spokes. It symbolizes the teachings of the Buddha.The Ashoka Chakra has been widely inscribed on many relics of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka The Great, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Sarnath and The Ashoka Pillar.

The Ashoka Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peace time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for the "most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent valour or self-sacrifice" other than in the face of the enemy. The decoration may be awarded either to military or civilian personnel and may be awarded posthumously.

The most visible use of the Ashoka Chakra today is at the centre of the National flag of the Republic of India (adopted on 22 July 1947), where it is rendered in a Navy-blue color on a White background, by replacing the symbol of Charkha of the pre-independence versions of the flag. Ashoka Chakra can also been seen on the base of Lion Capital of Ashoka which has been adopted as the National Emblem of India.

Tourism in India

2009-04-29T00:00:00.000-07:00

The Taj mahal is a india attracted about 4 million foreign tourists in 2006 who spent US$8.9 billion.The tourism industry in India generated about US$100 billion in 2008 and that is expected to increase to US$275.5 billion by 2018 at a 9.4% annual growth rate.According to World Travel and Tourism, tourism in India had the highest 10-year growth potential. The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2007 ranked tourism in India 6th in terms of price competitiveness and 39th in terms in terms of safety and security.

Delhi is the capital of India. A fine blend of old and new, ancient and modern in every stream of life is the soul of Delhi. A melting pot of cultures, religions and castes makes Delhi a diverse place. Delhi has been the capital of India from the mythological days. The rulers left behind their trade marks in the architecture. Delhi currently has many renowned monuments and landmarks such as the Tughlaqabad fort and the Qutub Minar, the Jama Masjid and the Bahá'í Lotus temple, the Humayun's tomb and the Red Fort, and India Gate and the Magnificent President's house. Delhi is famous for its wide roads and crisp winters.

The state of Goa is situated on the West Coast of India, between the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka and is better known to the world as the former Portuguese enclave on Indian soil. With the rule of the Portuguese for over 450 years and the consequential influence of the Latin culture, Goa presents a somewhat different picture to the foreign visitor than any other part of India. The state of Goa is famous for its excellent beaches, churches, and Hindu temples.

Tamil Nadu or "the land of Tamil" is a beautiful state nestled in the southern Indian peninsula, on the shores of the Bay of Bengal and the deep blue Indian Ocean. Many great rulers including the Cholas, Pallavas, Pandyas and the Vijayanagara Empire ruled over parts of Tamil Nadu. The state is known for its cultural heritage and temple architecture . Tamil literature is amongst the oldest in India. Much of the ancient culture of Tamil Nadu is still alive. We have Carnatic music, an Indian classical tradition. Bharatha Natyam is its twin dance form, always accompanied by this music and the rich tradition of folk music continues to inspire people.

Mr.Bean

2009-04-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

Mr. Bean is a British comedy television series of 14 half-hour episodes starring Rowan Atkinson as the title character. Different episodes were written by Rowan Atkinson, Robin Driscoll, Richard Curtis and one by Ben Elton. The self-titled first episode was broadcast on ITV on 1 January 1990, with the final episode, Goodnight, Mr. Bean, on 31 October 1995.

Birth name is Rowan Sebastian Atkinson he was born on the 6 January 1955.With an estimated wealth of £100 million, Atkinson is able to indulge his passion for cars that began with driving his mother's Morris Minor around the family farm. He has written for the British magazines Car, Octane and Evo.Atkinson also holds a UK LGV licence, gained because lorries held a fascination for him, and to ensure employment as a young actor.

BIG spider - tarantula on my hand

2009-04-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

Largest Airplane

2009-04-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

The largest airplane ever built and probably the most prodigious aviation project of all time. It was conceived early in World War II to provide the means to transport troops and supplies across the submarine-infested waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

World Highest Tree

2009-04-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

Activists from four countries have taken up positions on a platform high in one of the world’s most ancient woodlands in an attempt to save the Styx forest in southwest Tasmania from loggers' chainsaws. Establishing tree sits to protect forests is a well known tactic, but this one is a record breaking 65 meters (213 feet) above the ground.

The World's Tallest Mountain

2009-04-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

As mountains are generally measured from sea level, Mount Everest 29,035 ft (8,850m) is considered to be king. However, there is a difference between the highest and tallest.

At 29,035 ft (8,850m), Everest is the highest mountain in the world. Everest is 29,035 feet above sea level.

Charlie Chaplin

2009-04-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

Date of Birth:16 April 1889, Walworth, London, England, UK

Date of Death:25 December 1977, Vevey, Switzerland

Awards:Three Oscar Awards,Three Honorary Award,one Blue Ribbon Award,Silver Ribbon Award,Jussi Awards,four Kinema Junpo Awards,New York Film Critics Circle Awards

Alternate Names:Ch. Chaplin,Charlie Chaplin,Sir Charles Chaplin

The Biggest Man in The World

2009-04-15T21:56:00.000-07:00

The tallest and biggest man in the world lives in Ukraine.

He is 2.57m tall or 8 feet 5 inches. As comparison Karim Abdul-Jabbar stood at 7 feet 2 inches tall.

World Smallest Bodybuilders in India

2009-04-13T22:01:00.000-07:00

At 2'9" and a mere one and a half stone, Aditya "Romeo" Dev is the world's smallest bodybuilder Using custom-built 1.5kg dumbbells, Romeo, 19, pumps iron daily to prove that small is beautiful. While most dwarfs have large heads compared to their bodies, Romeo is perfectly proportioned, and despite his diminutive stature has triceps, biceps, calves and thighs that would make many a full-grown man blush.

Coin operated mobile phone

2009-04-10T06:35:00.000-07:00

Dial-a-Phone has the scoop today on a coin operated mobile phone designed to cut spending in the credit crunch.

The phone is codenamed the 100-F from a Latvian manufacturer, new to the mobile phone market, called Lirpa. It seems bizarre, but the phone design has been inspired by the global credit crunch (which must have reached Latvia too), and works as either a coin-operated or credit/debit card mobile. The UK variant will have a £1 coin slot for calls and a 10p slot for texts.

List of Latest mobiles to be Launched

2009-04-09T00:32:00.000-07:00

* Motorola MC55
* Motorola ZN300
* Nokia 5030
* Nokia 5330 XpressMusic
* Nokia 5630 XpressMusic
* Nokia 5730 XpressMusic
* Nokia 6710 Navigator
* Nokia 6720c Classic
* Nokia E55
* Nokia E75
* Nokia N86 8MP
* Sony Ericsson C901
* Sony Ericsson C903
* Sony Ericsson Idou
* Sony Ericsson S312
* Sony Ericsson T707
* Sony Ericsson W205
* Sony Ericsson W395
* Sony Ericsson W995

Barak Obama's Black House

2009-04-02T02:29:00.000-07:00

Wright Brother’s Propulsion Systems

2009-03-25T02:04:00.000-07:00

The Wright Brothers were the first to fly a self-propelled, heavier than air machine. This essential the development of two other pieces of technology; a light weight motor and the propellers to push the aircraft through the air.

The brothers based their engine design on an early internal incineration engine for an automobile. The thin, high speed propellers which they considered were based on wind tunnel tests and were unlike any other propellers being used at that time. While the design of the airframe of the Wright aircraft remains nearly the same for years, the brothers continually improved and upgraded their engine design. Between 1903 and 1913 the engine power increased from 12 horsepower to nearly 75 horsepower.